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#Giveaway THE CHOSEN by J.R. Ward @JRWard1 ‏@RandomHouse 5.5

April 22, 2017 By Mary

The Chosen (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #15) by J.R. Ward
ISBN: 0451475194
on April 4, 2017
Pages: 521
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A scorching forbidden love threatens to tear a rift through the Black Dagger Brotherhood in J. R. Ward’s newest novel in the #1 New York Timesbestselling series.
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.

 

EXCERPT 

THE CHOSEN: Chapter 1 excerpt!

February 28, 2017

By J.R. Ward

One

Mountains of Caldwell, New York, Present Day

The Black Dagger Brotherhood were keeping him alive, so that they could kill him.

Given the sum of Xcor’s earthly pursuits, which had been at their best violent, and at their worst downright depraved, it seemed an apt end for him.

He had been born upon a winter’s night, during a historic blizzard’s gale. Deep within a damp and dirty cave, as icy gusts had raked o’er the Old Country, the female who had carried him had screamed and bled to bring forth unto the Black Dagger Brother Hharm the son that had been demanded of her.

He had been desperately wanted.

Until he had fully arrived.

And that was the beginning of his story . . . which had ultimately landed him here.

In another cave. On another December’s eve. And as with his actual birth, the wind howled to greet him, although this time, it was a return to consciousness as opposed to an expelling unto independent life that brought him forth.

As with a newly born young, he had little control over his body. Incapacitated he was, and that would have been true even without the steel chains and bars that were locked across his chest, his hips, his thighs. Machines, at odds with the rustic environs, beeped behind his head, monitoring his respiration, heart rate, blood pressure.

With all the ease of unoiled gears, his brain began to function properly beneath his skull, and when thoughts finally coalesced and formed rational sequences, he recalled the series of events that had resulted in him, the leader of the Band of Bastards, falling into the custody of what had been his enemies: an attack upon him from behind, a concussive fall, a stroke or some such that had rendered him prone and on life support.

At the non–extant mercy of the Brothers.

 

About the Author
J.R. Ward
 is the author of over twenty novels, including those in her #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood. There are more than 15 million copies of Ward’s novels in print worldwide and they have been published in 25 different countries around the world.

After graduating from law school, Ward began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. Writing has always been her passion and her idea of heaven is a whole day of nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot.

Visit the JRWard Facebook page for more on the Brotherhood or email her at jrw@jrward.com.

 

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Comments

  1. Rhi says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I have read a number of Ms. Ward’s books in the past, though I’m terribly behind on the BDB books. They are on my list for the summer to play catch up.

  2. Anne says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:56 am

    I have read many of J R Ward’s unforgettable novels.

  3. Diane Sallans says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    I haven’t read any yet, but I’ve seen lots of good comments about them, so I’d like to!

  4. Diane Sallans says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    not yet, but I’d like to!

  5. Linda Romer says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    No, I haven’t read any yet, but I’m looking forward to. Thank you

  6. Carol Luciano says

    April 21, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    The BDB is one of the best series out there. I LOVE this Author and her books. I can’t wait to read The Chosen. Thank you so very much for this giveaway chance . Her Bourbon King series is also an amazing read.
    Carol L

  7. Anita Yancey says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    No, I have not read any of her books yet. Thanks for this chance.

  8. Theresa Fischer says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Yes, I have read the whole series!!

  9. Theresa Fischer says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Yes, I’ve read the whole series!!

  10. Dawn Roberto says

    April 22, 2017 at 7:55 am

    This is one of my favorite series to read when I need a paranormal pick me up. 🙂 The sheer world building and characters are amazing!

  11. Juana Esparza says

    April 22, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    Yes, I have read most of the BDB series. I plan to read all of the books.

  12. Patricia B. says

    April 23, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    No, I have three of the Brotherhood books on my TBR mountain.

  13. Linda Harrison says

    April 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I have not read any of JR Ward’s books yet but have several on my TBR list.

  14. BookLady says

    April 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Yes, I have read all of her BDB series and look forward to The Chosen. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

  15. BookLady says

    April 23, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    I love J.R. Wards BDB series and have read all of the previous books. Looking forward to The Chosen. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

  16. bn100 says

    April 23, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    yes

  17. Janie McGaugh says

    April 29, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I’ve read all the BDB books, except for Chosen.

  18. Laura says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:16 am

    Yes, I have read JR Ward’s books!

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