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Riding on Instinct

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The Wild Rider hero in this story is the seeming rabidly confirmed bachelor `Spencer King', who has prided himself on choosing women he can love and leave with no strings attached. That is until he finds himself drawn to "Shadoe Grayson", a Justice Department Agent assigned to work with Spence and fellow Wild Rider agents Paxton and AJ. The mission is to ascertain the identity of a rogue DEA agent who is passing information to the Columbians about drug seizure operations at the port in New Orleans.

The Justice Department suspects that the rogue agent is using a high-end strip club in New Orleans as a base of operations. The Wild Riders team and Shadoe are assigned to go undercover at the club to identify the agent and catch him passing intelligence information to the Columbians.

When Spencer initially meets Shadoe he is immediately skeptical of her abilities. She appears an "uptight", prim and proper woman who will never be able to pull off her undercover role as a stripper at the club. Spencer however, is sorely mistaken as Shadoe proves to have a brilliant mind (she has a photographic memory), and assumes her undercover role with chameleon like efficiency.

Spencer plays the role of Shadoe's bodyguard and boyfriend at the club for the duration of the assignment and he finds himself inexorably drawn to her. Shadoe is witty, sexy and confident. While she has had to compete in a man's world to earn her position in the Justice Department and suppress her sexuality, it certainly bubbles to surface because of the nature of her undercover role as a stripper and because of her burgeoning interest in Spence.

This is a love story about two kindred spirits, damaged by childhood trauma, who find each other. However both are dedicated to their jobs and are determined to part ways at the end of what turns out to be a harrowing assignment. Spencer is particularly reluctant to become emotionally involved and when he begins to have feelings for Shadoe, his automatic reaction is to reject her. I felt so relieved when he finally lets down his emotional barrier and a firestorm of pent up sexual tension is released between them. The love scenes penned between Shadoe and Spence are extremely intense and erotic, these two enjoy "outdoor experiences".

More information about "Wild Rider", agents Paxton and AJ, is also given to readers in this novel. These two are best friends, and how can I put it, share EVERYTHING. I sure hope there is a fourth Wild Rider novel because now I really, really want to read their story. Paxton and AJ are funny, totally efficient as Wild Rider agents and very alpha.

The mission is suspenseful and thrilling as the agents infiltrate the bar, identify the rogue agent and are caught in the crossfire during a vintage "Wild Rider" climax to the story. I was surprised by the identity of the contact for the rogue agent.

Shadoe and Spencer remain committed to their jobs with different government agencies and continue to plan to return to those positions at the close of the mission. I was left on pins and needles until the last chapter wondering if these two lovers were going to have their HEA. However, I always keep in mind that this is a Jaci Burton novel and she always pens great HEA's for our heroine and hero! In this case, it is totally HOT....

"Riding On Instinct", is another Jaci Burton novel that has found it's way to my keeper shelf and I know I will be reading it again.

Finally Spence's story is out! I'm a huge fan of Jaci Burton and I absolutely love her Wild Rider's series. I have to say I thought it would be hard to top Diaz and Jesse's story, but MS Burton certainly has! Spence was quite intriguing in Riding Temptation so I impatiently awaited his story in Riding on Instinct. So far this book is my favorite in the series. Spence is a brooding alpha male who clearly does not back down in any situation. Shadoe Grayson is defintely his match. What I loved about this story was Shadoe's strength. Keeping in character with both of the female leads in the other two books of the series, Shadoe is not a wimpy female dependant on men. Despite the fact she seemed a pampered princess growing up she had a rough childhood, as did Spence which bonds them on this mission. Without knowing it or understanding it fully, Spence is sucked in to a relationship with this woman. He thinks it's just sex yet every encounter between them is so much more. Shadoe is a self assured woman even though she seems a little hesitant with the stripping part of her undercover work, she more than proves she has the "chops" to handle any assignment.
In this story we see more of AJ and Pax and hopefully (please, please, PLEASE) they will get their own story from Jaci Burton soon. The undercover work in this story is excellent--a good brain teaser on who the bad guy is and how they will bring them down keeps you intrigued. Not that you need to keep intrigued as the sex really keeps you turning every page to see just what and where Shadoe and Spence will explore next.
If you like alpha males and equally strong women, with passionate encounters and suspense thrown in to boot, you need to read this book as well as the other two Wild Rider's books.
Jaci Burton is a keeper author for me and I'm sure this book will be re-read repeatedly.

