Books by J R Ward

Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There also exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Among them, none relishes killing their enemies more than Wrath, the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...The only pure-bred vampire left on the planet, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But when one of his most trusted fighters is killed - orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate - Wrath must usher the beautiful female into the world of the undead...Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn''t there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of brotherhood and blood frighten her. But his touch ignites a dawning hunger that threatens to consume them both...

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Book Synopsis''To die for'' SUZANNE BROCKMANN''Frighteningly addictive'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ''Delicious, erotic, and thrilling'' NICOLE JORDAN _____________________As a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood''s program, Boone has triumphed as a soldier and now fights side by side with the Brothers. Following his sire''s unexpected death, he is taken off rotation against his protests-and he finds himself working with Butch O''Neal, former homicide cop, to catch a serial killer: Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. When the Brotherhood is called in to help, Boone insists on being a part of the effort-and the last thing he expects is to meet an enticing, mysterious female . . . who changes his life forever.Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding the killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with

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Book SynopsisThe 16th novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series about a brotherhood of vampire warriors and the women who love them.Trade ReviewHot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked. J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series never fail to satisfy! -- Christine FeehanWard wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre . . . Intriguing, adrenaline-pumping . . . Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list * Booklist *These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers * Vampire Genre *J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series! -- New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne BrockmannIt's tough to keep raising the bar in a series, but the phenomenal Ward manages to do just that! . . . The world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to grow and become more layered, ramping up the tension, risk and passion. This is awesome stuff * Romantic Times *Wickedly sexy -- Lisa Gardner[A] mid­night whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served -- Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of Evermore

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanA sinner''s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward''s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race''s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong.Fate anointed Butch O''Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male - or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication?With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail . . . or was the prophecy wrong all along?

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Book SynopsisIn the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . .Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another.Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it''s about time: the male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young - just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It''s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he''s

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Book SynopsisIn this sexy paranormal romance novel set in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward tells the story of two couples - both fighting to find love in the midst of the war with the Lessening Society.A vampire aristocrat, Peyton is well aware of his duty to his bloodline: mate with an appropriate female of his class and carry on his family''s traditions. And he thought he''d found his perfect match - until she fell in love with someone else. Yet when his split-second decision in a battle with the enemy endangers the life of another trainee, Peyton has to face the idea that his future, and his heart, actually lie with another.Novo, as a female in the Black Dagger Brotherhood''s training program, feels like she has to prove herself to everybody - and she has no interest in being distracted by falling in love. But when Peyton proves to be so much more than a rich playboy, she is forced to confront the tragedy

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion - until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society. Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist''s thirst for vengeance against Bella''s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a futu

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanIn the next Prison Camp instalment, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward pens a heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world . . . Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan , Kane is condemned to the notorious prison camp - unaware of the dark truth behind his arranged mating. Centuries later, when he is horribly burned while attempting to save others, he prays he''ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate . . . not knowing what revelations await him.Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathise with his condition for very personal reasons - and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death.After a daring rescue, Ka

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Book SynopsisNothing 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 battle within himself . . . For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side and his King and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can''t understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him . . .And that terrifies him - as well as distances him from his mate. After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world . . . and Mary''s. But Mary is on a jo

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Book Synopsis''Wickedly sexy'' Lisa Gardner''To die for'' Suzanne BrockmannReturn to the dark and sexy Black Dagger Brotherhood world in this second prison camp installment from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward . . .Rio Hernandez-Guerrero has been working undercover to bring down Caldwell''s worst drug lord, the elusive and sadistic Mozart. She knows she''s finally getting close to him when she''s ordered to negotiate a massive deal with a shadowy supplier. But what shows up at the meeting . . . is nothing she expects.Betrayed by his clan, Lucan was locked up decades ago for the crime of being both wolven and vampire. Forced to engage in drug-dealing by the prison camp''s despot, he is not looking for anything more complicated in his cold and isolated life. But then a human woman, with a stare that tames him, crosses his path . . .Rio captures a predator''s heart, but they both have secrets that

