Megan's Mark (The Breeds, Book 1)

by Lora Leigh

Book Overview

In the first book of her erotic new series, Lora Leigh invites you to an intriguing world where genetically altered Breeds and the humans who created them commingle--and sometimes cross the boundaries... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425209644
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Berkley
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

The Best Breeds Story To Date

I've read her Breeds (Wolf, Feline) books, and been disappointed with the lack of plot. It's such an interesting concept - super-soldiers created by using DNA from the most dangerous animal predators, such as wolves and lions - and I'm such a SciFi/Paranormal fan, I couldn't resist buying the novels. Unfortunately, the sex-sex-sex in the other breed books gets in the way of the plot. Megan's Mark is the first story to let the plot lead the way... and because of it, the sex in the book is soooo much better! It's like getting to know a (good) man before (great) sex - by letting us get to know the characters and their stories, Lora Leigh makes the steamy scenes so much hotter! Also, I liked that the Breed soldier/alpha male in this story isn't quite as alpha as the characters in the other books. As an alpha female like Megan, I like for the male characters in novels to give their women a little more leeway about being slaves... oops, I mean submissive. Megan is a tough cop, although an empath, and her man wants her to fight beside him, not hide behind him. Sigh! This book was fantastic. You feel the love and tenderness grow between the characters, and the sex - like all of Lora's books - is fantastically hot. Also, this book is set in the near future (about 20 years from now, if I remember correctly), and Lora's scifi approach to "current" military technology makes for a realistic and fun read. RECOMMENDED!

pleasantly surprised!

I picked this book to keep me a little busy during a long trip. It was suppose to be interesting enough that I will not be bored, but not so iengrossing that I would be displeased at interruptions. I finished it at one seating, and the very next day went shopping for the other books in the series in bookstores and finally online. This book has everything. It is not necessary to have read the others in order to understand and enjoy this one. The characters and their racial traits are fascinating, I found the book to be filled with action, romance but at the same time carnal and earthy. I enjoyed the "Breeds" as much as the "Carpathians' of Feehan. Lora Leigh has just become one of my favorites.

Hot Fantasy Romance

Lora Leigh gives us one of her sensual romances in the Feline Breed Series. The series is about the men and women who are gene engineered by the people who want to make a super killing disposable soldier, by mixing animal DNA with human DNA. I have read all her other books in the series and this one fits in just fine. Megan Fields is an empath, she is living in the desert and works as a deputy for her cousin because she is unable to shield her mind from the thoughts and emotions of those around her. She has given up her dream of working in Special Ops and is existing as she feels life is passing her by. Braden Arness is a Lion Feline Breed, he has been sent to protect Megan since his boss has discovered someone has killed two breeds and tried to kill Megan. Braden is a loner, he is devoted to trying to find the men and women who raised and brutalized the breeds before they escaped from the holding cells where they were tested and bred to be killing machines. Few people know that the breeds can mate. And few breeds do find their mate, it is unknown what lets them know they have found their mate but once they do they leave a mark on the shoulder of the chosen one. All of the mates so far have been human but it is possible that at sometime a breed may find his mate to be another breed. Now Braden must keep Megan alive and he has discovered that she is his mate. He and Megan must find out who wants her dead and why. It must be something she knows, but what is it? Togather they will face the challenge of becoming mates and the terror of facing death. Once again Lora Leigh has given us a taut, fast paced, action, thriller. I think this new series will catch alot of attention.

Delicious, Intense and Satisfying

I found Megan's Mark to be a totally satisfying read. Megan is a strong woman with unique abilities that are beautifully complimented by Braden, her mate. The intense connection they have kept me riveted. The sex was scorching hot. Shoot, it singed my eyebrows! I found the technology and high tech vehicles interesting and totally believable. The elements of love, suspense and sexual tension meshed perfectly into an unforgettable story. I am hooked on the delicious Breeds and desperately want one for my own! I can't recommend Megan's Mark enough!

Heart Pounding!!!

Empath Megan Fields has retreated to the deserts of New Mexico to work as a Sheriff's Deputy. Her skills as an empath have prevented her from following her dream, so she spends her days patrolling remote landscapes. Far away from town, she rarely encounters anyone, much less trouble. Until the day she finds two dead Breeds. All hell breaks loose when someone starts shooting at Megan. Saved by Lion Breed Enforcer, Braden Arness, Megan isn't sure who to trust. Someone wants Megan dead. But why? Braden Arness is on a mission; a mission for Breed justice that brings him to New Mexico and Megan Fields. Megan makes his senses react like no other woman ever has. Braden and Megan spark an indescribable heat and lust from just one kiss. A heat that won't go away. When it's clear that Megan's life is in danger, Braden will do what it takes to protect Megan and destroy those who want her dead. Have you ever read a book that made you want to beg an author for the next book in the series? A book that evoked a response so strong that you wanted to shout out to the world how much you loved it? Maybe buy a billboard declaring it toe-curlingly awesome! Well, that's how Megan's Mark made me feel. I absolutely LOVED this book. The action and suspense were paced superbly, the characters well-developed with the paranormal world of the Breeds beautifully crafted. And the sexiness? The erotic elements of the book made me tremble. My entire body shook with need. I wanted to BE Megan. I wanted Braden with every fiber of my being. It was amazing! Few writers can make me feel that way. For newcomers to the world of the Breeds, Megan's Mark can be read as a stand alone and is a great place to begin your journey. Long time fans will find that Megan's Mark is Ms. Leigh's best work yet. All in all, Megan's Mark is an eye-crossing, thigh clenching, heart pounding, delicious read! Annabelle Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed