Bound

by M.S. Parker

220 pages stand-alone in the Billionaire's Muse series. No Cliffhanger!
Sine McNiven hasn't been out of college long when she's hired to become the personal assistant to billionaire photographer, Alix Wexler. But hiring an assistant wasn’t his idea, so when Alix announces that he wants her to model for him, she doesn’t believe him. However, he insists the offer is real, and so is the extra pay. Besides, what harm could a couple of photos do?
It isn’t until she spots the multi-colored ropes in his hands that she realizes this isn’t any normal photoshoot. She is about to be…Bound.

Don’t miss Bound, the latest sexy stand-alone romance in M. S. Parker’s The Billionaire’s Muse series.

Genres: Romance

173 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2017

About the author

Step into the seductive and suspenseful world of M. S. Parker, a USA Today Bestselling author where dark romance meets thrilling suspense. If you crave stories that are both steamy and intricate, with characters that are as dangerous as they are desirable, you've found your next obsession.

M. S. Parker specializes in crafting addictive series that push boundaries and keep you guessing until the very last page. Expect to find dangerous mafia bosses and intense, grumpy billionaires clashing with smart, witty young women who, though perhaps out of their element, are quick to adapt and hold their own. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, where passion is a weapon and love is the ultimate prize. Dive into the darkness. You might just find your new favorite escape.

Connect with M. S. Parker on Facebook at http://facebook.com/msparkerauthor

Reviews

[April Symes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 in the Billionaire’s Muse series called Bound. Great romance read that will get your attention from page 1 until the very last. Alix is a well-known photographer who isn’t happy with the models he has around him. They may be pretty but not what he is looking for to show his vision. Sine is an Irish girl living in the US but in order to stay, she needs a job in order to continue staying. She ends up getting a job working as PA to Alix which he was not aware of . At first, things were rocky between them , more on Alix’s end because he didn’t want a PA but soon he realizes there is more to her than he thought and he starts to warm up to her and when they have this conversation that changes the course of their relationship whereas Alix sees Sine as his muse, the woman he has been looking for.
The chemistry between them is sexy and sizzling ; the chemistry between them is fantastic as these two explore their wants and needs only to be sent spiraling out of control when Sine has an unexpected situation at home which has her leaving and leaves Alix furious. Will it destroy them or will they get back together ?


My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

[Hanan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bound had my attention from the very start.
First the cover is eye catching and beautiful.
Then the characters are fabulous.
Alix is a well known photographer. He’s not really inspired by the models around him.
Although they are beautiful he can’t find the vision he wants to portray in them.
Sine is an Irish girl living in the US. She needs to hold a job in order to stay.
She gets a phone call to be a full time assistant to Alix,unbeknownst to him.
He wasn’t exactly thrilled about her being his PA because he didn’t think he needed one.
When he figures out that he does in fact need Sine for the office to run smoothly he warms up to her.
One day while having a casual conversation Sine says one sentence that will change the course of their lives forever.
Alix starts to see more in Sine and finds his inspiration and gets his mojo back through her,she is his “muse.”
They interactions together are great. Whether they having a quarrel or flirting their banter was fun to read.
The chemistry between them is sexy and tantalizing!
They are also sizzling hot together.
He’s a Dom who’s into rope play and bondage and she enjoys his dominance in the bedroom,but shes strong and confident outside of it. Great balance!
They are thrown in an unexpected situation that has Sine leaving and Alix livid.
They now have to comefront if their relationship has a strong foundation to get over the hurdle in their way or if what they have is just a physical thing with no depths.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy

[Gemma Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to like this so much more... but there’s not enough

So this is the second book in the Billionaire Muse series.... and as much as I like it and I like the narrative, the writing and even the characters I just feel like there’s something missing.

Very much like the first book it is far too short and just when I’m getting into the story and the characters and things start getting interesting, it’s over and I’m like “oh, what happened?!”

Don’t get me wrong, I did really like it and Sine (Pronounced Sheena) and Alice did make for an adorable couple, but everything just happened so quickly that it became almost unbelievable. Yes, I know that these things can happen that quick (ok, yeah I was engaged within 3months of meeting my husband, so I can’t say it doesn’t happen) but to go from nothing and not wanting a relationship to full on so quick was a bit of a head swim.

