• Dark Lover

  • The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1
  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,843 ratings)

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Dark Lover

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Publisher's summary

The first novel of J. R. Ward's New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood series features a unique take on vampire lore and heavy doses of sensuality.

The vampire Darius fears for the life of his half-breed daughter, who is unaware of her unusual destiny. To oversee her transformation, Darius seeks help from Wrath, a dangerous loner and the world's only purebred vampire.

©2005 J.R. Ward (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

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LOVE!!!!! Favorite of All times

Well written and narrated to perfection. I love this whole series. I found myself lost.

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Loved it

Truly enjoyed this. I want to read it for myself now. Glad it hasn't ended...yet.

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Fantastic

Couldn’t stop reading this book. So breathtakingly wonderful. The sex part was sensual but at the same time romantic. Can’t wait to start the next book.

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AWESOME

What made the experience of listening to Dark Lover the most enjoyable?

I FELT LIKE AS IF I WAS THERE I LOVED THE PLOT I LOVED EVERYTHING OF THE BOOK

What did you like best about this story?

HOW SHE STOOD UP TO HIM

Which character – as performed by Jim Frangione – was your favorite?

WRATH

If you could take any character from Dark Lover out to dinner, who would it be and why?

V

Any additional comments?

AWESOME

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Good Story but the narrator was awful

I liked the story but the narration made it very hard for me to follow. I could barely distinguish between characters. I think I will stick to the written word for the reminder of this series.

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Beth the unknown

What did you love best about Dark Lover?

The fact that we got to learn the story of the king and his bride. the undeniable passion that are between wrath and beth, as well as the policemen and wrath's first woman.

What other book might you compare Dark Lover to and why?

I have already listened to the avenged lover book, so it was nice to start with the first book

Which scene was your favorite?

Probably when the cop and the vampires become friends

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither, just a bit of satisfaction, that everyone got who they needed in their life.

Any additional comments?

I plan on enjoying the rest of the series.

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hot hot hot

this is one series that will draw you in and never let you out. I've read it multiple times and now I am starting over and listening to the entire series on audible. it's just that good.

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As a fan of the books the audio is captivating

This is the second of the story I have listened to. The story telling is done well. Only fault is the long pause between chapters.

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very engaging listen!

Captured my attention immediately and kept me listening until I finished. Good thing I am on vacation!

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Fun read!

With the exception of the emphasis on romance, the books is quite interesting. I read it because of the high ratings of the other books in this series, and look forward to reading the rest of them.

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