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Bound by Words
Words have the power to bind you or break you...
Sometimes you meet someone who has the potential to change your life entirely, but the timing isn’t right.
Kelly
When Nathan Harrison and I were introduced, I didn’t think he could be mine. Until he found me crying at my brother’s wedding and showed me what it was like to be with him. After an eye-opening weekend, I knew I didn’t want anyone else, but our lives were in different places. Fate had other plans when circumstances brought us back together for longer than a few days.
Nathan
Kelly Stineman was a temptation I found hard to refuse. I tried to ignore my attraction, but when the obstacles keeping us apart fell away for a few stolen weeks at her brother’s house in rural Connecticut, I knew resisting her was futile. Introducing her to my world of forbidden desires, we both found solace and strength in one another. Letting go of our fears brought new possibilities for a future that bound us together in a way that neither of us ever imagined.
When ghosts from our pasts threatened to drive us apart, would we be able to resist the pull?
Sometimes you meet someone who has the potential to change your life entirely, but the timing isn’t right.
Kelly
When Nathan Harrison and I were introduced, I didn’t think he could be mine. Until he found me crying at my brother’s wedding and showed me what it was like to be with him. After an eye-opening weekend, I knew I didn’t want anyone else, but our lives were in different places. Fate had other plans when circumstances brought us back together for longer than a few days.
Nathan
Kelly Stineman was a temptation I found hard to refuse. I tried to ignore my attraction, but when the obstacles keeping us apart fell away for a few stolen weeks at her brother’s house in rural Connecticut, I knew resisting her was futile. Introducing her to my world of forbidden desires, we both found solace and strength in one another. Letting go of our fears brought new possibilities for a future that bound us together in a way that neither of us ever imagined.
When ghosts from our pasts threatened to drive us apart, would we be able to resist the pull?
496 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2023
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E.L. Koslo
17 books399 followersFind the funny in your life.
That’s what EL Koslo strives to do in her life every day. She spent her youth with her nose in a book, often conjuring up storylines in a composition notebook she hid under her mattress. Her love of writing continued on through high school as she served on the school paper and wrote poetry for the literary magazine.
At University, she studied Art and Art History where she met her own prince charming after kissing a few frogs, of course.
Her love of reading and writing have been a constant in her life with her nose always buried in a book, tablet, or computer—both writing and reading.
She resides in the Midwest United States with her husband and four rambunctious children. Her days are filled with driving kids to school, activities, and sports; frequently squeezing writing time in while waiting in the carpool line.
Koslo’s characters are often developed while running on the treadmill at the gym, and she has a DVR full of Hallmark movies.
Her debut novel, Foreplay on Words, combines her love of steamy romance, awkward but loveable leading males, and headstrong heroines with a dash of humor and a little bit of kink.
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That’s what EL Koslo strives to do in her life every day. She spent her youth with her nose in a book, often conjuring up storylines in a composition notebook she hid under her mattress. Her love of writing continued on through high school as she served on the school paper and wrote poetry for the literary magazine.
At University, she studied Art and Art History where she met her own prince charming after kissing a few frogs, of course.
Her love of reading and writing have been a constant in her life with her nose always buried in a book, tablet, or computer—both writing and reading.
She resides in the Midwest United States with her husband and four rambunctious children. Her days are filled with driving kids to school, activities, and sports; frequently squeezing writing time in while waiting in the carpool line.
Koslo’s characters are often developed while running on the treadmill at the gym, and she has a DVR full of Hallmark movies.
Her debut novel, Foreplay on Words, combines her love of steamy romance, awkward but loveable leading males, and headstrong heroines with a dash of humor and a little bit of kink.
Follow her at: https://linktr.ee/elkoslo
Instagram: @elkoslo_writes
Tiktok: @elkoslowrites
Facebook Page: EL Koslo Romance Writer
Facebook Reader Group: Dirty Words Brigade
ELKoslo.com
**** Please do not add any freely published works to my account that you have not asked for permission to add. They will be deleted and you will be reported. Draft work on serial reading apps is not fair game for you to add to an author’s goodreads account. ****
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August 25, 2023
June 29 -August 6
Words have the power to bind you or break you...
Kelly Stineman has always been the life of the party; a sarcastic popular girl who everyone loves to hate. When a co-worker torpedoes her life with allegations of misconduct, she does the only thing she can think of...she runs.
While hiding out at her brother's secluded property in Connecticut, she's confronted by a face from the past who gave her a one night she'd never forget.
Nathan Harrison's double life catches up with him and he jumps on the opportunity to get out of Boston. Fleeing the uncomfortable situation an ex-flame has put him in, he takes a job remodeling his friends' house in the remote Connecticut countryside.
When Nathan and Kelly are thrown together months after their steamy night at her brother's wedding, things change for both of them in ways they never expected.
Will they return to their normal lives alone once things settle down or will they try to make things work despite the distance?
Review : I loved Kelly and Nathan story
Kelly is Evan sister and Nathan is chase friend from the kink community . Kelly and Nathan end up hooking up at Chase and Evan wedding . This book was spicy and I loved it and I love the romance and some heartwarming parts to . Kelly is forced to take leave from her job cause some creep at her work said she sexually harresed him so she goes to Evans place in Connecticut. After a bad experience with Nathan former rope dom Nathan is a switch he ends up going to Connecticut also to Evans place cause he's helping Evan with some construction at his place . Kelly and Nathan get comfortable and spicy and Kelly delves into the world of kink and they find out they are both switches . Kelly ends up having to go to Boston with Nathan after getting some really scary texts from Trent. Nathan and Kelly do a play session which was very spicy and hot . Kelly ends up domming Nathan at a play party . I love Nathan friends Talia and Emory I'm hoping they get a story to cause I'd love to read about them . Kelly hears Trent got fired so she gets to go back to Chicago which she's sad about . Trent attacks her . Nathan, chase and Evan go to her . See Trent is actually Nathan brother he changed his name cause he was the son of Nathan father and mistress. Trent gets charged
Kelly moves to Boston with Nathan. Can't wait to read Adrian and Isabel story .
Quotes :
As we reached the side door to the hotel that I’d escaped out of less than an hour ago, I paused, hoping that I wouldn’t run into any of my relatives as we snuck into the building. That’d be a fun conversation, ‘Oh, yeah. Hi, Aunt Karen. This is Nathan. I’m pretty sure he’s going to take me back to his hotel room and do unspeakable things to my body after he ties me up, but I’ll catch up with you later. Enjoy the cake!’
Do you want me to lick and suck this pretty little pussy until you’re sobbing for me to let you cum?” Holy…yes please.
Kelly: Aren’t you supposed to be honeymooning? Chase: We are. Your brother is passed out. A winking emoji, a smirking emoji, and an eggplant came through next, and I cringed when I realized that they had clearly already been enjoying their honeymoon suite. Gross. Kelly: TMI.
Emory: You know we won’t push. Text when you get there, or Tal will worry about you. Nathan: Only her? Emory: You know I only keep you around because she has those lumberjack voyeur fantasies. Nathan: Fuck you, dude. You’re just jealous you can’t pull off plaid and a full beard like I can. Emory: So jealous I can’t stand it.
Would you mind going up to the house now?” he chuckled, and I heard more laughter from Chase. “She’s kind of freaking out and thinks you’re a serial killer with an ax.”
“I wish we were in Boston. I’d show you my playroom. There are all kinds of fun things we could play with there. You’d look so good tied to my bed. I have this blue rope that’d look fucking amazing against your skin. I can just imagine it looped around you, revealing glimpses of that curvy body.”
