• Lover Awakened

  • Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3
  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,427 ratings)

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Lover Awakened

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Publisher's 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.

Listen to another Black Dagger Brotherhood chiller.
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Critic reviews

"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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Love Zadist ❤️

One of my favorite stories from JR Ward- I purchased the hardcover for my collection ❤️

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Dark & Brutally Honest

A fantastic novel. Dark and brutally honest. Damaged people trying to do what's right or doing what is truly wrong. Honest and vividly written. Romance, violence, and hope with characters who've gone thru hell.

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don't miss out!

zsadist and Bella story is so awesome is a must-read to those who think that Zsadist is a buger you will find out that he's a sweetheart

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Addicted

I can’t get enough!!!! Fantastic story but I’m disliking the pauses while listening. Overall let’s just say I’ve already started the next book

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Favorite in series!

Zsadist is the scariest member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. A former blood slave, he has known a lifetime of anger and pain. But when female vampire Bella is kidnapped by the Lessening Society, Zsadist will not rest until he finds her. Zsadist rescues Bella, but we soon find out that he is the one who needs rescuing. Overcoming a past of physical and sexual abuse, Zsadist refuses to let anyone close to him. But Bella will not give up on him.

Wow! I couldn't put this book down. An incredibly tortured hero and a great heroine in the best series out there at this time. Not only do we get Bella & Zsadist's story, but we also learn more about John Matthew and Zsadist's twin brother, Phury. When you read this book, carve out some time when you won't be disturbed. My rating is 5 Stars, but I wish I could give it an even higher rating.

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Dreams come true

I love Zadist! His is one of my favorites because it has everything. This is my third time reading this book.🤩

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In one word, awesome.

loved it! HBO should have considered the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series instead of True Blood.

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My Goodness!

This hands down was the absolute best book I’ve ever listened to. I have over 300 books in my library, of all genres. Never in a million years would I think I’d be saying this about a romance book. This is so much more than that. If you are reading this I’m sure you’ve read the first two in the series. Yet if you’re thinking for one second of not getting this book. You’re missing out on greatness. If all the rest are a quarter as good as this l, I’m in for a real treat.

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Loved it!

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

This one kept me engaged. It was exciting and romantic.

What did you like best about this story?

Action and romance is always a good combo.

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

Beth of course.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me care about the characters and I get to keep them as we go into the next book.

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Made me laugh and cry

This book made my heart clench so much throughout this book from the series. I have listened to this more than once and love Phury and Z in this book. Bella is one of my favourite Females from this series. Left me absolutely satisfied.

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