A review by kindlelovingmom
Ties That Bind by Katee Robert
4.0
I really enjoyed this short, sexy story! It's the first book in a duology, and I can't wait to read the second one!
Cora Landers used to be America's Sweetheart when she was a kid. Her mom was the dreaded typical "momager", and she had Cora in TV and movies from when she was young. But, Cora wanted her own life, free from under the thumb of her mom, and her seriously binding contract. So, she took matters into her own hands and did something drastic to free herself. Now, 12 years later, she's no longer on Hollywood's A-List, but she is the divorce attorney all the A-List turn to when they are in need of her services.
Jack McArthur was involved in Cora's downfall, but it was far from the downfall of HIS career. Those crazy gender-based double standards were in full effect in that situation. He's now transitioned from acting to directing, and he mostly keeps his nose clean and stays off the paparazzi's radar by being boring. But, when he's in Vegas for a good friend's bachelor party, he must have let things go too far. He blacks out, and wakes up alone in his hotel room, but with paperwork claiming that he married some woman he doesn't remember even meeting. He knows he's in trouble, and he has only one person he can trust to help him: Cora.
Jack and Cora's instant connection is still evident, even 12 years after their initial meeting. They immediately realize they're in trouble again once they're in the same room together. I loved feeling their connection, as unwanted as it might be. They both don't know what to do with the other, and watching them flounder was quite fun. How they choose to handle their attraction is a joint decision, but they are both thinking vastly different things come morning. They both have to come to terms with their realities before they can decide if they'll continue with what's between them.
This was a fun bit of sexy banter and excitement, along with a bit of a mystery regarding Jack's MIA "wife". I really enjoyed the story, and I look forward to reading about Jack's best friend, Levi, and Cora's BFF and roommate, Brooklyn in book 2!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Cora Landers used to be America's Sweetheart when she was a kid. Her mom was the dreaded typical "momager", and she had Cora in TV and movies from when she was young. But, Cora wanted her own life, free from under the thumb of her mom, and her seriously binding contract. So, she took matters into her own hands and did something drastic to free herself. Now, 12 years later, she's no longer on Hollywood's A-List, but she is the divorce attorney all the A-List turn to when they are in need of her services.
Jack McArthur was involved in Cora's downfall, but it was far from the downfall of HIS career. Those crazy gender-based double standards were in full effect in that situation. He's now transitioned from acting to directing, and he mostly keeps his nose clean and stays off the paparazzi's radar by being boring. But, when he's in Vegas for a good friend's bachelor party, he must have let things go too far. He blacks out, and wakes up alone in his hotel room, but with paperwork claiming that he married some woman he doesn't remember even meeting. He knows he's in trouble, and he has only one person he can trust to help him: Cora.
Jack and Cora's instant connection is still evident, even 12 years after their initial meeting. They immediately realize they're in trouble again once they're in the same room together. I loved feeling their connection, as unwanted as it might be. They both don't know what to do with the other, and watching them flounder was quite fun. How they choose to handle their attraction is a joint decision, but they are both thinking vastly different things come morning. They both have to come to terms with their realities before they can decide if they'll continue with what's between them.
This was a fun bit of sexy banter and excitement, along with a bit of a mystery regarding Jack's MIA "wife". I really enjoyed the story, and I look forward to reading about Jack's best friend, Levi, and Cora's BFF and roommate, Brooklyn in book 2!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club