ANNOUNCING RACHEL’S 2nd NOVEL, HER DARKEST, SPICIEST NOVEL YET

Dear Readers,

I’m thrilled to finally reveal the cover for BOUND IN SHADOW, the first installment in my new SHADOW LONDON series coming MAY 2025! After the incredible reception to my debut Wolf’s Awakening, I’ve been dying to share this new world with you—one that pushed me as a writer and will definitely push some boundaries for you as readers. 😈

WHEN CAPTIVITY BECOMES SEDUCTION…

BOUND IN SHADOW plunges you into a hidden London where ancient magic pulses beneath the streets and five crime families maintain a deadly balance of power. When brilliant programmer Eloise Taylor is abducted by the enigmatic Jude Benthey, she discovers her technical skills have made her invaluable to his underground empire—and her body has made her irresistible to his darkest desires.

What begins as captivity evolves into something far more dangerous: temptation. Jude’s ability to read emotions through touch makes him the ultimate dominant, knowing exactly how to break her… and exactly how to pleasure her. As Eloise navigates this treacherous new world of masquerade balls, magical bindings, and criminal conspiracies, she discovers her greatest threat isn’t Jude’s control—it’s her own craving for submission.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A brilliantly defiant FMC who refuses to be broken
• A possessive, morally grey crime lord who takes what he wants
• Mind-reading through touch (he knows EXACTLY what she wants)
• Forced proximity in a luxurious prison
• Magical binding rituals with erotic consequences
• Power exchange that will leave you breathless
• Deliciously explicit scenes that explore dominance and submission
• A hidden fantasy world beneath London’s streets
• Dangerous masquerade parties where collars and leashes are standard attire
• Obsessive, possessive, protective MMC who’s met his match

SPICE LEVEL WARNING:

For those who loved Wolf’s Awakening—prepare for something significantly darker and more explicit. This book contains graphic sexual scenes including elements of BDSM, dubious consent scenarios (evolving to enthusiastic consent), possessive behaviour, and power exchange. These characters exist in a morally grey world where traditional rules don’t apply.

The heat level is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 out of five—there’s a reason my editor (husband Chris) had to take frequent breaks while reading!

PREORDER NOT AVAILABLE, BUT…

BOUND IN SHADOW goes live on May, 2025. It will be available in eBook, Paperback, and Kindle Unlimited. It will appear here on my book page. Or follow me on Amazon here.

Thanks, Rachel Rider, author.