Ever since we put down Julie Soto’s Rose in Chains, we cannot stop thinking about what she has planned next. The Evermore trilogy not only brought one our beloved authors to the romantasy space, but it also gave us a story that has certainly kept us on the edge of our seats as we explore this brand new world and the secrets hidden beneath. It’s the forbidden love story that we can’t get enough of and, sadly for us, Julie has been keeping things about book two under lock and key for quite some time now. But, now, the vault is finally opening for the first time and we’re officially getting a look at to what is coming up next for Briony and Toven.
Cosmopolitan has an exclusive first look at Julie Soto’s Vine of Hearts, which is set to be released on December 1, 2026. "I'm so excited to delve further into the world of Evermore and Bomard,” Julie exclusively told Cosmopolitan. “In Vine of Hearts we not only expand out to countries across the sea, but we also narrow in and see Toven's POV.” Here’s some more info from our friends at Forever:
To the world, she is a source for magic. To him, she is the one thing he cannot have—and cannot live without . . .
Briony Rosewood escaped the worst of it—or so she tells herself. Being forced to serve the woman who betrayed her family and gutted the Evermore kingdom is the closest thing to safety she could ask for. But even the protection of the powerful Hearst family has limits, and now Briony must do the unthinkable: share her magic—and her heartbeat—with Toven Hearst. Once her enemy…now her tentative ally.
Forced to travel to distant courts and glittering foreign kingdoms, Briony plays the part of Toven’s adoring heartspring, smiling for the enemy while secretly feeding the rebellion. Every whispered confidence, every stolen moment, becomes a weapon as she gathers information and forges dangerous new alliances. It’s devastating to pretend she’s in love with the man whose family helped destroy her own. But the cruelest part is that her treacherous heart has always been his.
But the Hearsts harbor secrets of their own—and none is darker than Toven’s shadowy, devastating gift. For any of them to survive, Briony must learn what Toven can do…and what he can undo.
Because when the lost daughter of Evermore finally chooses where her heart belongs, everyone will come to know the full force of their combined power—and her wrath.
And just like the first book, the sequel will feature a stunning deluxe limited edition hardcover with sprayed edges, designed endpapers, and stamped foil case which will be available at all retailers for the limited first print run. You can check it out below and, trust us, you want this on your shelves:
The cover design and illustration comes from Nikita Jobson who has worked with Julie on all her Forever adult romances. Talk about a dynamic duo!
Unfortunately, that’s all the details we’re getting today. But at least you can pre-order Vine of Heartsso you absolutely don’t miss anything when it drops and you can ensure you get to add the deluxe limited edition copy to your collection!
Vine of Hearts,by Julie Soto will be released on December 1, 2026 from Forever. To preorder the book, click on the retailer of your choice:
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