Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley and it is another fantastic book from this wonderful Author. I highly recommend reading this series in order as there are elements to the story line that need the grounding start of the first book.
This time we follow Jaxon Hale, an ex navy seal who is helping out with the police department after leaving the navy and Kayla Kane, a book reviewer and freelance writer on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend. Jaxon and Kayla were once friends and lovers as teens but heartbreak came their way completely changing everything for them. They still care very deeply for each other but the big question is Can they work past their shared heartbreak and come together even better than before while danger builds around them?
Jaxon and Kayla are wonderful characters full of heart. I hope you enjoy their story as much as I did. I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing action packed, heartfelt series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-05-30 05:01:212021-05-30 18:30:38Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley (Deadly Isles Special Ops #2) – Review by Jules Herbert
I was so excited to read the second book in the series after the amazing first . It did not disappoint. It takes you back to the beautiful Honolulu where Jaxon and Kayla are wonderful together. Kayla was running from her present and ended up running smack into her past. Jaxon never stopped loving her and stepped up to help make things right between them. This story has everything you could want: action, romance, family and everything in between. I couldn’t recommend this more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-05-25 08:02:552021-05-25 12:43:04Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lydia Pelton
On the run from an abusive relationship, book reviewer Kayla Kane needs a place to lay low, but she won’t risk her parents’ lives. Especially when a visit to her Honolulu childhood home resurfaces memories of her deceased teenage brother, reinforcing all they’ve already lost. To keep her family safe, she finds the perfect place to hide… with her brother’s best friend—the man she’s crushed on forever.
Former Navy SEAL Jaxon Hale has never found a woman who could compare to Kayla and the single night they shared the summer after graduation. When she reenters his life a decade later, he vows to do whatever it takes to make a relationship with her a reality. This time, the promise once made to his best friend won’t stand in his way.
Kayla and Jaxon soon realize that sharing a living space doesn’t come without complications. The past shadows their every turn, and tensions escalate as they dive headfirst into painful memories for a chance at a future. Despite the safety of Jaxon’s home, her troubles aren’t over. With the stalker ex-boyfriend looming and an unknown threat closing in, bringing more secrets to light, Jaxon risks losing Kayla forever.
Amy McKinley is the USA Today Bestselling author of the romantic suspense thriller Gray Ghost Novels, Moonlit Destination series, Deadly Isles Special Ops, Five Fates paranormal romance series, and several stand-alone titles. Her edge-of-your-seat books are filled with surprising twists and just the right amount of heat and danger. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two sons, and three mischievous cats. You can find her atwww.AmyMcKinley.com
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BESTSELLER-TAG-Bound-By-Secrets-V2-Amy-Mckinley-E-COVER-scaled.jpg1200765itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2021-05-21 00:01:282021-10-30 09:00:59Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katherine Bracciahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatherine Braccia2021-04-07 09:16:022021-04-07 20:46:44Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katherine Braccia
Third Amy McKinley book in 24hrs, that says something.
This story brings back the mystery I love and a woman with walls stronger than the China wall.
I was also waiting for Tyler’s story after the first two books. He has been a character I am drawn to. Love reading his story and him fighting to protect the women he loves and making her bring down that wall and trust him.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katherine Bracciahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatherine Braccia2021-04-07 08:02:322021-04-07 20:44:52Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katherine Braccia
I was not disappointed with Book #2!! She did it again… reeled me in, hook, line, and sinker!
Truly, enjoyed reading about the next Hale brother, the woman that he loves, and how he conquers her heart. I was lost in both stories from the beginning and could not stop reading! Amy does a phenomenal job of setting up the intro to the next book!
Can’t wait to read about the last brother to lose his heart!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2021-04-05 19:45:302021-04-05 07:46:53Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Desiree Ottinger
Have you ever had that relationship that didn’t quite fit into your life when you thought it should? Have you ever had that relationship that you knew was bad for you but kept going back until the final straw broke?
Jaxon Hale is a former Navy SEAL with an honorable discharge after an injury on active duty. Jaxon is filling in for Captain Kane of the Honolulu Police to find a path that he can live with after the military. Kayla Kane returns to Honolulu after an encounter with her live-in boyfriend, Roy. Jaxon and Kayla share a past, but secrets have marred that past since Jaxon was a senior and Kayla was a freshman. After all this time, Jaxon and Kayla’s paths collide again. Trying to keep their families safe from hidden forces and working through the pain they both share, will Jaxon and Kayla finally find a place in their hearts for each other?
I truly loved this book. It’s full of passion, suspense, and real-life issues. Family plays a major part in the lives of both characters. Rebuilding after drastic life changes and finding a place to call home is something that I connected with, and other readers should too.
Most readers don’t like to start a series in the middle, but this book is a true stand-alone. It mentions characters from the first book but can definitely be read without reading the previous book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-04-05 08:05:362021-04-05 08:09:49Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Dover
This was an enjoyable read once I started I just couldn’t put it down was a great escape from reality! I am very much loving this series and I’m eager to read more! I do have a soft spot for second chance romances they always seem to hit the spot and I love that even though time has passed there’s always that chance you can be with the one you always loved! Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stacey Baxterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStacey Baxter2021-03-16 12:18:542021-03-16 22:04:08Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2) By Amy McKinley – Review By Stacey Baxter
Kayla On the run after her abusive ex boyfriend almost killed her, she runs to the one place she knows home. She had to be smart about though, and running into Jaxon was not part the plan. Seeing Jax after all this time brought feelings she never let go off. Not only was he her brother’s best friend, but he was her first everything. But staying with Jax just might the safest thing for her to do but also the hardest, having to the face the past and coming clean about what’s really going on with her. Trusting Jax won’t be easy but she never stopped loving and he always did make her feel her safe. But letting all her feelings and truths out, will it be damning or can Jax keep her safe?
Jaxon He never thought he would see the girl who stole his heart when they were just kids but here she is back home, but something is wrong, she’s covering bruises and lying, and she’s scared. He will do everything in his power to protect her. He let her go so many years ago and he wasn’t going to let her slip away again. He will protect her at all costs. But will she still have him after all the secrets come out?
I loved the second chance/brother’s best friend romance. I love the suspense and how love con conquer all, if you are wiling to trust again.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Starri Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStarri Howard2021-03-10 22:31:002021-03-10 22:52:54Bound By Secrets (Deadly Isles by Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Starri Howard
This was my first read by Amy McKinley and she definitely did not disappoint. I absolutely love second chance romances. The character build between Kayla and Jaxon is full of passion and lots of tension. A woman running back home from an awful relationship. Only to run into the one person she truly has always wanted to be with. However will the secrets they hide from each other hinder the relationship that is reforming or will their feeling they have for each other out weight the bad.
This book and its author is a must read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah2021-03-05 09:07:002021-03-05 10:34:30Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sarah Kendall
Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. This book brings you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and you will cry a little. I had trouble putting this book down and cannot wait to read the next book. This book follows Kayla and Jaxon through many twists and turns. Kayla is running from an abusive relationship and doesn’t want to put her parent’s lives at risk. This is where Jaxon comes in to the story, he is her brothers best friend and the safest place for her to go. Jaxon is a navy seal who has wanted Kayla since graduation. But can he uphold the promise he made to his best friend? Can he keep Kayla safe?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2021-03-03 17:06:362021-03-03 22:24:48Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor
This was yet another page turner by Amy McKinley and book two in her ‘Deadly Isles Special Ops Series’. It can be read as a standalone story but I recommend the previous book, ‘Twisted Secrets’ as it was a great read. In ‘Bound by Secrets’ book reviewer Kayla Kane is on the run from an abusive boyfriend. Not wanting to put her parents at risk she goes to her brother’s best friend and former Navy SEAL Jaxon for a safe place to stay. Jaxon also happens to be the man that she has been attracted to since for ever and who she shared one unforgettable summer night with a decade ago. Jaxon Hale has never found a woman who compares to Kayla and it was only a promise that he made to Kayla’s brother that stopped him from telling her how he felt about her but now that she’s come back into his life he’s determined to have a relationship with her. He just needs to keep her safe first from her stalker of an ex boyfriend, and so asks Kayla to stay with him. However, they soon discover that living together will be more complicated then they thought as their mutual attraction cannot be denied. When tensions, painful memories and secrets are all bought up and the threat to Kayla gets nearer the couple risk loosing each other for good. This novel has a fast paced storyline and a gripping narrative which had me hooked from the start. I liked the main characters and the chemistry between Kayla and