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The Line in the Fire
The first rule of survival in my world is simple: Never let your heart override your head.
As the oldest daughter in a line of gunslingers stretching back generations, I was born into a legacy of blood and pain. My name, my title, my family—I guard them all fiercely. Especially now, when I’m finally closing in on my mother’s killer, a thousand miles from home.
Which means a run-in with a seductive stranger is the last thing I need.
Luke might come off like a boy scout, but one little touch is all it takes to throw my misfiring magic into chaos. The man is chasing a vendetta of his own. He’s also cocky and relentless.
Then there’s the way he looks at me, like he wants to know all the secrets I keep locked up inside.
I don’t trust him.
I don’t trust myself around him.
Letting him into my life could cost me everything I’ve spent my life protecting. But when my mission goes sideways, and I have no one else to turn to, teaming up with him might just be my only hope.
– – – – –
This is a slow burn fantasy romance tale with a steamy payoff. It’s the first book in the Bullets and Bonds series, loaded with gritty action, subtle magic, found family, and strong characters who put it all on the line to protect the ones they love.
Intended for mature readers.
As the oldest daughter in a line of gunslingers stretching back generations, I was born into a legacy of blood and pain. My name, my title, my family—I guard them all fiercely. Especially now, when I’m finally closing in on my mother’s killer, a thousand miles from home.
Which means a run-in with a seductive stranger is the last thing I need.
Luke might come off like a boy scout, but one little touch is all it takes to throw my misfiring magic into chaos. The man is chasing a vendetta of his own. He’s also cocky and relentless.
Then there’s the way he looks at me, like he wants to know all the secrets I keep locked up inside.
I don’t trust him.
I don’t trust myself around him.
Letting him into my life could cost me everything I’ve spent my life protecting. But when my mission goes sideways, and I have no one else to turn to, teaming up with him might just be my only hope.
– – – – –
This is a slow burn fantasy romance tale with a steamy payoff. It’s the first book in the Bullets and Bonds series, loaded with gritty action, subtle magic, found family, and strong characters who put it all on the line to protect the ones they love.
Intended for mature readers.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2023
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242 people want to read
About the author
Myka Bound
7 books50 followersMyka loves writing romantic fantasy about tortured characters with big hearts buried under their damage. She’s also awkward AF in real life.
She lives in the Rocky Mountains with her lumberjack-looking husband and their rowdy rescue dogs, loves quoting movies from the 80s and 90s, and she’s a total sucker for the rough-around-the-edges type.
When she isn’t tormenting her characters or dreaming up gut-wrenching plot twists, you can usually find her doing just about anything that gives her a reason to ignore her phone.
Check out her website to sign up for her newsletter for New Release notifications, exclusive content, and sneak peeks of her current projects!
If you want to reach out to her directly, you can find her on Instagram.
She lives in the Rocky Mountains with her lumberjack-looking husband and their rowdy rescue dogs, loves quoting movies from the 80s and 90s, and she’s a total sucker for the rough-around-the-edges type.
When she isn’t tormenting her characters or dreaming up gut-wrenching plot twists, you can usually find her doing just about anything that gives her a reason to ignore her phone.
Check out her website to sign up for her newsletter for New Release notifications, exclusive content, and sneak peeks of her current projects!
If you want to reach out to her directly, you can find her on Instagram.
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November 27, 2022
What an incredible debut novel! I was completely entranced with this book. Wonderfully layered story with complicated characters and FMC and MMC you just can't help but root for. Supporting characters are written so well I'm already dying for spinoffs but first I need to know more. Book 2 is definitely going on my TBR.
November 2, 2022
Loved this book, slow start but after a couple chapters, couldn't put it down!
~Light Spoilers~
Hardened female protagonist Cameron is out on a mission when she runs into Luke Kendrick. One handshake later, and let the oh-so-satisfying slow burn begin. Set against the backdrop of a dystopian future where the world "shifted," books are hard to come by and a seemingly few families rule the area with their private armies.
