Chasing Sunset

Sunset #1

by Sami Lee

When the sun goes down on their erotic encounter, who will be left standing?

After an unsettled childhood, Sidney McCall has finally found a home in Graceville. This dream town comes with a dream boyfriend. Drew Buchanan is charming, romantic, completely devoted to her—and he cooks! Now if only the whole commitment thing didn’t give her night sweats…

Drew, a professional chef, wants nothing more than to give Sidney everything she’s ever dreamed of, both in and out of bed. Even if it means serving up her most secret wish complete with a whipped-cream a tryst with two men. His best friend Brody Nash is the missing ingredient, and the only man he trusts with the woman he loves.

What starts out as a little harmless sexual play quickly boils over into something none of them expected. An emotional minefield that could forever change the course of their lives.

Genres: Menage, Erotica, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Short Stories

95 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 5, 2008

About the author

Writer. Feminist. Reader. Movie lover. Drinker of wine. Rainy days are my favourite. She/Her

Reviews

[seton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the better menage stories I have read (and I have read about two hundred of them by now. Yeah, I know that I am one sick cookie :-P)

I first read this when it came out in 2008 and recently reread it to refresh my memory since I am reading the offshoot story (Sunset Knight). It was pretty much as I remembered.

What made this one stand out from other menage stories is that this is one of the few that explores the mess that can happen when one brings a third into a menage situation. The third thinks he is in love with his BF's girlfriend and the girlfriend seems to be more sexually turned on by the third. And the boyfriend sees it.

Considering all the messed up feelings going around, I would have preferred more angst but the primary focus seems to be on it being a HAWT read. The fact that it's a good story is a bonus.

[Jonetta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drew finds out from his girlfriend's reading material that she has ménage fantasies and decides to make it a reality for their one-year anniversary. He enrolls his best friend Brody to be the third partner, unaware that he's got some kind of thing for Sidney. While she's at first a bit startled, Sidney accepts this "gift" and things go amazingly well...at first.

The ménage scenes are definitely well done but more importantly, the story that deals with the complexity of everyone's feelings and the aftermath is even better. Everyone's perspectives are offered and woven seamlessly for such a short story. I really enjoyed it and plan to read Brody's story next.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy cow! I was reading this while using the stationary bike, and caught myself a few times not pedaling anymore! LOL

[Heather in FL · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, this was entertaining, though definitely on the short end of stories. In this one, Sidney and Drew have been in a really good relationship. Sidney's unsettled childhood makes her wonder whether she can have a "normal" relationship, with the husband and kids and such. Drew has told her he loves her a couple of times, but always in the throes of sex, so she doesn't know if he really means it. But when Sidney's birthday nears and Drew comes across her smut book collection, he decides he'll give her a fantasy for her birthday: him and his best friend, Brody, who outwardly pretends he isn't interested in Sidney while secretly lusting for her. But while Sidney is completely satisfied for her birthday, it sort of throws Sidney and Drew's relationship askew. Partially because Brody books it right after they're done, right after dropping a bomb that he's a little dominant and he's sure Sidney wouldn't want that. But she kinda does, and when Drew realizes this, he sets up another scenario. His intentions are misplaced but admirable. Thankfully Sidney doesn't let it happen like Drew envisions and all ends up well.

[Tabatha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say this was a cute read. Sid and Drew are about to celebrate their one year anniversary. After reading a few of Sid's romance novels (which I found to be awesome), Drew thinks he has found the perfect anniversary gift by giving Sid her ultimate fantasy in the form of his best friend Brodie. Things don't quite go as Drew planned and he's afraid what he has started will end up making him lose Sid to his best friend. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of closure with Brodie in the end, because otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

[GreenFairy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Out of 152 pages, only 95 were the actual story. The rest is page stuffed. I didn't go beyond 'The End' on page 95.

None of the characters had redeeming qualities. The sex scenes were lacking. The story was non-existent.

[Dianne Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found it difficult to get in the head of the female protagonist and the Brody character beyond their sexual drive. This made it difficult for me to identify with either character. And if I cannot identify with a character, it makes it next to impossible to care for what happens to them.

