Dark Lover : A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

Experience the start of J.R. Ward's phenomenal #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.As the world's 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 wasn't 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 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 their enemies, the lessers, more than Wrath, the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.... The only purebred vampire left on the planet, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed--orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate--Wrath must usher the beautiful female into the world of the undead.... Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn't 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 brotherhood and blood frighten her. But his touch ignites a dawning hunger that threatens to consume them both....

in The Depths Of Human Desire, Eternity Awaits

she Restores The Light Of Hope.

Dr. Alexandra Keller Is Chicago's Most Brilliant Reconstructive Surgeon.

he Dwells In Shadow.

Michael Cyprien Is New Orleans' Most Reclusive Millionaire -- In Desperate Need Of Dr. Keller's Skills.

a New Dawn Awaits Them Both

Beneath The Foundation Of A Mansion In The Heart Of The Garden District, Alexandra Will Perform An Illegal Surgery. Her Patient S Disfigurement Is Beyond Medical Repair. But His Body S Ability To Recuperate From His Wounds Borders On The Miraculous.

Alexandra Knows Michael Cyprien Is No Ordinary Patient. Intrigued By How His Remarkable Physiology Might Benefit Medical Science, She Is Even More Compelled By His Presence -- And The Mystery Surrounding Him And His Associates, A Cadre Of Immortals Who Call Themselves The Darkyn

A WEAKENED BODY... Jema Shaw is an antiquities expert. But she moonlights as a police forensic consultant--to escape an existence trapped between her domineering mother and the mysterious illness that's plagued Jema for years. A WOUNDED SPIRIT... Thierry Durand was tormented body and soul by his people's greatest enemies--and by his wife's betrayal. His only hope for healing lies in Jema's heart. THEIR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE.... Night after night, Thierry slips into Jema's dreams, fulfilling her deepest, darkest desires. In the arms of her private demon lover, Jema finds that her fantasy is becoming more important to her than anything in reality. But Thierry's sensual visits have placed her in the cross fire between two ancient enemies: a religious order known as the Brethren and a cadre of immortals known as the Darkyn.... SHE RESTORES THE LIGHT OF HOPE. Dr. Alexandra Keller is Chicago's most brilliant reconstructive surgeon. HE DWELLS IN SHADOW. Michael Cyprien is New Orleans's most reclusive millionaire--and in desperate need of Dr. Keller's skills. A NEW DAWN AWAITS THEM BOTH.... Beneath the foundation of a mansion in the heart of the Garden District, Alexandra will perform an illegal surgery. Her patient's disfigurement is beyond medical repair. But his body's ability to recuperate from his wounds borders on the miraculous. Alexandra knows Michael Cyprien is no ordinary patient. Intrigued by how his remarkable physiology might benefit medical science, she is even more compelled by his presence--and the mystery surrounding him and his associates, a cadre of immortals who call themselves the Darkyn.... "Dr. Alexandra Keller is Chicago's most brilliant reconstructive surgeon. Michael Cyprien is New Orlean's most reclusive millionaire--and in desperate need of Dr. Keller's skills. Beneath the foundation of a mansion in the heart of the Garden District, Alexandra will perform an illegal surgery. Her patient's disfigurement is beyond medical repair. But his body's ability to recuperate from his wounds borders on the miraculous. Alexandra knows Michael Cyprien is no ordinary patient. Intrigued by how his remarkable physiology might benefit medical science, she is even more compelled by his presence--and the mystery surrounding him and his associates, a cadre of immortals who call themselves the Darkyn ..."--Page 4 of cover The only purebred vampire left on the planet 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 female 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 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. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed-leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate-Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead-a world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreams. Alexandra Keller is Chicago's most brilliant reconstructive surgeon. Michael Cyprien is New Orleans' most reclusive millionaire-and in desperate need of Dr. Keller's skills. In the heart of the Garden District, Alex encounters the extraordinary Cyprien, uncovering a love Alex is willing to embrace, even if she must sacrifice her heart and soul to do so. Jema Shaw, an antiquities expert who moonlights as a police forensic consultant, finds refuge from the mysterious ailment that has plagued her for years in the arms of her tormented demon lover, Thierry Durand, a love that has them trapped in the middle of the conflict between two ancient enemies--the Brethren and the Darkyn Wrath, the only purebred vampire left, has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents, but when one of his fighters is killed, leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate, Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead

Night after night, Jema Shaw's dreams have become a haven for Thierry Durand. But his nocturnal visits have placed her in danger and brought her between two ancient enemies: the Brethren and the Darkyn.