Tethered: Book One of the Binding Chronicles
Tethered: Book One of the Binding Chronicles
Tethered: Book One of the Binding Chronicles
Description
Description
The first book in The Binding Chronicles, Tethered is a darkly seductive romantasy for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night, blending forbidden love, dangerous magic and a bond that defies fate. What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince? When Luna is sold into marriage to the vampire Prince of Darkness, she expects cruelty, not temptation. Prince Sebastian was made to obey his queen, even if that means binding himself to a mortal he doesn't want and burying every trace of the humanity he lost centuries ago. But the moment their blood mingles during the Binding Ceremony, something ancient and forbidden ignites between them. Now bound by a magic neither understands and incapable of going more than thirty feet apart, Luna and Sebastian are trapped in each other's orbit--tethered but unwilling to surrender. As political schemes twist into betrayal and war brews on the horizon, desire becomes their greatest danger. Loving each other could cost them their crowns, their kingdoms and their lives. Steeped in dark magic, aching passion and impossible choices, Tethered is a sweeping gothic romantasy about two enemies bound by fate and undone by love.
About the Author
About the Author
ELAYNA R. GALLEA is a whimsical weaver of words, creating tales of romantic fantasy. Nestled in the enchanting land of New Brunswick, Canada, she lives with her husband and two younglings. When she's not writing fantastical stories, she eats copious amounts of chocolate and cheese, reads every day and plays with her dogs and cats.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Tethered takes forced proximity to an enchanting high, tying together an immortal vampire and his mortal bride in a lush romance that anchors both amidst the deadly court politics threatening to tear them apart. Gallea paints a deliciously gothic feast for the senses. An unputdownable midnight binge." --Shalini Abeysekara, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine
"Tethered takes the idea of forced proximity to new limits, offering the perfect escape for anyone who loves vampires, cinnamon roll heroes and a delicious slow burn. With its endearing characters, lush setting and adorable banter, you'll be thinking about this one long after you flip the last page." --Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
"Scintillating romantic tension, a sharp main character you're instantly invested in and a biting start to this romantasy series. Romantasy fans will instantly fall in love with Tethered." --A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The High Mountain Court
"This one is for the vampire lovers! Tethered has everything I want in a vampire romance--an arranged marriage, a magical bond and more than a little biting." --Vasilisa Drake, author of A Bargain So Bloody "Tethered is a steamy and fast-paced romantasy set in a world where vampires rule with an iron (and bloody) fist. It's forced proximity at its finest--as if marrying the prince of darkness wasn't bad enough, the bookish FMC is forced to stay within 30 feet of him lest she experience excruciating pain. It's sexy, dangerous and unputdownable!" --Demi Winters, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Ashen series
"Arranged marriage with a sexy vampire shadow daddy? Sign me up! I ate up every detail of Luna and Sebastian's story. Between the romantic tension, the dangerous court drama and the magical bond that's more than our couple ever bargained for, Tethered had me on the edge of my seat!" --Sable Sorensen, New York Times bestselling author of Dire Bound "I devoured Tethered in less than 24 hours. The political intrigue and the world-building are top-tier, but it's the forced proximity and the tension that really did it for me. Elayna defined forced proximity with this book, and I will accept no other definition. Sebastian is the biggest, scariest softie (for her) MMC, and Luna is the FMC we all love to love--fierce, intelligent and ready to tackle the injustice of the world for those she loves." --Caty Rogan, author of Kissed by the Gods "Forced proximity, arranged marriage, court intrigue and a will-they-won't-they with both the romance and the biting? Yes, please! Gallea created a lush, immersive world brimming with page-turning tension. Tethered is an addictive read that's a must for vampire romance readers." --Alexis Calder, author of Six Bullets and a Crown
"Tethered takes the idea of forced proximity to new limits, offering the perfect escape for anyone who loves vampires, cinnamon roll heroes and a delicious slow burn. With its endearing characters, lush setting and adorable banter, you'll be thinking about this one long after you flip the last page." --Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
"Scintillating romantic tension, a sharp main character you're instantly invested in and a biting start to this romantasy series. Romantasy fans will instantly fall in love with Tethered." --A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The High Mountain Court
"This one is for the vampire lovers! Tethered has everything I want in a vampire romance--an arranged marriage, a magical bond and more than a little biting." --Vasilisa Drake, author of A Bargain So Bloody "Tethered is a steamy and fast-paced romantasy set in a world where vampires rule with an iron (and bloody) fist. It's forced proximity at its finest--as if marrying the prince of darkness wasn't bad enough, the bookish FMC is forced to stay within 30 feet of him lest she experience excruciating pain. It's sexy, dangerous and unputdownable!" --Demi Winters, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Ashen series
"Arranged marriage with a sexy vampire shadow daddy? Sign me up! I ate up every detail of Luna and Sebastian's story. Between the romantic tension, the dangerous court drama and the magical bond that's more than our couple ever bargained for, Tethered had me on the edge of my seat!" --Sable Sorensen, New York Times bestselling author of Dire Bound "I devoured Tethered in less than 24 hours. The political intrigue and the world-building are top-tier, but it's the forced proximity and the tension that really did it for me. Elayna defined forced proximity with this book, and I will accept no other definition. Sebastian is the biggest, scariest softie (for her) MMC, and Luna is the FMC we all love to love--fierce, intelligent and ready to tackle the injustice of the world for those she loves." --Caty Rogan, author of Kissed by the Gods "Forced proximity, arranged marriage, court intrigue and a will-they-won't-they with both the romance and the biting? Yes, please! Gallea created a lush, immersive world brimming with page-turning tension. Tethered is an addictive read that's a must for vampire romance readers." --Alexis Calder, author of Six Bullets and a Crown
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Random House Canada
Pub date:
2026-09-08
Length:
440 pages
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