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Summary: UTTERLY CAPTIVATING
Review: This being the first, but not last Cristine Feehan book I have ever had the pleasure to read, I have to say that my five star rating goes to the best and, as my title has said, utterly captivating book.For all other Cristine Feehan readers who have been dissapointed before, dont let it keep you from this heavenly piece of writing.This story begins with the typically beautiful, amazingly stubborn Tempest accepting a job as a popular band's mechanic. She feels secure and traveling with them, after an extremely rough encounter with her recent "guardian", until she meets the singers bodyguard and brother in a passionite yet dangerous encounter. Darius,is the typically tall, dark, and handsome "compromiser" of Tempest, but Mrs. Feehan has led to a suprisingly unique type of book. Darius is also a Carpathian male, the dying species of immortal beings who have spiritual powers, and unless finding a life-mate, the other half of their soul, are rendered to the vicious killing machines we know today as vampires. As you have probrably figured out these two beings are life-mates. This is the story of Darius trying to get a suprisingly stubborn Tempest to accept his world, and Tempest in return, trying to coax Darius into accepting himself.Both, with their strong characters and wile's will come together to fight the one enemy that could destroy their lives.While this story might sound like a typical, boring romance, the twists and fabulous writing make this a keeper, not to mention best-seller. ENJOY!
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Summary: Sexy, Satisfying, Superb!
Review: "Dark Fire" is the sixth instalment in Christine Feehan's super sexy "Dark" series and it does not disappoint. With strong and vivid characters and a thrilling and romantic storyline, "Dark Fire" will stay with readers long after the book is finished! Darius, brother to Desari ("Dark Challenge"), has been the leader and protector of a small family unit of long lost Carpathians for centuries. Darius is an immensely powerful Carpathian, but after losing his emotions and the ability to see colours hundreds of years ago, he is dangerously close to turning vampire, one of the vile, soulless creatures he has spent his entire life hunting and destroying. The only thing keeping Darius from turning is his desire to keep his family safe and his own code of honour. But there is only one thing that can save Darius and ensure he never turns - finding his lifemate, a compassionate woman to balance out his darkness with her light. Darius' sister Desari is a famous singer and as a result their family unit is constantly travelling. In order to maintain a human image, Darius and his family travel using human transport, including a large bus that is constantly breaking down. To remedy this situation, Desari convinces Darius to let her hire a mechanic to travel along with them. Desperate for money and a place to stay, Tempest, a small red-headed mechanic, responds to Desari's ad. When Darius first lays eyes on Tempest, his world explodes into colours and he is bombarded with emotions. After all these centuries of darkness, Darius has finally found his lifemate, but she is human, not Carpathian (though she does possess psychic abilities). Tempest is undeniably drawn to Darius and his piercing black eyes, but she knows that he is different and immensely powerful. When Tempest discovers what Darius and his family really are after Darius drinks her blood, she is terrified and attempts to run away. But Darius is not about to let his one chance at salvation get away and he inevitably finds her and brings her back. As time passes Tempest begins to feel like she belongs with Darius, and though she still fears him, she also begins to respect and love him. The passion Darius feels for Tempest is almost too much for him to bear, and when these two act on their feelings for one another the reader is treated to some wonderfully sensual scenes. Darius has finally found the happiness he so deserves, but he knows that his happiness is fleeting, for Tempest will age and die just like any normal human. Darius knows he will not be able to survive without Tempest, and if he converts her to a Carpathian he runs the risk of turning her into a deranged vampiress. So Darius makes the decision to age and die with Tempest, much to his family's distress. Darius and Tempest must find a way to balance Darius' overpowering need to control Tempest and keep her safe with Tempest's need to be free to make her own choices and be her own woman. Tempest has a penchant for finding trouble wherever she goes, which is bad news with a secret society of vampire hunters closing in on them. These horrible vampire hunters do not understand or care about the distinction between Carpathians and vampires, and are out to destroy them all. And now that they know of Tempest's association with Darius and Desari, she is in grave danger. "Dark Fire" is an exciting and erotic read that will keep readers captivated. It is wonderful to see such a mighty Carpathian as Darius undone by the thoughtfulness of a small red-headed human. Will he make the ultimate sacrifice and end his life with Tempest? Or will fate intervene and allow Darius and Tempest to be together for all time? Feehan has managed to create yet another enthralling tale of destiny and a love so powerful it transcends time itself. "Dark Fire" is sure to satisfy readers of many different genres and comes highly recommended!
