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Im Feuer der Nacht (Psy-Changeling #4)

by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author), Nora Lachmann (Übersetzer)

4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 · rating details · 8,771 ratings · 492 reviews

Clay Bennett ist erschüttert, als er seine Jugendliebe Talin McKade wiedertrifft. Der Halbleopard hielt sie lange Zeit für tot, doch nun bittet sie ihn um Hilfe. Ein Kind wurde entführt, und auch Talin selbst schwebt in großer Gefahr. Zwischen Clay und Talin entflammt erneut eine alles verzehrende Leidenschaft – doch schon einmal war Talin vor dem Leoparden in Clay zurückg...more

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Published October 15th 2009 by Egmont Lyx (first published 2007)

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Feb 03, 2010 Beanbag Love rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This installment of Singh's Psy-Changeling series was different in that neither of the two leads was a psy. I have to admit, I prefer that. The psy storyline always seems the same to me. We have to go through the whole 'awakening' thing and it always seems to present the same way. So this was a refreshing change and I liked the plot and story better.

However, the writing itself was weaker than the others. Singh reused several phrases to the point were I actually laughed a couple of times. "His le...more This installment of Singh's Psy-Changeling series was different in that neither of the two leads was a psy. I have to admit, I prefer that. The psy storyline always seems the same to me. We have to go through the whole 'awakening' thing and it always seems to present the same way. So this was a refreshing change and I liked the plot and story better.

However, the writing itself was weaker than the others. Singh reused several phrases to the point were I actually laughed a couple of times. "His leopard stilled" or "he stilled" or "he went leopard still" could have been a drinking game. I got this picture of a guy who would freeze in mid-conversation and it was actually pretty comical when of course it wasn't meant to be.

Then there were the inner arguments for Talin. "I love him but he can't love me but it will kill him if something happens to me but is he only with me for loyalty? No, damnit, he cares!" and on and on and on. Really it felt more like padding.

The mystery and the story itself was very good though. And I really liked the romance (even with the repetitive phrases and inner monologues). At first it seemed a bit squicky because he sees a woman with his childhood friend's scent and appearance, but thinks his friend is dead. The last time he saw her she was eight. But his first thoughts about this mystery woman are sexual. Huh? Doesn't add up for me.

Thankfully we move on from there and it doesn't feel squicky anymore because we forget that little tidbit, but it would have been nice if his first reaction had been a bit more chaste.

Clay and Talin were friends in a low income apartment complex. She was an abused foster child and he was a changeling living with his crazy human mother who demanded he suppress his leopard half. He's older than Talin by about five years. They meet when she's three and helps him after he's gotten hurt outside and nobody bothers to notice. She's not afraid of him and he immediately becomes her best friend and protector. Until he goes too far with the latter and they're cruelly separated just when they need each other the most.

There are several things that make this a really nice setup. One, they pretty much bonded as children without the romantic side to it. Two, they were separated by tragedy and violence that served to not only mark their destinies, but to bring them back together. Three, they haven't seen each other since childhood and so are getting to know one another while continuing to have this base of knowledge (regarding their past traumas) but also a store of good memories to draw from. It's a nice mix.

There's murder and mayhem and bad things happen to kids. Nothing with the kids is too graphic, but you are in no doubt about it's existence. Justice is served and the next book is set up nicely.

So far, all the Psy-Changeling books have gotten four stars from me. I have criticism of all of them, but they're all good solid reads.

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Apr 19, 2011 Lady Valee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I never thought I would be saying this but this is definitely a series that REQUIRES a RE-READ! I'm so happy I read this book again, things are so different for me now. First time I rated it with 4 stars, but this time that I was aware how things would be and I already knew the new characters introduced in it, I was able to understand everything better. I realized this is a far more complex series that I thought it was and that without a re-read you are not really able to fully comprehend it. Ev...more I never thought I would be saying this but this is definitely a series that REQUIRES a RE-READ! I'm so happy I read this book again, things are so different for me now. First time I rated it with 4 stars, but this time that I was aware how things would be and I already knew the new characters introduced in it, I was able to understand everything better. I realized this is a far more complex series that I thought it was and that without a re-read you are not really able to fully comprehend it. Everything is crystal clear to me now, I understand so many things I just skimmed the first time I read it...

