by J.R. Ward
Part of Black Dagger Brotherhood, book 18
First published 2020
Syn operates as a hired killer while keeping this work hidden from his Black Dagger Brotherhood allies. His latest contract puts him on a collision course with the vampire race's newest threat and a half-breed woman named Jo Early who faces death during her supernatural transition. Jo knows nothing about her true identity when this enigmatic figure emerges from the shadows. She feels pulled between their intense physical attraction and her instinct that danger surrounds him. Meanwhile, Butch O'Neal carries the weight of destiny as the Dhestroyer, chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy that predicts the Omega's destruction. The war against the Lessening Society reaches its climax as Butch finds an unlikely partner in Syn. Trust becomes the critical question as Butch wonders whether this warrior with questionable history will help or harm their cause. Time grows short as Jo becomes caught in the supernatural battle, forcing her to stand with Syn and the Brotherhood against absolute evil. The final test will determine if genuine love can triumph or if the prophecy was false from the beginning.
Genres: romance, fantasy, supernatural, adult-fiction, action, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, prophecy
Setting: Black Dagger Brotherhood
Period: Ancient
498 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: violence