Black Dagger Brotherhood Books in Order
J. R. Ward's long-running paranormal romance saga about the Black Dagger Brotherhood, an elite band of vampire warriors defending their dwindling race against soulless slayers in modern-day Caldwell, New York. Each main novel centers on a different Brother and his fated mate.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · J. R. Ward
In the shadows of Caldwell, New York, a deadly turf war rages between vampires and their slayers. A secret group of six vampire warriors, known as…
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Lover Eternal is the second volume in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, written by J. R. Ward. The book was published in English in 2006 and was…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · J. R. Ward
Zsadist is a feared figure within the vampire brotherhood, known for his intense anger and the scars that mark his past. He is driven by fury and…
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"Paljastettu rakastaja" is the fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series written by J. R. Ward. It was first published in English in 2007…
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Lover Unbound is the fifth volume in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, written by J. R. Ward. The book was published in English in 2007 and was…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · J. R. Ward
Varjeltu rakastaja is the sixth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series written by J. R. Ward. It was first published in English in 2008 and…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · J. R. Ward
The latest novel in J. R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series follows the vampire warriors as they face threats from…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · J. R. Ward
John Matthew was found living among humans, unaware of his vampire nature. He was taken in by the Brotherhood, but no one knew his true history or…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · J. R. Ward
Lover Unleashed, published in Finnish as Vapautettu rakastaja, is the ninth part of the Black Dagger Brotherhood book series, written by J. R. Ward.…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · J. R. Ward
Lover Reborn is the tenth volume in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, written by J. R. Ward. The book was published in English in 2012, with a…
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Lover At Last is the eleventh volume in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, written by J. R. Ward. The book was published in English in 2013, with a…
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Wrath's reign as king faces a serious challenge from the glymera, who exploit an old law requiring the monarch to take a purebred mate, threatening…
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The Shadows, published in Finnish as Varjot, is the thirteenth part of the Black Dagger Brotherhood book series, written by J. R. Ward. The book was…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · J. R. Ward
The Black Dagger Brotherhood faces a growing threat from the Lessening Society, which has become stronger by exploiting human weakness. As the…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · J. R. Ward
Xcor, the leader of a renegade band who once plotted against the throne, is held prisoner by the Brotherhood and visited by Layla, the Chosen who…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · J. R. Ward
Assail, a cunning and dangerous dealer entangled in the drug trade, spirals as addiction and enemies close in around him. When the female he cares…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · J. R. Ward
A vampire named Murhder, once expelled from the Black Dagger Brotherhood, returns to Caldwell seeking redemption after being haunted by visions of a…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · J. R. Ward
Syn has kept his secret life as a mercenary hidden from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes a job, he encounters Jo Early, a half-breed…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · J. R. Ward
Lover Unveiled is a 2021 book by J. R. Ward. It is book 19 of the series Black Dagger Brotherhood. Catalog genres: Paranormal Romance.
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Buy on Amazon2022 · J. R. Ward
Balthazar, possessed by the demon Devina, is searching for the Book of Spells while struggling with an unexpected attraction to a human woman. As a…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · J. R. Ward
Lassiter, the irreverent fallen angel who has long meddled in the Brotherhood's affairs, finally takes center stage as his own complicated past and a…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · J. R. Ward
This reference text describes a collection of additional materials related to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. It includes insider information on…
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As winter settles over Caldwell, the Brotherhood warriors face new trials of the heart and spirit. Interconnected stories of redemption and love test…
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A prequel exploring the origins of the Brotherhood's most legendary warrior. Darius faces impossible choices as he navigates power, loyalty, and the…
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This holiday-set novella follows Ivie, a vampire nurse, whose care for a patient draws her into an unexpected romance during the winter season. Amid…
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Set in the era before the modern Brotherhood, this story follows Ahmare, who must free her captured brother by striking a perilous bargain. Paired…
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Set during the holiday season, this shorter tale follows a couple within the Brotherhood's world as winter draws them together. Amid the cold and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Black Dagger Brotherhood books in?
Publication order — Recommended by the author, J. R. Ward, on her official website (jrward.com reading-order page) Start with “Dark Lover.”
How many books are in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?
We list 27 books by J. R. Ward , published between 2005–2023.
Where can I buy the Black Dagger Brotherhood books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.