The Black Dagger Brotherhood

20th Anniversary Insider's Guide

By: J.R. Ward

Narrated by: J.R. Ward, Jim Frangione, Kelsey Navarro Foster, James Anderson Foster, Soren Gray, John Masterson, Chanté McCormick

Vampire warriors in black leather and tattoos.

Passionate love stories that pierce the heart.

Dark nights filled with drama, chaos, and epic battles in the shadows of Caldwell, NY…

And then there are the unicorn pajamas. And the Tootsie Pops.

Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more.

Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material, including:

· A brand-new novella, Happy Anniversary – Revisit Wrath and Beth as they reclaim the time lost between them. Tender, erotic, and emotional, this story returns to the couple who started it all—and proves that happily ever after doesn’t always come easy.

· Brotherhood updates, as J.R. interviews the Brothers to reveal where they are now.

· Fan-favorite features like Ask a Brother, Vishous’s Agony Aunt Column, Kitchen Corner with Fritz, and Bella’s Books.

· Playlists, monthly horoscopes, and more.

This keepsake collection is more than just an insider’s look—it’s a love letter to the fans, the world, and the unforgettable characters that have made the Black Dagger Brotherhood a genre-defining phenomenon. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or are just now feeling the pull… this book is for you.

Loved this!!!

I’m a long time reader and listener of the BDB and I’ve read all of the Caldwell news that JR Ward sent! I’ve eaten up every minute of this audio and can’t wait for the next book!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

Thank you, Warden

Thank you for this gift, Warden. You’ve filled in some gaps. And done it so wonderfully. Thanks for taking the notes from the brothers and Beth and giving them to us for the missing years.

Informative and Outstanding

Enjoyed learning more about the BDB and what they were going through while Wrath was gone. The dynamic between Beth, Wrath and LW is a journey of all emotions. Hearing the Warden’s thoughts and how she writes was very interesting and informative as well as her feelings of each brother … her tears talking about Z made me cry. I loved learning more about how and why she wrote Phury’s story the way she did. Another great book from JR Ward to continue our adventure with her into the world of our favorite BDB family of brothers 🖤❤️🗡️

Heartfelt words of author make great impact!

Hearing J. R. Ward's heartfelt words and personal thank you to readers was so touching that it made me tear up. It is always wonderful to hear that one of your favorite authors appreciates their fan base. Also, having a chance to hear the behind-the-scenes thoughts and motivations for her books was a true delight. Having her read in her own voice really lets the listener hear her sincerity, and it was touching. The story showing Beth, Wrath, L. W., and the Brotherhood after Wrath's return following the 30-year gap was so worth the credit alone! I'm looking forward to seeing where this world takes us in the future!

Loved it

Loved, loved, loved hearing the Warden narrating most of this book. Enjoyed the finding out what had happened during those 30 year gap in their story. Thank you Warden.