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papercranestitches's review against another edition
3.0
More sweet than steamy (which is not necessarily a bad thing!), and sometimes ridiculously formal in the language.
katmoreid's review
5.0
Genuine D/S romance
I really enjoyed this book. Kyle is an adorable, natural submissive. Gavin is his perfect match. I loved their relationship dynamic. Gavin was exactly what Kyle needed and deserved. Sexy and sweet. This is a great read
I really enjoyed this book. Kyle is an adorable, natural submissive. Gavin is his perfect match. I loved their relationship dynamic. Gavin was exactly what Kyle needed and deserved. Sexy and sweet. This is a great read
michaeljpdx's review against another edition
4.0
You can read my review of “Building Bonds” at my web site.
regencyfan93's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't terribly impressed with Master Gavin. He acknowledges that Kyle is not familiar with the D/s lifestyle, and then he wants Kyle to sign a contract to be his full-time sub. It seemed that Gavin would say that Kyle could make decisions, and then Gavin would decide himself. It seemed inconsistent.
bfdbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
wow...i really liked this story a lot!
the slow build of not only their relationship but of gavin teaching kyle all about the D/s relationship with the introduction of bdsm was really great. kyle's vulnerability and lack of self esteem and self confidence completely endeared him to me. i loved the contrast of his personality with the strength of the bdsm pieces he hand-crafted. i also liked that when he finally figured out what he wanted in his personal life, he completely embraced it and became such a strong individual and partner. master gavin's strength and patience was exactly what kyle needed to bring out his strength. i loved seeing some of gavin's vulnerability when it came to kyle because he just wanted them to work. they truly are the perfect D/s combo.
my only issue is the first 3/4 of the book was absolutely perfect. i thought the last 1/4 was a bit rushed and the timeline skipped ahead a great deal. it was almost like someone pushed a fast forward button to get to the end.
the slow build of not only their relationship but of gavin teaching kyle all about the D/s relationship with the introduction of bdsm was really great. kyle's vulnerability and lack of self esteem and self confidence completely endeared him to me. i loved the contrast of his personality with the strength of the bdsm pieces he hand-crafted. i also liked that when he finally figured out what he wanted in his personal life, he completely embraced it and became such a strong individual and partner. master gavin's strength and patience was exactly what kyle needed to bring out his strength. i loved seeing some of gavin's vulnerability when it came to kyle because he just wanted them to work. they truly are the perfect D/s combo.
my only issue is the first 3/4 of the book was absolutely perfect. i thought the last 1/4 was a bit rushed and the timeline skipped ahead a great deal. it was almost like someone pushed a fast forward button to get to the end.
atheresa's review
1.0
DNF @ 56%. Could not stand both MCs - they were OTT caricatures of a BDSM Dom/sub. Returning this Kindle book along the next one in the series.
Gavin was a bully. He proceeded to continue his non-committed sexual sub relationship with Toby while thinking of Kyle. He publically offered a sub contract to Kyle, with no prior discussion, and then immediately pushed him to behave like a sub, initiated sex and then pressured Kyle to move in with him, all in one afternoon. And, the contract was for a 24/7 D/s lifestyle. He also announced this contract to Kyle in front of Toby with no prior discussion with Toby. Toby got his feelings hurt with Gavin's announcement. Gavin "told" Toby he should have spoken up sooner about his feelings. Well Gavin should have spoken up sooner too. Hell, Gavin should have stopped training Toby at that point. Gavin also "told" Kyle he should have spoken up sooner that he was not in the lifestyle. Well Gavin was at fault for not bringing up the sub contract privately with Kyle.
And Kyle was just plain milk toast. Kyle's whole personae was extremely wimpy and he was afraid of BDSM. He indirectly led Gavin on by not correcting Gavin's assumptions that he was in the lifestyle because he made BDSM equipment and that Roger had been his Dom. And a big strike against his character (and which Toby should have not taken advantage of), Kyle said yes to Gavin's sub contract without knowing anything about BDSM and the specifics of the contract.
Gavin was a bully. He proceeded to continue his non-committed sexual sub relationship with Toby while thinking of Kyle. He publically offered a sub contract to Kyle, with no prior discussion, and then immediately pushed him to behave like a sub, initiated sex and then pressured Kyle to move in with him, all in one afternoon. And, the contract was for a 24/7 D/s lifestyle. He also announced this contract to Kyle in front of Toby with no prior discussion with Toby. Toby got his feelings hurt with Gavin's announcement. Gavin "told" Toby he should have spoken up sooner about his feelings. Well Gavin should have spoken up sooner too. Hell, Gavin should have stopped training Toby at that point. Gavin also "told" Kyle he should have spoken up sooner that he was not in the lifestyle. Well Gavin was at fault for not bringing up the sub contract privately with Kyle.
