The Soulbound Series
You & Only You
Book One
You & Only You is a dark, paranormal romance, where desire and destiny collide. In a world of secrets, danger, and supernatural forces, forbidden attraction ignites a slowburn romance with high-stakes emotional tension. Every choice could have deadly consequences, and trust is as fragile as the hearts involved.
TRIGGER WARNINGS
*Open-door spice. This means that there are explicit descriptions of sexual activity.
-Themes of abuse, stalking and harassment.
—Sexual assault.
-Murder and violence.
-The female main character experiences PTSD, grief and trauma.
-Strong language, which some readers may find offensive.
The book has been written for a mature audience-age 18+
Reader discretion is advised.
BLURB
Ruby McDonall isn’t special—at least, not on the surface. With high school ending and college looming, she’s drifting, trapped in the suffocating weight of loneliness and the trauma of witnessing her mother’s brutal murder. Her world is small. Quiet. Empty.
Then she meets Isaac. Enigmatic, impossibly attractive, and just the right amount of cocky bad boy to get under her skin, Isaac draws Ruby in like no one else. There’s something about him—a dangerous, magnetic pull that she can’t quite shake. Isaac is no knight in shining armour, and Ruby knows better than to believe in fairytales.
As their connection deepens, Ruby is pulled into a world that forces her to question everything—love, trust, even survival itself. Isaac isn’t who he seems, but he’s the escape Ruby’s been craving, even if his presence brings more danger than she can handle. Falling for him could ruin her—but walking away might be impossible.
One of the book’s strengths is its exploration of trust and vulnerability
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This romance gripped me right from the dedication.
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This was an addictive read from start to finish, and I absolutely love the supernatural elements involved.
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Excellent book and well worth a read if you love a brooding, morally grey MMC and strong fierce FMC plus a twist you won't see coming
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One of the book’s strengths is its exploration of trust and vulnerability 🤍 This romance gripped me right from the dedication. 🤍 This was an addictive read from start to finish, and I absolutely love the supernatural elements involved. 🤍 Excellent book and well worth a read if you love a brooding, morally grey MMC and strong fierce FMC plus a twist you won't see coming 🤍
REVIEWS AND PRAISE
It's been a long time since I last read a book that gripped me so much.
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Well lets just say the last 50% of this book broke me.
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This book blew my mind 🤯 This is now my favourite read of the year!
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It's been a long time since I last read a book that gripped me so much. 🩷 Well lets just say the last 50% of this book broke me. 🩷 This book blew my mind 🤯 This is now my favourite read of the year! 🩷
FOR YOU & ONLY YOU
I quite literally devoured this in two days!!! I really enjoyed this book it was very suspenseful, romantic, and sexy!
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It's giving Twilight vibes & I am so here for it.
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Effie’s writing really drawing you in and feeling invested and connected to all the characters.
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I loved Effie's writing style & how descriptive she was. I found topics were handled sensitively & like she created clear visions of what the characters looked like.
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I was worried it would feel slow. It doesn’t it has purpose to its angst and tension, the build up is worth it and incredibly realistic!
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I quite literally devoured this in two days!!! I really enjoyed this book it was very suspenseful, romantic, and sexy! 🖤 It's giving Twilight vibes & I am so here for it. 🖤 Effie’s writing really drawing you in and feeling invested and connected to all the characters. 🖤 I loved Effie's writing style & how descriptive she was. I found topics were handled sensitively & like she created clear visions of what the characters looked like. 🖤 I was worried it would feel slow. It doesn’t it has purpose to its angst and tension, the build up is worth it and incredibly realistic! 🖤
You & Me, Always
Book Two
You & Me, Always is the second book in The Soulbound Series, a dark paranormal romance exploring themes of love, loss, forbidden desire, and morally grey devotion. In this gripping sequel, the stakes are higher, and the tension is palpable. With a found family dynamic that brings both comfort and chaos, this story is perfect for fans of love triangles, second chances, soul-deep bonds, slowburn spice and fated love stories, which blends passion, danger, and romantic suspense.
Trigger Warnings:
-Sexually explicit content, including BDSM and blood play, edging and other themes as expected in a dark romance.
-Violence.
-Explicit language, which some readers may find offensive.
-Hospitalisation and Injury, following a road traffic collision.
-Themes of sacrifice/suicide
-Reproductive trauma and early gestational bereavement.
-Love triangle and cheating: The female main character is torn between two men. She does make a decision in the end, but the story contains romantic tension and emotional complexity.
The book has been written for a mature audience-age 18+
Reader discretion is advised.
BLURB
Six years ago, Isaac walked away from Ruby McDonall—the only woman he’s ever loved. The one fate bound him to. After surviving the brutal trials of The Order and clearing his name, Isaac vowed to stay away. But watching Ruby from afar, seeing her build a life with someone else, has broken him. Now, he’s back. Uninvited. Unapologetic. Still the same arrogant bastard she remembers.
