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Bonds of Truth #2
Renewing Bonds
Two hearts long separated find each other again.
Connor Locke has only given his heart away once, to a man who left him alone with only a note as an explanation. He has tried to move on, but no one compared to the one who left him brokenhearted and alone.
Harry grew up as a black sheep in his family, and when he met Connor he thought he finally found a place to call home. The strong, yet loving lawyer gave him things he never thought he’d find. But then he had to leave, and that decision ended up ruining his life.
After years apart, the couple is finally reunited, but not in a way either of them expects. A crime lord wants Harry badly, and he will do anything to get him. Will Connor be able to keep Harry safe and salvage their love, or will he lose Harry forever?
Connor Locke has only given his heart away once, to a man who left him alone with only a note as an explanation. He has tried to move on, but no one compared to the one who left him brokenhearted and alone.
Harry grew up as a black sheep in his family, and when he met Connor he thought he finally found a place to call home. The strong, yet loving lawyer gave him things he never thought he’d find. But then he had to leave, and that decision ended up ruining his life.
After years apart, the couple is finally reunited, but not in a way either of them expects. A crime lord wants Harry badly, and he will do anything to get him. Will Connor be able to keep Harry safe and salvage their love, or will he lose Harry forever?
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First published August 12, 2015
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About the author
Ruby MacIntyre
13 books157 followersRuby MacIntyre was born and raised in Kansas and has always been an avid reader. It’s beyond a mere hobby or escape from reality; it’s her passion. Because of her love for reading, writing her own stories—giving voices and happy endings to the people that live in her head—was only natural. She may be relatively new to the gay romance genre, but once Ruby found it, she never looked back. Now it’s all she reads (the hotter, the better!), and she is quite content with the sexy men that dwell in her head, clamoring for her attention. When Ruby’s not reading, she’s writing, and vice-versa. Books have always been her life and likely always will be.
In the rare occasions Ruby isn’t working, reading, or writing, she loves to play or cuddle with her dog and cat, watch a movie, or hang with family. She loves books (duh), pretty notebooks, snowflakes, and the color yellow.
In the rare occasions Ruby isn’t working, reading, or writing, she loves to play or cuddle with her dog and cat, watch a movie, or hang with family. She loves books (duh), pretty notebooks, snowflakes, and the color yellow.
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November 22, 2015
I read the first book and I read this one since it was free on KU and thought I'd see if there was improvement. No, no real improvement. Again, insertion of characters with no backstory really given, making it seem like I missed reading some other books. OTT plot which was also thin with absurd premise. Will not read another by this author, free or not.
Where are all these 4 to 5 star ratings coming from? Are we reading the same book? Have they really not read any better literature?
Where are all these 4 to 5 star ratings coming from? Are we reading the same book? Have they really not read any better literature?
August 18, 2015
4.5 Heart Review by Kat
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of the second in the Bonds of Truth Series. Ms. MacIntyre entranced me with her gritty tale of hard fought love in the volatile world of gays in the Midwest.
She picked up right where she left off with Connor Locke heading to the police station after a call from Officer Jones had tried to reach his Law Partner and closest friend, Tatum “Tate” Steele, a Dom that the officer knew from being a submissive in the “Club” that they both belonged to. Officer Jones was just getting back to the station to file his report on the evenings proceedings. He and Tate had been involved in rescuing Tate’s significant other from a horrific kidnapping that had left Connor in an injury accident and Christopher “Chris” Waters being buried alive by Tate’s homophobic rich father and his brother. Fast forward to the present, where Officer Jones leads him to the man he is to represent. A man Officer Jones is sure is innocent of the charges of murder and burglary being charged against him by fellow Officer Moore, who seemed hell bent on the prisoner being held. One look and Connor goes into shock! Sitting in the chair was a small, dirty wisp of a man from his past, his former lover that disappeared 4 ½ years earlier. Harry Daggett is the only man to have ever captured his heart and he still holds it.
Connor and Harry struggle to make a future when they both realize that they are still each other’s “only one” while Connor is attempting to clear him as his attorney. Harry struggles with demons as he tries to recover from a life of homelessness after running from Connor. He ran away because he was made to believe he was not worthy to be with the rich, successful and extremely handsome man. He was forced into the horrible world of prostitution and held captive by the evil Pinstripe.
