Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
The Captive and the First Blood Game (Blood Type, 2)
by K.A. Linde
About this book
Reyna Carpenter’s world has shattered. After trusting the wrong people, she finds herself stripped of her freedom and held captive in the heart of a powerful vampire empire. As a newly turned creature of the night, she is no longer the vulnerable human she once was. Now, she is a target, her very blood possessing a lethal, coveted power that makes her a pawn in a dangerous political game. Her only tether to sanity is the memory of Beckham, the vampire who captured her heart and now remains her only hope for redemption.
This high-stakes dark romance plunges readers into a world where allegiances are fluid and survival is the ultimate currency. As Reyna navigates the treacherous landscape of vampire society, she must evolve from a victim into a warrior. The second-chance dynamic between her and Beckham is tested by betrayal and the cruel constraints of their new reality, forcing them both to decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for love.
If you are looking for a gripping paranormal read filled with simmering tension, political intrigue, and the visceral intensity of a newborn vampire struggling to find her footing, this series is your next obsession. Prepare for a heart-pounding journey where the lines between predator and prey blur, and the fight for freedom is as addictive as the hunger itself.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 1649379722
Reader Reviews
March 19, 2026
A definite page turner!!! I read this book in one sitting!!! Even better than the first book!!! I am stunned for words at the ending!! I need book 3, because I have to know if Beckham survived and if Harrington took Reyna again. This was so so good!!! ) !Image 141: Absolute page turner!!! !Image 142!Image 143: Absolute page turner!!! !Image 144  _5 out of 5 stars_ ##### Absolute page turner!!!
March 19, 2026
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) A definite page turner!!! I read this book in one sitting!!! Even better than the first book!!! I am stunned for words at the ending!! I need book 3, because I have to know if Beckham survived and if Harrington took Reyna again. This was so so good!!! * !Image 147 Helpful Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
March 13, 2026
This book picks up right where The Monster and the Last Blood Match leaves off, and since it’s another vampire story, I was immediately in. I really love the world and the storyline this series is building. The writing style also makes these books incredibly easy to read, I flew through this one in just over a day, just like the first book. And that ending! The cliffhanger completely caught me off guard. I definitely didn’t see it coming, and now I’m already impatiently waiting for book three. )
February 28, 2026
I got the first book as a blind book date, finished it in a day. Ordered this one the next day and finished it within a day and a half. Easy read, fantastic plot twists. I sobbed at the end, can’t wait to get the third one when it comes out. By far one of my favorite stories I’ve read in a long time. Absolutely fantastic. )
October 27, 2025
This unfortunately suffers middle book syndrome and there is something about the writing that feels...off. Now that I've got that out of the way, I must say this cliffhanger has me climbing the walls. The build up was a river of molasses that eventually heated up and drowned us all. There were so many new characters and I have trust issues to genuinely like any of them. The betrayal was obvious as were some of the traps, it just kept speed bumping to get there. I was satisfied, but it didn't...
