Black Dagger Brotherhood Books in Order
J. R. Ward's long-running paranormal romance saga about the Black Dagger Brotherhood, an elite band of vampire warriors defending their dwindling race against soulless slayers in modern-day Caldwell, New York. Each main novel centers on a different Brother and his fated mate.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · J. R. Ward
Wrath, the last purebred vampire and reluctant king of his race, is asked to protect Beth Randall, a half-breed woman undergoing a terrifying…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · J. R. Ward
Rhage, the most beautiful and reckless of the Brotherhood, carries a curse: a savage beast lives inside him, unleashed by rage or desire. When he…
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2006 · J. R. Ward
Zsadist, a warrior scarred body and soul by years of brutal enslavement, is the most feared and damaged member of the Brotherhood. When he helps…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · J. R. Ward
Butch O'Neal, a tough human ex-cop pulled into the vampires' hidden world, has never fit among the warriors he's come to call brothers. As his…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · J. R. Ward
Vishous, a brilliant, tormented warrior gifted with disturbing powers and haunted by his past, is gravely wounded and placed in the care of Jane…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · J. R. Ward
Phury, who sacrificed everything to free his twin from slavery, has become the new Primale, bound to father the next generation with the Chosen. As…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · J. R. Ward
Rehvenge, a powerful nightclub owner hiding a dangerous secret about his true nature, is forced into a deadly bargain with a brutal enemy who could…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · J. R. Ward
John Matthew, the silent young warrior with a mysterious past, is devastated when his beloved Xhex is abducted by the sadistic enemy Lash. As he…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · J. R. Ward
Payne, Vishous's long-lost twin sister and a fierce warrior in her own right, suffers a grave injury that brings the human surgeon Manuel Manello…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · J. R. Ward
Tohrment, shattered by the loss of his mate and unborn child, has returned to the Brotherhood as a hollow shell of the leader he once was. When the…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · J. R. Ward
Qhuinn and Blay, two warriors whose deep friendship has long been complicated by unspoken love and painful misunderstandings, finally confront what…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · J. R. Ward
Wrath's reign as king faces a serious challenge from the glymera, who exploit an old law requiring the monarch to take a purebred mate, threatening…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · J. R. Ward
Trez and iAm, brothers of the mysterious Shadow race, have lived bound to a destiny dictated by their people's traditions. When Trez falls for a…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · J. R. Ward
Rhage and Mary, longing to expand their family but unable to conceive, navigate the strain it places on their bond. When Rhage's old curse and a…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · J. R. Ward
Xcor, the leader of a renegade band who once plotted against the throne, is held prisoner by the Brotherhood and visited by Layla, the Chosen who…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · J. R. Ward
Assail, a cunning and dangerous dealer entangled in the drug trade, spirals as addiction and enemies close in around him. When the female he cares…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · J. R. Ward
A scientist investigating a secret research operation uncovers experiments tied to the vampire race, while Murhder, a warrior long thought lost to…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · J. R. Ward
Syn, a warrior with a violent, secretive past and a dangerous temper, is drawn to Jo Early, a human journalist who senses she is somehow different…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · J. R. Ward
Sahvage, a warrior carrying old guilt, becomes entangled with Mae, a female desperate enough to strike a bargain with a sinister force to bring back…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · J. R. Ward
Balthazar, a former thief turned Brother, crosses paths with Erika, a homicide detective investigating cases that brush against the vampire world. As…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · J. R. Ward
Lassiter, the irreverent fallen angel who has long meddled in the Brotherhood's affairs, finally takes center stage as his own complicated past and a…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · J. R. Ward
As winter settles over Caldwell, the Brotherhood warriors face new trials of the heart and spirit. Interconnected stories of redemption and love test…
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Year unknown · J. R. Ward
A prequel exploring the origins of the Brotherhood's most legendary warrior. Darius faces impossible choices as he navigates power, loyalty, and the…
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Year unknown · J. R. Ward
This holiday-set novella follows Ivie, a vampire nurse, whose care for a patient draws her into an unexpected romance during the winter season. Amid…
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Set in the era before the modern Brotherhood, this story follows Ahmare, who must free her captured brother by striking a perilous bargain. Paired…
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In a hidden vampire world, an ancient warrior caste called the Black Dagger Brotherhood fights to protect their kind from extinction. When the fierce…
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Set during the holiday season, this shorter tale follows a couple within the Brotherhood's world as winter draws them together. Amid the cold and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Black Dagger Brotherhood books in?
Publication order — Recommended by the author, J. R. Ward, on her official website (jrward.com reading-order page) Start with “Dark Lover.”
How many books are in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series?
We list 21 books by J. R. Ward , published between 2005–2023.
Where can I buy the Black Dagger Brotherhood books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.