RIDING ON INSTINCT is the third installement of Ms. Burton fantastic and intriguing Wild Rider series and although you can read this book as a stand-alone I recommend to read the other books, Riding Temptation and Riding Wild, too, not only to understand the Wild Riders better but also for pure reading fun.

In RIDING ON INSTINCT it is time for Spencer King to say goodbye to his bachelorhood, because he meets his match in Department of Justice agent Shadoe Grayson. Spence is to work together with her on an undercover mission to identify a rogue DEA agent in a strip club. For Shadoe this means to pose as a stripper, something that she has never done before and also something that Spence thinks she isn't able to do, because she reminds him more of a prim schoolteacher than a stripper and from the first moment on, the sparks are flying between them. Those two are just too much alike and it becomes a battle of wills between them, but they can't deny their attraction.

What I loved in this book was the interaction and relationship between Spence and Shadoe. It is like those two wounded souls wait their whole life to become one and heal each other.

Another aspect which I really like is that the whole book is unpredictable, because you never know what will happen next and you will be absolutely sucked into the story. I read the book in one session because I couldn't put it down. So take your time when you start with this book. I have been a long time fan of Ms. Burton and the Wild Rider books are on the top of my favorite book list.

If you are looking for a hot and fascinating book, I can highly recommend RIDING ON INSTINCT. I can hardly wait to read the next book of this series.

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What was she thinking? Department of Justice agent Shadoe Grayson asks herself that after accepting her first undercover assignment and meeting the man who is going to be her partner for the duration of the covert operation. Shadoe's cover is that of a stripper - something she has never done before - but anticipates she can do well enough to be believable. Having a photographic memory and striking looks won't hurt, either. The goal of this important mission? Bring down and capture a rogue DEA agent who is trafficking drugs into New Orleans. Shadoe's job is to memorize the strip club patrons while dancing hot enough to entice them not to notice her keen observation. And dance she does, right into the arms of her partner, the one man guaranteed to make her want more than he is able to give.

Spencer King has his doubts that Agent Shadoe Grayson has what it takes to be a credible undercover stripper. That is, until he dares her to strip for him and she ably takes on the challenge. Quite frankly, Spence is speechless. Though he quickly recovers, he repeatedly tells himself that he can't afford to become involved with his new partner. They have a job to do, and that must be his main focus. Hiding his feelings from Shadoe, Spence silently acknowledges that deep down he is lying to himself and those around him. He cares about Shadoe, and he cares deeply. He just can't let Shadoe know because then she would have the power to hurt and control him. And he will not be controlled again. Ever.

Oh baby! RIDING ON INSTINCT opened my eyes to a new way of thinking; I need a motorcycle and I need leathers right-this-very-instant! Jaci Burton's RIDING ON INSTINCT took me on the ride of my life through the streets of New Orleans and the clubs of the French Quarter. Add in the characters of Shadoe and Spencer and my Harley Davidson, leather-loving, motorcycling-riding heart was in hog heaven.

Shadoe's character is multifaceted. The only daughter of an important man in Washington, she has never felt loved. Her entire life she has strived to make her father proud of her and so she takes the assignment given to her not ever expecting to find love and acceptance in the group of agents covertly known as the Wild Riders. Earnest, steadfast, and with a heart of gold, Shadoe plans and carries out her mission with the utmost talent and quite a few surprises up her sleeve. Spencer is more complex - the victim of a horrible childhood, he feels terror at the thought of loving someone and so he has never allowed a woman close. Then along comes Shadoe Grayson who slowly dances her way into his bed, his life, and his heart.

