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Bound by Sin
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Expected 20 May 26He found her. But the past isn’t finished with either of them—and this time, the one who needs saving might be him.
The deeper he dug the more the truth buried him. So when the past claws its way out of the grave, Zed learns that love and vengeance can’t both survive.
The deeper he dug the more the truth buried him. So when the past claws its way out of the grave, Zed learns that love and vengeance can’t both survive.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 20, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Second book and my goodness did that live up to the dark twisted trauma of the first book.
A little less religious trauma in this one but following the same themes.
Spicy. In unexpected ways, which from the first book I should have expected the unexpected.
This one was darker, more traumatizing in different ways, and so intense. A dark, dark romance.
A little less religious trauma in this one but following the same themes.
Spicy. In unexpected ways, which from the first book I should have expected the unexpected.
This one was darker, more traumatizing in different ways, and so intense. A dark, dark romance.
May 12, 2026
Zed is stalking Cat… but the deeper this story goes, the more you realise there’s another player involved lurking in the shadows. The entire time I kept asking myself:
Is he a protector… or another danger entirely? 👀
When Zed first sees Cat again, you can feel the obsession instantly reignite. The anger. The hurt. The desperation. The need for her. It’s intense from the very beginning.
And Cat? She lives constantly on edge, waiting for something in the dark to come for her. She feels his presence long before she actually sees him, and when she finally does? Her stomach drops and instinct immediately tells her to run.
The mystery throughout this book had me HOOKED. Every chapter pulls you deeper into the chaos and leaves you questioning what’s real and what isn’t.
Is someone really dead?
How deep does the Collective actually go?
Who’s lying?
Who can even be trusted anymore? 😮💨
One quote that absolutely HIT me was:
“I burned my entire world down for you… and I’d do it again before sunrise if you even looked like you were going to ask.”
Yeah… I FELT that. 🖤
And another Zed line that stayed with me:
“Did you think I wouldn’t find you, or die trying?”
The secrets slowly unraveling throughout this story were done so well. Watching Zed realise everything he believed may have been a lie? You feel his pain, betrayal, and heartbreak pouring off the page.
Then comes the new player entering the story… and when Cat ends up in his hands? GOD. The atmosphere becomes so cold, brutal, and suffocating. You can feel her despair in captivity. Shackled, trapped, freezing — it seeps into your bones while reading.
But what I loved most about Cat is that she never breaks.
She fights.
HARD.
She’s brave, fierce, ruthless, and absolutely a warrior in her own right. And when Scarlett comes into the picture? Her protective instincts fully take over.
And Scarlett… honestly wrecked me emotionally. My heart shattered for her 💔… and for Rylan.
The chemistry between Zed and Cat is explosive, obsessive, and addictive. And THAT ice cube scene?? 🥵🔥
H.O.T.
Also… those bonus scenes with Charlotte and Jonah???
EXCUSE ME.
The tension, the chemistry, the steam — I already need their story immediately 😩
This book was dark, emotional, intense, mysterious, and completely addictive from beginning to end.
Is he a protector… or another danger entirely? 👀
When Zed first sees Cat again, you can feel the obsession instantly reignite. The anger. The hurt. The desperation. The need for her. It’s intense from the very beginning.
And Cat? She lives constantly on edge, waiting for something in the dark to come for her. She feels his presence long before she actually sees him, and when she finally does? Her stomach drops and instinct immediately tells her to run.
The mystery throughout this book had me HOOKED. Every chapter pulls you deeper into the chaos and leaves you questioning what’s real and what isn’t.
Is someone really dead?
How deep does the Collective actually go?
Who’s lying?
Who can even be trusted anymore? 😮💨
One quote that absolutely HIT me was:
“I burned my entire world down for you… and I’d do it again before sunrise if you even looked like you were going to ask.”
Yeah… I FELT that. 🖤
And another Zed line that stayed with me:
“Did you think I wouldn’t find you, or die trying?”
The secrets slowly unraveling throughout this story were done so well. Watching Zed realise everything he believed may have been a lie? You feel his pain, betrayal, and heartbreak pouring off the page.
Then comes the new player entering the story… and when Cat ends up in his hands? GOD. The atmosphere becomes so cold, brutal, and suffocating. You can feel her despair in captivity. Shackled, trapped, freezing — it seeps into your bones while reading.