Jaxon really came across and the second chance at love element added to the overall story. The plot had plenty of twists and turns that I was kept guessing until the end. This fairly short novel had a mix of romance, drama, suspense and mystery and I found myself completely immersed in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-03-01 16:09:362021-03-01 21:10:50Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley. First off I love Amy McKinley. She is one of my favorite authors and anytime I see a book by her I pick it up! This series is so good and this is my favorite book so far! Its the story of Kayla Kane who is a book reviewer and on the run from her abusive ex boyfriend. She is also needing some place to hide out. She finds a place to stay but its with her brothers best friend in her old hometown. This brings up bad memories of losing her brother and his best friend Jaxon Hale was a one night stand of Kayla’s who she has been crushing on ever since. When Jaxon decides he wants to try to make it work with her she is scared. Jaxon is former Navy Seal and has lots of baggage and Kayla has the added baggage of her crazy ex. When she thinks she is safe in Jaxon’s home and lets her guard down her ex sneaks in and Jaxon may lose her forever. Will Jaxon be able to save Kayla and will Kayla trust Jaxon to let down her guard to have a relationship with him. Read Bound by Secrets to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-03-01 13:30:072021-03-01 13:56:18Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tausha Treadway
Wow! What a great sequel! Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series by Amy McKinley. The first book was really good and this one was even better! On the beautiful island of Oahu, Kayla Kane is running from an ex-boyfriend. Not exactly what she wants to be doing. Jaxon Hale is Kayla’s brother’s best-friend. They happen to run into each other when she returns to Honolulu. Jaxon is retired Navy and is now working at the local police department. When Jaxon finds out about how abusive the ex-boyfriend was, she became someone Jaxon is going to protect. I loved these two together. They really did have great chemistry. There were a lot of twists and turns in this book. One’s that I didn’t even see coming. But, I am truly impressed with this author! It was definitely a page turner from the moment that I started to read the book. I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Sign me up please!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2021-02-28 00:12:102021-02-28 05:46:27Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Melissa Agena
Kayla has returned home after fleeing the abusive relationship she found herself in. Imagine her surprise to find out that her parents are selling their home to buy a condo…from the man she had a crush on when she was younger. When Jaxon runs into Kayla at a coffee shop, he wants to know more about her life and, more importantly, more about the bruises around her neck. He still has feelings for Kayla, but knows that they must clear the air regarding their pasts before they can have a future. When a former co-worker, and former ex of her ex, is found dead…Kayla fears that she could be next. A grim warning from the spirit of her brother really makes her start to worry. Add in Jaxon’s missing brother and there is a lot going on in this story. I found myself rooting for Jaxon and Kayla. You could feel their love for each other from the beginning. There were definitely some big secrets that they kept from each other…but watching how they dealt with them had me even more engrossed in the story. Overall, a good story that I was able to finish in one sitting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2021-02-27 19:13:522021-02-28 05:39:09Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rosanna Ingram
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2) by Amy McKinley
5 out of 5 stars This was a great story I just started reading this authors books and I am hooked. The characters are well written and amazing. The story line was awesome and could have come off the headlines in the news. The detail description was like I was in Honolulu
Kayla Kan is on the run from an abusive relationship needs a place to lay low, but she won’t risk her parents’ lives. To keep her family safe, she needs to find a good hide out and here comes Former Navy SEAL Jaxon Hale her brother’s best friend. Jaxon Hale has never found a woman who could compare to Kayla and the single night they shared the summer after graduation. So, when she comes back into his life after a decade, he knows he won’t let her go and vows to make their relationship last this time. But Kayla and Jaxon soon realize that sharing a living space doesn’t come without complications. Especially when their past shadows their every turn, and tensions escalate as they dive headfirst into painful memories for a chance at a future. Can They over come their past and move on? With the uncertainty with the ex-stalker boyfriend treat looming over them can Jaxon keep Kayla safe. I highly recommend this book…. Tracy @tracym
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2021-02-27 09:42:592021-02-27 09:42:59Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tracy Manderson
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2)
Ms. McKinley is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Her books are the right balance of romance and suspense and a special twist at least I’m this series which I haven’t been able to figure out ahead of time which I love mostly but also frustrates me.
Jaxon and Kayla have quite a history and not all of it is pleasant. A chance meeting as she comes back to town helps reset everything.
The visual of Jaxon is a lot of Jason Mamoa, could it be the fact that the names are similar? Maybe, but I think it’s more the fact that they are both large sexy Hawaiian men.
These Hale boys are all absolutely dreamy in every way possible. They’re hot, fiercely protective of the women they love and they don’t let anyone get in their way.
I cannot wait until Tyler’s story is released! I have to know what happens on the mission and with the girl.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2021-02-27 05:46:082021-02-27 05:46:08Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Robin Rankin
Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series by Amy McKinley. Ms. McKinley is one of my go to authors. This series is one of my favorites of hers, but who doesn’t love suspense, romance with Navy Seals and Hawaii added in. This book had me hooked from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. Kayla and Jaxon have some great chemistry. The story is full of twists and turns. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-02-26 20:45:082021-02-26 21:38:20Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sunday Barnaby
Amy McKinley continues her epic series with Bound By Secrets, Deadly Isle Special Ops, Book 2. Opening the story with Kayla fuming over her boyfriend’s infidelity, she confronts him with disastrous results. Roy, a superstar MMA fighter, unleashes his temper, choking Kayla to unconsciousness after saying “I own you.” When she regains consciousness, she flees the home, taking a flash drive that she suspects holds information that could hurt Roy. After a week passes, Kayla runs into Jaxon. Kieran was Jaxon’s best friend and Kayla’s deceased older brother. When they were teenagers, despite Kieran not wanting them to date, the two shared a night of intimacy. The same night, Kieran dies in a hit and run car wreck. Despite her misgivings about moving into Jaxon’s spare room, she knew Roy would never find her there. Her parents were buying his condo and Jaxon was moving to his family’s island. Jaxon still had feelings for Kayla and planned to attempt to rekindle their relationship. At the same time, his mind was also on a string of murders of former Navy SEALs that were on the same teams that his family had served on. After going to a group bonfire, Kayla agrees to give the relationship another try. After discovering the secrets that Jaxon had held about her brother, Kayla starts receiving messages from Roy and she discovers he had already met with her parents. What will Kayla do? What secrets did Jaxon reveal? Does Roy find Kayla?
After reading the first book of this series, McKinley excellent job building from pertinent characters mentioned in the first book. Xander and Jaxon are brothers and while not the main characters in this book, Xander and Riley début. The investigation that Xander had started is still in progress with Jaxon joining in. The character development is still my favorite aspect of her books, and I can’t wait to keep reading the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2021-02-25 22:37:252021-02-26 05:44:39Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Chapman
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Vaughan
Kayla and Jaxon never really got the chance to experience the love they had for each other before being torn apart by tragedy and secrets. They both carry pain and regret for lost chances; then they find themselves thrown together again.
I loved this novel! The characters are so real I could FEEL their passion and regret. Are they ever HOT together! The tension leaves you hoping they can move forward to explore what could be! A must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kricket4078https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKricket40782021-02-25 22:05:582021-02-26 05:43:45Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Vaughan
The second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops by Amy McKinley was entertaining for sure. Was a very quick, enjoyable read. This was my first McKinley novel, and I did enjoy it. I don’t think you have to read the first one in the series to read this one, I enjoyed it and followed along without the first. There were some good twists and turns, some mystery, and resolutions I did not see coming. There were also elements of the supernatural which was a nice surprise. I would have liked if there was a warning about abuse somewhere, it can be triggering for some. (If I missed that then that’s my bad). The chemistry between the characters was great! Kayla’s story is well written and comes to a conclusion I think many will find emotional, surprising and fulfilling. If you love romance with some mystery then this is a book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Stanleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Stanley2021-02-25 16:04:172021-02-25 21:48:39Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Stanley
Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #2) by Amy McKinley
Another fantastic read by Amy McKinley. She certainly knows what to do to bring the readers back. Twisted Secrets is a great book, but Bound by Secrets is amazing. Can be read as a standalone.
Kayla comes home running from her ex boyfriend. She doesn’t think about what she’ll run into by going home. When she runs into her ex-lover and her deceased brother’s best friend she knows. The quote I chose for Kayla is: “We need to stay away from certain topics, or we won’t be able to live together. Anything with my brother is at the top of that list.”
