Pretty steamy book. It was good. Took me a bit to get into but once it took off, I enjoyed it. I think that with a bit more pizzazz, it could be a hit.

Ethan was desperate to find answers on who killed his brother and seek justice for those who longer had a voice. Solving a gruesome crime brought him closer to his partner’s girlfriend Nuala. She is special in her own right and wants a better life for her daughter. Definitely an interesting paranormal romance tha will keep up I hues sing on what would happen next.

A fantasy set in the Chicago's supernatural underground world. If you enjoy fantasy with shifeshifters mixed with humans this book is for you. I tried to enjoy this book, but couldn't quite get into it, I just really had trouble caring about the characters.

I didn’t read the previous story, but the author did a wonderful job in bringing readers up to date on what’s going on without having to read the previous story. The romance between Ethan and Nuala was interesting but took a while for her to come around because she believes Ethan had something to do with Slade’s death, who is also the father of her unborn child. However, once she opens up to him, her abilities allow her to clearly see that her projection of anger was wrongly directed.

As Ethan and Nuala mend their relationship, a killer is closely watching them. Waiting for the best opportunity to strike.

The story was enjoyable and I loved how protective Ethan got with Nuala and her unborn child. He was a wonderful protected and gentleman. The writing had an easy flow and certainly kept me engaged. But what really got me was the suspense of who the killer and how she created an intriguing romance suspense.

Book two in the Kindred Souls series. Animal Attraction by Patricia Rosemoor. A fantasy set in the Chicago's supernatural underground world. If you enjoy fantasy with shifeshifters mixed with humans this book is for you. The author knows how to bring a story together. Not my usual type of book but still good.

Extremely entertaining, captivating, and interesting read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong and intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This book was an ok quick read.
Other than the soul stealing aspect I was not presented with anything new.
If I was handed another book by this author I wouldn't refuse but neither would I seek it out.

I really had trouble getting into the book initially and getting caught up in the emotions of the characters. The storyline was good, but it just didn’t stand out in my mind amongst other books in the genre. The blurb was great, but overall the book just fell flat for me.

The second book in the Kindred Souls series, Animal Attraction is a really good, easy to read story. I enjoyed the characters, the interaction and the well developed plot. I look forward to reading more by this author

Another stunning read in the fascinating Kindred Souls series. Ethan and Nuala are strong, bold characters that easily draw readers into their story and readers can’t help but become enthralled as navigate their somewhat shaky relationship. Lots of emotional turmoil due to the events that took place in the previous book and both Ethan and Nuala have to comes to terms with the attraction that burns between them while sorting through their issues. Nuala has the loss of her baby’s daddy and the issue of where and how to raise a baby and Ethan has a major issue with what Nuala and her family are.

The plot is fast paced and keeps readers glued to their seats with lots of thrilling suspense, exciting danger and surprising twists. Ethan is not only determined to help Nuala but he is also searching for a killer only this murder pretty complicated and tied in with the Kindred. During the investigation, Ethan has several more surprises in store for him and Nuala isn’t letting him face it alone which puts her in the crosshairs of a powerful Kindred with some serious ambitions. The author has created a wonderfully surprising world with unique elements that make these shifters way more than ordinary shifters and readers can’t help but turn the pages as they become caught up in this thrilling read.

Book 2 in the series, and although you can read it alone, I would recommend that you pick up Animal Instincts first. This story is a romance between a Kindred woman and male detective. Both have met before, but with the death of his partner and of her lover, their relationship starts to evolve. Complicating matters is that she is pregnant, possibly involved with the murders and able to compel those around her. For her part, the attraction between them is unsettling. How can she possibly care for another? Intense family drama, romance and mystery intertwined in an action packed, emotional story.

