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Irresistibly Bound #4
Freeing Her
Faith is thrilled to land a job as a nanny for a wealthy, recently divorced mother of two. The pay is great, and the kids are angels. The only problem is their mother, Eve. She’s uptight, controlling, and impossible to please. The worst part? Faith can’t stop thinking about her.
When Faith discovers a side to her new boss that she never expected, it becomes clear that behind Eve’s strict facade is a passionate woman bursting to break free and make Faith hers. Faith knows all too well what it’s like to keep part of herself hidden. And she finds Eve and the sweet surrender she demands irresistible.
But as they confront their long-suppressed desires, Eve and Faith must keep everything between them secret or they risk losing everything. Eve is locked in a custody battle with her ex-husband, and he isn’t afraid to play dirty. As the stakes rise and fear threatens to drive them apart, will Faith and Eve find the strength to stand together?
When Faith discovers a side to her new boss that she never expected, it becomes clear that behind Eve’s strict facade is a passionate woman bursting to break free and make Faith hers. Faith knows all too well what it’s like to keep part of herself hidden. And she finds Eve and the sweet surrender she demands irresistible.
But as they confront their long-suppressed desires, Eve and Faith must keep everything between them secret or they risk losing everything. Eve is locked in a custody battle with her ex-husband, and he isn’t afraid to play dirty. As the stakes rise and fear threatens to drive them apart, will Faith and Eve find the strength to stand together?
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21 books1,577 followersAnna Stone is the award-winning author of lesbian romance bestsellers Being Hers, Tangled Vows, and more. Her sizzling sapphic romances feature strong, passionate women who love women. In every one of her books, you’ll find off-the-charts spice and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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November 15, 2022
I really, really love this series. All the flirting, sexy talk, giving into temptation, whips, riding crops, ropes, lovey moments, begging, high heels, delicious consent, I could go on and on. Anna Stone knows just how to write these things in an appealing way. I learn terms and practices of BDSM without any weird preaching.
Like the others, this one is hella sexy. It involves a gorgeous millionaire ex-wife and her nanny, but the power dynamic isn't squicky. There are children, though they don't have much of a presence in this story, which may appeal to some of you.
As an extra addition, there's a small sidebar theme of , which I loved. Don't expect that aspect to be fully fleshed out, but I'm satisfied with the conclusion for that one.
If I had to make a critique, I would've loved for the burn to be more drawn out to really lead to the intimacy. However, I do not regret all the hotness. God, it's so hot. More in this series, please!
Like the others, this one is hella sexy. It involves a gorgeous millionaire ex-wife and her nanny, but the power dynamic isn't squicky. There are children, though they don't have much of a presence in this story, which may appeal to some of you.
As an extra addition, there's a small sidebar theme of , which I loved. Don't expect that aspect to be fully fleshed out, but I'm satisfied with the conclusion for that one.
If I had to make a critique, I would've loved for the burn to be more drawn out to really lead to the intimacy. However, I do not regret all the hotness. God, it's so hot. More in this series, please!
November 15, 2019
Just okay
The beginning was going okay.But when Faith gets confirmation that she saw Eve at the club it all happens so suddenly. I would have loved more build up and getting to know them more. We barely know anything about Eve, only that she’s in marketing, divorcing her husband and mother of twins. The book started out nice, but I felt it got a bit ruined when everything happened so quickly. I wanted something more like late nights, long looks, UST. We barely got to know the characters before something happened. I didn’t like the bit about Faith’s past, it felt unnecessary to the story. Again, it felt like a book that didn’t know where to focus on the romance or the BDSM and ended up doing both, and not very well.
The beginning was going okay.But when Faith gets confirmation that she saw Eve at the club it all happens so suddenly. I would have loved more build up and getting to know them more. We barely know anything about Eve, only that she’s in marketing, divorcing her husband and mother of twins. The book started out nice, but I felt it got a bit ruined when everything happened so quickly. I wanted something more like late nights, long looks, UST. We barely got to know the characters before something happened. I didn’t like the bit about Faith’s past, it felt unnecessary to the story. Again, it felt like a book that didn’t know where to focus on the romance or the BDSM and ended up doing both, and not very well.
October 6, 2019
If you enjoyed earlier books in this series, in all likelihood you will enjoy the final installment in the series. All Dommes are high-powered femme and submissive are just the opposite (not a damsel in distress kind of femmes but the regular Janes with regular job). That seem to be the theme in this series. Having said that, it’s an enjoyable read - for me at least.
