Shadowbound Hearts

By Clara Vey

When shadows obey your command, who can you trust with your heart?

Corporate lawyer Aria Nightwood thought her biggest problem was winning hostile takeovers in Manhattan's cutthroat legal world. Then shadows started moving at her command, a mysterious client vanished mid-meeting, and her perfectly ordered life shattered in one night.

Now she's discovered the truth: she's half-fae, heir to the Shadow Court, and caught in an ancient war between realms of light and darkness.

Enter Prince Kael Darkthorn-devastatingly handsome, dangerously powerful, and sent by his father to drag her back to a world she never knew existed. He's everything she should fear: a shadow-wielding enforcer loyal to the court that abandoned her human mother. But when enemies attack and her powers spiral beyond control, Kael becomes her unlikely protector.

Their attraction is forbidden. Their love could start a war.

As Aria learns to wield shadow magic and navigate deadly fae politics, she's torn between two courts vying for her allegiance. The Light Court offers safety and belonging. The Shadow Court demands her return to claim her birthright. But Kael's growing defiance of his father's orders changes everything-especially when she discovers she's meant to be wed to strengthen the Shadow Court's power.

When ancient magic threatens to tear the veil between worlds apart, Aria must choose:

Embrace her shadow heritage and the darkness withinTrust the fae prince who was sent to capture herRisk everything to forge a new path between light and shadow

Some bonds are written in starlight. Others are forged in shadow. But the strongest are tempered by love.

Perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash, Hunt on Dark Waters, and One Dark Window, Shadowbound Hearts delivers sizzling romance, political intrigue, and the kind of magic that changes everything.

What readers are saying:

"I couldn't put it down The perfect blend of urban fantasy and swoon-worthy romance."

"Kael Darkthorn just became my new book boyfriend. The tension between him and Aria is absolutely electric."

"Finally, a heroine who's smart, powerful, AND gets the guy. The world-building is incredible."

Tropes you'll love: ✨ Enemies to lovers
✨ Fated mates
✨ Chosen one with hidden powers
✨ Morally gray love interest
✨ Political intrigue
✨ Found family
✨ Sacrifice for love

Content note: This book contains mature themes and steamy romance scenes suitable for adult readers.

Book 1 in the Shadowbound trilogy-Aria and Kael's story continues...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNMVN95R
• ISBN13: 9798262083183
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"