Becoming

Unleashed Beast #1

by Anitra Lynn McLeod

[Siren Everlasting Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] Some secrets should stay buried…Billionaire businessman Jordan Covington awakes strapped down to a hospital bed, suffering from amnesia. All he knows is his name and that he’s attracted to his nurse. Desperate for a kiss, he trades his name for one, never expecting an explosion of longing mingled with deep-seated fear. Dedicated nurse Kirch “Cade” Kincade has dealt with plenty of lusty patients, but none has ever made him consider risking his job until the gorgeous mystery man sparks a longing too powerful to deny. But one kiss leads to more and soon Cade finds himself entangled in a situation fraught with more complications than he can handle. Despite feelings of danger, Jordan pushes forward with his plans to claim Cade as his own. When he does, he inadvertently unleashes a beast that threatens to consume Cade’s humanity. Will Cade and Jordan be able to contain the primal creature or will the beast destroy them both? ** A Siren Erotic Romance

Genres: Paranormal, M M Romance, Shapeshifters, Romance

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 11, 2013

About the author

Reading, writing, and white-water rafting are the three things Anitra Lynn enjoys the most. She is the author of erotic romances from contemporary to science fiction and everything in between. Even though her tales range from sensual to sizzling, with settings from the high rises of New York to the distant shores of an alien world, one thing all her stories share is compelling characters involved in unforgettable romances.

Reviews

[LaShonta · Rating 3 out of 5]

What can I say about this?

It's hard to explain but it was good. This series is kind of like her Twin Pine Grizzlies/GrinIron Gods series with a twist. Instead of the two coming together to make 1 shifter like in Twin Pines the 1 "beast" splits to form 2 shifters. I know it sounds confusing but I don't want to give to much away on how it is done. You just have to read it.

I will say, it was very interesting and kept my interest. I will be reading future sequels. I can't wait to read Raphael's story.

[~♥ Elle ♥~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first I thought this would be a typical werewolf shifter story but I'm glad I was wrong!

The story turned out to be dark and for most part, bittersweet. I didn't expect this would involve immortals, beasts, gods and punishment. The twists and turns were unexpected and it really kept me interested and eager to turn the page. There were some things though that prevented me to give this full stars. First was: How did beast manage to split himself and give each half to Jordan and Cade? Second: The superfast love connection. How was it possible that in the short amount of time together they were already in love? There were still other things but I can live with those so I will not mention them.

I thought the ending would turn into a tragedy but it ended with an HEA. Yes! For a minute or three I thought it would turn out differently(even if there was HEA written in the blurb LOL).

Overall, the story was unique and very promising. Great and intriguing start for a new series. I would definitely watch out for more of this series.

[Hc · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did find this book to be not your typical shifter book but it makes it hard to see anything beyond the first book with how it ends since you already know what the couples need to do to overcome the situation. but not a bad book just not something I would continue after this one most likely

[Rachel Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't think this is a series for me. I just couldn't get into the characters or what was going on between them. I'm sure people will like that it is a bit different than your typical shifter story, but it just wasn't working for me.

[Anna]

hokey. And I shall call thee "beast". "Cade had some kind of direct link into the primitive portion of Jordan’s brain. It was the part of him that didn’t think but reacted out of instinct." (ya think?) Lots of unnecessary verbage

[Erticchic378 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Promising start to a new series. I really enjoyed the different concept. It is nice to see there are still ways to spin shifter tales.

[Becky Condit · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is obviously the first of a series and I’m excited to find out more about Jordan’s world pre-Cade; I really wish the author had built a bit more of that history into the storyline . It did seem to jump a bit as though the author were trying to cram everything into 120-some odd pages. I would like to have seen more of a relationship develop between the two heroes even though I believe in love at first sight.

Like all of Anitra Lynn McLeod’s books, it was a fun, quick read! The sex was pretty-darned good and I couldn’t help but feel a bit envious. The read was over too quickly and left me wanting more.
I would definitely recommend if you are a fan of this particular author. If anything, you know exactly what you’re getting when you pick up one of her books!

KymD's complete 3 sweet pea review appears at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... on June 6, 2013

[Toxik Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was just looking through my bookshelves and noticed the cover... noticed that it was a Siren published book. I just thought I would encourage the author to get away from this publisher if possible - this is the first/only Siren book I've read that wasn't atrocious. I've read so many bad ones from them, that now when I see their touch on the cover of a book, I immediately dismiss it.

[Isha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a bit different from other shifter books, I've read in the past. But I must admit, I really enjoyed it. I loved the characters and the love they had fir each other. And I'm really looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Auntie Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Different and I was interested thru the whole book.

[Shannon Coleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a nice surprise. Inventive. I'd recommend.

[Roxxxxy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was very good but I don't see another one in the series.