The Shadow Bride
Published on 9. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-00-858252-4 (ISBN)
Description
Sink your teeth into a deliciously gothic enemies-to-lovers vampire romance, set in the world of the New York Times bestselling series Serpent & Dove!
Full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. -
Sarah J Maas on Serpent & Dove
Celie'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 Celie 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 Celie 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 Celie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Celie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all.
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.
Full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. -
Sarah J Maas on Serpent & Dove
Celie'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 Celie 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 Celie 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 Celie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Celie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Seductive, emotional and delicious, I loved every moment with Celie in this deadly and enchanting conclusion to the Scarlet Veil. Mahurin has crafted such a relatable and vulnerable character, and dropped her in the most dangerous and secretive world, where her sensitivity could save them all. This is a treat for romance, gothic and paranormal lovers everywhere, and I can't wait to see what she writes next." - Megan Scott, author of The Temptation of Magic"Will cast a spell on romance fans." - Kirkus Reviews
"Mahurin's undead, both vampire and zombie, are unreal and scary, especially when faced with the need to feed. Pick this up to finish off the enticing duology set in the fan-favorite Serpent & Dove universe." - Booklist
Praise for the Serpent & Dove series
"A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book." -Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses series
"Drips with intrigue and shadow." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Will cast a spell on romance fans." - Kirkus Reviews
"Decadent and dangerous, Blood & Honey was exactly the book I needed at precisely the right time. The rich cast of characters captivated me, and I can't wait to see what's in store next for this merry band of miscreants." - Renee Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series
"A breathless, breathtaking - a brilliant, unending roller-coaster ride." - Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
398 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-858252-4 (9780008582524)
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Person
Shelby Mahurin grew up on a small farm in rural Indiana, where sticks became wands and cows became dragons. Her rampant imagination didn't fade with age, so she continues to play make-believe every day-with words now instead of cows. When not writing, Shelby watches the Office and reads voraciously. She still lives near that childhood farm with her very tall husband and semi-feral children.
You can visit her online at www.shelbymahurin.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @shelbymahurin
You can visit her online at www.shelbymahurin.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @shelbymahurin