I wish this had been the first novel of this genre that I had ever read. Starting with smooth polished Doms who've been doing this for years, don't have any problems and do everything perfectly, you can forget about the fact that the people involved in each relationship are exactly that - people. With all their hangups, foibles and eccentricities. Most of the time they aren't perfect, or at least they sure didn't start out that way.
What I loved most about this novel was the fact that it's about a couple who've been together for a long time, with kids and a life and all the dramas that that entails.
I feel like writing this book may have been a bit of an emotional journey for the author. The level of detail that she uses to setup the environment made me feel like I was there, watching things unravelling before my eyes. It felt to me like some personal experiences may have found their way into this book. And if so, I bow down to the author. There was a lot of meaty stuff to deal with here.
Sam is trying to hold everything together and feeling increasingly resentful of her life. She still loves Brady but sometimes it seems like he's the third child in the family. She's tired and a bit despairing of the status quo.
Brady is still crazy in love with Sam but he knows he's letting her down. He feels like she's slipping away from him and doesn't know how to fix it and make Sam happy (which is all he's ever wanted to do).
In an effort to find each other again, they explore some new fantasies which leads to unexpected results on all kinds of levels.
This was a wonderful book. I'd love to read more of the series if this is any indication of the way this author writes.

Their Discovery is the end of Legally Bound the series. It tells a story about Brandy and Samantha. Well, I am not going through all the synopsis here as some of the reviewers have provided the synopsis with the review. I just want to highlight several things here.

To me, I do love the portrayal of Brady. He is a former college football player with a witty sense of humour and great combo of brain and bods. Meanwhile Samantha is somehow so complicated in her own way. If you read the book you will know what I mean by that. Our heroine and hero is married and they discover something in it which later lead them to their sexual tension. It is not so smooth tho as there are a lot of complexities in those tension. Yet you know that like most novel, those sexual tension later will lead to love.

Anyhow, the novel is sweet and erotic...it is worth reading tho.

Realistic and hot.
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This book was a bit of a different twist than what I normally would read. Mainly the Dominant is the man but in this story a married couple discovers what’s really going on in their marriage. But a little Femdomme never hurt anyone. Right?

The author took her time delving into the subject. She developed her characters beautifully so we could be in their heads as they tried to figure out their marriage.

I loved Brady. He is completely devoted to his wife in so many ways but doesn’t know how to show it. All he wants to do is care for her.

The delicate situation and the balance of the story made this super exciting and steaming hot in so many ways. The discovery mode and then the actual practice of their desires brought that little bit of uncomfortable but sexy twinge and you could feel your blood pressure go up just a little bit.

But not everything works out the first time and that’s what I enjoyed about the story. The balance of power and the delicate situation they found themselves in as they’re trying to save their marriage was explored and it was very realistic in so many ways.

So relatable and a great read!

Okay first of all, wow.

I have not read the other books in this series and whilst I’m sure it would have been nice to have some background info on some of the characters, it was not necessary. Their Discovery was easy to read as a stand alone (though I feel obliged to go back and read the others because WOW)

This is not just sex. I cannot stress that enough. There are some genuine moments of hurt and raw emotion alongside the steam that will literally leave you speechless.

I completely and utterly adored Brady, the way his character was written. His inner monologue, his thoughts and feelings on all of the changes he was experiencing touched my heart because he just seemed like such a genuine, heartfelt character and I truly understood his thoughts and feelings because they were described and played out so well.
A good husband, fantastic father but just a little lost. He was 100% my favourite thing about this book.

Sam was an interesting character to follow and seeing her struggle with her identity as a woman with many roles (mom, wife, friend, mistress) was easily relatable and believable.

I could probably bang on for a long time about how much this book affected me, to the point I was feeling genuinely anxious and worried for the characters and their relationships, that is how well this book is written. I felt as though I was experiencing the same emotions as the characters throughout, as though I was on this journey with them - I was completely sucked in.

The sex, whilst incredibly hot (this is the first bdsm storyline I’ve read with a female Dom, which was incredibly interesting!), is not the key component in the story. This is a journey of self discovery for both lead characters, Brady and Sam. Both sexually and emotionally. Learning to find the balance between their roles, husband and wife, mom and dad, pet and mistress.

I really thoroughly enjoyed this and think that Rebecca Grace Allen is a fantastic writer! I will definitely be looking for more of her work to read.

DNF at 18%. Strike one was heroine referring to herself as obese and not being able to fit into store clothing. Strike two was hero referring to having a gym in his office to prevent his employees from turning into Jabba the Hut. Seriously? Also the beginning is just sad. Sad kids, sad husband, sad wife. And so a D/s relationship is going to fix their marriage? I was waiting for that spark of hope, but after the Jabba the Hut comment I was done caring. So disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Samantha Archer’s life has hit a wall. Her world is housework, homework and reminding her husband the biggest kid in the family to help out at home. Once she felt confident, powerful and sexy, but Brady doesn’t seem to notice her anymore, and now all she feels is invisible.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Rebecca Grace Allen is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

I really appreciated this contemporary erotic romance as it a showcases a married couple trying to find their sexual spark, a couple who is into exploring their desires openly with each other, a couple that has real roadblocks preventing them from doing so at all times, i.e. jobs, children, and other obligations. This isn't a fantasy, this isn't a billionaire sweeping a poor, younger person off their feet. This is also a wonderful depiction of a woman finding her power in bed, a man coming to terms with his submissive desires, and a couple who ultimately love each other through the ups and downs of their exploration of said desires.

If you are just looking for some erotica, this won't be one for you. There are some real moments of hurt between Samantha and Brady, including a scene where Samantha pushes Brady too far when they invite another person in their bed.

If you are looking for a tender, hot, and real romance, please give this one a try!

I really liked this book. They were a great couple. I didn’t read the first two in the series and I definitely want to now. I loved the ending. I recommend this author.