Book Review: Father Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6.5) by J. R. Ward

Father Mine was an excellent addition to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I loved getting more Zhadist!

Father Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6.5) by J. R. Ward

Ever since the birth of his daughter, Nalla, Zsadist has been regressing further and further into the life he led before he met Bella, his beautiful shellan. He has been waking up in cold sweats due to nightmares from his past, hasn't made love to his wife, and won't hold his baby girl, for fear that he might hurt her. While Nalla's presence had consisted of only joy and excitement in first couple months of her life, now it seems to be driving the couple apart. Bella is afraid that she and Nalla just may need to leave her hellren.

But then Zsadist gets injured on a mission to fight the lessers and because he hasn't been feeding from Bella, almost loses his life. Could this near-death experience create the motivation to pull this couple back together? Or has the gap between them spanned too far for redemption?

5 out of 5 stars

My heart is so happy! I am thrilled that J. R. Ward revisited Zhadist's story and gave him even more of a happily ever after. He’s my favorite brother! I loved it!

Father Mine was an emotional ride as more of Zhadist’s past and his demons are explored. I felt so bad for him and was rooting for him to work through his issues. It could be heartbreaking since some of the things that happened to him were so horrifying. I loved Bella's strength for wanting to do what was best for their child in the midst of Zhadist’s emotional upheaval. Zhadist with his daughter, talk about making me melt! She was so precious. All of them together, their trials and tribulations, the love and healing, and the heat... it was fantastic!

This novella was a great addition to the series. Not only was there a lot of emotion but there was some drama and action packed fighting thrown in. What's the Brotherhood without a Lesser fight, right? This story had a little bit of everything and I can't wait to see what happens next in the series.