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The Beast

(Black Dagger Brotherhood #14)

J.R. Ward (Goodreads Author)

4.46 · Rating details · 24,953 ratings · 2,709 reviews

Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Anna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: drop-everything-when-book-is-here, official-stalking-has-begun

Oh. Hell. Yes. RHAGE !!!! I need this book on my shelf !!!

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Apr 05, 2015 UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish rated it it was amazing

Shelves: must-read-author, series-black-dagger-brotherhood-war, must-read-series, format-audio-via-audible, 5-stars, 2016-reads, format-kindle-or-kindle-compatible, pnr-vampires, own-have-read, pnr-dragons

Just an updated, quickie review....

This is a story that made me laugh out loud, made me sigh, made me cry and made me believe that the WARDen might just have her groove back... though I said that before, only to be gutted by the Shadows.

Seriously, The Beast reminded me more of the original stories than any other recent book, even The King. I'm very optimistic that we might finally be seeing a return to the Brotherhood we fell in love with all those years ago!

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Apr 04, 2015 Lana ❇✾Dirty Girl Romance❇✾ rated it really liked it

Shelves: part-of-a-series, favorite-authors, pnr, paranormal-romance

4 Stars
Spoiler Free Review

She was all the power in the universe coalesced into a living, breathing thing, the miracle that he had been granted in spite of the fact that he had long been underserving of anything but his curse.

I'm going to be real for a hot second here; the last few releases in this series left me underwhelmed. So much, in fact, that I was about to give up on it entirely. There's been a plethora of secondary characters introduced since Lover at Last and I've been itching for ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Jessica's Totally Over The Top Book Obsession rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2016, reread-worthy, favorite-authors, read-in-2017, paranormal-romance

4 Pet Dragon Stars

*Spoilers*

First read 2016
Reread 4/20/2017

“You are both my strength and my weakness, Mary mine. So what do you say? You want to make my whole night? And may I remind you . . . I died in your arms earlier.”-Rhage

I want to give a warning here. Almost all my reviews have some spoilers so I always try to write *spoilers* at the start of them. Some have more spoilers than others and this one is going to be full of spoilers. There is just too much I want to talk about. So DON'T ...more

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Mar 10, 2016 Mandi Schreiner rated it really liked it

Shelves: pnr

To be honest, I wasn't that excited for a second Rhage book, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Rhage and Mary have the majority of the page time and they are super cute and sweet together. Yes, they are going through something, which is putting a little distance between them. Mary works as a therapist a the clinic they have set up to help domestically abused vampire women and their children find shelter. A very badly injured woman was brought in (I believe towards To be honest, I wasn't that excited for a second Rhage book, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Rhage and Mary have the majority of the page time and they are super cute and sweet together. Yes, they are going through something, which is putting a little distance between them. Mary works as a therapist a the clinic they have set up to help domestically abused vampire women and their children find shelter. A very badly injured woman was brought in (I believe towards the end of the last book) with her nine-year old daughter, named Bitty. In the beginning of this book, Bitty's mother dies, and Mary puts all of her effort into helping Bitty through the grieving process. She gets very emotionally involved in this, and it takes over her life a bit. Let me note that Bitty annoyed me a lot at first, but I grew to like her.

Meanwhile, Rhage is in a depression that he just can't snap out of. Vishous gets a vision that Rhage is going to die on the battlefield killing lessers and Rhage could care less. Later (don't worry, he doesn't die!), Rhage sees Wrath and Beth's baby and gets extremely emotional. He realizes he wants to be a father, but Mary is unable to have children. He feels guilty for having these feelings, as he is deeply in love with Mary and he should feel complete.

They talk this through and nothing dramatic or traumatic happens - which I appreciated. It takes the entire book to get them completely on solid footing, but Rhage is sooooo sweet and sexy and willing to give so many orgasms to Mary *wink* It's a process that will put a smile on your face, rather than frustrate you. It's sappy cute - but it really worked for me.

