Frederick Thorne, Duke of Ashland, has finally returned home after being off at war. His good friend, Brett Haversham, has also come along with him. Freddy is excited because he will finally see his neighbor Anne Goode, who was engaged to his older brother Bertie, who died in the war. Anne has no idea that Freddy has loved her forever but has kept quiet out of respect for his brother. Freddy hopes that Anne can find a place in her heart for him as well as for Brett, who is also in love with her. Brett fell in love with Anne through the letters she wrote to Bertie. Bertie would share those letters with Brett and Freddy, not realizing both of their feelings for Anne.

Anne is excited that Freddy has returned with Brett, who she has heard so much about. She has missed seeing Freddy, who she must now treat differently because of his title. Freddy doesn’t want that, but Anne may have no choice since society dictates it. She also finds Brett to be very interesting, and there is something about him that makes her happy. Since she loved Bertie as a friend and wasn’t in love with him, she longs to finally feel desire and hopes both Freddy and Brett can help her with these needs.

Brett wants Anne very badly, and Freddy wants both Anne and Brett himself. Anne is willing to have both men and allow them in to her body and heart. Since Brett cannot deny himself Anne’s sweet touch, he also partakes in what she is offering as well as enjoying Freddy. These three embark on a relationship that is scandalous but feels so right in their eyes.

Samantha Kane is a master when it comes to writing incredible erotic romance that deals with the ménage a trios plot. Retreat From Love is another one of these stories that her fans will not want to miss. Not only does she write well-rounded characters, but the emotions between Brett, Anne and Freddy are very powerful. Their love and devotion for one another seems all too real. The sex is very steamy, eye-opening and a merging of souls.

Anne is a perky heroine who brings light and joy into both Brett and Freddy’s lives. And when these three come together sexually, you will not want to stop reading, because the sex between them is so good. Samantha Kane always writes emotional love stories that never disappoint. Retreat From Love is an exceptional romance that stretches the limits of what is acceptable with whom a person loves.

Reviewed by: Katie