by J.R. Ward
First published 2019
Boone has earned his place fighting alongside the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but his sire's sudden death pulls him from active duty. The Brotherhood assigns him to work with former cop Butch O'Neal on a disturbing case. Someone is killing females at a live action role play club, and the attacks are escalating. Boone demands to join the investigation despite his superiors' reluctance. Helaine has spent months searching for her sister's murderer at the same club where the killer strikes. She takes dangerous risks to gather information, driven by grief and determination. When she encounters Boone during his undercover work, she questions whether to trust this mysterious male who seems to know more than he reveals. Their partnership becomes essential when Helaine herself becomes a target. The investigation grows more complex as evidence points to someone connected to the Brotherhood. Boone and Helaine must navigate their growing attraction while racing to identify the killer. The case tests Boone's loyalty to his brothers and forces Helaine to depend on others after months of working alone.
Genres: romance, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, partnership
Setting: Black Dagger Brotherhood
416 pages · Audio CD · Simon & Schuster Audio
Content warnings: violence