Lust Unleashed

Night Seekers #1

by Desiree Holt

Jonah Grey, driven by a lust for the blood of the legendary Chupacabra that murdered the woman who was to be his mate, jumps at the offer to leave the FBI and join Night Seekers, who are dedicated to hunting and killing the devil beast.Then Jonah encounters a woman with whom he shares explosive chemistry that neither can deny—and sex that brings a level of pleasure neither has ever known. Soon he’s dividing his time and indulging in erotic bouts of orgasmic lust with Dakota.But the devil beast must still be dealt with, and the wolf in Jonah won’t rest until the Chupacabra is dead.

Genres: Paranormal, Erotica, Romance, Shapeshifters, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Erotic Romance

182 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2010

About the author

A multi-published, award winning, Amazon and USA Today best-selling author, Desiree Holt has produced more than 200 titles and won many awards. She has received an EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and many others including Author After Dark’s Author of the Year. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The London Daily Mail. She lives in Florida with her cats who insist they help her write her books, and is addicted to football.

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Reviews

[Sláinte Wanderlust · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cover & Title - 4 out 5
Favorite Character - Dakota



*giggles*

This kind of book always scream sex with little (or no) story to me, so imagine my surprise when there is an actual back story & some pretty heavy emotions being batted around. Jonah's almost mate is killed and he is now on the trail of her murder, sad stuff. I didn't form any serious connection's to the leads but i was certainly captivated by the story.
I thought the pair did have great chemistry & the sex scenes were hot. There are scenes with female masturbation, M/F sex, Anal play & Anal sex.
The couple had a happy ending but the continuation of the series was there, not in a cliffhanger way but in a way that certainly made me want to read the next book.

I would recommend this book :)
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[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Throughout the years many have become victim to the Chupacabra. As the surviving family members from these attacks, a group of highly trained survivors come together to form an elite fighting team. This fighting teams sole purpose, find and destroy the Chupacabra before it kills anyone else. They call themselves Night Seekers.

Jonah Grey is a member of the elite team Craig Standford has created. He is ex-FBI and has suffered greatly at the hands of the Chupacabra. It killed his finance and mate. Jonah is a wolf shifter, swearing he will never find another mate.

When the murders start happening again Jonah is sent into the field to follow up the leads. He runs into Dakota, a reclusive ½ Indian living out on her own. He is immediately drawn to Dakota and the chemistry between them explodes.

Lust Unleashed had an original and interesting storyline, with lots of hot and steamy pleasure scenes. I did enjoy the mixture of shifter and law enforcement making up the Night Seeker's team. The ending definitely left this story open ended for continuation and I would like to see what happens next. 4 stars.

This copy of Lust Unleasehd was given to me by Netgalley and Smith Publicity -- Ellora's Cave in exchange for an honest review.

[Traceys · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 sexy stars

Wow this book surprised me, it was super sexy, great characthers and intriguing story.



Jonah lost his mate-to-be in a horrible way, she was killed by the legendary Chupacabra, his now on a mission to kill this creature/monster. He can't move on with his life until his had revenge.



Did I mention that Jonah is a shifter (oh yes a very sexy lusty shifter), his a halfbreed part shifter part human.



He is asked to join a new pack, a specialised pack at that - on a mission to find and kill the Chupacabra.

His sent on a mission by the new Alpha to track the monster, enter sexy Dakota, she keeps to herself after being shunned by many, keeps away from men and lives in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, while on a run naughty Jonah spied on her one night as she undressed and since then he can't get her out of his head.

When they meet again there is a spark between them, neither can explain. She's 100% human, his a shifter can it work, can he tell her.

Omg the sex scenes were hot, Jonah isn't a Dom in bed but his quite controlling but not in a bad way ;) - also butt plugs come into actions - it's all very steamy.



The book isn't just the sex though, there was a good strong story in it too. The characthers are strong and you get a feel for them, there are lots of other characthers in this book being introduced as this is book one of a series. I'm off to go find book two on amazon.

*i received this book courtesy of the publsher via netgalley for an honest review*

[Gabriela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed is a Paranormal Erotic Read about a man who is part of a team looking for the "Chupacabra".

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley and Ellora's Cave.

