Lover Eternal

February 15, 2006
Strongest and the best fighter of the Black Dagger brothers, Rhage is also afflicted with a curse that can unleash an anger so violent and uncontrolled that he is a danger to everyone near him. The only person who can calm him is the mortal Mary Luce, a woman who is drawn into his world when she befriends a young mute vampire and whom Rhage is determined to have at all costs. A dark, violent, well-crafted vampire tale. Second in Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series ("Dark Lover").

Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

February 15, 2006
Two hundred years: that's how long Rhage must bear the curse born of his reckless inconsideration. Sex and violence are all he once pursued; now they are the only things that keep the beast within at bay. He has little hope for finding peace during this existence, until Mary Luce enters his life. Irresistibly drawn to her light, he's pulled into a struggle with his own demons as well as the real enemies who threaten the vampire world and Mary. Ward wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre, and readers new to the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood should hold on tight for an intriguing, adrenaline-pumping ride featuring a race of warrior vampires who fill enemies with terror and women with desire. Like any good thrill ride, the pace changes with a tender story of survival and hope and leaves readers begging for more. Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)