I consider Christine Feehan one of the best paranormal writers on the market. I look forward to the release of her books and this one was no exception.This book is my least favorite of all of her books. I loved many aspects of the book, but as Christine Feehan says in the forward of the book, it is hard to write a book where there is no main hero and heroine.This book as the title indicates is a reunion of most of the Carpathians she has mentioned in her previous books. That is a tough task and she does it well. The book is like a family reunion where you get to catch up on the latest news.The Prince of the Carpathian people is the one central character of the book. He was created in her first published novel "Dark Prince." While pondering the problems facing the Carpathian people he goes from home to home where you get to see various Carpathians preparing for an old fashion Christmas celebration. Fans will enjoy seeing Demitri and Skylar previously mentioned in "Dark Guardian," meeting each other and starting to bond as Life Mates.The life mates that will be featured in her Spring Novel are brought together just enough to peak your interest in what is to come.In one touching scene the Carpathian woman who was raped in "Dark Challenge," and her lifemate tenderly get past the damage that incident had left behind.In the final pages of the book, Shea the Carpathian mentioned in "Dark Desire," gives birth with her husband Jacques by her side and the Carpathian people surrounding her with support and love.The book also contains recipes send in by Feehan Fans and a section on the chants the Carpathians do and the Carpathian language itself.This book is a must for any collector or fan of the Carpathian series.