Bloodbound (Rice)

BLOODBOUND: CYCLE ONE is the first book in an enthralling new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. In the kingdom of Lumenhearth, the color and intensity of a magic-user's blood indicates not only their power, but their social standing. Mixed-bloods are not only highly volatile-they're illegal. 18-year-old Violet Lumaris has learned to hide her purple luminescent veins. But her sheltered life shatters when her guardian dies, and her unique blood manifests powers for the first time. While fleeing Lumenhearth's guards, she reluctantly allies with Ash Rustwood, a royal blood hunter with red magic whose mission is to capture her-but who becomes intrigued by her mysterious abilities. As they journey together, their initial animosity slowly transforms into trust, even as Violet struggles to control her unpredictable magic. In this enchanting romantasy series, a world of magic and fantasy blends with passionate romance, in a mix that will leave you spellbound...

"Action-packed .... Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BLOODBOUND: CYCLE TWO is the second book in an enthralling new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. The series begins with BLOODBOUND: CYCLE ONE. In the kingdom of Lumenhearth, the color and intensity of a magic-user's blood indicates not only their power, but their social standing. Mixed-bloods are not only highly volatile-they're illegal. In the hidden settlement of Haven, Violet finally meets others with mixed blood like her own. But as she trains to control her unstable powers and grows closer to Ash, Darius Whitlock's "Purity Guard" begins burning mixed-blood refuges across the marshes-and a devastating revelation about her mother forces Violet to choose between newfound sanctuary and a dangerous journey into the unknown. In this enchanting romantasy series, a world of magic and fantasy blends with passionate romance, in a mix that will leave you spellbound... Future books in the series are available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

"Action-packed .... Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BLOODBOUND: CYCLE THREE is the third book in an enthralling new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. The series begins with BLOODBOUND: CYCLE ONE. In the kingdom of Lumenhearth, the color and intensity of a magic-user's blood indicates not only their power, but their social standing. Mixed-bloods are not only highly volatile-they're illegal. The coastal city of Azurecrest offers Violet and Ash temporary refuge, along with different blood magic traditions that could help her master her abilities. But when charismatic blue-blood diplomat Elian takes interest in both Violet's powers and her heart, Ash's jealousy threatens their mission-just as Darius Whitlock arrives with a device that can detect mixed blood. In this enchanting romantasy series, a world of magic and fantasy blends with passionate romance, in a mix that will leave you spellbound... Future books in the series are available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)