What do you think?
Rate this book
Primal Calling
Television-program host Serena Sandstone already has her bags checked for her flight out of Anchorage when she sees the "White Wolf"—and his animal attraction is overpowering….
Serena attributes her intense interest in sexy, scruffy bush pilot Max Taggert to journalistic instincts about his shadowy past. Right. She's prepared to go pretty far to get his story— and he's prepared to let her. Before long, they're feeling the heat in the Land of the Midnight Sun, until Max's past triggers a fight for survival neither of them ever expected!
Serena attributes her intense interest in sexy, scruffy bush pilot Max Taggert to journalistic instincts about his shadowy past. Right. She's prepared to go pretty far to get his story— and he's prepared to let her. Before long, they're feeling the heat in the Land of the Midnight Sun, until Max's past triggers a fight for survival neither of them ever expected!
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2012
87 people want to read
About the author
Jillian Burns
36 books34 followersJillian Burns fell in love while reading such classics as Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice and has been reading Romance novels ever since. She lives in Texas with her husband of twenty-five years and their three active kids. She likes to think her emotional nature—sometimes referred to as moodiness by those closest to her—has found the perfect outlet in writing stories filled with passion and romance. She believes romance novels have the power to change lives with their message of eternal love and hope. For more information and excerpts you can visit her website www.jillianburns.com
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 21, 2011
This is the second book I have read in the Harlequin Blaze series. I was actually surprised with how good it was. I found myself easily wrapped up in the story. I laughed, I smiled, and I cried. The story was a refreshing change from the usual romance tales, as well. I would recommend this book to everyone who reads romance books.... A strong and independant female lead, a tortured alpha male, mystery, heart ache, intense passion... all the makings of a great book.
August 2, 2017
Primal Calling starts out with a woman determined to prove she’s more than a pretty face. Then she goes to a bar to pick up, i.e., interview a bush pilot with a notorious reputation in hopes of getting a juicy story to jumpstart her new career as a serious reporter. He doesn’t usually get this type of attention so he thinks she must be some slumming city girl who’s made a bet that she can sleep with a half-breed local and he’s getting some suspicious vibes from her. So he blows her off, right? No! She’s gorgeous, she’s giving him all the signals (he thinks) so why not screw her?
Proof positive that it’s not only women who can be colossal idiots when it comes to sex. He’s furious and throws her out when she tells him frankly that she wants a story. Then she climbs aboard his plane. Her weight throws it off balance and he’s forced to land in the middle of nowhere. Hijinks ensue!
The sexual heat between these two is sparking so hard that they get it on with little or no preliminary and even when she’s in danger of suffering from hypothermia (and with no sexual protection—naturally). It’s bad for her to be shtupping her interview subject and you know no one would take her seriously if something like this happened in real life. That’s why it happens here—because neither of these two behave in a realistic fashion.
But between the main characters there is little more than heated sexual attraction. She’s the open type who wears her heart on her sleeve; he’s the gruff, scruffy, surly, ill-mannered sort who barks orders and resorts to kissing because he can’t be bothered to say he’s sorry. He’s a boor; she’s a bit of a ditz. You get the picture.
It’s another forgettable, popcorn romance with the main characters falling between the sheets at practically every opportunity. Conversation generally provokes heated debate or angry withdrawal on his part (because he doesn’t want to talk about his feelings). Poor lamb; he’s just a big ole mess, isn’t he?
The book provides local color in terms of Serena learning about Inupiat lifestyle. There are picturesque descriptions of whale pods, seals sunning themselves and grand vistas. It provides a charming backdrop for these two would-be lovers. There’s also talk of a curse to lend some color to the tale. But all in all it left me cold—fitting for a story set mainly in Alaska.
Proof positive that it’s not only women who can be colossal idiots when it comes to sex. He’s furious and throws her out when she tells him frankly that she wants a story. Then she climbs aboard his plane. Her weight throws it off balance and he’s forced to land in the middle of nowhere. Hijinks ensue!
The sexual heat between these two is sparking so hard that they get it on with little or no preliminary and even when she’s in danger of suffering from hypothermia (and with no sexual protection—naturally). It’s bad for her to be shtupping her interview subject and you know no one would take her seriously if something like this happened in real life. That’s why it happens here—because neither of these two behave in a realistic fashion.
