ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie gives the wealthy what they want; Court side seats, fancy yachts, a lavish party? You name it, she can make it happen. When Xavier Quinn asks her to drop everything to help him land what could be the biggest deal of his career, she feels she must accept, especially for the money he's offering. Sophie keeps all her relationships professional, even those with handsome men like Xavier. But he always get's what he wants and, past be damned, he wants Sophie. Soon they are entangling business with pleasure and the stakes are high.

The idea of a personal concierge dropping everything to assist a businessman in a huge deal was very enticing for me. I wanted to know what lead to business people to put this one thing front and center in their lives, only to find passion between them. Both characters were super smart, I actually felt like I was reading from the perspective of two strong, determined individuals with the smarts to manage their own businesses. They have an immediate spark that the reader can see from a mile way, but they both have so much baggage they carry with them. What they can offer each other is their shared desires and those moments are sexy. I do want to share that the BDSM, though very light compared to other erotic romances, felt very realistic for a couple living in the real world. The interactions between the two characters felt natural, like two adults in the business world who join together for passion and slip into their roles for the bedroom. I enjoyed their sexual interactions immensely, but somehow the business portion of the book got lost.

I really wanted to love Bound to You, the premise was intriguing and I really liked Sophie, but it just didn't click for me. Details that seemed important weren't given until too late to matter and I felt like I was missing something throughout much of the book. Those lacking details made Sophie's past hard to grasp and while I felt her chemistry with Xavier, I couldn't put them together for a future without understanding them completely. Mix the lacking past in with Sophie's friends and I was lost. It felt forced and confusing, I couldn't put the people together, which made it hard to picture any of the scenes that featured anyone more than the two main characters. I would really like to see if the character development expands in the future novels in the series.

I think Bound to You was a great introduction to the main characters that make up Sophie and her friends. All were a little eccentric and definitely a little kinky, but not enough is given to hint at what is to come. The story of Sophie and Xavier is a hot, contemporary romance with a side of kink, though it is a superficial sexy that didn't expand for me. I am interested in sticking out the series and seeing what may happen next for the four friends. ( )

A concierge and a billionaire get together & the sparks start to fly. As their 2 weeks together unfold, Sophie proves she's competent, connected and quite a catch for Xavier both professionally and personally. With both of their past baggage, they find a way to connect through their mutual kink, and find a way to get over the past and step into the present. Interesting and steamy, this one will fill your tank and have you asking for more.
*I received an arc from NetGalley for an honest review ( )

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Through grace, talent, and hard work, personal concierge Sophie Ashton has turned international corporate warfare into an art. But when she meets her new client, a suave CEO who radiates masculine heat, she knows this is no ordinary job. With a past hurt fresh in her heart, Sophie tries to keep her professional relationships exactly that: professional. But Xavier Quinn is a man who knows how to get what he wants, and soon Sophie is tempted into his wicked dance of seduction.

Xavier needs Sophie’s charm and finesse to land a coveted contract with a Japanese tech mogul, yet he’s even more intrigued by her as a woman. He sees Sophie’s darkly sensual nature and can sense her passion. He wants to dominate her, more than he’s ever wanted anything before. He’ll make her submit, though he can’t give her his heart, not after the tragic death of his last sub. Xavier assures himself he can keep his distance from Sophie . . . but can he? He’s used to taking risks in work and in life, but the stakes have never been higher. Because the game he plays with Sophie will bind them together—or destroy them both. ( )