Lover Enshrined is the sixth book in J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood Series. I’ve been a fan of the series since I started reading it two years ago. My most favorite book are the first three books. So when I saw this in our local bookstore a couple of weeks back, I was surprised since I know that it’s release date should be June 3 and immediately grabbed it. The fifth book in the series, Lover Unbound, was a disappointment for me even if Vishous is one of my most favorite Brothers. I just didn’t like how Ward ended his story. On the other hand, Phury might be the least Brother that I liked but I found Lover Enshrined better than it’s predecessor.

If I remember correctly, I haven’t read a book that tackles the problem of drug addiction on a major character, a reason why I like Ward because she would write about that, masochism, sadism, rape, and gay relationships without any qualms. So, Phury is a drug addict who is in love with his brother’s shellan/partner and also has a big responsibility towards the vampire race by being the stud horse to a group of chosen females. The heroine, Cormia, is one of those chosen females. Actually, she’s supposed to be the first one to mate with said stud. But she didn’t volunteer to the role, she was sorta forced into it. The book mostly tackles the addiction of Phury, Cormia’s experiences while she is in this world, Phury trying to resist Cormia, Cormia misunderstanding Phury’s reactions, Phury getting even more high, the break-up, the patching up, the reform. Intertwined with that are the back stories of the secondary characters and the events and going-ons with the Brotherhood’s enemies.

I think, one of the reasons why I love this book was because of those secondary characters and their back story. We get to see some action and character development in Qhuinn, Blay and John and I’m really looking forward to what Ward has in store for them. I love the relationship between these three. Qhuinn in particular jumped really high in my character standing because of this one. ( Short spoiler…. But a really big one, storywise. )

The book is 500+ pages thick and it took me forever to finish it since I’m a slow reader. But after finishing this book, I could say that I like it. A lot. Not as good as Dark Lover and Lover Awakened though. But I’m glad that the ending tied the questions I have formed when I read Lover Unbound. And it gave me closure about the hero and heroine’s relationship.

Just a warning. The gang talk’s still in this book. And sometimes I get lost because of it. But really, no biggie.

P.S. Sorry for the long rambling sentences. And the jumbled and non-coherent thoughts. I’m tired. x_x;

OMG! I was editing my 2007 Book List when I realized that it’s a new year already! So here I am again with my 2008 list, which I know will be hugely populated by romance novels by year’s end. XD

001. Honey Moon (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) | Jan 04, 2008 | B
002. Welcome to Temptation (Jennifer Crusie) | Jan 08, 2008 | B+
003. Shadow Music (Julie Garwood) | Jan 13, 2008 | A-
004. The Smoke Thief (Shana Abe) | Jan 19, 2008 | B+
005. This Rake of Mine (Elizabeth Boyle) | Jan 25, 2008 | B
006. After the Abduction (Sabrina Jeffries) | Jan 31, 2008 | B+
007. Her Secret Fantasy (Gaelen Foley) | Feb 23, 2008 | B
008. Flirting with Danger (Suzanne Enoch) | Mar 28, 2008 | A+ | re-read
009. Don’t Look Down (Suzanne Enoch) | Apr 05, 2008 | A- | re-read
010. Billionaires Prefer Blondes (Suzanne Enoch) | Apr 10, 2008 | A- | re-read
011. Twice the Temptation (Suzanne Enoch) | Apr 26, 2008 | B+ | re-read
012. Touch of Minx (Suzanne Enoch) | May 01, 2008 | A- | re-read
013. Dream Chaser (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | May 07, 2008 | A-
014. A Dangerous Lord (Sabrina Jeffries) | May 18, 2008 | B
015. Lover Enshrined (J.R. Ward) | Jun 02, 2008 | B+
016. Her Every Pleasure (Gaelen Foley) | Jun 19, 2008 | B
017. The Pirate Lord (Sabrina Jeffries) | Jun 29, 2008 | B+
018. The Warrior (Nicole Jordan) | Jul 09, 2008 | B+
019. To Bed A Beauty (Nicole Jordan) | Jul 25, 2008 | B
020. After the Kiss (Suzanne Enoch) | Jul 29, 2008 | B+
021. Breaking Dawn (Stephenie Meyer) | Aug 06, 2008 | B
022. Glory in Death (J.D. Robb) | Aug 11, 2008 | A-
023. Immortal in Death (J.D. Robb) | Aug 17, 2008 | B+
024. Acheron (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Aug 27, 2008 | A

So happy new year! A belated greeting, sorry. Been caught up with a lot of personal stuff. But now that’s over, and since my 2006 book list is officially over, I’m starting my 2007 book list! ^^;

I’m thinking of opening a book journal. Maybe a subsection of this site. I dunno. I really want to expound more on why I gave these books such and such grade. Let’s see what I come up with.

