Tatijana of the Dragonseekers has spent her life imprisoned in ice by her evil father, now freed and healed she is ready to seek out this mysterious world she finds herself in. She fights the constraints that the Carpathians are unintentionally setting on her and her sister Branislava. She has absolutely no plans of finding a mate and that is it, no one will change her mind, or so she thinks until she meets her very own DARK LYCAN.

Fenris Dalka is in the Carpathian Mountains to visit his brother Dimitri but it might turn into a mistake. He is what the Lycan world considers an abomination ... a Sange rou ... mixed Carpathian and Lycan blood and his life would be forfeit if anyone found out. But instead of lying low and spending time with Dimitri, he is drawn to a local tavern night after night to catch a glimpse of a beauty that has stolen his heart.

Best laid plans go awry when Fenris and Tatijana finally meet and realize they are the half of each other. Even though a number of dangers must be faced they will do so together, there is no secret that will divide them, no one, not even a prince, will separate them. Or so they hope.

DARK LYCAN is a sensual, gripping and exciting continuation of author Christine Feehan's Carpathian series. This one is the first of a trilogy that will continue with the long awaited Dimitri's story then Tatijana's sister Branislava's story. I loved Fenris and Tatijana, they were, of course, perfect for each other, as lifemates should be. He is strong and patient, especially after finding out her past, and knowing he wouldn't rush her, he can not hurt her. She wanted to be free but she also knows that being independent might damage him and uses her growing love to protect him and finding in him her freedom.

Ms. Feehan continues writing her stories with the same freshness and vivacity as the first Carpathian books but I did find this book had a few too many fight scenes and would have loved to have had a little more "family" time spent with the other Carpathians. I cannot wait for Dimitri and Skylar's book and look forward to whatever else that comes from this author.