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Dark Joy (A Carpathian Novel Book 39)
by Christine Feehan
About this book
The destinies of an ancient warrior and a reluctant shifter entwine in this riveting novel in Christine Feehan’s 1 New York Times bestselling series that unites Carpathians new and old….
Sarika Silva has come to Peru’s rainforest to learn about her family’s history and her own capabilities as a jaguar shapeshifter. What she finds is a dangerous world out of her nightmares, where jungle shifters and ravenous vampires vie for dominance and a gorgeous, lethal predator is waiting to claim her for his own.
Tomas Smolnycki and his brothers have hunted vampires for centuries. As some of the oldest Carpathians, they are accustomed to seeing the world in unfeeling gray. So Tomas is ill prepared for the emotions that rise like a tidal wave when he hears Sarika’s voice. As his world bursts into color, he knows he has finally found his lifemate—a woman he’s compelled to protect whether she likes it or not.
Despite an attraction to Tomas that defies logic, Sarika has no interest in being bound to anyone. But as an ancient enemy gathers power in the darkness, Carpathians and their lifemates from around the world must come together to fight back. And Tomas and Sarika’s bond could be the one thing that will save them from total destruction….
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
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Reader Reviews
January 20, 2026
Fantastic as always and read in one sitting! Could not put it down. I read all of Christine’s series as the plots are intriguing and the characters deep. She always does such a wonderful job investigating and researching language, sites, culture, historical significance, and rites. ) 2 people found this helpful
February 21, 2026
Tomas was so sweet and endearing! And Sarika was amazing, thoughtful, and intelligent and they both really worked together and respected each other, always working together to find solutions. The only downside of this book was that it was far too short! I want more! I loved seeing some old characters return and having them all be in the same room! Reminded me of the old Christmas special. Such a joy to read! If you want things to get hot and heavy fast and often, this one won't be it, but the...
March 14, 2026
I always enjoy the next installment of the Carpathean Series, but I was sadly disappointed when the book abruptly ended and there were 2 very long appendices that made me think I had much more book to go. The story was going great as always but left me hanging... ) 5 people found this helpful
March 22, 2026
Every book this woman has written is fantastic this series is great if you are looking for a really really really good book to read pick up this 1 it was fantastic I love the new characters and the ancients some of my favorite characters oh I'm hoping for the next 1 to come out fast so good I hope you enjoy it as much as I did because it was fantastic ) One person found this helpful
January 19, 2026
We get to revisit the rainforest, and many of the characters in the Del A Cruz family! One of my Favorite families in this Series. Not only do we have that pleasure, along with some awesome updates for them, we have an interesting twist that made me scream when I finished the end! Am I the only person that feels lost when the story ends, excited for the next book, has a tempting desire to know what's coming next, but wouldn't want to ruin the journey the read takes me on?! I'm a Mess, and... I...
