{"id":23086,"date":"2017-06-24T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-24T10:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=23086"},"modified":"2017-06-23T10:11:27","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T14:11:27","slug":"arc-review-fierce-obsessions-the-phoenix-pack-6-by-suzanne-wright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=23086","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review: Fierce Obsessions (The Phoenix Pack, #6) by Suzanne Wright"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

Man, I love me some shifter smut! 4.5 stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

I love Suzanne Wright, and the Phoenix Pack books are among my favourites of hers. This is book #6 in the series, and if you\u2019ve read any of the others then you will know what to expect \u2013 a strong female character, an even stronger alpha male, wisecracks, banter, epic insults and put-downs, strong paranormal themes, a bit of intrigue and excitement, lots of laughs and of course a wickedly sexy romance that is hot, lots of fun and gorgeously romantic. Yes, it\u2019s formulaic, but it\u2019s fun and it works, and I loved this one!<\/p>\n

This book is about the Phoenix Pack head enforcer, Tao. In previous books Tao has been the quiet, stoic man in the background. He is strong, serious and completely dedicated to his job protecting his packmates. And that\u2019s why, when the pack took in raven shifter, Riley, he was instantly cagey about the new, unknown, secretive and highly defensive presence in his life. But there\u2019s also an attraction that he cannot deny, and this book begins with a bang \u2013 or post bang as it were \u2013 with Tao and Riley waking up after a drunken night together. And we\u2019re right into the action as Tao decides that one night isn\u2019t going to be enough.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you expect me to walk away and forget what it\u2019s like to be in you, tasting you, exploding deep in you, you\u2019re out of your mind.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And though she puts up a fight, Riley is more than happy to go along with that\u2026 in her own unique way\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cIt does help your case that you\u2019ve got as much dick in your jeans as you have in your personality.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Neither of them are interested in anything permanent, but their connection is undeniable and they\u2019re happy to enjoy each other \u2013 and OMG, do they enjoy each other! Like the other couples in the series, there\u2019s a strong sense of antagonism to their romance (it\u2019s the shifter way), and that translates into steamy hot, almost combative sexy time that is passionate, intense, and so, so hot! But along with all of that intensity, comes a sensational sense of fun, and I just loved the dynamic between them. The girls in this series are smart, sassy, and not afraid to give just as much as they get, and I loved the playful, smutty banter that is a huge part of Tao and Riley\u2019s relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m thinking about fucking your mouth, to be exact.\u201d
\n\u201cOf course you are,\u201d she said drily. \u201cYou’re a boy. Boys are delusional.\u201d
\nHe smiled. \u201cYou’re not going to let me feel what it’s like to slide my cock in your mouth? That doesn’t seem fair. I go down on you all the time.\u201d
\n\u201cOh, I won’t deny you eat pussy like a champ.\u201d
\nHe laughed. \u201cLike a champ?\u201d
\n\u201cTotally. But you know, over seventy percent of erectile dysfunction cases are caused by having too many blow jobs.\u201d
\n\u201cThey are not.\u201d
\n\u201cThey could be.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Riley is a lone shifter who left her flock four years ago, but she receives a call inviting her back for a special occasion and it\u2019s one that she can\u2019t refuse. Being the protective alpha male that he is, Tao goes along for the trip. But returning to her home uncovers tragic secrets from the past, and a new danger emerges, threatening Riley and her family, and brining the Phoenix Pack to her defence as they fight to protect their own and uncover the threat.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s exciting and intriguing, and I was fully invested in the mystery\/suspense part of the storyline, which is blended wonderfully in with Tao and Riley\u2019s story \u2013 because let\u2019s face it, it\u2019s all about the romance, and I thought the development of the love story between Tao and Riley was really nicely done. Every single moment is dripping with chemistry, but the growing emotion is a gradual, natural thing, and I could feel the shift between them as their feelings for each other grew deeper. It\u2019s beautifully explored, and there are some gorgeously swoony moments as they fall for each other easily and without angst and drama, and I loved the way their story played out.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn’t matter to me if you’re the other half of my soul or not. You’re in my soul. I don’t know how you got there, I really don’t but you are.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The rest of the Phoenix Pack are a big part of the story, and I loved seeing all of the other couples. And I enjoyed the introduction of new characters \u2013 both the beloved and the evil \u2013 in fact, probably more of the evil, because the smart-mouthing is hilarious and had me laughing out loud as always.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, Cynthia, there are no guys standing around with their pants down, so I can\u2019t help but ask myself why the fuck you keep opening your mouth.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As always, I loved the paranormal parts of the story. The shifter dynamics and politics keep the story engaging, and really drag you into another world. And for the first time, I loved exploring the avian world with Riley as a raven shifter. And I thought the combination of the wolf and the raven together was beautifully done.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed this read. It was everything I was hoping for, and I\u2019m looking forward to more from this fun, sexy and exciting series.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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The Phoenix Pack series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This series very closely ties in to and crosses over with the Mercury Pack series.
\n<\/strong>Check here for suggested reading order<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Feral\u00a0\u00a0\"Wicked\u00a0\u00a0\"Carnal\u00a0\u00a0\"Dark\u00a0\u00a0\"Savage\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Feral Sins (#1)<\/strong> (Trey & Taryn)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Wicked Cravings (#2) <\/strong>(Dante & Jaime)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Carnal Secrets (#3)<\/strong> (Nick & Shaya)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Dark Instincts (#4)<\/strong> (Marcus & Roni)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Savage Urges (#5)<\/strong> (Ryan & Makenna)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Fierce Obsessions (#6)<\/strong> (Tao & Riley)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Wild Hunger (#7)<\/strong> (Trick & Frankie)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Untamed Delights (#8)<\/strong> (Dominic & Mila)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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See our Phoenix Pack \/ Mercury Pack series page<\/a> for more information<\/strong>
\nand to see how these two series fit together (including suggested reading order).<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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