Bound To Liberty — Kiru Taye

As if life isn't tough enough for James Coker, rejected and nearly killed by family, he is also a closeted gay man in a country where being gay is outlawed. So when the first man he's ever loved gets engaged to a woman, James's solution to heartbreak is to indulge in a holiday fling.In contrast, Ethan Eze has had life relatively easy. Born in the 'Land of the Free' and nurtured within a family where he can be whoever he wants to be, he's a military veteran who is not afraid of going for what he wants. When he meets James, Ethan wants him.Desire burns between them and soon blurs into devotion. But James is not ready to lose his heart again. Ethan has fought for his country. Now will he fight for love?Bound to Liberty is a story about breaking free from mental chains and living a life of boundless love.Content Warning: homophobia, threat of forced outing, depictions of anxiety.While this story can be read as a standalone, it is best enjoyed after reading Bound to Ransom, Bound series book 2.