001. Seize The Night (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Jan 03, 2007 | B+
002. Eragon (Christopher Paolini) | Jan 14, 2007 | A-
003. Dark Side of the Moon (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Jan 22, 2007 | B+
004. Every Breath You Take (Judith McNaught) | Feb 13, 2007 | B+ | Paperback Ed.
005. Billionaire Prefer Blondes (Suzanne Enoch) | Feb 17, 2007 | A-
006. Dragonswan (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Feb 19, 2007 | B
007. The Dream-Hunter (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Feb 26, 2007 | B+
008. True Confessions (Rachel Gibson) | Mar 05, 2007 | B/B+
009. I’m In No Mood For Love (Rachel Gibson) | Mar 12, 2007 | B
010. Dark Secret (Christine Feehan) | Mar 19, 2007 | B
011. Natural Born Charmer (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) | Mar 24, 2007 | A-
012. Dark Prince (Christine Feehan) | Mar 31, 2007 | B
013. Her Only Desire (Gaelen Foley) | Apr 07, 2007 | B+
014. A Pirate Of Her Own (Kinley MacGregor) | Apr 12, 2007 | B+
015. Return of the Warrior (Kinley MacGregor) | Apr 16, 2007 | B+
016. Lover Revealed (J.R. Ward) | Apr 25, 2007 | B+
017. Winter Born (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Apr 27, 2007 | B+
018. Prince of Dreams (Lisa Kleypas) | May 01, 2007 | B
019. Sword of Darkness (Kinley MacGregor) | May 05, 2007 | B+
020. It Had To Be You (Susan Elizabeth Phillips | May 11, 2007 | A | Reread
021. Heaven, Texas (Susan Elizabeth Phillips | May 17, 2007 | A | Reread
022. Nobody’s Baby But Mine (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) | May 22, 2007 | B+ | Reread
023. Dream A Little Dream (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) | Jun 08, 2007 | B+ | Reread
024. It Must Be Love (Rachel Gibson) | Jun 12, 2007 | B
025. Sins of a Duke (Suzanne Enoch) | Jun 17, 2007 | B+
026. Bet Me (Jennifer Crusie) | Jun 21, 2007 | B+
027. Knight of Darkness (Kinley MacGregor) | Jun 24, 2007 | B+
028. Naked In Death (J.D. Robb) | Jun 30, 2007 | B+
029. A Hard Day’s Night Searcher | Jun 30, 2007 | B
030. Faking It (Jennifer Crusie) | Jul 06, 2007 | B
031. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Jul 23, 2007 | A-
032. Dark Magic (Christine Feehan) | Aug 13, 2007 | B
033. The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Julia Quinn) | Aug 20, 2007 | B+
034. Devil May Cry (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Aug 27, 2007 | A-
035. Meet Me At Midnight (Suzanne Enoch) | Sep 08, 2007 | B+
036. Twilight (Stephenie Meyer) | Sep 22, 2007 | A-
037. Twice the Temptation (Suzanne Enoch) | Sep 26, 2007 | A
038. New Moon (Stephenie Meyer) | Oct 02, 2007 | A
039. Eclipse (Stephenie Meyer) | Oct 10, 2007 | A-
040. Touch of Minx (Suzanne Enoch) | Oct 20, 2007 | A
041. Lover Unbound (J.R. Ward) | Oct 27, 2007 | B
042. Mine Till Midnight (Lisa Kleypas) | Nov 11, 2007 | B
043. Upon a Midnight Clear (Sherrilyn Kenyon) | Nov 14, 2007 | B
044. Golden Compass (Philip Pullman) | Dec 06, 2007 | B
045. Taming Rafe (Suzanne Enoch) Dec 15, 2007 | B
046. Fancy Pants (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) | Dec 25, 2007 | A