Review: Interesting concept - 3.5 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2014
Very Brief Synopsis - The premise of the world within The Trinity Masters is arranged marriages between strangers for the betterment of the United States. Deni is a scientist who works on stem cell research. Her mates are an FBI agent, Gunner, and a billionaire security specialist, Price. Deni's research has infuriated a maniac who is determined to bring an end to her work.What worked - I liked the characters a lot. Deni is a geeky virgin who has devoted her life to science and her work. She and Gunner have a friendship already, though neither is aware the other is also a member of The Trinity Masters. Gunner is open and cheerful, but has a definite alpha side. Price is all alpha, all the time, but has kind of a poor little rich boy vibe. When he first meets his mates, he's angry that there is another male, and having delivered Deni to her appointment with the Grand Master, he's decided Deni is a hot mess, and not what he had hoped for in a mate.The relationship was very hawt, as Deni is a willing pupil to the much more experienced males. Gunner is thrilled to be paired with Deni, as he had a thing for her he was unwilling to pursue due to his commitment to TTM. Deni feels the same way about Gunner, and soon about Price, as well.What didn't work as well - Several things are plaguing me about this series. Keeping in mind these are SHORT books, I still can't help but wish for a little more fleshing out of the mythology surrounding TMM. How are they so influential? How do they make money, as several of the members we have met so far are not wealthy? What future do they envision for the particular trio? Are the two men there to keep Deni safe? Is there purpose fulfilled now that they have averted the danger Deni was in?Also, the members are tasked with staying under the radar, and so, don't want to advertise their triad. So far, in both books, the trio has decided on a "public" couple face, leaving one member sitting on the sidelines. Especially in Price's case, I felt so bad for him. He seems so lonely and closed off at first. For perpetuity, he will be denied public acknowledgement of his worthiness as a mate. I know that sounds archaic, but realistically, it's human nature to be proud of the fact that someone has chosen you to love. Price will never have that satisfaction. Made me a little sad.Bottom line - Time and money well spent. The story is interesting, the writing is crisp and the love scenes are on fire. There is a very light M/M moment, which seemed completely appropriate. Personally, I think menage works better fictionally if the participants are open minded about their sexuality. I have already purchased Scorching Desire. I just hope we get more background on The Trinity Masters as the series evolves.