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Order Bound
Perfect for fans of Underworld and True Blood . Sink your teeth into a world of dark vampires, temperamental werewolves, and brilliant humans all vying for supremacy. If you’re a Brooks, you don’t fall for monsters unless you want them to stomp on your heart before they bleed it dry. HOLDEN
There is only one hard and fast rule of The Trinity, utter secrecy.
Janna, a local reporter, threatens us all when she sneaks into the coven.
Our history is complicated, and the last thing I want to do is bail her out.
Unfortunately, there’s only one way she’s making it out alive, through me. TRINITY
The vampires can’t find out I’ve marked Jade, or it will upset the balance.
Ignoring our mate bond weighs heavily on my beast.
But it’s not like either of us have any bloody choice in the matter.
Jade is the only one who can save us from the brink of extinction.
If she fails, I don’t want to think about the lifetime of madness awaiting me. UNBROKEN
They call me The Kingmaker.
Most avoid me out of fear or hatred, but not Kayla.
Her beast embraces my darkness.
Whether she likes it or not, that makes her mine.
She wants to find her precious missing humans.
That’s what I was created to do, hunt.
Neither her, nor the enemy stalking her, stand a chance. Order Bound is a paranormal romance that takes you through three generations of the Trinity. It contains steamy scenes with shifters in various forms, fated mates, forbidden romance, dark twists, tough heroines, possessive heroes, action, suspense, and a touch of mystery. Holden is a prequel that ends on a cliffhanger, but we pick the story back up years later in Trinity. A HEA for the entire Brooks Clan will come at the end of Unbroken. HISTORY OF THE TRINITY
At the end of a lengthy war, both the humans and wolves were on the brink of extinction. They were forced to band together in order to rid themselves of the vampire’s leader, who turned more humans for his horde army by the day. The Brooks clan, along with a few select vampires and wolves, formed an alliance, known as the Trinity. For the last hundred years, this secret organization has kept order amongst the races, but war is only one treacherous act away.
There is only one hard and fast rule of The Trinity, utter secrecy.
Janna, a local reporter, threatens us all when she sneaks into the coven.
Our history is complicated, and the last thing I want to do is bail her out.
Unfortunately, there’s only one way she’s making it out alive, through me. TRINITY
The vampires can’t find out I’ve marked Jade, or it will upset the balance.
Ignoring our mate bond weighs heavily on my beast.
But it’s not like either of us have any bloody choice in the matter.
Jade is the only one who can save us from the brink of extinction.
If she fails, I don’t want to think about the lifetime of madness awaiting me. UNBROKEN
They call me The Kingmaker.
Most avoid me out of fear or hatred, but not Kayla.
Her beast embraces my darkness.
Whether she likes it or not, that makes her mine.
She wants to find her precious missing humans.
That’s what I was created to do, hunt.
Neither her, nor the enemy stalking her, stand a chance. Order Bound is a paranormal romance that takes you through three generations of the Trinity. It contains steamy scenes with shifters in various forms, fated mates, forbidden romance, dark twists, tough heroines, possessive heroes, action, suspense, and a touch of mystery. Holden is a prequel that ends on a cliffhanger, but we pick the story back up years later in Trinity. A HEA for the entire Brooks Clan will come at the end of Unbroken. HISTORY OF THE TRINITY
At the end of a lengthy war, both the humans and wolves were on the brink of extinction. They were forced to band together in order to rid themselves of the vampire’s leader, who turned more humans for his horde army by the day. The Brooks clan, along with a few select vampires and wolves, formed an alliance, known as the Trinity. For the last hundred years, this secret organization has kept order amongst the races, but war is only one treacherous act away.
552 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2022
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About the author
Gladys Cross
14 books147 followersGladys Cross writes steamy and morally gray contemporary romances.
Her heroes are damaged, heartbroken, sometimes not all the way sane, and heart-stoppingly drool worthy.
She’s not afraid to tackle the mafia, bikers, your common criminal, vampires, werewolves, or even the devil himself.
When she isn’t dipping her toe into the darker side of love, she converts into mom mode. She’s not above instigating water gun fights, but her favorite pastime is beating her daughter and husband in a game of cards.
Visit her website for more info: gladysafterdark.com.
Her heroes are damaged, heartbroken, sometimes not all the way sane, and heart-stoppingly drool worthy.
