Obsession Untamed
4 Stars

Synopsis:
Tighe is a feral warrior searching for the other half of his soul located within a clone who feeds on humans to survive. FBI agent Delaney Randall is hunting a serial killer but almost becomes his next victim and finds herself psychically linked both to Tighe and the killer clone. Now the warrior and the agent must join forces to fight an evil that may destroy them both.

Review:
Obsession Untamed is a satisfying and action packed read, but is not as good as the first book in the series, Desire Untamed. I recommend reading the books in order because the plots move seamlessly one into the other and even though the basic premise is explained, readers may not fully grasp its significance and may even become confused without reading the previous installment. The events leading into the next book are also set up nicely and I can't wait to read Paenther’s story.

The main characters are very well developed. Tighe is complex and fascinating and I was smitten with him from the very beginning. It took me longer to warm up to Delaney possibly because she is too caught up in her FBI persona. She becomes much more likeable once she is immersed in the world of the feral warriors and accepts Tighe’s true nature – they have one exceptionally intense scene that clinches their relationship.

The book is well written, the clone idea is original and I enjoyed the ritualistic aspects of the ferals’ traditions as well as the special abilities that characterize each warrior. Nevertheless, some aspects of the story are somewhat clichéd, especially at the end and I was disappointed by the fact that Kara's backstory remains unexplained.

This is a wonderful and entertaining series and even though it is quite similar to other works involving groups of warriors, it is unique in the sense that Palmer’s characters are shapeshifters rather than vampires as in J. R. Ward’s Blackdagger Brotherhood and Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breeds series. So if you are a fan of Ward and Adrian, this series is definitely for you. ( )

Of all the Feral Warriors, other than Lyon of course, Tighe was an early favorite. I was happy that I got to follow Tighe's story next, and learn how his past affects who he is. This story was so better than the first one, always love it when a series just keeps getting better. A very thrilling and amazing adventure ensued within the pages of Obsession Untamed. Beware of violence and unexpected sexual events. A Very surprising read. ( )

What happened last time ...

Zaphene turned out to be a Mage. She had manipulated the Feral Warriors, particularly Foxx into helping her carry out her plans, inadvertently. The first step was having Foxx bring the Daemon blade to the summoning. The next was capturing Kara for her Radiant's blood. Zaphene had managed to create clones of the warriors, soulless, bloodless killers. The warriors managed to kill all of them, except one ... Tighe.

And here is where the story continues ....

Thanks to the split, Tighe's soul is at risk. In order to be whole again, his clone must die. But they have to find it first. Somehow the clone is evolving, becoming more intelligent, which only makes it more dangerous. Just when the Feral Warriors have run out of leads, Tighe has a vision. He's seeing through the clone's eyes, and his next victim, one FBI agent, a female.

Tighe's clone is on a rampage, feeding and killing innocent humans, men, women and children. FBI agent Delaney Randall has sworn to bring the killer down at all costs. One night she gets close; too close. Since the attack, Delaney has begun to have visions as well, seeing through the clone's eyes. When she's told to stay at home for a few days to recover, she's surprised by an intruder in her home, someone who looks just like the man who had attacked her. Before she can process why Tighe has come for her, he kidnaps her. He tries to convince her that he's one of the good guys without giving away his secret, but gaining the agent's trust proves more difficult than resisting her allure. The same appears to apply to her.

This story had my heart thumping and biting my nails all the way through. Every time I expected the most logical thing to happen, it didn't, and that kept me turning page after page. I love a strong female heroine, and Delaney is no exception. Having had her mother taken from her at a young age by a serial killer, she has dedicated her life to become an agent in the hopes of one day bringing the killer to justice. Helping other victims of violent crimes is just a bonus. However her childhood has left her unable to trust easily, always feeling let down by others, so she's perfected the art of self-reliance. Until Tighe shows up in her life. Unlike Kara, she doesn't find out until much later just who or what she's dealing with, but apparently showing fear towards Tighe is the worst possible thing she can do.

I've liked Tighe since the fist book. He's the playful, charming one, but who knew what pains he's been hiding. Delaney was the perfect counterpart to him – tough, fearless (mostly), courageous, a warrior in her own right. I know it seems weird that the females so far have had inst-Os the very first time they come into contact with the hero, but I chalk that up to "animal instinct" and the fact that it's an indicator, those two are destined to be mates. Tighe had a heck of a time getting Delaney to trust him, but when she finally took the plunge, it was really touching to see her gain confidence and love. That love shines through particularly strong when the action picks up, and Tighe's time to regain the lost piece of his soul runs out.

A fabulous, heart-pounding story and it seems the stakes are getting higher. ( )

I really like that each of these books focus on a different warrior. That being said, if you have not read Desire Untamed, you will have a hard time following this book. So much happens in the first book that you really need to understand the world that Pamela Palmer has created before diving into this one. While I thought the first book in the series was good, I found this one amazing. I'm not sure if it's because I know more about the Feral Warriors world or if it's simply because I adore Tighe; he is by far my favorite character and OMG look at that cover! I could not put the book down and am running on about 3 hours of sleep but it was well worth losing sleep over. Unfortunately for me, the bookstores around here don't have the next book, Passion Untamed, so I'm forced to wait. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in paranormal romance and/or about shape-shifters. Pamela Palmer has created a very interesting world and I can't get enough. ( )

This is the second book of the Feral Warriors series. This book is about Tighe. He is a shape shifting Tiger. He meets FBI agen Delaney. In the first book Tighe finds that he is hoping the Radiant picks him, but she doesn't, she picks Lyon. In this book a mage clone takes over half his soul. He spends a good portion of the story trying to get the clone and trying to get his soul back. During this time he falls for Delaney. Delaney spends the first part of the book thinking she is going insane and these things can't be happening. As the story flows, she eventually becomes bound (binding) to Tighe who says he is only doing it to save her life. This way she cannot betray him. During the binding ceremony he only binds her to him and not him to her. So it is not permanent. But by doing so, when the clone takes Delaney captive Tighe cannot connect with her like he could have if he had bound himself to her.
This is turning out to be one heck of a good series. The characters are totally interesting, and the story line is very good. I like the way Palmer writes, it is an easy read but definately not YA. I cannot wait to read more about these Feral Warriors. This is a good take on the shape shifter and human interaction. Palmer gets it all right in this book! ( )