TJ Alexander

A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the exclusive world of high-end cocktail bars—from the acclaimed author of the “tender, decadent, and sparklingly funny” (Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author) Chef’s Choice. As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky New York City cocktail lounge known for its romantic atmosphere and Insta-worthy drinks, Mel has witnessed plenty of disastrous dates. That, coupled with her own romantic life being in shambles, has Mel convinced love doesn’t exist. Everything changes when Bebe walks into the bar. She’s beautiful, funny, knows her whiskeys—and is happily married to her partner, Kade. Mel’s resigned to forget the whole thing, but Bebe makes her a unique offer: since she and Kade have an open marriage, she’s interested in taking Mel on a date. What starts as a fun romp turns into a burgeoning relationship, and soon Mel is trying all sorts of things she’d been avoiding, from grand romantic gestures to steamy exploits. Mel even gets the self-confidence to enter a cocktail competition that would make her dream of opening her own bar a reality. In the chaotic whirl of all these new experiences, Mel realizes there might be a spark between her and Kade, too. As Bebe, Kade, and Mel explore their connections, Mel begins to think that real love might be more expansive than she ever thought possible. With TJ Alexander’s signature “witty and insightful voice, complex characters, and full-throated celebration of the joy of queer community” (Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It in Hollywood), Triple Sec is a passionate, thirst-quenching love story that will have you asking for another round…or three.

A Novel

Triple Sec

Lindsay

Play the field all you like, but don’t play dirty— that was her feeling.

The woman’s eyes— a deep hazel that reminded Mel of Central Park in autumn—

First dates were the worst. It was like having a job interview where you were also expected to be hot.

“Do you ask all your first dates how much of a top they are?”

“I’m scared of lots of things. Needles. Spiders. Not knowing if the dog is going to die at the end.”

“There’s nothing more romantic than allowing your partner what they need, I think.”

“Jealousy isn’t a failing. It’s a feeling like any other.

“Your piece is clearly thought out. Meaningful. Most of mine were just something to do.”

“Does that make them any less meaningful?” Kade’s brow furrowed. “It’s still art, even if it’s idle.”

“Blue used all pronouns. They used to say it was the closest they could get to describing the infinite spirit inside them.”

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