Book 1 of 3: Between Two Fires
Between Two Fires: The Awakening of Desire – Book 1 of the Series
A MMF Throuple Trilogy
Clara’s life, a photographer in search of raw and genuine moments on the vibrant streets of São Paulo, is turned upside down over the course of two unexpected nights. Immersed in the city’s dynamic rhythm, she finds refuge at the cozy Café Aurora on Rua Augusta. There, the aroma of roasted coffee and the soft sounds of bossa nova set the stage for her first encounter with Lucas—the barista with a crooked smile and a charming dimple, who crafts cappuccinos with a “special touch” that seems to warm not only her soul, but something far deeper inside. Lucas is warmth, light, a contagious levity that makes her want to stay, to laugh, and to lose herself just a little.
But the spark ignited at the café isn’t the only one to stir her senses. Days later, at an art exhibit in Vila Madalena, Clara crosses paths with Rafael—an architect with intense, mysterious eyes and a magnetic calm that draws her in immediately. With stormy grey eyes and a woody scent that lingers, Rafael seems to see straight through her, challenging her to reveal what she hides. Rafael is depth, mystery, an undeniable electricity pulling her into unfamiliar and dangerous territory.
Suddenly, Clara finds herself at the center of a whirlwind. Lucas and Rafael are like sun and storm, each awakening different yet equally overwhelming desires and emotions. What begins as innocent flirting and conversations over coffee and wine quickly evolves into a subtle game of glances, accidental touches that aren’t accidental at all, and a tension that grows with every encounter. At her own photography exhibition, the energy between the three becomes so palpable it seeps into the very images on display—leaving Clara even more confused and exposed within her own fantasies.
For the first time, she doesn’t know if she even wants to choose. The idea of having just one feels like too painful a sacrifice. The desire for both—so different, yet so complementary—frightens and excites her in equal measure. A photo shoot with both men becomes a stage for this rising tension, culminating in a vivid, forbidden dream that makes her question every boundary she thought she had.
In Between Two Fires: The Awakening of Desire, Clara embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting her deepest fears and longings. What happens when the heart and body crave two seemingly incompatible things? This book is the first plunge into the intense world of a woman torn between the comforting warmth of one and the challenging depth of the other—exploring the edge of desire and the unexpected possibilities that arise when one dares not to choose.
Get ready to lose yourself in the streets of São Paulo, in the scent of coffee and the hint of woody cologne, as Clara navigates a sea of emotions and discovers that the true danger may lie in giving in to her own desire.
What she felt that night on the couch with Lucas and Rafael is just the beginning.
This is the opening volume of the captivating Between Two Fires trilogy, which promises to explore the unfolding of a relationship that defies convention and dives deep into the complexities of longing.