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Synopsis
Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan, Kane is condemned to the notorious prison camp—unaware of the dark truth behind his arranged mating. Centuries later, when he is horribly burned while attempting to save others, he prays he’ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate...not knowing what revelations await him. Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathize with his condition for very personal reasons—and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death. After a daring rescue, Kane is offered a treatment that will change his very nature. Choosing life, for the time being, he goes back for the female who took such good care of him—but his duty to Nadya sets him on a collision course with his own past. When long-buried secrets are exposed, his self-destruction is inevitable...unless true love can save his soul.
The Viper: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This paranormal romance contains graphic violence (prison torture, severe burns, murder), explicit sexual content, and dark themes including wrongful imprisonment and hidden secrets about a forced mating. Suitable only for mature adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, murder, captivity, and death of a loved one (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the tortured hero's redemption arc and the forbidden romance with his caretaker.