[PRE-ORDER] Crown of Crimson and Crows (Blood Bound, #1) by Tessa Hale

Release Date: 9/01/2026

fated mates • why choose • vampire kings • enemies to lovers • paranormal fantasy

Four ruthless vampire kings. One woman with a power she never knew existed. And a bond that could change the fate of an entire realm.

When Rae's quiet life in the human world is shattered by the awakening of magic within her, she discovers that fate has bound her to four powerful men. Each is dangerous in his own right, and their history with one another is anything but peaceful. Now, with ancient magic stirring and enemies closing in, Rae must navigate a world of vampires, kingdoms, and impossible attraction.

The Vibe

Rae is a plant-loving heroine with plenty of courage, humor, and determination, suddenly thrust into a supernatural world far beyond anything she imagined. As she begins uncovering the truth about her magic and her place in this realm, she finds herself drawn into a bond she never asked for but cannot easily ignore.

Her four fated mates could not be more different. A fierce fire king, a starlight prince with a connection to Rae's past, a cold and formidable ice king, and a feral king feared throughout the realm each bring their own intensity to the relationship. Their rivalries make the attraction even more complicated, creating plenty of tension and sharp banter along the way.

With vampire royalty, elemental magic, dangerous enemies, and the promise of a much larger conflict ahead, Crown of Crimson and Crows delivers the lush fantasy atmosphere and high-stakes romantic tension Tessa Hale readers love.

Tropes & Tags

• Why choose romance
• Fated mates
• Vampire romance
• Paranormal romance
• Enemies to lovers
• Royal vampires
• Multiple love interests
• Elemental magic
• Fantasy romance
• Found family
• Protective heroes
• High-stakes romantasy

Books in Series (In Order)

• Crown of Crimson and Crows #1
• Throne of Traitors and Thorns #2
• Vow of Visions and Vengeance #3

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