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VN2
Ian Davidson is a Truebred, son of a general, and a soldier uncomfortably destined for an officer’s role in the military. Worse, he’s got a gift; he can read other’s thoughts and feel their emotions. His father has used him to get ahead in his own career despite the fact that Ian can’t quiet the voices in his own head. But when the Bond chooses Nathan as his mate, the pain ebbs and the voices cease. If only he could be sure bonding with Nate doesn’t mean he’s going to be controlled by a partner as much as he’s been controlled by his father, and his destiny.
Several months ago, Sergeant Nathan Williams lost his Bond partner in battle and along with it, his will to live. But a trip to the local recreation hub for black market supplies buys him more than he bargains for - a Bond with a new partner, Lieutenant Ian Davidson. There is something about Ian that forces Nathan to believe that the Bond between them could be stronger than his previous one. If only he can convince Ian to give in and give the Bond a chance.
When Nathan is captured on VN2, the worst post in existence, Ian is forced into new territory that he’s not familiar with - the leadership of a reluctant special forces team and his newly discovered feelings for Nathan. The struggle to accept the Bond spills into the battlefield, and Nathan is pushed to the brink with memories of his old Bond. It becomes sexual tension hell as event after event threaten to tear the couple a part when both want nothing more than to tear each other’s clothes off.
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Genres/ Gay M/M / Science Fiction / Futuristic / Erotic Romance / Erotica / Military / Vietnam / Lust / Lovers
Approx. Word 93,232
Several months ago, Sergeant Nathan Williams lost his Bond partner in battle and along with it, his will to live. But a trip to the local recreation hub for black market supplies buys him more than he bargains for - a Bond with a new partner, Lieutenant Ian Davidson. There is something about Ian that forces Nathan to believe that the Bond between them could be stronger than his previous one. If only he can convince Ian to give in and give the Bond a chance.
When Nathan is captured on VN2, the worst post in existence, Ian is forced into new territory that he’s not familiar with - the leadership of a reluctant special forces team and his newly discovered feelings for Nathan. The struggle to accept the Bond spills into the battlefield, and Nathan is pushed to the brink with memories of his old Bond. It becomes sexual tension hell as event after event threaten to tear the couple a part when both want nothing more than to tear each other’s clothes off.
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Genres/ Gay M/M / Science Fiction / Futuristic / Erotic Romance / Erotica / Military / Vietnam / Lust / Lovers
Approx. Word 93,232
410 pages, ebook
First published July 28, 2011
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About the author
Gwenna Sebastian
2 books10 followersGwenna Sebastian lives in Upstate New York with her husband and three cats. She has been writing since she was a teenager and over the last ten years has developed a keen interest in all things related to the Vietnam War.
Gwenna's true love is creating complicated characters who are active or former military and writing about the relationships they form under the duress of war. More specifically, about military men who are gay, be it back in Vietnam or in the present.
When Gwenna isn't writing or researching the time period for her next novel, she's busy helping support our troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan by raising awareness and helping to organize both care packages and Christmas card events. She supports both the NY State marriage equality act and gays in the military, including the abolition of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Currently, Gwenna is venturing into the ePublishing market for the first time with her novel, Lost and Found, a contemporary m/m romance set in the Outer Banks about two men who had served in the military at vastly different times.
To find out more about Lost and Found as well as Gwenna's other projects, go to the Gwenna Projects page and be sure to check out her Live Journal and Blog for the latest updates.
Gwenna's true love is creating complicated characters who are active or former military and writing about the relationships they form under the duress of war. More specifically, about military men who are gay, be it back in Vietnam or in the present.
When Gwenna isn't writing or researching the time period for her next novel, she's busy helping support our troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan by raising awareness and helping to organize both care packages and Christmas card events. She supports both the NY State marriage equality act and gays in the military, including the abolition of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Currently, Gwenna is venturing into the ePublishing market for the first time with her novel, Lost and Found, a contemporary m/m romance set in the Outer Banks about two men who had served in the military at vastly different times.
