Grant

Bound & Controlled, Book 3

By: Shaw Montgomery

Narrated by: Kenneth Obi

Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

Grant had found his perfect man...wrapped in silk and lace.

Grant had always loved more feminine men. A sexy guy in lingerie just did it for him. But when you looked more like a bouncer than an insurance agent, the pretty guys ran for the hills. Carter seemed different, though. When he looked at Grant, he saw the real man underneath the tattoos and muscles. Could Grant make him understand that he liked Carter just the way he was, or would Carter's doubts keep them apart?

Carter had found his perfect man...sweet, sexy, and built like a tank.

Grant didn't seem to mind Carter's more feminine look, but was he too good to be true? One bad date after another had left Carter gun-shy. Now, he had Mr. Right standing at his doorway. Did he have the courage to be himself and let Grant in, or would his fears keep them apart?

Story Contains: M/m sexual content, BDSM elements, gender-fluid dressing, spanking, and orgasm denial.

The Bound & Controlled series follows four brothers, who are each involved in the BDSM lifestyle in some way, as they look for love. Each book features a different brother, but the books are best enjoyed in order. The books are not taboo in nature.

©2017 Shaw Montgomery (P)2018 Shaw Montgomery

Well Done, Fun Summer Read

This is Book 3 in the Bound & Controlled series by Shaw Montgomery, which centers around four brothers who all fall onto the BDSM lifestyle spectrum and their romantic and erotic relationships with their prospective love interests. Each book in the series follows a different brother and has recurring characters. While they are self-contained stories for the most part, reading the books in order is recommended.

In each book Montgomery explores a different aspect of sexuality and how it plays into the relationships of her carefully constructed characters. Most BDSM-focused books center around a formulaic Sub/Dom relationship and explore mostly the leather or more more “masculine” tropes. However, in this installment, Grant pursues Carter, who is gender nonconforming, particularly in his style of dress.

While Grant is—for the most part—the leading man in this story, as he is one of the brothers in the family this series focuses on, the star of their tale is Carter. Read with a soft but sassy Southern accent by narrator Kenneth Obi, who has voiced all the books in this series, Carter is by far the most well thought out and enjoyable character in this installment.

Having all but given up on the idea of having a romantic relationship due to past rejection from his gender-fluid style, Carter is, at first, reluctant to open himself up to the idea that a sexy, butch muscular man would be interested in him. Add to the mix not having past experience with BDSM, and it takes a bit of pushing to get Carter to relax and open up fully to Grant—a naughty knight in shining armor. But once the two connect, it’s fireworks, sex toys, and lacy panties!

This book is a welcome reminder about not closing oneself off to love from unexpected places, and finding the beauty in all gender expressions.

***I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.***

A great listen

This is probably the best performance by Mr Obi in the series yet!
I love the continuation of this series and have really been looking forward to these two. I love how we still get a glimpse of the other couples but still get a full story of these two!
And, without giving away any spoilers I can’t wait to see what the person who arrives at the end has to say.
I’m really looking forward to the next one. If I’m right, I think it’ll be one of my fav sub genres.

Carter and Grant

Grant and Carter’s story is so great! The romance, sass, and humor make it wonderful! Carter is sweet and Grant wants to be so right for Carter.

just keeps getting better

Book 3 is just as good (in every way possible) as the first two. Shaw's stories come alive with Kenneth's voice. keeps me wanting more and thank goodness there is book 4.

Gets better and better!!

Shaw stories are just amazing and they keep on getting better and better! I just love Carter and Grant! I just love how Grant just accept Carter the well he is and thinks he is beautiful. Then I am just loving the way the Kenneth Obi just betrays these characters. I just brings the emotion that these characters are feeling. I love every minute of it. I can't wait for the next to be narrated!

Grant, Bound and Controlled 3

This is the third book in a four book series following four brothers who find their bdsm Happily ever after. But the BDSM aspect is very Light in these books, there are no hardcore scenes. In this book, brother Grant is a bigger, strong willed, Gruff looking guy who could easily be a bouncer at a club. But he likes smaller, prettier guys. Carter is perfect for him, he’s cute, sweet, and loves dresses and pretty lingerie. I was really loooking forward to this book because of Carter, we saw him in previous books as Wyatt’s best friend. And I really like how Shaw always seems to find ways to incorporate side characters into other books as well.
Audio - Kenneth has done a good job narrating all of this series of books so far. I really enjoy his narrations and what he brings to these stories.

AMAZING!

This series just gets better and better. I love the story of Grant and Carter, they are perfect together. They have a strong attraction and their chemistry is sizzling. It's wonderful to see Carter slowly accept and understand that Grant truly loves the real him and wouldn't change a thing about him. It's a wonderful slow build for these two wonderful characters who truly deserve their HEA. Can't wait for the next one to come out in audio.
The narrator was spectacular with all of the different character voices and bringing the story to life.

Absolutely love Grant and Carter!!

I love this entire series, but Grant and Carter are definitely my favorite. Once again, Kenneth Obi has done a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. I'm looking forward to Bryce's audiobook next

Beauty and the Tank

What happens when you meet the perfect one for you? You freak out of course? Just ask Carter. Grant is rough and tumble and his biker/tank look scare people. What they don’t know, is how deep his heart goes and how deeply he loves. Carter has had a rough go of it. He keeps trying to change to get acceptance from guys that want to change him. Then Grant comes into his life, yep all the leather and lace make a great love story of confidence in who you are and acceptance of just you as you are. Grants love and patience help Carter accept that yes, unicorns do exists. And this one is built like a tank, but loves all the lace.

My favourite of the series

I've enjoyed the past books in this series on audio but I really loved this one!!
Grant wants to date Carter & Carter's history with dating hasn't been great. He really wants to believe Grant is genuine and that he really wants Carter for who he really is. I really enjoyed watching these two find their place with each other. Carter learning to trust Grant & Grant seeing what an amazing man Carter really is. The way Grant called Carter "Pretty" seemed really sweet and perfect for them.
I loved Mrs Jenkins & her friends and seeing the other couples evolving their relationships was great.
I really look forward to hearing Bryce's book.