Lover Revealed is the fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R.Ward and tells Butch ONeals story. While saving a civilian vampire, ex-cop Butch is overcome by lessers and left for dead in the snow with an unwanted legacy from the Omega. Rescued by Vishous, he is placed in a contamination unit at Havers clinic, where the woman he loves, Marissa keeps a bedside vigil until he recovers. Of course, the path of true love never runs smoothly, and it is some time before Marissa and Butch are finally mated. In this instalment, Ward gives the reader a bit more background on Marissa and Butch, as well as the Omega, the Scribe Virgin, Vishous, Rehvenge and John Matthew. She also introduces some new characters. With Wellsie dead and Tohr missing, the Brotherhood is short a member, but this is rectified in a novel way, and the new member, the Dhestroyer, has a surprising power to offer in the war against the lessers. Ward also hints at what might happen to Vishous in the next instalment, Lover Unbound. The world Ward has created is wonderfully original and each book adds to the overall story, as well as highlighting a particular Brother. The interaction between the characters is delightful, and Ward manages to tug at the heart strings as well as creating suspense and throwing in plenty of humour. This series is very addictive.