To find out more about Lost and Found as well as Gwenna's other projects, go to the Gwenna Projects page and be sure to check out her Live Journal and Blog for the latest updates.
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August 1, 2011
Ian Davidson is a Truebred, son of a general, destined for an officer's role in the military. He has a gift; he can read other's thoughts and feel their emotions. Used and lied to all his life by his father, Ian voluntarily signs up for four years on an out of the way outpost. Missing his transport and on lay over when the Bond chooses Nathan as his mate, but Ian has no trust left and denies the bond, pushing Nathan away.
Sergeant Nathan Williams lost his Bond partner in battle six months ago. A trip to the local recreation hub for black market supplies buys has him meeting Ian and partially Bonded to a new partner. There is something about Ian that forces Nathan to believe that the Bond between them could be stronger than his previous one. Now he has to convince Ian to trust before there is a Forced Bonding or one of the succumbs to Bond Poisoning. Nathan is captured before Ian can make a choice and Ian is afraid that it may be too late.
I have mixed feeling about this. The planet and the environment were good. I liked it well enough, though it was slow for me in places. This had a lot of action/fight sequences that just got confusing trying to keep up with so many people. I found it disconcerting that a military group of Bonded didn't have a manual on their field of specialization. The military has manuals for everything. If everyone is going to talk about Ian and what they think the problem is without talking to Ian, at least give the man a manual! Ian's denials were almost too much without him asking rational questions. You can read minds but you don't use it to find out if people are lying? The book was almost over before it gave me some sex. There were plenty of cut scenes with Sean and Doc and you knew that they were intimate. Seriously, I wouldn't mind but this needed in in the middle to breakup everything else.
2.5 stars because it is better than just okay but had too many things that kept me from truly connecting with the characters and the story.
Sergeant Nathan Williams lost his Bond partner in battle six months ago. A trip to the local recreation hub for black market supplies buys has him meeting Ian and partially Bonded to a new partner. There is something about Ian that forces Nathan to believe that the Bond between them could be stronger than his previous one. Now he has to convince Ian to trust before there is a Forced Bonding or one of the succumbs to Bond Poisoning. Nathan is captured before Ian can make a choice and Ian is afraid that it may be too late.
I have mixed feeling about this. The planet and the environment were good. I liked it well enough, though it was slow for me in places. This had a lot of action/fight sequences that just got confusing trying to keep up with so many people. I found it disconcerting that a military group of Bonded didn't have a manual on their field of specialization. The military has manuals for everything. If everyone is going to talk about Ian and what they think the problem is without talking to Ian, at least give the man a manual! Ian's denials were almost too much without him asking rational questions. You can read minds but you don't use it to find out if people are lying? The book was almost over before it gave me some sex. There were plenty of cut scenes with Sean and Doc and you knew that they were intimate. Seriously, I wouldn't mind but this needed in in the middle to breakup everything else.
2.5 stars because it is better than just okay but had too many things that kept me from truly connecting with the characters and the story.
October 3, 2015
These are just my own notes. Maybe someday I'll get to a review but right now I have to get my notes off my dying ereader.
There are only male soldiers and this is supposed to be the future?
It's cool that the Bond is like an entity itself, that it controls all bonds.
Really well done description of headaches. Was so good it gave me a headache throughout the whole book witht he constant reminder and reinforcement. I still couldn't put it down.
Nate was right to be worried about only his mate at the point Doc pointed it out to him. His mate was dying and no one else was.
Why didn't Morgan let them stop before it got started?
I can understand being afraid but why wouldn't he even ask the rest of the team what being bonded meant?
Like the complex characters. They don't all love each other and they aren't all nice.
Switched POVs, sometimes unclear, people know stuff they shouldn't (like what an expression is when behind the person) but perhaps that's the bond. At least one section was really bad.
There are only male soldiers and this is supposed to be the future?
It's cool that the Bond is like an entity itself, that it controls all bonds.
