'Triple Sec' is one of romance's first polyamorous rom-coms. Its author hopes it's not the last.
In 'Triple Sec,' author T.J. Alexander wanted to write a "fun, flirty, and funny" version of polyamory in one of romance's 1st polyamorous rom-coms.
“Triple Sec” by T.J. Alexander is a romance novel with more than one happy ending.
Mel, a tattooed bartender nursing her wounds from a divorce, finds love again with Bebe, an employment lawyer. The catch? Bebe is already married, and has an open relationship with her spouse, Kade, a nonbinary artist.
Alexander, who uses they/them pronouns, is a rising star in the contemporary romance world, writing books that center queer characters.
“Triple Sec” is the latest in Alexander’s prolific streak of four books published in three years. Their previous books have included a nonbinary romantic lead (“Chef’s Kiss”), a trans woman falling for a trans man (“Chef’s Choice”) and a trans man who reconnects with a high school ex (“Second Chances in Port Saint Stephen”).
The novel comes as polyamory is “in the ether,” as Alexander puts it. Stories depicting polyamorous relationships are often received with a blend of curiosity, fascination and backlash.
Rating: 5