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Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changelings, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Nalini Singh
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (209 customer reviews)

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Book Description

THE HOT NEW NAME IN PARANORMAL ROMANCE.

Nalini Singh dives into a world torn apart by a powerful race with phenomenal powers of the mind-and none of the heart.

Born a Psy, Sascha Duncan must hide the emotions which mark her as flawed. But a passionate Changeling will tempt her to reveal everything-and risk her very soul.


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"This book is a must even for those uninitiated in the paranormal genre." ---Romantic Times

About the Author

Nalini Singh is the New York Times bestselling author of dozens of novels, including the Psy/Changeling series and the Guild Hunter series. Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, she spent three years living and working in Japan.In addition to writing, she has worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp, and an English teacher. Angela Dawe is originally from Lansing, Michigan, and currently calls Chicago home. Her work includes film, television, theater, and improvisational comedy, as well as audiobook narration. Among Angela's recordings are The Sheen on the Silk by Anne Perry, Wild Roses by Deb Caletti, and Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. She hopes you enjoy listening as much as she enjoys narrating!

Product Details

  • File Size: 455 KB
  • Print Length: 356 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0425212866
  • Publisher: Berkley (September 5, 2006)
  • Sold by: Penguin Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0023EF9H0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,670 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changelings series written by Nalini Singh. M. B. Mifsud  |  69 reviewers made a similar statement
The main characters were very well developed. I. Walker  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
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114 of 117 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely fantastic!! September 5, 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Imagine a world in which all inhabitants are either shape shifters (known as changelings) or Psy. Psy have varying powers and are interconnected through the PsyNet but the Silence has bred all emotions out of them. However, there is one Psy who is different....

Sascha Duncan has always hidden her inner core as she knows she is a broken Psy and would be sent for rehabilitation if this were discovered. Treated as a cardinal due to her mother's high position on the Council, Sascha is placed in charge of a joint business venture between the Psy and the DarkRiver leopards- the first joint venture between the Psy and changelings.

Lucas Hunter is DarkRiver's Alpha and he has a secret agenda. A Psy serial killer is stalking changeling women and one of his pack lost his sister to this vicious killer. Lucas' plan is to infiltrate the PsyNet through Sascha to obtain the killer's identity but he never expects to find a Psy who feels emotions. War is about to break out between changeling and Psy as the changelings believe the Psy are protecting a killer. Sascha and Lucas will have to learn to work together quickly as one of the SnowDancer's women has been kidnapped by the psychopathic Psy and her time is running out.

Nalini Singh is a relative newcomer to the romance scene but her stunning paranormal, SLAVE TO SENSATION, is sure to garner her many new fans! The plotline is intriguing and provides a very refreshing approach to both the psychic and shape shifter themes. Keep a box of Kleenex handy, however, as you will be moved to tears as this story packs a very powerful punch!

SLAVE TO SENSATION is a superb story demonstrating the power of love and physical touch. The Psy have made every effort to create a world of logical and emotionless beings similar to Star Trek's Spock. Instead, beings with no moral conscience are being formed as exemplified by the serial killer preying on the changeling women. Love and physical touch can be very soothing and healing and Ms. Singh provides an exemplary story demonstrating this vividly to the reader.

Nalini Singh breathes life into her characters and even secondary characters, such as Tamsyn, have an unexpected depth to them. This story, although complete in and of itself, is wide open for sequels as the reader will want to know more about the fabulous cast of characters created by Ms. Singh. One can only hope that a sequel is in the works as SLAVE TO SENSATION is easily one of the best books published this year in the paranormal genre.

SLAVE TO SENSATION is highly recommended and this reviewer cannot rave enough about how wonderful this book truly is. Sascha is one of the strongest, most endearing characters to come along in quite awhile and her acceptance of herself and her relationship with Lucas provides the reader with numerous gut-wrenching and heart-warming moments. If you read only one book this year, SLAVE TO SENSATION quite simply must be that book!

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Seamless Blend of SciFi and Paranormal Romance December 21, 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Sascha Duncan is a member of a race known for their emotional detachment, cold precision and deadly sharp minds. Only Sascha isn't like other Psy. She feels powerful emotion and she grows worried she may soon not be able to repress the building surge. A business meeting with changeling Lucas Hunter, the alpha of the DarkRiver leopards, lures her even closer to the edge of certain discovery. As she is assigned as the Psy contact for the ensuing project Lucas's company takes on, she soon begins to fear grave repercussions from her people.

