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DATE OF RELEASE: 8 JAN 2026

AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .

Features map artwork by Virginia Allyn

THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . .

BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS?OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ?

A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.

When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . .

Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty. Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart.

Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals. 

Paperback

Publication: 8 Jan 2026, Penguin

ISBN: 9780241635315
Extent: 512 pages

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      Description

      DATE OF RELEASE: 8 JAN 2026

      AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .

      Features map artwork by Virginia Allyn

      THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . .

      BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS?OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ?

      A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.

      When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . .

      Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty. Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart.

      Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals. 

      Paperback

      Publication: 8 Jan 2026, Penguin

      ISBN: 9780241635315
      Extent: 512 pages

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