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Lover Arisen

J. R. Ward (2022)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages456 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.22/5 (11258)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells -- and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things…but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human. As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list -- and then there are her nightmares in which she's hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious man who is both a suspect and a savior. When Devina's wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth of an old enemy of the Brothers. Will the very thing that brings them together lead to the ultimate destruction of the Brotherhood? Or will they have to lose everything in order to save the race's most sacred defenders?

Lover Arisen: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult paranormal romance contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence including mutilated bodies, demonic possession, and strong language throughout. The story blends dark supernatural horror with steamy romance.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and on-page sex (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love intense paranormal romance with demons, detectives, and high-stakes supernatural battles will be captivated by this dark love story.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormal RomanceDetective MysteryDark Fantasy