But between the main characters there is little more than heated sexual attraction. She’s the open type who wears her heart on her sleeve; he’s the gruff, scruffy, surly, ill-mannered sort who barks orders and resorts to kissing because he can’t be bothered to say he’s sorry. He’s a boor; she’s a bit of a ditz. You get the picture.
It’s another forgettable, popcorn romance with the main characters falling between the sheets at practically every opportunity. Conversation generally provokes heated debate or angry withdrawal on his part (because he doesn’t want to talk about his feelings). Poor lamb; he’s just a big ole mess, isn’t he?
The book provides local color in terms of Serena learning about Inupiat lifestyle. There are picturesque descriptions of whale pods, seals sunning themselves and grand vistas. It provides a charming backdrop for these two would-be lovers. There’s also talk of a curse to lend some color to the tale. But all in all it left me cold—fitting for a story set mainly in Alaska.
May 16, 2011
Primal Calling was my first romantic tale I’ve ever read where the hero and heroine are in Alaska. Serena was a reporter struggling to make a bigger name for herself in the lower 48 states however, her unexplained attraction to a bush pilot she saw from a distance changed the course of her life forever.
It was Serena’s strong reporter instincts and her ability to find trouble at every turn that made the start of the story so intriguing I couldn’t put the book down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all about her mishaps that only Max could help her out of.
His raw masculinity and power gave Max a desirable edge that Serena couldn’t refuse. Although they were HOT in bed, Max kept denying that she what he needed all along. Through the guidance of his Alaskan grandmother, she helped him discover his hearts desires. Serena.
I loved this book!
I would recommend this book because,
1. The heat was amazing and well timed throughout the engaging plot.
2. Because of the captivating detail that the author, Jillian Burns, gave to the story.
3. The pacing was fast. There were no slow points anywhere.
4. It’s not only a Harlequin Blaze but there are comical points that made the story unique and refreshing.
5. The secondary characters as well as Max’s dog add a wonderful flavor to the tale.
6. The cover art is spectacular.
7. Max’s horrific past is gut wrenching and makes you ache with a need to help an imaginary person. That’s how good of a storyteller Jillian Burns is.
8. The setting and climate in which this book takes place is awesome
It was Serena’s strong reporter instincts and her ability to find trouble at every turn that made the start of the story so intriguing I couldn’t put the book down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all about her mishaps that only Max could help her out of.
His raw masculinity and power gave Max a desirable edge that Serena couldn’t refuse. Although they were HOT in bed, Max kept denying that she what he needed all along. Through the guidance of his Alaskan grandmother, she helped him discover his hearts desires. Serena.
I loved this book!
I would recommend this book because,
1. The heat was amazing and well timed throughout the engaging plot.
2. Because of the captivating detail that the author, Jillian Burns, gave to the story.
3. The pacing was fast. There were no slow points anywhere.
4. It’s not only a Harlequin Blaze but there are comical points that made the story unique and refreshing.
5. The secondary characters as well as Max’s dog add a wonderful flavor to the tale.
6. The cover art is spectacular.
7. Max’s horrific past is gut wrenching and makes you ache with a need to help an imaginary person. That’s how good of a storyteller Jillian Burns is.
8. The setting and climate in which this book takes place is awesome
September 23, 2011
I saw a review for this book at Dear Author ages ago. I'm glad I finally got around to buying it because I really enjoyed it. Primal Calling has a unique setting (Alaska), different kind of hero (Native Alaskan pilot) and a sexy, go-getter heroine. The hero is a hot, brooding wolfman type. With a beard! *dies*
Good writing, tasteful but steamy sex scenes, and a traditional sort of storyline made this a nice, quick read.
Good writing, tasteful but steamy sex scenes, and a traditional sort of storyline made this a nice, quick read.
January 4, 2013
My first read by this author and I was thrilled. The book was fun, a tad ethnic, a tad supernatural/spiritual, and heavenly sexy! Read in less than a day and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. If you like romance with the twists I mentioned, you will enjoy this! LOTS of hot sex too and most of it NOT romantic at all but just lustful! LOL
March 7, 2011
Fun Read! Loved Max!
June 21, 2015
Your run of the mill het romance, with a predictable ending. But I found myself caring for the characters, which is a good thing.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews