My favorite BDB book so far!!!
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I am bound and determined to read this ENTIRE series straight thru. So far I have loved all the BDB books. This particular book however is by far my favorite book yet.
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Another Badd brother down and it was a doozie. Lucian was always the quite one of the Badd brood but getting to see this side of him was something special. The author touches on some heavy things and while my heart ached I think she did an amazing happy b at pulling all my emotions full circle on this book.

Lucian and Joss are really cute together. Even when they are at their wits end, I could feel that simmering attraction that pulls them together. The plot was fast paced, amazing cameos from our favorite characters through out the series and an amazing steam factor.

I did feel like things in Joss past were a little too glossed over. I don't feel like I got the closure I needed when it came to her life before. Im not saying it took away from the story, because it did. For me, I just needed it added in and it wasnt.... Im still easily able to give it 4 stars.

I personally cant wait for baby Badd to get his book. He has been my favorite from the start. Im sad to see this series come to an end because the author has given us this family that we can connect with. Fingers crossed we don't have to wait long for Xavier and Lows book.! 4 Stars #2OCCJD
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It was a very satisfying read; always great to visit the BDB and now the next generation of fighters.  Some readers say it's the same thing, I guess for me I am happy because the storyline is familiar, with doses of new things.  I love Bitty, I love how Rhage turns into a total mush, I am hopeful for Saxon and interested to see what happens to the rest of the trainees.  The pace might not be as fast as other previous books but overall I really like this book.  I also recommend that if you could, get the audible book as well.  It's a whole new experience to listen to the story, especially with the wonderful narration of Frank Frangione - if the title is Whisper sync-enabled, and you already have the Kindle version of the book, you will pay less than 1/2 price for the audible version.  For me so worth it as I listen to the titles over and over again.  I don't bother turning TV on because everything sucks.
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I'm not one to write reviews because honestly I don't really have a way with words. However, I absolutely love Jillian Dodd, and The Keatyn Chronicles. Love Me was by far my favorite so far in this series. That reason being mostly due to the fact my two favorite boys were super HOT in this book!!! There were so many steamy hot scenes in this book that I was in hottie heaven through most of it. I'm still suffering from a hottie hangover. Once again Jillian Dodd made me fall in love with pretty much every boy at Eastbrooke. It just keeps getting better with vet book. Bring on Adore Me!!! :)
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Qhuinn and Blay's HEA is finally here! I've been waiting forever for those two to be together. It feels like the end of an era in the BDB books.
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I read all 13 BDB books and I loved every single one of them!!!  I was so entranced from the very beginning that I couldn't wait until the next book.  The reason I got into the series is because I loved all 3 of the 50 Shades and wanted to read something along the lines of that series.  One of my co-workers told me about this series and I got hooked from Chapter 1 of the 1st book.  I have tried to find another series like this, but nothing seems as great as these!  I NEED MORE BDB!!!
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Like most readers of the BDB series, I was very curious to learn how J.R. Ward would handle a male/male romance. Blay and Quinn were appealing characters who have matured in the earlier novels and I, along with millions of readers, wanted them to finally end up together, but the consummation of their relationship could have been a challenge to write.  Ms Ward handles their sexual connections with clarity, respect, eroticism and with the same detail as she did the heterosexual couples in earlier books. She does not attempt to draw a veil over their affair nor does she write to shock. The strangeness associated with male/male sexual relations has disappeared, for me. While I have had many gay friends I cared for greatly I always wondered what they did behind closed doors.  I feel more connected now that I know.
This is a big book, with several secondary stories and new characters introduced and the book is all the richer for them.
J.R. Ward is among the very best of the paranormal romance writers writing today and with this book I believe she is only becoming better at her craft.  I read it immediately upon its publication and am now listening to it via Audible.  It is even better the second time.
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BDD MC rides again!!  Another 5* read filled with the sexy men of BDD.  The MC world is dangerous and Harlee is about to find out just how dangerous.  She's been told that she needs to take out a table member of the BDD by a rival MC 'Night Soul'.  She is caught by Trent, aka The Monster.  He's the Enforcer for the BDD MC, he stops her from her 'mission' and takes her back to the MC to find out her story.  What follows is another man falling for a woman and fighting it all the way, the MC way.  You won't be able to put the book down because you have to know what's going to happen next.  I'm so glad this MC is continuing and I'm looking forward to reading more about this chapter of BBD.

*** I did receive a ARC in exchange for an honest review. ***  I love this MC series!!
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I was reluctant to try this book/series when I saw the mention of 'vampires' not something I would normally read. Thankfully I took a punt and was far from disappointed. I found this to be a riveting read that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The character building was wonderfully done and I couldn't stop thinking about the brothers long after finishing the book.  These guys are hot and the sexual content is rather explicide but tastefully done. Thankfully there are many more books in the series as I am now officially a BDB addict.
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Where do I begin?!

