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Bound to You
She’s a single mom in need of a better job and a grieving widow burning the candle at both ends. Hope Lawson has spent the last year surviving the death of her husband and learning how to be a single mom. Her loss has taken a toll on her mentally and physically due to the grief and hardships that come with parenthood. She spends all day making decisions for everyone else — taking care of her sweet daughter — she just wants someone to take care of her for a change. Her friends finally convince her to come out and celebrate her birthday instead of staying home — again.
His real estate company TOOK OFF and he’s spent so much time immersed in work that he hasn’t really dated in…a while. In one interview, Landon Reed has been dubbed both one of the south’s hottest real estate flippers and one of Atlanta’s most elusive bachelors. All he needs is a secretary that can keep up with his demanding schedule. Someone to free him up, even for just one night.
A chance encounter leaves them both wanting more.
And him? He NEEDS to know everything about her. She’s going to be his, even if she doesn’t know it.
Imagine their surprise Monday morning when she walks into his office for an interview. She wants to cave in to the desires he brings out of her, but if she gets this job he’ll be her boss. He wants to give her everything she never knew she needed and he’ll do anything to make her his.
His real estate company TOOK OFF and he’s spent so much time immersed in work that he hasn’t really dated in…a while. In one interview, Landon Reed has been dubbed both one of the south’s hottest real estate flippers and one of Atlanta’s most elusive bachelors. All he needs is a secretary that can keep up with his demanding schedule. Someone to free him up, even for just one night.
A chance encounter leaves them both wanting more.
And him? He NEEDS to know everything about her. She’s going to be his, even if she doesn’t know it.
Imagine their surprise Monday morning when she walks into his office for an interview. She wants to cave in to the desires he brings out of her, but if she gets this job he’ll be her boss. He wants to give her everything she never knew she needed and he’ll do anything to make her his.
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Published December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025
I recieved the book Bound To You as an ARC.
This book follows two people - Hope Lawson (FMC) and Landon Reed (MMC).
Hope has recently become a widow due to an accident her late husband was in. This left Hope trying to be both the mom and dad to their almost one year old daughter, Lizzie. After about a year she decides to go out for her birthday with her friends. While sitting at the bar waiting for her friends she spots a very handsome looking man.. AND he may actually just be also checking her out? Hope cant believe that someone so good looking would even be giving her a double take!
Landon Reed has only ever had one serious relationship - his job. While taking a night off from staying late and getting a few drinks, Landon spots Hope. He describes Hope as "a perfect, curvy little thing". As he approaches Hope he realizes she hasnt talked to the opposite sex in a while. He decides to take the leap and share with her his different tastes with certain things, including in the bedroom. After speaking with her a little bit and inviting her to leave the bar and head right to waffle house for a date, she puts him on the spot and plans a lunch date in a few days!
After meeting each other the both of them cannot stop thinking of the other. But what are the odds that they dont even have to wait for their first date to see each other again! Hope walks into her interview at a new job excited for this next step in her life, and the man sitting behind the desk is Landon!
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was a cute easy read. I felt like I liked the charcters pretty quickly and found myself excited to see what would happen next. Even though their sexual dynamic wasnt for me, I still found the rest of their story interesting. It was not a reason for me to stop reading the book. I enjoyed seeing how Landon and Lizzie interacted. I also liked that when there was a rather not ideal situation with a reporter that couldn't take no for an answer, Landon did whatever he could to protect both Hope and Lizzie.
This book follows two people - Hope Lawson (FMC) and Landon Reed (MMC).
Hope has recently become a widow due to an accident her late husband was in. This left Hope trying to be both the mom and dad to their almost one year old daughter, Lizzie. After about a year she decides to go out for her birthday with her friends. While sitting at the bar waiting for her friends she spots a very handsome looking man.. AND he may actually just be also checking her out? Hope cant believe that someone so good looking would even be giving her a double take!
Landon Reed has only ever had one serious relationship - his job. While taking a night off from staying late and getting a few drinks, Landon spots Hope. He describes Hope as "a perfect, curvy little thing". As he approaches Hope he realizes she hasnt talked to the opposite sex in a while. He decides to take the leap and share with her his different tastes with certain things, including in the bedroom. After speaking with her a little bit and inviting her to leave the bar and head right to waffle house for a date, she puts him on the spot and plans a lunch date in a few days!
After meeting each other the both of them cannot stop thinking of the other. But what are the odds that they dont even have to wait for their first date to see each other again! Hope walks into her interview at a new job excited for this next step in her life, and the man sitting behind the desk is Landon!
