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Bound Beyond Blood #1
His Fate
She’s a bullheaded, devoted daughter who doesn’t have time to entertain ideas of forever and always.
He’s a stoic, broody dragon with a laser focused plan and taste for revenge.
Busy taking care of her wheelchair-bound father and working multiple jobs to get by, the last thing Posey needs is one more complication in her life. When Kai shows up in her coffee shop, Posey does everything she can to ignore the instant attraction that leaves her reeling.
Retreating from civil war in their homeland, Kai and his brothers are forced to leave everything they’ve ever known behind and relocate to a small mountain town in Oregon. Not only did he not expect to find his fated mate in the beautiful firecracker Posey, but when old enemies arrive at Kai’s front door, he finds himself caught between battles as well.
Step one, mate his beloved.
Step two, find out who is systematically murdering the shifter population in his new home.
Step three, protect his new kingdom from their shared enemy and seek vengeance for those they have lost.
Seems simple enough, right? Hardly.
Will Posey and Kai’s undeniable connection be enough to give up the fight in order win the war, or does fate have other plans?
His Fate, book one of the paranormal romance series Bound Beyond Blood by A. K. Graves, is a riveting tale full of twists and turns, mysterious chance encounters and an unbridled love that only fate could have designed.
He’s a stoic, broody dragon with a laser focused plan and taste for revenge.
Busy taking care of her wheelchair-bound father and working multiple jobs to get by, the last thing Posey needs is one more complication in her life. When Kai shows up in her coffee shop, Posey does everything she can to ignore the instant attraction that leaves her reeling.
Retreating from civil war in their homeland, Kai and his brothers are forced to leave everything they’ve ever known behind and relocate to a small mountain town in Oregon. Not only did he not expect to find his fated mate in the beautiful firecracker Posey, but when old enemies arrive at Kai’s front door, he finds himself caught between battles as well.
Step one, mate his beloved.
Step two, find out who is systematically murdering the shifter population in his new home.
Step three, protect his new kingdom from their shared enemy and seek vengeance for those they have lost.
Seems simple enough, right? Hardly.
Will Posey and Kai’s undeniable connection be enough to give up the fight in order win the war, or does fate have other plans?
His Fate, book one of the paranormal romance series Bound Beyond Blood by A. K. Graves, is a riveting tale full of twists and turns, mysterious chance encounters and an unbridled love that only fate could have designed.
340 pages, ebook
First published May 13, 2021
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About the author
A.K. Graves
29 books435 followersFrom loose-cannon vampires and smoking hot rockstars, to vengeful alphas and mysterious monsters, A. K. Graves makes it a goal to bring you the kind of love you want to ki... well, you'll have to find her tagline on her socials to get the rest of that because it's too much for this bio. A. K. is what happens when grumpy/sunshine is crammed into one human; you get a feral hermit who likes reading, surrealism, masked musicians, true crime, and maybe five people. She hails from Michigan, has been married to Mr. Graves for over fifteen years, and is mama to three beautiful, intelligent, creative Graves girls who make her proud every day. A. K. loves writing, it keeps her less grumpy and as sunshine as she can be, and as long as she can keep coming up with ways to combine her love of romance with the dark and morbid, she’ll be happy doing it forever. For more about A. K. Graves and her work, head to akgraveswrites. com or https://hopp.bio/akgraveswrites
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August 3, 2021
I found this author by chance and OH MY GOSH, am I ever glad! This book is a PNR lover’s delight. Fated mates. Possessive dragon shifter. Independent, savvy heroine in denial. STEAM! Woo. It’s a winner!
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May 2, 2021
Okay here's the deal.
I've read my share of romance. I like it hot, steamy, a little twisted, and a whole heap of broody alpha. That being said, I rarely have experienced a combination of all of those things like I did in His Fate! Kai and Posey are legit goals!
Posey is in her thirties, no spring chicken, when sex on a stick walks into the coffee shop she works at and temperatures start rising from day one! Kai is a dragon king who lost most of his family in a gruesome battle, and he and his brothers have come to the small country town to recoup and figure out how to recover from their extreme loss.
Characters will PISS YOU OFF!
Characters will make you fall HOPELESSLY IN LOVE WITH THEM!
Characters will simultaneously bring you to tears and LAUGH SO HARD YOU SNORT GOBSTOPPERS!
