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Ali Hazelwood
Lover Arisen (The Black Dagger Brotherhood series Book 20)
by J.R. Ward
About this book
True love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward’s 1 New York Times bestselling series.
Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells—and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things…but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not by a human.
As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list—and then there are her nightmares in which she’s hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious man who is both a suspect and a savior.
When Devina’s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth of an old enemy of the Brothers. Will the very thing that brings them together lead to the ultimate destruction of the Brotherhood? Or will they have to lose everything in order to save the race’s most sacred defenders?
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09842JY93
Reader Reviews
December 21, 2024
I am absolutely in love with this series. This book continues the incredible writing of the author. The main focus of this story is Balthazar and Erika, but the side stories of Rahvyn, Nate, and Lassiter as well as Devina's interference gutted me! I was happy this book focused on Balthazar after his interaction with Erika in the previous book. Erika is the perfect female for him, and I loved their connection from the very beginning. The buildup of their passion and its rewards were so...
April 6, 2022
Lover Arisen is billed as the twentieth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and that isn't counting all the side stories, novella and spin-off series. This world just continues to expand and change. Lover Arisen is a transformational book that takes the reader farther from the original BDB brothers into a world where things are definitely changing. That being said, it's all good. I was immediately engaged in this book. The main characters in this book are Balthazar, who is searching...
October 21, 2022
I love the world ward has created among the black dagger brotherhood. I own all of the books and the side stories within the world. Her her early books in the series where much better than these later ones. I'd like to hear more about the supporting house hold members outside of Quinn and Bly who seem to be primary role in every book since they became a couple. I assume that theres a huge gay fan base, based on how many gay male couples there are. No female couples or transgender or any other...
February 8, 2026
Another great love story about one of the men (vampire) of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. As par the course I loved it. I am a bit possessed by these books. ) One person found this helpful
November 30, 2025
Love this series. Needed for my collection. Great read. )
