First published 2026
Meryn Cooper has death on her mind. She plans to deliver it personally to those who wronged her. The sequel to Dire Bound finds Meryn consumed by thoughts of revenge, but her quest for justice comes with a steep price. She must decide how much she will give up to claim what she believes is rightfully hers. Her soul hangs in the balance. Her heart may not survive the choices ahead. The bonds that once sustained her begin to fracture under the weight of her mission. Blood becomes currency in her war against fate. Meryn discovers that seizing control of her destiny requires sacrifices she never imagined making. The air grows thick with violence and death as she moves closer to her goals. Each step forward threatens to strip away another piece of who she once was.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action, paranormal, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
605 pages · Kindle Edition · Wayward TxF
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, violence