Veronica was supposed to be spending the week in Bermuda with her charming boyfriend, not some guy she’d never met. But she caught her boyfriend charming the neighbor, and now she needs a warm body to fulfill the double occupancy requirement of the resort—or forfeit the pre-paid, non-refundable vacation entirely.
Shane is way too busy to take a vacation. But his boyfriend thinks he needs a break, and a friend of a friend needs a favor. Which is how he ends up in a beachside bungalow with a beautiful woman—and only one bed.
Grumpy, bearded Shane seems like the perfect way to jump back into being single—or would be if the sexy carpenter wasn’t taken. But taken is relative, and when a series of events reveals that Shane is A) bisexual, B) polyamorous, and C) as into her as she is into him, they make damn good use of that one bed.
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If anyone doubts consent is sexy, read this book.
My reviewer brain isn't at full speed just yet, so here's a quick list of worked and didn't (for me).
The good:
- Tons of consent and communication throughout, and the one time communication fails the reason makes sense, and it's recognized pretty much immediately.
- Shane not only makes sure that his bed partner is with him every step of the way, but he also recognizes dynamics that male love interests often miss.
- A polyam relationship that's not a triad, huzzah! It's not even easy to put into a letter shape - bonus points.
- The side characters are fully developed and people of their ow...
"Sharing Shane" is a delightful rollercoaster of unexpected romance and self-discovery. Veronica finds herself in a pickle when her vacation plans with her cheating boyfriend go awry, leading her to share a beach bungalow with the ruggedly charming Shane. What starts as a convenient arrangement quickly evolves into something more as they navigate their feelings amidst the sun-kissed beaches and swaying palms.
Hannah Murray crafts a refreshingly modern love story that challenges traditional relationship norms. Veronica's evolution from heartbroken to empowered is both relatable and inspiring, while Shane's openness about his sexuality adds depth to his character. The chemistry between them sizzles off the pages, making every interaction feel electric and genuine.
While "Sharing Shane" offers plenty of steamy moments, it's also a story about acceptance and embracing one's true self. Murray navigates the complexities of polyamo...
3.5 ⭐️
The premise of the book seemed interesting and i was right! First of all, this was hot, and entertaining.
I really liked the development of the story and even though Veronica had no experience with polyamory, she did not judge and was always eager to learn.
But hey, overall a good book that I enjoyed reading. I would like to read more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and ...
Tropes:
MMF
Forced proximity
Rating: 5/5
Spice Rating: 5/5
After ending a relationship, Veronica needs to find someone to take the second, non refundable ticket to Bermuda. She gives the ticket to a friend of a friend, Shane, but they are both surprised to find only one bed when they get to their vacation destination.
Shane is a bi-sexual man in a polyamorous relationship but he and Veronica have an instant attraction to one another. She also realizes a mutual attraction to Shane’s partner, Wyatt.
I am a big fan of Hannah Murray’s writing and she hit it out of the park with this book. I was fortunate enough to be an ARC reader and I loved this book so much.
The characters are well developed and charming. You’ll instantly fall in love with Veronica, Shane & Wyatt. Veronica’s candidness is so refreshing and the clear and open discussion of sex & consent was so wonderful. ...
If you like poly romance novels full of hot sex scenes and good communication, I would highly recommend this book.
Summary:
Veronica is looking forward to a romantic vacation with her boyfriend, but those plans are ruined when she catches him cheating on her with the neighbor. Veronica decides to go on the vacation by herself, but her boyfriend’s reservation for the resort is non-refundable. A mutual friend introduces her to Shane, who happens to be looking for a room at the sold-out resort where Veronica is staying. Veronica sells Shane her ex-boyfriend’s resort reservation, not realizing the reservation is for a hotel room with only one bed.
Veronica and Shane are instantly attracted to each other, but Veronica doesn’t think acting on those feelings is possible because Shane is dating a man named Wyatt. When Veronica learns that Shane is bisexual and polyamorous, she decides to act on her attraction to Sh...
A Beautifully Unconventional Romance
Rating: 9/10
Spice Level: 3/5
Reread: Likely
The book emerges as a compelling narrative that gracefully challenges conventional romance norms, offering a profound exploration of love, self-discovery, and open relationships. The author's talent shines through in making the unconventional feel inviting and warm, transforming a potentially controversial theme into a heartwarming love story.
From the beginning, the author masterfully presents the unconventional in a familiar and welcoming manner. The portrayal of an open relationship is handled with finesse and sensitivity, dismantling preconceived notions and allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story's unique love dynamics. The emphasis on consent, communication, and the clear distinction between cheating and open relationships is commendable, highlighting the importance of transparency and mutual res...
