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Warrior (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Cheryl Brooks (Author)
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October 1, 2008
"A COMPELLING TALE OF DANGER, INTRIGUE, AND SIZZLING ROMANCE!"
- CANDACE HAVENS

"He came to me in the dead of winter, his body burning with fever."

Even near death, his sensuality is amazing...

Leo arrives on Tisana's doorstep a beaten slave from a near-extinct race with feline genes. As soon as Leo recovers his strength, he'll use his extraordinary sexual talents to bewitch Tisana and make a bolt for freedom...

She has only one chance to tame him...

Tisana, whose healing powers are legendary, already knows Leo's the one who can help her fulfill her destiny... she can't let him get away now. Forced together on a dangerous journey, Tisana must reveal all of her powers, and Leo must give all of himself to gain his freedom...

REVIEWS OF CHERYL BROOKS'S SLAVE:

"A sexy adventure with a hero you can't resist!"
- Candace Havens, author of Charmed & Deadly

"Fascinating world customs, a bit of a mystery, and the relationship between the hero and heroine make this a very sensual romance."
- Romantic Times

"You don't want to miss this one"
- Star-Crossed Romance



Editorial Reviews

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"The amazing world built by Ms. Brooks drew me in but it was the well written plot and entrancing two main characters that kept me there. I could feel Tisana's loneliness and desire to find the one man fated for her. Leo's sexy and sensual prowess was over the top playful but emotional and tender as well." - Romance Junkies

"This second in Brooks' Cat Star series once again presents a sexy and fascinating hero. It also introduces a strong heroine with some interesting psychic powers. The animals lend a light and humorous tone, and the ending is nicely blood free. It certainly leaves the reader eager for the next story featuring these captivating aliens. " - The Romantic Times

"A magical story of hope, love and devotion so deep that to lose that which you love so much would mean the snuffing out of your own life like the wind blowing out a candle. Kudo's for the Snap, Snap, Sizzle, Sizzle that will leave you panting for more. " - Yankee Romance Reviews

"Warrior is a book with style, sizzle and danger." - Night Owl Romance

"Warrior is a fun book and a light, quick read. It was interesting to the end, and Ms. Brooks' writing kept me wanting to know what happened next. " - Ginger Kid's Den Iniquity

"Tisana and Leo have a lot of chemistry and their relationship evolves at a very fast rate." - BookGirl.net

"I must admit I can't wait for the third installment of this wonderful series. With a little bit of action, romance, and sci fi – what more could you want." - Wild on Books

"Warrior was a sweet romance that takes place in a galaxy far far away..." - The Book Binge

"Warrior mixes some of the best elements of fantasy romance and sci-fi erotica." - Rhi Reading

"The author has an easy writing style, which means that Warrior never drags, and the characters are all different and interesting... I certainly enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to the next in the Cat Star Chronicles series." - Curled Up with a Good Book

"Tisana's animal friends liven things up through much of the story, and then there's always the steamy sex that she and Leo engage in every chance they get to keep a reader turning pages... It's a light, pleasant way to spend a few hours. " - Bella Online

"Warrior is undoubtedly an entertaining read... Their chemistry is not only believable it also comes to life. Put is all together and you get an interesting and endearing tale." - Bitten by Books

"Overall, the romance is hot (those Zethilian men, yikes!) there's danger and adventure and it comes together very well, I enjoyed reading Warrior." - Kicks & Giggles

"I have to say that the sexual tension that transpired between Leo and Tisana was out of this world. Warrior will make you purr with delight. Cheryl Brooks has a great talent as a storyteller. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. " - Cheryl's Book Nook

"Ms Brooks has wrote a great story. It has just about everything in it. Is is so hot you will nee a fan or an ice cube to cool yourself off. New
love, adventure, fighting, and mystery this story has it all. .. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes their paranormal hot and steamy, most important this story also has a good plot." - I just Finished Reviews

"This is a perfect story to curl up with on a cold night by the fire, pour a glass of wine, and lose yourself in the world of Warrior." - Single Titles

""Warrior" by Cheryl Brooks is well worth the time and money! " - Queue My Review

"[Cheryl Brooks] manages to give you a glimpse of things around the characters, and do it in such a way it draws you into the tale, and allows you to experience events that are happening around the character, albeit in a limited way. " - Romance at Heart

