Falling For Them, Volume 3

Love Without Bounds Collections #3

by Amy Sumida, J.L. Akins, Montana Ash

In Volume 3, you will find stories from Amy Sumida (author of Godhunters, Twilight Court, and Spellsinger series) and Montana Ash (author of the Elemental Paladins series). Making their debuts are J.L. Akins, H.K. Khan, Desi Lin, T.B. Mann, and Z.L. Morris.

Codename: Goldilocks by Amy Sumida
Find fourteen missing women and apprehend an entire werewolf pack. No problem. It's just another mission for SCCIT agent Tempest Alexander, Codename: Goldilocks. At least, that's what she thought. Then she met the Medvedev brothers and all thought went out the window.

Her Reasons by J.L. Akins
Joey has learned the art of being invisible. With an abusive father at home and a bully at school, her goal is to fly under the radar. So why are the new guys suddenly determined to get to know her? And why does she suddenly want to be seen?

Ivory’s Familiars by Montan Ash
Ivory isn’t expecting the immediate and intense attraction to not just one, but all three of her new bodyguards. Seth, Ronan, and Vaughn are deliciously distracting. But distractions are the one thing she can’t afford, for one tiny slip could expose her for what she truly is; a witch.

Sanguine by H.K. Khan
Vampires 'came out' nearly a century ago, and have convinced the world that they are model citizens. There are official 'donors', and everything seems on the up and up. But that's not necessarily the case. There's a black market trade for blood slaves, where they try to strip you of everything that makes you human...even your name.

Claiming Flame by Desi Lin
Life isn’t easy, especially when Sera has to change schools every year. Add to that a dorm matron with a vendetta against her and life just about sucks. The only upside are the three boys who refuse to leave her alone, despite her prickly personality. But can Sera learn to let them in?

Savor Life by T.B. Mann
A chance encounter and a medical emergency bring Aria, Chad, Doug, and Jason together for their ten days of fun in the sun. Love is in the air, but can it really work when four are involved? Or are they doomed to suffer more loss in their lives?

Benji’s Decision by Z.L. Morris
After Benji and his best friends, Shayne and Morgan, rescue Arlia at their local club, they form a friendship with her that soon develops into love. But will the three friends follow their hearts or will they decide their friendship is too important to risk over a girl?

Genres: Reverse Harem, Anthologies, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Why Choose, Contemporary

720 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 29, 2017

About the author

Amy Sumida is the Internationally Acclaimed author of the Award-Winning Godhunter Series, the fantasy paranormal Twilight Court Series, the Beyond the Godhunter Series, the music-oriented paranormal Spellsinger Series, the superhero Spectra Series, and several short stories. Her books have been translated into several languages, have won numerous awards, and are bestsellers. She believes in empowering women through her writing as well as providing everyone with a great escape from reality. Her stories are full of strong women and hot gods, shapeshifters, vampires, dragons, fairies, gargoyles... pretty much any type of supernatural, breathtakingly gorgeous man you can think of. Because why have normal when you could have paranormal?
Born and raised in Hawaii, Amy made a perilous journey across the ocean with six cats to settle in the beautiful state of Oregon which reminds her a lot of Hawaii but without the cockroaches or evil sand. When she isn't trying to type fast enough to get down everything the voices in her head are saying while her kitties try to sabotage her with cuteness, she enjoys painting on canvases, walls, and anything else that will sit still long enough for the paint to dry. She prefers antiques to modern furniture, tea to coffee, night to day, and Tom Hardy to Tom Hiddleston. No; Tom Hiddleston to Tom Hardy. No, wait... Tom Hardy and Tom Hiddleston to Tom Cruise. Yes, that's it.
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Reviews

[Tiblu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yeah, sorry but a mmmf does not a reverse harem make...

