Read Oathbound Before Release
Oathbound is not a traditional fantasy romance.
This book is irreverent, explicit, emotionally intimate, and intentionally not serious in tone — even when serious things are happening.
The main characters are already married, already in love, already committed, and already comfortable with each other. There is no will-they-won’t-they, no jealousy games, and no relationship instability between the central couple.
Magic enters their world quickly, escalates quickly, and is often met with humor, disbelief, banter, or casual “what the hell” reactions rather than prolonged fear or reverence. This is deliberate. The story prioritizes character voice, relationship dynamics, and emotional connection over slow world-rule exposition.
If you prefer fantasy that grounds you slowly, explains its rules upfront, or treats magic with solemn weight, this will likely not be the book for you — and that’s okay.
Oathbound may be a good fit for you if you enjoy:
• an established, married couple who are secure and devoted
• open-door, explicit intimacy between adults
• crude humor, sexual jokes, and banter under pressure
• characters who cope with chaos through sarcasm and laughter
• fast-onset magic with minimal hand-holding
• found family with teasing, loyalty, and ride-or-die energy
• a strong Gen X voice that does not aim to be polished or delicate
• emotional stakes driven by love, partnership, and protection rather than romance drama
This book is probably NOT a good fit if you:
• need detailed world rules explained immediately
• expect characters to react to magic with fear or awe first
• dislike explicit sexual content or crude humor
• prefer solemn, reverent, or high-fantasy tone
• want a slow burn or strangers-to-lovers romance
• are uncomfortable with messy, casual, emotionally loud characters
ARC readers receive a free digital copy of Oathbound before release and are welcome — but never required — to leave an honest review at launch.
If this description made you say “yes, that sounds exactly like my kind of book,” you’re in the right place.
If it made you hesitate, this may not be the right fit — and bowing out now is completely okay.