Shadow Fire: Shadow Rider (Feehan), Book 7 by Christine Feehan

In Christine Feehan's "Shadow Rider" series, Elie Archambault, a member of Chicago's dangerous and alluring crime family, is known for his speed and determination. When he agrees to an arranged marriage with a woman he's never met, he expects a partnership based on duty rather than love.

Elie, a privileged member of the Archambault family, is skilled in riding and fighting, but his past mistakes have cost him the chance for true passion with his soulmate. Determined to fulfill his duty as a Shadow Rider, he plans to leave the past behind him.

However, Elie's decision to marry a stranger unexpectedly ignites a series of events that threaten to destroy everything he's worked for. As he navigates the complexities of his new marriage, Elie must confront his own flaws and arrogance, realizing that his carefully laid plans may not protect him from the consequences of his actions.

Feehan's novel delves deeper into the world of the Shadow Riders, exploring themes of duty, love, and the consequences of choices made in the name of honor.