And Kyle was just plain milk toast. Kyle's whole personae was extremely wimpy and he was afraid of BDSM. He indirectly led Gavin on by not correcting Gavin's assumptions that he was in the lifestyle because he made BDSM equipment and that Roger had been his Dom. And a big strike against his character (and which Toby should have not taken advantage of), Kyle said yes to Gavin's sub contract without knowing anything about BDSM and the specifics of the contract.
atheresa's review against another edition
1.0
DNF @ 56%. Could not stand both MCs - they were OTT caricatures of a BDSM Dom/sub. Returning this Kindle book along the next one in the series.
Gavin was a bully. He proceeded to continue his non-committed sexual sub relationship with Toby while thinking of Kyle. He publically offered a sub contract to Kyle, with no prior discussion, and then immediately pushed him to behave like a sub, initiated sex and then pressured Kyle to move in with him, all in one afternoon. And, the contract was for a 24/7 D/s lifestyle. He also announced this contract to Kyle in front of Toby with no prior discussion with Toby. Toby got his feelings hurt with Gavin's announcement. Gavin "told" Toby he should have spoken up sooner about his feelings. Well Gavin should have spoken up sooner too. Hell, Gavin should have stopped training Toby at that point. Gavin also "told" Kyle he should have spoken up sooner that he was not in the lifestyle. Well Gavin was at fault for not bringing up the sub contract privately with Kyle.
And Kyle was just plain milk toast. Kyle's whole personae was extremely wimpy and he was afraid of BDSM. He indirectly led Gavin on by not correcting Gavin's assumptions that he was in the lifestyle and Roger had been his Dom because he made BDSM equipment. And a big strike against his character (and which Toby should have not taken advantage of), Kyle said yes to Gavin's sub contract without knowing anything about BDSM and the specifics of the contract.
Gavin was a bully. He proceeded to continue his non-committed sexual sub relationship with Toby while thinking of Kyle. He publically offered a sub contract to Kyle, with no prior discussion, and then immediately pushed him to behave like a sub, initiated sex and then pressured Kyle to move in with him, all in one afternoon. And, the contract was for a 24/7 D/s lifestyle. He also announced this contract to Kyle in front of Toby with no prior discussion with Toby. Toby got his feelings hurt with Gavin's announcement. Gavin "told" Toby he should have spoken up sooner about his feelings. Well Gavin should have spoken up sooner too. Hell, Gavin should have stopped training Toby at that point. Gavin also "told" Kyle he should have spoken up sooner that he was not in the lifestyle. Well Gavin was at fault for not bringing up the sub contract privately with Kyle.
And Kyle was just plain milk toast. Kyle's whole personae was extremely wimpy and he was afraid of BDSM. He indirectly led Gavin on by not correcting Gavin's assumptions that he was in the lifestyle and Roger had been his Dom because he made BDSM equipment. And a big strike against his character (and which Toby should have not taken advantage of), Kyle said yes to Gavin's sub contract without knowing anything about BDSM and the specifics of the contract.
rowan108's review
4.0
Enjoyed it but felt like the ending was rushed or just wasn't complete. I flipped back and forth a few times to make sure I didn't miss something.
emmajaye's review
4.0
An introduction to m/m BDSM tale with romance taking centre stage.
The teaching elements might be interesting for fans new to the genre and the love and care shown by Gavin to his new and very unsure sub is sweet, so if that's what you like, this will be a winner. Well written, with dual perspective, I didn't have any trouble finishing this one even if it was a little slow in places, particularly when we are reminded of the traffic light system of safe words, and that he is a 'natural sub' on several occasions. I've given it four stars as it does what it said on the tin/blurb.
Personally I enjoy a little more angst in my book, a little less 'sweet'. Call me odd, but when Gavin assumes Kyle's reticence is due to being abused by a former master, my ears perked up, I thought I was going to be getting a few flashbacks, emotional issues to overcome, other than 'nobody had ever paid me real attention before'.
The teaching elements might be interesting for fans new to the genre and the love and care shown by Gavin to his new and very unsure sub is sweet, so if that's what you like, this will be a winner. Well written, with dual perspective, I didn't have any trouble finishing this one even if it was a little slow in places, particularly when we are reminded of the traffic light system of safe words, and that he is a 'natural sub' on several occasions. I've given it four stars as it does what it said on the tin/blurb.
Personally I enjoy a little more angst in my book, a little less 'sweet'. Call me odd, but when Gavin assumes Kyle's reticence is due to being abused by a former master, my ears perked up, I thought I was going to be getting a few flashbacks, emotional issues to overcome, other than 'nobody had ever paid me real attention before'.
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