Moonlight Bonds

Nexus #4

by G. Bailey

More coming soon.


Moonlight Bonds is a dark romantasy with men who growl more than speak. You can expect tropes like—Who did this to you?, touch her and die, rejected mates, forced proximity, and whychoose? This is book four in the series.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Why Choose, Romantasy, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Dark Romance

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2025

About the author

G. Bailey is a USA Today bestselling author of books that are filled with everything from dragons to pirates. Plus, fantasy worlds and breath-taking adventures. Oh, and some swoon-worthy men that no girl could forget.
G. Bailey is from the very rainy U.K. where she lives with her husband, two children and three cheeky dogs.

Reviews

[Jessi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really struggled with this.

It felt like I was reading a retelling of the story rather than the story itself. It was painfully simple and had an abridged vibe, which is a shame because I still find the plot interesting.

This one has definitely left me wondering whether the writing was always this bad?!

[Amy Monteith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is so disappointing
Why release a book now and another in January when you could release one good book
This felt so sloppy, the writing was awful, everything was rushed, nothing really happened
Certain things were just completely glossed over like Hollis - she likes him now but it happened so quickly and was so anticlimactic

[Ashley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf’d at 58%. I just couldn’t justify pushing myself through it. The first two books had me hooked. I can’t even describe the complete decrease in quality and writing that this series has had.

[Misha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ending saved the rating

[Laura Fusco · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing and the character/relationship development just fell really flat. I feel like it needed another set of eyes to streamline the writing and to really develop the main characters. It also really had just ended up as The Bonds That Tie series with gods living inside them.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been waiting for Moonlight Bonds since the explosive cliffhanger at the end of the previous book. I was not prepared for the number of revelations—they were incredible.


Gwen is doing better. She has finally learned to accept all of herself. Gwen is freer in this one; I mean, the club scene was something else. Now, if only she could accept all of her mates. The situation with Gwen and the twins is complicated but not hopeless. There is a story behind their actions, and while it doesn't erase what happened, I understand their actions a little better. We finally get details about their past, and it was so incredibly sad. My heart hurts for them. I instantly forgave them, and I'm hoping that Gwen will too.


I enjoyed the story. There was a new backdrop and some new and interesting characters. I didn't expect to get so many answers about everyone, and I enjoyed the pace. However, there was a feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop that was present for most of the story, and for good reason. Gem did it again! She left me devastated by the cliffhanger. I am not okay. Gem has one shot to make it right in the final book, Starbound Souls, or I will riot.

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every time I think Gwenieve and her Nexus can’t possibly be pushed any further, G. Bailey proves me wrong—and I love it. Moonlight Bonds is raw, emotional, and absolutely brimming with the kind of tension that makes me forget to breathe.
Starlight City may be reduced to ashes, but Gwen is still standing, even if just barely. What struck me the most in this book is how broken and frayed her bonds feel—yet the love and fire holding them together refuses to be extinguished. That mix of vulnerability and steel in Gwen makes me root for her harder every single time.
The world-building continues to stun. The Gods, the Rite of Freedom, the twin sister betrayal, the mates uncovering devastating truths about themselves—it’s a whirlwind of chaos and heartbreak, yet threaded with these beautiful moments of fierce devotion. And those “touch her and die” scenes? Absolutely perfect. Growly alpha shifters + forced proximity + rejected mates = exactly the kind of delicious angst I crave.
What I love most is that even as the world tips toward ruin, the unshakable truth of this series remains: Gwen and her mates are a force no God should underestimate. That last promise—“They are mine, and all Gods will die”—still gives me chills.
If you love your romantasy dark, dangerous, and achingly passionate, Moonlight Bonds will grab you by the heart and not let go. Now I’m counting down for book five, because I have to know how this war between mortals, monsters, and Gods ends.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked from page one and didn’t let go. The world-building is stunning, the characters feel so real, and the emotions? Intense. Gwen’s journey in Moonlight Bonds completely pulled me in—she’s stronger, freer, and more determined than ever. The twists, the heartbreak, the chemistry—everything was perfection.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Every reveal hit like a punch, and that ending left me screaming (in the best way). G. Bailey knows exactly how to break your heart and make you thank her for it.

If you love emotional, magical, slow-burn chaos with characters that stay with you long after you close the book, this one’s for you. Now I just need Starbound Souls immediately, because that cliffhanger? I’m not okay.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alex Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Everything about this felt way too rushed. I was really hoping for a lot of development and angst this book, since the last one ended on such a big reveal, however everything is this book felt so convenient and rushed. The stakes feel low because we just jump from plot point to plot point without really ever seeing the characters struggle. They don't need to talk things out or plan because feelings will magically heal or grow and characters will be exactly where they need to be when they need to be. Honestly other than the pool scene with Hollis (which was also rushed and led to basically insta-forgiveness), there wasn't much I got out of this book. It wasn't "bad" per se, but I just feel really numb to all of it. Everything was predictable and it felt like reading a timeline of events rather than experiencing them and the emotions that go along with them.

