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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by La Toya Lewis

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Irresistible Bond is a romance suspense novel by Victoria Saccenti. It is book 5 of the Central Florida Stories Series and can be read as a stand-alone. Marcus, Storm, and Barrington are childhood best friends. As children they were inseparable but Storm is preparing to begin her dream job with the DEA. Of course, this happens just as things start to heat up with the trio and they find themselves wanting to explore a different side to their bond. This book was very interesting and layered. The storytelling is rich and emotional. The bond between the cousins, Marcus and Barrington, and their “princess” Storm is very strong. This author provides a richer experience than was expected. There are some trigger warnings but it is worth the read.

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Angela Shirley

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Storm, Marcus and Barrington were inseparable when they were young, although the attraction was there between all three of them they decide one night to delve into the chemistry. Although they loved each other with Marcus and Barrington being from a wealthy family, Storm was always seen as below them in there family circles.

One night Storm hears what there families truly think of her and she then decides to pursue her career within the DEA leaving the cousins to live there lives. Roll on four years later and when a operation goes wrong Storm is left with emotional and physical scars to recover from but when she is home Marcus and Barrington show up and restore faith in Storm slowly with there love and patience.

Can they make it work and can Storm trust the two cousins with her heart?

This is the fifth book in this series and although this is a series, this book can be read as a stand alone although there are some over laps with the previous books you can follow the story easily.

I loved the chemistry and relationships between all three of the main characters and the love they have for each other jumps of the page. There are some trigger topics with the scenes when Storm is held captive but this adds to the story and how remarkable the character of Storm is to try and overcome the experiences.

I have always liked Marcus and Barrington from the previous stories but they just are cemented more and more in my heart after sticking up for Storm with there family and living their lives they way they want to is just refreshing to read. The chemistry jumps off the page and the story is intense and flows brilliant which will have you staying up all night finishing this brilliant story.

I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Shelly Kittell

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been an amazing series to read so far. This is Marcus, Storm & Barrington’s story. It is intense. I found myself feeling all the emotions as I went through this story. This story is definitely spicy. It’s also got action and drama. There’s a lot going on. Some familiar faces from Club Nexus pop in and make an appearance. This is an amazing story. This is one of those that I by her stories because I know they will always fascinate.

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Ashley Lape

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OOMG!! This book is S.T.E.A.M.Y! Storm, Marcus and Barrington were inseparable growing up. Cousins Marcus and Barrington were from a very wealthy family, and Storm’s parents were immigrants who worked hard for their money. Storm broke up their group by going off to become a DEA agent. Unfortunately before leaving Storm learns how the cousin’s family felt about her. Storm rushes off before the cousins can stand up for her honor. Fast forward four years, Storm is undercover with the DEA when she becomes a captive on a mission to bring down Colombian drug lords and goes desperately wrong. She endures torture that leaves her on the brink of death but she has her love for Marcus and Barrington that has helped to keep her alive. After being moved to another location Storm tries to map her escape but just hours after her arrival at her new location gun fire engulfs the silence of the evening. Once rescued by a fellow DEA agent Storm must heal from not only her wounds from the beating but being shot. Storm gets cleared to leave the hospital and all she can think about is Marcus and Barrington but she can’t bring herself to reach out to them. But the boys don’t take long to arrive at her parent’s house. Hoping to pick up right where they left off that night four years ago, the boys have big dreams for Storm. Only if Storm is willing to allow her desire to be fulfilled. I did not read the other books in this series but I will be reading the other books! I was hooked from the start and it was not what I was expecting. I thought it would follow Storm’s life in the DEA more. However, I loved every single page of this book!!

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Michelle Austin

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. This author continues to pull me in with her books. This one certainly did not disappoint. If you like 2nd chance romance with some very steamy moments then you will enjoy this book and series. Storm, Barrington, and Marcus have a history. When it’s made very clear Storm isn’t good enough she takes off for a while, when she returns things change quickly. Barrington and Marcus don’t plan on losing her again. Overall I really enjoyed this book. All of the characters were great. We get several twists and turns that added a great element to the story. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. You can read the books in the series as stand alones but I suggest reading from book one. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Irresistible Bond is Book 5 of the Central Florida Stories series and wow….the roller coaster that this book took me on…edge of my seat. The emotional pull between Storm, Marcus and Barrington was truly undeniable….D/s/D, spicy, connection, danger, greed, drama….but the emotional toll that Storm went through as a DEA agent and the trauma… This story definitely has its triggers, but it was a great story.

