In this Black Dagger Brotherhood novella, Bella isn’t happy with her marriage. Zsadist still suffers from horrendous nightmares and thinks about his time as a blood and sex slave far too often. She gives him the space he needs, but he’s withdrawing from her and their infant daughter, Nalla. Though he’s protective of them, he no longer kisses Bella, and he refuses to hold or even touch his daughter. The rest of the Brotherhood and the shellans in the household adore Nalla, but Bella is prepared to leave Zsadist for good if he doesn’t shape up and be the hellren and papa Bella needs him to be.
This is such an emotionally charged story. Zsadist has grown a lot from his introduction in the first book, Dark Lover, and even more from his main story, Lover Awakened. He’s still on the road to recovery, but his fear is dragging him back to the darkness in his mind.
For first time readers, I really think you should read the prior books to understand this one. However, for readers of the series, you won’t be missing anything if you skip this novella. Still, I recommend it because it’s a sweet story. I love this couple!
5 Stars
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Zsadist, is one of my favourites. Imo, this, should have been his book. But, I am happy to have read it. ( )

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Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense
3.75 Stars

Although I love Zsadist, there is something about Bella that puts me off everytime.

This story is sweet & sad and heart wrenching.

Z looks into his child's eyes and all he sees is his slave tattoos.
He sees himself as unworthy & dirty.

This is the story of how his shellan and those who love him helped him to see himself the way they do.
As a warrior.
A good man.
A Male Of Worth.

So while there was a lot here to tear my heart out and piece it back together.
A lot that I loved.

Well, there is also Bella.
I don't hate her.
I just don't think she is worthy of Z. ( )

Loved this look into the birth of Nalla, and Zsadist's insecurities about fatherhood. ( )

a dir poco commovente! ( )