Really well done description of headaches. Was so good it gave me a headache throughout the whole book witht he constant reminder and reinforcement. I still couldn't put it down.
Nate was right to be worried about only his mate at the point Doc pointed it out to him. His mate was dying and no one else was.
Why didn't Morgan let them stop before it got started?
I can understand being afraid but why wouldn't he even ask the rest of the team what being bonded meant?
Like the complex characters. They don't all love each other and they aren't all nice.
Switched POVs, sometimes unclear, people know stuff they shouldn't (like what an expression is when behind the person) but perhaps that's the bond. At least one section was really bad.
August 11, 2011
I had trouble putting this book down. The whole world of VN2 with the military culture and the Bonded pairs is fascinating. The five couples illustrate the various types of Bonds, but the men also have distinct personalities. Their interactions are what drive the story, especially in the ways the rest of the unit reacts to the Bond forming between Nate and Ian. Some are helpful and supportive; others, not so much. I suffered right along with Nate and Ian as they dealt with their inner demons as well as the unavoidable attraction they feel for each other. The battle sequences were really fast-paced and riveting. Gwenna knows her stuff when it comes to military action. Through her leading men, she knits this diverse group of characters into an elite unit who have to mesh their skills and step up to the challenge of surviving against very long odds. An excellent read!
July 24, 2015
Great M/M scfi book, really wished there was a sequal!
Just reread this one hit wonder! This was a find year ago when looseId was on its mark. Yeah there were a few problems but a great Scify gay romance.
Great book but it did need a little more editing, hopefully a sequel to fill in some of my questions?
Just reread this one hit wonder! This was a find year ago when looseId was on its mark. Yeah there were a few problems but a great Scify gay romance.
Great book but it did need a little more editing, hopefully a sequel to fill in some of my questions?
August 6, 2015
Originally finished June 29, 2012.
I wasn’t 100% sure how to feel about this book. I absolutely loved certain parts of it, and hated others.
To start with, I love sci-fi novels, and this one sounded particularly interesting. I was also excited about the length, since longer sci-fi novels usually have a lot of exposition and world building, which I love to read. And while both of those elements were present in this book, there wasn’t as much as I had been expecting when I saw the book length. However, I still enjoyed the world building that was present.
I also loved the beginning. I was drawn into the story, and presented with multiple POVs, which might irritate some people, but I think it worked very well in the story, as it gave you a way to get more information and exposition without a giant boring info dump. I also thought it was an interesting choice for the author to have a good part of the beginning after the opening told from other character’s POVs since one of the main characters was out of commission and the other wasn’t in much better shape. So we heard a lot of the beginning after the first two chapters entirely from the POV of secondary characters. Heck, there were times even when I wondered if the secondary characters should become the main characters, yet somehow, it worked for the story.
I also liked the action scenes and the characters. Most of the action was in the beginning and end of the book, and was very enjoyable. Plus, I absolutely loved Ian in the beginning. Even when he was hurting, he was still a strong character, and he didn’t just accept the Bond when he was told that he was Bonded to Nathan. While it seemed over the top and a little over repeated at times, I fully enjoyed his stubbornness and badassery. I also really liked Doc, as he provided a great voice of reason in the story, not only for the main characters, but for their entire unit.
As for the parts I hated, one was the lack of explanation. Terms like Truebred, Regulars, and Bonded were used, and while it was indirectly explained what they meant, there was no explanation as to why these terms were used. Plus, information about these ranks was also missing as well. For instance, can a Regular become a Truebred? Since Regulars are ordinary soldiers and Truebreds are officers, in the military, it is possible to rise through the ranks. However, this is never explained, it is just stated that Regulars apparently really hate Truebreds. Other information was hinted at, but never fully delved into. I would have loved to learn more about the world this story is set in, as we barely touched the surface of it. So much is hinted at and left unexplored that I would become frustrated at times when right as it seemed I was getting some exposition and backstory, the plot would jump to a different track and I would be left with questions. So I never became quite as invested in this world as I would have liked, which kept this from being a 5 star for me.
