Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 4/10/2011 + 2104 more book reviews

The ninth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series begins where the last book left off. Vishous' twin sister, Payne, has been brought to the Brothers mansion with a spine injury. V is beside himself because he can't help her, and agrees that Jane should go find her human friend Dr. Manny Manello to look at Payne's injury. When Manny lays his eyes on Payne, he is instantly attracted to her.

As usual with Ward's books, there are several on-going stories being told. This book has Payne & Manny's romance and the hurdles they must overcome. I thought they were well suited for each other and see how Payne will help the brotherhood in the future.

The book touches on Qhuinn and Blay. There is no real progress in this relationship, but we find out Qhuinn's true feelings. A new group of Vampires, led by Xcor, arrive in Caldwell to fight lessers and quickly stir up trouble. Xcor wants revenge on the woman who killed his father. He is also looking to shake up the King with a different political agenda.

But Vishous is the character who steals this book. All is not perfect in V & Jane's relationship. Vishous loves Jane, but he is having major psychological problems with his abusive past and his pain fetish. Jane feels she is losing him and asks Butch to intervene. But no one knows how this will affect Butch.

Overall I loved this book and think this is an excellent addition to the series. I know many people will complain that Manny & Payne weren't front and center in every chapter, but if you're still reading the series at book 9, you know this is not the way these books are written. I like the various story threads in the book, and the fact that some stories (V/Jane/Butch & Qhuinn/Blay) take more than one book to tell. My rating: 5 Stars.

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