Sandy M’s review of Vision Captured (Leopard Series, Book 5) by Lorie O’Clare
Paranormal Romance published by Ellora’s Cave 1 Jun 09
I’ve a read a few of Lorie O’Clare’s books before, mostly her wolf stories. This is my first of her Leopard series, and I think I’ve been missing some really good stuff. I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy this series more than her wolves.
I liked everything about this book. The plot of a megalomaniac leopard rounding up those of his kind who have visions of the future to eventually utilize for his own purposes; the heroine a lone leopard living away from any pride, independent and kick-ass; the hero, who is to die for, is a hunter of rogue leopards when need be but a problem solver/peacemaker most of the time, finds a mate when he least expects it; and secondary characters both good and evil who add depth to an already great story.
Chantelle is a female on her own and she likes it that way. She’s carved out a good life for herself, even though it’s not with her pride. She’s just learned via the internet that a man everyone believes doesn’t exist is rounding up other leopards who are like her — they have visions of the future that most always come to fruition. Chan is determined not to be rounded up like a wild animal at the behest of a ghost.
But when hunter Josh Bard crashes into her life, purportedly to turn her over to a mad man, it’s either go along on her terms or his. She’d rather have control. However, she finds very quickly she has no control where Josh is concerned. The man is a force to be reckoned with in all areas of life, and she just can’t resist his sexy ass. As the truth about her and others like her comes out, they find themselves on the run, and Chan begins to trust the man who has vowed to protect her at all costs.
Never thinking he’d find his match in any female out there, Josh is totally taken with Chan, his instinct to protect her just as a mate would, something he’s not looking for but would gladly welcome into his life as long as it’s Chan. Josh is one of those totally sexy and yummy heroes that you just have to sigh over. Even without being a leopard, he’d be a man who would have to protect what’s his just because of who he is.
I also like the owl shifters in this book, something you don’t see when it comes to shapeshifters. Ms. O’Clare does a terrific job of portraying characteristics of each animal species in their respective characters and she does that with the owls especially well. There is plenty of action and plenty of lovin’ goin’ on. The characters are strong, and Josh and Chan complement each other very well.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable book with a little bit of everything to satisfy whatever you’re craving to read. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series. Leopards are fast gaining on the wolves as my favorite shifters.
Grade: A
Summary:
A male leopard shifter runs alone, wild and untamed, until a female decides he’s worth her time to train. Which is why Chantelle Drap sees no reason to settle down. She likes her males nasty and dirty, rough and wild…the rougher the better.
When rumors fly of an urban legend—gathering all leopards with visions, wanting to collar them, so he can create a stronger race, Chan’s world turns upside down. She doesn’t know who to trust, or when she will be attacked.
No matter where she turns though, Josh Bard is right there. His job is to bring Chan in. But Josh has his own agenda, is determined to keep her by his side, in his bed. She is his match in every way. Her scent thrills him, her aggressiveness spikes his wild side. Josh informs her that in truth it is the male who trains the female to submit and not the other way around. While Josh and Chan fight for control of seduction, they also find themselves fighting for their way of life.Read an excerpt.
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