J.R. Ward the Black Dagger Brotherhood Novels 5-8 - J. R. Ward [723]
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Copyright © Jessica Bird, 2010
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Ward, J. R. (Jessica Bird)
Lover mine: a novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood/J. R. Ward.
p. cm.
eISBN : 978-1-101-18709-8
1. Vampires—Fiction. I. Title.
PS3623.A73227L69 2010
813’.6—dc22 2009052749
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DEDICATED TO YOU:
I cannot believe you and I have come so far.
Your book is not a goodbye, however-
just another beginning.
But you’re used to that . . .
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
With immense gratitude to the readers of the Black Dagger Brotherhood and a shout-out to the Cellies!
Thank you so very much for all the support and guidance: Steven Axel-rod, Kara Welsh, Claire Zion, and Leslie Gelbman.
Thank you also to everyone at NAL—these books are truly a team effort.
Thank you, Lu and Opal and all our Mods, for everything you do out of the goodness of your hearts!
As always with many thanks to my Executive Committee: Sue Grafton, Dr. Jessica Andersen, and Betsey Vaughan.
And with much respect to the incomparable Suzanne Brockmann and the ever-fabulous Christine Feehan (and family) and all the authors in my life who are such a source of comfort and advice (Christina and Linda and Lisa!).
Thank you also to Kara Cesare, who remains so close to my heart.
To D. L. B.—I am one of your biggest fans, please keep writing! Love u xxx mummy
To N. T. M.—thank you for sticking with me every step of the way, good and bad.
To Jac (and his Gabe!)—with thanks for Plastic Fantastic and the redefinition of romance.
To LeElla Scott—whom I love so much and not just because she takes such good care of my beloved nephuppy.
To Katie and our Kaylie-girl