I love the idea of a reverse harem,just like I do a GOOD menage,lots of love and attention but all circuses and centered around a woman... I don't share ( and I don't want my h to either ) and I don't do m/m.... I know lots and lots of women do these days for some reason but it's not my thing ,to me it kinda negates the whole reverse harem feel if the men can enjoy themselves quite happily w/out the woman.... Now a menage and be mmf, or mff or fmf or soo many combinations along w/my favorite ( and only one I want ) M/F/M where the F is in the center of all the romantic and sexual interests, kinda like a harem where usually where you have more ppl involved but it still revolves around one person , you can't say that's really the case in Montana Ash's story where the 3 men/familiars have been together romantically and sexually for almost 10 years.... No! Nononono , whether I like m/m or in this case m/m/m you can't say adding a woman to the group Ivory is gonna make this a reverse harem because she won't be in the center of their attention, maybe at times she can be, but the men will be together w/or with out her being there, that does not a harem make.... at least not from what I've seen or read, or fir me ... fir me this is an escape and having a harem of wonderful,sexy caring to love me is one of my favorites and being blindsided by an author I was looking forward to reading hurt...
There should have been a warning ,true harem revolves around one person , hers does not...
Loved ,loved,loved Amy Sumida's take on Goldilocks and the 3 bear!!!
It was amazing but to me Ms.Sumdia's work usually is but I'm grateful this was KU soo I didn't waste any more money, I'm too wary to try any of the others, I didn't love the 1st story by ZL Morris , it was ok but not really for me and after Ms.Ash's surprise I don't want to try any more...
You might like this but for me bottom line, I'd just preferred an honest description of what this was and what it wasn't , because m/m/m/f does not a reverse harem make...

[Brittany Devlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best volume yet!! I couldn't put this down. All of these stories pulled me in and have me wishing for more!!! I don't think I can even pick a favorite this time! These stories are all well written and the characters personalities are all well done. My only complaint is I need more! Seriously a great read if you like the RH genre.

[Jennifer G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling For Them, Volume 3 continues the excellence that we have come to expect with these Reverse Harem Anthologies. Known authors Amy Sumida and Monatana Ash are joined by JL Akins, HK Khan, Desi Lin, TB Mann, and ZL Morris. A big welcome to these wonderful new authors into this genre!

Benji’s Decision by ZL Morris
Benji and his best friends, Shayne and Morgan, rescue Arlia, a new waitress at their local bar, from a couple of handsy patrons. They are each immediately taken with her and an easy friendship springs up. With a little prodding from one of their father's, they consider persuing a relationship with Arlia. Their decision and her's threaten their friendship and future happiness. I was not a fan of Benji, so it was difficult for me to completely love this story. It's full of plenty of angst. Benji's attitude and his over-drinking dampened my enjoyment. I think this is testament to exactly how well-written it is.

Her Reasons by J.L. Akins
Since Joey's mother died, her father has been dangerously abusive. She spends her days trying to hide her bruises and her nights trying to survive. The arrival of a new teacher and his sons changes everything. Matt, Bishop, Jaidon, Alex, and Stetson all came to be adopted by unfortunate circumstances. They immediately recognize Joey as one of their own, their missing piece. They save her life in more than one way. I love this story. I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to read it as it was being written, loved it then, love it even more now. The characters are all so sweet, and I adore the Dad's. There are so many lines I keep with me from this book. I look forward to reading more about Joey, her guys, the Dad's and another special student in the future.

Savor Life by TB Mann
Aria is on a girl's trip after getting a second chance at life. A random encounter and a medical emergency introduces Aria to Chad, Doug, and Jason, 3 lifelong friends also on vacation. The 3 men are drawn to Aria much to the dismay of her best friend They spend ten days of fun on the beach, at the pool falling for each other. The guys are clear that they want Aria. They have each come through a dark period in their own lives and Aria brings the light back to them. She has survived a terrible loss; will she be brave enough to live out her greatest fantasy? Will her friends turn away from her if she does? I loved this story. Life after tragedy and near death spoke to me. The sexual chemistry was off the charts. I hated Shona and never quite got over it. How Aria's best friends went from supportive to judgemental made me want Aria to run towards the guys and never look back.

Ivory’s Familiars by Montana Ash
Ivory has a stalker that has recently upped his game enough to cause her to hire a bodyguard, actually the bodyguard came as part of a set of three hot men. Ivory has an intense, immediate attraction to all three, but they are in a loving, committed relationship with each other. Seth, Ronan, and Vaughn are black jaguar shifters, familiars without a witch, so they take security jobs while hoping to find a mssing witch from their coven. Ivory just could be what they are looking for. Their missing witch, their missing piece. The female to complete them all. I loved the relationship between the men. Vaugn's grumpiness, Seth's cheekiness, and Ronan's ability to bring them all together. The way they would fight as foreplay was hot. Ivory was almost an afterthought, but she did complete them and gave them a sense of purpose.