Sharing Shane by Hannah Murray
Just added a new author to my must-read list – love it when that happens. Silly me, started reading before midnight thinking I could read a chapter, put the book down, and pick up again in the morning. At 1:30am I forced myself to turn the light off then couldn’t go to sleep thinking about Veronica, Shane and Wyatt. Finally finished the book today but it was hard waiting to get back to their story, that’s for sure!
What I liked:
* Veronica: speech therapist, previously a teacher but wanted more one-on-one with those she works with, bright, open, knows what she likes, and knows she doesn’t like being cheated on by Derek
* Shane: successful businessman, woodworker, busy, in a relationship with Wyatt, grumpy at times and a talker at others, what he likes, believes in communication and boundaries, know
* Wyatt: pediatric nurse, married to Seth, in committed relationship wit...
Veronica is reeling from finding her boyfriend of two years mid-act with her neighbor IN VERONICA"S BEDROOM. She boots him and now she has to take their romantic vacation alone. Except for romance reasons, she ends up sharing a beach cottage with Shane, boyfriend of married Wyatt. And they are into each other immediately. Shane and Veronica, but Wyatt's not out of the question...
This a sweet, hot, poly romance. Veronica is an outsider to poly relationships at the beginning, and isn't sure how she feels about more than a fling with Shane. They do a lot of communicating throughout, and Veronica goes in with open eyes, trying to learn if the poly life is for her.
The communication is so good. The lust is so good. The terrible ex-boyfriend shows up a couple times, but doesn't become the focus of the second half. If you're interested in a hot, poly romance that educates its readers about one way polyamory can work, this is for y...
I don’t know what I was expecting from this story— I’m pretty new to this author and I love the honesty in her writing and the flow of her prose—but I loved the grumpy/sunshine, multifaceted, emotionally open & mature characters. If you’ve ever wondered about the logistics of polyamorous relationships, this book will give some ideas of the thoughts, honesty, and soul-searching that goes into negotiating the possibility of one.
Having just got rid of her cheating ex, Veronica Black needs a partner for her resort holiday or she’s going to miss out. Her unknown friend-of-a-friend turns out to be a stunningly handsome (but grumpy) man. Shane’s boyfriend Wyatt (and his husband Seth) are also on this trip. Sound complicated? While the plot is simple, it’s the characters that made this story for me. The kissing scenes are deliciously written in sensual detail, and I could feel the loving emotion. There’s a huge amount of respe...
Things happen to lead you to something better so hang on you won’t put it down until the last page has been turned. Veronica is a sweetheart finding out her boyfriend has been/still cheated on her with the neighbor so she decides to go on the planned vacation she needed the getaway learning the boyfriend’s deposit is non-refundable but a friend steps in to assist with finding a roommate not expecting she would get to room with a sexy man nice eye-candy. Shane sexy as all get out who is in a relationship with Wyatt but the moment, he lays eyes on his roommate for a hot second and when he talks to Wyatt who encourages the connection now to convince his girl they are meant to be by explaining he is bi/polyamorous. So, getting to know each other with the magnetic pull between them can’t be ignored but will the three of them make it work, will what the world thinks of them affect them, will her ex. realize he messed up the best thing he had, and...
Sharing Shane is really a feel good book focusing on navigating a polyamorous/non monogamous relationship between Shane and Veronica. While Shane is already in a relationship and Veronica just got out of one they needed each other more than they thought.
I was grinning ear to ear during this whole book and there was no 3rd act breakup which gave me a much needed reprieve from other romance books. Dalia, Veronica's best friend, is the friend we all need and I loved every second she had book time (I would love a Blurb on how her and Julian met)
I had to force myself to put the book down or I would have read the whole thing in one night and not sleep, it was that good. The book was more than just spice and had great relationship and character building. I did find it hard in the beginning keeping up with who everyone was but quickly caught on. The ending was great and didn't have me asking about additional details or needed to ...
Thank you to @netgalley and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for an ARC of Sharing Shane in exchange for an honest review. Sharing Shane by Hannah Murray will be published on March 19, 2024.
I was first introduced to Hannah Murray via her F.I.L.T.H. series, which involves a variety of romantic and sexual scenarios. I like that about her work. Yes, it can appeal to some people's kinks but she treats sexual identities with respect and tact. Sharing Shane depicts polyamory and non-monogamy. I appreciated Murray making a distinction and showing the different ways they can play out in relationships. The book emphasizes communication and boundaries. Was the book sexy and spicy?? Heck yeah. But, more importantly to me, it was a learning experience. So, I give it 4 stars out of 5 because it demonstrates depth and is representative of various romantic and sexual relationships. It isn't just another spicy romance.
