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Primal Instinct #5
Touch of Surrender
Surrender can be the sweetest sin…
When Lycan Kierland Scott and Morgan Cantrell are forced to work together for the first time in over a decade in order to save Kierland’s brother, the two Watchmen find themselves embarking on a dangerous journey through a land where one wrong move could lead to disaster. To survive, the longtime enemies must somehow find a way to set aside their past grievances and face their emotional demons head-on, even as the primal hungers they’ve worked so hard to deny wreak havoc on their sanity...and their hearts.
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(Re-released in a 2nd Edition)
When Lycan Kierland Scott and Morgan Cantrell are forced to work together for the first time in over a decade in order to save Kierland’s brother, the two Watchmen find themselves embarking on a dangerous journey through a land where one wrong move could lead to disaster. To survive, the longtime enemies must somehow find a way to set aside their past grievances and face their emotional demons head-on, even as the primal hungers they’ve worked so hard to deny wreak havoc on their sanity...and their hearts.
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(Re-released in a 2nd Edition)
345 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 27, 2010
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Rhyannon Byrd
80 books1,309 followersRhyannon Byrd is the national bestselling author of more than forty contemporary and paranormal romance titles, including the romantic thrillers LONDON AFFAIR and NEW YORK SCANDAL, and her books have been translated into ten languages. After years of enjoying the California sunshine, Rhyannon now lives in the beautiful Malvern Hills in England with her family and their ever-growing collection of concert T-shirts and coffee mugs.
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February 20, 2015
Kierland's surrender to Passion - Wow
When Lycan Watchman Kierland needs to stop his brother Kellen from carrying out a suicidal rescue mission ,Kierland will have to accept the help of the last Watchman he'd ever choose as a partner, the gorgeous Morgan. Despite her 'betrayal', Morgan's the one woman Kierland can't resist and the one woman he can never allow close to his heart. Even though Morgan doesn't know the reason she's had Kierland's enmity for so many years, Morgan will not back down because she knows that she's the key to helping Kierland find his brother. But working together so closely is starting to breakdown the wall of animosity betwen the pair and it's making Kierland rethink his strategy with Morgan - instead of fighting the attraction, Kierland's considering indulging it so that he can work Morgan out of his system once and for all - you can imagine how well that's going to work for him.
I was hesitant to continue this series because of the over the top yuckiness of the sadistic villains in the past books. But I love the Watchmen and I was dying to know what the deal was between Kierland and Morgan. So I bought Touch of Surrender and planned on skipping the chapters with the Casus, fortunately I didn't have to - no Casus on screen in this one, which made it so much easier to deal the aftermath of Kraven and Casus brutality - instead of the play by play in the moment sadism of the previous books.
If you are like me and have read all five books you are likely to find the first third of the book slow, but new readers will probably appreciate the info dump rehash of what has gone before in the series. I actually set the book down for a bit at this point, since I was also a bit irked at Kierland when I found out what he considered Morgan's BIG betrayal, just didn't seem so much a betrayal to me in light of his actions.
But I did pick it back up and Wow, Kierland and Morgan come together explosively - it's very very steamy. And the intense sensual connection pretty much continues that way for the rest of the book with brief interludes to look through all of the characters' baggage and to introduce more supporting players who just 'have to' get their own books - I definitely want to see more of Morgan's vampire 'ex' Ashe (and I want to Ashe find the woman who will make him 'burn') and the vamp Juliana as well as Ashe's absent brother both have potential - maybe Byrd will do a vamp trilogy next after Kellen's story which is up next.
Overall Touch of Surrender ended up light on story and heavy on the steamy stuff, but every once in a while I am perfectly happy to check out my brain and indulge - since if I was using my brain I'd have had to have been mad at Kierland for being such a major-jerk to Morgan for all those years and mad at Morgan as well for still loving Kierland after he treated her so shabbily - instead I just went with the flow. Comparing Touch of Surrender to the rest of the series, Kierland and Morgan win hands down for sensual intensity and the toning down of the villain material was a welcome relief. But heroine Olivia in Touch of Seduction beats out Morgan in the self-esteem department.
Next up the Touch of Temptation out in November.
When Lycan Watchman Kierland needs to stop his brother Kellen from carrying out a suicidal rescue mission ,Kierland will have to accept the help of the last Watchman he'd ever choose as a partner, the gorgeous Morgan. Despite her 'betrayal', Morgan's the one woman Kierland can't resist and the one woman he can never allow close to his heart. Even though Morgan doesn't know the reason she's had Kierland's enmity for so many years, Morgan will not back down because she knows that she's the key to helping Kierland find his brother. But working together so closely is starting to breakdown the wall of animosity betwen the pair and it's making Kierland rethink his strategy with Morgan - instead of fighting the attraction, Kierland's considering indulging it so that he can work Morgan out of his system once and for all - you can imagine how well that's going to work for him.
I was hesitant to continue this series because of the over the top yuckiness of the sadistic villains in the past books. But I love the Watchmen and I was dying to know what the deal was between Kierland and Morgan. So I bought Touch of Surrender and planned on skipping the chapters with the Casus, fortunately I didn't have to - no Casus on screen in this one, which made it so much easier to deal the aftermath of Kraven and Casus brutality - instead of the play by play in the moment sadism of the previous books.
If you are like me and have read all five books you are likely to find the first third of the book slow, but new readers will probably appreciate the info dump rehash of what has gone before in the series. I actually set the book down for a bit at this point, since I was also a bit irked at Kierland when I found out what he considered Morgan's BIG betrayal, just didn't seem so much a betrayal to me in light of his actions.
But I did pick it back up and Wow, Kierland and Morgan come together explosively - it's very very steamy. And the intense sensual connection pretty much continues that way for the rest of the book with brief interludes to look through all of the characters' baggage and to introduce more supporting players who just 'have to' get their own books - I definitely want to see more of Morgan's vampire 'ex' Ashe (and I want to Ashe find the woman who will make him 'burn') and the vamp Juliana as well as Ashe's absent brother both have potential - maybe Byrd will do a vamp trilogy next after Kellen's story which is up next.
Overall Touch of Surrender ended up light on story and heavy on the steamy stuff, but every once in a while I am perfectly happy to check out my brain and indulge - since if I was using my brain I'd have had to have been mad at Kierland for being such a major-jerk to Morgan for all those years and mad at Morgan as well for still loving Kierland after he treated her so shabbily - instead I just went with the flow. Comparing Touch of Surrender to the rest of the series, Kierland and Morgan win hands down for sensual intensity and the toning down of the villain material was a welcome relief. But heroine Olivia in Touch of Seduction beats out Morgan in the self-esteem department.
Next up the Touch of Temptation out in November.