But what I loved most about Cat is that she never breaks.
She fights.
HARD.
She’s brave, fierce, ruthless, and absolutely a warrior in her own right. And when Scarlett comes into the picture? Her protective instincts fully take over.
And Scarlett… honestly wrecked me emotionally. My heart shattered for her 💔… and for Rylan.
The chemistry between Zed and Cat is explosive, obsessive, and addictive. And THAT ice cube scene?? 🥵🔥
H.O.T.
Also… those bonus scenes with Charlotte and Jonah???
EXCUSE ME.
The tension, the chemistry, the steam — I already need their story immediately 😩
This book was dark, emotional, intense, mysterious, and completely addictive from beginning to end.
May 13, 2026
🩶Review of Advanced Readers Copy from the Author!🩶
I have to say that I was wondering how Zed & Cat’s story would continue and what would happen next when I finished Written In Sin earlier this year, so I was so happy when I got this eARC!
🤍
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed the pacing of this book, it felt like we had a lot of moving parts and things were moving along well! I always appreciate when an author can move throughout the story without it feeling rushed :) I also really enjoyed the fact that we can a clear idea of how Cat has progressed into her “new” life, it shows our girl grew in her new found freedom. We get a lot more time in this book to really see how Zed feels about how things went down in book 1 and how that’s affecting him and Cats relationship now in book 2! That being said, there are some flashbacks in this book which I think help GREATLY in us seeing where Zed literally was in the last book and what he was going through. I definitely am looking forward to reading the third book which I believe is about two side characters in this book (sorry no spoilers baddies!!) the side characters in this book were a big part of me liking it so much! Keep your eyes on them because they’re important 😉
❤️🩹
Now while I really did enjoy this there were a few things that took its from a 5 star, so let’s get to that 🫶🏻
Remember how I talked about pacing? I did love that we kept things moving but to be totally honest I can tell you if this happened in a weeks time or a six month time span. There were chapters where one scene would be happening with Zed and then the next chapter would start with Cat and it’s a completely different unrelated scene. And while I’m sure it was on purpose to show they’re both doing separate things it almost felt disjointed at times. The other thing that got to me was the almost inner monologuing. Now hear me when I say, sometimes I will rant in my head too! Buuut, it almost felt like too much. Zed, I love you brother but occasionally we can skip over the description of how perfect Catarina is (IMO).
Overall? I really enjoyed this and will definitely be interested in the next books to follow! I appreciate the opportunity to be a eARC reader for this and can’t wait to see what else E.K. has to give us 🫶🏻 if you’re considering reading the first two books in the desecrated doctrine series please be sure to read the trigger warnings and take them seriously! These books have dark themes and can be triggering to some readers!!
I have to say that I was wondering how Zed & Cat’s story would continue and what would happen next when I finished Written In Sin earlier this year, so I was so happy when I got this eARC!
🤍
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed the pacing of this book, it felt like we had a lot of moving parts and things were moving along well! I always appreciate when an author can move throughout the story without it feeling rushed :) I also really enjoyed the fact that we can a clear idea of how Cat has progressed into her “new” life, it shows our girl grew in her new found freedom. We get a lot more time in this book to really see how Zed feels about how things went down in book 1 and how that’s affecting him and Cats relationship now in book 2! That being said, there are some flashbacks in this book which I think help GREATLY in us seeing where Zed literally was in the last book and what he was going through. I definitely am looking forward to reading the third book which I believe is about two side characters in this book (sorry no spoilers baddies!!) the side characters in this book were a big part of me liking it so much! Keep your eyes on them because they’re important 😉
❤️🩹
Now while I really did enjoy this there were a few things that took its from a 5 star, so let’s get to that 🫶🏻
Remember how I talked about pacing? I did love that we kept things moving but to be totally honest I can tell you if this happened in a weeks time or a six month time span. There were chapters where one scene would be happening with Zed and then the next chapter would start with Cat and it’s a completely different unrelated scene. And while I’m sure it was on purpose to show they’re both doing separate things it almost felt disjointed at times. The other thing that got to me was the almost inner monologuing. Now hear me when I say, sometimes I will rant in my head too! Buuut, it almost felt like too much. Zed, I love you brother but occasionally we can skip over the description of how perfect Catarina is (IMO).
