Two enemies. One prophecy. A woman between them who could change everything. Sean Archer has spent his life trapped in a small California town, forbidden to leave without knowing why. David Berkeley is destined for a life of crime, his strange gift of emotional coercion twisted into a weapon. They’ve hated each other for as long as they can remember. But when a hidden realm drags them both across its borders, Sean learns he is heir to a kingdom on the brink of ruin—and David is bound to the bloodline that once destroyed it. Caught in the middle is Anna Ainslan, a warrior with her own dangerous secrets. She can help David understand his treacherous magic, can inspire Sean to become the leader Luxoria demands in the face of looming war—but she’s also the only one either of them could ever truly love. As conflict rises and fate tightens its grip, Sean, David, and Anna must decide if the ties that bind them are chains…or the only hope of saving two worlds. Because in a land where destiny rules, love might be the most dangerous rebellion of all. The Ties That Bind Us is the first book in a sweeping dark fantasy romance series of enemies and allies, forbidden magic, and love that dares to defy prophecy. Perfect for fans of A Forbidden Alchemy and Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter series!