Dark Desire
Carpathian
Tortured and buried alive, Carpathian Jacques Dubrinsky reaches out with his mind for help, and surgeon Shea O'Halloran answers. She must heal a man who barely remembers who he is. A dark Carpathian romance.
About This Book
Dark Desire is a paranormal romance novel by Christine Feehan, first published in 2006 by Leisure Books. It is part of the Carpathian series and runs 369 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 369 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A surgeon must heal a traumatized, long-suffering Carpathian man who reached out to her with his mind while he was buried alive.
- Fans of dark paranormal romance
- Readers who enjoy healing dynamics
- Dark
- Features Forced Proximity
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unclear
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult readers of paranormal romance
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Jacques Dubrinsky, a member of the Carpathian race, is subjected to horrific torture and buried alive. In his desperation, he reaches out telepathically for assistance, finding a connection with Shea O'Halloran, a surgeon. As their paths cross, she is tasked with healing a man who has been stripped of his memories and sanity by his captors, pulling him back from the brink of darkness.
Central Conflict
Jacques is struggling with the physical and psychological trauma of being tortured and buried alive, requiring Shea's surgical and emotional help to recover.
Setting
Unspecified
Strengths
- High-stakes premise
- Compelling emotional starting point
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Christine Feehan
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Leisure Books
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 369 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780843956535
- ISBN-10
- 0843956534
Dark Desire: quick answers
- Who wrote Dark Desire?
- Dark Desire was written by Christine Feehan.
- When was Dark Desire published?
- Dark Desire was first published in 2006 by Leisure Books.
- What genre is Dark Desire?
- Dark Desire is a paranormal romance novel, with forced proximity.
- How many pages is Dark Desire?
- Dark Desire is 369 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Dark Desire part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Carpathian series.
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