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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
This was one of those books that I both loved and grit my teeth about. I really liked the characters (especially the side characters). I Really appreciated the vulnerable Dom and the way the characters were more than their titles. Doms still knelt in front of others, subs had backbones and demands. I liked that Gray wasn't ridged in their categorizing of people. I liked the writing and enjoyed the book for the most part.
But...but there are some too stupid to be believed moments in the book. Sure, they moved the plot along and the characters found ways to incorporate them and make the best of the mess, but I could not believe they were oblivious and unaware enough to do them. I did not appreciate the representation of the harpy wife and the constant degradation tossed her way. Yes, I understood Jesse was supposed to have, at least partially and unconsciously, helped to sculpt that relationship, but it jut felt very anti-woman to me, even if it wasn't meant to. (And this is just so regrettably common in M/M romances on the whole.) And lastly, I thought there was a bit too much sex.
So, this is a middle of the road read for me. But I'd read the next one if it fell in my lap, so it's not a fail by a long shot.
But...but there are some too stupid to be believed moments in the book. Sure, they moved the plot along and the characters found ways to incorporate them and make the best of the mess, but I could not believe they were oblivious and unaware enough to do them. I did not appreciate the representation of the harpy wife and the constant degradation tossed her way. Yes, I understood Jesse was supposed to have, at least partially and unconsciously, helped to sculpt that relationship, but it jut felt very anti-woman to me, even if it wasn't meant to. (And this is just so regrettably common in M/M romances on the whole.) And lastly, I thought there was a bit too much sex.
So, this is a middle of the road read for me. But I'd read the next one if it fell in my lap, so it's not a fail by a long shot.
I liked this a lot more than the other J.R. Gray books I've read. (Not that I disliked them, I just like this a whole lot more.)
J.R. Gray really has produced an amazing story with 'Legally Bound'. Right from the first page he pulls you in, keeps you in his grasp and turning the pages right until you get to the very end. Even then your left wanting more.
Daniel and Jesse are two peas in a pod. Both lawyers, business partners and best friends. They're action in the courtroom is brilliant, inspiring and they're friendship even more. They know each other inside out. The conversations they have are hilarious and their chemistry just jumps out of the pages.
After a one night stand, the last thing Daniel expected when walking in to the courtroom was to see his as one of his clients.
What starts as a simple case, quickly turns in to sooo much more.
Raf brought out a side of Daniel that he never knew existed. The pull he felt towards the Dom was all-consuming. He liked to be dominated and wanted to please Rafael in any way he could.
Rafael is a bit of a mystery, and quite stand offish to begin with. But as the story progresses and you learn more and more about him, you come to understand him and see a different side to him. A side no-one has seen before and it's all because of Daniel. Daniel was a breath of fresh air for Rafael, his immediate submission enticed him and feelings stirred within him that he had never felt before.
Feelings both him and Rafael wanted to explore, even though they both knew they shouldn't.
With a case getting more and more complex and a jealous, dirty cop with a grudge who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, will Daniel and Jesse unravel the truth and prove Rafael's innocence? Or will the evidence mounting up be used to their disadvantage?
I really did love this story. It flowed smoothly and kept me intrigued to see how it was all going to play out. I had my fingers crossed for Daniel and Raf to be able to explore their feelings and was rooting for Jesse and Daniel to prove his innocence.
The secondary characters played just as an important part as the main characters.
Jesse is just hilarious, and I can't wait for more of him. I have my own little inkling about him, and want to see if it's true and what comes to light.
George aka The King...Now he is a unique character. He's a very well-respected and admired man. Intimidating but loyal and I came to like him more and more as the book progressed. He's another character I can't wait for more of.
I am now eagerly waiting (impatiently) for the next instalment and can't wait for what else this incredibly talented author gives us in the future.
Favourite quote--- "I understand you're a single man needing to stick it in every hole, but come on. Can you leave the defendant alone?" ~~Jesse
Daniel and Jesse are two peas in a pod. Both lawyers, business partners and best friends. They're action in the courtroom is brilliant, inspiring and they're friendship even more. They know each other inside out. The conversations they have are hilarious and their chemistry just jumps out of the pages.
After a one night stand, the last thing Daniel expected when walking in to the courtroom was to see his as one of his clients.
What starts as a simple case, quickly turns in to sooo much more.
Raf brought out a side of Daniel that he never knew existed. The pull he felt towards the Dom was all-consuming. He liked to be dominated and wanted to please Rafael in any way he could.
Rafael is a bit of a mystery, and quite stand offish to begin with. But as the story progresses and you learn more and more about him, you come to understand him and see a different side to him. A side no-one has seen before and it's all because of Daniel. Daniel was a breath of fresh air for Rafael, his immediate submission enticed him and feelings stirred within him that he had never felt before.
Feelings both him and Rafael wanted to explore, even though they both knew they shouldn't.
With a case getting more and more complex and a jealous, dirty cop with a grudge who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, will Daniel and Jesse unravel the truth and prove Rafael's innocence? Or will the evidence mounting up be used to their disadvantage?
I really did love this story. It flowed smoothly and kept me intrigued to see how it was all going to play out. I had my fingers crossed for Daniel and Raf to be able to explore their feelings and was rooting for Jesse and Daniel to prove his innocence.
The secondary characters played just as an important part as the main characters.
Jesse is just hilarious, and I can't wait for more of him. I have my own little inkling about him, and want to see if it's true and what comes to light.
George aka The King...Now he is a unique character. He's a very well-respected and admired man. Intimidating but loyal and I came to like him more and more as the book progressed. He's another character I can't wait for more of.
I am now eagerly waiting (impatiently) for the next instalment and can't wait for what else this incredibly talented author gives us in the future.
Favourite quote--- "I understand you're a single man needing to stick it in every hole, but come on. Can you leave the defendant alone?" ~~Jesse