Mercy for Three

Savage Love #1

by Penelope Wylde

A Military Reverse Harem Romance

Second chances come in threes with my brother's best friends.
 
This was supposed to be a solo healing trip. The plan: return to the mountains, find my way again after we lost my brother. Then move on.
 
I had everything planned out down to how many bottles of wine it would take. What I never expected was for three irresistible alphas to bust through my door dragging the past in with them. 
 
My brother's three best friends are home on leave, and they have ideas on how they want to spend their furlough and their obsessive attentions are solely on me. Did I picture myself with them when I barely knew what love was? Hell, yes! 
 
What's so bad about falling for three Marines with talented, dirty mouths and hard bodies? They left my heart shattered beyond repair once already. I can't fall for them. Not again. 

But their claiming kisses and possessive caresses have me second-guessing my bachelorette status and wondering what letting three men worship me forever could do for a wounded heart.

Author's Naughty Note: A quick, dirty reverse harem romance novel that will leave your hearts and Kindles on fire. Not one, but three possessive alpha AF Marines are done waiting for the girl they were forced to leave behind. As always this military reverse harem romance is safe with a HEA guaranteed! Enjoy!

Genres: Reverse Harem, Romance, Menage, Military Fiction, Erotica, Why Choose, Novella

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2019

About the author

Romance author Penelope Wylde is the naughty alter ego of a rebel southern belle who loves writing extra dirty, over-the-top romances that are NSFW. She loves beach time, sunsets, and all the book boyfriends she can fantasize about.

Wylde readers like it naughty, a bit sweet and always with a wicked happily-ever-after and Penelope always delivers! No matter what you're in the mood for all her heroes are bad boy sinners at heart and will make you swoon for them on every steam page.

If you love your romance wet, wicked, and WYLDE, you're in the right place!

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Reviews

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 stars

Quick easy read.

I had mixed feelz i love that she was so hesitant on giving these 3 her heart again.. since they did break her heart when she was younger (17 back in the day) now i wouldnt have been that meh if they would have went back and claimed her when her brother died.. but nope they waited 7 years.. i wish she pushed them more and made them work harder for her heart at the cabin..she did at first but gave in to quickly.. :( really wanted them to beg.. lol

I did understand their reason why.. but they could have had her sooner..but they didnt.. ugh as for the 3 men they were dominated, bossy and sweet when they wanna be.. plus they took on a bear for her.. makes me like them adad more.. lol

No ow/om drama, No cheating, Dramaish, sexy times, Virgin gal and no manwhores

Recommend- eh maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐

Instalove/lust
Second chance
Seperation (7 years)
Push/pull from both side
Safe
No condom
Masturbation
M-F-M-M
Hea
Epilogue

[dais · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brother’s best friends, why choose, military, forbidden love and super smutty!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[AvidReader]

Halfway through I stopped. It’s a little similar to the book I just finished from the same author. Hoping to read it at later date.

[lexie! · Rating 2 out of 5]

The storyline of this book didn’t even make sense, i felt like important details were missing. also of course they convinced her to be with them with sex and they BARELY COMMUNICATED AND ACTUALLY TALKED. The smut scenes werent even that sexy, just over all would not recommend

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[Etidae · Rating 2 out of 5]

not bad… spicy & funny

2.5/5 ⭐️
4.5/5 🌶

I’d say read this for the spice.. but then there are some very cringy terms and descriptors that took me out of the scenes 👀 😂 You may find some of these in my highlights for this book.

funny spicy why-choose novella for a bit of light reading

– Forced proximity
– Military romance
– brothers best friends
– kind of friends to lovers
– cabin in the Woods

Spice is the plot, with some romance sprinkled in.

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated
3 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Sexy Story with a Few Problems

Proofreading is the most important thing to do before publishing any book, but so many authors just don’t bother. Unfortunately this is one of those books that have a number of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. If not for those problems, it would have been a great story. It even looks like the author has released quite a few stories already, so you would think she would know better. I am just glad I didn’t pay for the book but borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited.

[Stefanie Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You’re like wild, raw fire...you’ll be the death of us.”

When Mercy was 17 her brother’s three gorgeous best friends broke her heart. They left her alone and broken. Years later they are back to claim what is theirs. What she doesn’t understand is that there was a plan all along to make her their own. Secrets are revealed and the clothes fall off. The sexual chemistry between mercy, grant, linc and Cain is off the charts and when it explodes... IT EXPLODES🔥🔥🔥

[Sydney M Neblett · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can’t run forever

This book was a quick and easy read. The author did a great job of creating the story from the first page and letting it run from there. These alpha males have to work hard to save their girl from herself after doing the hard thing and walking away. But in the end they manage to get their HEA and blessings from the ones they love most. I look forward to the next book by this author.

[Irene Kiew · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this. I'm not a fan of unilateral decisions in a relationship. They rejected her and pushed her away because she was too young. This plot is extremely common in contemporary romance, and this book is not the best execution of it that I've seen, either.