Oh!” The cashier chimed in, much to my mortification. “I know that book!” “Do you now?” Nathan smiled as he glanced between my flushed cheeks and the bright eyes of the excited clerk. “Yes!” She chirped. “And the author lives in town. She autographed my book last year. She’s so nice. And that new husband of hers, phew.” She fanned herself, giving a dramatic pant. “He’s super quiet but so handsome. You know what they say about those quiet ones.”
Chase: Are you alive? Is Nathan still there with you? Liz from the grocery store texted me that you got a foot of snow. Chase: And that she thought he was hot. Chase: And that you were a lucky bitch. Heard you’ve been listening to one of my books in public, you freak. Freak? She was the one who wrote it! Chase: You better not be dead in my house since you’re not replying. You can’t ever get rid of that smell…or the stench of raunchy sex. I laughed, shaking my head at my ridiculous sister-in-law until I read the next one. Chase: If you’re doing it in my bed, just burn the mattress
I love you, sunshine,” I whispered quietly into her hair, closing my eyes, and waiting until she responded. “I love you too, stud.
Words have the power to bind you or break you...
Kelly Stineman has always been the life of the party; a sarcastic popular girl who everyone loves to hate. When a co-worker torpedoes her life with allegations of misconduct, she does the only thing she can think of...she runs.
While hiding out at her brother's secluded property in Connecticut, she's confronted by a face from the past who gave her a one night she'd never forget.
Nathan Harrison's double life catches up with him and he jumps on the opportunity to get out of Boston. Fleeing the uncomfortable situation an ex-flame has put him in, he takes a job remodeling his friends' house in the remote Connecticut countryside.
When Nathan and Kelly are thrown together months after their steamy night at her brother's wedding, things change for both of them in ways they never expected.
Will they return to their normal lives alone once things settle down or will they try to make things work despite the distance?
Review : I loved Kelly and Nathan story
Kelly is Evan sister and Nathan is chase friend from the kink community . Kelly and Nathan end up hooking up at Chase and Evan wedding . This book was spicy and I loved it and I love the romance and some heartwarming parts to . Kelly is forced to take leave from her job cause some creep at her work said she sexually harresed him so she goes to Evans place in Connecticut. After a bad experience with Nathan former rope dom Nathan is a switch he ends up going to Connecticut also to Evans place cause he's helping Evan with some construction at his place . Kelly and Nathan get comfortable and spicy and Kelly delves into the world of kink and they find out they are both switches . Kelly ends up having to go to Boston with Nathan after getting some really scary texts from Trent. Nathan and Kelly do a play session which was very spicy and hot . Kelly ends up domming Nathan at a play party . I love Nathan friends Talia and Emory I'm hoping they get a story to cause I'd love to read about them . Kelly hears Trent got fired so she gets to go back to Chicago which she's sad about . Trent attacks her . Nathan, chase and Evan go to her . See Trent is actually Nathan brother he changed his name cause he was the son of Nathan father and mistress. Trent gets charged
Kelly moves to Boston with Nathan. Can't wait to read Adrian and Isabel story .
Quotes :
As we reached the side door to the hotel that I’d escaped out of less than an hour ago, I paused, hoping that I wouldn’t run into any of my relatives as we snuck into the building. That’d be a fun conversation, ‘Oh, yeah. Hi, Aunt Karen. This is Nathan. I’m pretty sure he’s going to take me back to his hotel room and do unspeakable things to my body after he ties me up, but I’ll catch up with you later. Enjoy the cake!’
Do you want me to lick and suck this pretty little pussy until you’re sobbing for me to let you cum?” Holy…yes please.
Kelly: Aren’t you supposed to be honeymooning? Chase: We are. Your brother is passed out. A winking emoji, a smirking emoji, and an eggplant came through next, and I cringed when I realized that they had clearly already been enjoying their honeymoon suite. Gross. Kelly: TMI.
Emory: You know we won’t push. Text when you get there, or Tal will worry about you. Nathan: Only her? Emory: You know I only keep you around because she has those lumberjack voyeur fantasies. Nathan: Fuck you, dude. You’re just jealous you can’t pull off plaid and a full beard like I can. Emory: So jealous I can’t stand it.
Would you mind going up to the house now?” he chuckled, and I heard more laughter from Chase. “She’s kind of freaking out and thinks you’re a serial killer with an ax.”
“I wish we were in Boston. I’d show you my playroom. There are all kinds of fun things we could play with there. You’d look so good tied to my bed. I have this blue rope that’d look fucking amazing against your skin. I can just imagine it looped around you, revealing glimpses of that curvy body.”
Oh!” The cashier chimed in, much to my mortification. “I know that book!” “Do you now?” Nathan smiled as he glanced between my flushed cheeks and the bright eyes of the excited clerk. “Yes!” She chirped. “And the author lives in town. She autographed my book last year. She’s so nice. And that new husband of hers, phew.” She fanned herself, giving a dramatic pant. “He’s super quiet but so handsome. You know what they say about those quiet ones.”
Chase: Are you alive? Is Nathan still there with you? Liz from the grocery store texted me that you got a foot of snow. Chase: And that she thought he was hot. Chase: And that you were a lucky bitch. Heard you’ve been listening to one of my books in public, you freak. Freak? She was the one who wrote it! Chase: You better not be dead in my house since you’re not replying. You can’t ever get rid of that smell…or the stench of raunchy sex. I laughed, shaking my head at my ridiculous sister-in-law until I read the next one. Chase: If you’re doing it in my bed, just burn the mattress
I love you, sunshine,” I whispered quietly into her hair, closing my eyes, and waiting until she responded. “I love you too, stud.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2022
4.25⭐️
Bound By Words is the third book in this series by E.L Koslo. I enjoyed the first two books so I was super happy when I E.L gave me this third book as an ARC.
Tropes:
* Brothers friend
* Forced Proximity
Bound by words was a surprise for me. This book is an extremely loose brothers friend trope. I say this because the Main female lead is Kelly who you might recognize from Foreplay on words because she is Evan’s older sister! Kelly is confident and lively, her jokes are funny and she always puts others before herself. She’s been through a lot over the past year and she’s still thriving. She loves her job and she knows what she wants.
An issue at her job results in Kelly having to take a sabbatical leave. She ends up at her brothers place where she’ll also have a roommate. Enter in… Nathan, you may recognize him from Foreplay on words!
Kelly isn’t the only one who’s in need of a safe haven at the moment. Nathan has had to deal with some real crappy stuff so he heads over to Evan’s place where he’s basically Kelly’s roommate.
Nathan and Kelly have had their little moments here and there but now they’re going to be alone and we all know that forced proximity can result in some great relationships.
These two were amazing together. They both start to open up more and realize that they can love each other. Their relationship is the perfect balance of playful yet serious. They understand each other and they work so well together.
Also this book does have BDSM! Nathan is a switch and introduces Kelly to the world of BDSM. 😏
Thank you E.L for this ARC!!!
Bound By Words is the third book in this series by E.L Koslo. I enjoyed the first two books so I was super happy when I E.L gave me this third book as an ARC.
Tropes:
* Brothers friend
* Forced Proximity
Bound by words was a surprise for me. This book is an extremely loose brothers friend trope. I say this because the Main female lead is Kelly who you might recognize from Foreplay on words because she is Evan’s older sister! Kelly is confident and lively, her jokes are funny and she always puts others before herself. She’s been through a lot over the past year and she’s still thriving. She loves her job and she knows what she wants.