I can’t deny that these two have chemistry and I liked them a lot... but I can’t exactly say that I got to know them enough to be really invested in them which is a shame because it has the makings of a great romance story.

I also got this on my kindle app and after 75% it moved onto a sneak preview of the 3rd book. I felt a bit short changed. Like I should have had more of the story I was reading rather than being pushed onto the next one before I felt ready.

I’m looking forward to book 3 “One Night Only” especially now I’ve read the first few chapters... but I still feel these stories could be so much more.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound (The Billionaire's Muse 2)

I do like books that have BDSM in them. This one has it not only in the club Gilded Cage (which I was surprised it is not Club Prive)
But that was not really how it worked out with Sine. Sine was just a sweet Irish girl trying to stay in this country with a job. She finally moves out of a temporary position when Alix sees what he she has done to his office. Also, she suggested another model. She didn't mean her. And she had no idea he would do such erotic pictures without nudity. Except that they couldn't help keeping their hands off. Even further, they both fell in love. Unfortunately, an emergency trip to Ireland messes things up.
Read the story. Experience their love and the erotica. MS Parker is a master at both as she weaves her masterful love stories. But they have some real meat to them. They are not just fluff pieces or smut. She believes in writing an actual story and then including the erotica.
This book is definitely a MUST READ.

10/10+

[Trina Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

A long way from home

Sine - pronounced like Sheena - is straight from Ireland on a school/work visa. School is done and working at temporary jobs has worked out well. Now she has a chance to move from temporary to full time assistant if all goes well. Then she sees her new boss and she is lost in a whole new world.

Alix doesn’t want an assistant. He is just fine with the way things are. Just because he’s in a bit of a slump doesn’t mean he needs some new person getting into his business and telling him how to do things. When he answers the door, he knows what to say so this new person will just go away..but he can’t seem to find the words once he sees her.

Great story for a day of reading.

[Kendra Needs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me just start with the amazing cover of the book, I feel in love with this book just from the cover, a lot of authors are putting either couples or males alone on the cover, rarely is there a cover with a beautiful woman on it, even of this book was not written by my most favorite author I would have read this book.

Now to the story of the book, I floved Sine and Alix, the passion and love that they have was so amazingly written and the emotions that their story brings out, you could not ask for a better of a book, I devoured this book in one sitting.

All I have to say is read this book

[Sue Ouellet-Cofsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this steamy story by MS Parker. Sine gets a job as a temp for semi-reclusive photographer Alix Wexler. He is not looking for an assistant but she proves herself invaluable to him. He is looking for inspiration and eventually finds it in the petite Irish girl. He never touches his models....will he be able to hold himself back with Sine. The story comes across as sweet but it has a ton of sexy, steamy interactions. Will these two find their way to each other or will an ocean keep them apart?

[Angie Picardi-Hagerdorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed Bound, which is Book 2 in the Millionaire's Muse set. Alix is a photographer, who is not finding any motivation, and finds himself blocked from his own creativity. Then he meets Sine, who is looking for a job in order to stay in the country. The chemistry between these two characters is incredible and entertaining!! They balance each other. Sine is sassy and strong, and Alix is lost to her after meeting her. Great story, great characters, wonderful dialogue that kept me turning the pages!!! And that cover, something so simple yet so stunning!!

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this very short story. Eric makes a few appearances from the first book in the billionaires muse. It was nice to have an update on how he’s doing.

This is Eric’s cousin Alix and Sine’s story. Alix we met briefly in Eric’s book. He’s a photographer and is also into BDSM. Sine is hired to be his assistant. From the minute they meet there is instant chemistry. Alix gets her to pose as a model for him and one thing leads to the other and their relationship gets complicated.

I enjoyed reading their story and would have liked to know more about what happens to them.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet Irish girl far from home and a successful photographer into BDSM and bondage in particular shouldn't have anything in common but when Sine starts to work for Alix she becomes his muse and sparks fly. The course of true love doesn't run smoothly but as they say love conquers all and Alix and Sine find their happy ever after. A lovely story with just the right amount of sex, no cheating and HEA.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Bound had me engaged and wanting more from chapter one. Alix employs Sine as an office assistant but soon she'll be working with him in other capacities. Can they separate their working relationship from playtime? Will insecurities and blind love cost them a happy future?

