RioHe betrayed her once.Listened to the wrong damn people and walked away when she needed him most. That was on him. He’d live with that mistake for the rest of his life.But she was back again with a killer on her heels, and he’d break anyone who tried to hurt her. He’d make them bleed. He’d make them disappear if he had to. And when it was over, he wasn’t letting her go.BeccaHe came close to … wasn’t letting her go.
Becca
He came close to breaking her with his desertion. But in the end his defection made her stronger. It taught her she could survive anything. She could survive without him.
Now she’s back, ready to serve justice for a decades-old murder.
And he wasn’t getting in her way…no matter how much she craved his mouth on hers…his body pressed against hers…
He burned her once—she wasn’t giving him another chance.
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Becca has become a self sufficient professional in the twelve years since she last saw Rio. In the past he broke her trust by believing her step brother about supposed indiscretions and manipulative behaviour.
New information comes forth about Becca’s mothers death, she returns to San Diego to have the police look into her case. Rio is the detective assigned and continues to misjudge her. Until hours after her visit her life is threatened.
Rio spends a lot of time having to readjust his thinking, does he apologise enough for his transgressions…..not really. But he does protect her fiercely, which is needed as someone seems intent to quiet her forever.
This series gets better and better with each volume published. I loved just about everything about this book. I adore Becca. She is everything a heroine in this genre usually isn’t. She’s strong and smart and feisty. She doesn’t take her safety for granted and she has a bone deep belief in what she knows to be true. She also doesn’t turn into a puddle of goo every time the hero ‘smoulders’ at her. Which, considering how much horrible treatment of her he needed to make up for was delightfully refreshing. Rio, on the other hand, made me want to scream in frustration. Years ago, he judged Becca on other people’s faulty impressions of her and he treated her like crap. And he really hasn’t outgrown that behavior. I really enjoyed the way the suspense played out over the course of this story. The villain wasn’t a surprise to me, but the motive caught me off guard. I’m a little disappointed in how quickly the ending wraps up, though. I wanted to see Rio atone more for his treatment of Becca. I admire her ability to let go of past hurts, but the vindictive part of me really wanted to see more grovelling. I’m very looking forward to seeing what the next book brings us based on the tidbits we’ve been fed throughout this series.
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I loved this story. It is the kind that you can identify with the characters and immerse yourself in the story. Very well written and characters to win the heart make this book a must read.
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This is a gripping, suspenseful and dramatic second chance love story. Rio is gullible, stubborn, self-absorbed and cold. At least with Becca and the Harts. Becca is untrusting, unemotional, determined and caring. Becca and Rio met and fell in love while Becca with her father’s family. Becca was there because her mother committed suicide. Becca’s step family did everything they could to come between them, eventually driving him away with lies. 13 years later she learns that her mother’s death may not have been suicide, and has to go to the police department in her hometown to ask them to look into it. Rio is the one who interviews her, and dismisses her immediately. Then things happen that make him rethink his stance on the investigation, and her. He gets some nasty shocks while working on the case, on top of the realization that he still hasn’t gotten over Becca. It’s a thrilling story that I couldn’t put down.
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He betrayed her once and she left him and he regretted it all. Now she was back with a killer on her trail and she goes to him for help. Will he help her? Will she stay strong and not fall back into his arms? She wants to get justice and she will get it. See if she will
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Rio and Becca broke up because he saw her cheating on him the night before he was supposed to ship out. Now years later the two are united to solve the death of her mother. What was rules a suicide now looks like murder. Can the two set aside their differences to solve this mystery?
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So, this is the first book in this series I have read. But, now I definitely want to read more! Rio and Becca had a tumultuous road, and their ending seemed rushed, but the rest of the story was awesome! Rio probably could’ve groveled more, but I’m glad they are trying to work through things. I’m curious where things lead after the story ends…
BOUND BY DECEPTION (Bound By series Book 3) By Trish McCallan
This is the 3rd book in the Bound By series, and it is a good one! This story brings us Rio and Becca and it’s about their second chance. They have a very complicated history. Theirs is a very good story with engaging characters, chemistry, strong story line, suspense, and action. I buy books by Trish as soon as I see them. She is one of my favorite authors and I always know I will get a great story. I enthusiastically give this 5 stars. On another note, if you haven’t read Trish’s Forged series also you are missing out!
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it’s definitely not the last.
I loved this fastpaced actionpacked pageturner. The storyline is great and the characters wonderful. I love the chemistry between Rio and Becca.
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I enjoyed the storyline and characters and the story line has the right amount of suspense and steam.
I did find myself wanting more in the end, but it is a great read nonetheless.
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This story had lots of action and some fantastic characters. Becca was wonderful as was Rio. Secondary characters were also likeable and I hope to read more about them. When Becca wants her mother suicide reopened the action starts and continues up to the end. Loved it!!
I give this book 3.5 stars . I enjoyed the storyline and characters . I loved the suspense that keeps the reader guessing . Becca and Rio have a complicated history and I do think she forgave him without really saying her peace . I think she should have had that moment where she lays into to him but I digress . It didn’t take anything away from the story that this didn’t happen It was a good story that will keep the reader guessing . The only thing I really wanted was more . At the end I felt like I wanted more fro. These characters . Otherwise it was a great read.