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Crown of War & Shadow

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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 "J.R. Ward is a powerhouse in the genre and never disappoints!"--Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Absolutely unputdownable!"--Jennifer Armentrout, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Crown of War and Shadow is a brand new, sweeping, slow-burn romantasy from #1 New York Times bestseller J. R., perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer Armentrout!

An outcast burdened with a curse. A mercenary out for himself. A kingdom that must be saved.
The Fulcrum is failing, and demons are slipping into the mortal world, stalking the night.

No one is safe.

Especially not Sorrel. An orphan and an outcast, she's spent her whole life within the walls of her small village, ostracized for her mystical abilities. She wants to survive...and maybe find somewhere she can call her true home. But Fate has other plans.

Sorrel has been chosen. Cursed.

She must cross the Badlands to return the Queen's crown and convince the fearsome female to save their world from destruction.

Well aware she's no brave hero, Sorrel makes a dangerous deal with Merc, a brooding, commanding mercenary known only by his unscrupulous profession.

The deal? A night in his bed that she will never forget, in exchange for her safe passage.

But Merc has secrets of his own, and even though passion runs hot between them, enemies are around every corner, and danger and betrayal threaten at every turn.

Crown of War and Shadow
🛌Forced proximity/Only one bed
🔗Chosen mates
🔪Dark mercenary
🔥Who did this to you?
❤️‍🔥Touch her and die
💀I'll die for you
🪄Hidden magic©2026 Love Conquers All, Inc (P)2026 Macmillan Audio Fantasy War
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I really liked Sorrel's journey to discover her past, her own skills, and the goodness of people. 4.5 ⭐️ for an entertaining and addictive reading experience. The audiobook was brilliant. The romance worked, there were enough challenges in the journey, and the explanations for the easy solutions were brilliant for once. The end of the book promises a great continuation for the series.

Traveling romantasy!

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What a start to a fabulous new series Something new from JR Ward Such great world building The war of good and evil with the characters on each side so unique and complex
I loved it and can’t wait for the next book
Thank you x

Excellent

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It's a complete departure from the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but J R Ward's flair for telling a great story, plus engaging narration, kept me completely immersed in this exciting adventure. I don't even mind that my guesses on the plot turned out to be correct. Can't wait for the next instalment !

A Great Yarn

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