Harry escaped this despicable world he was forced to endure as he was held captive by the illegal and destructive underworld and he had so many demons that he was trying to escape…forced drugs and prostitution leading the list. He felt like a “dirty whore” and not worthy of his beloved Connor. We see not only Connor, but also Tate (who knew Harry before his disappearance), Chris, fellow Attorney Jesse Martin and his partner Mark (who works at a shelter for Gay and Lesbian Homeless teens), all working hard to bring Harry back to a life where he doesn’t have to rely on Xanax to survive even shaking another male’s hand, even if he is a close friend. We are lead on a journey towards these men’s constant struggle to be each other’s HEA!
This story is even grittier and more intriguing than her first book “Forging Bonds”. Ms. MacIntyre did not fail to keep my attention the entire novel and it is safe to say that I am becoming a fan of this new author. I cannot wait for more of the series to come. I loved that she included all the characters from her first book and we even got individual moments with these characters that have wormed themselves into my heart. This book may be hard for some to read. There is a fair amount of violence and injustice being served to characters…some that never seem to catch a break! I encourage you to try this new author and I am sure that you won’t be disappointed.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of the second in the Bonds of Truth Series. Ms. MacIntyre entranced me with her gritty tale of hard fought love in the volatile world of gays in the Midwest.
She picked up right where she left off with Connor Locke heading to the police station after a call from Officer Jones had tried to reach his Law Partner and closest friend, Tatum “Tate” Steele, a Dom that the officer knew from being a submissive in the “Club” that they both belonged to. Officer Jones was just getting back to the station to file his report on the evenings proceedings. He and Tate had been involved in rescuing Tate’s significant other from a horrific kidnapping that had left Connor in an injury accident and Christopher “Chris” Waters being buried alive by Tate’s homophobic rich father and his brother. Fast forward to the present, where Officer Jones leads him to the man he is to represent. A man Officer Jones is sure is innocent of the charges of murder and burglary being charged against him by fellow Officer Moore, who seemed hell bent on the prisoner being held. One look and Connor goes into shock! Sitting in the chair was a small, dirty wisp of a man from his past, his former lover that disappeared 4 ½ years earlier. Harry Daggett is the only man to have ever captured his heart and he still holds it.
Connor and Harry struggle to make a future when they both realize that they are still each other’s “only one” while Connor is attempting to clear him as his attorney. Harry struggles with demons as he tries to recover from a life of homelessness after running from Connor. He ran away because he was made to believe he was not worthy to be with the rich, successful and extremely handsome man. He was forced into the horrible world of prostitution and held captive by the evil Pinstripe.
Harry escaped this despicable world he was forced to endure as he was held captive by the illegal and destructive underworld and he had so many demons that he was trying to escape…forced drugs and prostitution leading the list. He felt like a “dirty whore” and not worthy of his beloved Connor. We see not only Connor, but also Tate (who knew Harry before his disappearance), Chris, fellow Attorney Jesse Martin and his partner Mark (who works at a shelter for Gay and Lesbian Homeless teens), all working hard to bring Harry back to a life where he doesn’t have to rely on Xanax to survive even shaking another male’s hand, even if he is a close friend. We are lead on a journey towards these men’s constant struggle to be each other’s HEA!
This story is even grittier and more intriguing than her first book “Forging Bonds”. Ms. MacIntyre did not fail to keep my attention the entire novel and it is safe to say that I am becoming a fan of this new author. I cannot wait for more of the series to come. I loved that she included all the characters from her first book and we even got individual moments with these characters that have wormed themselves into my heart. This book may be hard for some to read. There is a fair amount of violence and injustice being served to characters…some that never seem to catch a break! I encourage you to try this new author and I am sure that you won’t be disappointed.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
October 9, 2015
Wow....talk about emotional. I was a wreck reading Harry's story. To know that Connor still loved him and wanted him, made it all that more emotional and showed true love. This story picks up right where Tatum and Christopher's story left off. I really like that in a series. It makes you feel like you haven't left their world and are still in it. Harry just about broke me at every turn. Connor was a strong, amazing man. He was able to help Harry heal emotionally, and be there for every aspect of his needs. I was blown away by the love and trust that was being given. I am so caught up with these men. I enjoyed that it wasn't just about Connor and Harry, that we also get to see how Tatum and Christopher are doing, as well as more from Jesse and Mark. I don't know how Ms. MacIntyre can out do herself again, but I am definitely there to see where she takes us. This is a must read series.
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January 6, 2018DNR this book based on my review of book #1.
December 31, 2015
*** Copy provided by the Author in exchange for a fair and honest review. ***
I really enjoyed reading this book, it had a lot of elements I love in a story, a great set of characters, good writing, an intriguing storyline and some twists that left me reeling.