Another part I hated was Doc and Sean’s beginning. Basically, a major event in the story is the potential of a Forced Bonding. Basically the partner being refused gets so out of control due to the instantaneous Bond between the two that they force themselves on their partner, forcing the bond to form. So basically, it’s rape or at in Doc’s case, extremely dubious consent.
Now, I don’t mind stories that contain non or dubious consent so long as they’re integral to the story and have a point. While I’m glad that the author faded to black rather than graphically depict the event, in this case, I think it was highly unnecessary. I’m not even sure why Forced Bonding was introduced to the story, when you could have picked another central threat for the couple to face that didn’t involve the resisting man getting raped by his bonded partner. This is a major part of the story, as over half of the story revolved around this aspect. It was such a huge part of the story, that over time it stopped seeming threatening and suspenseful and just became repetitious and annoying. Because of this, the story went from a 4 star read down to a 3 star read for me.
All in all, this was a hard story for me to review. While there were parts that I absolutely hated, I still enjoyed reading the book. The author shows a lot of promise, and I think the book could have definitely been a 5 star read for me. It also felt like book one of a series to me. There were hints dropped and while the book did have a happy ending, it also seemed open, like the author left information out to potentially create a sequel. I would like to see a sequel, especially since Forced Bonding (hopefully) wouldn’t play a role in the sequel. Therefore, we would get to learn more about the world these characters live in. I personally would love to see the Bonded fight for better treatment than they are get and for a chance to prove themselves in battle or such that would get them recognition and respect.
That being said, I’m not sure who to recommend this to. So, you’ll have to make your own decision on this one. I put a lot of detail into this review, especially on topics that could be absolute no-nos to others, as well as aspects that other readers might like in their sci-fi so that you can hopefully make an informed decision about whether or not this book is for you.
I wasn’t 100% sure how to feel about this book. I absolutely loved certain parts of it, and hated others.
To start with, I love sci-fi novels, and this one sounded particularly interesting. I was also excited about the length, since longer sci-fi novels usually have a lot of exposition and world building, which I love to read. And while both of those elements were present in this book, there wasn’t as much as I had been expecting when I saw the book length. However, I still enjoyed the world building that was present.
I also loved the beginning. I was drawn into the story, and presented with multiple POVs, which might irritate some people, but I think it worked very well in the story, as it gave you a way to get more information and exposition without a giant boring info dump. I also thought it was an interesting choice for the author to have a good part of the beginning after the opening told from other character’s POVs since one of the main characters was out of commission and the other wasn’t in much better shape. So we heard a lot of the beginning after the first two chapters entirely from the POV of secondary characters. Heck, there were times even when I wondered if the secondary characters should become the main characters, yet somehow, it worked for the story.
I also liked the action scenes and the characters. Most of the action was in the beginning and end of the book, and was very enjoyable. Plus, I absolutely loved Ian in the beginning. Even when he was hurting, he was still a strong character, and he didn’t just accept the Bond when he was told that he was Bonded to Nathan. While it seemed over the top and a little over repeated at times, I fully enjoyed his stubbornness and badassery. I also really liked Doc, as he provided a great voice of reason in the story, not only for the main characters, but for their entire unit.
As for the parts I hated, one was the lack of explanation. Terms like Truebred, Regulars, and Bonded were used, and while it was indirectly explained what they meant, there was no explanation as to why these terms were used. Plus, information about these ranks was also missing as well. For instance, can a Regular become a Truebred? Since Regulars are ordinary soldiers and Truebreds are officers, in the military, it is possible to rise through the ranks. However, this is never explained, it is just stated that Regulars apparently really hate Truebreds. Other information was hinted at, but never fully delved into. I would have loved to learn more about the world this story is set in, as we barely touched the surface of it. So much is hinted at and left unexplored that I would become frustrated at times when right as it seemed I was getting some exposition and backstory, the plot would jump to a different track and I would be left with questions. So I never became quite as invested in this world as I would have liked, which kept this from being a 5 star for me.
