Dylan/Aidan/Claire. We briefly met Claire in earlier books, she was set to marry Dylan's brother and came off like a real bitch from Dylan's view. She thought Dylan was a selfish jerk who had abandoned his Mom and family. Turns out they were both wrong and that Dylan's brother was the real jerk. When the brother stands Claire up at the alter, Dylan surprises them both by taking her home with him. And his home? He just recently moved in with Aiden, and the two are in the first stages of a new relationship. This book is a scorcher, as two becomes three. I liked the guys in this one, wasn't as wild about Claire, but she did improve by the end. I liked how Dylan's friends were supportive of his alternative relationship. Plot snapshot: Claire is getting married to Chris. But just before they cue the organist, his brother Dylan comes to tell her Chris has done a runner. Bad enough to be humiliated in front of 500 snooty rich people but to have to hear it from Dylan? Worse. The only thing they have ever agreed on is their mutual dislike.Before she nows it, Dylan whisks her away to his place in an Fransisco to escape the whispers & faux sympathy. He knows she needs a place to lick her wounds & offers her a room in the beautiful condo he shares with Aidan. Did I mention the boys are really hot? And a bit more than roomies? I enjoy a good historical mystery or police procedural but in between, sometimes I want to read a light, entertaining romance where no one is murdered, nothing blows up & nobody is turned into a vampire. But as with all genres, there still has to be a smart, viable plot, well written characters & sharp dialogue with a sense of humour. This book has all that & more.What follows is the story of our fearless threesome as they slowly become more than friends with benefits. It's not just about how they deal with an unconventional relationship but also how other people react when confronted by a loved one's lifestyle choice that they may have preconceived notions about. Not everyone will come around.There's a large number of peripheral characters, mostly friends, that provide side stories & humorous situations. At the end of the day, it's not just about sex, although I have to say it's smokin'. It's also about treating each other well & accepting someone for the person they are, no matter how they choose to live. Not a bad message to put out there.
