J.R. Ward's 2nd Black Dagger Brotherhood Insider's Guide is LIVE!
It's packed full of goodies and a special novella!
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About the Book
Vampire warriors in black leather and tattoos.
Passionate love stories that pierce the heart.
Dark nights filled with drama, chaos, and epic battles in the shadows of Caldwell, NY…
And then there are the unicorn pajamas. And the Tootsie Pops.
Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more.
Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material, including:
• A brand-new novella, Happy Anniversary– Revisit Wrath and Beth as they reclaim the time lost between them. Tender, erotic, and emotional, this story returns to the couple who started it all—and proves that happily ever after doesn’t always come easy.
• Brotherhood updates, as J.R. interviews the Brothers to reveal where they are now
• Fan-favorite features like Ask a Brother, Vishous’s Agony Aunt Column, Kitchen Corner with Fritz, and Bella’s Books
• Quotes, playlists, Lassiter’s journalistic takeovers, monthly horoscopes, and more
• Q&A with J.R. Ward, filled with new insight and revelations
This keepsake collection is more than just an insider’s look—it’s a love letter to the fans, the world, and the unforgettable characters that have made the Black Dagger Brotherhood a genre-defining phenomenon. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or are just now feeling the pull… this book is for you.
My Review
J.R. Ward beautifully pens a love letter to readers in this second installment of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Insider’s Guide as shares her eternal gratitude for and to her readers throughout the past 20 years.
Things get personal as J.R. shares her writing process and her fears as an author in today's publishing landscape and her concerns and her relevance in the current reading climate where the new romantasy genre has exploded and new voices have emerged.
The Insider’s Guide is full of a tremendous amount of heartfelt gratitude and is very personable. There are lots of surprise revelations, lots of laughs, lots of tears, and a lot of spoilers if you aren't caught up on the series.
Though J.R. only likens herself as a secretary dictating the stories of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, she is a master craftswoman at her art.
I really love how self-aware J.R. Ward is. In the book, she owns her social awkwardness as she dons her pearls, striking black dresses, heels, and bad-bitch confidence. She’s just a weird girl with a potty mouth that puts sailors to shame and loves books just like all of us. I kinda feel like we’re kindred spirits. Weird Girls Unite!
I know J.R. has received a lot of criticism over the years when a new book comes out that is not well received or if she makes a huge faux pas and breaks the hearts of many *cough* Wellsie *cough* The Shadows *cough* Lassiter *cough.* But I would rather she–or any author–write the story organically than try to force a narrative that doesn't exist, or shouldn't.
I tried and failed to fight back the tears as I reminisced right alongside J.R. during each Brother's interview and the very special story at the end of the book.
As an OG BDB fan, this has been a wild and crazy 20 year journey. With lots of laughs, gasps, blushes, fanned faces, grief, tears, anger, rage, joy, and empathy. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I like to think that Wrath, the Brothers and their mates and everyone else in Caldwell, NY are alive and kicking somewhere in an alternate reality.
Some people think it’s hokey or stupid to wax poetic about “fictional characters” and I say verily unto them, Fuck.Off.
Thank you J.R. Ward for giving us these Brothers and their stories. These books have been lifesavers many times over the past 20 years and I am just so damn grateful. They are the stories of my heart, my love language, and they are the medicine that will cure what ails you!
Wishing you 20 more years!
FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by Blue Box Press via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.
Purchase Links
Blue Box Press | J.R. Ward Website
About the Author
J.R. Ward is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over sixty novels. There are more than twenty million copies of her books in print worldwide, and they have been published in twenty-seven different countries. She lives in the south with her family.
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