The Chosen

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By: J.R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A scorching forbidden love threatens to tear a rift through the Black Dagger Brotherhood in J. R. Ward’s newest novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier’s fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla.

Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor’s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear—even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challenge: bridging the chasm that divides their worlds without paving the way for a future of even greater war, desolation, and death.

As a dangerous old enemy returns to Caldwell, and the identity of a new deity is revealed, nothing is certain or safe in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, not even true love . . . or destinies that have long seemed set in stone.

Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic.”—Angela Knight

“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann

Critic reviews

Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic.”—Angela Knight

“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann

YES! YES! YES! MORE! MORE! MORE!

So much movement....so many stories to tell....going to listen to all of them again then Chosen at least 3 more times! AWESOMENESS!

Superb!

Jim rocked the narration as always! J.R. Ward... keep 'em coming.. time for the Destroyer phrophecy to unfold!

Here's another 1

I can't wait for the next Chapter, there are so many open stories to hear about and I can't wait

WORTH THE WAIT

I marked my calendar for the release date of this book. Just finished listening and IT DID NOT DISSAPPOINT. Ms. Ward completed the mystery behind several characters, as well as added new mysteries. I've read every book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and can still hardly wait for the next one! Additionally, kudos to JIm Frangione for a superb reading. I cannot imagine another voice reading the BDB stories.

Love the series!

when is the next one? JR Ward has a wonderful way of writing and has an excellent sense of humor with Frangione's narrating it's wonderful.

GREAT BOOK

I loved EVERYTHING about this book. I cant wait until the next book comes out.

This book was great and even ramped up the story l

This book waz great! I flew threw it from start to finish and enjoyed how the storyline about the war with the lessenors was coming back into play.

a good book

This multi-layered story is so well written and described and has the snappy clipped dialogue as well as the old world dialogue that's unique to this series. There are so many characters, sub plots, POV's and some unpredictable romances from these crazy Alpha vampires, and from Layla and Xcor, that it was a finger-licking literary feast. And Jim Frangione.. well he IS the voice of the BDB.

Amazing as ALWAYS!

Such a great author, series and characters. Can,t wait for the next book!

never dissapointed!!!

best series ever. if you're not a fan, you will be! a must must read