April 29, 2010
With evil circling from three collective fronts, the Watchmen prepare for war as it looms on the horizon, dark with inevitability. A combat trained group of shifters that watch over the paranormal species of Earth, the Watchmen are in the race of their lives as they scramble to find the Dark Markers. These magical ancient relics are not only successful in killing a particularly vicious tribe known as the Casus, but they also may very well prove to be the key to closing the gates to the Meridian - the dimensional Casus prison. As both are Watchmen soldiers, our hero's and heroine's story takes place on a specific outer ring of this overreaching plot arc, allowing for bountiful page time to be dedicated to the complex layering of mistrust that infects their tumultuous relationship.
Morgan Cantrell, a shifter of indeterminate species, and Kierland Scott, a werewolf, have been embroiled in a personal feud for over a decade. Each carry secrets that could easily reverse the hostile course of their relationship to one of passion but neither can let go of their formidable pride. Instead they fight and fling jealous accusations at each other all in the hopes of protecting their hearts from what they've determined to believe will be an inevitable gut-wrenching fallout.
When Kierland's younger brother, Kellan - his only remaining family, takes off to rescue a witch from an extremely protected enemy compound, Morgan uses her blood connection to Kellan to force Kierland's cooperation and bring her along to provide backup for Kellan's rescue plans. Irritated that he must utilize the one woman he can't stand in order to save his foolish brother, Kierland grudgingly follows Morgan as she listens to the "pull" of Kellan's blood which just so happens to be leading them into the Wastelands in Northern Europe. A magical prison for vampire families that have committed incredibly heinous crimes, the Wasteland is one of the most dangerous places for an outsider to travel with the hopes of making it out alive. And things just keep getting better for Kierland when Morgan reveals her plans to engage Ashe Granger, vampire and ex-boyfriend, as their guide.
Kierland has been disturbed by his possessive feelings for Morgan for ten years. He wants her badly but he won't ever let himself have her. His is a long line of possessive and fiercely jealous males and what he fears the most is his already abundant and long standing jealously where Morgan is concerned. Afraid that he'd manage to fatally harm her, Kierland has instead built and maintained an image of Morgan as a biddable whore, one who'll do whatever the Consortium, the governing body that controls the Watchmen, says for her to do even if that means seducing and sleeping with the mark. By doing this, Kierland has managed to mentally keep Morgan at a distance, but that doesn't stop his seething emotions from boiling over when she's near. Deciding that he's going to rid Morgan of his system once and for all, he persuades her to a momentary arrangement of pleasure where he has sole sexual rights over her during their mission. Once the mission is over, so is the arrangement but it soon becomes fearsomely obvious to Kierland that a few days slaking his lust with Morgan won't even come close to scratching the surface of his need.
For ten years, Morgan has incurred the wrath of Kierland without knowing any of his reasons. Left with no choice, she's rationalized that it's the weakness of her heritage that makes him despise her like so many other shifters. With the tainted blood of many different species of shifters, Morgan is essentially a mutt as well as weak without the preternatural strength of pure blooded shifters like Kierland. Whatever the source of Kierland's hatred, its managed to break her heart, damaging her for any other man because in truth, no matter how obvious his dislike of her may be, Morgan has continued to love Kierland from the first moment she saw him at eighteen years of age. Now Kierland dangles his gorgeously ripped body before her and because Morgan has been dying for a taste for ten years, she gives in fast to his lustful demands knowing full well that her heart is destined to break all over again with the conclusion of their mission.
Despite Kierland's claiming of Morgan's body and her reassurances that it's him she wants, having her former lover, Ashe Granger, in the mix has Kierland riding the edge of destruction. With his thoughts poisoned by his own misconceptions of Morgan's fidelity, Kierland doesn't trust her claims feeling that the moment she gets the chance, she'll run into Ashe's arms like she did all those years ago. But as the Wastelands prove their reputation for danger, Kierland will have to make a decision whether or not to believe Morgan's love or lose her forever.
My Thoughts:
TOUCH OF SURRENDER is quite the emotional rollercoaster but I had a blast hopin' in and hanging on to what ultimately proved to be one hell of a steamy ride. Kierland is lust in the flesh and Rhyannon Byrd never lets you forget it. These males are just what the series title describes them as being - primal, all the way down to their sinful cores.
Morgan is one rockin' heroine. Confident, loyal and protective, she's a woman that makes fierce bonds with others easily but also never takes that ease for granted. She's very complex with her warrior exterior shielding a deep vulnerability that she shares with few others and it actually takes the length of the book to uncover all her secrets.
While Kierland's intense sexuality had me squirming, his self-imposed delusions where Morgan was concerned incurred it bit of my dislike. Burning hot then cold, he pulled my heroine through the emotional ringer on many occasions and while I wanted her to go toe to toe to with him in the those irritating instances, Morgan proved smarter than me. She knew how to handle Kierland even if at times she felt unsure. Her quiet dignity and determination forced Kierland into one heaping ball of uncertainty as he begins to question all his ill-conceived notions. And when he finally reaches the lowest of lows, he grovels his way back into both our hearts on hands and knees.
Finally, a little delightful warning, TOUCH OF SURRENDER is one piping hot romance that practically boarders on erotica. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself squirming from the heat as I settled in to read a deeply satisfying erotic and emotional journey. I highly recommend this author and series to paranormal romance lovers that crave their reads on the steamy side. Enjoy!
Morgan Cantrell, a shifter of indeterminate species, and Kierland Scott, a werewolf, have been embroiled in a personal feud for over a decade. Each carry secrets that could easily reverse the hostile course of their relationship to one of passion but neither can let go of their formidable pride. Instead they fight and fling jealous accusations at each other all in the hopes of protecting their hearts from what they've determined to believe will be an inevitable gut-wrenching fallout.
When Kierland's younger brother, Kellan - his only remaining family, takes off to rescue a witch from an extremely protected enemy compound, Morgan uses her blood connection to Kellan to force Kierland's cooperation and bring her along to provide backup for Kellan's rescue plans. Irritated that he must utilize the one woman he can't stand in order to save his foolish brother, Kierland grudgingly follows Morgan as she listens to the "pull" of Kellan's blood which just so happens to be leading them into the Wastelands in Northern Europe. A magical prison for vampire families that have committed incredibly heinous crimes, the Wasteland is one of the most dangerous places for an outsider to travel with the hopes of making it out alive. And things just keep getting better for Kierland when Morgan reveals her plans to engage Ashe Granger, vampire and ex-boyfriend, as their guide.
