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Lover Awakened

Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3

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Lover Awakened

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Summary
 Author of the number-one New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood novels, J. R. Ward enthralls fans with her erotic urban fantasies.

The third book in the series tells the story of the vampire Zsadist, a former blood slave with a violent past. When he meets Bella, Zsadist thinks her human love could be his path to salvation. Then Bella is kidnapped, and Zsadist will stop at nothing to get her back.

©2006 Jessica Bird (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Fantasy Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Paranormal Romance Romance Fiction Dark Romance Vampires
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"This genre-bending third novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series...is a perfect fit for those who like fast-paced urban fantasy rich in both fury and poignancy." ( Booklist)

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While this story was dark and disturbing, it was my favorite. There was so much feeling, and growth. I have read and listened to it multiple times. Z and Bella are by far my favorite characters. Ward has done an excellent job with this story.

My Favorite of the Brotherhood

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the story progress bat a slow place and took forever to have checker who you knew we're going to be together come together. a bunch of avoidance that could have been left out

slow story line

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The slang is tiresome at times but overall an enjoyable read, I recommend the read.

enjoyable

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The writing and dialogue didn’t age well. There are lots of triggers around sexual abuse and rape. If you can get past that it’s a decent story.

Didn’t age well

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Hes one of mty favorite characters. live all bv the characters the journey they takevyou on. and the amount of love thst prevails

awesome audible

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