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5 old school BDB stars!
I’m a huge fan of all things BDB but it’s been a while since a book from this series has thrilled me as much as this one. Combing the stories of two characters that I have been desperate for more of, Murhder’s story is seamlessly combined with a revisit to one of my faves, John Matthew, and we get an exciting, dramatic, heartbreaking and uplifting read with a steamy, passionate romance, and I loved every single moment of it!
Murhder is known as the only warrior ever to be expelled from the Black Dagger Brotherhood – a decision taken on account of his insanity. We’ve heard rumours and seen glimpses, but now we finally get his story and I loved getting to know him!
Jeez, you go rogue once and slaughter a bunch of humans after they torture your girlfriend, and suddenly you’re a leper.
There is so much more to Murhder than we knew, and though he does struggle with his mind, he is also driven by vengeance against a scientific laboratory that is conducting horrific experiments on vampires, specifically a female and her young that he is determined to rescue.
Dr Sarah Watkins works for that very medical research lab. Her fiancé also worked there up until his death two years previously, and when the FBI start to question his death, she starts to dig and she discovers nefarious goings on which horrify her. Desperate to find out the truth, she goes hunting for answers – bringing her right into the path of Murhder.
It’s a swift introduction into the supernatural world for Sarah, but she is drawn in quickly and puts her skills to use by assisting one of the Brotherhood’s own. But it’s the big, broody male that is all fiercely protective over her that she can’t help but be drawn to.
Murhder experiences a peace with Sarah that he has never felt before. And recognising her as somebody of significance to his life, he follows his heart (and the rest of his body) to claim the woman that he knows is his.
It’s hot, steamy and fast moving, but it’s full of emotion as Murhder and Sarah find their way to each other, and it is beautiful to watch. I loved Murhder as a character – so misunderstood but such an amazing guy! He’s totally badass, but also sweet and romantic, and I loved seeing two people that have lost so much get the something special that they deserve.
“I fought for us. I am a warrior, and I fought for us.”
But not only do they come from two very different worlds, but Murhder’s future is completely up in the air. Will be return to his life of solitude, or is it possible for him to reclaim his place amongst his brothers? And how does Sarah fit in to that?
Perfectly unfolding alongside Murhder and Sarah’s story, we get to revisit with John Matthew. The silent warrior that we have followed since before his transition, we have watched him grow and train to become the badass he is. We’ve watched him discover a family, grieve the loss of loved ones, find a home, his place, and his mate, and now he is on the cusp of losing it all. It’s a heartwrenching storyline that truly brings the emotion and reminds us of what a huge part of the series he is. And is it weird that I cried when his story reached its big moment? You know what, who freakin’ cares? It’s a moment I’ve been waiting for, and I felt all the feels right along with him, I cheered and fist-pumped and I had happy tears streaming down my face.
A special treat was seeing John Matthew’s dynamic with Murhder. The two of them develop a wonderful bond, and I loved watching them together! And when you add the rest of the Brothers (and Lassiter) into the mix – pure gold.
I loved this book so much. It’s classic BDB with a wonderful story, great series progression, and a sense of intrigue as a new danger emerges. I’m excited to see whatever is coming next.
5 stars!
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