Mercury's War (Breeds, Book 16)
by Lora Leigh
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Author: Lora LeighEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-07
ISBN: 042522418X
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Berkley
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- ISBN13: 9780425224182
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Book Reviews of Mercury's War (Breeds, Book 16)
Book Review: Lovin' Me Some Mercury!
Summary: 5 Stars
Mercury Warrant was said to be one of the best Breeds ever to have been created. Until one night while in captivity, Mercury's would be mate died (I said "would be" because the mating was never completed, nor was there any hormone exchange). Rampant with rage for his mate's death, Mercury was overcome by acute Feral Displacement, an anomaly where the animal within overtakes the human. Caught and confined, he underwent severe drug therapy to numb the effects of the Feral Displacement. After which the heart of his Lion became chained within his psyche allowing Mercury to behave civilized. Unfortunately with this chaining, he now lacked all the unique strengths that his beast once offered him along with any chance to experience the mating heat. So far it has been known that Breeds mate only once.
Mercury, the only Breed with facial features closely resembling that of his Lion Breed counterpart, is now the most human in his pride.
Ria Rodriguez is in disguise and on a mission. Find who is hijacking highly classified information from Sanctuary without the resident Breeds ever being the wiser. Dressed in dowdy clothing and a severe bun, Ria comes to call disguised as a clerk for Vanderale Industries and the Leo (1st created Breed), with the cover assignment of discovering Sanctuary's use of Vanderale funds and whether or not funding should continue.
Being the Leo's employee and family friend, Ria is a heightened security risk. The Breed assigned to guard Ria's life is Mercury, and he can't help but fall into lust at first sight. Infused with immediate suspicion, Mercury has the distinct impression that Ria is hiding something and he's thoroughly enamored by the thought of discovering what's behind the clerk facade and if the hellion within wants to come out and play. Ria on the other hand, is in no mood for games. She is aware of Merc's history and is not willing to risk her heart to a man who already lost his years ago.
Ria is and always has been an outsider. A traumatic past has taught her to guard her heart and guard it well. Mercury's incapability to fully mate with her adds to Ria's feelings of inferiority. She wants him badly, but refuses to subject herself to the pain of their inevitable parting. He is unattainable by the laws of nature and really who can compete with that? But what Ria is truly lacking is the will to fight for what she wants but Mercury soon puts her strength and desire to the test and when finally given the chance, Ria proves that she can fight till the death.
Mercury also feels like a man apart. A Breed embodying only the limited capabilities of a human makes for a very awkward conversation. Plus, Mercury has been denied what he most desires, his mate. Although consumed with desire for the dowdy little clerk, Mercury resolves himself to the fact that although he can't mate, doesn't mean he can't love and begins pursuing Ria in earnest.
As evidence of a Sanctuary traitor builds, Ria's inner walls of defense begin to crumble. Mercury's persistence proves to be undeniable and Ria soon finds herself falling head first into love. The feeling is mutual but the lack of mating heat causes pain to bleed upon their relationship. In addition, Mercury is once again exhibiting Feral Displacement and the resident Breed scientist wants to confine Mercury for drug therapy. Finally, Mercury enjoys a blast from his past when his mate comes back from the dead to reclaim what is thought to be hers. All the while, Ria is trying to track a traitor who may be planning to kill.
Leigh delivers with 'Mercury's War', and is now my favorite Breeds series installment thus far. Mercury and Ria were perfect for each other. Both were outsiders striving to fit in, and by finding each other they finally became apart of something. There were plenty of exciting twists and turns in this novel with some excellent surprises that packed an unbelievable punch. My inner submissive thoroughly enjoyed Mercury's overwhelmingly dominant tendencies, especially as Ria unlocks the chains of the beast within, all I can safely say is DAMN IT"S HAWT! Leigh fans rest assured that you'll not be disappointed with 'Mercury's War'. Enjoy!
Summary of Mercury's War (Breeds, Book 16)
Nothing matches Lora Leigh?s latest entry in the series about genetically altered Breeds with feline DNA?and the humans who awaken their desire.
Someone has been slipping the Sanctuary?s secure information to a pharmaceutical company. Now it?s up to Ria Rodriguez to pose as a clerk and uncover the leak. Yet she has no idea of the danger she?s about to encounter?or the passion she?s about to ignite in one of the greatest Breeds ever created.
Someone has been slipping the Sanctuary?s secure information to a pharmaceutical company. Now it?s up to Ria Rodriguez to pose as a clerk and uncover the leak. Yet she has no idea of the danger she?s about to encounter?or the passion she?s about to ignite in one of the greatest Breeds ever created.
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