I’m a relatively new reader to the menage genre, so didn’t know what to expect when I started Take What You Want by Ann Lister. This isn’t a frivolous sexual situation between these characters. They are truly struggling with identities and expectations of what their relationships should be. I was pleasantly surprised with how Ann dealt with the emotions and real life situations of relationships like this. The feelings you have for these people is real, keeping me hooked on this book late into the night.
Zander Metcalf, the lead singer/guitarist for his band Ivory Tower is unlucky in love. Having been in a failed “tripod” relationship, he is not actively looking for anyone to fill this role. While taking some much needed time off, Zander finds himself attracted to the caretaker of his rented property. The problem with this, you ask? This guy is engaged to be married to another woman. Not to mention that this guy has just recently come out of the closet with his sexuality. Not exactly a uncomplicated relationship he’s entering into. The caretaker, Chase Middleton is happily in love with his fiance, Danni Martin. But he’s harboring deep feelings of attraction to men, something Danni is unaware of. Definitely not a good thing if you plan on marrying someone of the opposite sex, right? Ann dives headfirst into this dilemma with a honest POV. You get all the feelings of that you would expect when the person you love discovers they want someone else–confusion, jealousy, and anger. I loved that we see this side of things. I really felt for Danni in the beginning of this story. She is blind-sided by Chase’s revelations. But as the story unfolds, you begin to see why Chase feels the way he does about Zander. He is a kind, compassionate, and loving person. He’s is accepting of people as they are. It’s hard not to fall in love with him. So even while Danni is struggling with this new situation, she finds herself falling for Zander as well. But this woman infuriates me so much toward the end of the book. I wanted to shake some sense into her. But untimately I understand her feelings. In this day in age, a relationship like this is not accepted by society, coupled with the raw emotions she is coping with makes you sympathize with her, Chase, and Zander.
Ann’s writing completely sucks you into the story. The intimate scenes are hot as hell! I know I blushed quite a few times during a couple of the more intense parts of the story. Ann gets right to the heart of these wonderful characters. Because the story is written in third person. the reader gets all the emotions and angst going through the characters heads. You’re totally invested in the story from the beginning. She also gives you a great deal of back story for each character, something that I must have with a good book.
Take What You Want is a really good read. You get a highly emotional, deep, and sexually charged book about people realizing love doesn’t fit into a traditional mold. Ann’s story also hooks you with the rock star angle that makes such a plot line realistic. Her third person POV is clear and concise, allowing the reader into the minds of the characters, forging a strong bond that hooks you from the get go. I give Take What You Want by Ann Lister 4.5 out of 5 stars!
Written by Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2013