She’s not afraid to tackle the mafia, bikers, your common criminal, vampires, werewolves, or even the devil himself.
When she isn’t dipping her toe into the darker side of love, she converts into mom mode. She’s not above instigating water gun fights, but her favorite pastime is beating her daughter and husband in a game of cards.
Visit her website for more info: gladysafterdark.com.
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June 4, 2022
Perfect enemies to lovers romance. I knew I had to read this when it was a vampire and werewolf wanting to be together! I love how all them are trying to keep balance. It’s just such a perfect paranormal book! Wish I could read it for first time again!
June 6, 2022
This story is filled with an unlikely heroine, an interracial mate, and interspecies matings. Jade is a badass woman who fights for what is right and what she loves. Her life changes irrevocably in this book, but she handles it all like a pro. This story is twisted, steamy, and action-packed as she and her mate battle the evil against them. So many secrets come to light, and Jade, Anne, and so many others must fight for the Trinity. I love the banter and the unique steamy scenes with shifters in various forms the author included in this book.
We begin this book with Jade, the granddaughter of one of the human members of the Trinity. She is Holden's daughter and has a brother named Tristan. She has visions that help the Trinity but never her own future until today.
Ah, so that's how that snippet comes about. Oh wow, that definitely changes things. I love it, though, Jade and him, who would have thought. But what does it mean for the Trinity?
This book gets all sorts of twisted as secrets to come to light. I love Jade's character; she is a badass woman and heroine. I really enjoyed that the author includes unique aspects to her story, like the main character British words or the bedroom scenes and the feared Anne. These details really make the story stand out.
This book ends exciting with Jade becoming a better version of herself. I can't wait to see where this goes next, and I love the snippet at the end of the upcoming book.
The snippet definitely leaves more questions than answers.
We begin this book with Jade, the granddaughter of one of the human members of the Trinity. She is Holden's daughter and has a brother named Tristan. She has visions that help the Trinity but never her own future until today.
Ah, so that's how that snippet comes about. Oh wow, that definitely changes things. I love it, though, Jade and him, who would have thought. But what does it mean for the Trinity?
This book gets all sorts of twisted as secrets to come to light. I love Jade's character; she is a badass woman and heroine. I really enjoyed that the author includes unique aspects to her story, like the main character British words or the bedroom scenes and the feared Anne. These details really make the story stand out.
This book ends exciting with Jade becoming a better version of herself. I can't wait to see where this goes next, and I love the snippet at the end of the upcoming book.
The snippet definitely leaves more questions than answers.
May 27, 2022
Fellow Readers, I have to tell you that I truly love the writing style of Gladys Cross. I first read her book, Inked as an arc and wow, that was quite a ride, and this one, Unbroken is just as extraordinary. I was so immersed in the book with the unbelievably detailed world building, to the point that scents came through each page. At this time, I have not read the full series, and took the warning that I should to keep the story in line, but I say this, the author sold herself short. This can absolutely be read as a stand alone with no problem. The characters are complete, and so well written that the ones that make you chuckle are laughing at you further in the story as you burst into laughter at a few choice comments. I'm sure it is by the authors design but I completely and totally fell hard for Lincoln and loved the choice of Kayla for him. This book will have everything you are dreaming of, Shifters, Vampires, Hybrids and bad guys! Plenty of action scenes, lots of growls and enough steam and heat to make you think a hot flash has hit. Definitely one for the personal collection.
May 19, 2023
Order Bound: Dark Vampire Shifter Romances by Gladys Cross is the first book/collection I’ve read by this author and oh my gosh will it not be the last!!! This collection was amazing! The blurb said if you were a fan of Underworld series or True Blood series were absolutely correct!!! This was an amazing read to the point I read it cover to cover in one sitting. I honestly didn’t want it to ever end. Everything was described in a way that I felt I was watching the story as I read it. This has got to be hands down one of the best paranormal romances I have read in a long time. The female characters were strong, fierce and independent and the guys were just as good as well. Hands down I LOVED Holden!!! Gladys Cross did such an amazing job with her characters, world, lore and plot… it was magically masterful. I am a fan! If you love a paranormal romance that has action, adventure, thrills and chills then this is 100% for you!!!
