Unimaginable Lover
A Warriors of Lemuria novel, book 3
A Warriors of Lemuria novel, book 3
A shifter and a human together? Unimaginable…
When Sheri finds an incredibly sexy, injured man in her shed, she’s not quite sure if he’s real or an illusion. It doesn’t take long before she’s swept into a world she never imagined. As she falls for the one male who makes her toes curl, she must set aside her rough past and learn to trust him, and herself, in order to survive. Now is the time to indulge yourself in this fast-paced and exciting shifter paranormal romance series! |
Here's a little teaser for you...
Sheri’s pulse raced as a strange mixture of shock and desire coursed through her veins. The tall, muscular stranger pinned her against the wall. One second she’d pressed 9-1—on her phone and the next, she was here, in his arms.
His biceps bulged, and she had a sudden urge to run her fingers over them, feel the steel that was below the surface, but her hands were trapped at his hips. She gripped his taut waist, and his heat bore into her, warming her fingers, tingling the sensitive nerves. Although caged in his embrace, he was gentle with her, holding back the strength that ebbed from him in waves. As he leaned in, his breath cascaded over her shoulder, warm and enticing.
“No infirmary.” His gravelly, rough command came out on a whisper.
She should’ve feared him, this stranger in her home trapping her in his arms, but instead, her insides melted, warmed by his touch, his voice, his scent. Something about him made her long for more.
So focused on the man who held her so close, she hadn’t noticed Coop. His insistent barks echoed through the house.
The man tensed, and in the process his lean body pressed tighter against hers. Her skin prickled at the contact.
With a quick glance over his shoulder, she caught sight of her pet. He growled, his lips curled over his fangs.
“No, Coop. Stop!”
His back legs bunched in preparation for his attack.
The man didn’t release her, but turned to face her dog. He held out one hand, palm open. “Halt.”
Coop’s growl faded.
He took a tentative step forward.
His nose quivered, and a small whimper eased from his chest. Her pet, an ex-police dog trained to track and defend, placed his muzzle under the stranger’s palm.
She gasped. If she hadn’t seen this for herself, she wouldn’t have believed it. He patted Coop on the head, and the dog’s tail beat against the floor.
The man’s eyes were red-rimmed, and sweat coated his forehead. “I have to leave…”
His eyes glazed over, and his grip around her waist loosened.
As her hands traveled along the space between them, her fingers trailed over the firm muscles of his abdomen and chest. The strength and power under his skin lit up her nerves. She moved a stray hair away from his brow and focused on his eyes. Bottomless pools of blue, they reflected the pain hidden behind his features.
Her chest constricted. “Please, let me help you.”
His gaze fell to her mouth, and he reached up to stroke her bottom lip with his thumb, teasing her. “How? Like this?”
Before she could stop him, he slipped his hand around the base of her neck and pulled her close. His mouth hovered over hers for the briefest moment. She closed her eyes, aware that doing so was an invitation all its own. Warm and welcoming, his lips tasted of musk and pepper. With unexpected tenderness, he teased her with his tongue, caressing the crease between her lips. The sensitive nerves tingled at the contact and she inhaled, parting her mouth.
Moaning softly, he deepened the kiss, and explored her. His tongue brushed the sore spot in her mouth, but instead of pain, his smooth caress eased some of the ache. The passionate need in his kiss bore into her, sending a wave of desire to her core. Beneath the thin material of her shirt, her nipples peaked, and she couldn’t hide her reaction to him. A slow groan rumbled in his chest.
Sheri’s pulse raced as a strange mixture of shock and desire coursed through her veins. The tall, muscular stranger pinned her against the wall. One second she’d pressed 9-1—on her phone and the next, she was here, in his arms.
His biceps bulged, and she had a sudden urge to run her fingers over them, feel the steel that was below the surface, but her hands were trapped at his hips. She gripped his taut waist, and his heat bore into her, warming her fingers, tingling the sensitive nerves. Although caged in his embrace, he was gentle with her, holding back the strength that ebbed from him in waves. As he leaned in, his breath cascaded over her shoulder, warm and enticing.
“No infirmary.” His gravelly, rough command came out on a whisper.
She should’ve feared him, this stranger in her home trapping her in his arms, but instead, her insides melted, warmed by his touch, his voice, his scent. Something about him made her long for more.
So focused on the man who held her so close, she hadn’t noticed Coop. His insistent barks echoed through the house.
The man tensed, and in the process his lean body pressed tighter against hers. Her skin prickled at the contact.
With a quick glance over his shoulder, she caught sight of her pet. He growled, his lips curled over his fangs.
“No, Coop. Stop!”
His back legs bunched in preparation for his attack.
The man didn’t release her, but turned to face her dog. He held out one hand, palm open. “Halt.”
Coop’s growl faded.
He took a tentative step forward.
His nose quivered, and a small whimper eased from his chest. Her pet, an ex-police dog trained to track and defend, placed his muzzle under the stranger’s palm.
She gasped. If she hadn’t seen this for herself, she wouldn’t have believed it. He patted Coop on the head, and the dog’s tail beat against the floor.