In this instalment we get to read about Clay. We didn't know much about him from the previous books, just that he was a very dangerous enemy to have, a powerful sentinel and a lethal adversary; but we didn't know a thing about his past or childhood. Well, in this book we get to fully know him. Clay is half leopard, half human, although his DNA is fully leopard. He was raised between humans, which was something really interesting to read about as we get to see how his animal reacts while he is growing and doesn't have what it needs to be content. We are also introduce to his heroine while he remembers the past. Tally was his childhood sweetheart, the only person who could fully accept him and comprehend him. But both of them were raised in a terrible environment. Not only was she abused and violated in every way by the people who should have protected her but she was needing something she wasn't aware she needed nor what it was. All this got to break her, to make her chose a path that got her away from Clay.

But many years later they got to reunite. And I loved to read about this for a second time because it made me change fully my POV about Tally. The first time I read this book I didn't like her, I thought she was a weak heroine and just not what Clay needed at all. I just realized I was terribly wrong. Tally was one of the most strong heroines I have read about in this series. She was strong enough to stay sane after everything that happened to her, and she was able to defend herself even though she was human. I love Tally now, which is weird because I remember hating her the first read I did. I guess that this time, as I knew what type of heroine she would be, I got to appreciate other details better.

To sum up I just wanted to insist that everybody should make a re-read of this series, really. Things are so different after you read it once and have an idea of things you didn't the first time. I did my first read 2 years ago so things were not very clear on my mind. I had forgotten many things and it was amazing to remember everything all over again. As this is such a complex series, with many characters and paranormal background information, it's a huge help to do this re-read. This 2nd time I felt I already knew all the characters, so I never got mixed up with names or what their role was going to be. This way, I was able to focus on the really important stuff.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I'm just getting ready for Hawke's book!(less)

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Apr 17, 2012 Lisa Kay rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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★★★★☆ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Sometimes I think listeners of audiobooks have a distinct advantage over readers of hardcopy. If they are well narrated and well directed, as this one is, they can bring to life what the author intended, as tone, inflection, and reaction between characters and how they dialogue is so vital. Such is the case in the fourth installment of Ms. Singh’s Psy-changeling series, which is read by Angela Dawe. She does an awesome job on this...more

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Aug 29, 2011 Lady Jayne *~*The Beach Bandida*~* rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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3.5 of 5 Stars

I haven't reviewed book 3, Caressed by Ice, yet, but I wanted to get this one out of my system. Hmm...sounds bad, doesn't it?

Well...I have mixed thoughts/feelings about this 4th installment of the Psy/Changeling series. I’m sad that I didn’t love this one as much as I loved the first 3 books.

Clay Bennett, a sentinel of the DarkRiver leopard pack, grew up in the slums of the human world. He never knew his changeling father and his human Egyp

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Apr 01, 2013 Glamdring rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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In this installement of the series, we are back in the DarkRiver Pack. The hero is Clay, one of Lucas’s Sentinel and the heroine is Talin, a human.

Clay and Talin are true mate, they bonded when they were kids. They used to live in the same low income neighborhood, Talin with her foster family and Clay with his human mother.

Clay’s parents were mate but when his father died, his mother couldn’t bear to see Clay in panther form so he was de facto forced to stifle his cat. Although it was killing...more

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Aug 29, 2010 Mollie *scoutrmom* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of paranormal romance

Shelves: paranormal, romance, read-in-2010, read-in-2011, read-in-2013

A childhood bond matures ... beautifully. The suspense storyline enhanced the growing relationship. Friends from earlier stories in the series not only make appearances but advance the plot.

