On the Prowl
On the Prowl, (The Others Series, Book 6), by Christine Warren
Blurb:Most girls would throw a fit if their parents tried to set up an arranged marriage for them. It’s so outrageously old-fashioned—even for a Tiguri family, members of a fierce race of shapeshifting weretigers. But Saskia isn’t getting her claws out just yet. She’ll go through with this marriage to help unite two powerful families—and because her husband-to-be Nicolas Preda is the sexiest, hunkiest, and only man she’s ever wanted…Of course, marrying an alpha male like Nic comes with its share of danger. As leader of his Streak and head of a global corporation, Nic and his new fiancée must take their places in the jungles of Manhattan—and the local Others seem to have a strict “no pets” policy. In fact, the Council seems to think the Tiguri are at the root of all their problems, including an attempt on the life of its leader. If Nic hopes to protect his name and his mate, it’s hunt or be hunted—and he can’t do it alone. But if anyone can bring out the beast in him, it’s the sexy, savage tigress he’s sworn to love…I really enjoy this series by Christine Warren and this book was no exception. Though it's not one of my favourites, it definitely fixed my craving for good paranormal romance!Nic and Saskia's situation intrigued me and I really liked her as a character; although admittedly 'submissive', she didn't let Nic walk all over her, but I didn't really get why she had a mini freakout over what her dad told her. She already knew Nic wasn't marrying her for her, but rather for her training and breeding, so what was the big deal? Nic was hot, though infuriating at times - I can understand Saskia's reactions - and he definitely redeemed himself, turning into the perfect mate! It was also nice to see other characters like Corinne and Missy; I always love the banter when the girls get together!This book is primarily a romance, though there is a little action in it. However, unusually for Christine Warren, the action felt like an afterthought and it was all resolved very quickly at the end. Not that I mind books which are just romance, but I don't like things to be done halfheartedly. Also - and finally - for a shifter romance there was very little shifting, which disappointed me a little.I love tigers and hope we see more of the Tiguri later on in the series.My favourite quote from 'On the Prowl':'He'd been deadly frightened that if he acknowledged her presence he would somehow be obliged to take care of her, and he'd had no desire at the time to take care of anyone. He'd still been learning to take care of himself.''A woman like her - ..... - could win this kind of war in half the time and with none of the bloodshed that would likely accompany a dominant ther's attempt to accomplish the same.''We have to stick together against the idiocy of the tester one-poisened half of the world.'' "They're your friends?'"Yup. Well, Missy is. I think Graham looks at me more as an annoying but amusing accessory in his wife's wardrobe. ...." ''Since Saskia was the woman in the relationship, and therefore the one with the larger capacity for both logical thought and forgiveness, it would be up to her to broker the peace deal.''She had drawn her line in the sand, and now she would hold back the tide, if that was what it took.''All he could do was bellow at the cause of his insanity, as if raising the volume on his inane ranting would make it less ridiculous.'
Blurb:Most girls would throw a fit if their parents tried to set up an arranged marriage for them. It’s so outrageously old-fashioned—even for a Tiguri family, members of a fierce race of shapeshifting weretigers. But Saskia isn’t getting her claws out just yet. She’ll go through with this marriage to help unite two powerful families—and because her husband-to-be Nicolas Preda is the sexiest, hunkiest, and only man she’s ever wanted…Of course, marrying an alpha male like Nic comes with its share of danger. As leader of his Streak and head of a global corporation, Nic and his new fiancée must take their places in the jungles of Manhattan—and the local Others seem to have a strict “no pets” policy. In fact, the Council seems to think the Tiguri are at the root of all their problems, including an attempt on the life of its leader. If Nic hopes to protect his name and his mate, it’s hunt or be hunted—and he can’t do it alone. But if anyone can bring out the beast in him, it’s the sexy, savage tigress he’s sworn to love…I really enjoy this series by Christine Warren and this book was no exception. Though it's not one of my favourites, it definitely fixed my craving for good paranormal romance!Nic and Saskia's situation intrigued me and I really liked her as a character; although admittedly 'submissive', she didn't let Nic walk all over her, but I didn't really get why she had a mini freakout over what her dad told her. She already knew Nic wasn't marrying her for her, but rather for her training and breeding, so what was the big deal? Nic was hot, though infuriating at times - I can understand Saskia's reactions - and he definitely redeemed himself, turning into the perfect mate! It was also nice to see other characters like Corinne and Missy; I always love the banter when the girls get together!This book is primarily a romance, though there is a little action in it. However, unusually for Christine Warren, the action felt like an afterthought and it was all resolved very quickly at the end. Not that I mind books which are just romance, but I don't like things to be done halfheartedly. Also - and finally - for a shifter romance there was very little shifting, which disappointed me a little.I love tigers and hope we see more of the Tiguri later on in the series.My favourite quote from 'On the Prowl':'He'd been deadly frightened that if he acknowledged her presence he would somehow be obliged to take care of her, and he'd had no desire at the time to take care of anyone. He'd still been learning to take care of himself.''A woman like her - ..... - could win this kind of war in half the time and with none of the bloodshed that would likely accompany a dominant ther's attempt to accomplish the same.''We have to stick together against the idiocy of the tester one-poisened half of the world.'' "They're your friends?'"Yup. Well, Missy is. I think Graham looks at me more as an annoying but amusing accessory in his wife's wardrobe. ...." ''Since Saskia was the woman in the relationship, and therefore the one with the larger capacity for both logical thought and forgiveness, it would be up to her to broker the peace deal.''She had drawn her line in the sand, and now she would hold back the tide, if that was what it took.''All he could do was bellow at the cause of his insanity, as if raising the volume on his inane ranting would make it less ridiculous.'
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