I had fallen off of the BDB world sometime ago due to the fact that there were soooo many releases of other great books that I couldn't keep up but I read enough to know that one, Rahge (Hollywood) and Marys story was my favorite.  I was worried that I wouldnt be able to keep up but Ward has written it in such a way that you could be like me and not have picked up a DBD book in years but after one chapter you are not only hooked and invested but not also not totally lost!

This story took me by such a surprise in a good way! From what I remembered of Hollywood and his beast, this side of him that we see is just. DEEP. So deep that I was NOT prepared for the emotions i got from it. I found myself more than once with lumps of emotion clogging my throat and blinking back tears. The feels, GD the FEELS!!

As per her norm, this story not only involved Rahge and Mary but it also focused on the brothers, some more than others and acquaintances of the brothers.  Assil is a new to me character but still very intriguing and I cant wait to find out more about him and his journey, for I see it being a long and eventful one.  The journey that Rage and Mary take you on is not an easy one but it was totally necessary for the characters, and while I gritted my teeth in anger at some non Rahge parts I totally didn't want it to end.

I am now so immersed in the brotherhood again, especially due to the shock thats delivered toward the end) I am finding myself going back and read the ones I missed!

As always hats off Mrs. Ward for a job well done!
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I originally borrowed this book off my friend's kindle.... I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy it and have it on my kindle along with Burning Bridges! This book was a perfect follow up to BB. I absolutely loved it! I absolutely loved Echo. Her character is growing so much. She's not just a damsel in distress. She's fighting her battles and she does a damn good job. If you're looking for a book with a kick ass heroin, this is the book!!!!
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This is the very first book I have read by Ms. Gallagher and I can promise you it will not be my last. I am really really liking the Haven Security crew. And Nathan being the boss is a natural born leader. He is one of those guys you pass on the street and have to take a second, third, four, etc look at. He is such a great character and then throw in Bec who is a single mom with a very sick child, and you get some moments that will make your head turn. Bec is someone I relate to very easily. She is as strong as they come, but has kept her heart guarded since she broke things off with Nathan. Nathan has pretty much done the same thing. He keeps his heart wrapped up very tight and doesn't share it with anyone. Bec and Nate are forced together by their son Danny. He is such a sweet boy. I really loved seeing him and have Bec and Nate bond over their love for him. They have many ups and downs but I will say that they quickly discover that the other is "the one" and they have to figure out how to move past the well past. Can they do it? Do they even want to? Well I refuse to give away any spoilers at all. I will say this book is definitely worth the read. I can't wait to find out what happens next with the oh so hot and yummy security team. This was a 4.75 AMAZEBALLS stars from me.

Review by Tabitha
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This installment  is focused mostly on Rhage and Mary, but of course with any BDB book, the other characters are also featured and there are some other side stories going.  But I felt that this one was more focused on the relevant story lines even though there were still multiple points of view as opposed to some of the more recent books. There seemed to be fewer points of view and the chapters or sections seemed shorter so you did not get stuck in a story for too long, but by the same token sometimes it made for quick transitions that left you hanging for a bit until their time came around again. There were a couple of new additions and side stories that became more relevant as we learned more about them, but for the most part this was about the core BDB.

This one starts out and goes right into some serious action. Rhage is feeling edgy and restless and not sure why. And despite a dire warning form his brother, Rhage refuses to back down from danger and it ends up in a potentially disastrous situation. This brings out some really tense moments, mayhem, fear, emotions, and some surprises.

I adore Rhage. He is like a big, sexy, strong, sweet, loyal teddy bear...so he  kind of turns into a raging dragon beast, but even the beast responds positively to Mary and is like a big lap dog. I love his relationship and reverence of Mary. I loved getting to know more about him in this one and seeing some vulnerability and insecurities. I fell for him even more.

Mary is determined, fearless, and his perfect match. She can handle both sides of him. But she is sometimes plagued with her own self doubts and things she secretly thinks about. Recent events put Rhage and Mary into a place where they can talk about hidden issues that have been bothering them and have been causing some distance. And it opens up new possibilities for them.  But due to their history, they also have some challenges to face together and I really loved how the story line progressed.

Most of the other brothers and their mates are back, some featured more heavily than others: V, Jane, Blay, Quinn, Layla, Wrath, and Lassiter were stand outs. Although some of those less than desirable side characters like Assail and Xcor are also in the mix. Layla's story does finally see some progress and V is having some internal struggles to deal with as well. There are some new characters that are introduced that I believe will continue to be relevant in later installments.

Some of their challenging situations are more like the trials and tribulations of working vampires. It deals with normal everyday things like relationship ruts, communication, personal wants and needs, and fulfillment. But their world has that added sense of mystery, magic, and secrets that  could become an issue if the humans get too close to the truth. And they of course still have enemies both against the vampire race and also against the BDB and King.

