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Conner Vega, physically and emotionally scarred by his past, has returned to the lush, exotic landscape of the Panama rainforest - his birthplace, and hopefully an escape from the guilt that consumes him. Free to roam at last, the leopard in him longs to take control, but knowing how dangerous that would be, Conner must resist. However, there are more serious issues to deal with. Conner's been brought back for a specific purpose: to help save his people from an evil threatening their existence, and to avenge his mother's brutal murder. And this time he means to take care of business.
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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Christine Feehan has received numerous honours including being a nominee for the Romance Writers of America RITA and receiving a Career Achievement Award from ROMANTIC TIMES.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Not quite as good as I'd expected after the 4* Burning Wild, as this did not have the same Fire
1 May 2010
Format:Paperback
It was definitely one of her better recent books (after the dire Murder Game), but frankly, after the almost-erotica tale that was Burning Wild, and the way in which that tale was written, I was expecting more of the same and I feel a touch...disappointed.
Connor and Isabeau are Leopard people from the South American continent, he being an Alpha male and protector of his pack, and she being a female, and therefore rare and to be valued. However, years ago, Connor had been tasked with 'dealing' with her father, a traitor, in order to protect his pack, and to get closer to her father, he seduced the innocent Isabeau, despite realising that she was his mate. Duty came before mating, and when he killed her father he left her, which Isabeau saw as a betrayal, but in reality Connor was ashamed at what lengths he had had to go to and the irrevocable damage that he'd done to his mate to be able to stay, and he exiled himself to the US in case he did worse to her by forcing her into a mating against her will.
Years down the line, he's come back to the country of his birth, as an evil female drug lord has been hunting down and imprisoning Leopard children, after discovering their race by two traitors amongst the Leopard people. He doesn't know who he's being paid by or working for, but when Isabeau appears, he realises that she is the one trying to get the children back unharmed and undiscovered, and therefore his boss for this mission, so they put their differences aside.
The tale itself is fast-paced and full of baddies, fighting, suspense, some hot sex in the middle of the rainforest, right in the middle of the mission...and forgiveness; the latter threw me. The history between the leads should have lead to angst, heartache, emotional scenes and some major explanations and grovelling on Connor's part...but all of this was lacking. Perhaps it was because they were racing against the clock (yeah, even though they managed to make time for sex!), but I still feel that Isabeau was entirely too forgiving and too willing to get back into the same relationship as before, without convincing explanations and arguments, and without much 'give' on Connor's part. Yes, there was some really hot sex, right before Connor went off to war, and some chest-thumping and growling from Connor when he became aware of his fellow Leopards' attraction towards Isabeau as the sole female around...but nothing ever took off.
It was one of the longer CF tales in the series, and we caught up with Rio, Drake, there was mention of Jake Bannaconni and his life in the US, and several new males were introduced, so 'heavily' that I am sure that this book was a springboard for their future tales.
Overall, it's a decent enough read, but like with Maya Banks, I think that CF is churning books out to make money primarily, not any more for the love of her art - which regrettably shows in the lack of story in her recent novels. The Leopard series has the potential to be the best series that she has done (the 'Dark' series is now too repetitive, the 'Game' series is losing its way), but she needs a time-out and a re-think IMHO.
Connor and Isabeau are Leopard people from the South American continent, he being an Alpha male and protector of his pack, and she being a female, and therefore rare and to be valued. However, years ago, Connor had been tasked with 'dealing' with her father, a traitor, in order to protect his pack, and to get closer to her father, he seduced the innocent Isabeau, despite realising that she was his mate. Duty came before mating, and when he killed her father he left her, which Isabeau saw as a betrayal, but in reality Connor was ashamed at what lengths he had had to go to and the irrevocable damage that he'd done to his mate to be able to stay, and he exiled himself to the US in case he did worse to her by forcing her into a mating against her will.
Years down the line, he's come back to the country of his birth, as an evil female drug lord has been hunting down and imprisoning Leopard children, after discovering their race by two traitors amongst the Leopard people. He doesn't know who he's being paid by or working for, but when Isabeau appears, he realises that she is the one trying to get the children back unharmed and undiscovered, and therefore his boss for this mission, so they put their differences aside.
