John Ward Book order (chronological)

Der Weg zum Glück war lange und steinig für den Vampirkrieger Zsadist. Erst bei der Bruderschaft BLACK DAGGER fand der ehemalige Blutsklave ein Zuhause, eine Bestimmung und in der schönen Bella seine große Liebe. Als die beiden dann auch noch Eltern der bezaubernden Nalla wurden, gingen für Zadist alle Wünsche in Erfüllung. Doch nun ist Nalla erwachsen, und die Bruderschaft sieht sich neuen Bedrohungen gegenüber. Als Nalla sich dann auch noch verliebt, steht das gefährlichste Mitglied der Bruderschaft vor einer geradezu unlösbaren Aufgabe: das Herz seiner Tochter zu beschützen ...

This seasonal novel by the bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series introduces readers to a fresh narrative filled with engaging characters and captivating themes. The story promises to blend elements of romance and adventure, set against a backdrop that celebrates the spirit of the season. With the author's signature style, readers can expect a compelling journey that resonates with both new fans and longtime followers of the series.

The thrilling and highly anticipated next instalment in the bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series!

The hotly anticipated thrilling conclusion of the Lair of the Wolven series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward.

Udělá cokoli, aby ji zachránil! Pro Lydii není loučení s milovaným mužem žádným sladkým utrpením. Jako vlkan ukrytý mezi lidmi je zvyklá být sama – dokud jí osud nedopřál lásku, o jaké si ani netroufala snít. Daniel jako agent tajné složky vlády Spojených států vždy očekával, že zemře předčasně. Jen předpokládal, že to bude v terénu – ne na nemocničním lůžku v laboratoři. Protože mu rychle ubývá čas, odmítne lék, aby se mohl soustředit pouze na to, aby Lydia našla svůj klan. Musí využít všechnu svou sílu, aby ochránil svou lásku i kdyby to znamenalo, že bude žít dál bez něj.

This book looks at the area surrounding the English town of Buxton, highlighting the historical and geographical significance of the nearby caves, barrows, and other ancient remains. With expert commentary on the physical remnants of the past, Ancient Remains Near Buxton provides a fascinating examination of the area's historical significance and its people.

This memoir by John Ward, a successful attorney in Arkansas, tells of his Christian conversion and his subsequent trips to Asia and South America on behalf of Gideons International while continuing his work as a circuit court judge.

Continuing the saga of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, this latest installment delves deeper into the lives and struggles of the vampire warriors. Readers can expect intense action, complex relationships, and the exploration of themes like loyalty and sacrifice. As the Brotherhood faces new challenges, the bonds between characters are tested, leading to unexpected revelations and heightened stakes. Fans of the series will find familiar faces and new twists that keep the narrative fresh and engaging.

As Tommy approaches his 13th birthday, he reluctantly embarks on a trip to Mt. Hope, Kansas, to celebrate with his grandparents. Initially frustrated by the small-town setting, he soon encounters unsettling experiences and eerie sightings that suggest something sinister lurks in the familiar surroundings. As the trip unfolds, Tommy's curiosity about the presence of monsters leads him to uncover terrifying truths, transforming his birthday into a nightmarish adventure.

In Last Poem for Sarah & Other Poems, John Powell Ward, now at the age of eighty-five and in the seventh decade of his career, offers memorable work on a twentieth century life and recollections of Wales. Most poignant is his commentary on grief in the titular elegy for his late wife, Sarah.

For Lydia Susi, there is no sweet sorrow in saying goodbye to the man she loves ... As an operative for a clandestine arm of the United States government, Daniel Joseph always expected to die an early death. He just assumed it would be out in the field--not in a laboratory hospital bed. With his time running out, he refuses a potentially lifesaving treatment to focus on making sure that Lydia finds her wolven clan ... Marshaling his strength, he must call on all of his training to protect his love ... even if it means her moving on without him"--

No. 1 New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward shares the powerful star-crossed love story of reader favourite, and original member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Darius.Darius, son of Marklon, isn't looking for love the night destiny comes to claim him. He's also not interested in crashing his new car. But when a human woman runs out into the road and he must swerve to avoid killing her . . . everything goes off course.Disillusioned by his King's lack of leadership and the losses in the war against the Lessening Society, Darius finds purpose in protecting a woman he cannot make his own. Love finds a way, however - until the truth of what he is comes out and she leaves him in horror.Unbeknownst to them both, Anne is carrying his young, a female who is destined to be Queen - and after a tragic reunion, he vows to protect their daughter. Resigned to perpetual sadness, he is determined to serve the memory of his beloved no matter the cost...unless by some miracle, fate sees fit to once again bring them together.

"In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, fallen angel Lassiter has influenced outcomes he shouldn't have--so the Creator is calling him home. But Lassiter has a reason to stay in Caldwell: He's bonded with a mysterious female whose powers defy all reason. Rahvyn is well aware that she doesn't belong in the present--her true place is in the past. Lassiter proves to be undeniable, however, and she lets herself fall for him . . . until a secret he's been keeping threatens to change everything. As the Omega's son reestablishes the Lessening Society, and the Brotherhood must resume the deadly war, an unfathomable tragedy occurs. In the aftermath, Rahvyn has to decide whether to stay and help--or save herself from an immortal heartbreak she knows will crush her very soul..."--Back cover.

