but who am I kidding - no fan needs to read Reviews, no fan needs reassurances that it's going to be epic, no fan would doubt Jim Frangione's ability as narrator and no fan would question the purchase. Gifted writing, wonderful story with many sub plots, drama, action, heartache, sex, romance, descriptive scenes and awesome characters await.

And, when all the action is over, the hours have gone and the characters have once more been put to bed, you're left in a bit of a book funk greedily wondering just how long you'll have to wait until the next gripping book will be released. For me, JR Ward is up there on top of the list where only a few truly gifted Author's names appear because there's N E V E R any doubt that you're going to love the listen, there's N E V E R any doubt that it's going to absolutely tick all your boxes and there's N E V E R any doubt that she's going to totally knock it out of the ballpark. Because, as a fan, you've walked alongside them as they've fought evil, fought for love, fought for the Brotherhood and they're still fighting for everything they hold sacred and dear. These Brothers, their mates, their families, their big hearts and their relentless unwavering dangerous Quest get under your skin, very quickly work their way into your heart and absolutely nothing is going to dislodge them. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from.įourteen books J R Ward has written in the unforgettable, unmissable and unstoppable BDB series and each and every one of them are worthy five star listens, each and every one of them delivered an all-consuming multi-layered plot with sub plots and each and every one of them met, then exceeded, my already high expectations. But Rhage can't understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him.and that terrifies him as well as distances him from his mate.Īfter suffering a mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world.and Mary's. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side, and his king and his brothers are thriving.

But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself.įor Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least perfectly enjoyable. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood.Īfter avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn.

The Beast by J.R. Ward