The tale itself is fast-paced and full of baddies, fighting, suspense, some hot sex in the middle of the rainforest, right in the middle of the mission...and forgiveness; the latter threw me. The history between the leads should have lead to angst, heartache, emotional scenes and some major explanations and grovelling on Connor's part...but all of this was lacking. Perhaps it was because they were racing against the clock (yeah, even though they managed to make time for sex!), but I still feel that Isabeau was entirely too forgiving and too willing to get back into the same relationship as before, without convincing explanations and arguments, and without much 'give' on Connor's part. Yes, there was some really hot sex, right before Connor went off to war, and some chest-thumping and growling from Connor when he became aware of his fellow Leopards' attraction towards Isabeau as the sole female around...but nothing ever took off.
It was one of the longer CF tales in the series, and we caught up with Rio, Drake, there was mention of Jake Bannaconni and his life in the US, and several new males were introduced, so 'heavily' that I am sure that this book was a springboard for their future tales.
Overall, it's a decent enough read, but like with Maya Banks, I think that CF is churning books out to make money primarily, not any more for the love of her art - which regrettably shows in the lack of story in her recent novels. The Leopard series has the potential to be the best series that she has done (the 'Dark' series is now too repetitive, the 'Game' series is losing its way), but she needs a time-out and a re-think IMHO.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid fan of Feehan's work i am duty bound to admit that this new installment of the leopard people lives up to the the earlier books. Feehan has a way of taking you into the environment, making you part of the secret society and desperate for them to succeed.
Conner Vega, mentioned in the previous books as the stolic part of the team, tells of his past which along with Rio (Wild Rain) tried to rescue children of various countries of terrorists.When he meets again the woman he believed to be his mate, the one he betrayed and seduced before he knew she was the one. Betrayed, broken heart-ed and vengeful they reunite but can they keep it together before everything falls apart.
This is another exciting, passionate, emotional and thrilling episode in what we all hope will be a long list of books in the leopard people series.
Conner Vega, mentioned in the previous books as the stolic part of the team, tells of his past which along with Rio (Wild Rain) tried to rescue children of various countries of terrorists.When he meets again the woman he believed to be his mate, the one he betrayed and seduced before he knew she was the one. Betrayed, broken heart-ed and vengeful they reunite but can they keep it together before everything falls apart.
This is another exciting, passionate, emotional and thrilling episode in what we all hope will be a long list of books in the leopard people series.
Format:Paperback
Well, let me first say I tried reading this book one year ago, (I'd just had a baby girl and I guess my thoughts werent into reading or getting involved in a story, I got to page 90 and put the book down). I recently bought the fourth book in the series savage nature, which I thought was brilliant. Savagae Nature blew me away, so I thought lets try Wild Fire again. Im so glad I did, I understood everything about the leopard people after being refreshed from savage nature, Im actually glad I read savage nature first. I loved the characters in Wild Fire, yes Feehan was a bit dark in places, but I loved that, so many people have given this book a really bad review, but I actually think its one of her best and I will be reading it again.
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love christine feehans work
i really liked this book but i agree with the other review, it wasnt as hot as burning wild, thats gonna take some beating.x
Published 21 months ago by allseeingeye
Good read but sometimes a bit slow
Good read but I found that it sometimes repeated the same information.
I would still recommend the book if you are a fan of Christine Feehan.
I would still recommend the book if you are a fan of Christine Feehan.
Published 23 months ago by H. van Rooyen
Wild Fire: Prepare to enter the lair of the Leopard People
Great story line, leads on nicely from Burning wild with Rio being a big part again but, with his crew including Elijah
Published on 14 May 2010 by Mrs. Cj King
Slow to start but good
This is the first Christine Feehan book that i started and felt like putting it back in my bookcase. Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Ronkira
wild fire
completely agree the previous review, it was like going through the motions reading this book, it did not grab you so felt you could not put it down!!!! Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by J. down
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