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Guess I read these out of order. I read Harmony's Way first, a couple months prior, then Megan's Mark. They can be stand alone books, I was not confused in reading them out of order; but I did have a case of deja vu. I could swear the same thing happened with both females, they both denied and rejected the Mating Heat; and they were both headstrong "warriors."
This being about the fifth book of Leigh's that I have read, I am learning you may want to read others in between or take a break every now and again with her. The "pet names" that the males give the females and the "conversations" during sex never seem to be original. They are almost word for word.
Nevertheless, I certainly enjoy her books and will not quit reading them. She does not leave much to the imagination, she is very detailed and graphic. As with other reviewers warnings, if you are not into hard core descriptive sex, her books are not for you.

CHERYL L. (
maggybrn) wrote on 7/14/2007...
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is very graphic, almost soft porn. Do not request if you are offended by explicit material
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If you want steamy, read Lora Leigh. The first book of the series. In experiments to create the perfect soldier, human and animal DNA were spliced to create the Breeds. Tested and tortured in labs for years, they are finally out and fighting to keep their "human" recognition in the world.
Cursed with the power to feel other people's emotions, Megan Fields has tucked herself away in a remote corner of New Mexico, working as a small-town sheriff's deputy. She finds solace in the silence of the desert. But when Breeds begin dying on her watch, Megan realized that the secrets from her past can't stay buried forever.
Feline Breed Braden Arness broods with feral intensity. His mission to solve the Breed murders brings him to Megan, a woman who accosts his senses like no other. Only with Braden does Megan find relief from her unwanted empathic powers...and surrender to the hunger that wracks her body. But as they team up to hunt the killers, Braden and Megan find themselves becoming the prey...
A good introduction to a new series and a new "world"....the Breeds.

Melissa F. (
mitabird) wrote on 10/26/2008...
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Megan's Mark is a typical Leigh novel. Breed male finds his mate, she resists the bonding but cannot help herself. Male feels the need to dominate, etc. I didn't enjoy the romance so much in this story as I found Megan to be quite annoying. I did find the political aspects of the Breeds interesting.

Cindy D. (
ladybird) wrote on 2/16/2008...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wasn't that crazy about this book and never actually finished it accept to skim the last parts. Partially my fault as I am not crazy about contemporary books unless they are really well written paranormal books (as in Sherrilyn Kenyon or Kresley Cole). But my best friend liked this book, so I gave it a try. I just couldn't get into the characters and the sex scenes didn't do anything for me. I am not adverse to explicit sex in my books (love Robin Schone!) however, there are some words and images that just take the romance out of things and that is what this book does. I haven't completely written off this author as I want to try her magic series.

Paula H. (
PaulaH) wrote on 8/23/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed this book. I got the recommendation to read this author from another forum and really glad I listened. I am looking forward to reading other "breed" books. The characters were interesting, and of course the romance was "steamy". A very good book!

Alison H. (
Alison-H) - VA wrote on 7/18/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A sizzling read, though rather pedestrian in terms of the writing. I also had some issues with the characterization, mainly in terms of the author's portrayal of the dominant nature of the leading man.

Cathy G. (
CiGi) wrote on 5/28/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very slow moving book. I just made it half way when I decided to forget it. Enjoy.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
For a book that really locks you in and a good quick read for alot of really great ADULT ROMANCE...this is the book for you. I have not read the other Breeds but am waiting on my next. I read it out of order of the series but it is fine as a stand alone. I was not lost.
This book is fast and furious with a strong woman for a equally strong MAN.
This is not a romance novel. This is a intense ADULT ROMANCE book.

Mary G. (
BookLady) wrote on 6/25/2008...
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Initially liked the characters and the writing style, but the language was too raunchy for me. I would call it porn. Got to be so graphic I stopped reading about halfway through. Just not my cup of tea. But if GRAPHIC SEX and pretty raw language doesn't bother you, you'll probably enjoy the story.