Dark Secret
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...
Christine Feehan
Christine Feehan is a powerhouse in the world of paranormal romance and suspense, captivating readers with her unique blend of heart-pounding adventure, intense passion, and darkly atmospheric worlds. Best known for her Carpathian series, which has earned her a devoted following, Feehan has a gift for creating complex characters who balance vulnerability with strength. Her writing is deeply immersive, often taking readers to places where the supernatural meets the human condition in profound ways.
Dark Carpathians
In the shadows of an ancient world, a hidden race of immortals struggles with a dark curse. The Carpathians are a fierce and powerful species, cursed to fade into darkness if they cannot find their one true lifemate. But even in their battle for survival, the heart’s desire doesn’t come easily.
The Dark Carpathians series takes readers deep into this world of supernatural passion, suspense, and danger, where each new story pulls you into a complex web of timeless love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Amidst their constant battle against evil, both internal and external, the Carpathians face a unique struggle: not only must they protect their world from dark forces, but they must also overcome the threat of becoming vampires themselves, a fate worse than death.
Dark Carpathians consists of thirty-eight primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.