Kierland has been disturbed by his possessive feelings for Morgan for ten years. He wants her badly but he won't ever let himself have her. His is a long line of possessive and fiercely jealous males and what he fears the most is his already abundant and long standing jealously where Morgan is concerned. Afraid that he'd manage to fatally harm her, Kierland has instead built and maintained an image of Morgan as a biddable whore, one who'll do whatever the Consortium, the governing body that controls the Watchmen, says for her to do even if that means seducing and sleeping with the mark. By doing this, Kierland has managed to mentally keep Morgan at a distance, but that doesn't stop his seething emotions from boiling over when she's near. Deciding that he's going to rid Morgan of his system once and for all, he persuades her to a momentary arrangement of pleasure where he has sole sexual rights over her during their mission. Once the mission is over, so is the arrangement but it soon becomes fearsomely obvious to Kierland that a few days slaking his lust with Morgan won't even come close to scratching the surface of his need.
For ten years, Morgan has incurred the wrath of Kierland without knowing any of his reasons. Left with no choice, she's rationalized that it's the weakness of her heritage that makes him despise her like so many other shifters. With the tainted blood of many different species of shifters, Morgan is essentially a mutt as well as weak without the preternatural strength of pure blooded shifters like Kierland. Whatever the source of Kierland's hatred, its managed to break her heart, damaging her for any other man because in truth, no matter how obvious his dislike of her may be, Morgan has continued to love Kierland from the first moment she saw him at eighteen years of age. Now Kierland dangles his gorgeously ripped body before her and because Morgan has been dying for a taste for ten years, she gives in fast to his lustful demands knowing full well that her heart is destined to break all over again with the conclusion of their mission.
Despite Kierland's claiming of Morgan's body and her reassurances that it's him she wants, having her former lover, Ashe Granger, in the mix has Kierland riding the edge of destruction. With his thoughts poisoned by his own misconceptions of Morgan's fidelity, Kierland doesn't trust her claims feeling that the moment she gets the chance, she'll run into Ashe's arms like she did all those years ago. But as the Wastelands prove their reputation for danger, Kierland will have to make a decision whether or not to believe Morgan's love or lose her forever.
My Thoughts:
TOUCH OF SURRENDER is quite the emotional rollercoaster but I had a blast hopin' in and hanging on to what ultimately proved to be one hell of a steamy ride. Kierland is lust in the flesh and Rhyannon Byrd never lets you forget it. These males are just what the series title describes them as being - primal, all the way down to their sinful cores.
Morgan is one rockin' heroine. Confident, loyal and protective, she's a woman that makes fierce bonds with others easily but also never takes that ease for granted. She's very complex with her warrior exterior shielding a deep vulnerability that she shares with few others and it actually takes the length of the book to uncover all her secrets.
While Kierland's intense sexuality had me squirming, his self-imposed delusions where Morgan was concerned incurred it bit of my dislike. Burning hot then cold, he pulled my heroine through the emotional ringer on many occasions and while I wanted her to go toe to toe to with him in the those irritating instances, Morgan proved smarter than me. She knew how to handle Kierland even if at times she felt unsure. Her quiet dignity and determination forced Kierland into one heaping ball of uncertainty as he begins to question all his ill-conceived notions. And when he finally reaches the lowest of lows, he grovels his way back into both our hearts on hands and knees.
Finally, a little delightful warning, TOUCH OF SURRENDER is one piping hot romance that practically boarders on erotica. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself squirming from the heat as I settled in to read a deeply satisfying erotic and emotional journey. I highly recommend this author and series to paranormal romance lovers that crave their reads on the steamy side. Enjoy!
October 13, 2020
So good
These books just get better as you work your way through them. Addictive and entertaining with a really good story. Keir is a real grumpy solo player and he’s a real irritant. Yet you can’t help but line him. Morgan had the patience of a saint. Looking forward to ashes story and the poor psychic. Hope the evil ones get their just deserts.
These books just get better as you work your way through them. Addictive and entertaining with a really good story. Keir is a real grumpy solo player and he’s a real irritant. Yet you can’t help but line him. Morgan had the patience of a saint. Looking forward to ashes story and the poor psychic. Hope the evil ones get their just deserts.
April 24, 2010
Romantic misunderstandings and life and death situations are just a few things keeping readers on the edge of their seats rooting for the good guys in this fast paced paranormal read.
In the fifth installment of the Primal Instinct series, readers are thrust into the middle of the ongoing battle-of-the sexes between Lycan Keirland Scott and shifter Morgan Cantrell who have been working together as Watchman for the last ten years. As Watchman, their job is to battle the evil Casus who wants to return to this world to destroy humans by finding Markers that protect their wearers and can also be used to destroy the Casus.
Morgan has been in love with Keir since she first started training with him, but when she finally decided to make her move, she discovered he’s dating someone else. After a brutal attack, she moves on and started seeing vampire Ashe Granger. She never stopped loving Keir and is now forced into close quarters with him as they travel across the Wasteland to rescue Keir's brother Kellan, who is off to save the woman he cares about. Morgan has secrets though, ones that will affect her job and her relationship with Keirland.
Even though Keirland's always acted ambivalent to Morgan, he's actually madly in love with her and has been since he first laid eyes on her. No matter which woman he's with, Morgan is the only one he thinks about. He's afraid of letting her get too close for fear he might hurt her like his father did to his mother. But to save his brother he has to team up with Morgan, who has the ability to track Kellan over long distances. To make matters worse he also has to rely on help from Ashe Granger, the man he's never forgiven for being with Morgan. As danger gets closer, and as truths are revealed, Morgan and Keirland realize what they truly mean to each other. But will that discovery come too late or will it be just in time to keep them alive?
Morgan is a strong heroine who puts her life on the line to protect humanity. She stands her ground and fights to save those she loves. She's smart and extremely likable and when she and Keirland fight together they're the perfect team. When she verbally spars with Keirland sparks fly and you can't help but admire her.
Keirland oozes sex appeal and he truly loves Morgan, but fears he will hurt her. It takes time to work through that fear, but once he realizes certain truths, he quickly makes up for lost time. The romantic scenes between these two are hot and get progressively more intense as the danger escalates.
There are many great secondary characters that I look forward to seeing more of. Some sort of mystery surrounds the sexy vampire Ashe and his brother Gideon. Kellan, who's the carefree brother, becomes very intense in this story and the book's cliffhanger leaves him trapped and the reader wondering what will happen to him in the next book. This is a great book for fans of the paranormal genre and is easy to follow for those new to this series. This is one reader who's counting down the days until the next installment.
In the fifth installment of the Primal Instinct series, readers are thrust into the middle of the ongoing battle-of-the sexes between Lycan Keirland Scott and shifter Morgan Cantrell who have been working together as Watchman for the last ten years. As Watchman, their job is to battle the evil Casus who wants to return to this world to destroy humans by finding Markers that protect their wearers and can also be used to destroy the Casus.
