It had been his intent to face the dawn. Julian, one of the most powerful 
of his race. He had just one final task, warn the human singer, Desari, that 
she was in danger from the vampire hunters. Julian steps into the bar where 
Desari is performing and finds much more than he anticipates. Desari is much 
more than she seems. An ancient Carpathian female, and most importantly, 
Julians lifemate. His match in all ways, the light to his darkness. 

What truly sets this novel apart from Christine Feehan's previous 
Carpathian novels is Desari. For the first time the reader truly experiences 
the power of the Carpathian woman. Julian is faced with not only the dangers 
of the vampire, but he must also come to realize that Desari is very powerful 
in her own right. truly enjoyed seeing Julian receive his commupence, upon 
numurous occassions. 

Desari has lived her life believing that she and her companions where the 
last of their race. At first she is unprepared for Julian, and everything that 
he represents. But as the story progresses, Desari shows great strength and 
wisdom. Christine Feehan is, in this reviewers opinion, the Queen of the 
paranormal romance. Each novel is filled with everything a reader could 
possibly want. Passion, adventure, Mystery. 

Dark Challenge is a wonderfully crafted story that is meant to be read 
then reread. My suggestion, by 2 copies. One to read and the other to put into 
safe keeping. One word of warning here. Once you open the book and begin 
reading, there is NO putting it down! So I heartilly give Dark Challenge 5 
stars and am very inpatiently awaiting the next Carpathian novel.