Bound Hearts: Submission & Seduction [Paperback]

Lora Leigh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2004

Bound Hearts - Submission By Lora Leigh Book 2 in the Bound Hearts series In her desperation to repair the rift between herself and her daughter, Ella moves back to Virginia, and agrees to allow the ghost of her past back into her life. As a favor to her daughter, she allows James Wyman, Jesse's twin, to stay the week in her new home. James. Dominating. Sexy. Younger. The man that has filled her most secret fantasies, her most forbidden desires. And James is determined Ella won't escape him again. This time, she will submit Bound Hearts - Seduction By Lora Leigh Book 3 in the Bound Hearts series Jesse Wyman knows Terrie's reluctance to accept the desires that are a natural part of him. Desires he sees lurking in the darkest depths of her eyes. But Terrie must accept those needs herself. In a bold and risky turn, Jesse dares her to seduce him. Challenges her to accept her needs, to push her own boundaries. She must convince him. She must be willing to risk her heart, her very soul, for the ultimate prize. But is Terrie more daring than even Jesse knew?

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc (July 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843609452
• ISBN-13: 978-1843609452
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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131 of 163 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scorching Books 2 & 3 in the Bound Hearts series!, August 9, 2005

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Stacy ~ "book lover" (Chicago 'burbs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bound Hearts: Submission & Seduction (Paperback)

Lora Leigh writes very erotic stories that are not for the faint of heart. In book 2 of the Bound Series, "Submission" is the story of Ella and James. Ella is Tess' mother (from "Surrender") and James is Jesse's twin brother. Ella is appalled and shocked by the lifestyle of James, and if she can't condone her daughter living that kind of a life, she certainly isn't going to let herself live it. But James know what Ella secretly wants, knows that traditional sex is not enough for her, even if she refuses to admit it. He also knows she's uncomfortable with the fact she's older than him, but he doesn't let that stop him from helping her explore her sexuality and needs that only he can fulfill. James has needs, too, and he wants desperately for the woman he loves to accept those needs, accept that part of his nature - the dominant side of himself. Can he make her understand that she is all he really needs, the woman he wants to please above all others? James finally convinces Ella to submit and rewards her with an experience they will both cherish.

In "Seduction", Jesse wants Terrie very badly, loves her so much, but he knows how much she's been hurt by his own brother Thomas and he refuses to use her just to satisfy his desires. His need to share his woman with another man is not something he takes lightly, but he's not sure if she's ready for it. Instead of pushing, he decides to seduce her into coming to him. Terrie needs to be the one to accept what he has to offer. Only he doesn't count on his chosen lover to be just as stubborn and determined as he is. Once she ran from him straight into the arms of his "safer" brother. Will she run again, this time for good? Or will she give her heart and soul to the one man who heats her blood like no other? Jesse is in for a surprise when he realizes his Terrie is not the shy, timid woman he thought she was, but a woman with fantasies of her own, all involving him. He finds out that she is his other half, willing to indulge in his darker sensuality and discover the ultimate in satisfaction together.

While these stories are very graphic and frank in nature, within each one is a strong emotional connection; the characters love each other and are committed to their own kind of relationship. These are not conventional love stories, but rather stories of people willing to lose their inhibitions with each other and push the boundaries of their relationships to new levels. Never once did I feel that the heroines were ever forced to accept any type of humiliation or participate in anything against their will. Any acts of domination tended to excite and enhance the women's pleasure rather than harm or traumatize. The Bound Hearts series may not be for everyone, but it does appeal to a large audience of women who are eager to explore that side of themselves.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A miss and a hit, September 13, 2010

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Hooked (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bound Hearts: Submission & Seduction (Paperback)

This contains books 2 and 3 of The Bound Hearts series of novellas about a group of Doms, nicknamed The Trojans, who each seeks his submissive woman. In this society the ultimate gesture of trust is agreeing to a double-entry three-way with the third-wheel guy of the Dom's choosing -- all for the sub's pleasure, as determined by the Dom, of course. The books are basically about a Dom getting a submissive to go along with being shared, with a lot of one-on-one and ménage sex thrown in.

(2 stars) Submission

Houseguest James tries to seduce Ella. Ella is put-off because her Dom ex husband treated her badly, and because she walked in on her daughter having a three-way that included James's twin and was horrified.

Leigh's sex scenes are always good, the problem with this book is the characterization. We aren't given the thought process that went into Ella's decision to go along with the three-way. Sax, the third wheel, is used as a live sex toy, and has no character. I almost didn't finish it or go on to the next one, but I'm glad I did.
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(4 stars) Seduction

Jesse tries to seduce his widowed sister-in-law Terrie. Terrie is put-off because her ex-husband was a jerk and she feels a third wheel isn't necessary for an exciting relationship.

This book has everything the first one was missing. You get to see Terrie's thought process, and the third wheel Lucian has a personality. There is much more emotional connection in this book than the first one. I found the basic story more interesting because of the characterization of Terrie and Jesse, and the addition of supporting characters Tally and Lucien from Jesse's office.

Some of the writing choices bothered me. Using names: Tally, Tess, Terrie and James, Jesse, Jase is something most authors try hard to avoid. Some of the writing is a little sloppy with repeat phrases and the proofing is poor.

I liked Leigh's Breed series, and I suspect that Submission/Seduction in the Bound Hearts series is earlier in her writing career and the novellas will get better as the series progresses (I liked the preview of book 4 with Lucien and Tally and look forward to reading the next in the series).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, August 16, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Bound Hearts: Submission & Seduction (Paperback)

This was an amazing read. I absolutly loved the entire series and can not wait for more to come out so i can read those. I was so engaged with the series that I read all eleven books of it in less than a week.