Morgan has been in love with Keir since she first started training with him, but when she finally decided to make her move, she discovered he’s dating someone else. After a brutal attack, she moves on and started seeing vampire Ashe Granger. She never stopped loving Keir and is now forced into close quarters with him as they travel across the Wasteland to rescue Keir's brother Kellan, who is off to save the woman he cares about. Morgan has secrets though, ones that will affect her job and her relationship with Keirland.
Even though Keirland's always acted ambivalent to Morgan, he's actually madly in love with her and has been since he first laid eyes on her. No matter which woman he's with, Morgan is the only one he thinks about. He's afraid of letting her get too close for fear he might hurt her like his father did to his mother. But to save his brother he has to team up with Morgan, who has the ability to track Kellan over long distances. To make matters worse he also has to rely on help from Ashe Granger, the man he's never forgiven for being with Morgan. As danger gets closer, and as truths are revealed, Morgan and Keirland realize what they truly mean to each other. But will that discovery come too late or will it be just in time to keep them alive?
Morgan is a strong heroine who puts her life on the line to protect humanity. She stands her ground and fights to save those she loves. She's smart and extremely likable and when she and Keirland fight together they're the perfect team. When she verbally spars with Keirland sparks fly and you can't help but admire her.
Keirland oozes sex appeal and he truly loves Morgan, but fears he will hurt her. It takes time to work through that fear, but once he realizes certain truths, he quickly makes up for lost time. The romantic scenes between these two are hot and get progressively more intense as the danger escalates.
There are many great secondary characters that I look forward to seeing more of. Some sort of mystery surrounds the sexy vampire Ashe and his brother Gideon. Kellan, who's the carefree brother, becomes very intense in this story and the book's cliffhanger leaves him trapped and the reader wondering what will happen to him in the next book. This is a great book for fans of the paranormal genre and is easy to follow for those new to this series. This is one reader who's counting down the days until the next installment.
March 19, 2012
I just LOVED this book! He was stubborn, but so was she! It was so powerful finding out all she went through for him. Her friendship with Ashe was so heart-warming! The ending was intense and so passionate. Just a great book!
July 1, 2010
I'm really enjoying this series, it's hot and has plot. gotta love that. and Kierland was awesome. Yummy.
February 2, 2022
I didn't like this one as much as I thought I would but, it is still a good story. This is Kierland and Morgan's book. #5 in Rhyannon Byrd's Primal Instinct series. Kierland Scott is a shifter a Lycan a werewolf and a member of the Watchmen. Tasked with keeping watch on the Ancient Clans The Merrick and others. Ten years earlier he was Morgan's instructor and he knew as soon as he saw her that he wanted her...Kierland is the only man Morgan has ever loved but she thought he didn't like her because although she has shifter blood she is unable to shift into any animal form....On a wild trek to find Kierland's missing brother Kellan in The Wastelands things come to a head and Kierland must make the choice to accept Morgan and mark her as his with his Wolf bite or lose her forever....
September 21, 2020
One of my favorite series I hope to find all of the books to read.
September 19, 2023
I enjoyed this book because i feel like romance can be very cheesy if you let it to grow like in the movie the Lorax
September 12, 2010
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What are we looking for in a Paranormal Romance Novel? I contend that, if we are female, we are looking for a heroine with whom we can identify to some degree, and a hero a bit rough around the edges from baggage and/or secrets. When we add in the Paranormal, or in this case in equal parts Urban Fantasy, we are also looking for a way to suspend disbelief in what we don't tend to believe of our everyday world. Romance novels in general strive to take us away to a fantasy land we devise in concert with the author.
I found the world Rhiannon constructs in this series to be tightly constructed with enough reality mixed into the mix in the form of trains, actual European cities and car accidents. The fantasy and paranormal elements slip seamlessly into our world. This book was also tightly edited which, considering it was an uncorrected galley completely amazing these days. She is able to provide back story as necessary and naturally. It stands alone but would be even better read in series order.
Her characters are just what we want, Morgan is a strong, yet soft "Watchman;" with a stunted shifter nature and abilities due to generations of shifter species cross mating. She has some senses which are very keen, like hearing and an ability to track through the ingestion of blood. The blood ingestion in shifter species was new to me, but consistent throughout the book in its function and purpose. Kierland is a were wolf who was in love with Morgan but believed she allowed the Watchmen organization to order her to use sex to gain the cooperation of a potential source among some of the other, not so nice species in this world. Basically, he thinks she whored her self out for the organization.
Kierland was also her instructor as she trained to become a Watchman, so they got to know each other very well and because of the formal relationship nothing could happen and by the time it could his baggage and those bad feelings made it hard for them to even be in the same room. Then they are thrown in to a crucible ina mission and the danger makes a lot of things come out (a lot of things come off too).. So, a decade of unrequited love on her part and self-loathing lust on her part. Add that to his family baggage and, you got it, she is going to save him. Actually, this is a plot with which we are all familiar: it's about redemption through love.
The love-making scenes were hot and I marveled that Ms. Byrd could span such steamy sex over several pages. I do believe my Kindle was glowing red. These are seriously sizzling scenes of sex and seduction. Supporting characters include a villain holding people in nasty cells in a frosty castle, and a Vampire who was once Morgan's lover. He's the one Kierland thinks she had sex with on order from her superiors. And, guess what the mission they must go on includes this vampire! Talk about uncomfortable! More baggage, more misunderstandings, danger, and damage make every page of the book hum with anticipation. The book ends in a way that will make the next in the series mandatory.
Touch of Surrender gives you what you want from a romance novel and more! Recommended.
What are we looking for in a Paranormal Romance Novel? I contend that, if we are female, we are looking for a heroine with whom we can identify to some degree, and a hero a bit rough around the edges from baggage and/or secrets. When we add in the Paranormal, or in this case in equal parts Urban Fantasy, we are also looking for a way to suspend disbelief in what we don't tend to believe of our everyday world. Romance novels in general strive to take us away to a fantasy land we devise in concert with the author.
I found the world Rhiannon constructs in this series to be tightly constructed with enough reality mixed into the mix in the form of trains, actual European cities and car accidents. The fantasy and paranormal elements slip seamlessly into our world. This book was also tightly edited which, considering it was an uncorrected galley completely amazing these days. She is able to provide back story as necessary and naturally. It stands alone but would be even better read in series order.
Her characters are just what we want, Morgan is a strong, yet soft "Watchman;" with a stunted shifter nature and abilities due to generations of shifter species cross mating. She has some senses which are very keen, like hearing and an ability to track through the ingestion of blood. The blood ingestion in shifter species was new to me, but consistent throughout the book in its function and purpose. Kierland is a were wolf who was in love with Morgan but believed she allowed the Watchmen organization to order her to use sex to gain the cooperation of a potential source among some of the other, not so nice species in this world. Basically, he thinks she whored her self out for the organization.
