Dark Joy

A Carpathian Novel, Book 39

By: Christine Feehan

Narrated by: Ryan West

The destinies of an ancient warrior and a reluctant shifter entwine in this riveting novel in Christine Feehan's #1 New York Times bestselling series that unites Carpathians new and old....

Sarika Silva has come to Peru’s rainforest to learn about her family’s history and her own capabilities as a jaguar shapeshifter. What she finds is a dangerous world out of her nightmares, where jungle shifters and ravenous vampires vie for dominance and a gorgeous, lethal predator is waiting to claim her for his own.

Tomas Smolnycki and his brothers have hunted vampires for centuries. As some of the oldest Carpathians, they are accustomed to seeing the world in unfeeling gray. So Tomas is ill prepared for the emotions that rise like a tidal wave when he hears Sarika’s voice. As his world bursts into color, he knows he has finally found his lifemate—a woman he’s compelled to protect whether she likes it or not.

Despite an attraction to Tomas that defies logic, Sarika has no interest in being bound to anyone. But as an ancient enemy gathers power in the darkness, Carpathians and their lifemates from around the world must come together to fight back. And Tomas and Sarika’s bond could be the one thing that will save them from total destruction. …

©2026 Christine Feehan (P)2026 Recorded Books

OMG best ever

I am so happy she went back to her old style of writing this book was phenomenal. I couldn’t wait for my favorite triplets to meet there lifemates. The narrator did a very good job as well.

Names I recognize.

Not as much action difficult to hold my attention. I felt like it was just setting up for the next book.

A lot more action and a bit less hanky panky

Overall, a fantastic story can’t wait for the next installment. Christine Feehan does an amazing job as always Joy and Thomas make a fantastic couple. Her talents and interactions with the other characters from the series are impactful, heartwarming and as always, Christine does a great strong female lead.

Ticked off

The ending ticked me off. None of her books ever end in the middle of the story like this.

True love

Love this story. The fact that they found each other after she had so many past lives it’s incredible. So excited for the next book to come!