Sanguine by HK Khan
The Debut (when vampires came out) took place nearly a century ago, they have convinced the world that they are following 'The Charter' and are law abiding citizens. There are official donors banks; humans are safe. But that's not always the case, so the Council of Hunters exists. They hunt rogue vampires and search for the blood slave's black market. Out on patrol a young lady literally falls into their arms. She has lived the life of a blood slave. She has never even had a name; Sanguine (happy blood) was the label she was given by the Vampires. She has no memory of any life other than being an abused food source, but there's more to this young lady than meets the eye. This was an excellent story, multi-layered, complex, and fast-paced. Declan, Genji, Phoenix, Ashton and Hawk were all developed, likable characters (even Hawk). I look forward to reading more adventures of this group and following up on the mystery that is the Huntress; Guine, Sugar Plum, Kitten, Sunshine, Violet or whatever name she decides on. Now that she has her family, she can discover her history.

Claiming Flame by Desi Lin
Seraphina is an Ignis, the fire elemental. Her life has not been easy; she's the only orphan on record being raised by the Councilum. She's had to change schools every year. She has built walls to protect her heart, but it's a lonely life. She has a reputation as a troublemaker. Now at her most recent school the dorm matron is physically abusive. The only bright spot in her life are the three boys, Souta, Brooks, and JJ, who refuse to leave her alone, despite her attempts to push them away. They believe she is the 4th element of their group, the one to complete their Genus (water, fire, earth, air elementals). Will she be able to let her guard down and let the boys into her life? Will she even get the chance to? This is a truly wonderful story. The characters are great. JJ is adorable, Brooks and his quiet perfection are perfect for Sera, and Souta's energy and enthusiasm is contagious. I wasn't sure about the relationship between Souta and Brooks. I am not opposed, but the depth of their love for one another didn't seem like it would be as open to including Sera completely. I'm afraid that it will be 2+2 sometimes equals 4, but sometimes stays 2+2. Still I was drawn into this wonderful world with these wonderful characters and can't wait for more. The birthday section was perfection!


Codename: Goldilocks by Amy Sumida
SCCIT agent Tempest Alexander, Codename: Goldilocks is on assignment to bust a slave trafficking ring run by the local werewolf pack. She must find and rescue 14 missing women. Unfortunately, she finds herself in a cell with the missing women, tortured daily, and about to be sold. However Tempest is a remarkable woman and finds a way to escape with one of the other women. She leads the werewolves up the mountain where they were being held to allow the other woman to get ot the town. As she's about to be caught by the wolves, she gets unexpected help from some bears! Tempest stumbles on a house where she enters, helps herself to some food, and falls asleep. She awakens to the Medvedev brothers, Kael, Zaire, and Blaise. They tend to her injuries and treat her like their queen. Soon enough they ask her to stay, to try being their girlfriend. She's falling for them quickly, but they have a secret that may ruin their chances with her. This agent has a deep seated prejudice against all shifters. There may be no HEA. Amy Sumida has the most creative mind in this genre. Her fairy tales all have such an imaginative spin and this one is no exception. This one also throws in a topical message. Well done.

Once again I am impressed with the excellence of this Anthology. Three Volumes, three distinct books, all worthy of a 5 Star Rating. I can only hope that there are many Volumes in our future!

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to rate this overall. Some of the stories were great, some were okay, and then one was super boring.

Benji's Decision
This was my least favourite of the stories. I'm not sure why it started out on this, as it was pretty weak and not really reverse harem. The writing style was pretty basic, and nothing really happens. Not a fan.

Her Reasons
This was a YA reverse harem that was very similar to Charcoal Tears. The characters were great, and it was fun while still dealing with some heavy stuff. Loved it!

Savor Life
This was an adult romance aimed at mid lifers. I really enjoyed this one, despite having to deal with the best friend Shona. (Not sure why her POV was in there, and she was a little overdone because she wound up reading as having no redeeming qualities.) Some of the medical stuff in there wasn't exactly accurate, but if you can overlook it and take it at face value it was great. Perfect beach read with a happy ending.