Zu Unrecht wegen Mordes an seiner Frau verurteilt, fristet der Vampir Kane seit Langem ein elendes Dasein im berühmt-berüchtigten Prison Camp. Als er während eines Gefangenenaufstandes versucht, zwei seiner Mithäftlinge zu retten, wird er schwer verletzt. Seither liegt er – mehr tot als lebendig – auf der Krankenstation, wo sich die einfühlsame Krankenschwester Nadya aufopferungsvoll um ihn kümmert. Doch auf Kane wartet ein düsteres Schicksal, und am Ende ist es einzig die Liebe zu Nadya, die ihn möglicherweise vor dem Schlimmsten bewahren kann ...

Things get steamy when Lucan, a wolven forced into bartering drug deals for the infamous Prison Colony, meets Rio, the second in command for the shadowy Caldwell supplier, Mozart.

Lydia Susi is passionate about protecting wolves in their natural habitat. When a hotel chain develops a tract of land next to the preserve, Lydia is one of the most vocal opponents of the project - and becomes a target. One night, a shadowy figure threatens Lydia's life in the forest, and a new hire at the Wolf Study Project comes from out of nowhere to save her. Daniel Joseph is both mysterious, and someone she intrinsically wants to trust. But is he hiding something? As the stakes get higher, and one of Lydia's colleagues is murdered, she must decide how far she will go to protect the wolves. Then a shocking revelation about Daniel challenges Lydia's reality in ways she could never have predicted. Some fates demand courage, while others require even more, with no guarantees. Is she destined to have true love or will a soul-shattering loss ruin her forever?

Der attraktive Wolven Lucan arbeitet als Drogendealer. Nicht ganz freiwillig allerdings, und so ganz ungefährlich ist sein Job auch nicht, denn er schmuggelt die Drogen heimlich für das berühmt-berüchtigte Hochsicherheitsgefängnis der Glymera. Dort begegnet er eines Tages der hinreißenden Rio, der Stellvertreterin des mächtigen Drogenbosses Mozart. Als ein Deal schief geht, und Rio in tödliche Gefahr gerät, ist es an Lucan, die Frau zu retten, die er nicht mehr vergessen kann ...

An einem geheimen Ort, tief unter der Erde, befindet sich das berühmt-berüchtigte Gefängnis der Glymera. Als die schöne Vampirin Nyx einen Hinweis erhält, wo das Gefängnis liegt, in dem ihre Schwester einsitzt, macht sie sich sofort auf den Weg, um sie zu befreien. In dem düsteren verschlungenen Labyrinth begegnet sie einem Gefangenen, den alle nur den »Schakal« nennen. Er ist geheimnisvoll, gefährlich und hat eine fatale erotische Ausstrahlung. Als er Nyx anbietet, sie bei ihrer Suche nach ihrer Schwester zu unterstützen, nimmt sie seine Hilfe an – nicht ahnend, dass sie beide schon bald in ein tödliches Abenteuer verwickelt werden ...

Vampirkrieger Balthazar ist am glücklichsten, wenn er im Schatten der Nacht an Fassaden hochklettern, in Häuser eindringen und den ein oder anderen Gegenstand einstecken kann. Dabei will er sich nicht bereichern, er hat einfach Freude am Stehlen. Doch er kann sich nicht vorstellen, dass auch ihm selbst einmal etwas gestohlen wird – und schon gar nicht sein Herz ... Das ändert sich schlagartig, als er Erika Saunders begegnet. Die schöne Polizistin ermittelt in einer Serie grausamer Morde und vermutet, dass sie es mit einem nicht ganz menschlichen Täter zu tun hat. Dass der attraktive neue Mann in ihrem Leben ein Vampir ist, ahnt sie jedoch nicht. Als durch Erikas und Balthazars Beziehung auch noch ein alter Feind der BLACK DAGGER zu neuem Leben erwacht, gerät die Beziehung der beiden in Gefahr.

The third instalment of the sexy Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward.

The twentieth deliciously wicked novel in JR Ward's Sunday Times bestselling vampire series: The Black Dagger Brotherhood

Seit Jahrhunderten lebt Vampirkrieger Sahvage im Verborgenen, und wenn es nach ihm ginge, könnte es auch für die nächsten paar Hundert Jahre so bleiben. Doch dann verliebt er sich in die schönen Mae, die sich unfreiwillig mit der neuen Erzfeindin der Bruderschaft der BLACK DAGGER eingelassen hat. Sahvage schließt sich erneut den Brüdern an, doch während diese ums Überleben kämpfen, kämpft er um seine große Liebe ...

