Lover Awakened

Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins

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)

great story undeniably

this so far is my favorite in this series. seeing the struggle that z goes through and seeing how much he over comes is great. the long pauses in narration still annoy me but seem to be better in this book.

Black Dagger Brothers

My ultimate favorite series Over any other!
easy to read and listen to. I would love to see the series in the movies.
Anyone who loves Big strong Vampires, you'll die over these books 😍

again

I am listening to almost the books again. and by far this is my favorite of them all!

love the story! the performance...

the narrator was Meh for me. and there are times when there's a long pause and I think my audiobook stopped playing but it's not, it's the narrator pausing for too long. it's only issue I had with it

My Favorite!

Hands down, this is one of the most addicting series I've listened to. I'm on a BDB roll these days and I can't get enough. It's like a movie that I don't ever want to end, the books seamlessly transition to the next one, and so far, each one has been enthralling, erotic, funny and for me, emotional. I was so ready to be consumed by book 3 when Bella and Zsadist met in book 2-----I knew his story was going to be a good one, and it totally surpassed my expectations. Loved, Loved, Looooooved this story! Can't wait to hear what happens next!

🌟🌟 5 Stars 🌟🌟

Oh Zhadist, his story is so heartbreaking but he is a tough guy and he pushes though and come out on top! This series is everything! I could listen to it 100X and still love it. JR Ward is amazing at world building without it being over the top. I love how she writes a story about the world and not just the couple. There were so many things I loved about this book. Zhadist, Bella, John Matthew, Tohr and Welsie :( This book made me laugh and cry and was hot and badass too! Cant't wait to re-listened to Butch next!!


Personally I love Jim Frangione but I know some don't, for me he will always BE the brothers in my heart <3

Into the series now!

Lover Awakened is the 3rd Black Dagger Brotherhood books and so far I have to say is my favorite. I couldn't put this one away, walked around with my headphones in my ears for much of my days while I listened. This book started out at a rapid pace and stayed that way. This is mostly about Zsadist and Bella. If you haven't read the first two books I recommend it because I think its a good idea to have an idea of who Zsadist is and where he fits in the brotherhood before starting this book. Have already downloaded Book 4. Really am enjoying this series but its a very unusual take on the whole vampire thing. Be warned these books are highly sexual/erotic reads but I thought of the three so far this one had the most substance in it.

My favorite so far

Any additional comments?

This book centers on Z, who is the darkest character of the Bothers (so far). Because of my growing curiosity of Z in the previous books, I was looking forward to getting his story. I was not disappointed. Ward tackled very strong, emotional and physical traumatic subjects very well.

It's a great story - my respect for Ward is growing as a writer because she forces her characters to grow and confront their inner demons. She doesnt chicken out by grazing over obvious serious issues. And she does it very subtlety - no preaching to the reader behind her characters. Very solid series.

Jim is still his stuffy self, but you know what? I like Jim. He *is* the voice now of the brothers for me. I am an out spoken narrator snob, don't let the negative reviews of the narrator (even mine) keep you from downloading. Yes, it's not the very best casting choice, but it's not so bad you can't enjoy it. I don't even mind it now. If you have actually read the paper book, then don't download - you will hate it, but if this is your first read/listen then download book 1 and enjoy! You will. :)

Favorite

My personal favorites of the series. Very moving gives awesome detail and insight into the brotherhood. Z is the best

An excellent book (Mixed up reveiws with Eternal)

Would you listen to Lover Awakened again? Why?

(( So sorry I mixed up my reviews)) Zsadist is one of my favorite characters and I just loved the way the story was written. JR has become one of my favorite authors

What other book might you compare Lover Awakened to and why?

I can't compare it. She is an author who can write stories that connect but are not copies of the others. And that is a great in my book!

Which scene was your favorite?

How Bella's love was able t save Zsadist from himself.