The man’s eyes were red-rimmed, and sweat coated his forehead. “I have to leave…”
His eyes glazed over, and his grip around her waist loosened.
As her hands traveled along the space between them, her fingers trailed over the firm muscles of his abdomen and chest. The strength and power under his skin lit up her nerves. She moved a stray hair away from his brow and focused on his eyes. Bottomless pools of blue, they reflected the pain hidden behind his features.
Her chest constricted. “Please, let me help you.”
His gaze fell to her mouth, and he reached up to stroke her bottom lip with his thumb, teasing her. “How? Like this?”
Before she could stop him, he slipped his hand around the base of her neck and pulled her close. His mouth hovered over hers for the briefest moment. She closed her eyes, aware that doing so was an invitation all its own. Warm and welcoming, his lips tasted of musk and pepper. With unexpected tenderness, he teased her with his tongue, caressing the crease between her lips. The sensitive nerves tingled at the contact and she inhaled, parting her mouth.
Moaning softly, he deepened the kiss, and explored her. His tongue brushed the sore spot in her mouth, but instead of pain, his smooth caress eased some of the ache. The passionate need in his kiss bore into her, sending a wave of desire to her core. Beneath the thin material of her shirt, her nipples peaked, and she couldn’t hide her reaction to him. A slow groan rumbled in his chest.
REVIEWS
4.5 Stars "Top Pick" - by Deidre on Night Owl Reviews:
I have become a huge fan of this series. "Unimaginable Lover" is the third book in the Warriors of Lemuria series. Ms. Redd continues to build on the world she has made and draws the reader into a fantastic world of love, war and struggles. The storyline is well built and added to with each new book. The characters are fascinating and enjoyable to get to know. The pages sizzle with the heat between the main characters and the reader easily shares in their joy and it is easy to get drawn to one side or the other for the war. I am absolutely looking forward to the next book in this series and highly recommend this new writer to anyone. Night Owl Reviews
5 Stars - by Becky - Romance Authors that Rock Reviewer:
Definitely loving this series. I very much enjoyed this book. This is not only a great stand alone book, but would recommend the series from the start. I am very much looking forward to the next read! Romance Authors That Rock
5 Stars - by Ana on Read Our Thoughts Book Blog:
OMG is this series getting better and better with each book, or what? You never know what is going to happen from one to the next and I’ve been hanging by a thread trying to figure out if the Ursus are friends, or foe. Don’t get me wrong this is not a cliffhanger by any means, only very suspenseful and intriguing. Read Our Thoughts Book Blog
5 Stars - by Marie on Marie's Temping Reads:
A highly addicting paranormal treat with a sexy alpha hero and an amazingly strong and compassionate heroine! I am smitten with Tanen and Sheri. Their love is soft, sexy, sweet, utterly captivating...just like this storyline and plot! I am in love with these warriors and the women that has them falling in love.
Unimaginable Lover by Rosalie Redd is an absolute MUST read, MUST buy, MUST have on your bookshelf! The story is perfectly paced with unbelievably AWESOME characters and heart-pounding action that will leave you no doubt, on the edge and biting your lip. The romance and heat is HOT HOT HOT and speaks to my inner romantic and whispers sweet nothings to her with every turn of the page. God, how I LOVED IT!
Unimaginable Lover gets a SWEEP ME UP INTO THE SKY FIVE SHOOTING STARS! I am just amazed and in awe of this series that just seems to get better and better. Marie's Tempting Reads
4.5 Stars - by Fabulous Jen on Fabulous and Fun:
I enjoyed reading this story. It's well written and has well developed characters. The story held my attention throughout the book. Fabulous and Fun
4 Stars - by Merissa on Archaeolibrarian:
This story is very well written, with a smooth plot and pace, and no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow. I would definitely recommend this book, but as part of the series rather than a standalone, as I do feel you would get the most out of it knowing Tanen's history, and Sheri's "involvement". For a wonderful Sci-Fi/Paranormal Romance, definitely start this series! Archaeolibrarian
4 Stars - by Janna Shay at InD'Tale Magazine:
Tanen, Counsel Leader of the Stiyaha, is on a mission to right a wrong he feels responsible for and return a traitor to his king. However, he’s no warrior and consequently is seriously injured during his quest, leaving him no choice but to seek refuge in a human’s shed. Sheri, a nurse who has been deeply hurt by her dead ex-husband, Ram, and afraid to trust again, feels the need to nurse Tanen back to health when she finds him lying injured in her shed. When their close proximity makes them aware of the desire igniting between them, complications arise. Not only are shifter and human alliances unthinkable, but Sheri’s ex-husband has returned in the body of another man.
This paranormal romance takes off running from the first page and doesn’t stop until the very end. Although this is the third book in the series, it stands alone, but a better understanding of the secondary characters would be had by reading the series in order. The plot jumps around as chapter narration is switched among several of the characters, which causes the pace to stutter somewhat. Also, the protagonists’ instantaneous love is unrealistic, especially since they are from different species and wary of each other. However, the entertaining plot and engaging characters keep the interest going and the pages turning. Filled with drama, betrayal, danger, passion, and love, this intriguing book keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the last word is read. InD'Tale Magazine July 2017 issue