The plot was unrealistic, there were quite a few characters introduced and with the exception of the leads, the characters were underdeveloped. I get that it is to become a series, finding a "mate" for all the Night Seekers for future books but quite frankly the premise of the story just doesn't interest me.

I would have found the plot to be interesting if it was anything other than the "Chupacabra". I am a first generation Mexican-American and although "The Chupacabra" was quite the sensation some years ago it is now considered a big hoax and a joke therefore to me the story was just frankly laughable. My family lives near the Pyramids near Mexico City and there are a lot of things that I have witnessed that can not be explained. I believe in spirits and in the paranormal to some extent due to the exposure that I have had so I try and keep an open mind to all ideas and stories.

There are parts of the book I found quite questionable and if I were another kind of person I probably would be offended by the dialogue, stereotypical references, and/or the way a certain character expressed an opinion but I understand that is what the author feels the character should express or feel therefore I take it with a grain of salt. In my humble opinion the word cunt is used a little too much. I get that talking dirty is a turn on in developing scenes but sentence after sentence it just gets a little old.

The cover is nice.

[Shannon]

Too many characters and a SLOW moving story line. Unfortunately my fancy is not tickled.


*DNF so no rating

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was kind of like the X-Files with lots of sex scenes thrown in. I liked the story line about the Chupacabra. I'd first heard about this legendary creature on the X-Files. I liked the creation of the Night Seekers and the research they did to find the creature. This team of monster hunters reminded me of Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed series but not written as well.
I was quite shocked at the number of typos in the book. Knowing that Ms. Holt has written over 160 books I would have thought that she had a better editor than that. There were some places where facts in the story were repeated. A good editor would take care of that redundancy. I have a feeling that the over-all arc of the series is going to be quite cliched. Each member of the Night Seekers finds their perfect mate and they will continue to hunt down the creatures that continue to pop up throughout the country. But at less than $3.00 a book for the books in this series you at least have something to read while enjoying your B.O.B.

[Deb Diem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed by Desiree Holt is an awesome paranormal romantic suspense. Ms. Holt has once again delivered a book that kept me glued to my e-reader from start to finish. When the Chupacabra kills his wife and daughter, billionaire Craig Stafford gathers a group of law enforcement people that have also lost a loved one to the monster. Some of them are shifters. Jonah, former FBI agent, was the first of the team sent out when a new killing was found. Dakota is half Native American and half Mexican and is the outcast of her town, living alone in the house her grandfather left her. Jonah and Dakota's story is packed with drama, humor, smokin' hot sex, action and suspense. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to get my hands on my next book by Desiree Holt. This is a fairly quick read, perfect for those with limited reading time. Lust Unleashed is book 1 of the Night Seekers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy smokes this book was absolutely fantastic

This book was absolutely fantastic and keep you hooked from the beginning until the end and through it all you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. Craig Stafford wife and daughter are murdered by a half human/half vampire known as night seekers .will he be able to find his the killer in time before he strikes again? This book is filled with suspense and action packed and just makes you want more from each of the characters.

[BBMoreB ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jonah Grey and Dakota Furcal kick off the Night Seeker series, in this scorching hot romance. The author explained their solidarity lifestyles, through well-written backstories. I was very intrigued by the Chupacaba folklore and looking forward to reading more. Desiree Holt knows how to tell a story, and she knows how to fill that story with LOTS of erotic (graphic) sex scenes.

Looking forward to reading about the rest of the Night Seekers...so much potential.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start to series. Different kind of paranormal book but really good. A group of shifter and humans come together trying to find out who or what is killing people and animals and along the way it looks like each will get a second chance at love. Great storyline,suspense,hot hot love scenes.If you enjoy paranormal this series is for you.

[Elaine Swinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written story with some awesome characters. I know when I pick up a Desiree Holt book, I will be getting a great story. This one has some twists check it out. I don't do spoilers so you will need to get this one. I would encourage everyone to get this one it is worth your time. Please take your time with this one or you might miss something.

[Sharon Kurtz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent werewolf romance

I liked the characters in this story. The H/h were down to earth and I enjoyed the development of their relationship even though I am not a fan of instalove. I would have given a higher rating except the proofreading in this book was atrocious.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great book to read

[Penny Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, Hot! Sexy!

