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Dark Fire (Unabridged)

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Another captivating vampire romance story from Ms. Feehan that adds to my ongoing collection of her books. The story centers on Darius, the brother of Gregori (Dark Magic) and Desari (Dark Challenge).

Within the first 20 pages, I was hooked. Darius meets his newly hired mechanic, Rusti Trine, upon rising after the Dark Troubadours show. Darius is stunned at the colors he sees the emotions he feels, and realizes he is staring at his lifemate. Rusti, also known as Tempest, is a small but feisty red-haired woman who is their auto mechanic. The pursuit begins as Darius proceeds to make Tempest his lifemate.

Tempest is a fiery woman with telepathic skills she communicates with animals and is the only human alive who is readily accepted by the Troubadours 2 leopards. Darius falls in love with her, almost at first sight and the story begins.

I read the book within 24 hours. I want more of the DARK series from Ms. Feehan. It is a wonderful tale and this edition continues to be a sexy, erotic, and thrilling story of the Carpathian race.

It is worth keeping. Read the book & series!

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.

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!

You know, Ms Feehan has actually written some good books. This isn't one of them. The plot is mimimal at best, the bad guys don't inspire anything other than yawns, there is no interesting conflict between the characters, and the characters themselves ... Darius is badly drawn (a mishmash of old world domineering and contemporary American slang), and Rusti/Tempest is stupid. I honestly can't think of a better word for it. She's in constant revolt against authority for pretty much no reason (some back story would help here), she's incapable of logic or self preservation (gee, I know the bad guys are out to get me, but I think I'll go wander off alone to where I've just been told the bad guys are because Darius wants me to stay with someone who can protect me), she can't even keep a simple promise. Pick any of the other books in the Dark series, and give this one a miss.

The 6th book in the Dark Series continues with the story of another ancient Carpathian male who, for years, thought that his group was the only remaining people of their species.

Darius was just a child when the Carpathian Mountain was attacked by the Ottoman Turks where hundreds of people, human and Carpathians alike, were left for dead. Possessing great powers even for his age, he managed to escape the village and got his sister and four other kids to safety. Now nearly a thousand years later and he remains their leader, and with his powers at full strength, he is the protector of his family and hunts vampire who threaten them. And with their family touring as a band, he acts as his sister Desari's bodyguard and manages all their schedules. But now that Desari has found Julian Savage, her lifemate, Darius feels ready to end the centuries of his bleak existence assured that Julian is powerful enough to look after the family. Fortunately for him, fate has a different plan when he finds himself faced with the new hired mechanic.

Ever since she could remember, Tempest knew that she was different - able to talk to animals and understand their feelings. A product of growing up without a family, she moved from one foster home to the next and has survived as an adult with her mechanical skills. With twenty-dollars left in her pocket, she answers the ad on the paper and finds herself working for the Dark Troubadours. But the moment she lays eyes on their leader, she knew that her life would never be the same.

Having lived for centuries void of any color or emotions, Darius was astounded to see rainbows of color swirling around him at the sight of Tempest. Right then, he knew that he has found his salvation in the form of the tiny redhead with a fiery temper to match, and vows to do everything in his power to keep her and protect her from harm. But as usual, things don't start smoothly for the couple for there are those fanatics who think to rid the world of anyone they suspect to be vampire.

If you have read the other books, you will find this quite unique in that Darius actually gave Tempest a choice to join his race, if not, he was more than willing to grow old and die with her. I thought this was the most wonderful aspect in this book.

DARK FIRE is another wonderful addition to the Dark Series. Although you will find that some scenes get repetitive, which tends to happen anyway with any series, the continuous rush you get from reading the book makes it a worthwhile read. There are enough actions to keep you glued, not to mention the humor provided by the other characters, who were introduced in the previous book DARK CHALLENGE. I do wish that Barack and Syndil get their own story though, because I know that Dayan does.

Next in the series is DARK LEGEND featuring one of the legendary twins, Gabriel Daratrazanoff.

I waited impatiently for this book, the sixth in the Dark series, to be published. As usual, Ms Feehan did not disappoint. Usually after so many books in a series, the books begin to lose their appeal and become the same theme over and over. This isn't the case with Dark Fire. This is Darius and Tempest's story. Darius is the brother of Desiri, the heroine from Dark Challenge. He has not told his sister how close he is to changing, becoming the dreaded vampire. He doesn't see in color and hasn't for many centuries. He feels no emotion and has only been faking the feelings he shows to those in his care. The responsibility to his sister and the others in care are the only thing that has kept him from meeing the sun. Then he sees Tempest working on one of the group's vehicles and suddenly, colors become vivid and he feels emotions. Tempest becomes the most important thing in the world to him, for without her, he goes back to the empty existence, he had before. I totally enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a love story full of tenderness and steamy lust, caring, and devotion. Darius is a wonderful hero and sure to fill many women's fantasies of the ideal lover for he is willing to do something that no other Carpathian male has been willing to do. If you want to know what that is, buy the book. You won't be disappointed.

