- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Aphrodisia; illustrated edition edition (6 Jan 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0758228619
- ISBN-13: 978-0758228611
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,192,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An empath with the ability to sense other's emotions, Drake Wheeler has survived by keeping his own feelings shut off from the world. But nothing has prepared him for the sudden smouldering need that overtakes him in the presence of pureblood shape shifter Melissa Montrose. Even more surprising - he can't sense anything around the sultry bookstore owner...except for his fierce urge to take her here, now, over and over again...Melissa has lived her life in a small town, hiding her family's mysterious birthright. A fling with the sexy tourist who wanders into her bookstore seems like a delicious, temporary diversions, until Drake touches her in exactly the way she craves, teasing and tempting every inch of her body into explosive ecstasy. Drake's obviously a man with secrets, but Melissa's got a few of her own, and she's going to show him just how wild and raw pure, primitive desire can be...
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Format:Paperback
The title PRIMAL MALE made me think that this would be a hot, sexy tale about a male shifter, and it was partly right - it was a hot sexy tale, but about a female shifter, one that I enjoyed. I am a bit puzzled about the title though?
Anyway, Drake is part of a paranormal agency that deals mainly in protection of those who are 'different' and is trying to track down a person called Sharza, a name that cropped up in a previous investigation, with a view to getting Mr/Ms Sharza to mentor Nadya, a teen shifter who is not coming into her powers, so he heads into the Canadian wilderness, where me meets Melissa, a shifter. At the end of the tale, Mel is revealed as The Sharza, a kind of archivist of her race, and she agrees to come back to Vancouver with Drake, they have their HEA and the teenage shifter comes into her powers, after long-lost sister Mel tutors her. That's about it.
The reason why I liked this book is that Drake is an empath and so seemed more in touch with his feminine side, and he was open and accepting of Melissa and vocalised his feelings well before she did, and well before she even realised that she had feelings for him. He was also a bit of a hunk, and as with all Kensington Aphrodisia tales, there was plenty of graphic, hot, erotic sex, even when dealing with a 'killer and baddie'. Mel was more aggressive and 'forward' than he, so the title really should have been Primal FEmale!
'Killer and baddie' is a bit of misleading, as the character in question, and his inclusion in the tale wasn't really all that necessary and he went out without a fight. I don't think he even had any dialogue either, but maybe he did mutter to himself once.
Overall, there was some suspense, it was erotic and it had a HEA for all concerned (there are several secondary couples who've previously had their tales told), so it was an ok read. It does not compare with the works of Lora Leigh or Lauren Dane, but is on a par with Shiloh Walker's more recent works (see Beautiful Girl).
Anyway, Drake is part of a paranormal agency that deals mainly in protection of those who are 'different' and is trying to track down a person called Sharza, a name that cropped up in a previous investigation, with a view to getting Mr/Ms Sharza to mentor Nadya, a teen shifter who is not coming into her powers, so he heads into the Canadian wilderness, where me meets Melissa, a shifter. At the end of the tale, Mel is revealed as The Sharza, a kind of archivist of her race, and she agrees to come back to Vancouver with Drake, they have their HEA and the teenage shifter comes into her powers, after long-lost sister Mel tutors her. That's about it.
The reason why I liked this book is that Drake is an empath and so seemed more in touch with his feminine side, and he was open and accepting of Melissa and vocalised his feelings well before she did, and well before she even realised that she had feelings for him. He was also a bit of a hunk, and as with all Kensington Aphrodisia tales, there was plenty of graphic, hot, erotic sex, even when dealing with a 'killer and baddie'. Mel was more aggressive and 'forward' than he, so the title really should have been Primal FEmale!
'Killer and baddie' is a bit of misleading, as the character in question, and his inclusion in the tale wasn't really all that necessary and he went out without a fight. I don't think he even had any dialogue either, but maybe he did mutter to himself once.
Overall, there was some suspense, it was erotic and it had a HEA for all concerned (there are several secondary couples who've previously had their tales told), so it was an ok read. It does not compare with the works of Lora Leigh or Lauren Dane, but is on a par with Shiloh Walker's more recent works (see Beautiful Girl).
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HOT ,HOT , HOT , if you love lora leigh , susan johnson this is for you. Great romance as well . fab.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Sexy, edgy paranormal
25 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
Drake Wheeler works for a covert group investigating the paranormal. A powerful empath, his talent is more than useful in his line of work. He has been sent to a town called Chadwick to find a person only identified by the name `Sharza'. Neither he nor his team have any idea if Sharza is a first name, last name, or what. He doesn't even know if this person is male or female.
