J. R. Ward Shares Excerpt from The Beast!

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Is it April yet???

The WARDen shared on her Facebook an excerpt from The Beast: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

THE BEAST

Black Dagger Brotherhood #14

Author: J. R. Ward

Release Date: April 5th 2016

Publisher: NAL

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Excerpt from The Beast Manuscript:

Mary was up on her tiptoes, leaning over the top of the bureau, trying to put a pearl stud into her earlobe and missing the hole. With her head titled to the side, her deep brown hair flowed over her shoulder, and man, he just wanted to stroke the stuff. And what do you know that wasn't the only thing he wanted to get his hands on. The clean cut of her jaw caught and held the light from the crystal sconce on the wall and her cream silk blouse draped over her breasts and her slacks fell to her flats. No make up on her. No perfume.

But that would be like touching up the Mona Lisa or hitting a rose bush with some Febreeze.

There were a hundred thousand ways to detail his mate's physical attributes and not one single sentence, or indeed an entire book, that could come close to describing her presence.

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 and sunset that ever was or would ever be. With one look or the mere syllable of a word, she had the power to transform his mood, giving him flight even as his feet stayed on the ground. With a single touch, she could chain his inner dragon, or make him come before he was even hard. She was all the power in the universe coalesced into a living, breathing thing, the miracle that he had been granted in spite of the fact that he had long been undeserving.

Quite simply, Mary was his life.

Yeah... even after all this time, he was still feelin' her.

-The Beast, pg. 8 of the manuscript

Author Signing Alert: J. R. Ward's IMMORTAL #FallenAngels

Post by J.R. Ward.

If you are one of the lucky ones that lives near Newport, KY (wished I did) and love J. R. Ward, then mark your calendars now. Ward will be signing the last book in her Fallen Angels series

IMMORTAL. I can't wait to hear all about what Ward chats about at this signing.

Immortal

Fallen Angels #6

Author: J. R. Ward

Release Date: October 7th 2014

Publisher: NAL Hardcover

 

From J.R. Ward, the #1 New York Times bestselling author who has kept readers on the edge of their seats with her phenomenal Fallen Angels novels, comes one of the most heart-stirring and eagerly anticipated events in that acclaimed series.

This is a world where sin and salvation collide. This is a world where a cynical fallen angel struggles with the seven deadly sins and seven chosen souls. With the spellbinding Immortal, the riveting series that “changed the face of paranormal romance” (Suit101.com) comes to an epic close as mankind’s reluctant savior struggles with his greatest challenge yet...

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Here are the previous books in the Fallen Angels series in reading order:

    

Waiting on Wednesday: The King by J. R. Ward

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The KING

The Black Dagger Brotherhood #12

Author: J. R. Ward

Release Date: March 25th 2014

Publisher: NAL

The newest installment in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Wrath and the Brotherhood are locked in an epic battle over his throne and the very future of the vampire race.

I AM BEYOND EXCITED FOR THIS INSTALLMENT!!!!!  I am so stinking happy she is giving Wrath a new book. Being the that he is the 1st book in the series and we are now 11 books in, many have forgotten his story. So its time Wrath and Beth come to the forefront once again. Plus Ward said a baby tooooooooooooooooo.

Book Review: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward + Giveaway

Lover At Last
Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #11
Author: J.R. Ward
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Released: March 26th 2013
Review Source: NAL Hardcover/Purchased
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. 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. But his life is not complete. 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....

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. 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. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... 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, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.

AT FIRST SIGHT:

• When this cover was revealed, I think the squeal I made was heard all the way in China. This cover represent so much about the story. When you hold the book and look at Qhuinn, you know his time has arrived!!! (favorite cover of the series to date) - Yara
• My favorite cover to date! The photo online doesn't do it justice, you have to hold it in your hands to get the true beauty of this book in all its glory! - Jennifer
• The cover portrays an extreme sense of passion, fear, and worthiness, with eyes compelling the viewer to begin the journey that readers have longed for. - Deitre

STORYLINE:

• In Lover at Last we are captured by Qhinn and Blay's struggles with their past, present and future. You follow along as each male begins to understand and discover themselves, you can even say its sort of like a rebirth of sorts. Love conquers all! - Yara
• This is the story most of the BDB Community has been waiting for, the union between Blaylock and Qhuinn. More so, this is the story of Qhuinn figuring out who he is and acknowledging that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being with Blay, the love of his life and also allowing himself to finally put behind him all of the crap that his family and the glymera imposed on him all his life. - Jennifer
• This installment of Black Dagger Brotherhood is all about life changes for Blaylock and Qhuinn. - Deitre

HERO/HEROINE:

• Qhuinn takes the hero award in Lover at Last. When he saves the life of my favorite brother Zsadist, I knew Qhuinn was a male with worth. Payne takes the heroine award, she sacrificed herself not knowing the outcome to save a life when she offered the chance to Layla. - Yara
• Blay for helping Qhuinn to finally see who he truly is and for showing him that love is universal and that there is nothing wrong with who he is and how he feels, or who he chooses to love. - Jennifer
• Although the obvious heroes are Blay and Qhuinn, in so many different scenes throughout the storyline, it is Blaylock's mahmen (mother), who makes a life changing revelation. - Deitre

FAVORITE SUPPORTING CHARACTER:

• Layla would win the Oscar. She stood up to a brother going against all she has ever known. That showed me the devotion and love she has towards her young and father of her child. You Go Girl!!! - Yara
• Layla! Because she defends Qhuinn against Phury and won't let anything happen to the father of her young. - Jennifer
• Layla had a distinct purpose in the last novel "Lover Reborn," however in this one "Lover at Last," she is the nucleus of the novel, the lifeline of all who surround her. - Deitre

SOMETHING WE LOVED:

• Hands down I fell in lover all over again with Wrath. As King he did an act that truly shows why he is King. - Yara
• Qhuinn talking to the baby in Layla's tummy. I just loved this tender moment with Layla pointing out that he can touch her tummy all he wants, what's in there is half his after all and we get a quick glimpse of the doting father that Qhuinn will be. - Jennifer
• It's the big things that we remember most in great novels, but when given an avenue to bring some attention to characters that might not get it else where, the winner would be Fritz. He's everywhere in each novel, but in this one he truly stands out, with the little things that he does, that have such greater impact on lives when completed. - Deitre

SOMETHING WE HATED:

• All the many pages dedicated to Xcor self loathing, Sorry you tried assassinating The King, shame on you and I have no desire to learn more about you. This fan will never feel pity for you Xcor. One thing he does have right, He doesn't deserve someone like Layla. - Yara
• Too much back story and side story relating to Trez and iAm. I felt more time should have been given to Blay and Qhuinn since it was their story. - Jennifer
• I must admit that I found myself reading very, very quickly through the filler stories of other characters, but in regards to the Brotherhood mansion, my eyes read the pages very, very slowly, devouring every life changing moment. - Deitre

AN EVENT WE NEVER SAW COMING:

• This is serious spoiler if I say exactly what it was so I ll just say that someone that was suppose to have been dead for a long time is back and shock the heck out of the brothers and myself. - Yara
• Zsadist being the one that opens up the most to Qhuinn and is most in favor of him being inducted into the Brotherhood. -Jennifer
• Payne is more than just a great a fighter, thus allowing a twist in the story to truly mold the direction of the novel. - Deitre

CLIFFHANGER:

• Wow where do I begin. A good cliffhanger was the mating ceremony at the end, I would have liked to follow it all the way thru. Now I'm curious as to what happened next. A cliffhanger that is not good because it has to do with Wrath keeping the throne as King, was the new information that was uncovered about his first born young. - Yara
• So many cliffhangers ... The one I'm hoping to see is the mating ceremony of Blay and Qhuinn and subsequently the ceremony for the young after she is born. I am desperate to know if both males will be marked during the mating ceremony and if they will both get the young's name below their mates later. - Jennifer
• Through my "reader's lens" there is so much going on in this novel, that any direct mention of anything could possibly spoil it for you. So I'll end with this, J.R.Ward yet again has not disappointed her readers. She writes with such great passion and love for her characters, that you sometimes get a since that there is a Wrath, Qhuinn or Xhex silently dematerializing through the hemisphere watching and protecting us from the evil Lessers. Now, that is good writing. - Deitre

WOULD I RECOMMEND IT:

• This answer will always be YES. I have been recommending this series since I picked up the first book back in 2007. This is my favorite adult paranormal romance series ever!!! - Yara
• Absofreakinglutely! - Jennifer
• Of course, however if you haven't read the first book, you must start with the story of Wrath and Beth in Book 1, and read them all before this one or you will cheat yourself out of one of the best reading experiences ever. - Deitre

FAVORITE QUOTE:

• "Because I was, and I remain, utterly and completely and totally...in love with you." ~Blay - Yara
• "Best.Compliment.Ever" ~Qhuinn - Jennifer

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So how was that for a review? We hope we expressed how amazing Lover at Last was to read. If you haven't picked up this series, we strongly suggest that you do. Now thanks to NAL Hardcover we have a hardcover copy of Lover at Last to giveaway to one lucky reader. Fill out rafflecopter below.


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J.R. Ward Shares a Video - Lover At Last

Here at OUaT, we are GINORMOUS fans of J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood Series (BDB). We have been following along every second of the day, everything and anything pertaining to the highly anticipated release of LOVER AT LAST. Since the second it was announced that Blay & Qhinn would get their book finally, we have been salivating for all tidbits regarding this book. We all even had a major panic attack when J.R. Ward's manuscript for LOVER AT LAST was lost from her computer, she was able to recover it THANK GAWD. Then she announced LOVER AT LAST is the biggest book in the series to date, this had us dancing in the streets! SO with only 5 days to go until LOVER AT LAST hits the shelves, J.R. Ward posted a small video on her facebook page. Which you can see below. 

Book Review: Rapture by J.R. Ward

Rapture
The Fallen Angels #4
Author: J.R. Ward
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/Angels
Released: September 25th 2012
Review Link: NAL Hardcover
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) Mels Carmichael, reporter for the Caldwell Courier Journal, gets the shock of her life when a man stumbles in front of her car outside the local cemetery. After the accident, his amnesia is just the kind of mystery she likes to solve, but she soon discovers they're over their heads with his past. Over their heads with passion, too ...As shadows walk the line between reality and another realm, and her lover's memory begins to come back, the two of them learn that nothing is truly dead and buried. Especially when you're trapped in a no-holds-barred war between angels and demons. With a soul on the line, and Mels's heart at risk, what in heaven - or in hell - will it take to save them both?

After reporter Mels Carmichael hits a disheveled man with her car
outside the local cemetery, she pays a visit to the stranger in the hospital. The only thing he remembers of his past is seeing a name written on a headstone: that of Jim Heron—a fallen angel charged with rescuing souls from the seven deadly sins. Now, as Mels struggles to help this mysterious stranger rediscover himself, Heron himself returns to prepare for a battle between good and evil.

The WARDen has done it again. J.R. Ward, author of the popular Adult series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, has once again ensnared her readers with Book 4 in the equally steamy series, The Fallen Angels. Rapture picks up where Envy left off. Devina had won round three in the battle for the souls of all mankind. She played dirty and won but the Maker wasn't happy about the way she did it. He has released Matthias from Devina's beloved wall of souls and given him a second chance, to see if his soul can be claimed in favor of good once and for all.

Devina is back and playing dirtier than ever in round four. She has decided that in this round, instead of going directly after the target, she will try to mess with Jim's head instead. She wants to use his obsession with poor, sweet, innocent Sissy to her advantage. She wants to distract Jim from the job at hand so he'll lose focus and even the score of the game. As much as Jim doesn't want to let this happen, there is no denying that Jim was brought into his role in the game because he is inherently both good and evil. The question becomes, which way does he lean more toward and how will he handle the stress of the round.

Adrian is also fighting his own side battle. A war more so with himself since the loss of Eddie in round three. Eddie was his moral compass since Adrian's doesn't always point due north and Adrian finds himself thinking, "What would Eddie do in this situation?" as the round comes to a head.

Matthias by far steals the show in this round. Turns out, when you give a guy amnesia and allow his slate to be wiped clean, he can see himself clearly for the first time in his entire life. He falls for Mels Carmichael, our female heroine, and has to fight who he was when each memory comes flashing back to him.

I really can't say enough to recommend this book. If you're not currently reading either The Black Dagger Brotherhood or The Fallen Angels series by J.R. Ward, I suggest you start! If you love books about angels, redemption and a truly steamy, toe curling romance then this series is right up your ally.