Beautifully Vulnerable

Bound to You #3

by M.J. Masucci

Betrayal. Loss. Revenge. Forgiveness.

Gideon

They’re all responsible. I loved her and she betrayed me. Now I have a chance to exact my revenge for all parties involved, except I can’t deny my feelings once I see her again.

As much as I tell myself I should hate her, I know my anger is misdirected. She did what she needed to do for her survival and I did what I needed for mine.

I love her but there are so many obstacles for us to overcome before we can get back to loving each other.

Avery

I spent the past four years broken thanks to a decision I never should’ve made. I tried to move on but he’s always in my head.

I knew our paths would cross again and when they did, I got a dose of reality. I know I must make it right because I can’t live without him.

But when I fulfill a request for him, I find his entire life is a lie and hold the secret while I try to figure out how to tell him. However, I’m not the only one with a secret and once all is revealed, any future we thought we would have together is put in jeopardy.

***Trigger Warning

Genres: Second Chance, Enemies To Lovers, Contemporary

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2023

About the author

MJ Masucci is a steamy romance and romantic suspense author. She lives in Southern New York with her husband and two precocious Siamese cats. She began writing short stories in college and putting ideas down on paper for full length novels. She enjoys all types of sports especially football.

Reviews

[Lammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

This last book in this trilogy was a big improvement for me from the first 2 books. I think in big part was because the back half of the story wasn’t drug out into 2 books like the first half was.

Gideon and Avery had also matured in this book and their interactions with each other were much less dramatic … and less toxic.

I was glad they got their hea but I would have liked to seen others in the book get what was coming to them. It left the story feeling unfinished 😕.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got major book hangovers with this series I loved it couldn't put it down.
I loved Gideon and reallymliked Avery but sometimes the way she spoke annoyed me and sometimes conversations between the two of them would get on my nerves. There's was quite a bit of non communication between them and that's why alot of the problems happened between them.

I really wanted Averys mother and Payne (stepfather) to suffer for what they did to both Gideon and Avery especially Avery but it really lacked and punishment for them and they really did deserve it.

But over all it was a great series and I couldn't wait to see what happened from the first book. Both the cliffhangers had me totally on edge

[Stav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the series!!!!
Couldn’t put the books down… ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[London D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bound to you. Three-book series review. Spoiler alert

I read all three books, and honestly, I did not recall the entire story of the first two books and did not want to reread them. It is the story of Gideon and Avery. I liked both characters Gideon more than Avery. At the beginning of book one, I disliked him, especially when he was bullying Avery and secretly admiring Avery at night. It was creepy. However, he grew on me. I didn't particularly appreciate that Gideon and Avery returned to their exes. How could they? Avery appeared most of the time weak and vulnerable. She was feisty with Gideon. What I did not like about Avery was that she often took the easy way out. Avery did this in book two and the final establishment, book three. Gideon being so attentive, it was slightly exaggerated when he missed the fifty percent of Berne’s company inheritance that his mother left him. How was it possible to miss that clause? In book three, Gideon constantly says he wants revenge from his pseudo-father. The revenge never happened. I thought that the inheritance of the company would result in the retaliation that Gideon was seeking. I wanted to read about it; after all, they both suffered at the hand of both parents. I thought it was an exaggerated excuse to separate them because of the status of their stepbrother and stepsister. Berne and Rebecca were indeed the villains of the book. They were nasty. I liked all the secondary characters. I would have appreciated reading more about them after marriage, and if Gideon became more powerful and successful would have outrun his pseudo-father, seeking the revenge he promised. The storyline was well written, but something is missing to deserve more than three stars review.

[A. Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 3 of the Bound to You series. You do need to read all the other books and in order to be able to understand what's going on. Gideon and Avery have been through so much up to this point. The first book started with them in high school. Now they both have graduated college, are adults, and have jobs. As you should know Avery and Gideon are not together at the beginning of this book. Avery is engaged to another man. Who that is was completely shocked me. I really wouldn't have guessed. Gideon is involved with someone else as well and that comes back to bite him later on. I figured something like that would happen. I will say there were some VERY big surprises in this book. I definitely did not expect some of the things that happened. There was a big revelation and betrayal for both Avery and Gideon. I personally don't know which was worse, but I think Avery's. It goes to show Gideon was right all along when he said money had the power to corrupt because it did. I absolutely loved this series. Sometimes I wondered if Avery and Gideon ever would make their way back to each other. It seemed everyone wanted to stand in their way. I'm glad they didn't give up. This book was a good ending to the series.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

The continuance and Finale of Gideon and Avery's love. Throughout heartache and different stages of life and love, Gideon and Avery finally have everything they need and the forever they need.

