Bitten and Bound Series by Amy Pennza

The day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru.Survival means giving Laurent my vein and my body. And when his cruel and arrogant general, Varick, demands the same, I must obey.But all is not as it seems in the vampire court... moreThe day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru.Survival means giving Laurent my vein and my body. And when his cruel and arrogant general, Varick, demands the same, I must obey.But all is not as it seems in the vampire court. King Laurent has secrets, not the least of which is how much he enjoys his general’s company. Almost from the moment I enter the twilight world of the Deepnight, I learn my journey across the Rift was so much more than a barter. And it’s not just Laurent and Varick I need to be wary of. There are rumors of darkness stirring—of long-forgotten danger rising in the old elven lands.Something is stirring in me, too. As I unravel the secrets of the vampire court and discover my own hidden abilities, I must choose between love and survival. Trapped between two powerful men, will I become a pawn in the battle for power, or will I take control of my own fate?Author's note: The Bitten and Bound Series must be read in order. Mind the cliff. less

The day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru.Survival means giving Laurent my vein and my body. And when his cruel and arrogant general, Varick, demands the same, I must obey.But all is not as it seems in the vampire court... moreThe day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru.Survival means giving Laurent my vein and my body. And when his cruel and arrogant general, Varick, demands the same, I must obey.But all is not as it seems in the vampire court. King Laurent has secrets, not the least of which is how much he enjoys his general’s company. Almost from the moment I enter the twilight world of the Deepnight, I learn my journey across the Rift was so much more than a barter. And it’s not just Laurent and Varick I need to be wary of. There are rumors of darkness stirring—of long-forgotten danger rising in the old elven lands.Something is stirring in me, too. As I unravel the secrets of the vampire court and discover my own hidden abilities, I must choose between love and survival. Trapped between two powerful men, will I become a pawn in the battle for power, or will I take control of my own fate?Author's note: The Bitten and Bound Series must be read in order. Mind the cliff. less

With the bonds I forged in the vampire court shattered, I seek refuge in a foreign kingdom. Surrounded by questionable allies, I long to forget the past. But every time I close my eyes, I see the men I left behind. My dreams haunt me, stirring up feelings and desires I’d rather forget.And then there’s Midian, a king who shouldn’t exist. He whispers in my mind, hinting at power that could be mine for the taking. Enticing me with the promise of true freedom... moreWith the bonds I forged in the vampire court shattered, I seek refuge in a foreign kingdom. Surrounded by questionable allies, I long to forget the past. But every time I close my eyes, I see the men I left behind. My dreams haunt me, stirring up feelings and desires I’d rather forget.And then there’s Midian, a king who shouldn’t exist. He whispers in my mind, hinting at power that could be mine for the taking. Enticing me with the promise of true freedom.Showing me Laurent in peril…and Varick trapped in a cage.As I venture deep into the heart of the old elven kingdom, I risk getting ensnared in a trap far more powerful than I ever imagined. Will I be able to break the chains that bind me and save the men I thought I loved, or will I succumb to the darkness that calls my name?Author's note: The Bitten and Bound Series is best read in order. Mind the cliff. less

Reunited with my men, I’m ready to take on the darkness that’s spreading across the land. But the darkness is spreading in me too, and I’m not sure I’m strong enough to stop it.With the future itself on the line, I’ve got to harness my new powers and confront Midian and his demons head on. As kingdoms clash and magical barriers come down, I’m prepared to fight to save everything I hold dear. I’m ready for the ultimate battle... moreReunited with my men, I’m ready to take on the darkness that’s spreading across the land. But the darkness is spreading in me too, and I’m not sure I’m strong enough to stop it.With the future itself on the line, I’ve got to harness my new powers and confront Midian and his demons head on. As kingdoms clash and magical barriers come down, I’m prepared to fight to save everything I hold dear. I’m ready for the ultimate battle.The question is, am I ready for the ultimate sacrifice?Author's note: The Bitten and Bound Series is best read in order. Kept is the final book in the trilogy. less