Lover Revealed 
 Following the same format as the previous installments, but no less fantastic. 
 This book is the story of Butch and Marissa. 
 My Man, Butch! 
 During my first read through of Dark Lover I didn't really like Butch. He felt as an obstacle that Wrath and Beth had to overcome. I was able to fully appreciate how much I love Butch on subsequent rereads. He is tied for my favorite Brother. Butch never felt as if he fit in anywhere, even his own family. Finally, he is taken into the arms of the Brotherhood, but felt as if he was useless. We all have felt this way, as if we walk this Earth alone and that we add nothing to the greater good. Whether it is food, clothing, or even the roof over his head, it all belongs to the Brotherhood. Butch feels as a well loved pet, a bird in a gilded cage. The Omega, unknowingly, gives Butch a reason to live, while V. opens his arms and makes Butch his true brother. Lover Revealed may be the love story between Butch and Marissa, it also shows the bond between Butch and V. This bond is one of my favorite friendships, bromances. I will not go into detail with this to avoid spoilage. But, the bond *love story* rivals any other in the series. 
 Marissa! 
 I could relate to Marissa. I know that sounds odd under the circumstances. How could any of us relate to her, right? Well, I was married for a long time to someone I had been with since childhood only to realize it was all wrong. *Marissa to Wrath* I have a very loving, somewhat claustrophobic, family.*Havers* I have felt strength grow as I deal with my past. I have felt lost in what my place is in this world. I am hopeful to find love in the future. *Maybe there is a Butch for me* See, I can relate. Most people see Marissa as weak, subservient female. I love how she goes from meek to strong as she deals with what is thrown at her, while keeping to her traditions and values. Marissa is a good role model and a very interesting character. She made some mistakes along the way, but righted them. We forgive our male protagonists so easily, but hold our females to a higher standard. 
 POV Cast of Characters 
 Butch, Marissa, Vishous, John, Rehvenge, The Lessers. Flawless point of view change ups as usual. Hearing from the cast of characters creates an involved story that thoroughly engrosses the reader. 
 Parts that stuck out! 
 Anything JOHN MATTHEW *btw, my favorite brother*! The new recruits storyline. Butch and Vishous moment in the tomb. Rehvenge. All the interactions between all the Brothers. 
 Quotes 
 "That's you," Wrath said. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer, descended of Wrath son of Wrath." 
 "But you'll always be Butch to us," Rhage cut in. "As well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass. You know, whatever the situation calls for. I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate." 
 "How about bASStard?" Z suggested. 
 "Nice. I feel that." 
 "I liked you, cop. From the moment I met you. No... not the first moment. I wanted to kill you when I first met you. But then I liked you. A lot." 
 "V?" Butch said. "Don't leave, okay?" 
 "Never." V brushed Butch's hair back with a gesture so tender it was out of place coming from a male." 
 Favorite scene of the entire series 
 Then it was V's turn. 
 Vishous came up onto the dais, his eyes down. He accepted the silver glove from Z and slipped it over the black leather he already wore on his hand. Then he scored himself with a quick flash of the black blade and stared at the skull as his blood dripped down into the basin, joining the others'. 
 "My flesh," he whispered. 
 He seemed to hesitate before turning to Butch. Then he pivoted and their eyes met. As candlelight flickered over V's hard face and got caught in his diamond irises, Butch felt his breath get tight: At that moment, his roommate looked as powerful as a god... and maybe even as beautiful. 
 Vishous stepped in close and slid his hand from Butch's shoulder to the back of his neck. "Your flesh," V breathed. Then he paused, as if asking for something. 
 Without thinking, Butch tilted his chin up, aware that he was offering himself, aware that he... oh, fuck. He stopped his thoughts, completely weirded out by the vibe that had sprung up from God only knew where. 
 In slow motion Vishous's dark head dropped down and there was a silken brush as his goatee moved against Butch's throat. With delicious precision, V's fangs pressed against the vein that ran up from Butch's heart, then slowly, inexorably, punched through skin. Their chests merged. 
 Butch closed his eyes and absorbed the feel of it all, the warmth of their bodies so close, the way V's hair felt soft on his jaw, the slide of a powerful male arm as it slipped around his waist. On their own accord, Butch's hands left the pegs and came to rest on V's hips, squeezing that hard flesh, bringing them together from head to foot. A tremor went through one of them. Or maybe... shit, it was more like they both shuddered. 
 And then it was done. Over with. Never to happen again. 
 Neither of them looked at the other as V broke away... and the parting was complete and irrevocable. A path that would not be walked. Ever. 
 V's hand snapped back and then connected with Butch's chest, the impact harder than all the others, even Rhage's. As Butch choked from the force of the punch, Vishous turned away and rejoined the Brotherhood's lineup. 
 "Thanks for putting me up for it... trahyner ." As V's eyes flared, Butch said, "Yeah, I looked up what the word meant. 'Beloved friend' fits you perfect as far as I'm concerned." 
 V flushed. Cleared his throat. "Good deal, cop. Good... deal." 
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