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Odd Man In
Three men, one spaceship, and a whole lot of trouble. The universe is never going to be the same.
Daior Mathews is having a bad decade. When he’s captured and held hostage, he figures things can’t get much worse. After meeting Terran, a fellow prisoner and the most adorable man he’s seen in years, Dai believes his fortune might be changing at long last. He’s looking at Terran, Terran’s looking back, and it looks like he’s finally getting lucky. But that’s before the situation takes a turn for the worse and Daior is forced to call an old lover for help. Now Dai’s on the run with his new boyfriend, and his old friend Tam is eyeing said boyfriend with lustful eyes.
So what’s a space mercenary to do? Take them all to bed, of course. And that’s when the fun really begins.
Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m/m intimacy and spanking.
Daior Mathews is having a bad decade. When he’s captured and held hostage, he figures things can’t get much worse. After meeting Terran, a fellow prisoner and the most adorable man he’s seen in years, Dai believes his fortune might be changing at long last. He’s looking at Terran, Terran’s looking back, and it looks like he’s finally getting lucky. But that’s before the situation takes a turn for the worse and Daior is forced to call an old lover for help. Now Dai’s on the run with his new boyfriend, and his old friend Tam is eyeing said boyfriend with lustful eyes.
So what’s a space mercenary to do? Take them all to bed, of course. And that’s when the fun really begins.
Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m/m intimacy and spanking.
191 pages, ebook
First published September 12, 2011
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January 8, 2012
Better than average M/M/M romance set within a sci-fI action adventure story. The characters are like-able and while the plot is fairly predictable, the journey was entertaining. In some ways it reminded me of an Indiana Jones movie - sometimes things got serious yet there was always an edge of humor found somewhere in the scene - mostly through smart-mouthed, sarcastic comments/thoughts from Terran. It's interspersed with a few sex scenes, the first of which crops up fairly early in the novel. I admit it raised some concern for me as I couldn't help wondering if the novel was going to be more porn than plot, but fortunately (for me anyway, lol!) it wasn't the case. I enjoyed it.
October 9, 2021
Dai, Terran, and Tam are all intriguing characters for me. I especially liked Terran. He was funny, quirky and the glue that held the three together. The book was sci fi lite, not a lot of technical jargon thrown in if you don't like that kind of stuff. The story was a bit predictable but still fast paced and entertaining. I could have done with out all of the POV switching. It was nice to see from the MC eyes but there were some from other characters thrown in that were completely unnecessary. I could see how Terran could be annoying for other people but I happen to like those manic quirky characters. It kind of feels like the author was setting up for second book with one of the secondary characters but after researching it hasn't been written.
January 6, 2019
I enjoyed this one. Yes, Terran was flighty and couldn't follow orders to save his life (literally almost), you could at least blame it on his genetics rather than just being a bratty little shit. I was very curious about Terran's background and how he ended up as he was, but it on the whole it was a fun action packed adventure with enough humour (Terran and the parrot) to keep me amused and enjoying it.
April 9, 2025
Lots of fun.
September 20, 2011
This book hit the right notes for me. Be aware that this is science fiction, so count on space flight, star cruisers, advanced technology, etc. These elements are not overwhelming, however, and you don't need a science degree to understand what's going on (a plus, in my book).
Cover - uninspired, but gets the idea across.
MC's - Dai, a mercenary. Terran, a young man with some unusual DNA. Tam, another mercenary.
The POV is in 3rd person, switching between the three main characters. There are, however, a couple of chapters told from Terran's brother's POV, and an epilogue seen from the eyes of said brother's mentor/friend (and which I think was there only to encourage the idea that Richard may get his own book?). I do think the story could have been told without these extra POV's.
I liked the slow build-up: The story starts with one man, Dai, and his predicament of imprisonment on an isolated little planet. Then Terran enters the story, and the two have time to connect. There's a flip to Terran's brother Richard, realizing his little bro is lost. Then we meet Tam when Dai calls for help, and we know there's history there, history that met with a bad end. It's a nice weaving, establishing who everyone is while furthering the plot.
The story moves at a friendly pace, with a steady stream of action that isn't over-the-top. We know that Dai, Terran and Tam each have their mysteries; we're not beaned over the head with that fact, and the secrets unravel in good time.
