Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
Blood Vow: Black Dagger Legacy
by J.R. Ward
About this book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER J. R. Ward returns with an all-new tale of paranormal passion in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter—and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he’s unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect.
For Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe’s dangerous appeal is enticing—and possibly a distraction from her grief. But as they delve deeper into her cousin’s death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart.
Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary’s new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear.
As Axe’s past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deep—and pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness.
Praise for Blood Vow
“Sharp, sexy, and funny.”—New York Journal of Books
“Nonstop action, steamy sexual tension . . . and absorbing characters.”—BookPage
“Packed with quietly gut-wrenching emotions, healing and sacrifice.”—Under the Covers
Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series
“Utterly absorbing.”—Angela Knight
“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B01N74ZJ97
Reader Reviews
January 4, 2017
Blood Vow: Black Dagger Legacy, Book 2 Written by: J. R. Ward Narrated by: Jim Frangione The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter - and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he's unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the...
December 7, 2016
...it would be Axe. Like other 5 star reviews Iove this series. It seems to bring things back to the same vibe as the BDB earlier books in the series when it was more about the couple than tons of plot elements. Which I love. I still love original series, and lets be real, you have to read these because there is essential plot advancement for the original series. Since the Shadows gutted me (I'm still not over it...Jesus) its kind of nice to get a little bit back from Ward's original style. But...
April 19, 2017
This is the second book of The Black Dagger Legacy and I loved this book. This book although it has a lot of the characters from The Black Dagger Brotherhood also has new people in it and it is just so good the way the author wrote this book! As a matter of fact I am so caught up in these books, I forgot to post my reviews when finished! In this book we are introduced to Axe another young man training to be a soldier for the BDB. He is pretty much a loner, and has had a hard life growing up as...
December 18, 2016
\"He was extraordinary. Or maybe...extraordinarily dangerous was more like it However she defined the effect of him, she had a sixth sense he was going to change her life.\" FINAL DECISION: Good addition to the Black Dagger Legacy. Axe and Elise seemed set up perfectly for an angst filled drama, but the story ended up simpler than I expected. My favorite part of the book was the continuation of Rhage and Mary's story from BEAST. If you read BEAST, you have to read this one. THE STORY: Axe is a...
May 14, 2024
I loved this book. The herione and hero were wonderful. I just loved Rhage, Mary and Bitty's story. The author did a great job with both storylines and each story was told in beautiful and sad scenes. This will be one of my favorites for a long time. The last chapter was awesome! You will laugh so hard and all I got to say is Lassiter is the best. And Rhun was so kind and it was really hard to not like him. Great job! ) One person found this helpful
