Ours to Love (A Wicked Lovers Novel)

Just when you think she couldn't do anymore scenarios...the title had me thrown obviously trying to figure out how this would play out. But once I started I couldn't stop reading this book....Threw a few curveballs but I loved it...I enjoy her writing

Xander having near to 5,000 lovers was really a turn off--I'll even go as far as saying GROSS.

Javier was practically his own pity party through most of the book.
Didn't really care much for London either--she came across as way too needy.

I love it... I love this series. It is great and enjoyable. There are laughs and just family, friends that help each other out. Great Story lines too. Once I start I can't put down till I finish, then sometimes I start to read the series all over again.

The book was long and very repetitive. Marrying brothers. Please! Having babies by brothers. Another ..Please !!!!! Javier should have been the one London's chose. This was to out there for my taste. I give this book three stars. This book had a good story line just not enough of the STORY.... I truly enjoyed the "Wicked" series ... Ours To Love was my least favorite. I was excepting so much more ...... and it was NOT!

Was there über hot sex? Yes. Did I get everything I wanted for my favorite playboy Xander? Heck no. I'm definitely a girl who thinks ménage is hot, two hot sexy Latin lovers? Sign me up now! However, I'm always left with the feeling of frustration when the relationship ends up triad relationship. One woman being in love with two men, starting a family & living happily ever after just doesn't work in the real world. I had hoped for London to end up with one then the other brother's story continue to another book. Bummer.

Ok I don't know where to start. This book was just strange. Everything happened in about a WEEK! This one was the worst of the wicked series. There was no depth to the characters and no storyline that hooked me. I don't know how it got the reviews it did. Also I'm all for a trio, but brothers kind of make me say "Ick"! Not sure why I bought it. Don't waste your money.

Shayla Black has written another wonderful installment in the Wicked Lovers series. Xander's story didn't disappoint. I also love when we get glimpses of characters from prior books happy in their lives. I can't wait for the next one!

Oh, I'm so sad that I didn't enjoy this book.

I found myself rolling my eyes more than I even care to admit...

We've met Xander previously because he was Logan's go-to guy on many occasions. Xander is the playboy billionaire that just wants to have fun, screw woman, and help his friends out of sticky situations for the adrenalin rush. Since his big brother, Javier, won't allow him anything to do with the family business, he needs something to do to pass the time, right?

Javier is drowning himself in guilt and vodka because he feels responsible for his wife's infidelity which resulted in her tragic death. He refuses to allow Xander to help him in any way, personal or business.

Introduce London. Sexy Siren's owner Alyssa's inexperienced little cousin. London's had a seriously rough life after a tragic car accident handicapped her for nearly ten years. She fought through it with physical therapy and determination, and now that she's got a good medical regimen she is ready to live life to it's fullest.

Technically, London meets Javier first, though he was too drunk to remember London helping him into his bed at Alyssa's house. Xander meets London not long after with an interesting accidental strip tease that perks Xanders interest and he quickly becomes smitten. Just a few hours later, London interviews for a position available to be Javier's administrative assistant. Of course, she gets the job instantly.

Xander and Javier are both extremely attracted to London and thoroughly smitten with her. They decide that instead of fighting over her, they should share her because they both possess qualities that will benefit her.

Lot of fun, dirty sex later, and London is just seriously overwhelmed. Keeping in mind, all of this is taking place within a week.

The playboy billionaire, and the overworked alcoholic both seem to be able to fall head over heels in love with London while committing to change their ways. As well as work together in a polygamous relationship that neither have ever tried before...all because they shared well when they were kids....good grief!

The thing I am most sad about is that Xander just isn't the same guy that we've come to know and love in the other books. If he wants to change his ways to fall in love, I'm all for it...but his personality is just so different and it breaks my heart. I was not a fan of Javier in the least though. I can't say that about many characters I've read, but he just wasn't someone I could relate to at all.

Overall, not a terrible story. Just not one of my favorites.

I loved the characters especially Xander, and the hole torn between two loves in this book up until the middle chapters! I'm sorry but the ending chapters were awful...... The fact that the writer choose to write as the lived happily ever after as a three-some was a total disappointment. I wasn't even going to finish the book when I realized it what was going to happen. Then I forced myself to holding out hope that it was a trick...... In the end it wasn't and it was a total fail and completely dulled the book down for me. Wish I had not wasted the money. I loved the other books I have read from this author and bought this one thinking it be just as good. However, for me personally it was horrible I would of given it no stars if I could of...... Just my opinion......

