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Summary: strong story of one of the darker Carpathians
Review: Jaxon "Jaxx" Montgomery has survived domestic violence though her brother and mother died at the hands of her stepfather. Now she is a highly regarded police officer with quite a reputation for success. On the current case she senses a deadly trap and aborts the mission. However, a macho rookie Craig Benton ignores her order to retreat and charges inside the building setting off the ambush. Jaxx and her partner Barry Radcliff place themselves in danger to rescue Craig. Only the work of a wolf saves their lives.The wolf Lucien takes Jaxx to safety because he knows this feisty human is his life-mate. After living on the edge of the dark, he, like his twin brother before him, has finally found the woman that enables him to see colors in a world of black and white. Though Jaxx is drawn to the Carpathian she wonders if he is the magnet that brings the monster back to finish the incomplete slaughter he started years ago or is he the monster? The latest Carpathian vampire romance is an exciting entry that employs a human to refresh the tale of Lucien. The return of Lucien's sibling Gabriel and soul mate Francesca add a nice touch, as the audience will relish seeing them support the lead characters. Lucien remains a powerhouse of morality and Jaxx is a fine intrepid individual who is his perfect foil, but seems more Carpathian than human. DARK GUARDIAN is a wonderful novel that enhances the Christine Feehan universe completing the twist from DARK LEGEND with the strong story of one of the darker Carpathians. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Another Keeper!!
Review: Christine Feehan has done it again! She's written a fast paced story with strongly defined characters, tons of suspense and hot hot hot romance. She makes me wish there truly was a Carpathian species! This is definitely a book you won't want to put down once you start reading!
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Summary: Not as good as the rest
Review: I have every single Dark series and I was very surprised at how boring this one was. It doesn't even seem like it was written by Christine Feehan. The two main characters had no depth. I was really looking forward to Lucian's story but it was a disappointment.
I will keep it because it's part of the series but I doubt I will be rereading this book like I have the others.
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Summary: Had to finish the book
Review: I have just fell in love with the writings of Christine Feehan, dark fanstay,romance and adventure at the time. The Carpathian males never give up, "they always get their woman". It took me 2.5 days to finish reading this book. I would have finished it sooner if not for having to go to sleep and going to work. Lucian is everyone woman dream. Sexy, protective, tall dark and handsome and not afraid to tell or show is true feelings. I like the fact that Lucian's lifemate was different than the typical Carpathian females (tall, slender w/dark long hair). Jaxon had blonde hair, short, and a career (cop), which meant she could face just about anything. Jaxon stared fear in the face, now thats "Girl Power". After reading this book I wanted more.
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Summary: Ms. Feehan delivers again---Lucian is not to be missed!!
Review: Jaxon Montgomery has spent her entire life looking over her shoulder, waiting for her stepfather to strike once again. He'd murdered everyone she'd ever loved or let herself get close to, and she never knows when he might strike again. She has spent her life training to be a protector. Lucian Daratrazanoff is Carpathian. He's the Carpathian that their own people whisper about in awe, that even while they depend on him for protection, they fear. He's the greatest, strongest in existence. He's walked the Earth alone for over two thousand years, and thought never to meet the light to his soul, his lifemate. And then he meets Jaxon. After suffering horrendous injury in a set up, Jaxon awakes to find herself in the most incredibly beautiful home, with the most luscious man she's ever laid eyes on. She immediately fears for him, that her stepfather will be hunting him for having helped her.
Lucian has to teach Jaxon about Carpathians, about their ways, and that he fears no humans. And that they are destined to be together for all time... Ms. Feehan has penned the most wonderful love story!! Lucian is the alpha male, the greatest of his race, yet it's wonderful the way he adjusts his thinking for Jaxon. He understands her enough to be willing to step back in his beliefs at times, to let her be her own person. Jaxon was someone I felt sympathy for in the beginning, and had tons of respect for by the end. The two of them together were the perfect match, and the humor and wit that Jaxon abounds with in the story are not to be missed.
Every time I think she can't get any better, she amazes me and does! DO NOT miss this book!!
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Summary: Another great read from Ms Feehan!!!
Review: I have read all of Ms Feehans' books and I believe that this is one of her best. I enjoyed reading about Lucian, the great Carpathian guardian who after a long and stark existence finally finds his lifemate. Centuries of hunting the undead and protecting human and carpathian alike have taken their toll on our hero, and just when he is ready to end his existence he finds Jaxx. Jaxxon Montgomery, a strong, modern woman who refuses to sit back and allow Lucian to "protect" her from the dangers in her life. Jaxx, a police officer, has spent her young life guarding those closest to her against the threat posed by her sociopathic step-father. As the events of their meeting and courtship evolve, Jaxx and Lucian establish a relationship to be envied as evidenced by the bantering between them. I recommend this book to all those who enjoy a good romance with a little suspense added in for flavor.
