As Christmas approaches, Mikhail Dubrinsky, the Dark Prince
of the Carpathians, gathers his warriors, along with their
life mates and children, to celebrate the season. The
Carpathian Warriors have much to be grateful for, but a
dark shadow hangs over them. Many of them have found life
mates among humans, however there have been few children
born of the unions. Now Mikhail fears that if the cause for
their infertility isn't identified and corrected, their
race may be facing extinction.
Their ancient enemies also have banded together in one last
desperate attack to finish the Carpathians off, and this
time they are striking the Carpathians at their weakest
point -- the women and children. Mikhail has found
his "light at the end of the tunnel" among his own people
and looks forward to the day when the earth is healed and
their women can again bring healthy children into the
world. But his enemy is strong and cunning, and doesn't
hesitate to prey on the deepest fears of Mikhail's people.
It is an enemy who can compel others to strike while he
stays safe and hidden. An enemy ready to destroy the
Carpathians who are right on the edge of salvation. Now the
Carpathian men, most who have grown accustomed to working
alone, must band together under their Prince to strike out
at a still unidentifiable foe and fight hard for their
future.
Christmas comes early this year for Feehan fans. DARK
CELEBRATION is a gathering of all those Carpathian men
we've grown to know and love. Feehan tries to give a little
time to everyone and the story changes focus a couple of
times as we visit the various couples and their extended
families. There are a few intriguing set-ups for new
couples (life mates) that should develop in future books.
There is a section of recipes in the back called "Dark
Deserts" and a couple of appendixes, one on language and
one on healing chants. The Dark books are always an
enjoyable escape. I haven't been disappointed in one yet
and this one is no exception. A word to readers...as a
bookseller I hear this pretty often: "I'll wait for paper."
I have to ask you why. Yes, I know hardcovers are expensive
at over 20 bucks each and you buy a lot of books as a
romance reader, but you'd pay it to go to the movies for
two hours worth of entertainment and popcorn. You'd pay it
for a new shirt. Heck, sometimes you pay it for snack food!
So why do we, as romance readers, groan when our favorite
authors go to hardcover? As a science fiction/fantasy
reader, I have to buy almost all my favorite authors in
hardcover (or go to the library). Let's support our romance
authors, too. They deserve it. They give us hours of
enjoyment.
They are the Carpathians. For years, they have been
persecuted by their enemies, and have struggled against
all odds to preserve their species. Now, a new insidious
plot has been devised-one that would slaughter Carpathian
females and bring an end to all that the Carpathians have
worked for.
Even with his own lifemate, Raven, and their daughter
Savannah, in danger, Carpathian king Mikhail believes that
all is not lost. Gathering all of his people together, he
will forge a new bond of strength, joining their powers in
a celebration that will bring light even in this dark
time.
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