Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was so excited to read this after reading the synopsis, I love Cirque du Soleil, and reading a book with that plot was an immediate yes for me. I was drawn in quickly, but around 50% felt the book begin to drag out without any real details.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just finished this book and had to rush over to write this review while it’s fresh in my mind. First off this is not something I usually read about (Genre). I also don’t like clowns so I was a little scared to read it lol. Luckily they were only mentioned briefly. However, this book was way better than I expected. It was hot and dangerous! The steam was on level 10. I don’t know a whole lot about Shibari but I definitely learned a lot from this book. Apart from the rope play, the drama and action was also very good. The French Mafia? Uncle Peter? The ex-wife? And let’s talk about the cliff hanger we were left on. One of the best I’ve read ever. I immediately put the release date of book 2 in my Calendar. Liza you did such a wonderful job with this book!
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Obedience (Ties that Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow
4 Stars
This was so good! Cassandra and Chandler both grew up in the circus. Cassandra’s parents were magicians and she always idolized Chandler who is an aerialist. Wanting to become one herself, she finally made it to Dreamers Academy where she met Chandler and got to learn from him. Chandler always enjoyed her parent’s performances. Their lives were entwined before they even met. Once they did meet, they were enraptured with each other but teacher and student relationships are taboo. Aside from the obvious struggles, they also have secrets that come to light and endanger them both.
This book was refreshing. The author added the art of Shibari into the story of which I knew nothing about. Not only did I get to enjoy an original story but I learned something as well. The story was filled with romance, intrigue and suspense.
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Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Obedience (Ties That Bind) is book 1 of the Ties That Bind series. The story is about Cassandra Blackstone. At 13 years old she loses her parents and the thing that she holds onto is the memory of the circus aerialist performance that she saw with her parents the day before they died. She becomes enthralled with the performer Chandler Monreau. Years later at age 25, she gets the chance to audition for Chandler’s family’s academy thus kicking off the attraction between the two.
I liked this book. The circus backdrop was awesome. This was the first story I have read with this sort of setting and it was a very fresh take on a romance. I’m not a fan of age-gap romance but I was comfortable with the way this one was portrayed. This was a nice slow-burn romance that really gave time for the characters’ chemistry to develop. There was also a nice little murder mystery, which is always a good thing. Although the pacing is a bit slow in the middle, the story has great romance and a bit of spice. I really enjoyed this story.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An amazing read! So much angst, darkness, lush, love and mystery thrown together. Chandler and Cassandra were amazing. Watching their love and lives unfold together made the story that much more enthralling. This author told a story that sucked you in and made your imagination feel a 180 chapter by chapter. I am eager to read more by her.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a new author for me and I have to say I really enjoyed this book and it won’t be the last book by this fantastic author that I read. Being set around a circus is not something I believe I have read before so it was refreshing to have a new and interesting setting. It was most definitely a slow burn between the wonderful lead characters Cassandra and Chandler and just enough suspense to keep you hooked and turning page after page. With it being the first book in this series I just know I will be back for more.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First time reader of this author Liza Snow. Honestly I found the book to be an awesome read. A real emotional thrill ride. I have not had the pleasure of reading a book where they were an Aerialist until now. It added a real layer of intrigue for me especially after finding out that he was interested in Shibari. I find it truly interesting how they do that. Some will say its artistry work, tying one up like that. The cover really drove me to try this book. I loved it. It was beautiful. It has some real spice between Cassandra and Chandler. I would highly recommend reading this book.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Liza Snow’s book Obedience had me at the edge of my seat from the first page! There are so many twists and turns, that you never know what’s coming next. I love the characters and the deep understanding that you get from reading Chandler and Cassandra’s points of view. Right from the start I was cheering for Cassandra to get her idol, the magnificent, high-flying Chandler, the master of the silks. I loved the push and pull that these two characters went through, the sexual tension could be cut with a knife as they go back and forth as they got to work together and get to know each other. No matter how much Chandler tried to deny his desire for Cassandra to protect her, the more she wanted him. The more he tried to push her away, the stronger the sexual tension grew. The setting of the story is so beautifully portrayed that I felt like I was right there watching all of the circus acts as well as all the practices with the silks, on the edge of my seat praying no one fell, or had any mishaps. I kept wondering about Cassandra’s mysterious past, and her Uncle who was in prison. What is Chandler hiding in his own personal past that he is trying to protect Cassandra from, and why does his father hate her so? Could their pasts be connected deeper than the two realize, and if so will they ever be able to have their happily ever after? You’ll have to read the book to find out, I’m not spoiling it for you! So excited for the next book in this series to come out in October, the wait is killing me!!!
