As the Director of the Bureau of Breed Affairs, Jonas Wyatt must be calculating and manipulative to achieve his goals. He is respected yet feared by most of the population in Humans and Breeds alike, which gives him an edge no one else can duplicate. The one thing Jonas can't seem to keep is assistants, but Merinus Lyons turns the tables on Jonas and forces him to accept pregnant Rachel Broen for that position. Jonas knew the moment he met her months ago that she was his mate, but because of his shaky background, he has done everything he can to avoid their fate. Now she is underfoot and protecting her is a driving need he is unable to ignore. When his nemesis does the unthinkable and threatens what is his, that protection to keep her close may just kill him.

Rachel Broen is a planner and multi-tasker extraordinaire with a strong personality capable of taking on a gruff Lion Breed like Jonas Wyatt. The attraction between them is unmistakable; she teases him to distraction without understanding the mating heat slowly destroying him. Jonas' nemesis and creator takes a situation too far by abducting her baby and Rachel begs Jonas to get her back. Rachel sees the dangerous and overwhelming side of Jonas as he does her bidding, putting her in his home for ultimate protection. She is well-informed of the mating heat, knowing she wants no part of being under the control of any man, but Jonas breaks through her resolve by letting her see his softer side. Rachel feels she can still decide whether to be a mate or not, but the danger they are in may take it out of her hands.

This next highly anticipated novel of the Breeds is powerful and sensual with enough fast-paced action to make your head spin. A Lora Leigh novel is always a must- read!