In the final book, we meet Eve, who’s divorced and in the midst of fighting for custody of her kids and Faith, employed by Eve to be nanny for her 7 year old twins. Eve is an uptight employer who micromanaged all schedules involving her kids and which Faith had to follow to a T, has a side which she kept hidden - a Domme who frequents Lilith’s Den; which was where Faith met Eve in her hidden persona. She became intrigued in the BDSM world and became Eve’s submissive. With Eve fighting for custody of her kids, the relationship between Eve & Faith can’t be out in the open; what follows are secret trysts and how they maneuver their relationship. Plenty of sexy scenes and if you have read Anna Stone’s book prior, then you will definitely know what to expect! ☺️
In the final book, we meet Eve, who’s divorced and in the midst of fighting for custody of her kids and Faith, employed by Eve to be nanny for her 7 year old twins. Eve is an uptight employer who micromanaged all schedules involving her kids and which Faith had to follow to a T, has a side which she kept hidden - a Domme who frequents Lilith’s Den; which was where Faith met Eve in her hidden persona. She became intrigued in the BDSM world and became Eve’s submissive. With Eve fighting for custody of her kids, the relationship between Eve & Faith can’t be out in the open; what follows are secret trysts and how they maneuver their relationship. Plenty of sexy scenes and if you have read Anna Stone’s book prior, then you will definitely know what to expect! ☺️
October 15, 2019
Slightly disappointed with the final book in the Irresistibly Bound series. I didn't feel any chemistry between Faith and Eve and everything happened way too quickly.
November 27, 2019
This was cute enough and not too heavy on the BDSM. I have read all of the other 3 books to this series and I honestly didn't remember alot of about them. I likely will feel the same way about this in a few months. 3 stars.
June 9, 2020
Satisfying end to the quad.
October 11, 2023
I guess the two earliest books in the series were introduction to BDSM 101 hence my favoring them over this book especially and that of the immediate previous. I am assuming these are advanced and as such had me rolling my eyes and bewildered once again at the lifestyle.
Asides my biases, the only part i didn't think was well executed is the immediacy of their relationship after Faith's confirmation of who the mystery corset woman was...
Asides my biases, the only part i didn't think was well executed is the immediacy of their relationship after Faith's confirmation of who the mystery corset woman was...
November 4, 2019
It’s good enough to entertain you for a few hours and then you’ll probably never think of this book again. With the exception of the first book in the series I can’t remember anything that happened on the others or the characters in it, and I believe this will join the group.
The premise is interesting and if better developed it could have more depth to it, but everything in this book is “tell not show”, which is something I have a hard time with. Considering one of the MC is a mother of two and her love interest is the babysitter, I thought we’d get to meet the children and see more of their interactions with both adults, but all we get is some off hand comments about them being well behaved and then they go MIA so the ladies can have the house to themselves.
I was also bothered by how fast they moved into their physical relationship. Not only more build up and tension would’ve helped you understand their choices, but addressed the power dynamics in a way that made you more empathetic to both, but especially Eve. Very few authors can evolve plot through sex scenes and I don’t think this is one of those books, so having some of the conversations they have later in book move up in the story would’ve helped this issue.
All in all a fun light read if you can overlook the things listed above and the fact no character is really fleshed out. Some of the sex was pretty hot, so there you go: 2.5-3 stars
The premise is interesting and if better developed it could have more depth to it, but everything in this book is “tell not show”, which is something I have a hard time with. Considering one of the MC is a mother of two and her love interest is the babysitter, I thought we’d get to meet the children and see more of their interactions with both adults, but all we get is some off hand comments about them being well behaved and then they go MIA so the ladies can have the house to themselves.
I was also bothered by how fast they moved into their physical relationship. Not only more build up and tension would’ve helped you understand their choices, but addressed the power dynamics in a way that made you more empathetic to both, but especially Eve. Very few authors can evolve plot through sex scenes and I don’t think this is one of those books, so having some of the conversations they have later in book move up in the story would’ve helped this issue.
All in all a fun light read if you can overlook the things listed above and the fact no character is really fleshed out. Some of the sex was pretty hot, so there you go: 2.5-3 stars
October 18, 2020
All a bit weird but totally Anna Stone. I hit about half way though & thought I know what'll happen and I'm not invested enough to read to the end - so I do the last 2 chapters and epilogue. And I was right.
October 9, 2019
Exciting and hot
Aa the 3 previous books, this one is as well extremely well done. Absolutely loved the story and explorations of both characters. Awesome book!
Aa the 3 previous books, this one is as well extremely well done. Absolutely loved the story and explorations of both characters. Awesome book!
October 28, 2019
I enjoyed every book in the series. I read the book in one sitting. It’d nice that some of the previous MC made an appearance.
November 17, 2023
i! love! them!
May 17, 2020
Faith (best friend of Lindsey from the previous book, Hers to Keep) , is an excellent nanny looking for a job. Businesswoman Even is a control-freak mom whose divorce has left her wary of anything. When they see each other at a BDSM club, their relationship changes. But can it survive her nasty ex-husband's blackmail and their vicious custody battle?
This might be my favorite Irresistibly Bound book. Eve, while the Domme in the story, is very fragile from her contentious divorce and custody battle, and that makes her seem even more like a real person. Faith is strong, yet submissive, and she has to work her way through Eve's walls the same way Eve has to work her way through Faith's. It's a wonderful give and take, and a really great book.
This might be my favorite Irresistibly Bound book. Eve, while the Domme in the story, is very fragile from her contentious divorce and custody battle, and that makes her seem even more like a real person. Faith is strong, yet submissive, and she has to work her way through Eve's walls the same way Eve has to work her way through Faith's. It's a wonderful give and take, and a really great book.
August 28, 2025
i literally hate harrison so much. but annyways. i paused it for a while but picked back up today annddd then read it in one sitting😂 this one was much heavier on the bdsm that was interesting to read about i kinda loved it. i liked how the conversation between eve and faith went about their pasts and faiths religious trauma (a literal cult wtf). i really liked that faith had lindsey, i really liked still having her around and then being good friends still. also the ending and the POWER and CONFIDENCE vanessa had. “this isn’t an empty thread. release that video and i will ruin you” I AM SAT. i will bow to her. i am in love with her😭 anyways loved these books cannot wait to continue im obsessed
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November 7, 2023
Content warnings: religious trauma references, parental abandonment, alcohol consumption, references to postpartum depression, gaslighting references, sexual content.
Rep: Faith (MC) is bi or pan (label not used), Eve (LI) is bi or pan (label not used), sapphic side characters.
I'm so glad we got to see more about Faith! I adored reading about her life and her past.
The sex was amazing in this one, and I loved the development of Faith and Eve's relationship, too.
Rep: Faith (MC) is bi or pan (label not used), Eve (LI) is bi or pan (label not used), sapphic side characters.
I'm so glad we got to see more about Faith! I adored reading about her life and her past.
The sex was amazing in this one, and I loved the development of Faith and Eve's relationship, too.
December 28, 2022
I absolutely LOVED this series. I wished there was more.
October 1, 2023
no <3
February 18, 2024
A wonderful end
This fourth book of the series beautifully wrapped up all the story lines involved in the series. I really enjoyed reading this.
This fourth book of the series beautifully wrapped up all the story lines involved in the series. I really enjoyed reading this.
October 9, 2019
EVE IS RECENTLY DIVORCED AND HAS TWO KIDS (WHO SHE IS FIGHTING FOR CUSTODY OF) AND IS ALSO A WORKAHOLIC. SHE IS IN NEED OF A NANNY TO LOOK AFTER HER KIDS. SHE IS VERY DOMINEERING AND LIKES THINGS DONE HER WAY.
FAITH IS A NANNY WHO IS EMPLOYED BY EVE TO LOOK AFTER THE TWINS. SHE HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY HER FAMILY WHO DON'T AGREE WITH HER LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
THIS IS THE 4TH BOOK AND THE LAST IN THE IRRESISTIBLY BOUND SERIES , WHICH I AM A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED ABOUT BUT I UNDERSTAND. I DON'T CARE WHAT THE AUTHOR WRITES, IF HER NAME IS ON THE BOOK, I WILL READ IT.
I LOVED THE STORY LINE AND I ALSO LOVED FAITH FROM THE BEGINNING. EVE TOOK ME A FEW CHAPTERS TO LIKE. MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF EVE WAS THAT SHE WAS A STUCK UP BITCH BUT SOON CHANGED MY MIND AS I PROGRESSED WITH THE STORY. FAITH WAS A SWEETHEART FROM THE START. GREAT SECONDARY CHARACTERS, I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK. MS STONE HAS DONE IT AGAIN. THIS BOOK IS ANOTHER WINNER.
I RECEIVED AN ARC COPY OF THE BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR AND VOLUNTARILY LEAVING MY REVIEW.
FAITH IS A NANNY WHO IS EMPLOYED BY EVE TO LOOK AFTER THE TWINS. SHE HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY HER FAMILY WHO DON'T AGREE WITH HER LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
THIS IS THE 4TH BOOK AND THE LAST IN THE IRRESISTIBLY BOUND SERIES , WHICH I AM A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED ABOUT BUT I UNDERSTAND. I DON'T CARE WHAT THE AUTHOR WRITES, IF HER NAME IS ON THE BOOK, I WILL READ IT.
