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"New York Times "bestselling author Susan Sizemore draws you into a dazzling world of seductive vampires and unquenchable cravings . . .

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Aug 09, 2010
Bookaholics rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Primal Instincts by Susan Sizemore
Paranormal Romance - August 31st, 2010
4 stars

Primal Instincts is the 9th book in Susan Sizemore's Prime vampire series. And although the author introduces new and intriguing subplots, this book can easily be read by itself. In this story we discover the secrets behind Francesca Reynard. The spoiled and seductive elite vampiress all the Prime vampires’ desire.

Francesca is young and impetuous. She values her independence and More...
Sep 18, 2010
Cindy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I fell in love with this series back on book 1. This installment continues the Dark Angels storyline [supernaturals vs. those trying to out/destroy them] introduced several books ago with the story of their leader, Tobias Strahan, and the ultimate vampire princess, Francesca [known as Flare] Reynard.

Flare is being forced to produce a child for the clan but is determined to strike a blow for female vampire independence by using artificial means. Her clan Matri blackmails Tobias into More...
Sep 10, 2010
Melindeeloo rated it: 4 of 5 stars
"Resistance is Futile" as Flare and Tobias succumb to their Primal Instincts

Pampered `princess' Francesca (Flare) Reynard, as a rare female of her Prime (vampire) species, is used to having male Primes falling at her feet. But just as Flare's finally come up with a scheme to produce an heir for her clan without having to tie herself to a Prime, danger looms for her race and Flare's devious mother - who is also the Matri leader of her clan - pulls yet another string and Fla More...
Sep 17, 2010
My favorite of the Primes books so far. I really liked the futuristic one, which is unusual for me, but this is by far the best-humorous and sexy. I don't think I've gone in depth on many of this series' reviews. I'll change that now:

I really have enjoyed this series. I would say with the exception of one book, they have all been four and five star reads for me. I love LOVE the world Susan Sizemore created. Her vampire males, once they mature are called Primes (prime of their life.. More...
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Oct 11, 2011
Book rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Tobias and Flair are exciting and start with a bang in this book. I really liked this couple and this story had some funny parts, exciting parts and some intense parts. I do have to point out though, that I was disappointed how the book came to a close because the build up was so much throughout the book for this couple. They both fought the idea of a permenant future together each thinking throughout the book they would parent this child then just go back to their lives, but then it just see More...
Sep 25, 2010
Kathleen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The story of uber prime Tobias Strahan and quick-tempered clan princess Francesca "Flare" Reynard is delightful. Along with Laurent Wolf, Tobias Strahan has become one of my favorite prime heroes. Francesca and Tobias are perfect for each other and readers will be cheering as their relationship develops. In this book we also meet Strahan's daughter Saffie and learn more about why he founded the Dark Angels supernatural militia. Many of our old favorites such as Sidonie Wolf, Joe Bl More...
Aug 23, 2011
Cindy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
FINALLY...Flare's story...and it's a good one! I understand the animosity she has for her Matri and the sparks of rage that set her off. She needs a strong, dominant, LOVING, understanding male...something most Primes are NOT. Then there's Tobias! Can he, will he be what she needs? Can he understand why she is the TEMPER tantrum princess? Well you'll just have to read to find out if there is a winner ino this war of wills!
Apr 25, 2011
Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I'm guessing that the reason I wasn't that thrilled with this book is that it's been a long time since I've read the proceeding books in the series. I could vaguely remember the back stories for several of the characters mentioned. The names were familiar and I could remember they had their own story, but that was about it. Looks like I'll need to go back and reread the beginning of the series to fully get into this one. Of course, that doesn't mean it cannot be read on it's own.
Feb 16, 2011
Ann rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I've been a fan of Susan Sizemore for a long time and will continue to be one. I just love her stories. Her writing leads you on a wonderful chase though the story to the end. Each book brings you more and more into her vampire world. Because it's a series I think you should read them in order, to really fully enjoy each one.
May 21, 2011
Sheila rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This one was much slower than all the previous books, but still enough to hold my interest to the point of finishing it in 2 days.
Aug 24, 2011
Vivian rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This one made me cry at the end. I really liked this one. But I think this is the end of the series. Happy Reading!
Sep 12, 2010
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
It was nice o finally have Flare's story. Funny how both Tobias and Her's persona was all a show for everyone around them. I was a good story, I liked it a lot.
Jan 08, 2011
Alisa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Primal Instincts was another wonderful enstallment of Susan Sizemore's Prime Series. I had been waiting so long for this book to come out that I bought it as soon as it was available. Flare and Tobias are two alpha characters and what happens when you have two alphas??? One always submits and I can honestly say that their relationship almost seemed like a dom/sub realtionship to me... mind you.. Flare is not submissive.. but sort of seemed that way to me next to Tobias's dominate character. He More...
Feb 13, 2011
Debbie rated it: 2 of 5 stars
This book just didn't do it for me. This isn't the start of the this series going downhill for me.
Dec 29, 2010
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it much like everything else Ms. Sizemore writes. She does not disappoint.
Aug 17, 2011
Ju rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great read. It was romantic, sexy and filled with intrigue.
Dec 21, 2010
I had problems with the beginning of the book, usually it starts off good but for some reason there was a slowness to this beginning to where I had to actually force myself through the pages just to make it.
Overall I loved the chemistry that these two characters had. There was a fierceness to it that elevated the story and the love to more
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Oct 08, 2010
I just could not get into this one. I got towards the middle and completely lost interest. If you are curious about this book then read it. But do not buy it to do so..
Jan 24, 2012
Mary rated it: 3 of 5 stars
defs not a bad book!! if you like the genre give it a try
Sep 07, 2010
T.J. rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I've been waiting for Flare Reynard's story FO-EVAH! I mean, literally years and years. I'm glad to say I was not disappointed. The introduction of new vamp/were/purist political intrigue while tying up some loose ends from the previous books was done quite nicely. Susan Sizemore's books aren't typically explicit, but this time she 'WENT THERE' and it was very well done. Totally LOVED it!

Well done, Mizz Sizemore ;D
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Oct 14, 2010
Julie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Didn't know this was book 9 in a series. It was a stand alone kind of book in my opinion.
Sep 05, 2010
Lynn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Jul 30, 2011
Kasey rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Tabias and Flare made a great couple. I have been waiting for Tabias' story since fist reading of him in the series. These two made such a great couple since they both are far more complicated than anyone else around them knows.
Jan 26, 2011
Hbeebti rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This was really cute. This is a favorite in the series. I still think the futurist one is my fave but this is a close second. Tobias and Flare were great together.
Dec 16, 2010
Maria rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is a strange series for me. I like them, but they are never top of the list of my favorites. This book was exactly the same way.
Aug 29, 2010
Ashley rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 02, 2011
Rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oh this was by far one of my favorite couples and book in the series loved it hot hot hot
Jun 01, 2011
ChampagneL8T rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Francesca Reynard & Tobias Strahan
Sep 30, 2010
Judy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Flare and Tobias Story
Feb 07, 2011
Emily rated it: 3 of 5 stars
3.5 stars.