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Bound to Passion
When Christy Inemi-Spiff discovers that the man she vowed to love and honor has no such feelings for her, she is determined to cut her losses and move on with her life. A quick, quiet divorce is all she wishes….
However, Joshua has other ideas. He’s not ready to walk away yet, especially when he doesn’t understand why Christy wants out of their marriage. So he demands she agree to spend a quiet Christmas on a remote African Island with him, hoping they can salvage their relationship. If she still wants a divorce after these two weeks, he will let her go. But not before he’s had his fill of her.
But with the sparking tension between them, and the secrets behind the disintegration of their marriage threatening to explode, will either of them get their wish? Or will this season of good will show them what really lies at the bottom of their hearts?
However, Joshua has other ideas. He’s not ready to walk away yet, especially when he doesn’t understand why Christy wants out of their marriage. So he demands she agree to spend a quiet Christmas on a remote African Island with him, hoping they can salvage their relationship. If she still wants a divorce after these two weeks, he will let her go. But not before he’s had his fill of her.
But with the sparking tension between them, and the secrets behind the disintegration of their marriage threatening to explode, will either of them get their wish? Or will this season of good will show them what really lies at the bottom of their hearts?
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2013
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About the author
Kiru Taye
63 books340 followersAs a lover of romance novels, Kiru wanted to read stories about Africans falling in love. When she couldn’t find those books, she decided to write the stories she wanted to read.
Kiru writes sensual stories featuring African characters whether on the continent or in the Diaspora. When she's not writing you can find her either immersed in a good book or catching up with friends and family. She currently lives in the South of England with her husband and three children.
Kiru is a founding member of Romance Writers of West Africa. In 2011, her debut romance novella, His Treasure, won the Book of the Year at the Love Romances Café Awards. She is the 2015 Romance Writer of the Year at the Nigerian Writers Awards and 2017 Author of the Year at the Ufere Awards.
Kiru writes sensual stories featuring African characters whether on the continent or in the Diaspora. When she's not writing you can find her either immersed in a good book or catching up with friends and family. She currently lives in the South of England with her husband and three children.
Kiru is a founding member of Romance Writers of West Africa. In 2011, her debut romance novella, His Treasure, won the Book of the Year at the Love Romances Café Awards. She is the 2015 Romance Writer of the Year at the Nigerian Writers Awards and 2017 Author of the Year at the Ufere Awards.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
March 10, 2013
As usual Kiru Taye's writing is perfect and Island Bound is a beautifully written novella. I rooted for Christy and Joshua the instant they appeared on the page together - it was so clear they were meant to be together. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention what a hot alpha Joshua was :)
February 9, 2020
Sadden by the narrator
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 01-31-20
Christy and Joshua should have had their African heritage brought out with the accent of their people. For them to have sounded just like Americans was a major disappointment for me. I did enjoy their story. I was caught up in the push and pull between them no valued Christy’s understanding of herself to know she could not hold out against Joshua. Although it was short you got a sense of Christy and Joshua as individuals and a couple.
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed: 01-31-20
Christy and Joshua should have had their African heritage brought out with the accent of their people. For them to have sounded just like Americans was a major disappointment for me. I did enjoy their story. I was caught up in the push and pull between them no valued Christy’s understanding of herself to know she could not hold out against Joshua. Although it was short you got a sense of Christy and Joshua as individuals and a couple.
May 26, 2013
Island Bound
by Kiru Taye
Joshua knows that he should never have let his
wife walk out on their marriage three months ago after she
said that they needed a break. He didn't understand
why she was doing it then and he sure doesn't understand
the divorce papers that he just received. But he isn't
going to let her get out that easy.
Christy just wants this over with fast. So when Joshua
agrees to sign the divorce papers if she goes away with
him for 2 weeks for the Christmas holiday she reluctantly
accepts his offer. But he seems to be doing all the
right things to make her remember how great they have been
together. Can she really last 2 weeks with him with-
out her heart softening toward him??
Review: This was a short, easy, sexy read. I love that
Joshua doesn't really understand the reasons that Christy
has for wanting out of their marriage but is willing to go
all out to save it. It has sexy scenes and is a reminder
to us all that love can win, as long as we are willing to
give it a chance.
Theresa F
5 of 5 stars
complimentary book given for a free review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
by Kiru Taye
Joshua knows that he should never have let his
wife walk out on their marriage three months ago after she
said that they needed a break. He didn't understand
why she was doing it then and he sure doesn't understand
the divorce papers that he just received. But he isn't
going to let her get out that easy.
Christy just wants this over with fast. So when Joshua
agrees to sign the divorce papers if she goes away with
him for 2 weeks for the Christmas holiday she reluctantly
accepts his offer. But he seems to be doing all the
right things to make her remember how great they have been
together. Can she really last 2 weeks with him with-
out her heart softening toward him??
Review: This was a short, easy, sexy read. I love that
Joshua doesn't really understand the reasons that Christy
has for wanting out of their marriage but is willing to go
all out to save it. It has sexy scenes and is a reminder
to us all that love can win, as long as we are willing to
give it a chance.
