Book description
Forget everything you think you know about vampire love stories. This isn't about sparkly romance-it's about raw, desperate healing. J.R. Ward's Lover Awakened (the third Black Dagger Brotherhood novel) hits you like a physical blow, and the audiobook? It's the only way to experience it. The narrator doesn't just read Zsadist's words; they become him. You hear the rasp in his voice, the controlled fury, the terrifying vulnerability beneath the scars. When he says "I am yours," it's not a line-it's a promise carved from pain.
Ward, a #1 New York Times bestselling master, has built a world where vampires aren't just monsters-they're warriors haunted by their own darkness. Zsadist, once a blood slave, is the most terrifying brother in the Brotherhood. His rage is legendary, his past a cage of shame. Then he meets Bella, a woman who sees him, not just the monster. Their connection isn't gentle; it's a collision of two broken souls. The audiobook makes you feel the electricity in every charged silence, the way his voice cracks when he's trying to hold back.
This isn't just a love story-it's a battle for redemption. Zsadist's thirst for vengeance threatens to consume him, but Bella doesn't flinch. She doesn't try to fix him; she sees him, and that's the only thing that can save him. The audiobook's power lies in how it lets you feel his struggle-the way his anger rises, then melts into something softer when Bella is near. You hear the shatter of his walls, not just read about it.
Why listen? Because Ward's prose is already magnetic, but the audio performance amplifies it. The narrator's deep, resonant voice for Zsadist-so calm, yet carrying centuries of pain-makes his moments of tenderness even more devastating. You don't just hear Bella's courage; you feel it in the quiet strength of her voice. The audiobook turns a great book into an unforgettable, visceral experience. It's not background noise-it's the soundtrack to your heart breaking and mending.
This is why Ward's series has a devoted following. Lover Awakened is the moment you realize love isn't about perfection-it's about choosing someone even when they're shattered. Press play, and let Zsadist's journey change your night. You won't just hear this story-you'll live it. Trust me, you need to hear it. Start listening now.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience