Book 1 of the Nine Worlds (previously Unbound series)Risk Leidolf is a hellhound, shapeshifters known and feared throughout the Nine Worlds, but even as pack alpha, he has never been free. Since childhood, he has been bound to an immortal witch. Bound to do her bidding.He's sent to hunt again. This time novice witch Kara Shane.Kara has a mission of her own, to find her sister.When Risk learns of this, he realizes the twin witches could give him the one thing he'd never dreamed he could have - freedom.But is that freedom worth the price of Kara's life and the love he soon discovers they share?Awards –Romantic Times Top PickRomantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award Nominee2008 Eppie Finalist2008 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Finalist2008 Write Touch Reader's Award Finalist