Layla is on strict bed rest still pregnant with her twins. She has some good page time in this book.

Assail is another character with a good amount of page time. He infiltrates the glymera on behalf of the brotherhood to see if he can gain knowledge of any future attacks. Assail is not my favorite character - so I didn't looooove the stuff with him, but I didn't hate it either. I'm pretty indifferent with him.

Xcor makes some appearances. I won't say in what capacity.

And there are a few brief scenes with some human investigative reporters that see some grainy footage of what might be a vampire and they start to check things out. I found this story line pretty much filler, although there is a development towards the end.

Vishous has some fun scenes, Lassiter has a lot of fun scenes. The whole gang is featured as they eat dinner or fight together.

I found this book to be much more focused on the main couple and just one main story line than in some of her previous books. Rhage and Mary are sappy and sweet (and dirty - they have sex in the pantry - Rhage and his dirtiness in the panrty!! Remember him jerking off to potatoes?) It felt more like one centralized story rather than 50 different things happening. Vishous and Jane discuss some things in this book as well, so I would be surprised if they get a second book - unless that is Ward's plan? My guess is Assail or Xcor to get the next book.

I give this a solid B. ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Christy rated it it was amazing

5 stars!!!

It was just a different path.

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“How on earth did I ever get to end up with you?” she whispered. “I won the lottery.”

“Oh, no, Mary. It’s the other way around. Trust me.”
No one gives you sexy, funny AND the best kind of feels like JR Ward. It’s like she has this perfect formula when writing. Going into this book, I had this feeling it was going to be spectacular… and I wasn’t wrong! Rhage and Mary’s first book (book 2 in the BDB) is my favorite book of the series. I liked the ...more

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Sep 21, 2016 Kristen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: revisiting-past-characters-we-love, made-me-smile, endearing-heroine, sweet-romance, fabulous-secondary-characters, loved-it, loved-the-love-story, couple-communicates, fabulous-hero, family-dynamic

4 1/2 Stars

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I didn't read the whole book, as I quit this series years ago. But Rhage and Mary have always been my favorite couple in the series; so, when I heard they were getting another book, I was excited to get more of them. I only read the parts that featured them, and I have to say, I absolutely loved everything about their continuing love story. This book reminded me why I use to read this series. ...more

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Apr 05, 2015 ❤️ Dorsey aka Wrath Lover Reviews ❤️ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, jr_ward, audio_books

3/23/17
Reread in anticipation of the release of The Chosen, I can't wait!! I'm so glad I decided to reread this fantastic book....there is so much I had forgotten, can't wait for more of my favorite vampires!!

Blog Review: http://sweptawaybyromance.com/review-...

*** REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS ***

5 Beautiful Beast Stars!!

Rhage, aka “Hollywood” is the most handsome brother who’s cursed with a Beast. His Mary is the immortal human who owns his heart and soul, together they make the most unlikely ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Aestas Book Blog marked it as to-read

Shelves: not-yet-released

Squeee!!!!! BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD fans!!!
This is the next book in the series!

— "THE BEAST" will focus on Rhage & Mary. —

Releasing Spring 2016!

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Apr 05, 2015 Laura rated it liked it

Shelves: crying-for-the-rest-of-my-life, amazing-heroines, paranormal, jr-wards-world, ebooks-i-own, fave-alpha-men, paranormal-romance, ugh, book-boyfriends, oh-my-panties

One of my most anticipated books of the year… and boy, did I have mixed feelings about it.

I’m a die-hard Ward lover and I will always have a soft spot for the Brotherhood and Rhage! Gosh, I love Rhage and Mary and I’m in love with their love and I’m so sad this book didn’t make it for me.

Untagged spoilers. Read at your own risk.

I just can’t help thinking this book is just a filler.

I’ll talk real quick about what I loved of this book because the rant that’s coming. Damn, that’ll be a mess.

