
In this sexy paranormal romance novel set in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood 1 New York Times bestselling author J R Ward tells the story of two couples
- both fighting to find love in the midst of the war with the Lessening Society A vampire aristocrat Peyton is well aware of his duty to his bloodline mate with an appropriate female of his class & carry on his family's traditions & he thought he'd found his perfect match
- until she fell in love with someone else Yet when his split-second decision in a battle with the enemy endangers the life of another trainee Peyton has to face the idea that his future & his heart actually lie with another Novo as a female in the Black Dagger Brotherhood's training program feels like she has to prove herself to everybody
- & she has no interest in being distracted by falling in love But when Peyton proves to be so much more than a rich playboy she is forced to confront the tragedy that has broken her soul & closed her off from love As the two grapple with Novo's past & Peyton's present another couple must contend with an erotic connection that is unparalleled
- & potentially scandalous Saxton who has had his heart broken discovers in himself a deep-seated attraction to Ruhn a new member of the household But will the other male explore the connection? Or will he close his mind & his heart to what could be true love & cost Saxton everything?