Another part I hated was Doc and Sean’s beginning. Basically, a major event in the story is the potential of a Forced Bonding. Basically the partner being refused gets so out of control due to the instantaneous Bond between the two that they force themselves on their partner, forcing the bond to form. So basically, it’s rape or at in Doc’s case, extremely dubious consent.
Now, I don’t mind stories that contain non or dubious consent so long as they’re integral to the story and have a point. While I’m glad that the author faded to black rather than graphically depict the event, in this case, I think it was highly unnecessary. I’m not even sure why Forced Bonding was introduced to the story, when you could have picked another central threat for the couple to face that didn’t involve the resisting man getting raped by his bonded partner. This is a major part of the story, as over half of the story revolved around this aspect. It was such a huge part of the story, that over time it stopped seeming threatening and suspenseful and just became repetitious and annoying. Because of this, the story went from a 4 star read down to a 3 star read for me.
All in all, this was a hard story for me to review. While there were parts that I absolutely hated, I still enjoyed reading the book. The author shows a lot of promise, and I think the book could have definitely been a 5 star read for me. It also felt like book one of a series to me. There were hints dropped and while the book did have a happy ending, it also seemed open, like the author left information out to potentially create a sequel. I would like to see a sequel, especially since Forced Bonding (hopefully) wouldn’t play a role in the sequel. Therefore, we would get to learn more about the world these characters live in. I personally would love to see the Bonded fight for better treatment than they are get and for a chance to prove themselves in battle or such that would get them recognition and respect.
That being said, I’m not sure who to recommend this to. So, you’ll have to make your own decision on this one. I put a lot of detail into this review, especially on topics that could be absolute no-nos to others, as well as aspects that other readers might like in their sci-fi so that you can hopefully make an informed decision about whether or not this book is for you.
September 25, 2019
I'm kinda at a loss as to what I would rate this book. On the one hand I actually really enjoyed the premise and Doc was a fantastic character (though not the MC). On the other hand the author failed to actually explain anything about the world she created. I had no idea what a regular or truebred was or what was the significance between them.
Then I come back to goodreads only to notice that this book isn't part of a series. So the hundreds of loose ends floating around at the end aren't exactly helping. Therefore, I'm left even more unsatisfied. Yet, this is probably a book I'd read again (probably in hopes that it'd be better the second time even though I'm well aware it won't be).
It's hard to say whether or not I'd recommend this one. I'm confused about whether or not I even liked it! So I'm just going to leave it at that.
Then I come back to goodreads only to notice that this book isn't part of a series. So the hundreds of loose ends floating around at the end aren't exactly helping. Therefore, I'm left even more unsatisfied. Yet, this is probably a book I'd read again (probably in hopes that it'd be better the second time even though I'm well aware it won't be).
It's hard to say whether or not I'd recommend this one. I'm confused about whether or not I even liked it! So I'm just going to leave it at that.
October 4, 2011
This was not an erotica. I loved it for it's violence, blood, explosions and characters, but the only 'graphic' scene is near the end. (which I was totally ok with, just warning those who want to read this solely for it's romance element)
This was a different sic-fi book that dealt with Bonded and a type of military society (at least from what we saw) the author could easily write a few more stories in this world and I hope she does. We don't get enough of the raider's ultimate plan or deeper into why there's a post onVN2.
Each character is different once you get them straight in your head, that might be a little tough since we follow Ian's thoughts and can slip in and out of the other bonded minds.
Solid 4 out of 5 stars.
This was a different sic-fi book that dealt with Bonded and a type of military society (at least from what we saw) the author could easily write a few more stories in this world and I hope she does. We don't get enough of the raider's ultimate plan or deeper into why there's a post onVN2.
Each character is different once you get them straight in your head, that might be a little tough since we follow Ian's thoughts and can slip in and out of the other bonded minds.
