Blood Bound

"Kick-ass were-coyote auto mechanic Mercedes Thompson" ( Publishers Weekly ) has leapt to the forefront of today's urban fantasy heroes, thanks to bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Now, Mercy finds herself in the middle of a bloodbath--with only one way out... Mercy has friends in low places--and in dark ones. And now she owes one of them a favor. Since she can shapeshift at will, she agrees to act as some extra muscle when her vampire friend Stefan goes to deliver a message to another of his kind. But this new vampire is hardly ordinary--and neither is the demon inside of him. When the undead and the werewolves sent to find him don't return, the local vampire queen turns to Mercy for help. A coyote is no match for a demon, but Mercy is determined to get her friends back--including the two werewolves circling around her heart.

"Kick-ass were-coyote auto mechanic Mercedes Thompson" ( Publishers Weekly ) has leapt to the forefront of today's urban fantasy heroes, thanks to bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Now, Mercy finds herself in the middle of a bloodbath--with only one way out... Mercy has friends in low places--and in dark ones. And now she owes one of them a favor. Since she can shapeshift at will, she agrees to act as some extra muscle when her vampire friend Stefan goes to deliver a message to another of his kind. But this new vampire is hardly ordinary--and neither is the demon inside of him. When the undead and the werewolves sent to find him don't return, the local vampire queen turns to Mercy for help. A coyote is no match for a demon, but Mercy is determined to get her friends back--including the two werewolves circling around her heart.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

Like most people who own their own business, I work long hours that start early in the morning. So when someone calls me in the middle of the night, they'd better be dying ...Mechanic Mercy Thompson is woken at 3am by a vampire calling in a favour. He has to deliver a message to a fellow undead and needs a witness that won't be noticed - and Mercy's shapeshifting abilities make her the perfect candidate. But the assignment turns into a bloodbath and Mercy attracts the attention of not just a powerful vampire, but the even more powerful demon possessing him. She can count on the supernatural community for protection - and alpha werewolf Adam would like her to rely on him in other ways too - but when it comes to being proactive, she's on her own.

Like most people who own their own business, I work long hours that start early in the morning. So when someone calls me in the middle of the night, they'd better be dying ...Mechanic Mercy Thompson is woken at 3am by a vampire calling in a favour. He has to deliver a message to a fellow undead and needs a witness that won't be noticed - and Mercy's shapeshifting abilities make her the perfect candidate. But the assignment turns into a bloodbath and Mercy attracts the attention of not just a powerful vampire, but the even more powerful demon possessing him. She can count on the supernatural community for protection - and alpha werewolf Adam would like her to rely on him in other ways too - but when it comes to being proactive, she's on her own.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE! ‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’ ‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’ YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Readers love BLOOD BOUND: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection” “I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…” “The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful” “Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!” “Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun” “Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it” “WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much” Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.

Love. Destiny. Honor - Two lives entwined by fate in an origin story you have never heard before. Blood Bound is a suspenseful romance with a splash of paranormal. It is the first title in the 'Bound by A WEB OF WYRD' trilogy, a dark-themed retelling of vampire origin based on Norse Gods in a modern, post-Ragnarǫk setting. He attacked her. Killed her. Turned her into a monster to save her. Now, Eve's life lies in Kjan's hands, and if she doesn't abide by his rules, he will make her next death permanent. But how can she trust him? And what is this compelling connection they share? He is her mentor. A terrifying yet tempting taboo. The mystery that shrouds him imbues every stolen glance, every lingering touch. Her skin buzzes under his attention, and she knows he feels it too. Will breaking just one little rule really make him the death of her... again? *** Two simple rules: Don't kill. Don't get attached. And yet here he was, taking on a new charge after she interrupted his suicide and fell victim to his most primal instincts. Kjan's failures with her predecessor still haunt him a century later. If Eve knew the truth about his past, she would never trust him. He saved her, but really, he put a target on her back. Now, she will be hunted for the powerful blood in her veins. His blood. suspense slow burn to scorching heat morally gray MC sunny vs grumpy mentor/pupil age gap forced proximity dark past/secrets broken, unworthy of her redemption

Love. Destiny. Honor - Two lives entwined by fate in an origin story you have never heard before. Blood Bound is a suspenseful romance with a splash of paranormal. It is the first title in the 'Bound by A WEB OF WYRD' trilogy, a dark-themed retelling of vampire origin based on Norse Gods in a modern, post-Ragnarǫk setting. He attacked her. Killed her. Turned her into a monster to save her. Now, Eve's life lies in Kjan's hands, and if she doesn't abide by his rules, he will make her next death permanent. But how can she trust him? And what is this compelling connection they share? He is her mentor. A terrifying yet tempting taboo. The mystery that shrouds him imbues every stolen glance, every lingering touch. Her skin buzzes under his attention, and she knows he feels it too. Will breaking just one little rule really make him the death of her... again? *** Two simple rules: Don't kill. Don't get attached. And yet here he was, taking on a new charge after she interrupted his suicide and fell victim to his most primal instincts. Kjan's failures with her predecessor still haunt him a century later. If Eve knew the truth about his past, she would never trust him. He saved her, but really, he put a target on her back. Now, she will be hunted for the powerful blood in her veins. His blood. suspense slow burn to scorching heat morally gray MC sunny vs grumpy mentor/pupil age gap forced proximity dark past/secrets broken, unworthy of her redemption