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was a cute easy read. I felt like I liked the charcters pretty quickly and found myself excited to see what would happen next. Even though their sexual dynamic wasnt for me, I still found the rest of their story interesting. It was not a reason for me to stop reading the book. I enjoyed seeing how Landon and Lizzie interacted. I also liked that when there was a rather not ideal situation with a reporter that couldn't take no for an answer, Landon did whatever he could to protect both Hope and Lizzie.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Bound to You is a cute story of a single mom and daddy dom.
Hope Lawson is a single mom who lost her husband in a car accident and she's finally ready to rejoin the workforce. She goes for a girls' night with her best friends and meets Landon. They hit it off immediately and she is intrigued when he tells her about his dom/sub desires. When she shows up to her job interview the following Monday, both are shocked when she walks into Landon's company. He wants to take care of her in every way and she wants to give in to the desires that he brings out in her.
I really liked how Landon focused so much on taking care of both Hope and Lizzie. Even though they were introduced earlier than Hope may have intended, Landon and Lizzie had adorable interactions and I loved how she was almost instantly attached to him. I feel like kids can be great judges of character and it really seemed like she knew immediately that he was meant to be her new dad. I did think that the stalker side plot was kind of interesting, but it was fairly obvious to me who it was and what they might do. The exploration of dom/sub interactions was fun to read and I liked how Landon helped Hope overcome some of her insecurities. The self acceptance and body positivity was a fantastic theme. I really loved the body positivity and family themes, but I did feel like the suspense was slightly lacking. It's definitely a fun and quick read so give it a try if you're looking for a quick holiday read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Hope Lawson is a single mom who lost her husband in a car accident and she's finally ready to rejoin the workforce. She goes for a girls' night with her best friends and meets Landon. They hit it off immediately and she is intrigued when he tells her about his dom/sub desires. When she shows up to her job interview the following Monday, both are shocked when she walks into Landon's company. He wants to take care of her in every way and she wants to give in to the desires that he brings out in her.
I really liked how Landon focused so much on taking care of both Hope and Lizzie. Even though they were introduced earlier than Hope may have intended, Landon and Lizzie had adorable interactions and I loved how she was almost instantly attached to him. I feel like kids can be great judges of character and it really seemed like she knew immediately that he was meant to be her new dad. I did think that the stalker side plot was kind of interesting, but it was fairly obvious to me who it was and what they might do. The exploration of dom/sub interactions was fun to read and I liked how Landon helped Hope overcome some of her insecurities. The self acceptance and body positivity was a fantastic theme. I really loved the body positivity and family themes, but I did feel like the suspense was slightly lacking. It's definitely a fun and quick read so give it a try if you're looking for a quick holiday read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2026
First, thank you so much for allowing me to ARC read this and give my honest opinion about the book.
Secondly, this was such a good read! Landon and Hope had instant chemistry from the very first moment they met—her birthday, that unexpected encounter, everything about it set the tone for a connection that felt electric and meaningful right from the start. Their dynamic pulled me in immediately.
While the story includes BDSM elements, for me it all faded into the background because Landon and Hope themselves were the real heart of the book. Their emotional connection, their banter, their vulnerability with each other—that is what truly stood out and made the story shine.
And honestly, the relationship Landon builds with Hope’s daughter, Lizzie, was one of my absolute favorite parts. It was so heart-melting to watch unfold. Kids have a way of sensing genuine people, and Lizzie recognized Landon’s goodness instantly. The way he stepped into her world with patience, care, and immediate affection? It made him even more lovable.
Overall, this book was a wonderful blend of chemistry, emotional connection, found family. . This was a heartfelt, engaging read that kept me invested from beginning to end
Secondly, this was such a good read! Landon and Hope had instant chemistry from the very first moment they met—her birthday, that unexpected encounter, everything about it set the tone for a connection that felt electric and meaningful right from the start. Their dynamic pulled me in immediately.
While the story includes BDSM elements, for me it all faded into the background because Landon and Hope themselves were the real heart of the book. Their emotional connection, their banter, their vulnerability with each other—that is what truly stood out and made the story shine.
And honestly, the relationship Landon builds with Hope’s daughter, Lizzie, was one of my absolute favorite parts. It was so heart-melting to watch unfold. Kids have a way of sensing genuine people, and Lizzie recognized Landon’s goodness instantly. The way he stepped into her world with patience, care, and immediate affection? It made him even more lovable.
Overall, this book was a wonderful blend of chemistry, emotional connection, found family. . This was a heartfelt, engaging read that kept me invested from beginning to end
January 13, 2026
✨Bound to You
If you love:
🔹Single mom
🔹Boss x Secretary
🔹He falls first
🔹Protective MMC
🔹Daddy dom x baby girl
🔹love after loss
Bound to You by M.G. follows Hope, a single mom doing everything she can to make ends meet while raising her daughter, Lizzie, all while carrying the heavy weight of grief and guilt from losing someone she loved deeply. 💔👩👧
Enter Landon… who falls first and falls hard. 😍🔥 Imagine his surprise when he realizes the woman he’s instantly drawn to is the very person who applied for his open secretary position. From that moment on, the tension is thick—the kind you can practically feel buzzing off the page. ⚡
Their connection is immediate, intense, and undeniable. Landon isn’t just captivated by Hope—he becomes completely devoted to Lizzie too, which melted my heart. 🥹💞 I truly connected with Hope’s struggles: raising a child on your own, holding it together for your kid while quietly falling apart inside. It felt raw, real, and deeply relatable.