Theresa F
5 of 5 stars
complimentary book given for a free review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
February 5, 2013
This is the second book I have read by Kiru Taye and the second one I have enjoyed tremendously. Island bound is a romance novel set in Nigeria. A lack of communication and insecurities are the cause of the breakdown of Christy and Joshua’s marriage. Although their attraction is still strong, it is not enough to keep the relationship glued together, at least that’s how the Christy sees it.
Joshua’s only aim is to save their marriage so he invites (blackmails) Christy into going for a vacation with him on Brass Island. Christy agrees to go only to obtain something she desperately wants from Joshua.
Kiru Taye has a way with description that keeps everything in the mind’s eye without dragging out the story. I felt as if I was on the lush island with the characters enjoying the beautiful scenery. Kiru is an exceptional writer who has written a great romance.
Joshua’s only aim is to save their marriage so he invites (blackmails) Christy into going for a vacation with him on Brass Island. Christy agrees to go only to obtain something she desperately wants from Joshua.
Kiru Taye has a way with description that keeps everything in the mind’s eye without dragging out the story. I felt as if I was on the lush island with the characters enjoying the beautiful scenery. Kiru is an exceptional writer who has written a great romance.
January 23, 2013
This is a heartwarming and passionate tale of a marriage in trouble, and their struggle to find each other again. When his wife presents him with the request for a divorce after their three months separation, Joshua knows he has a fight on his hands.
Not prepared to let the woman he loves go, he convinces her to spend Christmas with him on the Island that holds precious memories for both of them. Does he succeed? Well, you have to read the book, no spoilers from me, but I was unable to put this story down.
The tension is palpable at times as you will these two on to their HEA. Beautiful descriptions of the surroundings add to this tale.
Simply lovely, as you'd expect from this author. Kiru never disappoints :-)
Not prepared to let the woman he loves go, he convinces her to spend Christmas with him on the Island that holds precious memories for both of them. Does he succeed? Well, you have to read the book, no spoilers from me, but I was unable to put this story down.
The tension is palpable at times as you will these two on to their HEA. Beautiful descriptions of the surroundings add to this tale.
Simply lovely, as you'd expect from this author. Kiru never disappoints :-)
May 13, 2021
This novella tells the second chance romantic story of Christy and Joshua, two minor characters that featured in the first 2 books. In this story, after years of marriage, Christy is seeking a divorce from Joshua for reasons that aren’t quite clear to him. On her part, Christy feels betrayed after finding out that Joshua may not have married her for love but to get a leg up professionally. It’s up to Joshua to convince her otherwise.
I’m already resigned to the fact that this is not a romantic series you check out for likable protagonists. In this book, Christy was a little bratty but no more so than all the selfish heroes that proliferate romance before they are “reformed,” so I didn’t mind that about Christy. I liked the author’s approach to writing these characters. I did feel like this would have been improved by having some deep, complete emotional discussions and heart-to-hearts. There were so many opportunities where this couple could have opened up and exchanged and dug deep into some hard truths and they were to me, frittered away on unimportant tangents. I never felt like they had that deep, heartbreaking, complete clearing the air, exchanging hurts conversation that I think was needed, that would have added some emotional weight to this and enabled both Christy and Joshua to feel heard about their needs going forward. I worry that with a lot of things not fully said to each other, they’re setting themselves up for future doubt and misunderstandings. I also wish there had been a sappy epilogue to go with this, it kind of ended a little abruptly. But a sign of a good story is that I wanted more, so there is that.
That said, I’m a sucker for second chance married couples so I really enjoyed it. There is a bit of dub-con (dubious consent) but nothing too bad. Beware if even hints of that are bothersome to you. Recommend.
I’m already resigned to the fact that this is not a romantic series you check out for likable protagonists. In this book, Christy was a little bratty but no more so than all the selfish heroes that proliferate romance before they are “reformed,” so I didn’t mind that about Christy. I liked the author’s approach to writing these characters. I did feel like this would have been improved by having some deep, complete emotional discussions and heart-to-hearts. There were so many opportunities where this couple could have opened up and exchanged and dug deep into some hard truths and they were to me, frittered away on unimportant tangents. I never felt like they had that deep, heartbreaking, complete clearing the air, exchanging hurts conversation that I think was needed, that would have added some emotional weight to this and enabled both Christy and Joshua to feel heard about their needs going forward. I worry that with a lot of things not fully said to each other, they’re setting themselves up for future doubt and misunderstandings. I also wish there had been a sappy epilogue to go with this, it kind of ended a little abruptly. But a sign of a good story is that I wanted more, so there is that.
That said, I’m a sucker for second chance married couples so I really enjoyed it. There is a bit of dub-con (dubious consent) but nothing too bad. Beware if even hints of that are bothersome to you. Recommend.
July 14, 2018
A wonderful read
The characters are believed and we'll though out. The love is genuine and filled with passion and intensity. Must read.
The characters are believed and we'll though out. The love is genuine and filled with passion and intensity. Must read.
April 30, 2025
Bound to Passion was an interesting read. Christy wants a divorce from Joshua. Christy doesn't realize that she has a stalker and she wants what Christy has.
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December 3, 2018Bound to passion
Good book. Liked the story but was a little short. Wish it was longer. All and all a good read though.
Good book. Liked the story but was a little short. Wish it was longer. All and all a good read though.
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