Friday, August 7, 2009

TAMING THE FIRE *ACRO series book 4* by Sydney Croft

Publisher: Delta
Date published: April 2009
ISBN: 9780385342278
Paranormal Romance
Paperback
Reviewed by Susan


Special Agent Trance is on a mission to protect Ulricka “Rik” Jaeger. Rik has special powers that can be dangerous, thus the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives (ARCO) wants her on their side. Rik can shapeshift into a wolf. It is Trance’s job to accomplish this goal and he must use everything in his power to make it so.

TAMING THE FIRE is the fourth book in this series and I did not read any of the earlier books. This book focuses a lot on the BDSM scene which is not my cup of tea. Both Trance and Rik are dominants but in order to get closer to Rik, Trance has to act like a submissive which goes against everything in him. This relationship is definitely on the wild side and the action is plentiful. Trance’s dominant nature asserts itself and how they deal with it are explored in the book. Trance and Rik do make an interesting couple and the authors have fully developed their characters. Ultimately it is the vulnerability that is displayed by the lead characters that draws you into their story.

TAMING THE FIRE is definitely an “erotic romance” as the sexual action plays a major role in the story. As I stated earlier, the BDSM aspect took away some of my enjoyment of the story as I didn’t find it very erotic and I admit to skimming over those scenes. However for those who are into it, then this book will fit the bill nicely.

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