J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood is back, and in the latest installment of this bestselling paranormal romance series they're bigger and badder than ever. In Lover Revealed, Butch O'Neal, the hard-living ex-homicide cop goes even deeper into the world of these vampire brothers, with their revved-up sex-drives, strange language (a glossary is provided!) and violent turf wars with the "lessers," who are de-souled humans in the evil Omega's Lessening Society. The only human allowed into the inner circle of this band of "brothers," Butch falls for Marissa, a female vampire who's an aristocratic beauty way out of his league. Needless to say, this complicates his life just a little bit...
What is loved about this installment is watching all the characters grow and evolve—Butch especially comes into his own here. Richly layered, this book is far from "vampire-lite" chick lit, with the exception of Ward's occasional "brand name" dropping. It's gritty, suspenseful and not for the faint of heart, with plenty of strong sexuality and even stronger language.
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J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood Novels are Earning Rave ReviewsPraise for LOVER REVEALED:
"[T]hese erotic paranormals are well worth it, and frighteningly addictive...it all works to great, page-turning effect...In just two years, the first three books in the series have earned Ward an Anne Rice-style following, deservedly so; this entry should prove no less popular." —Publishers Weekly
Praise for LOVER AWAKENED:
"[A] raw, gritty tour de force, creating an array of ugliness and beauty, pain and pleasure in a tale that sparks enough plot stunners to keep readers fascinated for years to come. Not for the faint of heart—strong sexuality and stronger language rule here—this genre-bending third novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series...is a perfect fit for those who like fast-paced urban fantasy rich in both fury and poignancy."—Booklist (starred review)
"J.R. Ward's third entry in the fabulous Black Dagger Brotherhood vampire series is all adrenaline all the time, starting from page one."—BN.com
"Best new series I've read in years! Tautly written, wickedly sexy and just plain fun. Now here's a band of brothers who knows how to show a girl a good time."—New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner
"[U]tterly absorbing and deliciously erotic. The Brotherhood is the hottest collection of studs in romance, and I can't wait for the next one!"—USA Today bestseller Angela Knight
"J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!" —New York Times bestseller Suzanne Brockmann
"When it comes to tormented heroes, few can top the dangerous and tortured Zsadist. In a change of pace, it's the hero who has sexual issues resulting from his violently abusive past as a blood slave. Both the hero and heroine have suffered greatly, but it's Zsadist's journey to self-acceptance that makes this book so compelling. Ward pulls no punches in this dark, dangerous and at times tragic series. Waiting for successive installments is getting harder and harder."—Romantic Times, Top Pick (4½ stars)
Praise for LOVER ETERNAL:"Like any good thrill ride, the pace changes with a tender story of survival and hope and leaves readers begging for more. Fans of L.A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list."—Booklist
"[A] fun ride."—MonstersAndCritics.com
"[I]ntense paranormal thriller that will have new fans and old begging for more."—BN.com
"Extremely intense and emotionally powerful...colorful, dangerous and richly conceived. With both intricate plots and believable characters, she has penned a surefire hit."—Romantic Times, Top Pick (4½ stars)
Praise for DARK LOVER:
"[A]n awesome, instantly addictive debut novel. It's a midnight whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served."—Lynn Viehl
"A dynamite new Vampire series — deliciously edgy, erotic, and thrilling! In DARK LOVER, J. R. Ward has created a wonderful cast of characters, with a sexy, tormented, to-die-for hero and the spirited woman who proves his soul-mate. What a fabulous treat for romance readers!"—New York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan, author of WICKED FANTASY
"J.R. Ward makes an exceptionally polished debut in this intense paranormal romance."—BN.com
"It's not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautifully. This dark and compelling world is filled with enticing romance as well as perilous adventure. With myriad possibilities to choose from, the Black Dagger Brotherhood series promises tons of thrills and chills."—Romantic Times, Top Pick (4½ stars)
"J.R. Ward takes you deep into her intense, dark world of vampires and holds you captive until her last breathless word. This is the first in her series 'Black Dagger Brotherhood,' and it's sure to satisfy lovers of vampire romance everywhere." —Affaire de Coeur (Reviewer Pick, 5 Stars)
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