Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Sep 30, 2010 Lady Jayne *~*The Beach Bandida*~* rated it it was amazing

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Time to catch up on my reviews for this series鈥�

鈥淚 heard the sniper鈥檚 voice against my ear when I woke today. He whispered sensual promises so savage, I can hardly believe these thoughts come from some corner of my own psyche. And yet they must. Because, at the end, he called me prey.

And told me to run.

- From the encrypted personal files of Ashaya Aleine鈥�

Now why does that give me a delicious shiver?! Because it鈥檚 DORIAN!! *sighs and swoo ...more

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Dec 18, 2008 Shawna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: author-nalini-singh, i-read-own-faves-keepers, 2009-reads, best-fave-brilliant-worldbuilding, pnr-weres-cats-wolves-shifters, hh-smart-intellectual-brainy-geek, favorites, 5-stars, favorite-romance-series, heroine-abused-traumatic-past-rape

5 stars 鈥� Paranormal Romance

Whew, the Psy-Changeling series just keeps getting impossibly better and better and continues to impress and amaze me! Although Caressed by Ice is still my favorite so far, Mine to Possess and Hostage to Pleasure are tied close for second place. Singh has created such a unique and fascinating futuristic universe with the conflict between the emotionless, cold, psychically powerful Psy race and the Changelings (shifters that are both human and animal) at its center. Wi 5 stars 鈥� Paranormal Romance

Whew, the Psy-Changeling series just keeps getting impossibly better and better and continues to impress and amaze me! Although Caressed by Ice is still my favorite so far, Mine to Possess and Hostage to Pleasure are tied close for second place. Singh has created such a unique and fascinating futuristic universe with the conflict between the emotionless, cold, psychically powerful Psy race and the Changelings (shifters that are both human and animal) at its center. With first rate writing, interesting, well-developed characters that are impossible not to fall in love with, hypnotic world building, lots of heart and emotion, and passionate, steamy romance, this series really stands out in the paranormal, sci-fi/fantasy romance genre.

I鈥檝e been waiting anxiously for Dorian鈥檚 story, and this sure didn鈥檛 disappoint. Dorian is a Changeling DarkRiver leopard sentinel who through some anomaly has been unable to shift into animal form ever since birth. He鈥檚 learned to compensate and contribute to his pack by enhancing his intelligence, strengths, and skills in a multitude of important areas: he鈥檚 a computer hacker, a pilot, an architect, and DarkRiver鈥檚 top sniper. He鈥檚 emotionally tortured by the loss of his baby sister who was kidnapped and brutally butchered by a Psy serial killer before they could catch him. Dorian was one of the Changelings who enacted vengeance on the psychopath, but it did little to alleviate his guilt and anguish over not being able to save his sister in time. He鈥檚 sworn retribution against the entire Psy race, but when he鈥檚 tasked with protecting Ashaya Aleine, an M-Psy who helped the Changelings, and her son Keenan, he finds himself enigmatically drawn to them as his mate and child. Now, he鈥檒l have to face his demons and let go of his hate or else risk destroying his precious chance for love and happiness. Dorian has to deal with conflicting feelings and a swirling mix of emotions for Ashaya: intense desire and attraction, a fierce sense of protectiveness, need, anger, guilt, and distrust.

Dorian and Shaya鈥檚 relationship is sexy, volatile, sweet, and deeply passionate. The sexual tension between them is palpable and electric, and although the romance is slow building, it鈥檚 authentic and beautiful. And when they finally do come together鈥t鈥檚 blistering HOT! It鈥檚 another powerhouse, sensual read in an exceptional series, and just when I think Singh can鈥檛 possibly outdo herself, she (to my utter reading happiness) proves me wrong. I鈥檓 very eager for more of this fantastic series! 5 stars!
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Jan 14, 2009 Cindy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: keepers

The world of the Psys - an emotional-less society who live in constant touch with the mental stimulation of the Net - when one is not suited to the niche one has been assigned...

The world of the Changelings - a world of sensation, able to embrace both human and animals Changelings embrace emotion and touch...

The world of Humans - a world pressured from both of the other races, filled with people trying to get along...

Order is important with this series, each of the h/h are continuing characters ...more

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Feb 26, 2009 BJ Rose rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series, shapeshifters, paranormal, keepers

Loved it! This did not seem quite a 5* book as I was reading it, but by the time I got to the end I couldn't remember why! There's lots of conflict in this book - between the main characters and between the races. Dorian and Ashaya had lots of issues to deal with before they could accept their attraction and growing feelings for each other. Dorian has to deal with his rage and hate for all-things-Psy because of the brutal murder of his younger sister by a Psy sociopath; Ashaya has to deal with t ...more

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