~ Lover Awakened ~

Advantages: Mesmerizing action, detailed sexual scenes, great storylines,
Disadvantages: Confusing if not read the first 2 books

...~ LOVER AWAKENED. JR WARD ~ ( Not an audio book- paperback novel) Book Three- Lover Awakened is the third book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and is one of the most tension driven of all the books. This story continues 6 weeks after Lover Eternal finishes so jumps straight into the action and cliff hangers left by the second book. This series is very addictive and had to buy this one after winning the first two books in the series on a raffle. J R Ward continues her story of the Warrior vampires with the third book focusing on the Brother called Zsadist. I think this book has more action than the first two books as there were a lot of questions that needed answering from Lover Eternal and it gives a brilliant insight to vampires and relationships. * PLOT * The third book Lover awakened is again based in the city...

blackmagicstar4 24.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Lover Awakened - J.R. Ward

Lover Eternal

Advantages: Captivating storylines, creative ideas, great character development.
Disadvantages: Not for those who dont like vampire books

...* Lover Eternal - J R Ward * Book Two- Lover eternal is the second book of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and follows on from the first story Dark Lover. The story is set a few months after Dark lover finishes so it carry's straight on with everyone from the first book. After getting the first two books in a raffle when I finished the first book I immediately had to read this one. Each book is very addictive and I found I read this book in 2 days as I couldn't put it down again. J R Ward continues her series and after a successful response from Dark Lover returns with the second book. For those who have not read the first book or my first review, the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is a vampire fiction story which is set around 6 Warrior vampires. * Plot * The second book Lover Eternal is based in the same location...

blackmagicstar4 10.11.2008 · Read review
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Dark Lover

Advantages: Gripping storyline, intense atmosphere, amazing language.
Disadvantages: Fast paced

...* DARK LOVER - J.R Ward *- Spoilers included!! BOOK ONE - Dark Lover is the first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. There are 6 books in total with all books following the same vampire family. These are romantic vampire novels. Each book is based on one of The Brotherhood Brothers. Even though each includes them all they are directed at one in particular and the major events that effects them. I had never heard of these books or the author before when I was given the first book. My mum actually won the first two books on a halloween raffle at our local pub but shes not really into that sort of thing and I love vampire stories she gave them to me. After the first two books I was hooked and I brought the other 4 because it was so gripping and addicitve to know what happens in the next book. * J.R Ward * J...

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~ Lover Unbound ~

Advantages: Excellent imagery, Great character development, good narratives.
Disadvantages: none

...the Brothers still live and hunt their enemies the Lesser's. Vishous the son of a destructive sprit The Bloodletter is merciless in battle and is struggling with his past. Before turning he lived in his father's war camp where he experienced some unnatural ways of dealing with the weak and being battered by his father. Vishous has flashes of the past which remind him how he can never connect with anyone except his flat mate Butch. He and Butch are very close friends as we know from Lover Revealed Vishous has a love for Butch like no other. Vishous in the past books could have glimpses of the future but now they have seemed to vanish. The Brother has no trouble in his fighting though and has detached himself from having emotions for anyone apart from his Brothers. As Vishous gets naïve one night and ends up in a human hospital Dr Jane Whitcombe...

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I Love Harajuku Lovers

Advantages: Design, Original Scents for all occassions
Disadvantages: Staying power varies throughout the range

...anything goes. I'm usually doubtful as whether celebs actually have any involvement in chosing the aromas and scents that go into their perfumes or whether they just put their names to it but Gwen claims to have been involved in the development of the fragrances. The Fragrances Harajuku Lovers comes in 5 different scents, they are: Love, Lil Angel, G, Music and Baby. Love is described as sensual and floral. Lil Angel is described as fruity and floral G is Modern Gourmand Music is delicate floral Baby is a powdery musk So far I own 2 of the 5 Love and G so for now will give my opinion on these and update when I get round to trying or purchasing the others. Bottles & Packaging Each bottle has a glass bottle contains either 20 or 30ml of the perfume but the lid of the bottle is amazing. The lid is actually a plastic doll and each doll is...

hollywoodmum 21.09.2009 · Read review
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~ Lover Enshrined ~