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Wonderful story, great catches you by the throat from the start to finish! Can't wait to start book2.GreAt 👍Writing!

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her paranormal books are always extraordinary! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Sara O'Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally posted on http://2gliterarygirls.com

Author: Desiree Holt
Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars
Genre: Erotic Fiction (Paranormal)
Format: EBook
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Romantica Publication
Release Date: June 18, 2012
Recommended Reading: 18+

RECEIVED A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW

****THERE ARE NO SPOILERS****

THE GIST: If you can get past the repetitious (and kind of cheesy) ‘El Chupacabra’ and ‘Devil Beast’ references that are buried smack dab in between a shape shifter and self-proclaimed “half-breed” going at “it” doggy style in graphic (yet hot) detail, then this one is right up your alley. I tried and tried to move past it but only ended up feeling dissatisfied. Look, the book wasn’t bad, in fact the characters were likeable, the story was interesting and the setting was vivid, I just felt it was missing something.

SYNOPSIS: “Jonah Grey, driven by a lust for the blood of the legendary Chupacabra that murdered the woman who was to be his mate, jumps at the offer to leave the FBI and join Night Seekers, who are dedicated to hunting and killing the devil beast. Then Jonah encounters a woman with whom he shares explosive chemistry that neither can deny—and sex that brings a level of pleasure neither has ever known. Soon he’s dividing his time and indulging in erotic bouts of orgasmic lust with Dakota. But the devil beast must still be dealt with, and the wolf in Jonah won’t rest until the Chupacabra is dead.” (NetGalley)

THE LOWDOWN: There is a scene in the beginning of this story where the shape shifter, who is in wolf form, sits outside the window of an unknown woman’s house. He immediately feels attracted to her and his man parts grow as a result, only they aren’t man parts, they are wolf and my mind immediately went to that gross place you shouldn’t go to while reading an erotic book. It sucked me out of the moment and I had a hard time trying to get back into it. But that wasn’t the reason why I mildly “liked” this book. It felt rushed. They meet, they hook up and it felt forced and inorganic to the story. Everything was wrapped up tight.

On the flip side, this book had a great underlying story. There is a monster, killing town folk by sucking them dry and ripping out their innards, leaving no trace behind for detectives to work off. The killer simply vanishes. Instead of just writing a description of what happens, the writer takes you inside the head of the beast, which I found vivid and engaging. It made me want to know more about the killing machine.

I also found that each character personality met the needs of their intended partner perfectly, each ripe with issues to work through. They were complex, multidimensional and not simply a billionaire and his 20 something concubine. The ending wrapped up rather quick, but this is a series so I look at this draft as an introduction of things to come. Perhaps, the next book will take a closer look at the psychology of these complex characters and focus on building plot, because it is pointed toward the right path, now it just needs to follow through.

If you like your men alpha (literally) and your sex scenes plentiful and unabashedly naughty…well Allora’s Cave will never let you down and neither will Lust Unleashed.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed is the first book in the Night Seekers series and the first book I've read by Desiree Holt. I have to admit that I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into when I requested the book for review on NetGalley but once I got into it, I didn't want to stop reading until I knew what was going on. It's not every day you come across a book dealing with a Chupacabra. Lust Unleashed is paranormal romance with both horror elements and smexiness.

Former FBI agent, Jonah Grey, lost his mate/fiancé to the Chupacabra aka devil beast. After being on a stakeout, he came home to find her brutally slaughtered. That event not only tore Jonah up inside, it also sent him on the course to meet with others who had also lost loved ones to the legendary Chupacabra. They formed a group called Night Seekers and their mission is to hunt down and destroy the Chupacabra who mutilated their loved ones so that they can finally be at peace.

Dakota Furcal is a loner who lives on the outskirts of town. She has been ridiculed her entire life due to her mixed heritage. She had a Kickapoo mother and a Mexican father and was never accepted by either side of her family. After the death of her family, she moved into an old cabin and only leaves to buy groceries and sell the herbs that she grows. People in town don't like her and give her a wide berth.