V druhém temném a sexy románu série se autorka vrací do prostředí vězeňského tábora glymery. Tentokrát je hlavním hrdinou Lucan, vlkan přinucený uzavírat dohody o velkoprodeji drog, vyráběných v táboře. Setkává se s Rio, zástupkyní Mozarta, záhadného dodavatele drog pro celý Caldwell. Poté co se uzavření dohody zvrtne, vlk s pronikavýma zlatýma očima zachrání Rio od jisté smrti. Najevo vycházejí šokující pravdy a Rio si není jistá, komu důvěřovat a čemu věřit – ale když je v sázce její život, pravá láska zvedne hlavu a zavrčí tváří v tvář nebezpečí.

The #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series returns featuring a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that can change the world of Caldwell forever. Sahvage has been living under the radar for centuries—and he has every intention of staying “dead and buried.” But when a civilian female sucks him into her dangerous battle with an evil as ancient as time, his protective side overrides his common sense. Mae has lost everything, and desperation sets her on a collision course with fate. Determined to reverse a tragedy, she goes where mortals should fear to tread—and comes face-to-face with the Brotherhood’s new enemy. She also discovers a love she never expected to find with Sahvage, but there can be no future for them. Knowing they will part, the two band together to fight against what Mae unknowingly unleashed—as the Brotherhood closes in to reclaim one of their damned, and the evil vows to destroy them all….

11 hours, 34 minutes A heart-pounding new series set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world, with a scientist fighting to save the timber wolves—and getting caught in a deadly trap herself...Lydia Susi is passionate about protecting wolves in their natural habitat. When a hotel chain develops a tract of land next to the preserve, Lydia is one of the most vocal opponents of the project - and becomes a target.One night, a shadowy figure threatens Lydia’s life in the forest, and a new hire at the Wolf Study Project comes from out of nowhere to save her. Daniel Joseph is both mysterious and someone she intrinsically wants to trust. But is he hiding something?As the stakes get higher and one of Lydia’s colleagues is murdered, she must decide how far she will go to protect the wolves. Then a shocking revelation about Daniel challenges Lydia’s reality in ways she could never have predicted. Some fates demand courage, while others require even more, with no guarantees. Is she destined to have true love...or will a soul-shattering loss ruin her forever?

Return to the sizzling glymera’s prison camp in this dark and sexy second novel in the new Black Dagger Brotherhood Prison Camp spin-off series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward. In the next installment of bestselling author J.R. Ward’s Prison Camp series, things get steamy when Lucan, a wolven forced into bartering drug deals for the infamous Prison Colony, meets Rio, the second in command for the shadowy Caldwell supplier, Mozart. After a deal goes awry, a wolf with piercing golden eyes swoops in to save her from certain death. As shocking truths unfurl, Rio is uncertain of who to trust and what to believe—but with her life on the line, true love rears its head and growls in the face of danger.

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight 'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine Feehan The Black Dagger Brotherhood is back. _______________ Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood... 'Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other' Goodreads reviewer 'I can't get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires' Amazon reviewer 'Emotional by epic proportions' Kobo reviewer 'The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read' Amazon reviewer 'A must read' Goodreads reviewer 'The story had me captivated the whole way' Kobo reviewer 'Each and every character is compelling' Amazon reviewer.

Syn drží před Bratrstvem černé dýky v tajnosti svou vedlejší profesi žoldáka. Když přijme další zakázku, nejenže se jeho kroky zkříží s novým nepřítelem upíří rasy, ale také s míšenkou, které hrozí smrt během přeměny. Jo Earlyová nemá zdání, jaká je její skutečná přirozenost, a když se ze tmy vynoří záhadný muž, je na vážkách mezi vzájemnou erotickou přitažlivostí a pocitem, že se děje něco moc špatného. Osud vybral Butche O’Neala do role Dhestroyera, toho, kdo naplní proroctví, jež předvídá konec Omegy. Jak válka s Vyhlazovací společností vrcholí, Butch nalézá nečekaného spojence v Synovi. Ale může k němu mít důvěru – nebo představuje válečník se špatnou minulostí smrtelně nebezpečnou komplikaci? Čas dochází, Jo se ocitá v boji a musí nastoupit po boku Syna a Bratrstva proti opravdovému zlu. Nakonec zvítězí pravá láska… nebo se proroctví od začátku mýlilo?

No.1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward returns to the world of her red-hot, worldwide bestselling series with a holiday novel featuring some of the most iconic Black Dagger Brothers

A sinner’s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong. Fate anointed Butch O’Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male—or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication? With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against ultimate evil. In the end, will love true prevail...or was the prophecy wrong all along?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward comes an unforgettable story of passion and vengeance in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When Ahmare’s brother is abducted, there is nothing she won’t do to get him back safely. She is unprepared, however, for the lengths she will have to go to save his life. Paired with a dangerous but enticing prisoner, she embarks on an odyssey into another world. Duran, betrayed by his father, imprisoned in a dungeon for decades, has survived only because of his thirst for vengeance. He has been biding his time to escape and is shocked to find an unlikely and temporary freedom in the form of a determined young female. Battling against deadly forces and facing unforeseen peril, the pair are in a race to save Ahmare’s brother. As time runs out, and the unthinkable looms, even true love may not be enough to carry them through.

A sinner’s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong. Fate anointed Butch O’Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male—or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication? With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail...or was the prophecy wrong all along?