I LOVED THE STORY LINE AND I ALSO LOVED FAITH FROM THE BEGINNING. EVE TOOK ME A FEW CHAPTERS TO LIKE. MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF EVE WAS THAT SHE WAS A STUCK UP BITCH BUT SOON CHANGED MY MIND AS I PROGRESSED WITH THE STORY. FAITH WAS A SWEETHEART FROM THE START. GREAT SECONDARY CHARACTERS, I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK. MS STONE HAS DONE IT AGAIN. THIS BOOK IS ANOTHER WINNER.
I RECEIVED AN ARC COPY OF THE BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR AND VOLUNTARILY LEAVING MY REVIEW.
October 2, 2019
This latest book in the Irresistibly Bound series is another knockout. While there are some BDSM elements present, they are not hardcore and should not prevent everyone from enjoying the story. Eve is a very dominant and controlling personality and Faith is attracted to and frustrated by this at the same time. Their chemistry is incredible and it makes for some very juicy and exciting love scenes. The additional element of Eve going through a custody battle added an interesting aspect to their kinky relationship.
If you have read and are a fan of Anna's other works in the series, you will love this addition. If you haven't checked out Anna's work before, I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series and build up to this story. Her work is definitely top-notch and this story is no exception.
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
If you have read and are a fan of Anna's other works in the series, you will love this addition. If you haven't checked out Anna's work before, I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series and build up to this story. Her work is definitely top-notch and this story is no exception.
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
July 30, 2020
Simply breathtaking! I think that from all the other books, this was even more sexy and sensual. It had me feeling all sorts of things. Really enjoyed this couple.
I love that we got to see more of Faith, Lindsey’s best friend. She seemed so nice and sweet and such a good friend in the previous book, so I’m happy she got her own book with the love story and happy ending she deserves.
And I loved to see the other characters make some appearances too. Loved Vanessa coming through for Eve and Faith towards the end and being all badass and helping them. That was so awesome!
I think this book is my favorite from the series. I mean, I love them all, but this one is more special and beautiful and sensual and just so romantic.
I love that we got to see more of Faith, Lindsey’s best friend. She seemed so nice and sweet and such a good friend in the previous book, so I’m happy she got her own book with the love story and happy ending she deserves.
And I loved to see the other characters make some appearances too. Loved Vanessa coming through for Eve and Faith towards the end and being all badass and helping them. That was so awesome!
I think this book is my favorite from the series. I mean, I love them all, but this one is more special and beautiful and sensual and just so romantic.
May 28, 2022
DNF at 44%
Well, I am a huge fan of Anna Stone and all her books, except this one. This book didn't seem right. I didn't like main characters, there was no connection between them, no attraction, no spark...and suddenly the first kiss happened. I was also not impressed by the plot or side characters.
In my opinion, Anna Stone is a unique author in this genre and I am always looking forward to her books but this book just seemed rushed and didn't click with me.
P.S.: nevertheless, I was happy Vanessa was briefly mentioned in this book😊 I still have a huge crush on her.
Well, I am a huge fan of Anna Stone and all her books, except this one. This book didn't seem right. I didn't like main characters, there was no connection between them, no attraction, no spark...and suddenly the first kiss happened. I was also not impressed by the plot or side characters.
In my opinion, Anna Stone is a unique author in this genre and I am always looking forward to her books but this book just seemed rushed and didn't click with me.
P.S.: nevertheless, I was happy Vanessa was briefly mentioned in this book😊 I still have a huge crush on her.
May 28, 2020
I expected so much more front he last book from the series.
As much as I enjoyed Being hers and Hers to keep, this one felt a like disappointment. The story was great idea and started so good, but ended up enjoying more that there was few word for the characters from the previous books and their development.
The end was good too... But that was all for me.
Looks like a lot of readers did enjoy it more, so probably the is best to read it and see for yourselves :)
As much as I enjoyed Being hers and Hers to keep, this one felt a like disappointment. The story was great idea and started so good, but ended up enjoying more that there was few word for the characters from the previous books and their development.
The end was good too... But that was all for me.
Looks like a lot of readers did enjoy it more, so probably the is best to read it and see for yourselves :)
October 5, 2019
Perfect
What perfect score to end this wonderful series. A other great couple have found love and happiness. They fit together. I love how all the charter together. A fitting goodbye
What perfect score to end this wonderful series. A other great couple have found love and happiness. They fit together. I love how all the charter together. A fitting goodbye
December 10, 2019
rep: pansexual mc, sapphic li
January 16, 2022
The first book of this series was fantastic. However, they have gotten steadily worse. While I like the characters in this book, I didn't think it was very well written or thought out.
