Hey readers!

How was your fourth of July weekend? Mine was a nice little break from work, but now I am back and racing to get everything ready for the release of Bonded Fate. It’s less than a month away!

I have so many fun things planned for you. There will be several giveaways on Instagram starting July 7th and will continue throughout the month of August! Come join the The Guardians of the Maiden reader group on Facebook for Bonded Fate’s release day party, and have a chance to win signed copies and exclusive swag.

If you missed the news, I did a limited restock of the Starlight and Sunlight mini boxes. The Starlight minis sold out within an hour. Which was absolutely remarkable! Thank you so much for your support. I have a few of the Sunlight & Wishes mini boxes left and they will be loaded with art.

Speaking of art, don’t forget to submit your pre-order receipts to receive a free Zev art print! Fill out the form HERE.

The boxes for the Starlight & Wonder exclusives have arrived and they look so pretty! Can’t wait to send these out. Everything is prepared, we are only waiting on the pins.

Shipping Updates:

• Single orders of the Moonlight & Dreams boxes have started shipping.

• Starlight & Wonder mini boxes will begin shipping within the next two weeks in batches every Friday.

• Upgrade and Complete boxes are waiting on the pins. They are projected to ship at the end of the July. We’ll add in a freebie for the delay.

• Restock pre-orders will ship at the end of July or the first week of August after all the initial pre-orders are sent out.

• Please note, if you pre-ordered boxes together, they will ship together. For example, if you ordered both the Starlight and Sunlight box, both boxes would ship in September when the Sunlight box is released.

I am so excited to share Bonded Fate with you. Honestly, I am very nervous like a kid before a project presentation. Many late nights and love went into my newest book baby. I can only hope you will enjoy it as much as the first one.

Keep scrolling for a mini sneak peek of Bonded Fate!

As always, stay safe and read good books.

Love,

Beck Michaels

“If you would like a distraction, I thought I might offer a new lesson,” Cassiel said.

His eyes roved over her face, taking in the tension of her brow and the firm set of her lips. Wherever he looked, Dyna felt the featherlight impression of his touch, exploring her the way he’d done on the cliff.

“A knife and bow are but tools—the true weapon is the one who wields them.” Cassiel removed a knife from his boot and flipped it in his hand, presenting it to her hilt first.

The black handle shone with an iridescent swirl of blue and green, the sunlight gracing the beautifully etched design on the blade. He held her gaze, his silver eyes full of grueling promises and something unknown that should have frightened her, but Dyna’s pulse rushed with nervous anticipation, wanting whatever he was offering. The corner of Cassiel’s mouth curled in a subtle smirk that scattered her thoughts as it had the first time she’d seen it.

“If you wish to learn how to fight, then brace yourself, Dynalya,” he said, his voice low and dark. “For when I’m finished, you will know exactly where and how to cut.”

The way he looked at her sent a rush of thrill along her skin. “You’ll teach me?”

“Is that not what you asked?”

It was. Though she’d half expected him to change his mind.

Dyna carefully accepted the knife and glanced at the trees. “Zev will not approve.”

“I have already spoken to him. I’m merely teaching you with the purpose of defense, not how to kill.”

Zev was worried about that? She couldn’t imagine ever killing someone.

Cassiel reached in his coat and removed a thin leather belt. From it dangled an empty sheath. “This is yours.”

He took a step, then hesitated, waiting for her reaction. When she didn’t move, his arms came around her waist and she held her breath. A tremble sank through her spine and her chest tightened with the conflicting need to escape him—or to get closer.

But he was careful, barely touching her as he fastened the belt on her waist.

Once it was buckled in place, with the sheath laying on her hip, Cassiel stepped back. He looked her over, dragging a thumb along his bottom lip. “It is certainly … becoming.”