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Dark Wolf: A Carpathian Novel, Book 25 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Christine Feehan (Author), Phil Gigante (Narrator), Natalie Ross (Narrator),
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In Dark Lycan, Christine Feehan journeyed into the heart of the Carpathians, and into the souls of two lifemates stirred by the flush of passion and the threat of annihilation. In Dark Wolf, the breathtaking story continues as the bonds of family are imperiled, and the fate of two lovers lies hidden in the seductive shadows between life and death.

Skyler Daratrazanoff always recognized the miracle that was Dimitri Tirunul, a man beyond any dream that had ever engaged her nights. But she was human. Vulnerable. He was Carpathian. Nearly immortal. She was nineteen. He was an ancient. Yet she held half his soul, the light to his darkness. Without her, he would not survive. Caught between the two warring species, Dimitri has spent centuries hunting the undead to keep his people free, and humans safe. He had survived honorably when others had chosen to give up their souls. But now, marked for extermination by the Lycans, Dimitri found himself alone, and fearing for his life. But salvation was coming…

No Lycan would ever suspect someone like Skyler to dare mount a secret rescue operation. A teenage girl. A human of untested abilities. But she had something no one else had. She was predestined for Dimitri - as he was for her. And there was nothing stronger for Skyler than her desire to see her life-dream come true. Whatever the risk.

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    Christine Feehan
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Listening Length 14 hours and 19 minutes
Author Christine Feehan
Narrator Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross
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Audible.com Release Date January 07, 2014
Publisher Penguin Audio
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Language English
ASIN B00H9KGH42
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Evampire
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Wolf Review
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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The twenty-fifth book in the Dark series is an action packed and intriguing read.

Human and vulnerable, Skylar Daratrazanoff, has always recognized the miracle that is the ancient hunter, Dimitri Tirunul, a carparthian who has been marked for death by the Lycans. As his destined lifemate, Skylar has the ability to find where the Lycans have imprisoned him and of course they would never suspect a young teenage girl to attempt to rescue the ancient guardian.

This fast plot keeps the readers on the edge of their seat with lots of action and suspense. The author brings the story to life with vivid descriptions that make the reader feel as if they are part of the story and the wonderful and compelling characters are easily related to and grab the reader’s attention.

The attraction between Skylar and Dimitri is red hot and sizzling and the sex scenes are scorching hot, but the relationship between them is one made of legends in this world. Dimitri has lived with the darkness for centuries waiting for the chance to claim his lifemate, but he waited and was very patient with the young Skylar. He loved and protected her from a distance to give her the time she needed to be able to accept him as her mate. Skylar gives new meaning to the words overcoming adversity she beat all the odds and survived a horrific past to become a strong and worthy mate for such a warrior.

The author created this mesmerizing world of vampires that has evolved to be so much more, it is believable and just keeps getting more and more intriguing. I love all the wonderful characters and stories in the series so far and I love how all the characters remain a part of every story and conflict. The author manages to impart information in the stories that give the reader’s hints of what has been happening to each character personally so that they can stay up to date. Skylar and Dimitri’s story is one I have been waiting impatiently to read and I have to say that it is one of my favorites of the series. As always I will wait impatiently for the next one.
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S.H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
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Dark Wolf was the book we all have been waiting for. Since Dark Celebration I think every avid reader of the series was waiting for and looking forward to Skyler and Dimitri. I know I certainly was.

Some have said this book was a disappointment or a let down and I can definitely see how some can say that; however, I found this story amazing and beautiful none the less. I think all of us readers were expecting Skyler to be a little more like Syndil when it came to sex. There are moments for Skyler when she is that scarred child again who has to live through her horrors, but Dimitri is her Lifemate and sees her through them with love and patience.

I think Mrs. Feehan did the perfect job with Skyler, she has known Dimitri was her lifemate since she was 16 and while she has been unclaimed, she and Dimitri have formed their own relationship through the years. We didn't get to see it on a day by day basis and I think that was good. We as reader have gotten little glimpses of their growing relationship in other books to let you know their progress.

If Mrs. Feehan would have done a book with a day by day of their growing relationship it would have had no depth to it. This way we were able to see Skyler, who started out as a broken child, emerge into a woman of power. We don't need all of the in between on how she got their exactly, this book does a phenomenal job of giving you all of the information needed to see how she has grown into this fierce woman.

I absolutely loved that Josef and Paul were in this book and played a large role in it.