This read had me anxious every time I had to step away from it and the write does a freaking beautiful job of setting the stage for each of Kai's brother's journeys that lay ahead.
Pre-order this sucker! Put it at the top of your TBR list. You won't be sorry you did it.
P.S.
I licked both Henrich and Milos so BACK OFF! They are claimed!
I've read my share of romance. I like it hot, steamy, a little twisted, and a whole heap of broody alpha. That being said, I rarely have experienced a combination of all of those things like I did in His Fate! Kai and Posey are legit goals!
Posey is in her thirties, no spring chicken, when sex on a stick walks into the coffee shop she works at and temperatures start rising from day one! Kai is a dragon king who lost most of his family in a gruesome battle, and he and his brothers have come to the small country town to recoup and figure out how to recover from their extreme loss.
Characters will PISS YOU OFF!
Characters will make you fall HOPELESSLY IN LOVE WITH THEM!
Characters will simultaneously bring you to tears and LAUGH SO HARD YOU SNORT GOBSTOPPERS!
This read had me anxious every time I had to step away from it and the write does a freaking beautiful job of setting the stage for each of Kai's brother's journeys that lay ahead.
Pre-order this sucker! Put it at the top of your TBR list. You won't be sorry you did it.
P.S.
I licked both Henrich and Milos so BACK OFF! They are claimed!
April 20, 2022
Absolutely fantastic book, I listened to this book on audiobooks I must say it was well worth it, read by Nathaniel Gray, amazing book and the dragons shifting was amazing 👏🏾
This my first time listening to this author work and it was well worth the effort.
I would recommend this book. Thank you xx
This my first time listening to this author work and it was well worth the effort.
I would recommend this book. Thank you xx
June 24, 2023
Ondanks de cover redelijk veel vlammetjes heeft is dit boek ook best vlambaar🤣😜.
En nu vraag jij je natuurlijk af wat bedoelt ze daar nou weer mee?
Nou dit boek heeft draken 😜🤣😂. Al is het wel shapeshifters gericht.
Bij de eerste indruk zou je dit niet zo snel zeggen vanwege mooie knappe man op de cover.
Maar dit verhaal las heerlijk weg. Plot zat goed in elkaar net als worldbuilding.
En nu vraag jij je natuurlijk af wat bedoelt ze daar nou weer mee?
Nou dit boek heeft draken 😜🤣😂. Al is het wel shapeshifters gericht.
Bij de eerste indruk zou je dit niet zo snel zeggen vanwege mooie knappe man op de cover.
Maar dit verhaal las heerlijk weg. Plot zat goed in elkaar net als worldbuilding.
May 27, 2022
OMG
I absolutely loved this book!! One of the best I've read in a while! It had me laughing and crying through the whole book!! I loved the sassy attitude of Posey!! The steamy relationship between her and Kai is off the charts!!! Highly recommend!!!
I absolutely loved this book!! One of the best I've read in a while! It had me laughing and crying through the whole book!! I loved the sassy attitude of Posey!! The steamy relationship between her and Kai is off the charts!!! Highly recommend!!!
May 4, 2021
WHAT A DEBUT! I was lucky enough to be one of the behind the scenes people with AK and read this as it grew. AND IT STILL BLOWS ME AWAY!
AK crafts a story that will captivate you from the very start. You're sucked into this book and there's no going back to what you knew before. There is no returning to what you thought you knew. Her words are powerful and inspiring and will have you wishing you could find a dragon shifter of your own.
Posey and Kai are everything you want them to be and more. Their story is all consuming and powerful. They are absolutely breathtaking and you can't help but fall in love with them.
Five powerful stars for this story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you begging for more when it's all said and done. AK crafts a story like a seasoned author and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us with this series!
AK crafts a story that will captivate you from the very start. You're sucked into this book and there's no going back to what you knew before. There is no returning to what you thought you knew. Her words are powerful and inspiring and will have you wishing you could find a dragon shifter of your own.
Posey and Kai are everything you want them to be and more. Their story is all consuming and powerful. They are absolutely breathtaking and you can't help but fall in love with them.
Five powerful stars for this story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you begging for more when it's all said and done. AK crafts a story like a seasoned author and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us with this series!
