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In Heat (In Heat #1)

by Felicity E. Heaton (Goodreads Author)

3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 · rating details · 459 ratings · 56 reviews

A heat wave isn’t the only thing making London too hot for lawyer Kim. She’s been spending each night with a man who sets her body and heart on fire. The problem? He’s a man that always sprouts black fur and purrs, and he’s only a dream. Walking into work on the hottest day of the year, the last thing she expects is to meet Erik, a man who sends her temperature soaring and...more

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Jan 26, 2013 My Urban Fantasies rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: in-heat

Originally published on my blog, My Urban Fantasies

In heat is one of those great easy read romance novels that I finished in an afternoon. I love the fact that Heaton took the typical shapeshifter mating and made it her own. First her shapeshifters or Lycans, they're called both, are immortal. They age differently than humans, at a slower rate. Think dog years in reverse, where thirty four "Lycan years" is around fifty "human years." Once their body matures, the aging process stops. They do not...more Originally published on my blog, My Urban Fantasies

In heat is one of those great easy read romance novels that I finished in an afternoon. I love the fact that Heaton took the typical shapeshifter mating and made it her own. First her shapeshifters or Lycans, they're called both, are immortal. They age differently than humans, at a slower rate. Think dog years in reverse, where thirty four "Lycan years" is around fifty "human years." Once their body matures, the aging process stops. They do not have to change with a full moon and you're either born a Lycan or under very specific conditions can be bitten and turned into one. Heaton's Lycans can also mate with Lycans that are a different animal. Example: Erik's mother was a black panther and his father was a puma. Erik carries the black panther and puma gene, but because the dominant gene in Erik is black panther he can only shift into a black panther. The opposite is true for Erik's brother who can only shift into a puma. It was a brilliant scientific take on how two different breeds of shapeshifters can mate.

Erik has been dreaming of Kim for 27 years. The dreams were infrequent at first and two years ago he started having them every night. Kim started dreaming about Erik a year ago when she went into heat. No it's not the same kind of heat that dog's go into. Other Lycans will be able to tell she's in heat, only her soul mate, Erik, will feel an intense attraction towards her. Kim being in heat is basically her bodies way of saying over here Mr. Dream Man Candy, I want you as much as you want me. The only way for Kim and Erik to complete their mating is for Kim to become a Lycan. The only time that Erik can change her is while she's in heat.

I love the dreams between Erik and Kim. For most of the book, it's the only time that Kim fully embraces her sexuality. Nothing's rushed, no one's drunk and there is no should I or shouldn't I. My favorite reason is that it's usually the only time Erik purrs.

I'm usually a little leery around self published books. I'm not saying that they're all poorly written with huge grammatical errors, there not. There are a huge amount that do, sometimes it's really hard to find a good one. That was not a problem with Felicity Heaton, I struck gold. While there were a couple errors, they were barely noticeable. They did not interfere with reading the book at all. My only complaint is that I wish there was a little more dialogue in In Heat. I'm not saying that the entire book is just sex, it's not. Heaton found that perfect balance between sex and story. There just seems to be a lot of inner thoughts. For example:

He was desperate to feel her mouth against his that a kiss could probably kill him. Even if that were true, he'd still beg her to do it.

Not all of the inner thoughts are that...yummy. Hey, I figure if I'm going to give an example from a book that will make your blood boil, it might as well be one that's not from a sex scene and yet still manages to make you a little warm.

As much as I enjoyed reading In Heat, I just could not give it 4 Moons. It was a fun read, but probably not a reread. That automatically takes In Heat out of the 4 Moons category. It's a harsh system, but it's my system.
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Oct 26, 2012 Michelle Louise rated it 5 of 5 stars

OMG! This book is soooo steamy! I love that Felicity hasn't stuck to the normal shifter mating. I love how she has created a different kind. A normal shifter mating is scenting you mate, wooing her, making love to her while biting into her shoulder thus marking her as yours. That is how it's meant to be but Felicity has changed the rules a little. Erik and Kim have been dreaming of each other for years, hot steamy dreams, and that is the only way to know that you have a mate. The hard part is fi...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Julie Ramsey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: done

In Heat

Kim has been having so good dreams. Over this past year her dreams have been getting more intense. Waking up into the real world, she is lonely and unfulfilled. She is all ways thinking of her naughty nightly visits. Kim really just thinks it is her body saying she needs a boyfriend. When she goes to work and meets her demanded boss who is pretends they didn't go to school together and new each other all through school. They are both rushed into a meeting. On the way Kim drops all the pap...more

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Oct 07, 2011 Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2011

In Heat is hot in every aspect. London is having a heatwave, Kim and Erik are having very hot dreams about each other, even though they've never met. Only one of them knows what it all means.