Even at the ending, which is supposed to be this super intense moment, I reached the end of the book and just had to shrug and say "oh that's it...?" Sad, because I really like the concept of these books but they seem to be getting shorter and dropping in quality.

[_Grumbelina_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept of this series is interesting but I honestly don’t think I will bother to read the last book when it is released.

If I could talk to the author, I would encourage her to find a different set of editors. The pacing is odd. There are glimpses of promise in the plot that end up obliterated by a lack of focus.

If I was the development editor, I would give the following feedback:

- Eliminate some of the extraneous elements. Example: I love the puppy but she is mentioned sporadically and does not contribute to advancing the plot. She is only mentioned occasionally and at random times. Many of those times are just casual mentions of where, and with whom she’s been left.

- Explain things. Example: Don’t mention Franklin in a super vague way and then just completely wait to explain who he is. That kind of delay works if you are developing his character and adding details as you go along. That was not the case here.

- Put more focus on character and relationship development. The mates are nebulous and confusing. I don’t know them and do not care what happens to them. The transition from enemies to lovers (?) is handled like flipping a switch. Think of relationships like a road trip. As you travel, you add context and details to support the journey. These relationships are like stop-and-go rush hour traffic.

- The names. This is purely personal preference but the FMC’s name was distracting. To be fair, that may be because I am not British. Is the name Gwenieve popular in GB? Every time I saw it, I had to stop and process that it was Gwenieve, and not Genevive or Gwendolyn. Her whole name, Gwenieve Patience Autumn is clunky and odd. Poor girl has three first names. Maybe it’s a generational thing that all names have to be super unique and weird.

- Proofread! Example: Find a proofreader that understands how apostrophes work. There were quite a few instances of incorrect words, typos, and punctuation errors.

Any author who writes a full length novel is a badass. It is difficult and commendable. However, you also have to make it worthwhile for readers. It’s like eating something that doesn’t really taste good. No one wants to waste time/calories on something that isn’t satisfying.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book four and we get more then we bargained for. Secrets revealed and answers given as we see Gwen and her men broken and lost, shattered and their bonds put to the test. Incredible world building that continues to enthrall and a storyline that’s gripping and captivating and has you glued to the pages from start so finish. And now to wait for the final book to see how this author pulls everything together!

[Marian Balza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Estuvo bien. La saga sigue pareciendo un fanfic de bonds that tie, incluso con el tema de los dioses. Quiere abarcar muchas cosas pero no termina de dar profundidad a nada.

[Sock · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are some really really good concepts but the execution is so bad it breaks my heart. This is a story with such good potential.

It is like the events of the book were strung together with the flimsiest string to connect it all together.

I hope any money made from these books pushes the author to take some writing classes.

The little bits of coherent drama keeps me interested in what will happen next.

[elyea · Rating 2 out of 5]

So many plot holes that idk can be filled in one last book..

[Nicketa Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as an advanced reader copy, and would like to thank to author and their team for doing so!

I really enjoyed this book. More so than book 2 and 3.

I think Gwen has grown so much, and her relationship with Finn is still my favourite. You don’t really see as much in regard to her relationships with the others. There’s progress with Severi (yay!!) and some others, which is cool but I’d have like a bit more.

There’s a bit of grovelling, not much, if any though. I still enjoyed what there was.

The story was good, and enjoyable :)

I would love a Novella though for the vian king! We get a monologue at the end from him and I’m so interested in it!!!! Ugh!!! It would be great!!

Otherwise, I do recommend this book/series!!

[Colleen Murray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Incomplete story, too much bonus read

The actual story ended at 81% of content. The remaining 19% was 'bonus read'. Fun fact: I bought the book for the Nexus story. Almost 20% being bonus read about storyline other than Nexus is unsatisfactory. You sure tricked me. I guess im done with this storyline. Maybe this author.

[Feather Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ugh! 😩 WHY?! Love-hate relationship unlocked.

Okay, I have so many feelings about this series, it’s almost embarrassing. 🫣 Like the kind where you want to throw the book, hug it, and scream “you could’ve been amazing!” all at once.

But here’s the thing — the story has the bones. It’s got the drama, the plot, the magic, the emotional potential to be a total 5⭐️ fave… but it just never fully commits. Everything stays a little too surface-level when you can see all the threads that could’ve made it unforgettable.

