BLOOD BONDED (269 pages) is the first book in The Portal and Key Chronicles. It is a modern fantasy novel set in both modern-day Earth and the fantasy Realm of Faetir.Eva Higgins is no stranger to violence, but magic is another story. After being blacklisted by Mr. Roper years ago, Eva stays to the shadows in the mercenary world with the help of Derek, her money-man.But her covert skill craft is no match for Calder, the fae general of Ceann Olc's army. He has traveled across the realms to find her-and kill her.The chase is on as Eva meets Brynjar and Abigail and her power awakens. With her world turned upside down. Her training, intuition and keen senses are put to the test as she discovers who is a friend and who is a foe.