Dark adult fantasy
The Wakebound Trilogy
In the capital, desire leaves a mark—and the Crown knows how to use it.
Enter the seriesTwo series · Dark stories · 18+
Sage Ashwood
Desire leaves a mark.
Dark adult fantasy and domestic drama about private wants, dangerous bonds, and the things people cannot keep hidden.
Adult fiction · Mature themes and explicit content
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The series
Each series has its own page, reading order, and book links.
Dark domestic drama
Growing Desire
Stories of secrecy, watching, and desires that refuse to stay contained.
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Now
Wakebound early access is live
WAKEBOUND can be read before the December 1 ebook. Early access on Smashwords runs through November 30, at $4.99.
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Chainbound preorder
CHAINBOUND is available to preorder for $4.99. It launches April 1, 2027 at $2.99 through April 30, then returns to $4.99.
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A Budding Desire for $0.99
The first 100 Smashwords redemptions can get A BUDDING DESIRE for $0.99 with coupon code 2EU6L. The regular ebook price is $1.99.
Find A Budding DesireDecember 1
The ebook is out everywhere
WAKEBOUND goes to every store on the Universal Book Link. The launch price is $2.99 through December 31, then $4.99 from January 1.
Universal Book LinkFebruary 1, 2027
Paperback
The WAKEBOUND paperback releases February 1, 2027 at $25.99.
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Find Sage as @sageashwood on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Threads, and as @sageashwood3 on Pinterest.
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