Bound

Exchanged Power #2

by Ivy Barrett

First they will tame her. Then they will master her.

When she felt the touch of her mates for the first time, Cara was already bare and bound, but it wasn't her helpless vulnerability or her bright red bottom that told her she belonged to them.

It was how easily they brought her to a blushing climax.

But a shameful public orgasm was merely a taste of how thoroughly these huge, handsome alien warriors will master her. Soon she will buck and writhe and come harder than she would have ever imagined possible as they tame both her quivering body and the fire that resides within it.

Publisher's Bound is a stand-alone novel which is the second book in the Exchanged Power series. It includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

Genres: Romance, Aliens, Erotica, Dark, Science Fiction, BDSM, Smut

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2023

Reviews

[Betty Minchey]

This was a very well written romance. The stern, seemingly unemotional alpha male and the innocent, trusting female have explosive chemistry. It is HOT!

[Hannah Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it! Didn’t read book 1 and wasn’t lost so can be read as a stand-alone. Cara was a head strong fmc but not in a bad way thankfully, the pacing was good, the Guys were enjoyable. At times it felt much like a business transaction but in reality it was so it kinda evens out but you felt the love they had for each other.

Now I will say I’m very curious about Laidon & Cylex I was hoping they would make it into a triade together but I read the reviews for book 3 and it only talks about a new guy and Cylex so that sucks but I will read. I had just a enemies to lovers vibe.

Steam-3/5 spanking, humiliation, praise, lots of cum lol, master/sub type thing. No ⚔️

[Addie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I HATE this. Cara is an idiot. Tov is a giant asshole. Merrik is just a pretty face half asshole half just along for the ride. My whole life is filled with misogynistic dicks so I certainly don't want them in my free time.

I love alien abduction romance or erotica books. That's rough, better make the best of it. But omg if someone told me I'd actually been abducted as a child and my name changed you'd best believe it would take me more than the 2.6 seconds to process and accept, if ever, that it takes Cara. Little miss can't even remember which direction she came through a door. You mix stupid and Stockholm syndrome and you get this girl.

When the author isn't info dumping to the point of confusion Tov is just bossing Cara around. Re-abducted off Earth, entire life upended, doesn't know a thing about the alien culture or customs she supposedly comes from. Does he seem to care about her or any of this at all? Nope! She's just expected to take her clothes off and follow every order. There's not even a hint of sweet gooey center to this jerk. Book boyfriends these men are not.

There's a scene where Tov and Merrik finish with Cara and Merrik puts her to bed while telling her they'll bring back food. Then they just leave her to cry. You want aftercare? You're not getting it in this book. You want communication, a shred of equality, or respect between characters? It's not here. I kept thinking of Merrik as a lump of a pretty face who's just barely there.

73% of the way in Tov struggles to understand why Cara hadn't realized that they love her and these dingdongs have the nerve to mention she didn't know how to use the mind link between them or understand it's significance. Of course she didn't understand because neither of you bother to talk to her and we're 3 quarters of the way through this shit! I'm just as surprised as she is that you love her because you sure don't act like it.

This is NOT how I like my BDSM erotica or romance. And I'm not even shelving this as romance because calling it that is a joke.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aspen aka Cara doesn’t know this woman, Grinnel. She has been told that Grinnel is her mother and she was taken by her aunt Autumn and Grandmother Iris. She and her sisters are conduits. They are from Altor not Earth. They are part of a triad. She hasn’t seen or heard from her sister Flora, who is not her sister but her cousin for two weeks. Her other sister Raina is not her sister either but her cousin. She too was taken from her mother Settari. Cara’s real parents have set up her deal with a triad and now she too will harness her powers.

If you read the first book “Controlled” you know what is going on about the triad. Flora is happy with hers. Cara is having a bit of a struggle. She is so tempted by Tov and Merrick. These two are not only in tune to her but can show her what a triad means. She is a smart woman and has done her homework. Altorian males seem so primitive and controlling. I do love Tov and Merrick. These two are so kind and patient with Cara. And we have an unsolved adventure going on. With find out what Cylex involvement in conduits is all about. And we still have a crazy alien on the loose.

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

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful read with two hot aliens that are going to bring their mate in line

Cara had been surprised when she found herself captured by two Aliens, stripped bare and the punished by what she discovers are her Mates. Then when the punishment is completed, she is then pleasured by them both so that she knows what to expect if she breaks their rules.

As they both tame Cara she learns to obey them so that she can stay safe living in her new home, she will soon learn that these two men are willing to die for her should the need arise and they will do anything to ensure she is happy and provided for.

I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.

