Part of Dark, book 38
First published 2025
Silke Vriese Reinders reads the cards and sees destruction coming. The demon slayer knows war approaches her remote village and threatens all humanity. Her tarot reveals she must ally with the Carpathians, ancient supernatural warriors she fears and distrusts. The cards also show her fate: she will become lifemate to one of these creatures, bound to a stranger whose soul depends on her. Benedek Kovak has survived centuries locked away, fighting the monster within. Only thoughts of his destined lifemate have kept this ancient Carpathian from turning into the very evil he once battled. When he senses the coming threat, Benedek emerges to find Silke before darkness claims them both. But their enemies have set a trap. Dark magic awakens cravings Benedek believed dead, pushing him toward the edge he has avoided for so long. Silke proves stronger than Benedek expected. She refuses to accept that his soul cannot be saved. Together they must face an adversary determined to destroy everything they protect. Their bond becomes their weapon against forces bent on annihilation.
Genres: paranormal, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Carpathians, Remote Village
430 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley
Content warnings: violence