Rhage ...more

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Apr 06, 2016 Sophia Triad rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fangywarriorteams, vampires, 1paranormal-lovestories

Rhage, Rhage's beast, Mary and (view spoiler)[Bitty (hide spoiler)]

I definitely cannot give less than 5 stars to a book that I was waiting for months to read and when I finally read it, it was actually very good.

First of all this book is not exactly about the BEAST. This book is mostly about the family ties and the CHILDREN: the unborn children, the born children, the toddlers, the babies, the teenagers. This book is full of emotions about families being happy together and about families coming ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Melanie rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2016, romance, paloma, paranormal, vampires, fantasy

1.) Dark Lover
2.) Lover Eternal
3.) Lover Awakened
4.) Lover Revealed
5.) Lover Unbound
6.) Lover Enshrined
7.) Lover Avenged
8.) Lover Mine
9.) Lover Unleashed
10.) Lover Reborn
11.) Lover at Last
12.) The King
13.) The Shadows

J.R. Ward is truly the master of book endings.

“Time was too finite; no matter how much of it you had with someone you loved, when the end came, it wasn’t nearly enough.”

Seriously, I was rolling my eyes so hard at the predictability of this book all the way through ...more

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Nov 11, 2016 Alex is The Romance Fox rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, jr-ward, vampire-shapeshifters, authors-p-z, erotic-romance, paranormal, romance, urban-fantasy

I have been addicted to this series since I read the 1st book, Dark Lover, in 2011. I have devoured each book and became totally obsessed with the characters.

But...........the last two or three books have been a total disappointment to me. I kept asking myself if I wanted to continue after the disastrous The Shadows..........but I still feel some kind of loyalty to the brothers and their families....and despite my surprise..........why another Rhage book???? Yes, this is one brother that I ...more

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Apr 29, 2015 Sammy Loves Books rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, do-me-baby, vampires-bite, tear-jerker, library-book, he-owns-my-heart, violence-torture-gore, her-eggo-is-prego, sex-slave, the-dong-is-long

***4.25"Love Myself some Rhage!!" stars***
It's about time I got caught up with my BDB.

I was just afraid to have high hopes after suffering the debacle of The Shadows

And Yes, I still miss the days of the past where a book focused solely on the main couple but those days are gone. So I've given up complaining about Ward's soap opera style writing that focuses on 5 different stories at once. I actually enjoyed the different storylines. (except for Jo's)

1) Rhage and Mary discover they both want to ...more

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Apr 07, 2015 Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Black Dagger Brotherhood fans, PNR readers

Shelves: 2016-dangerous-hero-challenge, warrior, vampire, 2016-action-adventure-challenge, hero-i-loved, found-family, married-couple-romance, brotherhood, owned-copy, favorite-series

I am so late reading this for me. I usually read these when they first come out. I couldn't afford the hardcover, so I was glad that it was at the library and available. I still plan to pick up my copy when I can afford it, but at least I had the trusty loner copy to read. God bless you, Round Rock Public Library!

This book was fantastic. I am an unashamed Black Dagger Brotherhood fan, I would never dissemble about that. I truly enjoy each book in the series. The last book didn't make five stars I am so late reading this for me. I usually read these when they first come out. I couldn't afford the hardcover, so I was glad that it was at the library and available. I still plan to pick up my copy when I can afford it, but at least I had the trusty loner copy to read. God bless you, Round Rock Public Library!

This book was fantastic. I am an unashamed Black Dagger Brotherhood fan, I would never dissemble about that. I truly enjoy each book in the series. The last book didn't make five stars for me, but this one does. I felt like this book was almost like a status update for the Brotherhood, as odd as that sounds. And when I say that, I don't mean that the book was phoned in. I just mean that Ward doesn't go overboard with trying to introduce major plotlines, but instead explores threads that have been ongoing in the series. She does introduce a few intriguing new characters, but it's not done invasively where you get annoyed because she isn't following up with the ones you are so assiduously following.

