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Lover Mine: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood |  | Author: J.R. Ward
Publisher: NAL Hardcover
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Rating:  319 reviews
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 528
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0451229851
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451229854
ASIN: 0451229851
Publication Date: April 27, 2010
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Product Description
The hot new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood by the #1 New York Times bestselling author
John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown. Taken in by The Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was-or his true identity.
Xhex has long steeled herself against the attraction to John Matthew. Until fate intervenes and she discovers that love, like destiny, is inevitable.
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Unanswered questions and loose ends may frustrate long-time series fans July 28, 2010
Erin K. Simons (Central Indiana)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of J.R. Ward -- especially her addictive, guilty-pleasure Black Dagger Brotherhood series -- and have been waiting on pins and needles for the release of Lover Mine, the eighth book in that stellar series.
After turning the final page of Lover Mine, though -- which I destroyed in a day -- I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. While some parts of the book were better than previous efforts, it seemed like we as BDB readers have traveled this path before.
Lover Mine picks up a month or so after the conclusion of Lover Avenged. Androgynous half-sympath Xhex has been kidnapped by Lash and held captive virtually under the Brothers' noses. Lash is one of the elements of the series that I'd consider most improved -- his spiral into evil and insanity has brought the conflict between the vampires and the Lessers to a new level, and his role as the series' Big Bad is well played. Lash -- son of the Omega, the ultimate dark force in the world -- has decided he's in love with Xhex, and wants her to be bound to him forever, not only as the first female slayer, but as the mother of his children. In true evil Lash form, he shows this "love" by raping and torturing Xhex, and rendering her invisible to prevent her rescue.
This does not sit well with John Matthew, the other half of this book's cannon romantic pairing. John Matthew and Xhex have had a rocky road to their relationship, but his love for her is consuming. He has her name tatooed on his back in her memory, and won't stop searching for her -- or her remains. Unfortunately, the tortured search takes up the first half of the novel, and reminded me a LOT of Lover Awakened and of Zsadist's search and rescue of his wife, Bella. He's angry and damaged. She's hurt, but not broken. Together they can heal eachother and have their Happily Ever After. Yup, we've definitely been here before.
The second romantic storyline is danced around, and would be my bet for the next BDB book's love story focus. Blay and Qhuinn are best friends - but obviously so much more. This will be the first gay love story openly played out in any of the books I have read, but Ward thus far is handling it beautifully. I'm intrigued to see what develops for them in the future, as well as their other romantic entanglements with the Chosen, Layla (seriously, that girl just can't get a break!) and Saxton, Qhuinn's open and rich "slutty" cousin, who has his eye on Blaylock.
Overall, though, I have to say that Lover Mine was a little bit of a letdown. I miss greater involvement of the original Brothers, whose banter was one of my favorite parts of the earlier books of the series. I also feel that Ward has an awful lot going on in this novel. There's the ghosthunters (a random and unnecessary plot point), Payne, the backstory of Darius and Tohr -- it's all just a bit too much to keep straight. My biggest disappointment, however, was the lack of resolution of the Darius/John Matthew connection. I was certain this would be the book that all the dots connected, that everyone figured it out, that it would all make sense. But, no. I can't think of another more appropriate time to give both the characters and readers this resolution, but I'm sure Ms. Ward has something up her sleeve. At least, I hope so.
 J.R. Ward's Lover Mine July 28, 2010
Anne M. Rindfliesch (Sacramento, CA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This may be the best book in the Blak Dagger Brotherhood. A lot of side stories and intrigue surrounding John Matthew.
 Awful July 27, 2010
Stardust0719 (Rhode Island)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I think the series started going downhill at the end of Vishous's, book when Doc Jane was turned into a ghost. That when I started losing interest.
Phury's story was whinny and annoying, Rev's story was less about him and more about everyone else, and Lover Mine was the worst of all. I couldn't stand all the subplots. They were so boring. It doesn't even seem like this series is about the Black Dagger Brotherhood anymore. This has been my main problem with the past 2 books especially. I think I would have liked it more if it stuck to mostly John and Xhex and of the Brotherhood. The Lessers... fine they can have a subplot, but there has been virtually no progression in the Lesser subplot in a while. It just seems like Fore lesser keeps changing and thats about it.
Another problem I had with this book (and Rev's book too) is the fact that Rev and Xhex were portrayed so different in their own books then the rest of the series. Previously in the series Rev and Xhex were portrayed as tough kick@$$ gangster like characters. I think they seem weaker and uninteresting in their own books and totally unlike the characters they were in previous books.
I wanted to quit this series after Phury's book but a friend urged me to keep reading...big mistake. I think it is time to call it quits
I could not wait July 25, 2010
Desiree D. Jimeson (Carrington ND)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is great. I could not wait for it I was so glad to order it online. I am 46 miles away from a book store and Borders and other places wanted 8 dollars more for it when it frist came out so with shipping and Handling I saved 3 bucks.. not much but when it comes to shopping online and then driving to Fargo ND to shop.. you do the math on time/gas/travel etc etc. The book is great and adds more and more spice just like the others. I was turned on to the series shortly after the Twilight saga came out and have been hooked on it since.
One of the best so far! July 25, 2010
Amy Foreman (Middlesboro, KY)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was not really looking forward to John Matthew's story. HOWEVER, he has now become one of my favorites & I just loved this book! JR Ward did not disappoint!! If you enjoy the Black Daggers then I believe you will enjoy Lover Mine!!
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