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Book Synopsis**Goodreads Finalist for Best Romance 2015**Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in the heart-wrenching new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by Sunday Times bestselling author J. R. Ward.Trez Latimer doesn''t really exist. And not just because the identity was created so that a Shadow could function in the underbelly of the human world. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the S''Hsibe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer in Caldwell, NY for years- all the while on the run from a destiny of sexual servitude. He''s never had anyone he could totally rely on . . . except for his brother, iAm.iAm''s sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing - and he knows he''s failed. It''s not until the Chosen Selena enters Trez''s life that the male begins to turn things around . . . but by then it''s too late. The pledge to mate the Queen''s daughter come

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Possessed by a deadly beast, Rhage is the most dangerous of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites. He''s the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover - for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him. Mary Luce, a survivor of many hardships, is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world and reliant on Rhage''s protection. With a life-threatening curse of her own, Mary is not looking for love. Her faith in miracles was lost years ago. But when Rhage''s intense animal attraction turns into something more emotional,

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanMeet Sahvage: a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that could change the world of Caldwell forever... Sahvage has been living under the radar for centuries-and he has every intention of staying ''dead and buried.'' But when a civilian female sucks him into her dangerous battle with an evil as ancient as time, his protective side overrides his common sense.Mae has lost everything, and desperation sets her on a collision course with fate. Determined to reverse a tragedy, she goes where mortals should fear to tread- and comes face to face with the Brotherhood''s new enemy. She also discovers a love she never expected to find with Sahvage, but there can be no future for them.Knowing they will part, the two band together to fight against what Mae unknowingly unleashed- as the Brothe

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Book SynopsisA scorching forbidden love threatens to tear a rift through the Black Dagger Brotherhood in J. R. Ward''s newest novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier''s fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla.Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor''s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear - even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challeTrade ReviewHot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked. J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series never fail to satisfy! -- Christine FeehanWard wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre . . . Intriguing, adrenaline-pumping . . . Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list * Booklist *These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers * Vampire Genre *J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series! -- New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne BrockmannIt's tough to keep raising the bar in a series, but the phenomenal Ward manages to do just that! . . . The world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to grow and become more layered, ramping up the tension, risk and passion. This is awesome stuff * Romantic Times *Wickedly sexy -- Lisa Gardner[A] mid­night whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served -- Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of Evermore

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Book SynopsisThe Creator invented the game. The stakes were nothing less than the immortal fate of mankind. Yet when fallen angel Jim Heron was challenged to play, he had no idea the voracious demon Devina would be so formidable an adversary-or that the carnal depths to which he was willing to go could prove so fatal.Devina''s more than ready to claim victory in this war and has her next scheme already underway: Sissy, a defenseless woman under the influence and an unwitting player in the fight for Heron''s heart.At the defining crossroads between salvation and damnation, Heron is ready to do anything it takes to succeed-a suicide mission that will take him into Heaven and Hell, and into the darkest and most sensual shadows that lie in wait at the end of the world . . . ''Everything J.R. Ward writes is a must read . . . she never disappoints'' Christine FeehanTrade ReviewEverything J.R. Ward writes is a must read . . . she never disappoints - Christine Feehan

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Book SynopsisNow the Sunday Times bestselling series continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.Long live the King...After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father''s mantle- with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything- and everyone- at risk.Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated with the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she''s unprepared for Wrath''s response- or the distance it creates between them.The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?''J.R. Ward''s unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!'' New Trade ReviewHeartwarming and heart-stopping, this is classic Ward! * RT Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisDestiny, duty . . . and desire. In the next epic instalment in J. R. Ward''s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, a fallen angel finds love with a mysterious female - who could be his destiny . . . or the embodiment of his utter destruction.Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the saviour business. In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he''s influenced outcomes he shouldn''t have - so the Creator is calling him home. But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell. He''s bonded with a mysterious female who seemed to appear from out of nowhere . . . and has powers that defy all reason.Rahvyn is well aware that she doesn''t belong in the present. And she never intended to stay, for her true place is in the past. Lassiter proves to be undeniable, however, and she lets herself fall for the angel - until a secret he''s been keeping comes out and she fears that for him, it''s not about love, but

