Dark Lover: The First Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward (Englis

Description: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward Experience the start of J.R. Wards phenomenal #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.As the worlds only purebred vampire and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most trusted fighter is killed—orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate—Wrath must put down his dagger and usher the beautiful woman into another world.Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasnt there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of the Brotherhood and blood frighten her. Yet his touch ignites a dawning new hunger—one that threatens to consume them both....INCLUDES A LETTER FROM J. R. WARD FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography J. R. Ward is the author of more than thirty novels, including those in her #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She is also the author of the Black Dagger Legacy series and the Bourbon Kings series. There are more than fifteen million copies of her novels in print worldwide, and they have been published in twenty-six different countries around the world. She lives in the South with her family. Review Praise for Dark Lover "Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served."—New York Times bestselling author Lynn Viehl"A dynamite new vampire series—delicious, erotic, and thrilling! J. R. Ward has created a wonderful cast of characters, with a sexy, tormented, to-die-for hero...a fabulous treat for romance readers!"—New York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan"Its not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautifully. This dark and compelling world is filled with enticing romance as well as perilous adventure. The Black Dagger Brotherhood series promises tons of thrills and chills."—RT Book Reviews "You will lose yourself in this world; it is different, creative, dark, violent, and flat-out amazing."—All About Romance "J. R. Ward takes you deep into her intense, dark world of vampires and holds you captive until her last breathless word....Sure to satisfy lovers of vampire romance everywhere."—Affaire de CoeurMore Praise for the Novels of the Black Dagger Brotherhood "To die for. I love this series!"—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann"J. R. Wards urban fantasy romance series is so popular I dont think theres a reader today who hasnt at least heard of the Black Dagger Brotherhood."—USA Today "Hold on tight for an intriguing, adrenaline-pumping ride."—Booklist Review Quote Praise for Dark Lover "Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served."-- New York Times Excerpt from Book Chapter One Darius looked around the club, taking in the teeming, half-naked bodies on the dance floor. Screamers was packed tonight, full of women wearing leather and men who looked like they had advanced degrees in violent crime. Darius and his companion fit right in. Except they actually were killers. "So youre really going to do this?" Tohrment asked him. Darius glanced across the shallow table. The other vampires eyes met his own. "Yeah. I am." Tohrment nursed his Scotch and smiled grimly. Only the very tips of his fangs showed. "Youre crazy, D." "You should know." Tohrment tilted his glass in deference. "But youre raising the bar. You want to take an innocent girl, who has no idea what the hell shes getting into, and put her transition in the hands of someone like Wrath. Thats whacked." "He isnt evil. In spite of the way he looks." Darius finished his beer. "And show a little respect." "I respect the hell out of him. But its a bad idea." "I need him." "You sure about that?" A woman wearing a micromini, thigh-high boots, and a bustier made of chains trolled by their table. Her eyes glittered from behind two pounds of mascara, and she worked her walk as if her hips were double-jointed. Darius gave her a pass. Sex was not on his mind tonight. "Shes my daughter, Tohr." "Shes a half-breed, D. And you know how he feels about humans." Tohrment shook his head. "My great-great-grandmother was one, and you dont see me yakking that up around him." Darius lifted his hand to catch their waitresss eye and pointed at his empty bottle and Tohrments nearly dry glass. "Im not going to let another one of my children die. Not if theres a possibility I can save her. And anyway, theres no telling whether shell even go through the change. She could end up living a happy life, never knowing about my side. Its happened before." And he hoped his daughter would be spared. Because if she went through her transition, if she came out alive on the other side as a vampire, she was going to be hunted as they all were. "Darius, if he does it at all, hell do it because he owes you. Not because he wants to." "Ill take him any way I can get him." "But what are you giving her? Hes about as nurturing as a sawed-off, and that first time can be rough, even if youve been prepared. Which she hasnt." "Im going to talk to her." "And hows that going to go? Youre just going to walk up to her and say, Hey, I know youve never seen me before, but Im your dad. Oh, and guess what? Youve won the evolutionary lottery: Youre a vampire. Lets go to Disneyland!" "I hate you right now." Tohrment leaned forward, his thick shoulders shifting under black leather. "You know I got your back. Im just thinking you should reconsider." There was a heavy pause. "Maybe I could do it." Darius shot him a dry look. "You want to try and get back into your house after the fact? Wellsie will stake you through the heart and leave you for the sun, my friend." Tohrment winced. "Good point." "And then shell come looking for me." Both males shuddered. "Besides..." Darius leaned back as the waitress put their drinks down. He waited until she left, even though hard-core rap was pumping all around them. "Besides, were living in dangerous times. If something happens to me--" "Ill take care of her." Darius clapped his friend on the shoulder. "I know you will." "But Wrath is better." There was no jealousy in the remark. It was a statement of fact. "Theres no one like him." "And thank God for that," Tohrment said with a half smile. Their band of brothers, a tight circle of strong-backed warriors who traded information and fought together, were of the same opinion. Wrath was off the chain when it came to the business of vengeance, and he hunted their enemies with a single-minded purpose that bordered on the insane. He was the last of his line, the only purebred vampire left on the planet, and though his race revered him as its king, he despised his status. It was almost tragic that he was the best bet Dariuss half-breed daughter had of surviving. Wraths blood, so strong, so untainted, would increase the chances of her getting through the transition if it hit her. But Tohrment wasnt off the mark. It was like turning a virgin over to a thug. With a sudden rush, the crowd shifted, people backing into each other. They were making way for someone. Or something. "Shit. Here he comes," Tohrment muttered. He tossed back his Scotch, swallowing it whole. "No offense, but Im outtie. This is not a conversation I need to be a part of." Darius watched the sea of humans split as they steered clear of an imposing, dark shadow that towered over them. The flight response was a good survival reflex. Wrath was six feet, six inches of pure terror dressed in leather. His hair was long and black, falling straight from a widows peak. Wraparound sunglasses hid eyes that no one had ever seen revealed. Shoulders were twice the size of most males. With a face that was both aristocratic and brutal, he looked like the king he was by birthright and the soldier hed become by destiny. And that wave of menace rolling ahead of him was one hell of a calling card. As the cool hatred hit Darius, he tilted his fresh beer back and drank deeply. He hoped to God he was doing the right thing. Beth Randall looked up as her editor leaned his hip on her desk. His eyes went straight to the vee of her shirt. "Working late again," he murmured. "Hey, Dick." Shouldnt you be getting home to your wife and two kids? she mentally added. "What are you doing?" "Editing a piece for Tony." "You know, there are other ways of impressing me." Yeah, she could just imagine. "Did you read my e-mail, Dick? I went down to the police station this afternoon and talked with Jos Details ISBN0451468104 Author J.R. Ward Short Title DARK LOVER Language English ISBN-10 0451468104 ISBN-13 9780451468109 Media Book DEWEY FIC Series Number 1 Residence US Pages 432 Year 2014 Subtitle The First Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-02-19 NZ Release Date 2014-02-19 US Release Date 2014-02-19 Publication Date 2014-02-19 UK Release Date 2014-02-19 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series Black Dagger Brotherhood Format Paperback Imprint Signet Replaces 9780451216953 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78435205;

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