Bound By — B. Livingstone

Eden is praised by readers as an exceptionally strong heroine and a "fighter" . The male interests are characterized as possessive and territorial . Content Warnings

As part of the , the story continues in subsequent volumes: Bound (2022) Ruined (2022) Avenged (2024) Freed (2024) Bound (Lost Soul, #1) by B. Livingstone | Goodreads Bound by B. Livingstone

by B. Livingstone is the first installment in the Lost Soul Series (also referred to as the Sin City Syndicate series), published in June 2022 . It is a dark, slow-burn contemporary romance that follows the harrowing journey of a protagonist named Eden . Plot Overview Eden is praised by readers as an exceptionally

Due to its heavy subject matter, the book includes several significant triggers: Physical, verbal, and parental abuse . Sexual assault and past sexual abuse . Violence, torture, and self-harm . Substance abuse and PTSD . Series Order Livingstone | Goodreads by B

The novel is noted for its intense, heart-wrenching, and violent nature . Readers describe it as "beyond dark," focusing more on Eden's survival and rebuilding her broken self rather than immediate "spice" or romance, which is expected to develop further in the sequel .

The story centers on Eden, who has endured a life of extreme mental, physical, and emotional abuse . Described as a "sacrificial lamb," she was conditioned and "bound" by a parental figure she refers to as "the devil" and offered to his right-hand man .

When Eden finally finds a chance to escape, she takes it, leading to a new beginning where she must navigate the dire consequences of her past while trying to forge a life of freedom . Her path eventually crosses with three possessive and protective men—specifically mentioned as and Kain —who are determined to keep her safe . Core Themes and Content Genre: Dark Romance / New Adult / Reverse Harem .