They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light…
Lead guitarist of the Dark Troubadors, Dayan was renowned for his mesmerizing performances. His melodies stilled crowds, beckoned, seduced, tempted. And always, he called to her. His lover. His lifemate. He called to her to complete him. To give him the emotions that had faded from his existence, leaving him an empty shell of growing darkness. Save me. Come to me.
Corrinne Wentworth stood at the vortex of a gathering storm. Pursued by the same fanatics who’d murdered her husband, she was risking her life by keeping more that one secret. Fragile, delicate, vulnerable, she had an indomitable faith that made her fiery surrender to Dayan all the more powerful. This was the one woman whose loss would destroy him, even as her love promised to heal his soul.
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Release Date: November 2003
Number of Pages: 374 pages
Publisher: Leisure Books
Language: English
ISBN: 0843950498
This book is an emotional story about a couple desperately trying to come to terms with finding one another at the wrong time. Many people refer to it as the reunion book, but it was written about Dayan and Corrine, to tell their story of love and laughter and tears and coming to terms with what matters. Carpathians gather, as they often do when there is need to try to save the couple and their priceless unborn infant. I hope you enjoy this love story.
~DARK MELODY AWARDS & HONORS~
Winner for the 2003 PEARL Award
for Best Shapeshifter
Winner for the 2003 PEARL Award
for Favorite Overall Paranormal
Winner for 2003 Fallen Angels Award
Best Novels of the Year
Nominated for 2003 Romantic Times Award
Best Vampire
Nominated for 2003 Romantic Times Award
Best Mainstreem Novel
Winner for 2003 Love Romances
Golden Rose Reader's Choice Awards
Best Shapeshifter Romance
Honorable Mention 2003 Love Romances
Golden Rose Reader's Choice Awards
Best Paranormal Romance
Honorable Mention for 2003 Love Romances
Golden Rose Reader's Choice Awards
Best Vampire Romance
~DARK MELODY BESTSELLER LISTS~
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~DARK MELODY REVIEWS~
Reviewed
by Jill M. Smith
Top Pick
The Carpathains
are out in full force in this latest, exhilarating chapter of
Feehan's Dark series. Dayan and Corinne's love story is poignant
and compelling and makes for a terrific addition to this incredible
series.
Publisher's
Weekly
...She (Feehan)
creats a richly evocative fantasy world....love scenes sizzle....her
most emotionally engaging enstallment to date.
Reviewed
by Kelley Hartsell
http://www.loveromances.com
This is a
story to be savored, for it has so much more to it than many of
the preceding books. This reviewer is very selective when rating
books, not liking to give out the highest ratings possible to
books unless they are truly deserving of it, near perfect in every
way.
Ms. Feehan
has filled this book with so much emotion, that one will be overwhelmed,
becoming totally engrossed in the lives of the characters. The
reader will laugh, cry, rage at fate, be overjoyed, and cry some
more. Be forewarned, this is not a book to be taken lightly, nor
to be read in a restaurant full of people, or a lot of strange
looks will be received over the tears pouring down one's cheeks.
This reviewer speaks from experience. Ms. Feehan is a master of
drawing her readers into her world, feeling so much for her characters,
but this book... this book is the most heart-wrenching to date.
In addition to the emotional story of Corinne and Dayan, this
is the long-awaited "reunion" story, bringing together so many
of the beloved characters from past books, as they all work together
to save Corinne. The final climactic scene, to save her life,
is so well-done, so powerful, one is afraid to breathe until it
is over, begging for the conclusion so longed for.
Every book
in the Dark saga is character driven, though with a strong plot
to support the characters. This one however, is even more so,
due to the nature of Dayan and Corinne's relationship. She is
restricted by her health, less able to have adventures, but there
is still enough action to keep one captivated, driving on towards
the desired happy ending. What else can be said about this story?
Ms. Feehan is a master, her voice as fresh and new as it was with
her first book. There can be no doubt in anyone's minds that she
is bound for bigger and better things, guaranteed to please even
the most particular of readers. Run out and buy a copy of this
book today, and be prepared for an emotional roller-coaster ride
into a spectacular world.
Reviewed
by Kari Thomas
5 roses
Ms. Feehan
is an exceptional writer, bringing --- no, wringing --- the emotions
from her characters, making the reader FEEL right along with the
hero and heroine; and Dark Melody is her most passionate, soul-touching
story to date. Reader-fans will be glad to see familiar faces
from the pervious Dark books and will find themselves holding
their breaths as the Immortal Carpathians do everything in their
power to save Corinne and her baby, and ensure Dayan's lifemate
is with him for eternity.
This was a
beautiful love story, filled with passion as well as incredible
compassion. Both Corinne and Dayan were so strong, despite the
obstacles, and this reviewer can truthfully say that this book
will forever remain my favorite of Ms. Feehan's.
