"Bound Hearts" is the story of a woman, albeit a bit lonely, who seems to fall for a man who's younger and determined that he must have her. And so he does, seducing her with submission. The submission is what she wants--we all know it's the submissive who's really in charge--and she gets what she wants.

The author really takes charge in this extremely erotica tale. It's somewhat hard-core (not in a bad way!!) and the sexuality is explicit. However, that's not a problem for me!!

If you are looking for something that will make you squirm a bit and really bend your mind, try this one out. it's one of the best submission books I've ever read. In addition, I also recommend "Eager to Please" (Kim Corum) and "Slave to Love" (Alision Tyle).

Lora Leigh writes very erotic stories that are not for the faint of heart. In book 2 of the Bound Series, "Submission" is the story of Ella and James. Ella is Tess' mother (from "Surrender") and James is Jesse's twin brother. Ella is appalled and shocked by the lifestyle of James, and if she can't condone her daughter living that kind of a life, she certainly isn't going to let herself live it. But James know what Ella secretly wants, knows that traditional sex is not enough for her, even if she refuses to admit it. He also knows she's uncomfortable with the fact she's older than him, but he doesn't let that stop him from helping her explore her sexuality and needs that only he can fulfill. James has needs, too, and he wants desperately for the woman he loves to accept those needs, accept that part of his nature - the dominant side of himself. Can he make her understand that she is all he really needs, the woman he wants to please above all others? James finally convinces Ella to submit and rewards her with an experience they will both cherish.

In "Seduction", Jesse wants Terrie very badly, loves her so much, but he knows how much she's been hurt by his own brother Thomas and he refuses to use her just to satisfy his desires. His need to share his woman with another man is not something he takes lightly, but he's not sure if she's ready for it. Instead of pushing, he decides to seduce her into coming to him. Terrie needs to be the one to accept what he has to offer. Only he doesn't count on his chosen lover to be just as stubborn and determined as he is. Once she ran from him straight into the arms of his "safer" brother. Will she run again, this time for good? Or will she give her heart and soul to the one man who heats her blood like no other? Jesse is in for a surprise when he realizes his Terrie is not the shy, timid woman he thought she was, but a woman with fantasies of her own, all involving him. He finds out that she is his other half, willing to indulge in his darker sensuality and discover the ultimate in satisfaction together.

While these stories are very graphic and frank in nature, within each one is a strong emotional connection; the characters love each other and are committed to their own kind of relationship. These are not conventional love stories, but rather stories of people willing to lose their inhibitions with each other and push the boundaries of their relationships to new levels. Never once did I feel that the heroines were ever forced to accept any type of humiliation or participate in anything against their will. Any acts of domination tended to excite and enhance the women's pleasure rather than harm or traumatize. The Bound Hearts series may not be for everyone, but it does appeal to a large audience of women who are eager to explore that side of themselves.