This is book 2 in a series, and while it can be read as a standalone, I suspect it would be best if read in order. In any case, even if I hadn't read book 1, I didn't feel lost at all while reading, since the author provided us with enough background information to make us get the idea of what had happened before with some of the characters.
Connor is called to the precinct to help a person they are holding there, accusing him of murder. When he gets there he realized the man he has to help is none other than Harry, the love of his life that he lost over four years ago. The love he feels for Harry has never disappeared, so he vows to help the other man in any way he can, while they try to salvage whatever they can of their past relationship renewing the bond they had.
The first half of the book is mostly Connor and Harry reconnecting and Connor helping Harry try to reclaim his life back after being kidnapped by a drug lord called Pinstripe, who made Harry whore himself since he left Connor. We're introduced to Tatum and Chris and Jesse and Mark, who are Connor's best friends and who are instrumental in the story, especially Tatum and Chris.
While the first part of the book got dragged up a bit, the second part of the story is mindboggling as Harry's trial starts and Connor and Tate rush while trying to help acquit him from a crime he didn't commit and then when Ruby MacIntyre throws a few more twists that I didn't see coming. There are a few things that were left unresolved in the end, so I'm imagining there will be more books in this series and that we'll get an answer to those eventually, or at least I hope so.
I enjoyed reading the story told in multiple POVs, even if the main ones were, of course, Connor and Harry. In this case in particular, they gave more depth to the story.
I loved how Connor was with Harry, he was so sweet with him, so patient, but I also loved seeing his ruthless lawyer side. I liked Harry, but not as much as Connor. Still, the author did a fantastic job with all he went through and how it affected him. The chemistry between him and Harry was amazing, too, and the love scenes were oh so very hot! All in all, definitely recommendable! I, for one, will be looking forward to more!
Rating: 4.5 Stars!!!
I really enjoyed reading this book, it had a lot of elements I love in a story, a great set of characters, good writing, an intriguing storyline and some twists that left me reeling.
This is book 2 in a series, and while it can be read as a standalone, I suspect it would be best if read in order. In any case, even if I hadn't read book 1, I didn't feel lost at all while reading, since the author provided us with enough background information to make us get the idea of what had happened before with some of the characters.
Connor is called to the precinct to help a person they are holding there, accusing him of murder. When he gets there he realized the man he has to help is none other than Harry, the love of his life that he lost over four years ago. The love he feels for Harry has never disappeared, so he vows to help the other man in any way he can, while they try to salvage whatever they can of their past relationship renewing the bond they had.
The first half of the book is mostly Connor and Harry reconnecting and Connor helping Harry try to reclaim his life back after being kidnapped by a drug lord called Pinstripe, who made Harry whore himself since he left Connor. We're introduced to Tatum and Chris and Jesse and Mark, who are Connor's best friends and who are instrumental in the story, especially Tatum and Chris.
While the first part of the book got dragged up a bit, the second part of the story is mindboggling as Harry's trial starts and Connor and Tate rush while trying to help acquit him from a crime he didn't commit and then when Ruby MacIntyre throws a few more twists that I didn't see coming. There are a few things that were left unresolved in the end, so I'm imagining there will be more books in this series and that we'll get an answer to those eventually, or at least I hope so.
I enjoyed reading the story told in multiple POVs, even if the main ones were, of course, Connor and Harry. In this case in particular, they gave more depth to the story.
I loved how Connor was with Harry, he was so sweet with him, so patient, but I also loved seeing his ruthless lawyer side. I liked Harry, but not as much as Connor. Still, the author did a fantastic job with all he went through and how it affected him. The chemistry between him and Harry was amazing, too, and the love scenes were oh so very hot! All in all, definitely recommendable! I, for one, will be looking forward to more!
Rating: 4.5 Stars!!!
October 17, 2015
Great book 2 in this wonderful series ! This M/M series is all about the deep thought-filled characters. Last time it was Tatum and Chris, who are also in this story. This time we have Connor and Harry. Harry broke up with Connor, but didn't tell him the truth, that it was Connor's Mom that wanted him out of her son's life. If only Harry would have talked to Connor !! She is the evil bitch of all time. Harry's life was taken away as he was kidnapped and was forced into prostitution. Connor finds him arrested and filthy, no where to go, and at his lowest point. Is there hope for getting their relationship back? Connor thinks so, so he takes Harry home. There are twists and turns, rekindling of their feelings, and forgiveness, acceptance, and true love. After another kidnapping, with the evil bitch behind it, Harry is saved. These men are perfect for each other, and neither can do without the other. It isn't quite over until the investigation turns up new evidence. (A reviewer mentioned the use of "boy", and yes, it was used a lot for a bit in the beginning, and a few times later, but I understood it, so it didn't bother me. I've read many books with the D/s theme where the smaller man in the relationship, the sub, is referred to as boy, and only in a sweet, loving term. It's not used in a condescending way, in my opinion).