It isn't until one day Erik, a Lycan that turns into a panther, walks into Kim's office and realises that he has found his human mate that he has been dreaming about for the past twenty seven years and does not know how to approach her with the fear of losing her forever. Kim has no idea what Erik is but ha...more

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Jul 23, 2012 A.R. Von rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have to love a book that starts off good and steamy! WAM! The build was a bit slow on Kim and Erik's actual relationship, but effective, sensual and exciting just the same.

A woman (Kim) who feels like a plain Jane has been having erotic dreams about one particular male for some time. She feels it’s an impossibility to get someone so attractive to like her (even though she’s yet to see his face). But behold! Once she meets her dream guy she sees the interest in his eyes and gets all flustered fr...more Have to love a book that starts off good and steamy! WAM! The build was a bit slow on Kim and Erik's actual relationship, but effective, sensual and exciting just the same.

A woman (Kim) who feels like a plain Jane has been having erotic dreams about one particular male for some time. She feels it’s an impossibility to get someone so attractive to like her (even though she’s yet to see his face). But behold! Once she meets her dream guy she sees the interest in his eyes and gets all flustered from the attention. Especially since she met him on the job. Relationships with clients are forbidden in the workplace. But it’s hard to resist even the thought of it with someone as yummy as Erik Blackwell.

Erik has had dreams about this beautiful woman for over 20 years. He knows she’s his mate. But there is only so much he can share with her because he’s scared she'll run away and he'll lose his one and only chance at claiming his mate. Trying to progress with many secrets becomes an impossibility. Now he just has to build the courage to let her know that he’s a shape shifter. A black panther to be exact and that she is indeed his mate.

It’s so hard for them to resist the pull they have toward one another. Kim is confused as to what and why these feelings and the pull is so irresistible. Erik is completely irresistible to her. Little things bring out so much. Like in her dreams, he seems to know exactly what to do and say. Will they be able to become true mates before her heat is over? There are quite a few obstacles that get in the way or their relationship and its progress. Some that leave you cursing like a sailor. But regardless, if you are a lover of paranormal (especially hot shifters) you will love this book ;)

I have to mention (because I took notice of it). There is not as much dialogue in this book compared to what one would normally see. It does not take away from the impact of it. But is different and I liked the style of it. We are more in the heads of the characters and got the full effect of what they were really thinking instead of just what was being said.
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Apr 29, 2012 Samantha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, genre-paranormal-romance, shifter, shifter-cat, heroine-is-a-bit-of-a-dumbass, erotica

This is actually pretty good. Erik Blackwell has been having dreams of his mate for years, but has had no luck in locating her. So imagine his surprise when she turns out to work for the law-firm he's recently hired to help him negotiate a contract with his brother. Now Erik is determined to win her over, even as things escalate to a dangerous level with his brother. This one started out really strong with interesting characters and a fairly good premise. However, things got a little bumpy aroun...more

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Feb 15, 2011 Brenda rated it 3 of 5 stars

Este si que es libro con mucha pasión. :O

Kim ha comenzado a tener sueños bastante calientes con un hombre. Uno al que no ha visto nunca el rostro. Y un día, cuando llega al despacho de abogados donde trabaja lo conoce, Erik, que parece ser el hombre de sus fantasías y también su próximo cliente.

Ella, como abogada que es, le esta ayudando a Erik Blackwell a firmar un contrato con su hermano Alistair Blackwell, pero ese contrato es diferente a los contratos que normalmente ve a diario...

En todo e...more

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Dec 07, 2010 Kiki Dufoulon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I loved this book, it was packed full of action, lust, and a little emotional turmoil (all the things I love).

I swear I was hot for Erik from the word go... all tall, dark, mysterious male... Mmm. As the book went on I fell for him even more, he was so tentive of Kim, and the way he pined after her... I want someone to want me that much. But what done it for me the most was the fact that he was a virgin... albeit the most sensual virgin in the world, but still. He was so obsessed with waiting f...more

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Apr 10, 2012 Heather Wiese rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars

Kim, who is entirely human, has been having these hot dreams over the last year about this amazing man who is setting her on fire, but she never sees his face.

Then one day at her law firm she meets her new client, and instantly recognizes her dream-man's voice. But how can this be? She thinks she's loosing it.

