From Goodreads:
When a brilliant changeling researcher is kidnapped, DarkRiver sentinel Mercy, a cat, and SnowDancer lieutenant Riley, a wolf, must work together to track the young man-before his shadowy captors decide he's no longer useful. Along the way, the two dominants may find that submitting to one another uncovers not just a deadly conspiracy, but a passion so raw that it'll leave them both branded by fire.
The Party:
I absolutely love this deleted scene from Branded By Fire! The reason it didn't make it into the book is that while it's heaps of fun, the reason for it – to show how close Mercy is to her pack – was something that was already apparent through the rest of the story.
I hope you all enjoy!
From Goodreads:
A woman without a past becomes the pawn of the man who controls her future...
Dev Santos discovers her unconscious and battered, with no memory of who she is. All she knows is that she's dangerous. Charged with protecting his people's most vulnerable secrets, Dev is duty-bound to eliminate all threats. It's a task he's never hesitated to complete...until he finds himself drawn to a woman who might prove to be the enemy's most insidious weapon yet.
Stripped of her memories by a shadowy oppressor and programmed to carry out cold-blooded murder, Katya Haas is fighting desperately for her sanity. Her only hope is Dev. But how can she expect to gain the trust of a man who could very well be her next target? For in this game, one must die...
From Goodreads:
This story slots in before Bonds of Justice and features several members of the DarkRiver leopard pack, including two sentinels (the most senior members of the pack aside from the alpha).
From Goodreads:
Max Shannon is a good cop, one of the best in New York Enforcement. Born with a natural shield that protects him against Psy mental invasions, he knows he has little chance of advancement within the Psy- dominated power structure. The last case he expects to be assigned to is that of a murderer targeting a Psy Councilor's closest advisors. And the last woman he expects to compel him in the most sensual of ways is a Psy on the verge of catastrophic mental fracture.
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In his position as tracker for the SnowDancer pack, it's up to Drew Kincaid to rein in rogue changelings who have lost control of their animal halves- even if it means killing those who have gone too far. But nothing in his life has prepared him for the battle he must now wage to win the heart of a woman who makes his body ignite... and who threatens to enslave his wolf.
Lieutenant Indigo Riviere doesn't easily allow skin privileges, especially of the sensual kind- and the last person she expects to find herself craving is the most wickedly playful male in the den. Everything she knows tells her to pull back before the flames burn them both to ash... but she hasn't counted on Drew's will.
Now, two of SnowDancer's most stubborn wolves find themselves playing a hot, sexy game even as lethal danger stalks the very place they call home.
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In Beat of Temptation, innocent Tamsyn has always had a place in her heart for Nathan, a blooded DarkRiver sentinel. But is she ready for the fierce demands of the mating bond?
From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her phenomenal Psy-Changeling world as a woman in peril finds herself in the arms of a dangerously beautiful shapeshifter…
San Francisco is under threat from a violent gang…a gang that has no idea who they're challenging. The DarkRiver pack of leopard changelings has already claimed the city as their territory, and they will fight with wild fury to protect its residents. Emmett, a lethally trained leopard soldier, isn't about to let outsiders muscle in on his home ground—especially when they target a human named Ria.
Emmett has one word for the smart stranger with her curvy body and tough spirit: mine.
Possessive, dominant, unyielding in his demands and desires, Emmett is unlike anyone Ria has ever before met. But while the sexy leopard changeling makes her body ignite, his kisses molten and his touch addicting, she's no pushover and she has a few demands of her own. This leopard has met his match…
From Goodreads:
Free short story giving a glimpse of the life of Sascha and Lucas from Slave to Sensation.
Timewise, this story is set after Slave to Sensation and before Visions of Heat.
From Goodreads:
The "alpha author of paranormal romance"* presents a stunningly sensual collection of four all-new Psy-Changeling novellas, in which taboos are broken, boundaries are crossed, and instincts prove irresistible...
Echo of Silence
In a deep-sea station, Tazia Nerif has found her life's work as an engineer, keeping things running smoothly. But she wants nothing more than to break down the barrier of silence between her and her telekinetic Psy station commander...
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In Stroke of Enticement, a wary young teacher, skeptical about love, arouses the man—and the animal—in an aggressive leopard changeling who must prove his affections are true.
From Goodreads:
Short story that takes place sometime after Mine to Possess in the Psy-Changeling Series.
A conversation between Teijan, the Rat Alpha, and his right hand, Zane.
From Goodreads:
The "alpha author of paranormal romance"* presents a stunningly sensual collection of four all-new Psy-Changeling novellas, in which taboos are broken, boundaries are crossed, and instincts prove irresistible...
Dorian
A changeling who can never shift lives a life of quiet frustration—until he learns how to let his leopard come out and play...
From Goodreads:
A short story that comes after Hostage to Pleasure and before Branded by Fire.
From Goodreads:
A glimpse into Judd and Brenna's life when they have a night to themselves, no Pack business to handle and no enemies at the door. This story slots in a few months after Caressed By Ice (not long before Branded By Fire).
My first review of Branded by Fire, The Party, Blaze of Memory, Christmas in the Kitchen, Bonds of Justice, Play of Passion, Beat of Temptation, Whisper of Sin, The Cannibal Princess, Echo of Silence, Stoke of Enticement, A Conversation, Dorian, A Gift for Kit, Movie Night
My Review:
Yeah, more of this excellent series! I also decided to go back and read all the short stories and novellas that I skipped over for the first few books, because they are a part of this series and they add so much, and I'm so glad that I did, because they were just so sweet to read!
We see a lot more of this world. Well, we have the coming together of the two packs with Riley and Mercy's mating. We get to see the Forgotten, and we get to see the J-Psy and a bit of Enforcement, and yeah, really enjoyed seeing more of this world!
I just really enjoyed reading about these couples. While the story of the world keeps advancing, and I know what's coming and these are more dominoes falling for that conclusion, these characters and their relationships are what really drive this series. Love and family, they're important!
Of all the short stories, I think Beat of Temptation was my favourite, because Tamsyn and Nate are a long established couple. But in the beginning, they had their own troubles just like the other couples in this series, and if they've made it, and have this life, there's hope for the other couples!
Loved reading these books so much, they're just so near and dear to me, and I can't wait to reread more!
Author: Nalini Singh
Series: Psy-Changeling #6, 6.1, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 0.5, 0.75, 1.1, 2.5, 3.5, 4.1, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7
First Read: April 6th, 6th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2016, September 22nd, 2016, April 5th, 2016, September 22nd, 2016, April 6th, 6th, 2016
Read: April 30th, 30th, May 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 2019
Source: Own, Online
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2019 Books!
Publisher: Berkley Books, Penguin Group (USA), Berkley Sensation, Berkley
Published: July 7th 2009, November 3rd 2009, December 21st 2012, July 1st, 2010, November 1st 2010, March 5th 2013, February 25th 2014, January 11th 2015, August 23rd 2016, March 5th 2013, August 9th 2011, August 23rd 2016, 2009, March 12th 2012
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The Party:
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Blaze of Memory:
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Christmas in the Kitchen:
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Play of Passion:
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Beat of Temptation:
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Whisper of Sin:
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The Cannibal Princess:
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Echo of Silence:
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Stoke of Enticement:
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A Conversation:
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Dorian:
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A Gift for Kit:
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Movie Night:
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