Review: Enjoyable Series.... Fun, quick reads
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2014
This box set contains three novellas which are centered around a BDMS club called The House:Past UnboundDarius (Dare) McKade make a life changing decision which caused him to lose the love of his life. After 6 years apart he has come back into Alia (Lia) Ward’s life to take back what he should have never gave up. However, even though Lia has grown into a true submissive doesn’t mean she will kneel easily to the man who shattered her heart.I loved Lia’s backbone and the fact she didn’t forgive Dare quickly. She made the Dom work for what he wanted. The sex was downright sizzling and their journey back to one another was a well constructed. When Lia realizes Dare owns The House was priceless.Love UnboundTiyionna Barnes has serious self-esteem issues due to a bad past relationship. She is not a size 2 blond hair blue eyed Barbie doll she usually see Slade Jamison with. So when he shows interest in her she doesn’t believe in his motives or in her own beauty. Slade has had an eye for Tiyionna since the day she was hired at The House BDSM club as a bartender. He has waited long enough to claim her and he is ready to make his move.I liked that Tiyionna was written as a plus size woman with body imagine issues. This gave her an added dimension to her character. The manner in which Slade helped her own her body and sexuality was a bit unconventional, but I found to be exactly how the men of The House would behave. Of course as in all the stories the sex was smokin’ and Slade could get creative.Chains UnboundDetective Devlin Barnes has sworn off ever claiming another sum due to a hurtful experience. Aubrey has always grabbed his attention and even had scenes together at The House. However, after one horrific event Devlin knows he can no longer deny the attraction and need he has to make Aubrey his. Aubrey is still reeling from the hate crime inflicted on him and does not want Devlin to want him out of obligation. He has been half in love with the Dom for months and will only accept his claim if it is out of love not pity.This story was probably my favorite due to the fact the storyline addresses some tough subjects. I felt Aubrey’s pain and Devlin’s determination to not only care for but show him he can be loved again.The three stories are short but jam packed with some pretty hot sex and even hotter Dominant alpha males. I really liked how all the characters intertwined throughout the series. However, I think due to the length of the stories some of character development felt rushed at times and lacked some of the emotional connection as a reader I love to have with the characters of a book. This book contained a variety of sexual scenes such as M/F/M, M/F, M/M as well as BDSM play. This series was a fun and scorching read.