When he encounters sexy bookstore owner Melissa Montrose, he knows something is different about her, but isn't quite sure what. Well, there is that one glaring fact that he finds it impossible to read her mind, but other than that, he can't quite figure her out. He knows one thing, though - he wants to uncover every little secret she has more than he has wanted anything in his life.
Having lost everyone in her family, Melissa is the last of her kind in the town of Chadwick. And if there were another shape shifter in the small town, she would definitely know about it. When hunky Drake wheels into town, she doesn't know what he is up to, but suspects it is something to do with her. It doesn't help a bit that he sends her libido into overdrive.
A grisly murder and subsequent attempts on Melissa's life force Drake and Melissa to work together to uncover the killer before one or both of them wind up the next victim.
PRIMAL MALE is the sequel to Sasha White's erotic romance SEXY DEVIL, both of which have titles sure to grab the attention of romance readers everywhere. Although it is the second book in a series, PRIMAL MALE can easily be read as a standalone novel. I won't try and tell you that you won't want to read SEXY DEVIL after finishing this new book, though, since that would just be a lie. At least, it is for me. *grin*
I've long been a fan of author Sasha White, but have only read her contemporary romances previously. PRIMAL MALE is my first experience with her paranormal stories, and I loved every minute of it. She infuses this story with that sizzling sensuality she is so well-known for, ramping things up even higher with the active libidos that paranormal beings have become known for in the paranormal romance genre.
I fell for Drake from the beginning. He is a man who feels things very deeply, but his empathic talent makes it difficult sometimes for him to recognize when the emotions he is experiencing are solely his own or those of the people near him. That's what makes his relationship with Melissa so special for him. Because he can't read her emotions, he knows that everything he feels when he is with her comes from inside himself, a first for him.
Melissa proves herself a woman worthy of this dynamic hero. Although she is being hunted by a killer, she doesn't hide behind this man, and never hesitates to act in his defense when the situation calls for it.
PRIMAL MALE is the kind of book that plunges you in the story from page one, never slowing the momentum until the final climax has been reached. This is a must-read for lovers of erotic paranormal romance.
**4 1/2 Bookmarks, Courtesy of Wild on Books**
Series Order:
Sexy Devil
Primal Male
When he encounters sexy bookstore owner Melissa Montrose, he knows something is different about her, but isn't quite sure what. Well, there is that one glaring fact that he finds it impossible to read her mind, but other than that, he can't quite figure her out. He knows one thing, though - he wants to uncover every little secret she has more than he has wanted anything in his life.
Having lost everyone in her family, Melissa is the last of her kind in the town of Chadwick. And if there were another shape shifter in the small town, she would definitely know about it. When hunky Drake wheels into town, she doesn't know what he is up to, but suspects it is something to do with her. It doesn't help a bit that he sends her libido into overdrive.
A grisly murder and subsequent attempts on Melissa's life force Drake and Melissa to work together to uncover the killer before one or both of them wind up the next victim.
PRIMAL MALE is the sequel to Sasha White's erotic romance SEXY DEVIL, both of which have titles sure to grab the attention of romance readers everywhere. Although it is the second book in a series, PRIMAL MALE can easily be read as a standalone novel. I won't try and tell you that you won't want to read SEXY DEVIL after finishing this new book, though, since that would just be a lie. At least, it is for me. *grin*
I've long been a fan of author Sasha White, but have only read her contemporary romances previously. PRIMAL MALE is my first experience with her paranormal stories, and I loved every minute of it. She infuses this story with that sizzling sensuality she is so well-known for, ramping things up even higher with the active libidos that paranormal beings have become known for in the paranormal romance genre.
I fell for Drake from the beginning. He is a man who feels things very deeply, but his empathic talent makes it difficult sometimes for him to recognize when the emotions he is experiencing are solely his own or those of the people near him. That's what makes his relationship with Melissa so special for him. Because he can't read her emotions, he knows that everything he feels when he is with her comes from inside himself, a first for him.
Melissa proves herself a woman worthy of this dynamic hero. Although she is being hunted by a killer, she doesn't hide behind this man, and never hesitates to act in his defense when the situation calls for it.
PRIMAL MALE is the kind of book that plunges you in the story from page one, never slowing the momentum until the final climax has been reached. This is a must-read for lovers of erotic paranormal romance.
