Lover Unleashed

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 18 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Payne, twin sister of the Black Dagger Brother Vishous, suffers a devastating injury, and brilliant human surgeon Manuel Manello is called in to save her. Their attraction is instant, and as powerful as it is dangerous. But as human and vampire worlds collide, a centuries-old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in jeopardy.

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better than Phury book

There were a lot of reviews that said this book was just as bad as Phury, but I disagree. Manny/Payne was so much better than Phury/Cormia.

In addition, as a V/Butch/Jane sequel, the book was very good. I read a review that said, "Alternative title: V and Jane part 2" and I couldn't agree more worth that. But I take that as a positive, because V is my favorite brother.

It's also setting up a great story line for the BoB and Qhuinn/Blay that I can't wait to get into. The Omega storyline was hidden, but obviously ramping up as well. Lot's more to come. Can't wait.

OMG...I need more!

I have waited on pins and needles for another book in this series to finally come out. Once again, I wasn't disappointed. It was totally absorbing from beginning to end, it was hot, made me hot, and kept me in a fantasy world where the desire to have a Black Daggar Brother for your very own becomes a reality you can only imagine after reading just one book in the series. Every book in the series can stand on it's own, but watch out, they are addicting and leave you aching for more! I totally love the Black Dagger Brotherhood series...can't wait for the next one! The narrator is excellent...100% love him...he is the best of the best for this series and pulls you into this fantasy world where you will not be able to sleep from thinking and wishing you were actually there! This series is my absolute all time favorite! And that says a lot!

Loving this series!!

between the steamy sexual content and the great character development, I am loving this series by Ward. I am interested in what is going to happen between Bhlay, Qhuinn, and Layla.

JR Ward never lets me down!

I love all of the books written by JR Ward/Jessica Bird. She has such a unique style and it fits the blackdagger brotherhood perfectly! I always like Manny (introduced in Lover Unleashed) he is a tough no nonsense surgeon that knows his stuff. He is aggressive but in this book you get to see a lot of his tender side. Pain has lead a sad life and is struggling to find her place in the world she wants. Jane and Viscous struggle and it's hard to read about when you are so attached to their story, but all marriages have struggles and I'm glad JR Ward wrote it so well!

Love it!!!

Jim Frangioni is fantastic!!! I love being back in the BDB's world, great addition to this series. JR Ward does it again.

Not my favorite in this series

I'm a huge fan of this series and I own every one, including the new one that I pre-ordered for 2017. I just started listening to them a couple months ago, however, but found that I
Loved them because they're so different from other vampire novels. This one happened to be my least favorite. It was long and drawn out in many spots where it could have really used some compression and I found myself wanting to fast forward, but instead increased the reading speed, which I never do. The book also jumped around so much that I had a hard time keeping up and staying interested. The plot line; fabulous. Narration; on point. Character development; outstanding (as usual). Still hoping the next one is the usual 5 stars, but still worth the credit!

J. R. Ward inspired another great book!

This author has not ever disappointed me we a half baked plot and shoddy characters. I love the humor, fun, sexy style that has me up late to listen. Jim Frangione's reading brings another layer to an already phenomenon read. I loved it and can't wait for another.

Not a filler! Great story

I’m new to the BDB series as I don’t usually like paranormal stories. However, this series is terrific, as so many of you already know. Over the past two weeks, I’ve listened straight through the first 8 books and now I’m up to Lover Unleashed—and I found it as interesting and engrossing as all the others.
Remember that when you review, you are comparing this book to all other similar ones you’ve read, not just other JRWard books. So while you may or may not think a specific BDB book is more or less interesting than another, how did it compare to other paranormal romances? Sure, it’s helpful to read in the review what you thought about this book compared to other BDB books, but for those looking at the reviews when deciding to purchase, it’s helpful to see a rating based on Lover Unleashed compared overall to others In this genre, (The same way you look at a one-star rating hoping to learn useful info about the story/writing/narration only to find the reviewer gave 1 star because she couldn’t get the book to load properly on her Kindle! How is that technology problem the author’s or story’s fault? )

Another Smash

Once again I am blown away and cannot to read the next installment of this series

MS. COLE IS A BRILLIANT AUTHOR!!!!!

If you could sum up Lover Unleashed in three words, what would they be?

HUNGRY - FOR - MORE!!!!!

What did you like best about this story?

Having read the book reviews, the majority thought the book was "out-of-character" with the previous books - and I "some-what" agree, BUT... only with the fact there were a lot of different story's going on at the same time - even so, the story's were well written, well told, and all interesting!!!

I don't think the Author could tell a bad story regardless to how many story's are being told at once - in fact I would say the Author is BEYOND BRILLIANT to be able to do so!!!!

So the answer to this question is:

How the Author was able to write such a Quality Book while telling several different story's at one time and not neglecting one character over another, all while keeping the reader interested and HUNGERY FOR MORE!!!!!

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

Gotta tell you - Frangione does a GREAT Butch!!!

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

Yep (I'm embarrassed to say) - it was at the Horse Race - not to ruin the book for anyone who hasn't yet read it - a tear or 2 was shed when the horse went down - I've been there / done that - which is why I'm sensitive to the situation.

Any additional comments?

I "APPRECIATE" Ms. Cole & Mr. Frangione for their hard work & dedication to the series and "pray" they "both" keep up the GREAT work as "ALL" of the books, so far, in this series have brought me such excitement & joy - THANK YOU Ms. Cole & Mr. Frangione!!!!