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Summary: Explosive passion sets the pages on fire!
Review: Christine Feehan does it again! The story of Darius (Dark Challenge) and Tempest nearly sets the pages on fire with its explosive passion!Darius, the brother of Desari from Dark Challenge, feels the darkness closing in on him until he sets his eyes on the petite, redheaded mechanic his sister has hired to make repairs on their bus. Suddenly, his dark life is filled with color and desire for the fiesty girl. Instinctively, he knows she is his lifemate, and joins them with ancient words despite the ramifications of her being human and him Carpathian. Tempest (aka Rusti) is a young woman who has been alone most of her life. Penniless and alone, she thinks that traveling around with the musical band, The Dark Traubadors, as a mechanic is a dream come true. What she doesn't count on, though, is the bands darkly dangerous bodygaurd and protector of the family, Darius who quickly puts his brand on her. Watching these two come together is a true delight. I didn't want the book to end. I can only wait for her next book to be released, to hopefully continue with more tales from the Carpathian Mountains!
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Summary: Another Outstanding Dark Series Book
Review: I loved Dark Fire. As always, C. Feehan wraps you up in the emotions and relationships of the main characters. Darius is strong, possessive and at the same time gentle and caring. I fell in love with him immediately. Tempest is his perfect match, strong and gutsy but filled with love and compassion. I was on the couple's side 100% and could not wait until the end of the novel to see the end results. This book rates as high as Dark Prince. Loved It...
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Summary: One of the best in the series
Review: This is the sixth book in Ms. Feehan's Dark series. I must admit that I am not realli into vampire books--Anne Rice's books basically turned me off. So it was with much reluctance I took the plunge and read her first book, Dark Prince and was instantly hooked. I love the way she brings her readers into the world of the Carpathians. The vivid details in each of her books trully brings the readers in and lets them "see" thought the eyes of her characters. But most of all, I love the way her heroines are heroines we as women can be proud of--none of those insipid, shallow, fainting belles--instead she writes of their strength, compassion, kindness and courage. Dark Fire was one of the most anticipated book on my "To read list." I counted down the days for its release and once I got it in my hot little hands I couldn't put it down. The main character Darius, was just so hot--he was so dangerous and strong, yet he was so gentle with Tempest. The time he took Tempest in his arms to comfort her after her attack brought tears in my eyes. Readers can feel his rage and yet he knew that what Tempest needed was kindness so he held her and comforted her. We all want to be treasured that way, and Ms. Feehan introduces us to a man capable of destruction and yet gentle enough to heal others. He is one of her best characterts to date. If you have never read a book by Ms Feehan, Dark Fire would be a great way to get hooked! Although it is part of a series, it can stand alone. Once you read this, I guarantee that you will HAVE to get the rest! All in all, I really enjoyed Dark Fire. I look forward to reading more of her works, especially the rest of her upcoming stories on the Carpathian race and their struggle to survive and exist in this world.
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Summary: Christine Feehan has written her masterpiece work!!
Review: Christine Feehan has written her masterpiece work. That is, until the next masterpiece. Her hero, Darius, is a sensual combination of control and emotional vulnerability. You will laugh, you will cry, you will love this book. It rips something out of you that is so full of emotion, you will never read a 'regular' book, ever again. Way to go, Christine. Thank you again!!
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Summary: The Best Dark Book Yet!
Review: In the second installment of the Dark Troubadours series-within-a-series, the troubes leader and bodyguard, Darius (whom we first met in Dark Challenge) meets his lifemate Tempest, a young redhead with an ability to communicate with animals, whom they hired to be their mechanic. We also get to revisit Barack and Syndil, Desari and Julian (who is as ornery as ever), and Dayan. Ms. Feehan has created a wonderful, deep character in Darius. Like other Carpathian males, his demands that his woman be safe make him overbearing at times, but the sacrifices that he makes for Tempest are amazing. Tempest is a perfect complement to him, with her quirky sense of humor and courage. This is more than a Carpathian Lifemate Ritual - this is a true love story. It is fast-paced and heartwarming.
