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Unbinding Trilogy #3
Unbinding Forever
♥ Romantic Drama ♥ Reverse Harem ♥ Why Choose ♥ Happily Ever After ♥ Multiple Tropes With Five MMCs ♥ Forced Proximity ♥ Innocent Cohabitation ♥ Friends to Lovers ♥ Colleague Romance ♥ Single Dad ♥ Millionaire ♥ Jock / Nerd ♥ Doctor / Patient ♥ Boss / Employee ♥ Grumpy / Sunshine ♥ Dom / Sub ♥
Following the aftermath of "Unbinding Fate," the relationships and business are left reeling from its reverberations and need to be recovered and healed. As discussions about the future gain momentum, topics like children and marriage take center stage. Alexis hits an unexpected boundary in their fun room catching everyone off guard, forcing her men to confront the balance in their relationships with her. As they navigate the challenges of openly embracing their unconventional dynamics, they also grapple with their families' acceptance. The trilogy concludes with an epilogue that gives readers a glimpse into what the future holds for all six of the main characters.
PLEASE REVIEW TRIGGER WARNINGS
Trigger Warnings Listed are for Complete Trilogy (may or may not be present in each book): Alcohol, Anxiety, BDSM, Blindfolds, Blood, Breath Play (Sexual Asphyxiation), Car Accident, Cheating, Coma, Death, Depression, Divorce, Drugs, Dubious Consent, Grief & Depiction of Death of a Child/Significant Other, Hospitalization, Molestation (Historical False Accusation), Physical Injury, Polyamory (Consensual), Profanity, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Severe Illness, Rough Sex (Consensual), Sexually Explicit Scenes, Slut Shaming, Suicide, Toxic Parental Relationships
Following the aftermath of "Unbinding Fate," the relationships and business are left reeling from its reverberations and need to be recovered and healed. As discussions about the future gain momentum, topics like children and marriage take center stage. Alexis hits an unexpected boundary in their fun room catching everyone off guard, forcing her men to confront the balance in their relationships with her. As they navigate the challenges of openly embracing their unconventional dynamics, they also grapple with their families' acceptance. The trilogy concludes with an epilogue that gives readers a glimpse into what the future holds for all six of the main characters.
PLEASE REVIEW TRIGGER WARNINGS
Trigger Warnings Listed are for Complete Trilogy (may or may not be present in each book): Alcohol, Anxiety, BDSM, Blindfolds, Blood, Breath Play (Sexual Asphyxiation), Car Accident, Cheating, Coma, Death, Depression, Divorce, Drugs, Dubious Consent, Grief & Depiction of Death of a Child/Significant Other, Hospitalization, Molestation (Historical False Accusation), Physical Injury, Polyamory (Consensual), Profanity, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Severe Illness, Rough Sex (Consensual), Sexually Explicit Scenes, Slut Shaming, Suicide, Toxic Parental Relationships
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2024
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About the author
Maelana Nightingale
16 books62 followersBestselling author Maelana Nightingale writes romance that bleeds, breathes, and burns—stories where love is messy, healing is hard, and desire is sacred.
Come for the orgasms, stay for the healing.
Known for weaving raw emotion with realism, her novels span contemporary found-family romances, dark and taboo tales, and romantic fantasy sagas that defy easy labels.
A nurse by trade and storyteller by soul, she brings authenticity to every page—from medical precision to the psychology of trauma and trust. When she’s not writing, she’s usually wrangling one of her five children or navigating her corporate healthcare day job.
Come for the orgasms, stay for the healing.
Known for weaving raw emotion with realism, her novels span contemporary found-family romances, dark and taboo tales, and romantic fantasy sagas that defy easy labels.
A nurse by trade and storyteller by soul, she brings authenticity to every page—from medical precision to the psychology of trauma and trust. When she’s not writing, she’s usually wrangling one of her five children or navigating her corporate healthcare day job.
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January 16, 2025
This series was absolutely incredible!!!!! I loved each character for the uniqueness they delivered! Maelana is a force to be reckoned with! Her books will bring out so many emotions! And the spice deliveres!!!
September 6, 2024
I was fortunate enough to get to beta read this book and honestly, I am speechless about how beautiful it is. I absolutely love book one and two, getting to see the journey they all take in not only finding themselves, but also finding a dynamic in their relationship that empowers and emboldens each of them.
What I love most about this story is that it’s not about the spice level or the s*x, it’s about the communication, intimacy, and love that they each share. I loved exploring her relationship dynamics with all five of them and how each of them gives her something unique to them. I also really loved seeing each of their characters grow and develop and the bond that the five men share as well. I thought that this final book tied the story so beautifully, and everything about it was perfection.
