Fallen Angels 03 - Envy

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgements

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 15

CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 17

CHAPTER 18

CHAPTER 19

CHAPTER 20

CHAPTER 21

CHAPTER 22

CHAPTER 23

CHAPTER 24

CHAPTER 25

CHAPTER 26

CHAPTER 27

CHAPTER 28

CHAPTER 29

CHAPTER 30

CHAPTER 31

CHAPTER 32

CHAPTER 33

CHAPTER 34

CHAPTER 35

CHAPTER 36

CHAPTER 37

CHAPTER 38

CHAPTER 39

CHAPTER 40

CHAPTER 41

CHAPTER 42

CHAPTER 43

CHAPTER 44

CHAPTER 45

CHAPTER 46

CHAPTER 47

CHAPTER 48

CHAPTER 49

CHAPTER 50

CHAPTER 51

COVET

CRAVE

THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD NOVELS

THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD

BY J. R. WARD

Praise for the Novels of J. R. Ward

The Novels of the Fallen Angels

“Fans of the Brotherhood, clear a shelf: Your next series addiction has just begun.”

—
Publishers Weekly

Crave

“A sumptuous mix of danger and romance.”

—
Booklist

“Evocative writing . . . high-octane action and high-voltage chemistry.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“[Ward] has smashed expectations and provided a new novel that wil captivate readers. This author’s incredibly unique style of writing, mixed with her outrageous shocks and twists . . . changed the face of paranormal romance.”

—Suite 101

Covet

“Ward provides the combination of fun, thril s, and . . . sex she’s best known for.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Proves that J. R. Ward’s talents don’t stop at vampires.”

—LoveVampires

“Complex . . . fascinating. . . . With a strong cast of lost-soul humans, angels, and demons, fans wil enjoy the exciting
Covet
and look forward to six more deadly sins.”

—
Midwest Book Review

The Novels of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

“Now here’s a band of brothers who knows how to show a girl a good time.”

—Lisa Gardner,
New York Times
bestsel ing author of
Hide

Lover Unbound

“The newest in Ward’s ferociously popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series bears al the marks of a polished storytel er completely at home in her world.

. . . This fix wil give
Brotherhood
addicts a powerful rush.”

—
Publishers Weekly

Lover Enshrined

“Terrific . . . explosive . . . exciting. . . .Ward has outdone herself.”

—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

Lover Revealed

“These erotic paranormals are wel worth it, and frighteningly addictive. . . . It al works to great page-turning effect. . . . In just two years, the . . . series [has]

earned Ward an Anne Rice–style fol owing, deservedly so.”

—
Publishers Weekly

Lover Awakened

“Best new series I’ve read in years! Tautly written, wickedly sexy, and just plain fun.”

—Lisa Gardner

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic. I found myself turning pages faster and faster—and then I wished I hadn’t, because there was no more to read. . .

. The hottest col ection of studs in romance, and I can’t wait for the next one!”

—Angela Knight,
USA Today
bestsel ing author of
Master of Dragons

Lover Eternal

“Ward wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre. . . . Hold on tight for an intriguing, adrenaline-pumping ride . . . leaves readers begging for more.

Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurel K. Hamilton, and Sherrilyn Kenyon wil add Ward to their must-read list.”

—
Booklist

“[An] extremely intense and emotional y powerful tale. . . . Ward’s paranormal world is, among other things, colorful, dangerous, and richly conceived . . .

intricate plots and believable characters.”

—
Romantic Times
(top pick)

Dark Lover

“It’s not easy to find a new twist on the vampire myth, but Ward succeeds beautiful y. This dark and compel ing world is fil ed with enticing romance as wel as perilous adventure. With myriad possibilities to choose from, the Black Dagger Brotherhood series promises tons of thril s and chil s.”

—
Romantic Times
(top pick)

“A dynamite new Vampire series—delicious, erotic, and thril ing! J. R. Ward has created a wonderful cast of characters, with a sexy, tormented, to-die-for hero . . . a fabulous treat for romance readers!”

—Nicole Jordan,
New York Times
bestsel ing author of
Touch Me with Fire

“J. R. Ward has a great style of writing and she shines. . . . You wil lose yourself in this world; it is different, creative, dark, violent, and flat-out amazing.”

—Al About Romance

“An awesome, instantly addictive debut novel. It’s a midnight whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served.”

—Lynn Viehl,
New York Times
bestsel ing author of
Shadowlight

BY J. R. WARD

NOVELS OF THE FALLEN ANGELS

Covet

Crave

NOVELS OF THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD

Dark Lover

Lover Eternal

Lover Awakened

Lover Revealed

Lover Unbound

Lover Enshrined

Lover Avenged

Lover Mine

The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider’s Guide

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Dedicated to:

David B. Fox, DMD

The master smile-maker in so many ways.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to Kara Welsh, Claire Zion, Leslie Gelbman, and everyone at NAL! Thank you to Steve Axelrod!

With love to Team Waud: LeE, Nath, D, Lu, Jen as wel as

Jake(Ken) and Cheryle, Buster (Ben) and Shanna, and