June 19, 2021
This book was definitely the one in the series I was looking forward to reading most. Unfortunately, it did not live up to standards. There were several reasons for this the most prominent of which being that I really do believe that this book more than any other in the series really suffered from the length. It started off great, but once things got going between eve and Faith it really dried up for me, not least because the twins pretty much left the book entirely. They were mentioned, but they were hardly ever there. I wish we gotten to know them a bit better considering how important they were to the conflict. I also think that Faith‘s backstory was not given time to properly develop. I mean, it sounded like they were basically talking about a cult. At least I think that’s what it was, could be wrong on that one. Either way, I just didn’t think it worked well considering the length of time the story devoted to it. And I guess that’s what I’m trying to say here. The book tried to do so much in a very short length of time. Which brings me to my next problem. I probably shouldn’t complain about this too much because it’s quite common, but it still annoys me. The huge conflict was just solved within two seconds, and I know I shouldn’t be looking for realism in these books but this time it really pulled me out of it. It was all just so easy and literally solved within a few pages. All of this, and probably more that I’m forgetting to mention, caused a very big problem for me and this is the thing that made me give it a one star. I just didn’t care. Faith annoyed me a couple times, and I felt bad for even the twins, but all of this was in a very detached way. I was not at all emotionally invested and I feel like I should’ve been, especially considering all of the emotional stuff in this book. Maybe it’s just me, but this really didn’t do it for me. I feel like if it had been even 50 pages longer it would’ve had time to flesh out the storylines. The other option would be to take out the cult stuff. Then we have more time to devote to the twins and Faith‘s connection with them. A couple times it said that Faith had away with the twins and that they loved her, but we basically never saw that. It also would’ve been nice to have a bit more of an ending. I know the endings tend to be a bit rushed in the series, but while that worked for the other three books, it really didn’t for this one at least not for me. Even the sex didn’t seem as hot in this one. Maybe that was because I just didn’t care for the relationship. There was one bright spot though, and it was Faith struggle with her desires. I thought that part was done well. Sadly, it was not enough for me to give this book another star. I’m sure there are people who love this book, and I’m very happy for that, but I’m just glad I’m finally finished. It took me A lot longer to read this book than usual because I kept getting bored and stopping.
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August 11, 2023
3.5*
God i was expecting a train wrec, givin how bad the prequels were, but this was honestly quite decent. I actually bonded with both Eve and Faith and i genuinely loved them both so much. This book actually got me invested in the plot, conflict and just about almost everything.
There were a few bad parts though, like we never got to see what happened to Abigail. We just know that she was in trouble and that was it. No ending or resolution. I would love to see what happened to her and actually explore her character more. Alao, i wished there was more mentions of the twins. They were barely in the book even though they were a big part of the major conflict with Harrison.
Harrison was a decent antagonist, hated him a hell lot but that was about it.
Most importantly, i love Eve so much. She had flaws, personality, internal comflict and thoughts and genuinely felt like a decently written 3 dimensional character. I especially love the fact that she came to a realisation and acceptance that both her presented self and domme self are a true part of her. I also loved when she bare her soul to Eve about Harrison, her mental heath and how she felt and what she went through. It really gave her more depth rather than just the ‘boss’ or ‘sexy domme’. The part where she foumd out Harrison knew was just beutiful and it captured her distress and fear very very damn well.
Really liked this book. Is it my favourite of the series? Hell yes. But will i reread it? Probably not, at least for the time being.
God i was expecting a train wrec, givin how bad the prequels were, but this was honestly quite decent. I actually bonded with both Eve and Faith and i genuinely loved them both so much. This book actually got me invested in the plot, conflict and just about almost everything.
There were a few bad parts though, like we never got to see what happened to Abigail. We just know that she was in trouble and that was it. No ending or resolution. I would love to see what happened to her and actually explore her character more. Alao, i wished there was more mentions of the twins. They were barely in the book even though they were a big part of the major conflict with Harrison.
Harrison was a decent antagonist, hated him a hell lot but that was about it.
Most importantly, i love Eve so much. She had flaws, personality, internal comflict and thoughts and genuinely felt like a decently written 3 dimensional character. I especially love the fact that she came to a realisation and acceptance that both her presented self and domme self are a true part of her. I also loved when she bare her soul to Eve about Harrison, her mental heath and how she felt and what she went through. It really gave her more depth rather than just the ‘boss’ or ‘sexy domme’. The part where she foumd out Harrison knew was just beutiful and it captured her distress and fear very very damn well.
Really liked this book. Is it my favourite of the series? Hell yes. But will i reread it? Probably not, at least for the time being.
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