• The King

  • A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood
  • By: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,716 ratings)

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The King

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

J.R. Ward's number-one New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.

Long live the king.…

After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father's mantle - with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything - and everyone - at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she's unprepared for Wrath's response - or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

©2014 J. R. Ward (P)2014 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"J. R. Ward’s unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!” (New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann)

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic....The Brotherhood is the hottest collection of studs in romance. I can’t wait for the next one!” (New York Times best-selling author Angela Knight)

“Best new series I’ve read in years! Tautly written, wickedly sexy, and just plain fun.” (New York Times best-selling author Lisa Gardner)

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I was originally a little confused as to why Wrath gets another book when there are many new characters but when I listened to it, I completely understood. I loved this book and even more, I love when the laws are changed in the BDB world. I find myself cheering on Wrath & Saxton. This book had a little of everything except the war with the lessers and anything really about the brotherhood. I loved the back story for Wrath's parents, it helps explain a lot about who Wrath is. We also got a little from each of the characters from the next few books. This series is has always been a favorite of mine because of JR Wards writing style, each book is written with so many POV & story lines so that it's more about the entire BDB world not just the characters from each book. I don't know how many times I've read & listened to this series (usually I do a complete re-listen every couple years before the new book releases.

Jim Frangione IS the brotherhood to me!!!

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It is The King after all....

Meh. I expected more considering we are re-visiting these two characters. I found the side stories (soon to be their own novels I think) more interesting. Kind of a let down, and I love this series. It just didn't have any powerful anything about Wrath. I didn't get any big revelation or any "ah ha" moments. Hoping the next book, should there be one, even if it is considered a spin off series, is more than this.

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Mmmm

I turned my husband to this series. He read ahead of me and begged me to read this. I love J.R. Ward!

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Another great chapter to my favorite book series

Spoiler for some, look away if you haven't read it yet.....


Wish we could get back to some fighting drama with the brothers.

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Awesome!!!!!!

this book was definitely deep and the storyline was really a strong when it interesting that keep up with period. Narrator was excellent and literally the book got me emotional two point anyway LOL but an outstanding book highly recommended!!

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love this series

what a greasy e way to revisit the relationship between Beth and wrath. interested to see if John realizes he's Darius reincarnated

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Great book!

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This book was written well with very good. When I thought what was going to happen there would be a twist. I am excited to see what is next.

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Another hit right out of the park!

As always loved the book. The King and his shellan make a wonderful story line!

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The King

Love Love JR Ward this book and all the books beforehand were amazing!!!!they got me through a lot of restless days and nights.

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I love all of the BDB!

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

Yes, & I have!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The King?

Don't want to give any spoilers, but.... When the "civilians" made their vote about Wrath. :)

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

Wrath, of course.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, they ALL are!

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