I recently reread Lover Eternal, and that was a good move. I first read Lover Eternal many years ago, probably like eight, and it was so nice to revisit the early books and go back to the basics of the storyline. Unlike some of the BDB fans, I do really love the later books (including the much maligned Lover Enshrined. But one of the things I really appreciated about rereading Lover Eternal was the more pared down storyline before so many characters got introduced and the world became so complex. In the process, I realized what a sweet guy Rhage really is. He's drop dead gorgeous, and he's been with a whole lot of women. My guards go up with that kind of hero because life seems so easy for them. But that's the really interesting thing about Rhage. His life is so not easy. Some parts of his life frankly suck. So when he and Mary got their happy ending, that was very satisfying. I worried that Ward would go for the drama and do something to make trouble for this couple, but thankfully she doesn't do that at all. instead, their relationship is cemented in the most vital of ways. They deal with the issue that neither has wanted to focus on, knowing they got their very own miracle in being together. That is dealt with beautifully. One might argue that things come together a bit too conveniently, but I don't think so. I loved it. The Beast plays a major role is a very satisfying way. I think of him like a very big, rowdy pet. Is that wrong of me? Anyway, I think Mary/Rhage fans will be very satisfied with this book. They are one of the most unqualified romantic couples in this series, and I say that sincerely, since everyone knows my favorite couple is Xhex and JM.

When I look at other aspects of this book, I felt they were also well done, although Xcor and the BoB storyline is rather sidelined. Assail has a very forward plotline in this book, and I wasn't sure where it was going. I'm still not sure, but it promises to be interesting. While Assail is quite the anti-hero, I can't help liking him. But then, I do like my antiheroes. :)

Layla's storyline is very focused on two aspects of her current situation. I still hope that she will somehow gain the opportunity to be more developed in other ways. While her complex relationship with Qhuinn and Blay did grow on me, we don't really get to see her interact with Xcor, which I was disappointed about. Now that a major source of angst for her is resolved, I hope to see something else with her narrative. I like Layla a lot.

Vishous seemed to have a very prominent role in this book. I'm convinced that Ward is very partial to him. I was talking to my sister about Vishous and I really nailed his character in a way that surprised me. I feel that his relationship with Jane is disappointing to many readers, but while they blame Jane for not being the right person, I think the reality is, Vishous is just not an easy guy to be in a relationship or be mated to. I don't think that he would do any better with Butch, although I know there are some hardcore Vutch fans out there. Don't get me wrong, I love him, his big hairy warts and all. But he's not an easy guy to be around. I liked the developing friendship shall we say, with Assail. That was different and kind of unexpected. His relationship (or not) with the Scribe Virgin was explored and I am ambivalent about that. I wonder where Ward is going with it.

I have to say that I can't get enough of these characters. I always feel like I want more of of them than what Ward gives me in each book. In my secret heart of hearts, I hope that HBO does a show for the Black Dagger Brotherhood, just so I can look forward to weekly episodes with the Brotherhood and Co. instead of having to wait a year to read more about them. I trust HBO to do a good job after how wonderful they have done with the Game of Thrones series. Maybe one day....

This is probably one of my shortest BDB reviews in a long time. I think it's a combination of my reviewing just becoming more concise because of life and also because this book is really back to basics. Even though it was as long as her other books, I feel that Ward trimmed a lot of the fat and she keeps her focus on the main storylines that need exploration. She does drop some breadcrumbs to intrigue the fans to keep reading, but it's not as audacious as typical. I am intrigued with the new female character and what role she will play in the series. And I am still wondering where the heck is Murdher? I'm having a Murdher deficiency here.

This was a great book. It helped me through a difficult situation I had to face this week and kept my mind off some of the ramifications of that. That's the power of great fiction. Thanks for that! ...more

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Nov 16, 2017 Bev rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, best-book-boyfriend, perfect-hero, bloody-loved-it, favourites

This book right here is why I adore paranormal romance, and Ward brought it with The Beast. It ticked every check box I didn't even know I had.

