*Lora Leigh ~ Tempting The Beast (Feline Breeds Series Book 1)*

Callan Lyons is a genetic experiment. One of six fighting for freedom and the survival of their Pride. Merinus Tyler is the reporter who will tempt him, draw him, until the fury of the “mating frenzy” locks them into a battle of sexual heat there is no escape from.
Deception, blood, and the evil Genetics Council are hot on their trail. Callan will use his strength to try and save them both…and do all in his power to keep his woman in the process.

~ Take from Lora Leigh's Site:

http://www.loraleigh.com/breeds/temptingthebeast/ ~

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*My Review*

I have never been the type of person to enjoy erotic novels - I am too desperate of a romantic to enjoy a relationship that doesn't end in deep, true love. So Lora Leigh's Feline series definitely caught me off guard!! This novel, while definitely erotic, should absolutely be categorized in the romance section! It had all of the steam, excitement and sensuality of erotica combined with the charming, enthralling, head-over-heels, soul-mate love that every romantic desires. And now add to that combo, a wonderfully original storyline, witty dialogue, and truly amazing writing and you've got yourself a keeper baby!

The relationship between Callan and Merrinus will draw you in and sink its claws into you from the first page, refusing to extract them until the very satisfying ending. Merrinus is a strong-willed, passionate, intelligent woman who (thanks to having been raised by an overprotective all-male family) is more than able to hold her own against the wildness within her man. Callan is the possesive, dominant, delicious alpha-male from every woman's fantasy whose fierce loyalty and love for his family and mate will capture the heart of every reader (so beware! haha).

I truly love how Lora Leigh managed to introduce so many background characters in a way that causes the reader to practically beg to read their individual stories while not treading over the toes of Callan and Merrinus' story. I will also admit that I am a sucker for the protective older brother bit and boy does this story have it...I mean how could it not when our heroin has 7 older brothers and a dad - all who are powerful, sexy and deadly lol. I love the relationship between Kane (Merrinus' eldest brother and father-like figure) and Merrinus.

Tempting The Beast has become one of my favorites (I'm dying to continue the series!!). The relationship between Callan and Merrinua is simply beautiful and sensual and lovely in every possible way and I strongly urge every romantic to give it a try. Believe me, it's worth it.

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*Excerpt*

"She jerked as she felt her cell phone vibrating at her hips. She grimaced impatiently. She knew who it was. It had to be her oldest, most aggravating brother.

'What Kane?' she hissed as she flipped the phone open and settled it against her ear. ...

'It could have been dad,' Kane reminded her, his voice flat and hard.

'It could have been the pope too, but we know the averages on that one,' she muttered.

'Bitch,' he growled almost affectionately.

'Why Kane, how sweet,' she simpered. 'I love you too, asshole.'

There was a bried chuckle over the line, making her smile in response. ..."

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"Callan watched her go, hiding his smile as she glanced back at him. Damn, she looked fine, he thought. And she was definitely on the hunt. A flare of regret rose in him as he admitted he would have definitely enjoyed the chase if circumstances were different. If he wasn't who he was, if his own life wasn't hanging by luck alone, then he could have enjoyed a game or two. And he'd be damned if that woman didn't look good enough to play with. It made his mouth water, looking at all the smooth, sexy skin, just faintly tanned and as tempting as sin itself."