Three's A Crowd by JCP Thomas is a multi-faceted book, and one I was very impressed with. There's erotica,possibly of a kind too extreme for many,domestic drama, a complex love story and a devastating insight into a few potentially triggering issues. In lesser hands the same plot line could have been exploitative and tacky but author Thomas's notes show that that's the exact opposite reason for her writing this book and it's very personal and important to her to give her characters a voice. Jessie is a housewife doing her best to support her family,a son,daughter and unemployed husband . She has 2 sidelines, one unexceptional, another frowned on by much of society that is far more lucrative where Jessie's lack of boundaries sees her in demand in its niche field. With her closest friend Emily constantly querying her choices Jessie is approached in a supermarket car park by a wraith-like young girl, Misty, who claims to know her and seems intent on telling her story. This is an excellent, involving, story with considerable insight. There are some complicated relationships and even more complicated decisions involving the main characters that JCP Thomas weaves into a thought-provoking and often surprisingly deep tale. A great read but please be aware that several topics that might prove upsetting to some form part of the story, which at times is both explicit and brutal.

When Misty, a frail and tearful teen, grabs Jessie’s arm in a supermarket car park in a desperate plea for help, Jessie struggles to turn her away. A busy working mother juggling two teenagers, a wife, and harbouring a secret side hustle, Jessie’s orderly world is about to be shattered. Misty quickly becomes a persistent presence, worming her way into every corner of Jessie’s life—her job, her home, and even her longest friendship with Emily. As Jessie tries to distance herself from the relentless teenager, she is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit. This is a great written book with real characters. Some parts are not for the faint hearted but they all fit within the story. My criticism is that it goes on far too long, parts being really long and drawn out. This made me skip pages just to move the story forward. It well worth the read however although I did guess the outcome of the story.