I like Ruby MacIntyre's writing, her beautiful characters, super sexiness, and interesting plots.
Highly recommend ! ENJOY !!!
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I like Ruby MacIntyre's writing, her beautiful characters, super sexiness, and interesting plots.
Highly recommend ! ENJOY !!!
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August 13, 2015
This was a really interesting read, it kept me wanting more right till the end. The author has definitely got into the heads of her characters, Harry especially. His mood swings are depicted perfectly and you can feel his emotions pouring from the page. It drew me into feeling sorry for him and his treatment over the previous four years. You can feel the helplessness from Connor too which adds to the drama of the book.
I never realised until I had started this that there was a book prior to this, I will be reading that. this can be read as a standalone, but I am guessing the questions I had at the end would be answered in book 1.
I never realised until I had started this that there was a book prior to this, I will be reading that. this can be read as a standalone, but I am guessing the questions I had at the end would be answered in book 1.
October 7, 2015
Raining sex violence and crazies!
This book was ridiculous, so much sex and pain. How bad can it be when you're arrested for murder after being a human trafficking victim and your lawyer boyfriend defends you and come to your rescue time and time again. I think after the trail the kidnapping again seemed to much. But hey that's just my opinion. Who can with the stand so much drama and still get a happily ever after ending. I. Hope book 3 focus on the MC's. Or Charlie!
This book was ridiculous, so much sex and pain. How bad can it be when you're arrested for murder after being a human trafficking victim and your lawyer boyfriend defends you and come to your rescue time and time again. I think after the trail the kidnapping again seemed to much. But hey that's just my opinion. Who can with the stand so much drama and still get a happily ever after ending. I. Hope book 3 focus on the MC's. Or Charlie!
October 16, 2015
Some bonds can't be broken!
My favorite MM stories are those that have a great storyline and are not just filled with carnal male on male action. This story is definitely that as it brings Connor and Harry together, as Connor needs to "represent" Harry. Together they rebuild their bonds, and have a strong friendship with Tatum and his lover, Chris. This is definitely a hot and sexy but provocative great backstory, and how a terrible past can catch up and effect the present.
My favorite MM stories are those that have a great storyline and are not just filled with carnal male on male action. This story is definitely that as it brings Connor and Harry together, as Connor needs to "represent" Harry. Together they rebuild their bonds, and have a strong friendship with Tatum and his lover, Chris. This is definitely a hot and sexy but provocative great backstory, and how a terrible past can catch up and effect the present.
January 26, 2016
I will start by saying if you have not read book one you should read before starting this book. If you have triggers reading about rape or abuse you should not read.
So much happens in this book. Not only due you get updated with the characters in book one, but you have the roller coaster ride that is Harry's life. This kid never gets a break.
Wondering if we get a book 3 and if it will be Jones story as it was kinda hinted at in the diner that something is going on with him.
So much happens in this book. Not only due you get updated with the characters in book one, but you have the roller coaster ride that is Harry's life. This kid never gets a break.
Wondering if we get a book 3 and if it will be Jones story as it was kinda hinted at in the diner that something is going on with him.
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August 29, 2015It's ok
This is the second book in the series which can be read as a stand alone. I did think this was a stronger better written book than book one. That said there were some parts I thought were written by a 14 year old. I'm interested in seeing a third book maybe it will be even better. 3.5 stars
This is the second book in the series which can be read as a stand alone. I did think this was a stronger better written book than book one. That said there were some parts I thought were written by a 14 year old. I'm interested in seeing a third book maybe it will be even better. 3.5 stars
September 2, 2015
So...this is the second book in this series, and I do think that there was improvement from the first one. Also, this one also didn't have the BDSM element like the first one did, so I think that's another reason I liked the overall read of this one more than the first. I still feel a bit of a disconnect from the characters but I hope there will be more from this author.
March 7, 2016
So much tragedy, pain and heartache in this book. My heart went out to the characters.
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