'Dark Lover' by J.R. Ward is the first book in the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, introducing readers to a world where vampires are protected by a group known as the Brotherhood of the Black Dagger who are fighting against the Lessers, minions of the Omega. The book follows Wrath, a powerful vampire king, who reluctantly helps Beth, a half-human, half-vampire, through her transition into a vampire, leading to a dangerous and intense journey filled with romance, suspense, and dark secrets. The writing style in the book is described as flawless, with a mix of contemporary, romantic, and sexy elements that keep readers hooked from the very beginning.
The book is praised for its strong world-building, phenomenal character development, and addictive storyline that immerses readers into the lives of the characters. Readers appreciate the chemistry between Wrath and Beth, the dynamic personalities of the Brotherhood members, and the engaging plot that blends action, romance, and supernatural elements seamlessly. Overall, 'Dark Lover' is hailed as a captivating and entertaining read that offers a refreshing take on the vampire genre, with well-developed characters and a compelling narrative that keeps readers invested in the series.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Dark Lover include strong explicit language, themes of sexual assault, violence, and inner conflicts regarding identity and power.
Has Romance?
Yes, there is a strong presence of romance in Dark Lover.
From The Publisher:
See where it all began in the first phenomenal novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series…
The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most trusted fighter is killed-orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate-Wrath must put down his dagger and usher the beautiful female into another world.
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 the Brotherhood and blood frighten her. Yet his touch ignites a dawning new hunger-one that threatens to consume them both…
INCLUDES A NEW LETTER FROM J. R. WARD
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2 comment(s)
Another PNR I had to read for a challenge. This one actually was fun and didn't take itself too seriously. Harmless. Funny. So ridiculous.
Dark lover is a really fun and imaginative story. I loved the romantic subplot and the epic bromance.
About the Author:
J. R. Ward is the author of more than thirty novels, including those in her #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She lives in the South with her family.
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