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Ali Hazelwood
Darius: A Black Dagger Brotherhood Love Story
by J.R. Ward
About this book
1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the passionate star-crossed love story of fan favorite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.
Darius, son of Marklon, isn’t looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He’s also not expecting to crash his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her...everything goes off course.
Disillusioned by his King’s lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however—until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror.
Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen—and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless by some miracle, fate sees fit to once again bring them together in this tale that is “full of drama, intrigue, and steamy restraint” (Booklist).
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09WTPM76H
Reader Reviews
October 25, 2025
I really LOVED Darius and Anne's story! I just finished it in the e-book form for the 2nd time, and it is SO satisfying! It was a long time coming, as I had always wondered about his story. I sure wish it would come out in Mass Market paperback, so I could add it to all the other books in this series. I've read several others over again, and want to start from the beginning again. I love the BDB world! I do wonder though if JR Ward gets any kickbacks from all of the name brand products she...
September 8, 2023
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this title! This print release was very much anticipated by this reader as a long-time BDB fan. Darius's story is the one we've all been waiting for. I'll admit I had to re-read Dark Lover the minute I finished Darius's story, because I just needed a little more! Disillusioned by the war between the vampires and lessers and Wrath's refusal to rule, Darius finds solace in fast cars. When he crashes his newly owned vehicle, he realizes that there was a woman in...
June 22, 2024
I wasn't sure at first if I would stick with it but the characters grow on you and the storyline was better than average. ) One person found this helpful
September 11, 2025
All the books in the BDB series are so good! I love them all and this one is such a good story. )
December 19, 2024
This book was long anticipated by me...I am huge fan of the BDB and am currently reading through the entire series for the 4th time. I put them on a shelf, and a year or two later, pick them up again and reminding myself why I look eagerly to the next release. I was really excited to learn Darius story, and it was great to see how he truly was a male of worth. But the ups, the downs, the travails of the relationship were at once heartbreaking and frustrating. The rooftop scene made me cry. The...
