The Curse That Binds: A Bewitched Novel by Laura Thalassa

A love that spans millennia. A curse born of betrayal. A prequel that reshapes the legacy. From USA Today bestselling author Laura Thalassa comes a sweeping tale of gods, soulmates, and ancient power—set two thousand years before the events of Bewitched.
Before Selene Bowers, there was Roxilana. The Empress. And the man who would curse them both.

From the back cover:

When Roxilana hears a voice inside her head, she believes she’s gone mad. This voice, Memnon, claims he is her god-touched soul mate, one who has the ability to wield magic. Not only that, but he believes Roxilana possesses magic too.

Wild though his claims are, Roxilana realizes Memnon speaks the truth. First, her power Awakens. Then, Memnon, King of the Sarmatians, shows up at her door in Rome, proclaims her as his wife, and takes her to his homeland.

Roxilana’s fate is everything she hoped for. But there are things Memnon didn’t tell her–about his magic, life as a Sarmatian, and what she, as queen, will have to endure. And as she soon learns, nothing is as dangerous as love and power. While the combination can build empires and legacies, it is capable of destroying everything and everyone in its path. And if Roxilana and Memnon are not careful, it could destroy them along with it.

Why you'll love it:

Tropes & Themes: soulmates, historical fantasy setting, prequel origin story
Spice Level: 4/5

Product Information:

Format: paperback
Page Count: 528
Series: Bewitched
Series Order: Prequel