• 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 (10,831 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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The two genres combined here—paranormal and romance—each have highly engaged, passionate fanbases who make finding quality recommendations easy. Listeners are enraptured by these stories. We too love the double escape provided by both fantastical and romantic elements, and for the countless ways authors continually play on listeners’ expectations to keep stories fresh. Whether you prefer werewolves, witches, or wyrs, there’s a listen for you.

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GREAT SERIES--EVERY BOOK!!! Best Vampire story!!!!

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

I LOVE the narrator! Hope JIM F. NEVER stops narrating the series! Can't imagine anyone else but Jim, for the series!

What did you like best about this story?

I love EVERY book & every aspect of each book!

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

I can't tear myself away from any book in this series! Once I begin listening, I can't stop!

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I've never enjoyed a series as much as the Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB)..The author can't keep up with my eagerness for the next book...Can hardly wait for another BDB 'fix'
I'm addicted! So well written, I can see everything in my mind! Ms.Ward, just write the books as fast as you can, for all of us who enjoy everything about this series!!!

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Pauses! Ugh!

I’m not sure if it’s the narrator or the post production, but the audible pauses in this recording are infuriating! There’s often no pause between scene changes, then a full 7-8 second pause where you think the recording has stopped! Who did this?

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Love it!

New to the series and I couldn't put it down! can't wait to read the next one!

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Love Love Love It

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

I didn't read the printed version

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wrath of course

What about Jim Frangione’s performance did you like?

Lots of people complained that his narration came off like he was reading a text book and that there were no interchanging of male and female voices. Jim Frangione grew on me and grew large. I like his voice for this book and because the vampires (the brotherhood) are the main characters in this story, and they are warriors and they are thuggish and full of testosterone ...Jim Frangione's voice embraced all that. I like it when sometimes he moves into another chapter without a pause...it gives me a sense of excitement and that we are moving at a fast pace. I have accepted his voice as the voice of the Brothers..and I am very happy that he is the narrator for the rest of the series.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Dematerialise with Dark Lover

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can't turn it off

This series of books keeps you in the edge. The narrator has a voice that you could melt into which makes the book a good listening experience.

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it was okay.

I didn't feel as attached to the characters as I'd hope for. Sometimes when the narrator portrays another character I get confused on who is talking. Same with when a new chapter begins and its another characters perspective, sometimes it gets confusing because they switch back and forth a lot. between different perspectives.

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Made me stop in my tracks at the grocery store!

That moment when the salesman taps you on the arm and asks you if you need help, and you suddenly realize you have been standing in front of the ketchup at the grocery store for over 15 minutes, barely able to breathe, simply from a fight scene in a book. Yeah.... That happened...

I really enjoyed this! Will definitely continue with the series.

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Love love love

I've read and or listened to this series going on my fourth time. Absolutely love then.

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Great series! Great narrator!

I just love this series by JR Ward and listening to Jim Frangione bring the characters to life is the icing on the cake.

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Best series ever

I'm an addict of J.R. Wards books. Since the very first one, I wait with bated breath for the next. You get a great story every time. These are the only books I've ever read twice, sometimes a third or fourth time. Start from the beginning though! You won't be disapointed!!!

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