Styx’s Storm
by Lora Leigh
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: 368 pages
Available: October 5th 2010
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Publisher
When Storme Montague’s father and brother are killed by the Breeds, her father’s research is also destroyed — except for a crucial data chip that both the Council and the Breeds would kill to possess. Betrayed to the Council, she is rescued by Styx, a Wolf Breed who is different from most other Breeds she has ever known. Storme has something he wants too — but it’s not a data chip.
Reviewed by: Samantha
Styx’s Storm is the 22nd book in Lora Leigh’s Breeds series. I actually stopped reading the Breeds series in the middle of book 8. So it has been awhile since I picked one of these up. But when Ms. Fiction Vixen herself said, “Come on. You know you want to.” Well, like the good little packmate that I am, I said, “Ok. I will read it.” I was hoping it would revive my interest in the series.
Storme Montague is all grown up now and has been on the run for many years since her scientist father and her brother were brutaly murdered by the Breeds. She can’t stay anywhere for too long for fear she will be captured by the Breeds since she is in possession of a very important data chip given to her by her father right before his death. Storme hates and fears the Breeds. Then one night in a bar, she spots Styx – a Scottish Wolf Breed. With his long red hair and his ice blue eyes, Storme’s body reacts instantly to him. Is it possible Styx doesn’t know who Storme really is? Is the scent masker really working? When he sidles up to her in the bar and calls her Lass in that sweet accent of his, Storme finds herself trusting him and goes back to his hotel room for what she hopes is a good night’s sleep for the first time in quite awhile. As you can imagine the drama, sex, action, alpha male, scared female, and more sex ensue from there.
Now I know there are many women out there who love this series. My very own mother has devoured every Breeds book like a ravenous animal. I have had a break in the series going from book #8 to book #22, and I was really hoping for something different, however the formula seems to pretty much stay the same. We are treated to a very sexy, passionate and very funny hero in this book which I truly enjoyed. Styx kept me turning the pages. When Storme, the heroine of the story, was being smart and sarcastic or standing up for herself, I enjoyed her as well. However, sometimes Storme seemed a little too wish-washy and whiny for me. The story itself is fairly simple and uncomplicated.
If you are fan of the Lora Leigh Breeds series, I think you will like this book. If you like your heroes to be tall, Scottish, sexy, and funny, then no doubt you too will like this book. I don’t think it is necessary to read the previous Breeds books to follow along with the story. I didn’t feel lost at any time. But in the end I personally didn’t feel like it really revived my interest in the Breeds series or left me wanting more when I turned the final page.
My favorite thing about this book? Styx’s addiction and obsession to chocolate. And the fact that when Storme licks his skin, he tastes like chocolate.
Favorite Quote:
“You taste like chocolate,” she said with a sigh, a hint of amusement in her voice. “A woman wouldn’t have to gain weight to get her fix, all she would have to do is kiss you.”
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About FV Samantha
I have never read LL…I don't know…I can't get motivated to do it.
But I do like his skin tasting like chocolate!
I haven't read this series yet. The 22 books daunts me. But a recycled arc would irritate me too.
I kind of feel overwhelmed and unmotivated with this series and therefore have not started it. But I did enjoy the chocolate quote!
You're right, the formula of the series hasn't changed much. I infrequently pick these up hoping for something different. I don't know why I do it to myself. I don't hate them at all, but I feel claustrophobic whenever I read about their inability to escape each other because of the mating thing.
I am one of those women that love this series! Breeds is my guilty pleasure. Yes, the formula doesn't stray, but there is something about it…. NOW, I only started the series with Megan's Mark… Which I have to admit wasn't the best book, and I took a break after reading Harmony's Way. But then I adored the next several stories. I actually really liked Styx's Storm – I gave it 4 stars. If someone wants to pick up the series w/out having to start at the beginning, starting with Megan's Mark is a good place.
Sigh… I really wish my man tasted like chocolate!!!!
I'm on book two so far and I'm enjoying it. The Naughty Reader
I've only read a couple of the Breed books. They were ok but I don't think I want to get through the whole series.
The two I've read recently, Bengal's Heart and Lion's Heat, were pretty disappointing. I picked them up because they had captured my attention the most throughout the other books. I just wanted to see what made them tick.
This is my first Breed book, and I believe it will be my last. I was not a fan of Ms. Leighs writing style. It had all the possibilities of a gripping P.R. with none of the substance. Flipping back and forth between Styx’s Scottish brogue and apparent perfect english was daunting and annoying. Storme IMO was a massive let down as far as heroines go. By page 219 I was ready to throw the book at the wall. I think I’ll forego any future torture by moving on to something else.