• Lover Eternal, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2

  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,886 ratings)

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Lover Eternal, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Listeners looking for a fresh twist on vampire tales need look no further than the erotically charged Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Mary Luce is dissatisfied with her life and her job. But when she is unwittingly thrust into the vampire dominion, everything changes. Falling under the protection of the Brotherhood's strongest member, Rhage, she soon finds herself drawn to his animalistic urges.
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    4 out of 5 stars

JR Ward Writer of Erotic Horror Fantasy

I see that people either love this series or they hate it. I'm thinking that they are only reading one book at a time, and not in order. If you Don't like Erotic Horror Fantasy. DON'T READ JR Ward books. I have read the first two of the "Fallen Angel" series and I'm hooked. That was the reason I started BDB. I am enjoying the BDB, but find the Fallen Angel series more to my liking so far. I'm up to book 4 in BDB and each one gives a different perspective of each member of the "Brotherhood". Erotic Horror Fantasy is not for everyone, and that is why I think it is important that you know what you are purchasing. I am enjoying the series so far and will continue. I am very much looking forward to the next "Fallen Angel"

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U either like it or you don't!

The Black Dagger Brotherhood series is either likable or not. Simple as that. Either deal with all the slang talking or not. Simple.

Now, this one is about Rhage....!!! Ah!!! Rhage... I simple love the fact that his name is his power persay... When he rage he rage...he goes all dragon and that is awesomeness!!! The story was a little hard to get into in the beginning, not because of the slang talking...but the story itself is hard to follow if you have not invested sometime in reading/listening to book 1. Too many characters are introduced in book 1 and they pop up alot in book 2. I would not recommend reading the series not in order.

Each book is about one of the brothers. They are a group of vampires and humans (kinda) who fight soulless humans. Weired, yes I know... but actually the story is pretty good. The passion between Rhage and his woman is pretty good too...

I really don't like male narrators, however, for this series, Jim works. Mostly all of the main characters are male, so a male narrator makes sense. Jim did a good job with all the slang. Must be hard to read...so...good job...

This is a credit. Unless you plan to invest some series time into all the books, I would wait for a free credit, get book one and start from there. Not a buy unless you series want to invest time. Each book is written to leave you wanting more in the end. BDB is either a love or hate series.

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    5 out of 5 stars

I love this book!

This is one of my favorite books in the series! I have been waiting for it to be released in Audio format and was not disapointed! Rhage is the type of guy that most women would love to be with. This story has action and romance. If you enjoy fiction with action and steamy romance this book is for you! JR Ward doesn't disapoint!

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Oh, brother...my brother!

I appreciate a GOOD story about an alpha male -- even as a feminist -- but these "alpha" males, who practice BDSM with each other, drive tricked out SUVs with limo tinted glass, listen to hardcore rap music (which demeans women and glorifies useless violence) and call each other "brother" every other word, are totally NOT hot.

The BAD:
* Terrible plot, terrible writing and awful-terrible dialog. "You feelin' me, brother?"

* Whipping each other (these guys are supposedly the kind of friends who would die for each other -- and we're told a thousand times they're "brothas") for a "punishment" that is supposedly deserved. The crime? He let a girl stay in his room. (Gasp!) But somehow it's all okay for them to whip their "brotha" because "they HAD to do it" and were supposedly really sad about having to do it. They all wear black hooded robes to the whipping ceremony....blah, blah. GROSS! Some people might really get off on this BDSM -- blood, physical pain and violence -- but in my book that is NOT romance.

* Weak willed women and even weaker "brothas" who are ruled by a heartless god who's made an edict that they will be punished (think barbed whips and beastly possession) if they dare to ask questions. ("Why can't they ask their god questions?" One might ask. But that's not something the author tells us -- she might be punishing us for daring to think a question.)

* Bad narrator (but there is only so much a narrator can do with a crappy story).

* A literal Dues ex machina (truly -- a black-robed god in the last chapter to make everything tie up neatly).

* Their god is this all-powerful woman -- well, if she's all powerful, then why does she need them? And she's a cruel being -- I'd find someway to kill her, not serve her. But these "alpha" males just lope along and jump at her every command.

* Total confusion on what the conflict is...what do these "brothas" do? (Besides sit around and whip each other.) What's their purpose? And what is driving the supposed bad guys in the story? The author doesn't even attempt an explanation at why they hate the vampires. And where does all of the money come from? Between the whippings, the constant workouts, the occasional fight and the commiserating with each other -- just who is out earning the dough to pay for their weapons, special facility, designer clothes, and the junked up SUVs?