Final review:
5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For all the amazing characters
5 out of 5 hearts ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
Final review:
5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For all the amazing characters
5 out of 5 hearts ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
June 23, 2022
Enemies to lovers? Heck yes! A little bit of mystery? Also, heck yes! As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to read this book and it didn't disappoint me at all. This is a paranormal romance; a vampire and werewolf destined together yes, heck yes! I still can’t believe they didn’t realize the first time they met but oh well it makes for a great story!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2022
and the plot thickens!
This supernatural world is so fun. I love that every book builds on the last, so that the history becomes richer with each word.
Jade and Rhone are thrown together by fate, and the ride is fun to read. There are lots of truths bombs dropped so be sure to watch for them. Also, their chemistry and teasing is fun to read.
This supernatural world is so fun. I love that every book builds on the last, so that the history becomes richer with each word.
Jade and Rhone are thrown together by fate, and the ride is fun to read. There are lots of truths bombs dropped so be sure to watch for them. Also, their chemistry and teasing is fun to read.
April 10, 2022
Such a teaser, excited to read more.
Holden is a novella to set up world building for the rest of the series. I loved reading about Anne, Holden, and Janna. This book was steamy, set things up well, and made you crave more at the end.
I’m so excited to jump into the next book.
Holden is a novella to set up world building for the rest of the series. I loved reading about Anne, Holden, and Janna. This book was steamy, set things up well, and made you crave more at the end.
I’m so excited to jump into the next book.
June 6, 2022
great book
Loved the book with the high and mighty attitude of Kayla and yummy Lincoln. I loved how this book tied off this series. They steamy scenes were on point . Great book great series.
Loved the book with the high and mighty attitude of Kayla and yummy Lincoln. I loved how this book tied off this series. They steamy scenes were on point . Great book great series.
June 6, 2022
This is the last book in the Trinity Series. I’m excited to read this book as the previous book didn’t end on a cliffhanger but kinda just finished. I’m not sure where this will go.
We jump back to hundred years with Lincoln; he is in the midst of a battle with vampires and werewolves; he is cocky and not sure what paranormal he is. Then we jump to the present day. The kingmaker is an exciting nickname, but he seems to have a history with Anne.
Kayla is related to Anne but calls her by a different name. Apparently, she is a werewolf, but I wonder if she is more of a hybrid, and why is her mate a vampire?
So I’m thinking Lincoln is some badass mercenary created by the torturer to fill his purposes of making an army. But time has changed, yet he hasn’t lost all those qualities or personality traits. He is also possessive.
Ah, we get some answers about what a mix of paranormal Kayla is. I find it fascinating the fated mates this author comes up with.
Okay, so I love these stories. I would love to know why each book focuses on the next generation.
The story gets steamy and a little adventurous in the bedroom, but it is smoking hot. They are happy for now, then it gets twisted as Kayla is hurt by a member of her own family .. this book gets suspenseful as well as you try to guess who?
The end of this book is action-packed, but the ending couldn’t have been better to cap off this multi-generational story. I enjoyed reading this series and the inventive history and couplings that the author put together. This book is filled with unique badass characters. I loved the interspecies mating and the whole premise behind the Trinity.
We jump back to hundred years with Lincoln; he is in the midst of a battle with vampires and werewolves; he is cocky and not sure what paranormal he is. Then we jump to the present day. The kingmaker is an exciting nickname, but he seems to have a history with Anne.
Kayla is related to Anne but calls her by a different name. Apparently, she is a werewolf, but I wonder if she is more of a hybrid, and why is her mate a vampire?
So I’m thinking Lincoln is some badass mercenary created by the torturer to fill his purposes of making an army. But time has changed, yet he hasn’t lost all those qualities or personality traits. He is also possessive.
Ah, we get some answers about what a mix of paranormal Kayla is. I find it fascinating the fated mates this author comes up with.
Okay, so I love these stories. I would love to know why each book focuses on the next generation.
The story gets steamy and a little adventurous in the bedroom, but it is smoking hot. They are happy for now, then it gets twisted as Kayla is hurt by a member of her own family .. this book gets suspenseful as well as you try to guess who?
The end of this book is action-packed, but the ending couldn’t have been better to cap off this multi-generational story. I enjoyed reading this series and the inventive history and couplings that the author put together. This book is filled with unique badass characters. I loved the interspecies mating and the whole premise behind the Trinity.
June 6, 2022
This short, complicated story ends, but the rest is carried in the book Trinity. The author does include a snippet of it. However, it is just as confusing. I know I must read the next book.I did like this short story introduction to this fascinating series.
