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Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1.2)
by
J.R. Ward
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.
The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a scor...more
The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a scor...more
Mass Market Paperback, 393 pages
Published
September 6th 2005
by Signet Eclipse
(first published September 1st 2005)
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Ren
rated it
UPDATE : Thanks for all friends and people who have like this review and commenting. Glad I can make you smile and laugh ^_^.
Black Dagger Brotherhood is masterpiece, and it will always be =)
My feeling right now :
Allright, this is the first book that start my love for BDB series, and when I know this book will be translated a year ago (at February 2010), I'm excited!!
Waiting 2-3 months later, no news...
Waiting 2...more
Black Dagger Brotherhood is masterpiece, and it will always be =)
My feeling right now :
Allright, this is the first book that start my love for BDB series, and when I know this book will be translated a year ago (at February 2010), I'm excited!!
Waiting 2-3 months later, no news...
Waiting 2...more
God, so that's how the Black Dagger Brotherhood series starts out, huh? I am so bummed that I didn't start with this one. It only makes sense to read the series in order but at the time, I only had the sixth and seventh book on hand. Nevertheless, Dark Lover is as solid as ever.
Wrath, my man. This dude is so fucking hot, it's insane. He's so arrogant and aggressive. He's possesive and passionate. He's the best King in my mind. And Beth, where do I even start with her? She is so stron...more
Wrath, my man. This dude is so fucking hot, it's insane. He's so arrogant and aggressive. He's possesive and passionate. He's the best King in my mind. And Beth, where do I even start with her? She is so stron...more
*channeling Johnny Cash *
"Six foot six he stood on the ground,
he weighted 235 pounds
But I saw that giant of a man brought down
to his knees by loooove."
A few dear Goodreads-friends pressured me into reading this and I must say: I'm pleasantly surprised (3,5 stars).
An interesting and unpredictable plot? Not really. Cliché? Very. Romance and sex? At times the romance was almost sappy and the sex was good but I actually had expected it...more
"Six foot six he stood on the ground,
he weighted 235 pounds
But I saw that giant of a man brought down
to his knees by loooove."
A few dear Goodreads-friends pressured me into reading this and I must say: I'm pleasantly surprised (3,5 stars).
An interesting and unpredictable plot? Not really. Cliché? Very. Romance and sex? At times the romance was almost sappy and the sex was good but I actually had expected it...more
I was disappointed by this book. From the description, it sounded more like dark fantasy, but in practice, it's more like a romance novel of the cheesiest variety, only replace the generic pirate/naughty lord/auto mechanic human hunk with a vampire hunk. The dialogue was overwrought, and the behavior of the man/men in question was extremely stereotypical when it wasn't extremely implausible (even given that we are theoretically talking about men of a different and non-existent-in-reality spec...more
Ceridwen
rated it
Call this one a while drinking book review, because I'm not drunk, but I'm slowly working on a nice Thursday buzz. I mean, I've got stuff to do tomorrow, so I'm cut off before the real slurring starts. I wasn't going to write a review for this because there's so little to say about this book specifically. So I'll just do a quick and dirty review, and then noodle on about a few things later, so if you're just in for the quick and dirty, here it is, you dirty girl:
Dark Lover is your typ...more
Dark Lover is your typ...more
Buggy
rated it
Shelves:
shelf-09,
awesomeness,
para-rom,
shelf-08,
lit-boyfriends,
tortured-hero,
vampalicious,
scars-r-sexy,
re-read
Opening Line: "Darius looked around the club, taking in the teeming, half-naked bodies on the dance floor."
This is a beautifully done romance. Wrath is a sexy, tormented, to die for hero and Beth is simply perfect as his Queen. JR Ward has created a fantastic paranormal world with this series which I like to think of as Twilight for adults and I can guarantee you'll enjoy your time spent with the Black Dagger Brotherhood. DARK LOVER is ultimately addicting, sexy, erotic, fu...more
This is a beautifully done romance. Wrath is a sexy, tormented, to die for hero and Beth is simply perfect as his Queen. JR Ward has created a fantastic paranormal world with this series which I like to think of as Twilight for adults and I can guarantee you'll enjoy your time spent with the Black Dagger Brotherhood. DARK LOVER is ultimately addicting, sexy, erotic, fu...more
Elle
rated it
Recommends it for:
The seriously randy
Recommended to Elle by:
The general GoodReads population
It's your fault.
All you Goodreaders.
I was sucked in by the high ratings for this series. And the fact that I couldn't go anywhere on GR without this little red paperback popping up and waving at me. 'Read me. Love me. I'm totally worth it' blah blaaahh.
No.
Where were the characters???
Seriously. Where were they? WHY were they?
I could not for the life of me identify who was who and why they were there. And WHY did they fall in love? Are you, J.R.Ward, trying to sell me this idea of love-at-first-...more
I had this book sitting on my TBR for a while, but I wasn´t too compelled to read it because, quite frankly, vampires were always a bit too creepy for me. Anyway, I was finally convinced to give it a try and, thankfully, I was not disappointed. :)
I confess that the whole bloodsucking stuff is still kinda creepy to me - I know some people find it sexy, but I just don´t get it -, so I thank J.R. Ward for toning it down and not making such a big deal out of it. These BDB vampires are co...more
I confess that the whole bloodsucking stuff is still kinda creepy to me - I know some people find it sexy, but I just don´t get it -, so I thank J.R. Ward for toning it down and not making such a big deal out of it. These BDB vampires are co...more
Daisiemae
rated it
Recommends it for:
Everyone, but I am probably the last person in the planet to finally read it...hee hee
Recommended to Daisiemae by:
All of my friends here...y'all were soooo right about this one:)
Okay, so it took me a while to get on the Black Dagger Brotherhood bandwagon. Some of y'all know that I went over 4 years without picking up a book, so when I started reading again in August, I was behind (and still am) with series books.
In all honesty, I put reading this book off because I thought I would expect too much from it. All of the hype about it leads you to believe that it is unfailingly awesome...well it was.
I loved both Wrath and Beth. In my opinion they couldn't ha...more
In all honesty, I put reading this book off because I thought I would expect too much from it. All of the hype about it leads you to believe that it is unfailingly awesome...well it was.
I loved both Wrath and Beth. In my opinion they couldn't ha...more
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I originally wrote this review in a more innocent time. A time, if you can imagine, when I was a lot less cynical and a lot more likely to give books a break.
So I did the obligatory drool over the Black Dagger Brotherhood men whilst expressing frustration at the multiple POV's (SO MANY!). I complained about the content and nature of Wrath and Beth's relationship but let it slide because, hey it was just some light-hearted fun.
A couple of years ago I was at my mother's h...more
So I did the obligatory drool over the Black Dagger Brotherhood men whilst expressing frustration at the multiple POV's (SO MANY!). I complained about the content and nature of Wrath and Beth's relationship but let it slide because, hey it was just some light-hearted fun.
A couple of years ago I was at my mother's h...more
I should have known by the summary that this book would suck ass, but alas, I was blinded by that s*xy sounding name, Wrath. Curse Ms. Ward for being intelligent enough to make that up. With a name like Wrath, I was expecting some sensual sinning to take place, but all I got was a blind, leather duster wearing vampire thug who introduces us to ridiculous supernatural turf wars, rap music, and the f bomb. Even worse, the supposed world of sensuality began as a cable guy fantasy gone wrong. This ...more
Overall this is a funny, entertaining read... we are introduced to a bunch of crazy vampires we cannot wait to read about, even if JR Ward sugar coats her dialogue up to indigestion point. On the downside this book is not the best instalment to a serie, Wrath & Beth are clownish at best & not compelling enough to make us care; plus Marissa's misery is a huge disappointment & may have readers reject Wrath. fortunately the fiery atmosphere is set & mysteries are at work ... and despite the rushed...more
I will review this as a series. I am conflicted on this series. My wife was raving about them and I love vampire books, so she had me start reading them. I have to admit that I like them. I do find flaws with them though. The writing to me is very polar. You either have a very dark, gritty, and violent section, and then you have a hyper-saccharine sweet love scene. Each book is centered mainly around one of the brotherhood. Herein lies another problem with me. The end of each book seems...more
A great BIG Thank YOU to all my GR friends for coaxing me into trying this series.. I absolutely LOVED it and I'm now officially on-board the BDB wagon!! I am not a big pnr reader, but I truly,truly enjoyed every second of this book and can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series!!!
I started to read my first ever J.R. Ward book and so far I like it.
I am not doing a review on this book since there are already plenty of them. All I can say is that I loved it. I am hooked.
