Bound by Lies

Bound and Broken, Book 2

By: Rebecca Shea

Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Erin Mallon

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's Summary

Torn between two men; one was what I needed, the other was what I wanted. One man was safe and the other was dangerous. But both men would lay down their lives to save me.

ATF agent Sam Cortez is fighting to bring down the Estrada family empire, which was built on murder and corruption. Alex Estrada did what was needed to keep me safe...and paid with his life. Starting over as I try to rebuild my life, it’s clear that the past is never what it seems. What no one knew was that we were all bound by lies.

©2015 Rebecca Shea Author, LLC (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

WOW, IT WAS EPIC.. & I WANT TO GIVE IT MORE STARS

This listen was just as thrilling and awesome as book 1 with just as many plot twists that you'll never see coming and a breathtaking romance that was tested over and over again but Alex and Emilia's love held true no matter what the Cartel, the Cops, life and fate threw at them.

There was heartbreaking choices, tension, danger, blood and bullets, suspense, second chances, a wealth of characters, a loveable hero and heroine, hospital visits and hospital stays, shocks, surprises, romance, sex, and a HEA ending. And finally, all the emotional turmoil that I went through along with this couple, was washed away by the beautiful Epilogue.

For me, Rebecca Shea will be an auto download from now on because she has wowed and blown me away with this Bound and Broken story as I never thought it would be so powerful, intense, gripping, nerve wracking, heartbreaking, emotional, romantic and such an absolute joy to listen to. I also hope any future books will continue to be narrated by VA and EM because their narration brought a heartbeat to all the characters, set the perfect emotional atmosphere to each chapter and enabled me to feel the heartache, the drama, the turmoil, the danger and the love as the story skilfully unfolded.

Worth a credit? I lived and breathed Alex, Emilia and Sam's story for two straight days now and I've loved every moment - so YES worth the credit..... and the sleepless nights and the cash spent on fast food dinners and the cost of my family's fractured patience with me as I became totally engrossed in this bitter-sweet love story.

Rebecca Shea sure knows how to tell a story!!

Loved this second and final book in the Broken and Bound series. Seeing how the story ends after the heart wrenching cliffhanger of the first book was a tumultuous ride filled with both heartache and joy! The narration was extremely well done by both the male and female leads which makes the Audible version of the book come to life!!
Thank you Rebecca Shea💜

Ditto Ditto Ditto From My Book One Review

Any additional comments?

Since book one had a cliffhanger I was not too upset because book two was available. I HATE it when a really great series is started and book two has not even been written. ( Cat Miller and Amber to Ashes) I'm just saying. 😱😱😱😱

Great

We pick up right where we left off with Emelia. Her boyfriend is dead, she is living with her boyfriend's brother, Sam, and is so, so sad.

The hits keep coming and the rollercoaster we witnessed in Broken by Lies was just a precursor to the myriad of emotion thrown at us in Bound by Lies.

Rebecca Shea graces us with the happy ending we deserve after suffering through so much heartache with Emilia.

Vikas and Erin were perfect narrators for these characters. Vikas was able to give the multitude of male characters different voices, making it easy to distinguish between them.

Bound by this author!

My comments apply to both books. A completely engrossing story which held me captive from beginning to end with a plot full of romance and so many twists and turns which surprised me over and over. It certainly was unlike the usual events in a story which one could anticipate as a story unfolded. I know I will listen again and again to this well written story. I look forward to more of this author's work!

Five well deserved stars!!!!!

This is the second installment of Alex and Emilia's story. Do not read this story until you have read the first book.

This story will be hard to review without spoilers, but I will try.

Alex found Emilia when she was lost, alone and had no place to go. He saved her, loved her and lied to her. After finding out that Alex heads a violent drug cartel she is devastated and confused. While she is trying to come to terms with Alex's life style she meets a charming, handsome ATF officer, Sam, who tries to enlist her help in bringing down the cartel. Emilia has hard decisions to make. Will she stay with Alex or give in to her attraction to Sam?


This story has twists and turns and will definitely keep you listening.

Credit and sale worthy in this listeners opinion.

Perfect conclusion to Alex and Emelia's story!

This review is for the first 2 books. This series had just the right amount of suspense, heat, and chemistry. It hooks you in the first few chapters and before you know it you're done with all 3 books! I don't think there any dull moments, I devoured it all. The narrators were great. The male left a little to be desired in his female voice, but it wasn't horrible. Loved this conclusion to their love story. I'd recommend

Great Book

It a fabulous audiobook, It was hard to stop listening to it. I would take the long way home to and from work. Just to listen to it. Well written!

Rebecca Shea does it again!!! A MUST READ!!

What did you love best about Bound by Lies?

I loved how the story had angst and suspense. The writing is smooth and flows and the plot sucks you in.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how the story played out and how everything came together. I enjoyed seeing the pieces of the puzzle come together and the twists and turns the story took.

Have you listened to any of Vikas Adam and Erin Mallon ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I listened to book 1 of this series which my first listen for narrator Vikas Adam. I've listened to more books than I can count that are narrated by Erin Mallon. She's definitely my go to female narrator.
Both narrators are amazing and now I'm hooked on Vikas Adam's voice!!
He has a way of telling a story that gives you all the feels.
Both of their performances are unforgettable. I highly recommend listening to these narrators. You won't be disappointed!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book had me on edge. It gives you a rush and makes you feel. The story is powerful and has so much emotion. The characters are raw and when they have their moments, you can feel it.

Any additional comments?

A great conclusion to Alex and Emilia's story. If you've read Broken by Lies then Bound by Lies is a Must Read!! It picks up where book 1 left off and it takes so many unexpected turns. You'll be on the edge of your seat devouring every second of it!!

Loved this book/series!

I absolutely loved this story. I was so grateful book 2 was available when I finished book 1 and that cliffhanger!!!!
It was not predictable to me at all. The characters were all likable and redeeming and the development of the story was natural with just enough anticipation and drama.
Definitely worth a credit. Definitely worth the read.