The characters each had distinctive personalities and voices, and I liked all three of them. Terran could easily have been the bouncy, ADHD twink who never stops moving or talking and becomes annoying, but he never goes that far. He's quite funny (and I do know that readers are particular about their humor, so maybe others won't find him funny at all) and I loved him. Snuggly and ferocious. He's written with a good balance between excitable/impetuous and strong/determined.
Dai is rough and growly and has walls ten years strong. His attraction to Terran is believable. Dai and Tam have a long history, and it's interesting to find out the specifics. Tam's reluctance to hurt Dai is heartfelt and makes me like him. He's brawny and noble.
This is a m/m/m story, so you know the three will eventually get together. It isn't an easy process. I like that Terran has to work at it. He's on a mission (which he calls Operation Threesome) Terran: "I can be your gooey centre..."
Loved the humor - Lots of banter, some of it Terran talking to himself.
No way was he going to sit here and wait for someone to rescue him. Not this time. He was through with that. His guys, they loved him, but they thought he was helpless. So did his brother. It was about time they learnt
that, little and scattered though he was, he could still take care of himself. Sometimes. If he tried really hard.
“Okay, enough with the pep talk,” he told himself...
Dai sighed. “Are we back to this again? Please, Terran, can’t it wait for morning?”
“We’re in space,” Terran pointed out. “There is no morning.”
“What?” Dai looked up with clear irritation.
“Whatcha doin’?”
“Contemplating murder,” came the muttered reply.
“Come on, I’ve been good for hours. I’m bored. Talk to me.”
“I don’t talk.”
“Then why are there words coming out of your mouth?”
The sex was well written, hot, and appropriate to the plot.
Highly recommended.
Cover - uninspired, but gets the idea across.
MC's - Dai, a mercenary. Terran, a young man with some unusual DNA. Tam, another mercenary.
The POV is in 3rd person, switching between the three main characters. There are, however, a couple of chapters told from Terran's brother's POV, and an epilogue seen from the eyes of said brother's mentor/friend (and which I think was there only to encourage the idea that Richard may get his own book?). I do think the story could have been told without these extra POV's.
I liked the slow build-up: The story starts with one man, Dai, and his predicament of imprisonment on an isolated little planet. Then Terran enters the story, and the two have time to connect. There's a flip to Terran's brother Richard, realizing his little bro is lost. Then we meet Tam when Dai calls for help, and we know there's history there, history that met with a bad end. It's a nice weaving, establishing who everyone is while furthering the plot.
The story moves at a friendly pace, with a steady stream of action that isn't over-the-top. We know that Dai, Terran and Tam each have their mysteries; we're not beaned over the head with that fact, and the secrets unravel in good time.
The characters each had distinctive personalities and voices, and I liked all three of them. Terran could easily have been the bouncy, ADHD twink who never stops moving or talking and becomes annoying, but he never goes that far. He's quite funny (and I do know that readers are particular about their humor, so maybe others won't find him funny at all) and I loved him. Snuggly and ferocious. He's written with a good balance between excitable/impetuous and strong/determined.
Dai is rough and growly and has walls ten years strong. His attraction to Terran is believable. Dai and Tam have a long history, and it's interesting to find out the specifics. Tam's reluctance to hurt Dai is heartfelt and makes me like him. He's brawny and noble.
This is a m/m/m story, so you know the three will eventually get together. It isn't an easy process. I like that Terran has to work at it. He's on a mission (which he calls Operation Threesome) Terran: "I can be your gooey centre..."
Loved the humor - Lots of banter, some of it Terran talking to himself.
No way was he going to sit here and wait for someone to rescue him. Not this time. He was through with that. His guys, they loved him, but they thought he was helpless. So did his brother. It was about time they learnt
that, little and scattered though he was, he could still take care of himself. Sometimes. If he tried really hard.
“Okay, enough with the pep talk,” he told himself...
Dai sighed. “Are we back to this again? Please, Terran, can’t it wait for morning?”
“We’re in space,” Terran pointed out. “There is no morning.”
“What?” Dai looked up with clear irritation.
“Whatcha doin’?”
“Contemplating murder,” came the muttered reply.
“Come on, I’ve been good for hours. I’m bored. Talk to me.”
“I don’t talk.”
“Then why are there words coming out of your mouth?”
The sex was well written, hot, and appropriate to the plot.
Highly recommended.
