Lover at Last: Number 11 in series (Black Dagger Brotherhood) - Tapa dura

In the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like no other rages. The city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another.

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it's about time: the male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young - just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It's hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he's learned first-hand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions . . . but as the battle over the race's throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage . . .

Praise for J.R. Ward:

'These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers'
Vampire Genre

'The Black Dagger Brotherhood is one of the best vampire series out there . . . Everything J.R. Ward writes is a must read and she never disappoints' Christine Feehan, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author

'It's not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautifully. This dark and compelling world is filled with enticing romance as well as perilous adventure'
Romantic Times

'These erotic paranormals are well worth it, and frighteningly addictive . . . It all works to great, page-turning effect . . . [and has] earned Ward an Anne Rice-style following, deservedly so'
Publishers Weekly

'Now here's a band of brothers who know how to show a girl a good time'
Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author