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Darius

J. R. Ward (2022)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages1 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.36/5 (8560)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Star-Crossed Lovers

Synopsis

Darius, son of Marklon, isn't looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He's also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her...everything goes off course. Disillusioned by his King's lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however -- until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror. Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen -- and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless by some miracle, fate sees fit to once again bring them together.

Darius: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This paranormal romance features explicit sexual content, graphic violence from vampire warfare, and mature themes including death of a partner, tragic separation, and the emotional aftermath of loss.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of a loved one, grief, and pregnancy (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will be drawn to the tragic love story between a vampire warrior and a human woman, with high-stakes paranormal conflict and intense romance.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceUrban FantasyMilitary FantasyDark Romance