Chosen Prey

When Private Investigator Dare Lancaster leads members of the Temple of the Light right to Lyra Collin’s doorstep, he feels responsible and is determined to protect her. The only problem is that Lyra has learned not to trust anyone and does not want or feel that she needs his protection. Besides there is something about Dare that draws her and she knows better then to get close to any man. But just maybe, it is time to learn to trust again and reclaim her life.

CHOSEN PREY by Ms. McCray is non-stop action. Lyra’s life has not been her own since her mother joined a cult and the cult leader Neal Barker decided to claim Lyra as soon as she turned 18. Lyra however escaped before that could occur and has been in hiding ever since. Now Neal has found her again and will use any means necessary to capture and control Lyra.

Lyra is an interesting character. She, in many ways, reminded this reviewer of abused women that she has known. Lyra is strong and resourceful yet she questions herself and is scared of getting too close to anyone, especially after her mother abandoned her to Neal’s tender ministrations. The one thing that did not ring quite true for this reader is how quickly she offered up her virginity to Dare.

Dare is a true alpha male. He instinctively protects those weaker than himself and those he cares for yet he does not try to bully them, at least not very often. He does carry a lot of baggage from the past yet he does not let it get in the way of caring for Lyra. He is a hero to make any reader sigh with satisfaction especially during some of the spicier yet tender moments. Ms. McCray’s trademark touch is seen in the way she interweaves and spices up the emotional scenes with enough heat to cause the reader to reach for the ice cubes.

This reviewer recommends CHOSEN PREY by Ms. McCray to any reader who likes their romantic suspense with a lot of heat. Get your copy today and be prepared to smile with satisfaction.

March 2007