by J.R. Ward
Part of Black Dagger Brotherhood, book 24
First published 2026
Allhan works as a computer genius for the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but he carries a deadly secret that threatens his growing bond with Vishous. He knows he won't survive what's coming. Princess Dennesha stands as heir to the Shadow throne, living by her own rules until she becomes entangled with a human's fate against all her instincts. When Allhan and Dennesha meet unexpectedly, their attraction ignites immediately. Then a rare astrological event forces the Princess into an impossible choice. She can marry a male she doesn't love and claim her throne, or follow her heart and watch her Territory crumble. Meanwhile, Allhan battles his conscience while a lesser hunts Wrath and the Brotherhood. Both lovers find themselves trapped by destinies that seem to pull them apart, facing the possibility of eternal grief over a love that may never survive their circumstances.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Shadow, Territory
Period: Rare Astrological Event
416 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: violence