@Brandy Rymer 05/2023
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cassandra has waited all her life to be a top class aerialist, studying with the best in the industry, Chandler Moreau but can fantasy and reality match up. Once she has passed her audition she is embraced in the world of the Circus, with friends who knew her parents but one person is her obsession and curse as your hero’s are never quite the same.
Chandler Moreau is stuck in the illusion of a perfect life on the outside but a tortured soul on the inside, with his father’s and family pressures all he wants to do is fly in the circus. Until one day she walks into his life and plants herself deeply in his soul but will his dark family history and her thirst to find who killed her parents come crashing down around them and drive a wedge through them in the end.
I enjoyed the story and the characters within greatly, they way it built up the tense was brilliant to read. The chemistry between Chandler and Cassandra was palpable off the page and during the Shibari scenes where erotic in description and wording.
The one regret is I feel the story dragged a little at the start and took a while to build with the relationship between the two main characters but other than that I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait to read more by this author in the future.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Obedience is the first in the Ties that Bind series. Cassandra has admired Chandler since she was a young girl, after seeing him perform in the circus. Her dream is to one day perform in the circus; or more precisely, perform with Chandler.
Cassandra has made it to the Dream Academy and Chandler Moreau. The story has some BDSM elements and suspenseful elements; and the story setting makes this book intriguing. The end left too many unanswered questions; which I hope will be answered in the next installment.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is definitely a one of a kind book, at least in my little world. This description drew me on because it reminded me of Cirque du Soleil and my inspiration and awe of the aerialist, so this book tugged at my nostalgia. It was such a great experience and romantic read. The execution of this book was phenomenal and will literally leave you wanting more from the way Liza ends the book! This is definitely a must read.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I saw the name of the main character, I knew I had to read it. I love that the book has a different take than most other romance books I’ve read. It’s a teacher/student dynamic that is in a circus theme, which, I have yet to read. I loved it. The ending left me wanting more. The slow burn almost, not allowed, love is so gripping. It truly is a story that of course would only happen at the “Dreamers Academy.”
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first time reading this author. I was glad it was a little longer read then im used to. I don’t really follow student teacher stories and really don’t get into circus stories at all. This story was a good read if you like dark romance that involves things like that. Cassandra & Chandler’s is easy to follow so this author wrote this story well. I would pick this book up and read it you won’t be disappointed.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So… this book was something else. Really a different book than I have read before! May be the circus theme or who knows really but wow! What a spicy and unexpected read with one heck of an ending. The first book in the Ties That Bind series and what a start we got. The dynamic between main characters was just off the charts wow. The story flowed with twists and turns and how not everything was as it seemed. Liza did an amazing job tying in an array of themes that you wouldn’t think would mesh but just worked so beautifully. Her words were magic that had me spiralling and ready to start book two.
Chandler is an aerialist who is looking for the perfect student to mentor. Little did he realize that Cassandra was also looking for the perfect teacher. The lines get crossed in this story, they fall in love with one another. I didn’t really know what to think when I first started reading this story. This is the first book in this series of The Ties that Bind. I am not normally into romantic storylines. I feel like there too cheesy. However this story is nothing like that at least in my opinion. You can either read the book or listen to it. I normally read books but I am wondering if I would like the audio version as well. It’s your turn to try it now. Let me know if you prefer reading or listening.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chandler is an aerialist who is looking for the perfect student to mentor. Little did he realize that Cassandra was also looking for the perfect teacher. The lines get crossed in this story, they fall in love with one another. I didn’t really know what to think when I first started reading this story. This is the first book in this series of The Ties that Bind. I am not normally into romantic storylines. I feel like there too cheesy. However this story is nothing like that at least in my opinion. You can either read the book or listen to it. I normally read books but I am wondering if I would like the audio version as well. It’s your turn to try it now. Let me know if you prefer reading or listening.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow
Obedience is the first book in the Ties That Bind Series and is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in but what a ride. This authors style of writing pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. Her characters are fully developed, real and make the story come to life. This is a story about a Teacher- student relationship that turns into way more than that. I truly enjoyed reading this fast paced story that is packed with drama, suspense, romance and so much more. What will happen when the past comes back t? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. The way the author just sucks the reader in right from the first page- Immaculate!! I was so enthralled with Cass and Chandler, that I couldn’t put the book down! The plot was absolutely amazing, and I found myself drawn so much to the characters. The writing style was so easy to get lost in, and made the book that much better. It’s a dual POV, age gap, slightly dark romance, and I am absolutely in love and ready for the next book!!