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers. Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost—and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them. Will a freak winter storm bring the unthinkable, or will a warm heart in winter ensure that true love is not lost?

Einst verlor der mächtige Vampirkrieger Murhder seine große Liebe – und darüber den Verstand. Den BLACK DAGGER blieb damals nichts anderes übrig, als ihn aus der Bruderschaft zu verstoßen. Nach Jahren des Exils und der Einsamkeit kehrt Murhder nun nach Caldwell zurück, um das begangene Unrecht wiedergutzumachen. Als er der schönen Wissenschaftlerin Sarah Watkins begegnet, schöpft er neue Hoffnung. Gibt es vielleicht sogar für ihn eine zweite Chance – in der Liebe und in der Bruderschaft? Doch Sarah ist einem schrecklichen Geheimnis auf der Spur. Einem Geheimnis, das Murhder erneut in den Abgrund reißen könnte ...

Obsahuje příběhy Zajatec noci a Kde tě najde zima v pořadí jako 16,5 a 17,5. V Zajatec noci se Ahmare odhodlá udělat cokoliv pro záchranu svého uneseného bratra. Její cesta ji zavede do jiného světa, kde se spojí s nebezpečným vězněm Duranem, který touží po pomstě. Po desítkách let strávených v podzemí se Duranovi naskytne nečekaná šance na útěk s pomocí mladé upírky. Společně čelí smrtelným hrozbám a závodí s časem, aby zachránili Ahmarova bratra. Čas se krátí a hrozba narůstá, což znamená, že ani opravdová láska nemusí stačit k vítězství. V Kde tě najde zima se Trez, po tragické ztrátě své milované, cítí odsouzen k utrpení. Když potká záhadnou ženu, začne věřit, že jeho láska se převtělila. Therese, která přišla do Caldwellu, aby unikla rodinným problémům, se snaží vyrovnat s tím, že je adoptovaná. Přitažlivost k Trezovi ji překvapuje, neboť sexy Temný je pro ni neodolatelný. Trez se snaží najít nový smysl života, ale možná je příliš zaslepený minulostí, aby viděl přítomnost. V této smyslné knize se dvě ztracené duše setkávají na křižovatce, kde je srdce jediným kompasem, který vyžaduje odvahu, kterou ani jedna z nich nemá.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sinner brings another hot adventure of true love and ultimate sacrifice in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world. The location of the glymera’s notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey under the earth, she learns a terrible truth—and meets a male who changes everything forever. The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both. United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart. And as the Black Dagger Brotherhood is called upon for help, and Rhage discovers he has a half-brother who’s falsely imprisoned, a devious warden plots the deaths of them all…even the Brothers.

In this gripping tale from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Murhder, expelled for insanity, seeks redemption while haunted by visions of a woman he couldn't save. Dr. Sarah Watkins uncovers dark secrets at her biomedical firm linked to her fiancé's death. Their fates intertwine as they confront their pasts and a rising threat.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “utterly absorbing” (Angela Knight, New York Times bestselling author) Black Dagger Brotherhood series and The Savior brings you the next sizzling and passionate paranormal romance in the Black Dagger Legacy series. As a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s program, Boone has triumphed as a soldier and now fights side by side with the Brothers. Following his sire’s unexpected death, he is taken off rotation against his protests—and finds himself working with a former homicide cop to catch a serial killer: Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. When the Brotherhood is called in to help, Boone insists on being part of the effort—and the last thing he expects to meet is an enticing, mysterious female...who changes his life forever. Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding her killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with Boone, she doesn’t know whether to trust him—and then she has no choice. As she herself becomes a target, and someone close to the Brotherhood is identified as the prime suspect, the two must work together to solve the mystery...before it’s too late. Will a madman come between the lovers, or will true love and goodness triumph over a very mortal evil?

When Trez lsot his beloved to a tragic death, his soul was crushed and his destiny seemed relegated to suffering. But when he meets a mysterious female, he becomes convinced his true love has been reincarnated. Is he right? Or has his grief created a disastrous delusion? Therese has come to Caldwell to escape a rift with her bloodline. The revelation that she was adopted shakes the foundations of her identity, and she is determined to make it on her own. Her attraction to Trez is not what she's looking for, except the sexy Shadow proves to be undeniable. Has fate provided a grieving widower with a second chance... or is Trez too blinded by the past to see the present for what it really is?

Seit seine große Liebe Sola die Stadt verlassen hat, schwebt Waffenhändler Assail zwischen Leben und Tod. Die BLACK DAGGER haben es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, den gefallenen Vampir zu retten, denn Assail ist ihr wichtigster Mann im Konflikt mit einem neuen, gefährlichen Feind. Als er den Kampf um sein Leben jedoch zu verlieren droht und die Welt der Vampire schon dem Untergang geweiht scheint, wird der Bruderschaft eines klar: Sie müssen Sola zurückholen, denn nur sie kann Assails Schicksal jetzt noch eine glückliche Wendung geben ...

Sola Morte ist Einbrecherin aus Leidenschaft. Nicht die finanzielle Not treibt sie nachts in die Villen reicher Leute, sondern die pure Lust am Nervenkitzel. Als sie und ihre geliebte Großmutter dadurch ins Visier eines mächtigen Drogenbarons geraten, beschließt Sola, ihre kriminelle Laufbahn und Caldwell für immer hinter sich zu lassen – und Assail, den einzigen Mann, der jemals Gefühle in ihr geweckt hat. Sola ahnt nicht, dass Assail ein Vampir ist und dass seine dunkle Vergangenheit sie früher oder später doch noch einholen wird ...

Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city! How do you take care of all those people’s needs? Your city has a plan for that. Read and find out all about the systems a city has to help keep everyone safe, healthy, and happy. This book on city systems will appeal to the young civil engineer. How A City Works is filled with fun, accurate art, and includes tons of information. For example, it answers the question: Where does all the electricity needed to make a city run come from? How A City Works covers water treatment, power, sewage, recycling, and transportation. How a City Works comes packed with visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a funny, hands-on activity—how to clean up dirty “sewage” water, using puffed rice cereal, raisins, hot chocolate mix, and coffee filters. This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Sie sind füreinander bestimmt und dürfen dennoch nie zusammen sein: die schöne Auserwählte Layla und der Verräter Xcor. Während Xcor sich der Strafe der Bruderschaft stellt, will Layla um ihr Glück – und sein Leben – kämpfen. Denn sie kennt die Wahrheit, die Xcor retten könnte. Doch das Lüften seines Geheimnisses droht alles zu zerstören … Zerrissen zwischen Liebe und Loyalität, muss Layla sich entscheiden: für ihre Familie oder den einzigen Mann, den sie jemals lieben wird.

Die Liebe zwischen der Auserwählten Layla und dem Verräter Xcor droht die Bruderschaft der Black Dagger zu spalten. Doch selbst wenn es einen Weg für die beiden geben könnte – der Preis dafür ist zu hoch. Denn als ein uralter und gefährlicher Feind nach Caldwell zurückkehrt und ein neuer Feind aus den Schatten tritt, ist nichts mehr sicher in der Welt der Vampire. Nicht einmal mehr wahre Liebe … oder Schicksale, die einst in Stein gemeißelt schienen.

"Sola Morte, former cat burglar and safecracker, has given up her old life on the wrong side of the law. On the run from a drug lord's family, she is lying low far from Caldwell, keeping her nose clean and her beloved grandmother safe. Her heart, though, is back up north, with the only man who has ever gotten through her defenses: Assail, son of Assail, who never meant to fall in love ... Fate, however, has other plans for them. When Assail falls into a coma and lingers on the verge of death, his cousins seek out Sola and beg her to give him a reason to live. The last thing she wants is a return to her past, but how can she leave him to die?"--Amazon.com

The legacy of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues in a spin-off series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author...

Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier’s fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla. Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor’s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear—even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challenge: bridging the chasm that divides their worlds without paving the way for a future of even greater war, desolation, and death. As a dangerous old enemy returns to Caldwell, and the identity of a new deity is revealed, nothing is certain or safe in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, not even true love... or destinies that have long seemed set in stone.

An enthralling saga set amid the shifting dynamics of a Southern family defined by wealth and privilege - and compromised by secrets, deceit, and scandal by the internationally bestselling author of The Black Dagger Brotherhood . . .

Rhage und Mary sind Geliebte und Seelenverwandte – und sie sind einander auf ewig verbunden: Weil Mary ein Mensch ist, wurde ihre Lebenskraft an Rhages geknüpft, damit sie gemeinsam ein glückliches Leben voller Leidenschaft und Liebe verbringen können. Doch dann wird Rhage in der Schlacht verwundet, und der mächtige Vampir wird plötzlich mit ganz neuen Gefühlen und einer dunklen Zukunft konfrontiert. Wird ihm Mary auf seinem neuen Weg folgen? Denn auch sie verbirgt ein gefährliches Geheimnis …

Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier's fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla. Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor's life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear - even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challenge: bridging the chasm that divides their worlds without paving the way for a future of even greater war, desolation and death. As a dangerous old enemy returns to Caldwell, and the identity of a new deity is revealed, nothing is certain or safe in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, not even true love ... or destinies that have long seemed set in stone

A comprehensively updated revision of a book regarded by many as one the leading and authoritative titles for practitioners, academics and students in the domain of information systems and technology (IS/IT) strategy. Presents a structured framework with tools, techniques and ways of thinking which provide a practical approach to building a digital strategy, expressed primarily in the language of business and management. Brings together the implications of the significant advances in IT and the most useful current thinking, research, and experiences concerning the business impact and strategic opportunities created by IS/IT. Peppard and Ward discuss the key questions that managers have to grapple with of where, when and how to invest in IS/IT, which is why a IS/IT (or digital) strategy is required.

