Outcast (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 4) [Mass Market Paperback]

Cheryl Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 1, 2009

This fourth installment in The Cat Star Chronicles series maintains the qualities of excitement, world-building, sizzling romance, and great imagination that made Slave such a resounding success.

Sold into slavery when his planet was destroyed, Lynx was enslaved in a harem. He is a favorite due to his feline gene, which gives him remarkable sexual powers, but after ten years, Lynx is exhausted.

Thrown out without a penny, Lynx is bitter and anti-female. He emigrates to a new planet but can only find a job with a female rancher.

Bonnie's boyfriend has left with all their money and she needs help with the ranch. Lynx is cynical, but honest, and though he has made it clear that he wants no part of a romantic relationship, Bonnie can't resist him. She finds out about his impotence and becomes determined not to let such a beautiful and sensual young man go to waste...

PRAISE FOR CHERYL BROOKS:

"Brooks presents a nice futuristic story with some interesting worlds and Aliens in this Cat Star Chronicles offering. Fascinating world customs, a bit of a mystery and the relationship between the hero and heroine make this a very sensual romance... the hero is quite interesting, and the heroine a strong, independent woman."
The Romantic Times

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ms. Brooks has a way of carrying the reader off into the stars where they discover worlds with amazing creatures and unique, exciting landscapes." - The Romance Studio

"Cheryl Brooks has created a world full of varying species that seem to blend effortlessly and allows readers to feel like you could easily fit in amongst them. Besides what woman wouldn't want to find herself loved by a man who's every desire is to please his mate." - Romance Junkies

"The fourth novel in Cheryl Brooks' Cat Star Chronicles, Outcast will satisfy any one who is already a fan of this series and could possible create a few converts." - Literary Escapism

"I mean seriously, what's better than alien sex?!... I love the Zetithian race that Cheryl has created. They're captivating and sexy, not to mention loyal servants to those they love. " - Maymay's Memos

"[T]alk about sizzling... the story was so good I would still recommend this book to other romance lovers." - Debbie's World

"Cheryl Brooks is at the top of her game with this excellent entry that will have her fans purring for more." - Genre-Go-Round Reviews

" Where else can you experience a man who purrs with such orgasmic results? It's a rich world and Ms. Brooks is making it better and better with each installment. I look forward to more. " - Whipped Cream Erotic Reviews

"Oh my God...this book is sexy... very different from any other romances I've ever read, no vampires or werewolves or the usual paranormal fair... more of a SciFi/Fantasy twist and I really Love it!!" - Chic Book Reviews

"It really is a series of which I have never read the likes of before." - A Blog of Books

"[F]ans of scifi romantica should love this one and if they haven't been following the whole series I suggest they get on it soon." - Rhi Reading

"I can't say enough good about this series. It's just too much fun, full of imagination and did I mention the book is downright HOT?" - Marta's Meanderings

"Not only can you see the chemistry between the two main characters but you get to watch their relationship develop out of mistrust and hurt and into the love and care many people would be envious of. It will not only draw you into the story, the journey will also captivate you as they find themselves and each other." - Bitten By Books

"[T}here is a real upbeat and positive feel to this series, particularly how people whose planet has been destroyed and who have been scattered around the galaxy can find love as well as finding their old friends... enjoyable and interesting." - Curled Up with a Good Book

"Ms. Brooks knows how to write romance but she's also an expert at conveying what it means to love!" - Crave More Romance

"I enjoyed Outcast. It hit me on an emotional level that the other books never did... The best in the series yet!" - The Book Binge

"[D]efinitely a great romance novel. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves romance and sci-fi books!" - Books 4 Moms

About the Author

Cheryl Brooks is a critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and lives in Indiana along with her husband, two sons, five cats, five horses, and one dog. She is the author of The Cat Star Chronicles: Slave. Outcast is the fourth book in The Cat Star Chronicles series.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Casablanca Press (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402218966
• ISBN-13: 978-1402218965
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.2 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheryl Brooks is a former critical care nurse turned romance writer. Previously published works in her Cat Star Chronicles series include Slave, Warrior, Rogue, Outcast, Fugitive, Hero, Virgin, Stud, and Wildcat. Look for Book 10 in July 2014. She has published several erotic novellas with Siren, as well as self-published works Sex, Love, and a Purple Bikini, Midnight in Reno, and Unbridled. She is a member of RWA and IRWA and lives with her husband, two sons, two horses, four cats, and one dog in rural Indiana. You can visit her online at cherylbrooksonline.com or email her at [e-mail].

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies May 30, 2009

By C. Dionne VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Lynx's life was forever changed the day he was taken prisoner and sold into slavery. For most young men, being the only male in a harem full of women would be a dream come true - and it was for Lynx too for awhile. After ten years of servicing fifty women and enduring their abuse, Lynx doesn't want anything to do with women ever again.

Bonnie has suffered her own betrayal at the hands of a man. Pregnant and alone, she's definitely not helpless but there's no way she can do all the necessary farm work as her pregnancy progresses. Since the baby's father took all the money and left she's really put in a difficult position.

