I bought the series after a friend suggested it to me. J.R. Ward is an exceptional writer. I love her metaphors and similes. I love the rawness of her character's feelings. But I wasn't crazy about the lack subtlety in most of her romances. (Lover Awakened excluded. I loved that book!) I like a little more build-up between my MC's and most of these stories revolved around a wham bam, I have to have that woman now! Given that the books were about a warrior group of vamps, it worked on one level. But on another level, my desire as a woman to watch a love blossom wasn't met. But again, I have to stress that the writing is excellent, and I'd read the books for that alone. ( )

I bought the series after a friend suggested it to me. J.R. Ward is an exceptional writer. I love her metaphors and similes. I love the rawness of her character's feelings. But I wasn't crazy about the lack subtlety in most of her romances. (Lover Awakened excluded. I loved that book!) I like a little more build-up between my MC's and most of these stories revolved around a wham bam, I have to have that woman now! Given that the books were about a warrior group of vamps, it worked on one level. But on another level, my desire as a woman to watch a love blossom wasn't met. But again, I have to stress that the writing is excellent, and I'd read the books for that alone. ( )

Absolutely loved these books. A few friends and I didn't want the series to end. J.R. Ward is an excellent writer. However, these books are not made for the single woman with no man or access too one. Just fair warning!!!