This book began with Joseph Brooks in the past, precisely 100 years ago. He and the villagers have an issue with them and the worst of the werewolf and vampire war, so they devise a plan to broker a treaty between the races.
The next chapter is Holden Brooks, I'm guessing a decedent of the man we got a glimpse of in the past. Of course, he seems to be attracted to the one woman he can't have, Anne, the leader of vampires in the Trinity. His father is trying to set him up with a nice human girl. His dad gave him an ultimatum to marry her, or she would die; this girl was his high school sweetheart. But didn't compare to the vampire women he loves.
This book gets steamy, but it isn't well described. Unfortunately, the debauchery gets cut short with a mission. But it doesn't end there as the author explores more with her characters interwoven relationships
This book began with Joseph Brooks in the past, precisely 100 years ago. He and the villagers have an issue with them and the worst of the werewolf and vampire war, so they devise a plan to broker a treaty between the races.
The next chapter is Holden Brooks, I'm guessing a decedent of the man we got a glimpse of in the past. Of course, he seems to be attracted to the one woman he can't have, Anne, the leader of vampires in the Trinity. His father is trying to set him up with a nice human girl. His dad gave him an ultimatum to marry her, or she would die; this girl was his high school sweetheart. But didn't compare to the vampire women he loves.
This book gets steamy, but it isn't well described. Unfortunately, the debauchery gets cut short with a mission. But it doesn't end there as the author explores more with her characters interwoven relationships
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June 26, 2025Love angst, why not. Hot sex scenes, who could do without those? Action, adventure, suspense, always. Steamy, strong vampires who kick butt, yes please. Who is the bad guy? Will it be the humans, werewolves, or vampires? And how will Holden’s story end?
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Backstage pass secrets:
1) Holden was inspired by Trinity. I actually quit working on Trinity to write Holden because he was just that intriguing.
2) Holden is hot, but my favorite character in this series will always be Anne.
Please feel free to share this series with your friends and family who love paranormal romances. I love reading reviews and often comment or share them.
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Backstage pass secrets:
1) Holden was inspired by Trinity. I actually quit working on Trinity to write Holden because he was just that intriguing.
2) Holden is hot, but my favorite character in this series will always be Anne.
Please feel free to share this series with your friends and family who love paranormal romances. I love reading reviews and often comment or share them.
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October 28, 2021British werewolves, yes please. Strong heroine, check. Action, plot twists, adventure of course. Steamy sex scenes why not. Suspense of not knowing exactly what kind of monster Jade is or what’s going to happen to her….that’s the fun of the tale.
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Secrets of the book:
1) This book started out as a dream featuring a certain sex scene. Can you guess which one?
2) My favorite part about this book is the push and pull between Jade and Rhone.
3) All Rhône’s British sayings were super fun to write.
Please tell your friends and family about the series and I hope you enjoy it. I love reviews and I read each one. Shhh…..sometimes I comment or feature them.
https://amzn.to/3ANRfQf
Secrets of the book:
1) This book started out as a dream featuring a certain sex scene. Can you guess which one?
2) My favorite part about this book is the push and pull between Jade and Rhone.
3) All Rhône’s British sayings were super fun to write.
Please tell your friends and family about the series and I hope you enjoy it. I love reviews and I read each one. Shhh…..sometimes I comment or feature them.
April 29, 2023
Humans, and Werewolves, and Vamps, oh my! This collection of related stories is great for lovers of spicy paranormal reads! Totally gave me a television series feel, like reading/watching one season after another. If you're a fan of strong female characters and their hot male counterparts in a pnr setting, grab this one!
May 21, 2023
This book has everything you could want in a paranormal read-enemies to lovers, forbidden love, action, mystery, steamy love scenes! It’s a collection of books about the three generations of the Trinity which was formed to keep the peace between humans, vampires, and werewolves. I enjoyed reading it as it was well written and the story just flowed!
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May 3, 2022Can darkness save the human race? Werewolves, vampires, and humans have to work together to keep things in balance, but nothing is ever as it appears. Tons of surprises, lots of action, and a little kink on the side. Don’t miss the final book in this hot series!
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July 25, 2023Three books in one! Love dark paranormal? Vampires and werewolves? Heroines who kick butt? Then this book is for you.
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