Jungle Heat by Sarah Mäkelä

Jungle Heat by Sarah Mäkelä

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


JUNGLE HEAT prodded me to do a little research about the warrior women called Amazons, because I wasn't sure if the "history" mentioned in the blurb was just part of the story or based on fact. Amazons are women who are part of an all female nation and originated in Greek mythology. They are typically tall, very beautiful and excellent fighters, and the women of JUNGLE HEAT are no exception.

How does an Amazonian woman find someone to share her life with? I can imagine that it is fairly difficult since the Amazon village is hidden, making it difficult to find the women. Then, of course, there is that little built in trait of "total bad-ass" that probably intimidates most men.

When Adara, princess of the Amazons, ventures outside the confines of her village, she is greeted by a curious weretiger named Rei. He seems more intent on claiming her than attacking her. Once he makes his presence known to Adara, everything about the world she has known becomes jumbled and confused. From a very early age, she is taught that men are evil and are simply a means to an end, and that end being reproducing to insure the survival of their bloodline. Despite her misgivings, Rei is determined to teach her all the pleasures her elders have been so adamant about keeping hidden from her and the rest of the young Amazon females.

I loved Adara's naiveté even down to the most innocent of things, like kissing. I also loved that Rei entertains her "I am the future Queen so you must do as I say" attitude all while smirking and poking a little fun at her Highness. Rei and Adara are a great match. Only a man like Rei in a powerful body possessing a sharp mind would be worthy of Princess Adara and though he has "chosen" her as his mate, he enjoys keeping her a little emotionally off kilter.

JUNGLE HEAT was like a quick escape to a secret world. It was exciting and a little different from the typical shifter story. The sexy weretiger was a nice change... there really should be more tiger shifters in the paranormal world, they have a lot of love to give.

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Surrounded by Woods by Mandy Harbin

Surrounded by Woods by Mandy Harbin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I know what you are thinking, single male mountain lion shifters on the prowl for a mate, been there, done that, right? Well, not so fast. Author Mandy Harbin puts a little spin on this story that is unique and is sure to suck you in as the details unfold.

The Woods brothers are constantly looking for a mate for their lion side, but it's a little difficult to find one when your father won't allow any single females on the property. That all changes when the formerly engaged attorney, Mikaela Patterson, is assigned to handle some legal matters for the Woods Estate in Texas. From the second Mikaela steps foot on the property, the brothers are sniffing around her, especially Josh who is the oldest, but they respect the fact that she is (supposedly) engaged to another man and tamp down their instincts to claim her.

At every turn, Mikaela finds her personal space invaded by a thick, well-muscled body belonging to none other than Josh Woods. If his hot body and good looks aren't enough, his silver tongue is bound to send her over the edge, especially when he murmurs those naughty words in her ear. Her brain is telling her to remain professional but her body is urging her to act on the desire that ignites every time she is around this man. When the truth about her availability comes to light, it actually becomes a life or death situation for Mikaela. The Woods brothers must fight the instinct of their lion side to mate with any available female, because if the female is unwilling, the results can be deadly for one or both of them.

SURROUNDED BY WOODS is sexy and exciting. I love it when a strong willed woman is paired with a dominant man...it makes for some really hot bedroom scenes! Since there are a total of 5 brothers, I am hoping for at least 4 more stories from Ms. Harbin. I can't wait to read about the rest of the brothers and the adventures they are sure to experience in their quest to find a mate to claim.
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