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Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11)

J.R. Ward

Start date: November 1, 2013

Finish date: November 30, 2013

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Jun 07, 2012 Trish rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series, j-r-ward, paranormal-romance, vamp-romance, favorites, warrior, hot-for-hero, arrogance-spunk-spicy, bdb

I seriously love this series. I love how the BDB world is progressing, the growth, the changes, the additions of new characters. I thought Qhuinn and Blaylocks story worked out well, even though there were tons of complications to be dealt with. Their journey toward the hea was heartbreaking at times. These two have a strong bond and no matter what pain and complication they endured, they were always willing to put the love for the other first. I loved reading about all the growth Qhuinn went th ...more

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Apr 28, 2013 R. rated it it was ok

Random thoughts/complaints:

-About one every five chapters added something to this particular book's storyline.
-They only get together one chapter before the epilogue.
-The epilogue was really cheesy.
-I found myself more interested in/distracted by the sideline romances (except for Trez, I don't care much for chosens, most of them come across as bland and...meek)
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Dec 18, 2012 Kristina rated it really liked it

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My Thoughts: I'll start with Quinn and Blay since they were the main focus of this book. I've always liked these two and was glad that Ward finally just went forward and made them a couple. I liked watching Quinn come to the realization that he has been hiding behind his slut ways to hide what he really is/feels. I didn't have a problem with Blay not telling Quinn that he and Saxton were no longer together. With all the guy has been through yo also posted: http://newborrowedused.blogspot.com/2...

My Thoughts: I'll start with Quinn and Blay since they were the main focus of this book. I've always liked these two and was glad that Ward finally just went forward and made them a couple. I liked watching Quinn come to the realization that he has been hiding behind his slut ways to hide what he really is/feels. I didn't have a problem with Blay not telling Quinn that he and Saxton were no longer together. With all the guy has been through you cannot blame him for not wanting to be hurt again. I was happy right until the end. While everything that happened at the bar was great, it just went too fast. We went from Quinn coming to terms, to Blay admitting he was single to super couple all in a few paragraphs. I just wanted it to take a little longer. Overall though, I was happy with the way their relationship ended up (cheesy final line or not).
Now onto the side stories. Layla: This was a big part of Q/Bs story as well. I didn't really care for her before this book and nothing really changed. I don't hate her just feel indifferent. Unlike others I was not impressed with her scenes at the clinic. Everyone seems to want to put human characteristics into this and it doesn't fit into this world. While the brotherhood is used to the Chosen being around and treating them as they would treat any other female in the race, the rest of the race is not going to react the same. While I don't like Havers, he acted exactly as you would expect someone of his station to act towards a Chosen. I don't know how they handled the changes with the Chosen in regards to the rest of the race but whenever there are big changes it's going to take time for everyone to get on the same page.
Xcor/B.O.B: I'm still not feeling these guys. I didn't need the feeding scene and basically skimmed it. So far the only thing I really know about these characters are fighting/sex. I need more before I start to even care. I did think the car scene with Layla and Xcor moved them into an interesting direction that will have far reaching ramifications.
Assail: Again. I don't really have a vested interest in him or Sola. Right now he is just a drug dealer who will work with anyone included those that wiped out half a large chunk of his race. If he is the main focus of a book at this point I would skip it.
Trez: I liked the shadows. I've always been interested in these brothers and love finding out more about them. It'll be interesting to see how the arranged marriage and him wanting Selena works itself out.
Overall, I was happy with the majority of this book. While I could have done with less of the side stories and more of the main couple it all worked out in the end. ...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Ashley marked it as to-read

I'm going to read it not because I'm anticipating for Qhuinn and Blay's love story, but for the subplots to unfold. And perhaps for Xcor? Okay, guilty. He intrigues me. :) ...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Lisa M added it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, kindle, vampire

Please see my 5♥s review at Paranormal Romance with Lisa Annesley. ...more

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Jun 10, 2014 Mary X rated it liked it

Shelves: 2014

I am really starting to find all the slang and designer product name dropping a little tiresome. Also starting to lose track of all the characters.

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Feb 12, 2013 Irene Hollimon rated it it was amazing

Just finish it. It was hot! Just gay scenes were a walk on the wild side. Like peeking into a bedroom window I don't usually peek into. Several other romances were introduced but never resolved. And a long lost family member has returned- very soap opera - I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD!!! oh when people die but don't stay dead. LOL- still I thought that subplot was done very well and I'm interested to see how that develops... we don't know yet... are they good or evil... ...more

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Jun 22, 2014 ☘KathyD☘ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-romance, genre-romance-series, genre-paranormal, au-ward-j-r, book-kindle, zz-2015, audio-audible, character-vamps, genre-erotica, genre-lgbtq

It has been quite the road for Qhuinn and Blay...they have grown to be strong fighters and into men from boys. It has been painful to watch these two grow apart in the previous books. I enjoyed seeing these two repair their friendship.

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