Spell Bound by Stephanie Julian
Darkly Enchanted, Book 1
Stephanie Julian
Paranormal, Fantasy, Suspense
Reviewed by Miranda

Many moons ago a curse was laid against the Etruscan women. The Etruscan women are magical women and since the curse they have lived in shadows praying for the day the curse ends. They have suffered through long solitary lives forced to watch the people they love die.

Shea Tedaldi is on the run with her six year old brother, Leo. Since their parents death they have been trying to stay ahead of the evil that would like to take Leo’s powers and pervert it for evil. Shea will do whatever it takes to protect her little brother including seek help from a man she’s never met. Shea doesn’t know just how important she is to the Etruscan community but she’s about to find out.

Gabriel Borelli is a warrior sworn to protect the Etruscan race. When a woman comes to him with a six year old and a far-fetched story he is skeptical but there is something about the woman that draws him in.

Gabriel and Shea begin a harrowing journey to decipher the curse and escape the evil that lurks close.

Spell Bound is an outstanding edge of your seat novel. Spell Bound is rich with a unique and intriguing history. Stephanie Julian has created a thrilling world in Spell Bound! I thoroughly enjoyed Spell Bound. Shea is such an endearing character. She is strong, stubborn and I just love her internal struggle. Gabriel is a sexy warrior carved in stone. He isn’t cool with showing his emotions and I just love that Shea brings about emotions that make him flustered. There is blistering chemistry between Shea and Gabriel! I am definitely a fan of little Leo! He’s not to be underestimated he packs a punch in the power department. I cannot wait to read the next book in the Darkly Enchanted series! Spell Bound is a sublime start to a thrilling series!