Jonah is sent on his first mission for Night Seekers. The Chupacabra has already made one kill but since it's known to stick around an area and kill three times, Jonah must go undercover to locate and either capture or kill the devil beast. The last thing Noah expected was to find a woman who called out to his wolf but that happens the moment he sees Dakota. After losing his mate to a vicious attack, he didn't expect to ever find a woman he was interested in let alone completely drawn to.

I enjoyed Lust Unleashed. It wasn't what I expected going in. I kinda expected it to be super cheesy but it wasn't. The mythology surrounding the Chupacabra was interesting and had me invested. I wanted to know who/what it was and why it was slaughtering people. The mythology surrounding the wolves was also very interesting. It was a different take on werewolves and that doesn't happen often. I liked the secondary characters and the main characters, Jonah and Dakota, were smokin' hot together. The plot of Lust Unleashed had me sucked in and the ending left it open for more in a way I wasn't expecting.

I give Lust Unleashed 3.5 stars and really wish the other books in the series weren't so expensive. If they were a bit cheaper, I'd definitely pick up Lust by Moonlight, the second book in the Night Seekers series.

*ARC PROVIDED BY NETGALLEY*

[Joy Ki`Ili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a different start to a series, a lone group of agents tracking down a mythological creature. Using their enhanced senses, these individuals chase down leads with nothing to go by. And when they get one, they are shocked to find there may be more. Really good read.

[Shauni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed is Desiree Holt's first book in her exciting new Night Seeker Series. Desiree writes an evocative, erotic tale about those that seek to protect the humans from evil and to get just a little bit of revenge as well.

The Nightseeker team is composed of individuals that have one thing in common, they have all lost someone important to them to the legendary Chupacabra. A magical beast so evil that no one really believes in it. Even those that might refuse to acknowledge it in fear that it is real. The Nightseekers are created to track it down and destroy it.

First team member assigned is Jonah Grey, a wolf shifter that lost his mate to the chupacabra. He was first on the scene when she was killed and it has left him alone, angry and yes afraid. Sent into a small community he needs to connect with the locals and gather what information he can without sharing the fact that he is part of an investigative team. While the town is stonewalling him, it's awfully close. Until he wanders into Dakota's territory.

Dakota, has been shunned her entire life. Half Mexican and half Native American she has never that she belonged. Anywhere.. both cultures circle around her, taking advantage of her skills but never welcoming her into their homes and hearts. By choice she lives alone, away from the community. Believing it is easier to be alone than to fell lonely. That is until Jonah steps into her life and totally rocks her world!!

This is a sensual, seductive, slide into erotic delights.. Jonah and Dakota sizzle.. Ms Holt manages to make the steamy sex scenes and blend them into the story. Almost making me wish a chupacabra was chasing me.. I mean if the sexy wolf comes with it.. Yes this is a shapeshifter book but that is almost non important.. Jonah could have been an accountant for all the importance the fact that he was a shapeshifter mattered to the story. Yes, his skills as a wolf are important.. yes, the mystical elements between Dakota and Jonah work because he is a shifter and yet this is not a story about a shifter. It's a story about tracking down evil and destroying it.. It's about how two people can come together in the most extreme circumstances.. It's about working as a team and learning to accept the power of love.

I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next installment in the series..

Shauni

This review is based on the ARC of Lust Unleashed provided by netgalley

For more reviews by Shauni check out Tea and Book and
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[Vanessa theJeepDiva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several months ago billionaire Craig Stafford’s wife and daughter were taken from him. Their lives were ended too soon by the vicious violence of El Chupacabra. Craig wants vengeance. He has sought out people and paranormal beings that like him have lost someone to a creature so elusive it is believed to be a myth. The team he puts together consists of former members of various law enforcement agencies. He and his vast fortune along with the skill the former LEO’s bring in will give the Night Seeker team the means to finally get the closure they need.

I loved the premise behind this series. I’m looking forward to continuing reading more of this team of people who are after the Chup. I enjoyed the concept of bringing the team together for this purpose. Considering what was revealed in the epilogue I’m very curious where Ms Holt will take the Night Seekers.