An issue at her job results in Kelly having to take a sabbatical leave. She ends up at her brothers place where she’ll also have a roommate. Enter in… Nathan, you may recognize him from Foreplay on words!
Kelly isn’t the only one who’s in need of a safe haven at the moment. Nathan has had to deal with some real crappy stuff so he heads over to Evan’s place where he’s basically Kelly’s roommate.
Nathan and Kelly have had their little moments here and there but now they’re going to be alone and we all know that forced proximity can result in some great relationships.
These two were amazing together. They both start to open up more and realize that they can love each other. Their relationship is the perfect balance of playful yet serious. They understand each other and they work so well together.
Also this book does have BDSM! Nathan is a switch and introduces Kelly to the world of BDSM. 😏
Thank you E.L for this ARC!!!
July 2, 2022
I was granted an ARC of Bound by Words, and boy was it amazing!
Kelly and Nathan share a spicy weekend together, then run into each other at Kelly's brother's house when they are both trying to escape traumatic events. Their forced proximity only heightens the electric connection they already had as Nathan introduces Kelly into the kink lifestyle. Nathan is a switch and notices that Kelly has the qualities to become one as well, and he is more than willing to help her grow and find her strengths.
Nathan says such wonderful, loving things to Kelly like:
"You don't have to do everything yourself, Kell. Let other people be nice to you."
"Don't tell me what I do and don't want. Get in my fucking lap and let me hug you, sunshine."
"The only reckless think Kelly had convinced me to do was fall in love with her, but she didn't know that yet."
But he also says some of the hottest things like:
"Look at me. I want to see your eyes when you come all over my cock. Use me to make yourself cum."
"You have no idea how many nights I spent with my cock in my fist trying to remember what it felt like to be inside of you."
This book isn't your basic bdsm erotic romance. Koslo has serious skills in showing the level of respect and thought that is required for a positive dynamic to work, and her characters are such positive examples of the community.
The suspense inclusion was a nice twist near the end that had me on the edge of my couch desperate to finish.
Kelly and Nathan share a spicy weekend together, then run into each other at Kelly's brother's house when they are both trying to escape traumatic events. Their forced proximity only heightens the electric connection they already had as Nathan introduces Kelly into the kink lifestyle. Nathan is a switch and notices that Kelly has the qualities to become one as well, and he is more than willing to help her grow and find her strengths.
Nathan says such wonderful, loving things to Kelly like:
"You don't have to do everything yourself, Kell. Let other people be nice to you."
"Don't tell me what I do and don't want. Get in my fucking lap and let me hug you, sunshine."
"The only reckless think Kelly had convinced me to do was fall in love with her, but she didn't know that yet."
But he also says some of the hottest things like:
"Look at me. I want to see your eyes when you come all over my cock. Use me to make yourself cum."
"You have no idea how many nights I spent with my cock in my fist trying to remember what it felt like to be inside of you."
This book isn't your basic bdsm erotic romance. Koslo has serious skills in showing the level of respect and thought that is required for a positive dynamic to work, and her characters are such positive examples of the community.
The suspense inclusion was a nice twist near the end that had me on the edge of my couch desperate to finish.
July 7, 2022
4 - 4.5/5⭐
What I liked
Nathan and Kelly have a hot, playful but serious relationship. The communication between them is perfect and could be the goal of any couple. The chemistry between the two is incredibly high and the hot scenes are ... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Kelly quickly learns to explore her desires and Nathan is there to introduce her gently to the BDSM world.
I liked the relationship between Kelly and her brother, as well as the relationship between Nathan and Em.
I love the author's dedication 😂 :
To my husband, who spent tireless hours as my research assistant for this book, with the enthusiasm only a book husband could manage. (Mom, pretend you never read that. And no, I won’t talk to you about book research.)
What I didn't liked
Kelly has very strong work ethics but she is too weak in front of those who hurt her. She is constantly harassed at work but does not complain against her colleague using lack of time as an excuse.
Moreover, she forgives her attacker immediately, finding excuses for his violent behavior.
I was outraged when the two did not take into consideration the possibility of filing a harassment complaint with the police. Throughout the book Nathan was more cerebral, except in this mather.
Thank you E.L. Koslo for the eARC!
What I liked
Nathan and Kelly have a hot, playful but serious relationship. The communication between them is perfect and could be the goal of any couple. The chemistry between the two is incredibly high and the hot scenes are ... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Kelly quickly learns to explore her desires and Nathan is there to introduce her gently to the BDSM world.
I liked the relationship between Kelly and her brother, as well as the relationship between Nathan and Em.
I love the author's dedication 😂 :
To my husband, who spent tireless hours as my research assistant for this book, with the enthusiasm only a book husband could manage. (Mom, pretend you never read that. And no, I won’t talk to you about book research.)
What I didn't liked
Kelly has very strong work ethics but she is too weak in front of those who hurt her. She is constantly harassed at work but does not complain against her colleague using lack of time as an excuse.
Moreover, she forgives her attacker immediately, finding excuses for his violent behavior.
I was outraged when the two did not take into consideration the possibility of filing a harassment complaint with the police. Throughout the book Nathan was more cerebral, except in this mather.
Thank you E.L. Koslo for the eARC!
July 2, 2022
ARC REVIEW: If I read this book in physical form the pages would have been on fire from all the sparks! 🌶🔥
This books was intense, steamy, funny, and most importantly ✨spicy✨. The chemistry between Kelly and Nathan was off the charts from the very beginning. I absolutely loved their dynamic between each other. The patience and care that Nathan has toward Kelly 🤌. And the way Kelly supports Nathan that benefits both of them?! 🙌👏. Some scenes, pun intended 😉, were so electric and steamy I had to take a moment to collect my thoughts. Overall this books was amazing and down right delicious.
This books was intense, steamy, funny, and most importantly ✨spicy✨. The chemistry between Kelly and Nathan was off the charts from the very beginning. I absolutely loved their dynamic between each other. The patience and care that Nathan has toward Kelly 🤌. And the way Kelly supports Nathan that benefits both of them?! 🙌👏. Some scenes, pun intended 😉, were so electric and steamy I had to take a moment to collect my thoughts. Overall this books was amazing and down right delicious.
July 3, 2022
Arc review
I read this book in a day was very hard to put down. Nathan and Kelly keep crossing paths. They both have their own issues. It has a wide variety of moments and emotions that all intertwine to make this a great book. The writing style and plot keep you hooked. Plus and all the twists and turns it’s a never put down till the end kind of book.
I read this book in a day was very hard to put down. Nathan and Kelly keep crossing paths. They both have their own issues. It has a wide variety of moments and emotions that all intertwine to make this a great book. The writing style and plot keep you hooked. Plus and all the twists and turns it’s a never put down till the end kind of book.
January 24, 2023
This book was just amazing. Kelly and Nathan were fire together and the communication they shared was even more sexy than the smut! And the smut was pretty dang hot! The dom/sub dynamic was very well written and seeing Kelly learn and grow and emerge as a confident partner to Nathan was just perfect. So good! I couldn't stop reading!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2022
4.75
Trope: one night stand, forced proximity, BDSM
Kelly and Nathan have a 1 night stand at Kelly's brother's wedding. Thinking that they only have a weekend together before they go back to their respective lives. Until Nathan and Kelly are put back into each other's path and into each other's bed.
Nathan is everything you want from a book boyfriend. He is thoughtful and upfront about what is going on with his life. Kelly is sassy and funny. The banter is hilarious between the couple and the spicy scenes are SPICY! Nathan is a switch and he is introducing Kelly to his lifestyle.
Trope: one night stand, forced proximity, BDSM
Kelly and Nathan have a 1 night stand at Kelly's brother's wedding. Thinking that they only have a weekend together before they go back to their respective lives. Until Nathan and Kelly are put back into each other's path and into each other's bed.
Nathan is everything you want from a book boyfriend. He is thoughtful and upfront about what is going on with his life. Kelly is sassy and funny. The banter is hilarious between the couple and the spicy scenes are SPICY! Nathan is a switch and he is introducing Kelly to his lifestyle.
June 29, 2022
ARC REVIEW!
The number 1 thing a book needs to do for me is play like a movie in my head while reading.
While reading this book, I felt like I was right beside the characters, in the scenes and always holding my breath with suspense. (My husband has to sometimes remind me to breathe when I get into a book).
I loved how the story played out.
E.L. Koslo did an amazing job writing and creating these characters. I now have a new crush. Nathan can come home with me any day.
Was so excited to be able to read this ARC! cannot wait for more!
1000% recommend to a friend.
The number 1 thing a book needs to do for me is play like a movie in my head while reading.
While reading this book, I felt like I was right beside the characters, in the scenes and always holding my breath with suspense. (My husband has to sometimes remind me to breathe when I get into a book).
I loved how the story played out.
E.L. Koslo did an amazing job writing and creating these characters. I now have a new crush. Nathan can come home with me any day.
Was so excited to be able to read this ARC! cannot wait for more!
1000% recommend to a friend.
June 27, 2022
ARC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No surprise, she’s done it again! E.L. Koslo has created another cannot-put-down-need-another-chapter-before-bed story about lovable and relatable characters.
This story follows Kelly and Nathan, both introduced in Foreplay On Words. I loved getting a deep dive into these two and their lives. After a weekend neither can forget, these two are reunited after some troubling events where they work towards helping each other heal. We get some major character development, banter between MCs (my favorite, of course) that sometimes leads into the wonderful spice that E.L. seems to have the secret ingredient for and a twist that I did not see coming 🤯
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No surprise, she’s done it again! E.L. Koslo has created another cannot-put-down-need-another-chapter-before-bed story about lovable and relatable characters.
This story follows Kelly and Nathan, both introduced in Foreplay On Words. I loved getting a deep dive into these two and their lives. After a weekend neither can forget, these two are reunited after some troubling events where they work towards helping each other heal. We get some major character development, banter between MCs (my favorite, of course) that sometimes leads into the wonderful spice that E.L. seems to have the secret ingredient for and a twist that I did not see coming 🤯
July 28, 2022
This book did not develop in the way I anticipated and I’m so glad! Hear me out. Many books that include any Dom/sub dynamics have the Dom pushing the sub to their limit. Having Nathan be a switch and Kelly being completely new to BDSM, E.L Koslo shared BDSM in a new light that was all about open communication, respect and consent.
Kelly is a strong and independent woman with a smart mouth, who is career driven and makes no apologies. Nathan is a smart and sexy commercial construction manager who knows what he wants in and out of the bedroom.
Nathan and Kelly’s relationship develops quickly and with a strong foundation because of their open and honest communication with each other. And the spice… whew!
The twists in the plot that happen due to a crazy coworker of Kelly’s and Nathan’s ex propelled this story forward.
I can’t wait for Isobel and Adrian’s story!
Kelly is a strong and independent woman with a smart mouth, who is career driven and makes no apologies. Nathan is a smart and sexy commercial construction manager who knows what he wants in and out of the bedroom.
Nathan and Kelly’s relationship develops quickly and with a strong foundation because of their open and honest communication with each other. And the spice… whew!
The twists in the plot that happen due to a crazy coworker of Kelly’s and Nathan’s ex propelled this story forward.
I can’t wait for Isobel and Adrian’s story!
July 19, 2022
ARC review
Totally didn't forget to review once again... anywayss-
Wow this was amazing. This is the 3rd book in the series and these are honestly the books that got me back into reading this type of thing. Hadn't been reading any BDSM romances but wow. I just think it was written so well and I absolutely loved the book.
Totally didn't forget to review once again... anywayss-
Wow this was amazing. This is the 3rd book in the series and these are honestly the books that got me back into reading this type of thing. Hadn't been reading any BDSM romances but wow. I just think it was written so well and I absolutely loved the book.
July 6, 2022
I received an ARC copy in exchange of giving my honest feedback. It is a 4.5 but sadly that isn’t a rating option! Absolutely adore the characters and the way they played off each other with such amazing banter. I felt the spice from the first chapter and Nathan made my breath hitch more than one time in this book. As a midwesterner myself I loved the references to midwestern stereotypes. 🤭 The whole book definitely drags you through so many emotions! Which is amazing because of the depth you feel from the characters while they try to figure out what they really want from life. Overall it is very relatable, intriguing, and heart palpitating in all the right ways.
Only reason .5 got knocked off was some poor word choices, spacing, and some shallow remarks about wanting to mute women (models) or spank them. The whole pretty women must be idiot brats who treat people like crap is an overused trope that I personally find degrading.
Only reason .5 got knocked off was some poor word choices, spacing, and some shallow remarks about wanting to mute women (models) or spank them. The whole pretty women must be idiot brats who treat people like crap is an overused trope that I personally find degrading.
September 5, 2023
Loved it!!
The third book in the Words series by E L Koslo . If you haven’t read the first two god now and read them. So good. She’s an a amazing writer.
I love how Kelly is strong independent woman but also can have Nathan take care of her. How she had no issue diving in to learn about his lifestyle and how to fulfil his needs. Her growth in his world through the book was nice and steady. Not just bam I’m a kink master.
Nathan, I love that he’s into carpentry. The rugged lumberjack is hot. The fact that he can switch from dom to sub makes the book more interesting. He lets her control scenes. How he cares for her not just after a scene but through out the whole book, MY GOD! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Trent is a douche canoe, that’s it’s all. Lol
Disclaimer/tip/hack /whatever you wanna call it ,
Might be a good idea to have your significant other(real or battery operated) on stand by when you read her books. Cause Girl can write spicy scene to perfection.
Happy reading
The third book in the Words series by E L Koslo . If you haven’t read the first two god now and read them. So good. She’s an a amazing writer.
I love how Kelly is strong independent woman but also can have Nathan take care of her. How she had no issue diving in to learn about his lifestyle and how to fulfil his needs. Her growth in his world through the book was nice and steady. Not just bam I’m a kink master.
Nathan, I love that he’s into carpentry. The rugged lumberjack is hot. The fact that he can switch from dom to sub makes the book more interesting. He lets her control scenes. How he cares for her not just after a scene but through out the whole book, MY GOD! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Trent is a douche canoe, that’s it’s all. Lol
Disclaimer/tip/hack /whatever you wanna call it ,
Might be a good idea to have your significant other(real or battery operated) on stand by when you read her books. Cause Girl can write spicy scene to perfection.
Happy reading
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2022
WOAH! You need to read this book!
I received this book as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) I love spicy books and this one seriously brought the heat! Never have I encountered a spicy romance where the hero is a switch (both a dominant and a submissive) and it was amazing! I will definitely have to delve deeper into this realm. This story was so sexy, steamy and amazing that I now need to go back and read the authors first two books in the series to catch up. This can be totally read as a stand alone although i'm sure some of the sub characters would have more sentimental impact if I had read it them order.
