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See where it all began in the first phenomenal novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series… 

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 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 NEW LETTER FROM J. R. WARD

Berkley | 2014

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

“It’s 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 Coeur

More 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. Ward’s urban fantasy romance series is so popular I don’t think there’s a reader today who hasn’t at least heard of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.”—USA Today

“Hold on tight for an intriguing, adrenaline-pumping ride.”—Booklist

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