What happens when the gods play tricks on humans?Madria leads a very satisfying life as a cat, until one night when she stumbles upon a pair of arguing gods. When one of them points at Madria, changing her into a human, the stunned and confused ex-feline manages to drag herself home and collapse on her master’s doorstep.Antonius is astonished when he finds an unconscious, nude woman on his doorstep, and pleased to see her beauty surpasses the ideal he had pictured for a perfect mate. Soon Antonius is falling deeply in love with the woman, yet her strange behavior makes him wonder if perhaps she’s a mystical being.Madria has always loved Antonius and finds her experiences as a human exciting, especially the passionate sex they share. But how long before the gods return to wreak more havoc—or return her to her previous form?
Myra Nour grew up reading s/f, fantasy, and romance, so she was really thrilled when these elements were combined in Futuristic Romances. She enjoys writing within all these elements, whether the hero is a handsome man from another planet, or a tiny fairy from another dimension. Myra’s background is in counseling, and she likes using her knowledge to create believable characters. She also enjoys lively dialogue and, of course, using her imagination to create other worlds with lots of action/adventure, as well as romance. She uses her handsome husband as inspiration for her heroes - he is a body builder, a soldier, and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Can a leopard change its spots? Can an animal learn to be human? Or will her feral instincts win out?
That’s what Madria faces when two gods use her to settle a dispute. Antonius has long been her master and caregiver, but now she’s ready to give back. Aside from the wonderful sex she shares with him, her transition is a bit difficult. She remembers how things were as a cat, but now must adapt to being human. At least until the gods see fit to change her back. And yet, she soon starts to wonder if she wants to go back to her life before. The thought of losing the new relationship she shares with her master pains her.
To say Antonius is shocked when he finds a naked, unconscious woman on his porch would be an understatement. He’s intrigued and fascinated by the mysterious girl, despite her sometimes odd behaviors. Though she shares his beloved pet’s name, and some of her mannerisms as well, he doesn’t quite grasp that they are one and the same, not until the gods return and rip apart the happiness he’s found with his Madria.
Cat Maiden was an interesting story. It could have easily been developed into a lengthier tale. While the underlying plot certainly caught my attention, I had a difficult time reading between the frequent sex scenes to find it. I wish the characters had been developed a bit more; it would have made the story a lot more enjoyable. The physical attraction between Madria and Antonius was certainly hot, but it almost felt like the book’s plot was mainly about their having sex, and that their dilemma was merely a subplot. Ms. Nour has an excellent descriptive ability. Her idea behind the story is enticing, and makes for an interesting read.
Do you ever wonder what the gods do for entertainment? Check out Myra Nour’s Cat Maiden and you’ll find out just what happens when Venus and Jupiter want to settle a dispute. Just beware; the sex between Madria and Antonius is smoking hot with lots of juicy detail. You might need to keep a fire extinguisher nearby.