This whole series has lots of different feels and emotions. You want to make Jillian fall off the face of the earth. And as for Gideon, you wander why he has to be so dumb for things he does. But the things Avery endure, your heart with be with her and Gideon.

LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS SERIES. Thank you MJ Masucci for this great series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carolle Desroches · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read through all 3 books this weekend!

I loved this series. Gideon and Avery made a fearsome couple. I loved who they became from the academy to marriage. Fiesta Clover was great and glad she ended up with Remy. Gideon’s friends were loyal all the way, as was Avery and Clover. Anyone would be happy th have such friends. I was so grateful Payne was not Gideon’s father, he deserves better. I am glad Luckes got what he deserved and Avery mother, Renatta should rot in hell. Great book! I want more!!!

[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a conclusion to this series! I have so enjoyed all three books. I adore Avery though in this series, she did annoy me a bit as she seemed a tad materialistic (well more than before) but Gideon has really matured and is so totally swoon-worthy. There were some twists and some things I truly did not expect and it just made this romance so much more entertaining.

I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.

[Nicole Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A phenomenal 5 star read

What a spectacular ending to Gideon & Avery's story. This was a brilliant series that takes the reader on one heck of a rollercoaster ride. Their story is dark, steamy, spicy, forbidden which makes for an unbelievable reading experience. The story may push you outside your comfort zone but it was so worth it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[bookishwith_toshyasue · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Book 3 in series
*Taboo
*Stepbrother
Kidnapping
He saves her

****Check Trigger Warnings****
This is book three in the Bound to You series. Book three got very dark and dramatic so check those trigger warnings. It was my favorite in the series and solidified my love for the characters. This book was so well written that I had to remind myself it was just a story. I could feel the passion on every page. One of my favorite reads of 2023.

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully Vulnerable by MJ Masucci is Book 3 of Bound to You Series. This continues the story of Gideon and Avery. Their story started in the first book "Beautifully Ruined" then continued in the next book "Beautifully Wicked". So, you will need to have read those two book to fully enjoy this one which is the conclusion of their story. This trilogy was a really great page turning dark romance. I hope to read more books from this author.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in this amazing trilogy and is the conclusion of Gideon and Avery’s story. This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, which is dark, raw, gritty, intriguing, and forbidden, with betrayal, loss, vengeance, survival, secrets, lies, twists, tragedy, family, and love, which leads to a steamy and addictive page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first-ever Step brother troupe and first-ever bully romance troupe. I completely fell in love with the trilogy. I'm sad to see it end, but I love a good HEA. I was so glad that Avery and Gideon found their way back to each other. There were several plot twists that kept readers engaged. I wonder will Remy and Clover get their own book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book #3 in the Bound to you Series! Oh such a great book, I was so excited when it was finally released to read it! I loved Gideon and Avery so all the time they were separated I was super sad for them. I always thought they deserved to be together so read this great book to find out what happens between Gideon and Avery!!

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was Gideon and Avery's book. She spent the past four years broken thanks to a decision she never should’ve made. She tried to move on but he’s always in her head. She knew their paths would cross again and when they did, she got a dose of reality. She knew to make it right because she can’t live without him. An entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Mary Leslein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series-needs editor

I really enjoyed the series. It had tons of steam in all 3 books. My only criticism would be the books need a better editor. In the 1st book there was a mis labeled chapter, for example. It didn't ruin the story for me, but I'm fairly relaxed on those issues. Suggest a re release with edits.

[Twila Leininger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible!

I couldn’t believe how delicious and full of drama this romance novel was! It was a great end! I didn’t see the true villains coming!! Gideon grew up in this one and became exactly what Avery needed.. What a long hard fight it was and a sweet HEA!

[rosebt · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s ok but it didn’t have to be this long. The whole story could’ve fit in 2 books. I liked Gideon and Avery much better now. They’re more mature and honest with what they wanted. I’m hoping that there’s going to be a book for each one of the other 3 boys (Remy, Jaxson and Xavier).

[Brenda thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is an amazing book

These books are so addictive and when you read it you will never be able to put it down it’s everything you want in a book I mean the love story between these two is just incredible I love it

[Caribbean · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow

This is definitely my favourite book in the series. The author came back and brought the heat!!! I need moreeeee

[RoseyLovesBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Avery and Gideon's story concludes in Beautifully Vulnerable and has a captivating mix of angst, secrets, betrayal, twists, steam and all the feels!

[Milisa Stern · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG THE STRESS!!!! This book gave me stomach aches!! Avery and Gideon are put through a rollercoaster in a tornado during a hurricane. Love the HEA.

[Liliana · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good and Gideon and Avery were cute

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gideon and Avery's story, or maybe it should be called saga, finally concludes, and wow, the journey they took us on. If you read the first two books, you need to read this book to see how their story ends. It is worth it to see the conclusion.