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Summary: Christine Feehan does it again
Review: Wow..an awesome read. The characters are so likeable and real. The story line flows beautifully and the conflicts within the novel are entertaining and funny...so what are you waiting for...pickup a copy !
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Summary: "Yummy"
Review: Gabriel, one of the legendary twins, awakes in a Paris cemetary after a couple of centuries of sleep. He is starving and worried because his vampire twin, Lucien, has risen before him. A young woman stops to help Gabriel, who has to fight not to drink blood from her for fear of killing her and condemning him to life as a Vampire. Instead he discovers that she is not only a Carpathian like him, but his lifemate as well. Now he not only has to defeat his twin, but keep his mate safe while he does so. The plot is further complicated by a young human girl who has been seriously abused, and assorted vampires who come hunting Gabriel's mate. This story is even more sexually graphic than the other novels in this series, but the sex scenes don't interfere with the story -- as they have in some of the Carpathian books. The characters are well fleshed and charismatic, Feehan manages to make her people individuals when it would be very easy to let all of the couples in this series carbon copies of each other. If I had a complaint it would be that I didn't really get a sense that this story took place in Paris -- there was no French culture, no French places. It could just have easily taken place in Paris, California.
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Summary: A great addition to the series....
Review: I have been hooked on the Dark series since the first book and have not been disappointed with any book. With each new one, Christine Feehan adds more and more to the stories, keeping readers enticed. This newest book tells the story of Gabriel, one of the legendary ancient twin brothers that have been mentioned in past books. I loved both Gabriel and especially Francesca, who despite everything was able to accept Gabriel and not overlook her duties as his lifemate. With Dark Legend we are introduced also to Lucian, Gabriel's twin and his seemingly dangerous foe, or is he? Lucian was captivating, and it was refreshing to see the protagonists overcome something other than vampires or human enemies. The question in the book was centered around the fact that Lucian may have turned, and if he did, how is his twin to deal with him? This dilemna added a refreshing change to the book, keeping you in suspense. Along with interesting new characters (who I hope we will see more of), Dark Legend was a great addition to the Dark Series. I cannot wait until the next book.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: "Dark Legend" by Christine Feehan was great! Gabriel and Francesca are wonderful. I started to write a brief summary of the book, but I don't want to ruin anything for anybody. I'll just say that it is great. The main characters are a great match and Feehan introduces several secondary characters and the suggestion of one ļ that leaves me anxious for the next two books in the series. After her last book, "Dark Fire" which I thought was a bit predictable and poorly written compared to previous books in her series, I was worried that she was writing this series too fast, and had lost the magic of the series. It was just a small blip though and "Dark Legend" is everything that I could have hoped for from Feehan, dark, sexy and mysterious. I'm back to anxiously waiting for the next installment in this fun series.
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Summary: More, Please!
Review: This is the latest in Christine Feehan's amazing Dark Series. The plot revolves around legendary Carpathian hunter, Gabriel and his evil vampiric-turned brother Lucien. The heroine, Francesca, is a carpathian woman who is Gabriels' lifemate. I was very touched by Christine's portrayal of Gabriel grieving for his lost brother, and the memories he had of Lucien. Gabriel and Lucien have an extremely close and relationship, which was heart-warming and unusual in a romance novel. Francesca's independance and self-asuredness, made her a likeable heroine. I really had a sense of these characters as individuals, with needs and desires and not just cardboard cutouts. (Please don't be offended) but, my only quibble at all with this book is that I never got the feel that I was 'in France' even though this book were set there. The characters talked and acted like American's and I would've like to seen a more European flavor to this novel. Otherwise, I give it 5 stars for Gabriel alone! I can't wait for the next books and especially, Lucien's story!!
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Summary: Simply Perfect
Review: I have read and own every single one of Christine Feehan's brilliant "Dark" series. I love Gregori and Savannah's stories in particular. But this story, of Gabriel and Francesca is, simply put, the best she's ever written. Gabriel is not your typical Carpathian, nor is Francesca. Although Carpathian, Francesca has managed to fly "under the radar" of the all-knowing Carpathian males, including Mikhail, their prince, all of her life. After escaping in childhood from her homeland, she makes a life as an artist and philanthropist in Paris, by daringly shielding herself from the powerful Carpathian males. Gabriel, half of the powerful, legendary twins, who went to ground after a terrible batter, has awakened to find his world much changed. He meets Francesca upon rising and realizes almost immediately that she is his lifemate. Their story is different from the other Carpathian tales in that Gabriel, while incredibly powerful, is not quite a domineering as some of Feehan's other characters. Also, he deeply loves his brother, Lucian, who has become a vampire, and is tormented by the idea of having to kill his brother. While I thought that Gregori was my favorite Carpathian so far, Gabriel leaves him in the dust lifemate-wise. This book also sets up several intriguing new characters, who I'm sure will have stories soon. I wholeheartedly recommend this book. I really think it's the best of the series.