I'm very disappointed in this book. I have read the entire series (A Wicked Lovers Novel), this is the worse book the that Shayla Black has written.
I find it to be mentally and physically abusive. They used a innocent, I say girl. There was so much rambling, Xander appeared shallow, Javier was an idiot.

I have loved the other books in this series, but this one just didn't have it. The mystery and suspense were barely there, the chemistry, when outside of having sex, was none. I feel like shayla could have done so much with these two gorgeous billionaires, but instead she put them into one really lame story that took a long time to get started. One other point that drove me crazy were the nicknames...especially 'little one'. That is not remotely hot and makes me think of a child, not a lover. And he said it over and over and over. I'm usually not critical, but I would not waste my money on this one.

Sorry to say this, because I loved all the books in this series but this one, not so much this one at all. It had thrill (kinda) but the whole "sharing" a relationship, marriage,etc....nah. Disappointed for sure.

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.

Quick & Dirty: Does one woman have a heart big enough for an alcoholic grief-stricken widower and a playboy allowing three hearts to mend or will fear rule the day?

Opening Sentence: After warming up the submissive's curvy, feminine ass with his hand, Xander Santiago cast her a discerning eye.

The Review:

This book is not for the faint of heart. There are two very strong Doms, each one with his own issues. An alcoholic consumed with the death of his wife, Francesca, and a playboy that has never considered himself part of anything larger than the last relationship that lasted maybe 2 hours. Both men are large personalities and yet they compliment each other as siblings often do in their own unique way.

Xander has watched Javier self destruct over the past year following the death of his wife and the knowledge that she cheated on him. This is compounded by the lingering anger that Javier has for Xander in not taking Francesca on as a submissive with the hope of reigning her behavior back under control.

Meanwhile, Xander has had more affairs and spent more time spending the family money but never felt that he could take an active part in the family business. In part because every olive branch handed out was thrown in his face by his determined brother.

The third portion of this triangle is the innocent and scarred London. She is a woman with all sorts of baggage but little to no experience with men much less two doms and their expectations in this relationship.

What amazed me most is the level of sharing that was reached by all three of these willing participants. The fact that you have two doms not just sharing but actively cooperating, when up to the entrance of London into their lives they couldn't be in the same room with out telling the other to get lost. This speaks much to the large role that London has in placating and soothing both men in her way.

This story revolves around these three characters much like a horse on a carousel at a park. Each one is part of a bigger picture but each contains their own character and story to tell. London is such a dynamic character to go from innocent to submissive to two doms and yet she retains her scars that play an active role in her journey. Xander's journey is more of a river running deep because he must learn that being valued for oneself is not only to be sought but prized. Javier's path is littered with guilt, alcoholism and search for perfection that he can never obtain while seeking to bear all the burdens alone.

This story is not for everyone not just due to its graphic nature or even the bdsm that it contains but also from the depth of heartache that each of our three leads is caring with them on a daily basis. Each one has just decided to cope differently but through the care and trust of each other they start to realize that their fears can be overcome and happiness might even be obtained for them all.

This is the type of book that I recommend but with stipulations. If you are comfortable with bdsm, threesomes and erotic fiction then I humbly believe you will think your time and money is well spent. However if you have any qualms about any one of those three or you just aren't sure then I would say try another book. You will be much happier for it.

FTC Advisory: Berkley/Penguin provided me with a copy of Ours to Love. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Wicked Lovers series. I've read them all multiple times and was excited about the next book in the series. But...once I read the synopsis of the story, I knew I wasn't going to be thrilled with the book. I can't stand menage books where the men are brothers (Coulter brothers books by Maya Banks, anyone?). I borrowed the book from the library, started reading and then I got really upset.

From the summary, I figured that it would be a suspenseful mystery, and since I know Shayla Black can write masterfully, even with the quasi-"incest" of two brothers sharing a woman, I was excited to read this book. Instead I got an un-developed storyline, where the mystery and "killer" aspect took a serious backseat to uncharismatic characters and lackluster, BORING sex scenes.

Xander and Javier are at each others throats for the first third of the book, but band together to seduce London once both realize she's "the one". Javier spends a year in a drunken stupor and after one night with London, he's sober. And Xander stops sleeping with everyone who's ever crossed his path...WTF? Is my copy of this book missing the characterization of London that explains what it is about her that draws these two in? Her "innate submissiveness" because she's respectful to her boss and calls him "Sir"? I thought, since Xander met her first, that he would play more of a role in the relationship. But almost from the first time the three are together, it's Javi and London who have more of a connection...and Xander is just there to oversee the situation.

