By B. Livingstone: Bound

Due to its heavy subject matter, the book includes several significant triggers: Physical, verbal, and parental abuse . Sexual assault and past sexual abuse . Violence, torture, and self-harm . Substance abuse and PTSD . Series Order

by B. Livingstone is the first installment in the Lost Soul Series (also referred to as the Sin City Syndicate series), published in June 2022 . It is a dark, slow-burn contemporary romance that follows the harrowing journey of a protagonist named Eden . Plot Overview Bound by B. Livingstone

Eden is praised by readers as an exceptionally strong heroine and a "fighter" . The male interests are characterized as possessive and territorial . Content Warnings Due to its heavy subject matter, the book

The story centers on Eden, who has endured a life of extreme mental, physical, and emotional abuse . Described as a "sacrificial lamb," she was conditioned and "bound" by a parental figure she refers to as "the devil" and offered to his right-hand man . Substance abuse and PTSD

As part of the , the story continues in subsequent volumes: Bound (2022) Ruined (2022) Avenged (2024) Freed (2024) Bound (Lost Soul, #1) by B. Livingstone | Goodreads

When Eden finally finds a chance to escape, she takes it, leading to a new beginning where she must navigate the dire consequences of her past while trying to forge a life of freedom . Her path eventually crosses with three possessive and protective men—specifically mentioned as and Kain —who are determined to keep her safe . Core Themes and Content Genre: Dark Romance / New Adult / Reverse Harem .