Storm grew up knowing Marcus and Barrington and having a strong bond, they were inseparable. All grown up, Marcus and Barrington both desire to be with Storm. When passions arise, and broken by the Laurier family that do have a distaste for Storm….she ends up leaving for her DEA training and job leaving Marcus and Barrington hold on if she will come back. When Storm suffers the unimaginable during a mission, coming back has left her not only physical scars but emotional too. Who is there waiting for Storm…Marcus and Barrington. Their love for her never faltered even when she was gone. Their love for each other comes in full circle…as Marcus and Barrington also introduce her to a new world….but when the past comes back with a vengeance against Storm…will Marcus and Barrington with their protective team be able to keep Storm safe……

Definitely read and find out….

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Irresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti Review by Heidi Woodring

Irresistible Bond by Victoria Saccenti is book 5 in the Central Florida series and another very good read. Storm, Barrington, and Marcus bring so much into this book, and the HEAT truly is steamy with them. Storm running from them feeling she did not belong in their world, but when they get word, she is back, they want to claim her. They want her safe, they want her to heal. They want to love her fully. This was another story that I wanted to go on and on. The author was a way of fulling you into the story. The twists and turns, the passion. This book has it all. HIGLY recommend this steamy book and highly suggest reading all the books in the series.

Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book #5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Angela Hayes

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Irresistible Bond is the fifth book in the Central Florida Stories series by Victoria Saccenti. This is a contemporary romantic suspense with drama, action, angst, danger, emotion, chemistry, passion, opposites attract, a friends to lovers element, and more. There is an explicit erotic BDSM component to the story too, with D/s/D dynamics- so this is definitely for mature audiences only (18+).
Even though this is the fifth book in the series, instalment book in the focuses on different MCs, so can be read as a standalone/s without feeling like you are missing anything important.
As expected, Victoria Saccenti crafted her characters well- creating fully realised individuals with their own personalities, quirks, and flaws. The MC’s have their own challenges, adding angst, tension, and plenty of emotion to the whole story. Their shared history adds another layer to the story, while building depth and intrigue. Stir in all that simmering chemistry, mysteriousness, danger, and some intrigue – and the story takes an engrossing turn.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Saccenti.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Victoria Saccenti!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Jenni Bishop

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Authors warning – Adults Only: Contains explicit D/s/D dynamics.
Irresistible Bond is the fifth alluring standalone book in this series like the others, but I say read them all as there are cross over characters. I have fallen in love with this series and the characters from the seductive world of Club Nexis a BDSM club where all your fantasies will come alive.
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family and that right there is where it all began. Best friends since forever torn apart by vicious words. Storm finds herself in a world of evil the soul-destroying kind, the kind you don’t recover from. Marcus and Barrington are Dom’s and will do anything to save her. They vow they will do whatever it takes to keep the woman they love and their sub safe and protected.
The vivid narrative draws you in to the is hot and sexy BDSM lifestyle that is deliciously dark and seductive. Irresistible Bond delivers action, suspense, drama, danger, tension, angst, emotions, BDSM, D/s/D, secrets, and pain but there is also so much pleasure.
Welcome to a world of Submissives, Dominants, BDSM where your pleasure is the Elite’s pleasure.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is by an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I enjoy her writing style and her ability to bring her character’s to life. She pulls you into the story with ease and keeps you turning pages to the end. This book is no different. It is a well written story about healing, second chances and the past comes to the present, pulling you back in. I enjoyed the characters and what they brought to the story. They are connectable, relatable and have great chemistry. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout which made the story easy to read and entertaining as well. A fast paced, hard to put down story that you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.

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Review by @bjwagner

Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti

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Storm Canales has adored her two best friends, cousins Marcus and Barrington Laurier, since childhood. They’re adults now, and one steamy night tempts all three to the edge of mutual desire. But she doesn’t belong in their world—a fact the haughty Laurier family makes abundantly clear. Hounded by ugly words like “commoner” and “gold digger”, Storm disappears into the secretive DEA without saying goodbye.
Her dream job turns into a nightmare when a mission to bring down Colombian drug lords goes desperately wrong.
For five years, Marcus and Barrington reluctantly gave Storm her space, cut family ties, and built a life at Club Nexus. When they get word Storm is home, they’re determined to finally claim the woman they love—and give her the safest place to heal her scarred body and mind. The arms of the Doms who love her.
But the horrors of the jungle have never quite let Storm go. And when evil reaches out like a clinging vine to drag her back into the nightmare, it could destroy her for good.
Adults Only: Irresistible Bond is a standalone romance in the Central Florida Stories/Club Nexus universe. Contains explicit D/s/D dynamics. Visit the author’s website for TW.

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Award-winning and bestselling author Victoria Saccenti writes the stories she loves to read: contemporary steamy romance, PNR/fantasy, MC romance, and 20th century romance. She explores the complicated twists and turns of human interaction and the many facets of love. Her characters are flawed, angsty, and searching for redemption. Since she’s an avowed optimist, expect to read happy endings. After thirty years of traveling the world, she’s settled in Central Florida, where she splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.