Book Review: Blood Truth (The Black Dagger Legacy Book 4) by J.R. Ward

Blood Truth (The Black Dagger Legacy Book 4)
by J.R. Ward
August 13, 2019
Pages: 432
Gallery Books
As a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s program, Boone has triumphed as a soldier and now fights side by side with the Brothers. Following his sire’s unexpected death, he is taken off rotation against his protests—and he finds himself working with Butch O’Neal, former homicide cop, to catch a serial killer: Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. When the Brotherhood is called in to help, Boone insists on being a part of the effort—and the last thing he expects is to meet an enticing, mysterious female...who changes his life forever.

Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding the killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with Boone, she doesn’t know whether to trust him or not—and then she has no choice. As she herself becomes a target, and someone close to the Brotherhood is identified as the prime suspect, the two must work to together to solve the mystery...before it’s too late. Will a madman come between the lovers or will true love and goodness triumph over a very mortal evil?

Boone is a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood and has done an excellent job as a soldier as he fights with the Brothers. Unexpectedly, Boone’s sire dies and against his wishes, he is taken off of rotation, but he’s allowed to work with Butch, a former homicide cop to catch a serial killer. The killer is targeting females at a live-action role-playing club and one of the biggest surprises for Boone is meeting a mysterious female that he is extremely drawn to.

Helaine has been trying to find her sister’s killer, no matter the danger that it puts her in and when she meets Boone she is unsure whether she can trust him or not. As the search for the serial killer progresses, someone close to the Brotherhood is a prime suspect and Helaine hopes for closure in her sister’s death.

Often the Legacy books focus more on the trainee’s than the Brotherhood and I liked how this book really brought the world’s together. Getting to know more about Boone, opened some doors to future storylines that could have different implications for the Brothers and the trainees. Ward’s writing is phenomenal and riveting making her books a personal favorite.

Review: Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1)

Review: Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2)

Review: Blood Fury (Black Dagger Legacy #3)

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Denise B

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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.

   

Book Review: Blood Fury (Black Dagger Legacy) by J.R. Ward (no spoilers)

Blood Fury (Black Dagger Legacy)

by J.R. Ward

January 9, 2018
Ballantine Books

Pages: 432

A vampire aristocrat, Peyton is well aware of his duty to his bloodline: mate with an appropriate female of his class and carry on his family’s traditions. And he thought he’d found his perfect match—until she fell in love with someone else. Yet when his split-second decision in a battle with the enemy endangers the life of another trainee, Peyton has to face the idea that his future, and his heart, actually lie with another.

Novo, as a female in the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s training program, feels like she has to prove herself to everybody—and she has no interest in being distracted by falling in love. But when Peyton proves to be so much more than a rich playboy, she is forced to confront the tragedy that has broken her soul and closed her off from love.

As the two grapple with Novo’s past and Peyton’s present, another couple must contend with a connection that is unparalleled—and potentially scandalous. Saxton, who has had his heart broken, discovers in himself a deep-seated attraction to Ruhn, a new member of the household. But will the other male explore the connection? Or will he close his mind and his heart to what could be true love . . . and cost Saxton everything?

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Peyton has always been a rich playboy that has never taken anything serious even when he joined the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s training program. Peyton was sure he had found a perfect love until she mated with someone else. Even though he knows that he can’t have her, he still pines away and puts another trainee in danger due to his actions.

Novo is a strong female who feels like she needs to prove herself to everyone and does not want to be distracted by things like love. When she catches Payton’s attention she is sure they can just use each other to scratch and itch and both find themselves in unchartered territory.

Saxton, the solicitor for the King had his heart broken and is absolutely sure he will never love another until he notices a connection between himself and Ruhn. Saxton is sure Ruhn is not gay and tries to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself.

This was more of a romance novel than Ward’s other books. Usually there is a good dose of romance, sex and passion that goes along with the main story and fighting but this was pretty much just two romance stories. The writing was still excellent and the book was good but not the what I normally expect from a book from this series.

