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Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9)

J.R. Ward

Start date: September 1, 2013

Finish date: September 30, 2013

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Apr 29, 2011 Kimberly rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2011

Along with the glossary of BDB terms in the front of the book, Ward needed to include a list of pop culture references one should be familiar with in order to keep up with all the metaphors she included.
I felt like I was on the outside looking in to the circle of all the cool people that got them right away. And honestly, a lot of them were unnecessary really.

I could have done without the Qhuinn/Blay part of the book. Did anyone else catch the fact that Qhuinn was on the treadmill for about 15 Along with the glossary of BDB terms in the front of the book, Ward needed to include a list of pop culture references one should be familiar with in order to keep up with all the metaphors she included.
I felt like I was on the outside looking in to the circle of all the cool people that got them right away. And honestly, a lot of them were unnecessary really.

I could have done without the Qhuinn/Blay part of the book. Did anyone else catch the fact that Qhuinn was on the treadmill for about 15 chapters?
“Payne’s paralyzed from the waist down. V doesn’t like Manny but goes to get him anyway. V and Jane are going through a rough patch. Qhuinn is still running.”
*shakes head*

I miss the Lessers, but I think I’m in the minority on that one, so I’ll just skip past that.

Xcor. Where’s the “h” in his name? I’m glad he wanted to rename himself at the end because I wasn’t sure how to pronounce that. “X-core,” “scissor,” whatever. There was too little of him in the book anyway. I thought for sure he and his men were responsible for the dead women, but I was wrong. I’m glad they weren’t because that would have been too predictable and would not have made sense with the vampires of this fictional word Ward has created. “New Guy” and his buddies were a bright spot in the story. I felt like I was kept guessing what fun they would bring to Wrath and the Brothers even though NG made his intentions clear towards the beginning of the book. That aspect of a future book is going to be an interesting read.

I’m over V and Jane. I never liked Jane’s character. She was always too smug for me. V used to be cool, but then I read about him and kind of wished I didn’t know all that much about him. He’s someone I would have happily lived on the fantasy about who he really was. Having said all that, I’m not that heartless not to be happy he’s resolved some of his issues and has broken down the walls that were keeping him wound up inside. I just didn’t invest too much into it.

Payne held some interest for me.
Yeah, that’s about it.

I guessed the connection between Manny and Butch a long time ago, so I wasn’t all surprised when it was revealed. Now I guess we’re going to get a story line about who their father is or was. That could be interesting.

I don’t think I’m all that invested in the Brothers anymore. I’ve mostly been reading to see what happens next in the whole storyline. A lot of people were missing for me. Mostly Muhrder. I thought for sure he would pop up more than just a name in V’s thoughts. I’ll read the next book, but I’ll be in no rush to do so. ...more

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Oct 16, 2011 Thenia rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2011, series, paranormal, reviewed, vampires

I ended up reading this one right after the previous book. The stories continue from where we left them and I was curious about how some of them would evolve, but Payne and her story's nothing like what I was expecting. It may seem hard to believe after knowing what we do about Payne, but she's a freakin' damsel in distress for most of this book.

Manuel, on the other hand still is a bullheaded hard-ass that isn't afraid to admit he's wrong. The resolution of all the drama is a little too "coincid ...more

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Mar 29, 2011 Qylie rated it liked it

This book disappointed me. It felt like there was a disconnect between the author telling a story that was interwoven to a main overall plot and telling 3 separate stories. Some of the stories didn't go anywhere and seemingly had no point.

I still love how Ward writes her Alpha's - Strong, good moral fiber, and lovable, however the women need some help. I think it would have been better to develop Jane's character more instead of just making her out as smart and a great asset to the brothers. I ...more

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Jun 26, 2010 Charlotte (Buried in Books) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, vampires

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Much better than Lover Mine. This is the story of Manny and Payne - but also Vishous and Jane. Thankfully all the lesser talk was replaced - with the Band of Bastards (yes, really).

So, Payne broke her back at the end of the last book and who can possibly save her? Dr Manny (you know, that guy, Jane's old boss at the hospital). After a few false starts he finds out that if he sexes her up a bit she can walk again! Unfortunately before they get that far Payne gets so depressed that she asks Jane t ...more

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Jul 09, 2011 Deyara rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, char-vampires

Great read, the story is really expanding now, with lots of new characters. Theres so much packed in, each new strand gets only a small amount of "screen-time" - some main characters are name-dropped but not really present - but that just leaves you wanting the next book! Blay and Qhuinn are progressing, the lead-up for that has been so long, not sure if we'll get relief any time soon though as there are so many other stories playing out too. Love this series! ...more

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Oct 16, 2010 Cindi Kelley rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-read

Not as good as previous books but I enjoyed it nonetheless. A little too much about V and we already had a book about him. I would have loved to seen more of the rest of the brothers too. I do like Payne quite a bit. She is definitely V's twin sister. ...more

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Mar 09, 2011 Logan rated it liked it

Shelves: borrowed-library, romance, paranormal, 2013-books-read

Not my least favorite of the series, but not one of the better ones either. This was just a necessary hurdle to get to Tohr and Qhuay's books. ...more

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