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There is Always a Price to Pay

So Darius warned her when she accepted a position with his traveling troupe. And gazing mesmerized at the merciless slash of his mouth, the implacable resolve on his face, the soulless emptiness of his black eyes, Tempest was afraid to ask what it was.

She had always been different, apart from others. From the moment his arms closed around her, enveloping her in a sorcerer's spell, Darius seemed to understand her unique gifts. But did his kiss offer the love and belonging she sought, or a danger more potent than his own panthers?

Somewhere deep inside herself, Tempest realized she knew the answer. She had no choice but to accept the velvet stroke of his tongue, submit to the white-hot heat piercing her skin, welcome an erotic pleasure like no other...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11064 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 390 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780505524478
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Another great edition to the DARK series
Another captivating vampire romance story from Ms. Feehan that adds to my ongoing collection of her books. The story centers on Darius, the brother of Gregori (Dark Magic) and Desari (Dark Challenge).

Within the first 20 pages, I was hooked. Darius meets his newly hired mechanic, Rusti Trine, upon rising after the Dark Troubadours show. Darius is stunned at the colors he sees the emotions he feels, and realizes he is staring at his lifemate. Rusti, also known as Tempest, is a small but feisty red-haired woman who is their auto mechanic. The pursuit begins as Darius proceeds to make Tempest his lifemate.

Tempest is a fiery woman with telepathic skills she communicates with animals and is the only human alive who is readily accepted by the Troubadours 2 leopards. Darius falls in love with her, almost at first sight and the story begins.

I read the book within 24 hours. I want more of the DARK series from Ms. Feehan. It is a wonderful tale and this edition continues to be a sexy, erotic, and thrilling story of the Carpathian race.

It is worth keeping. Read the book & series!

One of the best in the series
This is the sixth book in Ms. Feehan's Dark series. I must admit that I am not realli into vampire books--Anne Rice's books basically turned me off. So it was with much reluctance I took the plunge and read her first book, Dark Prince and was instantly hooked. I love the way she brings her readers into the world of the Carpathians. The vivid details in each of her books trully brings the readers in and lets them "see" thought the eyes of her characters. But most of all, I love the way her heroines are heroines we as women can be proud of--none of those insipid, shallow, fainting belles--instead she writes of their strength, compassion, kindness and courage.

Dark Fire was one of the most anticipated book on my "To read list." I counted down the days for its release and once I got it in my hot little hands I couldn't put it down. The main character Darius, was just so hot--he was so dangerous and strong, yet he was so gentle with Tempest. The time he took Tempest in his arms to comfort her after her attack brought tears in my eyes. Readers can feel his rage and yet he knew that what Tempest needed was kindness so he held her and comforted her. We all want to be treasured that way, and Ms. Feehan introduces us to a man capable of destruction and yet gentle enough to heal others. He is one of her best characterts to date.

If you have never read a book by Ms Feehan, Dark Fire would be a great way to get hooked! Although it is part of a series, it can stand alone. Once you read this, I guarantee that you will HAVE to get the rest! All in all, I really enjoyed Dark Fire. I look forward to reading more of her works, especially the rest of her upcoming stories on the Carpathian race and their struggle to survive and exist in this world.

Darius' story
The 6th book in the Dark Series continues with the story of another ancient Carpathian male who, for years, thought that his group was the only remaining people of their species.

Darius was just a child when the Carpathian Mountain was attacked by the Ottoman Turks where hundreds of people, human and Carpathians alike, were left for dead. Possessing great powers even for his age, he managed to escape the village and got his sister and four other kids to safety. Now nearly a thousand years later and he remains their leader, and with his powers at full strength, he is the protector of his family and hunts vampire who threaten them. And with their family touring as a band, he acts as his sister Desari's bodyguard and manages all their schedules. But now that Desari has found Julian Savage, her lifemate, Darius feels ready to end the centuries of his bleak existence assured that Julian is powerful enough to look after the family. Fortunately for him, fate has a different plan when he finds himself faced with the new hired mechanic.

Ever since she could remember, Tempest knew that she was different - able to talk to animals and understand their feelings. A product of growing up without a family, she moved from one foster home to the next and has survived as an adult with her mechanical skills. With twenty-dollars left in her pocket, she answers the ad on the paper and finds herself working for the Dark Troubadours. But the moment she lays eyes on their leader, she knew that her life would never be the same.

Having lived for centuries void of any color or emotions, Darius was astounded to see rainbows of color swirling around him at the sight of Tempest. Right then, he knew that he has found his salvation in the form of the tiny redhead with a fiery temper to match, and vows to do everything in his power to keep her and protect her from harm. But as usual, things don't start smoothly for the couple for there are those fanatics who think to rid the world of anyone they suspect to be vampire.

If you have read the other books, you will find this quite unique in that Darius actually gave Tempest a choice to join his race, if not, he was more than willing to grow old and die with her. I thought this was the most wonderful aspect in this book.

DARK FIRE is another wonderful addition to the Dark Series. Although you will find that some scenes get repetitive, which tends to happen anyway with any series, the continuous rush you get from reading the book makes it a worthwhile read. There are enough actions to keep you glued, not to mention the humor provided by the other characters, who were introduced in the previous book DARK CHALLENGE. I do wish that Barack and Syndil get their own story though, because I know that Dayan does.

Next in the series is DARK LEGEND featuring one of the legendary twins, Gabriel Daratrazanoff.