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Jarheads #3
Three Day Passes
What do a lifer Marine and a cowboy flight nurse have in common? They love to play, with each other, and occasionally with someone else they bring home. Rock and Rig are two rough and ready boys, as tight as any two lovers can be, living and loving and feeding their pizza and beer habit every chance they get. Then Rock brings Dick home. Dick is a sweet cherry Marine, so green he's wet behind the ears. Rig and Rock have enjoyed their games in the past, but somehow Dick is different, worming his way into their lives and eventually into their hearts. It's not easy being three, especially when the only time they get to spend together is on a Marine's three day pass. Still, all of them fight to make it work, despite the worries of any gay military man, the physical distance that's sometimes impossible to bridge, and the wounded feelings of the one who feels left out, whichever one that is. Rock, Rig and Dick may not be great at showing their feelings, but they manage to get them across physically, their touches meaning so much more than just a roll in the hay. Let these boys draw you in and never let you go, carrying you through the good times and the bad.
400 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2003
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About the author
Sean Michael
652 books1,209 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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December 31, 2024
Re-Read Jan 2012, reread dec 2024
This book is a fuck fest...
But it is more then that. The story basically goes from one sex scene to the next but the author uses the sex to tell the story. As much as I am a Smut Queen I have to admit that I actually look forward to each scene, not for its sex but for the small slices of the mens lives we see.
Each sex scene reveals something new. Hidden insecurities, vulnerabilities, strengths, fears, hopes, dreams - you get the picture.
Rock and Rig have been partners for years. But there is something lacking in their relationship (not sex thats for sure) but it is missing Dick or Richard Main. What Dick brings to the relationship is a raw vulnerability and honesty that both Rock and Rig needed.
If I am truly honest I think Rock would have been happy to keep things going as they were. But Rig needed someone that is going to be more romantic and emotionally honest.
While I love this book which spans over 18months to 2 years. It is the next book that is a true master piece. The emotions come out and I ball my fucking eyes out.
This book is a fuck fest...
But it is more then that. The story basically goes from one sex scene to the next but the author uses the sex to tell the story. As much as I am a Smut Queen I have to admit that I actually look forward to each scene, not for its sex but for the small slices of the mens lives we see.
Each sex scene reveals something new. Hidden insecurities, vulnerabilities, strengths, fears, hopes, dreams - you get the picture.
Rock and Rig have been partners for years. But there is something lacking in their relationship (not sex thats for sure) but it is missing Dick or Richard Main. What Dick brings to the relationship is a raw vulnerability and honesty that both Rock and Rig needed.
If I am truly honest I think Rock would have been happy to keep things going as they were. But Rig needed someone that is going to be more romantic and emotionally honest.
While I love this book which spans over 18months to 2 years. It is the next book that is a true master piece. The emotions come out and I ball my fucking eyes out.
September 28, 2011
Michael's "soldiers" left me extremely disappointed. This isn't about soldiers at all, really. It's just about three men whose line of work happens to be soldiering, and for the most part that detail stays firmly in the background. It's gratuitous PWP for the most part, and if that's what you're looking to read, it will work for you. I, however, was rather disappointed with it.
January 30, 2010
The thing I learned from reading this was I need at least a little bit of a plot. I read don't ask don't tell also, and I do like Rock and Rig and Dick. I even found the sex really hot. But after a while it gets to repetative.
November 2, 2012
Know what to expect, and you’re less likely to be disappointed
JARHEADS SERIES: VOLUME 3 (chronologically), BOOK 1 (written first, as far as I can tell)
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 7/10
PROS:
- 3 endearing, sexy guys with different personalities. Each has specific, unique ways in which to comfort the other two.
- Smokin’ hot sex. For the most part, it’s emotional and sweet--though in a less obvious, traditional way than in some other m/m books I’ve read. And for some reason, I didn’t find it terribly monotonous, which is an achievement considering that literally every chapter has at least one sex scene.
- Conflicts and plot developments are rushed through--REALLY rushed through--so that the story can return sooner to sex. But because I had read others of Michael’s books as well as several reviews of this book in particular, I wasn’t expecting much plot, so I was okay with not going into detail about Rig’s enforced 6-week (and later, 4 1/2 month) separation from the other two and jumping right back into the story when he gets home. We see a few arguments in fair detail, but really I think the sole reason for Michael’s inclusion of them is to make the resultant make-up sex seem better. (see cons below also)
CONS:
- A few things occurred with too little description. In Chapter 1, Rock brings Dick home and they all have sex for hours on end. In the next chapter, Dick is living with them. I would have liked to see a few of the conversations between Rock and Rig (not to mention between the two of them and Dick) that led up to that happening.
- Didn’t like that Rock and Rig have apparently been together for years when this book starts and still refer to each other as “f*buddies.” That’s such a hollow, inadequate term for them.
- Unrealistically horny/virile guys. Four orgasms in as many hours? And that’s not an isolated event in this book. But basically, this is porn, so…all right, disbelief (mostly) suspended.
Overall comments: This is erotica, not romance. Don’t read this expecting an earth-shattering plot (or a plot of any kind, really) or deep, complicated characters. It’s about 3 hot guys and the lots and lots of hot sex they have.
JARHEADS SERIES: VOLUME 3 (chronologically), BOOK 1 (written first, as far as I can tell)
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 7/10
PROS:
- 3 endearing, sexy guys with different personalities. Each has specific, unique ways in which to comfort the other two.
- Smokin’ hot sex. For the most part, it’s emotional and sweet--though in a less obvious, traditional way than in some other m/m books I’ve read. And for some reason, I didn’t find it terribly monotonous, which is an achievement considering that literally every chapter has at least one sex scene.
- Conflicts and plot developments are rushed through--REALLY rushed through--so that the story can return sooner to sex. But because I had read others of Michael’s books as well as several reviews of this book in particular, I wasn’t expecting much plot, so I was okay with not going into detail about Rig’s enforced 6-week (and later, 4 1/2 month) separation from the other two and jumping right back into the story when he gets home. We see a few arguments in fair detail, but really I think the sole reason for Michael’s inclusion of them is to make the resultant make-up sex seem better. (see cons below also)
CONS:
- A few things occurred with too little description. In Chapter 1, Rock brings Dick home and they all have sex for hours on end. In the next chapter, Dick is living with them. I would have liked to see a few of the conversations between Rock and Rig (not to mention between the two of them and Dick) that led up to that happening.
- Didn’t like that Rock and Rig have apparently been together for years when this book starts and still refer to each other as “f*buddies.” That’s such a hollow, inadequate term for them.
- Unrealistically horny/virile guys. Four orgasms in as many hours? And that’s not an isolated event in this book. But basically, this is porn, so…all right, disbelief (mostly) suspended.
Overall comments: This is erotica, not romance. Don’t read this expecting an earth-shattering plot (or a plot of any kind, really) or deep, complicated characters. It’s about 3 hot guys and the lots and lots of hot sex they have.
July 25, 2008
I only just started this and am less than halfway through so the lone star may change though I doubt it.
I was expecting there to be a story, like a "real" story meaning some plot, of how Rigger and Rock met Dick but it has nothing but sex, page after page...after page. I'm also finding it very difficult to follow whose dick is in Dick and whose mouth is full of whom, who's getting his rocks off Rock.
I don't know if Sean Michael writes this way for all his menage stories but I hope not because I bought the entire Jarheads series and now I don't know if I can get through all those limbs and appendages going everywhere as more friends join the group.
If 3-Day Passes doesn't improve, I'm going to have to ditch it and move on to Tempering(Book 2), which one reviewer said must be read as that's where the relationship between the 3 men is fleshed out.
I was expecting there to be a story, like a "real" story meaning some plot, of how Rigger and Rock met Dick but it has nothing but sex, page after page...after page. I'm also finding it very difficult to follow whose dick is in Dick and whose mouth is full of whom, who's getting his rocks off Rock.
I don't know if Sean Michael writes this way for all his menage stories but I hope not because I bought the entire Jarheads series and now I don't know if I can get through all those limbs and appendages going everywhere as more friends join the group.
If 3-Day Passes doesn't improve, I'm going to have to ditch it and move on to Tempering(Book 2), which one reviewer said must be read as that's where the relationship between the 3 men is fleshed out.
March 18, 2010
As much as I think there is nowhere near enough plot thrown in I can't help being a little addicted to finding out what happens to the guys. It does feel like a waste skipping over huge sections of the books to get past the cut'n'paste sex scenes. I have the next one so I will read it but I may just have to move on to reading blurbs to find out what happens to them.
November 25, 2020
I wasn't thrilled at first with the addition of Dick to Rock and Rig's story and this second time around I felt about the same. Lots and lots of sex in this third installment just the like first two books.
Original review was 4 stars.
Original review was 4 stars.
December 22, 2011
I love the story underneath the "fun" that the guys have. The new addition of Dick adds another element to the story. I truly enjoy the dynamic between all three men and Grimm. It is heartfelt story with plenty of "fun".
Best one so far
Best one so far
July 10, 2010
I thought I was buying a book with a storyline and a plot. Wellll, what I got was a book of sex scenes. It was hot at first, but later it was just more of the same.
May 30, 2012
This is book three chronologically in the series. It tells the story how the twosome becomes a threesome and what that entails for them.
Rock brings home a new Marine, Richard 'Dick' Main, on a three day weekend to stay with him and Rig indefinitely since the barracks are overflowing to either just have a place to stay or also to join them in their play. Dick proves that though young and innocent, he's game for whatever they offer up. Both men take to Dick and he to them and over time there is no thought to Dick returning to the barracks. Each chapter highlights holidays, family stuff, work issues, and relationship dynamics that come with their new family situation. No matter what comes their way, all is good when they face it together.