Advantages: Excellent character developments, Great imagery, good action.
Disadvantages: none

...~ Lover Enshrined ~ Lover Enshrined is the sixth book in the Brotherhood series and is based on brother Phury. Phury has been through a lot and we have found out a lot about him through the first five books. Phury was one of the quieter of the brothers and is very intelligent. He does not seem as ruthless as the others and because of his celibacy he does not have a reputation like many of the others such as Vishous or Rhage. At the end of book five Lover Unbound Phury took Vishous?s place as Primal. The ending left a lot of unanswered questions to Phury?s future and I really wanted to find out what he would do. I only brought this book about a month ago after finishing the rest and it was the last in the series but there is word that a seventh book will be released in May this year which I am looking forward to reading...

blackmagicstar4 17.02.2009 · Read review
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Dream Lover? Or Bitch On Wheels

Advantages: Very fast paced thriller.
Disadvantages: Poor musical score

.... The movie by virtual unknown Nicholas Kazan was the screenwriter?s first outing as a big screen director; and unfortunately his last. Never letting go of either his script or his direction skills at any time his execution is that of a real pro. The only real fault in the movie is a reasonably poor musical score by award winning musical composer Christopher Young. The music never quite seems to react well enough to the action played out on screen, instead it comes off as second rate, pulling the movie down into an almost TV movie style soundtrack. Dream Lover is available online or in the high streets for about £4.99; the only special feature is the trailer for the movie. Believe me this movie is not one to miss....

sghawken 10.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Dream Lover (DVD)

Who is going to cut the cord

Advantages: A truly,great novel and good introduction to Lawrence.
Disadvantages: The idea of a rigid class system is dated.

...I was first introduced to the works of D H Lawrence by my English literature teacher and I have read and re-read many of his novels. But my favourite remains the largely autobiographical “Sons and Lovers”, written in 1913. Set in the mining village of Bestwood, the novel depicts the life of the Morel family. Gertrude Morel is a high-minded woman, religious, hard working and very moral. She is first attracted to Walter Morel, a coal miner, because of his passionate, earthy nature. Today we might say that Walter is her “bit of rough” but when that initial spark of passion is spent, Mrs Morel realises that she and her husband have nothing in common. She regards him in every way as her inferior and she grows to despise him and the lifestyle he has forced upon her. The further the husband and wife grow apart...

Suzan 14.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Sons and Lovers - D.H. Lawrence

~ Lover Revealed ~

Advantages: Gripping action, Intense Imagery, Metaphoric langauge
Disadvantages: not for those who dont like vampire novels

...~ Lover Revealed ~ Printed book not audio as Ciao has classed it under!!!!! Book Four- Love Revealed is the fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and the one I found most interesting so far. The story starts 6 weeks after the last book in the series Lover Awakened. Based in the same city of Caldwell this fourth book is interesting as it is based on Butch O'neil who isn't a vampire but has been accepted to live with the Brothers. The book has a lot of action in and properly has the most emotional events included than the others. I think this book is one of my favourites as there is a lot to find out and Butch is an intresting character. The addictive series contains exciting events, strong connections between human and vampires which has really brought sci-fi into a whole new level. * PLOT * The story continues...

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Review of Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood) (Black Dagger Brotherhood) (Black Dagger Brotherhood) - J.R. Ward

Two lovers-Certainly worth a watch

Advantages: Brilliant performances,original script
Disadvantages: slow and depressing

...Two Lovers-directed and co-written by James Gray(We own the night) stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix and Vinessa Shaw. I was anticipating this film,partly because it looked like a realistic romantic drama. Leonard(Phoenix) is a middle aged guy living with his parents and is slightly lost in his life(partly because of the breakup with his long term girlfriend).Since he stays by himself all day,his parents want him to more of a family friend's daughter.Things get thicker when Leonard meets Michelle(Paltrow),who has recently moved to a flat in the same building. The film essentially focusses on his feelings for both women and how their life progresses in that short span of time.The film is as complex as human relations are, and the story unfolds at its pace. The writing is not cliche and is more real in terms of its treatment...

aadnan613 07.11.2009 · Read review
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