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Dark Desire

Christine Feehan (1999)

SubgenreParanormal Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCarpathian #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.19

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Fated Mates

Synopsis

Dark #2 A lovely American travels to the mysterious Carpathian Mountains and stumbles upon a darkly handsome stranger—and true love. hey were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light... The stranger silently summons her from across the continents, across the seas. He whispers of eternal torment, of endless hunger...of dark, dangerous desires. And somehow American surgeon Shea O'Halloran can feel his anguish, sense his haunting aloneness, and she aches to heal him, to heal herself. Drawn to the far Carpathian mountains, Shea finds a ravaged, raging man, a being like no other. And her soul trembles. For in his burning eyes, his icy heart, she recognizes the beloved stranger who's already become part of her. This imperious Carpathian male compels Shea to his side. But is she to be his healer...or his prey? His victim...or his mate? Is he luring her into madness...or will his dark desire make her whole?

Dark Desire: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This paranormal romance contains steamy sexual content, possessive alpha male behavior with power dynamics that may read as controlling, blood drinking, and intense emotional situations. Best for adult readers comfortable with dark alpha heroes and supernatural elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, dubious consent, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love intense supernatural romance with brooding immortal heroes and fated mate storylines will be captivated.

Tags

Gothic RomanceDark RomanceVampire RomanceEastern European Setting