This was my first Christine Feehan book a few months back. I saw the interesting cover, and read the back.

After reading this book, I was hooked onto Christine Feehan. I immediately began calling around and ordering any other Christine Feehan books they didn't have on hand.

By far, Dark First was my absolute favorite book. I love both the lead characters. They both seemed like real and deep characters.

I could understand what motiviated Darius and feel his need to protect and lead. He may have been dominating, but he was not the same as the other Carpathanians in the previous books. He was the only one to refuse to convert Tempest.

When Darius cried after Tempest's gratitude, because no one had ever thanked him before and everyone had always taken him for granted, I cried too. It made him human.

I loved Darius's full personality. I loved Tempest's character as well. I thought they were a great pairing. Not only did he feel the innate desire to protect her, she felt the need to protect him as well. Her past and her animal telepathy made her so unique that you felt her pain and her acceptance of life. I loved her quirky sense of humor also. Off the top of my head, I remember her saying, "If you leave me within the first century, I'll hunt you down like a dirty dog" or something to that affect. That always makes me smile.

Darius commanded so much respect from me that I felt that he put to shame any other Carpathian except maybe Falcon from After Twilight, and the legendary twins of Lucian and Gabriel. Who else could save a group of children at 5 or 6 years old. Incredible.

This qualifies as my best Romance book ever. I've re-read this book so many times the binding has broken, and I have never done that before. I hope to buy a signed hard copy of this book also.

I can't say enough about this book. I would say if you're a first time Christine Feehan reader, try this book. You don't need to read the other's first. This was the best book.

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!

I hadn’t read anything by Christine Feehan until a week ago when several fellow readers told me I just had to read her series to believe it. Well, this is my fourth book by Ms. Feehan in a week and it has been a wild ride. I would do a brief review of the story, but I think that has pretty well been covered by the other reviewers. Just let me say this, after four books, the story line remains fascinating. Each features a Carpathian who after centuries of searching for his life mate has to make a decision: either greet the sun and perish, or risk losing control and becoming a vampire who tortures the human race. In this story, Dark Fires, Darius the strong protector of his family is facing that reality. Then into his life comes Tempest. The only problem is Tempest isn’t Carpathian. She’s human. Tempest hasn’t had an easy life and really doesn’t understand the whole concept of love, family, and most importantly trust. Darius, being the alpha male, has the overwhelming urge to dominate and protect the woman of his life. Tempest, who grew up on the streets ends up battling against his arrogance and dominating ways. Let me just say this, if you want a sensual book with tons of excitement, and thrills; this is the series for you.

I have been with Ms. Feehan since the first Carpathian book hit the shelves. The series is about a species of males, Carpathians, who are essentially immortal, and who eventually turn into soulless vampires if they do not find their mate. Once they find her, they can once again see colors and feel emotions.

As other reviewers have stated, there are many factors in the last couple of books that weaken the plots. For one, these Carpathians have just discovered, after centuries of wandering, that they are not the only ones of their kind in the world. Yet they do not seem to be in much of a hurry to meet the others (including their prince and their brother), or even ask any questions about their people. For another, a long-standing question of mine has been this: if the Carpathians now know that certain mortal women can be their lifemates, wouldn't common sense demand that they start frequenting places of high concentration of these women, like associations, research institutes, etc? Also, readers have been told for the last six books that female Carpathians are rare, but we have been given no further reason for it, or any indication that anything is being done about it. Where is this species' instinct of self-preservation?

The heroines in the first few books were strong, valiantly trying to cope with nightmarish events, while holding on to their personal beliefs. They were not easily intimidated or controlled by their lifemates; there was a lot of "look, bucko, just because you're incredibly powerful doesn't mean we do things your way all the time!". The latter heroines have been milksops, incessantly whining about the males' authoritarianism without ever doing anything about it. Lately, Ms. Feehan's books have all had the same plot: (Man) "You are my lifemate, do as I say!" (Woman) "No, I won't, I won't!" Picture a foot stomping here, and you'll have the whole idea. Instead of a man-woman relationship, it has become a parent-prepubescent one.

These ladies are also unbelievably ineffective at defending themselves, or having a say in the course of events. I am generally attracted to strong female characters, whose love for the hero does not obliterate their ability to think for themselves, or the pursuit of their own goals.

I keep buying the new installments, hoping against hope for a return to the heroine who can hold her own against the hero, and I get disappointed every time. Don't be like me. Read Dark Prince, Dark Desire, and Dark Magic. That's it, stop there.