I will read the rest of the series, I still love these books...but these characters do nothing for me. London is boring, even her history is cliché and left me not liking her even more. Javi and Xander's rivalry bothered me and there wasn't a great resolution to their personal relationship. My favourite part of this book was catching up on all of the rest of the characters from past books.

Brothers, Xander and Javier Santiago, were inseparable as children; a bond that is broken and that never healed. As the eldest brother, Javier, inherited S.I. industries. His life is filled with responsibilities; groomed from birth to run the family business. While the younger brother, Xander, lead a life of leisure; without responsibilities. Now as adults, the once infallible Javier is a very functioning alcoholic and it is the playboys turn to shoulder the burdens. Fear of losing his brother to the bottle, Xander ships him off to Lafayette and uses blackmail to make his stay.

After years of emotional and physical therapy, under the supervision of her parents, London McLane needs to a place to find her independence. When she ends up at her cousin's, Alyssa, house in Lafayette she meets the Santiago brothers. She quickly discovers that they both find themselves attracted to her and despite these fears, she finds herself falling for the sexy brothers.

Shayla Black balanced just the right amount of fervor, sensuality and steamy Ménage sex into her latest release. The sex scenes are erotic, yet the intimacy was spectacular. This is an example of the author superior written style at its best. She included all the past characters, giving us updates of their lives - post book.

This is a smoking hot ménage story in which the author succeeded in convincing me, the reader that this unusual relationship ends in HEA. With two acutely sexy guys, a spirited heroine, and a fascinating and dynamic plot, what's not to love?

Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.

I wasn't at all sure I would like this book, because they can be hit or miss for me, and after trying to read this book at least three times, I somehow got caught up in the story and ended up loving it. Slightly drawn out plot but I will not complain about the length of the book, i love a long story. I liked all three characters, the two men were definitely the kind that needed some sort of intervention and they got it in the form of London. I did not like that she kept running away, it made the plot lame and I would have loved to be surprised with her for once sticking around and dealing with the men as they were, but that was not to be. I did not get the part where the bdsm dungeon episode fit in at all, but it seems that every other book nowadays has a club with a dungeon, private rooms and an amazingly perceptive master who rules with an iron fist. Thorpe will probably get his own book, there should be a new romance hero vocation, dungeon master! In anycase, I still enjoyed the book, it reminded me of some of the earlier books by this author where the hero gave some good dialogue, even if it made him seem like a jerk sometimes and the book had plenty of the chemistry i like to read in my romances. I would recco this read to those who don't mind menage in their erotica.

Most of society won't approve of multiple (3 or more) people marring but in some instances I believe it would work. In this book that is the perfect instance. Not only does London get the heart of a famous Playboy but also wakes a broken heart of his CEO big brother. It was awesome how all of this came together. And all she had to do was trust them. Trust is complicated once it's been broken in the past. Rejection is hard to overcome, especially to a woman trying to feel loved by the opposite sex & gorgeous ones at that! Self-esteem is hard for women in general. Put trauma, rejection, sheltered by overprotective parents & you can get destruction depending on the person's willpower. Thank heavens that London has a huge willpower to persevere over her past.

I enjoyed more the other books on the "Wicked Lovers" series.

I have read most of them. Really wanted to know more about Xander and his brother Javier. Xavier has been a great friend to all the guys in the series, and in some of them was the hero.whom helped the other guys solves their issues.

This story was very interesting from the beginning. Very erotic (as usual); two brothers sharing a love interest in every sense. Two gentleman, cavemen, protective and caring men...devoting their love to one lucky lady...sounds great right? It really did, until the end. It kind of threw me of. Very unrealistic and although I understood where Mrs. was coming from, you know...the angle... I didn't like it. Just the ending.

Overall, this book is as expected as we are accustomed to Mrs. Black.

Not for all audiences, though.

~Reviewed by FRANCESCA & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

"OURS TO LOVE is a slow-burning, sensual read" ~Under the Covers

How would you describe OURS TO LOVE in three words?

Annie: Wicked, Slow-burning, Sensual.

Francesca: Unexpected. Sexy.

Readers are familiar with Xander, but Javier, his brother is a newer character. What did you think of Javier?

Annie: I thought Javier was an interesting character. Right from the beginning of the book, we get a lot of information on his past and what he had endured already. He's a bit of a tortured hero, so I could tell that Black had a lot of fun with his character. He was so different in personality from Xander, but I also thought they complement each other well. Together, they were almost like a ying and a yang - the perfect balance of men.

