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Winter Solstice Mates #2
Bound in Blood & Frost
Corvin’s hunger is no longer under control.
The dragon is running out of patience.
The demons want their property back.
As winter deepens, Ivy’s magic is changing—twisting into something powerful, dangerous, and undeniably inhuman. Prophecies stir in the fae courts. Blood bonds tighten. And the monsters sworn to protect her may be the ones she must survive.
Bound in Blood and Frost continues the dark, spicy monster reverse harem where love is lethal, fate is cruel, and waiting your turn can get you killed. Read Book 1, Claimed at the Monster’s Auction, first.
Perfect for readers who love Lola Glass, Eva Chase, and J. Bree, this series features fated mates, possessive monsters, a supernatural auction, morally gray heroes, and a heroine discovering the terrifying power she was never meant to have.
The dragon is running out of patience.
The demons want their property back.
As winter deepens, Ivy’s magic is changing—twisting into something powerful, dangerous, and undeniably inhuman. Prophecies stir in the fae courts. Blood bonds tighten. And the monsters sworn to protect her may be the ones she must survive.
Bound in Blood and Frost continues the dark, spicy monster reverse harem where love is lethal, fate is cruel, and waiting your turn can get you killed. Read Book 1, Claimed at the Monster’s Auction, first.
Perfect for readers who love Lola Glass, Eva Chase, and J. Bree, this series features fated mates, possessive monsters, a supernatural auction, morally gray heroes, and a heroine discovering the terrifying power she was never meant to have.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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May 14, 2026
3.8 stars.
April 13, 2026
2.5 Stars
February 4, 2026
Not good, not bad, just meh…
I enjoyed the first book — the theme, the story, everything — but this one feels like it was written by AI. The same expressions are repeated over and over again (“not this, not that, just that” a million times throughout the book), with repetitive sequences and sentences, and even factual errors. I finished it only because I wanted to know how it would end, but honestly, I debated many times whether I could read yet another “not, not, just” on the same page or if I should simply put it down.
I enjoyed the first book — the theme, the story, everything — but this one feels like it was written by AI. The same expressions are repeated over and over again (“not this, not that, just that” a million times throughout the book), with repetitive sequences and sentences, and even factual errors. I finished it only because I wanted to know how it would end, but honestly, I debated many times whether I could read yet another “not, not, just” on the same page or if I should simply put it down.
March 22, 2026
1.5/5
I feel like I am reading a story from a completely different author, and not in a good way. the writing is weirdly structured, with barely any explanation of things happening. Giving basically no background or reasoning why something is going on.
Ivy feels like a different character. She's written in a way to show that she's somehow growing into her magic, into 'something terrible' but only because the magic does things for her?
She learns no new skills or control of her own powers that magically develop with no explanation to the audience. We're just supposed to understand that her magic is supposedly strong and has control of itself?
In comparison to the first book, which is somewhat interesting in development - she barely gets to know her first two mates and spends the whole time baking, sightseeing and mating without any sort if magical growth or learning anything about herself.
This book starts with her apparrently being bonded to Corvin just because he drank her blood ? no explanation as to why really this development happened. This somehow makes her inherent magic stronger. There's been no discovery into where she came from at all. There's been no learning her magic or control. She just has an ability to somehow touch and control the wards? okay cool I guess. 75% of the book is with Corvin and she now feels wary about mating him completely for whatever reason.
And apparently Winter has been waiting for her... for whatever reason. I just dislike this concept of magic having a mind of its own without any work from the main character to learn or grow.
So she is supposed to go to the Winter Court to be a stabilizing "Bridge" but now she is completely ignoring the mate bond, even though in the first book and beginning of the second book she states multiple times that she will end up with 5 mate bonds. So why she now is trying to pretend she is not also supposed to end up mated with Astaroth? literally no clue. they mention her trying to train her magic? Isn't she only supposed to be in Winter Court for three days? How would that give her time to do anything at all in terms of training her magic? Why is she now avoiding Astaroth in the minimal time they're supposed to spend together?
Then they finally fully mate near the end and she somehow is now Queen of the Winter Fae, because *magic*
Literally none of this makes sense or is explained at all. We, as an audience, are supposed to understand what's going on with very minimal explanation or character development at all.
Initially this had some potentially good plot development points but it just wasn't there at all in terms of follow through.