M. S. Parker always finds the perfect blend of descriptive writing and storylines that keep me coming back for more.

A very good read!

[Nessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this is book two in the series, it's the first book I've read, and now I want to read the first one! This is a standalone book in the series, and absolutely a fun, enjoyable read. An Irish immigrant gets an offer to be assistant to a photographer, and what follows is an intense, emotional, and a great read.

Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 in the Billionaire’s Muse Series. An Irish girl who is living in the US, gets a job as a personal assistant for a famous photographer. Later she become his muse and finds herself bound by ropes for much of his photography. A very intense story that is well written with complex characters and an interesting plot. Hot and steamy, to say the least. I read an advance copy and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Mary Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Great Read
Sine McNiven is from Ireland and came to the USA to go to college. She gets a job as an assistant to Alix Wexler who is an artist.
She ends up becoming a model for Alix who is also into BDSM and has his models pose partially nude.
Sine doesn't know this until she begins to model and he ties her arms with colored silk and ropes.
Don't want to give it all away do don't forget to get this sexy love story. I think you will enjoy it.

[Leah Eugenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A famous artist, jaded and bored, is blindsided by a little Irish spitfire...

Alix has a talent for photography, erotic photography. But he is uninspired by the usual models. When his manager hires an assistant for him, he tentatively agrees. Just to keep peace with his manager... Then Sine walks in. Still annoyed, he puts her in the office to organize it. She does a great deal more than he expects.

[Veronica LaRoche · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alix is a very successful photographer and is now in a slump until he meets Sine his new assistant. Alix can’t stop thinking of Sine and now needs her as his muse. Sine & Alix are hot and sexy and neither seen them being together. But when Sine leaves unexpectedly, will it be the end of something that could have been forever?

I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book

[Dimaris rossy · Rating 4 out of 5]

That man is intense.... what a lucky girl she is to become his muse. But really the best part is to read how without even trying she takes him out of his shell. A man of few words but the right ones is worth throwing professionalism out the door. And you will also enjoy the kink and passion between them that will have you believing there is still hope for the simple non flashy girl.

[Dianna Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed and ARC of this book for an honest review. Just love reading MS Parker's books. Her stories come from the heart. Yes we as human make mistakes, so does her stories, with a hint of fantasy.

[Sandy Montemayor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of M.S Parker's books, I am never disappointed with anything she writes. This one is no different, I fell in love Sine and Alix's story. The connection was amazing and the story line was addicting. This is a must read!!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this steamy romance which is one of my favorite reads by this author. I loved the characters, the story is excellent, the sex is hot, the writing wonderful. I couldn't put it down because I was totally invested in this story. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

[Tanya Jones-Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

She still got it!!!

I am in love with the way M. S. Parker writes. Her books are always great reads. This book kept me so captivated that I couldn't put it down. Alix and Sine story was amazing. I highly recommend this book as well as all of her books.

[Joy Madewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Alix and Sine meet with him as the boss and she was his assistant to organize his appointments and be sure his bills got paid on time. Sine did more than her duties required. She was his muse and he was hers.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sine and Alix are so different and come from very different backgrounds, but they click instantly. They both fight it, but in the end, they realize that they are meant to be together forever.

[Sandra Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this author. She writes this genre very well. Great plot and characters. I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review.

[lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

I truly enjoyed this book. I have enjoyed this authors books in the past and this one didn't disappoint. Such a wonderful book and love story.

[Iluvbooks44 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this author’s books, she is one of my favourite authors.

I loved this book from start to finish.

I love the characters and the story.

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

So sweet

A spunky photographer and and Irish assistant. Watch the sparks fly when these to collide in and out of the bedroom

[Kelly Fountain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed readi this one. The relationship progressed nicely and the the intense attraction was hot. Great story!

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. Stopped at 10% because the. hero was with another woman after meeting the heroine. I hate that. I definitely don’t want to read about him being with someone else

[Jacqui Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Yet again another great read, really love this authors characters, the story of Alix and Sine started as professional but soon changed,