Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan - Fantasy - SFBookcase.com - Reference of Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels/Authors.

Series: The Dark Series
Volume: 9
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: 0843949945
Pages: 384 pages
Publisher: Leisure Books
Price: $6.99
Reader Rating: 6 out of 10
Votes: 2

Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan

Description: The eighth entry in Feehan's popular vampire series follows the same formula as her previous books a Carpathian (an immortal vampire hunter) meets his 'lifemate,' binds himself to her through an ancient ritual involving blood-letting and hot sex, and together they battle the undead. This time around, Feehan spices up her stale story line with her smart and spunky heroine, police officer Jaxon Montgomery. Former Navy SEAL Tyler Drake, Jaxon's maniacal stepfather, has made it his mission to kill anyone she befriends, which has made her equally determined not to form any close ties. Nevertheless, she can't help feeling intimately connected to Carpathian Lucian Daratrazanoff, who takes her into his care when she is shot while searching a warehouse. Convinced that Jaxon is his life mate, Lucian binds himself to her and brings her 'over to the Carpathian race.' Together, Jaxx and Lucian destroy vampires, battle Drake and read each other's minds. Their romance is heartfelt and convincingly portrayed. Less believable, however, is the fact that Jaxx doesn't object to her Carpathian transformation, especially considering her independent nature. Nevertheless, Feehan's newest is a skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance that is sure to entice readers who can stomach the occasional gory scene.