Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R. Ward

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  • Darius (Black Dagger Brotherhood #0.5)
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    Darius (Black Dagger Brotherhood #0.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 18 ratings · published 2023

    In this powerful audio exclusive, #1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the star-crossed love story of reader favorite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.Darius, son of Marklon, isn’t looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He’s also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her...everything goes off course... more

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  • Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)
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    Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 293 ratings · published 2014

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago... more

  • Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood #2)
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    Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood #2)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 193 ratings · published 2006

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war raging between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Possessed by a deadly beast, Rhage is the most dangerous of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites... more

  • Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood #3)
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    Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood #3)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 272 ratings · published 2006

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation... more

  • Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood #4)
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    Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood #4)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 156 ratings · published 2009

    Butch O'Neal is a fighter by nature. A hard-living ex-homicide cop, he's the only human ever to be allowed in the inner circle of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. And he wants to go even deeper into the vampire world-to engage in the turf war with the lessers. He's got nothing to lose. His heart belongs to a female vampire, an aristocratic beauty who's way out of his league. If he can't have Marissa, then at least he can fight side by side with the Brothers.. more

  • Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood #5)
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    Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood #5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 158 ratings · published 2009

    In Caldwell, New York, war rages between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now the cold heart of a cunning predator will be warmed against its will... Ruthless and brilliant, Vishous, son of the Bloodletter, possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a pretrans growing up in his father's war camp he was tormented and abused... more

  • Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6)
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    Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 134 ratings · published 2009

    In this "frighteningly addictive" paranormal romance saga there's a war raging between vampires and their slayers. Here are the stories of a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. And now a dutiful twin must choose between two lives... Fiercely loyal to the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Phury has sacrificed himself for the good of the race, becoming the male responsible for keeping the Brotherhood's bloodlines alive... more

  • Father Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6.5)
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    Father Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 107 ratings · published 2008

    Readers met and fell in love with Zsadist and Bella in J. R. Ward's third New York Times bestselling novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Lover Awakened. As a former blood slave, Zsadist bore the scars from a past filled with suffering and degradation until Bella came along and helped heal his emotional wounds. Now, though, with the birth of their child, the demons of his past have been resurrected, called forth by the innocent eyes of his beloved daughter, Nalla... more

  • Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood #7)
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    Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood #7)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 135 ratings · published 2009

    J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood novels have introduced readers to a "different, creative, dark, violent, and flat-out amazing" (All About Romance)world. Now, as the vampire warriors defend their race against their slayers, one male's loyalty to the Brotherhood will be tested-and his dangerous mixed blood revealed... Caldwell, New York, has long been the battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the Lessening Society... more

  • Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #8)
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    Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #8)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 129 ratings · published 2010

    In the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. Long divided as a terrifying battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown to himself and to those around him... more

  • Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood #9)
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    Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood #9)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 109 ratings · published 2011

    Few authors give readers such a “powerful rush”* as #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward does in her phenomenal books of the Black Dagger Brotherhood... more

  • Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood #10)
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    Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood #10)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 110 ratings · published 2012

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward’s “different, creative, dark, violent, and flat-out amazing” Black Dagger Brotherhood series continues as a vampire warrior crosses the line between life and death…into a world of dark dreams and darker desires. Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment has been a heartbroken shadow of the vampire leader he once was... more

  • Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11)
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    Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 89 ratings · published 2013

    Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another.... Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn... more

  • The King (Black Dagger Brotherhood #12)
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    The King (Black Dagger Brotherhood #12)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 93 ratings · published 2014

    J.R. Ward's # 1 New York Times bestselling 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... more

  • The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood #13)
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    The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood #13)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 66 ratings · published 2015

    Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in the heart-wrenching new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward. Trez “Latimer” doesn’t really exist. And not just because the identity was created so that a Shadow could function in the underbelly of the human world... more

  • The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood #14)
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    The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood #14)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 63 ratings · published 2016

    Rhage and Mary return in a new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, a series “so popular, I don’t think there’s a reader today who hasn’t at least heard of [it]” (USA Today). Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power... more

  • The Chosen (Black Dagger Brotherhood #15)
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    The Chosen (Black Dagger Brotherhood #15)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 54 ratings · published 2017

