Bound by Blood

This is the last series by Ava March on Audible that I hadn't listened to yet, and I liked this first installment. It has a mild plot, but mostly a lot of both MCs straining against the plackets of their trousers and then having sex with each other.

The premise (explained in the blurb) makes me a little uncomfortable, which is why it took me so long to get to this series. The consent is dubious, because of Oliver's deception. On the other hand, the BDSM elements seem fine to me. The dom (Vincent) tells Oliver he'll stop at any time and he actually does when Oliver asks him to, although nothing bad is going on. BDSM is not something I seek out in books, but I usually do like the way Ava March writes it.

Vincent is very rude to everyone who isn't Oliver, which I don't like. I understand this is part of the way ultra-toppy heroes are generally written, though.

But this book is pretty good. If you like the window-dressing (Regency clothes, a character being called “my lord” in bed, scenes at White's, etc.), you will probably also enjoy this.