Bound by Fear

Jayce Carter

Jan 2022 · Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)

About this eBook

FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE JAYCE CARTER

Book one in the Dark Sanctuary series

One night of submission to prove she doesn't crave it, and three sexy Dominants eager to call her bluff.

Sunny has come a long way in the years since escaping the abusive Dom who made her life hell. Still, when Sunny can't shake a frighteningly strong need inside her, she decides one night at a local BDSM club, Sanctuary, will prove she doesn't want that in her life anymore.

Instead, she meets three masked men there who give her pleasure she couldn't have imagined and twist everything she thought she knew about BDSM. Rather than the proof she thought she'd get, that the lifestyle wasn't for her, Sunny is further drawn to what had nearly destroyed her before.

When fears that her ex-Dom could be after her again occur, Sunny and the men are forced to confront the dangers of her past and the scars it left behind. Can Sunny risk everything for the men she's fallen for, or will she let her fears rob them all of a future?

Ratings and reviews

I really loved this story. It had a lot of kink to it, which I love, but was also mixed with a lot of thrill and mystery as well. I knew that Sunny's ex would show up at some point and couldn't wait to see when that would happen. I really thought that she would need Garrison, Trent, and Conner to help save her but she was able to mostly handle it by herself. I am an animal lover so the part about the dog was kind of sad but it all ended happily for everyone, including Spike. This book hooked me from the very start and I can't wait to read more stories like this from the author. I definitely recommend this read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I want them to be my Doms! - Sigh. A girl can dream. POV: multiple HUMOR: yes F BOMBS: yes STANDALONE: yes NEW AUTHOR FOR ME: yes POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: panic attacks, BDSM & accessories, PTSD, abusive ex (Tanner Hoult), brutal attack, stabbing, attempted abduction, attempted murder, spanking until tears/runny mascara, prank calls with just breathing, animal cruelty & death, MF, MFM, MFMM, fifth base, no m/m, explicit language >For mature audiences only due to serious topics CHARACTERS: FMC Sunny (31) and Dominants Garrison, Connor, and Trent OVERALL: Great characters - Well-written - Recommend - Will read author's other books PROS: 1. The safety measures in the BDSM club 2. The Doms are extremely patient with Sunny. It's always her choice. 3. Increased Sunny's self-esteem by having her say the reasons they liked her. Her reward was hot! 4. Realistic: mentioned that just cuz they have sexy times doesn't mean her problems are gone, it just means they'll deal with it later 5. Has it all: serious matter, funny, suspense, sweet, lots of chemistry, sexy/dirty talk, a bit angsty, page-turner CONS: 1. Multiple POVs and sometimes all in one chapter 2. ARC version had detail left unaddressed, inconsistency, minor typos NOTEWORTHY: 1. Author took a very serious matter and wrote a very beautiful story around it showing growth in recovering identity, self-esteem, and trust. 2. Line that stood out: " 'Brave girl,' Connor rumbled...and even if she didn't feel like it at the moment, she agreed." 3. After the HEA epilogue, author includes a sample of one of her other books. Bonus! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Jayce Carter lives in Southern California with her husband and two spawns. She originally wanted to take over the world but realized that would require wearing pants. This led her to choosing writing, a completely pants-free occupation. She has a fear of heights yet rock climbs for fun and enjoys making up excuses for not going out and socializing.