One of the strengths of this series is that one could remove the paranormal elements from the tale and still have a strong story line. Singh's Psy-Changelings are people with relationships first, and the paranormal nature of the characters only really factors in the suspense elements of the plot. Talin McKade...more

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Jun 05, 2011 Audrey rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This one felt a little jerky for me. It was still a good story, but I wasn't fully drawn into the romance aspect of it. Tally and Clay clearly have a past, but the way it stands between the two of them overwhelms what's happening between them in the present. I know that's part of the story (i.e., their finding a way to heal their relationship, particularly her psychological abuse wounds), but it was a little TOO much for me. I felt pulled out of the present story too often as they both (but espe...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Stacey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Solid 5 stars. I love this series!!! I'd been wondering when Singh would bring the human element into the storyline. She finally did and I was not disappointed in the least. Loved Talin and Clay. Both passionate, strong-willed and suffering from guilt. But together they are able to forgive and reconnect. Fantastic story!! Now on to Hostage to Pleasure

*Re-read in July of 2012, still fantastic.*

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Feb 17, 2011 Leah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I cannot tell you how unbelievably disappointed I was in this book. It was just...UGH. From almost the first page, I knew I wasn't going to like it. How did I know that for a fact, you ask? One thing made it crystal clear to me that Mine to Possess and I were doomed for Splitsville: Talin. But I'll get to her later. You know, I really liked the concept of this book and I think that I could have even loved the way that Singh wrote it if I didn't hate Talin so much. The idea that she and Clay were...more I cannot tell you how unbelievably disappointed I was in this book. It was just...UGH. From almost the first page, I knew I wasn't going to like it. How did I know that for a fact, you ask? One thing made it crystal clear to me that Mine to Possess and I were doomed for Splitsville: Talin. But I'll get to her later. You know, I really liked the concept of this book and I think that I could have even loved the way that Singh wrote it if I didn't hate Talin so much. The idea that she and Clay were friends from childhood, separated by violence and brought back together by violence, was an intriguing concept and I was really looking forward to it, particularly since I liked Clay in the previous books. But yeah, no. It was just bad.

Okay, now let's talk about Talin, who, for the purposes of this review, I am going to refer to as "Bitchface." And really, if you were inside my head while I was reading this, that is actually how I referred to and thought of her. So. Bitchface. Hated her. I do not understand those of you who loved her so damn much. Certainly I respect your opinion, but I just don't get it. Why was she so great? She was an obnoxious bitch from the very beginning, and her constant back and forth, hot and cold got really old after a while. And it was definitely constant. Through the whole damn book it was, "I'm afraid of him! No, I like him; he's my best friend! Ahhh, I'm so scared that Clay is going to hurt me! Waaaait, I love him!" Or "I can only be friends with him! I want him soooooooo bad! No, I can't be with him! Clay, you turn me inside out, I want you so much! Clay, you make me so mad! Wait, come here, my big, sexy kitty, so I can give you a blow job!" Also, "I love him so much and I know he loves me too! I'm afraid to open myself to Clay because I'm afraid he doesn't love me! He called me his mate! Wait, mate must have been a slip of the tongue! No, I know he loves me! Or, is he staying with me out of loyalty?" Another, "Clay is mine! No, he's not mine! Watch it, Faith, stupid bitch! I can't be with him! I want everyone to know that he's mine!" And, my absolute favorite with regards to Dorian, "Ugh, I don't like him! He's weird! *two pages later* Oh em gee, I adore Dorian! He's grown on me so much!" (Really? He "grew on you" after just two pages?) So yeah, Bitchface can take her bipolarness and her apple boobs and fucking leave! She needs to make up her damn mind. So yeah, I hated her so much that I am eternally grateful to be done with this book. And, as far as I can tell from everyone I've talked to, D.G. and Sam are the only two people who agree with me that Bitchface has earned the Super Bitch Award, along with the Too Fucking Stupid To Live Award.

Clay next. So, like I said above, I liked Clay in the first three books, thought he was a good character, and I was looking forward to reading his book. And, he is really great. He is. He's cute, sexy, intelligent, funny, loving, generous, protective, and so many other good things. However, I was disappointed with him during this book too. I just can't understand how he could fall for Bitchface. While I understand the fact that sometimes love is unexplainable, this was completely beyond my comprehension spectrum. Clay could have done so much better. I wanted his story to be so great but it just...wasn't.