Nathan and Kelly were amazingly well developed characters. I could imagine what they looked like and sounded like. The author did an amazing job not only making this a seriously kinky BDSM spicy romance but also having a phenomenal plot to the story. I love reading from the characters POV as it gives us a deeper and intimate look at their lives and feelings. I found myself trying to read "just one more chapter" to find out what toy or instrument they were going to use next in the bedroom until I realized I had read almost through the night...oops!
This book hooked me right from the start when Kelly and Nathan meet at her brother Evan's wedding. She is feeling down and out with her life and Nathan is recently out of a relationship and looking for a new sub. They hook up and have a hawt weekend before parting ways to different cities across the country; only to both spend the next 3 months thinking about what could have been. Fate lands them both seeing recluse at her brothers farm house in Connecticut. Life has dealt them difficult hands and they wind up reconnecting and exploring their dominant and submissive traits with each other in many many ways! Oh so many ways! Seriously, the sex was absolutely 5 star! The things these two do...wow! If you're only in it for the sex then just skip right ahead to chapter 34. Love a man that knows toys are tools!
The writing, the hooks and the wanting more. I loved that it got right into the nitty gritty and was not a slow burn at all. I found myself actually learning a whole lot more than I anticipated about the BDSM community and rope play in particular. This is an amazing one-handed read if that is your jam...yes please! I certainly will be reading #4 that comes out later in 2022 to try and catch a glimpse of Kelly and Nathan again.
Go add this to your TBR now or better yet, just click pre-order/download and start reading it ASAP
I received this book as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) I love spicy books and this one seriously brought the heat! Never have I encountered a spicy romance where the hero is a switch (both a dominant and a submissive) and it was amazing! I will definitely have to delve deeper into this realm. This story was so sexy, steamy and amazing that I now need to go back and read the authors first two books in the series to catch up. This can be totally read as a stand alone although i'm sure some of the sub characters would have more sentimental impact if I had read it them order.
Nathan and Kelly were amazingly well developed characters. I could imagine what they looked like and sounded like. The author did an amazing job not only making this a seriously kinky BDSM spicy romance but also having a phenomenal plot to the story. I love reading from the characters POV as it gives us a deeper and intimate look at their lives and feelings. I found myself trying to read "just one more chapter" to find out what toy or instrument they were going to use next in the bedroom until I realized I had read almost through the night...oops!
This book hooked me right from the start when Kelly and Nathan meet at her brother Evan's wedding. She is feeling down and out with her life and Nathan is recently out of a relationship and looking for a new sub. They hook up and have a hawt weekend before parting ways to different cities across the country; only to both spend the next 3 months thinking about what could have been. Fate lands them both seeing recluse at her brothers farm house in Connecticut. Life has dealt them difficult hands and they wind up reconnecting and exploring their dominant and submissive traits with each other in many many ways! Oh so many ways! Seriously, the sex was absolutely 5 star! The things these two do...wow! If you're only in it for the sex then just skip right ahead to chapter 34. Love a man that knows toys are tools!
The writing, the hooks and the wanting more. I loved that it got right into the nitty gritty and was not a slow burn at all. I found myself actually learning a whole lot more than I anticipated about the BDSM community and rope play in particular. This is an amazing one-handed read if that is your jam...yes please! I certainly will be reading #4 that comes out later in 2022 to try and catch a glimpse of Kelly and Nathan again.
Go add this to your TBR now or better yet, just click pre-order/download and start reading it ASAP
July 14, 2022
Such an amazing book! The perfect balance of fun, emotional, and sexy. E. L. Koslo delivers one heck of a book. What I loved most about this book is the painfully honest nature of the two characters.
I love the playfulness of Kelly, who sometimes uses humor to mask her hurt. When an unfortunate work problem forces her to retreat to her brother's house she comes face to face with someone she never thought she would see again. The man that will guide her to push outside her comfort zone and become a more confident woman and partner. Full of sexual exploration and introduction to the BDSM community, Nathan brings a new aspect to Kelly's life - A safe place.
Nathan is a strong dominant switch that knows exactly who he is well enough not to sugarcoat his needs and desires. When a betrayal leads him to find solace at his friend's house, he stands face to face with a woman he never thought he could be with. He let her go all those months ago after a mind-blowing weekend, knowing that their lifestyles and distance didn't align. Kelly proves herself to be the perfect partner in his life and his lifestyle. Someone she can confide in and explore more of her deepest desires. Though he tried, he didn't expect to fall so hard for her.
A second chance at forever with some kinky fun!
I can't say enough great things about this book! A must-read! E. L. Koslo has become one of my favorite authors. I find myself rereading her work again and again.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the author and am leaving an honest review.
I love the playfulness of Kelly, who sometimes uses humor to mask her hurt. When an unfortunate work problem forces her to retreat to her brother's house she comes face to face with someone she never thought she would see again. The man that will guide her to push outside her comfort zone and become a more confident woman and partner. Full of sexual exploration and introduction to the BDSM community, Nathan brings a new aspect to Kelly's life - A safe place.
Nathan is a strong dominant switch that knows exactly who he is well enough not to sugarcoat his needs and desires. When a betrayal leads him to find solace at his friend's house, he stands face to face with a woman he never thought he could be with. He let her go all those months ago after a mind-blowing weekend, knowing that their lifestyles and distance didn't align. Kelly proves herself to be the perfect partner in his life and his lifestyle. Someone she can confide in and explore more of her deepest desires. Though he tried, he didn't expect to fall so hard for her.
A second chance at forever with some kinky fun!
I can't say enough great things about this book! A must-read! E. L. Koslo has become one of my favorite authors. I find myself rereading her work again and again.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the author and am leaving an honest review.
July 25, 2022
If you are looking for a spicy, funny, brother's friend, forced proximity, a little suspense and a whole lot of spice then Bound By Words is the book for you. You will need a very cold drink and possibly a shower when you are done reading it. Ms. Koslo hooks you right from the start with her writing style and storyline. Her characters are easy to love. The BDMS lifestyle that she introduced us to, was written to include consent, caring, a lot of communication and understanding. She delivers a story that sees Kelly and Nathan having a steamy one-night stand but what a night to remember. Thinking that they will probably never see each other they go their separate ways only to have their lives cross paths again. They are both looking to get away from situations that have happened in their lives and end up at Kelly's brother, Evan's, house.
Kelly is a strong, career-driven and confident woman that does have a mouth on her and is not afraid to tell you like it is. When she is forced to take a leave from work due to a situation that needs to be investigated, she decided to go to her brother's house in the middle of nowhere. While there she sees the last person that she expected to see, Nathan. He is there because he needed to get away from his life due to a situation in his personal life that involved his ex who was also his sub. He ends up at Evan's to add an addition to the house. Little did they know that they would be there at the same time. Is this a blessing in disguise? This is where you get introduced to the caring but dominant side of Nathan and the free-willing side of Kelly. Nathan introduces her to his BDMS lifestyle and Kelly finds that she is thoroughly enjoying it. Nathan is known as a switch which means he is a dominant but also enjoys being a submissive and he sees the same characteristics in Kelly. Will Kelly enjoy dominating Nathan? Their relationship becomes more than just a few months of fun and when Kelly is in danger, Nathan steps up and finally tells her how he really feels. This twist will have your head spinning and your jaw hitting the ground.
