by J.R. Ward
Part of Black Dagger Brotherhood, book 20
First published 2022
Balthazar carries the demon Devina inside him as he searches Caldwell, New York for the Book of Spells. The Black Dagger Brotherhood warrior has stolen countless treasures, but he never expected someone to steal his heart. Detective Erika Saunders investigates bizarre murders across the city. The mutilated corpses defy explanation, and her dreams fill with shadowy hunters and a mysterious man who seems both dangerous and protective. When Devina finally receives the true love she craves, Balthazar and Erika become unwitting conduits for an ancient enemy's return. Their connection threatens to destroy the Brotherhood itself. They must choose between their love and saving the vampire race's most sacred protectors.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Caldwell, New York
Period: contemporary
418 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, violence