Ivory's Failiars
This story was the reason I read the book. It wasn't my favourite in there, and I think it tried to deal with too much in a shorter space than it needed. The start is pretty clunky with overly introduced characters and descriptions of the bar. It felt a bit much. The overall 'bad guy' moment wasn't exactly inspired, as there were basically three other characters introduced in the entire story, so there weren't exactly huge problems uncovering the whole 'who-dunnit' aspect. Again, if it had been a little longer this probably would have been avoided. The paranormal aspect seems to take a back seat and isn't investigated much, but I liked that it was there.
That being said, it was fun and flirty and I enjoyed reading it. The guys had great interactions in their conversations and I liked that the MC solved the conflict herself instead of going all girlie because a group of guys were there.

Sanguine
This was one of the ones I read and thought the author is really new to writing. Good concept, but the execution was lacking. The dialogue doesn't sound realistic, and the characters seriously give you emotion whiplash with their sudden mood swings. The characters actions are really inconsistent too. (especially with the MC, who has a serious special snowflake complex that is beyond anything else.) Plus no one 'said' anything. The remarked, scowled, exclaimed, and whatever else. It was a good read if you could overlook that stuff, but I think this will be an author I try again in a few years once they've had more practice The potential it there, but still working out kinks.

Claiming Fame
Another YA one, this story was great. A little too much back info needed (it comes with a glossary) but didn't really have the space for world building. I actually loved that it didn't just try and info dump it all though, and just went along with it when I had no idea what they were talking about. The MC not reporting stuff didn't exactly make sense, and there were interactions that I thought didn't fit with how she'd actually be moving around. Surely someone would have noticed she can barely walk. And neck bruising wouldn't have disappeared in one day. There were a lot of injuries that were ignored very quickly afterwards. Beyond that I loved it, it was kind of sweet and fun. I would read more of this if it were a series.

Codename: Goldilocks
I know others have said it, but this one was great. The MC was funny and kept the story moving, and I loved the take on Goldilocks. There were so many fairytale jokes put in there and it was fantastic. Definitely ended the book on a high note.

[Claudia Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first story in the new anthology is Benji's Decision. I appreciate getting to see a RH story entirely from one of the guys' POVs, so that was a nice change. I found the first person, present tense to be very choppy and awkward at the beginning, but as the story progressed the scenes lent themselves a little more naturally to that style. I didn't feel like I really got to know the characters well, but it was a quick easy read with a HEA.

Her Reasons was such a sweet and poignant story; it had me in tears a handful of times. I really loved the family dynamics and found myself just as fond of the parents as the kids. A good handful of tense errors pulled me out of the story a bit, but definitely worth the read.

Savor Life was wonderful, definitely my favorite of the anthology thus far. The characters are sweet, multi - dimensional, well developed, and on the more realistic end of the spectrum. The relationship developed smoothly and naturally throughout the story and nothing felt rushed. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.

Ivory's Familiars was fantastic. Sweet, sexy, intriguing, funny, charming; I can't say enough good things about it. I loved the pov switches, I loved the distinct, but not totally stereotypical, leading men. I loved the unapologetic m-m action. Montana ash has a new fan in me. More please!

Sanguine has an intriguing premise, but I found the narrative to be forced and the characters to be too erratic to be fair enjoyable. There are mood swings left and right, unprovoked physical violence, completely abrupt scene changes; the whole thing is just confusing and disjointed. Most of the emotional actions of these characters seem totally inexplicable, like the author didn't have a clear personality in mind for anyone but just wanted a dramatic scene - over and over again. I lost count of the number of times a boy stormed off angry or upset and the MC follows. The jerky narrative improves somewhat as the plot points fill in, but the forced emotional extremes are a constant through to the final page.

Claiming Flame was an enjoyable read. I appreciated Desi Lin's take on an element based magical society and enjoyed the personalities and chemistry of her characters. I found myself frustrated with the MC a good handful of times throughout the book where I didn't feel like her motivations were well explained; there were many decisions and assumptions that were very obviously necessary for plot movement, but given no other foundation. I also thought it was a bit deliberately obtuse that she never even considered she might end up in the Genus. I get the desire for some surprise/shock, but it was so heavily foreshadowed it would have been better, imo, for the MC to acknowledge the possibility and dismiss it for one reason or another, rather than ignore it entirely.