Francesca: First of all, I wasn't happy that his dead ex wife never came back from the dead. I mean, she had an awesome name I kept wishing she wasn't the bitch that tore his heart out. Once I got past that, I actually liked Javier maybe even a bit more than Xander. And that's not what I was expecting because coming into this book I was all about my crush on Xander. But there's something to be said for the tall, dark and brooding hero who is in control about most aspects of his life but let emotions run deep and sometimes take over.

Threesome relationships are quite difficult to write. Did you feel that Black did a good job of creating a strong relationship between London, Xander and Javier?

Annie: I thought Black spent a lot of time on building that trust between London, Xander and Javier. There were no shortcuts taken here and that was very important in forming a strong relationship amongst them all. London has a dark past and isn't comfortable with the scars she has. So Xander and Javier really had to take their time to allow her to adjust to them physically as well as emotionally.

Francesca: As Annie said, there is a bit of time spent on the building of trust, and that was extremely necessary. Actually, I would've wanted even longer than it was because I still had some problems letting go and believing the trust was there.

On a scale to one to ten, how would you rate the steaminess?

Annie: Well, considering that you have two hot brothers I'd say that would put this book in the 7 or 8 range. You really can't go wrong with a threesome and BDSM thrown in.

Francesca: I'm going to have to go with a range of 6-8. Yes, it was hot. And yes, there's a threesome with two hot brothers. But I also had times when I was a bit pissed at what the brothers were doing that might've thrown me for a bit of a curve.

What were your final thoughts to OURS TO LOVE?

Annie: OURS TO LOVE is a slow-burning, sensual read that deals with darker issues than we've seen before in the series. It still has that touch of suspense that I love and expect and there is no question that Black can pen scorching hot sex scenes. Though not my favorite of the series, I still love returning to this world again and again.

*ARC provided by author

This is the 7th book in the Wicked Lover Series and for me, its one of my favorite ones. I fell hard for Xander and Javier from the moment I started reading this book. Even though at first they were fighting, the moment London comes into the picture they both fall head over heels for this tremendously brave young woman who had went through so many trials in her young life do to her accident. This book had a ton of steamy, sensual love scenes and some VERY tender moments. Both men willing to do what it takes to win this spirited woman's heart. Loved every second of this book.

This is one of my favorite series but I was a little disappointed in this book. It seems like so much of the story is missing detail, just a glossing over. I had high hopes for Xander going into this book but he just came across like a whimp. I love the other books in this series. Logan, Hunter, Jack and Deke remain my favorites.

Hott!!! It's a little slow in the first chapter but picks up very quickly. If menage is not your thing, then don't read. But if you like some excellent suspense, love story, and self healing, this is the book for you. I completely identified with London had absolutely fell in love with her character. While most of the other books in this series can be read out of order, make sure you read the other books in the Wicked Lovers series to better understand the relationships and get a better back story on most of the characters!

I have loved all the books in this series. I always have Shayla Black on auto order for my kindle. I enjoy getting a glimpse of what past characters lives are like. The storyline was good, maybe could of used a bit more explination and suspense. I also enjoyed the love story for the most part. I just couldn't get passed the brother thing. The love was passionate and compelling when I forgot that it was two brothers sharing one woman, as soon as I remembered it brought me right out of the story.
I will always read any new books in this series. This will not turn me off of them. I just do not care for a three way relationship were anyone is related.

It was ok.... The characters were really whiny and that became annoying. With the book opening with them being DOM's I was expecting strong confident alpha men but instead I got long agonizing introspective pity parties. The heroine was actually more alpha than the two men. The authors writing style is always amazing, and secondary characters made the book more interesting. I'm going to read Thorpe and Callie story now... Hope it's better.

I was in an airport with some time to kill and picked up this book in the book store there. This was the first book by Shayla Black that I read and it started me on a love affair with this series and Shayla Blacks books! I have been collecting this series ever since. This is the one that got me hooked. I love this story! The devotion between brothers is great and again, Shayla is the Queen of menage stories!

I absolutely adored this book. Loved the characters and the build up to their relationship especially, and the delicious dynamics at work between them all.

Ms Black is a Master storyteller and delves into the human psyche fearlessly to give her characters strength and a realism that for me, only makes the story more intense and alive. A brilliant book that was captivating from start to finish and lingered long after the final paragraph was read.

After waiting for some long for xavier story i felt disappointed.it took me for ever to fisnish this book.i found myself putting down for a while until finally decide to finished it..Dont get me wrong Ms.shayla does know how to write some steamy hot scenes but i was just expecting more of this story.this was not just his story but also his brother.I didnt saw him as the sharing type but with all that said i would still definitely pick up next book.

