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The King

The King, April 2014
Black Dagger Brotherhood, #12
by J.R. Ward

Penguin
Featuring: Beth Randell; Wrath
592 pages
ISBN: 0451417054
EAN: 9780451417053
Kindle: B00DGZIC24
Hardcover / e-Book
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"Ward Is One of the Most Unique and Successful Authors of Our Time."

Fresh Fiction Review

The King
J.R. Ward

Reviewed by Annie Tegelan
Posted April 18, 2014

Paranormal Romance | Fantasy Urban | Paranormal

The Black Dagger Brotherhood began with Wrath in Dark Lover in 2005. Now, in the twelfth book of the series, premier Paranormal Romance author, J.R. Ward returns with her latest installment to celebrate the Blind King. So much has changed for Wrath since his first book. No longer fighting against the Lessening Society, Wrath is now the race's pureblood king. Yet there are many who wish to see him overthrown. While Wrath struggles to keep his place as ruler of the race, he encounters problems of a personal matter. His half-human mate, Beth wants to have a baby. While this may seem like the most natural next step for the couple, Wrath has explained that he never wants a child because they will be subjected to the same pressure and scrutiny as he was. However, if there is one person who can stand up to the Blind King, it is his mate. THE KING delivers the same action, passion and romance one expects from J.R. Ward. With multiple storylines, Ward explores the romances of Assail, Xcor, Trez and iAm, further developing the world into a more complex and multidimensional entity. Ward expertly weaves a second romance for Wrath and Beth in a way that makes you further understand their characters. She excels in creating a connection between the couples that transcend what most other authors are capable of. In fact, no one else can accomplish the same level of deep-rooted emotion and heartache that Ward can with her words. Not only is it considered a great talent, but it is a gift as well, making Ward one of the most unique and successful authors of our time.

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SUMMARY

Long live the King After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father's mantle--with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything--and everyone- -at risk. Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she's unprepared for Wrath's response--or the distance it creates between them. The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?


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