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Read more as a prelude to the next several books/new characters.
BDB #1 Dark Lover - ★★★★★
BDB #2 Lover Eternal - ★★★★★
BDB #3 Lover Awakened - ★★★★★
BDB #4 Lover Revealed - ★★★★★
BDB #5 Lover Unbound - ★★★★★
BDB #6 Lover Enshrined - ★★★★★
BDB #6.5 Father Mine - ★★★☆☆
BDB #7 Lover Avenged - ★★★★★
BDB #8 Lover Mine - ★★★★★
BDB #9 Lover Unleashed - ★★★★★
BDB #10 Lover Reborn - ★★★★☆
BDB #11 Lover at Last - ★★★☆☆
BDB #12 The King - N/A
BDB #13 The Shadows - ★★☆☆☆
BDL #1 Blood Kiss - ★★★☆☆
at least I got a HEA with this one....
BDB #2 Lover Eternal - ★★★★★
BDB #3 Lover Awakened - ★★★★★
BDB #4 Lover Revealed - ★★★★★
BDB #5 Lover Unbound - ★★★★★
BDB #6 Lover Enshrined - ★★★★★
BDB #6.5 Father Mine - ★★★☆☆
BDB #7 Lover Avenged - ★★★★★
BDB #8 Lover Mine - ★★★★★
BDB #9 Lover Unleashed - ★★★★★
BDB #10 Lover Reborn - ★★★★☆
BDB #11 Lover at Last - ★★★☆☆
BDB #12 The King - N/A
BDB #13 The Shadows - ★★☆☆☆
BDL #1 Blood Kiss - ★★★☆☆
at least I got a HEA with this one....
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Annual re-read for me. Love this series.
Rhage and Mary continued
I am thoroughly enjoying these revisits with couples I fell in love with years ago.
Seeing them reconnect. Grow together. Communicate. All while tying in to the lesser fight and Scribe Mama drama.
I am thoroughly enjoying these revisits with couples I fell in love with years ago.
Seeing them reconnect. Grow together. Communicate. All while tying in to the lesser fight and Scribe Mama drama.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
The world has changed for the brotherhood, since the beginning when the King met his mate Beth. The numbers to the brotherhood have increased, but the number of lessers has increased. They have become more cunning and powerful. There are enemies everywhere and are gaining access to more money and technology. The world is changing around them, and keep who they are and what they do a secret is getting more and more difficult with the power of the smartphone. For Rhage and Mary, life seems just about perfect for them. However Mary and Rhage are drifting apart in their relationship. Rhage is struggling with his own insecurities and Beth is working through her self doubts and overcoming the past. But when Rhage is almost killed, and Mary is the ticket to saving his life, their world is turned in a direction they didn't see coming. But as Rhage and Mary learn to be honest with each other again, But Rhage and Mary will need to make a choice, that could change their relationship and their future forever...
I know....I took forever getting to this one but quite frankly I was SO dang nervous picking this one up here. This book was quite different and I honestly didn't know what to expect. My main focus was Rhage and Mary. They are still my favorite couple that Ward has written. There are quite a few of them I love, but these two I fell in love with from the very beginning. So it was nice to see how their "happy ever after" has been progressing.
Well marriage and/or mating is a challenge, and we see how these two deal with self doubts and insecurities. At the beginning of the story, we see Rhage fighting with his brothers against some lessers. Then we are taken to Mary, who is dealing with her own test. She is helping a little girl "Bitty" who suffer from a trauma that Mary relates on a personal level. I found it very interesting to see how J.R. Ward started this book. By seeing Rhage and Mary kinda on their own "mission". But when it really matters, they come together, work out their issues and become even stronger than before. Now this couple tore me to shreds emotionally....wow this book totally packed a punch for me. Seeing how they work through their issues, and certain development that really adds more depth to their relationship. I loved the way these two grow even closer than in the first book Lover Eternal.
We see Rhage and Mary come in contact and build a strong connection with this little girl Bitty!! Now I adored Bitty, and Rhage really connects with her. Its like he is the Bitty whisperer or something. Mary has been working hard to connect with Bitty who suffered through an abusive father, and her mother has recently died. Now seeing Rhage and Bitty together is priceless. Nothing is sexier than a big alpha male be charmed by a little girl. And so many fun moments between these two from introducing her to ice cream, to showing her the beauty of horses in his GTO engine and how she is charmed by his beast.