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[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Cara (h), her sisters and grandmother are taken from Earth to planet Altor, her biological parents are intent on finding mates for her who will control and dominate if every possible way. She struggles to reconcile how she’s been brought up on Earth with the new life where she no longer has the autonomy to make her own choices. Cara finds herself drawn to Tov and Merrik, but wrestles with her humiliating desires to submit to their controlling dominant natures. She will have to learn to accept her innate abilities and their training as they learn to work together to defend Altor. Plenty of hot and sexy that keeps building throughout the book. If dominant partners, spanking and rough sex aren't your thing, then this isn't the book for you. Did I mention there's a lot of hot menage action?

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the second in series, but can be understood as a standalone. Cara was raised on earth, thinking she was human. She finds out she is from an alien planet and is a conduit. A conduit is one part of a power triad. She quickly finds out that her true parents are putting her through a selection process to find a pair of males to complete the triad. As a human, being fierce is admirable, but not on this planet. She is to be submissive to her mates. There is a decent story here with some political intrigue and action. I'm not really into sub-dom spice, so some parts felt like Cara was being mistreated to me.

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

[Sydney M Neblett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a hometown girl

I absolutely can’t wait to read the next book! Okay, now that that’s out of the way, the author outdid herself with this story. I admit, I didn’t read the first book yet, I was drawn to the cover on this one, so I started with book two, but it appears they overlap a bit and I didn’t feel lost. The characters were amazing! And I loved how they connected and managed to stay strong through separation. I feel like the parents could have been a bit more understanding, but would the story have had as much of an impact if they were? Probably not. The storyline drew me in and I was rooting for the triad to get their HEA. The author gave us that, and some possibilities for the future, and as I said in the beginning, I can’t wait to read book three.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cara and her cousins were raised on earth and Humans but find out that she was taken from an alien planet and is a conducit. She is part of a power triad. She finds out her real parents are looking for a pair of males to complete the triad. Cara is drawn to Tov and Merrik but she finds that she has no choice in the matter. She fights her desire to submit to to their dominate tendencies. Cara has a lot to learn with her abilities and her mates train her and they learn together as they defend Altor. There is plenty of spankings, submission, and sizzling steam between her two hot mates.

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

[Jacqueline Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bound book 2

The second book continues the story with Flora's cousin's and Iris her grandmother. Along with the triad bonding and relationships.

More of their history and additional characters are exposed along with treason and betrayals within.

Cara, Merrick and Tov work together. Their emotions are in turmoil evoked by being torn from earth, learning who they are and how different things are on this planet whilst learning their triads are formed as military and mystic powers which are have been activated within the three cousins.

[Athena Diven · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I find so seductive about this is how not only sexual tension is used as to advance the plot, but it also enriches the overall tapestry of the story itself. But also there is still the element of danger with action and adventure thrown in to keep you on the edge of your seat! Bravo!.

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

[Shirley Tinkham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect triad

This story of Cara, Tov, and Merrick was one of the best tales I've read, some readers may not agree with a lot of the spankings, and a few other disciplines I felt were too much for example (belt, floggers, straps) but overall I still recommend this book, you shouldn't be disappointed.

[Addison · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cara’s story deepens the series’ blend of shame, submission, and sizzling chemistry. There’s more emotional heat this time, with the heroine quickly recognizing her place between two powerful mates. The public discipline and high-stakes arousal moments push boundaries while continuing the theme of elemental power awakening through pleasure.

[Lisa A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good…
Everything Cara grew up believing was a lie. She’s being forced into a variety of humiliating situations and treated as a commodity until Tov and Merrik reveal her true nature… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

[Ashley Marvel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuation of book one...

...with a new perspective. The only things that bothered me was the use of the phrase "you guys" and the fact that Altorian males definitely don't look completely human but females can blend right in for 20+years? Tiny plot hole I suppose

[TAG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun book in this series. There wasn’t too much repetition although clearly a common theme. The link to the first book is good, building world and keeping female characters in touch. This book was hot! But if a cliffhanger so eager to find out what happens next.

[Eva Dingenskirchens · Rating 2 out of 5]

These have too much plot squeezed in too few pages. There is no time for character development so everything seems rushed and unorganic. I like the universe so I would have loved if the author had given us mor time there

[Teresa Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I liked how there wasn't a lot of conflict. She accepted her new position, she ditched her Earth name,and selected her triad.

[Jamey d McDaniel]

awesome

[Candace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the 1st. I felt the connection between these characters and that was lacking with the first book IMO. I'm still committed, so on to book #3.

[Pauline Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has sucked me in big time. On book 4 now. Love it when a woman has sass and the men have to figure out how to tame them.

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[R. Beach · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one but interesting premise still with the triad setup.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Cara is a true heroine and the love of those two men where automatic. It was a great mix to have others to request her as thier mate too. Loom forward to the next book.