There’s also plenty of drama thanks to Landon’s unhinged female stalker who clearly doesn’t understand the word “no.” 😬 Watching Landon’s protective instincts kick in for both Hope and Lizzie was incredibly satisfying. 🖤🛡️
I really enjoyed this story and am absolutely looking forward to the next installment. This one delivered emotion, tension, and heartfelt moments in all the right ways. 📖✨
Genre/Type: Contemporary
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 228
Rating: 4🌟
Spice: 3🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Reed Enterprises, book 1
Tropes or themes: single mom; plus size FMC; boss x secretary; he falls first; protective MMC; daddy dom x baby girl; BDSM; love after loss
Check Triggers ⚠️Grief/loss; stalking✨
If you love:
🔹Single mom
🔹Boss x Secretary
🔹He falls first
🔹Protective MMC
🔹Daddy dom x baby girl
🔹love after loss
Bound to You by M.G. follows Hope, a single mom doing everything she can to make ends meet while raising her daughter, Lizzie, all while carrying the heavy weight of grief and guilt from losing someone she loved deeply. 💔👩👧
Enter Landon… who falls first and falls hard. 😍🔥 Imagine his surprise when he realizes the woman he’s instantly drawn to is the very person who applied for his open secretary position. From that moment on, the tension is thick—the kind you can practically feel buzzing off the page. ⚡
Their connection is immediate, intense, and undeniable. Landon isn’t just captivated by Hope—he becomes completely devoted to Lizzie too, which melted my heart. 🥹💞 I truly connected with Hope’s struggles: raising a child on your own, holding it together for your kid while quietly falling apart inside. It felt raw, real, and deeply relatable.
There’s also plenty of drama thanks to Landon’s unhinged female stalker who clearly doesn’t understand the word “no.” 😬 Watching Landon’s protective instincts kick in for both Hope and Lizzie was incredibly satisfying. 🖤🛡️
I really enjoyed this story and am absolutely looking forward to the next installment. This one delivered emotion, tension, and heartfelt moments in all the right ways. 📖✨
Genre/Type: Contemporary
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 228
Rating: 4🌟
Spice: 3🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Reed Enterprises, book 1
Tropes or themes: single mom; plus size FMC; boss x secretary; he falls first; protective MMC; daddy dom x baby girl; BDSM; love after loss
Check Triggers ⚠️Grief/loss; stalking✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for the advance copy of this book. I read it in less than 24 hours because I couldn't put it down
Landon is the ideal MMC hes a protector that wants nothing more than to take care of what's his and he wants Hope.
There's some spice but not so much that you forget theres a plot. There's romcom elements with bdsm tied in but theres also a sweet family story of a single widow. Oh and throw in the element of a stalker. This book has a little bit of everything. Its a nice quick read that pulls you in from chapter one.
I was given this review copy and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Landon is the ideal MMC hes a protector that wants nothing more than to take care of what's his and he wants Hope.
There's some spice but not so much that you forget theres a plot. There's romcom elements with bdsm tied in but theres also a sweet family story of a single widow. Oh and throw in the element of a stalker. This book has a little bit of everything. Its a nice quick read that pulls you in from chapter one.
I was given this review copy and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I very much enjoyed getting to read this book! I received an ARC copy of the book.
Bound to you was what I would call a romcom bdsm mix up. It gave me romcom vibes while having spicier moments with the daddy dom/ submissive relationship.
It also had a nice side plot involving a stalker that kept the story more real feelings and not just about romance. It also touched on some harder aspects of life after losing a loved one and working through those issues. It definitely had me tearing up at times but so worth it.
Bound to you was what I would call a romcom bdsm mix up. It gave me romcom vibes while having spicier moments with the daddy dom/ submissive relationship.
It also had a nice side plot involving a stalker that kept the story more real feelings and not just about romance. It also touched on some harder aspects of life after losing a loved one and working through those issues. It definitely had me tearing up at times but so worth it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a heartwarming story with a hint of spice. Hope is a young widow with a toddler. Landon is a sexy hunk of a man with a crazy stalker. I love that Hope isn’t written as the stereotypical FMC that’s barely an adult and built like a model. She could be your neighbor and/or bestie. The story line is a realistic concept and is well-written. It’s an easy and quick read. It’s definitely worth your time.