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Book SynopsisThe 17th novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series about a brotherhood of vampire warriors and the women who love them.Trade ReviewHot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked. J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series never fail to satisfy! -- Christine FeehanWard wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre . . . Intriguing, adrenaline-pumping . . . Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list * Booklist *These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers * Vampire Genre *J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series! -- New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne BrockmannIt's tough to keep raising the bar in a series, but the phenomenal Ward manages to do just that! . . . The world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to grow and become more layered, ramping up the tension, risk and passion. This is awesome stuff * Romantic Times *Wickedly sexy -- Lisa Gardner[A] mid­night whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served -- Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of Evermore

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Book SynopsisA dark, sizzling, sexy thriller from #1 New York Times bestseller JR Ward

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Book SynopsisSeven deadly sins. Seven souls to save. And a man and a woman treading the lines of danger, desire and deliverance . . .As the son of a serial killer, homicide detective Thomas ''Veck'' DelVecchio, Jr, grew up in the shadow of evil. Now, on the knife-edge between civic duty and blind retribution, he atones for the sins of his father - while fighting his inner demons. Assigned to monitor Veck is Internal Affairs officer Sophia Reilly, whose interest in him is both professional and arousingly personal. And Veck and Sophia have another link: Jim Heron, a mysterious stranger with too many answers . . . to questions that are deadly. When Veck and Sophia are drawn into the ultimate battle between good and evil, their fallen angel saviour is the only thing that stands between them and eternal damnation.

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Book Synopsis''To die for'' SUZANNE BROCKMANN''Frighteningly addictive'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''Delicious, erotic, and thrilling'' NICOLE JORDAN _____________________No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up with a novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers.When Trez lost his beloved to a tragic death (The Shadows, Black Dagger Brotherhood #13), his soul was crushed and his destiny seemed relegated to suffering. But when he meets a mysterious female, he becomes convinced his true love has been reincarnated. Is he right? Or has his grief created a disastrous delusion?Therese has come to Caldwell to escape a rift with her bloodline. The revelation that she was adopted and not born into her family shakes the foundations of her identity, and she is determined to make it on her own. Her attraction to Trez is not what she''s looking

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Book SynopsisThe battle between good and evil has left the future of humanity in the hands of a reluctant saviour and his band of fallen angels. Seven deadly sins that must be righted. Seven souls that must be saved. Fallen Angel Jim Heron has completed his first task: helping Vin Di Pietro to redeem his soul. Now he must identify and battle a demon that can take any form. Worse still, his old boss Matthias wants him to assassinate Isaac, a member of The Firm who''s gone AWOL - and Jim''s pretty sure he''s supposed to save him. But before Jim can get to Isaac to warn him, Isaac''s picked up by the police for illegal street fighting. It''s soon clear that he is falling for his gorgeous public defender - will their love redeem his soul? Or has the demon Devina, who''s determined to see Jim fail, set an elaborate trap?

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race

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Book SynopsisAnother sexy, high-stakes holiday spinoff instalment of the New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

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Book SynopsisPrepare to enter the dark, passionate world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood and get up close and personal with each of the Brothers. You''ll find insider information on the Brotherhood and interviews with your favourite characters, including a heartbreaking conversation with Tohrment and Wellsie, conducted three weeks before she was killed by lessers. You''ll discover deleted scenes in addition to exciting material from the J. R. Ward message boards and the answers to questions about the series posed by readers. You''ll learn what it''s like for J. R. Ward to write each instalment of the series and, in a fascinating twist, you''ll read an interview with the author - conducted by the Brothers themselves.