Jaxon is still trying to get back to his civilian life. Working as a cop is great but it isn’t something he sees for himself. Running into Kayla makes him think of the past. Will she become a Hale? The quote I chose for Jaxon is: “It was a news alert. Several explosions happened at the same time.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-02-25 13:32:312021-02-25 14:00:22Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Kimble
I’m really enjoying this series and this book doesn’t disappoint. This is book 2 in the series and although the characters from book 1 do make an appearance you don’t have to have read book 1 first (although why would you not?)
Jaxon was Kayla’s school crush and her brothers best friend. After the death of her brother Kayla left town and only returns when she is escaping from her stalker boyfriend. Jaxon does not want to miss out on his second chance with Kayla, but he has secrets she won’t be happy about.
There are a few threads running through this book, from both Kayla and Jaxon’s characters, and they will certainly keep you turning pages. The story is really well written and pulls you into the story. Kayla frustrated me a little bit at first, but she was going through so many things at the time that I’ll forgive her. Jason was so sweet and patient, desperately trying to show Kayla that they had a future together.
If you’ve enjoyed any of Amy McKinley’s books before, this one will not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mrs Rhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMrs R2021-02-25 09:12:412021-02-25 13:55:23Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mrs R
This book starts with Kayla Kane staring at the tv where she watches her boyfriend leaving the ring where he has just won his latest fight, but he is leaving with another woman and Kayla is enraged and plans to confront him when he gets home, but what happens when she does prompts her to leave as soon as she comes around. It isn’t the first time she has been abused by him, but this time, he took it too far and so she throws her belongings into a suitcase and bag and grabs her surfboard before putting as much distance as she can between her and the man she is going to leave behind. Jaxon Hale is tying up his stint as a beat officer with the local police where he has been working to see if it is a career he wants to follow, however, he is not happy and has decided to leave to join the team where his older brother works instead. When he goes into his local coffee shop, he is more than surprised to see Kayla, his first love and the woman he has had feelings for half his life, but she is hiding something and he won’t stop until he finds out what it is.
While they were in the coffee shop, an alert came through on Jaxon’s phone which looked like an attack, but when he arrives at the station, he realises that he is going to be getting nothing out of the officer on the case, so when his brother contacts him and confirms his suspicions, he knows that there is something else going on because he should be enjoying his honeymoon and adding into the fact that they can’t contact his brother as he is on a mission, Jaxon feels like he can’t do anything and he doesn’t like that feeling in the slightest. Meanwhile, Kayla goes to visit her parents, but when she gets there, she discovers that they are selling the house and Kayla isn’t happy that she will be losing another bit of her childhood and the memories forged there with her dead brother, but she tries to accept this unwelcome bit of news, but when she heads upstairs to start helping them to pack, she decides to start in her brothers room which she knows is going to be the hardest one to pack away and this is solidified when the memories come flooding back. Later on, she hears another voice and goes downstairs to find that Jaxon is there and it turns out his parents are moving to his old condo and that he came over to find out about paint choices so he could start redecorating so it is ready for them and remembering that there is a spare room, Kayla realises that this is the perfect answer to the situation with Roy and asks if she can stay there and help with the painting, Jaxon agrees, however, she is not sure how staying in the same house as him is going to work seeing as she has had the biggest crush on him for half her life.
As the time passes and Kayla and Jaxon spend more time with each other, they both realise that the time has come to talk about what happened in their past, but also about the present as well and the more they start to learn about the secrets surrounding them, the closer they become, but are the secrets they hold going to be a barrier they cannot surpass, or will they be able to build the future they have always wanted together? As the tension rises and patterns emerge, can the two work together to solve the mysteries surrounding them? This is a fast paced romance with secrets and revelations abound within it, but that is what will keep you reading until the very end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-02-25 08:04:382021-02-25 13:49:56Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Bound By Secrets (Book Two of the Deadly Isles Special Ops series) by Amy McKinley was a great read! Although I like the first book better than this one, this one was great in it’s own way. McKinley handled the woes of an abusive relationship without it being a huge trigger, which was impressive in my opinion. I felt like there should have been a bit more of a backstory with Kayla and Roy’s relationship, and with Kayla and Jaxon’s past. This book had a slower build-up in my opinion versus the first one, and wasn’t as thrilling. However, there was an unexpected twist that I loved and suspense at the very end. All in all this was a really good read and I can’t wait for the installment in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2021-02-24 22:06:322021-02-24 22:23:09Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rachel Moss
This is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series and I loved it. The author does an amazing job of grabbing your attention right at the beginning and not letting go. I love the mixture of romance and danger and the twists in the book is something I never saw coming.
