Hunter Bound: Dawn of the Curse Book 3

by Leisl Leighton

A Hunter, a Fae Shifter, a power to face the Darkness …

Were Hunter, Callum MacHeath, wants nothing more than to help his Alphas build their new Packlands into a place of safety and welcome. His only sadness is that his brother, Bram, still refuses to leave their old Alpha and venture north to join them. But then Leanna, half of his Alpha team, has a he must journey south to find an incredibly powerful and mysterious Being whom only he can manage to bring into the pack. A Being they will need if they are to survive the dark times ahead even while death and destruction follow in her wake. Even as Callum heads south, he worries whether he really should bring this woman back to his pack – until he claps eyes on her and realises she’s his mate!

Keighlie Abbott, failed Fae Shifter, has just escaped the clutches of the Witch Inquisitor. Horribly injured, her determination to find her Maman and sister are the only things keeping her going. But then, close to death, she runs into a strange man who saves her and Heals her, even though it almost kills him to do so. Even though experience tells her she can’t trust any stranger – no matter how handsome or how mesmerising his beautiful eyes – she saves him right back with power she never knew she had. Power that tells her she’s something her people have always been afraid of.

Power that is attracting a terrible, dark entity that the stranger, Callum, seems to know all about. Was she mistaken in trusting him? And worse, is she mistaken in trusting she can control the power that ancient lore tells her could kill everyone she loves – including, shockingly, Callum.

For lovers of Outlander crossed with Sherrilyn Kenyon, Nalini Singh, Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter.

If stories of wild magic, shifters, witches, fated mates, Fae, terrible secrets, meddling Goddesses and the struggle against evil, all mixed with sizzling sexual tension and a powerful romance are your nirvana, then Hunter Bound is the book for you.

486 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2026

About the author

Leisl Leighton is a tall red head with an overly large imagination. As a child, she identified strongly with Anne of Green Gables, and like Anne, is a voracious reader and born performer. It came as no surprise when she went on to a career as a performer, script writer, script doctor, stage manager and musical director for cabaret and theatre restaurants.

After starting a family, Leisl stopped performing and began writing the stories plaguing her dreams. She is addicted to sci-fi and romance books and DVDs, she sometimes sings in a choir, loves to ski and horse ride, and was President of Romance Writers of Australia from 2014–2017. When she’s not writing, she helps other writers make their manuscripts shine.

You can contact Leisl through her website www.leislleighton.com or sign up to her Newsletter there and be the first to find out about new releases, appearances, special deals and exclusive giveaways.

Leisl is excited to be part of the Goodreads community and is happy to post reviews, but will only do so for books she has given 4 or more stars. 'I want to share what I love, not put negativity out into the world.'

Reviews

[Nikki Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in this series and wow, it doesn't disappoint. Callum is sent on a mission to find someone and bring them back to the Pack. When he comes across a badly injured Keighlie, he realizes that she is the one he needed to find as well as what she is to him and will do whatever it takes to heal her and keep her safe. Keighlie wants to find her mother and sister but is frightened of her power, a power that is getting stronger. As they try to escape the forces being sent to destroy them an old enemy has resurfaced and secrets are revealed, secrets that will shock yet strengthen the bond between Callum and Keighlie. Fantastic characterisation and storyline. I loved seeing how the bond between them worked and how the animals were around both of them. This series has been captivating and engaging and Book 3 has continued in the same way and I cannot wait for the next book to see what happens next to the Pack.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of the Dawn of the Curse - A fated mates romantasy series. For maximum enjoyment read the books in series order.

'If stories of wild magic, shifters, witches, fated mates, Fae, terrible secrets, meddling Goddesses and the struggle against evil, all mixed with sizzling sexual tension and a powerful romance are your nirvana, then Hunter Bound is the book for you.'

The characters were very complex and complicated and compelling. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. All in all a great addition to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moving pack lands north is quite the venture. Callum wants to stay and help them build. Unfortunately his brother is staying in the old pack land and Callum is tasked to bring a woman he does not know, but has been told if the pack is to survive the darkness in the future, she must come to the new pack land. To his surprise he discovers just how important she is to him as well. She is his mate. She has escaped the hands of a Witch Inquisitor, barely, as she has injuries. Injuries Caallum has to mend before she can travel. This is action packed and very short. Looking for more from Leisl Leighton

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the *Pack Bound: Dawn of the Curse*, A fated mates romantasy series.The story follows Were Hunter Callum MacHeath as he attempts to retrieve a powerful Being for his Alpha, only to discover his fated mate, Keighlie Abbott. Keighlie is a failed Fae Shifter fleeing a Witch Inquisitor and a dark entity drawn to her magic. As she reveals an ancient power to save Callum, she must decide whether to trust him amidst wild magic and meddling goddesses. This installment features intense romantic tension and significant character development.I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it !! love this series !! love Callum and Keighlie... this is their story... a fast paced action packed rom/drama adventure... Callum and his pack have moved north to new to them pack lands... his brother refuses to leave the old pack lands.. Callum is told to head south to bring back the powerful one they need to survive what is coming... even if death and destruction follows... Keighlie has escaped the witch inquisitor but, is injured badly when Callum finds her... he is shocked to find that she is his mate... this is their journey... so good !!!.

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

[Christina Luberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have action, suspense and so much more. This is Callum and Keighlie's story. Callum has to make a journey, what he doesn't expect is to meet his mate. She is in trouble and hurt. Can he heal her injuries to make it back to his new Packlands? Can he keep her safe?.

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

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Callum and pack move to new pack lands but he is tasked with finding Keighlie who is important not only to the pack but to himself.