Bound

By: Ali Hazelwood

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, William Macleod

A reluctant con artist and a professor with too many secrets are bound together in Ali Hazelwood’s intoxicating new dark academia romance—available only in audio!

Veronica “Vero” Mercer grew up with grifters for parents, and she knows her way around a con. When grad school bills pile up and her friends are in trouble, she turns her art history skills into a forgery side hustle.

It’s supposed to be a short term deal, but her work draws the attention of Dr. Viktor Ashworth, a reserved, very British professor. Instead of turning her in, Ashworth kidnaps her—politely—and makes an unusual offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him.

Soon Vero finds herself spending long nights with Viktor, bent over rare vellum samples and obscure inks. But as the con grows riskier, Vero has to wonder: what does Viktor really want, and why can’t she stay away?

©2025 Ali Hazelwood (P)2025 Spotify Audiobooks

Ali is always right

I went into this blind and I’m so glad I did. I love Ali’s storytelling so knew I’d likely enjoy it! I haven’t read Bride or Mate yet because fantasy/paranormal isn’t my thing usually and I had no clue what I was getting into with this one but I had fun! Ali writes a broody yearning man so incredibly well, not sure anyone does it quite like her. This book had all the classic wit that she always manages to include, and the voice acting was wonderful. I would not have been sad if it was a full length novel! Overall this was just a good time!

I only wished it was longer 💖

Unique story, aesthetic vibes, short and sweet with a happy ending! I hope it’s the beginning of a series :)

Interesting and captivating listen

Duet narration - Brittany Pressley & William Macleod

1st person POV - Single POV

A fast paced easy fun listen. I enjoyed the characters and their story. Very interesting plot.

Spice doesn’t hit til almost the end.

Short but sweet

I liked the narrators—felt like they fit the characters very well. Cute shorter story with all the Hazelwood elements I love!

Couldn’t stop listening!

Binged this in one setting! Loved everything about this! I hope 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼I HOPE.. there is a second book! I need more!!!