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Bound #3.5
Deliberately Bound
A free short story featuring Oliver and Vincent from the Bound series. This story takes place after the events in Bound Forever.
Lord Oliver Marsden loves books, but what he loves even more is submitting to Vincent. A large purchase for his bookshop, however, puts Oliver in the mood to push Vincent’s boundaries in bed farther than ever before.
Lord Vincent Prescot is more than happy to have his lover home. Two days without Oliver were far too long in Vincent’s opinion. But before he can toss his lover onto the bed, he realizes Oliver has his own plans for the evening…
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Domination/submission, male/male sexual practices.
Lord Oliver Marsden loves books, but what he loves even more is submitting to Vincent. A large purchase for his bookshop, however, puts Oliver in the mood to push Vincent’s boundaries in bed farther than ever before.
Lord Vincent Prescot is more than happy to have his lover home. Two days without Oliver were far too long in Vincent’s opinion. But before he can toss his lover onto the bed, he realizes Oliver has his own plans for the evening…
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Domination/submission, male/male sexual practices.
16 pages, ebook
First published May 18, 2011
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Ava March
27 books761 followersAva March is a bestselling author of sexy, emotionally intense M/M historical erotic romances. She loves writing in the Regency time period, where proper decorum is of the utmost importance, but where anything can happen behind closed doors. With over fifteen works to her credit, her books have been finalists in the Rainbow Awards and More Than Magic contest, and deemed ‘must-haves’ for Historical M/M romance by RT Book Reviews readers. Visit her website at www.AvaMarch.com to find out more about her books or to sign-up for her newsletter.
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June 9, 2020
Very quick, enjoyable historical M/M novella. Can be read as a stand alone or within the series. Enjoyed the dynamics between Vincent and Oliver.
August 21, 2018
For all who loved the bound series with Oliver and Vincent : a quick and steamy read, assuring that these two are in a good place :-)
August 5, 2021
I’ve enjoyed this series immensely, and this was a perfect (and hot!) little epilogue to Oliver and Vincent’s story. After reading these, Ava March is definitely joining my fave authors list, and I’m getting all of her other books asap, because you can never have enough well-written historical romance! 😍
August 12, 2013
Omg omg omg! This was my favorite sex scene with Vincent and Oliver throughout the entire series. I loved how Oliver tried to Dom Vincent and things didn't go quite as planned! It was so sweet and HOT! And poor Oliver will never be allowed to purchase books on his own ever again! Haha
June 4, 2017
Another sneak-peek into Oliver and Vincent's bedchamber, and what a delight!!!
I wasn't ready to let go of the MCs just yet when I finished reading The Bound Series and thank you, Ava March, for this sweet little story to complement the series.
Again, this short is sexy and kinky and definitely worth reading!!! ;)
I wasn't ready to let go of the MCs just yet when I finished reading The Bound Series and thank you, Ava March, for this sweet little story to complement the series.
Again, this short is sexy and kinky and definitely worth reading!!! ;)
January 14, 2020
Deliberately Bound ~ Bound ~ Book 3.5
Short stories need a beginning, a middle and an end, plus a situation or a problem to solve. Deliberately Bound offers a situation where roles in the relationship between Vincent and Oliver are reversed for one evening. The scene is set for an interesting evening.
Short stories need a beginning, a middle and an end, plus a situation or a problem to solve. Deliberately Bound offers a situation where roles in the relationship between Vincent and Oliver are reversed for one evening. The scene is set for an interesting evening.
August 8, 2018
Ehh, it was okay, and it was free, so I'd recommend for fans of the series. Personally, the dynamic flipping in this series doesn't really work for me and feels forced, like the author was trying too hard to make a point, so I wasn't as big a fan of this one.
May 21, 2011
Steamy short kinky m/m romance in which things don't go at all as Vincent had planned upon Oliver's return from London.
February 23, 2018
Another steamy short with Oliver and Vincent and a few of their favorite toys and cuffs. Oh so very hawt.
November 11, 2011
This hot little story covers just one scene. I will most likely re-read this one. It's a historical m/m BD scene between two established lovers - Victor and Oliver. Oh the sex was hot. I liked it. There was just enough background which helped me get into the right frame of mind. I could tell the two were into each other. Now I want to read the series.