If you want
a story that will touch your heart, make you 'feel' with the characters,
and leave you with that happy-ever-after feeling when finished
reading, the Dark Melody is a 'Must-Not-Miss' book!
Reviewed
by Missy Andrews
Arabella Magazine
In DARK MELODY,
Christine Feehan creates a world filled with such intense emotions
that it is impossible not to feel the anguish and desperation
of Dayan and Corinne as they face what seems to be totally insurmountable
difficulties. I have read and enjoyed all of the books in the
Dark series but I truly believe that this one is the most emotionally
intense one to date. There is not a lot of vampire action instead
the true “action” in the story is in the dialogue and emotion
as expressed through the characters. And what a host of characters
there are. DARK MELODY brings together several characters from
the early books. These characters, from Cullen Tucker to Gregori,
all play a very important role in the outcome of this emotionally
riveting story. Having all of these Carapathians together in one
book is one of the many things that make this an unforgettable
tale. There is a secondary romance between Cullen and Lisa, there
is the unbreakable bond of friendship between Corinne and Lisa,
and there is the indescribable love between a mother and her unborn
child.
I would have to say the one thing that is the glue that holds
this book together and made it impossible to put down is the character
of Dayan. From the very first word, he came to life right before
my eyes. He is by turns seductive, brooding, playful and even
violent when the need arises. Ms. Feehan uses such vivid imagery
and emotion to describe him that no matter what his mood I felt
like I was experiencing the feeling right along with him.
The history and origin of the Carapathian race is revealed in
bits and pieces throughout the book so, technically, someone who
has never read any of the previous books of the series could read
and enjoy it. However, I always recommend that books in a series
are read in order and that recommendation is doubled for this
twelfth book of the Dark series. With so many characters from
previous books playing such an important role, the dynamics of
the relationships will be much more understandable for the reader
who is familiar with the series.
I always close a Dark book eagerly awaiting the next one but never
more so than now. Dayan and Corinne’s story is one that will stay
in my mind for all time because of the intense emotion, unconditional
trust and unwavering friendship portrayed by the characters. A
not to be missed read.
Reviewed
by Bee
Danger lurks
everywhere in this emotion packed story as Dayan and Corrine work
to find their way to becoming the lifemates they are destined
to be. Corrine and Lisa are stalked by The Morrison Center who
is targeting them since Corrine is a psychic; they murdered her
husband just after she got pregnant. Corrine who knows that her
pregnancy is an almost certain death sentence does her best to
hold on to life, determined to save her child even at the expense
of her own life, while Dayan is equally determined to save her
life and the life of the precious daughter that she carries.
Dark Melody tells the tale of familial love, the terror every
mother feels when the life of her unborn child is in danger, the
courage to carry on under the most trying difficulties and the
love that allows true lifemates to beat even the most daunting
odds. Ms Feehan has you on the edge of your seat in her latest
Dark Carpathian story. You will be terrified by the killers stalking
the foursome, praying as they work to save Corrine and her child,
crying as Dayan and Corrine face the very real possibility of
her death and cheering for Darius, Gregori and Shea, the Carpathians
greatest healers to reach Corrine in time to save her and Dayan.
Be prepared to stay up all night reading to the dramatic end of
Dark Melody.
Reviewed
by Brenda Carol
I've been
a fan of Christine Feehan's books since the first one, DARK PRINCE
came out. Each book has been my favorite, each Carpathian male
has held a special place in my heart until the next book with
it's sumptuous hero comes out.
This book is extraordinary. Ms Feehan has managed to convey the
heartache of a terrible disease, the love and adulation of a miraculous
man with the skill and talent, she continually displays in her
writing. The many fans of the Dark series will enjoy seeing characters
from previous books and learning what's happened in their lives.
This book will show up on reader's shelves as a keeper and one
to read over and over again. I know it will on mine.
Reviewed
by Katherine Schlem
Christine
Feehan fans will find this book one of the premier additions to
the ever-growing, ever-expanding universe of the Carpathian Race.
A book of ultimate love and tremendous self-sacrifice, this book
is an emotional roller coaster, making you weep for Dayan's plight,
and making you joyful at the strength of his lifemate, Corrine.
Dayan is a member of the Dark Troubadours, whom we meet originally
in Dark Challenge and follow through Dark Fire. He has left the
band, searching for his salvation. He finds it, in an extraordinary
woman named Corrine. However, heartache is to come for them both.
Corrine is ill, tragically ill. And she is pregnant. This is a
story of a love which will sacrifice all to exist.
If you ever wanted a relationship which shows love against all
odds, this is the book for you. A perfect addition to the series,
which never gets stale. It continues to get more and more exciting
as each new book is released.