"This second installment from Cheryl Brooks' Cat Star Chronicles held me riveted. Tisana and Leo are wonderful characters and I really cared about whether or not they would find a way to be together. " - Crave More Romance

"Ms. Brooks masterfully combined Sci-Fi fantasy, paranormal elements, hot and sensual alien attributes and hilarity with characters that wiggled their way into my heart and dreams. My advice is to rush out and grab a Warrior of your own. " - Whipped Cream Erotic Romance Reviews

"Warrior is an entertaining adventure-fantasy with romance and humour added to the mix. " - Book Zombie

" I would highly recommend this one to anyone, as it is a fun read with great characters. I cannot wait to read more of this series in the near future." - The Romance Studio

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. Warrior is the second book in The Cat Star Chronicles series.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402214405
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402214400
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheryl Brooks is a critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. Previously published works in her Cat Star Chronicles series include Slave, Warrior, Rogue, Outcast, Fugitive, and Hero. She is a member of the RWA and lives with her husband, two sons, two horses, six cats, and one dog in rural Indiana. You can visit her online at cherylbrooksonline.com or email her at cheryl.brooks52@yahoo.com.


 

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars WARRIOR by Cheryl Brooks: B-, October 10, 2008
This review is from: Warrior (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
Warrior is Ms. Brooks' second installment after Slave (The Cat Star Chronicles), a hilarious and sexy futuristic book that is easily one of my top 10 books of 2008, if not one of my top 5. While Slave is a funny and witty romp through space and strange planets, Warrior feels more like a medieval fantasy novel. Warrior takes place in the same universe as Slave, but I wouldn't exactly consider it a sequel. There are brief mentions of space travel and other worlds, but most of the book takes place in the forest and small kingdoms of the planet Utopia.

The hero in Warrior is a Zetithian soldier named Leo. Tisana's former lover, Rafe, drops Leo off at Tisana's doorstep, beaten unconscious. Rafe gives the witch Tisana one month to heal Leo, and then he will once more belong to Rafe as his household slave. Leo heals much more quickly than expected. As he is Zetithian, he is irresistible to women (let's just say he has special sexual abilities). Tisana is no exception, and the suddenness and intensity of her attraction to Leo catches her by surprise.

Rafe comes back a few days later to tell Tisana that his sons have been kidnapped. He needs Leo's fighting skills and Tisana's magic to find the boys, and they set off on a long and dangerous journey. About 2/3 of the book consists of this journey through the woods. They meet several obstacles, including men that have been sent to kill them. Tisana learns some interesting things about Rafe's family along the way.

I don't care much for medievals, so I must admit I was slightly disappointed in Warrior, especially since I read it so soon after Slave. However, it does have its good points. Leo, while not as interesting and dynamic a hero as Cat from Slave, is very strong and well suited for Tisana. He also has a great sense of humor. Tisana is a good heroine. She's less stubborn than Jacinth was in Slave, and more feminine. I loved reading her internal thoughts. One of her powers is the ability to speak to animals, and her conversations with the horses and birds and the squirrel named Gerald are priceless. I know talking animals aren't for everyone, but those scenes really redeemed the book for me. They give the book more of a fantasy feel and keep it from being a bland medieval road romance.

Though Warrior is really nothing like Slave, Ms. Brooks' style still manages to shine through. Her writing style is light, fun, and easily keeps my interest. Elements that would be major turning points in other books are less significant in Ms. Brooks' work, and she chooses to make less important issues her central focus. It's actually a pretty cool technique, because it kept me guessing without being too vague or irritating.

Though the last chapter and epilogue have a couple of references to Slave, Warrior really stands alone. There is very little mention of space travel and other worlds, and though Leo is said to be from another planet, there's really no mystery surrounding his origin as there is in Slave. I wouldn't have been a bit lost if I'd read Warrior first. In fact, I might have enjoyed it more that way. The epilogue of Warrior could almost act as a teaser for Slave as a prequel.