I loved how their relationship was full of fun and laughs but also lust and love. Nathan was definitely swoon-worthy in so many ways. He truly cared for Kelly way before he admitted to the world, although his friends saw it right away. Kelly and Nathan both grew in regards to who they were and what they wanted out of life. There is so much more I want to say about the story but I hate to give spoilers.
Kelly is a strong, career-driven and confident woman that does have a mouth on her and is not afraid to tell you like it is. When she is forced to take a leave from work due to a situation that needs to be investigated, she decided to go to her brother's house in the middle of nowhere. While there she sees the last person that she expected to see, Nathan. He is there because he needed to get away from his life due to a situation in his personal life that involved his ex who was also his sub. He ends up at Evan's to add an addition to the house. Little did they know that they would be there at the same time. Is this a blessing in disguise? This is where you get introduced to the caring but dominant side of Nathan and the free-willing side of Kelly. Nathan introduces her to his BDMS lifestyle and Kelly finds that she is thoroughly enjoying it. Nathan is known as a switch which means he is a dominant but also enjoys being a submissive and he sees the same characteristics in Kelly. Will Kelly enjoy dominating Nathan? Their relationship becomes more than just a few months of fun and when Kelly is in danger, Nathan steps up and finally tells her how he really feels. This twist will have your head spinning and your jaw hitting the ground.
I loved how their relationship was full of fun and laughs but also lust and love. Nathan was definitely swoon-worthy in so many ways. He truly cared for Kelly way before he admitted to the world, although his friends saw it right away. Kelly and Nathan both grew in regards to who they were and what they wanted out of life. There is so much more I want to say about the story but I hate to give spoilers.
July 15, 2022
This book gave and gave and gave!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
I was given an ARC via The Smuthood!
Trope(s):
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Small Age Gap
✔️ Second Chance (from a One Night Stand)
Triggers:
✔️ BDSM including restraints, possibly degrading language, impact play, role play including mentions of fantasy r*pe, pegging, etc
✔️ Mentions of pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility
✔️ Sexual harassment, assault, stalking
✔️ Mental illness including depression and anxiety, death of a parent
Reading the above trigger list and the book description - I was expecting a couple just playing around for whatever reason…
However, what we got is a lesson in the Dom/Domme/Sub world and I am so here for it. It made me so curious about the lifestyle and I love when a book is able to do that.
After an amazing weekend together - they are split up for a few months, going back to their normal but drama ensues in each of their lives causing them to get out of town for a little while and they end up in the same place!! With this happening they are able to open up to one another about some rough subjects and explore one another.
Kelly and Nathan are so good together - even from the beginning you could just feel a long lasting relationship start because they felt so comfortable with each other.
I will for sure be reading more by this Author!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
I was given an ARC via The Smuthood!
Trope(s):
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Small Age Gap
✔️ Second Chance (from a One Night Stand)
Triggers:
✔️ BDSM including restraints, possibly degrading language, impact play, role play including mentions of fantasy r*pe, pegging, etc
✔️ Mentions of pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility
✔️ Sexual harassment, assault, stalking
✔️ Mental illness including depression and anxiety, death of a parent
Reading the above trigger list and the book description - I was expecting a couple just playing around for whatever reason…
However, what we got is a lesson in the Dom/Domme/Sub world and I am so here for it. It made me so curious about the lifestyle and I love when a book is able to do that.
After an amazing weekend together - they are split up for a few months, going back to their normal but drama ensues in each of their lives causing them to get out of town for a little while and they end up in the same place!! With this happening they are able to open up to one another about some rough subjects and explore one another.
Kelly and Nathan are so good together - even from the beginning you could just feel a long lasting relationship start because they felt so comfortable with each other.
I will for sure be reading more by this Author!
July 3, 2022
After reading the first two books in the series, I was super excited when E.L. Koslo gifted me with an arc of the third book, Bound by Words.
Bound by Words has the brother’s friend and forced proximity tropes that I love so I very easily got invested into this story. And, I was excited to finally read Kelly’s story who is Evan’s sister from the first book.
Nathan and Kelly. It’s so hard to truly pick a favorite couple in this series and Nathan and Kelly have me a run for my money. They were so good to each other and created the most perfect balance.
Now, this book does have BDSM. Nathan is a switch who introduces Kelly into the world of BDSM. Kelly, at first is hesitant but damn, once she got comfortable, let’s just say the scenes got very interesting.
Nathan and Kelly worked so well together especially with having time for play but also serious relationship moments. They really loved each other and understood each other so well.
If you’re looking to dive into a new novel, I definitely recommend this one. Releases this month!
Bound by Words has the brother’s friend and forced proximity tropes that I love so I very easily got invested into this story. And, I was excited to finally read Kelly’s story who is Evan’s sister from the first book.
Nathan and Kelly. It’s so hard to truly pick a favorite couple in this series and Nathan and Kelly have me a run for my money. They were so good to each other and created the most perfect balance.
Now, this book does have BDSM. Nathan is a switch who introduces Kelly into the world of BDSM. Kelly, at first is hesitant but damn, once she got comfortable, let’s just say the scenes got very interesting.
Nathan and Kelly worked so well together especially with having time for play but also serious relationship moments. They really loved each other and understood each other so well.
If you’re looking to dive into a new novel, I definitely recommend this one. Releases this month!
July 14, 2022
Just like lighting a stick of dynamite, the spark always has a beginning and the fuse has to burn.
The fuse was ignited at the wedding of Evan and Chase. Kelly was given a taste of what a relationship with a man like Nathan would be like. Let's just say, it left her tied up with more than just a necktie.
Kelly may be a novice in the world that Nathan thrives in, but he's going to find out she is no shrinking violet. There's a reason he calls her Sunshine, but life is going to try its best to snuff out their light.
Oh, but the flame is a tricky thing. It can only burn if the fuel is there. With her life in Chicago, and his in Boston, will there be a chance for her to prove to Nathan that she might be the one to finally tie him down?
These two are so perfect for each other. Though it took a little bit for me to get into it, Nathan and Kelly don't disappoint. I loved watching their relationship build. Even with the tragic pasts they share, they were able to find the beauty and magic they had been searching for in each other. 5 glowing stars!
The fuse was ignited at the wedding of Evan and Chase. Kelly was given a taste of what a relationship with a man like Nathan would be like. Let's just say, it left her tied up with more than just a necktie.
Kelly may be a novice in the world that Nathan thrives in, but he's going to find out she is no shrinking violet. There's a reason he calls her Sunshine, but life is going to try its best to snuff out their light.
Oh, but the flame is a tricky thing. It can only burn if the fuel is there. With her life in Chicago, and his in Boston, will there be a chance for her to prove to Nathan that she might be the one to finally tie him down?
These two are so perfect for each other. Though it took a little bit for me to get into it, Nathan and Kelly don't disappoint. I loved watching their relationship build. Even with the tragic pasts they share, they were able to find the beauty and magic they had been searching for in each other. 5 glowing stars!
July 16, 2022
I was graciously give this as an ARC
Kelly, can’t seem to find her place in the world. With her younger brother married and in love, her loneliness gets the better of her. She sees a man that can solve her problem. Too bad it’s her brothers friend. After a fun weekend with him, She is forced to leave her job after an altercation with a coworker. Now on a forced vacation, her brothers friends found his way back into her life. What could go wrong, or right!
Nathan, a simply complex man. What the world would consider as a Switch and a Rigger. He enjoys his kinks and doesn’t see a problem with helping others find theirs. Nathan has been drawn to Kelly for a long time, being at his friends wedding is the perfect opportunity to get Kelly out of his system. What he didn’t expect is to find her at his next job.