    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... more

  • Dearest Ivie (Black Dagger Brotherhood #15.5)
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    Dearest Ivie (Black Dagger Brotherhood #15.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 30 ratings · published 2018

    In an exclusive ebook novella set in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward tells the story of a fiery couple . . . doomed by an undeniable passion.   Features a special preview of J. R. Ward’s upcoming Black Dagger Brotherhood novel, The Thief!   The last place Ivie expects to be approached by a devastatingly handsome male is in a crowded, smoky cigar bar rarely frequented by vampires—yet here he stands... more

  • The Thief (Black Dagger Brotherhood #16)
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    The Thief (Black Dagger Brotherhood #16)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 44 ratings · published 2018

    New enemies rise from the shadows in the next novel of the New York Times bestselling paranormal romance series the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Having allied themselves with the Band of Bastards, the Brotherhood is committed now more than ever to eradicating the Lessening Society. Recovering from their most recent battle against the last of the lessers, the Brotherhood comes to realize that the fight against their enemies is far from over... more

  • Prisoner of Night (Black Dagger Brotherhood #16.5)
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    Prisoner of Night (Black Dagger Brotherhood #16.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 24 ratings · published 2020

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward comes an unforgettable story of passion and vengeance in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.When Ahmare’s brother is abducted, there is nothing she won’t do to get him back safely. She is unprepared, however, for the lengths she will have to go to save his life. Paired with a dangerous but enticing prisoner, she embarks on an odyssey into another world... more

  • The Savior (Black Dagger Brotherhood #17)
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    The Savior (Black Dagger Brotherhood #17)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 45 ratings · published 2019

    In the venerable history of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, only one male has ever been expelled—but Murhder’s insanity gave the Brothers no choice. Haunted by visions of a female he could not save, he nonetheless returns to Caldwell on a mission to right the wrong that ruined him. However, he is not prepared for what he must face in his quest for redemption. Dr. Sarah Watkins, researcher at a biomedical firm, is struggling with the loss of her fellow scientist fiancé... more

  • Where Winter Finds You (Black Dagger Brotherhood #17.5)
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    Where Winter Finds You (Black Dagger Brotherhood #17.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 22 ratings · published 2019

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers. When Trez lost his beloved to a tragic death (The Shadows, Black Dagger Brotherhood #13), his soul was crushed and his destiny seemed relegated to suffering. But when he meets a mysterious female, he becomes convinced his true love has been reincarnated... more

  • The Sinner (Black Dagger Brotherhood #18)
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    The Sinner (Black Dagger Brotherhood #18)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 42 ratings · published 2020

    A sinner’s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition... more

  • A Warm Heart in Winter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #18.5)
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    A Warm Heart in Winter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #18.5)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 25 ratings · published 2020

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers.In this romantic and sexy addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, a beloved couple has everything arranged... until it all goes horribly wrong. Blay and Qhuinn always intended to do a proper mating ceremony, but life has a way of getting in the way... more

  • Lover Unveiled (Black Dagger Brotherhood #19)
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    Lover Unveiled (Black Dagger Brotherhood #19)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 30 ratings · published 2021

    Meet Sahvage: a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that could change the world of Caldwell forever... Sahvage has been living under the radar for centuries-and he has every intention of staying 'dead and buried.' But when a civilian female sucks him into her dangerous battle with an evil as ancient as time, his protective side overrides his common sense.Mae has lost everything, and desperation sets her on a collision course with fate... more

  • Lover Arisen (Black Dagger Brotherhood #20)
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    Lover Arisen (Black Dagger Brotherhood #20)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    · 24 ratings · published 2022

    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 a human... more

  • Lassiter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #21)
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    Lassiter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #21)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    · 27 ratings · published 2023

    Destiny, duty and desire clash in this epic new novel in J. R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series… Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the savior business. In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he’s influenced outcomes he shouldn’t have- so the Creator is calling him home. But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell. He’s bonded with a mysterious female who’s seemed to appear from out of nowhere… and has powers that defy all reason... more

  • The Beloved (Black Dagger Brotherhood #22)
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    The Beloved (Black Dagger Brotherhood #22)

    J.R. Ward

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 2024

    The thrilling and highly anticipated next installment in the bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series!When Zsadist’s daughter, Nalla, falls in love, the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s deadliest fighter has to confront the future and the reality that he can’t protect his young forever. Or can he?

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