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Bound by Her Blood #5
Bound by Her Power
Can love overpower destiny?**This is Book 5 in the Bound by Her Blood series, which are best read in order.**Selina’s no longer alone. She’s safe for the first time in her life, and in love with not one but four amazing hot one human, one giant and two vampires, like her. But as sole heir to the Vampire Monarchy, Selina isn’t free to choose her Mates, and defying that law, she’s arrested along with one of her loves.Betrayals, evil plots, ancient mysteries and dark fears conspire to keep Selina away from the men she so deeply loves. Will they all end up imprisoned, or worse—sentenced to death? Will threats and betrayals tear them apart? Or can Selina’s power and love for her men overcome all to change the vampire world forever?* This is an adult 18+ read and contains strong language, adult sexual situations and dark themes. The main character has suffered abuse in her past, and that content may be triggering for some readers.**
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2020
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Mara Leigh, a corporate world escapee, loves to hang out in coffee shops and let her imagination run wild.
After hopping between various cities including Edinburgh, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, Mara and her exorbitant shoe collection have settled in Toronto where she writes steamy and emotional reverse harem paranormal, and m/f contemporary romances.
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Mara Leigh, a corporate world escapee, loves to hang out in coffee shops and let her imagination run wild.
After hopping between various cities including Edinburgh, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, Mara and her exorbitant shoe collection have settled in Toronto where she writes steamy and emotional reverse harem paranormal, and m/f contemporary romances.
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September 25, 2025
This series as a whole gets 3 stars, with this last book really only being 2 stars. There were several issues I had throughout the series that were simply exacerbated in this final book.
It was well-established early on that our FMC, Selina, has an overactive sex drive since becoming a vampire. I was mostly on board with his because this is almost a necessary element in RH. There were moments throughout the narrative in all books where sex seemed to take over the story, but again, I gave it a pass because the plot was progressing at a reasonable pace. However, by the time we get to this fifth book, the sex just took over. Don’t get me wrong, I like there being a healthy amount of sexy times, but in this case it really got in the way of the plot.
Selina was supposedly trying to figure out her place in vampire royalty while also attempting to uncover a plot against the crown/her “sister,” yet apparently all she could really think about was sex. Didn’t matter that one vampire lover was arrested for “treason’”, she’s going to sneak into prison for sex! Doesn’t matter that she’s forbidden to see her non-vampire lovers, she’ll sneak out of the palace and have sex with them! There were so many “nothing” scenes in this book where I was hoping Selina would have some sort of meaningful conversation with one of her guys about the scheming all around her and try to make a plan for them to be together, but no, it all devolved into narrative about how turned on everyone is and let’s have sex. Even scenes with just the guys were not progressing the main plot in a measurable way, they only served to illustrate how aroused they get just thinking about Selina. I was left thinking, “why did they even have this conversation?”
In the end, the “bad guy” who seemed to be winning was very quickly and conveniently defeated with little to no repercussions to our heroine and her harem of men. Everyone got what they wanted. Normally I’m very satisfied when books wrap up this way, but given how non-eventful the final confrontation was, this time I’m left feeling slightly disappointed.
It was well-established early on that our FMC, Selina, has an overactive sex drive since becoming a vampire. I was mostly on board with his because this is almost a necessary element in RH. There were moments throughout the narrative in all books where sex seemed to take over the story, but again, I gave it a pass because the plot was progressing at a reasonable pace. However, by the time we get to this fifth book, the sex just took over. Don’t get me wrong, I like there being a healthy amount of sexy times, but in this case it really got in the way of the plot.
Selina was supposedly trying to figure out her place in vampire royalty while also attempting to uncover a plot against the crown/her “sister,” yet apparently all she could really think about was sex. Didn’t matter that one vampire lover was arrested for “treason’”, she’s going to sneak into prison for sex! Doesn’t matter that she’s forbidden to see her non-vampire lovers, she’ll sneak out of the palace and have sex with them! There were so many “nothing” scenes in this book where I was hoping Selina would have some sort of meaningful conversation with one of her guys about the scheming all around her and try to make a plan for them to be together, but no, it all devolved into narrative about how turned on everyone is and let’s have sex. Even scenes with just the guys were not progressing the main plot in a measurable way, they only served to illustrate how aroused they get just thinking about Selina. I was left thinking, “why did they even have this conversation?”
In the end, the “bad guy” who seemed to be winning was very quickly and conveniently defeated with little to no repercussions to our heroine and her harem of men. Everyone got what they wanted. Normally I’m very satisfied when books wrap up this way, but given how non-eventful the final confrontation was, this time I’m left feeling slightly disappointed.
