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A jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragon riders for the source of all magic. It’s witches versus dragons… CHOOSE A SIDE!
‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’
‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’
YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE.
Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her.
Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like…
As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin.
Readers love BLOOD BOUND:
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection’
‘I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…’
‘The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful’
‘Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!’
‘Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun’
‘Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it’
‘WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much’
Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.
Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
‘If you love a fast-paced, dual POV fantasy romance with danger, a deadly competition, witches, dragons, magical animal familiars, duels to the death, politics, forbidden love and an incredible found family, then you need to pick this one up!’
‘The twists had my eyebrows on another planet!’
YOU CANNOT FORFEIT. YOU CANNOT RUN. YOU DUEL OR YOU DIE.
Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her.
Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like…
As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin.
Readers love BLOOD BOUND:
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Six stars, no notes. Absolute perfection’
‘I loved everything about this beautiful love story, though it’s not the one you think it’s going to be…’
‘The found family and friendship in this story need to be studied. They are gold standard beautiful’
‘Now THIS is how you do fantasy. And that ending – I am not ok!’
‘Dragons, witches, magic, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension…what’s not to love?! It delivers all the tropes you could want, but in a way that feels fresh and genuinely fun’
‘Zryan is the perfect MMC and love interest. There, I’ve said it’
‘WOW. What a debut. When I finished it, I literally screamed at that cliffhanger. I loved this book so much’
Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.
Ellis Hunter's book 'Blood Bound' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-05-11.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Praise for this book
"Come for the dragons, stay for the heart. Blood Bound delivers a masterclass in fantasy, weaving pulse-pounding action with an emotional, high-stakes rivalry between two women on opposite sides of an international fracture. Ellis Hunter has delivered that rarest of feats, a propulsive but emotionally charged race against time that will undoubtedly leave readers spellbound." - Shalini Abeysekara
"A standout in the romantasy genre. This is a true masterclass in writing and world-building, with plot-twists that gripped me until the very end...I am bereft now that I have finished it." - Heba Al-Wasity
"Blood Bound is an electrifying debut that sweeps readers into a vibrant whirlwind of an adventure. Featuring plenty of dragons, danger, and dimples(!), Hunter has crafted a fresh and exciting tale brimming with magic and intrigue. Astrid and Skylar make for a compelling and formidable duo I would duel or die for." - Chiara Bullen
"I was swept headfirst into Astrid and Skylar's worlds. This book has it all: witches, dragons, and an epic duel for all magic! What's not to love? This book is going to take fantasy readers by storm." - Alexandra Christo
"Everything you could want in a fantasy romance. Searing, suspenseful & sexy." - Hazel McBride
"In Blood Bound, Hunter has created a new fantasy supernova - packed with the tropes we love (hello, enemies-to-lovers and feisty familiars), twists that keep you gasping, and an emphasis on female friendship that makes it feel refreshingly original. Feed book two directly into my veins!" - Amy McCulloch
"Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun with a beautiful friendship at its heart. I couldn't put Blood Bound down! I'll be first in line for book two, and in the meantime will be dreaming of feline familiars and sexy men on dragons..." - Sable Sorensen
"Blood Bound is a tour de force. Epic worldbuilding, twists that reinvent tropes, and masterful characterisation give a new definition to romantasy. Come for the romance, but stay for the sisterhood!" - Sonia Tagliareni
"Packed with tension and fiercely addictive, Blood Bound has plot twists that'll have you gasping and an ending to make you question everything. Powerful witches, misbehaving dragons, unthinkable betrayals - this incredible debut is a must-read for fantasy and romance fans alike." - Autumn Woods
"A standout in the romantasy genre. This is a true masterclass in writing and world-building, with plot-twists that gripped me until the very end...I am bereft now that I have finished it." - Heba Al-Wasity
"Blood Bound is an electrifying debut that sweeps readers into a vibrant whirlwind of an adventure. Featuring plenty of dragons, danger, and dimples(!), Hunter has crafted a fresh and exciting tale brimming with magic and intrigue. Astrid and Skylar make for a compelling and formidable duo I would duel or die for." - Chiara Bullen
"I was swept headfirst into Astrid and Skylar's worlds. This book has it all: witches, dragons, and an epic duel for all magic! What's not to love? This book is going to take fantasy readers by storm." - Alexandra Christo
"Everything you could want in a fantasy romance. Searing, suspenseful & sexy." - Hazel McBride
"In Blood Bound, Hunter has created a new fantasy supernova - packed with the tropes we love (hello, enemies-to-lovers and feisty familiars), twists that keep you gasping, and an emphasis on female friendship that makes it feel refreshingly original. Feed book two directly into my veins!" - Amy McCulloch
"Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun with a beautiful friendship at its heart. I couldn't put Blood Bound down! I'll be first in line for book two, and in the meantime will be dreaming of feline familiars and sexy men on dragons..." - Sable Sorensen
"Blood Bound is a tour de force. Epic worldbuilding, twists that reinvent tropes, and masterful characterisation give a new definition to romantasy. Come for the romance, but stay for the sisterhood!" - Sonia Tagliareni
"Packed with tension and fiercely addictive, Blood Bound has plot twists that'll have you gasping and an ending to make you question everything. Powerful witches, misbehaving dragons, unthinkable betrayals - this incredible debut is a must-read for fantasy and romance fans alike." - Autumn Woods
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