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The Chosen

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

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The Chosen

By: J.R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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 Times bestselling 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.

Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic.”—Angela Knight

“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann Paranormal & Urban Paranormal Romance Fantasy Paranormal Romance Vampires Destiny Fiction

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Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series

“Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic.”—Angela Knight

“To die for . . . I love this series!”—Suzanne Brockmann

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So much movement....so many stories to tell....going to listen to all of them again then Chosen at least 3 more times! AWESOMENESS!

YES! YES! YES! MORE! MORE! MORE!

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Jim rocked the narration as always! J.R. Ward... keep 'em coming.. time for the Destroyer phrophecy to unfold!

Superb!

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I can't wait for the next Chapter, there are so many open stories to hear about and I can't wait

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I marked my calendar for the release date of this book. Just finished listening and IT DID NOT DISSAPPOINT. Ms. Ward completed the mystery behind several characters, as well as added new mysteries. I've read every book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and can still hardly wait for the next one! Additionally, kudos to JIm Frangione for a superb reading. I cannot imagine another voice reading the BDB stories.

WORTH THE WAIT

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when is the next one? JR Ward has a wonderful way of writing and has an excellent sense of humor with Frangione's narrating it's wonderful.

Love the series!

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