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Book SynopsisA dynasty filled with secrets teeters on the edge of collapse as Sunday Times bestselling author J.R. Ward continues the thrilling saga of the Bradford family . . . At first, the death of the head of the Bradford family, was ruled a suicide. But then his eldest son and sworn enemy, Edward Baldwine, came forward and confessed to what was, in fact, a murder. Now in police custody, Edward mourns not the disintegration of his family or his loss of freedom . . . but the woman he left behind. Lane Baldwine was supposed to remain in his role of playboy, forever in his big brother Edward''s shadow. Instead he has become the new head of the family and the company. Convinced that Edward is covering for someone else, Lane and his true love, Lizzie King, go on the trail of a killer - only to discover a devastating secret. Now everyone''s future is at stake for only one thing is certain: no matter what happens, the lives of everyone at EasteTrade ReviewI want my "Bourbon" in bed! J. R. Ward delivers a sweeping saga where family roots run deep and passion sizzles hotter than a Kentucky summer. Potent and heady, one taste just isn't enough -- New York Times bestselling author Gena ShowalterThe setting is 80's TV soap opera 'Dallas' meets 'Downton Abbey' . . . This is high drama, and it's mesmerizing * Fresh Fiction *Get ready for summer's most sinful indulgence. The drama never stops in this tale of family secrets, lost love found, rivalries, delightfully nasty villains, and deliciously appealing heroes. Put on your derby hat and join in the fun -- New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsBreathless fun! J. R. Ward moves her trademark dark and sexy from the world of warrior vampires to the halls of the Kentucky elite, where the family members claws are just as sharp and the consequences just as deadly. I couldn't stop turning the pages! -- New York Times bestselling author Lisa GardnerThe drama and dark secrets behind the Bradford family's empire propel this irresistible story of high-society scandal . . . a read that's rich, smooth, and satisfying as a glass of Kentucky bourbon -- New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth PhillipsSoapy elements abound in this Dynasty-esque tale, from lavish wealth to feuds, dirty secrets and forbidden love Ward is a master of pacing and world building, and readers will love that the cliff-hanger ending guarantees at least a second helping of the Bradfords * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisNo. 1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the powerful star-crossed love story of reader favourite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.Darius, son of Marklon, isn''t looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He''s also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her . . . everything goes off course.Disillusioned by his King''s lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however - until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror.Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen - and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless

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Book SynopsisFrom the No 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the dark and addictive Black Dagger Brotherhood novels comes an explosive new series...

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Book SynopsisIn the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defendtheir race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.Now back in the Brotherhood - and unrecognisable as the vampire leader he once was - Tohrment is physically emaciated and heartbroken beyond despair. When he begins to see his beloved in his dreams - trapped in a cold, isolating netherworld - Tohr turns to a self-serving fallen angel in hopes of saving the one he has lost. When he''s told he must learn to love another to free his former mate, Tohr knows they are all doomed . . .Except then a female with a shadowed history begins to get through to him. Against the backdrop of the raging war with the lessers, and with a new clan of vampires vying for the Blind King''s throne, Tohr struggles between the buried past, and a very hot, passion-filled future . . . but can his heart let go and set all of them free?

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Book SynopsisMels Carmichael, reporter for the Caldwell Courier Journal, gets the shock of her life when a man stumbles in front of her car outside the local cemetery. After the accident, his amnesia is just the kind of mystery she likes to solve, but she soon discovers they''re over their heads with his past. Over their heads with passion, too . . .As shadows walk the line between reality and another realm, and her lover''s memory begins to come back, the two of them learn that nothing is truly dead and buried. Especially when you''re trapped in a no-holds-barred war between angels and demons. With a soul on the line, and Mels''s heart at risk, what in heaven - or in hell - will it take to save them both?

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Book SynopsisThe legacy of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues in a spin-off series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author...

