Tethered
Tethered by Elayna R. Gallea is a high fantasy romance published independently on February 13, 2023. This 414-page novel is written in English and explores the complexities of an arranged marriage between Luna, a human, and Sebastian, a vampire prince. As Luna is sold into marriage on her twenty-first birthday, she quickly discovers that the reality of her situation is far from what she expected. The story unfolds as their Binding Ceremony goes awry, leading to a magical Tether that forces them to remain together, challenging their perceptions and emotions.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of forced proximity and magical bindings, set against a backdrop of vampires and intricate world-building. Tethered delves into the dynamics of Luna and Sebastian’s relationship as they navigate their unexpected connection and the challenges that arise from their circumstances. This edition is suitable for upper young adult audiences, featuring elements of romance, fantasy, and some mature situations. The book can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger series, including connections to other works like Of Earth and Flame and A Game of Love and Betrayal.
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What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince?
When Luna is sold into marriage to the Prince of Darkness on her twenty-first birthday, she thinks she knows what to expect. Arranged marriages happen all the time, right? Wrong. No one could have prepared her for the reality of being married to the vampire prince.
Ever since the day he was Made, Sebastian has been living according to Queen Marguerite’s rules. After all, he’s only alive because of her. When she orders him to marry and Bind himself to Luna, a human hailing a neighboring kingdom, he has no choice. He agrees to the marriage but never expects to feel anything for her.
When their Binding Ceremony goes awry, and they are magically Tethered, everything is thrown into upheaval. Unable to leave each other’s presence, they must learn to live with each other. Or die.
Tethered is an arranged marriage high fantasy romance and it is filled with forced proximity, magical bindings, vampires, and world-building.
Tethered, Tormented, and Treasured should be read in order. There is a complete arc and a happy ending at the end of Treasured. Troubled takes place after Treasured and follows another couple.
Tethered takes place in the same world as Of Earth and Flame and A Game of Love and Betrayal. It can be enjoyed on its own or alongside The Ithenmyr Chronicles and The Choosing Chronicles.
NOTE: This series is upper YA. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.
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