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Bound by Fate

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5-3/16"W x 8"H | 16 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 624 Pages | 9798217188062

The viral TikTok fantasy romance, now in a special print edition with bonus material and an exclusive first look at the third and final book in the Realms In Peril trilogy!

As dark forces gather to claim the realms, Ryker, Kya, and Zalen must master their own deadly challenges to stop them in this pulse-pounding second book in the Realms In Peril series.

Ryker, a Worthy fae sworn to protect his Nation, has been driven to the edge of madness since Kya left this world. He won't let his mate escape her shadow, but enemies are determined to keep Ryker and Kya apart as war brews, and Ryker may be forced to choose between his mate and the realm he has sworn to protect.

Meanwhile, Kya, bound by the nightmare of her new reality and desperate to return to her realm and Ryker, is stripped of her magic and held captive in a world that demands sacrifice for survival. She must use every skill and tool at her disposal to save herself, her bond, and her realm—no matter the cost.

Amidst the chaos, Zalen, a prince with dark ambitions, has set his plan in motion to claim his kingdom, the power he desires, and the obsession he craves. But consequences stir beneath his victory. With an unexpected threat to his power, all that he has worked toward might end before it has even begun.

As greater forces tighten around every realm, Ryker, Kya, Zalen, and their allies must step carefully to maintain the balance amongst the realms.
© Kristen Hallmark
A.N. Caudle has a history in engineering with a degree in Organizational leadership (and to make her even nerdier, she went to space camp). After spending over a decade pouring over architectural schematics she was hit with the idea for a story that demanded (yes, demanded) to be told. What was supposed to be one singular book, turned into a series (did not see that coming), and much more, going far beyond anything she couldn’t have imagined. Caudle lives in Arkansas with her husband, two sons, and a menagerie of pets. View titles by A.N. Caudle
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Praise for Worthy of Fate

"With a magical way of storytelling, Caudle delivers an epic romantasy with everything I adore—twists and trials, a touch of forbidden, and a found family who will be your new ride or die. I'm in love!" - LJ Andrews, USA Today bestselling author of Broken Souls and Bones

“Caudle has crafted a story full of intrigue and passion! With multi-layered lore and creative world-building, Worthy of Fate has you turning the pages and digging for secrets with a healthy dose forbidden love along the way.” - Melissa K. Roehrich, bestselling author of Dawn of Chaos and Fury and Rain of Shadows and Endings

"A dazzling adventure, this debut has it all--deadly trials, an immersive world, and oh yeah...he's got wings. Full of characters you'll fall in love with, plus a fierce heroine who refuses to play by anyone's rules, this is a romantasy you'll fall in love with." - Shaylin Gandhi, author When We Had Forever

About

The viral TikTok fantasy romance, now in a special print edition with bonus material and an exclusive first look at the third and final book in the Realms In Peril trilogy!

As dark forces gather to claim the realms, Ryker, Kya, and Zalen must master their own deadly challenges to stop them in this pulse-pounding second book in the Realms In Peril series.

Ryker, a Worthy fae sworn to protect his Nation, has been driven to the edge of madness since Kya left this world. He won't let his mate escape her shadow, but enemies are determined to keep Ryker and Kya apart as war brews, and Ryker may be forced to choose between his mate and the realm he has sworn to protect.

Meanwhile, Kya, bound by the nightmare of her new reality and desperate to return to her realm and Ryker, is stripped of her magic and held captive in a world that demands sacrifice for survival. She must use every skill and tool at her disposal to save herself, her bond, and her realm—no matter the cost.

Amidst the chaos, Zalen, a prince with dark ambitions, has set his plan in motion to claim his kingdom, the power he desires, and the obsession he craves. But consequences stir beneath his victory. With an unexpected threat to his power, all that he has worked toward might end before it has even begun.

As greater forces tighten around every realm, Ryker, Kya, Zalen, and their allies must step carefully to maintain the balance amongst the realms.

Creators

© Kristen Hallmark
A.N. Caudle has a history in engineering with a degree in Organizational leadership (and to make her even nerdier, she went to space camp). After spending over a decade pouring over architectural schematics she was hit with the idea for a story that demanded (yes, demanded) to be told. What was supposed to be one singular book, turned into a series (did not see that coming), and much more, going far beyond anything she couldn’t have imagined. Caudle lives in Arkansas with her husband, two sons, and a menagerie of pets. View titles by A.N. Caudle

Praise

Praise for Worthy of Fate

"With a magical way of storytelling, Caudle delivers an epic romantasy with everything I adore—twists and trials, a touch of forbidden, and a found family who will be your new ride or die. I'm in love!" - LJ Andrews, USA Today bestselling author of Broken Souls and Bones

“Caudle has crafted a story full of intrigue and passion! With multi-layered lore and creative world-building, Worthy of Fate has you turning the pages and digging for secrets with a healthy dose forbidden love along the way.” - Melissa K. Roehrich, bestselling author of Dawn of Chaos and Fury and Rain of Shadows and Endings

"A dazzling adventure, this debut has it all--deadly trials, an immersive world, and oh yeah...he's got wings. Full of characters you'll fall in love with, plus a fierce heroine who refuses to play by anyone's rules, this is a romantasy you'll fall in love with." - Shaylin Gandhi, author When We Had Forever
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