The last book, Codename: Goldilocks, Is Apparently the 6th in a collection? I haven't read any of the others and don't think I missed anything, so I presume they're not directly related. I have read a little over half of Amy Sumida's Godhunter series with full intentions to finish it so you can probably guess I was excited to see her featured in this anthology. She did not disappoint. It was short and sweet and a little steamy. Maybe a little heavy handed on the foreshadowing, but at least a couple surprises. I wish it had been a little longer so we could have really unwrapped Temp's prejudice, but I enjoyed it.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. Codename: Goldilocks by Amy Sumida
Rating: I like it (3 stars)
Likes: First, I LOVE modernized & twisted fairy tales. Second, Amy Sumida. (Need I say more? lmao)
Dislike: It was disconcerting to see a watered-down Amy Sumida heroine (Vervaine/Seren/Elaria)

2. Her Reasons by J.L. Akins
Rating: I like it (3 stars)
Likes: RH having like 3/4 (or more) paranormal/fantasy books, this book's non-paranormal settings got me hooked instantly. My interest was steady all throughout. I'll definitely wait for the next book :)
Dislikes: Not much in unique plot department (I understand because it's challenging to do so in a non-paranormal settings. plus YA.)

3. Ivory’s Familiars by Montana Ash
Rating: I really like it (4 stars)
Likes: Tbh, the fourth star was mainly because I love Montana Ash sfm. (Confession: I was so excited I started the anthology with this one.) Her writing was flawless, as usual. And as a devoted fan-reader of her Elemental Paladins Series, I noticed a pattern...a similar style & concept. The underrated/underdog-ish heroine and the finding-my-purpose hero/es.
Dislikes: I felt like it was condensed. Understandable since the author has to give way i.e. space in this anthology for others. Still, the feeling that it could be more, that it could have been beyond 5 stars, was there.
PS I initially imagined, what if the triplets from the Elemental Paladins shared one woman, too?
*coughs* Montana Ash pretty please? I am forever in your debt, if ever *coughs*
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to settle with Seth, Ronan and Vaughn HAHAHA!

4. Sanguine by HK Khan
Ratings: It was ok (2 stars)
Like: Given that my vampire reads were from the RH community only, the concept that this author had going on was pretty unique.
Dislikes: My problem was that I kind of forgot the characters already (?) So what I meant to say is that I will still read the next one but I'll have to skim through sanguine first.

5. Claiming Flame by Desi Lin
Rating: I like it (3 stars)
Likes: It also had a unique factor going on. Got me reading steadily, too. As an introduction to the series (it felt more like a prequel-ish before the actual plot), it was good.
Dislikes: Ticked off that it took, what, 70/80% of the book for the boys to know about the abuse? Hmm. It seemed to me like they were either not observant enough or not invested enough. I'm not sure.

6. Savor Life by TB Mann
-Kind of DNFed this one so I'll update this review once I get past the last chapter I've read. (Sorry! Everything was so confusing)

7. Benji’s Decision by ZL Morris
Ratings: 2 stars
I kind of skimmed through this one so I'll update this one's review after my re-read.

OVERALL
I'm going to be painfully honest in this review (as in it pains me to admit this); the third volume as a whole didn't do much for me. I have nothing against each story, per se. It was just hard to connect with the characters because the execution was a bit...off? Mostly, it felt like nothing much urged me to continue to the next chapter. Unlike Volumes 1-2, each which I pretty much devoured in one sitting.
Nevertheless, I rated 5 stars because I could only imagine the effort & time invested by all these writers to complete this anthology. And to see this genre grow so fast before me is just so amazing!

