• The King

  • A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood
  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,725 ratings)

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The King

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

J.R. Ward's number-one New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.

Long live the king.…

After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father's mantle - with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything - and everyone - at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she's unprepared for Wrath's response - or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

©2014 J. R. Ward (P)2014 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)

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic....The Brotherhood is the hottest collection of studs in romance. I can’t wait for the next one!” (New York Times best-selling author Angela Knight)

“Best new series I’ve read in years! Tautly written, wickedly sexy, and just plain fun.” (New York Times best-selling author Lisa Gardner)

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Loved this one!

I adore this one, and what a spectacular ending!
The only improvement would be change in the narrator. This entire series would be a bajillion times better if they were narrated by Robert Petkoff. His accents are always spot on, each of his characters all have their own distinct voices, and he does sooooo much more than simply read the novel, he gives it life! Please re- record these novels using R.P., and give them the voice they deserve!!!

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Great story

I want more. You don’t get bored with these stories you only want them to continue.

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Great story and sub plots.

This one brought me to tears a couple of times. Very good read. (15 words? I’m not an author.)

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Terrific! As usual.

What did you love best about The King?

LW. And Assail and Sola. Looking forward to their story.

What did you like best about this story?

Impossible to say. I devoured it as fast as I could so I'm sure I missed vital details. Will listen again soon.

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

It took me awhile to get used to Jim Frangiones voice as the BDB narrator. Now I wouldn't want anyone else. I do wish the female voices were different but still wouldn't ask for another narrator.

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

WTF?!

Any additional comments?

Well worth the credit as usual. Thanks Warden!

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Long Live The King!

The Warden does it again! A great installment to the BDB. I tried to hold out in reading this because I didn't want it to end (True?). I couldn't give it a 5 star because I felt that ending did not do justice to the story itself. There was so much I was hoping for (do not want to put spoilers in this, so we will leave it at), but all in all another awesome BDB!

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love love love!!!

beautiful! I cried at the end!! I love her writing
style!! so much emotion, I can't wait to start the next one

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Excellent book!!!

This is another great book in the BDB series!

Good from start to finish, can't wait for the next in the series!!

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love this series!

love, love, love i am hoping she finds a way to keep going. cant wait for the nezt book.

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Another great book in the BDB series

This book was great due to the fact it tied up alot of things that have been left hanging in some cases ffor several books .. Without spoiling things I like the changes that Wrath went through.. it was more than time ..The only thing I would have liked to seen is the interaction between the mates I mean what do these women really do all day ..

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I can't get enough

Love the author, book story and the story teller. You won't regret buying. I can't wait for Laila's story.
Thanks

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