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Obedience is the first book in the series Ties That Bind. It is about a student/teacher romance mixed with a freaking circus! How could it be any more interesting? The student/teacher relationship revolves around two aerialists, the Master and the Protégé. This book hooked me from the beginning. It is well-paced, intriguing, and engaging. The whole story had me captivated, from the romance plot and the aspect of reading about the aerialists. I will definitely be adding more books from this author. It had an intriguing storyline with the circus, many plot twists, a sexy slow burn that turns hot as fire, and plenty of spice! I recommend this book even if you aren’t typically into student/teacher romance. It is excellently written, with a wonderful plot, and surprising key elements.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first book about a circus and circus school, and boy oh boy am I glad that I read it! I was not at all prepared for this book! It was so, so good!! This book will have you wrapped up so quick and tied in for the ride. I did not want to put it down!! And now I need to rush and get the next book in the set when released!! I can’t wait to read it as well. Cassandra grew up with one goal in mind. She wanted to soar through the skies under a big tent with the best silk aerialist in the world! Her parents took her to Chandler’s circus and as soon as she saw him in the air doing a difficult drop, she knew she wanted that life. She wanted to perform with him, she wanted to learn from him, she wanted him as her mentor, and she wanted to do that drop! That trip to the circus changed her life. In more than one way. The next day, her parents died in a horrible fire. A very hard road later, and she gets to start her dream! She made it!! She preforms for the school and she is accepted into the circus school with a full scholarship! To make things better one of her teachers is Chandler!!! She gets to learn from some of the greats, but also her idol! But he isn’t anything like she thought and she sees her dreams going up in flames. Chandler hasn’t felt like himself in a while but after seeing Cassandra in the silks, performing to a song and routine he loved in his twenties, he has a rush of emotions. He gets excited and is wrapped up in the reasons why he loved that one so much. He pretty much accepts Cassandra at her audition! He could see her potential and he felt his longing of finding the right student to take under his wing coming into focus. He’s so surprised by Cassandra though. She bold and outspoken. She puts him in his place even though she’s a student and he’s the teacher! She’d make a great addition to the circus, if only they could stop fighting!! He grumpy and she’s always late! When her best friend volunteers her for a Shibari (tying a person up with visually intricate patterns of rope) demonstration at a club, she quickly feels her world tying up in knots. Unsure of herself she realizes a couple things. One is that it makes her feel alive and the second is who’s really behind the mask. Chandler never planned on bringing anyone into his life, but the closer he gets to Cassandra the more his grandfather’s words taunt him. Now her past and his family are following her and she’s in way deeper than she or he even realized. Lives are in danger and things are catching fire left and right, as they look into her past. Their history’s are knotted together and neither of them know just how much. Will her past come back to bite her? Will his come back and bite him? This is only book one and it is left on bit of a cliffhanger, in France!! Book two has the release date of October 2023 though, so you totally have time to read this one and then go pre-order book 2! I know I will be!!!! You will not regret reading this book. Like I said, it was so, so good!! There is also a full-cast narrated audiobook for this book if you wanted that additional immersive experience. I’ve heard good things and I might be adding it to my list as well. Hehe. Grab this book and make sure you have time, a drink, and maybe even a fan! You won’t want to stop reading until your done!!
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really like to find new authors and new series. This book ticked both boxes. I really enjoyed reading this book as the author brought the characters to life. There is just enough drama mixed in with romance that it was well balanced. I like how the author was able to build the world around a sort of faux pox of student teacher romance. I was drawn into the book from page one and didn’t want to put this book down. The characters have a electrifying chemistry and just jump off of the pages. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series.
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In this original teacher student love story, you’ll fall so in love with Chandler and Cassandra. It is a slow but much anticipated build throughout the book. I had no clue anything about the Cirque and aerialists but the story teaches you how everything works. A great read for a slow rainy afternoon.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read by Liza Snow, the unique cover and one word title drawing me in with curiosity. The synopsis brings mystery into the mix. Told from the dual perspectives of Cassandra and Chandler, this book will take you on a journey you didn’t know you were looking for.
Cassandra Blackstone, twenty-five-year-old female that has idolized the silk aerialist Chandler Moreau for half her life. Finally given the opportunity to audition at his family’s world class institute for circus acts she takes it. Chandler Moreau, forty-one-year-old male forced into returning to the academy by his father to attend auditions and then cornered into teaching his ex-wives class when she suddenly leaves. The one upside, he will become the talented Cassandra’s teacher, which he felt he should have been all along. Six months after her audition it is finally the first day of classes, her rainy morning goes from bad to worse when she discovers she will now be working for Chandler as his class assistant. After a terrible first class her best friend takes her to “the club”, one that draws visitors from all over to come visit. A brief discussion about her estranged Uncle Peter that is currently in jail, who she prefers was no more, she sees why the club is so packed. Monday night is the most erotic show the club has, the mysterious Maître. Quickly after being volunteered by her best friend to be his volunteer of the night for Japanese Shibari, Cass realizes who the mystery man truly is, Chandler.
