His Contract by Rebecca Grace Allen
Date of Publication: November 10, 2015
Blurb
Lawyers know when to play by the rules…and when to break them.
Harvard law professor Jack Archer once balanced his professional life with the private world of dominance, surrender, and trust he shared with his wife. Since cancer stole her a year ago, finding love again—her final wish for him—is the furthest thing from his mind. From his empty house to the classroom, grief follows his every move. Until he meets a young woman with shadows in her eyes even darker than his own.
Once a shining star at law school, Lilly Sterling's dreams died when the Dom she trusted left her heartbroken and lost. She's starting fresh in a new city as a paralegal, but meeting Jack reawakens all her old demons—and her lingering desires.
Jack offers to become Lilly's mentor for both the courtroom and the playroom, but tells himself it's not a relationship. Their carefully worded contract guarantees that. But when their trial agreement starts heating up, both Jack and Lilly must decide what will tip the scales: the letter of the law…or love?
Warning: All rise for a book that contains a wounded submissive and a Dominant who wants to retrain her while retaining control of his heart. Discovery phase may involve spankings, bondage, edging, and blindfolds. Is it hot? You be the judge.
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About Rebecca Grace Allen
Rebecca Grace Allen writes kinky new adult and hot contemporary BDSM romance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a double concentration in Creative Writing and Literary Comparison, as well as a Master of Science in Elementary Education, both of which seemed like good ideas at the time. After stumbling through careers in entertainment, publishing, law and teaching, she's returned to her first love: writing. A self-admitted caffeine addict and gym rat, she currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, two parakeets, and a cat with a very unusual foot fetish. - See more at: http://www.rebeccagraceallen.com/about
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Teaser
Jack closed his front door and leaned against it, as if doing so could shut out what he'd felt tonight. As if it could shut Lilly out. He'd wanted to murder Patrick for leaving him alone with her, and yet, during that short time, he'd forgotten how for the last year it had hurt to do anything more than breathe.Hearing she was at least older than Josh was a small comfort. His age, however, seemed of no consequence. He'd thought she hadn't read anything into the question, that the attraction that was driving him out of his mind was all one-sided, but Lilly's blush said otherwise. As did the quick pass of her soft, pink tongue over gorgeously full lips.Jack groaned and scrubbed his hands over his face, then looked at his scar. He could only imagine what Lilly would think if she knew where it came from, what kind of life he'd lived. The Dominant he once was.He closed his eyes and saw Eve in their playroom, the two of them beginning their scene with practiced words."You are mine, love.""I am yours, always, Master."Grief shouted from the past. But the image was quickly replaced with one of Lilly looking up at him in the bar. How would she react if he ordered her to strip for him? Would all of her skin bloom with the rosy hues he'd seen on her cheeks? Jack's mind traveled to a place where he had her bound and naked, telling her to bare everything to him—body, mind and soul.Realizing where his thoughts had strayed, he tried to shut the fantasy down but it was too late. Lilly had flipped a switch in him, waking the part that had been buried under the ashes of Eve's death. And now that he'd opened that door, he didn't know how to close it again.
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ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW
Title: His Contract (Legally Bound # 1)
Series: Legally Bound
Author: Rebecca Grace Allen
Genre: BDSM Romance
Stars: Five Stars
Five Amazing Stars! Lilly is a submissive who is unsure if she will be a submissive again. Her last Dom was abusive. That previous relationship made her doubt that she would want a Dom again. Jack has known that he always wanted to be a Dom. He was suppose to be with his wife for the rest of his life in their Dom/Sub relationship. Jack's wife passes away from Cancer. Jack is now at a loss and is not sure how to move on. Lilly and Jack meet at a bar and are instantly drawn to one another. Will Jack be able to show Lilly that she can be in a loving Dom/Sub relationship? The story was a hot, steamy BDSM novel. I loved the characters and their attraction towards one another. The story kept the reader interested and wanting to know more. I highly recommend it!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
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His Contract
Rebecca Grace Allen
5 Stars
Jacks wife “Eve” lost her battle with cancer. Leaving Jack with her final wish he had to promise not to bury her with the silver chain she wore around her neck. he asked her “why”?
her reply “ Because it will keep you bound to me for the rest of your life. I don’t want that for you. Promise me that, someday you’ll fall in love again?”