LOVED it! Rhage has moved to the top of my Brothers list. I adore how he loved his Mary, be still my beating heart ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Jaela rated it really liked it

That's me right now. I can't even contain my feelings. I got too many. Rhage and Mary were awesome. So beautiful together, dealing with their problems and everything. So understanding and loyal. Life is not easy. There are obstacles to be overcome.

Time was way too finite: no matter how much of it you had with someone you loved, when the end came, it wasn't nearly enough.

I loved the Beast. He's so adorable. Sometimes like this:

and sometimes like this:

We get to see glimpses of everybody's life. ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Lucy Qhuay rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: fans of the series/author

Recommended to Lucy Qhuay by: J.R.Ward / me, myself & I / my fangirl heart

Shelves: angels-and-demons, greatest-friendships, couples-written-in-the-stars, erotic-fiction, team-the-perfect-guy, supernatural-beings, scary-sexy-dangerous-heroes, ultimate-favourites, adult-series, characters-i-wanna-bitch-slap

J.R.Ward never disappoints and 'The Beast' isn't an exception.

I absolutely love the writing and the ever-changing world she created.

There is never a dull moment, since all our beloved characters' lives are never stationary. They're constantly facing new challenges and struggles, as well as going through different new and wonderful things, each in their own way.

You either hate or love them. You either hate or love what is happening to them, and as such, you are never bored.

I must admit Rhage was ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Mahlet marked it as to-read

Shelves: pnr, romance, series, vamps

***IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE SHADOWS, THEN THIS DISCUSSION OF TODAY’S Q&A AT THE SHADOWS SIGNING, with deets about The Beast and the series in general, WILL SPOIL YOU***

Always a great time at the Ward signings; today was no exception. I attending with Liza of Blogging by Liza and we did our best to live-tweet, take notes and correct each other where we could. It was especially difficult to hear this time around because the audience members weren’t passing around a mic during Q&A, so we’d ...more

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Mar 08, 2018 warhawke rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Vamp lovers

Shelves: romance-love, paranormal-sci-fi-fantasy, fuck-buddy-read

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Type: Book 13 of Black Dagger Brotherhood series
POV: Third Person
Rating:

Rhage's love for his shellan Mary had no boundary. When he had to face his mortality head on he was forced to reassess his life. As things changed around them, he started to feel the emptiness creeping in. But what he wanted could either strengthen them or break them.

But that was what happened when a warrior lost his fight—he was nothing more than a gun dropped from a shooting hand, a dagger let

...more

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Apr 04, 2015 P rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, favorites-2016

“Rhage! You have a dragon! A pet dragon! I got to rub his tummy!”

10+ stars ! It'll be my first five stars review of this year, if I cut all of the rereads out.

I do want to keep this review simple, but I can't. This book deserves a long one and these five freaking stars. The Beast is far beyond awesomeness. Frankly, I had been worried since the moment I saw the title. I was in fear for this couple, as you knew, their issues were big and the weight would crush you terribly if the way out ...more

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Apr 06, 2015 Jonetta rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: publisher-review-request, audio-500, 16000-in-2016, paranormal-romance, audiobook, urban-fantasy, 500-up-to-date

Originally posted on The Book Nympho

Rhage and Mary are the central focus of the story with a few other secondary plots. Their's is sweet, heartwarming and uplifting, sorely needed after the last depressing saga.

I was hoping to see Assail reappear and he makes a heroic comeback here. He was so deeply mired in the muck I worried that redemption would be elusive. Hope springs eternal after this story. Layla's pregnancy provided some tense moments and her relationship with Xcor continues ...more

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Dec 05, 2017 Princess under cover rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-series-of-all-time, favorites

I absolutely LOVE Rhage!!! This might be blasphemy, but I might even like him better than my other fav Hero from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by the totally awesome Ms. JR Ward - Zsadist.

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Rhage is such a devoted lover/ mate, with the biggest heart (and beautiful looks) and now you see him as the world's best daddy too???? Can't get more perfect than this! Where can I find a Beast of my own!

