Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
by M Guida
My stepmother stole my father’s empire…
and turned me into her servant.
Once, the Ash name meant power in the French Quarter.
Now I wear a uniform, take orders, and collect debts for the woman who destroyed my family.
I’m not a daughter anymore.
I’m property.
Bound by enchanted bracelets I can’t remove, I’m forced to obey—forced to help her tighten her grip on a kingdom that was never hers.
Until he steps into the shadows.
Lorenzo D’Amico—Angelo’s most feared enforcer.
Cold. Ruthless. Untouchable.
He’s here to investigate her.
He’s supposed to be my enemy.
But the moment he looks at me… something shifts.
He sees too much.
Wants too much.
And when he realizes what my stepmother has done—
He doesn’t walk away.
He makes a promise.
He’ll protect me.
He’ll break my chains.
And if anyone tries to touch what’s his—
They won’t live long enough to regret it.
But freeing me means going to war with the woman who owns me…
and the truth about my blood—rare, powerful… and the reason she’ll never let me go.
Because in this kingdom of monsters,
glass slippers don’t shatter at midnight—
They draw blood.
The Glass of Blood and Night is a dark Cinderella retelling filled with mystery, forbidden romance, and a ruthless vampire enforcer who will do anything to set her free.
Tropes:
He Fell First
Secret Identity
Touch Her and Die
Forbidden Romance
Vampire Mafia
May 18, 2026
Started it and 4 hrs later finished it couldn’t put it down. Another in a great series look forward to the next one )
May 10, 2026
The third installment in this series and definitely it does not disappoint. I went through this quickly, it pull me in and didn't let go. Starts with a funeral and develops into a love story of a hybrid and vampire enforcer. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
May 11, 2026
This book was exciting, kept me wanting more! I finished the whole thing in a day and a half. I wanted to jump into the book, its a good one if I can picture myself in it. Highly recommend if you love retellings! )
May 15, 2026
Really enjoyed this remake of Cinderella. Her savior is a vampire and her blood has power. Great characters, very interesting storyline that was well written and engaging. Once I started, I did not want to stop reading, was very good. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
May 7, 2026
This is book three of the Dark Ever After Fairytales. It’s a dark Cinderella retelling with vampires. This book has a strong, well-developed and an interesting story line with twists and unexpected turns that keep you reading and turning the pages. It pulled me in from beginning to end and held my attention. Amazing world building that is detailed and imaginative. Strong, interesting, and fascinating characters that are well developed and diverse. A satisfying conclusion to a great series. I...
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