These two were everything. The tension, the dirty talk, the exploration of kinks. They’re dynamic was amazing to watch. Their sexual banter was hilarious!
Kelly’s willingness to learn about herself and her kinks. Nathan and his heart to teach Kelly and watch her blossom. Everything about these two was swoon worthy!!
4/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
Kelly, can’t seem to find her place in the world. With her younger brother married and in love, her loneliness gets the better of her. She sees a man that can solve her problem. Too bad it’s her brothers friend. After a fun weekend with him, She is forced to leave her job after an altercation with a coworker. Now on a forced vacation, her brothers friends found his way back into her life. What could go wrong, or right!
Nathan, a simply complex man. What the world would consider as a Switch and a Rigger. He enjoys his kinks and doesn’t see a problem with helping others find theirs. Nathan has been drawn to Kelly for a long time, being at his friends wedding is the perfect opportunity to get Kelly out of his system. What he didn’t expect is to find her at his next job.
These two were everything. The tension, the dirty talk, the exploration of kinks. They’re dynamic was amazing to watch. Their sexual banter was hilarious!
Kelly’s willingness to learn about herself and her kinks. Nathan and his heart to teach Kelly and watch her blossom. Everything about these two was swoon worthy!!
4/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
July 17, 2022
When you want to explore your inner kinks you have got to find you a Nathan!!
Kelly is sick of being the single one in her group of friends. She’s ready for a one night stand with her brother’s best friend Nathan. She doesn’t care that he lives in Boston while she lives in Chicago. It’s just one night!
So why after 2 months can she not stop thinking about him? Because it was just…that…good!! When a jealous coworker makes allegations against her she is forced to take a 2 month break while they investigate. So she decides to get out of town. Unbeknownst to her, Nathan is holed up at the same house working on a construction expansion. And with 6 weeks to explore this growing connection between them what better way than to explore EVERY aspect.
Nathan has some spiders in his closet as well. But he is one of the most generous and caring lovers I have read! The man knows his stuff…and he knows his way around a playroom!!
This books takes you on their journey together as they discover ALL the different kinks together as well as this love connection that really BINDS them together. 😉
Explore all your darkest and kinky desires in this book!!
4⭐️ just due to a lot of internal dialogue
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Kelly is sick of being the single one in her group of friends. She’s ready for a one night stand with her brother’s best friend Nathan. She doesn’t care that he lives in Boston while she lives in Chicago. It’s just one night!
So why after 2 months can she not stop thinking about him? Because it was just…that…good!! When a jealous coworker makes allegations against her she is forced to take a 2 month break while they investigate. So she decides to get out of town. Unbeknownst to her, Nathan is holed up at the same house working on a construction expansion. And with 6 weeks to explore this growing connection between them what better way than to explore EVERY aspect.
Nathan has some spiders in his closet as well. But he is one of the most generous and caring lovers I have read! The man knows his stuff…and he knows his way around a playroom!!
This books takes you on their journey together as they discover ALL the different kinks together as well as this love connection that really BINDS them together. 😉
Explore all your darkest and kinky desires in this book!!
4⭐️ just due to a lot of internal dialogue
🌶🌶🌶🌶
July 19, 2022
Holy hell, this book was spicy!! 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
• Healthy BDSM • BDSM Novice • Enthusiastic Consent • Shibari • Impact Play • 🍑 Play (female & male, including pegging) • Dirty Talk • Spicy/Limits Exploration Games • Insta-Lust • Insta-Love • D/s Switches • Voyeurism • Exhibitionism • Forced Proximity •
TW: Discussion of Miscarriage & Infertility, on page Assault
This book moves from one night stand to long distance pining to forced proximity to inseparable and the journey is so good. I loved every scene in this book. It is definitely a high smut book but it still had a good plot. The attraction for both characters was more than skin deep. They both filled in a missing piece for the other and while it was “insta-lovey,” it acknowledged how quick they both feel for each other and both characters were scared by the speed and intensity.
I also loved Kelly as a female main character. She’s intelligent and really good at her job, but we get to see how misogyny impacts her career.
And the smut! ::chef’s kiss:: This is a “one handed read” if you catch my drift 😉 There is no fade to black, there is no skimping on description. The author was committed to sharing ALL the details and giving the readers not just the physical reactions, but also the emotional reactions of both characters for every scene, leading to some scenes spanning chapters. And we get to see BDSM scenes outside of the two main characters, demonstrating that BDSM isn’t always sexual.
This was a stellar example of the establishment of a Healthy BDSM dynamic and relationship. The more experienced partner, Nathan, had all the green flags of a DOM, ensure that both members of the dynamic would have needs meet and find pleasure. And this one the first example I’ve seen of D/s switches and it portrayed in both main characters.
Does the MMC share a name with my husband? Yes, yes he does.
Did that influence my read and rating? No, but I definitely want to make him read a couple of scenes!
• Healthy BDSM • BDSM Novice • Enthusiastic Consent • Shibari • Impact Play • 🍑 Play (female & male, including pegging) • Dirty Talk • Spicy/Limits Exploration Games • Insta-Lust • Insta-Love • D/s Switches • Voyeurism • Exhibitionism • Forced Proximity •
TW: Discussion of Miscarriage & Infertility, on page Assault
This book moves from one night stand to long distance pining to forced proximity to inseparable and the journey is so good. I loved every scene in this book. It is definitely a high smut book but it still had a good plot. The attraction for both characters was more than skin deep. They both filled in a missing piece for the other and while it was “insta-lovey,” it acknowledged how quick they both feel for each other and both characters were scared by the speed and intensity.
I also loved Kelly as a female main character. She’s intelligent and really good at her job, but we get to see how misogyny impacts her career.
And the smut! ::chef’s kiss:: This is a “one handed read” if you catch my drift 😉 There is no fade to black, there is no skimping on description. The author was committed to sharing ALL the details and giving the readers not just the physical reactions, but also the emotional reactions of both characters for every scene, leading to some scenes spanning chapters. And we get to see BDSM scenes outside of the two main characters, demonstrating that BDSM isn’t always sexual.
This was a stellar example of the establishment of a Healthy BDSM dynamic and relationship. The more experienced partner, Nathan, had all the green flags of a DOM, ensure that both members of the dynamic would have needs meet and find pleasure. And this one the first example I’ve seen of D/s switches and it portrayed in both main characters.
Does the MMC share a name with my husband? Yes, yes he does.
Did that influence my read and rating? No, but I definitely want to make him read a couple of scenes!
August 20, 2022
Bound by words by E. L. Koslo
After a chance encounter at Kelly’s brother’s wedding, a one night stand soon follows between these two. The sex was just so super hot that when they see each other again ( alas, always the lucky chance encounters between these two #jealous) they trip on each other’s lips and sexy times ensue for the reminder of the book. This is a “ fifty shades of grey” for adults, without the virginal Anastasia . It is a heck of a kinky book and will leave you panting and smoking the proverbial post coitus cigarette , or a few boxes. While the book is filled with sexay times #nooneiscomplaing, it also digs deeper into an emotional connection between the MCs .
Nathan and Kelly explore their sexual chemistry but the chemistry is also palpable outside the bedroom .
Major props for making a kick ass heroine ( my favorite )
Only down side was the monologues and Inner dialogues, I would have preferred to bring them down a notch .
