I recommend Lover Reborn. 
 That's right, buddy. Our future has come. 
 Blay is a user, so I love Qhuinn more. 
 This installment is second best to Lover Awakened. Naturally, Tohr is the next favorite brother, following Z. 
 Tohr is actually nice, and kind. Given the possessiveness of vampires in this series, I think he growled just once, and wasn't that a joy! His true worth as a male has already been displayed in Lover Unleashed, and Lover Reborn is an extension of that. It was sad, seeing him torture himself over the loss of his shellan. It was sadder, seeing him fall in love with someone else but he cannot admit it because he cannot let go of Wellsie. 
 No'One was a surprise, but given her history with Tohr (and I love their back story!), it made sense. Her quiet strength unhinged Tohr, her submission wholeheartedly given to the male was something to be admired. But when push comes to shove, I am happy that she stood up and held her ground against that jerk. 
 John and Xhex are all over this book, as if I couldn't get enough of their drama in their installment. Still, John bore witness to Tohr's downfall, and it only goes to show that not all of the mating goes well once their installment has concluded. 
 But of all the pairings J.R. Ward has done, Layla and a very unlikely male is probably my least favorite. Meaning, whoever opposes Wrath and the Brotherhood, will never be in my favor, ever. Ha. 
 No threats of lesser here. Wrath is so badass, I'm liking him more and more as this series continues! 
 So now that I'm through with Lover Reborn, I'm so psyched for Lover at Last. Oh yeah!