* Incredible that the author thinks someone in late stage cancer -- apparently days from dying -- is feeling good enough to have several bouts of active sex. Really? Come on! Spend some time in an oncology ward and see how much energy those poor people have. Barely enough to go to the bathroom on their own, if they're lucky, let alone have great sex with a vampire. Lord!

The GOOD:
* I got it on sale. But I still feel cheated because I can't get those hours spent listening back. I'd pay good money to recoup my time!

Hopefully, this review might save you from making the mistake I did.

Happy reading! (Though I wouldn't look for it in this book.)

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This series is...just..wow...grab your tissues!

Get ready for a tearjerker, this story shattered me into a million emotional pieces! Book 1 was off the charts fantastic, and this one was as well but the storyline was heavy in my opinion. My heart was breaking and then rejoicing for Rhage and Mary at many points throughout this story--it was intense to say the least. This is one of those stories that makes you stop and smell the roses for a bit and take stock of your life.

J.R. Ward has truly crafted a great series. I'd already purchased books 3 and 4 before the "audible hopes you've enjoyed this program" resonated in my ears. The characters are so interesting, you will easily get drawn into this world of vampire warriors and love every minute of it. I highly recommend!!

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    4 out of 5 stars

Start with Book 2 and skip Book 1

My advice is to skip Book 1 in this series and start with Book 2 instead. You really won't miss that much and Book 1 is a bit weak and juvenile. But Book 2 will get you hooked and then you'll love the entire series. Great narrator too.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Rhage WOW

Each book is about one of the warriors and their stories and I have come to love each book. Once you read book one, you can't wait to read the next book and Rhage, I love that a dragon comes out of him when he is PISSED OFF! You get two for the price of one. If you like the Edward and Bella story, this is the story on STERIODS! wait to you get to the restaurant scene I was in stitches!

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    2 out of 5 stars
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Pissed me off half way through the book.

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The protagonist couple does something so stupid, I couldn’t finish the book.

He won’t sleep with her because his beast will come out unless he “levels down” with sex or violence so he leaves to go to the bar with his love waiting in his room. When he gets back he confirms he slept with another. No woman in their right mind would sleep with someone after that, let alone their first time, and then claim they felt they were in the bad because they took advantage of the man who had just slept with someone else hours prior. I call bs.

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5 Lover Eternal Stars

Can I have Rhage pleaseeee I will love you forever and ever!!

He is def. a favorite of mine, the Scribe Virgin. The ruler of the Vampires cursed Rhage many years ago with the beast. The beast protects the brothers but it reeks heaven on Rhage when the beast shows up.

Mary is a survivor, of many hard things that have happened in her life. She isn't looking for love but it seems to have found her.

Watching Mary and Rhage is unbelievably sweet. She is this ball of goodness ready to be and do what is needed. Rhage fights it oh does he ever because he doesn't think he is good enough with the beast and he will hurt her. In the end, this book is heart wrenching and beautiful and I want more!!!

What I loved about this book aside from Rhage and Mary we get to see Wrath and Beth they are still very much a part of the story. As well as all the brothers.

If you liked book 1 you will love book 2 :)

*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*

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Infuriating

Would you try another book from J.R. Ward and/or Jim Frangione?

No.

What was most disappointing about J.R. Ward’s story?

How do I count the ways? Several of my friends rave about this series and I usually like the stuff that they do but I couldn't even finish this book. I made it through the first one and found it ok. Not great, not terrible. You have to be able to get past the horrible slang godawful silly names and the awful narrator but if you can the story is decent and engaging enough to hold your attention. I tried this one to see if it is a series that grows on you but I made it about halfway and something in the story ruined it for me to the point that I couldn't finish. I am going to spoil something here because I wish to God someone had warned me before I got this book but I'm going to leave a big gap here in case you'd like to turn back now and remail unspoiled.
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The male protagonist has sex with someone else AFTER he's become emotionally involved with the female protagonist. That's a deal breaker for me. They can use the "curse" excuse until they're blue in the face but I call bullshit. I listened for a while longer to see if he didn't actually go through with it but it appears he did and it infuriated me to the extent that it completely took me out of the story. And it was only made worse by the fact that he came home from nailing somebody else only to IMMEDIATELY have sex for the first time with Mary while telling her how much he loves her. I wanted to scream. And that she would have sex with him knowing he JUST screwed somebody else. They just brushed the fact that his dick had just been inside a other woman under the rug. Maybe this sort of thing doesn't bug other people the way it does me and if that's the case then this may be worth a listen. If, like me, you prefer a protagonist that is faithful (even if they try to use the "he didn't rrally want tk" excuse) then you're probably gonna hate this book. A lot.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jim Frangione’s performances?

Nope.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Anger, fury, exasperation, and a lot of feminine outrage.

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