December 19, 2012
4 Stars ~ This is another lovely moment of intimacy shared. Oliver, returning to Vincent after a successful business trip, has planned a night of more firsts for Vincent. Knowing he can absolutely trust his lover, Vincent opens himself to the new experience and finds himself surprised at how much of a tease Oliver can be. I enjoyed this little bit of spice.
June 17, 2015
Not bad but as hot as this was, I didn't feel all that comfortable reading about Vincent's reluctance to sub for Oliver. I mean, reading his thoughts, it felt more like guilt-tripping than a genuine desire to sub.
November 7, 2015
Review originally posted on The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange :)
To read my review on the full Bound series, please see it here or on my blog :D
To read my review on the full Bound series, please see it here or on my blog :D
March 8, 2016
The beauty of Vincent's domination is only rivaled by the beauty of Oliver's submission. Very enjoyable series!
Note: Review is for the series as a whole rather than the individual books.
Note: Review is for the series as a whole rather than the individual books.
December 7, 2019
A short where we see Oliver take charge in the bedroom. Not bad, but I did hope there might be more story involved.
May 5, 2013
Haven't read the rest of the series. This is mostly a sex scene. But a very well-written one.
December 7, 2020
I don't have much to say, but out of the previous books in this series, I was completely in disbelief to this one yet I managed not to be stunned. If you find yourself good enough to such vulgarity then this one's for you. This is a massive experience to read!
July 21, 2021
This is a night where Oliver put the cuffs on Vincent. He teases Vincent with his mouth and a plug. And then Oliver rides him until Vincent can no longer stay still and takes over. Trust goes both ways.
January 11, 2018
*shakes head* Boys and their toys! *snort* LOL!!!
February 14, 2018
hot and steamy and a nice way to leave this couple :)
May 11, 2021
Love these two. Keep reading this series over & over,...
May 18, 2024
A cute end to a short, sweet (smutty) series (it was pure porn with feelings)
November 11, 2012
2.5 - 3 stars
This is a short, historical m/m piece from the Bound series (#3.5, to be exact) featuring Lord Oliver and Lord Vincent. I obtained this as a freebie and had not read the other books in the series. When I started reading it, I may have forgotten that it was part of a series and I certainly didn't remember what the blurb had said. In any case, I've seen this author's name as an m/m author before, and I may have been aware, at one point, that she wrote historical m/m, a sub-genre of m/m I wasn't too much interested in but felt that I ought to try at least once, nonetheless.
I was pleasantly surprised by the book. It felt kind of grounded - real. I really don't know how to describe it. I was surprised that I liked this historical m/m. I felt my eyes light up with surprise and pleasure when I discovered that Oliver wore wire-rimmed glasses. It just put me in mind of a scholarly type man - with scholarly-type glasses, and to have this vision in what promised to be an erotic m/m short story piqued my interest. I was also surprised by the switch in the roles between Oliver and Vincent. It was interesting to read about someone struggling to overcome his preference in order to please his lover.
Knowing that this was a short story (but not remembering that it was part of a series, exactly), I didn't really expect to be given much back story - and I wasn't. The back story was alluded to, and it made me curious. What happened then? Am I missing many things? But it didn't occur to me that it had already been written. Those who read the series in order may have fully understood what was being alluded to. While I did not, I did not feel as if I missed too much.
The sex scene was...pretty hot, I guess. It's been a while since I read the short story - twice, even, to refresh my memory, and I still don't remember T__T. Oliver and Vincent seem to have a sort of D/s type relationship with a (rare) occasional switch in roles. The characters did read more like m/m than m/f to me although with rereading, Vincent started sounding a lot like the alpha heroes in typical m/f romances which was actually a negative in my book. In any case, I am interested in reading their story from the beginning and watching their relationship develop. It will definitely be a new m/m time period for me, and I look forward to the experience.
This is a short, historical m/m piece from the Bound series (#3.5, to be exact) featuring Lord Oliver and Lord Vincent. I obtained this as a freebie and had not read the other books in the series. When I started reading it, I may have forgotten that it was part of a series and I certainly didn't remember what the blurb had said. In any case, I've seen this author's name as an m/m author before, and I may have been aware, at one point, that she wrote historical m/m, a sub-genre of m/m I wasn't too much interested in but felt that I ought to try at least once, nonetheless.
