Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Oct 30, 2008 Holly rated it really liked it

Shelves: lora-leigh-breeds

Tempting The Beast starts out with Merinus Tyler arguing with her testosterone loaded male family members that she is capable of tracking down Callan Lyons, a genetically modified male who could become the investigative story of the century. She argues that as a woman she can get Callan to talk to her. Understandably, her brothers and father are not excited by her logic. However, Merinus has been half in lust with Callan since the moment she saw his photo and can't deny this inexplicable pull to Tempting The Beast starts out with Merinus Tyler arguing with her testosterone loaded male family members that she is capable of tracking down Callan Lyons, a genetically modified male who could become the investigative story of the century. She argues that as a woman she can get Callan to talk to her. Understandably, her brothers and father are not excited by her logic. However, Merinus has been half in lust with Callan since the moment she saw his photo and can't deny this inexplicable pull to talk to him, to see him. The moment she does, that lust ramps up to something neither she or Callan can resist. It becomes a chemical and emotional reaction that terrifies Merinus. It is a complete loss of reason and all they can do is feed the raging mating lust that consumes them.

Callan Lyons has been hiding from the soldiers the Council members have been sending after him since he was twenty. He had been bred in their labs to become a perfect, genetically altered killing machine. One terrible explosion later and Callan and his pack members run for their lives, and their right to live. Luckily they have with them a scientist from the Council who cares for them and helps them understand the ever changing DNA complications in their bodies. When the mating heat strikes Callan and Merinus down hard, it is this evolving science that might save their Pride and bring Callan a sense of family. Unfortunately betrayal within their ranks brings the Council back into their lives and danger to Merinus. Callan's genetic lion DNA comes roaring to life at the thought of harm to his mate. His only hope might be to bring his Pride out of hiding and into the public eye but will that be enough to keep the Council off their backs and Merinus from their labs?

Lora Leigh's first book in the Feline Breeds series was one hot, orgasmic, shuddering, adjective filled romance. While some parts had me rolling my eyeballs, I still liked it. The beginning parts of the book had me practically panting and there were shivers running up and down my spine, as well as other naughty parts. I loved how Callan tried to pass himself off as just a man but when his lion side came roaring out, it was scorching! He finds this need to dominate and possess Merinus and when his barb emerges for the first time, it was seriously weird and damned hot at the same time. You'll have to read it to find out what I mean. And for those who like to know, there was no menage in this story. This was my second Breed book (I've read Megans Mark) and I can't wait to read more. ...more

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Aug 05, 2009 Netanella rated it liked it

Shelves: author-lora-leigh

Great on concept but not so great on the delivery of those ideas. I'm looking forward to more of the series to see if LL can pull this off. ...more

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Apr 15, 2009 Yz the Whyz rated it really liked it

Shelves: lora-leigh, 2012-challenge-books, 2012-reads

I have been looking to get my hands on this book for so long, that when I finally had the chance to read it, I was so excited.

In a lot of ways, this book delivered exactly what I was looking for. Having read some books from this series (thinking that Megan's Mark was the first book...only to discover that it's not), I finally got to see how it all started.

Just like any Lora Leigh's book, this one is hot, hot, hot. It's highly erotic and edgy. Using the 'mating heat' idea, she gets to pen a lot o ...more

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Oct 02, 2009 Kelly rated it really liked it

Shelves: ebook, read-2011

Oh what to say on this shifter read??????

From the 4 stars above you would say I really liked it and I did..... but I was also very disappointed!

The balance between erotic and plot was so skewed. Erotica clearly took the lead by about %95 and this is sad because Leigh has built a really interesting shifter world with action and plot depth potential.

I wanted more bad guys,action, and world/species saving! I'm a character driven reader and I loved her characters but this world deserves more. Find ...more

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Mar 10, 2010 Gaijinmama rated it liked it

Shelves: romance-and-steamy-stuff

Good story, interesting premise, potentially interesting characters whom I hope we will get to know better in subsequent books, and, most importantly...very hot love scenes. (mmmrrrroooooowwwwwr!!!!)

Crappy editing job.

I know, I know, I do tend to "let my perfectionism get in the way" but I'm an English teacher and it is just a fact: bad spelling and grammar make you look less intelligent than you are, and that detracts from the reading experience. I am certain that the talented and creative Ms. ...more

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Jun 09, 2009 Stamatia rated it liked it

Great concept about the breeds but something was off. I can't quite pinpoint what it was!.Sorry, I know this is not a very lucid way to review a book. But those are my sentiments about this book. ...more

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