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Title: Taming the Lion
Author: Kerry Adrienne
Series: Shifter Wars
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date:
August 14, 2017
Publisher:
Carina Press
Format: Digital and Paperback
Synopsis:
Pack bonds are tested
in the Shifter Wars as the lion heir must choose between his legacy and his
mate
For Marco, heir to the
lions’ throne, seizing control of the Cave of Whispers from the bear clan is
more than just a quest—it’s fulfilling the legacy of his breed. But the latest
crusade has left Marco gravely wounded in enemy territory and in the hands of
Alicia, healer for the bears. An irresistibly sensuous adversary, Alicia
presents a serious problem. She carries the scent of a mate.
Drawn to this dominant
master of his den, Alicia knows her allegiance has been compromised. His
brooding sexuality is testing her defenses, but falling in love with Marco
means falling in league with a rival shifter. And turning her back on the bears
in a time of war is a lethal move.
Two breeds united by
destiny could inspire a peaceful new future for their opposing clans—or ignite
the fiercest battle yet and destroy all of Deep Creek forever.
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Taming the Lion Excerpt
Copyright © 2017 Kerry Adrienne
“Let’s do this.” Alicia wiped the sweat from her forehead, tugged her medic pack
higher on her shoulder, and trudged deeper into the forest, away from the cave.
Every muscle burned and her head
throbbed. Surely she’d
found all the wounded bears by now.
Can’t
take a chance I’ve
missed anyone. Too many lost already.
Once she was positive all bears were
accounted for, she’d
collapse into bed. But until then, she’d search. The air hung heavy with the dank
odor of battle, dried blood, and the ghosts of violence. A full day had passed,
but Deep Creek was forever scarred from the agony that had ripped shifters
apart on its forest floors.
Healing would take more than bandages
and incense.
Damn lions. Always looking
for a fight. The bears wouldn’t
forget the day the lions attacked.
“Alicia?” The voice sounded from behind her, a hint of
agitation in the tone. “Where
are you going?”
She paused, steeling herself, and
then turned.
Derek.
Concern clouded his face. Rarely one
to show stress, the battle had shaken him profoundly, and deep hollows had
formed under his eyes. Shell-shocked, yet still the strong alpha always
concerned about those he cared about. Bria was fortunate to have such a
powerful protector as mate.
“I’m checking for wounded.” Alicia pushed a lock of red
hair behind her ear and cinched her ponytail. The after-battle taste of nausea
and heat burned her throat and sat in her stomach like a rock. She didn’t need to hear Derek’s speech, but she knew it was
coming.
“Alone?” He put his hands on his hips.
“I’ll be back before dark—there are several hours of
daylight left.” A
tingle of dread traveled up her spine. Though she loved being a medic and
healer, battlefield trauma treatment was a bit beyond her training.
“You shouldn’t be by yourself. The lions might be prowling
around looking for their own wounded. Or a stray bear to ambush.” Derek’s hair hung loose and limp
around his shoulders. His beard was scraggly and he had a dark bruise over his
eyebrow.
She’d never seen him look so rough.
Of course he’d try to stop her. He wasn’t being bossy. He worried. “I need to check thoroughly.
Just in case.” He
wasn’t the only one who worried,
but she’d never forgive herself if
she missed a wounded bear.
He tromped toward her, his steps
heavy with exhaustion. “I’ll help. We’ve lost too many friends and
family already. I’m not
losing you too.”
“There’s nothing you can do to help.”
He stared into the forest and
sniffed the air. “I can
shift and we can cover more ground.”
“Go back to the cave. I’m sure Bria needs you right
now. She’s been exposed to so many new
things, some violent, in a short amount of time. I know she’s a strong woman, but it’s a tremendous amount for a
human to process. She’s
been thrown into the middle of this war, unprepared.”
Derek scowled. “I know.”
She touched his shoulder and looked
into his eyes. “She
needs you by her side, not left alone with a bunch of grumpy and wounded bears.”
He pulled away. “But she’s safe in the cave. You aren’t.”
“Seriously?” Alicia crossed her arms and formed the
sourest face she could fake. “You
really think I can’t
take care of myself? I’ve
been doing it a long time.”
“It’s not that.”
“Then what? The lions have gone home with their
tails between their legs.”
“I worry about you.” His voice softened.
“I know you do, and I appreciate it. I’m going to check the brush on
the way to the creek then I’ll be
back. I won’t be
gone more than an hour or two.”
His scowl deepened, and he chewed
his lip hard, annoyance flashing in his features. “You’re so stubborn.”
“Your mate needs you. Go.”
She almost smiled, but held back. It
was easy to see why Bria was attracted to Derek. He’d always been a good friend,
looking out for Alicia as they grew up together in the clan. Sometimes he was
overprotective, but she understood why most women swooned over him.
Who didn’t want a giant bear hug from
a good-looking and sweet man?
Other Books in the Shifter
Wars Series
WAKING
THE BEAR
PURSUING
THE BEAR
About Kerry Adrienne
USA Today bestselling author Kerry Adrienne is repped by Marisa Corvisiero at Corvisiero Literary Agency. Kerry writes in many sub-genres of romance including paranormal, science fiction, erotic, m/m, time travel, and many more.
She loves history, science, music, and art and is the mom to three daughters, many cats, and various other small animals. She loves live music and traveling most anywhere. In addition to being an author, she’s a college instructor, artist, costumer, editor, and bad guitar player.
Connect with Kerry at: Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Amazon
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