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Summary: ANOTHER SUPERB EDITION TO THE "DARK SERIES"
Review: Christine has done it again with another superb installment to her DARK SERIES... This time she has two very strong characters.. Jaxon and Lucian. Jaxon is a women tormented by a her deranged stepfather.. she is a lonely woman who's had everything she's ever loved taken from her.. she is frighted to form friendship incase they are taken from her in the most brutal fashion. Lucian is the twin brother of Gabriel DARK LEGEND.. He is an Ancient everyone had thought turned Vampire those of you have read Dark Legend know different.. he has finally found light at the end of the tunnel.. but he must persuade Jaxon that he really can protect her.. which in its self is funny.. to him.. she is his other half.. their personalites suited... Many of the reviewers mentioned the fact that she did not complain about being made Carpathian.. she is matter of fact.. its done.. and nothing can change that so she must go on... reveling in the comfort and strength she finds in Lucians arms.. She reminds me in many ways of Sarah in Dark Dream
which is not mentioned nearly anough as featured in Christine's edition in the anthology AFTER TWILIGHT..Christine's way of drawing the read in continues with every story she writes.. whether its the Dark Series.. her Gothics or Paranormal or Contempory.. Christine's work continues to get better..ever sensual bringing us into a world of fantasy few capture..
I say thank you Christine for the many hours on wonderful entertainment you have given me...
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Summary: Needs a Transfusion
Review: I'm a fan of Christine Feehan's Dark series and have read them all so I was eager to devour Dark Guardian. Unfortunately, Lucian and Jaxon's story is a major disappointment, especially when compared to its great predecessor, Dark Legend. In Legend, Lucian is a complex, menacing character. In Guardian, he definitely pales but I must give him major brownie points for putting up with Jaxon's whining. The chemistry between Jaxon and Lucian is tepid, the plot is thin and the redundant dialogue quickly grows tiresome. Even the villain is weak. His maniacal behavior isn't adequately explained. A great opportunity to have an evil, frightening character never materializes, and the final confrontation is a major letdown.
Feehan usually hits the mark. Dark Guardian desperately needs a transfusion.
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Summary: Macho heroin - NOT-in Dark Guardian
Review: I have read and keep all of the Dark Series. Although Jaxon was raised to be the ultimate weapon, needing only herself for company; she fails as the story unfolds. She is bound to Lucian before she even knows what that means...but, when she does find out she takes the attitude as long as she doesn't think about it, it didn't happen. The whole build-up in the prologue makes you believe this woman will finally see what it means to be a Lifemate. This heroin is definitely different but entirely disappointing as Lucian's Lifemate. He deserved so much more! So once again we have the heroin trying to protect her "Carpathian Lifemate" who in all his centuries of living only comes close to death trying to save her from her bumbling interference and distracting inabilities. This time by not handling her nemisis who she has been aware of since age 13. I wonder at the constant necessity of repeating her superior abilities throughout much of the book. Well, I think I shall return to reading Amanda Ashley, Linda Lael Miller, and, of course, the wonderful Maggie Shayne. These authors do not disappoint. Whatever you do, do not write to the author and give any criticism as her only suggestion is for you not to read her. It is such a shame as the idea of a Carpathian versus a true vampire had such potential and the Carpathians in her books are really quite good...it is the heroins which disappoint.
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Summary: What a emotionally moving book!
Review: I just finished Dark Guardian and once again I am emotionally moved by Lucian's & Gabriel's love for each other. It is especially meaningful in these modern times where a lot of siblings are often at each other's throats and forget the true meaning of family and loyalty. My religion is Buddhism, yet I felt it was very clever how Christine Feehan had written the passage about Lucian meeting a man "who some say is the son of God" so that it is left to interpretation. What a true artist she is! Gabriel loved his brother so much and it was breaking his heart to face the fact that he must destroy Lucien when he thought he had turned into a vampire. Because through it all, he also knows how much Lucien has loved and sacrificed for him. And he was right, Lucian was granted one wish in his life, and he unselfishly used it to bring a Lifemate for Gabriel.
Christine F. has a true gift, her novels are not only getting better & better, but they also spiritually move you as well. She gives us hope that Good will always triumph over Evil and sooner or later if we haven't already, we all will meet our own lifemates.
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