aliciasplendeur's review
4.0
Kayla Kane is running from an abusive relationship. She needs a place to stay but isn't willing to risk staying with her parents. On her way to see them she runs into Jaxon Hale, the man she's always been in love with. He's able to see the fading bruises she's trying to hide, so he doesn't think twice when she asks to stay with him.
Sharing a living space forces them to confront their past and Jaxon vows to do whatever it takes to make a relationship with Kayla a reality. As soon as they deal with her ex.
This story was fast paced, exciting and hard to put down. I really looking forward to the other books in this series.
Review coming soon
Sharing a living space forces them to confront their past and Jaxon vows to do whatever it takes to make a relationship with Kayla a reality. As soon as they deal with her ex.
This story was fast paced, exciting and hard to put down. I really looking forward to the other books in this series.
Review coming soon
srhkendall18's review
5.0
This was my first read by Amy McKinley and she definitely did not disappoint. I absolutely love second chance romances. The character build between Kayla and Jaxon is full of passion and lots of tension.
A woman running back home from an awful relationship. Only to run into the one person she truly has always wanted to be with. However will the secrets they hide from each other hinder the relationship that is reforming or will their feeling they have for each other out weight the bad.
This book and its author is a must read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
A woman running back home from an awful relationship. Only to run into the one person she truly has always wanted to be with. However will the secrets they hide from each other hinder the relationship that is reforming or will their feeling they have for each other out weight the bad.
This book and its author is a must read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
summertime17's review
5.0
Amy McKinley is on a roll with this series.
Seeing how Amy portrayed Kayla, a powerful woman ready to get out of an abusive relationship and trying to better herself in the process. She ends up living with a guy she use to and still has feelings for, her brothers best friend, Jaxon. They have some history that got a little messy. But past is past right??? Maybe!
While Kayla is trying to get her life together she has to dodge her horrible ex.
Jaxon’s previous job is bringing up some mystery trouble that he is trying to figure out.
All this going on can Jaxon keep Kayla safe and keep her in his lifer this time around!
Can’t wait till the next book.
Seeing how Amy portrayed Kayla, a powerful woman ready to get out of an abusive relationship and trying to better herself in the process. She ends up living with a guy she use to and still has feelings for, her brothers best friend, Jaxon. They have some history that got a little messy. But past is past right??? Maybe!
While Kayla is trying to get her life together she has to dodge her horrible ex.
Jaxon’s previous job is bringing up some mystery trouble that he is trying to figure out.
All this going on can Jaxon keep Kayla safe and keep her in his lifer this time around!
Can’t wait till the next book.
piperkitty's review
5.0
Kayla and JAXON haven't seen each other for years. Bumping into each other years later.
Kieran’s has pasted away and dealing with the grief is still causing agnoy for Kayla. Running away from a relationship is hard she doesn't want attention from jaxon. There a ton of chemistry and intruig in this book you've gotta give it a shot.
Kieran’s has pasted away and dealing with the grief is still causing agnoy for Kayla. Running away from a relationship is hard she doesn't want attention from jaxon. There a ton of chemistry and intruig in this book you've gotta give it a shot.
a_blogging_introvert's review
5.0
Women running from past, man gets second chance at love. This is a star crossed lovers story in a beautifully contemporary setting.
This first book in this series caught my attention and this second book is another beautiful story.
I come from a military family so I didn’t know about this series but I think Amy did a wonderful job. Bravo!
On to book three.
This first book in this series caught my attention and this second book is another beautiful story.
I come from a military family so I didn’t know about this series but I think Amy did a wonderful job. Bravo!
On to book three.
maustinreviewer's review
fast-paced
5.0
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2) by Amy McKinley was a great 5 star read.
Kayla is in a relationship that takes a dark turn and she runs, she’s done but she knows he won’t give up on her that easily. She goes home but she knows she has to stay alert. When she sees Jaxon old feelings come back.
Jaxon was Kayla’s brother's best friend and she was off limits. But when they finally gave in to their feelings tragedy hit and that was the one and only night they had. Now that she is back in town he is determined to never lose her again. He agrees to her staying with him and they quickly discover they still have the chemistry and attraction from before.
Overall this was a great read. I felt like I had several different stories going on. We have several twists and turns. There was an even bigger twist towards the end that totally threw me off and had me thinking WTH. All of the characters added a great element to the story. We get a couple of steamy moments. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from this series. 1-click and get started today.
Kayla is in a relationship that takes a dark turn and she runs, she’s done but she knows he won’t give up on her that easily. She goes home but she knows she has to stay alert. When she sees Jaxon old feelings come back.
