Primal Attraction
Old Centuron should have been a forgotten colony, but when Sarina arrives to do research, she confronts the brutal reality of how wrong she was. Now prisoner to a man who is both wolf and human, she faces a shocking truth and an undeniable passion.
REVIEWS
"Shelli Stevens kept me on the edge of my seat with Primal Attraction. I love the title because the male lead character, Caden, was primal to his core. He was virile and deadly but I loved watching him love Sarina. Their coming together was raw and sensual. It was perfect for the storyline in my opinion. Ms. Stevens continues to hold my attention with every book she writes. I am officially a fan!" Talia, Joyfully Reviewed
"Fantastic! Shelli has done it again. I couldn’t put it down. Antonio is an Alpha male and isn’t afraid to go after what he wants. And he isn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Sexy and explosive are good descriptions for what happens between them. Top marks all around." 5 flags, Melisa, Euro-Reviews
"Shelli Stevens has woven a world so believable you forget you’re reading a book of fiction. ...As a fantasy novel I thoroughly enjoyed Primal Attraction. Yet again Ms. Stevens has proven herself a master story teller." 4 Angels, Rachel, Fallen Angel Reviews.
"Primal Attraction is a phenomenal story... Set at a steady pace this story will capture your attention from the beginning to the end. Exceptional dialog and an entertaining story line tossed in with primal love scenes complete this tale. This is one book that will have you howling for more." 4 cups, Wateena Coffee Time Romance
"Primal Attraction is a terrific read with elements of traditional sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, mystery and romance. It packs quite a punch for a short story! Although Ms. Stevens' world is not Earth, she makes it feel comfortable and familiar and you are right at home there...The plot is filled with past lies and deceit... The romance between Sarina and Caden has quite a few bumps along the way, which makes it all the more interesting... I really enjoyed Primal Attraction and recommend it as a great way to enjoy an afternoon read." 4 stars, Sandi, JERR
EXCERPT
Sarina stumbled backward, her eyes widening and her blood pounding in a potent combination of fear and horror. She grabbed the trunk of the tree, the only way she was able to stay upright as she watched the wolf transform into a large, muscular, completely naked man. His hair was black, his face a mass of hard angles.
A high pitched whine indicated the pod was lifting off the ground. Her last chance! Without pausing to analyze that thing in front of her, she bolted past him, rushing toward the pod.
“Wait!” she screamed. “Reynard, don’t leave me—”
Arms snapped around her waist and jerked her backward. The air rushed from her lungs as she slammed against the chest of the man behind her. The forest swallowed her shrill scream as she struggled against him. She spotted a severed hand a few feet away, and her scream grew louder and more hysterical.
“Silence,” he commanded. One arm slid under her ribcage and tightened just below her breasts.
The thing spoke English? She slammed her head backward into his, hoping to stun him into dropping her. He cursed and his grip tightened, while stars danced behind her eyes. What the hell was his skull made of? Iron?
“Foolish woman,” he growled and grabbed her braid, tugging her head backwards so that her throat was bared, and she was rendered immobile. “Be still.”
Icy sweat broke out all over body, and her heart beat so hard she knew he could hear it. With her head angled back, she had the perfect view of the pod flying straight up into the atmosphere.
She was alone on this planet. With this thing. All her crew had either been butchered or had abandoned her. Terror swept through her, leaving her weak.
“What are you?” The words left numb limps.
“You know what I am. And I ask the questions, woman.” As if to emphasize who had the control, he jerked her harder against his body.
She squirmed against him and dragged in an unsteady breath, inhaling his foreign scent. A heady combination of woods, sweat, and something spicy. There was nothing wolf-like about the shape he’d taken now. His hard thighs pressed against her buttocks, and she didn’t even want to think about the thickness of his cock, which rested against her lower back. A cock which seemed to grow harder the more she struggled.
“For fuck’s sake, stop moving.” His words sounded choked.
She ceased in her attempts to break free, the idea of what would happen if she aroused him gave her a harsh jolt of reality. “You killed my people,” she accused, tears welling in her eyes as she again looked at the bodies in the clearing a few feet away.
“Your people started this battle. We only defended ourselves.” He spun her around in his arms; his hands bit into her shoulders. His gaze, now a golden brown, burned down into hers. “And it is you, the only person who lives, who will be responsible for the destruction. Now tell me your name.”