In der legendären Bruderschaft der BLACK DAGGER ist nichts, wie es einmal war. Um den Krieg gegen die Schatten zu verhindern, mussten alte Allianzen gelöst und neue geschlossen werden. Doch nun sind die Gegner der Vampire gefährlicher denn je. Während sich die BLACK DAGGER zum Kampf rüsten, ahnen sie nicht, dass ein Krieger aus ihrer Mitte mit seinen eigenen Dämonen zu kämpfen hat: Rhage. Und plötzlich ist seine leidenschaftliche und tiefe Liebe zu Mary in Gefahr …

Jahrhundertelang war die schöne Vampiraristokratin Marissa in einer lieblosen Ehe gefangen. Auch nachdem die Verbindung endlich gelöst wurde, ist ihre Zukunft alles andere als rosig: Auf Marissa wartet ein ewiges Leben voller Einsamkeit und ohne einen Gefährten. Das Blatt scheint sich jedoch zu wenden, als sie eines Tages im Hauptquartier der Bruderschaft der BLACK DAGGER dem ebenso raubeinigen wie attraktiven Cop Butch begegnet: Zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben erfährt Marissa, was es bedeutet, jemanden zu begehren und von ihm begehrt zu werden. Doch Butch ist ein Mensch, und eine Beziehung zwischen einem Menschen und einer Vampirin ist nicht nur verpönt – sie ist auch gefährlich ...

iAm Latimer hatte sich geschworen, seinen Bruder Trez zu beschützen – doch er konnte weder dessen Schicksal noch seine selbstzerstörerische Lebensweise voller Sex und Drogen verhindern. Bis die Auserwählte Selena in Trez’ Leben trat. Und mit ihr Liebe und Leidenschaft. Zu spät? Denn die Königin der S’Hisbe fordert Trez als Pfand für ihre Tochter. Es gibt keinen Ort, an dem er sich jetzt noch verbergen kann. Als sich eine schreckliche Tragödie ereignet, müssen Trez und sein Bruder iAm ein ultimatives Opfer bringen ...

A new series by the Sunday Times bestselling JR Ward. Set in the deep South, this tells the story of a dynasty driven by power, money and scandal . . .

In this gripping tale of paranormal passion, the Black Dagger Brotherhood trains elite recruits for their ongoing battle against the Lessening Society. Among them is Axe, a fierce fighter marked by personal tragedy and isolation. When he becomes the bodyguard for an aristocratic woman, he is unprepared for the intense attraction that ignites between them. Elise, mourning the brutal murder of her cousin, finds Axe's dangerous allure both enticing and distracting from her grief. As they investigate her cousin's death, their physical connection deepens, but Axe fears that his hidden secrets and troubled conscience could jeopardize their bond. Meanwhile, Rhage, the Brother known for his compassion, seeks to help Axe unlock his potential. However, an unexpected threat to Rhage and Mary's family forces him back into a fierce struggle against a fate that could destroy everything he cherishes. As Axe's past comes to light and challenges mount for both men, they must dig deep within themselves, hoping that love will guide them through the encroaching darkness. This installment promises to be as absorbing as ever, continuing the beloved legacy of the series.

"Rhage and Mary return in...[this] novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood... Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself..."--

Doppelband 1 der BLACK DAGGER-Saga: Enthält "Nachtjagd" und "Blutopfer" Der attraktive Vampir Wrath, Anführer der BLACK DAGGER, hat sein Leben dem Kampf gegen seine Feinde gewidmet – bis er der schönen Beth Randall begegnet und sich unsterblich in sie verliebt.

Doppelband 2 der BLACK-DAGGER-Saga: Enthält "Ewige Liebe" und "Bruderkrieg" Rhage, der tödlichste Vampirkrieger der BLACK DAGGER, muss den schwersten Kampf seines Lebens ausfechten: Er hat sich in die wunderschöne Mary verliebt, und sie sich in ihn. Doch Mary ist ein Mensch ...

"Two brothers bound by more than blood discover a conspiracy that will change their destiny"--Provided by publisher.

Trez "Latimer" doesn't really exist. And not just because the identity was created so that a Shadow could function in the underbelly of the human world. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the S'Hsibe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer in Caldwell, NY for years -- all the while on the run from a destiny of sexual servitude. He's never had anyone he could totally rely on ... except for his brother, iAm. iAm's sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing -- and he knows he's failed. It's not until the Chosen Serena enters Trez's life that the male begins to turn things around ... but by then it's too late. The pledge to mate the Queen's daughter comes due and there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, and no negotiating. Trapped between his heart and a fate he never volunteered for, Trez must decide whether to endanger himself and others -- or forever leave behind the female he's in love with. But then an unimaginable tragedy strikes and changes everything. Staring out over an emotional abyss, Trez must find a reason to go on or risk losing himself and his soul forever. And iAm, in the name of brotherly love, is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice ..

