LORD, HAVE MERCY! 
 It's nearly impossible for me to review this without giving a buttload of back story - which I just don't have time for right now. I have to say a few things about this book though. It was my most favorite in the series so far. After reading Lover Awakened I didn't think I'd say that about any other installment. I was wrong, however. 
 I have literally no complaints. Never do with this series. J.R. Ward is like my queen. I need to make a shrine to her. 
 I was a very late comer to this series. I began reading it right after this very book came out. And to think I almost didn't read it at all. Hmph! I just couldn't deny the enthusiasm over this series. It's like no other series I have ever read. 
 John Matthew. I adore him. I adore everything about him. He has pulled on my heart strings since day 1. No one is more deserving of love than he. 
 Xhex. She is one badass chick. Okay, even 
 I 
 want to sleep with Xhex. She's that badass. She is as tortured as they come. 
 These two were meant to be together since the beginning of Xhex's very life. This book had me in tears many times. I held dear every single word of Lover Mine. 
 Payne has peaked my interest in a HUGE way. I can't wait to pick up Lover Unleashed next week. 
 FABULOUS AS ALWAYS!