As always this series never disappoints! It's great to see how one amazing woman can bring two brothers back together that were at each others throats. There are a lot of hot sex seines so you def not be disappointed in that. And as always you will love all the other characters in this as well as you do the other books in this series. It's great seeing this group of friends pulling together for each other.

Can I just say I LOVE Xander and his brother. I loved Xander from the little slivers of him we got to see in the other books. I was so excited to read his story and see more about him. I love how she loves them both in different ways and they each feel such an intense love for her, it's crazy. Love this author and all her books. 

If you love a good menage, you will like this book. Javi and Xander find that they need sweet London just as much as she needs them. They all have flawed pasts and they help each other heal and fall in love. London is submissive but she is also fiercely independent. This is a great read. It took me less than two days to finish it.

From the first paragraph I was hooked! Xander has always been the the sexy curiosity we were introduced to a few books back and so eagerly waited for his book. Well I was beyond thrilled to find out it was about both sexy Santiago brothers. The story is amazing and riveting, one that will keep you reading into the wee hours, and then up early to dive right back in once again! Now counting the days till the next release. Thank you for another amazing trip into these wonderful characters lives, Shayla.

Bought this book today and could NOT put it down. The Santiago brothers Xander and Javier are estranged and conflicted until the arrival of the tragically heroic London. If light BDSM and MFM are your thing, THIS book is for you. It's a HEA ending with plenty of yummy and tingly sex. I'd write more but I am off to find another one of Ms. Blacks books to purchase!

As always this series never disappoints! It's great to see how one amazing woman can bring two brothers back together that were at each others throats. There are a lot of hot sex seines so you def not be disappointed in that. And as always you will love all the other characters in this as well as you do the other books in this series. It's great seeing this group of friends pulling together for each other.

Can I just say I LOVE Xander and his brother. I loved Xander from the little slivers of him we got to see in the other books. I was so excited to read his story and see more about him. I love how she loves them both in different ways and they each feel such an intense love for her, it's crazy. Love this author and all her books. 

If you love a good menage, you will like this book. Javi and Xander find that they need sweet London just as much as she needs them. They all have flawed pasts and they help each other heal and fall in love. London is submissive but she is also fiercely independent. This is a great read. It took me less than two days to finish it.

From the first paragraph I was hooked! Xander has always been the the sexy curiosity we were introduced to a few books back and so eagerly waited for his book. Well I was beyond thrilled to find out it was about both sexy Santiago brothers. The story is amazing and riveting, one that will keep you reading into the wee hours, and then up early to dive right back in once again! Now counting the days till the next release. Thank you for another amazing trip into these wonderful characters lives, Shayla.

Bought this book today and could NOT put it down. The Santiago brothers Xander and Javier are estranged and conflicted until the arrival of the tragically heroic London. If light BDSM and MFM are your thing, THIS book is for you. It's a HEA ending with plenty of yummy and tingly sex. I'd write more but I am off to find another one of Ms. Blacks books to purchase!

Wooow...Wow and Wow!!
This is my first Shayla Black book, and I must say it was extremly toe curling good!!.......Who says you can't have. Your cake and literally eat it too or two!!....2brothers ..1female and a whole lot of confusion..misunderstanding..love....oneness..togetherness..foreverness!!
HAPPY READING GEEK FAMILY!!

Shayla Black does not disappoint in this latest installment of the wicked lovers series. This book is wicked hot, has a good plot, and is filled with heart. Loved this book. Do not miss out on this sizzling summer read.

Five bright and shiny stars for ours to love!

The brothers story was one I was looking forward to reading. Well done, lots of page turning drama. Hotness, without being trashy. Well developed characters. So far every book in this series 3-4 stars!

The story line was a little contrived, but it was a quick, easy read. The characters were developed well enough, and the plot moved along quickly. The writing was very descriptive, and the verbiage was well used. Not too bad.

Once again Shayla doesn't disappoint. Wicked awesome are the wicked lovers. I'm not really into the threesomes but this was the right amount of story with the right amount of hotness!!! Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!!!!

Fabulous as usual, Mrs. Black. Great Job!
You always leave your readers wanting more....the only down side of your books is that I can't put them down until I'm finished and as such I usually finish them very quickly...Eager for Thorpe's story!

Ours to Love is a story of trust, fulfilling personal desires, and going the extra mile for someone you love. The story line flows smoothly, the characters are likeable, and it is an enjoyable read overall.
Danielle Christie at Affaire de Coeur.