4.7 (4,000 ratings)

The Viper

Name: The Viper
Rating: 4.7 (4000 reviews)
Author: J.R. Ward
ISBN: B09TWZJPZ2

by J.R. Ward

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About this book

Framed for a crime he did not commit, Kane has spent centuries rotting in a brutal prison camp, haunted by the memory of his murdered mate and the crushing weight of a betrayal he cannot fully explain. He is a broken man, waiting for death to grant him the peace of the Fade, until a selfless nurse named Nadya enters his nightmare. Her compassion ignites a spark in his hollow soul, forcing him to question if he is ready to surrender his life or fight for a future he never thought possible.

This gripping installment in the Black Dagger Brotherhood universe is a masterclass in urban fantasy, blending high-stakes tension with a deeply emotional second-chance romance. As Kane undergoes a transformation that alters his very essence, he is pulled into a dark, gritty world where loyalties are tested and the bonds of found-family become his only lifeline.

If you crave a dark romance that refuses to pull any punches, this story will keep you breathless. It is a soul-searing journey through pain, redemption, and the explosive power of love. Prepare for an unforgettable ride where long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything, leaving only one question: can true love save a soul that has been shattered by destiny?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B09TWZJPZ2

Reader Reviews

Wonderful as always

November 18, 2025

JR Ward is an incredible writer and once again she put out a book that just gave you such roller coaster feelings all the way through it You had love friendship trust curiosity and you had pain fear and a whole other mixture of feelings you'll love the book it's very emotional but you will definitely love it ) One person found this helpful

Soulful, sexy love story

September 20, 2022

Kanemille, son of Ulysses the elder was sent to prison camp years ago for the murder of his shellan. He doesn't remember much about it, but he knows he didn't do it. While incarcerated, he is taken care of by the prison camp nurse, Nadya. It's Nadya that keeps Kane going in the hardest of times. When Kane is liberated from the latest prison camp location, he's on death's door. The wolven who helped with the escape take him to their Grey Wolf, a mystical leader of their people. He's given a...

I need to know!

May 4, 2025

This story picks up where the previous one left off. Kane is taken to the wolven camp and must decide whether he wants to live or die. With thoughts of saving Nadya from the prison camp, he chooses to live. Unbeknown to him, his only way to survive is to transform into something of a hybrid. I had a little difficulty getting into the story at first because I didn't like the idea of Kane's personality and his dynamics with his friends changing. Luckily, the author made me fall in love with his...

Love the.series.

October 31, 2025

Been a fan for at least 15 years ! Love the black.dagger brother Hood! read it,you won't regret it. I love each and everyone! )

The Viper

July 3, 2025

I enjoyed Kane and Nadya's story. Such cruelty bringing them together. And the Viper was an amazing twist that was exciting to read. This author always manages to elicit emotions from me from laughter to shock. )