There were very few characters who did not annoy me to the extreme: Dorian, Judd, Brenna, Kit, Tamsyn, Nate, and Jon. These seven characters saved the book from getting two stars, especially Dorian.

Despite my extreme disappointment in this book, I will in fact be continuing the series. I'm looking forward to Dorian's book next, Hostage to Pleasure. All I have to say is this: It better be damn good. If Dorian's book sucks, I am going to murder someone. Maybe I'll be able to find a way to jump into Mine to Possess and kill Bitchface...Hmm, definitely food for thought!(less)

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Jul 20, 2011 ~♡♥Ang ♥♡~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Clay and Tally!!!
WOW WOW WOW What a book!!
An emotional one at that!
So much happens in this one, I really Enjoyed this one as well
can't wait to read the next one...
I love how we get to see every one from all the other books, thats what i love about this series!!!

Re Read July 2011~~ Still Loved it!!!

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Aug 18, 2012 Blacky *YA/NA addict* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A very good addition to the Psy/Changeling series, Mine to Possess was a great read that just underlined this series as one of the best in my "read" list

Clay and Tally knew each other since they were kids, and their bond was created through friendship, and later through Clay's act of protectiveness, him killing her foster father and saving her from further abuse and eventually death by the sick idiot.
Tally witnessed the murder and was mentally scarred by it, and eventually became terrified by...more

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Sep 09, 2011 ☆ јⓐⓓε ☆ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Can Clay be any more sexy?
"Please baby, I promise not to lick...much"

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Apr 14, 2012 Lauren rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Mine to Possess
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Synopsis
Children are disappearing without a trace and Tally MacKade, a social worker for the Shine Foundation, has only one person to turn to: Clay Bennett, the leopard Changeling responsible for an extreme act of violence that ended her childhood. Can Tally get past her fears in order to trust the only person she has ever loved?

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Disappointing addition to the series mainly because of the insipid heroine. Tally is emotionally stunted and her complete lack of self-worth...more

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May 04, 2012 Filipa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Okaaaay, let's see. This book disappointed me hugely. Right this instant I'm pretty sad because this series was becoming one of my favourites of all times and it's just not right for the author to present us with such great books and then decide to create this chick, Tallin, who is the most uninteresting gal I've ever seen. Arghh, what an anticlimax. There's nothing hot in reading about some little ~~slut~~ , pardon my French. I just can't help it - I'm a little frustrated.
And it pisses me off bec...more

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Mar 25, 2011 Jessica rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Jessica by: Calisto

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The background plot was the only thing that saved this book. I had no patience for the heroine despite the fact that the author attempts to give her a background that will not only explain the character's actions and the way she treats others, but also tries to paint her in a sympathetic light. For me, it failed completely.

Psychologically, I can understand the attempt by the author to choose to make Talin, the heroine, act the way she does because of her past. And by act the way she does, I mea...more

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Feb 07, 2011 Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Nalini Singh fans and paranormal romance fans

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I have no idea why it took me this long to discover this series! I am such an idiot to have not found this sooner! Singh’s Psy-Changeling gets better and better with each book and I am seriously at a loss for words!

First off, Talin is my FAVOURITE HEROINE IN THE SERIES! I absolutely adore her! She’s a human, but she has as much bite as the other Psy girls and Brenna. Her past is a dark one and it has haunted her to this day. I will admit, I did tear up as I read some of the things that happened...more

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Nov 12, 2010 Monica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I lost and entire day to this book...but it was totally worth it. I love this series so far, every single book has been so wonderful and I can hardly wait until I can get back to the store to buy the next one. I think Ms. Singh has a way of drawing a reader into her story and making it feel important to you, making it life or death for the reader as well as the characters. I am so emotionally involved with these people I could be in the book myself. When one of them is happy, I am happy, if some...more

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Mar 29, 2010 Zeek rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Singh continues to impress me with her Psy-Changeling world! She's built a cool world set in a future where mankind has evolved mentally and psychically, with "humans" caught somewhere in the middle. (They're all human, really- but the Psy's and Changlings are bit more!)

The only thing is- I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first three.

I had "issues" with the heroine.

