by Paula Fox
First published 2011
Midnight secures his mother Umma and sister Naja in their Brooklyn home before beginning his pursuit. His sixteen-year-old wife Akemi has been taken back to Japan by her father, who refuses to recognize their consummated Muslim marriage. The Ninjutsu-trained warrior declares there is not one drop of inferiority in his blood as he sets out on his mission. His global hunt takes him across three countries and through cultures that test his resolve. Midnight faces temptations he never anticipated and accepts risks that would break other men. Each person he encounters changes him while he transforms them in return. His opponent proves formidable, but Midnight's dedication to the women he loves drives him forward. The devout Muslim fighter must navigate unfamiliar territories and customs while staying true to his principles. His journey becomes both a physical pursuit and a test of his character as he fights to reclaim his family's honor and rebuild their fortunes.
Genres: romance, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Brooklyn, Japan
608 pages · Hardcover · Atria
Content warnings: violence