I was pleasantly surprised by the book. It felt kind of grounded - real. I really don't know how to describe it. I was surprised that I liked this historical m/m. I felt my eyes light up with surprise and pleasure when I discovered that Oliver wore wire-rimmed glasses. It just put me in mind of a scholarly type man - with scholarly-type glasses, and to have this vision in what promised to be an erotic m/m short story piqued my interest. I was also surprised by the switch in the roles between Oliver and Vincent. It was interesting to read about someone struggling to overcome his preference in order to please his lover.
Knowing that this was a short story (but not remembering that it was part of a series, exactly), I didn't really expect to be given much back story - and I wasn't. The back story was alluded to, and it made me curious. What happened then? Am I missing many things? But it didn't occur to me that it had already been written. Those who read the series in order may have fully understood what was being alluded to. While I did not, I did not feel as if I missed too much.
The sex scene was...pretty hot, I guess. It's been a while since I read the short story - twice, even, to refresh my memory, and I still don't remember T__T. Oliver and Vincent seem to have a sort of D/s type relationship with a (rare) occasional switch in roles. The characters did read more like m/m than m/f to me although with rereading, Vincent started sounding a lot like the alpha heroes in typical m/f romances which was actually a negative in my book. In any case, I am interested in reading their story from the beginning and watching their relationship develop. It will definitely be a new m/m time period for me, and I look forward to the experience.
February 9, 2017
Totally yummy, this time Vincent submits to Oliver. Onward to the next one. I'd forgotten just how much I love this series.
June 27, 2011
Quite a lovely addition to the story of Vincent and Oliver. Ava March has a way with words to make even cuffs seems alluring and erotic. And the little game Oliver played was well in the head space created by Bound Forever. Showing the little dominant streak in Oliver taking over and knowing just how far to press Vincent into trying new things. And Vincent was wonderfully shy and apprehensive about the whole ordeal though trusting Oliver to make him feel good.
It's an interesting dynamic and Ava manages to describe it very well.
It's an interesting dynamic and Ava manages to describe it very well.
May 21, 2011
I was a little worried about reading this short story, having not read the previous stories in the Bound series, however, this was just a long bedroom scene and I thought that it was very well done. I didn't feel that I was missing any important info about Oliver and Vincent, but this did intrigue me enough to want to go and start reading the Bound series from the beginning. I don't normally read historical romances, but I love the BDSM aspect of their relationship.
December 22, 2014
This is a novella to a novella . Each book in the actual series is about 100 pages. This was a historical mm romance. I'm this novella they switch roles and the person who normal tops bottoms and they play with ties and toys. It wasn't terrible but it is an easily forgettable novella. I think if it was included in a normal novella it would be a 3 but to me the conversations seemed forced and uncomfortable
June 22, 2015
3.5 stars
Every time Lord Oliver Marsden succeeds at acquiring interesting books for his bookshop he goes back to his lover in a special mood… A mood which makes him want to experiment dominance over his lover Lord Vincent Prescot. Vincent does not complain, but he concludes he must accompany Oliver to this next trip in search of new books…
Hot, hot, hot. These two are sexy together. This short story is the icing on the cake of this steamy series.
Every time Lord Oliver Marsden succeeds at acquiring interesting books for his bookshop he goes back to his lover in a special mood… A mood which makes him want to experiment dominance over his lover Lord Vincent Prescot. Vincent does not complain, but he concludes he must accompany Oliver to this next trip in search of new books…
Hot, hot, hot. These two are sexy together. This short story is the icing on the cake of this steamy series.
June 18, 2012
Love the series. I thought for a few minutes that Oliver was going to turn the tables on Vincent but to each his own. Oliver gave himself over to his lover and Vincent was happy to do whatever Oliver needed to please him. Love this little vignettes. A day in the life type of story. Really helps keep the characters developing and moving forward.
Recommended.
Recommended.
December 24, 2013
Another fun little snippet with Vincent and Oliver, this time with Oliver being in charge. Again, the sexy times worked for me. I liked Vincent's initial reluctance to submit and how Oliver handled it. All in all, this (along with the other short) leaves me intrigued about the series as a whole.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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