Par for the course there are the sexual antics now including the always dangerous 'truth or dare', 'spin the bottle' and ideas from the internet. There were moments I laughed from the shuck and jive between them all and moments I felt sad when bad things came their way.
Since I have been reading these in chronological order instead of published order, I found it fascinating to see how the threesome worked out since Rock and Rig had been together for so many years. It was interesting to see what each guy added to the relationship and what happened when one was missing for a while on assignment. They are so good together. Look forward to reading more of their adventures. ;D
Rock brings home a new Marine, Richard 'Dick' Main, on a three day weekend to stay with him and Rig indefinitely since the barracks are overflowing to either just have a place to stay or also to join them in their play. Dick proves that though young and innocent, he's game for whatever they offer up. Both men take to Dick and he to them and over time there is no thought to Dick returning to the barracks. Each chapter highlights holidays, family stuff, work issues, and relationship dynamics that come with their new family situation. No matter what comes their way, all is good when they face it together.
Par for the course there are the sexual antics now including the always dangerous 'truth or dare', 'spin the bottle' and ideas from the internet. There were moments I laughed from the shuck and jive between them all and moments I felt sad when bad things came their way.
Since I have been reading these in chronological order instead of published order, I found it fascinating to see how the threesome worked out since Rock and Rig had been together for so many years. It was interesting to see what each guy added to the relationship and what happened when one was missing for a while on assignment. They are so good together. Look forward to reading more of their adventures. ;D
February 19, 2010
LOVE LOVE LOVE Three Day Passes! It was definity my favortie out of the six. Minimal family crisis (so i didn't cry) and they brought me my Pretty!(Richard)I am a big romance junkie so it's great how you can see the love grow between the newfound threesome. Reading the holiday scenes with Rig's family is always a treat too and all the wonderful kiddies loved their new Uncle Richard. The best part is always them breaking in Richard and debauching the innocent cherry ;)
July 22, 2011
Let me start off by saying that I really love the characters in the Jarheads series. I wish Sean Michael didn't feel it necessary to put sooooooo much sex in the books and spent more time on the stories. I reread these for the characters and skim over a lot of the sex.
I like Rig, Rock and Dick together but my favorites of the Jarheads books are Don't Ask, Don't Tell and Personal Leave when Rig and Rock are just a couple.
I like Rig, Rock and Dick together but my favorites of the Jarheads books are Don't Ask, Don't Tell and Personal Leave when Rig and Rock are just a couple.
October 30, 2014
Imaginative, hot sex on every page - and as I'm leading with this, be warned, if you don't want to read about three hot men having almost constant sex, don't read it!
That said, the characters are warm and well written, a likeable trio - but I do feel like I missed a book introducing me to Rock and Rigger. Dick is adorable - just wish he wasn't called Dick!
Not much plot but a nice, warm read with no drama - oh.... and did I mention the sex?
That said, the characters are warm and well written, a likeable trio - but I do feel like I missed a book introducing me to Rock and Rigger. Dick is adorable - just wish he wasn't called Dick!
Not much plot but a nice, warm read with no drama - oh.... and did I mention the sex?
April 25, 2018
I adore Sean Michael and the Jarheads. these stories are filled, just filled, with sex, sex and then more sex. Sean Michael knows how to keep it interesting though and writes about some unique and wonderful characters with truly entertaining stories, woven amongst all the sex!
April 19, 2016
Read 11/23/2013
Re-read 04/18/2016
This is 400 pages of sex, sex, and more sex. It is was the very first MMM book that I read back in the stone age of my MM reading. It will probably always hold a special place (no matter how cheesy it is or the complete lack of plot).
Re-read 04/18/2016
This is 400 pages of sex, sex, and more sex. It is was the very first MMM book that I read back in the stone age of my MM reading. It will probably always hold a special place (no matter how cheesy it is or the complete lack of plot).
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November 20, 2008Three Day Passes by Sean Michael (2003)
July 23, 2011
It was really good lots of sex
November 17, 2017
3.5 stars
June 28, 2012
Really hard to know these guys when all they do is have sex!
November 5, 2018
Read from May 30 to June 2, 2013
Re-read from November 1 to 3, 2018
3.5 stars
Re-read from November 1 to 3, 2018
3.5 stars
August 9, 2014
Ok. Yes it was PWP. it's the story of how the third man in their ménage, Dick came to stay.
Yes, there's an awful lot of sex and a little story.
Some hot fisting an a DP.
Yes, there's an awful lot of sex and a little story.
Some hot fisting an a DP.
April 30, 2016
More plot this time which made the book a lot more enjoyable.
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