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The Bonds We Break

The Four, Book 5

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The Bonds We Break

By: Becca Steele
Narrated by: Kelli Tager, Gregory Salinas
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Fear. Desire. Redemption.

When I was taken...it changed me.

Once, I was the life of the party. Not anymore.

I told myself that I was okay. I almost believed it, until the day I was forced to face my past and my nightmare came to life.

Now the Four are the only ones I can turn to, and Cassius Drummond has made it his personal mission to help me out.

No matter how much I tell myself that he’s off-limits, the more time we spend together, the more I want him.

Bound by my past, I know I’m no good for him, and I’m nothing more than a convenient distraction while we’re stuck with each other.

It’s going to end in heartbreak.

But every time he smiles at me, I find myself falling a little bit more.

The Bonds We Break is a stand-alone mature new-adult romance but is best enjoyed after the previous four books in the series.

©2021 Becca Steele (P)2025 Becca Steele
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The Bonds We Break is a sort of friends with benefits to more story involving Cass, one of The Four, and Jessa, who is known for issues she caused with Winter and drama she caused in previous books.

Things are different now as Jessa has been through a traumatic experience. She is different, though people aren't as quick to forget the past and her role in it. Cass is somewhat protective of Jessa though, which only becomes more clear throughout the course of the story. They start a friends with benefits relationship that seems like more even from the start. It is clear that Jessa and Cassius have some serious chemistry and both definitely like being together, but Cass is somewhat in the dark when it comes to his feelings, while Jessa definitely isn't. She knows she likes and wants Cass and that this arrangement will probably just end in heartbreak for her.

I enjoyed having this group of friends back together again, and was glad that over the course of the story relationships were mended. I loved how protective Cass was of Jessa and how much he genuinely seemed to care for her, though it seemed to take him quite awhile to realize his true feelings about her and what he ultimately wanted of their relationship.

The audiobook was really well done. Both Kelli Tager and Gregory Salinas did a truly fantastic job with the narration of this story. #PinkFlamingoProductions #TheFlock

Friend with Benefits to More.....

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Absolutely loved listening to this I read it when it first released but listening was so much better .Kelli & Gregory narrated perfectly as usual.

Cassius & Jessa

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Can I just say that I love the Four? I enjoyed listening to Wynter and Caiden’s story and the little elements that now lead us to Cassius and Jessa! Once Jessa was kidnapped by Little Finger, her life was never the same. Nightmares plague her nights, and she just can’t get back to the mean girl we all loved to hate prior to the tragedy. Cassius sees this and though he is the comedian of the group, he is seriously taking Jessa under his wing. His protectiveness and growing feelings lead to wanting to make her whole again. But the danger isn’t over, and her safety is at risk. Will he and the others be able to keep her safe? I loved Jessa in this book. She is a true heroine as she faces her fears and finds her new normal. Cassius proves to be a man we all want. He is protective and loving. The steamy scenes are passion filled and the suspense scenes thrilling. It’s a great addition to the Kings of Alstone College. Becca Steele has another winner!

Narrated by the talents of Gregory Salinas and Kelli Tager, we are treated to all the voices we know as The Four and the characters we love. I was so happy to see these two continuing the series, keeping the voices consistent and as we know them. Salinas has a fabulous English accent and brings all the alpha qualities to Cassius. Tager too nails the English accent as Jessa and pulls us into all the emotional turmoil she feels. It’s a fantastic team and wonderful listen.

Cassius & Jessa!

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I love a good Casanova meets his match type of story. But this one was done with such a twist that it took it to a whole new level.
Jessa honestly wasn’t likable in previous books. So it’s a testament to how good Becca Steele is in my opinion that she took this unlikable person from previous books and made her someone you connected with, felt bad for, and ultimately even rooted for. She had such growth across this book. And while it’s a shame that it took a horrific situation to instigate that change, I can still respect it because she could have easily gone another direction. She could have played the woe is me card or blamed the good guys for how she got into that situation. She didn’t do that though, she used it as an opportunity to change and grow.
Cassius on the other hand, who I’d loved from the first book, had moments where I wanted to shake him for not seeing what was right in front of him. Some of the things he said at times were so harsh and as unintentional as it may have been, were cruel even when she didn’t hear it. But of course, he redeemed himself by the end and I was right back to loving him.
I honestly have no complaints, only good things to say about the narration. The same voices have been bringing this series to life from the beginning and I have enjoyed them each and every time. Normally I’m a new voices for new couples person, but this is one of the few times I didn’t mind that the same voices continue throughout.
🎧The Flock🎧

My Thoughts on The Bonds We Break

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The Bonds We Break by Becca Steele is a mature new adult romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Kelli Tager and Gregory Salinas.

This is the fifth book in The Four Series and can be read as a standalone. However, I would recommend reading the previous books since the stories are interconnected.

I absolutely love Becca’s books! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Cassius and Jessa. Their relationship is a bit messy, but they are perfect for each other. I loved that we got both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for Zayde's book to be announced!

Kelli and Gregory did an amazing job on the narration! I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like new adult romances or romantic suspense.


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Mature New Adult Romance

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