Panther's Pleasure by Cathryn Fox

Ellora's Cave
ISBN Digital: 9781419912696
ISBN Print: 9781419956768
Genre: Paranormal/Futuristic
Format: Print

I’m Sash, chief mechanic on the starship Anthon. I’m not your typical Earth woman on board the starship by any means. Unlike the other women I know, I don’t like pretty dresses, barrettes, or any of those girly drinks with umbrellas in them.

Nope, not me.

Some would say I’m a tomboy through and through, especially since I prefer to get my hands dirty and hang out in the more…let’s just call them, unsavory places on the ship. Which is why after my beautiful mother passed away, I refused the Captain’s offer to train for her former position as ship’s liaison. Only the finest of women, like my mother, assumed the role of liaison. Where my mother had been fair and curvaceous, I’m dark and thin, leading me to believe I take after my father’s side. Not that I know who he is.

Did I mention that I havea healthy appetite for sex? A real healthy appetite, to be more precise. Oh, and I’m a bit of a dominant. Okay, some call me a control seeker, but what’s so wrong with that? It’s a label that suits me just fine. What’s so wrong with having a fierce determination to maintain control over every aspect of my life, my work and wanting to earn my own keep? Not a damn thing.

Except when it comes to finding a man, of course. I’ve yet to find a dominant guy who can tame me. Well, that is until I land on Lannar.

Oh, and did I mention I’m half panther? Yeah, it's been kind of a shocker to me too.

I’m Kade, shape shifting panther and leader of planet Lannar. Unlike all the other panther’s on Lannar, I’ve yet to find my mate. I’ve spent most of my youth waiting, watching and wondering. As those around me paired with their partners I would fight down the pang of envy that ate at my very being. In the face of all that I remained calm, and affectionate--as was our kind--learning to harness my pent-up energy, my restlessness and use it to become the powerful leader I am today.

I’ve been physical with others, of course, but Alpha that I am, I know I’ll never settle for anything less than my true mate. Nor will I settle for anything less than her submission. I had almost given up hope of finding her. Almost.

The second I looked into the small Earth woman's eyes I knew she was my mate. How an earth woman was my mate, I’ll never know. But what I do know is that she needs me. Underneath that human exterior exists a wild cat itching to get out.

And there was only one way I could help make her first transition easier.

Through mating.

And there was only one way I can mark her as my mate

Through submission.

But will the Earth woman be strong enough to mate with the alpha panther inside me, yet submissive enough to allow me to claim her?