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Summary: Dark Love
Review: All of Feehan's Dark Series is excellent. Dark Fire, Dark Legend, and Dark Guardian are by far my favorite. Those three rank on my all time favorite romance list. Very sexy. Feehan now seems comfortable with her creation and has move on to start to write really strong FEMALE characters (the males were always strong). The main reason I fell in love with these books is the need and feeling of the male characters. While the first book's ladies can hold their own they seemed to me to get a touch whiney after a while. These are the first and only Vampire books I have ever read. Before these I could not fathom why there was even a sub genera like this. While it is not necessary to read all the books in order, most of the males carry over form previous books. I for one love to revisit couples I have read about before. Not for the faint of hart, blood shedding, and blood drinking play a heavy role in these books. All in all excellent, truly wonderful story line. Christine Feehan could not possibly write fast enough for me.
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Summary: BY FAR, MY FAVORITE ONE!
Review: I have started all of Christine Feehan's book in order and I have loved all. This one, was my favorite! I love the chemistry between Tempest and Darius. Darius' character, as old as he is, has the patience, to some degree, to teach Tempest the Carpathian ways. Tempest, is completely taken aback that such an existance exists and her sense of humor carries her through what is to come. In addition to the Darius and Tempest story line, Christine throws in another favorite couple of mine: Barack and Syndil who FINALLY see the light! This book ties up a lot of loose ends and begins to set ground for a few new books I am hoping.
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Summary: Best book in the Series so far
Review: Ok so I have read the rest of the series. But I have to say this one is my favorite. The story line is strong. The lead character Darius is stuggling w/ keeping his "family" together and not really knowing the rules. When Tempest comes into the picture he is not really sure what is happening to him and tries to fight his attraction to her. This book brings us up to the present where terms such as "baby" are used. It was a great love story and brought in some seconday characters, which I am sure we are all waiting to see if they will have stories themselves. (i hope so). And it was nice to see Tempest give Darius what he wanted without him having to ask or take it from her. I have read this book more than once and this is my favorite one in the series. If you have not read any of the series you can read this 1st it has a strong story line.
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Summary: Dark series n.6
Review: Dark Fire involves Darius, Desari's (Dark Challenge) elder brother, and Tempest/Rusti, a female mechanic with an affinity for animals. Tempest answers a want-ad for a mechanic willing to travel and finds herself drawn to the leader and protector of the group (the Dark Trubadors), Darius. Tempest is frightened of Darius and his group when she realizes that they are not human, and that Darius has drank her blood. Understandably, Tempest runs away from a group she considers hazerdous to her health, despite her attraction to Darius. Darius rescues Tempest from attempted rape, but she is still fearful of the group and what they are. The vampire hunters are back too, in this book, trying to capture or kill a group member, and Tempest lands in the middle when one of them takes pictures of her. Tempest is a girl who is down on her luck, but determined to survive in a manner that makes her proud of herself, not just one that is easy. Darius is used to giving commands and having them instantly obeyed. There is some personality clash, but the chemistry between these two is lots of fun to read. Tempest is not a female to sit back and be ordered around, and after a somewhat traumatic past, she is more than willing to forgo protection in order to maintain control. The relationship involves some of the most give and take in any of the Dark books. I highly recomend this book.
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Summary: Best so far...
Review: This was the best of the Dark books by far. Darius's character had more depth than the other heros of Feehan's novels. I am a huge fan of the entire series, but found the storyline more compelling in Dark Fire. You feel a genuine attraction to Darius and respect the way he deals with Tempest. I would recommend that someone read all of this series, but Dark Fire stands alone with an intricate plotline and great charater description.
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Summary: It's a KEEPER!
Review: This is one of my favorite in the series. I have read it several times and it doesn't get old. Darius and Tempest are a great match. The story line is good and I love how she stands up to him. Darius is exciting and his vulneralbility where she is concerned is enchanting. GET THIS BOOK!
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Summary: 6th in the series that I love!
Review: Wow! I really love these books. Christine Geehan has a fan for life. I have now read almost all the books in this series so far and I can't wait to get to the next one. Christine makes her characters so human, even though they aren't human at all. I enjoy reading about the Carpathian lifestyle and how its men protect their women to the point of death. The passion that they share is wonderfully erotic and touching at the same time. Its nice to read about men who are just as moved by sex as the women are. Its just as emotional to them as to the women. This is Darius's story. He is Desari's older brother from "Dark Challenge"... The secondary characters are as always wonderful. I would love to see a few of them have their own stories, hint, hint. I would recommend these books to anyone. I will read and reread them over and over.
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Summary: Different
Review: I've been a reader of Ms. Feehan's Dark series for a long time. I read each of her books in order from Dark Prince up to Dark Fire, and I will say that this seems to be my new favorite. She has moved away from her usual characters and brought us into a new world with new Carpathians. These characters know little about their own world. They seem to know little about lifemates and even the males have never heard the binding ritual. All the Carpathian males are forced to use instinct to guide their actions and have been fighting the dawn for the females they've been protecting. Not because of honor- honor for centuries would be too hard. I think I like this story most because Ms. Feehan has moved out of her usual boundaries and brought us into a more modern world with rock concerts and men who call their women "baby". I guess I like that sort of thing.
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