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)

Listen, you know you need the audio version

Book 8 - John Matthew and Xhex
I mean, it’s a brotherhood of seven foot tall bazillionaire vampires, each with hidden emotional depth and a wardrobe made entirely of leather, literally fighting to save their world while falling in love, conveniently, one at a time and in quick succession. Fantastic audio performance by Jim Frangione who, I think, does all of them.
DO NOT START HERE, please start at Book 1 (Dark Lover). I cannot imagine trying to jump into this cold without the backstory on both John Matthew and Xhex. Lots of content warnings here, especially on violence and assault.
A couple of notes about this instalment in particular:
While it’s John Matthew and Xhex’s story, you get so much about the other characters here, so it’s a really rich tapestry in an extremely well-built world.
Xhex is so hardcore, it’s amazing to get to spend time with her character in this book.
I have been a big John Matthew fan all along, but you see a totally new side of him in this book, and it’s not one that I love. Unlike many of the other vampires’ mates, Xhex is absolutely a warrior and a badass in her own right, and the journey for John Matthew (and honestly, the rest of the brotherhood) to recognise her strength and her rightful place in their world is a little too long and exhausting to my 2023 ears (it’s just so much patriarchy, and while they get to the right place, the long and arduous path out of misogyny made me tired).

IM IN LOVE WITH THE BROTHERHOOD!

OMG this is one of the best series I have read. Twilight pales in comparison to these novels. JR Ward brings a wonderful twist to vampires. I also love the masculine characters she has created and the awesome sense of humor she gives each character. I love the story line from start to finish. I am craving more more more after I am done. I cant wait for the next series. It draws you in from the very first book to this book 8 it is awesome!

Total Freaking Awesome on a Ritz w/ Cheese!!

I doubt I can say it better than Sandra from MO wrote, but... yeh, ditto ditto and more ditto.
It took me about 3 books to really start to like Jim Frangione. He's just so damned precise w/ his articulation. LOL, but now I think I'd be sick to hear anyone else read this series. He's wonderful. And JIC anyone out there forgot, JR WARD rocks it HARD w/ the BDB series and remember to check out Covet, the new Fallen Angel series. Man, please please please keep these coming. We love you JR WARD!!

Black Dagger Brotherhood Rocks

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

Very top of the list

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lover Mine?

The scene where the Queen gives Xhex her mating ceremony dress and Xhex becomes a full female personality with joy and awe.

Which scene was your favorite?

When John rescued Xhex from Lash then

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

Love, Honor, Betrayal always go together

Any additional comments?

I look forward to all the next books in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I hope J.R. Ward writes a book with a story/conclusion on Blay and Qhuinn.

John Matthew gets his due

Yet again, JR Ward has crafted an award winning story of the BDB. Every book gets me primed for the next. This one was intense and emotional, and oh so incredibly good. What's not to love about John Matthew? This brother will completely steal your heart. Everything about him says he is a 'male of worth'. I loved it.

huge fan satisfied

I've been a huge fan of the black dagger brotherhood series. this was my first time listening to an audio book. and I enjoyed the narrator overall.

love it really

The names get me. GREAT overall, love the Brotherhood the origin much easier to get there

Lover Mine

I can't get enough of the Black Dagger Brotherhood
and I hope J.R. Ward continues to write more of these books.

Great Book, Perfect Narrator

This was a great book and well worth the wait. There were a lot of different plots, but it all came together well. Jim Frangione is exceptional so please keep going on the series!

My favorite series

Any additional comments?

This is my absolute favorite series... I wait anxiously for each book to come out. It's sexy, action packed, the characters 'feel' real and the narrator takes you out of your life, and plants you in the book.... AWESOME!