Book Reviews of Dark Secret (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 12)

This is when her series has started to go bad. Book is unoriginal!

It took me a while to get into this one. I'm not a big fan of Feehan's writing style -- I find it pretty ponderous and repetitive -- but I like the idea of her storylines so I stuck with the book and it did get better about 1/3 of the way into it. Overall, it was okay but not great, but then I've heard that this isn't the best of the Dark series (which I've been reading here and there out of order as I come across them), so I'm taking that as a pretty good sign. I wish the author would develope a sense of humor, though! I don't think any of these characters ever attempted a single joke! A little levity to break up all the melodrama would be good!

It was a good story about Rafael and did give some insight to the Dragonseeker clan but I didn't enjoy it as well as her other books. He is a bit dominating for my taste.

So hot, you will scorch whatever you are sitting on!!!!

Wasn't sure I was going to like the 'western' theme, but some interesting details were revealed and Colby is quite a strong woman. Rafael is a bit more chauvanistic than previous Carpathian males, but is yummy by the end. And the two personalities mesh nicely.

First book of this kind I have ever read, about paranoral(vampires) and it had me hypmotized, I couldn't put it down.

I LIKE THIS BOOK.IT WAS QUICK READING FOR THIS SERIES.

This is a wonderful book. The series is awesome.

First of the Carpathian series that I read (and it's book 15!!). I like the latter books more than the earlier ones. The Brazilian Carpathians are (for whatever reason) more interesting. Great mythology created by author and it's a series that has held up well.

This is about 12 in a series of books by C. Feehan about Carpathians. They are a separate race from humans. They live nearly forever, but the men desparately need their women. They are essentially vampire romance novels. Great cotton candy type of reading.

Wonderful erotic romance with just a touch more.

I have all of the Dark Series and I look forward to each new book. Each book is about fighting evil bad guys and convincing the only one for you that you are a good guy and will love them forever! It is the one of the best epic PERFECT MATE/VAMPIRE book series there is.

This book tells the story of Rafael de la Cruz and Colby Jansen, a mismatched pair who struggle with their relationship after Rafael, a Carpathian, binds them together in the manner of his people. Colby is a rancher, a tomboy, looking after her two younger siblings and struggling to keep her ranch afloat when Rafael barges into her life and up-ends everything, helping her out financially and saving her ranch but also introducing her to a world of vampires, Carpathians, and Dragonseekers that terrifies her. They have quite a struggle to get along, these two, and I admit theirs is my least favorite romance of the series. Rafael is too domineering jerk and Colby is all over the place, weepy one minute, rebellious the next. She's a bit of a dim-wit and appears incapable of thinking even five minutes ahead about the consequences of any action she takes. I had a hard time caring about her and Rafael the way I cared about Lara and Nicholas in "Dark Curse" or Natalya and Vikirnoff in "Dark Demon", one of my favorite of the "Dark" series, where you can actually see the couples slowly falling in love.

On the plus side, Christine Feehan explores the world around the Carpathians more deeply and has some interesting bits of history and back-story, and the climax of the book is excitingly written, with a really scary villain and some imaginative underground battles. If you like the "Dark" series then "Dark Secret" contains information you will want to know, even if the romance is, in my opinion, not the most satisfying of the series.

Another fantastic book by Christine Feehan. This whole series is a A rating for collectors.

This wasn't the best of her books, but it was still pretty good!!!
I kinda like the new characters!!

I liked Darius n Tempest the best though. Anyone else?

This book is part of a large series. You can't just put them down. I really get into the characters and the storyline. I would highly recommend this book especially if you are a fan of this author.

Everyone is always raving about this series, but it's not my taste.

Excellent series!

Excellent series!

didnt read...

this is a great book

Another great Carpathian story!

Part of Feehan's Dark series...haven't read because I want to read them all in order but I'm sure I'll enjoy later

CARPATHIAN NOVEL rafel de la cruz and colby jansen very very good book!!!!!

Another great Feehan novel. I love them all!

Another very good Carpathian Vampire novel. I love this author and these are some of my favorite books.

Excellent Carpathian read!

Had it in my keepers pile!

a carpathian novel........a good sifi read

Interested in vampire stories? You'll really like this one.

This is a good book, I did a little board at the end but over all a good read. Christine Feehan dose write a good storie

Another great vampire story from Christine Feehan.

Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires w/his brothers,and w/each passing yr his capacity to feel emotions has grown weaker and weaker until finally there's barely even a memory left-until only sheer willpower keeps him from turning into the very abomination he hunts.But it'll than take more will to keep him away from the woman who is meant to be his and his alone...

This is a story from Christina Feehan's Dark Carpathian novels.
The enthralling story of Rafael, a savage hunter from the darkest jungles, and the beautiful prey he would never let escape.

Wonderful story! Highly recommended!

The enthralling story of Rafael and his lifemate Colby. One of Feehan's Carpathian books, this is one seductive read!

good story

Very good Carpathian read

Christine Feehan has thrilled legions of fans with her seductive, sensual Carpathian tales. Tjos os the story of Rafael, a savage hunter from the darkest jungles, and the beautiful prey he would never let escape.........

Colby Jansen has been raising Ginny and Paul since her beloved stepfather, Armando Chevez, died, while running the ranch he left them. Disaster after disaster strikes; then, members of the Brazilian -Chevez family, along with two of the powerful De La Cruz brothers, for whom their family has worked for centuries, arrive to take the children and dispose of the ranch. Colby finds the handsome Rafael De La Cruz threatening but irresistibly attractive, and when an ancient and powerful vampire appears, Colby and Rafael combine forces.

IT'S ANOTHER CARPATHIAN BOOK BY FEEHAN,GREAT.

I had high hopes for this latest installment of the Dark Vampire series. But this book to follows the same formula as all of her other vampire books. If you enjoy this series your welcome to have it.

I love her books...Great Series!

worth the read

Wonderful just like all her books.

Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires with his brothers, and with each passing year his capacity to feel emotions has grown weaker and weaker until finally there's barely even a memory left-until only sheer willpower keeps him from turning into the very abomination he hunts. But it'll take more than will to keep him away from the woman who is meant to be his and his alone...

For five years, rancher Colby Jansen has been the sole protector of her younger half-siblings, and with fierce determination and work she has kept her family together and the ranch operational. Now, the De La Cruz brothers are threatening that stability. They claim that her siblings belong with their father's family, not with her. Colby vows to fight them-especially the cold and arrogant Rafael De La Cruz. But Rafael is after more than her family-he wants Colby and will not let anything stand between them. After ages of loneliness, the raw desire to possess her overwhelms his very soul, driving him to claim her as his lifemate...

Raphael de la Cruz is a Carpathian vampire hunter,who has found his lifemate in Colby Jansen.
She is trying to run a horse ranch & raise her two siblings while fending off a master vampire.

Another wonderful book by Christine Feehan! Loved it.

Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires with his brothers, and with each passing year his capacity to feel emotions has grown weaker and weaker until finally there's barely been a memory left-until only sheer willpower keeps him from turning into the very abomination he hunts. But it'll take more than will to keep him away from the woman who is meant to be his and his alone…

For five years, rancher Colby Jansen has been the sole protector of her younger half-siblings, and with fierce determination and work she has kept her family together and the ranch operational. Now, the De La Cruz brothers are threatening that stability. They claim that her siblings belong with their father's family, not with her. Colby vows to fight them-especially the cold and arrogant Rafael De La Cruz. But Rafael is after more than her family-he wants Colby and will not let anything stand between them. After ages of loneliness, the raw desire to possess her overwhelms his very soul, driving him to claim her as his lifemate….

*taken from author's website

This is a very dramatic and intense story. Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors and her Dark books are the best.

Christine Feehan's Dark series is awesome......

This is, as usual with ms. feehan,a very good read. I enjoyed it when I read it but I had read it before so I am returning it to you to list again.

Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires with his brothers, and with each passing year his capacity to feel emotions has grown weaker and weaker ntil finally there's barely even a memory left - until only sheer willpower keeps him from turning into the very abomination he hunts. But it'll take more than will to keep him away from the woman who is meant to be his and his alone...
For five years, rancher Colby Jansen has been the sole protector of her younger half-siblings, and with fierce determination and work she has kept her family together and the ranch operational. Now, the De La Cruz brothers are threatening that stability. They claim that her siblings belong with their father's family, not with her. Colby vows to fight them-especially the cold and arrogant Rafael De La Cruz. But Rafael is after more than her family-he wants Colby and will not let anything stand between them. After ages of loneliness, the raw desire to possess her overwhelms his very soul, driving him to claim her as his lifemate...

Not my favorite of Dark Series, but still a good read.

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