Books with title Bound

I beat you. Twice. No magic, and I still beat you. And that was when I didn't know what I was doing. I smiled, cold as the winter sky outside. "Imagine what I'm capable of now."Mo Fitzgerald has made her choice: A life in Chicago. A future with Colin. To leave behind the enigmatic Luc and the world of the Arcs. But every decision she's made, from avenging her best friend's death to protecting the people she loves, has come at a terrible price. As her father returns from prison and the Seraphim regroup, war breaks out in both her worlds. And Mo isn't the only one with secrets to hide and choices to make. The more she struggles to keep her magic and mortal lives separate, the deadlier the consequences. In the end, Mo must risk everything – her life, her heart, her future--or lose it all. Praise for Erica O'Rourke's TornO'Rourke's heroine is refreshing: determined, spunky, and unpredictable." –Library Journal"Fast-paced action, a mysterious underworld and a dark, exciting quest for vengeance. O'Rourke had me hanging on every word." –RT Book Reviews"A beautifully written dramatic story of loss, destiny, sacrifice, and love." –SciFiChick.com

Set in Pullman, WA, home of Washington State University (Go Cougs!), BOUND is a stunning debut novel that's perfect for fans of Sara Zarr and Francisco Stork. Seventeen-year-old Rebecca Joshi, an adopted girl from India, burn survivor, and primary caretaker of her intellectually disabled sister, Joy, has one dream—to be a physician. Her traditional Indian father relies upon Rebecca to care for Joy while he buries himself in work to drown his grief over his wife’s death. Leaving home is the only way Rebecca can envision reaching her goal. She helps Joy develop greater independence, and is devastated when Joy becomes pregnant. Rebecca tussles—with her father and with herself—over who is responsible for Joy and her baby. When Rebecca discovers the truth of what happened the day she was burned, she struggles to hold onto her dream while wrestling with questions of life, love, and responsibility.

When fate leads Emma Morgan back to her small hometown of Washington, she learns that the life she knew three years ago has changed once she meets the charmingly, mysterious Liam Alexander. But when her brother Sean, voices his disapproval, Emma finds her loyalty in the way of her newfound curiosity of the youngest Alexander. Only the more she tries to avoid Liam the more she finds him in her constant company. A risk that leads down a dangerous path for both once Emma begins to discover a secret about the Alexanders that no human should ever know.

Welcome to Darmid, where magic is a sin, fairy tales are contraband, and the people live in fear of the Sorcerers on the other side of the mountains. Rowan Greenwood has everything she's supposed to want from life—a good family, a bright future, and a proposal from a handsome and wealthy magic hunter. She knows she should be content with what she has. If only she could banish the idea that there's more to life than marriage and children, or let go of the fascination with magic she's been forced to suppress since childhood. When Rowan unknowingly saves the life of one of her people’s most feared enemies, that simple act of compassion rips her from her sheltered life and throws her into a world of magic that’s more beautiful, more seductive, and more dangerous than she ever could have imagined. Rowan might get everything she ever dreamed of—that is, if the one thing she's always wanted doesn't kill her first. (YA Fantasy)

A troubled yet intelligent young woman gets a reality check after a traumatic altercation. During incarceration, she realizes that she is bound only by her own vexation. This quirky teen meets many people during her time away from society that shatter her perceptions. As her barriers are infiltrated, she learns to accept help from others,and open her heart to ideas other than her own. A story of despair, fear, growth, and love.

Mirabella LoveLast month my mom went all “Yer a Wizard, Harry.” Except her exact words were “You’re a Witch, Mira.”Same, diff.After dropping earth shattering news casually on a Saturday, my parents encourage me to start practicing our family’s magic, potions, in order to begin my apprenticeship at their coven.Next thing I know, my spare grandmother pops out of the woodwork as wolf shifters are losing their humanity. She tells me of a Curse, and indicates I’m the key to finding a cure for the wolves. Nothing is ever as simple as finding a magical cure to save a breed of shifters though. First I have to pass my witches exams, then the elders are willing to attempt to help me save my town. On top of everything else, Vlad has decided to channel his inner Houdini and pulls a disappearing act.Now I’m juggling my missing rude, but hot ex-best friend (who’s now kind of my boyfriend), practicing magic to try to get my witches license, and holding down a full time job with a boss that I think is crushing on me.No pressure right?Reading Order:CursedBoundShattered*AUTHOR'S NOTE: Bound is a full-length, paranormal, enemies to lovers romance. Recommended to readers 16+ due to mature content and language.

When fate leads Emma Morgan back to her small hometown of Washington, she learns that the life she knew three years ago has changed once she meets the charmingly, mysterious Liam Alexander. But when her brother Sean, voices his disapproval, Emma finds her loyalty in the way of her newfound curiosity of the youngest Alexander. Only the more she tries to avoid Liam the more she finds him in her constant company. A risk that leads down a dangerous path once Emma begins to discover a secret about the Alexanders that no human should ever know.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Mo Fitzgerald has made her choice--a life and future in Chicago with Colin, leaving behind magic, the enigmatic Luc and the world of the Arcs--but every decision she has made, from avenging her best friend's death to protecting the people she loves, has come at a terrible price, and the more she struggles to keep her magic and mortal lives separate, the deadlier the consequences. Original.

Bound by Vengeance. Sadie has found the resolve to fight the man who caused so much pain in her life. Her tentative alliance with the HCA underground gives her the resources to train both her body and Talent for when she comes face to face with her grandfather. Bound by Loss. Being separated from her friends at St Vincent’s is harder than she could have ever realized and it doesn’t help that Kian has withdrawn from her as well. With help from a new friend, Sadie uncovers more about her past and that someone close to her has been keeping secrets from Sadie her entire life. Bound by Fear. Tragedy strikes close to home, giving a longstanding enemy, one desperate and willing to do anything to have Sadie on their side, an opportunity to arise. Allies and friends come together to stand against evil, but at a terrible cost. Sadie’s history and future collide while the world is thrown into chaos. Sadie must overcome or forever be Bound.