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Ruby has everything she once craved: peace, success, and Noah. Her life is quiet. Predictable. Safe. Human. Isaac belongs to a past Ruby has worked hard to bury. But when he walks back into her world, he reignites a fire she thought she’d extinguished.
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Isaac has given himself six months. Six months to make Ruby fall in love with him again. To prove that some bonds—especially Soulbonds—can’t be broken. And if he can’t make her believe it? He’ll disappear—for good.
The tension and chemistry between the FMC and MMC?? Absolute chef’s kiss 🔥
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After that wild cliffhanger in book one, I had no clue where it would go next—but wow, it did not disappoint.
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So many side characters that are all dynamic, loveable and central to the book. They add layers to the book, lots of others authors dont manage to do this!
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it was a complete page turner, that I devoured heart and soul!
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The tension and chemistry between the FMC and MMC?? Absolute chef’s kiss 🔥 🖤 After that wild cliffhanger in book one, I had no clue where it would go next—but wow, it did not disappoint. 🖤 So many side characters that are all dynamic, loveable and central to the book. They add layers to the book, lots of others authors dont manage to do this! 🖤 it was a complete page turner, that I devoured heart and soul! 🖤
REVIEWS AND PRAISE
Effie is back with her toe-curling tension in this amazing book that revisits her Soulbound universe
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I was in my feels the entire time and devoured this book in less than 24 hours.
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These characters will jump out of the pages and into your mind so easily, You’ll be able to imagine everything with clarity.
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Effie is back with her toe-curling tension in this amazing book that revisits her Soulbound universe 🩷 I was in my feels the entire time and devoured this book in less than 24 hours. 🩷 These characters will jump out of the pages and into your mind so easily, You’ll be able to imagine everything with clarity. 🩷
FOR YOU & ME, ALWAYS
I adored being given the opportunity to see more of Isaac’s thinking too, we understand from seeing his point of view, why he did some of the things he did in the first book, and it’s delicious to hear his inner monologue YEARNING for his woman!
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It’s a little forbidden… which just makes it that much better. Forever and always #TeamIsaac
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If you love romance that gives you butterflies, heartbreak, and pure serotonin — this one’s for you
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I adored being given the opportunity to see more of Isaac’s thinking too, we understand from seeing his point of view, why he did some of the things he did in the first book, and it’s delicious to hear his inner monologue YEARNING for his woman! 🤍 It’s a little forbidden… which just makes it that much better. Forever and always #TeamIsaac 🤍 If you love romance that gives you butterflies, heartbreak, and pure serotonin — this one’s for you 🤍
Pieces of You
Book Three
Set between Jeremy’s human past and his early years as a vampire, this installment of The Soulbound Series blends dark romance, romantic suspense, and supernatural drama as one reckless decision spirals into obsession, heartbreak, and transformation.
Trigger Warnings:
-Sexually explicit content, including public play, role playing domination and submission.
-Violence, murder, and torture
-Explicit language, which some readers may find offensive.
-References to abortion
-Death and bereavement
-Grief, trauma and PTSD
-The consumption of blood
The book has been written for a mature audience-age 18+
Reader discretion is advised.
BLURB
In 1993, Jeremy Riviera had it all: the body of a Greek god, a genius-level IQ, and a full-ride scholarship to MIT. He was used to getting what he wanted—and who he wanted. Emily Chessington, however, the object of his desires, isn’t impressed. But she does need a boyfriend. Someone who can survive her image-obsessed mother and the suffocating expectations of her world. Jeremy? Perfect candidate. He agrees to fake date her, telling himself it’s temporary, that he can control it, that he can make her fall in love with him, that he will keep his jealousy in check. Spoiler alert: he doesn’t.
What begins as a lie becomes obsession. Pretense becomes proximity. Proximity becomes devotion. Jeremy falls first—and for a long time, he falls alone. Loving Emily, truly loving her, will scar him in ways he never saw coming.
By 1996, the man Jeremy once was is gone. Broken, newly turned, and no longer human, he must reckon with the aftermath of a life destroyed. Under the brutal guidance of his mentors, he learns to survive as a vampire—how to bury emotions before they become lethal, how to turn pain into control, and how to wield charm and fists as weapons.
But grief has teeth. And love has a way of haunting even the undead. Torn between past and present, humanity and monstrosity, he must confront what he has become… and the one name he can’t forget: Emily.
You & Only You Playlist
Some songs set the mood. Others tell the story. This playlist is a mix of both—tracks that inspired You & Only You and songs that actually appear in the book. From heart-stopping tension to swoon-worthy moments, these are the sounds of the Soulbound Series.
Hit play, turn up the volume, and step into the world of You & Only You!
You & Me, Always Playlist
Do you love to read with music in the background? If so, you're in for a treat!
I've curated the perfect soundtrack to accompany your journey through You & Me, Always. Some of these tracks are woven into the story, while others are songs that inspired me during the writing process.
Ready to catch all the feels? Head over to Spotify and dive into the official playlist!