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Black Dagger Brotherhood

by J R Ward

31 books Started 2005 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a Legal Thriller / Paranormal Romance series by J R Ward, made up of 31 books published between 2005 and 2025. It begins with Dark Lover (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Lover Forbidden (2025), spanning 20 years of storytelling.

31books
20years active
3decades
~0.7yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Dark Lover 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Lover Eternal 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Lover Awakened 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Lover Revealed 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Lover Unbound 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Lover Enshrined 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Father Mine (Short Story) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Lover Avenged 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 Lover Mine 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Lover Unleashed 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Lover Reborn 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Lover at Last 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The King 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Shadows 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Beast 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Chosen 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Dearest Ivie 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Thief 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Prisoner of Night 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Savior 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Where Winter Finds You 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
22 The Sinner 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 A Warm Heart in Winter 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Lover Unveiled 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Lover Arisen 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Darius 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Lassiter 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Darius (Non-Audiobook Edition) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 The Beloved 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 A Bloom in Winter 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Lover ForbiddenLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Black Dagger Brotherhood series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?

Start with Dark Lover (2005), the first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J R Ward. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?

There are 31 books in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J R Ward, published between 2005 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?

The first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is Dark Lover, published in 2005 by J R Ward.

What is the latest book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?

The most recent book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is Lover Forbidden (2025) by J R Ward.

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About J R Ward

Jessica Bird, known as J.R. Ward, is an American author of paranormal romance novels. Born in Massachusetts in 1969, she initially worked as a lawyer before pursuing her writing passion. Ward's notable works include the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, featuring vampire warriors in Caldwell, New York. The first book in the series, "Dark Lover," was published in 2005 and garnered widespread critical acclaim. Her other popular series include The Fallen Angels and The Bourbon Kings. Ward has received several literary awards, including the Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance in 2006 and 2007. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 25 languages. Despite mixed critical reception for her writing style and plotlines, Ward's novels have gained a dedicated fan base.

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