May 12, 2021
I loved this story! I’ve always enjoyed reading about shifters, but dragons where not on my list as a favorite. Guess what, dragons are one of my favorites now!
“Kai is the tallest of the brothers approaching 7’, with black and red eyes, which is just like his hair with tiny flecks of gold. His eyes are so beautiful Posey wonder if he was wearing contacts.”
Henrich, Andrej, Kai (Kashmir) and the youngest brothers, Milos. These brothers all had distinctive looks, but all of them where handsome men. With their tall height and broad shoulders, the brothers who where powerfully proud with strong family value and are from Slovakian.
Posey(Josephine Timmons) was a small woman had chest-nut brown hair, with bright green eyes, with a spirited personality.
This story has it all, love, hate, war, and undiscovered dragons among the near by country. Discover who fines love, and how the war ends. Will all the brothers fine a mate? It could be a sad and horrible ending or just the opposite. To fine out how this story ends you will have to read it.
The author had a way to make this story feel real, and dragons with a real hearts. I loved the way the brothers where so close to each other. I’m thrilled that there will be a book 2 in the near future too.
Thank you A. K. Graves for letting me have a chance to read this wonderful fantasy, it took me away to your world.
I was given the opportunity to read this story early as a ARC and to give a honest review.
“Kai is the tallest of the brothers approaching 7’, with black and red eyes, which is just like his hair with tiny flecks of gold. His eyes are so beautiful Posey wonder if he was wearing contacts.”
Henrich, Andrej, Kai (Kashmir) and the youngest brothers, Milos. These brothers all had distinctive looks, but all of them where handsome men. With their tall height and broad shoulders, the brothers who where powerfully proud with strong family value and are from Slovakian.
Posey(Josephine Timmons) was a small woman had chest-nut brown hair, with bright green eyes, with a spirited personality.
This story has it all, love, hate, war, and undiscovered dragons among the near by country. Discover who fines love, and how the war ends. Will all the brothers fine a mate? It could be a sad and horrible ending or just the opposite. To fine out how this story ends you will have to read it.
The author had a way to make this story feel real, and dragons with a real hearts. I loved the way the brothers where so close to each other. I’m thrilled that there will be a book 2 in the near future too.
Thank you A. K. Graves for letting me have a chance to read this wonderful fantasy, it took me away to your world.
I was given the opportunity to read this story early as a ARC and to give a honest review.
May 15, 2021
His Fate is the first book in the Bound Beyond Blood series by A.K. Graves. Kai and his brother are dragon shifters. They are one of my favorite shifters. They have moved to a small town, in Oregon to plan and regroup after an enemy clan wiped out the rest of the Dragovihk clan. Kai is forced to go into the local coffee shop, in town to get coffee because his brother blew up the coffee pot at home. Who knew that a trip into the local coffee shop would change Kai’s fate.
Posey is a barista in the local coffee shop. She has been taking care of her dad and holding down two jobs to make ends meet.
You can feel the characters pull toward each other. The author brings the characters to life. You will be absorbed into the story from the very first. I recommend this book and can’t wait to read about Kai’s brothers.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving an arc copy for an honest review.
Posey is a barista in the local coffee shop. She has been taking care of her dad and holding down two jobs to make ends meet.
You can feel the characters pull toward each other. The author brings the characters to life. You will be absorbed into the story from the very first. I recommend this book and can’t wait to read about Kai’s brothers.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving an arc copy for an honest review.
May 16, 2021
I love a good shifter romance. Make it a dragon shifter romance and you have me hooked. This story gets you sucked in from the beginning. Tall sultry sexy dragon men, um yes please. Not only are the men extremely sexy but the main female character is no damsel in distress. She not only takes care of herself, but her dad as well. She chooses him over everything, that is until Kai walks into her life. Try as she might to dissuade him from pursuing her he doesn't give up that easy.
This book was fast paced and just what you want when you sit down to read a paranormal romance. I loved the interactions between the brothers and the love all of them shared. This book does hit you in the feels at certain points, but is just an all around great, easy, fun and sexy read with some wonderful twists. Looking forward to more books in this series.
This book was fast paced and just what you want when you sit down to read a paranormal romance. I loved the interactions between the brothers and the love all of them shared. This book does hit you in the feels at certain points, but is just an all around great, easy, fun and sexy read with some wonderful twists. Looking forward to more books in this series.
May 17, 2021
The first book I've read from Graves sent me to my grave with how well it was written! The plot was well paced, the characters are so much fun to read about and the character development is my favorite. I am an absolute sucker for dragon shifters, soulmates and reading how a relationship builds between characters. This book hits all of those points. There is no rush to see them get together and it was just a fantastic read. I wonder what else Graves has in store for us. I even wrote a whole blog post about the book so check that out if you want to read my full thoughts! This book was some serious reading. Pick it up and read what I'm talking about!
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 3, 2021
Epic Fated Mates Story
This book grabbed me in Chapter 1 and never let me go. It’s been a while since I sacrifice a night of sleep to finish a book. Having both Posey’s and Kai’s point of view really helped me fall in love with them and their love story. I felt all the feelings with this book. And the twists. I didn’t see them coming. I really enjoyed the banter and humor between all the characters. And the spice, so hot and so beautifully described.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
5/5 ⭐️
3.5/5 🌶
This book grabbed me in Chapter 1 and never let me go. It’s been a while since I sacrifice a night of sleep to finish a book. Having both Posey’s and Kai’s point of view really helped me fall in love with them and their love story. I felt all the feelings with this book. And the twists. I didn’t see them coming. I really enjoyed the banter and humor between all the characters. And the spice, so hot and so beautifully described.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
5/5 ⭐️
3.5/5 🌶
October 8, 2021
This was my first book by this author. I started reading the second book in the series, but stopped to read this one first because I felt like I was missing a little background. OMG I was not disappointed!! It's longer than books I typically read, but it grabs you from the very beginning and sucks you in. The characters are amazing, and the chemistry off the charts. Now I'm going to pick back up the second to see how the series continues to play out.
May 13, 2021
A well written debut book. Great world building, a well paced story and fantastic characters.
Easily one of my favourite reads of the year.
I enjoyed the growth between Posey and Kai, the dynamics between the brothers and Milos’s sense of humour.
I can’t wait for more sweet and funny moments, more mind blowing twists and to see where life take this group next.
Easily one of my favourite reads of the year.
I enjoyed the growth between Posey and Kai, the dynamics between the brothers and Milos’s sense of humour.
I can’t wait for more sweet and funny moments, more mind blowing twists and to see where life take this group next.
May 18, 2021
This is the first book in a new series and is Kai and Posey’s story. I love the strong chemistry between this dragon shifter and his true mate. This story is a wonderful rollercoaster ride of action, danger and romance. I look forward to the next story. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2022
His Fate is a well written fast paced book that is full of action, sex, love, and family honor. I loved the chemistry between Kai and Posey it was descriptive, hot and believable. Posey are female heroine is strong, sarcastic and brave she has a take no prisoners attitude that develops the more her relationship develops. The story may start off a little slow but it hits a fever pitch that knocks the plot right out the park it is well worth the money. This is my honest unbiased review.
April 22, 2022
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. This book is so well written, with amazing flow, plot line and character development. I listened to this audiobook with avid attention. Nathaniel Grey voiced this book wonderfully. I loved all the characters. The banter between the brothers was funny. Kai and Posey are beautiful and well matched.
May 7, 2021
Mmmm. Something about dragon shifters just makes me all hot and bothered: protective, alpha, broody, yum.
Kai and his brothers leave their entire lives behind to settle into a small town after their clan was killed. A chance encounter leads him to find Posey. I love that most of this book is in his POV. Sometimes you don’t get the full range of emotions with a male POV, but that is not the case here. I cried, I cheered, I laughed , and I wanted to hit Kai for being dumb a few times. I love this world that AK Graves has created, and I need more of it. If you love men who love big, scheme for the protection of their women, and have no problems adopting the family of their heart...you need this in their life.
I loved this book, pass the tissue please ! There is a HEA, I promise!
Kai and his brothers leave their entire lives behind to settle into a small town after their clan was killed. A chance encounter leads him to find Posey. I love that most of this book is in his POV. Sometimes you don’t get the full range of emotions with a male POV, but that is not the case here. I cried, I cheered, I laughed , and I wanted to hit Kai for being dumb a few times. I love this world that AK Graves has created, and I need more of it. If you love men who love big, scheme for the protection of their women, and have no problems adopting the family of their heart...you need this in their life.
