by Nalini Singh
Part of Guild Hunter, book 17
First published 2025
Aodhan and Illium have crossed the line from friendship to romance, but their reunion in New York brings complications neither expected. These warriors of Archangel Raphael's Seven must investigate a Tower case that dredges up painful memories from Aodhan's dark past. The investigation forces both angels to face their deepest scars while a more dangerous threat emerges. Illium carries within him the potential for ascension, a transformation that could tear him away from the Seven forever. He fights against this change, desperate to remain with his brothers in arms and his newfound love. Aodhan watches helplessly as forces beyond their control push Illium toward a destiny he never wanted. The case grows more perilous as it mirrors the trauma that once nearly destroyed Aodhan. Both angels must confront not only external enemies but the wounds that still mark their souls. Change comes for all immortals, and this shift will bring devastating loss alongside moments of transcendent happiness that will echo through the ages.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New York, Tower
Period: Immortal
399 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness