Far from Bliss

FAR FROM BLISS is the twelfth instalment in Lexi Blake’s contemporary, adult NIGHTS IN BLISS COLORADO erotic, ménage romantic suspense series. This is former US Marshal Michael Novak, EMT Tyler Davis, and waitress Lucy Carson’s story line. FAR FROM BLISS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. NOTE: FAR FROM BLISS contains scenes of MFM sexual situations that may not be suitable for all readers. Told from third person perspective FAR FROM BLISS follows the building romance and relationship between former US Marshal Michael Novak, EMT Tyler Davis, and waitress Lucy Carson. Tyler Davis and Lucy Carson have been best friends most of their lives but Lucy watched from afar as Tyler embarked on sexual journey without our story line heroine. Now that both Lucy and Tyler are working and living in Bliss, Colorado, Lucy finds herself attracted to recluse Michael Novak, a former US Marshal whose secrets run dangerous and deep. Michael Novak wants to be left alone to wallow in self pity and grief for the betrayal by a former love and partner whose actions almost caused the death of the people he once called friends but Michael never expected the ice around his heart to fracture until a feisty waitress began to focus on the possibility of her own happily ever after. With both Michael and Tyler professing their desire for our story line heroine, it is to be expected that our trio will embark on a journey of love together but all is not well in Bliss, Colorado when an entitled, affluent and powerful family take aim at Lucy Carson, and the results find Lucy the prime suspect in a murder investigation, and the man that she loves is unable to get past another potential betrayal. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Tyler, Michael and Lucy, and the potential fall-out as heroine is targeted in a game of power and control, and issues of trust may forceTyler and Lucy to go it alone. Michael Novak knows betrayal first hand, and in this Michael’s issues of trust leave much to be desired. Tyler Davis has loved our heroine, his best friend, for as long as he can remember but timing and miscommunication always had our couple going in opposite directions. With a killer on the loose, and a potential target on the back of the woman they love, Tyler and Michael work with authorities to uncover the truth, a task that forces Michael to remember another betrayal by a woman who promised her heart and her love. The relationship between Michael, Lucy and Tyler is a ménage affair of which Michael is willing to take control but Michael continues to struggle with issues of trust, believing every act may be a question of betrayal. Michael’s actions threaten to destroy not only his new found relationship with Tyler and Lucy, but the friendships in Bliss, Colorado as well. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic, passionate and intense without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text. There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we have me in the previous story lines. The camaraderie between the central players and the supporting players is wonderful and real. FAR FROM BLISS is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies, power and control, greed and jealous, forgiveness and love. The premise is intriguing, engaging and captivating; the characters are energetic and determined; the romance is seductive, emotional and potentially heart breaking.

“There are a couple of things you learn to do as a citizen of Bliss. Don’t f@*k with the beekeeper who supplies Stella’s creamed honey. Aliens like to probe you so eat your beets. And stay calm when someone pulls a gun because someone always pulls a gun.” Sigh, I completely and utterly loved this menage romance, because #1, it is set in my happy place, #2 it has two smokin’ hot, yet completely different, men vying for our heroine’s attention, and #3, they decide to share rather than compete! There is some mystery, because it is Bliss, and bad things happen right along with the good. Some of our favourite townsfolk are also around, because how can it be Bliss without meddling? We also learn a bit more about some other people, and get a deeper insight into how they fit. Oh, and there is someone new, related to the Dallas crew of McKay-Taggart. But the core is our two best friends with one realizing they have been mis-reading the situation for years, and the other trying to finally make his move and failing. Then we have the stubborn grump, thinking he is ready to make a move, but not sure, but maybe, and definitely possibly soon. None of these three would work as a duo, and it is apparent they definitely can work as a trio, if they can move past their perceptions, trust in themselves, and allow the others in. There are laughs, there are cringey moments, there is definitely attraction and steam, there is heart and caring, and there is a town that cares about the people who live there, and take care of their own. There is also an OMG WHAT WAS THAT ending that whets your appetite and has you salivating for the next book in the series!!!!!

5 Star Review Far From Bliss (Nights In Bliss Colorado #12) by Sophie Oak I have been intrigued with former US Marshal Michael Novak since he was introduced in a previous book. Destroyed by the betrayal by his ex partner, Michael has been hold up in Bliss, Colorado trying to get his life back on tract with little success. He is attracted to Lucy Carson, but hasn’t made a move, mainly because she has feelings for Tyler, a man she has loved for years and who never seemed open to a relationship. However Lucy also finds herself attracted to the withdrawn Michael. Knowing the time is right to finally claim Lucy, Ty and Michael come to an arrangement to go after Lucy together; after all this is Bliss where threesomes are a common occurrence. However Michael is wary of committing to any sort of relationship after what happened in his past. It was great to be back in Bliss. This has quickly become one of my favourite series and Far From Bliss was a great addition. From the first chapter to the last I was invested in the story. As danger rears it’s head, Lucy will be put in the cross hairs of a murderer who is focused on her. Will Michael and Ty come together to save the woman they both have learned to love? As always it was great to see some very familiar faces make an appearance, it just added another layer to the story. Another well written story that will reel you in and keep you on the edge of your seat.