Trez Latimer existiert eigentlich nicht. Er stammt aus dem Reich der Schatten und wurde noch vor seiner Geburt von seinen Eltern an die Königin der S’Hisbe verkauft, um ihrer Tochter als Liebessklave zu dienen. Trez floh nach New York. Es folgten harte Jahre und miese Jobs, doch Trez würde alles tun, um frei zu sein. Vertrauen kann er niemandem außer seinem Bruder iAm – bis die wunderschöne Auserwählte Selena in sein Leben tritt und Trez erfährt, was wahre Liebe bedeutet. Doch die Königin der Schatten vergisst nie eine Schuld …

Von Millionen Fans heiß ersehnt: J. R. Ward kehrt zurück zu ihren Anfängen und erzählt die berührende Liebesgeschichte zwischen dem mächtigen Vampirkönig Wrath und seiner geliebten Beth weiter Wrath, Sohn des Wrath, ist nicht nur der mächtigste Krieger der BLACK DAGGER, er ist auch der rechtmäßige König der Vampire. Nach jahrhundertelangen Kämpfen mit seinen Feinden ist er nun endlich bereit, sein Erbe anzutreten. Unterstützt wird er dabei von der schönen Beth, seiner einzig wahren Liebe. Sie gibt ihm die Kraft, die Krone zu tragen. Doch die Feinde der BLACK DAGGER sind nicht endgültig besiegt, und ausgerechnet Beth wird im Kampf gegen seine Widersacher Wraths Achillesferse sein ...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood delivers the first novel in an enthralling new series set amid the shifting dynamics of a Southern family defined by wealth and privilege—and compromised by secrets, deceit, and scandal. . . . Upstairs on the sprawling estate of Easterly, the kings of the bourbon capital of the world—the Bradford family—appear to play by the rules of good fortune and taste. Downstairs, the staff works tirelessly to maintain the impeccable Bradford facade. And never the twain shall meet. For Lizzie King, Easterly’s head gardener, crossing that divide nearly ruined her life. Falling in love with Tulane, the prodigal son of the bourbon dynasty, was nothing she intended—and their breakup proved her instincts right. Now, after two years, Tulane is coming home. And no one will be left unmarked. . . .

"Two brothers bound by more than blood discover a conspiracy that will change their destiny"--

Joining the Black Dagger Brotherhood's training program, Paradise, the daughter of the king's First Advisor, is tested in ways she never imagined when she falls in love with a civilian and an act of violence threatens to destroy the entire program.

Long live the King... After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle—with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything—and everyone—at risk. Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response—or the distance it creates between them. The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

beth randall è una giovane cronista di nera in un giornale di provincia, a caldwell ny. abituata ad aggirarsi tra colleghi giornalisti, poliziotti e delinquenti che non le staccano gli occhi di dosso, ha imparato a tenerli a bada. quando uno sconosciuto entra nel suo appartamento forzando con naturalezza la porta, beth dovrebbe urlare e tentare la fuga. invece è travolta e si abbandona a un desiderio che non ha mai provato prima. il terrore viene dopo, quando wrath le parla di darius, il padre che beth non ha mai conosciuto, e che gli ha affidato il compito di assisterla e proteggerla. perché darius e wrath appartengono a una stirpe di vampiri da secoli in lotta per la sopravvivenza. e beth sta per entrare in un mondo nero come la notte e rosso di sangue, sta per andare incontro alla trasformazione di tutto il suo essere.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author who has kept readers on the edge of their seats with her phenomenal Fallen Angels novels, comes one of the most heart-stirring and eagerly anticipated events in that acclaimed series. The Creator invented the game, and the stakes are nothing less than the fate of the quick and the dead: seven souls, seven crossroads. Reluctant savior Jim Heron has compromised himself, his body and his soul, and yet he’s on the verge of losing everything... ...Including Sissy, the innocent he freed from Hell. Jim’s determined to protect her—but this makes her a weakness the demon Devina can exploit. With Jim torn between the game and the woman he’s sworn to defend, evil’s more than ready to play dirty. Humanity’s savior is prepared to do anything to win—even embark on a suicide mission into the shadows of Purgatory. True love is Jim’s only hope for survival—and victory. But can a man with no heart and no soul be saved by something he doesn’t believe in?

A dark, sizzling, sexy thriller from #1 New York Times bestseller JR Ward

Von diesen Vampiren würde sich jede Frau gerne beißen lassen Die schöne Vampirin Beth Randall wusste schon immer, dass es kein Zuckerschlecken sein würde, mit BLACK-DAGGER-Anführer Wrath, dem König aller Vampire, verheiratet zu sein. Aber ihre Liebe zu ihm war stärker, und so herrschen sie nun Seite an Seite. Doch den Feinden der BLACK DAGGER ist jedes Mittel recht, um das Königspaar vom Thron zu stürzen: Sie schmieden eine gefährliche Intrige, die nicht nur Wrath‘s Herrschaft, sondern auch seine Beziehung zu Beth beenden könnte ...

Düster, erotisch, unwiderstehlich – die heißesten Vampire der Mystery sind zurück Qhuinn, ohne Zweifel der tapferste Vampirkrieger der BLACK DAGGER, wurde einst von seinen Verwandten wegen seiner verschiedenfarbigen Augen verstoßen. Nun hat er die Chance, mit der Auserwählten Layla eine eigene Familie zu gründen, sein Herz gehört jedoch schon lange seinem besten Freund Blay. Aber Qhuinn will seine Gefühle nicht zulassen. Als der Kampf um den Thron der Bruderschaft immer bedrohlicher wird und die BLACK DAGGER in höchste Gefahr geraten, begreift Qhuinn endlich, was wahrer Mut bedeutet: sich auf die Liebe einzulassen ...

