From the Bookshelf of SOS: Serious Overload of Series…

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8)

J.R. Ward

Start date: August 1, 2013

Finish date: August 31, 2013

Discussion: Challenges: What's the Rush

Why we're reading this: Part of our group series (re)read: Black Dagger Brotherhood …more
[close] Part of our group series (re)read: Black Dagger Brotherhood

Find A Copy At

Libraries

Group Discussions About This Book

Showing 2 of 44 topics — 4,327 comments total

Challenges: What's the Rush

* 2025 Series Read: K.N. Banet's "Jacky Leon"
By Steph , Serious series addict · 103 posts · 33 views

last updated Sep 26, 2025 08:29PM

This topic has been closed to new comments.

* YEAR-LONG CHALLENGES
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 389 views

last updated Aug 17, 2010 11:14PM

showing 10 of 75 topics view all »

What Members Thought

Apr 28, 2010 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre-paranormal-romance, books-read-2011, read-audio-books, vampires, books-read-2010, hott, i-had-to-read-again

2011 Re-read

5++ Stars - I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!

WOW! I think this book was even more emotional the second time around, and of course I noticed even more things!!

I still love JM and Xhex. They are my favorite couple, and this is my favorite book so far. We've followed their story for so long, and it was just as emotional. The first time I read this book I was in an emotional cloud for a few days.

There's too many unbelievable moments, and quotes. But to summarize, the chemistry between John and Xhex i ...more

9 likes · Like · see review

Feb 06, 2010 AH rated it it was amazing

Shelves: vampires, zzread-august-2010

This book was a most satisfying read. I was mesmerized. I had trouble putting the book down. I read until my eyes could no longer focus on the page.

So what makes a book so captivating? It has to be the cast of characters that I have grown to love. Maybe it is because the story is full of interesting twists and turns. Or maybe it is because J.R. Ward has a unique language in her books that has me adding new idioms and phrases to my vocabulary.

Lover Mine focuses on John Matthew and his love, Xhex. This book was a most satisfying read. I was mesmerized. I had trouble putting the book down. I read until my eyes could no longer focus on the page.

So what makes a book so captivating? It has to be the cast of characters that I have grown to love. Maybe it is because the story is full of interesting twists and turns. Or maybe it is because J.R. Ward has a unique language in her books that has me adding new idioms and phrases to my vocabulary.

Lover Mine focuses on John Matthew and his love, Xhex. I must say that at the end of Lover Avenged, I was ready to throttle John Matthew. He was acting like a petulant child. Thank you for growing up and acting like the vampire you were meant to be, John Matthew. John and Xhex’s relationship is beautiful. They are absolutely meant to be with each other.

Xhex is one hardy female. She is a survivor. She is tough. She seems to be indestructible considering what her character goes through in the book. Yet when she is with John Matthew, we see a side of her that is vulnerable and loving.

A Black Dagger Brotherhood book is never complete without a few subplots. My favorite subplot was Darius’ back story which seemed to mirror the main story. Darius' story is fascinating. Darius is a true vampire of worth. Tohr has been turned out of his family home, so Darius takes responsibility for Tohr.

I didn’t understand the Holly and Gregg Paranormal Investigation subplot for the longest time. All I can say is don’t skim over this subplot, all will be revealed later on.

And if you needed some relationship angst, Blay and Qhuinn are for you. These two just keep having near misses here and there. Every time Qhuinn is with a female, Blay suffers. If Blay sees another man, Qhuinn is jealous. Angsty….

We get some insight into Payne’s character. Payne is the daughter of the Scribe Virgin and she is not allowed to venture into our world. I am looking forward to reading more about her.

With the leadership of Lash, the Lessers seem to have become more formidable enemies. Lash is focused on building an army of Lessers. However, Lash has become distracted from his ultimate goal. His character becomes completely vile and he makes the most disgusting antagonist ever.

There were a few annoyances in the book, namely the lack of question marks which made me re-read several paragraphs a few times. Also I found that the transitions were a little abrupt leading me to once again re-read paragraphs.

So far, this is my favorite Black Dagger Brotherhood book. I am so looking forward to reading Lover Unleashed when it is released.
...more

7 likes · Like · see review

May 26, 2010 Naomi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

This is my favourite book in this series. It is about John Matthew, Xhex, Lash, Darius, Tohrment and Payne. I cannot wait for the next and am hoping that Blay and Qhuinn will finally get together??!!

2 likes · Like · see review

Feb 24, 2010 Lili rated it it was amazing

Oh my God... I waited for this book for so long and now I’m freaking out ‘cause I have to wait for the next one…
This series should come with a warning in bold, capital letters “WILL MAKE YOU AN ADDICT”.
I love John and Xhex’s story, she changed before my eyes and showed me this girlie side of her that cries and loves and laughs… I used to like her (except when she was an ass to John) but now I love her and completely approve their mating.
It’s amazing how the new generation is taking over the main ...more

2 likes · Like · see review

Apr 01, 2010 Mistress SuckMyBlackDagger rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal, vampire, own-book, read-2010

Oh my what to say. I loved the book. At times it felt slow but non the less it was a wonderful story. It was SUCH a tear-jerker! It tied it to several stories along the way such as every BDB does and it as always I am left want to know what the hell happens now. I can't wait for the next and the next. I love that John and Xhex finally get a happily every after and once you read the back story in the book it makes it even more worth it all. I love it! ...more

Like · see review

Mar 07, 2010 ♥The Kat's Meow♥ rated it it was ok

Shelves: paranormal, vampires, ebook, nook, urban-fantasy

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward

I enoyed learning about Darius, and the history surrounding Thorment and Xhex. I loved the scenes featuring John and Xhex. That's about it. Most of the subplots bored me. Sorry, Ms. Ward and BDB fans. This particular episode in the BDB soap opera didn't work for me. ...more

Like · see review