I am not doing a review on this book since there are already plenty of them. All I can say is that I loved it. I am hooked.
This was a delicious, guilty pleasure. This story was wickedly sexy and fun! Definitely not a YA book!
This story is the first in the Black Dagger Series that centers on The Black Dagger Brotherhood. "The Brotherhood" is a group of warrior brothers, strong and lethal, that protect the other vampire population. The first installment focuses on Wrath, the would-be king of the vampires if he would take the throne. He is the only purebred vampire left. Wrath is asked by ...more
This story is the first in the Black Dagger Series that centers on The Black Dagger Brotherhood. "The Brotherhood" is a group of warrior brothers, strong and lethal, that protect the other vampire population. The first installment focuses on Wrath, the would-be king of the vampires if he would take the throne. He is the only purebred vampire left. Wrath is asked by ...more
Zosia
rated it
Great start to a wildly entertaining series.
So, here’s the book that started it all, and it doesn’t disappoint. JR Ward is wildly creative with her vampire world, and it’s entirely possible to overlook some of the more ridiculous aspects (the names! Good God, the names!!!) because this is such a great ride.
Wrath is the blind vampire king, and he must track down and care for Beth, a woman who has no idea she’s about to go through the transformation that will make her a vam...more
So, here’s the book that started it all, and it doesn’t disappoint. JR Ward is wildly creative with her vampire world, and it’s entirely possible to overlook some of the more ridiculous aspects (the names! Good God, the names!!!) because this is such a great ride.
Wrath is the blind vampire king, and he must track down and care for Beth, a woman who has no idea she’s about to go through the transformation that will make her a vam...more
Epic.
That's all I have to say about this novel. I'm gonna make this a short review.
When I first started to read it, I was a bit thrown off. Probably because J.R. is so creative she created a whole new idea to the word 'vampire' that there were terms that I didn't know, I was slightly confused by all the POV changes but I quickly got over that.
The books can be read individually but don't because of the reason above. I tried bypassing books 1 and 2, and get straight...more
That's all I have to say about this novel. I'm gonna make this a short review.
When I first started to read it, I was a bit thrown off. Probably because J.R. is so creative she created a whole new idea to the word 'vampire' that there were terms that I didn't know, I was slightly confused by all the POV changes but I quickly got over that.
The books can be read individually but don't because of the reason above. I tried bypassing books 1 and 2, and get straight...more
Amanda
rated it
Recommends it for:
Everyone with an open heart and mind
Recommended to Amanda by:
Stranger In a Book Store
I wish that I could write a Review that would justify how amazing I thought this book to be and the series with it. I had no Idea about and never heard a word or whisper about J.R. Ward and her books. I was in a Walden's and was just browsing and this red paperback book caught my eye. I didn't get it down just looked at it for minute(this part is to me a testament of how great the series is)and this stranger to me came up and said oh it's so worth reading. So I bought it.
I won't lie...more
I won't lie...more
Julie (Mom2lnb)
rated it
Recommends it for:
PNR Romance & Urban Fantasy Fans
Shelves:
read-2007,
paranormal-romance
Reviewed for www.thcreviews.com
Until now, I had only read a handful of paranormal romances, all of which involved time travel, and had never read a vampire romance at all. I really never thought I would be interested, but numerous enthusiastic recommendations by fellow romance readers finally convinced me to try J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood. I was pleasantly surprised to find the first book in the series, Dark Lover, to be a generally enjoyable read. Admittedly, the atmosphe...more
Until now, I had only read a handful of paranormal romances, all of which involved time travel, and had never read a vampire romance at all. I really never thought I would be interested, but numerous enthusiastic recommendations by fellow romance readers finally convinced me to try J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood. I was pleasantly surprised to find the first book in the series, Dark Lover, to be a generally enjoyable read. Admittedly, the atmosphe...more
This one is not going so well. I am getting sick of the these great fighters that remind me of want to be thugs with their slang and cars and rap music. But to redeem them she tosses in leather? Seriously if I hear bro, what's up and WTF one more time I'm through. Not to mention a blind hero who can smell how the heroine looks????? Anywho I give it 25 more pages. Oh did anyone else skip the parts of Mr. X I just can't stand them... No screw it I'm done.
Ahh Wrath the blind King is awesome!!!! I love how his character grows thru the series.. The passion he has for Beth blows me away.
