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Lover Eternal

by J.R. Ward · Black Dagger Brotherhood #2

2006 · 441 pages · Piatkus Books

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 204k+ Goodreads ratings

⭐ Highly rated across the board

📚 Book 2 of an ongoing series (10 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 10 of 11 books published

About this book

When Mary stumbles into the dangerous world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, she finds herself under the protection of Rhage—a powerful vampire warrior battling a curse that transforms him into something fearsome and uncontrollable. As Mary and Rhage are drawn to each other with an undeniable intensity, he becomes desperate to keep her safe while grappling with the darkness inside him that threatens to consume everything he cares about. This is a sizzling paranormal romance that perfectly balances high-stakes danger with heart-pounding chemistry and emotional depth. If you love vampires, brooding heroes with hidden vulnerabilities, and swoon-worthy romance, this is absolutely the book for you!

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