This is a really refreshing erotic romance. It's wonderful to see a positive take on polyamory and bisexuality. The chemistry between Veronica and Shane is fantastic. I enjoyed seeing Veronica evolve and discover things about herself. I found it relatable as someone who is relatively new to polyamory myself. I also loved how clear and open Shane was about his sexuality. There's lots of steamy moments but it's also a story of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
My only real issue is that I found the dialogue sometimes cringe. I honestly didn't enjoy Veronica's best friend Delia. She felt like a caricature and ended up skimming pages when she showed up.
Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Love this!
Veronica is reeling from her boyfriend’s betrayal and ends up on a luxury holiday with a twist.
You see, she caught him in the act, literally, right before their planned holiday. So to get revenge she cancels his ticket, removes his name from the booking and goes by herself. Her best friend convinces her to take a virtual stranger, Shane, along as she can only keep the holiday if the booking is for two. What she doesn’t expect is to meet this strikingly handsome man who makes her rethink her entire outlook on relationships and also makes her feel like the only woman alive.
This is a story about a polygamous relationship and how any happy ever after is possible if you are open-minded enough to want it.
I read this book voluntarily for an honest review.
I've not read anything else by Hannah Murray, but this book was a surprise in a very good way. This book takes polyamory to a whole different level than is usual in romance books. There are a lot more people in play in this read and some interesting secondary characters as well. This story focuses on the budding relationship between Veronica and Shane. But also includes Shane's long-term lover Wyatt, who is in a committed relationship with another man. But both Shane and Wyatt are both bi-sexual and both are attracted to Veronica. I very different look at all that polyamory can be.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Perfect little polyamory romance between the recently jilted Veronica and Shane, who also has a boyfriend named Wyatt. I really like the way this author approaches kink and polyamory- it’s done really well, underscoring the importance of good communication and consent in these types of relationships (don’t get me wrong, they’re important in ALL relationships) but she does a lot of work within the romance to make sure everyone is on board with everything. It was steamy and fun and sexy and I liked the side characters a lot.
ARC from author. Opinions are all mine.
This is a poly romance that does a really nice job of exploring individual dynamics within a polycule. Veronica is getting over a bad break-up when she meets Shane, who is in a relationship with Wyatt, who is also married to another man. Veronica is new to polyamory and I appreciate that she was nonjudgmental and curious, even if she wasn't sure how she would fit in the dynamic at first.
As per Hannah Murray's usual, the sex is well-written and I love how consent is always at the forefront of any of her sex scenes while still being super hot.
Sharing Shane was unexpectedly emotional and sweet! I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting into and erroniously assumed that Shane was subby, which is generally not my thing. (Though if Hannah wrote, I'd give it go!) I was delighted to meet our characters and find that there isn't so much of a power exchange, but lots of love and emotions, and delicious sexiness. I appreciate how respectful everyone is of all the relationships and boundaries. It's so refreshing to read a book with GREAT communication!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
"And here I was worried this would be weird for you."
Once again Hannah scores with this wonderful MMF romance. I loved all three of them, Veronica, Wyatt and of course Shane. I actually found myself envying her more than once. Poly romances can be hard to write well but Hannah does a great job. There was plenty of steam and I really felt the connection between them all. No spoilers although there isn't a lot of outside plot. The focus of this book is on the relationship building between the three of them and watching them fall in love.
Thanks so much to the author for the ARC!
This was the first novel I have read that involved polyamory. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it, but I have to say I enjoyed the book quite a bit! I loved that it was both storyline and steamy. It gave the me a chance to get a little invested in the characters, which I like. I also really appreciated the explicit talk of consent and found the poly communication aspect very intriguing. Would recommend! Veronica and Shane (and Wyatt 😉)❤️
This is genuinely one of the most amazing polyamorous books I’ve ever read, I love their story so much, the dynamics between Shane and Wyatt and ofcourse Shane and Veronica, her best friend who is always high who might also be my spirit animal I absolutely am in love with this book and I’m so excited to have had the pleasure of reading it 🩷🩷the communication, and love and just the spice in between them was so well written love it all
This book is definitely going on my frequently recommended list. It’s the perfect combination of familiar romance tropes with a fresh plot and lovable characters (We all need a Wyatt in our lives). You’ll find a heroine facing down a cheating ex, tons of dirty talk, a humorous, quick-witted best friend and a nice little grovel scene. I could have read 100 more pages with these characters.