"Tall, Dark and Determined"

Aidan Savage is a Hunter far from his homeland in the dark Carpathian Mountains. He lives in San Francisco, protecting the human inhabitants of his territory from the ravages of 'turned' Carpathian males -- true Vampires. Separated from kith and kin, he lives with two loyal servants, children of those who have lived and died in his service. He first sees Alexandria Houton and her younger brother Joshua when he saves them from a wild, destructive Vampire. He mistakes the filthy, bloody Alexandria for a turned madwoman; it is only when colors brighten his world that he realizes the truth -- that Alexandria is his lifemate!

Powerful foes hunt Aidan, however, and Alexandria's disastrous debut into the life of the Carpathians earns him no favor. She trusts him only for the sake of her orphaned younger brother, and lives with him only because of the unbreakable hold that he has on her. She will not fall into his arms, however much he would wish it -- instead, Alexandra is going to make Aidan fight to prove his love, and earn hers in return!

The first of the "Dark" books set in a different locale, DARK GOLD is a fresh story that diverges from the previous books in the series. For the first time we have a heroine who isn't really interested in the hero at first -- a woman who wants to pursue her own life. Aidan's struggle to accept her very human need for independence makes for a powerful read. While vampire hunters are still a part of the plotline, there's a lot more focus on the romantic relationship between Aidan and Alexandria, which is refreshing. The outside conflict comes from the dark vampires which hunt psychic females, again a device used in previous "Dark" volumes, but still a nice change from the vampire hunters. This tale features a child, too, and seems more contemporary that the other tales. DARK GOLD is another fine installment in Feehan's "Dark" series, and one that will please any lover of vampire romance.

Reviewed by Ann Leveille
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted April 15, 2003

Summary

Looking after her orphaned little brother, Alexandria Houton is rescued from an unspeakable evil in the swirling San Francisco mists by Aidan Savage, a mysterious, ageless Carpathian who seeks love, acceptance, and a family.