The Shadow Bride

In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

Célie’s life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves—including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends’ heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire.

But Célie isn’t the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force—and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all.

Enemies to Lovers: • She’s the woman who tried to put a stake through his heart. He’s the vampire king who damned her to an immortal life. Now, an undeniable attraction burns between them, as dangerous as the enemies they face. Dark Vampire Romance: • As Célie fights the new, terrifying hunger for blood, she must rely on Michal—the one man she despises—to guide her through the shadows of her new paranormal existence. Forced Proximity: • To mend the broken veil between life and death, they must journey together. But sharing close quarters and dangerous secrets only fuels the searing attraction they both try to deny. Magic and Witches: • With her sister Filippa returned as a vengeful revenant and dark magic threatening to unravel their world, Célie must embrace her new powers to save everyone she loves. A literal Deal with Death: • An ancient, dark force has been awakened, and he is coming for Célie to claim her as his bride. Can she and Michal mend the veil before Death claims her forever?

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Release date

Audiobook: 25 March 2025