The Scarletti Curse
Written by Christine Feehan
Narrated by Nicol Zanzarella
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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?
Christine Feehan
Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including her popular series featuring the Carpathians, the Ghostwalkers, the Leopard People, and the Drake Sisters. She lives in Cobb, California.
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Reviews for The Scarletti Curse
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5While I am not usually a fan of books where the hero is overly domineering, I must concede that Christine Feehan writes so well that I enjoy her novels even though the men are so controlling and obsessive it would be frightening in real life."The Scarletti Curse" is not a part of the Carpathian series, but I found myself enjoying it as much, if not more. The heroine is a healer but in a time where she could be burned at the stake should this secret gift be discovered. In order to protect herself, she pretends to be a healers apprentice. Unfortunately, the one man she wishes to hide this talent from, Giovanni Scarletti, is not fooled.Like much of Feehan's work, the story is very gothic in feel and the villain(s) are truly horrible. While the hero is constantly swooping in and saving the heroine, it becomes more of a joke between the two of them than a tiresome what-a-stupid-girl scenario.I was leery of this novel after being dissappointed with "Lair of the Lion." This novel is much, much better. If you like her Carpathian series, or are interested in paranormal romance, this is a good book to read.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Scarletti Curse , is the first stand-alone book I've read from the wonderful imagination of Christine Feehan. If you are a regular follower of my blog, you will no doubt remember that I am a big fan of Feehan's Dark Carpathian series. Within the palazzo of the great Scarletti family, evil appears to lurk around every corner, in every carving, inside each secret passageway. But even more deadly than a metaphysical unnamed maleficence, beastly family secrets endure and threaten to be the doom of any woman who dares to become a Scarletti bride. Don Giovanni Scarletti has vowed never to marry, to stop the Scarletti curse of jealousy and murder from touching a new generation. But when a young healer from the villagio is sent to the pallazo to save the lives of the don and his young niece Sophie, he is inexplicably drawn to the wild and beautiful woman. Enigmatic and free-spirited, Nicoletta did not fear the ancient whispers of the Scarletti curse, until Don Giovanni invoked the "Bridal Covenant" and chose her as his bride. Nicolatta must uncover the truth behind the rumors she has grown up with, in order to face and defeat the Scarletti curse. The Scarletti Curse did not have the vampires or legendary Carpathian hunters of Feehan's Dark Carpathian series, but despite that fact, it was a wonderful and a quick read. As with the other books I've read from this author, her secondary characters are written just as well as her central characters - most were multi-dimensional and worthy of their own stories. This was truly a fantastic paranormal romance with a palpable Gothic feel to it. The Scarletti Curse is a satisfying and entertaining read, complete with the passion and intrigue of Feehan's other work.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Nicoletta is the healer of her village, with astounding talent that is revered and feared among those around her. She is then summoned up to the "Palazzo" to heal a little girl, who is gravely sick as well as her unucle who is Don Scarletti. Having heard some viscous rumors about the man. Nicoletta fears him from the beginning, but there is something about him that puts a pause in her fears. Done Giovanni Scarletti has grown up being trained to be the leader of his people. He takes much responsibility on his shoulders, after Nicoletta heals him, he feels warmth and a sensual possesion of her and he knows that he must claim her. When he demands that Nicletta must marry him, she refuses him, yearning for freedom...not knowing that the power of love she will find in his embrace can be the most empowering freedom of all.As this is the only one of the dark series (apart from the newer ones that I have yet to read)I feel in love with this one. The Scarletti Curse has a connection to Dark Possesion. This is definitely one of my favorites of Christine Feehan. Even though Giovanni has "Alpha" characteristics, there is also a gentle nature about him as well, that we see spreads throughout the book. Nicletta has a passionate nature in everything that she does, she aches for the freedom that she has been given most of her life. She has a strong will and spirit that just made me fall in love with this heroine. She has such spirit and not afraid to stand up to her man (which I love the spirited heroines the most :)] She doesn't want any man to dictate to her. Throughout this story we see these two strong willed characters go through a journey that definitely evokes a strong emotional response in the reader, and its pages are filled with danger, passion, intrigue and a love THAT CONQUERS NO MATTER THE DANGER definitely a read you don't EVER want to miss out on!!!!
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I almost gave up on the book at Chap 5 and I am glad I didn't. It really took off after that and I love it.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Once again, Christine Feehan lives up to her title as the reigning queen of paranormal romance. From start to finish there is an abundance of mystery, murder, and romance that fills this page turning masterpiece.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this! I think Don Gionvanni may be my new favourite lead male in a novel. I love that you see his gentle side and his dark side equally, without the story leaning towards one or the other. You're left wondering the whole time if he's just a great actor or if he really is the good guy.I loved the whole concept, all the characters, the uncertainty of who to trust and who to believe. I think the whole mystical/supernatural storyline was a great back-up to the romance and crime aspects as well. Very original.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5love the mystery and the atmosphere in this. too fast paced for the romance to develop. still, a good gothic romance novel. I guess imy appreciation to this book somewhat dulled now.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I don't like this book as much as I like Lair of the Lion, but it's still a good read. I like that Feehan really addresses maidenly modesty here. Too often in historical romance novels the heroines are perfectly comfortable to strip naked for their men - or any discomfort they feel at being naked and wanton is soon forgotten in the glory of the Big O. But that isn't realistic - a woman's sense of modestly, especially during historical times, isn't so easy to overcome. Feehan really showcases the issue, leaving the heroine with regrets, doubts and many self-recriminations for her sexual behavior. She doesn't take it overboard, but it adds just the right flair of reality into the story.
I also like the practicality the heroine shows. She isn't given a choice about her marriage, but she does her best to work with what she's got. I did find myself becoming frustrated with the way the hero acted, however. His "me man, you woman" routine got old early in the book, as did the way he constantly brushed her aside, ignoring her concerns and fears. He was redeemed in the end, however, because once he opened up and committed himself, he was all in.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5By far one of my favorite books. I never read Christine Feehan before but after this book I was sure to go check out the rest of her books. This has become one of my favorites. The book had it all mystery,romance,a slight creepiness factor along with some humor and a dash of innocence. Nicoletta is the healer of her village. The land they live on is owned by Don Scarletti who is the most feared amongst all the people. There have been many deaths in the Scarletti Palace. Every bride that ever walked into the place has been murdered. Along with some of the female workers. The rumor is the Palace is cursed, and Don Scarletti believes in the devil. One day the village healer is called upon by the Don. Nicoletta does very well in hiding her "gifts" since if ever found out by outsiders she is sure she will be labeled a witch. So Maria Pia another main character in the book pretends to be the healer and Nicoletta just a lowly servant to the healer. All is great until Don Scarletti's eyes lay upon Nicoletta. And that is where the story begins. Not to give too much away but Nicoletta fears the Don not only because he can speak to her through her mind but because of the murders and seeing how her mother and aunt were killed in the palace she has a reason to be.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love this book of christine feehan it is another aspect of one part of the novel dark series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well read. Unfortunately another example of a villain who spends an entire book doing horrible things, but yet the author chooses to literally spend 3 sentences on him being caught then jumps to his death. The end. Really??? No creativity, no drama, no revenge equip to the crime. It’s absurd and lazy.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5good book, a bit gothic for my tastes