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Bound to Burn

A steamy why choose romantasy

Narrated by Avery Caris

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Book 1 of The Cursed Grimoire

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Pub Date 18 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 18 Jun 2026

Bookouture Audio | Second Sky Books


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Description

Only the men I love can save me from my curse… but they are sworn enemies. Can I bind them to me before I burn?

After night falls, when the respectable customers have left and her bookshop is quiet, Astoria sells illegal and bloodthirsty grimoires filled with dark magic. It’s dangerous work, but her irresistibly charming book-thief partner, Lucas, makes the risks feel like a game.

Astoria has lived in hiding for seven years, after unleashing a devastating curse on her family. When she escaped, she left everything behind… including her magnetic, aristocratic fiancé Valen, whose dark gaze still haunts her dreams.

But then a deadly grimoire breaks loose in the shop, shattering Astoria’s control over her magic and nearly killing Lucas. Only one man has what she needs to stop it: Valen.

Lucas and Valen hate each other on sight. Yet when Astoria’s curse rebounds and begins to consume her, they’re forced into a fragile alliance to steal the priceless amulet that can save her.

Can Astoria face the betrayals of her past and claim a future that might hold all three of them? Or will the rivalry between Lucas and Valen doom them all?

Perfect for fans of Jasmine Mas and Sadie Kincaid, this series blends J Bree’s dark “why choose” romance with Holly Black’s deadly, bookish magic.

Only the men I love can save me from my curse… but they are sworn enemies. Can I bind them to me before I burn?

After night falls, when the respectable customers have left and her bookshop is quiet, ...


A Note From the Publisher

** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCED READERS COPY **

** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCED READERS COPY **


Advance Praise

Readers love this book:

“Chaotic, magical, stressful, and honestly a really good time!… I was locked in… Wow! The chemistry between all three of them was SO addictive… THAT cliffhanger??… EXCUSE ME?? I need book two immediately!” feralreader.books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Astoria is a sassy queen and I am living for it!... Absolutely love that… I am SOLD!… Brilliant… wonderfully unique… ugh, absolute perfection… Where is book two because I need that immediately!!!” Wandering Fandoms, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Had me feeling all the emotions…Who doesn’t love a why choose dark romantasy!… Chefs kiss and absolutely hilarious… I loved the plot, magic system and characters.” NetGalley reviewer

“A wildly delicious, magical good time… will forever live rent free in my head… I squealed like a little girl. Nothing makes me happier than if the boyfriends become boyfriends… left me silently screaming into the void.” collectingbookboyfriends, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I loved the chemistry… freaking delicious… people will find this to be a five star read.” laureadswhat

“What a wild ride… Beauuuuuutifully written… perfect.” tarabeenreading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I loved the family drama… OMG I need the next book like yesterday!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Had me in its grasp the entire way through!… Loved the banter.” ashleysreadingrainbow, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was immediately sat… Wow… Immediate favorite… Inject it directly into my veins… I was hooked.” enchantedpagesinteale, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I loved the setting… there are so many twists and turns, hidden secrets… I was on the edge of my seat… I am scared for book 2 (in the best way).” crazywoldreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An incredible read. It felt truly original… I am also in love with [Lucas and Valen] and they are now high up on my book boyfriend list.” feralkatreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Delightful… Omgggg. I was so hooked that I didn’t want it to end… the heat had me swiping without blinking.” brittni.s.artsy, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Perfect dark academia vibes… immediately pulled me in… made the book even more addictive.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Perfect… Be still my beating heart… I am very optimistic for the next book cause I neeeeed to knoooow!” EdgesandEndpapers

Readers love this book:

“Chaotic, magical, stressful, and honestly a really good time!… I was locked in… Wow! The chemistry between all three of them was SO addictive… THAT cliffhanger??… EXCUSE...


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EDITION Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN 9781807223878
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)

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