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The Wrath: A Paranormal Romance – A Spicy Romantasy Featuring Enemies to Lovers and Fated Mates (Rise of the Warlords Book 4)
by Gena Showalter
About this book
Rathbone the Only has spent centuries as the King of Agonies, consumed by a singular, obsessive quest to resurrect his slain wife. He is a man defined by his past and his brutal duty, but the arrival of a new, deadly threat forces him to hire Neeka the Unwanted, a sharp-tongued harpy-oracle with secrets of her own. As they navigate a treacherous landscape of war gods and shifting loyalties, their professional arrangement quickly spirals into a dangerous game of seduction.
This installment of the Rise of the Warlords series perfectly encapsulates the high-stakes thrills of urban fantasy. It leans heavily into the enemies-to-lovers trope, pitting a man obsessed with a phantom from his past against a fierce woman determined to save the future. Their chemistry is electric, shifting from antagonistic banter to a dark, spicy romance that tests their resolve at every turn.
Beyond the steam and the shifter-adjacent lore, the story flourishes through its rich found-family dynamics and witty, laugh-out-loud humor. Neeka’s irreverent personality provides a brilliant foil to Rathbone’s intensity, creating a gripping emotional journey. For readers craving a paranormal romance that balances epic world-building with intense, soul-searing passion, this is the ultimate addictive escape.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0C46LP4GX
Reader Reviews
February 6, 2024
Rathbone has spent centuries trying to bring back his precious wife, so when our sexy Astra, Azar, The Keeper Of Memories is tasked with bringing her back and killing her for the final time, Rath will stop at nothing to interfere and retrieve his wife's bones and take down any Astra that stands in his way, um swoon!!! Who doesn't love a merciless king who is willing to burn the world for his love?! The King of Agonies will bring you to your knees. He will have you begging for more! A page...
February 6, 2024
The Wrath is the fourth installment in Gena Showalter’s Rise of the Warlord series. Readers of Gena Showalter’s beloved Lords of the Underworld series will recognize the main characters in this book. I loved that we were finally getting a book with Rathbone and Neeka. Neeka is one of the harpies that I have been interested in learning more about since she was introduced to the LOTU series. Storyline: Neeka the Unwanted is a harpy oracle able to see visions, and she’s an asset to have when she...
February 14, 2024
Such a hot story! I've always adored Rathbone and admired Neeka but now I love them both. Neeka's thought process cracked me up. I belly laughed when she called Lore \"Skeletoria\". The nicknames she called Rathbone were ever changing and hilarious. Who's up next? There was a huge hint and I can't wait to find out. )
July 13, 2025
What a great book! So sweet and funny. I love this series. This was my favorite of all her books. )
August 7, 2024
I loved this book. Someone explain how her books are always amazing? Loved the banter between characters. So much fun. Storyline was so exciting I couldn't put it down. Bravo!!!!!!! )