RIDING ON INSTINCT kept me guessing the entire book. Clues given were sleek enough that I caught very few and I loved that I was surprised at the end. Shadoe and Spencer's loves scenes were amazingly written as well as sultry, sweaty, and oh so sinful. From the first love scene to the last I could sense every emotion and feel every touch and to me that is one of the most important things I look for in a read.

The third installment of Jaci Burton's enticing and erotic new series, The Wild Riders, RIDING ON INSTINCT, is excellent and should not be missed. I guarantee that readers won't want to miss a single word or scene of this smoking hot book.

***Natalie S.***

I have read one other Jaci Burton book which I enjoyed. I decided to try another and was not disappointed at all. She keeps it light but interesting and the erotica is appropriate with the story...not overdone but enough to keep your 100% attention. I would recommend this book and plan on keeping it in my collection so that I can go back and read it again.
Jaci Burton is a must on my author list.

The child of a revered military man, Shadoe Grayson is excited about her first undercover assignment. Wanting to prove to herself but also subconsciously to her father she has what it takes to excel. Even if she doesn't have what he would consider required equipment. Partnering with the Wild Riders, an undercover band of operatives is just what she needs to obtain great experience as a field agent. Too bad her partner and lead Spencer King is just another chauvinistic pig that only has one purpose for women in his life. Shadoe is determined to use her wits, knowledge and expertise to close the case of a rogue DEA agent in spite of Spencer's lack of faith in her abilities.

Spencer is a man who loves women, for the moment. A painful past and a loner existence make him less than ideal for any relationship. So why he's having any thoughts of Shadoe outside of carnal delights is something he has to work through while maintaining focus on their current assignment. An assignment that exposes both of them to feelings neither expected but neither can live without.

DEA agents, undercover operatives, strippers and bad guys are just the right ingredients for pleasure, love and a little carnage. Spencer King who we got an intimate glimpse of in the previous installment of The Wild Riders series takes center stage in this current novel. Riding on Instinct is an erotic story of two government agents, from different agencies, working to bring down one of their own. Spencer being a connoisseur of women doesn't have time for love and emotions. Which is why he finds himself all tied into knots over Shadoe, her beauty entices him but their shared past of hurt is what connects them on a deeper level. Like most men who never believed in love Spencer doesn't go down without a fight and as he works to keep her safe he also tries to keep his own emotions at bay.

Jaci Burton has created another great installment to a series that I've come to love. The Wild Riders are all a bunch of good guys with an edge and it's always a pleasure to see how hard the manly fall when the right woman comes along. So if you love your good guy a little bad this is just the right story for you!


Indy
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OMG, I LOVE these two Characters, She is one LUCKY woman, I finished this book in two days! I just couldn't put
it down!!! Although, I could have bi***h slapped him for the way he treated her sometimes, I was just as angry at
her, for letting him use her for sex!! But by large, the chemistry between them was AWESOME!! Now, I can't look at a
guy on a motorcycle, without getting HORNY!! WOW!!

Jaci Burton does the snap, crackle, and pop and the next thing you know the room is 30 degrees hotter. Wonderful book. Strong female, take no nonsense woman and a sexy alpha man... fantastic. It provides suspense, awesome sex, gun fights, fists fights, and wonderful bits of comedy. What more could you ask in a book.

This book was great! I absolutely loved it. Of course anything Jaci Burton writes is awesome So I was not too surprise with this. It was well worth the money. Lets put it this way the entire series is super good.If you love a book full of drama this is it.

The first word that entered my mind after finishing Riding on Instinct was GAAAA...Yep, Mind melt. I loved Spence, I loved Shadoe and together, wow...They have catapulted into my top 5 favorite couples EVER.

These two people who share a mistrust of love and people in general just explode off the page. Spence is none too happy with his attraction to his new partner, and Shadoe is wary. Once they finally connect, they try to keep it at a "just sex" level. When Shadoe bluntly confronts the issue of feelings, Spence lets down his guard and allows himself to acknowledge what they share is more than sex, the love scenes (because, really, it is so much more than insert tab A into slot B) are moving and so sweet.

I have enjoyed this series, but so far, this is my favorite.