Dark Lover

The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

The first novel of J. R. Ward's New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood series features a unique take on vampire lore and heavy doses of sensuality.

The vampire Darius fears for the life of his half-breed daughter, who is unaware of her unusual destiny. To oversee her transformation, Darius seeks help from Wrath, a dangerous loner and the world's only purebred vampire.

©2005 J.R. Ward (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Great series

I have this series in e-book and hard copy but still enjoyed audio version as well. Listening to story I was able to catch things that I had not noticed while reading. Even though whole series so far has been great. The first one is still my favorite

Totally enthralled

I have listened to this first installment of the Black Dagger Brotherhood several times and I never grow tired of it. it is riveting fast paced and it makes you look forward to the next chapter and the next book.

Great beginning to a great series

I have to say, the Black Dagger Brotherhood is one of my all time favorite series. I can (always) hardly wait for the next book to come out. I buy them all on audible so I can listen to the stories as I work. This is the first book of the series and it is really good. It introduces the characters and is a very good stand alone story, with no cliffhanger, but it gets you ready for the upcoming books. J R Ward weaves more and more story lines into the books as the series progresses. I love how all the stories come together and you are you are catching up with each story line as you read successive volumes.

In this story, you meet Wrath, the isolated king of the vampires and the Black Dagger Brotherhood, his society of warriors who fight to protect all vampires from the evil lessers who want to destroy them. He meets Beth, the half human daughter of his recently deceased friend who was also a member of the BDB warrior society. The two fall in a very intense love affair and it was so fun to listen to. I have read the book before and it is such a good story that I reread it while I listened! Also, it is fun to remember what the characters were like in the beginning, as they grow and change throughout the series. The narrator is good. I really really enjoyed this audiobook.

GREAT SERIES ONE OF THE BEST READERS

What did you love best about Dark Lover?

The changes Wrath and Beth make and making the "Brothers" a true family,

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

When Wrath bathes Beth during her change.

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

You can hear his voice change with each character - How is he so convincing? I can almost see them in my mind. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who was the most memorable character of Dark Lover and why?

The butler is so normal and willing to please in such a bizarre household, it makes me laugh.

Any additional comments?

This is a must hear series, it doesn't compare to reading it yourself.

better than it started

I have always loved vampire stories, and since I have exhausted many other sets, I needed a fresh series. I will say, that in the beginning of the book I was hating it. I didn't understand much of what was happening and had a hard time keeping the vast number of characters straight. But don't give up! It really does get better! I ended up really loving the book, and the fresh take on vampires and their society. The author does a great job of allowing the story to give you the angle of all the characters, and in the end there is good character development. The guy's voice annoyed me a little at first, too, but it also grew on me once I understood the characters better. I hope the succeeding books are as good.

A different type of love story

I heard great reviews in this book,was hard to follow at first,but then the story sucked me in.Glad I read it

Love this book.

Would you listen to Dark Lover again? Why?

Yes, I love the thrill and passion the story gives.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Beth, she is strong and knows exactly what she wants.

JR Ward is a Master

I keep coming back to this series time and time again. It’s been over a decade of reading this series, and the greatness of it never diminishes.
Some people struggle with Dark Lover because it’s the first, it’s world building, it’s introducing all the characters, it can be overwhelming with the dialogue and language. But I think that is why it’s so good, because all of that happens and it still grabs you by the throat and catapults you through this journey at full speed. I love it, and I come to enjoy it even more during each revisit to the series.

Great Story!!

JR Ward creates a fantastic world that's so easy to fall into. I love the characters and the world they live in. The fight scenes are so intense and the sex is even more intense. I'm very excited to continue this series. Check it out!!

Great story, poor narration

Enjoyed the story, but the narrator could use some work. At times it sounds he's delivering a news report or sports broadcast. His tone and cadence does not fit this story.