• 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 (10,830 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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Obsessed!

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I wasn't right away hooked on this series but after the first book I was really wanting more and after the second and then the third I am so hooked. The third book is amazing and I am on 4 now.

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Fantastic!

The is nothing like this out there in the vampire world. JR Ward has captured an entirely new world. The Warriors are funny, unique, sensational, strong, and fierce! They are an amazing group of men with the power of honor at their backs. Beth is uniquely strong herself. I feel for the loud of her father, Darius; but I know what is to come. The narrator isn't fabulous, but some of the sarcasm and humor comes through. I think I got more from reading it than hearing it.

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Great Series

This is a great author. The first book was good - I'm on the third one and they keep getting better. Highly recommend the series. You'll fall in love with the brotherhood.

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This series starts off right!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Dark Lover to be better than the print version?

I would think that it's better than print, but it really does not matter because the book was great.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dark Lover?

I love the fact that their verbiage was young vibrant and an attention getter.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Wrath was attempting to eat food and she discovered that he was blind.

Who was the most memorable character of Dark Lover and why?

I loved Wrath and the fact that he was blind and still got things done.

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Dark Lover

I have read the entire series many times and I love it. I have often checked to see if it is available on Audible. FINALLY, it is! :) I can't wait to get the rest of the series!

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WOW LIKE THIS BOOK

could not wait to hear more, always on edge, can not wait for next book.

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Excellent series

I love these novels. HOWEVER, I REALLY wish that these were narrated by ROBERT PETKOFF. Petkoff gives clear distinction to each character, provides excellent accents, and delivers emotion to each sentence he reads. He takes you fully into the story, makes it so much more than someone just reading a novel to you.

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Can't stop listening

Would you consider the audio edition of Dark Lover to be better than the print version?

Yes.

What did you like best about this story?

Lots of action, romance, suspense.

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

The king of course

Any additional comments?

This is my second time with these books. Once you start, you can't stop. Keeps your attention level high. I love audio better then reading, I listen while working.

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Whoa! Vampires, and warriors, and lust - oh my!

I grabbed this book on a whim... I wanted Twilight for adults, with more action - and that's exactly what I got. This is book 1 in a whole series; and I'm already ready to go onto my next one! It's full of sexy vampires that I imagine look like Chris Hemsworth in Thor... I actually really liked the narrator. Kind of proper; but he gave the book a solid classic feel with his tone. Bring on book #2!!!!

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Interesting twist on being turned into a vampaire

Would you consider the audio edition of Dark Lover to be better than the print version?

Since I have only had it in audio not sure could give a true assessment

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

Conquered by a Highlander by Nalani Singh. The male main character doing things out of duty the female main character both having their own minds and will not be bullied yet their more primal nature overruling their higher brain functions.

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

Main male character what woman would not wish a man such as that

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes very much so once I got into could not stop

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed it very much cant wait to see where her adventures will take her since she is young yet had things done to her in this book out they come out in the books to come

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