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beckiebookworm1974's review against another edition
3.0
Another reread for me, so here we have book two in the breed series and this time we are joining Callan's pride and family member Taber who is a Bengal feline hybrid. We first met him in book one. So after the events that occurred prior the breeds are now firmly out of in the open which brings with it a whole new set of problems. Now with an established home base, a former council property more breeds have been rescued or emerged from hiding.
When Taber spots Roni Andrews on the news being hounded by the media he knows he's messed up. Over a year prior he managed to mark her as his mate though without the additional pheromone she hasn't gone fully into heat. But the effect is enough to cause her issues. Now she's in danger from the council and Taber is determined to protect and claim her for his own.
After a misunderstanding leaves Roni suffering she vows to never forgive the male she once trusted completely. Now though all bets are off as she's unmasked as a breed mate before everyone. Now whatever her own feelings Taber and his family are the only ones who can protect her and the additional heat that is triggered by Taber's kiss is not something she can just ignore.
This was an easy read and though I have rated it the same as book one I did enjoy this one slightly more. There just seemed to be more going on in regards to story direction. As its predecessor was this is also totally scorching stuff and the chemistry between Taber and Roni was off the charts. This is an enjoyable read that doesn't take a whole lot of brain power and does what it says on the tin, I liked it, sometimes It's not that deep just what you're in the mood for and this hit that spot
When Taber spots Roni Andrews on the news being hounded by the media he knows he's messed up. Over a year prior he managed to mark her as his mate though without the additional pheromone she hasn't gone fully into heat. But the effect is enough to cause her issues. Now she's in danger from the council and Taber is determined to protect and claim her for his own.
After a misunderstanding leaves Roni suffering she vows to never forgive the male she once trusted completely. Now though all bets are off as she's unmasked as a breed mate before everyone. Now whatever her own feelings Taber and his family are the only ones who can protect her and the additional heat that is triggered by Taber's kiss is not something she can just ignore.
This was an easy read and though I have rated it the same as book one I did enjoy this one slightly more. There just seemed to be more going on in regards to story direction. As its predecessor was this is also totally scorching stuff and the chemistry between Taber and Roni was off the charts. This is an enjoyable read that doesn't take a whole lot of brain power and does what it says on the tin, I liked it, sometimes It's not that deep just what you're in the mood for and this hit that spot
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Second in both the Breeds and Feline Breeds erotic-romance series about a genetically-altered group of people intended for use as assassins and soldiers.
My Take
I do so enjoy this series. Sure the erotica is pretty hot but the real turn on are the Breed men. They're so dominating and protective of each other, of their own and each others' mates. They have a humanity that the Council couldn't reach in a million years.
The Story
It's been three years since Roni last saw Taber. Three years since he left his mark on her. Three years that Roni has yearned for him. Cried for him since she got his letter breaking it off.
Now the Breeds have come out to the public and her dad knows. Roni figures she's got maybe 24 hours before her father figures out how to make money off her. She's wrong. First it's the media after her, then the Council soldiers will do anything to kidnap her and drag her into their testing labs to examine her, cut her up, figure out what makes her tick, attract a breed, learn what happens when a human is "marked".
The Characters
Veronica "Roni" Andrews has been picking on Taber for years, wanting him for 11 years. He's constantly getting her out of jail or rescuing her from her father. Reginald Andrews is Roni's father although he's never treated her like a daughter. Sponging off her. Beating her, her mother. His associates threatening her with everything from beatings to rape to get the money or product on which her father has reneged. Now, he's got a payday coming. Because Roni is wearing a mark from Taber.
Taber Williams is part wildcat and he's been drawn to Roni from the moment he first rescued her but always keeping his distance.
Callan and a pregnant Merinus Lyons, Sherra, Tanner, Dawn, Cabal St. Laurens, and Mercury are all Breeds while Kane is Merinus' brother. All of them work security for the Breed compound. Dr. Martin is the in-house doc for the Breeds at their compound in Virginia.
The Genetics Council had been…
…funded by millionaires, billionaires, and government figures intending to create the ultimate soldier for wetwork and covert assignments. By blending animal genes with human, they had hoped to breed the ideal soldier using extreme torture to train them.
The Cover and Title
The cover is pretty dorky with its cartoony couple. Assumedly, Roni backed up against a wall by Taber with some sort of vertical green squiggle separating them from the half full-face of a cat.