Jonah is the first team member sent into the field on a case where the Chup is actively hunting and killing. The small town is assuming that there is a feral animal behind the mysterious killings. Jonah knows there is more to it than just that. He has lost someone very close to him in the same style of violent killing. Jonah isn’t on the job for long before he notices a distraction, Dakota. She stirs feelings in him that he thought died the night the Chupacabra took his fiancée.

Dakota being ostracized by the entire county made absolutely no sense to me. She is a loner living in a cabin away from everyone. She is disliked because of her mixed heritage. I felt that this label was simple placed on her. Nothing occurs in the book that makes it any more than a label. She even stayed in this place where she had no one. Nothing was keeping her there.

I was also turned off by the repeated use of a certain c-word in reference to a specific part of a woman’s anatomy. I know this is erotic romance. I know there will be explicit language and details galore. I just loathe that specific word. I have seen it used too many times as a derogatory reference. It is difficult to imagine it in a sexy manner. The erotic element is high and Jonah and Dakota have a scorching hot romance.

I will move on with this series. I loved the Chupacaba myth. I also enjoyed the history of the King of All Creation that Jonah explained to Dakota. Stafford putting a team of victims together as he did to hunt the Chup is an interesting concept that has a ton of potential. The fact that the various members of the Night Seekers team come from various factions of law enforcement is a nice added bonus.

[Natasja · Rating 4 out of 5]

After some cruel attacks by the legendary Chupacabra, a group of Law Enforcement Agents resign from their jobs and decides to work together to catch this devil beast. Some of them are shape shifters, some are human, but they all have one thing in common, they lost someone close to them to this beast. So they are determined to kill it for good.

Jonah Grey is the first of the group to investigate a killing site of the beast. He lost the woman who was to be his mate to this evil thing and he is determined to be the one who kills it. He left the FBI and joined the Night Seekers. He knows he has to act fast, because the beast only strikes three times in one area and then moves on. During his investigation he meets Dakota Furcal, a local woman and for some reason he cannot seem to stay away from her.

Lust Unleashed by Desiree Holt is the first novel in her Night Seekers Series. I have to say it’s one steamy novel.

When Jonah and Dakota meet each other, you can feel the sexual attraction between them. But Dakota is a local woman who’s been shunned for her half-breed heritage. So she wants nothing to do with this stranger Jonah, but he cannot seem to stay away from her. The members of the small town avoid her; they only seek her out when they need some of her herbs. When they finally gave into their sexual attraction, Jonah tells her everything about the Chupacabra, him being a shape shifter, his past, his discovery that she is his mate and the fact he wants her by his side forever.

Dakota is a strong woman and I like that. Because the way she’s been treated, she only trust a handful of people, but the moment Jonah walks into her life, she feels a connection like she never felt before. I love the fact that she doesn’t run for the hills, when he decides to tell her everything. No, she is one of those women who will fight beside her mate.

I enjoy reading this book; Jonah and the other Night Seekers are great characters. The combination of shifters and human law enforcement is fabulous; they all have law backgrounds and one thing in common, the lost of a loved one. That makes the group stronger and more determined to catch this beast or should I say beasts, because no way all those murders are committed by one evil beast. I’m looking forward to read the next one.

[Aneca · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't have any special read planned for this month's TBR challenge and I have to admit that the date just snook up on me and suddenly I was faced with having to choose something. Looking at what I had in my virtual pile I discovered a book that I had found free on Amazon a while ago and it seemed to fit the steamy read qualification - Desiree Holt's Lust Unleashed.

And it definitely filled its promise. This is a hot story about a part native-American loner heroine and a shape shifter who has been hunting the Chupacabra - a sort of mytical creature that attacks in the night and leaves its victims bloodless.

What I did like: the sex was hot and with a bit more variety than my usual reads and the main characters seemed to have good chemistry.

What I didn't like: there was no tension and it was sort of insta-lust as soon as they see each other. There's no big conflict to overcome, not even the memory of Jonah's dead fiancee. The shapeshifter's angle and mating bond is nothing new and I didn't even understand what made the mating bond happen.

I also thought that there were a lot of characters mentioned but besides the main ones they are not well developed. Jonah and Dakota were better developed but to be honest I didn't warm up to any of them. I gather this is the first of a series so I'm guessing the others will feature in the next books. I also thought the prejudice against the heroine was a bit overdone (at least I hope native americans are treated better than that). And the Chupacabra plot I found a bit unbelievable.