Detective Ethan Grainger gave his new partner a distinctive stare. Isabelle was his new partner after losing the best partner he ever had- Shade. Ethan recognized the murdered victim- Alderman DeAndre Booker.from the West side, Ethan wondered what Booker was doing so far from home. The man wasn’t dressed for a night out at one of the clubs. Booker was also elected Vice Mayor by the city council. Booker had spent the last couple years working on getting jobs for inter city kids instead of them turning to gangs. Ethan was anxious to leave so that he could find Luc and get the man’s thoughts on the new but familiar murder. Ethan took some photos at the scene . especially of the body, of the dead mans face and ripped out throat. Than he pulled out his notebook and took notes. He got everything he could from the forensic findings, everything the officers on duty had gathered from the crowd or the other side of the crime scene tapes. Isabelle said she would call the Lakeside Zoo and see if any wolves or big animals were missing. Coyotes were not the only thing that worked for Cezar Lazare he had plenty of big cats including his family which were panther shifters. No one in Chicago PD new about the Kindred which were animal shifters. Or the true nature of their casino. Not unless you were invited to the lower deck where you could lose your soul to Lazare. The lower deck was cloaked by magic to the unsuspecting . As much as he hated the Ark he needed to go. Lazare did influence local politicians. Ethan had been avoiding shape shifting Kindred. Avoiding direct contact with Lazare’s daughter who had been Shade’s woman and was carrying Shade’s child now. Despite his vow to Shade he would make sure she and the baby were alright but Nuala blamed Ethan for Shades death. Ethan would like to forget her kind. Yet Ethan found himself attracted to Nuala. He’d checked on her through Shade;s twin Skye. Luc was Nuala’s half brother. Luc had help find the monster who had killed Shade as he was protecting Luc’s mom Elizabeth who had raised Luc human. There were shifter fights still going on even after Lazarre had promised Skye he would stop them? Skye was all about stopping the fights and taking care of the injured animals. Nuala time with Shade had been life altering . He’d shown her there was a different way to live. Ethan loved Shade like a brother. Him being murdered like Ethan’s real brother a decade ago losing SHade the same way had torn open wounds that never healed. Ethan had unresolved and highly inappropriate feelings for Nuala. Luc was the head of security for The Ark. Luc said he would put out feelers for anyone who had a problem with Alderman Booker. Ethan didn’t like Kindred or the operation at The Ark. Ethan’s failure to find his brother Mike’s killer still haunts him ten years later. Nuala decided to to move to Shade’s apartment after talking with Ethan about a different way of Maeve being raised and in a different place. Shade had been killed when he went to Elizabeth to ask some questions- Luc’s mom- and is killed saving her life. Nuala was very attracted to Ethan and when he kissed her she kissed him back during that kiss he ingested some of Nuala’s blood and could w hear Kindred’s thoughts. Than when he pulled back Nuala hit him.
I loved this book What a different take on shifters giving up their souls and taking human souls. But I do like the old shifter books but till loved this one as it was a great story. I loved how Nic was basically surly and quiet but he loved his sister Nuala and would do anything to keep her safe. I loved Nuala and Ethan together and how they interacted together. I also loved how Cezar was the loving parent this time and the mother could basically care less about her children and was all about hre things/ That was a change. I loved the pace and plot of this book. I loved Ethan was willing to do anything to save Nuala and Maeve. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I highly recommend it.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

While this book can be read as a stand alone, it really helps to have read the first book. the story with the Kindred and the Ark can be confusing but after a bit you can understand what is going on.

I enjoyed the tension between Nuala and Ethan as they fight their attraction and then slowly give in.

Along with the romance, there is the police investigation into an alderman's murder while Ethan continues into his brother's murder years ago.

I hope that the next book will have more of Isabeau, she is such a mystery! Loved the HEA as Ethan and Nuala make sacrifices for each other and their love.

I love trying new authors or ones that I haven't read in a very long time. I know I've read Rosemoor before just not what. This story sounded good so I thought I'd give it a try.

I was so excited to read it but sadly it was just so-so. Not really great but also not horrible either.

I just really had trouble caring about the characters, something that's a must for my books. If you can't connect with the characters you won't be able to enjoy the story. The book can be a well written story but if you don't get into the characters your not in the story.

There are parts of the story that were enjoyable and I saw flashes of what I would have liked in characters but they had trouble keeping me there.