I think the title refers to The Man Within each Breed. One point Leigh makes is that its only man who turns on each other. The animals don't.
My Take
I do so enjoy this series. Sure the erotica is pretty hot but the real turn on are the Breed men. They're so dominating and protective of each other, of their own and each others' mates. They have a humanity that the Council couldn't reach in a million years.
The Story
It's been three years since Roni last saw Taber. Three years since he left his mark on her. Three years that Roni has yearned for him. Cried for him since she got his letter breaking it off.
Now the Breeds have come out to the public and her dad knows. Roni figures she's got maybe 24 hours before her father figures out how to make money off her. She's wrong. First it's the media after her, then the Council soldiers will do anything to kidnap her and drag her into their testing labs to examine her, cut her up, figure out what makes her tick, attract a breed, learn what happens when a human is "marked".
The Characters
Veronica "Roni" Andrews has been picking on Taber for years, wanting him for 11 years. He's constantly getting her out of jail or rescuing her from her father. Reginald Andrews is Roni's father although he's never treated her like a daughter. Sponging off her. Beating her, her mother. His associates threatening her with everything from beatings to rape to get the money or product on which her father has reneged. Now, he's got a payday coming. Because Roni is wearing a mark from Taber.
Taber Williams is part wildcat and he's been drawn to Roni from the moment he first rescued her but always keeping his distance.
Callan and a pregnant Merinus Lyons, Sherra, Tanner, Dawn, Cabal St. Laurens, and Mercury are all Breeds while Kane is Merinus' brother. All of them work security for the Breed compound. Dr. Martin is the in-house doc for the Breeds at their compound in Virginia.
The Genetics Council had been…
…funded by millionaires, billionaires, and government figures intending to create the ultimate soldier for wetwork and covert assignments. By blending animal genes with human, they had hoped to breed the ideal soldier using extreme torture to train them.
The Cover and Title
The cover is pretty dorky with its cartoony couple. Assumedly, Roni backed up against a wall by Taber with some sort of vertical green squiggle separating them from the half full-face of a cat.
I think the title refers to The Man Within each Breed. One point Leigh makes is that its only man who turns on each other. The animals don't.
canadagirl1008's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
4.0
The storyline is getting more complicated, and more characters are being introduced. Definitely a more intricate story than Callan's, and I honestly enjoyed it a little better. hoping the subsequent books just keep getting better.
meowmeowkitty_reader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cierra_mccauley_cierrascorner's review against another edition
5.0
Another 5 star book from Lora Leigh! I love this series! Ronnie and Taber have so much heat and heartache! Their chemistry was sizzling! Talk about some Heat! Loved!
sjb86's review against another edition
5.0
A lot more to story then 1st book. Even better sexing genetically altered man beast. This book goes through the story after then news broke about altered people. Great HEA.
ana_banana13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve read a lot of this series but totally out of order, and none have ever disappointed. These are solid super spicy shifter romances (but they can’t really shift just have a lot of their animal’s characteristics). What I really love about these stories, though, is that the overarching conflict outside of the romance is interesting too but not so complicated that it takes away from the romance. Because let’s be honest, if you’re reading this, it’s for the romance and smut.
I loved Roni and Taber’s story and loved that all my favorite side characters had a role too!
Spice 5/5
I loved Roni and Taber’s story and loved that all my favorite side characters had a role too!
Spice 5/5
riskyduck's review against another edition
2.0
One of the most disturbing covers I've seen because I can't shake the conviction that they gave Taber a female's body with some added armpit hair and weird arm muscles. He has boobs! And at least a size 2 waist.
This book spends half its time creating conflict out of a Big Mis that's pretty stupid and weak. I actually liked it more than [b:Tempting the Beast|592806|Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1)|Lora Leigh|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255718976s/592806.jpg|579543] because Roni and Taber are less ridiculously overblown. If it's possible though, this book had less plot.
Taber's pretty sweet, actually, and there's more adorable cat analogies (e.g. purring) in this book. It's a shame neither H/H have much character.
This book spends half its time creating conflict out of a Big Mis that's pretty stupid and weak. I actually liked it more than [b:Tempting the Beast|592806|Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1)|Lora Leigh|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255718976s/592806.jpg|579543] because Roni and Taber are less ridiculously overblown. If it's possible though, this book had less plot.
Taber's pretty sweet, actually, and there's more adorable cat analogies (e.g. purring) in this book. It's a shame neither H/H have much character.