I loved this book, pass the tissue please ! There is a HEA, I promise!
May 10, 2021
This book just draws you in, making you not want to put it down. I felt so connected to the characters, seeing both Posey’s and Kai’s viewpoint helped build the connection. I think we can all relate in some way to Posey’s having to give things up to care for family. I also enjoyed the banter between the characters. Their are definitely twists that you do not see coming, but it kept you waiting more. I highly recommend this book, I can not wait to see what happens next.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2022
3.5 star listen
I enjoy myself a good dragon shifter story
This is a little different to the usual story. I enjoyed it, gifted audio, the narration was ok the voices put on were interesting.
Hea
I liked the side characters, great start to world building.
I enjoy myself a good dragon shifter story
This is a little different to the usual story. I enjoyed it, gifted audio, the narration was ok the voices put on were interesting.
Hea
I liked the side characters, great start to world building.
May 9, 2021
Heart melting romance with the perfect amount of steam. Don’t read in public, but not because of the naughty bits. I recommend reading in private because you may catch yourself laughing out loud at the witty sarcastic humor of the main characters. This book has it all; romance, humor, action, and drama. The twists and turns of the plot will keep you trapped in the pages while you completely fall in love with the characters. Prepare for some gut wrenching heart break, but don’t worry there is a HEA. Would definitely recommend reading this book. I can’t wait for the next one.
May 17, 2021
This made me feel like I was in their world. My emotions were all over the place and the amazing scenes from the descriptive details are amazing. I can't wait to read more from this author. Amazing!
February 9, 2022
Good read!!
I truly enjoyed reading about Kai and Posey story. I thought it was a well written story. I liked the storyline. It had twists and turns. It's a page turner.
I truly enjoyed reading about Kai and Posey story. I thought it was a well written story. I liked the storyline. It had twists and turns. It's a page turner.
March 21, 2022
I liked the audible narration on this. Story line was solid. I'd probably go book 2 with my ears once it comes out.
February 3, 2022
yes yes yes.
His Fate, such a captivating read. Kai and Posey are such a precious couple that you can’t help but cheer them on. There are twists, turns and a love story that will pull you in.
His Fate, such a captivating read. Kai and Posey are such a precious couple that you can’t help but cheer them on. There are twists, turns and a love story that will pull you in.
May 3, 2021
I love romance and I love shifters but Kai and Posey were in a league of their own. This story grabbed me from page one until the end. I could not put down my kindle and I want to read the book again even though I literally just finished it. This shifter story has every element of romance, suspense, and paranormal any one person could want. This book checked every mark of a great read and I can't recommend this book more highly!
A.K. Graves wrote an amazing story that I cannot wait to continue reading as more books come out!
A.K. Graves wrote an amazing story that I cannot wait to continue reading as more books come out!
January 18, 2022
This book was a great read. Beginning held a good intro and narrative to spot on to not give too much away and also makes sure that you have just the right amount of information. I love how the fmc is strong and holds her on. Graves makes it like a relationship between her and the reader as if that can be anyone of us. :). The H is strong and sweet. He doesn't fight the pull too hard but also knowd what's important and when to give him. He's a sweetheart and I wished there were more. He protects and loves her mire than the fact will know. There are secrets and twists within the book. It had a good ending as well. I would recommend this for a full day light reading.
January 3, 2022
I so love a good dragon tale and this is a fantasy dragon tale! So well written that the characters jump off the page and suck you into the story! It has that perfect blend of romance and steam! I love the twists and turns of this story! I immediately downloaded the next installment in this series!
September 26, 2021
A K Graves was a new author to me and I have fast become addicted.
I devoured His Fate. I loved the characters, the story and pretty much everything about this book including the humour included in the relationships between characters.
Cant wait to read more.
I devoured His Fate. I loved the characters, the story and pretty much everything about this book including the humour included in the relationships between characters.
Cant wait to read more.
September 21, 2021
Absolutely Beautiful
I advise you to read His Creation first.
His Fate is a amazingly beautiful story!
From the love to the heartbreak, from the laughs to the anger, you’ll be turning the page until the end, you won’t be disappointed with this book!
I advise you to read His Creation first.
His Fate is a amazingly beautiful story!
From the love to the heartbreak, from the laughs to the anger, you’ll be turning the page until the end, you won’t be disappointed with this book!
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