Now the Sunday Times bestselling series continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne. Long live the King...After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father's mantle- with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything - and everyone- at risk. Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she's unprepared for Wrath's response - or the distance it creates between them. The question is, will true love win out...or tortured legacy take over?

Iskupljenje nije riječ koju Jim Heron osobito dobro poznaje. Njegov je životni moto osveta, a baš i ne zazire od grijeha. No sve će se to promijeniti kada, nakon nezgode koja ga zadesi na gradilištu, postane pali anđeo sa zadatkom da sedam ljudskih duša spasi od sedam smrtnih grijeha. Neuspjeh ne dolazi u obzir. Njegov bivši šef Vin diPietro svoj je život u potpunosti posvetio poslu – a onda mu je planove pomutila sudbina u vidu neobičnog spasitelja na Harleyu te jedna nevjerojatno hrabra i lijepa žena koja će ga natjerati da ponovno razmisli o svojoj budućnosti. Kako bi pridobio ženu svog života, ali i od zla otkupio vlastitu dušu,Vin će se morati udružiti s ovim neobičnim palim anđelom... Prvi roman iz novog serijala Pali anđeli iznimno popularne autorice erotskih ljubića J. R. Ward žestoko će uzdrmati vaša vjerovanja. Njezini su pali anđeli vrlo daleko od svoje uobičajene slike – to nisu mistici s aureolama već nabildani grubijani krajnje prostačkog vokabulara, koji se obožavaju voziti na svojim Harleyima. Ne znamo koja pravila vladaju u njihovom svijetu, koji je rastrgnut u vječnoj borbi između Dobra i Zla, i u kojem svatko služi kao neka vrst katalizatora za iskupljenje onog drugoga, i to pomoću snažnih i istinskih veza, bilo po pitanju prijateljstva ili pak ljubavi...

Düster, erotisch, unwiderstehlich – die heißesten Vampire der Mystery sind zurück Vampirkrieger Blay, allseits geachtetes Mitglied der BLACK DAGGER, muss den schwersten Kampf seines Lebens ausfechten: Er liebt seinen besten Freund Qhuinn, der sich seine Liebe zu Blay nicht eingestehen kann und sich der schönen Auserwählten Layla zuwendet, um mit ihr eine Familie zu gründen. Blays Herz ist gebrochen, denn er weiß, dass er sich nie wieder jemandem so verbunden fühlen wird wie Qhuinn. Doch ausgerechnet jetzt brauchen die BLACK DAGGER Blays ganze Stärke, denn ihre Feinde sind der Bruderschaft so nahe wie nie zuvor ...

Die BLACK DAGGER schweben in höchster Gefahr, denn im Dunkel der Nacht ist ein neuer Feind aufgetaucht, der Anspruch auf den Thron des mächtigen Vampirkönigs Wrath erhebt. Die Bruderschaft braucht jeden Mann, um die drohende Gefahr abzuwehren, und ausgerechnet jetzt muss sich der tapfere Krieger Tohrment einem ganz anderen Kampf stellen: Der Geist seiner verstorbenen Frau ist in einem düsteren Zwischenreich gefangen, doch um sie befreien zu können, muss Tohrment die schwierigste Aufgabe seines Lebens bewältigen. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen Herz und Verstand setzt er alles daran, den Weg für eine glückliche Zukunft zu ebnen …

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward explores what really happens when good and evil toy with humanity in her new novel of the Fallen Angels.... When Cait Douglass resolves to get over her broken heart and lose her inhibitions, she’s unprepared for the two sensual men who cross her path. Torn between them, she doesn’t know which to choose—or what kind of dire consequences could follow. Jim Heron, fallen angel and reluctant savior, is ahead in the war, but he puts everything at risk when he seeks to make a deal with the devil—literally. As yet another soul is unwittingly caught in the battle between him and the demon Devina, his fixation on an innocent trapped in Hell threatens to sidetrack him from his sacred duty.... Can good still prevail if true love makes a savior weak? And will a woman’s future be the key, or the curse, for all of humanity? Only time, and hearts, will tell.

A.J. Sutherland ama le sfide: contro il parere di tutti ha speso una piccola fortuna per comprare Sabbath, uno stallone eccezionale ma indomabile. Eppure se c’è qualcuno che può cavare qualcosa da quel tizzone d’inferno è proprio lei. Anche se non può farcela da sola. Dovrà rivolgersi a un estraneo, o meglio, a una leggenda: Devlin McCloud. Da quando la sua carriera è stata stroncata da un tragico incidente, Devlin non è più lo stesso. Sa riconoscere, però, chi ha la stoffa per vincere, e Sabbath e la sua affascinante padrona appartengono a quella categoria. Tra i due nasce subito una fortissima attrazione, ma sia Devlin che A.J. decidono di resistere alla passione in nome delle prossime qualificazioni. Non è affatto semplice, ma quando i sogni sono a portata di mano, bisogna saper tener duro, perché ne va del loro precario equilibrio…

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 . . .