Can He Be The Hero They Need?Lilabelle has given her heart to Kendrick, a man who shares her haunted past. She knows they belong together even if it makes them targets to the monsters they’ve escaped. Jaxx Andrews walks away from his life, determined never to allow somebody to hurt him again. Instead he is going to do the one thing he knows best, sacrificing himself for others. When he discovers … When he discovers the terror that surrounds Lilabelle and Kendrick, he is sure he has found a worthy cause, but is it something more?
Please note. Severed Bonds is a spin-off of the Devastation Duet and contains the same triggers. In order to fully understand and enjoy Severed Bonds you must first read Shattered Lies and Broken Trust (Devastation Duet).
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5+ stars
LOVE HEALS
Winter Paige WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME???? God this book whoa i didn’t expected to fall in love with Jaxx so freaking much. This is Jaxx’s story. This is my first mmf book but God it was more than a menage. Its more than an ordinary story.
We met Lilabelle and Ken in Winter’s Devastation Duet. Jaxx wanted to protect them but will they truly ever be safe from their past. Will Elaina’s champion got his HEA???
Lil is the strongest female character i ever read. Ken is sweetest, protective character. And Jaxx *sigh*. It’s a beautiful, emotional story of love, revenge and finding the way in life. It was such a giddy feeling to see other characters from Devastation Duet. This story is filled with humor we have come to expect from Winter and action, emotion, revenge, love, bond, friendship and everything in between. It got me hooked from the beginning and i couldn’t put it down for a second. Floved this book so much!
I have been a fan of Winter’s from her first book and I always will be. The woman writes like a pro and give everything to whatever she writes. She slay me with her words. Her words make your heart bleed and then soothe it in the most beautiful ways. I’ll be looking forward for more of Winter’s words. More extra-ordinary stories from this brilliant writer.
Highly recommend this book!!!
The story continues in an unexpected direction
Severed Bonds is the third book in the Devastation Duet series, well I guess it is not a duet any longer. The story continues from the first two books so you really need to read them in order. Once again Winter Paige as given the readers a well written and mesmerizing story albeit a hard one also. Be warned that there are some triggers so you may not like the story if you react. But if you are able to read this series then you are rewarded with a deep story that will break your heart and also piece it back together.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. This story of Lilabelle, Kendrick and Jaxxson was a continuation from previous books. The emotions and feelings that you go through was unbelievable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I wish I could do half starts, because it is a 3.5 for me. I loved the first two books in the Devastation series. I really struggled with this book. I personally do not like MFM, FMF, stories. They are just not my thing and if I had known that I probably wouldn’t have read it. I would have liked to have had more of the action of hunting down the last two and more scenes with the showdown. I know Lilable and Kendrick were traumatized, but there was so much repetition in their conversations that I found myself skimming right over them. There is also an overuse of the names, which is a big pet peeve of mine. It was also present in the other two books, but the story line was just so much better that I overlooked it.
While the characters are complex and the story line had so much potential, I found it to be a little lacking. I do want to read Jonah’s story, as he is one of my favorite side characters! So, I can’t wait for his book.
This is the third book and is a great read with an awesome storyline.
The characters are very well developed and engaging with lots of chemistry. The book is page turner, heartbreaker . As you rooted for them from the book one, now we have Jaxx added to them with a lot of love for both of them.
In the end everything falls in place and love prevail but what a journey.
The smooth flow of the storyline makes for a good reading time.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Severed Bonds is a spin off of the Devastation Duet (must be read after the first two books) featuring mainly Jaxx, Lilabelle, and Kendrick. It’s a fantastic continuation of the story as Jaxx, Abel, and the previous characters go on the hunt for the remaining bad guys. It’s fraught with danger and edge of your seat excitement, together with romance and love. I loved it!
This is the third in the series and I just love these characters! As I was saying before, I have quite a wee fancy for Abel and was jumpin’ on the spot when I realised there was more to his story in this book.
This one is mostly Jaxx’s story and we get into some uncharted territory for him here! I LOVE a wee bit of the m/m action, so I do!
LILABELLE
Your heart really goes out to this girl. She and Ken have been trapped in a life of pure hell since they were about 10 years old. Used and abused as some sicko’s playthings and forced to do unspeakable things to each other.
So it’s not surprising that Lilabelle has a few mental health issues. You wanna wrap her up in cotton wool so that nothing bad can ever happen to her again. I deffo got a bit of a “Little” vibe from her, which I loved.
But, she ain’t having it! This wee lady can be downright vicious when needs be and I loved her even more for this.
KEN
Like Lil, he has had to live through hell and even when he’s free his mind still takes back to when he was the only thing between Lil and the men that were abusing them. They are trying so hard to heal and Ken will always be super protective of her, even when it comes to her Papa – Abel.
Abel will have to prove to both of them that he’s worthy before he can get past Ken.
JAXX
This man is sooo yummy. I was heartbroken for him when he stepped aside knowing that Eliana loved Cos but it looks like he might have found his heart again in the most unlikely of places!
