Definitely, definitely, definitely one of my favorites in the BDB series. It's real. Raw. Emotional. I must say how I am always enamored with the Warden's writing and how she is so able to keep it out of cliche-city. Just when you expect it to go down one path, because the real path hurts, she keeps it real. And that allows me to really connect with the characters and their story. This world that she's created is one of my favorites to get lost in, but the characters are what keeps me coming back. ( )

DEAR GOD!!!! DO YOURSELF FAVOR! Make sure you have a years supply of Kleenex. This was the saddest thing I have ever read. I cried so hard, it hurt me physically.

My hellren says that just means that JR did a great job. She made me feel IT. ( )

From the first book, Dark Lover, I've been a fan of the BDB. The King seemed to take a new direction and I was very happy to go along the journey. Absolutely loved Lover At Last and now we have the Shadows, literally brothers, as new friends and allies to the Brotherhood.

Seems there's been some confusion about what exactly this book is about.: i'Am and Trez have serious paths to their soulmates,who are both strong females. There's the usual bickering between a few Brothers, new Brother wannabes, a possible war averted, really bad Bad Guys and Girls, and possibly a female Brother wannabe...stay tuned folks, the roller coaster is on the tracks. After the excitement, and, of course, all the brothers adding their two cents, it was nice to see the Shadow brothers getting their HEA.. Yes, the book will introduce new characters, but that's what keeps a series exciting, fresh. These people will add, not take away, from the BDB. If you've been reading from the first, you remember that new people have been added along the way...all leading us to this point. ( )

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Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense
5 Stars

From the very 1st word to the last, this book moves.
There are no slow parts.
It immediately grabs hold of you & refuses to let go.

I laughed.
I cried.
I soared.

I could not stop reading.

I have read so many of J.R. Ward's books, but this one.........Wow. There are no words to describe it. With this book J.R. Ward has surpassed ALL other reads for me.
Amazing. Superb. Beyond Outstanding.
She deserves an award on this book alone! I cannot say enough about how absolutely Phenomenal this book is.

And yes, you will need tissue, but don't let that stop you from experiencing this book. You will not regret it.

Oh! And be prepared to have your heart completely Annihilated! ( )

This book was so different than some of the others in the series because it is so tragic. In order to avoid any spoilers, I am not going to say more on this topic. As with all the BDB books, there is multiple plot lines all going at once. However, this book is mainly about Trez and Selena with a side of Iam (Trez's brother). As always, this is a great addition to the BDB series. ( )