Forever Bound

I enjoyed this story about Aaron, an air force pilot and John, the surgeon. They were nice, fully developed characters, the story was real, and messy and fun and that amazing rollercoaster that is known as falling in love. Of course it’s not all smooth sailing (is it ever?). I didn’t find myself rolling my eyes at any point and the story felt real and it was a refreshing change from tales with immature characters and silly scenarios. My only remark would be that the story seemed to jump back and forth in time and I was a little confused at one point but this didn’t hinder the story. All around, everything about this book was really well done. I’m not so keen on the heavy BDSM Sir/Master type relationship and this was a quick and much softer telling which spiced up the story nicely. There wasn’t too much sex in the book I thought but what scenes there were well written and not too over the top.

This is a hot story, reissued. You need to keep in mind that it was originally published in 2010, before the end of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, as that is important in the story.
Aaron is an Air Force pilot who is also a submissive man. He hasn’t allowed himself to recognize that he is either bisexual or gay until he gets stimulated watching John and his friend with benefits Liam engaged in oral sex.
John is a surgeon, accustomed to being in charge in the operating room and also in his personal life.
The story bounces around in time and sometimes it requires the reader to take the time and effort to realize which crisis is current and which is in the past. I lost trace a few times and had to re-read a bit to get my bearings.
All in all, a good story. A few more breadcrumbs to keep the reader grounded would have been helpful.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. The story of Aaron and John involves Aaron being shot and while John is at his bedside, he keeps going back in time to events that happened in their relationship. The book has a HEA and is fairly well written. I would have preferred an Epilogue for an update. It needs to deal with their relationship in the present after Aaron's recovery s little more. Overall I would recommend the book.

Aaron and John are both great characters and have great chemistry. The story is fast paced with lots of drama and emotion and held my interest throughout. I really liked it.

I normally do not enjoy books with time/flashback formats, HOWEVER I truly enjoyed this book! The author handled the flashbacks well. Both MC were engaging and the chemistry was between them from the start. I would have liked more detail in the aftermath with Liam but overall that plot point was executed well. The action was fast paced and the BDSM aspect was just the right level to spice it up without being heavy handed (if you aren't into the lifestyle). I would definitely read more from this author in this series.

Aaron thought the world stopped moving the first time he saw John. He questioned who he was but knew that John would play a prominent role in his life. The book does a wonderful job of exploring how they met and how they ultimately became best friends and making the other feel complete.

I really enjoyed this book. I like the MM books a lot. This was interesting because it dealt with someone in the military and the MM romance sect. I did find it hard to follow at time because of how some of the scenes jumped from the past to the present through the book. However, overall it was very well written and I loved how it ended. A very engaging book. I could not stop reading and finished it in one day :)

Forever Bound
Chloe Stowe
4.5 Stars✨

Wow! What an awesome story!! This wasn't exactly what I was expecting when I requested this book. This was so much more. I loved reading about how John and Aaron met, lusted after each other, grew closer together, became best friends, became lovers, fought with each other, comforted each other. I never could have guessed the ending and am so glad I took the time and read this one.

Description
When a soldier and a surgeon explore their darkest fantasies, they find that submission can be a gift of the heart... Aaron Chambers is an Air Force pilot and a consummate soldier. He is strong and always in control. John Castle is a surgeon; his intelligence is daunting, as is his success. But when a twist of fate causes John to lose a patient, he finds himself mired in a downward spiral of doubt and loss of control. Aaron's rescue plan is simple... to give his soldier's will and body for one night to John. But hatred-filled eyes watch master and willing slave play, and riddle more than their playground with bullets. It is a fight for survival. It is a fight for love. It is a fight that leaves John and Aaron forever bound to each other...


This was my first book by this author and I will definitely keep my eyes open for more of her books in the future. Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really really enjoyed this book it is a smoking hot read that sucked me in right from the start.This is the first book i have read by Chloe and cannot wait to read more it is really well written with great characters i just loved Aaron and John they were so good together.Only down side was you went backwards and forwards in time throughout the book and it was not always clear.Other than that i would recommend.

Forever Bound is the first book in the Bound series by author Chloe Stowe. I liked the pacing of this book, I loved the emotional build up too. This book kept me really connected to how the characters were feeling and a part of that love building between them.
Aaron has known John for nine years. John is a year older than him. Aaron is runner. They are both in the air force. Gone to private dungeons before BDSM. Aaron loves to submit.
John loves to cycle. Loves to rush, the power of being a master. He loves being Aaron’s master.
I loved everything about this book except for one thing, feels very unfinished. There seems to be more that these characters need to say to finish off this story. But they are meant to be together and that love shines through. Over all pretty good and I would want to know more in the future.


Four Twinkling Stars

I liked this book overall. The chemistry between John and Aaron is off the charts. When John is hurting, Aaron knows how to help. Of course, then tragedy strikes and the book then goes into flashbacks of them meeting, their relationship and other partners they had. Liam was not a very likeable character, but he was not evil, just jealous. I have trouble reading books with this kind of back and forth time table (It's the same with tv shows that do this) or I would give it more stars. There were good characters in this book that engaged you and kept you reading. Again, I liked the book and will look for more of this author