Solid 4 out of 5 stars.
June 10, 2012
4,5 stars
The Bond between destined mates as a "thing" that has a mind of its own? Nice idea.
Good worldbuilding but the "Bond" between these soldiers - where did it come from and why it made them outsiders - was never truly explained...
Some very well written action sequences in this book but the focus was on emotional turmoil and coming to terms with being Bonded - infuriatingly repetitive with a lot of mind reading going on and MC`s I wanted to kick to the moon one way ticket...
But what really bothered me was that it didn`t bother me - gobbled it up like being hynotized....this story struck a nerve - guilty pleasure if there ever was one..!
The Bond between destined mates as a "thing" that has a mind of its own? Nice idea.
Good worldbuilding but the "Bond" between these soldiers - where did it come from and why it made them outsiders - was never truly explained...
Some very well written action sequences in this book but the focus was on emotional turmoil and coming to terms with being Bonded - infuriatingly repetitive with a lot of mind reading going on and MC`s I wanted to kick to the moon one way ticket...
But what really bothered me was that it didn`t bother me - gobbled it up like being hynotized....this story struck a nerve - guilty pleasure if there ever was one..!
September 21, 2014
i'm not into war theme but this book is an exception.
i want to give 5 star but i have a small issue of having difficulty to understand why 90% of book was on disagreement and only 10% was only good ending.
then, there is an issue of few sentences stucked together for example: likethis where it should be like this. no space bar.
i want to give 5 star but i have a small issue of having difficulty to understand why 90% of book was on disagreement and only 10% was only good ending.
then, there is an issue of few sentences stucked together for example: likethis where it should be like this. no space bar.
May 12, 2015
And here goes nothing. First of all, the idea of the story: not bad. But when I finished about 10 pages of this (or even less) I got the nagging feeling there´s gonna be a Mary Sue situation. And guess what? Oh yeah...
So yeah, I get that all Ian had to get through is some really tough shit but when all the guys are in awe because of how awesome and strong Ian is (or beautiful or powerful or poor) I was just ready to hit my head on the wall. Repeatedly. Also, I was kinda pissed off that after all those "ahh"s and "ooh"s about his power, there was damn near zero of a use of it. And I gotta tell you, I was still like "Okay, so when he´s so awesome, the plot may be not just to get the guys together. Maybe there´s gonna be some big powerful mojo at the end" - and tell you what: it would be at least slightly better with that. But no. After all those whining about how powerful he is, there was NOTHING.
So when I saw the slider reaching the end of the .pdf file, my last hopes crushed into the mud in the almost-nonstop-rainy-jungle. And I got the feeling the weather in the book the whole time just signaled that the end of the book will end just as sadly and unsatisfyingly for me.
But hey, I´m just a one fish in a sea, right. So, you bravely go ahead if you wanna. It just didn´t work for me, that´s all.
P.S.: Also if you are a sucker for grammar...there were few mistakes and it wouldn´t hurt to separate words from each other, but on the whole, those were just minor mistakes.
So yeah, I get that all Ian had to get through is some really tough shit but when all the guys are in awe because of how awesome and strong Ian is (or beautiful or powerful or poor) I was just ready to hit my head on the wall. Repeatedly. Also, I was kinda pissed off that after all those "ahh"s and "ooh"s about his power, there was damn near zero of a use of it. And I gotta tell you, I was still like "Okay, so when he´s so awesome, the plot may be not just to get the guys together. Maybe there´s gonna be some big powerful mojo at the end" - and tell you what: it would be at least slightly better with that. But no. After all those whining about how powerful he is, there was NOTHING.
So when I saw the slider reaching the end of the .pdf file, my last hopes crushed into the mud in the almost-nonstop-rainy-jungle. And I got the feeling the weather in the book the whole time just signaled that the end of the book will end just as sadly and unsatisfyingly for me.