I can’t wait to reread this after the final edits to see just how this story shifts!
What I love most about this story is that it’s not about the spice level or the s*x, it’s about the communication, intimacy, and love that they each share. I loved exploring her relationship dynamics with all five of them and how each of them gives her something unique to them. I also really loved seeing each of their characters grow and develop and the bond that the five men share as well. I thought that this final book tied the story so beautifully, and everything about it was perfection.
I can’t wait to reread this after the final edits to see just how this story shifts!
September 13, 2024
(Must read Unbinding Desire & Unbinding Fate before this❣️)
Rating 5⭐️ and 3🌶️
This book had be in a chokehold. I have been waiting for her to finally FINALLY bring down one of these certain men to their knees out of the 5. This book had the best conclusion we could ask for.
Alexis, Carter, Ethan, Shawn, Holden, & Jeremiah🤫
—- She loves them all in their own way. And they all understand that they complete her together and rip her apart if anyone leaves. They are connected on a level their friendship never saw coming, all for her.
I love them, too.” She laughs. “But I love you, you’re so good for my soul.”
He seems always organized and in control but how controlled is he really??? This man’s story and hw he ended up in this group of friends that lead to having her is one I didn’t see coming. I just wanted to hug him but I also wanted to ride him haha my mind is dark haha.
“Take off your fucking panties.”
“Fuck, princess, look at how well you take them, such a fucking good dirty girl,” (….) praises. Then he moves up onto the bed. “You think you can take me too dirty girl?”
TROPES—-
⛓️BDSM
📚Why Choose
⛓️Multiple Tropes ( Five MMC’s)
📚Innocent Collaboration
⛓️Fully Wrotten Trilogy
📚Real-World Setting
I love ARC reading for you and have become a True Fan. Thank you for letting me beta read to see this beautify trilogy come to an end. Now I just need this to have full set of physical books because these men are all hot in their own way. I’m soooo happy for the ending and yet sad to see it end haha. **Chefs Kiss**
Rating 5⭐️ and 3🌶️
This book had be in a chokehold. I have been waiting for her to finally FINALLY bring down one of these certain men to their knees out of the 5. This book had the best conclusion we could ask for.
Alexis, Carter, Ethan, Shawn, Holden, & Jeremiah🤫
—- She loves them all in their own way. And they all understand that they complete her together and rip her apart if anyone leaves. They are connected on a level their friendship never saw coming, all for her.
I love them, too.” She laughs. “But I love you, you’re so good for my soul.”
He seems always organized and in control but how controlled is he really??? This man’s story and hw he ended up in this group of friends that lead to having her is one I didn’t see coming. I just wanted to hug him but I also wanted to ride him haha my mind is dark haha.
“Take off your fucking panties.”
“Fuck, princess, look at how well you take them, such a fucking good dirty girl,” (….) praises. Then he moves up onto the bed. “You think you can take me too dirty girl?”
TROPES—-
⛓️BDSM
📚Why Choose
⛓️Multiple Tropes ( Five MMC’s)
📚Innocent Collaboration
⛓️Fully Wrotten Trilogy
📚Real-World Setting
I love ARC reading for you and have become a True Fan. Thank you for letting me beta read to see this beautify trilogy come to an end. Now I just need this to have full set of physical books because these men are all hot in their own way. I’m soooo happy for the ending and yet sad to see it end haha. **Chefs Kiss**
October 15, 2024
INFINITE STARS!!!
What a beautiful conclusion to the Unbinding Trilogy! Things have really progressed between Alexis, Carter, Ethan, Shawn, Holden and Jeremiah. Their relationships have deepened and have taken on a whole new meaning over the course of a year.
It's so refreshing to see a group of characters be so supportive of one another and have a bond so strong and profound that literally nothing will separate them. They live beyond the social norms and they find out just how supportive their friends and families really are. Although some more than others.
I love the dynamic with Georgia as well and I hope one day we get a book that is focused on her and her relationship with Maxwell (that's all I'm saying on that front because I don't want to spoil anything).
The Unbinding Trilogy has become one of my favorite trilogies. I'm sure going to miss these characters.
What a beautiful conclusion to the Unbinding Trilogy! Things have really progressed between Alexis, Carter, Ethan, Shawn, Holden and Jeremiah. Their relationships have deepened and have taken on a whole new meaning over the course of a year.
