The Art of Three

McRae and Maltese (After the Gold) perfectly craft a triad romance for sophisticated but escapist polyamorous romance readers who embrace the notion that “complicated is what life and love is.” The tale features leads who are good at solving their own drama by thoughtful self-correction; there’s little explicit sex but lots of explicit relationship negotiation. Middle-aged movie actor Callum Griffith-Davies indulges his interest in young costar Jamie Conway with the blessing of Callum’s artist wife, Nerea. As Callum and Jamie’s fling grows into a relationship, Nerea falls in love with Jamie herself during an extended visit in Callum’s London flat. The three lovers must figure out the terms of their multifaceted romance while managing full family lives and the obnoxious sensationalist press. All three get time in the spotlight to focus on their individual perspectives, but McRae and Maltese never let them wallow in worry about what the others are thinking about them. This purely feel-good story is a refreshing representation of ethical nonmonogamy. (BookLife)