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Summary: same old, same old
Review: While Christine Feehan's writing voice is always compelling, and the story does hold some interest, it really does begin to feel like the same old, same old. The basic summary is that for centuries Darius, a Carpathian male, has been taking care of his makeshift family and now there is a darkness spreading in him and he is in danger of turning vampire. Then he finds Tempest Trine, or Rusti as she is called, who happens to be his soul-mate and can save him from turning vampire. The book basically revolves around her adjustment to the idea that Darius is her soul-mate, and a "Carpathian," and gosh darn it, he is just too controlling for her tastes. Oh, and they are also being stalked by human vampire-hunters. If you have read the rest of Christine Feehan's Carpathian series, this may sound a bit familiar to you. With a little variation, this is the basic premise of most of the books in the series so far. While Feehan's writing is still compelling, it is begining to get a little old. The high point of the book is the too-brief look at the relationship between Syndil and Barack, support characters who were introduced in Dark Challenge.
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Summary: Dark Fire - More!
Review: This is the best of the "Dark" series. I almost quit reading after Dark Challenge. But this is Christine Feehan's best effort yet. I'm back and waiting for the next in the series. While the formula remains the same, the details are richer, the characters stronger, and the action more. Everything the earlier books were, but more. If you've never read Christine Feehan this is the best of the batch. And if you have, but didn't know what all the fuss was about giver her one more try.
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Summary: You've got to get this book
Review: After five great books, Christine Feehan does it again. The 6th book in her Dark series, "Dark Fire" tells the story of Darius, one of the lost Carpathians. After 1000 years of living, Darius finds his lifemate in the human woman, Tempest--and the roller coaster ride starts there. This is a must buy book. As a fan of Ms. Feehan, this book was very much anticipated--many buying copies in advance. Although the story is part of a series, it can stand on its on. Ms. Feehan treats her readers to the woderful world of the Carpathians--a wonderful twist the the vampire genre. Ms. Feehan writes not only for just one groups of readers her stories can be enjoyed by romance, paranormal and suspense. She is one of those authors readers eagerly wait for and once you read her books, you will understand why. I had to wait for this book's release, and believe me, it was well worth the wait!
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Summary: Another Great One!
Review: Once again Ms. Feehan has written a great carpathian book. After reading her books you can never think of a vampire as an actual vampire. At some time they were carpathian! Dark Fire is the story of Darius. He's been taking care of his "family" since is was six years old. He's never had anyone care about his needs, he's always taken care of everyone elses. Of course, all that changes when he finally finds his lifemate. This book is another winner for Ms. Feehan and as with all the rest, I can't wait for the next one to come out!
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Summary: Not as exciting as I had hoped...
Review: Well, I've read all of the books in Ms. Feehan's Dark series and I have to say that I this one doesn't seem to be that much different than the rest. It's pretty much the same old dialogue, "you will be mine", "no, you won't dominate me", etc.etc. It dragged on in the middle too. I liked Tempest's character, however as her past was interesting and explained why she was the way she was. I liked that she could speak to animals telepathically. That was a bit different. The book was interesting at times, but it made for extremely long read. I realize that Carpathian males are dominating but the series needs a breath of fresh air. Why have these Carpathians not met up with their relatives? Why not bring in a family reunion? It would be interesting to see Darius meet Gregori, and what about the Prince? If they are on the verge of extinction, I would think it would be important for them to meet up with each other? I suspect that we are going to hear about Barack and Syndil in the next book and I imagine Dayan in another too, since she hinted at that in this book. I'd like to see more interaction between the characters of the other books in future works. But please, let's see some women who aren't so helpless and some Carpathians who aren't cookie cutters of each other. I want to be surprised! I say send the troubadours to the Carpathian mountains!
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