Tethered by Temptation Series by Kate Messick

I’m sick. Clinically diagnosed with a second personality who thinks she can do magic. But magic isn’t real, and brain surgery is supposed to fix me. Only something’s gone horribly wrong. The last thing I remember is lying on the surgeon’s table before my mind yanked me into a dystopian future where magic is real, women are commodities, and men want me for all the wrong reasons. I’m trapped in a dark romance—and I know it. But if none of this is real, neither are the consequences... moreI’m sick. Clinically diagnosed with a second personality who thinks she can do magic. But magic isn’t real, and brain surgery is supposed to fix me. Only something’s gone horribly wrong. The last thing I remember is lying on the surgeon’s table before my mind yanked me into a dystopian future where magic is real, women are commodities, and men want me for all the wrong reasons. I’m trapped in a dark romance—and I know it. But if none of this is real, neither are the consequences. So why not enjoy this wild ride? Disguised as a boy, I meet three dangerously seductive men who make me feel things I’ve never felt before. Alive. But the line between fantasy and reality is blurring, and I’m losing my grip. Am I dreaming? Or have I stepped into a future where survival is the only rule? This is a reverse harem, slow-burn novel with MM. It contains numerous triggers and is not suitable for sensitive readers. You can find the triggers listed on my website. JustAPotato[dot]com. less

I used to believe none of this was real. That the world of power and magic, and the men who haunted my dreams, were fragments of a broken mind. Now I know better. The scars on my body are proof. And the men who swore to protect me are breaking under their own secrets. Ezra’s loyalty cuts like a blade. Rowan’s strength tempts me to lose control. Cayden’s kindness hides something far darker. And the Architect, my enemy, my obsession, sees through every lie I tell... moreI used to believe none of this was real. That the world of power and magic, and the men who haunted my dreams, were fragments of a broken mind. Now I know better. The scars on my body are proof. And the men who swore to protect me are breaking under their own secrets. Ezra’s loyalty cuts like a blade. Rowan’s strength tempts me to lose control. Cayden’s kindness hides something far darker. And the Architect, my enemy, my obsession, sees through every lie I tell. This world runs on obedience, contracts, and blood. And for the first time, I’m not sure I want to follow the rules. If freedom costs me everything, so be it. Because I’m done being anyone’s experiment, and I’ll burn the castle down before I let them own me again. This is a reverse harem, slow-burn novel with MM. It contains numerous triggers and is not suitable for sensitive readers. You can find the triggers listed on my website. JustAPotato[dot]com. less

They wanted the truth. They didn’t like what it revealed. Quinn survived the trials. That was supposed to make her safe. Instead, it made her visible. As the ruling families tighten their grip, Quinn’s words are twisted, her power questioned, and her place in the world quietly renegotiated without her consent. Every test meant to define her only sharpens the target on her back—and the men who stand beside her are forced to confront what loyalty really costs. Trust fractures. Alliances strain... moreThey wanted the truth. They didn’t like what it revealed. Quinn survived the trials. That was supposed to make her safe. Instead, it made her visible. As the ruling families tighten their grip, Quinn’s words are twisted, her power questioned, and her place in the world quietly renegotiated without her consent. Every test meant to define her only sharpens the target on her back—and the men who stand beside her are forced to confront what loyalty really costs. Trust fractures. Alliances strain. Old factions begin to move. And somewhere beneath the politics and promises, something far more dangerous is taking shape. Because the truth doesn’t set you free. It tells people exactly how to cage you. Book Three of the Tethered by Temptation Quartet. Contains triggers, check author website for details. less

The end? Not even close. The war for power has reached its breaking point, and Quinn stands at the center of it all. Magic collides with madness, love with betrayal, and every choice she makes will decide not only her fate—but the fate of everyone tethered to her. Four men. One tether. A world on fire. Life & Love is the explosive conclusion to the Tethered by Temptation Quartet—a dark, slow-burn reverse harem fantasy romance with MM, forbidden magic, and a heroine who refuses to be tamed.