Lucas feels something different about Sascha--she's not like other Psy. It doesn't take long for the dominant male to begin asserting his blatant interest in her in traditionally pack ways. Could her mysterious differences be the key his and a rival pack's have been looking for? A serial killer has targeted changeling women, and the packs believe the killer to be Psy. As a Psy with connections amongst her race, Sascha will become the only saving grace in a race against time to stop two opposing groups on the brink of war. Her and Lucas's efforts will bring them to some shocking realizations as well as some heated and sensually stimulating encounters.

The first impression of this romance was that it combined an awesome feel of not only paranormal elements, but sci-fi as well. Lucas's pack dynamics will ring somewhat similar to other paranormal romances, while having their own unique qualities at the same time, most notably their love for one another and family dynamics. The chilling addition of the Psy brings to mind a more futuristic sense with their sparse and utilitarian lifestyles. There are some very interesting twists to the plot that makes good use of the pacing throughout the book, making for a very hard to put down read. Sascha is a heroine readers may sympathize with in her plight to become fully herself, while Lucas is so wonderfully sexy in his concern for her welfare. Look for the sequel, Visions of Heat (March 6, 2007) about Psy member Faith NightStar and changeling Vaugn D'Angelo
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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW September 9, 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Imagine being part of a race that has developed beyond feelings. It has been totally erase. And if you somehow retain such things you are consider flawed.

Where you are connected with others by a mental link resembling the Internet as we know it now but in your mind. And is so intertwine that to try to "disconnect" could mean your death or rehabilitation. And rehabilitation is nothing short of a lobotomy.

That is the world that Sascha Duncan was born into she is "Psy". And Sascaha is flawed she feels and everyday she must fight this "breakdown" or she may face being "rehabilitated".

Changelings and Humans have coexisted with the Psy, but it's an fragile existence. Which is about to become even more uncomfortable. If what they suspect is true, that the killer preying on changeling women is a Psy, that the Psy Counsel is covering up these murders, but quit possibly is also a Counsel member.

Lucas Hunter is a changeling and the Alpha leader of Leopard pack DarkRiver. He is determined to expose this killer, and cover up. When he see a chance at getting more information as he and Sascha are brought together to work on a housing project.

The more Lucas and Sascha work together, Sascha is finding herself becoming involved in the changeling world of touch and emotion. And she soon realizes that she can no longer go on pretending indifference, even if it means her death.

Lucas is also finding out the Sascha is not like other Psy and as he begins to break Sascha defenses he is finding it harder and harder to just see her as way into the Psy's close knit society. He also wants to be the one to show her what other pleasure's she's missed out of. And that he wants to protect her as if she is part of his pack.

As Lucas and Sascha race to find a serial killer before a war breaks out between Psy and Changeling. They may be running out of time themselves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Nalini starts off a new series brilliantly. The characters were amazing and I loved the introduction and exploration of their world. Read more
Published 9 days ago by ChOcOwlEt
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read, you name it, this book has it.
I absolutely loved this book, a quick read about were creatures and a very different type of psych people - the don't classify themselves as human. Read more
Published 14 days ago by uconnhusky13
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read
Ms Singh, yet again, lives up to what she promises; a fast paced tale and well spun that keeps the reader engaged, entertained and satisfied. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Virgogin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, an exciting story line!
This was my first book by Nalini Singh, but it will not be my last. It has great characters, an exciting story line/plot, and plenty of romance and character interaction. Read more
Published 19 days ago by bettysunflower
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucas and Sasha
Already love the series, started reading a later book, but this is one of my favorites. Nalini Sing is an amazing writer.
Published 23 days ago by Gift Card Recipient
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldnt put it down
Being a fan of the Archangel series I was reluctant to read this however I did and I couldn't put it down.
Published 27 days ago by kym hillier
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
I found a new paranormal romance author I can count on for a good story! It has a lot of explanations and descriptions which is understandable being the first novel in a series.
Published 1 month ago by N. M. Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars The buzz is true!
The futuristic take and tacky--horribly tacky--covers stopped me from reading this series for years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shera
5.0 out of 5 stars Right reasoning gone wrong
Silence was implemented in this alternate world in 1979 to keep the Psy population from experiencing rage and psychotic breaks. Read more
Published 2 months ago by bibliofan
5.0 out of 5 stars love romance/sci-fi series....this is a very good series
I have read Sherrilyn Kenyon and Lora Leigh.....I was looking for sci/fi changling etc characters an try her first book of Psy-Changelings series.... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Charlcie
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More About the Author

Nalini Singh loves to write, loves to read, and thinks chocolate is a food group.

She enjoys hearing from readers, so drop her an email at nalinisinghwritesATgmailDOTcom if you ever have any questions!

Website: www.nalinisingh.com

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