Lover Reborn

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 23 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Number-one New York Times best-selling author J. R. Ward’s novels of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continue, as a vampire warrior crosses the line between life and death…and ventures into an erotic world of dark dreams and darker desires.

Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment has been unrecognizable from the vampire leader he once was. Physically emaciated and heartbroken beyond despair, he has been brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel. Now, fighting once again with ruthless vengeance, he is unprepared to face a new kind of tragedy.

When Tohr begins to see his beloved in his dreams - trapped in a cold, isolated netherworld far from the peace and tranquility of the Fade - he turns to the angel in hopes of saving the one he has lost. But because Lassiter tells him he must learn to love another to free his former mate, Tohr knows they are all doomed....

Except then a female with a shadowed history begins to get through to him. Against the backdrop of the raging war with the lessers, and with a new clan of vampires vying for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between the buried past and a very hot, passion-filled future.…But can his heart let go and set all of them free?

©2012 J.R. Ward (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!” (New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann)

Love this narrator!

What did you love best about Lover Reborn?

Tohr and No'one moving forward with their lives.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Qhuinn and Blay's story and I absolutely love Lassiter... he needs his own book.

What does Jim Frangione bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Everything! I am having a hard time listening to somebody else. Jim Frangione is so dynamic, I love listening to him.

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

Both

A SERIES YOU JUST CAN'T PUT DOWN

Would you listen to Lover Reborn again? Why?

Every book in this series I have listened to repeatedly.. J.R. Ward's style is raw,sarcastic, quit witted and in your face.. captures your attention from the very first chapter, and doesn't let go. Tohrment's story is no different.. A MUST READ for anyone who likes paranormal with real grit and great imagery.. pulls you into Caldwell and the world of the Brotherhood like insects to a bug zapper!

What did you like best about this story?

The journey, the fact that its told over a lengthy span of time and not one of those short novels; at nearly 600 pages you never want it to end: Tohrment's story has been one that those into this series have longed to get their hands on, at least in my opinion. After the loss of his beloved he was a wrecked man and in this story we see the man build himself back up from the loss and find love again. the trials and tribulations of John Matthew and Xhex as well as the building blocks that have been laid out for Blay and Quinn's story are just the bitter sweetness filling out what I feel is the most anticipated story in the Brotherhood.

What about Jim Frangione???s performance did you like?

Jim has a remarkable way of individualizing each and every character, he really brings them all to life.

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

J.R. Ward brings every emotion possible out of her readers. Its a roller coaster ride of joy, contentment, harsh reality, hatred, boisterous laughter, and great sadness to the point of sobbing.

Awesome book Can't wait for the next one:-)

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would and I have!

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

Yes but it was too long to do so.

Any additional comments?

Warning this series is very additive once you start reading you just can't STOP!

Redeemed!

After barely finishing the previous book I was ready to give up on the rest of the series. I’m so glad that, despite some negative reviews which may or may not be warranted I decided to give Tor a chance to tell his story. I loved it! The last few chapters were totally worth it and I need a “Lassiter” in my life to show up with Big Macs. On to the next one.

TRULY ENJOYED THIS BOOK!!!!

I love this woman's writing. It is so in the "now" and she's "on it" with the slang. Her characters are deep, not cardboard cutouts. They are not predictable and when they mess up, you can certainly understand why. J.R. Ward is right up there with the best. I truly could not put this audio book down. Her male characters curse, they have deep issues, they are sexual, nice and in the end very caring. I also loved the dynamics between the star couple. They fight and work through there "stuff". Jim Frangione is excellent. I remember in the first book that he narrated for the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, he swallowed a lot. It's amazing to see how he's really grown and gotten into the characters.

If you like urban fantasy, you probably already know to get this one.

Lover Reborn

What did you like best about this story?

It kept me on my toes, what I thought would happen didnt and what I thought would not happen did.

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

Some parts are very emotional and made me shed a few tears.

Favorite Book Series

The Ward is the best- in my opinion no one comes close in this genre. Narration is perfection.

Laughed and Cried

I absolutely loved this book! I have been reading the series back to back and this was one of my favorites.

One of my favorites of the series.

Audio review: loved this book. # 10 in the series. This one has been one of my favorites. Even though there are certain things I wish had happened differently I still really loved this book! All the side characters stories and the complexity of the main couple was very interesting altogether!
Starting the next one now.
Love the narrator too!

Detailed

I loved all the insights we get to character emotions and their hidden efforts.