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Dark Lover (Wal-Mart Edition)

A Novel Of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By J.R. Ward

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| Paperback | 9780451223593

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Book Description

In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black DagContinue

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A vampire story. Literary fast food, but of the best kind. It's book 1 in a series, and finishing this made me want to swallow the series whole. Once it's out of sight though, the book is definitely out of mind.

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annemarie said on Feb 7, 2009 about the Softcover edition | Add your feedback

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I have never read a book with such a modern take on vampires. Who would of known that Vampires would like to go clubbing, & listen to rap, when there not hunting down the evil that plagues the world existence. The Vampires may live a modern lifestyle, but they still act as if they are in the 19th ce ... (continue)

I have never read a book with such a modern take on vampires. Who would of known that Vampires would like to go clubbing, & listen to rap, when there not hunting down the evil that plagues the world existence. The Vampires may live a modern lifestyle, but they still act as if they are in the 19th century if you are of the female persuasion, you will stay hear, I will protect you, you will be my wife etc. They still have there old customs, & the brotherhood is not only a pack of Warriors, but one big family. This was a really quick read, with quite a few steamy scenes between Wrath & his mate, & I’m a sucker for books about fated mates so I enjoyed this book.

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Lilbichwitch said on Sep 1, 2007 | Add your feedback

What a find...

Ooh, ooh what a find!! I've been constantly hearing about the Black Dagger Brotherhood series in all the paranormal forums and I have to say I was actually put off a little bit by how people loved it so much because I always find myself disappointed with a book when its recommended to me by loads of ... (continue)

Ooh, ooh what a find!! I've been constantly hearing about the Black Dagger Brotherhood series in all the paranormal forums and I have to say I was actually put off a little bit by how people loved it so much because I always find myself disappointed with a book when its recommended to me by loads of people. I suppose I shoot myself in the foot because I expect too much. However, this book lived up to all the hype and in a year when my reading pace has slowed incredibly due to work and whatnot, I finished this within a day or two.
I adore Wrath, he is just this wonderfully complex character who deep down is just a big softie. Beth was very likable as the main female character and she kept her independence and strength throughout the book which made me like her more. I loved all the other brothers, even Zsadist who I think will mellow out in future books. The plotline was original and still is even though the vampire genre has expanded dramatically since this book was released in 2005. Ooh I have to give a mention to Butch, cute or what? Please let him remain in future books!
I loved this and would rate it as definitely in the top ten of my favourite books, maybe even the top five but I'll wait to see what future books hold. Oh and I very nearly forgot to mention the sex. Oh the sex people... If you're in any way prudish stay clear but if you're not (like me!) enjoy!!

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Lauraolsthoorn said on Mar 4, 2012 | Add your feedback

3 stars just because I fell in love with the brothers.
I found this book a little rushed.
Hope the next ones will take their time in developing the plot.

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louise said on Apr 10, 2011 about the Softcover edition | Add your feedback

Just when you feel like being taken away by some fancy and action, here it comes: the right novel at the right time for me. I enjoyed this book very much: vampires, action, gore and some good sex. Not so pulp-like as it is with the AnitaWorld, rather closer to a paranormal version of some old-style ... (continue)

Just when you feel like being taken away by some fancy and action, here it comes: the right novel at the right time for me. I enjoyed this book very much: vampires, action, gore and some good sex. Not so pulp-like as it is with the AnitaWorld, rather closer to a paranormal version of some old-style noir. If I may. I will certainly dig deeper in the Brotherhood.

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DevilKitty said on Jul 20, 2010 | Add your feedback