This was over 500 pages long, but I did not feel like I needed to skim it like I have in some of the more recent books. Although it could have probably been cut down some and had the same effect. I admit I got a little distracted, especially in the beginning, by all of of the pop culture references and some of that seemed overdone or uncharacteristic of the brothers. But overall I felt like it was getting back more into the heart of this series--the bond of the brothers, the connections with their shellans, and the sense of family and loyalty. I love their dynamics and teasing, taunting banter, but I also appreciate the fact that they would lay down their lives for each other.

I had such a happy smile on my face from  some of the happenings in this book. But there are still stories building and evolving. It definitely had some tense and precarious moments. It had humor, action, passion, and emotional turmoil. Overall this felt more like the older BDB books with the core group and I enjoyed spending more time with them again.
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First off I agree that this book was hard to get into at first but in the end it was worth every effort. I have been seeing this series raved about for quite awhile now and I am so glad I finally decided to take the plunge! It is my first foray into Vampires and to say I was leery is an understatement. But in seeing the BDB series brought up over and over again in conjunction with other authors and stories I have loved I finally had to try it. Who doesn't love a story a good story with a to die for hero and a strong heroine? Under it all that is exactly what this book had for me. Very intense, very hot, very, very addictive! If I had to skim some pages to get to the heart of the story or in parts I wasn't comfortable with it was no hardship. The payoff for reading to the end, acquainting myself with the "Brothers", and seeing Wrath and Beth's HEA was well worth it!! The minute I finished the oh so satisfying Dark Lover I went out and bought all the rest of the books in the series!
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JR Ward is one of those authors that I will always trust to give me a great read. Like her BDB series this Bourbon King is one continuous story. This book picks up right after the events of the last book. Lane is trying to deal with his father's death and betrayal. They whole family is dealing with having no real money to speak of. Which is quite the shock for these people that grew up with old money. Each of the siblings have major developments in this story. I absolutely love that you don't just get glimpses of the other characters in these books, but you get completely into their heads. While Lane may be the main focus of both books so far, His other siblings Edward and Gin have quite the life dramas as well. I think this series is going to be like the liquor it is named after, It will just get better with age. I can't wait to see where JR takes us with this family, and what new dramas the next installment will bring us.

Review copy provided for an honest review.
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Finally, J.R. Ward's eleventh installment to the Black Dagger Brotherhood has arrived! "Lover at Last" was everything I had hoped for and more.

If you've read J.R. Ward's previous books in this series, you will have seen the friendship, dedication, and love between Qhuinn and Blay develop. For me, the angst between the two was frustrating to watch. The on-again-off-again friendship made me want to slap either or both of these males. I really didn't care which direction their relationship went, as long as both were happy. But to have Blay express is frustrated, matter-of-fact, straight talk to Qhuinn really gripped my heart. Then to watch Qhuinn wrap his head around what he truly and deeply wanted. To see him finally realize that he was living by someone else's standard. Qhuinn brought me to tears. Being rejected by everybody in his family only to find himself accepted just as he is in a new family!

Although this book was expected to be all about Qhuinn and Blay, it was much more than that. There are so many different paths built into this book. If I didn't already know what J.R.Ward's next book is to be about, I would be hard pressed to know the next path we're to travel next.

So many different facets open up in this book. There are exciting twists to Layla's life. Remember, she is pregnant with Qhuinn's baby. The Brotherhood make a decision that'll blow you away and the Band of Bastards consider a new approach to winning the throne! We learn a little more of the shadow brothers, Trez and iAm. It looks like they will become more involved with the Brotherhood, but to what degree? Do you remember meeting Assail from "Lover Reborn"?  He's back and with more to his story as well! I think we will see more of Assail and maybe the new female that he meets in this book. I believe he may be an important factor with the battle between the Brotherhood and the Band of Bastards, even though he claims he wants nothing to do with any of it.

As you can see, there is a lot to this book. It will keep your head spinning and your heart pounding! This book has the makings of several stories to come. It gave me the feeling that it is has some kind of pivotal importance in the fight between the Brotherhood, Band of Bastards and the glymera. I have to give these book 5 stars. I was going to rate it with 4 stars just because there were SO MANY facets here to wrap my head around... There were some areas where it got a tiny bit confusing. However, by the time I reached the end, I realized that we're going to see much more to come.

I can't wait for the next book, which J.R. Ward has announced will be, The King, and will come back to more of Wrath and Beth, who are trying to have a baby!

Awesome job, J.R. Ward!

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I enjoyed this book. The writing as always, was interesting and up to past JR Ward standards. At times it was hard going back and forth between the 6 or so concurrent stories and POVs being told within the one book, but at the end it nearly all came together - only the story of Trez being incomplete (which is clearly purposeful).

I like where this new BDB story is heading and I look forward to future installments and the fates of all the Bastards being revealed. Definitely recommend this book if you've read the past BDB books.