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Summary: The defining book in paranormal romance
Review: It's the awsome,incrediable romantic novel I've read in a long time! While a lot of romance novels are quite sensual, few of them really make me believe the main characters really,truly, maddly love each other. Tempest and Darius have incrediable chemistry. I've vastly enjoyed the 'Dark' series but this is by far the best. I can truly believe that if Tempest and Darius weren't destined to be lifemates they'd love each other any way. You don't need some mystical it-was-fated plot element to bring these to together. That's how well their relationship developes.
Out of all of the other 'Dark' series heroines, Tempest is my favorite. She is still the beacon of goodness and light, but she's tougher than her predicessors. Life has given her some really hard knocks but she's always managed to bounce back. Darius isn't at all like the heroes of the other novels. He was more willing to compromise, and more understanding of how much emotional upheaval Tempest was going through when she got tangled up in the Carpathians' affairs.
I can't wait for 'Dark Legend'. I can only hope it lives up the greatness of 'Dark Fire'. My hat goes off to you Ms. Feehan.
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Summary: Better than the last, but I think could have been improved
Review: Darius and Tempest are a breath of fresh air for these novels. Darius has not grown up with the rest of the Carpathians and their set ways, so he treats his lifemate differently (or at least as differently as he can). He is still possessive, overbearing and generally an ultra-alpha male, but that's what makes these books enjoyable. What changes a bit in this one is his willingness to sacrifice himself instead of making Tempest change. We have a more compassionate or at least understanding male than the last books.What I did not like in this story was the swiftness in which it read. The story was not as involved as the previous ones and the plot was much looser or uncomplicated than the last books. I wonder if the typesetting and margins got bigger in this book. There just did not seem to be as much meat to this story as the other ones. I also do not understand the unwillingness to bring in some of the other characters from the earlier books into the fold. They keep talking about Michail, their prince, but never motivate themselves to meet him. Wouldn't this band be interested in meeting more of their kind? Same goes the other way, wouldn't Gregori or Michail WANT to meet this new band of Carpathians? Well, I will just have to keep reading to see if these reunions happen. (which I suppose is the point).
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Summary: Loved it!! Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I stumbled upon Christine Feehan by accident but now I can't get enough of her. I love her books. They are fantastic. They are the type of book that once you pick it up you can't put it down. Her steamy sex scenes are not for the faint at heart. I really enjoyed how Darius had to deal with Rusti. After watching him be so rough on his sister it was nice for him to have to go through some of the same problems. He knew he wanted Rusti but was driven nuts by her independence. He wanted to spend forever with her, but didn't want to take the chance of transforming her. It was great. The only thing I had a small problem with was his language. In Dark Challenge his language was very formal and "old World". Now he is calling Rusti "honey" and "baby". Sometimes it just didn't mesh with his ancient character. But all in all the book was fantastic and I will reread it ove and over again.
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Summary: Evocative and intense -- Very highly recommended
Review: A dangerous, dark fire burns in Carpathian men. More animal than man, they are predators. Each Carpathian man must find the light to his darkness, or risk losing the color and emotions that prevent them from slipping over the edge into becoming a vampire. Once Tempest enters his life, Darius may display a perfect tranquility, but beneath the surface fierce emotion seethes. There is only one woman for each male. Accustomed to having his own way, Darius meets his match in Tempest. He expects deference to his every wish. She is accustomed to being utterly independent. As they share thoughts and memories, Darius comes to understand Tempest also share the same aching loneliness concealed in his own soul. Audacious, defiant, and tempestuous, Tempest lives up to her name with her rebellious attitude and stirring up of trouble. As she learns to calm the fury of her mind, however, Tempest discovers the power of her own psychic gifts, as well as the pull of fate. Destined to become Darius' life mate, Tempest struggles against the mesmerizing pull of his presence, the seductive danger and sheer magic of his voice. She doesn't understand that she puts color in Darius' world, igniting passion and emotion long forgotten over endless centuries. Indeed, it seems every time she goes out, trouble has a way of finding her, whether it be vampire hunters and injured animals. Christine Feehan brings texture and richness to her latest saga of Carpathians in DARK FIRE. As sparks ignite between these strong willed, multifaceted characters, Darius knows he's met his life mate because she's literarily put color back in his universe. Tempest isn't nearly so trusting of fate, exerting her fierce independence and proving the strength of her mettle. Yet Darius ignites a dark fire every time he touches her, providing a scintillating, sensual read. Further, watching Darius learn to cope with long forgotten emotion following centuries of icy control makes for evocative, intense entertainment. As a new fan of this series, this reader found obvious ties to previous books, but still feels the strength of the novel allows it to stand alone as well. Very highly recommended.
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Summary: A little bit the same, a little different
Review: I've read the Dark series religiously since Dark Prince caught my eye. Granted the Carpathian stories are similar,but the books do have their differences. I don't think any book will ever top Dark Prince for me, except perhaps Dark Legend which is coming out in January. However, for those who have read the Dark Series before, this is the book that let's you see a Carpathian choose to give up his immortality for his mate. This is a very new twist, considering no other Carpathian has even thought of such a thing. This is the book Feehan has been trying to write all along -- one where the herione is actually courted (at least to the best of an overbearing Carpathian male's ability) instead of just being claimed from the start. I think that if you enjoyed the last books, you will enjoy this one as well. I know that I'm still looking forward to Dayan's story and can't wait to read Dark Legend.
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Summary: BEST YET!
Review: This is her best book yet in the Carpathian Series! I loved her Darius character - what a hottie!
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Summary: UNBELIEVABLE!!
Review: Every time I sit down with one of Christine's books, I loose track of time and surroundings. Each one of the Dark series had me reading cover to cover in less than 24 continuous hours. They got my blood pumping to the point that I could not think or do anything else. Sleeping was impossible. She makes me wish that it was real and that I could find happiness such as the heroines. My only regret is that it takes too long between book releases. Other books just don't do the same thing for me. I have turned on my sisters and neices to Christine and everyone is on pins and needles waiting for her next one. Please hurry!!
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: Christine is an extrodinary writer, I've not read her other books but Dark Fire really caught my eye. It's a very good story with an indepth plot and very well-done characters. As a writer myself, I have to say she has really inspired me in many ways. If your a reader of the Fiction type, this is a must buy. It has romantic situations and details galore!
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Summary: Dark Fire
Review: Christine Feehan is the very best author I have ever read. I have been a romance reader for 23 years and the Dark series are the very best.You will find Rusty a very likable women with her own powers, and then you have Darius who like all the other Carpathians is very overpowering. This is a must read along with all of Feehans other books. The good thing about the books is that if you have not read one of her books before you still get a very good history lesson of their race. My recomendation is that you readd all the books and wait like the rest of us for the next one.
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Summary: Dark Fire
Review: Not bad but certainly not her best. I too was hoping for a reunion with the original gang; they are the caracters we love... Most of the book is about the exchanges between Darius, leader of the new group and Tempest their new mecanic (what a weird name!). "Light to his darkness" and such but with a little bit more of real dialog than the last book had (Dark Challenge). One very good point is the little time it took Darius to dispose of the bad guys. No endless fight in this book... Still I can t wait to follow Gregory's story once more...
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