August 27, 2020
Bound by Her Power: Bound by Her Blood Book 5 Kindle Edition
by Mara Leigh
Thanks to the author for the complimentary copy. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
We return to Romania, the home of the Palace and all its denizen. Selina is still stuck between a rock and a much larger rock. Her men are in danger, and so is she. Can she find a way to protect them without losing them.
I read a lot of books, I mean A LOT. And many of them are series where I have to wait for the next installment. Many times it takes me a few chapters to remember who is who and what is going on. This didn't happen with the Bound by Her Blood series. Ms. Leigh has done an excellent job in creating her world and her characters that only after a few lines from the various narrators, I remember the lavender hair newly turned vampire and her loves.
There is a thin ribbon of darkness runs through out the series. It keeps the court intrigue is delicious. It isn't quite a George RR Martin version of court intrigue that pits sibling again sibling against parents. The intrigue is clear enough that a rewrite (removal of sex) could have made this a coming of age story for the un-dead. Because of this, it passed my test – the story could have worked with the romance or reverse harem cut – in fact with some clever writing, this could be a YA/NA romance.
It's nice to see Vampires that are centuries or millennium old, and it was wonderful to see a Russian Royal get her happy ending, even if Selina has a HFN. I can't wait to see what the five of them get up to!
Behind the court intrigue, the romance and the danger, there is a slyly presented message of tolerance for love, in any form with consenting adults. Well done, very well done.
The story's climax gives us a bit of closure but the end promises that there could be so much more in the future, something I'm dying to read.
https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Her-Powe...
by Mara Leigh
Thanks to the author for the complimentary copy. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
We return to Romania, the home of the Palace and all its denizen. Selina is still stuck between a rock and a much larger rock. Her men are in danger, and so is she. Can she find a way to protect them without losing them.
I read a lot of books, I mean A LOT. And many of them are series where I have to wait for the next installment. Many times it takes me a few chapters to remember who is who and what is going on. This didn't happen with the Bound by Her Blood series. Ms. Leigh has done an excellent job in creating her world and her characters that only after a few lines from the various narrators, I remember the lavender hair newly turned vampire and her loves.
There is a thin ribbon of darkness runs through out the series. It keeps the court intrigue is delicious. It isn't quite a George RR Martin version of court intrigue that pits sibling again sibling against parents. The intrigue is clear enough that a rewrite (removal of sex) could have made this a coming of age story for the un-dead. Because of this, it passed my test – the story could have worked with the romance or reverse harem cut – in fact with some clever writing, this could be a YA/NA romance.
It's nice to see Vampires that are centuries or millennium old, and it was wonderful to see a Russian Royal get her happy ending, even if Selina has a HFN. I can't wait to see what the five of them get up to!
Behind the court intrigue, the romance and the danger, there is a slyly presented message of tolerance for love, in any form with consenting adults. Well done, very well done.
The story's climax gives us a bit of closure but the end promises that there could be so much more in the future, something I'm dying to read.
https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Her-Powe...
August 24, 2020
Generously giving this 3 stars.
A new reader needs to start with book 1 or will be a bit lost, as this picks up where book 4 left off.
I don't know, maybe it was me, but this book felt like it moved so slowly with so much centered on her wanting to have sex with her RH every time she's in the room with one of them, and the plot in this book is so predictable, that I just lost interest. If it hadn't been the final book in the series, I probably would have quit the book between 30-40%. Selina just wasn't a good character in this book, she didn't seem to try very hard to solve her problems or at least figure out who she really could trust, and she let her hormones drive her, which lost points with me, as I don't think most women let themselves be driven by hormones like guys do. The guys, well, the lust (& blood for Gray & Pike) that it seemed to over power the whole story, which I know, is typical for a RH, but I wanted there to be more between them than just "sex" (& blood). I never really got to that point with all of them, where I felt they were fleshed out enough to really understand where they were coming from & why they were they way they were, or why they all were so drawn to Selena other than the sex (& blood). There was a lot of things that either didn't make sense, needed more explanation, didn't work in the plot, or should have been left out of the story. The end felt rushed & too convenient, leaving me unhappy with the series as a whole. I would not re-read this.
A new reader needs to start with book 1 or will be a bit lost, as this picks up where book 4 left off.
I don't know, maybe it was me, but this book felt like it moved so slowly with so much centered on her wanting to have sex with her RH every time she's in the room with one of them, and the plot in this book is so predictable, that I just lost interest. If it hadn't been the final book in the series, I probably would have quit the book between 30-40%. Selina just wasn't a good character in this book, she didn't seem to try very hard to solve her problems or at least figure out who she really could trust, and she let her hormones drive her, which lost points with me, as I don't think most women let themselves be driven by hormones like guys do. The guys, well, the lust (& blood for Gray & Pike) that it seemed to over power the whole story, which I know, is typical for a RH, but I wanted there to be more between them than just "sex" (& blood). I never really got to that point with all of them, where I felt they were fleshed out enough to really understand where they were coming from & why they were they way they were, or why they all were so drawn to Selena other than the sex (& blood). There was a lot of things that either didn't make sense, needed more explanation, didn't work in the plot, or should have been left out of the story. The end felt rushed & too convenient, leaving me unhappy with the series as a whole. I would not re-read this.
April 28, 2022
Freck my life am not crying you are!!!
Holy pancakes and everything else this book i tell ya nearly wrecked my heart and yes it was beyond good eventho it made me want to throw my tablet more times then i can count.
We ease into the story i loved that and as the story goes on and closer to the coronation the plot thickens and twist it made me head spin!
Answer yes! We got so many questions answered and some of my guesses were right some were a huge miss but i wont say which as i dont want to give spoilers!
On a scale of 1cold to 11 dragon fire hot i give this book a 13.
It not randy or anything its described nicelt worded properly anf oh my lanta it was HOT and i loved loved it
The ending wad just perfect and so sweet. The authors note at the end made my heart soar and melt! And also made me curious hehe.
For all you folks out there this is a must read! You will like it and maybe hate it too.
I applaud Mara (and also dislike her a little) for writing such an amazing book and series it sure kept me up a few nights!
Holy pancakes and everything else this book i tell ya nearly wrecked my heart and yes it was beyond good eventho it made me want to throw my tablet more times then i can count.
We ease into the story i loved that and as the story goes on and closer to the coronation the plot thickens and twist it made me head spin!
Answer yes! We got so many questions answered and some of my guesses were right some were a huge miss but i wont say which as i dont want to give spoilers!
On a scale of 1cold to 11 dragon fire hot i give this book a 13.
It not randy or anything its described nicelt worded properly anf oh my lanta it was HOT and i loved loved it
The ending wad just perfect and so sweet. The authors note at the end made my heart soar and melt! And also made me curious hehe.
For all you folks out there this is a must read! You will like it and maybe hate it too.
I applaud Mara (and also dislike her a little) for writing such an amazing book and series it sure kept me up a few nights!
March 10, 2024
Perfect ending or is it??
There is plenty of action in this book not just love making. Without giving any spoilers this book will make you sigh in relief. After being on pins and needles wondering what the evil azad will so next and if he will get his wishes and take out all selina loves out. Azad puts all of selinas men lives on the line as she battles the old ways and who she can love and be with. Grey of course decides to put his life on the line and free all of the men except colton who is in quite a pickle when he suspects his maker is hiden away in secret jail. But before he does that you feel selinas frustration and heart break as she fails to protect her men all while loving them. I cant wait to see any bonus stories to come along and see if the mating ceremony is completed and if Colton ever becomes a vampire.
There is plenty of action in this book not just love making. Without giving any spoilers this book will make you sigh in relief. After being on pins and needles wondering what the evil azad will so next and if he will get his wishes and take out all selina loves out. Azad puts all of selinas men lives on the line as she battles the old ways and who she can love and be with. Grey of course decides to put his life on the line and free all of the men except colton who is in quite a pickle when he suspects his maker is hiden away in secret jail. But before he does that you feel selinas frustration and heart break as she fails to protect her men all while loving them. I cant wait to see any bonus stories to come along and see if the mating ceremony is completed and if Colton ever becomes a vampire.
August 10, 2020
I knew the wait would be worth it! This book did not disappoint. Bound by Her Power gives you all the good stuff that you want at the end of a series while still leaving the world open for more. I was hooked back into Selina's story immediately. It continued to be fast paced as the previous books, keeping me up until 3 o'clock in the morning to see what would happen! The steamy bits were beyond hot. It was a perfect ending. I'm excited to see what other stories Mara Leigh pulls out of this world!
August 25, 2020
A must read series!!!
Absolutely loved this series from the get go! Hope there will be more in the future! I would love to see Rock find his kind and maybe both Rick and Colton becoming vampires and the family grow. This book was crazy. I was angry one minute sad the next, dying for the next part and loving every minute of it. Finally the shady a**hole Azad got his come upons. It was Awesome. And what a twist at the end! Way to go Grey what a hero! All her men were! Hope there will be more in the future! Fingers crossed!!!
Absolutely loved this series from the get go! Hope there will be more in the future! I would love to see Rock find his kind and maybe both Rick and Colton becoming vampires and the family grow. This book was crazy. I was angry one minute sad the next, dying for the next part and loving every minute of it. Finally the shady a**hole Azad got his come upons. It was Awesome. And what a twist at the end! Way to go Grey what a hero! All her men were! Hope there will be more in the future! Fingers crossed!!!
May 1, 2025
I loved this series, and book 5 was so very good. We get most of the answers we need and find this group relationship to be the reason positive things happen.
The strength that each man brings is beneficial not only to each other but also to Selina. They support and love one another in the best ways.
The whole court and coronation was stressful, to say the least, and I did not see a lot of what happened coming at all.
I highly recommend this series to all who love vampire stories and spice. Lots and lots of spice.
The strength that each man brings is beneficial not only to each other but also to Selina. They support and love one another in the best ways.
The whole court and coronation was stressful, to say the least, and I did not see a lot of what happened coming at all.
I highly recommend this series to all who love vampire stories and spice. Lots and lots of spice.
August 23, 2020
This final book in the Bound by Her Blood series was 100% worth the wait. I cannot begin to describe how much I enjoyed it. There was action and suspense, dramatic twists and turns. There were times I gripped my kindle so hard I thought I'd break it. More than once I was legitimately upset at what I thought might happen, or what did happen, and a few times I had to pick my jaw off the floor. The story left no room for confusion, and answered all our burning questions. Our girl got an even better HEA than I could've hoped for. This will forever be one of my favorite series in the RH world!!
August 22, 2020
This book was well worth the wait. It's explosive in so many ways that I was completely satisfied reading it. The characters are amazing, the scenes were epic and there was so much going on that you didn't want to put it down. I'm looking forward to see what else comes in the future and what else this talented author comes up with next! Amazing book start to finish. Couldn't fault the execution of the story and the writing. It gave me lots of pleasure to read. Loved it!
August 27, 2020
To be queen or to no be queen...she might not have a choice
This is the final book in the series though I hope it is not the last time we will see these characters.
Selina is getting closer and closer to being crowned queen. She had to find a way out of it before it's to late. This book is full of who can you trust, protecting her men, trials, lies and love. I enjoyed the read and her men and their devotion. Hoping for more with Rock and his family later on.. I need to know!
This is the final book in the series though I hope it is not the last time we will see these characters.
Selina is getting closer and closer to being crowned queen. She had to find a way out of it before it's to late. This book is full of who can you trust, protecting her men, trials, lies and love. I enjoyed the read and her men and their devotion. Hoping for more with Rock and his family later on.. I need to know!
November 19, 2023
Completely FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC 😁
If you Love Vampire stories with lots of action, nasty bad people, intense situations, loving and sexy men, then I guarantee you'll Love this series 😍. I read all the books, one after another, barely getting Any sleep cuz I just couldn't put it down 😲. Thanks again Mara, I can't wait to see what you write about these Awesome characters and Please do it soon 🤓.
If you Love Vampire stories with lots of action, nasty bad people, intense situations, loving and sexy men, then I guarantee you'll Love this series 😍. I read all the books, one after another, barely getting Any sleep cuz I just couldn't put it down 😲. Thanks again Mara, I can't wait to see what you write about these Awesome characters and Please do it soon 🤓.
August 21, 2020
Seducing
This conclusion to the bound series leaves an open ending for more to come, without the dreaded cliffhanger endings that leave you breathless. This book is back with steamy scenes and endless action. Overall a good conclusion to the story, but honestly I need to know more about rock and his past/ family I would enjoy a book dedicated to rock.
This conclusion to the bound series leaves an open ending for more to come, without the dreaded cliffhanger endings that leave you breathless. This book is back with steamy scenes and endless action. Overall a good conclusion to the story, but honestly I need to know more about rock and his past/ family I would enjoy a book dedicated to rock.
December 4, 2020
Awesome series it is a must read.
This series has amazing features , the plot twists keep you guessing about what could possibly happen next. The sex scenes are so HOT! And her heros are off the charts it is a must read the ending was just what I needed to top off an amazing series!
This series has amazing features , the plot twists keep you guessing about what could possibly happen next. The sex scenes are so HOT! And her heros are off the charts it is a must read the ending was just what I needed to top off an amazing series!
May 18, 2021
Brilliant
From the first page to the last it had me hooked! they all have and I can’t wait to read how they all do with the ceremony will be keeping my eyes peeled for that book/books. I read for a full five hours straight it’s that good lol. Would highly recommend these books.
From the first page to the last it had me hooked! they all have and I can’t wait to read how they all do with the ceremony will be keeping my eyes peeled for that book/books. I read for a full five hours straight it’s that good lol. Would highly recommend these books.