He is so beautifully vulnerable in this book and it melts my wee black heart, lol.
SEX SCENES
There were some smokin’ hot scenes in the book so I’ve highlighted one of my faves. Check it out! M/M/F !!
“Oh, my God, yes, Ken.” Standing, Kendrick positions himself behind her. “Okay, Dame. Deep breath and slowly exhale when I push in. I love you.” “I love you, too, Ken. Oh.” She bites my chest, and I watch over her shoulder as he carefully slides inside of her. “Ready, Dame?” Kendrick grunts placing his hands beside mine on her hips. “Ready,” she breathes, and Kendrick and I begin to pump in and out. “Holy shit, Ken, I can feel you moving inside of her. I’m not going to fucking last,” I grunt feeling him thrust again. “Feel that, Jaxx?” He reaches between me and Lil. Finding her clit. “I’m not going to make it much longer, either. Dame, you going to cum for us?” “Yes, please,” she begs, “Faster.” Her legs begin to tighten around my waist, and her body starts to tremble. I laugh to myself, knowing that every drive of our hips echoes off the bare concrete around us, probably heard by anyone within earshot. “Now, baby,” I hiss, my next thrust ending with an extra slow grind of my pelvis, and she crumbles. “Yes!” she screams, slamming her lips into mine and pulling Ken’s hair for his mouth to join ours. “Fuck,” he shouts, grinding into her ass, and I fall over the edge as soon as I feel his cock twitching inside her.
FINAL THOUGHTS on SEVERED BONDS by Winter Paige
Okay so here’s the thing. I LOVE these characters and canny wait to read the next in the series but – and this is purely personal preference – I prefer my men dark and alpha-holes. And these two were the purest kind of sweet there is out there.
If I were into kind and gentle love I would be into these two more but I’m a sick puppy with a wee black heart, lol.
4 stars
Emotional, and Intense!!
This is the third book in the Devastation Duet series, and is a spin of the duet, it is highly recommended reading the first 2 books before reading this one. This is is the story of Jaxx, Lilabelle, and Kendrick. Both Kendrick, and Lilabelle, have been though a lot in life, when Jaxx come into their lives to rescue them, and keep them safe, he also has an intense connection to them. This was an intense read, the characters are well written, and I was captivated by their story. This book was raw, emotional, and dramatic.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book three in the Devastatiin Duet series. This is a spin off to the duet. I would recommend going back to book one, Shattered Lies so that you can get the back ground of these characters. Can Lilabelle, Kendrick and Jaxx find their HEA? Can they make it work between the three of them? A well written story sure to hook you in. I did not feel like this book was the extreme roller coaster effect as the first two but it still packs it’s own punches. I cannot wait for more. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am SHATTERED! I am DESTROYED! Being a SURVIVOR I was skeptical when I first read Shattered Lies and Broken Trust. I was emotionally distraught reading these books and failing to bring myself out of her world that she created. I was bereft when I read the last words of these two stories. This book CONSUMED me and honestly it was so worth IT! It was written so ELOQUENTLY and with such GRACE that you believe in the characters! Lil, Ken, Jaxx, my GOSH! I truly fell in love with these characters. They truly touch your heart and soul and make you want to believe that through it all everything will work out. I want to make sure that I say this LOUD and PROUD!!! You are one HELL OF A WRITER WINTER!!!! This is one to NOT MISS!!!! This whole DUET SERIES is one of the best I have read this YEAR! It is on my shelf to reread when I need a PHENOMENAL go to and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS WHOLE SERIES!!! My heart and soul will NEVER be the same but I like it like that!!!! Thank you Miss Paige! You truly have given us MAGNIFICENCE!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the third book and is a great read with an awesome storyline that has well developed and engaging characters that have lots of chemistry. The smooth flow of the storyline makes for a good reading time.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lilabelle and Kendrick shared a disturbing and traumatic past. Bound together emotionally, physically, and spiritually, they survive for each other.
Their relationship is further complicated with the addition of Jaxx and his intense passion for them both.
Not a fan of Ménage that features intense MM romance and graphic scenes, but this was a well written journey for the three of them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Winter Paige has created a beautiful world and this latest book was absolutely perfect. It was gut-wrenching emotion and heat and suspense and I loved every second. Thus was my favorite book so far. Lilabelle, Kendrick, and Jaxx’s story knocked me on my butt in its perfection. I could not put it down. I will definitely be recommending it to everyone!
This book destroyed me with feelings. Lilabelle and Kendrick are mesmerizing as they come out of their shells after the sheltered and devastating lives they’ve led. And for Jaxx to be able to be a part of their rescue and possibly a part of their lives made for an even more gripping story. It held my attention from beginning to end. There were moments I wanted to shake Jaxx because he was so bull-headed, but that’s Jaxx. I knew there was a deeper story, but I didn’t know who would be responsible for breaking them even more. It was hard to read and yet pulled me into the insanity. Worth every moment.
