The Beloved

The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 22

By: J.R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching installment in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness…and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire’s horrific origins.

Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose—and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one—not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well and following Nate’s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with.

When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren’t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him—and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion—even in the Fade.

©2024 J.R. Ward (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

It’s BDB

Too short, no surprises like I’m used to with this series. Love the characters as always but just was meh!same story over and over but you love the characters so you want to know.

the duality of time

I enjoy this book very much. I special enjoyed how the story wove how the individual lives affect others' lives. i

Nate and Nalla are a perfect match

This one is so good. It had me hooked from the first chapter. Felt like it did when I first started reading the series. I really enjoyed this one, it's a new favorite for me. I can't wait for the next one.

Next generation

Love the fact that she is telling the story of the children born in the beginning the next generation I love continuing with the story. Done well smooth transition of characters

Great!

The entire series of The Black Dagger Brotherhood is wonderful! I also love all the stories behind each character. Ms. Ward you are my favorite author! Thank You

Loved this so much.

I don’t know how JR Ward does it, but she once again set us on a path in previous books that led to the perfect pairing. And in this case, Nate is perfect for Nala…and for Z. And don’t even get me started on the mother-daughter convo in Nala’s room. Having lived it, I know how real it was. Wrath’s return and the joy and pain his absence brought was beautifully written about and gave us more time with many of the brothers, which I loved. Then there was the very unique storyline of Evan and seeing the tragic journey of becoming a Lesser through his eyes. LW, Bitty, Shuli… I cannot wait for more!! PS: Thanks again to Jim Frangione for being the wonderfully constant voice for the BDB world.

Outstanding!!!!

I love Zadist! Go figure I’d love Nala too! Female of worth finds her male of worth! Bravo to Ward for pulling off the best time jump. I’m so excited to see this new chapter of stories of all the younger characters and get updates of all our old favorites. I hope Ward brings in the characters from BDB legacy too in the future books.

The kids are all grown up!

Epic! A little touch of all the brothers, a new love (actually two!) and a monster truck. What else can a girl ask for? Brilliant writing with humor and style, JR Ward knocked this book out of the park!!

I loved it so much!

Z and Bela have always been my favorite so it goes without saying that I’ve always been excited for Nallas book to one day come out! The Warden did this story SO good!!

the children are all grown up

So u would think after so many books that u would be bored with the series this isn't the case. I wasn't really sure how she was gonna be able to keep my attention with this new book but it happened. I'm extremely upset that I have to wait for the new book which I hope is Bitty and LW.