Wake A Sleeping Tiger
3.5 Stars

A huge improvement over the last book, which was virtually unreadable. Leigh provides the necessary background information rather than expecting the reader to have read and/ or remembered the previous 3-4 installments. This is especially important given the numerous aliases used by various characters.

In addition, this book has an actual plot rather than a collection of mismatched scenes and barely coherent scenes. The mystery surrounding the attempts on Chelsea's life is compelling, and the resolution makes sense. That said, the transition between the initial events and the revelation of the culprits does not flow smoothly, i.e., a certain character's personality undergoes a complete 180 in order to introduce the villain and the motive.

The romance is also more appealing mainly due to the fact that Chelsea and Cullen's relationship is not only based on physical attraction (as in many of the previous books). Rather, there is also a strong emotional connection that serves as a foundation for their sexual interactions.

Overall, this is one of the better books in the series and it introduces some interesting new directions for further development. Cassie's book is next and I look forward to reading it.

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I picked this out of the library's ebook lineup because it was set on a reservation and it sounded like the main characters were Native. Turns out that didn't really factor into the story much at all. And it wasn't really for me. I've never tried shifter romance before, but I found the premise interesting until it got to the erotica part and then I started laughing and just couldn't. I think I find all the "animal urges" stuff a bit too over the top, so this may be my first and last go for this genre.

Chelsea is a trained agent is tired of Cullen keeping her in the office and plans to leave him, which triggers his recessed Primal Bengal. The Primal comes out gradually as Chelsea is endangered with her new covert job. I enjoyed the story. Chelsea has her own gifts that get stronger as they go through the mating dance.
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Chelsea is likeable and Cullen isn't all alpha male bullshit, much. Graeme is Graeme. I may have skimmed over the sex scenes. I can't wait to see how Kenzi's story will play out. Does she get to meet Cassie? ( )