It's so refreshing to see a group of characters be so supportive of one another and have a bond so strong and profound that literally nothing will separate them. They live beyond the social norms and they find out just how supportive their friends and families really are. Although some more than others.
I love the dynamic with Georgia as well and I hope one day we get a book that is focused on her and her relationship with Maxwell (that's all I'm saying on that front because I don't want to spoil anything).
The Unbinding Trilogy has become one of my favorite trilogies. I'm sure going to miss these characters.
October 12, 2024
Unbinding Forever is more than just a romance; it’s a celebration of love in all its forms and the importance of communication and trust among partners. With its engaging characters, clever humor, and a tantalizing blend of heat and heart, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in a fresh take on contemporary romance!!!!!
What truly sets Unbinding Forever apart is its bold exploration of BDSM and challenging sexual scenarios. The author navigates these themes with sensitivity and respect, showcasing both the pleasures and the exhilarating risks involved. Alexis’s sexual escapades is depicted with authenticity and depth, inviting readers to join her on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The steamy scenes are expertly crafted, delivering just the right amount of spice to keep the pages turning without veering into tacky territory.
This book is a must have/ read / and then re read again . 👌
What truly sets Unbinding Forever apart is its bold exploration of BDSM and challenging sexual scenarios. The author navigates these themes with sensitivity and respect, showcasing both the pleasures and the exhilarating risks involved. Alexis’s sexual escapades is depicted with authenticity and depth, inviting readers to join her on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The steamy scenes are expertly crafted, delivering just the right amount of spice to keep the pages turning without veering into tacky territory.
This book is a must have/ read / and then re read again . 👌
October 10, 2024
Thank you so much Maelana for being able to read all 3 of these books as ARCs. I love this series so much and to see how it all played out was amazing. I loved that ending so much and am so happy with how this series turned out. To see how Alexis started and able to find her way in life with all her men.
This series was so great, add it to your TBR now!
This series was so great, add it to your TBR now!
October 6, 2024
I absolutely LOVED this book and this series as a whole!! I honestly can’t say enough good things about it. Alexis and all her guys will always be one of my top book relationships. Their communication, the banter, the care and love, and the spice…it’s all fantastic and makes their relationship extremely special. This third book picks up right where book 2 left off, IYKYK lol!!! We get to see more of the relationships develop within the harem, and the characters really grow individually, as well as with each other. This book really wrapped up the series so perfectly for me. Maelana did a wonderful job with these books, and I HIGHLY recommend them!!!
October 9, 2024
4.5 out of 5
Unbinding Forever follows as Alexis and her group of men that she loves find a resolution to the conflict they experienced in the previous books via joining the entire house together and learning the dynamics with all of the men and Alexis as one. A marriage (or two), kids, and more come into fruition as well as plenty of spice along the way.
I haven’t read books 1 or 2, which honestly would normally prove more of a disadvantage than it did in this book. There were references to past events at times that I didn’t really know, but none of that interfered with being able to understand and enjoy this book itself. I love Alexis’s personality and the individuality of each relationship as well as the dynamics as a whole. It’s a unique concept of a story and life, and Maelana writes this really well. I skimmed sometimes in the spice scenes from personal preference and how many there are in this book, which is probably honestly the half a star less for me. I definitely want to get my hands on books 1 and 2 now! And I enjoyed book 3 🥰
Unbinding Forever follows as Alexis and her group of men that she loves find a resolution to the conflict they experienced in the previous books via joining the entire house together and learning the dynamics with all of the men and Alexis as one. A marriage (or two), kids, and more come into fruition as well as plenty of spice along the way.
I haven’t read books 1 or 2, which honestly would normally prove more of a disadvantage than it did in this book. There were references to past events at times that I didn’t really know, but none of that interfered with being able to understand and enjoy this book itself. I love Alexis’s personality and the individuality of each relationship as well as the dynamics as a whole. It’s a unique concept of a story and life, and Maelana writes this really well. I skimmed sometimes in the spice scenes from personal preference and how many there are in this book, which is probably honestly the half a star less for me. I definitely want to get my hands on books 1 and 2 now! And I enjoyed book 3 🥰
November 28, 2024
“𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘧*𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘤𝘢𝘬𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦.”
It is hard to even put into words how much I fell in love with all six of these main characters. When I picked up book one, I knew that I would have to say goodbye to them eventually but like can I press a button, forget it all, and read it again?!
