Books to Read If You Loved Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Jen’s top picks for books that bring the same broody, steamy, and action-packed vibes as the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
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Before we dive into these fantastic recommendations, don’t miss our full Dark Lover discussion over on the blog! We’ve started an exciting re-read of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series on the Reading Under the Covers podcast, and we’d love for you to join us. You can follow along with me and guest reviewer Jen from BooksJenRecs as we chat about the book, the tropes we love, and our favorite moments.
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Books to Read If You Loved Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Looking for more books that bring the same vibes as J.R. Ward’s Dark Lover? Jen from BooksJenRecs has rounded up some stellar recommendations for fans of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Whether you’re into dark and gritty vampire romance, strong found families, or just want more brooding heroes, this list has you covered.
Need even more recs? I’ve got you covered! Head to my blog post for a full list of books with broody vampires, steamy romance, and band of warriors vibes.
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Jen’s Top Picks
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Here’s a sneak peek at the books Jen recommends in the video:
Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
Think vampires, romance, and a solid brotherhood dynamic. This series also has a spinoff if you want to keep the vibes going.
Argeneau Series by Lynsay Sands
Want vampires with a lighter touch? This series mixes found family, romance, and even a dash of mystery-solving. Bonus: It has over 30 books, so you’ll never run out of reading material.
Anita Blake Series by Laurell K. Hamilton
A nitty-gritty urban fantasy with a strong female lead and plenty of action. While it’s less about the brotherhood, it’s packed with dark, edgy vibes.
The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
The OG of vampire lore. If you’re looking for gothic, moody vampires with rich world-building, this series is a classic.
Let us know which books you’re adding to your list—or drop your own recommendations in the comments!
Why You’ll Love These Recs
Each of these series brings something unique while keeping that irresistible vampire allure:
Brotherhood and found family bonds
Dark and edgy vampire lore
Complex characters and steamy romance
If you’re missing the vibe of Dark Lover and the Black Dagger Brotherhood, you’ll want to add these to your TBR.
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