With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
Dark Gold: A Carpathian Novel – A DARK Series Paranormal Romance of Savage Seduction and Eternal Sacrifice (The Dark Book 3)
by Christine Feehan
About this book
Alexandria Houton is a woman driven by a single, desperate purpose: protecting her younger brother at any cost. When they find themselves cornered by a predatory evil in the shadows of San Francisco, her prayers for deliverance are answered in the most terrifying way possible. Out of the mist emerges Aidan Savage, a Carpathian warrior who defies classification. He is a golden, powerful entity existing between the worlds of man and monster, offering a salvation that feels dangerously like a trap.
This installment in the legendary Dark series is a masterclass in paranormal romance, blending high-stakes urban fantasy with visceral, atmospheric tension. As a quintessential dark hero, Aidan embodies the brooding intensity that fans of the genre crave. The narrative expertly navigates the thin line between protection and possession, forcing Alexandria to weigh the safety of her family against an all-consuming, savage seduction that threatens to claim her very soul.
If you are hunting for your next obsession, this story delivers the perfect mix of eternal sacrifice and supernatural passion. It is a haunting exploration of light meeting dark, where the price of love is everything. Prepare to be swept away by a romance that is as lethal as it is intoxicating.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B003P2W1HU
Reader Reviews
November 20, 2025
The print quality is fantastic. Exactly how I remember it as a kid. Mass-produced books have actually always been a favorite of mine. The way the pages smell, the soft fluttering of the pages as you fan through them, or just turning each page, really makes you feel that cozying up with a book vibe that we readers crave. Definitely a good quality to add to the shelves. Especially for those of us with a TBR taller than we are. Beautifully priced and excellently crafted. )
January 23, 2014
I was over run with books in a small house. So I sold or am selling all of them on an auction site. But that meant that I had to decide what to purchase again for my Kindle. I am in love with Carpathians - a race of \"vampires\" that is good basically. If they don't find their lifemate, they will turn into a complete vampire. Bad and uncaring about who they hurt. Killing people with ease. So Carpathians have to keep them in check with \"hunters\". They hunt and kill the vampires. Alexandria is...
December 30, 2007
The Carpathian (Dark) Series: (First ten in the seres listed here) Dark Prince Dark Desire Dark Gold Dark Magic Dark Challenge Dark Fire Dark Legend Dark Guardian Dark Melody Dark Destiny Carpathians: AKA \"The People of the Earth.\" They are not vampires. They do survive on blood, but never drink to the point of causing death. If a Carp drinks to the point of causing death, he/ she instantly forfeits his/ her soul. At this point, the Carpathian becomes a vampire. The rest of the vamp's...
December 20, 2025
I lovw these books and the sweet love stories. This is my 3rd reread I love them so much. Fun )
November 11, 2014
I am re reading Dark Gold for about the 5th time and decided it was time for me to do a review. I loved Aiden Savage. What a hot Carpathian. His Lifemate Alxeandria Houton, at times was a bit annoying. While on a job interview with the famous game designer Thomas Ivan she falls victim to the Vampire Paul Yohenstria. Alex had brought her young brother Joshua Houton on the interview with her and left a friendly homeless man name Henry to watch over him while she mets with Thomas Ivan. Alex...