Something different from my usual reads, this was an easy read but it didn't convince me to continue reading the same genre.

Grade: 2.5/5

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good shifter read! Stories of El Chupacabra have been told at my family gatherings (my husband is Hispanic) so this story was very interesting to me on that level...albeit, a tad scary. I really liked Dakota's character...very, very open and accepting of the wolves and the herb garden thing really reminded me a lot of Claire Fraser from Outlander. Jonah is very sweet and the fact that he didn't want to kill Dakota or have to hold back from hurting her was a refreshing change from other wolf shifter books that I have read. Hot sex. Great dialogue. Always love the interaction between the lovers when one is in their wolf form...I don't know why, but that part of any shifter book always makes me smile...probably comes from watching Bella snuggle up to Jake in his wolf form in Eclipse. The reason why this got three stars instead of four is because I would have liked to have seen a LITTLE more heat between Jonah and Dakota before they fell into bed together. He watches her as a wolf through the window, sees her in town, does small talk for about ten minutes, and BAM! they are in bed. I also really was a little disappointed that there wasn't more of a flair when they mated...guess I've been reading too many books with biting. But very solid plot, hot sex, great characters and I look forward to reading the next in the series. This is my first novel by Desiree Holt and I was not disappointed.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

People are dying in a very horrific manner and no one knows if the killer is a human or animal. But a small group of people called the Night Seekers know the killer is a beast called the Chupacbra and they are determined to track it down and destroy it before it kills again. Lust Unleashed is the first book in the Night Seekers series. Jonah Grey is a werewolf who has agreed to leave the FBI and join the Night Seeks with the single goal of destroying the Chupacbra who murdered his mate. On his search for the beast he meets a woman, Dakota a loner who cannot quite find her place in the world. When Jonah meets Dakota he learns that his heart which he though dead is revived and Dakota finds a place where she fits.

Sometimes erotic books are not all that interesting but this was not the case in this story. I was actually interested in the myth of the Chupacabra and I wanted to figure out what it is and why it needs to murder people. I also liked the relationship between Jonah and Dakota they were both really open to each other which made for just enough complexity to keep it interesting. I also enjoyed the secondary characters and I cannot wait to see what happens to them next.

The only downside to the book is sometimes the plot feels to rushed, I think the entire book happens in like three or four days. And while we are introduced to the characters slowly I still kept getting people confused. Overall a solid book and I would give it 3 ½ stars.

ARC PROVIDED BY NETGALLEY

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed is the first book in the Night Seekers series by Desiree Holt. I was looking forward to reading this book when I requested it from NetGalley bc I've read other books from the Ellora's Cave publishers. This book did not disappoint! Jonah Grey is the main male who is hunting a "devil animal" called the chupacabra that killed his fiancé. Jonah also happens to be a shifter that shifts into a wolf. WHile Jonah is in his wolf form looking for clues in the woods he comes across a cabin with a woman who's living there. Dakota the main woman in the book lives in that cabin. She's part Native American & she lives in isolation bc the towns people are weary of her and find her strange bc of her heritage. Jonah & Dakota end up running into each other and BOOM chemistry happens!
These 2 literally have sex for about 75% of the book! Thigh clenching, wicked hot sex! The other 25% of the book was little plot about the chupacabra and was in his pov. I could've done without the chupacabra's pov. I found it unnecessary. Jonah & Dakota didn't have much dialogue either. Unless it was when they were having sex or if they weren't having sex they talked about how they couldn't wait to go to funkytown with each other!
This book is a quick read that you could finish in a day or 2 without interuption. I did like this book and will continue with the series!

[Carin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must tell you I was a bit wary of a book that involved the the Chupacabra but I have enjoyed Desiree Holt for some time and so I thought I would give it a try.

Jonah Gray is one of a team of former military and law enforcement officers who's lives have been altered because a loved one was killed by the Chupacabra.
They are brought together by billionaire Craig Stafford who's wife and child were killed, the objective of the team who named themselves the Night Seekers is to hunt and kill the Chupacabra. Most of the Night Seekers are shifters and Jonah is a wolf.