That has to be one of the hardest things to hear as you watch you spouse breathe their last breath.
Lilly Sterling working as a paralegal in Boston. Has been putting off taking the Bar Exam. “Not sure what she wants to do with her life is her excuse when she’s asked that question. Her love of the LAW isn’t what’s holding her back, but something IS!!!
She goes out for drinks with her boss, her brother and their group of friends, this is where Lilly meets Jack. The attraction is mutual between them. She’s got baggage from her past. Jack’s got feelings of being unfaithful to Eve.
Can they become friends and help each other through their past? Can family and friends help them too?
It’s a great read and I did need a tissue or two throughout this book. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
***** Received this ARC for my honest review. Reviewed by Lisa for Alpha Book Club, without influence from publisher or author.****
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Title: His Contract
Series Name: Legally Bound series, Book 1
Author: Rebecca Grace Allen
Genre: Erotic
Overall Stars: 5 STARS
BDSM
Dominant
The Dominant must teach the submissive to trust again after being hurt in the past...
Harvard law professor Jack Archer once balanced his professional life with the private world of
dominance, surrender and trust he shared with his wife. Since cancer stole her a year ago,
finding love again—her final wish for him—is the furthest thing from his mind.
From his empty house to the classroom, grief follows his every move. Until he meets a young
woman with shadows in her eyes even darker than his own.
Once a shining star at law school, Lilly Sterling’s dreams died when the Dom she trusted left her
heartbroken and lost. She’s starting fresh in a new city as a paralegal, but meeting Jack
reawakens all her old demons—and her lingering desires.
Jack offers to become Lilly’s mentor for both the courtroom and the playroom, but tells himself
it’s not a relationship. Their carefully worded agreement guarantees that. But when their trial
agreement starts heating up, both Jack and Lilly must decide what will tip the scales: the letter
of the law...or love? (Amazon Blurb)
This is the type of novel that shows you the damaging effects, be it short or long term, from a
relationship between a Dominant and a Submissive where the trust has been broken simply by
leaving without explanation. It was heartbreaking to watch Lilly deal with her emotions and her
daily struggles. Jack, on the other hand, lost his wife due to an illness – she was his perfect
centre, the submissive that he needed for his Dominant side. Rebecca Grace Allen is the type of
writer that surprises even the most reticent new reader who is curious about the BDSM genre.
She has incorporated some amazing subjects such as trust, training, toys, and especially the
creation of a special bond between two individuals who have dealt with pain and must learn to
lean on each other to start healing. The chemistry between these two is scorching and
undeniably tangible, you’d swear goosebumps were rising up your arms and chills over your
entire body. Being the first novel in the Legally Bound series, His Contract is absolutely worth
the read and I highly recommend it, even encourage adding the book to your to be read list and
adding Rebecca Grace Allen to your to be watched list – I know I will be keeping an eye on this
author as she keeps adding novels to her library, curious what she’ll deliver next.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha
Book Club**
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“His skills with his tongue and fingers had driven her out of her mind several times over already.”
5 tie me up stars!!! Wow this book oozes sex and total hotness!! I couldn’t put this book down while I read it!! There’s not enough words to describe how hot and sexy this book is!!
Harvard law professor Jack Archer once balanced his professional life with the private world of dominance, surrender and trust he shared with his wife. Since cancer stole her a year ago, finding love again—her final wish for him—is the furthest thing from his mind.
From his empty house to the classroom, grief follows his every move. Until he meets a young woman with shadows in her eyes even darker than his own.
Once a shining star at law school, Lilly Sterling’s dreams died when the Dom she trusted left her heartbroken and lost. She’s starting fresh in a new city as a paralegal, but meeting Jack reawakens all her old demons—and her lingering desires.
Jack offers to become Lilly’s mentor for both the courtroom and the playroom, but tells himself it’s not a relationship. Their carefully worded agreement guarantees that. But when their trial agreement starts heating up, both Jack and Lilly must decide what will tip the scales: the letter of the law...or love?
Warning: All rise for a book that contains a wounded submissive and a Dominant who wants to retrain her while retaining control of his heart. Discovery phase may involve spankings, bondage, edging, and blindfolds. Is it hot? You be the judge.
