Dark Curse
Christine Feehan's “steamy and dreamy... combo platter of danger, fantasy and wild, uninhibited romance continues to sizzle” (Publishers Weekly) in her #1 New York Times bestselling series. Now, she freezes the blood in her most fiercely sensual Carpathian novel yet...
Born into a world of ice, and slave to her evil father, Lara Calladine knew only paralyzing fear as a child — and escaping with her mysterious gifts unbroken would be the only way to survive her great Carpathian heritage as a Dragonseeker. Human, yet mage, she was of the blood of three species yet belonged to none. She walked her chosen path alone, guided by the wisdom of her aunts — to blend in and let no one know of her ancestry and powers. And never trust anyone. For beyond the frozen hell of her youth was a world of even greater mysteries and dangers.
Today Lara is the leading expert in the field of ice cave study around the world and the healing microorganisms that thrive in them. She’s also in search of something else: the source of her nightmares — the cold dark corners of her childhood. Only one man has the will and the powers to help her: Nicolas De La Cruz, for whom centuries of hunting and killing have long since taken their toll. Dangerous and arrogant, he still longs to feel sensual love without the hunger for blood. Now, between Lara and Nicolas, a tenuous trust has emerged, and a passion neither has ever known before as a melody of dark promise begins.
But as each scales the treacherous land of the Carpathian in search of their past, they also harbor a secret that could save or destroy them. And as each may be desirous of a new beginning as lifemates, they are also haunted by the unknown dangers of a dark curse.
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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-nine 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 one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