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanTrue love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward''s No.1 New York Times bestselling series.Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells-and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things...but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human.As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list-and then there are her nightmares in which she''sWhen Devina''s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth hunted by shadows and captivat

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Book SynopsisRehvenge, as a half-breed symphath, is used to living in the shadows and hiding his true identity. As a club owner and a dealer on the black market, he''s also used to handling the roughest nightwalkers around - including the members of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.He''s kept his distance from the Brotherhood as his dark secret could make things complicated on both sides - but now, as head of the vampire aristocracy, he''s an ally that Wrath, the Blind King, desperately needs. Rehv''s secret is about to get out, though, which will land him in the hands of his deadly enemies- and test the mettle of his female, turning her from a civilian into a vigilante...

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Book SynopsisNo.1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward returns to the world of her red-hot, worldwide bestselling series with a holiday novel featuring some of the most iconic Black Dagger Brothers

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine Feehan _______________The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sinner brings another hot adventure of true love and ultimate sacrificeThe location of the glymera''s notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey under the earth, she learns a terrible truth- and meets a male who changes everything, forever.The Jackal has been in the camp for so long, he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both.Trade ReviewReaders looking for a new thrilling paranormal romance read with just the right amount of magic and action should pick up J.R. Ward's The Jackal. In an exciting new companion series to her ever-popular Black Dagger Brotherhood collection, Ward creates a tale of adventure, love, heartbreak, and betrayal with unforeseen twists to keep readers turning the pages * The Nerd Daily *[A] sultry dive into the depths of the glymera's prison system...the fiery repartee between the couple keeps the pages turning. This spicy new chapter is sure to delight Ward's long-time fans * Publishers Weekly *The latest expansion of Ward's elaborate world builds on its own mythology while introducing new characters and revisiting old favourites. A must-read for fans of this long-running series, and an accessible jumping-on point for newcomers * Library Journal *Everything Ward brings here is big - the danger, the plot twists, the feelings, the secret prison hot springs - so the over-the-top, happily-ever-after ending fits right in. Plus, the involvement of one of the Brothers will thrill series fans, who will clamour for more * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisNo. 1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the powerful star-crossed love story of reader favourite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.Darius, son of Marklon, isn''t looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He''s also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her . . . everything goes off course.Disillusioned by his King''s lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however - until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror.Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen - and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless

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Book SynopsisAnd now, a dutiful twin must choose between two lives . . .Phury has sacrificed himself for the good of the race, becoming the male responsible for keeping the Black Dagger Brotherhood''s bloodlines alive - he is to father the sons and daughters who will ensure that the traditions of the race survive and that there are warriors to fight those who want all vampires extinguished. As his first mate, the Chosen Cormia wants to win not only his body but his heart for herself - she sees the emotionally scarred male behind all his noble responsibility. But as the war with the Lessening Society grows more grim, Phury must decide between duty and love.

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now, an ally of the Black Dagger Brotherhood will face the challenge of his life and the evil of the ages. Butch O''Neal is a fighter by nature. A hard living, ex-homicide cop, he''s the only human ever to be allowed in the inner circle of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. And he wants to go even deeper into the vampire world- to engage in the turf war with the lessers. He''s got nothing to lose. His heart belongs to a female vampire, an aristocratic beauty who''s way out of his league. If he can''t have her, then at least he can fight side by side with the Brothers... Fate curses him with the very thing he wants. When Butch sacrifices himself to save a civilian vampire from the slayers, he falls prey to the darkest force in the war. Left for dead, found by a miracle, the