Now the brotherhood....it was quite interesting seeing what has changed, since the last book I read was book 10, so there is a bit that I have definitely missed out. The angel that loves to play with Rhage (and man I love the tricks he plays on Rhage...hilarious) and is obsessed with TV was hilarious but he is solid and loyal. We get some scenes between V and Jane that was interesting. What I found unique was how adding a couple of children to the mansion adds curiosity and questions to have kids for the other couples hehe Its like a plague or something and it was fascinating seeing characters that had no issue with remaining childless suddenly ask themselves questions about having kids. hehe I would have liked to see more of some of the other couples but toward the end we get some moments that were "put a smile on your face". I was curious about the teaser we are left with dealing with Layla and her love interest in a enemy of the brotherhood. So I am curious to see if that thread will be continued. If you like this author and have fallen in love with this series as I have....this is definitely a must read especially if you fell in love with Rhage and Mary.
I just adore this cover....ever since it came out it is the BEST cover of the series!!! I love the night stormy scene, and the intensity of the pose here and all that muscle!!! LOVE the abs and pecs here.
The Beast is a story for fans of the BDB series will enjoy even if you have fallen away from it....you will adore these fun moments between Rhage and Mary!!! Intense and Heartwrenching
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May contain some spoilers.
Summary
The world has changed for the brotherhood, since the beginning when the King met his mate Beth. The numbers to the brotherhood have increased, but the number of lessers has increased. They have become more cunning and powerful. There are enemies everywhere and are gaining access to more money and technology. The world is changing around them, and keep who they are and what they do a secret is getting more and more difficult with the power of the smartphone. For Rhage and Mary, life seems just about perfect for them. However Mary and Rhage are drifting apart in their relationship. Rhage is struggling with his own insecurities and Beth is working through her self doubts and overcoming the past. But when Rhage is almost killed, and Mary is the ticket to saving his life, their world is turned in a direction they didn't see coming. But as Rhage and Mary learn to be honest with each other again, But Rhage and Mary will need to make a choice, that could change their relationship and their future forever...
Plot and Story Line
I know....I took forever getting to this one but quite frankly I was SO dang nervous picking this one up here. This book was quite different and I honestly didn't know what to expect. My main focus was Rhage and Mary. They are still my favorite couple that Ward has written. There are quite a few of them I love, but these two I fell in love with from the very beginning. So it was nice to see how their "happy ever after" has been progressing.
She was the watch on his wrist, the roast beef when he was starving, and the pitcher of lemonade when he was thirsty. She was his chapel and his choir, the mountain range to his wanderlust, the library for his curiosity, and every sunrise or sunset that ever was or would be. She was all the power in the universe coalesced into a living, breathing thing, the miracle that he had been granted.
Well marriage and/or mating is a challenge, and we see how these two deal with self doubts and insecurities. At the beginning of the story, we see Rhage fighting with his brothers against some lessers. Then we are taken to Mary, who is dealing with her own test. She is helping a little girl "Bitty" who suffer from a trauma that Mary relates on a personal level. I found it very interesting to see how J.R. Ward started this book. By seeing Rhage and Mary kinda on their own "mission". But when it really matters, they come together, work out their issues and become even stronger than before. Now this couple tore me to shreds emotionally....wow this book totally packed a punch for me. Seeing how they work through their issues, and certain development that really adds more depth to their relationship. I loved the way these two grow even closer than in the first book Lover Eternal.
"Life didn't have to be perfect...for true love to exist in it"
We see Rhage and Mary come in contact and build a strong connection with this little girl Bitty!! Now I adored Bitty, and Rhage really connects with her. Its like he is the Bitty whisperer or something. Mary has been working hard to connect with Bitty who suffered through an abusive father, and her mother has recently died. Now seeing Rhage and Bitty together is priceless. Nothing is sexier than a big alpha male be charmed by a little girl. And so many fun moments between these two from introducing her to ice cream, to showing her the beauty of horses in his GTO engine and how she is charmed by his beast.
“Rhage! You have a dragon! A pet dragon! I got to rub his tummy!”
