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Liked It “A favorite, it has to be. She wrote such strong characters and that scene where Cabal watched them having sex was friggin' sexy as hell. The whole breed thing is friggin' brillant!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A favorite, it has to be. She wrote such strong characters and that scene where Cabal watched them having sex was friggin' sexy as hell. The whole breed thing is friggin' brillant! ”
Christine K wrote this review Wednesday, September 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This story has turned the series around for me. I really enjoyed the flow of the story, the characters and their personalities. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.”
Una wrote this review Monday, August 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“MUCH BETTER than the last two Breed books that I've read. Once again, Ms. Leigh infuses lust and love into an exciting adventure. This time around it's a "who done it?" as Scheme tries to discover the identity of the spy at the Sancutary. The romance and sex is over-the-top erotic and at times kinky. But sometimes, that's not a bad thing!”
Twimom wrote this review Sunday, August 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love Tanner.”
Christa P wrote this review Friday, August 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really liked this book and enjoyed the story line. The romance felt real and the paranormal aspect made it really interesting. Great read.”
Rebecca H wrote this review Wednesday, June 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really fell in love with Tanner in this story. This is one of my favorite stories from this ongoing series.”
Heather F wrote this review Monday, June 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“SO loved this book!!! In search of the rest. Call me a freak but something about the Bengal brothers is hot!!!! Props to Lora Leigh!!!”
Spoollee wrote this review Monday, May 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“good book”
Debra V wrote this review Sunday, April 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“For the past eight years, Scheme Tallant has led a double life as the assistant to her father, General Cyrus Tallant, a member of the Genetics Council, and as a spy for the Feline Breeds. Only the man who recruited her, Jonas Wyatt, knows the truth and her cover doesn't make her a popular person in the Breed community...But now Scheme's life is at risk because her father has realized her game and ordered her killed.
Alathea Wright wrote this review Wednesday, April 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Tanner Reynolds, the golden PR boy for the Breed community, has had his eye on Scheme for the past ten years, skirting the fine line between wanting to kill her and possess her, the latter prevailing by a long shot. So when he's conveniently at hand to prevent her assassination, he doesn't think twice in snatching her away.
When she wakes up deep in the belly of a mountain, Scheme has no option but to finally admit her attraction to Tanner. But that doesn't mean she trusts him. Her father has planted a spy in the Breed compound and until she knows for sure Tanner isn't it, she's willing to share her information only with Jonas...
I absolutely adored this book. The interaction between Tanner and Scheme was electric, their plays of cat and mouse fairly invigorating, and the attraction and passion between them combustible.
The whole close quarter setting proved to be integral in the development of their relationship and the characters themselves, and once again Ms. Leigh paired the perfect two individuals. They complimented each other, understood each other perfectly even when they were still "enemies", and they had an uncanny ability to see into each other's souls, uncovering secrets and hidden truths in a blink of an eye.
It was wonderful to uncover the beast within the seemingly easy-going Tanner. From what we've seen in previous books he didn't appear to have a serious, vengeful bone in his body, yet the entire perception changed with a snap of fingers. He's one of the most complex characters so far and Scheme was his utter equal in depth and complexity. What she's gone through, the knowledge of what a monster her father was, would've destroyed someone else. She's only gotten more strong and determined for it. And because of that strength and inner demons plaguing her, it was so much more delicious seeing her slowly lowering her guards under Tanner's tender determination.
The entire book had a little bitter-sweet feeling for me. Not the kind to induce incontrollable bawling, but the hands-on-chest-going-awww kind. Especially when Tanner was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice just to see to her safety.
Which brings me to the huge inconsistency in this story. So huge in fact it almost "destroyed" the whole idea of the Mating Heat as we know it. Sure, Cabal provided a rather plausible excuse (apparently it's an animal thing), yet from what we've learned so far, that was stretched so thin it was almost transparent...But it's what provided the story, so I ain't complaining.
It was great seeing a little softer Jonas this time. He was still a manipulative SOB, but at least he seemed to care. And little David Lyons was a riot. I love that kid.
But in the end it was Cabal that got the short stick and the awww-ing from before just got stronger and I really can't wait for him to have his HEA. From what he's done for his brother, he most certainly deserves it.
Ms. Leigh backed on the action a little bit in this one, concentrating on the story and the love-hate relationship between Tanner and Scheme, but what little action we did get in the end, was more than the adequate dose. Also, the envelope-pushing voyeuristic addition to the already scorching sex scenes was a nice touch, providing yet another subtle difference from the rest of the series.
A most definitely recommended read and since this book can easily be read as a stand-alone (if you don't mind being left in the dark with some tidbits) I'd recommend it also to those not yet familiar with the Breed series.
A truly wonderful and combustible read. A keeper if there ever was one. ”