[Becky Gates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

Enjoyed this story. Two people who are unsure and afraid about their feelings find a way, (a bit unorthodox...but hey, it worked) to enrich and explore their relationship.

[Amy at bookgoonie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sidney and Drew have been together for a year. Taking the lead from some of Sid's romance novels lying around, he sets up a ménage with his good friend Brody. First a little put off, but then intrigued by the permission. Brody and Drew send her over the deep end with the help of a delicate dessert. But she is clearly the dessert for both men. Brody hints of a deeper and darker pleasure on his way out the door. This has Sid lusting and Drew worrying that he screwed up. Is Sid his or is she meant for Brody? He may have to give her to him one more time to find out.

A great story and steamy goodness.

Why Buy the Cow? Free Ebook Challenge Downloaded @ B&N 7/19/12

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another quickie. Not my usual type of menage but satisfying in its own way. I liked that there was a HEA and a chance at friendship for the three of them as a whole. Nicely dirty and Brody is pretty darn Rawr!

This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 07/16/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

[Arlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK, so I'm a sucker for emotionally troubled men. This story was well written, at times hotter than the 9th level of hell, and, yes, had the requisite emotionally troubled man.
I admit I did at times want to choke all three of them, but hey, if a story can bring up emotion, it has done its job, right?

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite my type of story but having said that I will listen to the next book in the series to find out what happens. The writing was a little too on gushing romance side of writing and I'm not a fan - even though it was a Christian Romance. Just a little less gush is better but again I want to know the ending.

[Dakota · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only give this book two stars because I didn't get that warm and fuzzy feeling I usually do from romance novels with happy endings. It was a good plot but the characters didn't draw me in like I wanted them to.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, sexy read about a woman who has commitment issues. Her boyfriend tries to fulfill a fantasy for her by providing another man (his best friend) for a threesome. I was having difficulty figuring out how this would have a HEA, but the author did work it out.

[Audra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was rather surprised with the book. It had a good developing stroy and showed great struggle and love between a couple. Sometimes things we think may tear us apart can often bring us even closer together.

[Lina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This menage novella is a bit different than a lot of the erotica menage I've recently read. It shows a couple who have to deal with the effects of jealousy and misunderstandings that a menage caused in their committed relationship.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

holy crap! I guess I didn't read the reviews on this one, and just got it because it was free. Umm... fifty shades does not even compare to the "w.t.f.-ness" of this one. Insane! BUT- if you liked 50 shades, you'll probably enjoy thus one.

[Boxy Frown · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a hot but complex short read, and well done at that. I dont want to spoil but I was very ready for something to happen that wasnt in the cards for this story, so I was a little disappointed but at the same time, I totally got it. Good read.

[Lis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick freebie read. Couple decides to spice up their life by adding a friend and it forces the couple to examine their relationship and make some choices.

[Julianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok, can show the downfall of bringing a 3 into a relationship.

[ReadKnitHoard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hot and moving read. Short but emotionally satisfying. And did I mention hot?

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this little story. I was really happy with the guy that she chose. Sometimes you need to really look inside yourself and see if you need to bring new people into the bedroom with you.

[Limecello · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story - nothing too heavy, good but seemed rather obvious as series bait for the next book

a fun summer quick read though

maybe a straight C

[Maranda Prigmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

was really cute, the ending was a disappointment.

[Jenn Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ummmm Wow, that was Hott!! Quick & Delicious, enough said ;)

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

1/2 decent story....Thought it was kinda funny how they kept switching the spelling of the main character "Sidney's" name tho...lol.

[Diana's · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another Free read from Amazon
this story was short but based more on a possible reaction/outcome to a menage.. I thought it was pretty good and to the point.. And I did enjoy the ending

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free on kindle. Not my usual read, but I think the author did a good job making the story believable and wrapping it up at the end.

[Lynn Peters · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sex was good...story was clunky

[Nicky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very steamy in parts, but I also kept falling asleep. Not entirely sure what the point of the friend joining them was.