Strange, twisted carvings and hideous gargoyles adorn the palazzo of the great Scarletti family. But a more fearful secret lurks within its storm-tossed turrets. For every bride who enters its forbidding walls is doomed to leave in a casket.
Nicoletta knows all too well the curse that plagues the house of Scarletti. She has always believed her miraculous healing gifts would set her apart and that no man would ever command her. Then she gazes into the dark, mesmerizing eyes of Don Scarletti and she fears for her future—for it is Scarletti's ancient right to select a bride from among his people . . . and he has chosen her.
Compelled by duty, driven by burning, inescapable desire, Nicoletta surrenders to this powerful, hypnotic man, giving her body willingly into his keeping. But will the tormented don be her heart's destiny . . . or her soul's destruction?
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"I was so focused on reading the books in the actual Dark Series, that I accidentally overlooked this book at first. Now that I have caught up w/ the series, I couldn't resist coming back to it. As a fan of Feehan's Dark Series, I was intrigued by this book and pretty confident it would be a good read. For me, spin-offs or stand alone books are a hit or miss kind of things. However,once again Feehan creates another story w/ action, suspense, and romance that does the Dark Series proud. Although the H is not a true Carpathian, I loved how Feehan kept the themes and characteristics of the Carpathian world- although the domineering, controlling male thing still drives me crazy. I thought Nicoletta was a great match for Gio, and loved watching the love grow between them. I would def recommend this book to other fans of the Dark Series and/or fans of paranormal romance." — K (4 out of 5 stars)
"I was so focused on reading the books in the actual Dark Series, that I accidentally overlooked this book at first. Now that I have caught up w/ the series, I couldn't resist coming back to it. As a fan of Feehan's Dark Series, I was intrigued by this book and pretty confident it would be a good read. For me, spin-offs or stand alone books are a hit or miss kind of things. However,once again Feehan creates another story w/ action, suspense, and romance that does the Dark Series proud. Although the H is not a true Carpathian, I loved how Feehan kept the themes and characteristics of the Carpathian world- although the domineering, controlling male thing still drives me crazy. I thought Nicoletta was a great match for Gio, and loved watching the love grow between them. I would def recommend this book to other fans of the Dark Series and/or fans of paranormal romance."
" I was thorn between 3 and 4 stars. it is a nice romance with a bit of mystery in it ... so nice reading for long nights "
" good. carefree innocent peasant and big bad aristocrat. Interesting story good characters. "
" I loved this book!! It was very thrilling! "
" Essentially a paranormal, historical romance, the Scarletti Curse should be read before you start the Dark or Carpathian series as it eventually ties into both series. Drama, tension, and architecture all play a part. "
" Did not like the book, took to long to get the story. Her other books are much better. "
" My favorite Christine Feehan book. "
" This had me on edge :P And it surprised me in a few parts too, you'll love this guys. So read it!!! "
" Though this sounds like a great title for a story about the Mob, this is set in Medieval Europe. Along the same paranormal, but decidedly more Gothic lines as her Dark series, SC is colorful, gripping, and sometimes hilarious. "
" this book fell kind of flat compared to the others. still a good book but not as good as some of her other ones. "
" I loved loved loved this book so much so i read it over and over again. Great characters, romance, action and mystery. "
" Christine....now you have me yet again wanting more more more!!!! "
" Awesome! Christine Feehan is one of Paranormal-romance queen writers! "
" The book is amazing. The mystery, Comedy, romance and (for lack of a better word) realness of the book is truly inspiring . I've only found one book like this : Dark Gold. "
" The curse is somewhat absurd, but it's worth reading nonetheless. "
" I've always been a sucker for a good gothic book. Like it this one is standalone as well. "
" This is my favorite Christine Feehan book. Loved it! "
" First Book I ever read by her and after I was done, i was hooked, lol "
" Thi was one of my favorites and was really seet. "
" I usually love stories like this, but I just could not love this one. It was so predictable. And I do not enjoy knowing how the story will end. "
" This was a bit of a slow (not to mention kindda boring) read for me, which goes to show that this book wouldn't find its way to my reread-worthy book list even though it has Christine Feehan's name on it. "
" Of the Christine Feehan books I've read thus far, this is probably one of the ones I enjoyed most. "
" Christine Feehan, at the top of my list of favorite writers. "
" Okay up to a point, kinda thought it dragged a bit. "
" Love it, as a stand alone book. "
" It was good to read, now I am wondering about how there children made it. "
" This was pretty lame. Only the good ending raised it to 2 stars. "
Christine Feehan has had more than forty novels published, including titles that have hit number one on the New York Times bestseller list. In addition to being a nominee for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award, she has received many honors throughout her career, including the Career Achievement Award for paranormal romance from RT Book Reviews in 2015 and the Borders 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Nicol Zanzarella is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and a theater and television actress. She has appeared in productions of Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, The Winter’s Tale, Cousin Bette, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, and many others.
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