The Beloved

The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 22

By: J.R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching installment in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness…and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire’s horrific origins.

Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose—and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one—not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well and following Nate’s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with.

When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren’t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him—and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion—even in the Fade.

©2024 J.R. Ward (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

It’s BDB

Too short, no surprises like I’m used to with this series. Love the characters as always but just was meh!same story over and over but you love the characters so you want to know.

the duality of time

I enjoy this book very much. I special enjoyed how the story wove how the individual lives affect others' lives. i

Next generation

Love the fact that she is telling the story of the children born in the beginning the next generation I love continuing with the story. Done well smooth transition of characters

Nate and Nalla are a perfect match

This one is so good. It had me hooked from the first chapter. Felt like it did when I first started reading the series. I really enjoyed this one, it's a new favorite for me. I can't wait for the next one.

Great!

The entire series of The Black Dagger Brotherhood is wonderful! I also love all the stories behind each character. Ms. Ward you are my favorite author! Thank You

22 libros después y la hermandad de la daga negra sigue siendo mi favorita.

22 libros después… es increíble que J R Ward continúe con la historia así de bien. Ya mw siento vieja leyendo a la siguiente generación adulta.

Love the next generation

It’s fun to read about the babies and kids from the earlier books and see how their lives are similar to their parents.

Love it

story and characters as always, so we'll written. it's so nice to revisit favorite characters and I cried so often!

Amazing!

This was amazing! Absolutely wonderful and beautiful! It struck gold! The Narration was excellent as always

Full Circle

This story continues many many years after the last one so the kids from the last few books are now all grown up. It’s such a delight to listen to the new era of The Black Dagger Brotherhood and their families along with the ones that began it all. Of course, this series wouldn’t sound the same, at least to me, without the voice of Jim Frangione. His voice reading the books of JR Ward are like the finest of comfort foods, whatever that might be to you. I will say that at first, I did not enjoy the character of Nalla but as the story went on, it was clear why she was the way she was (I still didn’t like it) but as all the characters in this series, she grew wiser and kinder. The ending is as sweet as it can be. There were also seeds planted for what I HOPE is the next book and couple to have their story told! Great book. Great series. Great narration. Great author. I am one happy reader/listener!