Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh

I could not wait for this book to come out after reading Tanner’s Scheme (see my other review). Did I think the book was good? Yes. Was it as good as I thought it would be? No.

Synopsis (from barnesandnoble.com): Reporter Cassa Hawkins has always supported Breed rights—especially in light of a specimen like Cabal St. Laurents, the epitome of the male animal. But when the Breeds are incriminated in a series of violent murders, it's left to Cassa and Cabal to discover the truth before they become prey.

While this book was good I could not help but feel a little let down. I did not like that there was tension between Cabal and Cassa in terms of their past. That was already done in Tanner’s Scheme. Their story was sizzling but not anything new. I was hoping for a fresh perspective in this romance. I mean come on- Cabal was a notorious playboy- he and Tanner used to share their women. Yet he seemed toned down in this book. I just wanted Cabal to be more. Would I recommend this book? Yes. Even despite the romance flaws the story was really good and complicated. I am really hoping Jonas will get his story next! Or maybe Dog. Either way I hope Lora Leigh comes at the next book with a new angle. The conflicted past stories have been done to death.

Although if nothing else the cover design is very nice.

Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh

Lora Leigh is a great author if you are looking for a hot, sexy story. I have read quite a few of her books, but I haven't read any of the other books from her Feline Breeds Series. After reading this one I immediately searched the internet to find out when the next one will be out (August 2009).

Synopsis (from barnesandnoble.com): A sexy paranormal series set in a world where genetically altered Breeds and the humans who created them sometimes come together in the fiercest of passions. After the Feline Breeds' main base is attacked, Tanner desires revenge. So he kidnaps Scheme Tallant-the daughter of a one-time high-ranking member of the Genetics Council. But when Tanner discovers that Scheme herself is a target of her father's ruthless mission, his vengeance takes a back seat to saving the life of the woman he hopes to claim as his mate.

What I liked about the story: Tanner is so hot! Every girl would be so lucky as to have a man like him. I thought the conflict between Tanner and Scheme’s family made for some interesting (as well as sizzling) tension. This book was good from beginning to end. Even the cover design of this book is interesting and sexy. Tanner’s brother Cabal’s story comes out in August. I am really looking for to reading his story too.

What I did NOT like: I was not fond of Scheme’s name.

Would I recommend this book to a friend? Hell yes. I loved it.