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Marked by the Shadow Alpha: A Dark Fated Mates Shifter Romance (The Shadowbound Mates Trilogy)
by A.R. Wind
About this book
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One bite bound her to him.
One touch might kill her.
Mira never believed in monsters—until the night one sank his teeth into her.
Dragged into a hidden world ruled by shadows and power, she finds herself claimed by Darius, the ruthless alpha who saved her life… and cursed it in the same breath. The bond between them should be unbreakable. Instead, every moment in his presence weakens her. Every touch steals her breath. Every heartbeat draws her closer to death.
Darius has spent his life mastering control. As alpha, nothing touches him—nothing shakes him—until Mira. She is his mate. His weakness. And the one thing he cannot allow himself to want.
Because the truth is far worse than either of them imagined:
If he claims her… she won’t survive it.
But staying away is no longer an option.
As the bond between them grows stronger—and deadlier—Mira and Darius are forced into a dangerous game of desire and restraint. With enemies closing in and the curse tightening its grip, they must decide what matters more:
Survival… or each other.
Because some bonds are not meant to save you.
Some are meant to destroy you.
Perfect for readers who love:
Fated mates with a twist • Alpha shifters • Forbidden attraction • Slow burn tension • Dark romance with high emotional stakes • “Touch her and she dies” dynamics
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 18, 2026
I am sure after some editing this will be a great book. The story itself was good, my issues came from feeling as if I had missing pages. She was on the road then in the cabin. He is standing by the door and she tells him not to walk away. Would love to re read this if the author looked at the flow of the story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
May 15, 2026
This was one heck of a twist on a mate bond and then some. Mira and Darius were so good together. But the curse didn’t seem to think so. They fought it so hard to be together. This was intense and chaotic. I couldn’t put this one down. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
May 17, 2026
Edge of my seat read. This was one heck of a twist on a mate bond and then some. Mira and Darius were so good together. But the curse didn’t seem to think so. They fought it so hard to be together. This was intense and chaotic. I couldn’t put this one down. It was so good I had to know what was going to happen with both of them. I absolutely loved this one. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
May 15, 2026
Book 1 of The Shadowbound Mates Trilogy. And a wonderful start it is! Look forward to more from this world. 'Perfect for readers who love: Fated mates with a twist • Alpha shifters • Forbidden attraction • Slow burn tension • Dark romance with high emotional stakes • “Touch her and she dies” dynamics' The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly...
