J.R. Ward’s # 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.

Long live the King…

After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle–with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything–and everyone–at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response–or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out…or tortured legacy take over?

Berkley | 2014

PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD

“J.R. Ward’s unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!”—New York Times bestselling author bestseller Suzanne Brockmann

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic….The Brotherhood is the hottest collection of studs in romance. I can’t wait for the next one!” —New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight

“J. R. Ward has proved that a strong plot, lots of evil villains, and super-sexy special ops vampires are exactly what readers are looking for….”—USA Today

“J. R. Ward has created a world that I love…along with characters I can’t get enough of.”—Night Owl Reviews