Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
A Bloom in Winter
by J.R. Ward
About this book
1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward brings the heat in the depths of winter with another sizzling Black Dagger Brotherhood holiday book!
For his entire life, and especially during his century in the prison camp, Apex never believed the bonded-male vampire myths. But when he crossed paths with a sexy wolven, the assassin was done being a lone wolf himself. Tragically, fate had other plans for them, and in the decades since, the world has held little interest—and even less warmth—for him.
He has never forgotten the male, however...
Even after all this time, Callum remains haunted by the horrible abduction that destroyed him down to his marrow those many years ago. Living as a loner, drifting from place to place, the wolven has finally returned to upstate New York—and he is not expecting to see the vampire who has always been on his mind.
As a plot to overthrow the King threatens the Brothers down in Caldwell, Apex and Callum find themselves face to face—and caught up in a deadly, treasonous plot. Can two lonely, lost souls find a way back to each other...or will destiny once again condemn their hearts to cold isolation?
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0CVM5416C
Reader Reviews
October 15, 2025
First of all, this book cover is gorgeous! When I read the Lair of the Wolven series, I was left needing to know what happened to Callum and Apex. JR Ward wrote other books, and I thought maybe we would never find out. Luckily, I was wrong, and I am so happy I was. This book was amazing! I read it after reading Lover Forbidden because I just couldn't wait to read LF. Had I read this book first, I would have been introduced to the Whestmorel issue earlier. Still, it didn't really affect my...
August 15, 2025
This book was truly a story of salvation. The main characters were broken, needing to find their way back to each other after an horrific past. The plot against the King, the love story taking place, it all meshed well together, keeping the reader engaged. Well written, but I do have to reread certain phrases that may be colloquialism. )
December 19, 2024
I love the writing style of JR Ward. Thanks for the update on the kids and introduction of new characters. It was nice that she tied in some of the main characters with the story. I also appreciated the tie in of the first chapter and the last one. Absolutely perfect. )
April 10, 2025
I would recommend this book to anyone LGBTQ+ and friends. It was actually very beautiful, the story, along with all the fun adventure and fighting we all want in a Black Dagger novel. A beautiful and heart breaking roller coaster of a story. Don't be judgy, keep an open mind if you're straight, I am, and still very much choked up and enjoyed. A little rushed with the secondary romance, but a good wrap up for the \"prison\" crew. )
March 6, 2025
With a series that has lasted this long, how JR Ward continues to do this over and over is beyond me. I know she’s an outstanding author, but to keep me drawn in after all these books take a genius. Everything you could want in an outstanding book is in this book.. This book is about Apex and Callen, and also about Mayhem and Mahrci. A couple from the past that have suffered such horrific things manages to start coming out on the other side to find his perfect mate. And a new couple that never...
