This was actually the hardest of the whole series for me - maybe because it presented a lot of 'set up' information. Great series, but I found it best not to read too many in a row - the 'me vampire, you mate' arrogance can get overwhelming.
Carpathian Novels 1. Dark Prince (1999) 2. Dark Desire (1999) 3. Dark Gold (2000) 4. Dark Magic (2000) 5. Dark Challenge (2000) 6. Dark Fire (2001) 7. Dark Dream (2001) (in After Twilight) 8. Dark Legend (2001) 9. Dark Guardian (2002) 10. Dark Symphony (2003) 11. Dark Descent (2003) (in The Only One) 12. Dark Melody (2003) 13. Dark Destiny (2004) 14. Dark Hunger (2004) (in Hot Blooded) 15. Dark Secret (2005) 16. Dark Demon (2006) 17. Dark Celebration: A Carpathian Reunion (2006) 18. Dark Possession (2007) 19. Dark Curse (2008) 20. Dark Slayer (2009)