If I hadn't read Slave first and measured Warrior by the high standards that Ms. Brooks set in that first fantastic book, I think I would have enjoyed it more. But even despite its flaws, Warrior is a fun book and a light, quick read. It was interesting to the end, and Ms. Brooks' writing kept me wanting to know what happened next. Readers looking for a funny space adventure might prefer to read Slave instead, but fans of medieval fantasy romance should be satisfied with this fun bit of fluff. Overall, a cute B- read.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perrr..fect, October 1, 2008
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Warrior: The Cat Star Chronicles by Cheryl Brooks has got to be one of the most sensually imaginative books that I've ever read and it gives us an entirely new meaning to the words, "Tongue tantalizing, lip smacking, finger licking good". Whew! You gals want a hot book, well go no further because this one will sizzle your panties right off.

Tisana is a witch of rare talents. Her main talent though is healing and as with all healers they are a gentle sort who take care of anyone who might land upon their doorstep. Even gentle as she is, Tisana can still flay the skin off your back with words as sharp as razors that roll off her wicked tongue when you tick her off. For the most part though she is smart, sensitive, intelligent and oh so lonely.

Leo is the name that Tisana has given him since his true name is much to hard to pronounce. He is an off worlder as they call anyone not of their planet but an off worlder with talents that would make even the most virile of men weep with envy. Extraordinarily beautiful almost to perfection, he purrs like a kitten when stroked and fights like a tiger when provoked. With eyes of a cat and curiosity to match, Leo is much more than what he seems to be.

Our story starts out with Leo being almost dead and dropped at Tisana's cottage by his owner and master Rafe who just happens to be Tisana's ex. Rafe gives Tisana thirty days to heal Leo and not a day longer. Can she possibly bring this off worlder back from the brink of death without any working knowledge of Leo's species.

What starts out so innocently as a healer/patient scenario quickly turns into an inferno of lust with the most exotic description of Leo's attributes that I have had the pleasure of reading about in any male species. The old adage, "If it smells like a rose it must be a rose", well that's perfectly true here and let's just say, "Damn.........I need a bib"!

Our author has given us a sci-fi tale of true love, hot sex and even hotter orgasms. A magical story of hope, love and devotion so deep that to lose that which you love so much would mean the snuffing out of your own life like the wind blowing out a candle. Kudo's for the Snap, Snap, Sizzle, Sizzle that will leave you panting for more.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Reviews: Warrior, December 8, 2008
This review is from: Warrior (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
WARRIOR
CHERYL BROOKS
Sci-Fi Romance

Rating: 4 Enchantments

In WARRIOR, Ms. Brooks continues her unique style of mixing sci-fi with hot, sexy romance. Tisana, the local witch with a penchant for healing and the ability to communicate with animals, is in for a surprise when her ex-lover Rafe shows up unexpectedly with an injured slave to deposit in her care. Tisana feels there might honestly be little hope of saving the incredibly injured man. She promises Rafe to heal him in a month, and give word if he doesn't make it. Tisana gives the slave the name Leo and it fits, as he's reminiscent of a lion; that's not the only unusual part about dear Leo, a Zetithian, who becomes more unusual the closer she looks at him. And like a cat, it quickly becomes apparent Leo may just have nine lives. But Leo is a not a mere slave. In truth he's a soldier and soon he's called in to use his tracking capabilities to help find Rafe's kidnapped sons.

Torn between her newfound feelings for Leo, and the fact that there's no way for her to keep him, no matter what he is a slave and belongs not only to Rafe but to his wife as well. Tisana finds herself risking her heart for the handsome slave. But when Rafe comes back and asks Leo to help find his missing sons, Tisana goes along on the journey, not ready to give him up quite yet.

I have to say I liked Tisana right away, especially her unique abilities as a witch, with the ability to speak to animals and her sarcasm. I like how she dealt with things her way and didn't bend easily. Leo is yet another unique hero from Ms. Brooks. From his appearance to his behavior, he isn't quite the typical romance hero. Though I have to say, it did take me awhile to warm to him. Despite his `unique abilities' I thought he was a bit manipulative at times, especially where Tisana was concerned.

WARRIOR features what Ms. Brooks is quickly becoming known for--a sexy, steamy sci-fi read. Fans of SLAVE won't be disappointed with Ms. Brooks' second offering. You can visit her online at http://www.cherylbrooksonline.com/

Lisa
Enchanting Reviews
October 2008
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