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The opening scene was jam packed and hillarious. I want to read more about our drug dealer turned ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2016, emotional-angsty-books

4.5 's

I was really thrilled to get another story about Rhage and Mary. Their first story was...tough and I wanted to read about them just being happy and I'm glad J.R.W. gave us that.

However, after a crazy start things were a bit mundane and all the infamous POVs started to take over. I implore you to muddle through it because the last twenty-five percent will rock your socks!!

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Likes:

• Rhage and his Mary!

• Rhage, Mary and Bitty...ice cream, TGI Fridays, GTOs and The Beast!

• "Little Mermaid" ...more

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Mar 09, 2018 Lo Bookfrantic rated it it was amazing

Shelves: f-br, prn-dystopian-sci-fi-fantasy, favorites, vampires

4.5stars

I love the BDB world just want to live there haha

F(BR) with War... I have been collecting the hardcovers and honestly I am having trouble finding the first books is driving me insane lol

Time to continue with my babies BDB I miss them so damn much and I might be half into that wine bottle too ... whatever LOL

...more

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Apr 09, 2016 Beverly rated it it was amazing

This book, it seriously hit all the feels and had me absolutely falling in love. I am still a Zadist girl, but Rhage was the first brother having me questioning who my fav guy was/is. This guy and his bond with Mary had me falling so in love with these stories all over again.

If you follow the series you know Mary and Rhage can’t have kids and with all the brother’s moving on and starting families he begins to want them, but not more than he wants his Mary. Bitty, becomes and orphan and things ...more

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Mar 29, 2017 crίѕтίŋα•●♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥●• rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017-books

“I tried to kill myself last night. And I have no idea why.”
- Rhage

* * *
“Sometimes emotions were too much for even the most logical of fighters.”
- V

* * *
“Life didn’t have to be perfect … for true love to exist in it.”
- Mary

* * *
“He was reminding her that the future was unknown and unknowable.
So if you had the chance … even if there was no music and no ballgown, no tuxedo or gala … when your true love asked you to dance?
It was important to say yes.”
(Mary)

* * *
“Yes, indeed, miracles most ...more

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Sep 18, 2016 Penny rated it really liked it

Shelves: p-read-paranormal-romance, reviewed

Actual Rating: 4.5 stars

Very beautiful.
This is not exactly a romance book. However, some of the stories here are very emotional and sweet.
This is a book for the fans of the series. You need to have read the previos installments to truly appreciate this book.
Here we find very nice developments to many different stories and in the end, it is very satisfactory.

Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) - 4.5 stars
Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood,#3) - 5 stars
Lover Mine (Black Dagger ...more

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Apr 17, 2015 Kei • fiction court • rated it it was amazing

Shelves: otp, black-dagger-brotherhood, 2016

5 HOLLYWOOD IS BAAAACK stars!

I am emotionally not ready to review this book.

Black Dagger Brotherhood fans know the struggle. We get 1 book a year and it's so intense, these are huge books, 500+ pages each and yet I read this in one day, while I did a bunch of other stuff including work. IN. A. DAY. I'm a fast reader, experience and all, but when it comes to the BDB books I set a new record each time. I literally read this in a day and it was the most amazing reading experience.

It always amazes ...more

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Apr 04, 2015 Annie (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre-paranormal-romance, 2016-favorites, books-i-go-rabid-over, king-of-the-harem, review-requests, vampires, covers-to-covet, books-i-own, my-hottie-harem, series-black-dagger-brotherhood

When my favorite author decided that she was going to write a Part Two to my all-time favorite book about my all-time favorite couple, I basically lost my mind. LOVER ETERNAL is still hands down my favorite romance book so I was both scared and excited to see what Ward was going to do with THE BEAST.

Fans of the series all kind of had an idea of what was going to happen. First we were promised a novella but I'm glad that Ward decided to write a full-length novel for Rhage and Mary again. Some ...more

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J.R. Ward

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J.R. Ward is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She lives in the South her family.