Alexandria Houton will sacrifice anything to protect her little brother. But when they both encounter an unspeakable evil in the swirling San Francisco mists, Alex can only pray for their deliverance...And out of the darkness swoops Aidan Savage, a being more powerful and more mysterious than any other creature of the night. This ageless Carpathian male has saved them both from a hideous fate. But is Aidan truly Alexandria's salvation...or her ultimate betrayer? And if she surrenders to Aidan's savage, unearthly seduction is Alexandria in danger of sacrificing more than her life?
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"'Feehan has a knack for bringing vampiric Carpathians to vivid, virile life in her Dark Carpathian novels...Feehan creat [es] a romance that feels both destined and believable.' Publishers Weekly"
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New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has received numerous honours including being a nominee for the Romance Writers of America RITA and receiving a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times. For more about Christine Feehan visit www.christinefeehan.com
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the third carpathian novel by Christine Feehan, and amidst great expectations she manages to deliver results again! Another great novel, strong story line, and another scrummy Carpathian! What more can I say?
Alexandria and her little brother Joshua are saved from unspeakable evil by Aidan Savage.
Aidan has to earn Alexandria's love and trust. He displays a tremendous amount of patience and acknowledges that he cannot force Alex into his way of life, but that she has to come to terms with it and embrace it on her own accord.
Alexandria has to come to terms with what she has been exposed to, what Aidan is, what it all means to her and Joshua. Her whole belief system has been rocked, and she needs to find herself, trust Aiden, and embrace her new way of life.
The setting is modern day San Franscicso, a far cry from the Carpathian mountains of Dark Prince and Dark Desire, however everything else is the same. Very well written, strong characters and a writting style that is both dark and compelling, close your eyes, and you could be in San Franscico!
Buy it you will not regret it
Also recommended Dark Prince and Dark Desire.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Claudia
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was my second novel of the Dark series, but it was a pleasure for me that the characters from this book were different from the first. Only one thing remains common, the female characters are very independent and have very strong opinions and they drive the male characters crazy because of that, and of course the male characters, how should I put it, have a mentality of a man of the 15th century. But they have to grow up and mature and realize that women have achieved their liberation from men. It's hard for them but they come to terms with that.
This book introduces us to Aidan, one of the golden twins.... One of the ancients and very powerful Carpatians... This character unlike the other of his race is linked to his human "family", but for that you must read the book.
Alexandria is also a novelty regarding the other female character, she's also not alone in her life.
The love that they have for one another is taken through many ordeals until they can finally be with each other.
This book maintains the same feelings of the last but introduces the friendship that the male character has towards other characters besides his lifemate or Carpatians.
If you want loose yourself in another world, this is one the most beautifull to be lost in.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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This book promises much but doesn't quite do it. I found myself wanting to reach into the pages and slap the herione Alex for the first 2 thirds of the book, she comes across as weak, self-pitying and well.. downright annoying and childish, and as for Aidan against the weaker Alex he comes off looking like an insensitive bully and not very likeable becuase of that. However the final third does make up in part for that, Alex finally gets around to showing some "girlpower" and standing up for herself, Aidan finally starts showing that caring sensitive side we know all carpathian males have and the plot hots up sufficiently to get you hooked. However for me one question I had was never awnsered What about joshua?? what happens when he realises that allthough his sister is now immortal he is not...I hope Christine addresses this in a later book.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By J COFFMAN
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I agree with the reviewer from London. Everything it says is spot on. The only down side to it there was no Michail, Raven, Jacques & Shae in it. Gregori, the dark one doesn't make an apearence until near the end. I do hope we see more of them in the next book, Dark Magic. This is Gregori & Savannah's story. Well done and keep this series coming. I don't want it to end after 5 books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By lizzle
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This is the third in the Carpathian series, although I had read the Dark Prince, Dark Desire, Dark Magic and Dark Guardian before this, I was really looking forward to this one.
Although the story is good, Alexandria Houton and brother live in San Francisco, they are saved by the hero Aidan, twin of Julian and of course Aidan discovers Alexandria to be his lifemate.
I have never been so frustrated or disliked a 'heroine' so much in my life. She was a pain from beginning to end, when she suddenly discovered (after nearly 300 pages of hating him) that she loved him, would accept the difficult life (come on! lots of money a sex god as a mate and never having to worry about ANYTHING) he had exposed her to without given her any choice. Excuse me, but the vampire exposed her to the dreadful life she now had to endure first and this is completely forgotten about all the way through this very irritating and frustrating book.
What were you thinking Christine Feehan, you certainly didn't have your mind on the right path with this one, very disappointing simply because of Alexandria.
The story, is as the others a good vampire read, shame I had to suffer Alex!
