The King by J.R. Ward - Review

Description:
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. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything--and everyone--at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response--or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

My Thoughts:
I love to see a strong, testosterone-filled warrior brought to his knees by his woman. This is the twelfth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. These need to be read in order. Wrath and Beth were the first book and have always been my favorite BDB couple. We've seen bits and pieces of them in the other books, but I was glad they got another book. A lot has happened since then. This was so good. In addition to Wrath and Beth's issues with the throne and potential children, we also get to see more of Assail and Sola, Trez and Selena, and Xcor and Layla. I normally start to get tired of a series after 10 books or so, but after 12 books, I still can't wait for the next. This series just does not get old.


My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!!!
*Notes: Language

My Source: purchased

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Review: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward

Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11) by J.R. Ward

Description:
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. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.

My Thoughts:
I have been looking forward to Qhuinn and Blay's story for a long time. They have been through so much in this series and deserved to be together. Granted, most of their problems could have been solved by sitting down and having a good, honest conversation. But they are both proud, stubborn males, so there is that. And really, they both had some things to work through before getting together. In short, I was not disappointed. And I was left with a nice case of warm fuzzies. Maybe not the most intense BDB book, but one of my favorites anyway.

My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!!!!
*Notes: It's a BDB book, so graphic sex, violence, and plenty of profanity.

My Source: library

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Review: Lover Reborn (BDB #10)

Lover Reborn: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward

Description: 
Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment is a heartbroken shadow of the vampire leader he once was. Brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel, he fights again with ruthless vengeance- and is unprepared for a new tragedy. Seeing his beloved in dreams—trapped in a cold, desolate netherworld—he turns to the angel to save his former mate, only to despair at the path he himself must take to set her free. As war with the lessers rages, and a new clan of vampires vies for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between an unforgettable past, and a future that he doesn’t know he can live with… but can’t seem to turn away from.


My Thoughts: 
I love this series so much. J.R. Ward knows how to put you through an emotional ringer. Every single book it  seems like there is no way things will work out, but they do, at least for the main couple. If you have not read a BDB book, you really should start at the beginning with Dark Lover . The books are very interconnected.

This book deals with how someone can recover from losing a love. Tissues are needed.  I always liked Tohrment and I'm glad he can finally move on and be happy. It is not easy, though. He acts like a jerk and I wanted to punch him a few times, but he is hurting. We get more of Lassiter, too, although we still don't know much about him. 


J.R. Ward recently announced on her Facebook page that the next book will be Quinn and Blay! They deserve a HEA, so I am happy to hear that. If anyone has a problem with the fact that they are both males, then they shouldn't read it. 

My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!!!
*Note: Not for those with delicate sensibilities.