Review: From the first page, this book captured my attention
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
3.75 StarsFrom the first page, this book captured my attention. Daniel Caplin, assistant public defender, instantly realizes he has a problem when his hook-up from the night before winds up being his first defense client in court the next morning. Yet, despite the circumstances of the arrest and the ethical implications of a relationship with a client, Daniel feels an attraction for Rafael, the tall, dark, tattooed Dominant, and can’t seem to stay away.For his part, Raphael is a complex character. Forced into the sex industry at a young age, he is doing his best to go straight (metaphorically speaking). But a vindictive detective with a grudge and past mistakes are standing in his way of coming clean and fully exploring his feelings for Daniel.What I enjoyed most about this book was the interaction between the characters. I found Daniel’s growing relationship with Raphael to be heartfelt and pretty darn hot, and the relationship between Daniel and his legal partner, Jesse, to be amusing, endearing, and just laugh out loud funny. I do wish that the author delved into the BDSM elements more fully as Raphael was a paid Dominant, and I thought that there could have been more detail surrounding Daniel’s exploration of the lifestyle. But the story itself was intriguing, and the political powerplay between the Chicago police department and the underground BDSM scene well crafted.Finding new authors is always a treat for me and J.R. Gray’s Legally Bound was the perfect little snack. A hot Brazilian Dominant, a sexy submissive attorney, legal drama, an actual story, sizzling sex and characters that I really cared about, I am hoping that this story continues beyond just this book.Review copy provided for an honest review