This book was a true love story that shows from the first page. Love of friends, love of family, and most of love of a Lifemate. I think Mrs. Feehan did a perfect job with this book and I will definitely be rereading it again in the future.
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MooMooMoooooo
4.0 out of 5 stars Great 2nd book in the lycan trilogy (Dark Lycan, Dark Wolf, Dark Blood)
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014
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Despite the horror of Skyler's past, this novel was written to have a lot of lighthearted, happy moments with plenty of action and plot development rather than focusing on angst. Skyler is older, more confident and she loves Dimitri. It's really Skyler & Dimitri vs Zealot Lycans rather than Skyler & Dimitri vs Skyler's PTSD though she still has a few revelations which help with character development.
Story commences two weeks after Dimitri was abducted in Dark Lycan. Dark Lycan should really be read first to best keep the story continuity since we are introduced to Skyler/Dimitri's present day romance in that book.
Right off I was struck that she freely touches her friends and acquaintances with no mention that in Dark Celebration/age 16 she couldn't handle the psychic impressions she received so it was constantly reiterated that she avoided touching or being touched (much like Raven from Dark Prince book 1). It must be presumed she got powerful enough to block impressions and learned to be playful from her friendship with Josef (Byron's nephew, Dark Symphony) & Paul (Colby's younger brother, Dark Secret) and her adopted parents since there's a lot of casual touching/hugs kisses etc.
Comic relief for several chapters comes with Josef and Paul who help her rescue Dimitri. Personally, I found it refreshing. All the ancient Carpathian stoic males are getting repetitive and it was fun to see youth introduced instead of droll references to being a prankster a 1000 years ago and typical dry witty banter. But things aren't shaken up too much because Zev, Fen, and Tatijana come back into the story while the series plot thickens. (Branislava does not make an appearance until the end.)

The romance between Dimitri & Skyler is easy since he's been courting her for the last three years and the two weeks of no psychic connection and serious brush with death before that make up Skyler's mind for her -- she's ready to be with Dimitri. She has some reservations about being physical but this isn't harped on. Though there is trouble brewing, the book ends with a focus on Dimitri & Skyler being together and plans for the future. We get to see Ivory & Razvan and a really cool "wedding" present from them.

Story gaffes/typos:
Chp 2: Paul Chevez, Colby's younger brother, is introduced as Paul Jansen. Jansen would have been his mother's maiden name. Also it's started that Skyler is granddaughter to Xavier, world's most powerful/evil mage, though she is great-granddaughter. (Another reference is made later on, correctly as great-granddaughter)
Chp 12: Paul and Josef are confused for each other in loc 3126 because of the typo"his father, uncle..." is used instead of "Josef's father & uncle"

-->A big deal is made of putting silver through the lycan heart and chopping the head then burning the bodies in order to truly defeat enemies. Yet a few action scenes gave me the impression that when it's a good lycan guy getting hurt, he/she can easily just bleed out and die instead of regenerating so magically like the so-hard-to-defeat enemies.
-->The Carpathian wolf pups are introduced as needing to hunt and eat game, yet in Dark Slayer the Carpathian wolves drank blood directly and only from Ivory/Razvan's wrist.
-->Gaffe or not? A fox trails and helps Skyler out in the Russian forest with three separate references to it so it seems like a setup to introduce a surprise helpful character or something but there's never another reference made. Felt almost like an idea that got nixed or forgotten during writing.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars another good book
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2022
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Just love this series. Going to go read the next book. Too much sex sometime but still a good book.
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zina
4.0 out of 5 stars nice follow up for the series
Reviewed in Italy on August 14, 2014
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I recommend it because I like the way sky responds to her feelings for her mate,the way her parents and relatives respond to her and the way her friends support her decisions.four stars because is almost perfect...good job christine thanks I can't wait for the follow up
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H. N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannender zweiter Teil einer Trilogie innerhalb einer schon langen Serie
Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2014
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Wer die Dark-Serie von Christine Feehan seit Anfang an verfolgt, hat die Geschichte von Skyler und Dimitri schon länger herbeigesehnt. Als ich das erste Kapitel im ersten Teil der Trilogie gelesen hatte, war ich nicht sicher, ob mir die Geschichte gut gefallen würde. Skyler, Josef und Paul als jugendliche Protagonisten konnten mich jedoch überzeugen. Von der eigentlichen Story möchte ich gar nichts erzählen. Lest selbst.
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Ysa
5.0 out of 5 stars magnificent
Reviewed in Spain on January 18, 2014
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I loved it!!! i have waited for this book and the story of Dimitri and Skyler from the first time skyler shows up in Dark Legend and I wasn't disppointed this book was full of good moments
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Kath (sunshine)
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC ! I APPLAUD CHRISTINE FEEHAN
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2014
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This is my all time favourite series, and although it's a long one, Christine Feehan never disappoints. The book was once again the highest of standards, taking us readers into the magical world of the Carpathians. With each book I read it's like visiting with old friends.

We first met Skyler as a child in Gabriel and Francesa story and have watched her grow into the strong and very gifted young women she has become, wow who knew ? Dimitri a centuries old hunter has wowed me with the support, love and patience he showed Skyler over the years, knowing she was his lifemate, he waited for her to mature and come to accept him, before claiming her.

I had thought of Skyler as a little timid thing, so was completely surprised when she set out to rescue Dimitri, when he was captured by the Lycans. Only she could find him, their bond so special. Such a warm sweet romance that bloomed and grew into such Hot passion for each other, was just wonderful.

This story really stirred my emotions, Josef, Paul and Skyler more like sibling had me laughing at their antics, and just about crying at times too. Can't wait for those boys to find their lifemates. Fen and Zev loved their banter as they poked fun at each other.
This was an action packed, thrilling story that left us wanting to know more of Zev and his intriguing parentage, so who was his grandmother I wonder. Does Bronnie know he is her lifemate is that why she tied his spirit to hers when he was injured, all question I hope are answered in Dark Blood, can't wait for September and more from my loved Carpathians.
A BIG Thank you to Christine Feehan for giving us a Fantastic story.
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