Overall? I really enjoyed this and will definitely be interested in the next books to follow! I appreciate the opportunity to be a eARC reader for this and can’t wait to see what else E.K. has to give us 🫶🏻 if you’re considering reading the first two books in the desecrated doctrine series please be sure to read the trigger warnings and take them seriously! These books have dark themes and can be triggering to some readers!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Bound by Sin absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way. E.K. Dusk took everything that made the first book addictive and somehow made it darker, more emotional, and even more intense. From the very beginning I felt completely pulled back into Zed and Cat’s world and honestly did not want to leave.
What I loved most about this book was how raw and layered it felt. The trauma, the secrets, the manipulation from the cult, and the emotional scars these characters carry all felt so heavy and real. You can feel the pressure building with every chapter as the truth slowly unravels and the danger closes in around them. The suspense had me stressed the entire time because every answer seemed to uncover something even worse underneath it.
Zed completely owned this book for me. Watching him struggle between vengeance and love made him feel so human despite all the darkness around him. He is protective, broken, angry, and deeply loyal all at once. There were moments where my heart genuinely hurt for him because you could see how much he was carrying mentally and emotionally. And Cat was such a strong balance to him. I loved her resilience and the way she refused to completely break despite everything they had survived.
The chemistry between them is intense and emotional in a way that goes beyond just spice. Every interaction felt charged with history, pain, love, and desperation. You can feel how badly they want peace while knowing the past refuses to let them go.
This book had me completely hooked from start to finish. The tension, the twists, the emotional chaos, and the constant feeling that something terrible was about to happen made it impossible to stop reading. If you love dark romance with dangerous secrets, emotional depth, high stakes, and characters who feel beautifully damaged, Bound by Sin absolutely delivers. Five stars without hesitation.
What I loved most about this book was how raw and layered it felt. The trauma, the secrets, the manipulation from the cult, and the emotional scars these characters carry all felt so heavy and real. You can feel the pressure building with every chapter as the truth slowly unravels and the danger closes in around them. The suspense had me stressed the entire time because every answer seemed to uncover something even worse underneath it.
Zed completely owned this book for me. Watching him struggle between vengeance and love made him feel so human despite all the darkness around him. He is protective, broken, angry, and deeply loyal all at once. There were moments where my heart genuinely hurt for him because you could see how much he was carrying mentally and emotionally. And Cat was such a strong balance to him. I loved her resilience and the way she refused to completely break despite everything they had survived.
The chemistry between them is intense and emotional in a way that goes beyond just spice. Every interaction felt charged with history, pain, love, and desperation. You can feel how badly they want peace while knowing the past refuses to let them go.
This book had me completely hooked from start to finish. The tension, the twists, the emotional chaos, and the constant feeling that something terrible was about to happen made it impossible to stop reading. If you love dark romance with dangerous secrets, emotional depth, high stakes, and characters who feel beautifully damaged, Bound by Sin absolutely delivers. Five stars without hesitation.
February 24, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.75/5)
Bound By Sin by E.K. Dusk absolutely delivered the gritty, emotional punch I was craving from book two. This installment digs deeper, hits darker, and raises the stakes in the best possible way.
Zed and his fierce heroine had me completely hooked. The tension between past and present is woven so tightly that I felt the pressure building with every chapter. I loved how the story flipped expectations — especially with the shift toward him being the one who might need saving this time. It added such a satisfying layer of vulnerability to Zed’s character.
The suspense element was chef’s kiss. As the truth slowly surfaced, the plot kept tightening its grip, and that looming question — love or vengeance — created nonstop emotional whiplash (the good kind). The chemistry is intense, the danger feels real, and the emotional stakes are sky-high.
The only reason this isn’t a full five stars is because there were a couple moments where I wanted just a touch more breathing room in the pacing. But honestly? I was glued to the pages the entire time.
If you love dark romance with high tension, messy pasts, and a hero who’s finally forced to confront his own breaking point, this sequel absolutely delivers. I am already desperate for what comes next. 🔥📖
Bound By Sin by E.K. Dusk absolutely delivered the gritty, emotional punch I was craving from book two. This installment digs deeper, hits darker, and raises the stakes in the best possible way.
