Blood Vow: Black Dagger Legacy

J.R. Ward

Dec 2016 · Black Dagger Legacy Book 2 · Sold by Ballantine Books

About this ebook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • J. R. Ward returns with an all-new tale of paranormal passion in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter—and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he’s unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect.

For Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe’s dangerous appeal is enticing—and possibly a distraction from her grief. But as they delve deeper into her cousin’s death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart.

Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary’s new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear.

As Axe’s past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deep—and pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness.

Praise for Blood Vow

“Sharp, sexy, and funny.”—New York Journal of Books

“Nonstop action, steamy sexual tension . . . and absorbing characters.”—BookPage
 
“Packed with quietly gut-wrenching emotions, healing and sacrifice.”—Under the Covers

Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

“Utterly absorbing.”—Angela Knight

“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed Blood Kiss, the 1st book in the Black Dagger Legacy, and was excited to read Axe's book. I loved Blood Vow every bit as much if not more than Blood Kiss. Axe is a commoner and has had a pretty rough life since he was young. Elise is an aristocrat who Axe is instantly attracted to upon their meeting. Her cousin Peyton, who remains a tool in most of this book, trains daily with Axe and the other BDB trainees. I really liked the romance between Elise and Axe. While he was hired by her father as her bodyguard at first, and he really did try to keep his hands off her, they were so perfect for each other despite their differences. I felt like Elise made Axe more approachable and understanding of others. He is still every bit as much of a bad-ass as ever on the battle field, but I still felt like Elise helped to soften him up a bit. I loved that Elise was every bit as attracted to Axe and they had smoking hot sex as much as possible. Part of what I love about the Black Dagger Legacy series is we have gotten time with one of the brothers and his shellan each time. Since we just had more time with Rhage and Mary in The Beast I really hadn't expected to get so much time with them and Bitty, but absolutely loved getting to spend more time with this new family. I was so worried what would happen when Bitty's uncle Ruhn showed back up, and was almost in tears several times at the thought of Bitty, Rhage, and Mary not being together. Even knowing in my heart they would remain a family, I have to say the resolution was not what I expected. I also love how much Lassiter and V were involved in everything. I have to say while I didn't love Lassiter when he first showed up, I've come to really love his character. I've found myself looking forward to the Black Dagger Legacy books every bit as much as I've always looked forward to the BDB being released. I love getting extra time with the Brothers, and seeing more of their everyday lives. I've missed the interaction between the Brothers as the world has grown so big, and the extra time in the Legacy books makes me love these characters even more. Rating: 4.5 Stars (A) Review copy provided by publisher

Preview read was amazing and didn't fail in my high expectation that I always have for the Black Dagger books! The characters are so real you can't help, but forget that they are completely fiction. As always, I am looking forward to purchasing and add to my collection. Anyone who hasn't read the books or familiar with them should give the series a spin. It is a great read when you crave an escape normal life or just want to experience some "edge-of-your-seat, holy-crap, what-will-happen-next" entertainment.

Definitely another fantastic BDB book!! My ONLY complaint was that a lot of my favorite characters weren't even mentioned once. I know, Legacy Series, but just one paragraph won't hurt. To be quite honest, one of the things I adore about this series is you at least get to check in just a little on characters in previous books. But not this one. Other than that, GREAT read, and still not enough of a reason for me to knock a star off.

About the author

J. R. Ward is the author of more than twenty previous novels, including those in her #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She lives in the South with her family.