I am so relieved that despite being left on edge after book two (well not as big of an edge as book one) that they quickly started to handle their differences and disagreements to start to really grow together. I think I became a Shawn and Jer girlie…🫣 I know, shocking considering I didn’t shut up about Ethan and Carter for the last two books. 😂💀
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
♥ Romantic Drama
♥ Why Choose
♥ Happily Ever After
♥ Forced Proximity
♥ Friends to Lovers
♥ Colleague Romance
♥ Single Dad
♥ Millionaire
♥ Jock / Nerd
♥ Doctor / Patient
♥ Boss / Employee
♥ Grumpy / Sunshine
♥ Dom / Sub ♥
It is hard to even put into words how much I fell in love with all six of these main characters. When I picked up book one, I knew that I would have to say goodbye to them eventually but like can I press a button, forget it all, and read it again?!
I am so relieved that despite being left on edge after book two (well not as big of an edge as book one) that they quickly started to handle their differences and disagreements to start to really grow together. I think I became a Shawn and Jer girlie…🫣 I know, shocking considering I didn’t shut up about Ethan and Carter for the last two books. 😂💀
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
♥ Romantic Drama
♥ Why Choose
♥ Happily Ever After
♥ Forced Proximity
♥ Friends to Lovers
♥ Colleague Romance
♥ Single Dad
♥ Millionaire
♥ Jock / Nerd
♥ Doctor / Patient
♥ Boss / Employee
♥ Grumpy / Sunshine
♥ Dom / Sub ♥
August 22, 2024
ALL THE FEELS! I don’t have words for how much I have loved this series! And book 3 brought us to an incredible conclusion… I’m just sad it’s over. In this book we start out by finally getting the payoff we’ve been longing for with our one MMC that has been holding out, and it does NOT disappoint! We also get to move further down the track and see what life looks like for them in more than just 2-4 weeks chunks and what it looks like for them as a whole family. It’s absolutely beautiful!!
I am over the moon that I got the honor to alpha read this and I can’t wait to re-read this in its final form to see where something’s shift. So I will update this once I have.
10/10 recommend! 5⭐️ 5🌶️
(MUST read Unbinding Desire & Unbinding Fate first. This series is continuous.)
I am over the moon that I got the honor to alpha read this and I can’t wait to re-read this in its final form to see where something’s shift. So I will update this once I have.
10/10 recommend! 5⭐️ 5🌶️
(MUST read Unbinding Desire & Unbinding Fate first. This series is continuous.)
November 27, 2024
Let me preface by saying I have loved everything I have read by Maelana, and this book is no different. Also, I love long epilogues where we see the MCs experience their HEA. That being said, this entire book felt like an overly drug out epilogue. There was very little "plot" and so much focus on all the relationships and their dynamics. Do I think the author felt like every detail was important to this story? Yes, I do. Would I have any solution to shorten it? Absolutely not. It was a struggle to get through due to the length and the repetitive. I still loved that these characters I fell in love with received their HEA.
Thank you to the author for thus ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author for thus ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 9, 2024
I am speechless. I have no words.
The end of this story literally has me in tears.
To say I have been..bound to this series from the beginning is an understatement. I have never in my life needed a love story like this.
5 men. 1 woman. And an ending you will definitely need tissues for.
They all love her beyond words and in their own way.
The emotional rollercoaster I have been on makes this..My favorite RH of all time. The good. The bad. The ugly. And then the ending...
I will never recover from the happiness I've felt with this book.
The end of this story literally has me in tears.
To say I have been..bound to this series from the beginning is an understatement. I have never in my life needed a love story like this.
5 men. 1 woman. And an ending you will definitely need tissues for.
They all love her beyond words and in their own way.
The emotional rollercoaster I have been on makes this..My favorite RH of all time. The good. The bad. The ugly. And then the ending...
I will never recover from the happiness I've felt with this book.
November 17, 2024
The culmination of our Unbinding journey and Maelana delivered once again. I love the spice, the exploration of healthy relationships within a poly dynamic, the handling of hard issues like unsupportive family and public perception. It’s refreshing to read a HOT romance that also manages to keep a realistic perspective. And it’s just so endearing.
If Maelana writes it, I’ll read it. And you should too.
I was given a free copy. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
If Maelana writes it, I’ll read it. And you should too.
I was given a free copy. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
November 13, 2024
This is the final book in the Unbinding trilogy and it wraps up everything nicely. Picking up right where the second book left off, Alexis and Jer are trying to work through their issues from the incident prior. We are focusing on strengthening the relationships between Alexis and her men as well as their families. There are plenty of heartwarming and emotional scenes. Great conclusion to the trilogy.
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