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 /5
Kinks: too many to count
After a chance encounter at Kelly’s brother’s wedding, a one night stand soon follows between these two. The sex was just so super hot that when they see each other again ( alas, always the lucky chance encounters between these two #jealous) they trip on each other’s lips and sexy times ensue for the reminder of the book. This is a “ fifty shades of grey” for adults, without the virginal Anastasia . It is a heck of a kinky book and will leave you panting and smoking the proverbial post coitus cigarette , or a few boxes. While the book is filled with sexay times #nooneiscomplaing, it also digs deeper into an emotional connection between the MCs .
Nathan and Kelly explore their sexual chemistry but the chemistry is also palpable outside the bedroom .
Major props for making a kick ass heroine ( my favorite )
Only down side was the monologues and Inner dialogues, I would have preferred to bring them down a notch .
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 /5
Kinks: too many to count
June 27, 2022
E.L. Koslo has out did herself once again!! Through out the whole Words series I have found each male character someone I would love to have in my life. In Bound By Words Nathan is my all time dream man! Kelly and Nathans path keep coming together, its if destiny wants them together. Each with their own issues Nathan a past relationship and Kelly's with a Jerk at the work place. They each learn to help each other through the good and the bad. This book has its heart felt moments, funny moments and of course the STEAMY moments... With all those moments wrapped into one book it makes for a Great Read! I read this book in one day as every time I put it down it was like the book was calling my name to read more and find out more about Kelly & Nathan.
Well done E.L. Koslo, I can't wait to read more of your books!!
Well done E.L. Koslo, I can't wait to read more of your books!!
July 2, 2022
Holy crap….this book has so much steam and spice.... it’s amazing!!
A man named Nathan, well into the BDSM lifestyle in many ways. He’s been in both roles, he’s what is called a Switch, meaning he can be Dominant and he can be Submissive when he wants to be. But his life is unraveling after a weekend for his friend’s wedding where he spends the weekend with his friend's sister.
Kelly, is a workaholic who has her life completely turned upside down when a co-worker files an HR claim against her which makes her run. She’s thrust into this new lifestyle after she spends a weekend with Nathan and learns all about the world of BDSM. This book has so many twists and turns. Lots of experimenting between the characters and they grow so much as people as well as a couple. Truly a lust and heart-racing book that I could not stop reading!
E.L. Koslo you are amazing! I’m so grateful I got to read this book and I will be back after reading more of your books!
Kelly, is a workaholic who has her life completely turned upside down when a co-worker files an HR claim against her which makes her run. She’s thrust into this new lifestyle after she spends a weekend with Nathan and learns all about the world of BDSM. This book has so many twists and turns. Lots of experimenting between the characters and they grow so much as people as well as a couple. Truly a lust and heart-racing book that I could not stop reading!
E.L. Koslo you are amazing! I’m so grateful I got to read this book and I will be back after reading more of your books!
July 18, 2022
What can I say?! I was kinda expecting this, but at the same time sooooo not. Holy shit this one is spicy.
I am absolutely thrilled to be getting all the arcs from this series.
I absolutely loved the story and how Nathan and Kelly’s relationship developed.
He is such a filthy sweetheart. Like literally. He’s so dominant but at the same time a cinnamon roll and always makes sure she’s alright and comfortable.
The spice and chemistry is off the charts. I loved how Kelly took the whole thing so seriously and it was also kinda a beginners guide for me as well. It’s good a lot of stuff we’re explained.
I just loved it. I don’t even know which one is my fave from the series rn cuz ahhh they’re all so good in their own way.
“There was something about her that had me addicted already, and I knew she could easily destroy my life with more of those smiles.”
I am absolutely thrilled to be getting all the arcs from this series.
I absolutely loved the story and how Nathan and Kelly’s relationship developed.
He is such a filthy sweetheart. Like literally. He’s so dominant but at the same time a cinnamon roll and always makes sure she’s alright and comfortable.
The spice and chemistry is off the charts. I loved how Kelly took the whole thing so seriously and it was also kinda a beginners guide for me as well. It’s good a lot of stuff we’re explained.
I just loved it. I don’t even know which one is my fave from the series rn cuz ahhh they’re all so good in their own way.
“There was something about her that had me addicted already, and I knew she could easily destroy my life with more of those smiles.”
July 13, 2022
This is the third book in a series by EL Koslo, and my favorite. The book follows Kelly and Nathan and how their relationship begins and grows. From the first meeting at the wedding of her brother which is actually the second time they met, chemistry is off the charts, and just builds from there. I found me a new book boyfriend in Nathan!
I could not put this book down and finished it in 1 night, it's definitely going to be a must read over and over again. It is the third in the series, but can read alone, but definitely recommend reading all of them. The characters from all 3 books do make appearances in each book. Now I'm no so patiently waiting for the next in the series.
I could not put this book down and finished it in 1 night, it's definitely going to be a must read over and over again. It is the third in the series, but can read alone, but definitely recommend reading all of them. The characters from all 3 books do make appearances in each book. Now I'm no so patiently waiting for the next in the series.
July 16, 2022
Slayyyyyyyyy! Holy friggin ish, this BOOK!
Gah, it was so damn Seggggsy, the communication was PERFECTION. I feel like I need this dynamic in my life because the openness, honesty, the trust, the tenderness and then the dominance just set my whole soul on fire. That SWITCH SCENE, iykyk. 🔥 THE BANTER and CHEMISTRY. 🙌🏻
Nathan and Kelly are goals. The way their relationship just grows and blossoms into this absolutely beautiful, fierce, attentive partnership was so swoonworthy. They are insatiable, but they are also so beautifully vulnerable with each other my friggin heart just melted into a puddle.
The detail and research that had to be done to write this incredibly well written book on the BDSM world in such an incredible way, ahh chefs kiss! The CONSENT. The discussions. @elkoslo_writes you just left me speechless and in awe of the love I had for these two and the absolutely well done detail of this world.
I LOVED this, if I didn’t mention that. Woof! 🔥🥵
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Gah, it was so damn Seggggsy, the communication was PERFECTION. I feel like I need this dynamic in my life because the openness, honesty, the trust, the tenderness and then the dominance just set my whole soul on fire. That SWITCH SCENE, iykyk. 🔥 THE BANTER and CHEMISTRY. 🙌🏻
Nathan and Kelly are goals. The way their relationship just grows and blossoms into this absolutely beautiful, fierce, attentive partnership was so swoonworthy. They are insatiable, but they are also so beautifully vulnerable with each other my friggin heart just melted into a puddle.
The detail and research that had to be done to write this incredibly well written book on the BDSM world in such an incredible way, ahh chefs kiss! The CONSENT. The discussions. @elkoslo_writes you just left me speechless and in awe of the love I had for these two and the absolutely well done detail of this world.
I LOVED this, if I didn’t mention that. Woof! 🔥🥵
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August 18, 2022
What a great read that shows how much work goes into BDSM! I loved the relationship between Nathan and Kelly. Nathan was secure in who he was and what he liked while Kelly was unsure. When she got together with Nathan, he opened her up to explore what she wanted. He made sure to explain the kinks, was great on consent and safe words and wasn't judgmental in what she wanted. She was also attentive to his needs and took learning the ropes seriously.(See what I did there? You'll get it when you read.)
I gotta say I'm not particularly intrigued with one of the kinks in there but it was still a great book. It had spice and even a twist I wasn't expecting.
Definitely check it out if you are a fan of bdsm books.
I gotta say I'm not particularly intrigued with one of the kinks in there but it was still a great book. It had spice and even a twist I wasn't expecting.
Definitely check it out if you are a fan of bdsm books.
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