Feasted On: Tasting Fire by Shelly Holt

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"Tasting Fire" by Shelly Holt

My Book Summary : Rae is a biologist, who came from humble beginnings in Las Vegas, with a passion for saving Asian Snow Leopards and has dedicated her life to do so. Therefore, when she finds out that her mentor and part-time lover has plans to kill four snow leopards for the "name of science" she leaves her job and brakes off her romance with him.

Kai is an Asian Snow Leopard shape-shifter, the leader of his people, and trying to find a way to keep their secret from coming out to the world. Therefore, when he hears about Rae leaving her job because of her boss' choices he decides to see if he convince her to help him. However, to do so he will need to bring Rae in on his shape-shifter secret.

Once she agrees, one thing after another keeps them busy with finding a way to protect Kai's people from being captured and found out. Throughout Kai & Rae's time together they become closer, and passions fly high. Nevertheless, once a point comes when Kai suddenly has to choose between protecting his people or Rae, what choice will he make, whom will he choose? Or can he find a way to save them all?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars. Learn about a new way of life along with Rae, while falling in love with the myth & possibility of Kai's world. I will say when starting to read this novel I was not a fan of either of the main characters. At first, I found them to both be annoying and found their thought processes a little hard to follow. Nevertheless, as I kept on with the novel I couldn't help but get swept away in the plot, which I just happened to LOVE!!

Then -- once you are 60% of the way into the novel .... the twists hit you nonstop, the story turns very fast-paced, and things you never think would happen (but had some idea might) finally do!! Everything that happened from those points onto the very end really made me like this novel so much! Plus it doesn't hurt that it has some VERY HOT sex scenes to keep you entertained throughout.

In addition, I'm happy to say that by the time I finished this novel I fell in love with Rae & Kai as a couple, they really are perfect for one another, especially with the way they get to know each other. They finally found the one person they could be themselves around. ♥

I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys shape-shifter romances or paranormal romances!

Author's Novel Extras : Inspiration for Kai Tenzin

Book Teaser(s) :

This time Rae was able to really appreciate the experience without fainting from shock. Her scientific mind started to process what she was seeing. Kai was a large specimen. Rae estimated he had to weigh at least a hundred and twenty pounds. His eyes were clear and his tail held high. The exotic leopard had excellent muscle tone. His nose looked moist. A very healthy cat! she thought to herself. Kai stood there chuffing patiently as he allowed his men to adjust his equipment. After it was done Kai turned around and was staring right at Rae. She felt herself go weak in the knees and sat down on the couch. Kai was concerned about the effect he was having on the doctor. He didn't change back to human form, but instead padded over to her at the couch. He sat with his haunches on the floor and cocked his head quizzically. He looked for all the world like a giant house cat when he did that. Rae laughed and Kai seemed relieved she wasn't about to take a header off the couch.
He brushed the top of his head against her hand just like a domestic cat to communicate he was glad she was handling it better this time. Rae hesitantly reached out to touch the top of his head. Kai allowed the scientist to pet him. ~ within Chapter 12

The handsome shape-shifter caught her hand and brought it to his lips. Rae remembering the last argument they had before Kai left, looked deep into Kai's eyes and made the first move towards apologizing “I'm sorry we parted the way we did” Rae offered. Kai watched the beautiful scientist with a fiery intensity in his eyes as he also apologized “so am I. Tonight, I'll make it up to you. I promise!” Rae teased lightly “you aren't jet lagged are you?” Kai didn't answer, but the look in his eyes left no doubt that he would be finishing tonight what Rae had started their first night in Hong Kong. Rae's insides quivered in anticipation of what that look would translate to in the bedroom later. ~ within Chapter 26

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