The story is well written and because there are parts I liked I kept reading it. The idea of the story is good too. I really liked that part of it. Maybe I should have started from book one and then I would have been more invested by the time I read this books. Food for thought.

Will I try another book by her? I can't say yes or no for sure. Time will tell.

Rating: 4.5/5

This is the second book in this series and I hadn't read the first so it came as something of a surprise when I started reading it - a very pleasant surprise as I really enjoyed this paranormal romantic suspense! I found it relatively easy to understand the situation as the author's world building quickly immersed me in the suspense filled scenarios.

The Ark is the home to members of the Kindred Lazare Clan, Chicago's supernatural underworld. Most people know little or nothing of their existence, only those invited to visit the casino there are usually welcome to lose much more than their money but Detective Ethan Grainger has met members of the Clan because his partner, Shade, was in a relationship with one of them, Nuala Lazare, before he was killed. When a mutilated body is discovered in the park, Ethan is called in to investigate and he suspects the perpetrator could be someone from the Ark. His investigation reconnects him with the now very pregnant Nuala, who has always blamed Ethan for not protecting Shade and really doesn't want to see him again. This is a fast paced, intriguing investigation with paranormal dangers lurking, politics, secrets and romance as well as a baby on the way!

I found this to be a real page turner, with a very different take on shifters and their relationships with each other and humans. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing as the murderer and their motives are slowly uncovered. I enjoyed discovering about the Nuala's family and will be looking to read the first book in the series, Animal Instincts, and any further additions to the series in future. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys paranormal romantic suspense!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.

Detective Ethan Grainger is investigating the death of a public official. It appears that this is an animal attack. He thinks he may have been a killed by the Kindred, shifters who are hidden from most of the world. Nuala is the mother of Ethan's deceased partner, Shade. She and her family own The Ark, a casino where you can lose more than your money. Ethan goes there hopefully to get answers to who or what the murderer is. Although feeling guilty, Ethan and Nuala have a great attraction. After a second death, everyone is in danger. Who will be next? When Nuala and her baby are kidnapped, will they be saved in time? What can Ethan do when he is only human? Will they survive long enough to explore these feelings? I loved this book. Different take on shifters. Loved Ethan. I received this book from Net Galley and Tule Publishing for a honest review. The opinions are my own.

Animal Attraction by Patricia Rosemoor is part of the Kindred Souls Series. The author has created a complex society in which the Ark and those of the Kindred exist. This makes for a complicated story at times. However, the longer I stick with the series the more I am enjoying it.

There are many elements to this story besides the paranormal and the suspense. It deals with relationships past and present, prejudice and preconceived beliefs. Then there is also conflict, guilt, and resistant to attraction. It is a lot for Detective Ethan Grainger to handle while also investigating a murder. This is a series that it would help the reader to read in order starting with Animal Instincts.

I could not get into the characters in this story. The background was very confusing. Very complicated. The characters were somewhat flat. I also learned that this is the second book. It may have helped if I had read the first. Again NetGalley needs to put a better label on the title saying if it is part of a series or not. This was not my cup of tea. I am not going to post this on any site because I don’t think it is fair to do so.

While the author does a wonderful job in bringing readers up to date on events from Animal Instincts (book one in the series) I would still recommend reading this series from the beginning. Ethan and Nuala are a wonderful couple, even though their romance takes some time to evolve due to Nuala’s belief that Ethan was complicit in her previous lover’s death. The growth of their relationship is intriguing and the suspense of an unknown killer definitely adds heightened impact.

The story has and easy ebb and flow, and readers of paranormal and fantasy romance will thoroughly enjoy the well-developed plot, with mystery and suspense that only add to the reader experience. I can definitely recommend reading Animal Attraction but do advise to start with book one.

I loved this story! What a different concept of the ARK…..totally loved! I loved this, and the Kindred and the relationships they have with the humans. Nuala and her family have a tight relationship except with her mother. Ready to expand her family Nuala is dealing with loss as well. Ethan is an acquaintance of hers whom she isn’t all that fond of.

The relationship between Nuala and Ethan, grows into something very special. Although short this story was very good. I hope there is to come….