Now the brotherhood....it was quite interesting seeing what has changed, since the last book I read was book 10, so there is a bit that I have definitely missed out. The angel that loves to play with Rhage (and man I love the tricks he plays on Rhage...hilarious) and is obsessed with TV was hilarious but he is solid and loyal. We get some scenes between V and Jane that was interesting. What I found unique was how adding a couple of children to the mansion adds curiosity and questions to have kids for the other couples hehe Its like a plague or something and it was fascinating seeing characters that had no issue with remaining childless suddenly ask themselves questions about having kids. hehe I would have liked to see more of some of the other couples but toward the end we get some moments that were "put a smile on your face". I was curious about the teaser we are left with dealing with Layla and her love interest in a enemy of the brotherhood. So I am curious to see if that thread will be continued. If you like this author and have fallen in love with this series as I have....this is definitely a must read especially if you fell in love with Rhage and Mary.
The Cover
I just adore this cover....ever since it came out it is the BEST cover of the series!!! I love the night stormy scene, and the intensity of the pose here and all that muscle!!! LOVE the abs and pecs here.
Overall View
The Beast is a story for fans of the BDB series will enjoy even if you have fallen away from it....you will adore these fun moments between Rhage and Mary!!! Intense and Heartwrenching
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I take it back! The Beast is a return to form for Ward and though it doesn't have much in terms of the battle with Lessers or the Band of Bastards, it is just a brilliantly plotted story. Returning to Rhage and Mary was great and made me remember what I loved about this series.
Full Review to come
Full Review to come
what makes sexy vampire romances better? kids. jeez.
5 amazing beautiful stars
It is known that I love the BDB I've been reading this series since I was a romance junkie starter teen and haven't let go.
i've read every book except one! and I love the new direction the the Ward is taking the series. The multiple POVs it keeps it exciting and new and focusing on a couple who has already been mated, as she has been doing, gives a whole new meaning to happily ever after.
I was so pumped for beast because how could i not be i wait a year for just one bdb book.
I had forgotten so much of Rhage and Mary's story since I read it so so long again but it was amazing to go back
JR has a way of making an inhuman character become so human. Mary faced such real human problems an so did Rhage damn this writing is Phenomenal
I am beyond beyond beyond ready for the next book
cons:
the whole thing with Xcor! i cared about mary and rhage don't get me wrong but my OTP is xcor and layla!!!! so when i didn't get any action from there for most of the book I was livid
It is known that I love the BDB I've been reading this series since I was a romance junkie starter teen and haven't let go.
i've read every book except one! and I love the new direction the the Ward is taking the series. The multiple POVs it keeps it exciting and new and focusing on a couple who has already been mated, as she has been doing, gives a whole new meaning to happily ever after.
I was so pumped for beast because how could i not be i wait a year for just one bdb book.
I had forgotten so much of Rhage and Mary's story since I read it so so long again but it was amazing to go back
JR has a way of making an inhuman character become so human. Mary faced such real human problems an so did Rhage damn this writing is Phenomenal
I am beyond beyond beyond ready for the next book
cons:
the whole thing with Xcor! i cared about mary and rhage don't get me wrong but my OTP is xcor and layla!!!! so when i didn't get any action from there for most of the book I was livid
Oh mon dieu.
OH.
OLALA.
Comment, après 14 tomes, l'auteure arrive-t-elle toujours à me surprendre comme ça ? Ce tome m'a retourné le cerveau, sans blague.
J'ai ris, pleuré, me suis inquiétée et me suis attendrie tout le long du roman.
Je n'ai pas de mot tant ce livre était incroyable, il marque le début de plein de nouvelles choses pour les membres de la Confrérie et... wow.
Juste wow.
OH.
OLALA.
Comment, après 14 tomes, l'auteure arrive-t-elle toujours à me surprendre comme ça ? Ce tome m'a retourné le cerveau, sans blague.
J'ai ris, pleuré, me suis inquiétée et me suis attendrie tout le long du roman.
Je n'ai pas de mot tant ce livre était incroyable, il marque le début de plein de nouvelles choses pour les membres de la Confrérie et... wow.
Juste wow.
Brilliant! I adore these novels. Rhage and Mary face serious questions as both realize the lack of children places a new dimension on their relationship. Layla misses Xcor as she anxiously awaits the birth of the twins. Two new characters come into play, a blood slave and a pre-trans female. The Virgin Scribe starts a new chapter. The reader moves right back into the lives of these lovable characters and comes out wholly sated, ready for the next title.