January 1, 2026
🚘 Arc Review 🏥
This book had me in tears. It grabbed my heart broke it into pieces and glued it back together just like Landon done for Hope. Read your Triggers please! This book isn't the lightest when it comes to kink nor the lightest when it comes to past trauma that Hope's family endured. Absolutely loved this read. I honestly can't wait for more !!!
This book had me in tears. It grabbed my heart broke it into pieces and glued it back together just like Landon done for Hope. Read your Triggers please! This book isn't the lightest when it comes to kink nor the lightest when it comes to past trauma that Hope's family endured. Absolutely loved this read. I honestly can't wait for more !!!
January 19, 2026
Emotionally Amazing
I absolutely loved EVERY single chapter on this book. I would recommend this book to all mommas trying to feel beautiful in their skin again after childbirth and also to anyone out there who struggled with finding love after losing a love. I can't wait for more books from this author. 10\10 for sure.
I absolutely loved EVERY single chapter on this book. I would recommend this book to all mommas trying to feel beautiful in their skin again after childbirth and also to anyone out there who struggled with finding love after losing a love. I can't wait for more books from this author. 10\10 for sure.
February 6, 2026
bring tissues
Contemporary romance written by an author who understands emotional intelligence & how to make someone cry while also writing scenes that need a fan to cool off. The story arc is unique and enthralling. If you need a read to make you feel something? This is it.
Contemporary romance written by an author who understands emotional intelligence & how to make someone cry while also writing scenes that need a fan to cool off. The story arc is unique and enthralling. If you need a read to make you feel something? This is it.
January 2, 2026
Such a sweet, heartwarming story. I love an MMC that is obsessed with the FMC. Landon is a dream! A great first ever book from this author. I can wait to see how she grows in her writing!
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I’d like to thank @author_mg and @fableandfernlitco for the gifted eARC in exchange for my honest review! Blurb will be posted in my pinned comment sections! Now onto my thoughts!
My Thoughts:
Bound To You follows the lives of Hope, Landon and hope’s daughter named Lizzie. Hope is a single mother and a grieving widow who has a chance encounter with Landon that changes both of their lives for the better.
This book was so sweet to read! I loved the concept of who Hope was and seeing her finally find someone who is willing to take her on but also her little girl just warmed my heart. This book does have a bit of BDSM and dom/sub elements in it so be prepared for that but honestly, that all took a back seat for me because I was solely focused on how Landon was making hope and Lizzie feel happy, loved and protected again. There was so much happy moments in this book as well as learning of self acceptance and body positivity that made this book feel so relatable. I also really enjoyed the fact that Hope got to grieve her husband yet also get to keep his memory alive with Landon’s help and reassurance. All of the side characters were amazing except for Sandra….however you will learn why I didn’t like her once you read the story as I will not be spoiling anything else that happens!
If you like a sweet romance with a mixture of dom/sub interactions, body positivity, healing, and even a bit of suspense, then this book will be for you!
My Thoughts:
Bound To You follows the lives of Hope, Landon and hope’s daughter named Lizzie. Hope is a single mother and a grieving widow who has a chance encounter with Landon that changes both of their lives for the better.
This book was so sweet to read! I loved the concept of who Hope was and seeing her finally find someone who is willing to take her on but also her little girl just warmed my heart. This book does have a bit of BDSM and dom/sub elements in it so be prepared for that but honestly, that all took a back seat for me because I was solely focused on how Landon was making hope and Lizzie feel happy, loved and protected again. There was so much happy moments in this book as well as learning of self acceptance and body positivity that made this book feel so relatable. I also really enjoyed the fact that Hope got to grieve her husband yet also get to keep his memory alive with Landon’s help and reassurance. All of the side characters were amazing except for Sandra….however you will learn why I didn’t like her once you read the story as I will not be spoiling anything else that happens!
If you like a sweet romance with a mixture of dom/sub interactions, body positivity, healing, and even a bit of suspense, then this book will be for you!
January 19, 2026
bound
Just finished reading this and I'm low-key obsessed! The 50 shades vibes were strong at first, but the widow and mom angle added so much depth. The dom was a master mix of tough and tender, and I loved every minute of it. With a bachelor, widow, mom storyline, a possessive mmc, and a stalker on the loose, I was on the edge of my seat. That twist at the end though? This book was seriously 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. And how does he make her feel so confident in her body?
Just finished reading this and I'm low-key obsessed! The 50 shades vibes were strong at first, but the widow and mom angle added so much depth. The dom was a master mix of tough and tender, and I loved every minute of it. With a bachelor, widow, mom storyline, a possessive mmc, and a stalker on the loose, I was on the edge of my seat. That twist at the end though? This book was seriously 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. And how does he make her feel so confident in her body?
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