The Reason I gave it 4
My personal tastes don't love cliffhangers, even in series, but this one didn't feel cheap. Despite the cliffhanger, the story "The Line in the Fire" was telling had come full-circle. I felt like this book was complete, even though the events of the world were still ongoing.
Cameron's sisters, in the short time we see them, brought personality and banter that only siblings could bring. It was fun and brought me out of the tension and worry of the moment.
If Kit's words to Luke are foreshadowing, I am going to throw my tablet against the wall. I melted when he adjusted his movements to be slow and known. Luke didn't announce the change, and he didn't ask about it. He just did. Everything about Luke and Cameron is heartwarming and adorable. Myka did her job well, because I love to love them, but Kits words ring in my ears and I can't help but be worried for what Luke does next...
It was a slow start
I'm not always the biggest fan of a "hardened female protagonist." Stories like that tend to make an icy interior the only way a woman can survive in the world, and it can make the character feel stiff and flat.
Myka Bound took that trope and made it her own. Cameron quickly became a multidimensional character whose actions made sense, and as she opened herself up, the chemistry between her and Luke had me smiling. It all made sense.
I almost gave this 3 stars
By the end of the book, there were a few things I'd wished had been more fleshed out:
1. Cam's relationship with Kit
2. Luke's time in the military
3. The magic system of the world
These weren't dealbreakers as I'm patiently waiting for the next book and am angry I didn't find this book years later when I had more to read... and I don't think not knowing these things distracted from the story itself. But it would've been nice to have a little more definitiveness around these three important aspects of the story.
Overall, LOVED this book. I can't wait for the next one !
Favorite Line:
"You cannot throw me to the wolves, for they come when I call them."
~Light Spoilers~
Hardened female protagonist Cameron is out on a mission when she runs into Luke Kendrick. One handshake later, and let the oh-so-satisfying slow burn begin. Set against the backdrop of a dystopian future where the world "shifted," books are hard to come by and a seemingly few families rule the area with their private armies.
The Reason I gave it 4
My personal tastes don't love cliffhangers, even in series, but this one didn't feel cheap. Despite the cliffhanger, the story "The Line in the Fire" was telling had come full-circle. I felt like this book was complete, even though the events of the world were still ongoing.
Cameron's sisters, in the short time we see them, brought personality and banter that only siblings could bring. It was fun and brought me out of the tension and worry of the moment.
If Kit's words to Luke are foreshadowing, I am going to throw my tablet against the wall. I melted when he adjusted his movements to be slow and known. Luke didn't announce the change, and he didn't ask about it. He just did. Everything about Luke and Cameron is heartwarming and adorable. Myka did her job well, because I love to love them, but Kits words ring in my ears and I can't help but be worried for what Luke does next...
It was a slow start
I'm not always the biggest fan of a "hardened female protagonist." Stories like that tend to make an icy interior the only way a woman can survive in the world, and it can make the character feel stiff and flat.
Myka Bound took that trope and made it her own. Cameron quickly became a multidimensional character whose actions made sense, and as she opened herself up, the chemistry between her and Luke had me smiling. It all made sense.
I almost gave this 3 stars
By the end of the book, there were a few things I'd wished had been more fleshed out:
1. Cam's relationship with Kit
2. Luke's time in the military
3. The magic system of the world
These weren't dealbreakers as I'm patiently waiting for the next book and am angry I didn't find this book years later when I had more to read... and I don't think not knowing these things distracted from the story itself. But it would've been nice to have a little more definitiveness around these three important aspects of the story.
Overall, LOVED this book. I can't wait for the next one !
Favorite Line:
"You cannot throw me to the wolves, for they come when I call them."
November 12, 2022
The blurb drew me in to reading this story. The Great characters and original story kept me reading. I am impressed and I just want more. There is a cliff but, it is a series, so that is to be expected. I Loved It, just the same!!! No Spoilers! I found this storyline to be entirely original and amazing!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2022
I really enjoyed reading this, it had a great concept and I was invested in what was going on. It was a great start to the Bullets and Bonds series, it had a great character development and am glad I was able to read this.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2022
This was such a unique read! I throughly enjoyed this book. It was very intriguing and well written.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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