My biggest “ugh” moments?

1️⃣ The FMC forgives the guys way too fast. No, babes. 🛑 Make them suffer. Let her feel it. Give us the messy, complicated, real stuff. Don’t give me gut-punch trauma and then fix it with one “I’m sorry” scene. That’s not healing — that’s ✨emotional whiplash✨ (and not the kind we crave). It’s too easy and entirely unsatisfying.

2️⃣ But my ultimate heartbreak? The storylines that never get their due. You see the threads — the trauma, the tension, the side-character arcs, the deeper worldbuilding — all waiting to be pulled, but they just… don’t go anywhere. It’s right there. I can taste the potential! 😭 It’s not that the plot we do get isn’t good — because it is — but you can’t help but think how phenomenal it could’ve been if it just went a little deeper. So close to greatness it actually hurts. 🖤

It’s a quick read — maybe too quick. Each book is short, which I think is part of the problem. A little more length, depth and world building and this would’ve been a 5⭐️ knockout.

Do I still like it? Yeah.
Will I read the final book? Definitely.
Would I recommend it? …Maaaybe 🤔 If you’re a seasoned why-choose girly who loves a lighter read and can overlook the above, then yes. But if insta-forgiveness, rushed healing, or lack of fuller plot development make you twitch — or if you’re new to the why choose trope — I’d skip. I seriously wanted to love this series so badly. The ingredients are all there — it just needed to simmer longer before serving. 😭🖤

Series 4 ⭐️
This Book 3.5 ⭐️

[Evaaaa · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was that bad that I read 70 % of book, I forced myself to read… I couldn’t finish was so bad. I mean It was very bad writing. You can read that everywhere. It was completely rubbish. The worst book of the year award goes to…

[Bailey Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m genuinely confused because I really really enjoyed the previous books in this series. It almost felt like it was written by someone else??? It was hard to read and I didn’t enjoy it.

[Anushkaa Chatterjee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where is the grovelling? She accepted Hollis and Rhodes too quickly.....I loved the concept and plot but i just wish it was done better.

[Makenzie Knue · Rating 2 out of 5]

disappointing

Love this series, but this book was a bunch of nothingness and confusion for 160 pages then 10 pages or something actually happening.

[CB-13's Book Blog!!! · Rating 1 out of 5]

My interest in this series has been steadily dwindling since the first book and it is now offical dead. TBH lasted longer than it should have lol. Literally everything related to Hollis was ridiculous and horrible. Somewhere out there I am rolling my eyes.

[Jessica Storer · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book. Truly. But it was very difficult to ignore the blatant plot stealing (I mean, the ENTIRE plot) from the Twisted Bonds series as well as from ACOTAR. It's very disappointing.

[Kori Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

Should have dnf’d

[Marissa N · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love this series purely because its like good trash but theres too many plot holes that dont line up/make sense.
a huge one was she said in book 2 or 3 that the nexus community dont test for vian mates yet in book 4, a vian mate is found during the nexus mating ceremony????

also in the first book gwen is pretty much a scared frail girl thats on the run but at the end shes like some badass character with zero growth towards that other than KINDOF accepting her nexus? theres zero setup for things to occur, they pretty much just happen out of nowhere THEN its explained and it such poor story telling its insane. especially the twins being vian commanders, that is genuinely something pulled out of her ass and not something that was put in place from the beginning. see, im all for progressing stories and making them more interesting but this was so poorly done.
in the end scenes when they head to starlight city her aunt talks to her and says “i saw you die and come to life today!” after the second trial, but then literally 1 paragraph later finn says that it happened ‘yesterday’. its very confusing and not super linear.
also she was asleep for “awhile” but then it was only 5 hours..?? hello..?

another one i hated was that the first trial was at a cemetery….. with an amphitheater…. BUT THEN THERES ALSO A BUILDING THERE AS WELL????? - the academy is on a cliffside by the ocean but then theres also a shoreline under the cliffside that leads closely to the academy????? that like geographically doesnt make sense lol????

its delicious garbage but not a literacy masterpiece

[Booksbystarlightandshadows · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series has kept me engaged and although there were elements I liked in Moonlight Bonds, it felt a little surface level compared to the others largely as it was so fast paced and a relatively short read. The betrayal at the end of book three was a fantastic plot twist and I appreciate that Rhodes has more to make up for than Hollis but after three books of build up I was a little surprised at how quickly Hollis snuck back in. Even taking Gwen out of the equation, Onyx, Finn and Aleks are due a massive apology and some grovel. The other Hollis plotline did surprise me though and I'm interested to see more of him interacting with that character. Severi was MIA for most of the book though and I did miss him and his sneaky ways.

