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The Shadows by J.R. Ward

Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in the heart-wrenching new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward.
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Trez “Latimer” doesn’t really exist. And not just because the identity was created so that a Shadow could function in the underbelly of the human world. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the S’Hsibe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer in Caldwell, NY for years- all the while on the run from a destiny of sexual servitude. He’s never had anyone he could totally rely on... except for his brother, iAm.

iAm’s sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing- and he knows he’s failed. It’s not until the Chosen Serena enters Trez’s life that the male begins to turn things around... but by then it’s too late. The pledge to mate the Queen’s daughter comes due and there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, and no negotiating.

Trapped between his heart and a fate he never volunteered for, Trez must decide whether to endanger himself and others- or forever leave behind the female he’s in love with. But then an unimaginable tragedy strikes and changes everything. Staring out over an emotional abyss, Trez must find a reason to go on or risk losing himself and his soul forever. And iAm, in the name of brotherly love, is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice...
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Woohoooo! I'll be a few days late to the party but I'm in !

You KNOW I'll be here for this!

I KNOW :D

Oh, I hope I'll have it by then. It really depends on my library. If I have it, I'm in :)

You can join the buddy read whenever you get the book even if it's a month later ! We usually use spoiler tags .

ShoSho wrote: "You can join the buddy read whenever you get the book even if it's a month later ! We usually use spoiler tags ."

That's good to know, thanks. I've been waiting for this book.

Do you have your books yet، ladies?

No, but its 2 am and the wifi has been off lol I'm sure it will be here soon...along with the other books I've preordered that I've gotten the email bill for lol

Susan (susayq ~) wrote: "No, but its 2 am and the wifi has been off lol I'm sure it will be here soon...along with the other books I've preordered that I've gotten the email bill for lol"

What else?

I have a copy, but not sure when I'll get to it. I have a couple other books on my list first. Hopefully by the middle of the month.

I'd love to join if that's alright, my copy just came in the mail today :::squeal::: ☺

I'm in! Listening to it now.

I'm hoping to start on Tuesday or Wednesday!

Bethany wrote: "I'd love to join if that's alright, my copy just came in the mail today :::squeal::: ☺"

Yaaay

I'm starting it today!

and YAY for all those joining us!

Alright. I started this and I feel like I need to go back and reread previous books cause I don't remember stuff. Trez and Selena are bonded? When? How? What?

I think he bonded with her somehow , can't remember how.

Yeah, they obviously did cause he nearly (view spoiler)[killed Rhage (hide spoiler)].

I'm at 13% and it seems to be going quickly. Especially since I took the girls shopping today for new outfits. They're 13 and 15 and have decided that rather than chocolate for Easter, they wanted clothes. That was fine with me since we are all on diets LOL And then, Harley's boyfriend is here for the afternoon, so I've been having to keep an eye on them. Out of all my girls, she's the most "expressive" in her feelings, so I watch her like a hawk LOL

has anyone else started?how is it ( no spoilers please)

Susan (susayq ~) wrote: "Yeah, they obviously did cause he nearly [spoilers removed].

I'm at 13% and it seems to be going quickly. Especially since I took the girls shopping today for new outfits. They're 13 and 15 an..."

she's probably hoping you get distracted with your book;)

I'm listening to it and have 6 hours to go (out of 22).

Shosho, you're probably right about that lol He stayed until 10 last night, which as you know, is waaaay past my bedtime lol I will have uninterrupted reading tomorrow though cause she's going tubing and Mak is at her grandma's :)

I'm on ch 33 (46% or page 258/576)and I'm DYING to talk to someone about it!! I have an idea who the maichen is that is feeding iAm and I hope I'm right. Rhage is making me worry and Trez is so sweet. I'm in swoons over him :)

My copy of this book is just sitting in front of me mocking me ... lol. I will not start it till Friday night or Sat., as I will read it start to fiish & wont have the time till than.

Mee, I dont know how you can stay away lol

Im starting ch 50 this morning. 64% i was right about maichen. YAY! I hope it turns out like I want. Trez is still swoony. He is do romantic. I love it!

Just finished it! Make sure you have tissues on the ready. I cried through the last 20% of the book. There are some things I am not happy with, but I'll discuss those after y'all finish reading :)

I have to make myself stay away till I know I can read it straight through. This series is so addictive I know once I start I wont stop.

Plus I don't want to know who gets killed off, if I don't read it it didn't happen yet. I have my ideas & I'm hoping I'm not right.

I finished it last night. Looking forward to the discussion.

I'm dying to start , I bought it and downloaded it last night but we still have my brother and his with us and I can't listen to audio !

I reread most of The king in the last few days , I'm really ready to start !!!

Did you see the transcripts from her interview in Cincinnati yesterday? Rhage is the next book. It's titled The Beast

Susan (susayq ~) wrote: "Did you see the transcripts from her interview in Cincinnati yesterday? Rhage is the next book. It's titled The Beast"

No! Huh !

WHAT?! That's surprising, where could she go with that.. (view spoiler)[ I wondered why there's so much incorporation of him in this book (hide spoiler)]

Bethany wrote: "WHAT?! That's surprising, where could she go with that.. [spoilers removed]"

Im guessing that was why. I will be glad to see him front and center again

I just started , still listening to the epilogue. I'll comment as I go .

ShoSho wrote: "I just started , still listening to the epilogue. I'll comment as I go ."

Yay!!

About the bonding, in the previous book iAm scented the mating on them when they saw him in the kitchen.

chapter 4 : Omg (view spoiler)[ they killed the baby ??????!!!! (hide spoiler)]

ShoSho wrote: "chapter 4 : Omg [spoilers removed]"

I know!!! Just wait till you see how S'ex takes it. Sad.

Yep I can't wait !

I wasnt expexting to read about Paradise ! I guess that's a promo for the spin-off series!

Chapter 15
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I'm reading the scene between Selena and Trez where she told him that she loved. Why on earth he didn't tell her that he loved her? You'd think he would want to use every remaining minutes they have together.

I think there will be a way to save Selena by going to S'heeb territory and Trez will do it. (hide spoiler)]

OOoohhh I forgot to squeal here at (view spoiler)[ Scribe Virgin's appearance! (hide spoiler)]

Yes, Paradise being introduced was nice. I really liked her.

I was also squealy when that happened! Lol

And as for the question you asked, I wondered the same thing. Instead of denying, get on with it. He more than makes up for it though :)

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[
Eeep going down on her for 7 hours straight !!! That's painful!!! (hide spoiler)]

Bwwwaaahahahaha

Oh, my.

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[

iAm is supposed to get his HEA in this book . He hasn't met anyone yet so I'm guessing the black robed figure he saw in his cell is the princess and she is his HEA.

P.S. That was a dumb thing to do ! trusting s'Ex ??Gah (hide spoiler)]