**4 1/2 Bookmarks, Courtesy of Wild on Books**
Series Order:
Sexy Devil
Primal Male
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Excellent paranormal romance!
4 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback
When empath Drake Wheeler goes in search of some down time while looking for a powerful shape shifter, he finds himself in a bookstore in the small town of Chadwick. He quickly decides to mix business with a little pleasure after meeting the store's owner, Melissa Montrose. Melissa is breathtakingly beautiful and he is instantly attracted, but it doesn't take long for him to realize there's much more to Melissa than meets the eye. Melissa is very much alone in the world, except for one close, dear friend. When brutal violence gets a little too close to Melissa for Drake's comfort, he insists that she stay with him. It soon becomes clear that in sticking close to Melissa, Drake is nearer to the elusive shape shifter than he could ever have dreamed.
Despite sharing an undeniably sensual pull towards Drake, Melissa is highly suspicious of him and his motives. The covert group he belongs to has sent him to Chadwick to do some investigational searching for the shape shifting Sharza, although they don't truly know just who, or what, Sharza is. A young shape shifter who has joined this specially gifted group needs knowledge and guidance to make full, positive use of her powers, and they're determined to find someone who can assist as her instructor. Melissa has been fiercely independent for a large portion of her life, and she isn't quick to trust. While she has fallen for Drake and she knows full well that he cares deeply for her, he won't fully open himself up to her, which she finds more than a little frustrating.
Sasha White has yet again proven why she's the undisputed queen of erotic romance. Drake is not your typical tortured hero, and Melissa has had more than her fair share of heartache. They complete each other just by being together, let alone when passions flair. Watching Drake's fall into love is especially nice, and readers will be cheering Melissa as she attempts to bring his true feelings to light. I can't help but give PRIMAL MALE the highest marks.
Despite sharing an undeniably sensual pull towards Drake, Melissa is highly suspicious of him and his motives. The covert group he belongs to has sent him to Chadwick to do some investigational searching for the shape shifting Sharza, although they don't truly know just who, or what, Sharza is. A young shape shifter who has joined this specially gifted group needs knowledge and guidance to make full, positive use of her powers, and they're determined to find someone who can assist as her instructor. Melissa has been fiercely independent for a large portion of her life, and she isn't quick to trust. While she has fallen for Drake and she knows full well that he cares deeply for her, he won't fully open himself up to her, which she finds more than a little frustrating.
Sasha White has yet again proven why she's the undisputed queen of erotic romance. Drake is not your typical tortured hero, and Melissa has had more than her fair share of heartache. They complete each other just by being together, let alone when passions flair. Watching Drake's fall into love is especially nice, and readers will be cheering Melissa as she attempts to bring his true feelings to light. I can't help but give PRIMAL MALE the highest marks.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Primal Male
20 Feb 2009
Format:Paperback
Drake Wheeler is an empath used to hearing the thoughts of others. When his friend's sister-in-law needs help in learning how to deal with her magical abilities, Drake doesn't hesitate to offer his services. He has a method to his madness because traveling to Chadwick will kill three birds with one stone. Drake will be able to get the information his friend's sister-in-law needs, he will get the clues he needs on shape shifters, and most importantly, he will get some peace and quiet from the rumblings that are constantly in his head. Meeting Melissa Montrose however, rocks his world because she is the person he has ever met that he has been unable to hear thoughts from. He knows she has the information he is looking for but she also has so much more. She has the other half of his heart and he will do anything to keep her and claim her for his very own.
Could Sasha White have written a better story? I don't think so. Primal Male takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride. When I thought the energy could not get any more intense, Ms. White ups it a notch until I was on pins and needles. Then there were the love scenes. Those made me shiver in delight at the plethora of scorching and explicitly naughty things that were happening. Drake and Melissa were perfect for each other. Their love sizzled, scorched, and ultimately sucked me in to their lives and I couldn't have asked for more!
Talia
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Could Sasha White have written a better story? I don't think so. Primal Male takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride. When I thought the energy could not get any more intense, Ms. White ups it a notch until I was on pins and needles. Then there were the love scenes. Those made me shiver in delight at the plethora of scorching and explicitly naughty things that were happening. Drake and Melissa were perfect for each other. Their love sizzled, scorched, and ultimately sucked me in to their lives and I couldn't have asked for more!
Talia
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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