REVIEW: His Eternal Temptation by Colette Rivera (Bound in Blood #1)

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HIS ETERNAL TEMPTATION

Bound in Blood - Book One

by Colette Rivera

Release Date: August 3, 2026

Review

Really great storyline. Super creative and engaging, and I enjoyed the enemies-bound-together vibes.


I’m still new to Colette’s Shearwater Landing world, but I’m quite happy to have ‘discovered’ it.


Lane and Rowan had a chance, then misunderstanding and a complicated world that imbues a lack of trust led to falling out.  Until Lane stumbles back in, and Rowan can’t get rid of him, no matter how much he wants to. But does he really want to?? LOL


With multiple problems brewing and an inescapable bond, they give us an entertaining romance.


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Synopsis

A powerful vampire finds the tender care he needs and has denied himself in this steamy MM romance.


Bound to the enemy.


Rowan Valero rules Shearwater Landing. Some see him as a ruthless vampire, others as a protector of the disadvantaged. In order to be both, Rowan must know his enemies from his friends. Who to trust and who to keep outside his walls.


And no one may have his heart.


Lane Blackburn is desperate. Nothing short of a deadly curse could have brought him to Rowan’s door, but here he is, hoping the vampire he had a misguided crush on will save an old enemy’s life.


The last time Rowan saw Lane, the witch was a spy sent to seduce him. So why does seeing him so close to death tug on Rowan’s heartstrings? Is it Lane’s choice to waste his would-be last breath on a warning, or is it more?


Rowan saves Lane, but it comes at an unforeseen price. The curse binds him and Lane together. They can’t be more than a few feet apart without Lane returning to the brink of death.


It’s the kind of mistake that could bring Rowan’s empire crumbling to the ground, or worse: expose what lies hidden in his heart.


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His Eternal Temptation is an MM forced proximity paranormal romance set in the Shearwater Landing magic world and is perfect for new and familiar readers alike. It features a powerful vampire and a witch out to prove himself. His Eternal Temptation is book one in Bound in Blood, a series of interconnected stand-alone novels. Content warnings can be found using the look inside feature and on the author’s website. 

About Colette Rivera

Colette (she/they) is an author of queer paranormal romance novels living in New Zealand. Colette loves to write couples who take care of each other and show their soft sides in love, even when they’re prickly in other facets of their lives. Sugar, spice, and magic are key ingredients in all of Colette’s books.


Colette can be found on Instagram @colette_rivera and Facebook under Colette Rivera Author or in their reader group Colette Rivera's Coven.


Where to find them:


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