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Forbidden love ignites between vampire prince and his mortal bride.

Tethered

Book One of The Binding Chronicles

$67.68

  • Hardcover

    440 pages

  • Release Date

    29 September 2026

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Summary

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

The first book in The Binding Chronicles, Tethered is a darkly seductive romantasy for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night, blending forbidden love, dangerous magic and a bond that defies fate.

What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince?

When Luna is sold into marriage to the vampire Prince of Darkness, she expects cruelty, not temptation. Prince Sebastian was made to obey his queen, even…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781039015067
ISBN-10:1039015069
Author:Elayna R. Gallea
Publisher:Random House Canada
Imprint:Random House Canada
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:440
Release Date:29 September 2026
Weight:498g
Series:The Binding Chronicles
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Critics Review

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Tethered takes forced proximity to an enchanting high, tying together an immortal vampire and his mortal bride in a lush romance that anchors both amidst the deadly court politics threatening to tear them apart. Gallea paints a deliciously gothic feast for the senses. An unputdownable midnight binge.” —Shalini Abeysekara, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine

“Tethered takes the idea of forced proximity to new limits, offering the perfect escape for anyone who loves vampires, cinnamon roll heroes and a delicious slow burn. With its endearing characters, lush setting and adorable banter, you’ll be thinking about this one long after you flip the last page.” —Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

“Scintillating romantic tension, a sharp main character you’re instantly invested in and a biting start to this romantasy series. Romantasy fans will instantly fall in love with Tethered.” —A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The High Mountain Court

“This one is for the vampire lovers! Tethered has everything I want in a vampire romance—an arranged marriage, a magical bond and more than a little biting.” —Vasilisa Drake, author of A Bargain So Bloody

“Tethered is a steamy and fast-paced romantasy set in a world where vampires rule with an iron (and bloody) fist. It’s forced proximity at its finest—as if marrying the prince of darkness wasn’t bad enough, the bookish FMC is forced to stay within 30 feet of him lest she experience excruciating pain. It’s sexy, dangerous and unputdownable!” —Demi Winters, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Ashen series

“Arranged marriage with a sexy vampire shadow daddy? Sign me up! I ate up every detail of Luna and Sebastian’s story. Between the romantic tension, the dangerous court drama and the magical bond that’s more than our couple ever bargained for, Tethered had me on the edge of my seat!” —Sable Sorensen, New York Times bestselling author of Dire Bound

“I devoured Tethered in less than 24 hours. The political intrigue and the world-building are top-tier, but it’s the forced proximity and the tension that really did it for me. Elayna defined forced proximity with this book, and I will accept no other definition. Sebastian is the biggest, scariest softie (for her) MMC, and Luna is the FMC we all love to love—fierce, intelligent and ready to tackle the injustice of the world for those she loves.” —Caty Rogan, author of Kissed by the Gods

“Forced proximity, arranged marriage, court intrigue and a will-they-won’t-they with both the romance and the biting? Yes, please! Gallea created a lush, immersive world brimming with page-turning tension. Tethered is an addictive read that’s a must for vampire romance readers.” —Alexis Calder, author of Six Bullets and a Crown

“They say vampires are back, baby, but I’m saying they never left, and Tethered is proof of that! A must-read for any lover of true slow burns and forced proximity (to the max!) that will have you turning page after page until the very end. Luna and Sebastian have my entire heart!” —Gretchen Powell Fox, author of Smoke and Scar

“Tethered draws you in with the marriage bond gone wrong, amps up the tension with a dread-inducing mystery, and doesn’t let you go until the final cliffhanger gut-punch. I loved every angsty, tension-filled moment.” —Sheila Masterson, USA Today bestselling author of The Poison Daughter

About The Author

Elayna R. Gallea

ELAYNA R. GALLEA is a whimsical weaver of words, creating tales of romantic fantasy. Nestled in the enchanting land of New Brunswick, Canada, she lives with her husband and two younglings. When she’s not writing fantastical stories, she eats copious amounts of chocolate and cheese, reads every day and plays with her dogs and cats.

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