Kierland was also her instructor as she trained to become a Watchman, so they got to know each other very well and because of the formal relationship nothing could happen and by the time it could his baggage and those bad feelings made it hard for them to even be in the same room. Then they are thrown in to a crucible ina mission and the danger makes a lot of things come out (a lot of things come off too).. So, a decade of unrequited love on her part and self-loathing lust on her part. Add that to his family baggage and, you got it, she is going to save him. Actually, this is a plot with which we are all familiar: it's about redemption through love.
The love-making scenes were hot and I marveled that Ms. Byrd could span such steamy sex over several pages. I do believe my Kindle was glowing red. These are seriously sizzling scenes of sex and seduction. Supporting characters include a villain holding people in nasty cells in a frosty castle, and a Vampire who was once Morgan's lover. He's the one Kierland thinks she had sex with on order from her superiors. And, guess what the mission they must go on includes this vampire! Talk about uncomfortable! More baggage, more misunderstandings, danger, and damage make every page of the book hum with anticipation. The book ends in a way that will make the next in the series mandatory.
Touch of Surrender gives you what you want from a romance novel and more! Recommended.
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April 1, 2025
Once the heroine could count her teacher and mentor as a friend but his past relationship with his father and his fear over loss of control made him break her heart. He went to another woman. Devastated, the heroine found comfort in the arms of another man and whatever friendship they had dissolved into fights and bitter arguments. Now, the heroine must find the hero's missing brother before it's too late and as a curtesy, she asked for the hero's help. Though she still feels an insistent and powerful pull towards the Lycan male, the way he treats her and all those harsh and cruel comments make her reluctant to trust him.
The hero in turn is powerfully against the heroine coming with him into the wasteland for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, she isn't a shifter, though she has the blood she can't shift and in turn is a weaker fighter against the enemy they face. Secondly, he is still bitter and jealous over her relationship with the other vampire male, the one he's convinced she loves still. And lastly, the most pressuring objection of all is his passionate urge to protect her and possess her. But that's something he can never do and so in his attempts to distance himself from her and his own feelings, he picks fights with her and criticizes her. But it soon becomes very apparent that he can no longer suppress his physical desire for her and in a move that shows his true selfishness, he proposes sex with no strings attached.
He convinces himself that if he screws her out of his system, the feelings will go away. Not knowing just how deeply the heroine love him before he broke her heart and ignorant to her true feelings presently, he begins to toy with her emotions. She knows very well that she can't just have emotionless sex, especially not with this man yet she can't stop herself from wanting him. With her ex-lover and still best friend as their guild through the wasteland, the hero battles his own cowardice as well as his overwhelming jealousy to a man who never held her heart.
I liked this book but I didn't love it. I thought the hero was a coward and a little bit of a shit for the way he treats the heroine both before and currently. He really only thought about himself. His father and the way the man tortured him and his mother made the hero crave control. So, he thinks he knows best about everyone around him. He pushed the heroine in the vampire’s arms yet calls her a whore and shames her for it. He acts possessive and jealous but isn't willing to fight for her, rather he allows her to dangle on a string. In turn I thought the heroine to be a little bit spineless. She's supposed to be a warrior yet every battle she either has a panic attack or hangs back and lets the hero to the fighting. Also, she allows the hero to walk all over her. She's ruled by her desire for him and as such she permits him to purpose the sex arrangement and lies to herself about the fact that she's happy to have him the only way she can. I thought that have a strain relationship at best and a destructive one at worse. That paired with the low moving story about nothing at all really and it made for an alright book but nothing to phone home about. Hopefully to see improve from here.
The hero in turn is powerfully against the heroine coming with him into the wasteland for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, she isn't a shifter, though she has the blood she can't shift and in turn is a weaker fighter against the enemy they face. Secondly, he is still bitter and jealous over her relationship with the other vampire male, the one he's convinced she loves still. And lastly, the most pressuring objection of all is his passionate urge to protect her and possess her. But that's something he can never do and so in his attempts to distance himself from her and his own feelings, he picks fights with her and criticizes her. But it soon becomes very apparent that he can no longer suppress his physical desire for her and in a move that shows his true selfishness, he proposes sex with no strings attached.
He convinces himself that if he screws her out of his system, the feelings will go away. Not knowing just how deeply the heroine love him before he broke her heart and ignorant to her true feelings presently, he begins to toy with her emotions. She knows very well that she can't just have emotionless sex, especially not with this man yet she can't stop herself from wanting him. With her ex-lover and still best friend as their guild through the wasteland, the hero battles his own cowardice as well as his overwhelming jealousy to a man who never held her heart.
I liked this book but I didn't love it. I thought the hero was a coward and a little bit of a shit for the way he treats the heroine both before and currently. He really only thought about himself. His father and the way the man tortured him and his mother made the hero crave control. So, he thinks he knows best about everyone around him. He pushed the heroine in the vampire’s arms yet calls her a whore and shames her for it. He acts possessive and jealous but isn't willing to fight for her, rather he allows her to dangle on a string. In turn I thought the heroine to be a little bit spineless. She's supposed to be a warrior yet every battle she either has a panic attack or hangs back and lets the hero to the fighting. Also, she allows the hero to walk all over her. She's ruled by her desire for him and as such she permits him to purpose the sex arrangement and lies to herself about the fact that she's happy to have him the only way she can. I thought that have a strain relationship at best and a destructive one at worse. That paired with the low moving story about nothing at all really and it made for an alright book but nothing to phone home about. Hopefully to see improve from here.
April 26, 2010
3.5 Stars
Morgan Cantrell is a Watchman for the Consortium, an organization that who deals with the supernatural. She is exceptional at her job and has no problem standing up for herself except against her former teacher, Lycan Kierland Scott. They both fell for each other the moment they first met and everyone new it, except them. Kierland refues to act on his feelings for Morgan because of his families history and will do anything to keep Morgan from him. This includes breaking her heart and driving her into the arms of another.
Ten years later there is a war waging and Morgan and Kierland must work together to got after Kierland's brother and rescue him from their enemy. Kier comes up with the idea that if they sexually ease their needs he can get her out of his system and focus on his brother but after he realizes it was like adding oil to the fire. He craves her more than ever and as each day passes by his true feelings come to a head but he may reveal them too late.
Morgan is a awesome female. She is strong, a great fighter, a trustworthy friend and won't back down when things get rough. I can't stand reading about whiny females but I thought she was right when it came to Keir. He was unfairly mean to her and formed his own negative views of her just to try and convince himself he wasn't still in love with her. I was actually frustrated with him. He is a deadly fighter, worthy leader, and and good friend and brother but a difficult person to love. Morgan and Kierland are enemies for two reasons. One, neither will just come out and spell exactly how they feel and two, Keirland fears that he will become the monster his father was towards Morgan. They both have wounds that only each other can heal but they are both two stubborn to be vulnerable. Reading about their relationship was frustrating, exciting, steamy, and really tugs at your emotions.
