This man undoubtedly could please the most stone-cold woman imaginable, but I secretly wondered if it was my desire which pleased him, or if any woman's desire would do.

Sighing deeply, I relented, knowing that while I might regret my decision in the end, if I refused, I'd regret it even more.

"It is settled, then," Scalia said to my tiger. "You may escort Kyra to her rooms." Turning to me, she added, "Your quarters have been adapted to suit human needs.

I believe you will find them to your liking."

"I'm sure I will," I replied, "but, if you don't mind my asking, how are you going to keep him a secret if he's with me? The Princess, or someone else, may see him."

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Cheryl Brooks "We will take that risk," Scalia said with conviction.

"I believe it to be worthwhile."

And her word was law. After all, she was the Queen.

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About the Author.

Cheryl Brooks is a critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and lives in Bloomfield, Indiana, along with her husband, two sons, five cats, five horses, and one dog. She is the author of The Cat Star Chronicles: Slave. Warrior is the second book in The Cat Star Chronicles series. You can visit her website at http://cherylbrooksonline.com, or email her at cheryl.brooks52@yahoo.com.

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warrior_cover:Layout 1 8/8/08 2:38 PM Page 1 "He came to me in the dead of winter, his body burning with fever."

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...

She has only one chance He was a rare prize, to tame him...

even bound, beaten and Tisana, whose healing powers are legendary, already burning with fever...

knows Leo's the one who can help her fulfill her destiny...

she can't let him get away now.

the cat a sta t r chro r nicles Forced together on a dangerous journey, Tisana must reveal all of her powers, and Leo must give all of himself to gain his freedom...

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EA.

cheryl brooks.

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