However, as the series expanded, so did its scope and the battle between the Brotherhood vampires and the slayers of the Lessening Society becomes evermore integral to the plot. At the outset this series begins like many other traditional romances with the love interests being the primary focus. Ward plays with some beloved romance characteristics within this series such as compelling power dynamics, feisty leads with toe-curling banter, and more. These books are dark paranormal romances which follow the love lives of a vampire clan within the fictional town of Caldwell, New York. While Ward is a pseudonym, she began writing under her real name: Jessica Bird.īut it was with the Black Dagger Brotherhood series that Ward truly hit her stride. She has said that writing has always been her passion and she has found great success in turning it into her career.

She did this for many years before she found the urge to pick up a pen and begin writing again. Ward books in order.īefore she became a bestselling author, Ward graduated from law school and began working in healthcare in Boston. If you would like to learn more about everything she has written, you can check out our article about all the J.R. Ward is the author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and many other books. So, keep reading to find out more about two choices you have for your Black Dagger Brotherhood reading order. But with the main series and three spin-off series forming nearly 40 BDB titles, you might not be sure where to begin. Ward are iconic pillars within the paranormal romance genre. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.The Black Dagger Brotherhood series and J.R. 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. As he's learned first-hand.įate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions. It's hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. 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. 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.īlay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. 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. Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD In the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages.

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