Sexy Beast VI [Paperback]

Kate Douglas (Author), Lydia Parks (Author), Anya Howard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2009

This title contains three stories that include "Chanku Honor" by Kate Douglas, "Wings of The Swan" by Anya Howard, and "Animal Instinct" by Lydia Parks. "Chanku Honor" - By invitation of Mik, Tala and AJ, a new group of six young people are discovering their Chanku heritage. They call themselves the Wolfpack, with Logan, the leader, Jazzy Blue, his lover, and Deacon, the outsider. Together they will learn of their shapeshifting power and their amazingly sensual legacy..."Wings of The Swan" - Deep in the northern woods, a Saxon chieftain comes upon a hidden waterfall - and watches in amazement as a woman lovelier than a swan appears underneath it. Can this vision of sensual grace be human? Her body is utterly dazzling, and when their sexual longings are satisfied at last, she shows him the ultimate in carnal pleasure..."Animal Instinct" - Assigned to look into a series of deadly maulings, investigator Rachel McNeil tries to conceal the animal-like attraction she feels for the sexy Russian detective she's called to help with the case. But Nikolai arouses feelings in her she has never imagined, and she craves his touch and the erotic bliss she knows it will bring...

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Aphrodisia; Original edition (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758228694
• ISBN-13: 978-0758228697
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been married for almost forty years to a terrific man who puts up with the idiosyncrasies of life with a writer. We raised two really great kids who are now wonderful adults with terrific spouses--and they've produced six grandchildren for us. ALL perfect, of course!

I currently write for two Kensington imprints with my long-running Aphrodisia erotic romance series Wolf Tales (which includes the Sexy Beast anthologies I-VIII) and the new erotic Dream Catchers series, as well as The DemonSlayers series from Kensington Zebra and coming in 2013, a new series called Spirit Wild. This one will follow the lives of the second generation of Chanku shapeshifters, beginning with Lily Cheval's story in TO LOVE A DARK WOLF.

I love to hear from readers and answer all my mail personally. The link with my email address is on the front of my website at katedouglas.com, along with first chapter excerpts of all my books. Please sign up for my newsletter with chances to win books and other goodies by sending an email to [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 1 great, 1 ok, 1 ergh, April 9, 2009

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Sabrina in VA "SciFi & Fantasy nut" (Woodbridge, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sexy Beast VI (Paperback)

Kate Douglas' "Chanku Honor" was an excellent read as always. She touches on how many folks have Chanku genes, but don't know it, as she introduces us to a group of teens & early 20-somethings. These young people will no doubt spin-off into their own pack, as they have their own loyalty - once they're shown the ropes of what it means to be a Chanku shapeshifter by well-loved characters Mik, AJ & Tala.

In "Wings of The Swan" by Anya Howard, I enjoyed the take on the Swan Maiden myth, especially as it went the Norse mythos route. However, Inga's quick 180 from being a quiet but seemingly secure daughter of Freya to a love-slave irked me. Hot sex, but characterization just felt a bit off - I was enjoying the other human women in the story more than the heroine.

Onto "Animal Instinct" by Lydia Parks. This was a good read. Again, mythological beasties thought dead & gone. I liked the heroine, and the hero as well. I would hope the author will delve into his Shapeshifting background more in future books/novellas.

Overall, the ONLY reason I got this book, and would recommend it - is for the next chapter of the Chanku saga. Otherwise, I would have saved my money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy Beast VI, December 28, 2010

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M. M. Entenman (Southampton, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sexy Beast VI (Paperback)

Awesome. Recommend reading all of the Wolf Tales series, which include the novellas in the Sexy Beast anthologies and one in Wlid Dreams antholigy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy Beast VI, October 26, 2009

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sexy Beast VI (Paperback)

"Chanku Honor" by Kate Douglas

Six young drifters have formed a bond of sorts and spend their days in San Francisco at an exhibit of Tibetan grasses in the park, chewing on the variety of sweet grasses while they chat. When one drifter is threatened something amazing and scary happens. Luckily a stranger is there to help the group and with the aid of her two mates they all learn who they truly are and what their potential can be.

Once again readers get the chance to visit with sexy shifters in "Chanku Honor". In this latest tale we meet six new members and renew our acquaintance with old friends. If you love the series this is a very good addition while new fans will be made once "Chanku Honor" is read. Welcome to more hot wolves in "Chanku Honor"!



"Wings of the Swan" by Anya Howard

Saxon chieftain Rulf spends all his waking and some of his dreaming hours worrying about his people and his village. The Christians are forcing non-believers to bow to their religion or die. Rulf fears that his people will have to move further north or fight to the death for their way of life. To give him some clarity he is told to visit a waterfall and pool. Once he arrives, Rulf comes upon a swan maiden named Inga, a daughter of the goddess Freyja. The lonely Saxon and the innocent maiden become embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, and possibly death if they aren't careful. While their lives are spinning out of control, Rulf and Inga find passion and love.

Enjoy a lovely historical romance with a paranormal twist by reading "Wings of the Swan". Vivid imagery, primal male chest pounding, and a powerful yet naïve virgin add up to "Wings of the Swan", captivating until the last page.



"Animal Instinct" by Lydia Parks

Something is savagely killing men in the Alaskan bush. Inspector Rachel McNeil has hired Inspector Nikolai Volsky to help her track whatever it is. Nikolai fears he knows exactly what is killing the men -- the legendary Cushakna. The beast is unknown to humans, but definitely known to Nikolai and his people, which is how they'd like to keep it. The killer must be eliminated without Rachel knowing about it as well as keeping Nikolai's secrets safe. At the same time Rachel and Nikolai are forging a bond whether he should or not and that's just as dangerous.

Spicy, sexy, and sure to whet your sensual whistle, "Animal Instincts" is hot. Twists and turns in the plot, along with carnal encounters make for a very entertaining tale. "Animal Instinct" sizzles.

Sexy Beast VI is the latest incarnation in a very successful series with author Kate Douglas and this time around authors Anya Howard and Lydia Parks as well. Readers can enjoy three very different, yet very good paranormal romances in Sexy Beast VI. Another new plotline plus old friends add a fresh touch and we get "Chanku Honor". Next we are treated to "Wings of the Swan", a solid historical with a sweet shifter tale. Finally, the hot "Animal Instinct" with more twists and a mystery. Overall, all three stories have something to offer and definitely fulfill the Sexy Beast VI vibe in this entertaining series.

Lisa
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