There are many ways to let someone down; it can be done gently and kindly, or in a brutal way. "Wanting you is the worst possible idea" and "You have my word this will never happen again" is not gentle or kind. They weren't just concerned about her, they were also concerned about how her brother, their best friend, would react if they were to be with her. Plus, they were always getting deployed so they thought it was the wrong time, because they didn't want to give up their careers for her. So there was some selfishness there, too.

Then suddenly seven years later, they've decided that it's time to claim her.

It took a lot of restraint from all of us, but we gave her space. We've been away long enough and it's time to set a few things straight.

Wow, it took a lot of restraint? Give the guys a medal! Poor misunderstood men suffering from the consequences of their own decision. Yeah, do you notice how it's still all about them and what they want? Nothing about what Mercy wants or needs? All about THEIR timeline and she apparently has no say in any of it? Because THEY are the best judge of what the little woman needs. Save me from the misogyny!

To add insult to injury, they never apologise for hurting her feelings. I don't care if they did what they did with the purest of intentions, it doesn't negate the fact that they broke her heart. And they can't sweep that away by saying they did it for the right reasons. Hurt is hurt, it's real and it deserves to be acknowledged. But do they acknowledge it? No, they jump right in and start spanking her for "lying" to them when she says she is no longer interested in them and wants them to leave her alone.

"You can say what you want. I don't have time for any more of your rejections or anyone else's for that matter." Her growled retort is delivered like a slap across the face. She tries to wiggle off my lap, and I clamp a hand over her thighs.

"What rejection?" I ask darkly, with a warning look. "Who rejected you, baby? Who could ever say no to you? You're f*cking temptation on two beautiful legs."

I watch her face go blank, and then a fiery hell flashes in her eyes and has her looking madder than the Devil in winter. "Just about every damn man in my life starting with you three."

Well f*ck. I lean back into the sofa. "You want to keep pushing on that? Okay. Time for that spanking, boys."

So basically, she says, "You rejected me," and they spank her for saying that. Fantastic. The heroes I've always wanted... NOT.

I disliked these guys intensely and thought that Mercy deserved much better. I also didn't believe she was in love with them, only in lust with them, as evidenced by how she kept drooling over their bodies even while she was trying to remind herself that these three oafs had broken her nearly-18-year-old heart. At 18, she had been horny and hot for them to f*ck her, and at 25, she was not much different.

Mercy eventually comes around to the guys' way of thinking and admits they were right to reject her and that she was not ready back then. The Big Strong Guys triumph again over the Silly Young Female! Big Strong Guys always know best! Silly Young Females can't be trusted to know their own minds! -- Cue a sex fest p0rn-style complete with deep-throating and anal, and then bam, epilogue.

The characters in this book were extremely shallow, the story was predictable, the sex was cringy and not hot. There was zero emotion in the story and I felt no love from any of the men even though they all professed to love her. DISLIKE DISLIKE DISLIKE.

[Amy [Book Addict Reviews] · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick, spicy story, but there is also more to it.

Mercy has been crushing on her older brothers best friends for years and when she finally gets the courage to say something to them they deny her. This moment changed Mercy and the course of her life.

I liked Mercy. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind in the beginning. However, there is a lot that happens to her over the years and she loses herself and builds up so many walls to protect herself no one gets close. I loved seeing her discover herself again and slowly learn it is okay to let the walls down and let people in. Cain, Grant, and Linc….well these are three rather alpha marines, especially where Mercy is concerned.

These four characters have insane amounts of chemistry and I love that each of the men are patient, protective, and caring.

If you’re looking for a brothers best friends, military, RH, second chance romance check this one out.

[Mand Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

How can they convince a woman she's theirs, after refusing her,and breaking her heart.

These three alpha hunk marines are going to take on that very dangerous mission. When Mercy decides she's going to ask her brothers best friends to take her virginity. It doesn't quiet go to plan. Leaving Mercy heart broken. But she wasn't ready,she was too young. Fast forward seven years ,going back to the same scene and the boys are full on hot hunks ready to fight for their woman. But Mercy is a different woman,hurt too many times and she's not going down that road without a fight.
This is a fun ,but still 🔥hot. One of my fav reads if i want an easy read ❤. Great story, reading about the boys trying to break though Mercy's heartbreak. Had a few years flowing. Great book. Love heart

[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA
Standalone
RH, best friend's little sister

Trigger warnings
KIA brother

Mercy (mfc)
Grant (mmc, oldest, unofficial leader)
Cain (mmc, protective of her feelings)
Lincoln (mmc, )

Mercy has decided she wants three Marines to take her v-card. Not just any three though, but her older brother's best friends. She tells them this a week before she turns 18. Some heavy petting later, they leave her frustrated and feeling rejected when they leave and ship out for their next mission. Seven years pass before things change. Her brother was KIA and her mom asks the three men to check in on Mercy. When they walk in on her doing naked yoga, all 4 are shocked. But the men only have a short time to convince her to be theirs like she always should have been. Will she let go of her pain and anger?

