by J.R. Ward
Part of Black Dagger Brotherhood, book 12
First published 2014
Wrath, son of Wrath, carries the weight of a crown he never wanted. For centuries he rejected his birthright, but now he rules as the last pureblooded vampire king. War consumes his world as the Lessening Society attacks and the Band of Bastards threatens everything he protects. Each decision puts his people and loved ones in danger. Beth Randall knew mating with a vampire king would bring challenges. She accepted the risks when she bonded with Wrath. But now she wants something that seems impossible: a child. When she tells Wrath about her desire, his reaction creates a chasm between them. The king who faces enemies without flinching struggles with his mate's request. The couple that once stood united now finds themselves pulling apart. Wrath must balance his duties as king with his role as mate. Beth must decide if her dreams are worth the growing distance. Their bond faces its greatest test as external wars mirror the conflict within their relationship. Love brought them together, but legacy and duty threaten to tear them apart.
Genres: romance, fantasy, adult-fiction, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
573 pages · Paperback · Piatkus Books
Content warnings: violence