Erik is the dream guy. He has been sharing the same dreams with Kim. He's a panther-shifter and the dreams indicate that he has found his mate. He just hasn't been able to find her...more

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Feb 13, 2013 Melina Turner rated it 5 of 5 stars

i read this in anticipation as a good fellow reader Becky Johnson recommended it to me one day. so ginally deciding to read it, i was in awe. it had the shifting into tigers crossed with what id say 50 Shades. but with that in mind i was entranced and kept reading.
it was different, and thats my favourite type of read.
there was a storyline, amazing mythical tiger shifters and loadsa steamy love. what more could you ask for? absolutely nothing. the characters were built up and believeable.
i have r...more

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Jul 08, 2012 Emmy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: freebie

This was a hot read that I devoured in no time. Kim has been having steamy dreams featuring a faceless man who can drive her senseless with his wicked hands. Going in to work, she finally puts a face to the man when she meets the companies new client, Erik Blackwell.

This is a shorter novel that is heavy on the erotic and short on plot. Not in a bad way though... The plot is worked in well with all the sexy times and I really enjoyed the character developments. Kim has doubts with why Erik would...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Jodie Riverina Romantics rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, on-kindle, on-blog, on-amazon

Woot!

Just finished popping my Felicity Heaton cherry...and I liked it!

In heat was a wickedly seductive story. It started with dreams. You know the type - sexy, naughty, the ones that have you rubbing your thighs together when you wake up.

Erik is a shifter and has been having these delicious dreams about Kim (his mate) for other 20 years. Talk about blue balls. And now that Kim has come "into heat" she has started having them too.
She dreams of a man who can set her alight with a single touch, ov...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow!!! I read this in one sitting and I tell you - Authors wander why we fall in love with fictional characters, they put them forth so well leaving us pining for our real live smexy men. To my avail it’s just a dream :O) Erik had me hot under the collar and wandering if the heat wave had moved to my bedroom ;)

Read the blurb to the story it will give you a good indication of the storyline.

I must say I was drawn into this story from within the first chapter, enthralled - and intrigued... Erik w...more Wow!!! I read this in one sitting and I tell you - Authors wander why we fall in love with fictional characters, they put them forth so well leaving us pining for our real live smexy men. To my avail it’s just a dream :O) Erik had me hot under the collar and wandering if the heat wave had moved to my bedroom ;)

Read the blurb to the story it will give you a good indication of the storyline.

I must say I was drawn into this story from within the first chapter, enthralled - and intrigued... Erik was sexy as sin on first encounter with Kim and the chemistry these two shared, in life and in dreams was smoking.. **

If I had dreams like that I’m sure I would certainly be on fire **
lusty wink ...

Erik came across at first rich and gorgeous - a ladies man, Kim awe struck by him.. ** I tell you I had to wander why she took so long ** lol... She was clumsy - shy and easily embarrassed but by the end of this story she was showing Erik a thing or two. We find out more about Erik as the story progresses, him not being the ladies’ man we originally thought and his vow of celibacy to wait for his mate was sweet and even sexy!! Twenty seven years of wanting - and I tell you he certainly showed Kim how much he wanted her ** swoon ** blushes

Erik made her feel beautiful, special and would do anything to make her happy, this gave Kim the courage to be with him in every which way she wanted and they both where in their dreams.

The romance and passion was electrifying - I’m sure my reader was wafting with steam from the pace I read this in... Whilst reading, I even stopped mid-way, to share peanut butter on toast with Erik and Kim... now talk bout being influenced by a read lol.

I cant complain about a thing with this story, the chapters all ran smoothly, I loved all the characters put forth even the standoffish brother - a storyline that will leave you wanting more and dialogue that flowed smoothly. Yes it contains sex - but hey its an erotic read .. What more could you want ** grins ** But saying that it blends in well with the story put forth.

Overall, this storyline was definitely Captivating - sexy, and contains sex scenes that will not only have you hot under the bed sheets, but your heart will be racing and blood pumping... Erotic would be one word Id describes it as ;) wink...... If you like your shape shifters sexy - you’re reads hot - and your toes bunching and eyelashes curling then this read is for you! It will leave you starry eyed and wanting - ** Ill say no more ** lol.

Felicity has left room for book two to let us know more about the mating - and I’m sure we will find out more into Erik and Kim’s future!
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Jul 09, 2012 Cinzia rated it 2 of 5 stars

Se mi fosse capitato tra le mani prima della pubblicazione avrei eliminato almeno meta' libro. L'ho trovato ripetitivo, senza una vera storia, trama scontata senza un minimo di pathos.
Voto minimo. Sotto le due stelle di solito vado se uno proprio non e' capace a scrivere, ma in questo caso direi una balla dicendo che e' scritto male a livello grammaticale.
L'idea poteva essere sviluppata in modo decisamente migliore.
Vedremo il secondo della serie, tra un po' di tempo magari

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Aug 17, 2012 Kirsten rated it 4 of 5 stars

Well I will start off that this book pulled me in from the beginning and I couldn't put it down. Felicity made me fall in love with some charaters and want to d some damage to others. I do wish there was a little more danger from Alistair. But the conection between Eric and Kim gave chills. It did start a little slower but the build and the crash that it came to I loved. I have started getting into Shifters and this is one of my faves and I can't wait to read In Heat: Mating Call.

