In #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh's scorching new Breed novel, two adversaries are destined to explore the only thing they have in common: an irresistible mating heat.Diane Broen lived to protect her younger sister, Rachel from harm. But after Rachel was mated, Diane occupied herself with less fulfilling tasks for the Bureau of Breed Affairs. And now she is paired with a new team member, Lawe Justice, a Breed male notorious for his attitude-and whose touch reaches past her nightmares to reveal a hunger she never anticipated.Lawe isn't thrilled with her either. A Lion heart, he prefers a lair of solitude. When it comes to females, he'd rather snarl than purr once the pleasure is done. And though fate may have paired them to fight on the same team, neither is willing to admit the obvious; The mating heat between them is positively incinerating.It's only when danger threatens that they make a hotter-than-hell connection-one so explosive it could destroy them. Or, as providence reveals, bind them together-forever . . . PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF THE BREEDS'Riveting . . . scorching . . . [a] fantastic series.'- Fresh Fiction'[A] high-adrenaline ride . . . I was hooked.'- Night Owl Reviews'Wickedly seductive . . . will leave you begging for more.'- ParaNormal Romance