Stud (47 page)
Authors: Cheryl Brooks
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…
Praise for The Cat Star Chronicles:
“A compelling tale of danger, intrigue, and sizzling romance!”—Candace Havens, author of
Charmed & Deadly
“Hot enough to start a fire. Add in a thrilling new world and my reading experience was complete.”—
Romance Junkies
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Slave
by Cheryl Brooks
“I found him in the slave market on Orpheseus Prime, and even on such a god-forsaken planet as that one, their treatment of him seemed extreme.”
Cat may be the last of a species whose sexual talents were the envy of the galaxy. Even filthy, chained, and beaten, his feline gene gives him a special aura.
Jacinth is on a rescue mission… and she needs a man she can trust with her life.
Praise for
Slave
:
“A sexy adventure with a hero you can’t resist!”—Candace Havens, author of
Charmed & Deadly
“Fascinating world customs, a bit of mystery, and the relationship between the hero and heroine make this a very sensual romance.”—
Romantic Times
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Acknowledgments
Unlike my previous books, in which I relied heavily on my own imagination, the writing of
Stud
required some research. Also, beginning with the writing of
Virgin
, I discovered the joy of working with a critique partner, as well as input from beta readers prior to its publication. With
Stud
, I began using both of those tools much earlier in the process with what I hope are favorable results.
And so, for their assistance in the writing process, I’d like to thank:
“Atlatl” Bob Perkins, who maintains that the atlatl is what put humans at the top of the food chain, for his instructional YouTube videos.
EDGO23 for the videos on how to make arrowheads using the flint knapping technique.
johnjayrambo11111 whose bow-making videos contained only one line of dialogue: “Gonna make a bow using only this knife,” and then demonstrated that it could, indeed, be done.
paleoaleo for the videos on the use of deer antlers to make flint knapping tools.
wildernessoutfitters for their videos on how to make bowstrings, arrows and how to fletch them, as well as primitive rope making techniques.
My critique partner, Sandy James, for her invaluable help in writing this book.
My agent, Melissa Jeglinski, for her editing expertise and for putting up with my moods.
Beta readers April Payton, Mary Grzesik, and Shanna Pemberton for their help in smoothing out the manuscript.
My friends, fellow writers, and family whose support and encouragement helped keep me going.
And all the folks at Sourcebooks for believing in me.
I couldn’t have done it without you!
About the Author
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Cheryl Brooks is a critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. A lifelong lover of horses and animals in general, she lives with her husband, two sons, two horses, four cats, and two dogs in rural Indiana. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and has played guitar since the age of ten. A member of the RWA and INRWA, her previously published works include The Cat Star Chronicles series:
Slave
,
Warrior
,
Rogue
,
Outcast
,
Fugitive
,
Hero
, and
Virgin
. Utilizing her rich fantasy life and a knack for unobtrusive boy watching, she is currently branching out from paranormal romance into erotic novellas, both contemporary and paranormal, and loving it!
