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Lover Arisen

The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 20

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Lover Arisen

By: J.R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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True love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells—and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things…but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not by a human.

As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list—and then there are her nightmares in which she’s hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious man who is both a suspect and a savior.

When Devina’s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth of an old enemy of the Brothers. Will the very thing that brings them together lead to the ultimate destruction of the Brotherhood? Or will they have to lose everything in order to save the race’s most sacred defenders?

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Loved it. Great Listen as usual. Can't wait for the next book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood.






Great Listen

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j.r. Ward pulls you back into the Brotherhood five stars as always will always recommend this series in this Arthur thank you for sharing your world with us and thank you for keeping the stories alive

amazing

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I absolutely love this book! I love every book in this series & cannot wait to listen to Lassiter!!!!

Love this series!!

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I think Jim did a great job narrating the story. It did throw me off a few times with the mispronunciations of certain words.
While the story was good. It definitely was not one of my favorites.

Loved Arisen

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There is literally no book series I have ever loved as much as The Black Dagger Brotherhood. The way Ward writes is perfection. A blend of comedy, drama, tragedy, and pure heat is an absolute balm to my soul. I'll never ever get enough of the Brothers and their world.

JR Ward nails it again

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And Jim Frangione a favorite narrator.

Balthazar has been possessed by the demon Devina, and he hates her.. every time he falls asleep she accosts him… he needs the book to get rid of her. She’s determined to keep Balthazar but he hates her and refuses her at every turn. Refuses to sleep… all while fighting his attraction to Ericka Saunders. The one woman he could love forever.

Erika has awareness of strange activity in Caldwell. There have been happenings that are inexplainable. When she sees Balthazar on a crime scene video, she knows she’s seen him before…. She’s mesmerized by him… but every time she tries to remember, her head feels so bad she stops trying to remember.

As they meet again and become closer, the danger from Devina increases… until she gets the book and activates a true love spell… she wants love…. And will do anything to get it. One of the parts of the spell is that she has to ruin true love sir someone else…. And she sets her sights on Balthazar and Erika. They have more in their side.. fighting for them and their relationship…. But will the price paid be too much? Will the Brotherhood survive? I’m looking forward to finding out!!!

JR Ward will always be one of my favorite authors!

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wonderful. Can't wait for more on the brothers!!! just seems leaving one for more. poor Lassiter

wow

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Loved their story! Loved the new directions the BDB world is opening to. It is definitely going to be a very interesting ride in the future! Thank you Warden for allowing us to continue on this journey with you!

Balthazar and Erica WOW!

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I love the expansion of characters and I’m looking forward to where J.R. Ward takes us with them!

My husband and I joke that this is my vampire porn but it’s more than the very hot sex scenes she writes, it’s the emotional connections between the characters that always draws me in.

I do recommend reading or listening to the books in the order they are meant to be read in and not skipping around.

Expansion of characters

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I’ve read the full series so far, and love every book. The storyline is exceptional. I can’t say enough good about it. And the glue making the words come to life to each of these books in this series is done by the narrator, Jim Frangione. Without him the BDB would not be the same. In this book, Balthazar becomes possessed by the Demon, Devina and he is on the hunt to find a rare spell book to rid himself of this Demon. He encounters a homicide detective along the way and falls in love. But Balthazar’s falling in love with a human is only a small part of their problem. A very emotional audiobook. Can’t recommend this series enough. But to get the most out of this story please listen from the beginning of the series. (And yes this is book #20!). Characters come and go throughout the books and characters develop and add another layer to the current book. Please JR Ward keep BDB alive and ALWAYS have Jim Frangione narrate. P.S. Could you write a little faster too please???

I LOVE the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series

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