Prepare to have your heart pounding and then broken with this new installment of author J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood release, LOVER ARISEN. The demon Devina still possesses the thief and Band of Bastard's member, Balthazar. He is now searching for the Book of Spells in hopes of getting rid of her. As he knows she isn't gone, he knows the book must be found quickly. She is determined to find her true love - and is trying to use the book to help her find it. She cannot understand why Balthazar isn't as into her as she would like and when she sees his thoughts are straying, to a human, no less. She is furious.

Erika Saunders is a homicide detective who knows there are strange things happening in Caldwell. But vampires, demons, spell books, wiping memories, can that be real? And being attracted to a thief. . . She might not remember her first meeting with him, but she is sure it is not a thing for a cop to do.

LOVER ARISEN is an emotionally powerful story. I must warn fans that despite the happiness that some of the characters get to enjoy, there are several surprise happenings that will throw you for a loop. Something that Ms. Ward is very good at. Though this is the romance of Erika and Balthazar we get to spend some time with Vishous, Nate with his not-so-secret attraction to Rahvyn (introduced in LOVER UNVEILED) who uses a power almost beyond the Scribe Virgin's abilities, the Band of Bastards and other Brothers who come along for a down and dirty fight. And of course, there is Lassiter, the fallen angel who is now the Scribe Virgin's replacement. What he does for Balthazar and Erika is completely unexpected and totally a heartbreaking moment. Then there is the return of a lethal enemy to the Brothers and their world.

For any more details, you have to get your hands on LOVER ARISEN to see what else is going on in this spellbinding, exhilarating world. Then hold on tight and maybe grab some tissues, you will need them.