Couple of typo word choices but good

[Jennifer Rodriguez Nieves · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing/Insulting

This book is an insult to women. I honestly don’t get it. The h has no self respect and not an ounce of control when it comes to the Hs. She remained celibate for NO reason whatsoever since the Hs promised to NEVER be with her. 7 years later and she’s still pinning after them. One word for her: weak. The Hs are not even likable. The love her but they rejected her, then kept signing up to more tours to not come back home & when they are finally done fking around with everything that moves, then come back to claim her against her wishes. Nothing screams love like knowing they had smex with the entire female population of the town while they expected you to be untouched. Pleaseeee *rolls eyes*

[Amy M. (Amy Loves Reading Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hotness... just pure hotness.

I’ve only read one other one by this author and boy does this one speak for itself! Turned on doesn’t even describe it best!

I feel for Mercy and all she’s gone through with her emotions and her longing. These three men did something I actually didn’t think would happen and it rocked her off sides. You can feel the sexual tension but also so much more with all of them.

I couldn’t put this book down! The slow burn of the build up was intoxicating and I loved it. I’m diving into the next one of this series because I love a good group session!

[Kait · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good smut, okay plot.

Mercy always wanted her brothers best friends but when they shut her down when she’s 17, she tries her best to move on. When they show up at the family cabin as she’s trying to heal herself, can she ignore them and their chemistry?

It wasn’t terrible but it bothered me how much they had to push her to stay at the cabin. She clearly wanted space and they wouldn’t hear a word of it. I felt like their relationship could only happen because that’s when they wanted it and her feelings be damned.

[Lindsay T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spicy quick read but…

Overall this short romance and spicy scenes were okay. The main issue I have with this book is that it starts off with the 3 main male characters dismissing and rejecting the female character. Later on when they get back into each other’s lives the men have decided that they did nothing wrong and the seven years apart his somehow FC’s fault! Oh boy did this make me mad! So, if you are easily angered by ridiculousness you should probably stay away from this read!

[Han Spillane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this after reading Penelope Wylde's recent new book Room One of a series called Club Sin (lots of ridiculously awesome hot hot hot books by several amazing authors) - thinking I had adored that book so what else had Wylde written... now I'm broke as I've bought everything she has ever done... collaborated on... pre-ordered new ones.

I'm your friendly book stalker now, loyal and so thoroughly impressed!

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mercy told for her brothers friends - Cain, Lincoln and Grant how she felt about them when she was 17 only to have them reject her at the same time because of her age. As well as their loyalty to Mercy's brother too. Only for all of them to end up back in each other's lives again years later. Which leads to plenty of steamy sexual tension and lots of sexy times. Some very hot ones too. I really enjoyed it. It was a good read

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mercy has gone to the family cabin hope to find healing several years after her brother died. But it seems naked yoga in the living room may not have been her wisest choice when she suddenly finds her brother's three best friends standing inside the door. The same three friends that rejected her advances seven years ago. But this time those friends have deemed Mercy old enough and they won't let her lie about her feelings any more.

[Lisa D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just ok

I'm a big fan of this author but this book fell flat for me. The guys didn't listen or take care of Mercy and their apology for hurting her wasn't enough. They bullied her into letting them stay and didn't consider her feelings. Plenty of steamy scenes but their attitude and behavior bothered me.

[Dawn B · Rating 1 out of 5]

terrible

I hate books where the choices taken away from the woman. What she wants and never matters to these men and this is exactly what happened here. They didn’t want her at first and now suddenly they do? Nothing has changed for them except for the fact that her brother is dead, which means they finally can have her. What a terrible reason for suddenly wanting her.

[Sarah Milun · Rating 5 out of 5]

mercy of love

When mercy decides to visit her family’s cabin in the woods to try to heal from her life and the loss of her brother a few years before, she doesn’t expect to find her heart there. Three sinfully sexy marines who pushed her away years before are there to claim the woman they have always wanted.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best written in this genre. The wording of the sex scenes, made me cringe a bit at times, yet there was something in the story that kept me hooked. I do not understand why there was a bear at the end, what was the point, it did nothing for the story.

[Jamie West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mercy and Her Forever

Sexy, hot, and just enough sweet to turn up the heat! Mercy and her men are off the charts as they struggle with their desires. But Grant, Cain, and Lincoln won’t stop until they share their HEA!

[Olivia Graves · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this so much because I have a soft spot for Marines. Not that any I personally know would be okay with sharing. The writing style didn't jive with my personal taste. And at times the perspective is confusing, particularly position "changes" in spicy scenes.

[Felicia Whited · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Mercy was trying to just love her life after her brother died and her best was broken
Grant, Cain, Linc all came back to protect mercy and break down her walls once they did they got their happy ever after

[Sofia´s Beddable Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

RTC

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much heat and steam you almost need a glass of water. Short story with sexy times that keep your mind racing.