The mythology is still really interesting and I have so many questions I'm hoping get answered in the last book. The cliff-hanger though was devastating; [redacted] is my favourite beside Severi and I'm interested to see how the author is going to bring us back from here on top of everything else going on.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read.

[RSBOOKCASE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vivid, immersive, and beautifully written.

Moonlight Bonds is the fourth book in The Nexus Series by G. Bailey, and once again, this world continues to captivate me. The world-building is mesmerizing — vivid, immersive, and beautifully written.

This installment delivered everything I hoped for. I loved uncovering more about the past of our growling dark Alphas, and seeing Gwen evolve into a stronger, braver, and far more confident version of herself was deeply satisfying. The Gods, Annie’s development, Georgina, Morrigan City — every element felt rich and meaningful.

Onyx, Finnegan, Rhodes, Hollis, Aleksander, and Severi 🖤 I adore them all. Each one has layers I didn’t anticipate, but Hollis’s growth in particular left me speechless. Rhodes’s journey broke my heart, and Severi’s as well. Onyx completely shattered me. The chemistry between them all was just the right amount of spice, and that scene with Alek in the club — absolute perfection. And Finnegan… his loyalty hurts in the best way possible.

Then came that ending. The story of the Vian King and that final scene shattered my heart into pieces — I was left utterly speechless. My only complaint? It ended far too soon.

I’ve been in love with this series since the very first book, and Moonlight Bonds only deepened that feeling. I’m already counting down the days until Starbound Souls arrives in January 2026. Thank you, G., for the ARC, for this incredible book and for continuing to expand this unforgettable world.

Tropes to expect:
- Why Choose
- Rowly Alpha Shifters
- Rejected Mates
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Her and Die ☠️

Some of my favorite quotes 🖤

"They are mine, and all Gods will die.”

“I told you once that I was the only one that was allowed to kill you.” “You can just say I’m yours”

“Nothing could part us, my mate, not the stars, not the Gods, not the world or any force within it. It’s never been an ‘I think’ for me.”


I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.


🇵🇹 - Terminei Moonlight Bonds e foi simplesmente arrebatador. O quarto volume de The Nexus Series é intenso, envolvente e cheio de emoções.

Gwen brilha com a sua força e determinação, e os Alphas mostram uma profundidade que me conquistou por completo. O final deixou-me em choque e com o coração apertado.

G. Bailey continua a surpreender com uma escrita cativante e um mundo impossível de largar. Já conto os dias para Starbound Souls, em janeiro de 2026.

[Courtney (Bookish Blonde Barista) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rarely rush to write reviews, but Moonlight Bonds compelled me to pause and reflect immediately. From its first pages, G. Bailey has woven a tale that is at once tender, intense, and unforgettable.

What stands out most is the emotional depth: the characters are flawed, real, and achingly human. Their journey is messy, passionate, and authentic. You’ll feel their heartbreaks, triumphs, and everything in between. The chemistry is electric — not just surface-level sparks, but a connection that’s earned and deeply felt.

The pacing is excellent. Just when I thought I could catch my breath, Bailey would twist the story in a way that left me flipping pages late into the night. The balance between romance, tension, and internal conflict is pitch-perfect.

If there’s one thing I’ll carry with me from this book, it’s how love can be both fragile and fierce, painful and healing. Moonlight Bonds doesn’t shy away from the dark parts — and that’s what makes it shine all the brighter.

To fans of compelling contemporary romance with heart, bite, and soul: treat yourself. You’ll close this book feeling like you’ve lived it.

[Kate Blackwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh this series has declined in quality. The first book was excellent, loved Gwen's defiance and sass, loved her attempts to piss off her fated mates, the reveal of her powers and why she ran away aged 15. Why she rejected her mates. Book 2 was quite good, book 3 saved by the big plot twist at the end.

This one was short, rushed and felt like filler. Hollis who hated her from book 1 and who treated her like shit was forgiven just like that. I skimmed through most of it. I neither remember nor care about what happened apart from a major character dying at the end. Its really short, 162 pages.

I'm not sure if I just wasnt feeling it or if I'm just bored with RH books, alternatively it could also be that it was just a waste of time. I find books where the FMC has more than 3 mates dont engage me as one mate often just blurs into another and realistically how would one woman satisfy 6 or more males, unless its also M&M, which it isnt here. The poor girl would be exhausted.

A shame an initially promising series hasnt lived up to its promise. Not sure I'm bothered enough to read the finale.