Also have to point out how strange it is that there is no reference to her being in the auction or being basically kidnapped from her old life... no mention of checking in with her friends. Apparently that is irrelevant to this story now even though it's only been like a month maybe since she was kidnapped?
Only going to read the third book more our of curiosity if the writing style changes or anything improves with character development. 👎🏻👎🏻
I feel like I am reading a story from a completely different author, and not in a good way. the writing is weirdly structured, with barely any explanation of things happening. Giving basically no background or reasoning why something is going on.
Ivy feels like a different character. She's written in a way to show that she's somehow growing into her magic, into 'something terrible' but only because the magic does things for her?
She learns no new skills or control of her own powers that magically develop with no explanation to the audience. We're just supposed to understand that her magic is supposedly strong and has control of itself?
In comparison to the first book, which is somewhat interesting in development - she barely gets to know her first two mates and spends the whole time baking, sightseeing and mating without any sort if magical growth or learning anything about herself.
This book starts with her apparrently being bonded to Corvin just because he drank her blood ? no explanation as to why really this development happened. This somehow makes her inherent magic stronger. There's been no discovery into where she came from at all. There's been no learning her magic or control. She just has an ability to somehow touch and control the wards? okay cool I guess. 75% of the book is with Corvin and she now feels wary about mating him completely for whatever reason.
And apparently Winter has been waiting for her... for whatever reason. I just dislike this concept of magic having a mind of its own without any work from the main character to learn or grow.
So she is supposed to go to the Winter Court to be a stabilizing "Bridge" but now she is completely ignoring the mate bond, even though in the first book and beginning of the second book she states multiple times that she will end up with 5 mate bonds. So why she now is trying to pretend she is not also supposed to end up mated with Astaroth? literally no clue. they mention her trying to train her magic? Isn't she only supposed to be in Winter Court for three days? How would that give her time to do anything at all in terms of training her magic? Why is she now avoiding Astaroth in the minimal time they're supposed to spend together?
Then they finally fully mate near the end and she somehow is now Queen of the Winter Fae, because *magic*
Literally none of this makes sense or is explained at all. We, as an audience, are supposed to understand what's going on with very minimal explanation or character development at all.
Initially this had some potentially good plot development points but it just wasn't there at all in terms of follow through.
Also have to point out how strange it is that there is no reference to her being in the auction or being basically kidnapped from her old life... no mention of checking in with her friends. Apparently that is irrelevant to this story now even though it's only been like a month maybe since she was kidnapped?
Only going to read the third book more our of curiosity if the writing style changes or anything improves with character development. 👎🏻👎🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2026
enjoyable, but not as deep
I enjoyed reading this book, and the plot held together very well. I disagree with another reviewer who didn't understand why the demons kept attacking. It was clear that Ivy's mates took her from the auction without paying anything, affirming her personhood rather than acknowledge her as property. The demons were insisting on the rules of their business, that all "assets" must be paid for.
However, there were some things I missed that I wished were present in this book. For example, Ivy and the mates she bonded with in book one each received a mate mark. Here in book two, mate marks are never mentioned again. I totally thought they were going to come up in a fun way and I was disappointed. No more marks for her other mates, and the first ones seem to have been erased.
I appreciated the story arc and the way everything connected. I do think that some detail and development were sacrificed in order to keep the story moving along. For example, in book one Ivy was warned about how words could get her in trouble with fae, but here in book two we barely see her talking to anyone other than her mate while she's in Winter. The other characters were so superficial it made the world feel less real.
Again, I appreciated how the story moved along, but in book one we had Brukk's sister and kids and Gerda who felt like real people. I missed that depth here.
I'm going to read the third book because I want to see how this finishes up, but I feel slightly less invested than before. So far Brukk and Astaroth are my favorite characters.
I enjoyed reading this book, and the plot held together very well. I disagree with another reviewer who didn't understand why the demons kept attacking. It was clear that Ivy's mates took her from the auction without paying anything, affirming her personhood rather than acknowledge her as property. The demons were insisting on the rules of their business, that all "assets" must be paid for.
However, there were some things I missed that I wished were present in this book. For example, Ivy and the mates she bonded with in book one each received a mate mark. Here in book two, mate marks are never mentioned again. I totally thought they were going to come up in a fun way and I was disappointed. No more marks for her other mates, and the first ones seem to have been erased.
