Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan is a paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Jaxon Montgomery, a tough police officer who has been hunted by a dangerous enemy her whole life. When she meets Lucian, an ancient Carpathian hunter, she finds herself drawn to him despite his dark and dangerous nature. As they navigate their growing connection, they must face external threats and inner struggles to protect each other and find love. The writing style is described as fast-paced with a mix of action, romance, and suspense, keeping readers enthralled from the beginning.

Characters:

The characters are a mix of traditional strength and newfound partnership, with Lucian being a dominant protector and Jaxon showcasing resilience and independence.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines vivid descriptions with deep emotional insight into characters while maintaining a romantic heat.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features the intersection of a Carpathian man's quest for a lifemate with a human woman's battle against her past, including her pursuit of justice.

Setting:

The setting juxtaposes contemporary urban life with rich supernatural lore, enhancing the story's romantic and thrilling elements.

Pacing:

The pacing balances action and emotional depth, featuring both gradual character development and rapid conflict engagement.

The air reeked of death of destruction. All around were the smoking ruins of the human villages. The Carpathian ancients had tried in vain to save their neighbors, but the enemy had struck as the sun ...

Notes:

Lucian is a powerful ancient Carpathian who has pretended to be a vampire to protect his twin brother Gabriel.

Jaxon Montgomery, a strong and resourceful cop, has a traumatic past and is hunted by her stepfather.

The couple's relationship is marked by Lucian's dominant nature and Jaxon's independence, creating a balance between the two.

Lucian shows a rare gentleness and compassion towards Jaxon, different from other Carpathian heroes.

The story includes complex themes of justice, protection, and the search for love amidst danger.

Many readers commented on how Jaxon is a strong female lead, pushing against traditional gender roles in the series.

The book highlights the evolution of Jaxon's character as she adapts to her new Carpathian life and powers.

Characters from previous books, like Gabriel and Francesca, reappear, adding depth to the series.

The narrative explores the struggle between being a protector and the desire to be protected, especially between Lucian and Jaxon.

The book has been both praised and criticized for its portrayal of power dynamics in relationships.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for medium level issues including themes of violence, trauma, and emotional abuse.

Has Romance?

Yes, the romance in Dark Guardian is prominent and central to the plot, featuring intense emotional connections.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

"The queen of paranormal romance!"-J.R. Ward, New York Times bestselling author

The ninth book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan's paranormal Dark series.

They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light. . .

He ran with wolves. . . materialized from the mists. . . hijacked the very heavens to whims. . .

He was the dark guardian of his people. So how, after centuries of a bleak, soulless existence, had he, Lucian Daratrazanoff, suddenly come to the crave petite, curvy colorful lady cop Jaxon Montogomery, who foolishly made it her life's work to protect others from harm?

Fiercely daring, Jaxx would sacrifice anything ot shield others - particularly since a deadly menace dogged her every footstep, threatening all who got close to her. And strangely seductive, piercingly erotic Lucian was no exception. Lucian was powerfully, piercingly mesmerizing - oddly gentle yet clearly a born predator. He had vowed to possess her, to guard her for all time. Yet with his every thirsty kiss, was he drawing Jaxon more deeply into danger . . . and his dark, mysterious desires?

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Dark Guardian

Christine Feehan

Book 8 in the series:The Dark