I loved this book. It is so raw and emotional the whole way through. It is so hope inspiring to see two badly damaged people find their way with each other and become whole again. I loved reading this story. Not to mention, the sex is wickedly hot. I can’t wait to see where this series takes us, hopefully it is not just a standalone. I would like to see the guy’s stories and how they came to be with their significant others. I also wouldn’t mind finding out if there was a boy or girl involved. ( )

I loved this book. It is so raw and emotional the whole way through. It is so hope inspiring to see two badly damaged people find their way with each other and become whole again. I loved reading this story. Not to mention, the sex is wickedly hot. I can’t wait to see where this series takes us, hopefully it is not just a standalone. I would like to see the guy’s stories and how they came to be with their significant others. I also wouldn’t mind finding out if there was a boy or girl involved. ( )

Wicked Bond by Sawyer Bennett
Book #5: The Wicked Horse Series
Source: Purchase
My Rating: 5/5 stars
My Review:

Since the beginning of this series, Bridger Payne has been a staple. He’s always been the strong, silent type whose sex life is generally on full display inside The Silo, the sex club he is now the sole owner of. He’s down for anything, steady and strong, and loyal to a fault to his small circle of friends. That same small circle of friends know Bridger will be there for them, but none of them expect him to open up, chat them up, or show much in the way of emotion. That’s just not in Bridger’s wheelhouse.

When Maggie shows up on Bridger’s front porch, she is unconscious, beat all to hell and back, and, apparently in a crap load of trouble. All Bridger is told by the man who drops her in his arms is that he needs to have her checked out, medically speaking and he needs to keep her hidden. The local, and very, very dangerous motorcycle gang has a claim on Maggie and Bridger will be damned before he lets them get their hands on her again. Or her daughter. Wait? What? There’s a daughter he has to protect as well? Where the hell is she?

Once the drug-induced and much-needed sleep finally wears off, Maggie finds herself in the care of the most stunningly beautiful man she has ever seen. Bridger is rough and sexy, he is a man of few words, and actions that speak to the point of yelling. He knows who Maggie is hiding from and is willing to sacrifice his own personal safety to see to her protection. What Maggie doesn’t know, but strongly suspects, is that Bridger is attracted to her and likes her, but isn’t quite sure what to do with all those feelings. Maggie’s situation is bound to get worse before it gets better and though she is certainly attracted to Bridger, she isn’t sure a physical relationship would be good for either of them.

Turns out, some things are just too hard to resist and Bridger is one of those things. The physical aspect of Maggie and Bridger’s relationship is simply spectacular, but Maggie knows there is a darkness to Bridger that is related to his sexual history. Getting into that darkness is, at best, uncomfortable, and, at worst, a deal breaker. Maggie is willing to make the effort and help Bridger in any way she can, but Bridger has been hardened by his past and when the feelings become all too real, he has no choice but to run leaving Maggie and her daughter in his wake.

The Bottom Line: Bridger is the character we have all been waiting for and I am so pleased to see he got the book he deserves. There are couple of things about this read I particularly enjoyed: 1) the mess Maggie is in doesn’t drag on for the length of the book and, 2) the surprising place and person Bridger runs to when he has no choice but to get away. I like that I can still be surprised by plot twists and I like it even more when a series gets deep yet remains fresh and exciting. Maggie and her daughter are not who you see Bridger ending up with, but they sure are perfect for him. This is a sort of “it takes a village” read with many of the characters (primarily the women) from the past installments of The Wicked Horse series coming together to help Maggie and Bridger find their HEA. If this is where the series is meant to end, Bridger and Maggie’s story is a fitting end. ( )

They say… Save the BEST for LAST… Sawyer Bennett did just that with Wicked Bond. The final tale of the boys over in the Silo, the head man in charge, Bridger. What a story it is!! We all know going in that he has a serious issues, but when we find out what they are, WHOAAA!!

When Kyle drops off a nearly beaten to death woman on Bridger’s doorstep, things get serious. Between facing his past, feelings that he doesn’t want to feel, and protecting Maggie and her daughter, Bridger is up for the fight of his life.

I have to say that I am sad this series is over, but I am so excited to see what Sawyer comes up with next. Every series, every story is better than the last. Bring it on Ms. Bennett!
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