But hey, I´m just a one fish in a sea, right. So, you bravely go ahead if you wanna. It just didn´t work for me, that´s all.
P.S.: Also if you are a sucker for grammar...there were few mistakes and it wouldn´t hurt to separate words from each other, but on the whole, those were just minor mistakes.
August 23, 2012
Sorry, but I found it weakly plotted and repetitive.
Everything happens in some futuristic world that is only sketched (it wasn't explained who exactly were Regulars or Truebread, or Raiders; there is hardly any description of a technology, nature, social structure). Ian, a gifted son of a powerful general gets bounded to Nathan, a regular sergeant. The bounding is a problem, because a) all Bounded are some kind of outcasts (why? - it's not explained), b) full bounding involves sex and Ian lead very secluded life till now. Two third of the books is Ian resisting the bounding and Nate trying to coax him. I didn't get Ian's reservations and his irrational hot-cold behavior. Also the Bound urging the two guys together (they were in constant pain with unfinished bonding) was laughable - Ian should die several times in the course of the book through pain, dehydration and lack of sleep, but he was finding new reserves of energy and managed to play a hero in the end.
Apart from the books lacks editing. There were whole sentences that were repeated in closely placed paragraphs. There were also numerous words merged together (in my mobi copy at least).
Everything happens in some futuristic world that is only sketched (it wasn't explained who exactly were Regulars or Truebread, or Raiders; there is hardly any description of a technology, nature, social structure). Ian, a gifted son of a powerful general gets bounded to Nathan, a regular sergeant. The bounding is a problem, because a) all Bounded are some kind of outcasts (why? - it's not explained), b) full bounding involves sex and Ian lead very secluded life till now. Two third of the books is Ian resisting the bounding and Nate trying to coax him. I didn't get Ian's reservations and his irrational hot-cold behavior. Also the Bound urging the two guys together (they were in constant pain with unfinished bonding) was laughable - Ian should die several times in the course of the book through pain, dehydration and lack of sleep, but he was finding new reserves of energy and managed to play a hero in the end.
Apart from the books lacks editing. There were whole sentences that were repeated in closely placed paragraphs. There were also numerous words merged together (in my mobi copy at least).
May 19, 2015
Ian was a son of a general, expected to do great things and go far in the army. At least that's his father's ambition. Ian wants only one thing - silence. He wants to escape a constant chatter of other people's thoughts in his mind. That's why he decided to relocate to a rather remote post.
Little does he know, he's going to travel much farther than that.
Nathan lost his bonded partner and is in a fragile state of mind. He never expected to find another person to bond so meeting Ian is a shock. To both of them.
The problem is, Ian's untrained telepatic abilities are getting out of hand and if they don't resolve their differences soon they may not survive long enough to appreciate the posibilities opened by a deep bonding.
I liked this dark, wet and miserable world. I also liked the crazy bunch of characters. The pace was a bit slow, practically big part of that story is happening in one, rather small space. It's still interesting thought.
Little does he know, he's going to travel much farther than that.
Nathan lost his bonded partner and is in a fragile state of mind. He never expected to find another person to bond so meeting Ian is a shock. To both of them.
The problem is, Ian's untrained telepatic abilities are getting out of hand and if they don't resolve their differences soon they may not survive long enough to appreciate the posibilities opened by a deep bonding.
I liked this dark, wet and miserable world. I also liked the crazy bunch of characters. The pace was a bit slow, practically big part of that story is happening in one, rather small space. It's still interesting thought.
December 10, 2014
I thought as a scifi book it was great. Most scifi books are a little too techy for me (I think that it the word). Most scifi's are really fun to watch but not really fun to read. However this story was a wonderful scifi, the best that I have ever read. As a love story it was only mediocre. The worlds that were spoken of were portrayed extremely well, I felt as if I were actually there. However the chemistry between Ian and Nathan I thought left much to be desired. I found myself wanting to know the doctor's story more than Ian and Nathans! It was still a good book, but I hope that if and when she writes more books from this world that she will add more 'love' to a love story.
