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Animal Attraction

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Since Chandra turned twenty one two weeks ago she's been besieged with night terrors and her senses have gone into overdrive. She's always been sensitive to sounds, smells and tastes but now just the scent of her neighbor's perfume is overwhelming - from the floor below. Chandra doesn't understand what's happening to her and since she's adopted she can't even ask her parents if there's something in the family background that could explain her odd symptoms.

Aside from dealing with her own body and mind's odd betrayal, Chandra's suddenly met a man whose cryptic messages have her questioning whether or not he knows more about her and if he plays a part in her future. When Zack thwarts an attack by what seems to be a gang she realizes that her life is about to change and not in a way that would coincide with her plans. Zack kisses her and tells her to come home and she'll find the place she sees in her dreams. Instead she returns to her home where she relives the events of that day before going to bed, only to wake up restrained in the arms of a man she doesn't know. According to David, he'd been guarding her when he heard her distress so he came in to protect her and his restraining her is as much for her own safety as his - she fights dirty. After receiving a kiss from David Chandra goes back to sleep only to wake up later more confused than ever.

Chandra's decides to pay a visit to the local library to do a bit of research on some of the clues that Zack and David had dropped and maybe even figure out if the place she dreams about actually exists. The only thing she does learn for sure is that Zack's surname is a name for a northern Slavic tribe whose men turn into werewolves. Her metabolism kicks in and Chandra begins to feel lightheaded so she decides to head home thankful that she has something in the car to tide her over. She only makes it into the car before David intercedes and makes the decision to take her home with him. It's obvious she has no clue what's happening with her own body but Zack, David and the rest of the pack will ensure that she makes her first change safely. There's also the little matter of her going through her first heat. Each man has his own part to play in seeing her through the all-consuming need for intercourse for hours on end. As if that isn't enough, as the pack princess it falls to her to pick her mate and the pack Alpha from amongst the men. Which man will she choose?

ANIMAL ATTRACTION is a sensuously erotic paranormal story that werewolf lovers are going to thoroughly enjoy! Charlene Teglia surpasses even my expectations with this delightful tale of paranormal suspense. The premise behind the story is a bit shocking if you consider one woman with twelve men but as you're pulled into the plotline the characters interactions make perfect sense and are more of an emotional connection than simply a way to relieve sexual urges. I adored getting to know Chandra and agonized over her situation along with her. She's a strong woman who is thrust into a unique situation and isn't sure how everything will work out. Ms. Teglia is a talented writer who has quickly made a name for herself and keeps surprising readers with new twists in her fast paced passionate and captivating storylines.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Wow, this book is not for the faint of heart. I like paranormal romance, but I didn't know what I was getting myself into with this one. This was full blown erotica and I thought JR Ward was daring LOL guess not.

Seriously though, the erotica is strait out of a hard core porno.

The actual story is about a young girl named Chandra who was adopted and there for has never met her biological parents. She is working in a mall living a hum-drum existence when a exotic customer (Zach) comes in to her store to buy a leather jacket. That individual happens to be a Werewolf. Turns out that Chandra is werewolf princess and she is about to go into heat.

The werewolf Zach who is the Alpha of the pack tells her to come to their home before the full moon so that they can "service" her during heat. Of course she thinks he's crazy. But the next morning she awakes in her apartment with another werewolf embracing her in bed (David). She becomes week and dizy and David brings her to their home.

The full moon is in one day. Zach and David introduce her to a pack of 11 Weres (including themselves). Then they pretty much tell her that the day of the full moon she will go into heat and have sex with the whole pack together and then the following day pick a mate. She is still pretty logical so she makes a run for it, but they nicely wrangle her back into the house. She spends the rest of the night trying to come to terms with the reality of her situation, in the meantime Zach pays her a few visits and they have some foreplay.

Then things go from some what plausible to downright odd. She gets dressed up all pretty and goes to dinner downstairs with all 11 Weres and acts like she not about to get it on with them the next day in a full on orgy- huh? They take her outside where they all have a chance at a dance with her. She is left to set on bench were she is attacked by a Shape shifter (panther), but a blade of grass that turns into some sort of man saves her (sound strange yet?). She's taken back inside and David or Zach can't remember who now lets her know that there is rouge wolfs who would like to see her dead (which are lead by the Werewolf who killed her father), and that leaves the reader to assume those rouge wolfs have paired up with the Panthers.

Fast forward the next day, she goes in to heat and for several chapters has unbridled sex with every werewolf present in every way shape and form you could imagine...inventive and dirty things are said to her like "I'm going to nail you hard". She doesn't mind one bit . She goes from being coy to being like a cat in heat.

The next morning she is told by the blade of grass guy that she is pregnant with Jacks baby a red headed werewolf who really is a sub-character. She also manages to kill her fathers killer in the woods after a run. Wow, crazy morning I guess.

