Chelsea S. (PengQueen) reviewed on 7/23/2009 + 114 more book reviews

This book is a classic for a number of reasons. It uses unusual characters, settings, and plot to create a beautiful love story.

Jacques is a member of the Carpathian race, a unique group of people with special mystical abilities. To humans he is seen as evil. He has been captured by human vampire slayers, tortured, and buried alive.

Years pass before Shea, a human doctor with psychic abilities, discovers and rescues Jacques. Through his madness and rage he recognizes her as his lifemate. And she, against all odds, finds herself equally drawn to him.

Shea is a likable character, and her development throughout the story is both interesting and realistic. Jacques is surprisingly romantic for a mad man. He tries to take care of Shea despite his pain. The story of their love overall is intricate and fascinating.

Anyone who has read Dark Prince, the first book in this series, will really appreciate the return of past characters. They continue to grow and develop.

I highly recommend this series to fans of paranormal romance. In many ways it is the standard by which others are compared.

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