The Sinner
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The Sinner

by J.R. Ward

About this book

Darkness and duty collide in this adrenaline-fueled installment of the legendary Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Syn, a brooding mercenary hiding a dangerous secret life, finds his carefully constructed world upended when he crosses paths with Jo Early. Jo is a woman on the brink of a terrifying transformation, completely unaware of the supernatural heritage coursing through her veins. As an undeniable, erotic pull draws them together, they are thrust into a high-stakes conflict that threatens the future of the entire vampire race.

This urban fantasy masterpiece masterfully weaves the classic enemies-to-lovers trope into a heart-pounding narrative of survival. As the war against the Lessening Society reaches a fever pitch, Syn must decide where his true allegiances lie. Can he overcome his dark, sinner’s past to protect the woman who has become his obsession, or will his hidden agendas destroy the only peace he has ever known?

Beyond the pulse-pounding action, the story celebrates the enduring bond of found-family that the Brotherhood represents. Whether you are a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer seeking a paranormal romance drenched in passion, grit, and prophecy, this novel delivers an epic journey where love becomes the ultimate weapon against an ancient, encroaching evil.

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B07W31N9B4

Reader Reviews

Loved it all!

December 17, 2020

The Sinner was amazingly epic! All the characters. The fight. The passion. The Brothers. The love. It was incredible! Another outstanding story in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world. I was immediately immersed in the story, learning everything about Jo and Syn, what was going on with Butch, the fight with the Omega, and the new evil that was previously outed. I loved all the details, depth, and amazing build. This story reminded me of the first books in this series with all the different...

Loved it all!

December 17, 2020

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) The Sinner was amazingly epic! All the characters. The fight. The passion. The Brothers. The love. It was incredible! Another outstanding story in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world. I was immediately immersed in the story, learning everything about Jo and Syn, what was going on with Butch, the fight with the Omega, and the new evil that was previously outed. I loved all the details,...

Love Always Wins

July 25, 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 I remember meeting Josephine Early in another Black Dagger Brotherhood book. I am excited to finally know her story and her connection to the Vampire world. Her reluctance to stand down in the face of the unknown makes her one of the most fearless heroines in this power-packed world. Syn is also a male who was introduced in earlier books. He has always been firece and more than a bit scary. Finding out what fuels his rage os quite eye-opening. I absolutely loved watching the...

Another great read!

February 1, 2026

Another great Black Dagger Brotherhood book. This series just keeps getting better and better. I’m never disappointed! Now I’m off to start Book 19! )

Good With Ramifications for the Series

May 11, 2022

It has been a few years since I read the last book in the series, but I had no trouble slipping back into the author's writing, world, or the current situation in the series. I liked that there seemed to be fewer main and minor plot threads floating around though it did have a crew of narrators. The Sinner picks up the story of one of the Band of Bastards, Syn, who has a nasty little habit of enjoying killing so he has taken a side gig beyond his duties with the others in the war against the...

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