September 1, 2013
I didn't know this was a menage situation (I like to jump into a book without knowing all the particulars). I'm not fond of menages-- "I love you but I love you, too" is not the stuff that romance is made of. However, it wasn't too bad. Terran's oddness and strange hyperactivity is explained satisfactorily, but I found him very annoying. The way the author described him made him seem like a tiny little boy with strange hair and . They also treated him like a little boy, but that's ok because he also acts like one. He bounces. He darts off. He giggles. They call him Little Bit. He sits on their laps. So when it came to the relationship side, I had a little trouble transitioning.
We learned practically nothing about Dai and Tam's enhancements and how they work. I appreciate the author avoiding an info-dump, but sci-fi novels have a little leeway (in my opinion). Sometimes you have to give us a little extra so we'll understand the world you've created. The only planet truly described was Indara--which was clearly India. One of the characters even had what I think was a mango lassi to drink. So if you're not into sci-fi, I'd still give it a whirl. Everything is recognizeable.
What happened between Dai and Tam doesn't seem big enough to separate them for TEN years (with the intention of it being forever). Considering they were made to be the other halves of one another. I'd like to know what they've been doing for the past decade.
Overall, a good read, even if you're not a menage fan.
We learned practically nothing about Dai and Tam's enhancements and how they work. I appreciate the author avoiding an info-dump, but sci-fi novels have a little leeway (in my opinion). Sometimes you have to give us a little extra so we'll understand the world you've created. The only planet truly described was Indara--which was clearly India. One of the characters even had what I think was a mango lassi to drink. So if you're not into sci-fi, I'd still give it a whirl. Everything is recognizeable.
What happened between Dai and Tam doesn't seem big enough to separate them for TEN years (with the intention of it being forever). Considering they were made to be the other halves of one another. I'd like to know what they've been doing for the past decade.
Overall, a good read, even if you're not a menage fan.
December 25, 2011
Not bad, especially because menage isn't my thing at all. Terran was adorable and I liked a dynamic between him, Dai and Tam, particularly because of the history between Dai and Tam. I felt that Terran really was an adhesive that held the three men together and who was truly in control of their relationship.
The pace was somewhat manic and, while that made the reading fast, I wanted a bit of breathing room, the quiet times for the three men. The technology, especially concerning Dai and Tam, could have been explained better. The revelation of the villain didn't come really naturally, but that was a minor thing really. Overall, this was a good, sci-fi romp and I really, really want to read the sequel about Richard. I want to know what happened to him and I want him to find his HEA, like the three guys in Odd Man In.
The pace was somewhat manic and, while that made the reading fast, I wanted a bit of breathing room, the quiet times for the three men. The technology, especially concerning Dai and Tam, could have been explained better. The revelation of the villain didn't come really naturally, but that was a minor thing really. Overall, this was a good, sci-fi romp and I really, really want to read the sequel about Richard. I want to know what happened to him and I want him to find his HEA, like the three guys in Odd Man In.
February 23, 2015
There were a couple of reasons why I wasn't sure this one would work for me - sci-fi can leave me cold if it's full of too much jargon and I can be picky about m-m-m as it's difficult to get the balance right between three lovers. I ended up really enjoying this despite my concerns going in. There was a good balance of plot and sex and Terran was a lot of fun. He was the glue in the relationship and he knew it and wasn't afraid to use it to his advantage! Good fun and different to anything else I've read lately so all in all this was a good choice.
July 17, 2014
A fun, frivolous story with an adventure in space theme.
I really enjoyed the pacing of the story. The story itself was on the frothy side of the romance genre but the constantly-in-motion feel of the storyline kept things interesting.
If you don't mind a MC who behaves like a spoilt kitten being coddled by two brawny men, this book should amuse you.
I really enjoyed the pacing of the story. The story itself was on the frothy side of the romance genre but the constantly-in-motion feel of the storyline kept things interesting.
If you don't mind a MC who behaves like a spoilt kitten being coddled by two brawny men, this book should amuse you.
April 17, 2016
So cute! Absolutely loved this threesome!
October 22, 2011
it was a really good scifi menage story. it was also full of fun and hot monkey sex !!
January 10, 2013
4.5 stars :)
January 17, 2014
I loved it. Definitely going in my "reread" file. Would love to see Terran's brother's story.
I've only recently discovered this author, but I'm enjoying their stories.
I've only recently discovered this author, but I'm enjoying their stories.
April 2, 2016
Loved how feisty Terran was! Really enjoyed!
July 27, 2015
Oh fun fun fun. Light breezy sci- fi romance. Perfect summer read
just-can-t-do-it
July 6, 2018DNF 32%
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