Lover Mine

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 22 hrs

Publisher's summary

The hot new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood by the number-one New York Times best-selling author.

John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown. Taken in by The Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was-or his true identity.

Xhex has long steeled herself against the attraction to John Matthew. Until fate intervenes and she discovers that love, like destiny, is inevitable.

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©2010 J.R. Ward (P)2010 Penguin

Critic reviews

“Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served.” (New York Times best-selling author Lynn Viehl)

“To die for. I love this series!” (New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann)

Loved this book!!!

I’ve been a big fan of John since he first appeared. This was a great book. I loved every minute of it.

Xex and John

The Warden does it again. You never know where she is going to spin her stories. So much action and angst. If you're a fan you will love this book... From a True Fan... Pam w

loved it

I absolutely loved it I had no problem, and the reader did amazing!! and she's an amazing writer never a dull moment

Loved it!!!

Once again J.R. Ward delivers an addicting story that is sexy, heart-wrenching and action packed. I loved the Darius twist. I will be re-reading the entire series all over again!

Excellent story, awful sound editing

Story was wonderful, perfect ending, no complaints there. I've grown accustomed to Jim Frangione's narration, no complaints there. The sound editing was_horrible_... There were a few inappropriate gaps between paragraphs that lasted far too long, and in other places, one sentence was unable to be finished before the next began. Background ambient noises were obvious at several points. The worst was when scenes were broken (for want of a better word) and the tone, volume, basic sound quality, just everything, changed mid-sentence to a completely different tone/feel, etc. and then changed back. Really, really awkward, especially during the sex scenes. Imagine reading a document written in Times New Roman 12 pt. font and all of a sudden, for no reason at all, the font changes in the middle of a paragraph to Courier 22 pt for a few sentences and then goes back to the original. Your eyes would be confused, you'd be wondering wtf, right? This was the aural version of that. Not so bad if it were a one-time slip, but this happened multiple times and seriously interrupted the flow of the story.

All that aside, this was more complex and involved than some previous books in the series, with multiple POV and a lot of layering. The ending was one of the better so far, and I was left wanting more. Just handled by a different sound editor ;)

The author keeps sucking me in!

Where does Lover Mine rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's good; the series has been good because the author has developed characters very well. That is the only thing that is keeping me going with purchasing the books. I'm tired of the sex scenes since they are all the same, but the characters are all quite individual and it keeps drawing me in to find out what happens next to the people I now know. Probably like a soap opera I imagine.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I can't rate a single character. The author has managed to develop each character so well that I keep on wanting to continue to find out what happens with each one as I meet them.

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

Not a relevant question given the above question.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Xhex (don't know how to spell that) gave in to her ability (finally) to be willing to accept help. I identify with that.

Any additional comments?

This is primarily a comment on the series as far as I have read it, not on this individual book. The author knows how to keep a reader, and I'm still kept so far. However, in this particular book I was really sick of hearing the word "verily" and the other phrases that tried to indicate a different time period. I understand why, but "verily" was very much over-used. If this continues it will annoy me enough to give up. Maybe.

In true Jr Ward style

I fell in love with this series years ago. I have read it through twice.
Treated myself to audio for and fell in Love all over again.
I love the intensity of the John and Zex.
The transition of Lash was a flash of horror.
The death of Lash, the execution of it was very intense.
Finally to see the reconnection ofZex, Darrius, her mother and Torment on the most unexpected day; the mating of John and Zex. What a very emotional, deep expression of tradition, honor, love and commitment.
No disappointment in any way EVER!

Phenomenal!

Emotional roller coaster! Xhex is a badass and perfect for John. I love how each book builds upon another. Pay attention!

John Mathew triumphs

I enjoyed learning more about my favorite characters and their ability to overcome the past and to make a better life.

Trials and Tribulations

Both main characters had a really rough life. It just felt right when they found each other. Great series!