Bound · the Fallen World Series Book 1

Seventeen-year-old Zoey needs an escape from some personal drama, like her

mom’s depression and taking care of her four younger siblings. She finds the

perfect distraction in a frenemies-with-benefits arrangement with irritatingly

hot football captain, Matt, during their class trip to Paris. There’s no

chance of falling for someone whose only ambition in life is to stay in their

hick town and one day take over his parent’s tire store. But far from home and

personal responsibilities, his cocky grin and easy attitude start to grow on

her as they explore the seductive city of Paris together.

Once they’re back at home, Zoey finds herself texting him for a secret

rendezvous whenever she needs an escape. Though she’s been explicitly clear

she’s using him for one thing, whenever Matt picks her up, he acts more like

it’s a date-date rather than a backseat playdate –making sure she has eaten,

or stopping to color with her little sister before they go out. Despite her

best efforts at keeping their arrangement physical only, Zoey begins to

realize – with fear and disgust – that she’s falling for him. When things fall

apart with her mom, letting Matt see her real life takes more courage than she

has – but if she’s brave enough to let him, he might be just the one person

who can help.

Bound Together is a 53,000-word YA contemporary romance told in alternating

chapters from Zoey and Matt’s points of view.