Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) in Paranormal Reads

Nov 17, 2009 Stephanie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal

got my copy at RT signed by the Warden. Girly squeal commencing.

finally finished. loved JM and Xhex but damn, I thought Quinn and Blay stole the show.

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Sep 13, 2010 Dina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: owned-copy, re-read, audio, 2018-reads

1000++++ stars!!

Forgot how much I loved John and Xhex's story!! Been so long!

Love the fact that sometimes the bad memory helps you enjoy such delight as if were reading it for the first time ;)

AWESOME!

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5 stars!!

Originally read in 2011..

I never thought I'd love it as much as I did :) another masterpiece <3 ...more

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May 26, 2010 Naomi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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??!!

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Aug 15, 2010 Julie Anderson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, vampires, favorites

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Truly AMAZING! John is my absolute favorite character and to finally read his story...I'm having a hard time putting it into words. I find myself caring very deeply for John. I loved seeing his progression over the last 8 books from being a lonely and scared pre-trans to becoming powerful warrior, and yet remain recognizable. I can't help but continue to be amazed at Ward's ability to keep her characters so remarkably consistent. His actions and reactions are predictable because he seems so real Truly AMAZING! John is my absolute favorite character and to finally read his story...I'm having a hard time putting it into words. I find myself caring very deeply for John. I loved seeing his progression over the last 8 books from being a lonely and scared pre-trans to becoming powerful warrior, and yet remain recognizable. I can't help but continue to be amazed at Ward's ability to keep her characters so remarkably consistent. His actions and reactions are predictable because he seems so real. And I have to say - the mute thing...makes him even more attractive!

The love story was epic! John and Xhex (which btw I kept on reading her name as "Hex" but I wasn't sure if that was right. JR Ward in an interview does refer to her as "Hex") had such a believable courtship - it was pretty tumultuous and as painful as it got sometimes I'm glad that JR Ward went there. It made it more real and made the reunion that much more intense. I found myself all over the emotional spectrum - more so than any other couple in this series and maybe even beyond this series. Sorry Zsadist and Bella :(

Most of the other side stories were very enjoyable. Quinn and Blaylock - Wow! Rumor says she might write a novella on them - I say write a whole book! The Darius and Thorment flashback was fascinating and meaningful because of the juxtaposition of their past relationship and John and Thorment's relationship, in addition to the tie-in to the symphath world. And finally, even Lash's story was engaging - he's extraordinarily twisted. There was part of me who wanted him to stay alive because not only was he the strongest and smartest antagonist Ward has had, but his previous relationship with the Brothers brought in that emotional element needed to really root for the good guy. The fore-lessers and lessers she has written about in previous books have been boring because their only mission is to kill vampires. It lacks the emotional connection and therefore I find myself counting how many pages will I have to be subjected to in order to get to the good parts.

So my complaints...The "paranormal investigators" story was lame and I felt that was a really roundabout and quite painfully boring way to get him "back" into the story and Xhex's life - sort of. Xhex understanding ASL after just learning the alphabet - totally unbelievable and I was hoping there were more scenes with John (intimately) giving her lessons. And the Darius is John thing - hmmm there was no true revelation. I'm still not sure if he knows it or not - it really lacked closure. I know she tends to move on from characters after their story has been told, but I hope there is some closure with that part of the story in the next book.

I'm glad that I started reading the series when I did because I don't think I could have waited for this one. I'm glad she will be continuing the series - I'll be there to read each and everyone, but now that John's story has been told - I feel very satisfied!
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Jan 30, 2010 Bookworms rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Because John hasn’t been my favorit character I had no many expectations for this book. But well, I was astonished how good this book was.

Well, Xhex was kidnapped by Lash and have no good time until John extricate her. After that John take care of her and help her to heal. The relationship between them was shared with trouble from the beginnin on and so they have some problems again. Both are hurted deep and so for both it is difficult to leave their independent and open their injured hearts for ...more

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May 18, 2010 Inga rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I liked the book a lot. Firstly, because John Matthew has been one of my favorite characthers in series, secondly, because the story itself was well written.

I was really glad, that Darius' diary was part of the book and when the little girls was born, then I already realized who it was and what it lead up to. I liked the way writer brought the main story and Darius' diary together at the end of the book.
The other sotry line which in my opinion was interesting and I really looked forward to see w ...more

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May 12, 2010 Anne rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Another great read from J.R. Ward. I truly enjoyed how she intertwined things from the past and brought some much full circle, while opening so many other doors for the future. More answers brought on more questions. I loved John Mathew and his strong resolve as he struggled to truly come into himself. Seeing Xhex grow and change was nicely done too. And the the way they are so in sync with ech other (especially at times they did not even realize it was great). The only thing I missed in this bo ...more

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