PRYMAL LUST is Book one in Jianne Carlo's Prymal series. With this series, I have found a new favorite author. There are so many things I love about PRYMAL LUST.

On the surface, PRYMAL LUST is about some animal shifters and their struggle to find their place in society and find love. Jianne Carlo does a great job of defining the different groups and important characters. However, I think the themes in PRYMAL LUST are classic and I didn't feel bogged down by unusual terminology.

Axe Smith is a Feral Wolf and on a mission when he runs into the Wylfen female Tania. Everything ceases to matter at that moment. They have an instant physical attraction, and Jianne Carlo creates a wonderfully sensual first encounter between them. The sex between Axe and Tania in PRYMAL LUST is raw, earthy, and wild, but the story is more than just about sexuality. As much as Axe is an alpha and a tough SEAL, he treats Tania with respect and endeavors to do everything can to protect her as well as create an environment for her to live her dreams. That is what makes Axe a great hero to me -- the way he treats Tania. He proves that you can be a strong, tough-guy, without talking down to or intimidating a woman. The quiet moments when they reveal their vulnerabilities to each other make a nice counterpoint to the explosive sexiness.

There is a lot of action and danger throughout PRYMAL LUST. Normally I don't like reading romances that have a lot of action in them. However, those elements work for this story and these characters without obscuring the romance. There is a sense of urgency that helps drive the story along. The supporting characters like Tania's brothers add another interesting dimension to PRYMAL LUST. I look forward to possibly reading their stories in the future.

PRYMAL LUST by Jianne Carlo is a must-read for paranormal romance fans. I eagerly await the next exciting installment in this super steamy series. I hope the author will write a novella detailing how Tania's friend Eva and her mate Dax first got together.