Black Dagger Brotherhood books in order A series by Jessica Bird
The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by Jessica Bird has 9 books, from Dark Lover (2005) to The Beast (2016). Read it in order, starting with Dark Lover.
Reading order: 1 Dark Lover (2005) · 3 Lover Awakened (2006) · 5 Lover Unbound (2007) · 6 Lover Enshrined (2008) · 7 Lover Avenged (2009) · 8 Lover Mine (2010) · 9 Lover Unleashed (2009) · 12 The King (2014) · 14 The Beast (2016)
Updated September 2026
All 9 Black Dagger Brotherhood books in order
- 1.
Dark Lover (2005)
- 3.
Lover Awakened (2006)
- 5.
Lover Unbound (2007)
- 6.
Lover Enshrined (2008)
- 7.
Lover Avenged (2009)
- 8.
Lover Mine (2010)
- 9.
Lover Unleashed (2009)
- 12.
The King (2014)
- 14.
The Beast (2016)
Black Dagger Brotherhood FAQ
- How many Black Dagger Brotherhood books are there?
- There are 9 Black Dagger Brotherhood books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Black Dagger Brotherhood books in?
- In publication order, starting with Dark Lover (2005): 1 Dark Lover (2005) · 3 Lover Awakened (2006) · 5 Lover Unbound (2007) · 6 Lover Enshrined (2008) · 7 Lover Avenged (2009) · 8 Lover Mine (2010) · … all 9 below.
- What is the first Black Dagger Brotherhood book?
- Dark Lover (2005).
- What is the latest Black Dagger Brotherhood book?
- The Beast (2016).
- Is the Black Dagger Brotherhood series finished?
- There have been no new Black Dagger Brotherhood books since 2016.
- Did Jessica Bird write other series?
- Yes: Fallen Angels.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.