All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
Dark Illusion (The Dark Book 33)
by Christine Feehan
About this book
Escape into a world where ancient legends collide with modern danger in this gripping addition to the iconic Carpathian series. Julija Brennan is a mage on the run, fleeing the suffocating grip of a treacherous family to warn the Carpathians of an encroaching darkness. Her journey leads her straight to Isai Florea, an ancient warrior emerging from centuries of isolation in a secluded monastery. When their souls collide, the spark is instantaneous, yet their path to love is far from simple.
This intense urban fantasy thrives on the friction of forced-proximity as the two are thrust into a perilous race against time. Julija, wary of any man attempting to control her, resists the powerful bond that would claim her, while Isai struggles to balance his protective instincts with the need to earn her trust. Their volatile chemistry creates a slow-burn tension that crackles against the backdrop of a high-stakes supernatural war.
For fans of paranormal romance, this story offers a masterclass in emotional stakes and historical depth. You will be captivated by the fierce battle for agency, the raw power of the Carpathian warriors, and a romance that defies the shadows. Dive into a tale where survival and soulmates are inextricably linked.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B07L7VS35Q
Reader Reviews
September 4, 2019
minute ago Dark Illusion was a wonderful read. Great storyline, and action pack! I adore these Ancient Carpathian Monks! Isai, and Julija have a bumpy start to their bonding, and the eventual claiming of each other as lifemates. But, Isai adjustments to the modern world is pretty smooth, considering he thinks he wants a woman that clings to his every word. Silly male! What he receives is a lifemate that's just as honorable, protective, and loyal as he is. Julija is such a wonderful strong...
February 13, 2020
I have spent the last 5 weeks enthralled by the Carpathian World. All 33 books. The characters are so engaging funny powerful and unique! Every aspect including Dragonseekers Jaguars Lycans Mages and humans are exciting and remarkable. While I do look for and enjoy the erotic, however, I found many of these scenes repetitive and even redundant. The later books seemed to have a better balance between the sex and the mission to survive. I love everyone from Mikhail to the children Tariq has...
September 3, 2019
Julija Brennan has no idea how powerful she really is. She’s been utterly destroyed by her father and the cruel men that surround him. They think that she alone could never gather the strength to find and destroy the one book that they desire above all else. They are so wrong. Isai Florea is searching for his brother. Iulian, an ancient warrior, disappeared shortly after obtaining a book of spells rumored to be powerful enough to wipe out the entire Carpathian race. What he finds instead is a...
November 23, 2019
I found the 1st sex scene tolerable. I have found sex scenes post 50 shades by CF more real and less \"vanilla\" like what regular sex between loving couples is about. The limited scenes in this book I found more believable than ever. I love that Isia gives his lifemate many chances to use her own power beyond a regular damsel in distress. It kept my attention for a heroine who needed to prove to herself her own power. And the love of what a true lifemte should be. The final action scene is...
September 10, 2019
Illusions are rampant in this the 33rd book in Ms. Feehan’s Dark Series. Julija Brennan is a direct descendant of the High Mage Xavier, the enemy who held the illusion of being a friend to the Carpathians for centuries, has finally seen through the many illusions her family perpetrated to keep her submissive and unaware of her true worth and powers. Isai Florea has been searching for his lifemate for centuries, placing himself in a Monastery that housed and protected the most dangerous of the...