November 25, 2014
Now this I liked.. a lot.
The concept of a Bonded relationship has kinda been done before but the new spin was actually well done. I liked that there were more then just the sibling bond and the lover bond. The characters were great, even if I spent most of the book wanting to shoot Rory and Scott in the foot. They drove me crazy! Which I guess was the point for which I say brava!
I loved Ian and Nate, not to mention Sean and Doc.. and poor Daniels! Please, please be a book for Daniels? I haven't looked yet but I'm kinda hoping there is something for Sean and Doc as well because I'd love to hear their entire story, not just the tiny bits and pieces we got in this book.
The concept of a Bonded relationship has kinda been done before but the new spin was actually well done. I liked that there were more then just the sibling bond and the lover bond. The characters were great, even if I spent most of the book wanting to shoot Rory and Scott in the foot. They drove me crazy! Which I guess was the point for which I say brava!
I loved Ian and Nate, not to mention Sean and Doc.. and poor Daniels! Please, please be a book for Daniels? I haven't looked yet but I'm kinda hoping there is something for Sean and Doc as well because I'd love to hear their entire story, not just the tiny bits and pieces we got in this book.
August 7, 2011
I thought this was a wonderfully written story that I thoroughly enjoyed! I was a little skeptical at first because this isn't usually the type of genre I get into but it snatched up my attention from the very beginning and held it throughout the book.
I especially loved the depth in which the author went to describe the emotional turmoil of the characters involved. It was interesting to see the story unfold from the POV of the sub-characters as well as the main two.
Cheers to the woman who gave me such a good book to read!
I especially loved the depth in which the author went to describe the emotional turmoil of the characters involved. It was interesting to see the story unfold from the POV of the sub-characters as well as the main two.
Cheers to the woman who gave me such a good book to read!
July 31, 2011
This story was pretty good written, I was glued to it from the start till the end. The plot was excellent drawn with well described emotions, interesting characters and a lot of confused problems. All main character were real and interesting, I liked them. I definitely wouldn't mind read more about this camp, definitely not...
Highly recommended story!!
Highly recommended story!!
August 26, 2011
4.5 stars. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book considering we get no sex until the last 20 pages. There was just so much tension sexual and otherwise that it didn't bother me like it normally does. Plus it is always nice to read about a group of hot military men. Would love to read more about this group of bondeds. Maybe see Morgan find his bonded.
September 28, 2011
It could have been better. All that going back and forth between Ian and Nathan was giving me a freaking headache, I'm like get to it already. I prefer my romances with a lot more sex and actually chemistry between the characters. These two didn't hook up til like the end of the story which was kind of disappointing because I would have love to seen their interaction after the bonding.
November 7, 2012
I actually really liked this. It had surprisingly more plot and less sex than I was expecting. It could have benefited from another run through by a friendly editor, but overall it was a fun read, and I was very intrigued by the idea of the Bonded and would definitely try stories about other pairs in the group.
June 19, 2012
It was a great book, interesting characters and great world building. It is such an interesting world I wish the author would write more on "Bond partners". I would love to hear more from the main characters but would happily settle for anyone "bonded". great imagination.
September 22, 2011
Really enjoyed!
October 6, 2013
The bond element was quite good, and I really enjoyed the sexual tension. It lost a star for me due to the weakly written action scenes, but the world the author sets up is intriguing on its own.
July 14, 2012
Сократить вполовину сопли и добавить экшена - и была бы конфетка. Но и так очень даже ничего.
May 9, 2013
Not good, the whole book was angst, but not the good kind. Just the MC dithering about giving in to the other MC. He hardly leaves the cabin for 2/3rds of the book, just brooding!
September 3, 2013
Great world building. I will read this again.
August 31, 2025
I loved this! I'm on a bit of a sci-fi kick right now and this fed my addiction very well. Looking forward to more...
October 21, 2024
** 3.5 Stars **
July 26, 2012
3.5 stars
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