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Book SynopsisJim Heron, disgruntled fallen angel, thinks that he finally has a leg up against Devinia, a devil''s minion, in their fight over seven souls to end the war against good and evil. This is because Jim knows exactly which earthly soul he needs to save: a distant single father of a 13-year-old son. Luckily, Jim thinks that he can leverage the power of love, because this man is in love with a careful woman previously burnt by lust. So instead, Jim focuses his attentions on Sissy, the young soul he saved from Devinia''s clutches, who is now transitioning to her life as an angel.But things are more complicated than they seem, because someone else is in love with that careful woman - the twin of the man whose soul needs saving. And unfortunately, this twin is the better contender for romance - he''s a good-hearted sensitive musician. Torn between gentle support and steamy passion, will this woman make the choice that brings a brooding, broken soul to redemption? Or will that s

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Book SynopsisThe latest steamy adventure in the Lair of the Wolven spin-off series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward, set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world, with a scientist fighting to save the timber wolves - and getting caught in a deadly trap herself . . .For Lydia Susi, there is no sweet sorrow in saying goodbye to the man she loves. As a wolven hiding among humans, she became used to being alone - until destiny gave her the kind of love she didn''t dare hope for. But then came a devastating diagnosis that ended all her dreams. Grief is the only thing she sees in her future now.Daniel Joseph, as an operative for a clandestine arm of the U.S. government, always expected to die an early death. He just assumed it would be out in the field . . . not in a hospital bed in an underground lab. With his time running out, he refuses a potentially lifesaving treatment to focus on making sure that Lydia finds her wolven clan. Following an attack on the lab''s compound, Daniel fears his former boss is coming after him and Lydia. Marshalling his strength, he must call on all his training to protect the female he loves . . . even if it means her moving on, without him.Discover your new obsession . . . ''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine Feehan''Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

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Book Synopsis''J. R. Ward is in a league of her own'' Sarah J. MaasIn this gripping finale of the Lair of the Wolven series, destiny and desire are at war in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world as a deadly male holds the key to Lydia Susi and Daniel Joseph''s future . . .Lydia knows time is running out. Daniel''s terminal diagnosis has doomed her to grief, and she just wants to spend as much time as she can with him. When his doctor goes missing, however, their secret lab''s location is compromised and suddenly she is at war with an enemy she doesn''t understand.As a former black ops soldier, Daniel is very familiar with the danger they''re in, and he''s determined to keep his beautiful wolven safe. This means he must turn to his former boss - and relying on a symphath for anything is a worst-case scenario on a good day. But what choice does he have?With Daniel''s sixth sense telling him there''s more to the kidnapping, he and Lydia must w

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanTrue love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward''s No.1 New York Times bestselling series.Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells-and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things...but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human.As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list-and then there are her nightmares in which she''sWhen Devina''s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious

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Book SynopsisThe daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching instalment in J. R. Ward''s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series . . .Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness . . . and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire''s horrific origins. Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose-and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one-not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well, and following Nate''s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous li

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Book SynopsisIn the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there''s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - vampire warriors, defenders of their race . . .John Matthew has been through his vampire transition and taken to the life of the Brotherhood with a vengeance, but he still can''t shake the nightmare of his past and is unsure of his future as a warrior hero. He''s made a promise to honour the Brotherhood and their fight with the slayers at all costs, until the love of his life is kidnapped and he is forced to make a choice that could change his life and the Brotherhood''s forever . . .

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanReturn to the dark and sexy Black Dagger Brotherhood world in this second prison camp installment from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward . . .Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her brother. Imprisoned for eons by their mother, the Scribe Virgin, she finally frees herself - only to face a devastating injury. Manuel Manello, MD, is drafted by the Brotherhood to save her as only he can - but when the human surgeon and the vampire warrior meet, their two worlds collide in the face of their undeniable passion. With so much working against them, can love prove stronger than the birth right and the biology that separate them?Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood... ''It''s not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautifully. This dark and compelling world is filled with enticing romance as well as perilous adventure. With myriad possibilities to choose from, the Black Dagger Brotherhood series promises tons of thrills and chills'' Romantic Times''Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewerTrade ReviewVampire fantasy just doesn't get better than this * lovevampire.com *

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