Talin and Clay have known each other since they were children. But one blood soaked day, Clay went berserk protecting her from...more Singh continues to impress me with her Psy-Changeling world! She's built a cool world set in a future where mankind has evolved mentally and psychically, with "humans" caught somewhere in the middle. (They're all human, really- but the Psy's and Changlings are bit more!)

The only thing is- I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first three.

I had "issues" with the heroine.

Talin and Clay have known each other since they were children. But one blood soaked day, Clay went berserk protecting her from an abusive foster father, landing himself in jail and scarring her for life. Believing her dead, he eventually joined up with the Darkriver pack, the feline Changeling pack of Lucas and Sascha (Slave to Sensation) and Faith and Vaughn (Visions of Heat).

Now, years later, Tally has decided to overcome her fears and look for him. She desperately needs too, because someone is harming the children she protects and he's still the strongest man she's ever known.

Talin is a wounded heroine. Intelligent and sensitive, she suffered great damage at the hands of her abuser and because of what Clay did that fateful day, she's built walls up against him, (and the world, for that matter), to keep herself sane.

I am glad to see Singh was consistent in giving Talin the natural defenses adult survivors of child abuse usually set up. What I didn't buy, was the reasons for Talin's distancing herself from Clay. She had to have known he did what he did to protect her, and her fearful reactions to him, even years later, got on my nerves.

I liked Clay a lot. He's on the edge, being separated so long from Talin, but that's what endeared him to me. I liked his protectiveness, and even his possessiveness. I just wish he had been paired with someone who matched him.

The "missing children showing up dead" plot line worked for me, although I was curious throughout the story as to how that connected with the illness she had and "odd scent" Clay kept picking up on with Talin- because there was obviously a connection. In the end, it all made sense to the rules Singh's been establishing in her world, but I totally saw it going a different way- though I couldn't put my finger on what.

This book's strength is the further development of the Psy/Changeling world. I did like the way she incorporated the regular old humans into their world, and appreciated how she established the psy-changelings' need for them. As others have noted, this book marks a turning point for the Psy's- they're losing their grip on power and are getting desperate to keep it. And- The Changelings are gaining strength. I'm anxious to see how it all pans out!

Good, but not as engaging for me as the previous ones!(less)

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Jan 26, 2009 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The world of the Psys - an emotional-less society who live in constant touch with the mental stimulation of the Net - when one is not suited to the niche one has been assigned...

The world of the Changelings - a world of sensation, able to embrace both human and animals Changelings embrace emotion and touch...

The world of Humans - a world pressured from both of the other races, filled with people trying to get along...

Order is important with this series, each of the h/h are continuing characters...more

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Dec 22, 2008 new_user rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: paranormal romance fans

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Another great book in the Psy-Changeling series, tied with Caressed by Ice for the best book in the series, in my mind. This book really focused on the deep relationship between Clay and Talin, who sort of grew up on the streets together. We learn so much about these two. Their histories are very well developed and the relationship between them so well done that I almost think the author had to have some experience with the kind of relationship that builds from childhood and on-- or else, she ju...more Another great book in the Psy-Changeling series, tied with Caressed by Ice for the best book in the series, in my mind. This book really focused on the deep relationship between Clay and Talin, who sort of grew up on the streets together. We learn so much about these two. Their histories are very well developed and the relationship between them so well done that I almost think the author had to have some experience with the kind of relationship that builds from childhood and on-- or else, she just knows people.

For those new to the series, it is important to begin from the first (even though it's the weakest of the series, not surprisingly) as the next -juicy- books build directly on the plot (and I'm so excited to learn more about the ongoing rebellion). I can't wait until we learn the identity of the Ghost. Note: There is a little less on the Psy this time around.

Singh's writing style remains formal and feminine, and in this stallment I particulary noticed her habit of using metaphor to explain emotion: "anger built a shield around him." I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea. I'm not a big fan of this device. It's a little cheesy. I prefer a more practical, grounded fashion of conveying emotions, but for me, the detailed characters and gripping plot, and the world she constructs, politics and all, (even more -wondrously- detailed) make this little foible barely noticeable.