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Summary: The Carpathians are back, better than ever
Review: Yes it is true, women all over the Us are ordering up copies of Dark Legend. In the latest Dark Series book, Our Hero is an ancient long thought dead. He rises after a long sleep to a different world, and an old battle begins anew. He is of course intellectual, strong, gentle, funny and the key CARPATHIAN romantic. A totaly different brand of romance that women are falling in love with all over the world. The leading lady is bright, gentle, funny and independent. They mix wel together.It is a very good read.If you haven't read any of the Dark Series, by all means read one, but be warned you will want to read them all.
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Summary: WOW
Review: As in all of Christine Feehan's books, this is another keeper.
She manages to take a tried and true storyline and make it new, fresh, and fabulous. Her teenage character was right on. Goes to show that the lady has experience in that area. Now, I wonder where she got the experience with her Carpathians! I want in!!
This book is Gabriel and Francesca's story. Gabriel, a true ancient has awakened into a strange, new world. He is prototypical Carpathian male with a twist. He is comfortable enough in his own powers to be aquiescent. Francesca, a pure Carpathian female, brings her own unique story to the book. A wonderful read, like all of Ms. Feehan's works.
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Summary: ~~A Romantic, Emotional Read~~
Review: A legendary Carpathian hunter, Gabriel has devoted his life to ridding the world of vampires--his current prey is his twin brother Lucian. Gabriel has been forced to hunt his other half--his equal in age and strength-a foe that can read his mind. When this last vow is kept he can end his life and find peace. He fears that he has waited too long and that the darkness will win. Francesca has long given up her dream of a lifemate and family and has chosen to live her life as a human and to die as one as well. Francesca has devoted her life to healing and beauty. She is tired and yearns for peace as well. It is at this point that these two meet--each of them has important work to do but each cannot ignore the call of their souls. Christine Feehan has put a unique twist on the vampire genre--rather than just cobbling together the same old cliches she has created her own world with its own rules. Its wildly romantic but at the same time, Feehan explores more aspects of love then the romantic kind--the love of Mother and child, the love of a brother and the love between friends. They are all willing to compromise-to sacrifice themselves for those they love. Dark Legend is the latest in Christine Feehan's Dark series but stands alone. If you haven't tried them be prepared these books are addictive!
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Summary: Only Gets Better
Review: Christine Feehan has once again created a fantastic world of the paranormal and romance. Fans of the series will be very, very satisfied with the portrayal of a pair of legendary twins that have been alluded to in previous books. Lucien and Gabriel are vampire hunters of mythical status in the Carpathian community but they both disappeared in the mid-1700's and were presumed to be dead. It was also suspected that Lucien had turned vampire and that Gabriel was hunting his twin brother when the two vanished. Modern technology wakes both brothers when heavy machinery disturbs the earth in which they are resting. Gabriel is desperate to feed when he is found by a beautiful young woman who attempts to help him. Horrified that he will probably kill her in his need, Gabriel is then stunned to discover that upon taking her blood that he's found his lifemate. Francesca is the most interesting female character that Feehan has created to date. She is strong, independent, and like Desari (another ancient female in Dark Challenge) she has her own powers and most importantly has developed away from the Carpathian culture and vampires. Francesca knew as a young woman that Gabriel was her lifemate but believed that he had rejected her in order to fight to save their people. She has accomplished a great deal in her life and is looking to find affection if not love, age and then die. Naturally, Gabriel is having none of that and sets forces in motion to see that Francesca is bound to him in such a way that she won't seek the relief of the next life. This book is by far the best written with fewer repetitions of phrases, a more varied vocabulary, and the most powerful female lead to date. It should be noted that the Dark Series is for the strong of heart, the love scenes, battle scenes, and situations are intense without the extreme violence of Laurel Hamilton's characters. All in all, a very entertaining read.
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