Hostage to Pleasure
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Authors: Nalini Singh
| Hostage to Pleasure |
| Psy-Changeling [5] |
| Nalini Singh |
| Berkley (2008) |
Separated from her son and forced to create a neural implant that will mean the effective enslavement of her psychically gifted race, Ashaya Aleine is the perfect Psy: cool, calm, emotionless . . . at least on the surface. Inside, she's fighting a desperate battle to save her son and escape the vicious cold of the PsyNet. Yet when escape comes, it leads not to safety, but to the lethal danger of a sniper's embrace. DarkRiver sniper Dorian Christensen lost his sister to a Psy killer. Though he lacks the changeling ability to shift into animal form, his leopard lives within. And that leopard's rage at the brutal loss is a clawing darkness that hungers for vengeance. Falling for a Psy has never been on Dorian's agenda. But charged with protecting Ashaya and her son, he discovers that passion has a way of changing the rules . . .
Table of Contents
“NALINI SINGH IS A MAJOR NEW TALENT.” —Christine Feehan
Praise for
Caressed by Ice
Caressed by Ice
“Craving the passionate and electrifying world created by the megatalented Singh? Your next fix is here! . . . One of the most original and thrilling paranormal series on the market . . . Mind-blowing!”—
Romantic Times
(41⁄2 Stars, Top Pick)
Romantic Times
(41⁄2 Stars, Top Pick)
“A sensual, dangerous adventure not to be missed.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Lora Leigh
New York Times
bestselling author Lora Leigh
“Nalini Singh continues to dazzle and ensnare new readers with each addition to the Psy-Changeling series.”—
A Romance Review
“A compelling read with wonderfully developed characters and the strong world-building that has made Singh a star. Readers will revel in this latest installment with two of the most riveting secondary characters from the previous novels.”
—
All About Romance
All About Romance
“With a truly inspired mix of passion and danger, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat. [It] will surely earn itself a place among your favorites.”—
Romance Reviews Today
“Delivers increasingly inventive world-building, intrigue-filled plotting, and a complicated and satisfying love story—and will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.”
—
BookLoons
BookLoons
“A mesmerizing series.”—
The Road to Romance
(Reviewer’s Choice Award)
“This is a wonderful story and I cannot recommend it highly enough!”—
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
“Ms. Singh is sure to win new readers with this release. I highly recommend the series and
Caressed by Ice
to all fans of paranormal romances.”—
The Romance Readers Connection
Praise for
Visions of Heat
Visions of Heat
“Breathtaking blend of passion, adventure, and the paranormal. I wished I lived in the world Singh has created. This is a keeper!”
—
USA Today
bestselling author Gena Showalter
USA Today
bestselling author Gena Showalter
“This author just moved to the top of my auto-buy list.”
—
All About Romance
All About Romance
“Brace yourselves because the second installment of the Psy-Changeling series will set all your senses ablaze and leave your fingers singed with each turn of the page.
Visions of Heat
is that intense!”—
Romance Junkies
“
Visions of Heat
is penned with an intensity that only Nalini Singh can give to a story . . . If you’re a paranormal reader, this is one book that you have to read!”—
Romance Reader at Heart
“The phenomenal sequel to the equally phenomenal
Slave to Sensation
. . . Nalini Singh proves without a shadow of a doubt that she is an absolute master at world-building with this gem! . . . Don’t miss out on this series as it is a definite keeper!”
—
CK
2
S Kwips and Kritiques
CK
2
S Kwips and Kritiques
“A page-turning sexy read that fans of paranormal romance are sure to devour . . . I highly recommend
Visions of Heat
to one and all, especially if you love a great story, exciting characters, and a new world to explore! . . . This is one book that is sure to find it’s way onto your keeper shelf!”
—
The Romance Readers Connection
The Romance Readers Connection
“A fantastic paranormal romance series! Singh puts her own unique spin on psychics and shape-shifters.”—
Fresh Fiction
“In a genre filled with talent, Singh really stands out. Book two of her original and complex series has all the necessary ingredients for an outstanding story. She breathes life into her characters, filling them with passion and strength. This is one of the best paranormal series out there!”—
Romantic Times
Praise for
Slave to Sensation
Slave to Sensation
“I LOVE this book! It’s a must read for all of my fans. Nalini Singh is a major new talent.”—
New York Times
bestselling author Christine Feehan
New York Times
bestselling author Christine Feehan
“An electrifying collision of logic and emotion . . . An incredible world where fire and ice mix to create an unforgettable sensual eruption.
Slave to Sensation
is a volcanic start to a new series that’ll leave you craving more.”—
Romance Junkies
“AWESOME! . . . A purely mesmerizing book that surely stands out among the other paranormal books out there.
Slave to Sensation
is captivating from beginning to end. It’s a must read for any paranormal fan!”—
Romance Reader at Heart
“Superb science fiction romance . . . Readers will enjoy Nalini Singh’s excellent futuristic thriller and demand more tales from this fascinating realm.”—
Midwest Book Review
“You won’t want to miss
Slave to Sensation
, the tremendous first book in the new Psy series by Nalini Singh . . . I highly recommend this book and suggest you make room for it on your keeper shelf.”—
Romance Reviews Today
“A sensual romance set in an alternate-reality America with just a bit of mystery to keep readers flipping pages. Character-driven and well-written, it’s not easy to put down at bedtime; it kept me reading well into the night.”—
Fresh Fiction
“A fresh, intriguing, and thought-provoking mythology and a very appealing cast of characters . . . I look forward to the next installment from this talented writer.”—
BookLoons
“A must even for those uninitiated in the paranormal genre. The story ends much too quickly, and the author’s magical writing conjures up sensual images and intense emotions that linger long after the last word is read.”—
Romantic Times
Berkley Sensation Titles by Nalini Singh
SLAVE TO SENSATION
VISIONS OF HEAT
CARESSED BY ICE
MINE TO POSSESS
HOSTAGE TO PLEASURE
VISIONS OF HEAT
CARESSED BY ICE
MINE TO POSSESS
HOSTAGE TO PLEASURE
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HOSTAGE TO PLEASURE
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