She wants to keep the baby naturally so she tells Zach she is pregnant but wants him as her mate then she informs him that if David ever wants to take a piece of her she won't be able to tell him no. David then arrives and tells her this is okay, she can have two mates for life -- David and Zach...lucky girl. Just like a little girl she behaves like a kid in a candy store and only after 2 days she is madly in love with two Werewolves. So there you have the happy family a Queen Were with two mates and baby in the oven by another Werewolf. Oh and I forgot to mention she can see the future too - phew the end.

3 stars for the sex alone.

Chandra Walker is experiencing things she can't explain. She is highly excitable and often aroused and doesn't know why. Working in a leather shop in the mall, she comes face to face with Zach, a big man whose looks and mannerisms scream alpha male. Unsure of his intentions, Chandra is leery of him but soon realizes that he only has her safety at heart. What other man would fight off strangers for a woman he doesn't know?

Zach is the alpha of an all male pack of werewolves. Chandra is the female destined to be the true leader of the pack - only she doesn't know it yet. She will though because her heat is coming upon her with the arrival of the full moon. Convincing her to take part in the initiation ceremony might take some time.

Chandra is told that in order to ascend to the throne of her pack, she must make love with all of the males and then pick her consort. What happens when Chandra realizes that there is no way she can choose between two of the strongest men?

Animal Attraction is chock full of hot wolf loving and even hotter ménages. Each and every scene made me blush and at first I felt sorry for Chandra having to take on so many men in a matter of hours. Then, I was envious because each and every male character was beautiful in his own way. With a surprise ending that made me smile, Animal Attraction is a great read. Hands down this is the naughtiest erotic book I have read in months!


Talia
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

At first glance when reading the back cover one might think this book is all about erotic romance and unfortunately some might think it has no substance. That could not be further from the truth. Sure the author has the character have sex with 11 different guys, but more than that this book has an outstanding plot and an exciting read. I loved the heroine, Chandra. She had true grit and intelligence to match. She never backed down to any challenge put in front of her no matter how strange her life had become in just a few days.

Maybe for some having so many lovers in one book might be a bit too much. The sex scenes however a truly hot for those who like these kinds of books and it falls to form. Nothing to out there like in some erotic books.

I say bravo to this author, and I can't wait to read another book by her.

It's a good read to pass the time but not something to add to the library. It was interesting, I ,liked the characters but it just didn't really go anywhere. And I'm not too thrilled with her choice. The drama was short lived and there really wasn't much to the story other than a confused girl with abandonment issues trying to find a mate. Was kinda disappointed @ the ending. But the stuff in the middle was steam-oriffic!

If you pretty much just want sex, this is your book. I like the hot scenes just as much the next girl, but this went a little overboard. The characters lack depth, some of the potential mates just all of a sudden appear, no introduction to them other than knowing Chandra has to do it with 11 guys. Even the main character comes across as one dimensional to me. Also, if you are not into reading a LOT about butt play, don't bother, there's lots of it. Doesn't do it for me.

This is an excellent book about werewolves. Great story, but be ready for the steamy romances that go with it. I can't wait to read it again!

I loved this book. It's written for women and it is a detailed fantasy come to life. If you want a Pulitzer Prize winner, perhaps this isn't the book for you, but I greatly enjoyed it and will be checking out Teglia's other novels for sure. I really like her writing style!

I've read paranormal romances, erotica and 1 other book by Charlene Teglia (Claimed by the Wolf) but this collection of back-to-back-to-front and every way in-between sex scenes got even a hardened gal like me a little flustered! Good thing here is, that's not all this book's about. This storyline actually works; you get a sense of Chanda's struggle; it draws on relatable emotions as the heroine not only comes face to face with what she is, but has to also make a life changing decision to accept her destiny (and 12 never met you in my life before hunky eager, ready/willing to share lovers) all in 1 night!! Can you say "HOT AS HEEELLLL"?? LOL, yes indeedy! Jack and Matt come to mind....

Animal Attraction surprised me in a number of ways: the greatest was in how much I empathized with and even envied Chanda's strength and ability to accept herself and her life. It made me stop and think how I could make lemonade out of the lemons I occasionally get served. Seriously though, readers will get a solid connection with Chanda as she meets her fate and experiences a full gambit of emotions, sexual partners, positions and unexpected surprises before she finally triumphs and comes into her own.

I'd enjoyed Teglia's Claimed by the Wolf's story but really wished there were more fight scenes considering her roomies, but that's another review. All said and done, Animal Attraction has certainly brought Charlene Teglia to my attention; it's not often you get to have your wolfbane and eat it too. I'll be looking out for her other books to see if I'm a Fan in Training. So far? Sooo good!

Warning: Not for the uptight, unless...

if you like the paranormal and sex with lots of partners for the female lead, this is the book for you. this story flows well and it was hard to put down, so i am on the hunt for another story by this author.