Blind Date with a Book
Bound’s Blind Date With a Book is your chance to fall head-over-heels for a story you didn’t see coming. Each book is hand-picked, carefully checked for quality, and wrapped up in our signature, sexy-sweet style with just a few tropey hints to tempt you.
Whether you like your reads soft and swoony or dangerously spicy, your perfect match is waiting under the paper. Trust us… this is one blind date you will want to go home with.
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Markets & Pop-ups
Bound comes to life beyond the page through our monthly markets and pop-up events. Each month, we partner with other local small businesses to create cozy, bookish experiences designed to bring readers together.
Self-Care in the City — First Friday Edition
Join us at Joy Worth Co. in Downtown Raleigh to shop local vendors as you sip your complimentary wine on February 6th from 5PM-9PM.
This event is free to attend!
Women’s Maker Market — Valentines Market
Nothing we love more than women supporting women✨
Catch Bound at the Women’s Maker Market on February 7th from 12PM-3PM
The Bound Book Club
Here’s what you need to know
Event price: $30
This includes…
- Your new release copy of our book club pick hidden beneath bounds signature blind date wrapping.
- Book club essentials and tools used to spark meaningful conversation.
- Entry to both our unwrapping on February 8th and our book club on March 22nd!
Galentines Market at Daughters Coffee & Books
Grab your gals and meet us at Galentines Market at Daughters Coffee & Books.
✨Fairy hair, permanent jewelry, stationary, nail kits & blind dates with books! Charcuterie & appetizers will be provided for guests, as well at 10% off all Daughters romance books and valentines merchandise.
Front Paige Media Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works
Join us at the Raleigh book fair for a full afternoon of book shopping, browsing, and finding your next favorite read with 60 authors and 60 bookish vendors all in one place. This is your sign to grab your book besties and come ready to leave with a stack!
Dream big
Hi, I’m Sophie — the heart, hands, and hopeless romantic behind Bound.
Bound started as a passion project built on the belief that romance books deserve a space that feels intimate, exciting, and a little bit addictive. From curated blind dates with books, to trope-driven bundles, to the spicy, cozy, and chaotic moments we book lovers live for… Bound needs help to grow.
I’m launching a fundraiser to bring Bound’s next chapter to life: a fully converted mobile bookstore.
Curated with intention
Romance-forward & Community-driven
Women-owned small business
Frequently asked questions
What is the return policy?
At Bound, every book and bookish good is thoughtfully curated and carefully packed just for you. Because of the nature of our products and our commitment to small-batch, intentional inventory, all sales are final.
Please note:
• We do not accept returns or exchanges.
• We cannot offer refunds for buyer’s remorse or incorrect selections.
• This includes books, blind date books, candles, and all accessories.
Damaged or incorrect orders
Your happiness matters to us. If your order arrives damaged or you receive the wrong item, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery at boundromancebookco@gmail.com with:
• Your order number
• A brief description of the issue
• Clear photos of the damage or incorrect item
We’ll make it right with a replacement or store credit where appropriate.
Blind Date With a Book
Due to the surprise nature of Blind Date With a Book selections, these items are strictly final sale.
Thank you for supporting Bound and shopping small — it truly means the world to us💜
Are the blind dates with books new or used books?
Our blind dates with books are gently loved and thoughtfully selected secondhand reads. Each one has been inspected by hand and chosen with care to ensure it’s still cozy, readable, and worthy of a second chapter.
Choosing preloved means:
• Giving a book a second life
• Supporting sustainable reading
• Discovering a surprise story at a lower price
• Supporting a small, independent bookshop 🤍
How does Blind Date with a Book work?
Blind Date with a Book is a surprise reading experience. You choose a trope, and we select a wrapped book for you— no peeking
Where do you ship?
We currently ship inside the US.
How can I contact you?
You can reach us by email at boundromancebookco@gmail.com or on Instagram @boundromancebookco
Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
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