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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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 and carry on his family´s traditions. And 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, and 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-and 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 and closed her off from love.

As the two grapple with Novo´s past and Peyton´s present, another couple must contend with a connection that is unparalleled-and 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 and his heart to what could be true love . . . and cost Saxton everything?

Praise for J. R. Ward´s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

"Utterly absorbing."-Angela Knight

"To die for . . . I love this series!"-Suzanne Brockmann

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Praise for J. R. Ward´s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

"Utterly absorbing."-Angela Knight

"To die for . . . I love this series!"-Suzanne Brockmann

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