Just as good the second or third time around.
Just as good the second or third time around.
I had heard so much about this series, so I think my expectations were set quite high. In that respect, I can say the plot didn't wow me, but was well-paced and the differences between this and all the other 20,000 vampire PNRs out there were refreshing. Knowing this is a longer series, I enjoyed finding out the background on the Brotherhood and the lesser society. I figure all this knowledge will come in handy later in the series.
The writing style good, not great. Everything was set-...more
The writing style good, not great. Everything was set-...more
Amanda Hug & Kiss
rated it
I loved it and I hated it. It was like a car accident, you don't want to look, but you can't stop yourself from peeking and your secretly intrigued.
I almost gave up in the begining. The book started slow and confusing for me. I didn't understand what was going on, it's like they just threw you into the middle of the story.
Pros:
1. I want Wrath. Yep, I admit it. And yes, I know he is fiction. Damn.
2. Once the story progressed I actually liked it. It was interesti...more
I almost gave up in the begining. The book started slow and confusing for me. I didn't understand what was going on, it's like they just threw you into the middle of the story.
Pros:
1. I want Wrath. Yep, I admit it. And yes, I know he is fiction. Damn.
2. Once the story progressed I actually liked it. It was interesti...more
Zeek
rated it
"Wrath, the last purebred vampire on the planet and the vampire race's king- essentially blind, he is the leader who is not willing to lead until he is forced to care for a half-breed he falls in love with"- is absolutely one of the most deliciously intense heroes I 've had the pleasure to read about in a long time.
I read his story in one night because I couldn't restrain myself, but I want to do a reread so that I can absorb it all. J R Ward does not skimp on details about...more
I read his story in one night because I couldn't restrain myself, but I want to do a reread so that I can absorb it all. J R Ward does not skimp on details about...more
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Vampire book that bitchslaps twilight right in the sparkles. I totally did not think that Twilght was that bad (like how you say mono is not that bad), this means I did not hate it and not that my room looks like this
That girl is 23 years old,23 god damn years old? Well, she should have read these books instead, this book is not the cocktease that Twilight was, this book brings the heat, but also the guys can be sensitive and fall in love but they are manly and have lots ...more
That girl is 23 years old,23 god damn years old? Well, she should have read these books instead, this book is not the cocktease that Twilight was, this book brings the heat, but also the guys can be sensitive and fall in love but they are manly and have lots ...more
Eyre
rated it
Recommends it for:
People who like erotic PNR and fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon
Shelves:
paranormal,
read-in-2008-approx
Wow, this was a great book! I cannot believe that it took me so long to get around to reading it. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series. I am positive that I'll read this book again. I loved Beth and Wrath.
Suzanne the Mighty ~Satin Seductress~
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Shelves:
1-would-sell-my-firstborn-to-posses,
1-series-i-am-rabid-about,
author-goddess-j-r-ward,
paranormal-romance,
va-va-voom-vampires,
hot-male-in-my-harem,
kings-of-the-harem,
girlies-i-would-take-for-a-tequila,
1-top-5-bestest-series,
alert-knicker-wettingly-hawt-cover,
characters-i-come-back-to-again-and,
hero-i-wanna-hug,
lover-the-cover,
mad-bad-and-dangerour-to-know
How I love thee Wrath, let me count the ways...
Anyone who has spoken harems, fictional boyfriends, BDB or, hell, even their weeks shopping list with me will know about my slight interest in Wrath and when I say slight I mean rabid take-me-now-baby obsession. I can't help it, I'm like Pavlovs dogs, hear bell start salivating, hear Wrath...start salivating. He is six foot six inches of muscle bound hot possesive male and king of the vampires, even if he doesn't want to be. He is also p...more
Anyone who has spoken harems, fictional boyfriends, BDB or, hell, even their weeks shopping list with me will know about my slight interest in Wrath and when I say slight I mean rabid take-me-now-baby obsession. I can't help it, I'm like Pavlovs dogs, hear bell start salivating, hear Wrath...start salivating. He is six foot six inches of muscle bound hot possesive male and king of the vampires, even if he doesn't want to be. He is also p...more
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J.R. Ward is a New York Times and USA Today Best Selling author of erotic paranormal romance. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. After graduating from law school, she began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. Writing has always been her passi...more
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