Overall: A smooth, accessible read, with distinct, memorable characters and a complex and intriguing BDSM relationship that ends in a HFN. Despite a catch-the-rapist subplot that was a bit clumsy and hurried in it's conclusion (but may be explored in greater depth in later books, as this is part of a series), Bound By Honor is a solid tale you'll be glad you downloaded.
Heat Level: 3/5; Light-Moderate BDSM.
Sex Scenes: Short, but well crafted; Tanner's vulnerability is both arousing and heartwarming, and
Damon's lovingly controlling spirit is a great complement.
Relationship Progression: 5/5; One of the highlights of the book. The author has full control of Tanner and Damon's emotional development. Never are their actions or reactions inconsistent with their character, and most scenes advance their relationship, with almost no filler.
Subplots: 3.5/5; There's a rapist subplot that seemed ill fitted in the story, not only because it wasn't very well integrated, but because the main characters were barely involved in it; most of the detective work and angsting over the rapist is done by minor characters. I understand that this is a series and that the rapist from the Law's and Damon's past will probably feature in later stories, but in this tale, his introduction and subsequent apprehension seemed a bit superfluous.
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