There is a war waging against evil straight out of hell and that will stop and nothing to conquer and rule all but to me the main focus of this book was the relationship between Morgan and Kierland. This is the 5th book in the Primal Instincts series and the first I've read so I know that the war is a bigger deal than what I may think it is, but I still enjoyed the book and the love story in it. Rhyannon Byrd's characters have a lot of depth with strong emotions that make you fall for them instantly, even the hard headed extremely sexy Lycans. I will definitely go back and read the first books in the series as well as future installments.
~Stephanie G
Morgan Cantrell is a Watchman for the Consortium, an organization that who deals with the supernatural. She is exceptional at her job and has no problem standing up for herself except against her former teacher, Lycan Kierland Scott. They both fell for each other the moment they first met and everyone new it, except them. Kierland refues to act on his feelings for Morgan because of his families history and will do anything to keep Morgan from him. This includes breaking her heart and driving her into the arms of another.
Ten years later there is a war waging and Morgan and Kierland must work together to got after Kierland's brother and rescue him from their enemy. Kier comes up with the idea that if they sexually ease their needs he can get her out of his system and focus on his brother but after he realizes it was like adding oil to the fire. He craves her more than ever and as each day passes by his true feelings come to a head but he may reveal them too late.
Morgan is a awesome female. She is strong, a great fighter, a trustworthy friend and won't back down when things get rough. I can't stand reading about whiny females but I thought she was right when it came to Keir. He was unfairly mean to her and formed his own negative views of her just to try and convince himself he wasn't still in love with her. I was actually frustrated with him. He is a deadly fighter, worthy leader, and and good friend and brother but a difficult person to love. Morgan and Kierland are enemies for two reasons. One, neither will just come out and spell exactly how they feel and two, Keirland fears that he will become the monster his father was towards Morgan. They both have wounds that only each other can heal but they are both two stubborn to be vulnerable. Reading about their relationship was frustrating, exciting, steamy, and really tugs at your emotions.
There is a war waging against evil straight out of hell and that will stop and nothing to conquer and rule all but to me the main focus of this book was the relationship between Morgan and Kierland. This is the 5th book in the Primal Instincts series and the first I've read so I know that the war is a bigger deal than what I may think it is, but I still enjoyed the book and the love story in it. Rhyannon Byrd's characters have a lot of depth with strong emotions that make you fall for them instantly, even the hard headed extremely sexy Lycans. I will definitely go back and read the first books in the series as well as future installments.
~Stephanie G
February 17, 2015
3 e 1/2
"Avrebbe fatto i conti con la paura, perché adesso aveva capito. Amarla significava arrendersi a tutto, anche alla paura, combattere per quello che voleva."
Anche se continuo ad apprezzare davvero questa serie devo dire che questo libro è stato finora quello che mi è piaciuto meno XD Non aiuta certo il fatto che prima ci fosse la meravigliosa storia di Aiden e Olivia (il migliore della serie) né che la coppia Chloe/Kellan (la prossima*ç*) sembri molto più interessante XD In effetti al livello della macro-trama qui non succede niente di nuovo, sembra quasi che la storia di Kierland e Morgan serva solo da "trampolino di lancio" per le nuove coppie XD Per la prima volta abbiamo una coppia che condivide già un passato, un passato lungo e doloroso, fatto di fraintendimenti, rifiuti, perdite e finzioni. Come tutti gli uomini della Byrd, anche Kierland si rivela assai determinato nel rifiutare il vero amore accampando scuse e pregiudizi...francamente la sua reticenza è esagerata e fastidiosa, avrei voluto dargli un bello schiaffo e gettarlo in cantina con Morgan finché non fosse rinsavito (e invece ovviamente ci vuole il classico "pericolo di vita" per dargli una svegliata XD) Anche Morgan non è proprio una eroina DOC, anche se sicuramente mostra più intelligenza del suo lui XD Dovrebbe essere una guerriera, ma non fa che prenderle, farsi catturare, avere attacchi di panico, e strusciarsi addosso a Kierland e/o al suo ex sexy vampiro (questo pseudo triangolo me lo sarei volentieri risparmiato XD). Nonostante due protagonisti carenti la storia scorre velocemente, grazie anche al contributo di nuovi (e vecchi) personaggi secondari...e all'orizzonte si prospettano bei colpi di scena e un paio di coppie intriganti! *ç*
"Avrebbe fatto i conti con la paura, perché adesso aveva capito. Amarla significava arrendersi a tutto, anche alla paura, combattere per quello che voleva."
Anche se continuo ad apprezzare davvero questa serie devo dire che questo libro è stato finora quello che mi è piaciuto meno XD Non aiuta certo il fatto che prima ci fosse la meravigliosa storia di Aiden e Olivia (il migliore della serie) né che la coppia Chloe/Kellan (la prossima*ç*) sembri molto più interessante XD In effetti al livello della macro-trama qui non succede niente di nuovo, sembra quasi che la storia di Kierland e Morgan serva solo da "trampolino di lancio" per le nuove coppie XD Per la prima volta abbiamo una coppia che condivide già un passato, un passato lungo e doloroso, fatto di fraintendimenti, rifiuti, perdite e finzioni. Come tutti gli uomini della Byrd, anche Kierland si rivela assai determinato nel rifiutare il vero amore accampando scuse e pregiudizi...francamente la sua reticenza è esagerata e fastidiosa, avrei voluto dargli un bello schiaffo e gettarlo in cantina con Morgan finché non fosse rinsavito (e invece ovviamente ci vuole il classico "pericolo di vita" per dargli una svegliata XD) Anche Morgan non è proprio una eroina DOC, anche se sicuramente mostra più intelligenza del suo lui XD Dovrebbe essere una guerriera, ma non fa che prenderle, farsi catturare, avere attacchi di panico, e strusciarsi addosso a Kierland e/o al suo ex sexy vampiro (questo pseudo triangolo me lo sarei volentieri risparmiato XD). Nonostante due protagonisti carenti la storia scorre velocemente, grazie anche al contributo di nuovi (e vecchi) personaggi secondari...e all'orizzonte si prospettano bei colpi di scena e un paio di coppie intriganti! *ç*
April 13, 2011
I found it really hard to like Kierland throughout Touch of Seduction, he was a total twit and idiot and really someone (namely Ashe) should have smacked him around a bit. Morgan and Kierland have this really complicated history together when they used to be in the academy together. Kierland was Morgan’s teacher and they both had the hots for each other but Kierland was too moral and decided to date someone else to keep his hands off Morgan (she was too young), which broke Morgan’s heart and she jumped into bed with Ashe (who’s a vampire). But Kierland thought Morgan was following orders and thought less of her for doing so and basically went on a hate campaign against Morgan. Quite a lot of the book is about Kierland and Morgan just trying to get on good terms with each other and trying to sort out their past and what happened with lots of sex thrown in for good measure. But if it wasn’t for Ashe and the sex and a few other characters this would have become a DNF for me, because I just couldn’t warm up to Kierland at all! I really wanted to because I liked him in the previous book and I really liked Morgan, but really I kept wanting Morgan to tell Kierland to stuff it and for her to jump Ashe instead. Sadly that didn’t happen but I’m glad I persevered because I liked the ending and it sets up the storyline for the next book.
