Series: Dark, #30
Published by Berkley Publication Date: August 2nd 2016
Pages: 432
Also in this series: Dark Ghost, Dark Ghost
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In the new Carpathian novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a woman falls prey to the seductive allure of the pastβand a vampire warriorβs intoxicating embrace... The moment Charlotte Vintage walks into his club, Tariq Asenguardβs blood is set on fire. The ancient Carpathian had given up hope of finding his lifemate, but now he will do anything to make Charlotte his own. What Tariq doesnβt know is that Charlotte is using herself and her best friend as baitβto try to draw out the bloodthirsty killers who have already murdered Charlotteβs brother and mentor. Charlotte is familiar with Tariq. Not only is he one of the richest and most eligible bachelors in the city, but heβs also a renowned collector of old carousel horses, which Charlotte restores. Their shared passion opens Charlotte up to trusting him with her life and with the desire she can no longer control. But it also makes her vulnerable to a centuries-old curse that will unite her and Tariq in a war against the enemies of humans and Carpathians alike...
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Paranormal is basically my catnip, so I was thrilled to read the latest book by Christine Feehan. Dark Carousel is my first Christine Feehan, but it will not be my last. This book features Charlotte and Tariq, who knows immediately that sheβs supposed to be his lifemate. They both share a passion for carousel horses- she restores them while he collects them. This is part of a series, but I never felt lost, and was able to follow Charlotte, Tariq, and the other characters throughout.
Tariq is an ultimate alpha, and I loved to watch how protective he was over Charlotte, especially given that she is running from an unknown enemy. I admired Charlotteβs strength and the way she was able to handle Tariq and everything that was thrown at her. I would say that this has a bit of a trigger warning, and there are instances of rape, but donβt let that deter you from the great story that develops. Overall it was a great book, and I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series.