Although the story is good, Alexandria Houton and brother live in San Francisco, they are saved by the hero Aidan, twin of Julian and of course Aidan discovers Alexandria to be his lifemate.
I have never been so frustrated or disliked a 'heroine' so much in my life. She was a pain from beginning to end, when she suddenly discovered (after nearly 300 pages of hating him) that she loved him, would accept the difficult life (come on! lots of money a sex god as a mate and never having to worry about ANYTHING) he had exposed her to without given her any choice. Excuse me, but the vampire exposed her to the dreadful life she now had to endure first and this is completely forgotten about all the way through this very irritating and frustrating book.
What were you thinking Christine Feehan, you certainly didn't have your mind on the right path with this one, very disappointing simply because of Alexandria.
The story, is as the others a good vampire read, shame I had to suffer Alex!
By Wilde woman
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After reading the first book in this series I was hooked and bought the next 3 together, what a waste!!
The books are well written and the characters are relatable and very realistic which just makes the bad stories even worse! You really care about charecters, so reading about them being treated so horribly is not enjoyable in any way.
When I read the first book I was quite excited by the different take on the vampire myth (especially after the sparkly teenage twilight vamps) but where the first book seemed to be about finding a balance between the old ways and the new, between instinct and rational thought, it quickly became apparent in the second book that the whole point of inventing a new species was so that these "independent modern women" could tell them that everything about who and what they are is unacceptable.
I very quickly became sick of this idea that "independent, modern woman" is synonymous with "selfish, stubborn and pig-headed". As the series goes on these women get more and more nasty about these gorgeous, rich, strong men who need to devote their lives to the care and protection of the women they love, everything they do is about making sure their partner is happy and healthy and they don't ask of much if anything in return except that women don't leave them and as far as I know not leaving pretty important in most relationships.
Considering what the women came from you'd have thought that maybe one of them might just have had a seconds gratitude before they started arguing or plotting against them. I understand that it's a shock for women, but the abuse these men go through just for following their instincts is just horrible.... Read more ›
The books are well written and the characters are relatable and very realistic which just makes the bad stories even worse! You really care about charecters, so reading about them being treated so horribly is not enjoyable in any way.
When I read the first book I was quite excited by the different take on the vampire myth (especially after the sparkly teenage twilight vamps) but where the first book seemed to be about finding a balance between the old ways and the new, between instinct and rational thought, it quickly became apparent in the second book that the whole point of inventing a new species was so that these "independent modern women" could tell them that everything about who and what they are is unacceptable.
I very quickly became sick of this idea that "independent, modern woman" is synonymous with "selfish, stubborn and pig-headed". As the series goes on these women get more and more nasty about these gorgeous, rich, strong men who need to devote their lives to the care and protection of the women they love, everything they do is about making sure their partner is happy and healthy and they don't ask of much if anything in return except that women don't leave them and as far as I know not leaving pretty important in most relationships.
Considering what the women came from you'd have thought that maybe one of them might just have had a seconds gratitude before they started arguing or plotting against them. I understand that it's a shock for women, but the abuse these men go through just for following their instincts is just horrible.... Read more ›
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carpathian novel 3
excellent read, having read the 'game' books thought i would give these a go and enjoyed them just as much.
Published 3 months ago by danna towner
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dark carpathians
Love all of Christine Feehan Dark carpathian books, they are brilliant. If you want to read about the perfect man read these books
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great read
these books are always good reading but can be a bit repetative although I still think they are worth reading.
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Dark Gold: Number 3 in series: A Dark Carpathian novel
Dark Gold: Number 3 in series: A Carpathian Novel ('Dark' Carpathian) - this is a novel for lovers of the supernatural. A vampiresque type tale.
Published 5 months ago by JAB
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Dark Gold - Book 3, GOOD
A bit of a slow start in my opinion, ie. took along time to get to the passionate stuff which if I'm honest is why I read Christine Feehan. Read more
Published 20 months ago by CathyQuorn
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Not so great
This is the first book of the series I am reading and frankly i was not impressed. Aidan Savage comes accross as an insensitive jerk and the main character is not given any... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nna Toure
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Almost golden
Since their parents died Alexandria Houton's life has revolved around her six-year-old brother Joshua. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2011 by C. Manning
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'paranormal romance'
Alexandria and Aiden... Alexandria is telepathic, feeling when evil is near. she is an artist, interviewing for a position with a successful video game designer whose successful... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2010 by Rebecca
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VERY GOOD
3rd in the series and it just gets better and better fantastic read...khowever Alexandra's whiny voice does spoil it a little
Published on 4 April 2010 by K. Wragg
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Gold for Dark Gold
The third book in the Carpathian series and as enjoyable as the previous two. I have just finsihed reading it for the second time as I go through my entire collection in sequence... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Lorraine Sears
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