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been looking forward to this since I heard about it! Let me tell you that these authors are amazing and I hope this becomes an Annual thing and it is a great way to showcase new and exciting existing reverse harem authors

Benji's Decision by ZL Morris

This is a contemporary reverse harem romance, but what makes this unique is it is all told from a males perspective. It is well written showcasing the thoughts and feelings of one of the harem members. The storyline is great with awesome characters. It is a great read

Her Reasons by JL Atkins

Another contemporary reverse harem romance. Joey has an abusive father since her mum passed away and all she wants to do is be invisible. However, a family of new guys start at her school and decide they want her with them. This is extremely well written and one of my favourites. There are a couple of twists making it another unique story. I have to admit this one hooked me from the start and there NEEDS to be a book two

Savor Life by TB Mann

This is another favourite of mine and I was hooked from the start. This also has something different about it which made it an awesome read to me. I loved the heroine from the beginning and the guys are beautiful and awesome. Again another well written romance that I could not put down and to me this is a must read

Ivory's Familiars by Montana Ash

This is an unusual story different to any other RH I have read. The storyline is superb. A witch in hiding and her three bodyguards. I love the relationships between Ivory and the boys and I love the boys relationships with each other, a fantastic read

Sanguine by HK Khan

OMG! I am ashamed to say I (for reasons unknown even to me) was least looking forward to this book, and let me tell you

I WAS WRONG

This is my favourite book in this anthology!! A real strong and fiesty heroine Guine is some of everything, strong, shy, awesome, naive and just a great character, and the guys just seriously rock. With an outstanding storyline and superbly written another book for which I NEED NEED book two! Absolutely awesome

Claiming the Flame by Desi Lin

This is a great story with a free unique storyline and a strong heroine. The three guys are all vastly different yet it works so well. Well written this is a great story and I highly recommend

Codename: Goldilocks by Amy Sumida

Amy can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. She has written an awesome take on a famous children's story which includes three hunks and a kickass heroine who fall in live along the way. Well written and an awesome read

I want to thank these wonderful writers for creating this awesome anthology of amazing stories, you are all wonderful and should be so proud of yourselves for this amazing collection of RH goodness

[Kathleen Bruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed this compilation of Reverse Harem stories. Some are contemporary, some paranormal and some YA. And some contain MMFM or MMMF. Which while i dont read a whole lot of enjoyed. I just know that some dont consider that true RH. But i mostly enjoyed all the stories.

The ones that stood out to me the most were:

Benjis decision
Her Familiars
Savor Life
Claiming Flame
Codename Goldilocks

I found Benjis decision unique because it was told frim the guys point of view in its entirety. While contemporary RH can be hard to set up this definitely leads to a series and slow build being more likely. Not that i found it boring but it just didn't feel complete enough for a novella. Im hoping that each novel will be told from a different person in this relationship's perspective.

Her Familiars was absolutely fantastic and fun and very hot! It is MMMF and i knos some dont like that in RH because the female MC should be the central love interest. But she was the center they were all drawn to her. She was their purpose for continuing to exist after all. It was funny with some scary moments but i definitely want to read more of this authors books!

I thought Savor Life was a beautiful story that could have been a holiday fling that had the added benefit of being RH. The backstory of each character was heartbreaking but together they can heal. I was also happy that it had a HEA and didnt depend on the next in the series. Im looking forward to reading more from the author.

Claiming Flame is a Paranormal YA that also contained an MM relationship in the Group. But i actually loved this relationship. I love Souta and Brooks being in a relationship. I adore Jj and Sera is a firey character. It was also a great introduction to a new series that I really want to read. Bravo it was fantastic and made me think of House of Glass by Lyn Forester.

And a perfect finish to this was Codename: Goldilocks. I loved this it was funny and so many fairy tale and the 3 bears jokes! I loved Tempest and while i understood her prejudices against supernaturals i couldnt syand it whenbi saw the pain it caused her bears. But you are guaranteed a HEA and i love love loved it! I really hope this is a series that Amy Sumida will continue because it is freaking awesome!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

[Rena · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. Benji’s Decision by ZL Morris
3/5 stars
Nice story and I liked the different POVs. This seemed like the beginning because at the end they all decide to date and one of the guys kisses the heroine.

2. Her Reasons by J.L. Akins
3.5/5
Also a nice story but a little too unbelievable (I know a rh isn't that realistic either but the actions and reactions need to make sense and be believable to a certain degree, they often appear a little too over the top/silly) .

3. Savor Life by TB Mann
4.5/5
Wonderful story and I loved the guys (they couldn't be more perfect for the heroine). The ending appeared to be final, so I guess there won't be a continuation with the same characters.

4. Ivory’s Familiars by Montana Ash
3/5 stars
Loved the concept and the characters. I have no problems with the fact that the guys were in a romantic relationship before they met the heroine, but they were a tad too focused on themselves (without the heroine).

5. Sanguine by HK Khan
4.5/5 stars
This is the best story in this volume (in my opinion anyway ;) ). A few things were a little unrealistic (for example that the leader is about to throw one of the guys out because he is not nice to the new girl -heroine-), but the rest of the story and the characters make up for it. I am intrigued and can't wait for more!

6. Claiming Flame by Desi Lin
3/5 stars
I grew quite frustrated with the heroine's actions or rather lack thereof. She refuses to tell anyone that she is being physically abused by her warden and it never crossed her mind that she could be the missing link to their group (Genus). Also, I question the guys and their inability to see the girl limp or flinch from pain.
Similar to the story Ivory's Familiars, two of the guys are lovers before they meet the heroine. They are hot together but I wonder how the new additional girlfriend is going to fit in...

7. Codename: Goldilocks by Amy Sumida
4/5 stars
This story was pretty good but I wasn't left in awe after I finished.


Overall, most of the stories were pretty okay and I really enjoyed two. While I enjoyed the 2. volume more, I don't regret purchasing this one.

[Julie Triplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for Them, Vol. 3 is again a don't miss read! Seriously.

Really.

You.

Will.

Not.

Regret.

It.


Do NOT miss this one.


If you like paranormal RH romance stories, there are a lot of stories that will check that box for you.


If you want to fall in love with even more book boyfriends ... this one will check off all of those boxes for you in a major way.


A few of my highlights and favorites...


Her Reasons by JL Atkins. I love... LOVE this book. Joey speaks to my heart in that it's a situation that I think far to many girls find themselves in. I love how the entire family ends up falling into place. The road won't be easy but ... I'm so in love with going on the journey with them that you'll wish the sequel was available.


Savor Life by TB Mann. OMG, read this one now. And long for another sequel to follow up on the path this group goes on. Aria speaks to my very heart with the hand life has dealt her. I adore that each of her men has a different focus and a different path that has gotten them here. There's no room in a relationship for jealousy and I think they've started off doing a marvelous job of reassuring her that they aren't jealous of each other or time spent with her. As for her dealings with friends, well, who hasn't been there with friends who forget that you do the very basic things you expect them to do in return for you. Not everyone gets it. Ever.


Benji's Decision by ZL Morris. A group to fall in love with. Slightly dysfunctional but adorably lovable... their need to be solid men together in order to try and work on their girl is completely normal. Loved it. Can't wait for more.


Again, so much to love.


So much to read.


You won't want to miss this at all.

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd instalment in the Falling for them series and like its predecessors it has a nice mix of stories including some Y.A, paranormal and some contemporary romance. Like before I had my favourites and there were a couple that fell flat but over all a great collection that is perfect for both the die hard fans of the reverse harem genre and newbies looking to see what all the fuss is about. Stand out authors for the volume were JL Akins, TB Mann ( although there were moments i really wanted to throat punch one of your characters ) and HK Khan.

**An arc was kindly given to me in exchange for an honest review.**

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like the first two volumes, volume three has a good mix of stories. One thing I liked seeing in this volume was some more stories that included older characters and not just the usual YA stories. Not that I don't like YA stories but I think it is good to see more adult aged stories in the RH genre. In this volume I only knew one of the authors going in, so everyone else was new to me but I was not disappointed by any means! I always love the variety these anthologies provide! So, if you read the first two volumes, you should definitely jump into this one too! :)

[Kathleen Johnstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

With volume 3 o found the books to be really good and interesting now I will admit I found a few of the books to just end but there ones that I assume will continue on to book 2 with the same characters and I'm looking forward to them I honestly think it was well worth the read and that I can see myself re-reading them again and again.
To all the authors you deserve a pat on the back and an ice cold beer

[Rebekkaar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first Falling for them i completely finished. I couldn't put some of the stories down.
3,5 Benji's decision
4 ⭐️Her reasons
4 ⭐️Savor life
4 ⭐️Ivery's familiars
5 ⭐️Sanguine
4 ⭐️Claming flame
3,5 ⭐️Codename:Goldilocks

Out of all these stories I would have to say Sanguine was my favorite. The characters were funny, serious, compassionate, badass and while the situations was serious i loved how they interacted with each other.
I gave this 5 stars because i loved this story so much I kept rereading it over and over.