July 11, 2021
Fabulous hard to put down novel
I really enjoyed these series of books I only have one complaint I am sleep deprived as I read all five books in two nights lol. Brilliant storyline and you become invested in all five of revision characters in this sexy reverse harem novel. Highly recommend
I really enjoyed these series of books I only have one complaint I am sleep deprived as I read all five books in two nights lol. Brilliant storyline and you become invested in all five of revision characters in this sexy reverse harem novel. Highly recommend
October 18, 2021
I think this series could have been completed in 4 books. This last book had more sex than any other action, once again Selina seemed more concerned with getting off than sorting her problems. A series that started well but became repetitive in the sex department. I realise this is a RH series and I love a good romp science, however it became so often I got bored with it.
March 27, 2022
Bound
I loved this final book of the series. It was excellent. I loved the whole series. All the clues were there,so i figured out some of the things that were going to happen at the end i just didn't know in what order. I hate that the series is over but it couldn't have turned out any better.
I loved this final book of the series. It was excellent. I loved the whole series. All the clues were there,so i figured out some of the things that were going to happen at the end i just didn't know in what order. I hate that the series is over but it couldn't have turned out any better.
August 11, 2020
I absolutely loved this series and I cant wait for the follow up stories about what happens. This was an amazing read with so much drama and conflict I was worried for the characters the whole time. I cant express how fantastic this book/series was. I am also looking forward to Ana's story!
August 21, 2020
This is an amazing read that will grab you and not let you go till the very last page is read. It moves along at an amazing pace, making for an enjoyable read. The characters are amazing and you will fall in love with them. This book needs to be read as it truly is amazing.
August 24, 2020
Good series
I usually don’t really like Series but got involved in this one after the first book. From there I could not put these books down and feel like this whole series was well worth the read
I usually don’t really like Series but got involved in this one after the first book. From there I could not put these books down and feel like this whole series was well worth the read
August 26, 2020
Loved the book! I was on pins and needles reading it
I almost got no sleep because I needed to finish the book and find out what happened with Selina and her men. I felt on edge almost the entire time. Loved the story and would love to see bonus scenes or side stories.
I almost got no sleep because I needed to finish the book and find out what happened with Selina and her men. I felt on edge almost the entire time. Loved the story and would love to see bonus scenes or side stories.
November 29, 2020
Decent ending
The finale was smooth, with a few fan cheers thrown in. I had a feeling it was going to go down with a least a few of those details, but I certainly didn’t guess them all.
The finale was smooth, with a few fan cheers thrown in. I had a feeling it was going to go down with a least a few of those details, but I certainly didn’t guess them all.
April 13, 2021
The entire series was very exciting
This story could embrace a girl if someone else saw what she was reading but wow! Rock and Gray were my favorites. The cliffhangers made you desperate to get the next book. Good job Mara!
This story could embrace a girl if someone else saw what she was reading but wow! Rock and Gray were my favorites. The cliffhangers made you desperate to get the next book. Good job Mara!
June 18, 2021
Love this series
This series is one of my favorites!! I cannot wait to see where it evolves from here! As each ended I could not wait to start the next one! Looking forward to see where they go from here.
This series is one of my favorites!! I cannot wait to see where it evolves from here! As each ended I could not wait to start the next one! Looking forward to see where they go from here.
June 20, 2021
Brilliant
What a brilliant final book in a great series.
This wow had it all at times I was angry then sad then steam then heartbroken then yay, all I can say is it was one heck of a ride
What a brilliant final book in a great series.
This wow had it all at times I was angry then sad then steam then heartbroken then yay, all I can say is it was one heck of a ride
April 16, 2022
Five stars!
The five stars are for all the books, which should be one. I loved all the different points of view. It was great to see how all the characters were ale to teach one another how to trust and love each other.
The five stars are for all the books, which should be one. I loved all the different points of view. It was great to see how all the characters were ale to teach one another how to trust and love each other.
May 16, 2023
so in love with this world of vampires This last book was amazing I loved the suspense and Twists in the plot what an amazing writer To keep you on the edge of you seat. Rock was my favorite. I hope he gets to see this people.. Highly recommend you read in order and all the books.
August 23, 2020
Fabulous read
This was an amazing addition and ending to the series. Fast paced to keep the pages turning. Great plot and fantastic characters.
This was an amazing addition and ending to the series. Fast paced to keep the pages turning. Great plot and fantastic characters.
September 21, 2020
What's next??
I loved this series and I'm anxious to know what the future holds for selina and her men. Great read!!
I loved this series and I'm anxious to know what the future holds for selina and her men. Great read!!
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