All of Singh's books have different degrees of edge. Some, as the first book was, are dark because of the hero's breaking control of his beast, for example. Mine to Possess, in particular, was a little intense, but I really enjoyed that aspect. Sometimes I'm in the mood (actually, usually in the mood) to appreciate a book that transports you from the most grueling, testing depths of humanity to the highs (because I need some kind of HEA, after all)-- and not in a soap opera, tears-and-tantrums fashion. Singh does this well here. I ached for Talin when I read the history that she can't put behind her, and I celebrated with her when she overcame it.

In other words, if you like angst (somewhat similar to Ward's), you'll find it here in spades (but in a mostly serious, non-cheesy, we're-not-just-using-this-as-a-device way, LOL). The author really gives it attention.

Also, for those who like their relationships on a more level footing, Clay is another intense Singh hero, all alpha and such, but there's a give and take between him and Talin that's very sweet, especially because he really does care so much about keeping her happy. He's not just overbearing, LOL. Needless to say, I recommend this for anyone who likes their paranormals, especially romantic paranormals.(less)

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Oct 21, 2008 Ladiibbug rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

#4 Psy-Changelings series

3.5 stars, rounded up because the amazing world of the Psy, Changelings & humans is immensely enjoyable, as are the complex plots and wonderful characters.

I have to admit, this is my least favorite book of the series, because of the relentless intensity. Tally's serious abuse as a very young child and the repercussions (sp?) throughout her life were hard to read about. Clay, her love interest, a leopard changeling, is an uber-alpha, off-the-chart intense himself, wit...more

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May 23, 2012 books junkie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another great book from Nalini Singh!

Mine to possess is the story of Clay and Talin. After being separated for many years, Talin comes back to find Clay and ask his help. From the moment she appears Clay's life change forever, so does her own.

It was really well- written. I loved the plot and the whole story. Their past was really interesting and I loved how the barriers they had, were falling one by one as the story progressed.

As for the characters I really liked Clay from the first time I read...more

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Jun 02, 2010 Amy or "Ames" rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. I loved Clay but Tally was harder to love despite her vulnerability and sad past.

The complex Psy have a complicated and frightening history. Each revelation about them reveals another reason to fear and loathe those responsible for implementing and maintaining Silence, and those who wish to take it a step further by trying to create a hive mind, thereby completely destroying individuality and the freedom of choice.

The edgy political relationship b...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Shelley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, shifters, romance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. With Mine To Possess Nalini Singh has done something that very few of my favourite authors have managed to do. She has made it very difficult for me to choose an outright favourite book from her Psy-Changeling series. Whist I can easily pick a favourite character (Dorian) and a favourite couple (Brenna and Judd), I still can't pick a favourite book.

Clay Bennett is Leopard changling Sentinel for the DarkRiver pack, Talin McKade is a human currently working as a Social Worker for Shine. Tally reen...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Rebecka rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: english, romance-erotica, scifi-fantasy-etc

Seriously? Book 3 was so good, and then... this? I've been waiting eagerly for the humans, expecting them to be awesome in some way or other, and what happens? I get Talin, the stereotype scared, self-obsessed, overly emotional and empathic wimp of a woman the romance genre adores? Why? I could hardly remember Clay from the previous books, but I like him good enough. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy, and I like that.

I have two major problems with this book. First and foremost, the way Talin relate...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Livvy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, paranormal-romance, library-book, april-2012, swoony-male, 5-stars

Talin is in need of a favour, her best friend growing up was Clay. He was her everything, protector, best friend and confidant. They are ripped apart at a young age and with her troubled past and determination to no longer be a burden, Talin vanishes from the radar, but now she's back.

WOW!

I started reading this series around a year ago. I've had mixed reviews of the previous three, enjoying Caressed by Ice immensely, compared to the other two. So I had mixed expectations for this novel. I start...more Talin is in need of a favour, her best friend growing up was Clay. He was her everything, protector, best friend and confidant. They are ripped apart at a young age and with her troubled past and determination to no longer be a burden, Talin vanishes from the radar, but now she's back.

WOW!

I started reading this series around a year ago. I've had mixed reviews of the previous three, enjoying Caressed by Ice immensely, compared to the other two. So I had mixed expectations for this novel. I started reading it last year, put it down and ran out of time on how long I could take it from the library. I took it back and thought I'd get it out when I had more time.

So my initial reaction wasn't one of thrill and wonder. Then I began to read it again, and I could NOT put this book down. I spent my whole afternoon reading and became absorbed in the tale. I felt like this series was finally starting to move somewhere.

Tally or Talin wasn't someone I initially liked and quite like Faith, I wanted to scream at her, scare her away. Clay, I fell head over heels for. His masculine dominance, and his no-nonsense attitude sent shivers through me. It was a harsh mix, but slowly Tally began to grow on me. She became a character I routed for and I wanted the best. Once I got under her skin and into her mind that was when she really became a like-able character.

The dynamic of the relationship between Tally and Clay definitely had this story at four stars without a doubt on it's own. The longstanding friendship which has matured into this fiery, furnace of sexual tension was fabulous and I loved how Clay really opened himself and connected with Tally. In the previous novels he's been in the background and has been the brooding 'outsider' but here we really delved into the workings of his mind.

What gave this book the fifth star was me, was the newly developed plot line for the psy that has started to change the dynamics of the series. I loved it!

This book felt like a pinnacle turning point after the romance of the last one and the increasing action, things have definitely changed in the psy-changeling-human dimension. Not only do we now know of a different type of human-psy, but the changelings or the DarkRivers are starting to rise against the psy. The inner workings of the psy are definitely becoming altered and I'm hopeful the next book will be psy based again to take us into the story they started to unravel in this edition.

I can't wait to read the next book, but I'm only hopeful it can live up to the high expectations that have been created by me for Nalini Singh now!(less)

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Mar 11, 2012 Roxanne rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I’ll be good—I won’t lick…much.”

2.5 Stars

Mine to Possess wasn't a bad book but I personally didn't like it all that much. My main problem with this book was the heroine Tally. She got on my nerves through most of this book and I just couldn't warm up to her. You know it's a bad sign when you wish the hero would give her the flick. She had her good moments but they were few and far between. Now Clay I liked a bit more than Tally but I didn't love him. He was just mediocre for me and nothing seeme...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Christina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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There are only two reasons why I would continue with this series. First, the world the author has built is amazing! It's a technologically advanced world with three different races and the author does a good job making their interactions and motivations very interesting. The second reason I like the series is because of the overall fantastic storyline.

The Psy have mental abilities that are varied and powerful, unfortunately, it also leaves them open to turning psychotic. The Psy council decided...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Jilly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I was enthralled the entire time I was reading this book! I have already read some of the short stories by Singh and knew about the mated pair Clay talks about (Zach and Annie), Annie being the first human to enter the pack in this series, but the full length story of a human and changeling romance was intriguing.

I loved that Singh wrote the story so that Clay and Talin were friends as children. They memories of their childhood are brutal and beautiful. It becomes clear from the beginning that C...more I was enthralled the entire time I was reading this book! I have already read some of the short stories by Singh and knew about the mated pair Clay talks about (Zach and Annie), Annie being the first human to enter the pack in this series, but the full length story of a human and changeling romance was intriguing.

I loved that Singh wrote the story so that Clay and Talin were friends as children. They memories of their childhood are brutal and beautiful. It becomes clear from the beginning that Clay had found his mate and that their separation was the source of both of their pain. Not only does Singh create a wonderful story but she tosses in enough problems to make happily ever after a bit further away than one would expect.

Because of the supposed death of Talin and Clay's incarceration because of the killing of Talin's foster father you realize that Clay's animal nature is more volatile than other of the DarkRiver Pack. It is when Talin walks back into his life that things start spinning out of control but it is her need for protection that helps him heal. Clay quickly because my favorite Changeling/Psy yet.

The Talin character endures far more than anyone should have to but through her pain as an abused child she sought solace in Clay. They were inseparable until Clay learned the truth about her situation and kills to protect a mate he doesn't realize he has at such a young age. While we discover something new about their separation, we also learn that in the intervening years Talin has spun emotionally out of control. She has shut down in aspects of her life that would have been nurtured and healed with Clay in her life.

The best part of this couple is they start realizing that all the pain they've endured is fixed when they accept that they are meant to be mated for life. But through all that they are fighting an evil Psy plot which involved the Psy's Forgotten and the children that Talin has deemed hers. The journey and adventure these characters set out on is wonderful and well worth the read.

I honestly wasn't sure I would like this series as much as I am. It isn't the most intellectual book in the world but it is a fantastic escape into the future and into fantasy.(less)

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Jun 14, 2011 Leontine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, crack

I’m awestruck by the raw intensity of this novel and I almost feel the urge to flash a warning signal that before starting in a Psy-Changeling novel of Nalini Singh you better have food, drinks and a comfortable place to snuggle yourself in because you aren’t going anywhere before reading Mine to possess from first till last chapter. For me Nalini Singh takes the shapeshifter theme to a whole new level and draws me effortlessly into another world of the Psy-Changeling. Though I haven’t read the...more I’m awestruck by the raw intensity of this novel and I almost feel the urge to flash a warning signal that before starting in a Psy-Changeling novel of Nalini Singh you better have food, drinks and a comfortable place to snuggle yourself in because you aren’t going anywhere before reading Mine to possess from first till last chapter. For me Nalini Singh takes the shapeshifter theme to a whole new level and draws me effortlessly into another world of the Psy-Changeling. Though I haven’t read the previous novels I know where I’m heading off to!

Clay and Talin are childhood friends and that time is beautifully captured by the author in memories of feelings, events and actions they have as adults. The unraveling of all those feelings and of their actions they’ve taking after a certain moment in their life sometimes had the impact of a sledge hammer. That is how intense I felt them, felt with them as both children and adults, trying to find their way back to that unique, trusting and loving bond which can make you survive almost anything. Clay and Talin are a dynamic love couple whom sizzle with a passionate nature and came alive through the impeccable writing skill Nalini Singh possesses.

The DarkRiver pack leaped of the pages with its colorful characters and I just fell in love with the animalistic characterization of the Changelings. Clay is part human, part leopard changeling, the coexistence and sometimes struggle between those two sides in him is so life like told it gave his emotions all the more impact and authenticity making him all the more real to me. With this I could also empathize with, and understand Talin with her emotions and reactions to certain events even better. I felt that all the elements in this story flawlessly fits together in to a riveting romance story and for me, with that, it unexpectedly turned out to be such a gripping reading experience that it leaves me satisfied and closing the book with a fulfilled sigh.

I think that you will even appreciate Mine to possess more, if this is possible, when you’ve read the previous three novels in this Psy/Changeling series, reoccurring characters do show up and the plot does show signs that it finds its origin in another novel, I experienced this almost solely with the Psy world and its plans with the Implant Protocol. I also was on the edge of my seat plot wise; slowly Nalini Singh revealed it all and had some cutting edge moments making my heart skip a beat in relief. The Psy with their world and plans makes me root for every victory on them, because what would the world be without emotions, without passion or love, without all the good and bad things to feel, to learn from it and grow. The author created a very believable race with the Psy as she adds layers to their plans and ended this novel with a certain revelation I appreciated and was intrigued by its possibilities.

What a wild ride Mine To Possess turned out to be and I reveled in it until I closed the book with contentment and knowing I have another series to add to my bookshelves as Nalini Singh became an instant favorite author of mine.
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I've been writing as long as I can remember and all of my stories always held a thread of romance (even when I was writing about a prince who could shoot lasers out of his eyes). I love creating unique characters, love giving them happy endings and I even love the voices in my head. There's no other job I would rather be doing. In September 2002, when I got the call that Silhouette Desire wanted t...more

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“How can I be angry with the other half of my soul?" he asked, his tone so tender it tore little pieces out of her heart. "I have a temper, baby, and I know I fucking brood. But even if I act pissed, even if I snarl, it doesn't mean I love you any less. Your soul shines, Tally, and I'm so damn glad it shines for me.” — 58 people liked it

“Clay, if anyone followed anyone, it was me tagging along after you. I didn’t dare order you around.”

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