Jack and Lilly are such a smokin’ hot book couple!!! I loved their story and how they come together, it was unique and refreshing!!! Jack is quite the Alpha and I mean who doesn’t like a super sexy alpha?? I know this girl does!!! Anyway, you definitely need to read this book, it hits all the right spots and give you so many feels!!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
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His Contract (Legally Bound)
by Rebecca Grace Allen
Synopsis
Lawyers know when to play by the rules…and when to break them.
Legally Bound, Book 1
Harvard law professor Jack Archer once balanced his professional life with the private world of dominance, surrender and trust he shared with his wife. Since cancer stole her a year ago, finding love again—her final wish for him—is the furthest thing from his mind.
From his empty house to the classroom, grief follows his every move. Until he meets a young woman with shadows in her eyes even darker than his own.
Once a shining star at law school, Lilly Sterling’s dreams died when the Dom she trusted left her heartbroken and lost. She’s starting fresh in a new city as a paralegal, but meeting Jack reawakens all her old demons—and her lingering desires.
Jack offers to become Lilly’s mentor for both the courtroom and the playroom, but tells himself it’s not a relationship. Their carefully worded agreement guarantees that. But when their trial agreement starts heating up, both Jack and Lilly must decide what will tip the scales: the letter of the law...or love?
Warning: All rise for a book that contains a wounded submissive and a Dominant who wants to retrain her while retaining control of his heart. Discovery phase may involve spankings, bondage, edging, and blindfolds. Is it hot? You be the judge.
Review
5 Legal Briefs
So happy that I received this ARC. I was a little unsure because it seems to be part of a series, but this book had an end. However I would like to know more about Lilly and how her life progresses. This book is a BDSM with loving tenderness. The Dom, Jack has issues, but he wasn’t tortured or abused as a boy. He just loved and lost his wife and submissive to cancer and he is grieving. His friends and family want him to get on with his life and try to meet someone new. Dragging him out to a pub to have some fun he meets Lilly.
After an abusive Dom dumps her, Lilly loses all her self confidence. She gave him her body and soul and he cruelly left her for someone else.
Now she is trying to get over her heartbreak. Lilly has moved to Boston to be closer to her brother, Nick and his partner, Gabe. Gabe has gotten Lilly a job as a paralegal at the law firm that he works at. Nick and Gabe know that Lilly has faced some tragedy that prevented her from taking the Bar Exam. In an effort to try to get her old spark back, they drag her to a pub to hang out with friends.
That is how Lilly and Jack meet. The rest is a touching story of dominance, submission and healing. This story could be “Friends,” with BDSM. Instead of the Central Perk, the group meets at the pub.
I highly recommend this very hot book filled with people that you would want to be in your circle of friends. They watch each others back and share the joys and sorrows with true friendship.
ARC Provided by Rebecca Grace Allen. Honest review done by Mollien for Alpha Book Club without influence from publisher or author.
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5 scorching stars
Hot Alpha, BDSM
“His Contract” is the first book in the Legally Bound series by Rebecca Grace Allen.
“You seem so sweet. So innocent.”
Lilly moved to Boston to be closer to her brother and work as a paralegal. She has left behind a painful past involving a Dom that abused her.
Jack is a Dom who is trying to move on from his wife's death.
Jack and Lilly end up meeting while out with friends. They have an instant reaction to each other. Jack notices that Lilly seems to be hiding something, when he discovers that Lilly is a submissive he immediately whisks her away to talk.
Jack offers to help Lilly get past her demons, and discover what a true dom/sub relationship should be. Boy does Jack deliver with the dominance, very hot scenes.
He pulled her in front of him, and Lilly’s heart stuttered. “Now, Lilly,” he said. “Now, you’re mine.”
This was a hot, steamy BDSM read that will leave you satisfied. You have two people that are trying to find themselves again and build a relationship. Will they be able to help each other move past their demons? Will they have a happy ever after?
This is my first read from Rebecca and I loved it, I can’t wait to see whats next.
ARC Provided by Rebecca Grace Allen. Honest review done by MAustin for Alpha Book Club without influence from publisher or author.
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