Kayla has it all from the outside including the rich professional boyfriend. What people don’t realise is that the boyfriend is violent and abuse. After an incident that nearly cost Kayla her life she is forced to flee. She arrives home and gets help from an unlikely source.
Jaxon has always loved Kayla but after Kayla’s brother died in a car accident their relationship failed. Now he has her back in his life and he plans on keeping her there no matter the cost. Can Kayla forgive Jaxon for all the secrets he’s kept surrounding her brother? Can Kayla trust Jaxon enough to accept his help? Will she remain free of her ex boyfriend or will he seek her out for leaving him?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-02-24 14:50:152021-02-24 14:50:15Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Carr
5 stars! Excellent! I was hooked on this book just as much as the first one. This book can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading them in order, as it gives some history on the other characters. I was excited to see this book was about Jaxon. I liked the connection of Jaxon standing in for the current chief of police who happens to be Kaylas father. My heart broke for poor Kayla having to deal with an abusive boyfriend, and it seems he has no problem in taking it to the extreme of trying to kill her. I swooned when Jaxon would stop at nothing to help Kayla and make sure she stayed safe, I love second chance at love. All of the suspense, drama and romance really made for an awesome story. Amy McKinley is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors with the way she can tell a story, I was kept on the edge waiting to see what was going to happen next and was blown out of water with the twists and turns I didn’t see coming. Who is up next!?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2021-02-23 11:34:532021-02-23 15:05:06Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carrie Reed
Another Amy McKinley story with love, misunderstandings, adventure, missed opportunities, 2nd chances and sexy times. Another story worth reading. Bound by Secrets, Deadly Isles Special Ops book 2 is about Kayla and Jaxson, the past they share and the future they want. But the present is trying to kill Kayla, making the future look anything but bright. This story starts out with violence but with hope as well. The journey that Kayla takes is full of surprises, including the one that got away, Jaxson.
I enjoyed this story with all the emotional ups and downs the characters had to face. Looking forward to reading more in this series and seeing what happens next with the other Special Ops.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2021-02-23 07:33:092021-02-23 09:22:21Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shannon Fowler
I am loving this series so much! I really loved book 1 and couldn’t wait to dive into book 2 and I wasn’t disappointed at all! Kayla and Jaxon were just wonderful to read about, I loved them both from the very beginning and I was so invested in their story throughout. I loved that when they met again there was this lovely genuine connection between them. Both of them were really lovely characters. There were some unexpected twists in the story too which made the story exciting to read. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-02-22 05:32:292021-02-22 07:22:41Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews
The second in the Deadly Isles- Special Ops series, Bound by Secrets is just as exciting as its predecessor! Once again, we are in the beautiful city of Honolulu, this time with Jaxon Hale and Kayla Kane, his high school best friend’s little sister. Kayla is outrunning her abusive ex-boyfriend when she runs into her childhood crush while returning to her parents’ home; Jaxon is working as an interim-police officer while Kayla’s father- the police chief- recovers from heart surgery, and is pleasantly surprised that she is back in town, but worried about the man who hurt and scared her so badly. Bound by Secrets follows the two former friends and lovers while they work through their shared history and heartache, and through the current threat to her life. Just as before, I could not put down Amy McKinley’s book once I started!! The characters are richly created, and the scenery is as beautiful as in reality. There is a bit of cliché in a girl and her late brother’s best friend finally coming together after years of hurt between them, but the impact that the late Keiran Kane had on his friends and family adds a kind of sweet twist on the tale. I’m excited for the last installment to come out in March!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kendra Aubryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKendra Aubry2021-02-21 22:01:342021-02-22 07:19:50Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kendra Aubry
We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.
Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.
Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.
We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.
We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.
Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.
If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:
Other external services
We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
Google Webfont Settings:
Google Map Settings:
Google reCaptcha Settings:
Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:
Other cookies
The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:
Privacy Policy
You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.