Book Tour + Review + #Giveaway: Bound (The Elite Series #1) by Charley Black @AuthorCharleyB @SDSXXTours

 

Blood binds them. 

Danger surrounds them. 

Love could destroy them.

Bound 

The Elite Series Book 1

by Charley Black

Genre: Dystopian Vampire Paranormal Romance

Bound by blood, Marked by rebellion, Destined for a love that could save or destroy them.

A forbidden bond. A crumbling city. A choice that could change everything.

Serenity

Becoming an Elite—a blood donor for the Vampyr—was never part of the plan. But with my family’s lives on the line, I had no choice but to step out of hiding and into a world I barely understand. My rare blood has made me a target, and now, I’m bound to Kane—the ruthless, untouchable head of the Vampyr Council.

The rebels want to use me. My family depends on me. And Kane… he’s the only one who can keep me alive—but trusting him? That might be the most dangerous gamble of all.

Kane

I never wanted an Elite. I certainly didn’t need one—especially not Serenity. She’s everything I’ve avoided: human, stubborn, and a complication I can’t afford. But from the moment I met her, she turned my world upside down.

Her blood sustains me, but it’s her spirit that leaves me hungry for more. As rebellion threatens to tear the city apart, my focus should be on holding everything together—not on the one woman who’s become my greatest weakness.

She’s more than just a distraction. She’s a risk. One I shouldn’t take.

But I can’t let her go. And if I’m not careful, she might destroy me—or save us all.

In a world where blood is currency and love is forbidden, Bound is a spellbinding tale of passion, betrayal, and a bond that could shatter a city—or bring it to its knees.

Fans of dstopyian fantasy, forbidden romance, and slow-burn tension will devour Bound, the first book in The Elite Series.

 

 

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My Review:

I absolutely love the world that Charley Black created for Bound, the first book in The Elite Series. I enjoy stories where paranormal creatures coexist with humans. While reading Bound, I continually thought about The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, and The Handmaid's Tale, as it reminded me of each in various ways.

Bound tells the story of Serenity and Kane, a vampire and a human living together. I'm convinced that Serenity wouldn't choose to live with Kane if she could find another way to obtain the medicine her mother and sister needed.

In the world of Bound, blood is regarded as precious as gold in both the vampire and human realms. Serenity’s father kept her hidden from the world her entire life because she possesses a very rare type of blood that both humans and vampires would kill for. However, after her father's death, Serenity decides to join the elite program to earn the credits necessary to purchase medicine for her mother and sister.

Serenity is placed with Kane, the head of the Vampyr council. He is the only one capable of keeping her safe if her rare blood type becomes known. Kane never intended to have an elite in his life, but he can’t seem to say no to Serenity and her blood.

Bound may be a slow-burn romance, but the vampires and this world make it all worthwhile. I would love to see Bound adapted into a TV show. I enjoy shows where vampires and humans coexist in any form. I could watch shows like this repeatedly and never seem to tire of them.

I can’t wait to read more in The Elite Series. I'm eager to dive into the next book, Marked. The world-building is incredibly well done. Bound is one of the best vampire stories I've read.

I highly recommend Bound to all vampire fans! Grab a copy of Bound today! 

Charley Black is an up-and-coming writer and author who has been creating stories since she was twelve years old. Her early short stories dabbled in different genres, but her passion for romance novels — paranormal romance in particular — always shone through. Charley currently resides in Rhode Island, with her family and works at a local university.

 

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