Ruthless Vows

Ruthless Vows

Iris Winnow returns from the frontlines, battered both physically and emotionally. Her heart carries the wounds of a love that was just beginning to bloom before being torn away. The war continues to rage around her, but for Iris, the true battle is internal  coping with the absence of Roman Kitt, the boy who once meant everything.

Roman, now deep in enemy territory, has lost all recollection of who he is, or who Iris was to him. His memories lie dormant, locked away by the trauma and confusion of war. Though his identity is fractured, one part of him remains: the pull toward writing. When he begins contributing to the enemy’s paper, Roman unknowingly sets a new journey in motion.

Then, a mysterious letter appears beneath Roman’s wardrobe  a letter that feels oddly familiar, though he doesn’t know why. On the other end of that letter is Iris. Still clinging to hope, she reaches out across the divide between them, trying to awaken the boy she once knew with the power of her words. As the two begin exchanging messages again, a fragile connection is rekindled. They don’t know each other anymore  and yet, through each letter, they feel something undeniable growing between them.

But even as they rediscover their bond, the war shows no signs of mercy. The world they inhabit is torn by chaos, and the choices they must make carry devastating consequences. Iris and Roman are once again pulled into each other’s orbit by forces bigger than themselves  and this time, they may be forced to sacrifice their hearts to save what’s left of the world.

Ruthless Vows is a story of memory, resilience, and the enduring power of love. In this poignant and powerful sequel, Rebecca Ross delivers a conclusion as sweeping as it is intimate, blending wartime stakes with personal longing. The novel explores not just what it means to love in the face of destruction, but also what it means to hold on to hope when all else is lost.

Praise for Divine Rivals

Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove, called Divine Rivals “rich and romantic,” saying, “If stories had scent, this one would smell like a mug of black tea, the ink ribbons of a typewriter, and that addictive spice called enemies to lovers.” The atmospheric prose, emotional depth, and slow-burn tension have made this duology a favorite for fans of character-driven fantasy romance.

Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna, adds, “A sweeping start to a beautiful and romantic new series. Ross weaves her stories in such a vulnerable and delicate way, truly with a style all her own. I adored this book.” That same depth of feeling and poetic style carries over into Ruthless Vows, which brings a satisfying conclusion to Iris and Roman’s story.

For those who were enchanted by the magic of typewriters, enchanted letters, and star-crossed lovers in Divine Rivals, Ruthless Vows offers the perfect resolution. It’s not just a tale of love and war it’s about destiny, second chances, and the courage to fight for what truly matters, even when the world seems determined to take it away.