Lover Awakened

Name: Lover Awakened
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SKU: 9780749954437
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Number 3 in series

By J. R. Ward

Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood Series

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Summary

Set in the dark, dangerous world of Caldwell, New York, Lover Awakened follows Zsadist, the most fearsome member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, a secret band of vampire warriors protecting their kind. Haunted by a brutal past as a blood slave, Zsadist is consumed by anger and terror until he rescues Bella, a beautiful aristocrat targeted by a sinister society. Their intense attraction challenges Zsadist to confront his torment and seek a future beyond vengeance.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy passionate paranormal romance steeped in dark fantasy, Lover Awakened suits fans of vampire lore and emotionally charged love stories.

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In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion - until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.

Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist's thirst for vengeance against Bella's tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749954437

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 544

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction J. R. Ward Romance Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood Series

About the Author

J. R. Ward lives in the American South. Visit her and the Black Dagger Brotherhood at www.jrward.com

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