Review: Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1)
Review: Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2)

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Denise B

About the Author:
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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.

   

Book Review: Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2) by J.R. Ward Spoiler-free

Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2)

by J.R. Ward

December 6th 2016
by Ballantine Books

Pages: 480

The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter—and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he’s unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect.

For Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe’s dangerous appeal is enticing—and possibly a distraction from her grief. But as they delve deeper into her cousin’s death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart.

Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary’s new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear.

As Axe’s past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deep—and pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness.
Blood Vow is the second book in the Black Dagger Legacy, which is a spinoff of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Never fear though the Brothers are still very much a part of this great series. The comraderie and humor among the Brothers is excellent and leaves you smiling and laughing throughout.

The first time Axe saw Elise his world was tipped upside down. He doesn’t form attachments and definitely doesn’t do vanilla or rich for that matter. When Axe is tapped to interview for a bodyguard position he is shocked to find out it is for the Elise. The moment he realizes it is her he is determined the job will be his. Elise is thrilled when her father decides to allow her to continue at the university but only if she has a body guard. She is surprised when it turns out the bodyguard will be Axe. Their connection was instant, but the two of them are just so different. Even though it was obvious where this story line was heading it didn’t diminish the story or how much I love series.

Rhage and Mary are continuing with adoption process for Bitty. There are so many things that could happen and ruin their little family. Rhage would do anything to protect his females but sometimes even the beast can’t control fate.

JR Ward is one of my favorite authors and this was a great read. There were some aspects of the story that were obvious and you knew where it was going but with that being said there were some really surprising twists as well. The sex scenes are always hot and oh so delicious!

Review: Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1)

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Denise B

About the Author:
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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.

Spoiler-free Book Review: Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1) by J.R. Ward

Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1)
by J.R. Ward
December 1st 2015 by Signet
Paranormal Romance
Pages: 432
Paradise, blooded daughter of the king’s First Advisor, is ready to break free from the restrictive life of an aristocratic female. Her strategy? Join the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s training center program and learn to fight for herself, think for herself...be herself. It’s a good plan, until everything goes wrong. The schooling is unfathomably difficult, the other recruits feel more like enemies than allies, and it’s very clear that the Brother in charge, Butch O’Neal, a.k.a. the Dhestroyer, is having serious problems in his own life.

And that’s before she falls in love with a fellow classmate. Craeg, a common civilian, is nothing her father would ever want for her, but everything she could ask for in a male. As an act of violence threatens to tear apart the entire program, and the erotic pull between them grows irresistible, Paradise is tested in ways she never anticipated--and left wondering whether she’s strong enough to claim her own power...on the field, and off.

Blood Kiss may "technically" be the first in it's series, but it's an overall arc of the BDB world and characters. You can certainly start from here, I mean it's never too early to get in a J.R. Ward world, but readers from the ongoing saga will also love this edition. I sure did!

This is the exact type of story I love to read from Mrs Ward. Hard hitting, drama filled, angst, sexy vampire men, more drama and more sexy ass men getting buck wild with there ladies. I'll have seconds please! But here comes the hard part in a reviewers life, how do I review this without giving away all the goodies? So I'm keeping this review spoiler free and looking forward to hearing all your reactions after you've read it.

I will say that this latest edition had many follow ups with the previous charters I've fallen in love with. From Bella to Wrath and all the Doggen in between. You get a nice helping of the all-star cast while getting to know some of the less known or newbie vamps. The BDB has decided to open it's doors to all, including the ladies, and with that comes a cast of fresh recruits we have yet to meet. That whole progression throughout the rigorous program was a blast to read. (PS remind me never to sign up, too much carido for my liking.)

If you want to read pnr that's positively sure to entertain you, then this is the one for you. You can not go wrong with this series or author, it's pure magic!

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KD

About the Author:
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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.