Reviewed By Vicky London
Lover Awakened is the third book in the explosively popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series. The Black Dagger Brotherhood are six warrior vampires who are lovers, lethal fighters, and brothers. Defenders of the vampire race; they are deadly and the most feared of them all is Zsadist. Zsadist, a former blood slave was tortured, beaten and raped. His soul is as scarred as his face and black as his eyes. His rage makes him the perfect weapon against the Lessers, vampire hunters who have given their soul to the Omega in return for near immortality.
The Lessers have taken something near to Zsadist. Bella is a civilian vampire who was kidnapped at the end of Lover Eternal and held captive by the Lessers. Zsadist rescues her from a horrific torture chamber set up by the Lessers to extract information from civilians about the Brotherhood. Bella is drawn to Zsadist’s raw power and his vulnerability that no one else can see. Being near him is the only thing that can soothe her fears. As their desire for each other begins to awaken, Zsadist is overcome by memories of his past and his growing hunger for revenge against the Lessening Society. Bella must help him overcome the soul deep wounds of his terrible past to find a future together.
J.R. Ward has written yet another incredible Black Dagger Brotherhood story. The whole picture of Zsadist’s life is finally revealed along with the story of his rescue by his twin brother Phury. Phury’s devotion to his brother and the toll it takes on him is heart wrenching and fascinating. Zsadist and Bella’s relationship is an odd mix of violence, tenderness, and erotic heat that somehow really works. Zsadist is a great character because he is so damaged and mean yet completely redeemable.
Lover Awakened isn’t just about Zsadist and Bella. The Lessers are getting smarter and more violent and a vicious attack has tragic consequences for one of the Brotherhood. Meanwhile, Butch (the cop) has been carrying a torch for the gorgeous vampire Marissa and it looks like we’ll see much more of him in the next book, Lover Revealed. The vampire warriors of the Black Dagger Brotherhood are sexy, strong, and irresistible. These hunks will give you shivers. If you liked the other Black Dagger Brotherhood books, this one is a must read.
You can order Lover Awakened by clicking on the Amazon.com link above. The book will be available September 5, 2006 in both the U.S. and U.K.
If you want more of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, take a look at J.R. Ward’s website. She has “interviews” of all the guys.
Other Ordering Options: Readers in the UK and Western Europe can order from Amazon UK
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(34 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)
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September 6th, 2006 at 8:06 am
this book is so so so wicked. thrilling until the last page and full of revealations and surprises.
you really see more of most of the members of TBDB and you love them all.
i would recommend this book to anyone.
enjoy the read if you have the book already i hope you find as good as i did.
November 15th, 2006 at 8:16 pm
This book is the best in the series thus far. The characters are passionate, thrilling and completely engaging. I have yet to read Vampire fiction that is a wonderful as this. Thank you - J.R. Ward
February 5th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
When will the next installment be released in the UK ? thanx
February 6th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Lover Revealed will be released May 3, 2007 in the UK.
Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lover-Revealed-Black-Dagger-Brotherhood/dp/0749938226/sr=1-1/qid=1170778574/ref=sr_1_1/202-0110454-5561431?ie=UTF8&s=books
March 2nd, 2007 at 8:30 am
Just finished Lover Revealed last night Oh my! Incredible!! Love it!! I was all happy that I finally got it and it was great and everything was just the way it should be.
And then they gave the tease for the next book and I went crazy. I WANT IT NOW. called a friend right away to share the pain. at least she has Lover Reavealed to look forward to. there is not even a listed release date for the next book. I wish it was yesterday. I would have been out last night buying it as soon as I finished Butch and Marissa’s story. The wait, whatever it is, is toooo looong…
August 7th, 2007 at 6:37 am
The entire series so far is as good and sexy as it gets. I love each and every man in this series and the little one John, he is the reincarnation of that hunter that was killed Darius. I really believe that but we shall have to wait to see if Im right
November 14th, 2008 at 10:23 am
One of the sexiest books I have ever read. I loved the inteaction between the guys. The part with them all in bed together was funny and hot! I think this series owns me. Zadist and Bella are a great couple. I really can’t wait to learn more about them. I will read as many books as she writes.
November 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
The best one of the series so far. I absolutely love them all! I am so addicted to these brothers.
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 am
this was the first by this author i’ve read & i loved it. it really just pulled me in & wouldn’t let me go.