This author has shown us such a hidden and imaginative world, and no matter how difficult it becomes, she still makes you want to be a part of it. It’s dirty and gritty and turns everything upside down. But, it’s also poignant and precious and special. I’m looking forward to seeing where she takes us next.
The characters in this book were the ones that you read about and never forget. Their story takes you on a journey where you come out the otherside being grateful for everything you have. Lil, Ken and Jaxx will always have a special place in my heart.
Note: this is a dark romance. It is a raw and heartbreaking, but your heart will feel whole in the end
Severed Bonds is a spin off of the Devastation Duet in which we explore the relationship between Lil, Ken, Jaxx, and Abel. Lil and Ken share a haunted past; is there any way for them to embrace a future with more love than they have ever experienced?
Winter Paige has done it again! She has created characters we love, characters we hate, a love story where there was only devastation before, a family of tormented souls brought together by a past they want to move past. I could not put this book down. I felt the raw emotion of each character, experienced the rollercoaster of emotions from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs. I am ready to read the stories of other members of the family!
I was hooked on this series when I read the first book Shattered Lies, at that point I thought it was only going to be a duet but by the end of Broken Trust it was a given that we needed more! The story line flows through so I would highly suggest reading the books in the order they have been released although this book is based on a different couple, triad, than the first two books this story evolves from those books.
Jaxx is looking for Lilabelle and Kendrick in order to bring them back home to her father, Abel, so that they can protect them from the men that are after them. If you know me and have been following my reviews you know that anything to do with abuse of children especially sexual abuse is a hard limit for me and this story is about two people that have dealt with many years of sexual abuse as children. I will admit when I began to read this book I had a hard time because of it, but in no way was the subject matter glorified or made light of, in fact the author gave Lilabelle and Kendrick everything they needed to be stronger for themselves as well as for one another, she also gave them a perfect person to love the both of them, Jaxx.
I really liked Jaxx in the first two books but I will say that he definitely stole my heart in this book. He was so caring and did everything he could to make things right again for his two loves. Jaxx wasn’t into guys only girls, he never considered he’d be attracted to or care for Kendrick but he did and it was great watching him open up and navigate this new experience.
This book is filled with triggers so be warned, and remember you really need to read the first two books in the series before you read this one.
Happy Reading!!!
Severed Bonds was so different from the first two books.
The three MC’s- Dame, Ken and Jaxx are fighting to overcome so much. It was awesome to see them find strength, love and acceptance with each other.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/5
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 4/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 4/5
Book Cover~Sexy
Series~ stand-alone but inter-connected
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have since bought the book as well.
I didn’t think Ms. Paige could out do herself, but I was wrong. The way she wrote these characters, this story…just wow. She was able to bring something that happens in real life to life through this story (combined with her first 2 books). But, she was able to do it in such a way that it was tastefully done, communicating the horrors, the ramifications, the physical, emotional and mental turmoil and struggles in such a way….it left me sad, angry, inspired.
This whole family has been through so much, and they keep battling the past while trying to reach for the future. Although this story was primarily Jaxxson, Lillabelle and Kendrick’s story, Ms. Paige was able to incorporate some of the other characters from the original 2 books in a way that it all fit perfectly.
This story is about family, love, strength, courage, redemption, revenge and forgiveness. Ms. Paige didn’t sugar coat or play down the emotions and struggles that Lil and Ken were going through. We got to experience some of their nightmares…. we got to see them grow and be strong for each other, lift each other up and fight for each other.
Able, he was given such a beautiful gift in this story. Ms. Paige shared his emotions with us. She really developed his character on this book, taking him to a whole new level that we didn’t see in the first 2 books.
And Jaxxson, I didn’t think I could love him more. We got to see a more in depth look at him, his heart, his struggles, his failures and his triumph.
There were times I was crying, cheering, heart stopping but pounding at the same time. Wow, this book. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
At the end of the book, Ms. Paige included numbers to reach if someone needs help with different things they are going through. I love that she is looking out for everyone around her and helping them find helps if they need it.
4.5 double the love stars!!
This is book three in the “Devastation Duet” and I wouldn’t suggest reading as a stand alone. This is Jaxx, Lilabelle, and Kendrick’s story.
Wow! Ok you all know I was head over heels in love with the first two books. Best ever! That train did not stop there. I love this book. I was a little worried at first that the whole ménage thing would throw me off, since I am usually not big into love triangles. But this is not your average triangle. This is so much more.
These three characters have grown into such strong and beautiful people. I was always rooting for Jaxx to get his happy ending and I feel like this fit him well. I never felt off or awkward about the love trio. I quite enjoyed it. Ken and Lil deserved the world. I love them both too.
This book wasn’t as much about surprises and secrets but about love and futures. They hinted to Lil having some issues but beyond the beginning I did not see that much. I was thinking there would be a twist with that but not so much. I am a sucker for a happy ending though!!
I love seeing Andrew in a different light. And we all know I love Abel. Sure would like to go back and read a story from Abel. He hinted to some loves I would love to explore!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review.**