SHEER’S CHOICE - Jade Buchanan

The Pridelands, Book 3

Changeling Press - www.changelingpress.com

ISBN: 978-1-59596-848-7

April 2008

Erotic Sci-Fi Romance - Ménage and M/M interaction - Short Story

British Columbia, Canada - Present day

When Rabi’a Asher, along with some other Felidae, respond to her half-brother Khalid’s request to help them find a missing Leo, the youngest Steinsson brother, she has no idea that her cherished independence is going to be put at risk.

Rais Steinsson is feeling guilty, if only he had kept a closer eye on his brother maybe he wouldn’t now be lost on this hostile planet. However, guilt isn’t the only emotion riding him hard, not once he meets Rabi’a and Sheer Ma’at, two of the most intriguing Tigris he’s ever met.

Sheer has long known Rabi’a and he’s very aware that not only is she the most dominant female Tigris on Himalay, she’s also made it clear that she’s not in need of a mate. That fact makes falling for her a bad idea. Add in the complication of finding Rais nearly irresistible and Sheer is facing some serious challenges.

Can Sheer convince Rabi’a and Rais that love isn’t a soul destroying endeavor, that the passion between them all can do nothing but enhance their lives? And what about Achan, will the Tigris, known as the greatest hunters among the Felidae, be able to track him down?

Rabi’a is fiercely independent, so much so that though she knew she wanted to bear offspring, she also knew that she’s just not the motherly type, hence her deal with Isha, a fellow Tigris, who together with his mate Navin, is raising their daughter. Finding herself captivated by both Rais and Sheer, the poor woman just isn’t sure what move is the right one. Should she follow her instincts and claim these two undeniable sexy men, or continue to follow a path she already knows holds much loneliness? Rais’s family went through some difficult times in the past, things happened that made the Leo yearn for a stable family. Falling in love with not one, but two Tigris, seems destined to prevent any such thing. After all, the Tigris aren’t known for their love of togetherness, they’re much more solitary creatures than the Leos. Will Rais follow his heart, or lose his best chance at love for fear of what could happen? Don’t let anyone tell you that the Tigris don’t have feelings, or that they’re completely unwilling to share them. Though Sheer isn’t the type to cry on just anyone’s shoulder, he is an honest and forthright type of guy who realizes the power of sharing his thoughts and feelings, while encouraging those he loves to do the same. I’m not sure that Rais and Rabi’a could ever acknowledge what they truly want without Sheer’s openness. With more than a few passionate moments, at least some of them courtesy of a mysterious plant with some very surprising effects on Leo physiology, this is one book sure to tease and tantalize readers.

As with all of the Pridelands stories, the many Felidae (and the humans who have become their mates) contribute much to the storyline. It seems certain that there are more than a couple of juicy stories to be told. After all, don’t you want to know what exactly happened between Pran (a Tigris with a bad attitude) and Khalid? And is their relationship really over? And what about Achan? What exactly has he gone through while missing?

Don’t miss SHEER’S CHOICE, it’s guaranteed to satisfy even as it whets your appetite for more from this fantastic series.

Lori Ann