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The Cheetah's Unexpected Gift: A Fast Paced, Fated-Mates Shifter Romance
Chacha has spent years keeping his heart locked away. Once burned by betrayal, the fierce cheetah shifter swore he would never again let love sink its claws into him.
Fighting is easy. Trusting is not.
Presleigh doesn’t have time for romance. As a devoted workaholic, she’s always been the steady one—too busy for anything serious, too busy taking care of everyone else. But when her path collides with Chacha’s, their felines recognise each other instantly, and neither is ready for the wildfire that follows.
With pure intentions, they both vow to take it slow. Resist the pull. Fight the instinct. But instincts don’t play fair, and neither do felines…
As passion ignites, boundaries are crossed—including the most sacred for a shifter. And when Chacha’s primal bark forces Presleigh into an early season, life-altering consequences follow, changing everything they thought they knew about love, desire, and fate.
The Cheetah’s Unexpected Gift is a scorching, feel-good shifter romance. Perfect for fans of possessive heroes, fierce heroines, and fated-mate passion that can’t be denied.
Fighting is easy. Trusting is not.
Presleigh doesn’t have time for romance. As a devoted workaholic, she’s always been the steady one—too busy for anything serious, too busy taking care of everyone else. But when her path collides with Chacha’s, their felines recognise each other instantly, and neither is ready for the wildfire that follows.
With pure intentions, they both vow to take it slow. Resist the pull. Fight the instinct. But instincts don’t play fair, and neither do felines…
As passion ignites, boundaries are crossed—including the most sacred for a shifter. And when Chacha’s primal bark forces Presleigh into an early season, life-altering consequences follow, changing everything they thought they knew about love, desire, and fate.
The Cheetah’s Unexpected Gift is a scorching, feel-good shifter romance. Perfect for fans of possessive heroes, fierce heroines, and fated-mate passion that can’t be denied.
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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About the author
LeeSha McCoy
70 books224 followersMother. Author. Wellness Blogger.
Lover of Music. Believer of Romance. Dirty Minded.
LeeSha McCoy is the author of all things African American Romance. She released her first book in 2012 and currently writes African American Urban Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romantic Comedy, and Steamy Contemporary Romance under the pen name Karmen Kane.
With over 40 books published to date, representation is important to her, so you will always find positive representations of black men and women in her books, with a focus on family bonds, growth, and above all, strong fiery heroines and the heroes that love the hell out of them for it.
Writing novels that make her readers 'feel' is her mission; she does not just write stories to be read, but for her readers to experience. As someone who has lived through many up and downs in her personal life, she uses those experiences in all of her stories, priding herself on the realism in her work, regardless of genre.
She began writing in the late 90's, although it was mostly song lyrics she wrote to escape her loneliness. As one of only a handful of bi-racial children living in her small hometown of Banbury, she struggled to make friends and to be accepted, so she spent most of her childhood alone.
She currently lives in England, but her family is spread all across the United States, including the states of Baltimore, Colorado, and Texas.
As a mother to four beautiful children, she spends her spare time playing Roblox and finding new places to walk with them, helping others discover self-love through her wellness blog, binge reading dirty romances, or watching food review shows on YouTube.
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Lover of Music. Believer of Romance. Dirty Minded.
LeeSha McCoy is the author of all things African American Romance. She released her first book in 2012 and currently writes African American Urban Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romantic Comedy, and Steamy Contemporary Romance under the pen name Karmen Kane.
With over 40 books published to date, representation is important to her, so you will always find positive representations of black men and women in her books, with a focus on family bonds, growth, and above all, strong fiery heroines and the heroes that love the hell out of them for it.
Writing novels that make her readers 'feel' is her mission; she does not just write stories to be read, but for her readers to experience. As someone who has lived through many up and downs in her personal life, she uses those experiences in all of her stories, priding herself on the realism in her work, regardless of genre.
She began writing in the late 90's, although it was mostly song lyrics she wrote to escape her loneliness. As one of only a handful of bi-racial children living in her small hometown of Banbury, she struggled to make friends and to be accepted, so she spent most of her childhood alone.
She currently lives in England, but her family is spread all across the United States, including the states of Baltimore, Colorado, and Texas.
As a mother to four beautiful children, she spends her spare time playing Roblox and finding new places to walk with them, helping others discover self-love through her wellness blog, binge reading dirty romances, or watching food review shows on YouTube.
Find her on...
https://linktr.ee/Leeshamccoy
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leeshamccoy.7
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leeshamccoy...
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeeshaMcCoy
BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/leesh...
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October 14, 2025
Unexpected
This wad a great I read. They tried really hard to fight the pull.,It was crazy how press didn't tell her father or mother what was really going in im.so.glad bro stepped in and put Benjamin in his place. I'm glad he didn't risk his career but stripping them.of everything is better. Im.so.happy for them.hopefully we habe more cubs
This wad a great I read. They tried really hard to fight the pull.,It was crazy how press didn't tell her father or mother what was really going in im.so.glad bro stepped in and put Benjamin in his place. I'm glad he didn't risk his career but stripping them.of everything is better. Im.so.happy for them.hopefully we habe more cubs
October 14, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ based off vibes alone. Really been enjoying this cheetah shifter series by Leesha. Loved Chacha and Pree. Felt myself going into a slump so this guy just right. This is a age gap with an older man/younger woman. They take things a lil slow at first but that didn’t last long. Minimal drama. Looking forward to seeing these characters again.
November 3, 2025
That Protective 💗
I loved how they loved each other. Pres was in her head too much, but their Cheetah knew what to do. Ken and her hubby didn’t play about her friend! Now Chacha’s father has another daughter to spoil!💖💖💖💖💖 . I can’t wait till Aziz book to come out.
I loved how they loved each other. Pres was in her head too much, but their Cheetah knew what to do. Ken and her hubby didn’t play about her friend! Now Chacha’s father has another daughter to spoil!💖💖💖💖💖 . I can’t wait till Aziz book to come out.
November 10, 2025
I liked the instant attraction between the two.
I agree this was a fast paced romance that stayed the course without losing its spark. Chacha and Presleigh were indeed soul mates. I also loved that there was no drama between the two. Most loved the HEA!
I agree this was a fast paced romance that stayed the course without losing its spark. Chacha and Presleigh were indeed soul mates. I also loved that there was no drama between the two. Most loved the HEA!
October 10, 2025
Couldn't put it down!
Got sucked into the story from the beginning. Didn't expect anything less from LeeSha, forever my favorite! Definitely will reread this one!
Got sucked into the story from the beginning. Didn't expect anything less from LeeSha, forever my favorite! Definitely will reread this one!
October 12, 2025
Loved it
This was definitely a feel good read, I love the way the story flowed it was just a feel good, kudos to the author well done!
This was definitely a feel good read, I love the way the story flowed it was just a feel good, kudos to the author well done!
November 6, 2025
Very good read!🤗 I love all the characters from the way they support one another to make everyone around feel seen, heard, appreciated, and loved unconditionally!🫶🏽
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