I appreciated the story arc and the way everything connected. I do think that some detail and development were sacrificed in order to keep the story moving along. For example, in book one Ivy was warned about how words could get her in trouble with fae, but here in book two we barely see her talking to anyone other than her mate while she's in Winter. The other characters were so superficial it made the world feel less real.
Again, I appreciated how the story moved along, but in book one we had Brukk's sister and kids and Gerda who felt like real people. I missed that depth here.
I'm going to read the third book because I want to see how this finishes up, but I feel slightly less invested than before. So far Brukk and Astaroth are my favorite characters.
February 18, 2026
A Great Follow On
This is book 2 in the series, and it surpasses book 1. The characters are more evolved and fleshed out than previously. As with book one the focus is again on Ivy’s bonds to the 5 powerful supernaturals who stole her away from the auction organised by demons.
The blood lust is high and tempers are fraught, Deacon is lashing out at any and all demons. Ivy’s mates are balanced on a fine edge, for Corvin the ancient vampire blood lust is suddenly a very real problem. Tempers fray all around and things look like they’re falling apart when the fae Winter Prince intrudes on Ivy and Corvin’s time together.
The stakes are building higher every day because the demons, they haven’t and they won’t give up they want their property returned. Ivy’s not on board with that plan and neither are her mates.
This is book 2 in the series, and it surpasses book 1. The characters are more evolved and fleshed out than previously. As with book one the focus is again on Ivy’s bonds to the 5 powerful supernaturals who stole her away from the auction organised by demons.
The blood lust is high and tempers are fraught, Deacon is lashing out at any and all demons. Ivy’s mates are balanced on a fine edge, for Corvin the ancient vampire blood lust is suddenly a very real problem. Tempers fray all around and things look like they’re falling apart when the fae Winter Prince intrudes on Ivy and Corvin’s time together.
The stakes are building higher every day because the demons, they haven’t and they won’t give up they want their property returned. Ivy’s not on board with that plan and neither are her mates.
June 16, 2026
These books are short so I am just whipping through them. The plot isn’t overly complex, it’s not super ground breaking stuff. Definitely still very heavy on the insta-lust vibes, a lot of fated mates, different politics for different realms, our FMC is being hunted by the prince of hell.
He uses some interesting approaches throughout this book and honestly, the first two mates are still my favorites. There is just something about our goblin that warms your heart to a whole other level. The sense of peace, security and love that he grants her? You can actually feel it.
Because they’re on the shorter side, we learn more about our FMC and we do get some depth to the relationships, but we don’t feel like we know a lot about each MMC other than they love her and if anything were to touch her they would burn the world for her.
That cliffhanger? Insane.
3.75⭐️
3🌶️
He uses some interesting approaches throughout this book and honestly, the first two mates are still my favorites. There is just something about our goblin that warms your heart to a whole other level. The sense of peace, security and love that he grants her? You can actually feel it.
Because they’re on the shorter side, we learn more about our FMC and we do get some depth to the relationships, but we don’t feel like we know a lot about each MMC other than they love her and if anything were to touch her they would burn the world for her.
That cliffhanger? Insane.
3.75⭐️
3🌶️
April 10, 2026
4 ⭐️
This is a fantastic continuation of this series, however, I did not enjoy it as much as the first novel. While the individual mate stories are my favorite, I felt some of the charm of the characters in the first novel was lost in this one. I also think the fantasy elements took some significant steps in this novel without enough middle. Like we went from Ivy being a coffee shop worker to being fated to multiple mates and the through line of that story I think was kind of lost. The first novel felt more smooth in her entry into this world, this one felt almost like we forgot her backstory altogether.
That said, I did still really enjoy the characters and learning about their relationships and dynamics with each other as the mate bond evolved.
This is a fantastic continuation of this series, however, I did not enjoy it as much as the first novel. While the individual mate stories are my favorite, I felt some of the charm of the characters in the first novel was lost in this one. I also think the fantasy elements took some significant steps in this novel without enough middle. Like we went from Ivy being a coffee shop worker to being fated to multiple mates and the through line of that story I think was kind of lost. The first novel felt more smooth in her entry into this world, this one felt almost like we forgot her backstory altogether.
That said, I did still really enjoy the characters and learning about their relationships and dynamics with each other as the mate bond evolved.
May 11, 2026
This one is worst than the first book. What is meant to be 1 week with Corvin takes up 90% of the book. So in book 1, 50% is spent on pre-monster existence. Than the remaining 50% is split between 2 MMCs. Now this book has 90% of it written about 1 MMC, and they’re all supposedly taking a week with her. The pacing of this is horrible.
And I’ll be honest, I got disengaged and stating skim reading at around 70% as I was bored with Corvin. 🤷♀️
Even when we moved to Astaroths week I was pretty checked out. By this point the plot is boring AF, and when we started getting Azriels POV, the “enemy”, I knew he’d end up as a mate. Predictable.
I may skim read the 3rd book. I may not even read it. This just had so much potential and it fell flat.
And I’ll be honest, I got disengaged and stating skim reading at around 70% as I was bored with Corvin. 🤷♀️
Even when we moved to Astaroths week I was pretty checked out. By this point the plot is boring AF, and when we started getting Azriels POV, the “enemy”, I knew he’d end up as a mate. Predictable.
I may skim read the 3rd book. I may not even read it. This just had so much potential and it fell flat.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2026
Book 2 did what a good sequel is supposed to do — it actually made me care.
The connections feel earned this time. Real moments instead of just possessive growling and instant claiming, and the vampire and Fae King finally got the depth I was waiting for. The demon threat also becomes an actual plot rather than a backdrop excuse.
Still a simple book though. Conflicts resolve too cleanly, some of the guys are still waiting for their real moment, and the writing doesn't try anything ambitious. Pure comfort food.
But it's comfort food done with warmth, and I read it in one sitting. If book 1 left you lukewarm, this one might actually win you over.
The connections feel earned this time. Real moments instead of just possessive growling and instant claiming, and the vampire and Fae King finally got the depth I was waiting for. The demon threat also becomes an actual plot rather than a backdrop excuse.
Still a simple book though. Conflicts resolve too cleanly, some of the guys are still waiting for their real moment, and the writing doesn't try anything ambitious. Pure comfort food.
But it's comfort food done with warmth, and I read it in one sitting. If book 1 left you lukewarm, this one might actually win you over.
March 21, 2026
Needs some polish
Much like the first this needs some editing polish, there are odd chapter breaks that don't make sense as the scene is the exact same, just a continuation so there was no need for a chapter break.
There was a lot of nothing happening and then rushing. It just felt hollow. Still interesting and entertaining but it didn't hold my attention as the first did.
Still pretty good.
Much like the first this needs some editing polish, there are odd chapter breaks that don't make sense as the scene is the exact same, just a continuation so there was no need for a chapter break.
There was a lot of nothing happening and then rushing. It just felt hollow. Still interesting and entertaining but it didn't hold my attention as the first did.
Still pretty good.
April 26, 2026
This book is definitely an improvement from the first book in the series. The pacing feels tighter and I’m way more invested this time around.
I’m really enjoying slowly uncovering more of the world and the characters’ backstories it’s giving just enough to keep me hooked without overwhelming everything at once.
If you struggled a bit with book one, this one feels like it’s where things start clicking into place ❄️
I’m really enjoying slowly uncovering more of the world and the characters’ backstories it’s giving just enough to keep me hooked without overwhelming everything at once.
If you struggled a bit with book one, this one feels like it’s where things start clicking into place ❄️
May 7, 2026
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC
This story continues to grab my attention and keeps me reading for 24/7. I'm enjoying this story so much I can't put it down. She's been taken by four of her mates and as she's waiting for her Dragon when a portal opens and a demon grabs her. She's taken to Hell, but the male who had her taken finds out she's HIS. Thanks again Texa, I truly LOVE this story and can't wait to read more.
This story continues to grab my attention and keeps me reading for 24/7. I'm enjoying this story so much I can't put it down. She's been taken by four of her mates and as she's waiting for her Dragon when a portal opens and a demon grabs her. She's taken to Hell, but the male who had her taken finds out she's HIS. Thanks again Texa, I truly LOVE this story and can't wait to read more.
May 13, 2026
Eh
This one was much better than the first one. That being said it was annoyingly repetitive. I can’t tell you how many times the author wrote, not this, not this, but that in reference to everything. Regardless of how I feel about the writing, the story itself has plot that I want to keep reading to find out what happens. I don’t have high hopes, but the books are short enough that I don’t care.
This one was much better than the first one. That being said it was annoyingly repetitive. I can’t tell you how many times the author wrote, not this, not this, but that in reference to everything. Regardless of how I feel about the writing, the story itself has plot that I want to keep reading to find out what happens. I don’t have high hopes, but the books are short enough that I don’t care.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the 2nd book of a trilogy, so be warned it ends on a cliffhanger and oh god its some cliffhanger, still recovering from it.
The story continues on from the first book and we discover more about Ivy and her mates, and it gets HOT!
There is a great story running through it and I am really looking forward to the final book for the conclusion.
The story continues on from the first book and we discover more about Ivy and her mates, and it gets HOT!
There is a great story running through it and I am really looking forward to the final book for the conclusion.
February 21, 2026
Full on!
This books leaves off wheee hook one ends. There’s plotting, planning, self expression, new beginnings, time to heal and communicate but this is all happening while the world around the is leading up to something important!
Enjoyed this book.
Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together
🌟🌟🌟🌟
This books leaves off wheee hook one ends. There’s plotting, planning, self expression, new beginnings, time to heal and communicate but this is all happening while the world around the is leading up to something important!
Enjoyed this book.
Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together
🌟🌟🌟🌟
March 23, 2026
I’m greatly enjoying this story of Ivy and her mates. She’s coming into her power & struggling to not only understand what’s happening to her but also asserting herself against possessive alpha males to maintain her freedom. Of course I’ve always loved the stories with touch her & d*e vibes…especially when the FMC doesn’t just lay down and allow others to control her.
February 3, 2026
Great story
So often, stories that span multiple books tend to lose their momentum. This series does not have that problem. It has been going at a steady and interesting pace since the beginning. I only wish the last book were available now!
So often, stories that span multiple books tend to lose their momentum. This series does not have that problem. It has been going at a steady and interesting pace since the beginning. I only wish the last book were available now!
February 22, 2026
A great second book, moving the plot along nicely. A bit repetitive and found it hard to understand the reluctance to bond with a fourth mate after the other three were so quick. On to find out what happens in final book after cliffhanger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 14, 2026
I’m puzzled
The first book had a repetitive beginning, but improved a great deal from there. This book was lacking a depth of emotion. Even the scenes of violence or passion were somehow lacking intensity. I’m not sure how that was possible.
I also hated the cliffhanger ending.
The first book had a repetitive beginning, but improved a great deal from there. This book was lacking a depth of emotion. Even the scenes of violence or passion were somehow lacking intensity. I’m not sure how that was possible.
I also hated the cliffhanger ending.
May 16, 2026
oh my gahhhh
THAT CLIFFHANGER!!? Stoppppp I am absolutely obsessed with this series.
The spicy bonds, the sex, the love and affection from each mate… I can go on and on but I need to download the third book and read it like yesterday haha!
No sleep for me tonight!
THAT CLIFFHANGER!!? Stoppppp I am absolutely obsessed with this series.
The spicy bonds, the sex, the love and affection from each mate… I can go on and on but I need to download the third book and read it like yesterday haha!
No sleep for me tonight!
May 25, 2026
Absolutely love this story, told from multiple POV. It’s gripping and the author has a way of writing the feelings of the characters that just grab ahold and don’t let go. Fast paced and interesting.
February 9, 2026
this was a great book. pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you engaged until the end. I loved the pacing, the intensity, and of course, the characters. that cliffhanger though!
February 20, 2026
The prose is unrelenting. It's genuinely over the top.
March 1, 2026
The first book was good, this one is really good. Hopping the third is awesome. The cliff hanger on this one is just mean! lol 😅
March 13, 2026
3.5⭐ rounded up
March 22, 2026
This isn’t hitting as well as the first one feels AI generated and repetitive - onto the next!
April 14, 2026
I feel like we're rushing to fit people in, in a place where the speed makes no sense to the plot. But hopeful.
April 20, 2026
😻
These are a bit shorter than some books I read but really good! That ending was a bit uh shocking that's for sure!
These are a bit shorter than some books I read but really good! That ending was a bit uh shocking that's for sure!
Did Not Finish
April 20, 2026I was on the fence about whether or not this series was any good, and I’ve decided the answer is “no” after being bored to tears in book 2.
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