[Tiffani · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I think that the stories could not possibly get any better, I get pleasantly proven wrong! These were great. So many new authors in this one, which just makes me excited for the future. Amy might be my favorite, but who doesn't love fairytale retellings? This volume is so worth purchasing, you will not be disappointed, whether you are new to the RH genre or love it as much as the rest of us fans, you will love this collection as much as I did!

[Casie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adore this!

Volume three is absolutely amazing! I swear the RH genre wants to reel you in and keep you there. The authors are so talented and their love of what they do shines through bright and clear through their words! I was so happy to be able to read and to enjoy each and everyone of these stories! I had a couple favorites and I've already re-read the book twice so, I expect to do it again!

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fantabulous RH variety pack! While the first few are normal RH, with some imaginative ways to intro the RH, the rest is all paranormal and they are fantastic! All different and unique for their para categories. I am always intrigued with the various scenarios and the challenges that each set of characters face as they work their way through their particular relationship. I was impressed with the imaginations of these fabulous authors!

[Dorri · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I could, I'd give Desi Lin's Claiming Flame a 4 star. The other stories weren't entirely to my tastes. That's not to say the others were bad, because there are a lot of solidly decent stories in here, but they just didn't catch my attention the way Claiming Flame did. Overall, if you're looking for some good introductions to the reverse harem genre, pick up any of the Falling for Them series. Most of the stories are fun, have strong storylines, and quirky characters.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for Them

Loved all of the story's in this volume. Ivory's Familiars by Montana Ash is a great read. Like her Elemental paladin series the characters are well developed and very likeable. You want to read more about them. Highly recommend this book they are all great reads and gives you a chance to discover new authors.

[Kim Latham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

I loved Falling for Them Vol. 3. Like Volume 2 there were some new authors to the RH genre and I can't wait to see what they all do next. This was a great mix of new authors and old hats. Every story is unique and I can't wait for the continuation of each series. Thanks to all the authors who put in the time to be part of this amazing anthology

[Jaliza Burwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed these stories a lot. It's exciting to see what my favorite authors are up to and to read new authors. Everyone did an amazing job putting this together and some of the stories were refreshing, taking on the viewpoint of a guy in the RH or the relationships going on in between the characters. Good job!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love about these Falling for Them volumes?? Lots of reverse harem stories and it's a great way to find new authors. A time not too long ago RH authors were few and far between, now they are a little easier to find and these books just package some I have not been introduced to nicely in one bundle. The stories are a good length and are so awesome.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great collection!

Wow! I just love these collections! I truly enjoyed all the stories in this collection. Many of them left me wanting more! I can't wait to read the next books out by many of the authors. My true wish is for another Falling for Them collection... it's make it so convenient when so many amazing stories can be found in one book!

[Babsy2.0 · Rating 3 out of 5]

The problem with these collections are that there are some books in them I just have to read and others that doesn't interesst me at all, but I have to buy them all :(
But I think it is a good thing for new authors to publish their storys and hopefully write the sequels because some endings made you really hungry for more :P

[Chelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fantastic collection

Everything about this collection is wonderful. I don't think there was a single story I disliked. I love that the RH community has come together to publish three of these collections. I found new authors to follow and tons of new characters to love. I hope there are many more collections to come!

[Susanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book....... this book....... I'm having a hard time Writing words about this book, Because I'm speechless! In this collection of books are there a lot of pearls! Some I Liked, some I LOVED! Buy it and find a new favourite author!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great set of books joined together for us reverse haram lovers to binge on. Such amazing talents in this book. I didn't find one that bored or disappointed me.
Hopefully we will get more of these out next year. As they are seriously epic!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slow start but killer ending

My title pretty much sums up how I feel. The first few stories were ok and lacking the character development or plot development I crave. But the last few stories were AMAZING.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Much like volumes 1 & 2, it provided the opportunity to read more in the reverse harem genre. Loved all the books contained within and can't wait to see what these authors will offer us next.

[Kayla Pipkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great collection of stories.
I love this set of stories.
Each different in their own right.
I liked having a males POV in Benji's choice.
However, I think my favorite story out of all of them is Her Reasons.
I can't wait to see if more is to come with each of them.