October 10, 2010
I really liked this book and would have rated it higher, but Kier was such a pompous ass that for me it took away from the story. He has loved Morgan right from when he saw her. So what does he do, well he takes up with another woman, causes Morgan to run to another man for comfort, thinks that she sells herself to the greater good of the group and even in an earlier book offered her body to help Ian get through his transition. With all of those actions I just don't get why Morgan fell for him and waned to think a little less of her for it, but we can't help we who we fall in love with.
I was glad that Morgan had Ashe there for her. He was the perfect guy friend to help soothe her hurt feelings, their friendship was a fun part of the book. I loved how Ashe and Kier had such an antagonistic relationship.
As the story went on Kier did manage to slightly redeem himself in my eyes as all of his issues were revealed and the lengths he went to at times to save Morgan.
Along with Morgan and Kier's story, we got a more background on the vampires and things that happened with the Casus. With the events that led to Morgan and Kier and be together I think the next book will be even better, a big battle looks to be coming between the watchmen and the Casus.
I was glad that Morgan had Ashe there for her. He was the perfect guy friend to help soothe her hurt feelings, their friendship was a fun part of the book. I loved how Ashe and Kier had such an antagonistic relationship.
As the story went on Kier did manage to slightly redeem himself in my eyes as all of his issues were revealed and the lengths he went to at times to save Morgan.
Along with Morgan and Kier's story, we got a more background on the vampires and things that happened with the Casus. With the events that led to Morgan and Kier and be together I think the next book will be even better, a big battle looks to be coming between the watchmen and the Casus.
September 9, 2010
TOUCH OF SURRENDER by Rhyannon Byrd is a paranormal romance. It is the fifth in the Primal Instinct but can be read as a stand alone. It is well written with depth, detail,twists and turns. It has sadistic villians, betrayal, sensuality, evil, good. life, death, Lycans, Vampires, shape shifters,and romantic musunderstandings. The characters are strong, smart, determined, likable and will keep you guessing. The hero, Keirland, is strong, jealous, possisive, dominating, bossy, a Lycan, a watchman, warrior, share a past with the heroine, Morgan, and in love with her. The heroine, Morgan, is a watchman, a shape shifter, a warrior, strong, smart, has a shared past with Keirland and in love with him. They have to team together to find Keirland's brother, battle their enemies beyond death,overcome their feelings of feelings of betrayal and come to understand their feelings toward each other. If you enjoy paranormal romance you will like this one with its romance, sensuality, good vs evil. This book was received for review from Net Galley and details can be found at HHQ and My Book Addiction and More.
February 26, 2011
An exciting paranormal romance, well written and can stand independent of the series. After years of inaccurate assumptions about each other, Kierland and Morgan are forced together to search for Kierland's brother in the Vampire wastelands. Unable to deny their attraction for each other, or reconcile their past hurts, it appears unlikely that they will be able to stop fighting long enough to work together. Only by admitting their vulnerabilities to each other can they begin to connect and accept the deep feelings they have always had.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 [...] : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 [...] : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
August 13, 2011
Here we have the 5th book in the Primal Instincts series.
This is Kierland and Morgan's story.
I'm not going to go into much detail, however, this is my least favorite so far. Kierland is an ass, he may turn it around towards the end of the book, but ultimately the only change is in the way he treats Morgan.
Morgan... what to say about her... Well she's not what she appears to be, I'll tell you that. She's gone through some tough things in her life, yes - but being that devastated over a man that you have no actual emotional ties to, and were just flirting with - I'm sorry, but that is dumb. Yes, cry for a week, then get over it.. don't drag it on for a decade.
Before this turns into a horrible rant - I'm going to stop. Don't get me wrong, the book is okay - but it would have been much better if the characters were as strong as the sex scenes - and the sex scenes were wonderful.
This is Kierland and Morgan's story.
I'm not going to go into much detail, however, this is my least favorite so far. Kierland is an ass, he may turn it around towards the end of the book, but ultimately the only change is in the way he treats Morgan.
Morgan... what to say about her... Well she's not what she appears to be, I'll tell you that. She's gone through some tough things in her life, yes - but being that devastated over a man that you have no actual emotional ties to, and were just flirting with - I'm sorry, but that is dumb. Yes, cry for a week, then get over it.. don't drag it on for a decade.
Before this turns into a horrible rant - I'm going to stop. Don't get me wrong, the book is okay - but it would have been much better if the characters were as strong as the sex scenes - and the sex scenes were wonderful.
November 26, 2018
Full Review posted at Book Lovin' Mamas
The first book I finished in 2012. =) I was determined to finish "Touch of Surrender" by the 1st of the year, and I'm glad I did because I have a stack of books that I need to read in the next month. This was not my favorite book in the series at all, and I think I'm being a little nice by giving this book three stars. The only thing I enjoyed about this book was Morgan, the Heroine in the story and Ashe. The Hero, Kierland, was pissing me off. I wanted to go through the book and slap him like crazy. He sounded like whiny B**** instead of a Man. Grrr!!! I also felt like the story was dragging and didn't have much action to it. It was mostly going back and forth to Morgan and Kierland's point of view.
The first book I finished in 2012. =) I was determined to finish "Touch of Surrender" by the 1st of the year, and I'm glad I did because I have a stack of books that I need to read in the next month. This was not my favorite book in the series at all, and I think I'm being a little nice by giving this book three stars. The only thing I enjoyed about this book was Morgan, the Heroine in the story and Ashe. The Hero, Kierland, was pissing me off. I wanted to go through the book and slap him like crazy. He sounded like whiny B**** instead of a Man. Grrr!!! I also felt like the story was dragging and didn't have much action to it. It was mostly going back and forth to Morgan and Kierland's point of view.
March 25, 2016
I couldn not put this book down, it was so awesome, I loved everything about Kierland & Morgan's story.
I've been waiting for Kierland's book since the start of the series & I was not disappointed, he is totally broody and at times a complete ass but in the end he finally sees what he's doing & changes things around .
I love Morgan, she's got het faults just like everyone else but she finally takes a chance & opens her heart up and let's Kierland back in , it was great to see how much they love each other.
