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  • Dark Lover

  • The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1
  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (11,122 ratings)

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Dark Lover

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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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

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Amazing series. And keeps getting better.

I love the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I have read the book in a row 4 times. But this listening on line is wonderful. I can stop and start all the time. I can rewind when needed. The narrator's tone is so soothing. Buying 2 more right now.

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it says book 1

I loved it did not want to finish it I hope there is already Book 2 out. want more about these characters and how it all ties together does the baby live? does Elizabeth get pregnant? so many questions left unanswered. for me anyway. but I will probably listen to it again and again. ❤️❤️

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Re-read

Even though this is a re-read I really enjoyed this book. It might be because it is a re-read. I do that sometimes when a new book is coming out. I learned a few things that I either did not remember or didn't think was important at the time. I am so glad to read the next book.
Also I love the way:Jim Frangione read this book.

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Great book!!!!!

If you could sum up Dark Lover in three words, what would they be?

Action, love, exciting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Beth cuz she is true to who she is. Also not scared to standup for what she believes in.

Which scene was your favorite?

Couldn't pick one they are all great.

Any additional comments?

Great book! But not for teens under 16.

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In love

Wonderful store with wonderful characters. Pleasure to not only toread but hear, and feel.

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Good Story, eh narrator but worth it

What three words best describe Jim Frangione’s voice?

Would also do well reading a Physics textbook.

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So I'd heard about the J.R. Ward Series and they are well written, addictive when you are in the book and over all worth the credit. I would however say the narrator is not my favorite. These books fit into the category of escapist sweet nothings and are very enjoyable for that reason. The other similar series I have listed too, Jeamiene Frost's and Charlaine Harris', are right in that boat too - they however have MUCH better narrators.

The series is different from the two previously mentioned in that the story is told from each of the main characters' perspectives. Where as in those other series you have one narrator either Cat or Sookie here you will hear Wrath, Bella, Mr. X (the evil character) etc. Just a different approach but you don't get that same hero/heroine connection. Or rather you do its just not as deep. It is interesting that you hear the inner monologs of both sides and she put everything out there so there isn't a lot left to wonder about.

J.R. Ward's plots are very similar throughout, the classic and expected good over evil. The reluctant lover who ends up being passionately in love with the other and so on...Escapist greatness. As 'predictable' as that is having the stories vary amongst the brothers and their individual personalities and issues does keep the story interesting.

Overall definitely a 4.5 for the series (at least as far as I am into it - and looking forward to more)

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awesome series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes definitely! It is wrote in depth and the story is good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of them.

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

He keeps you interested in the book and story line.

Any additional comments?

Fury who.wouldn't?

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Some audio issues.

Fun story. Some audio issues with dead air for a while, but overall ok.
I enjoy the story of Beth becoming a Vampire. Different than the classic vampire stories, like they enjoy eating garlic, although going out in daylight is still fatal.
Sex is as always on their mind, lol.

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Love the book

I love the book can’t wait to read the whole series. The only thing is there is to long of a pause in the reading.

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Great story

Exciting, sexy, and hot. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the genre.

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