Double Time

September 10, 2012
Cunning’s third Sinners on Tour erotic ménage romance about heavy metal musicians (after Rock Hard) turns to bisexual guitarist Trey Mills. Sinners frontman Brian and his wife, Myrna (who paired up in Backstage Pass), just had their first child, making Trey realize he has to put out the decade-long torch he’s held for Brian. Then vivacious, talented female rocker Reagan Elliot enters Trey’s life as the new rhythm guitarist for Trey’s brother’s band. As the attraction heats up between them, Trey is also drawn to Ethan, Reagan’s roommate and ex-boyfriend, who finds Trey just as hot. The three struggle with their feelings, Trey debates coming out to Reagan, and Brian’s family obligations threaten to tear the band apart. Snappy dialogue, dizzying romance, scorching hot sex, and realistic observations about life on tour make this a winner, though some readers may balk at the conflation of bisexuality with needing both male and female partners to be “fulfilled.” Agent: Jennifer Schober, Spencerhill Associates.