Jaxon was Kayla’s brother's best friend and she was off limits. But when they finally gave in to their feelings tragedy hit and that was the one and only night they had. Now that she is back in town he is determined to never lose her again. He agrees to her staying with him and they quickly discover they still have the chemistry and attraction from before.
Overall this was a great read. I felt like I had several different stories going on. We have several twists and turns. There was an even bigger twist towards the end that totally threw me off and had me thinking WTH. All of the characters added a great element to the story. We get a couple of steamy moments. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from this series. 1-click and get started today.
desdeeo's review
4.0
I was not disappointed with Book #2!! She did it again... reeled me in, hook, line, and sinker!
Truly, enjoyed reading about the next Hale brother, the woman that he loves, and how he conquers her heart. I was lost in both stories from the beginning and could not stop reading! Amy does a phenomenal job of setting up the intro to the next book!
Can't wait to read about the last brother to lose his heart!!
Truly, enjoyed reading about the next Hale brother, the woman that he loves, and how he conquers her heart. I was lost in both stories from the beginning and could not stop reading! Amy does a phenomenal job of setting up the intro to the next book!
Can't wait to read about the last brother to lose his heart!!
srunyon4's review
5.0
Amy McKinley continues her epic series with Bound By Secrets, Deadly Isle Special Ops, Book 2. Opening the story with Kayla fuming over her boyfriend's infidelity, she confronts him with disastrous results. Roy, a superstar MMA fighter, unleashes his temper, choking Kayla to unconsciousness after saying "I own you." When she regains consciousness, she flees the home, taking a flash drive that she suspects holds information that could hurt Roy. After a week passes, Kayla runs into Jaxon. Kieran was Jaxon's best friend and Kayla's deceased older brother. When they were teenagers, despite Kieran not wanting them to date, the two shared a night of intimacy. The same night, Kieran dies in a hit and run car wreck. Despite her misgivings about moving into Jaxon's spare room, she knew Roy would never find her there. Her parents were buying his condo and Jaxon was moving to his family's island. Jaxon still had feelings for Kayla and planned to attempt to rekindle their relationship. At the same time, his mind was also on a string of murders of former Navy SEALs that were on the same teams that his family had served on. After going to a group bonfire, Kayla agrees to give the relationship another try. After discovering the secrets that Jaxon had held about her brother, Kayla starts receiving messages from Roy and she discovers he had already met with her parents. What will Kayla do? What secrets did Jaxon reveal? Does Roy find Kayla?
After reading the first book of this series, McKinley excellent job building from pertinent characters mentioned in the first book. Xander and Jaxon are brothers and while not the main characters in this book, Xander and Riley début. The investigation that Xander had started is still in progress with Jaxon joining in. The character development is still my favorite aspect of her books, and I can't wait to keep reading the series.
After reading the first book of this series, McKinley excellent job building from pertinent characters mentioned in the first book. Xander and Jaxon are brothers and while not the main characters in this book, Xander and Riley début. The investigation that Xander had started is still in progress with Jaxon joining in. The character development is still my favorite aspect of her books, and I can't wait to keep reading the series.
way2gosmartguy's review
5.0
Bound by Secrets is the 2nd book in Amy McKinley's Deadly Isles Special Ops series. It is pretty similar theme as the 1st book. I really love these books, and cannot wait for them to merge into the Gray Ghosts series. While you do not have to read in order, you really should read book 1 as well, because they are both great. This story focuses on Jaxon, another Hale brother, and Kayla. Kayla is escaping a bad relationship, one she nearly died from. Upon returning back home, she runs into her childhood crush. Despite her feelings for him, he is the best person to stay with, and keep her safe. The characters both have good backstory and their chemistry is great. I love that they have a history and are friends before lovers. McKinley is so good at keeping things a secret, and keeping the readers hooked throughout. I did not piece together all the pieces of this puzzle until the very end. I did not see in coming, much like book one. I highly recommend this story, and cannot wait to read book 3, which I imagine tells the story of the last Hale brother.
kelli513's review
4.0
Book Review: Bound By Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2)
Author: Amy McKinley
FOUR STARS
This is book two in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series and it does not disappoint at all. There should be a trigger warning in the beginning of this book concerning domestic abuse.
The characters are well developed and have realistic quality to then. This second chance/brothers best friend romance will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Jason and Kayla have a history both bad and good. Can they forget the past or at least come to accept the past and move on?
KLH
Author: Amy McKinley
FOUR STARS
This is book two in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series and it does not disappoint at all. There should be a trigger warning in the beginning of this book concerning domestic abuse.
The characters are well developed and have realistic quality to then. This second chance/brothers best friend romance will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Jason and Kayla have a history both bad and good. Can they forget the past or at least come to accept the past and move on?
KLH