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Jul 22, 2012 Skye Louise rated it 5 of 5 stars

OMFG I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It was soo hot and an incredible read!!! This was my favourite book by Felicity Heaton so far! I love Erik, he;s so sweet and charming, and will do anything to get the girl. I love the way he is so tough and demanding yet is so scared of Kim finding out his true nature, and is scared of losing her because of this. I really loved these characters and cant wait to read the next book; In Heat: Mating Call!!! Keep up the incredible work Felicity!!! :)

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May 01, 2009 Tory rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-erotic

Loved this book from the first page until the last. It really is a love story & the slow dance on their first date gave me butterflies in my stomach.
Love 4 stars
Sex 4 stars
back Story 3 stars (but didn't detract from enjoyment)

On a more personnel note. After reading American authors for the past 3 months, it was also nice to hear words like knickers instead of panties & the fact that they were stuck in for hours in traffic on the M42 (what romantic break would be whole without it).

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Jul 07, 2012 Ash added it

Shelves: adult, pnr

Oy. Yes, I read this. For this weekend only, this and the companion book were free. I'm refraining from rating because there is really no story here. If you want 90/10 (90% smut, 10% story) this is the book for you. I will not be reading the second book in the series (even though I snagged it for free too)... I need more plot!

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Apr 17, 2012 Barb rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love her style. The first line begins as he "closed his eyes and let out a long sigh as soft lips teased the bare flesh of his torso." But not to worry, the story heats up after that, in typical Heaton fashion. And as a bonus, we are given a great story line, that takes many turns and dips. I gave this a 4 star.

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Aug 03, 2012 (Mel) Osborne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: have-ebook, free-read, good-short-story, kinky, not-for-kids, over-18, would-read-again, would-recommend

This is a beautiful story about a human and panther shifter who have been dreaming about each other for years........ they finally meet up (by accident) and try to start a relationship..... but there are a few things in their way....

I would highly recommend this book

ENJOY :D

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May 04, 2012 Dr. Bronwyn Ph.D of Smutology rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: not-fully-human, shifter, wallflower-or-plain-jane

I thought this book was long enough for us to get far more story/plot within its pages. I really didn't know anything about these characters and worse....I didn't want to. Big disappointment since the blurb sounded really interesting.

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Jun 07, 2012 Kirsten Lenius rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book was alright, but a bit disjointed and leaned heavily on sex for interest, rather than advancing the plot. The main characters also tended to have some odd reactions that didn't seem consistent.

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Jul 08, 2012 Renee Booth (Sassy Book Lovers) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Love Love Loved it!!! Hot and intense. I loved the twist to the story. Something different. It was a nice change. Having a Felicity Heaton obsession stage at the moment!

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Oct 30, 2011 Layali rated it 3 of 5 stars

If you are a fan of the whole fated-to-be-mated concept this is the book for you, although at parts your like "yeah, ok, plz get the story moving" i had fun reading it

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May 24, 2012 Rachel Webb rated it 3 of 5 stars

Free book of the week on amazon.com. Very HOTT, but not a lot of dialogue just a bunch of long looks and eye-reading each other's feelings. Blah!

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May 06, 2012 Kristy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, app-kindle, ebook, hott-spots, vampires-werewolves-and-magic-oh-my, dolla-make-me-holla

I liked the idea behind this book. But the love scenes were way too long and drawn out. I started to dread them because they lasted so long.

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Apr 09, 2012 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, in-heat, shifters

In Heat was exactly what the title suggests... hot. Loved the male lead Erik and the efforts he went to woo his intended mate Kim. :)

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Aug 31, 2012 Jackie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: shape-shifters, third-person-pov, romance, nothing-special, immortals, hot-and-steamy, free-ebook

2.5 stars. Not bad, not spectacular. Decent free book but I probably won't read the others unless they come up as free too.

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Jul 10, 2012 Leisa Prater rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love shape shifter books.....black panthers are my favorite...so i love eric...and i cannot wait to finish book 2 now.

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Feb 27, 2012 Naomi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, favorites

Holy Hell this book was HOT!!!! I loved every single page of it. I will be buying the next in the series very shortly...

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About Felicity E. Heaton

Felicity Heaton writes passionate paranormal romance books as Felicity Heaton and F E Heaton. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!

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