Zed and his fierce heroine had me completely hooked. The tension between past and present is woven so tightly that I felt the pressure building with every chapter. I loved how the story flipped expectations — especially with the shift toward him being the one who might need saving this time. It added such a satisfying layer of vulnerability to Zed’s character.
The suspense element was chef’s kiss. As the truth slowly surfaced, the plot kept tightening its grip, and that looming question — love or vengeance — created nonstop emotional whiplash (the good kind). The chemistry is intense, the danger feels real, and the emotional stakes are sky-high.
The only reason this isn’t a full five stars is because there were a couple moments where I wanted just a touch more breathing room in the pacing. But honestly? I was glued to the pages the entire time.
If you love dark romance with high tension, messy pasts, and a hero who’s finally forced to confront his own breaking point, this sequel absolutely delivers. I am already desperate for what comes next. 🔥📖
Review of advance copy received from Author
Book 2 of my dreams. 🩷
Cat left Zed bloody, broken, and abandoned in the aftermath of burning down the religious cult that stole everything from them.
Catarina has found a sense of calm in book 2 that comes with a new life she’s made for herself. She still feels haunted by her past life, like someone is always watching. We all know who is watching. It’s Zed, alive and angry from being left by the other half of his soul.
Slowly Zed makes himself known to Cat with his lurking presence closer by the day.
Cats new friends that have a troubled past nobody likes to talk about. Together they work at a club for people with specific tastes. That’s where Zed learns a ghost from his past isn’t a ghost at all. The farther Zed digs into his past, the more secrets unfurl.
So many lives ruined and torn apart by a religious cult that believes humans can be bought, sold, and trained like animals. But no longer will this group remain in hiding. Cat and Zed stumble upon a larger part of the cult that has even more secrets and in doing so Cat gets kidnapped back into the cult. Her friends and Zedidiah find and rescue her. But the ending leaves room for another book and even more suspense and secrets.
Thank you EK for starting your writings with me.
Cat left Zed bloody, broken, and abandoned in the aftermath of burning down the religious cult that stole everything from them.
Catarina has found a sense of calm in book 2 that comes with a new life she’s made for herself. She still feels haunted by her past life, like someone is always watching. We all know who is watching. It’s Zed, alive and angry from being left by the other half of his soul.
Slowly Zed makes himself known to Cat with his lurking presence closer by the day.
Cats new friends that have a troubled past nobody likes to talk about. Together they work at a club for people with specific tastes. That’s where Zed learns a ghost from his past isn’t a ghost at all. The farther Zed digs into his past, the more secrets unfurl.
So many lives ruined and torn apart by a religious cult that believes humans can be bought, sold, and trained like animals. But no longer will this group remain in hiding. Cat and Zed stumble upon a larger part of the cult that has even more secrets and in doing so Cat gets kidnapped back into the cult. Her friends and Zedidiah find and rescue her. But the ending leaves room for another book and even more suspense and secrets.
Thank you EK for starting your writings with me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐️ I loved getting back into the world of Cat and Zed.
Cat was trying to rebuild her life and be free. Zed was trying to get back what he lost. I loved the connection of their journey.
I felt the creepiness of Cat feeling watched. It felt super real to me while reading. Which I really enjoyed.
I really liked getting more into Zed's mind. He had so much going on. He had so much trauma and him trying to figure out how to live through that was so intense to read. His obsession and depth of love with Cat was so fierce. He will stop at nothing to have her back.
I absolutely love the strength of Cat's character. She is a force to be reckoned with. She is her own hero and will do anything to save herself.
I can't say much about what happened in the story because I don't want to spoil anything. But I will say I really enjoyed the story and it kept me intrigued, guessing and questioning people's motives.
Overall I enjoyed reading Bound By Sin. I can't wait for more.
Thank you to Luna Literary and the author E.K. Dusk for the eARC!
Cat was trying to rebuild her life and be free. Zed was trying to get back what he lost. I loved the connection of their journey.
I felt the creepiness of Cat feeling watched. It felt super real to me while reading. Which I really enjoyed.
