by J.R. Ward
Part of Black Dagger Brotherhood, book 22
First published 2024
Nalla has spent her life behind walls. As Zsadist's daughter, the Brotherhood shields her from the war against the Lessening Society. But safety feels like a prison. One night she breaks free and meets Nate, a fighter whose darkness matches her father's brutal past. Nate survived torture in human labs only to be cursed with immortality. He lives for vengeance alone. The Brotherhood considers him a liability after he breaks their cardinal rule. When Nalla and Nate fight together, attraction ignites between them. She knows Zsadist will never accept this male. Nate has already struck a bargain to end his immortal existence. As enemies attack and Nalla must choose between her mate and her father, their love faces eternal separation.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
432 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: torture, violence