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Meet the Author:
Nichole Heydenburg
Nichole Heydenburg is the author of The Shadow Bound Chronicles and other thriller and
fantasy books for adults and teens. She also owns Poisoned Ink Press, where she provides editing
services to authors. In 2014, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with an emphasis in
writing from Adrian College.
When she isn’t writing, Nichole enjoys exploring new cities,
reading, and drinking iced mochas. She currently resides near Asheville, NC with her husband Zed and their crazy rescue dog Mr. B.
Connect with Nichole on Instagram @nicholetheauthor
Deadly Vows
Book 1: The Shadow Bound Chronicles
Enter the shadows. Unleash your power. Embrace your fate.
Taylor Windsor is only fifteen when her parents die in a tragic fire. During her grieving, she’s sent to live with her Aunt Mel in the small town of Grimwood, North Carolina. Taylor struggles to adjust to her new reality, and strange occurrences unfold.
After being forbidden from entering a locked room, Taylor’s curiosity leads her and her new friend Kylie to an ancient steamer trunk filled with dark secrets. She soon uncovers a shocking truth: Aunt Mel made a deadly pact with a demon. The demon has come to collect a soul, and Taylor is the only one who can stop him.
As Taylor pieces her family’s past together, she realizes she can’t escape her destiny. Determined to save Mel and confront the demon who tricked her aunt, Taylor steps into her parents’ world, embracing the role they sought to deny her. With time running out, Taylor must master her newfound abilities and navigate a treacherous path to break the deadly vow.
Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments and Sarra Cannon’s The Shadow Demons Saga, Deadly Vows is a thrilling journey through loss, discovery, and a dark world of magic and danger.
Deadly Vows is Book 1 in The Shadow Bound Chronicles.
YA Fantasy
Deadly Betrayal
Book 2: The Shadow Bound Chronicles
A cursed emerald, a relentless foe, and a destiny intertwined with danger…
After the dramatic rescue of her Aunt Mel from the demon hunter’s council, Taylor is thrust into a world of rigorous training and unexpected alliances. Her mentor, Julian Cromwell, is a handsome demon hunter who becomes both a guide and a friend in her quest to master her powers. As Taylor steps into her new life at Grimwood Magical Academy, she faces a whirlwind of challenges and secrets.
Nothing is what it seems. Their next-door-neighbor’s new boyfriend is hiding something. And Brody, their newly adopted dog, is acting strange. It’s almost as if he’s trying to warn Taylor of an approaching danger.
While Taylor does her best to fit in at the academy, Mel’s struggles are far from over. Stripped of her powers by a ruthless demon hunter, Mel seeks help from an old friend, Vanessa Ellis. A sinister curse is affecting Vanessa’s son. Vanessa wants to make a deal with Mel, forcing Mel to face her most challenging predicament so far.
As Mel battles to reclaim her magic, Taylor must navigate the complexities of friendship, trust, and an emerging threat that could tear their world apart. In a tale of loyalty and courage, can Taylor and her new friends defeat the enemy before it's too late?
Deadly Betrayal is Book 2 in The Shadow Bound Chronicles.
YA Fantasy