The planet of Terra Minor has strict rules in order to keep out the riff-raff and she's hoping that will entice someone to accept her offer to work on the farm. She's confused when the man sent out to the farm displays such odd traits from the other Zetithians she knows. She only knows two, Cat and Leo, but they're both so loving and open that Lynx's standoffishness and immediate dislike of her really bothers her. Fortunately he's a wonderful worker and takes on the responsibilities for the enocks, highly aggressive and dangerous large birds that lay coveted eggs, so that Bonnie won't be attacked again by them. Despite all Bonnie's efforts to befriend Lynx he remains aloof. He eats his meals in private, sleeps in the shed, and refuses to even have a casual conversation Bonnie has no idea why he seems to hate her so much.

It isn't that Lynx hates Bonnie; he can smell her desire and thanks to his past is aware that he can't provide her with sexual pleasure. To add more heartache to the situation, Bonnie's pregnancy reminds him of his desire to have children and how that dream will never become a reality. It'll take a lot of determination, trust, and unrequited love to bring out the man Lynx is destined to be - complete with a purr that Bonnie finds orgasmic all by itself.

OUTCAST is the fourth book in Cheryl Brooks' exciting CAT STAR CHRONICLES series. This is a series that has thoroughly captivated me and drawn me into the storylines with each new addition. The characters are larger than life and exciting but as a reader you can also relate to their feelings and situations - even though we are only human. Lynx's lack of self esteem and discomfort with even basic kindness really pulls at the heartstrings and I loved how Bonnie responds to him especially since she refuses to back down and ignore him.

Cheryl Brooks has created a world full of varying species that seem to blend effortlessly and allows readers to feel like you could easily fit in amongst them. Besides what woman wouldn't want to find herself loved by a man who's every desire is to please his mate.

Even though OUTCAST can be read without reading the others, I really recommend reading all the titles in the CAT STAR CHRONICES series. Revisiting the characters from previous stories is a treat and it's really quite interesting to learn what happened with the other Zetithians and how their lives have turned out - plus their mates will keep you chuckling with their antics.

The other titles in the CAT STAR CHRONICLES series are:
SLAVE, WARRIOR and ROGUE. They're all available now - and the fifth addition to the series FUGITIVE will be released in January 2010.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars More please May 18, 2009

By Cheryl Koch VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Lynxsabder "Lynx" Dackelov has been sold into slavery to a bunch of women. What you would think at first would be any guy's dream come true has turned into a nightmare for Lynx. He was starved, abused, laughed at, and worse of all...used till he couldn't get it up anymore. Lynx's only reprieve was when he was later sold to men but Lynx could never get the sound of women laughing out of his head. Because of his experiences with women. Lynx no longer wants anything to do with them.

Bonnie Neurath lives on Terra Minor, where she runs a farm. Bonnie never pictures herself managing a farm. Everything would have been just fine if the man Bonnie was with hadn't run off and left her pregnant and alone. That is ok because Bonnie is through with men for good. As much as Bonnie don't want to admit it though she could really use an extra pair of hands with all the chores.

Lynx had it all planned out that when he arrived on Terra Minor that he would get a job working at the mines but plans change. When Lynx arrives, he is informed that there are currently no openings at the mines but there is an opening as a farm hand. It is either that or be shipped back to where he came from. Will Bonnie and Lynx be able to help each other mend their broken hearts?

Outcast is the fourth book in The Cat Star Chronicles. I have to tell you that with each book, this series as well as Ms. Brooks just keep getting better and better. I got to warn you that if you are allergic to hot men and lots of steamy sex then you could stray away but if you love this type of combination then have got to run out to the nearest bookstore and pick yourself up a copy of Outcast today! Cheryl Brooks will have you meowing for more. I hope this series never ends.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outcast by Cheryl Brooks June 13, 2009

By jjmachshev VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I'm really enjoying Cheryl Brooks' futuristic series about a group of amazing men with incredible sexual powers/abilities. Grabbed your interest? Well, these men are the last of a race that whose home planet was wiped out. This group was captured and secretly sold into slavery. So far there has been three other books, each the tale of one of the survivors. The series rides the erotica line for me as the sex is graphic, plentiful, and a genuine part of the storyline. Not to mention it just makes me hot!!

Lynx was one of the youngest when he was captured and sold as a slave to a harem of women. Of course, with his amazing 'talents' it didn't take long for him to become a favorite in the harem. A young man's dream right? But for 10 years? It didn't take even that long for his dream to become a nightmare. When his 'talents' quit working...he was quickly sold again--this time to a more ethical planet where he could work to gain his freedom. But he's still a child in many ways, and soon he ends up on yet another planet where he must find work or be deported. If only the only job available wasn't working for a Woman! He hates women!!

Bonnie hates men. They've done nothing but lead her on and let her down. Now she's pregnant and trying to work her farm alone. She realizes she must have a farm hand and gets Lynx. His anti-social behavior and dislike of her become a challenge. But the more she learns about his past, the more she understands his feelings. How can he EVER care for yet another woman who needs him?

I think this is probably the 'deepest' book in regard to exploring feelings and psyche. Lynx is damaged; in his heart, his body, and his soul. His retreats are his defense against feeling and Brooks did a Class A job in portraying this. Bonnie is a strong character who just wants help; not to be taken care of...just help. But the more they learn about each other, the more each begins to understand just how different they are from their preconceived notions. Very touching.

Did I mention these books are also way hot? Don't read them without a glass of cool water and a fan handy. Cheryl Brooks 'Cat Star Chronicles' will provide a thrill and a fun read at the same time. "Outcast" was perfect for a hot summer afternoon.