I really liked getting more into Zed's mind. He had so much going on. He had so much trauma and him trying to figure out how to live through that was so intense to read. His obsession and depth of love with Cat was so fierce. He will stop at nothing to have her back.
I absolutely love the strength of Cat's character. She is a force to be reckoned with. She is her own hero and will do anything to save herself.
I can't say much about what happened in the story because I don't want to spoil anything. But I will say I really enjoyed the story and it kept me intrigued, guessing and questioning people's motives.
Overall I enjoyed reading Bound By Sin. I can't wait for more.
Thank you to Luna Literary and the author E.K. Dusk for the eARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Man oh man my Zeddy is back and the things he’s going to get into is going to blow your mind. I got lucky that I was able to get my hands on this after I’ve been asking and saying for months (since I read written in sin last summer) because I needed answers because what do you mean see you in 2026?!
So let’s just say for those of you that needed therapy after book 1 you will def need it after book 2. Sorry not sorry.
There are some major events a going on and some surprises that happen ( I’m not saying they are all good so if you think they are and find out what I mean don’t come for me because I warned you)
Now I will not give too much away BUT. Technically it’s not a HEA. Like maybe a little bit but not fully. And yes technically there’s a cliffy there and again once you read you will understand.
Now I need book 3 already because I have questions again and need answers!!
So let’s just say for those of you that needed therapy after book 1 you will def need it after book 2. Sorry not sorry.
There are some major events a going on and some surprises that happen ( I’m not saying they are all good so if you think they are and find out what I mean don’t come for me because I warned you)
Now I will not give too much away BUT. Technically it’s not a HEA. Like maybe a little bit but not fully. And yes technically there’s a cliffy there and again once you read you will understand.
Now I need book 3 already because I have questions again and need answers!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
Zed and Cat return as more secrets are revealed and they push against the power that is the religious cult they were trapped in. They navigate love, loss, and men that can’t seem to leave them alone.
This installment digs deeper, hits darker, and raises the stakes in the best possible way. The suspense element the plot kept tightening its grip, and that looming question — love or vengeance — created nonstop emotional whiplash (the good kind). The chemistry is intense, the danger feels real, and the emotional stakes are sky-high.
If you love dark romance with high tension, messy pasts, and a hero who’s finally forced to confront his own breaking point, this sequel absolutely delivers.
This installment digs deeper, hits darker, and raises the stakes in the best possible way. The suspense element the plot kept tightening its grip, and that looming question — love or vengeance — created nonstop emotional whiplash (the good kind). The chemistry is intense, the danger feels real, and the emotional stakes are sky-high.
If you love dark romance with high tension, messy pasts, and a hero who’s finally forced to confront his own breaking point, this sequel absolutely delivers.
Review of advance copy received from Autor
This was an interesting way to spend my sunday.
After the intensity that I felt reading Written by Sin, and the amount of unanswer questions I had, this was a good finale for Cat and Zed's story.
I have to confess that I was hoping a little more of stalker Zed, but! with that scene with the magic wand? Yeah, that made it for me 🔥.
Knowing The Fellowship wasn't over, and finding out that a few characters that I wasn't expecting to reappear, appeared made my anxiety come back.
Cat and Zed are finally happy, but not the fight against the cult they escaped, so I'll be patiently waiting for the next part to come.
After the intensity that I felt reading Written by Sin, and the amount of unanswer questions I had, this was a good finale for Cat and Zed's story.
I have to confess that I was hoping a little more of stalker Zed, but! with that scene with the magic wand? Yeah, that made it for me 🔥.
Knowing The Fellowship wasn't over, and finding out that a few characters that I wasn't expecting to reappear, appeared made my anxiety come back.
Cat and Zed are finally happy, but not the fight against the cult they escaped, so I'll be patiently waiting for the next part to come.
April 27, 2026
Zed and Cat return as more secrets are revealed and they push against the power that is the religious cult they were trapped in. They navigate love, loss, and men that can seem to leave well enough alone.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. My opinions are my own.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. My opinions are my own.
May 15, 2026
This was an intense, super sexy, and really great sequel to Written In Sin. I was really taken in immediately with the unknown fear that Cat had not knowing where Zed was, and the way they came back together was done so well! I am completely ready for what comes next!!
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