Will Cassandra and Chandler find a way to work together? What happens when Cass tells him she knows he is that Maître? Is it possible to fully trust when secrets fill both sides? This author has such an incredible talent, the world she creates, the history she draws you into, and the characters you can’t help to love. Liza Snow has trapped me like a little papillon in a net, as I impatiently await the next installment of this series, Discipline, October 10th, 2023. I can’t wait to discover the next step in Cassandra and Chandler’s journey of love, trust, adapting and surviving their pasts. If they can.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is unlike any other romance book that I have read before, largely in part due to the circus performer element. It was refreshing to get a book that can still surprise me, I have read so many romance books that most tend to be similar to what I have read. I enjoyed this story more because it wasn’t like that.
The book and the characters were really well written. You could see the development and I found myself pulled into their journey and their lives. I was caught up in everything that was happening, all the turns the author threw out. This was a great book and a strong start to a new series. I am looking forward to the next one.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I thought that the aesthetic was a driving force for the book. It started out well for me but I lost the connection around the mid point of the book. I thought that the plot lost a little of its spark for me. The author’s writing overall was beautiful in the area of description specifically with the aerial acrobatics. I will definitely be interested to read the next book.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cassandra first saw Chandler as a little girl and he left a lasting impression on her so now the little girl has blossomed into a beautiful woman and is auditioning to train at their school…. Her audition leaves Chandler all hot and bothered ….
Chandler has issues of his own and his dad and grandfather seem to haunt him and his recent ex wife is a pain in the rear 😬but his attraction to Cassandra is undeniable and it’s from born doses , they’re both fighting the inevitable though ….
Cassandra is also running from her uncle , her very dangerous uncle , the very same one she helped put behind bars ….she’s also no stranger to loss having lost both her magician parents in a devastating fire
I think the best way to describe this book is artistic with hints of mystery , suspense , romance and sensuality, the ending nearly killed me but I would read this again just to be all bound and wound up 😉
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, this book not only brought the steam, but the mystery and suspense kept me reading until the last page. Cassandra and Chandler were so sexy together and the age gap just made it all the hotter. The slow build up and reveal to the mystery. I had never thought of a circus as being a sexy background, but the author did an amazing job. The author created a vivid and descriptive world that our characters live in. This was an amazing start to an explosive series; I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis for this book I was so intrigued it sounded like nothing I had read before and I am so glad that I decided to give it a go. It was such a great read and so refreshing to read something a little bit different. The authors attention to detail made it feel like I was right there watching these characters, she made it so easy to imagine exactly what was happening in the story. I loved the forbidden side of the story and also the twists with how the characters’ lives were intertwined. The suspense that ran through the story kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. I am really excited to see where the author takes this story in book 2!
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The slow burning sizzle!
This one was an exciting romantic, joyful, yet suspenseful ride.
I felt it was kinda slow to start. However when that fire started to burn the flames grew!
Cassandra’s determination and then later growing into more dedication to Chandler was definitely something that I felt like I was a part of.
And the slow grow with Chandler. Well that made me want to strangle him at times.
I would say this was a pretty light quick read.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m old enough to remember what a trip to the circus was like. The thrill and excitement as you sat it utter amazement watching the incredible performers do death defying stunts. The aerialists were always my favorite with the clowns being my LEAST favorite! All these feelings or intrigue and suspense came at me in full bloom as I read the story of Cassandra and Chandler.
So much angst and suspense to keep you reeling for days. And right at the end,,,,your heart drops with a cliffhanger! I hate cliffhangers only because I’m impatient as hell. But this will definitely keep me guessing on what the lies in store in the next book!
This book was great from start to finish. An age gap, teacher student romance that will keep you entertained. The story flows flawlessly and the voices of the narrators fit very well with the dialogue. I have never seen any kind of performances like the ones described here, but it makes me want to go and watch the live action. Chandler has been a master aerialist mastering his craft over the year in his family’s business. Cassandra saw his perform once and got his autograph after a show which made her want to become an aerialist and to study under him was her dream. He has been waiting for a protege of her magnitude for a long time and now that she has arrived, she has not only captivated the audiences with her performances but his heart as well. Both are keeping secrets from one another which adds to the mystery of the book and keeps you trying to figure out what is happening. If you have children, I will definitely say don’t listen to this in their presence. The steamy scenes are a bit too steamy for little ears. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book of the series.
