7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The CHOSEN hit of the year!!!, March 6, 2007
This review is from: Chosen Prey (Mass Market Paperback)
Cheyenne McCray tackles and conquers the suspense/thriller genre. A gifted mistress with a pen, McCray brings her readers Chosen Prey, a suspenseful thriller that I predict will be one of the top stories of this genre in 2007.
Lyra Collins has been on the run for five years. Not one to trust easily, she found a kinship Ms. Yosko, an elderly woman that she takes care of, a few friends, but keeps her past to herself. When she opens the door to a strange man on her porch, Lyra is certain that the Temple of the Light, a cult, has found her. Neal Barker, the leader (The Prophet) of the cult, will do whatever it takes to make Lyra his. The Prophecy states that Lyra is the Chosen one, the woman to carry the next Messiah - his child - and secure the future for the Temple of the Light.
But thanks to the stranger on her porch, P.I. Dare Lancaster, Lyra finds someone that she can trust, though it's not easy for her to do so. As she and Dare try to stay one step ahead of Neal and his henchmen, their hearts and souls become one, finding a love that can withstand anything that comes their way. But will Lyra have to stay on the run forever? Could, with Dare's help and that of his most trusted friends, the Temple of the Light finally crumble?
Cheyenne McCray's latest release is a spine-tingling, dramatic suspense that grips a reader. A one-sitting read, Chosen Prey captivates and leaves a reader breathing hard as danger lurks nearby and a few twists are thrown in to keep them off-balance. Dare and Lyra are memorable characters with so many dreams they wish to have come true and painful pasts that have to be conquered. Chosen Prey is an erotic and edgy story chalk full of danger, crisp and entertaining dialogue and a chilling villain that a reader will love to hate. This is already my favourite romantic suspense of 2007!!!
This latest from McCray--while the sensual eroticisms are wonderfully present--is in a different genre than her previous releases (Magic Series - Forbidden Magic & Seduced by Magic, plus her Ellora's Cave goodies). But one thing that is familiar and a reader can always count on from this author is that she delivers a story that is impossible to put down and not be swept away by.
Chosen Prey is thrilling suspense at its best and one that readers won't want to miss. I have yet to meet a Cheyenne McCray title that didn't rock my world!! Bravo!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the action, loved the romance, loved the storyline! Great start to a new series!, July 13, 2007
This review is from: Chosen Prey (Mass Market Paperback)
I love the author and her "Magic" series. I normally read the paranormal romances and was nervous picking up this book. Honestly I didn't buy this book at first, after seeing that the male character was named Dare I was worried. I was like his name is, Dare? But I'am so glad that I bought this book. This book was fast paced and sexy. The story line was great! It had me turning the pages so fast I finished the book in a day. Crazy huh!
I felt for Lyra and her mom. The cult in this book is scarey and believable. Lyra being a 23 year old virgin was even believable, oddly enough. Dare was such a hunk and what a sweetie!! I thought this was a great read!!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding, June 12, 2007
This review is from: Chosen Prey (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a hot sensual romantic suspense and it stands up to all those words. I enjoyed the book and will eagerly look forward to more of this type by Ms. McCray.
Lyra Collins escaped from a cult when she was 18 and has been hiding ever since. She is a talented artist and has survived the last five yrs by selling her art. Life has not been easy but just when she at last thinks she is safe Dare Lancaster finds her.
Dare Lancaster is a Private Investigator hired by a member of the cult to find the artist who is producing a certain type of art. Dare has been a police officer before he turned rancher and sometime PI. He and his partner run a security agency.
Unknown to him he is followed to Lyra's house and she meets him with pepper spray and a firmly slammed door. When he is leaving he sees several men with peculiar hair and clothes who pull up to her door. They rush out surrounding the house and Dare realizes something is definitely not right. Wiping pepper spray out of his eyes he jumps into the fray and manages to rescue Lyra, quickly taking her to a safe place.
When time allows Lyra tells him about the cult and it's leader Neal Barker who has made a prophecy that Lyra will bare the new Messiah. She is to become his No. 1 wife and concieve the next leader of the cult.
The romance is hot, the action is non-stop and the story is fasinating. I loved it. If you like alot of heat in your romances this one is for you.
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