I am totally in love with Ashe , he's just so , I don't even know how to describe his character, I really hope he gets his own book or is at least featured in the next couple of books .
Loving this series so much ,I am so happy that I began this awesome journey through Rhyannon Byrd's world .
I've been waiting for Kierland's book since the start of the series & I was not disappointed, he is totally broody and at times a complete ass but in the end he finally sees what he's doing & changes things around .
I love Morgan, she's got het faults just like everyone else but she finally takes a chance & opens her heart up and let's Kierland back in , it was great to see how much they love each other.
I am totally in love with Ashe , he's just so , I don't even know how to describe his character, I really hope he gets his own book or is at least featured in the next couple of books .
Loving this series so much ,I am so happy that I began this awesome journey through Rhyannon Byrd's world .
March 30, 2011
When Lycan Watchman Kierland needs to find his brother and stop Kellen from carrying out a suicidal rescue mission, Kierland will have to accept the help of the last Watchman he'd ever choose as a partner, the gorgeous Morgan. Despite her 'betrayal', Morgan's the one woman Kierland can't resist and the one woman he can never allow close to his heart.
TOUCH OF SURRENDER is quite the emotional rollercoaster but I had a blast hopin' in and hanging on to what ultimately proved to be one hell of a steamy ride. It is one piping hot romance that practically boarders on erotica. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself squirming from the heat as I settled in to read a deeply satisfying erotic and emotional journey.
TOUCH OF SURRENDER is quite the emotional rollercoaster but I had a blast hopin' in and hanging on to what ultimately proved to be one hell of a steamy ride. It is one piping hot romance that practically boarders on erotica. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself squirming from the heat as I settled in to read a deeply satisfying erotic and emotional journey.
May 19, 2011
This was my first Rhyannon Byrd novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The storyline was very easily picked up, and although this is part of a series, it can stand alone. I didn't feel like I missed anything in the series, considering this is the first book of the series I read. Morgan and Kierland were very strong characters and worked perfectly together not only in the bed, but in their battles to save Kierland's brother from evil. I found myself getting lost in the storyline of this book. I felt like "a fly on the wall" as I watched this romance turn from pure lust to love and commitment. This book has it all, action, lust, romance, and death. I would highly recommend this if you love paranormal romances. I'm very anxious to try more of Rhyannon Byrd's work!
June 11, 2011
What can I say other than this book was a roller coaster. I had mixed feelings right from the start. I liked the characters, I hated the characters. Kierland Scott made me want to rip his head off. Alpha jerk that he was in the beginning it took me awhile to warm up to his sorry ass.
Morgan Cantrell was one of those women that makes you want to shake them. She loves until she self destructs. Wow is that really happening, yeah.
And then there is her sexy best friend ex-lover. That you wish she was in love with.
Ashe Granger he is a vampire and boy does Kier hate him. They have to all team up together to save Kierland's brother.
Morgan Cantrell was one of those women that makes you want to shake them. She loves until she self destructs. Wow is that really happening, yeah.
And then there is her sexy best friend ex-lover. That you wish she was in love with.
Ashe Granger he is a vampire and boy does Kier hate him. They have to all team up together to save Kierland's brother.
June 11, 2010
More like 4.5 stars
Oh My!!! Keirland is such an Alpha male. Bossy, dominating, jealous, possesive.....All the things that a werewolf should be.
I loved how this story unraveled......I really felt bad for Morgan and the way that Keirland had treated her over the past decade. I thought her panic attacks actually made her a little more "human", I really liked that!
Can't wait to find out about Kellan!!!
And Ashe....that's one vampire that I cannot wait to read more about. I'm liking him so much!!
Oh My!!! Keirland is such an Alpha male. Bossy, dominating, jealous, possesive.....All the things that a werewolf should be.
I loved how this story unraveled......I really felt bad for Morgan and the way that Keirland had treated her over the past decade. I thought her panic attacks actually made her a little more "human", I really liked that!
Can't wait to find out about Kellan!!!
And Ashe....that's one vampire that I cannot wait to read more about. I'm liking him so much!!
April 10, 2016
I've had this ARC for a while and never got around to reading it. Don't worry, I am kicking myself because this book should have been at the top of my TBR pile. It's hot, steamy, and has my favorite type of shifter in it, the oh so hot lycan.
After starting to read Touch of Surrender, I realize that I didn't know who the heck all the characters were or why everyone was so angry with each other.
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After starting to read Touch of Surrender, I realize that I didn't know who the heck all the characters were or why everyone was so angry with each other.
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June 17, 2010
I liked the story a lot. I was drawn to the characters. Keir was kind of a dumbass. When is it ok for someone else to decide someone else's future? Who did he think he was to do that? It never works out - evah! The tension and passion was hot between these two and I loved it.
After this edition, I kind of want to see if the Grangers will have stories and Raine...maybe she'd hookup with Ashe...and Spark amybe she'd hookup with Gideon? I'm looking forward to Chloe and Kell 's story.
After this edition, I kind of want to see if the Grangers will have stories and Raine...maybe she'd hookup with Ashe...and Spark amybe she'd hookup with Gideon? I'm looking forward to Chloe and Kell 's story.
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September 1, 2010Kierland and Morgan are both watchman and warriors. They share a past but Kierland will not admit that he has feelings for Morgan. He generally treats her bad trying to keep her away. He believes that Morgan is really in love with someone else. Then Morgan has to help Kierland search for his lost brother, Kellan. This throws them together and Kierland has to face the truth of his feelings for Morgan.
August 16, 2011
RB took a heroine who was very strong in other books and made her a bit weak in this one, IMO. The hero wasn't as heroic as he was in other books, either. Oh well, I guess you have to give your H/h flaws for their story or there wouldn't be anything for them to overcome. I enjoyed their journey anyway and was glad they got their HEA. This book, like the rest of the Primal Instinct series, was hot to scorching.
July 24, 2011
Kierland's a lycan, and has been at odds with Morgan for 10 years. Now he's forced to go rescue his brother with her, and in the process must confront his violent feelings for her. Wow - some of the most intense alpha male sex scenes I have ever read. A touching story of love finally found and redeemed.
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November 18, 2015
A very good addition to the series.
I really liked Morgan, and although Kierland really upset me in the beginning with his assumptions with regard to Morgan, and being a jerk towards her, I was very glad when he realised all his mistakes and FINALLY giving in to his feelings for her.
Their HEA was wonderful and way overdue.
I can’t wait to read Kellan’s book.
I really liked Morgan, and although Kierland really upset me in the beginning with his assumptions with regard to Morgan, and being a jerk towards her, I was very glad when he realised all his mistakes and FINALLY giving in to his feelings for her.
Their HEA was wonderful and way overdue.
I can’t wait to read Kellan’s book.
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