Jonah and Dakota meet while Jonah is on his first mission to track the Chupacabra after it has killed two hunters in Texas. The lust is immediate and hot steamy sex follows repeatedly.

Since one must suspend disbelief when reading paranormal romance anyway with shifters and the like stretching to include the Chupacabra really isn't that much of a difficulty. Desiree Holt always does a good job with giving us plenty of erotic in our erotic romance and enough back story and character development that it's a fun easy read.

I enjoyed this book a good deal it was a great step into the paranormal world while at the same time being a total panty dampener.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review from the publisher.

[Hey Hey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed is the first book in Desiree Holt's Nigh Seekers series. 8 men and women sharing the loss of family, friend or loved one to the legendary Chupacabra are gathered together by billionaire Craig Stafford to form Night Seekers to kill the Chupacabra.

Jonah Grey is looking for his revenge against the Chupacabra, since he lost his finance and life mate Jenna to it 2 years earlier. He is sent into the field to follow the current leads. Those leads, lead him straight to Dakota Furcal.

Dakota is secluded away from the town not welcomed because of her 1/2 Indian blood. She takes the whole Jonah turning into a wolf with grace. There is a connection that neither Jonah or Dakota could shake.

They end up getting a good idea where the Chupacabra will take his next victim and stake out the area. Dakota is the one who makes the kill shot.
They think its all over now that its dead. Just to get the DNA tests back to know that there is more than one.

The book was well written. The sex scenes were plenty and steamy. I think it needed just a little more plot. It was basically 3/4 steamy sex with 1/4 of it inside the beasts mind. I think that if I had the opportunity to read the next in the series I would.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for my honest review.

[Pam Godwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This erotic romance bites into supernatural crime solving, entangling a man-eating chupacabra, a shape-shifting hero, and a horny damsel primed for the taking. There's just too much already-been-done and nothing separates it from the long list of banal shape-shifter romances.

The panty shredding union is instantaneous and the relationship is never once tested. The predictable chupacabra is lurking about, but doesn't project a feeling of dread or worry. The terror-meter hovers somewhere near sunshine when you're put in the beast's head and reassured that it is not a threat to the H/h or any of the supporting characters. And there is a considerable cast of characters. So many, it's difficult to care about them or keep them autonomous. They're all shifters and/or law enforcement with kindred personalities and missions. In summary, the romantic plot is the leading enticement in this story with gratuitous but well-written sex scenes.

***ARC by courtesy of Ellora's Cave via NetGalley in exchange for honest feedback.***

[Juli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another interesting story by Desiree Holt. The first in her Night Seekers series of Paranormal erotic romances about a group of shape shifters, the Night Seekers, who formed in a little Texas town in order to investigate some suspicious deaths. By all the evidence, it looks like these crimes, are the work of none other than the mythic chupacabra, the trouble is, no one’s ever been able to catch the beast at work. It will be up to the Night Seekers to see if this is really the case.

Each one of them welcomes the chance as each one has lost someone special to this beast. The first man (or rather, werewolf) on the job is Jonah Grey, who found his fiancée torn to ribbons, presumably by the chupacabra. So he heads out to the scene of the latest killing, where he stumbles across a reclusive woman, a Dakota and he’s instantly interested in the enigma. They’re soon dividing their time between their need to track and bag the chupacabra, and their wild lust each other.

[Paranormal Kiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lust Unleashed by Desiree Holt is the first book in her Night Seekers series. It is an erotica paranormal tale that is filled with legends, mystery, sex, action and romance. The Night Seekers are a group of people, many of them shifters, that all have the same goal, to find and kill the Chupacbra. Jonah is shifter and a member of this group. His fiancé was killed by the Chupacabra and he is driven to find and kill the creature. In the course of his investigation he meets Dakota and their chemistry together is instant and explosive. As their relationship unfolds, so does the investigation.

Lust Unleashed is faced paced and well written. The plot is interesting and the sex scenes are numerous and graphic. It is a great start to the Night Seekers series and will leave you curious about not only the Chupacbra but the rest of Night Seeker characters. Lust Unleashed is recommended for fans of erotica paranormal romance.