Leap of the Lion

She shifts for the first time on the day of her escape.After a decade of captivity, Darcy MacCormac escapes the corrupt, clandestine organization called the Scythe, leaving family and friends behind. She must find a way to rescue them. Discovered by other shifters, the brand-new cougar gets two mentors. Blademage Gawain is an easy-going blacksmith with a steel-hard core. His brother Owen is a deadly warrior. Grumpy. Rude. And he doesn't like her.They aren't the mates she'd dreamed of-they're more.Powerful, dominating Owen protects the clan-especially the weak-and the only remnant of an abused childhood is his avoidance of females. Now he has to mentor one? Although Gawain soon falls for the dauntless little cat, Owen knows better than to lose his head. But Darcy has a gift for repairing everything…including damaged hearts.Love isn't in her destiny.In the brothers' arms, Darcy finds safety. Comfort. And love. But however much she longs for a future with Owen and Gawain, her people need her. Somehow, she must find the courage and skills to save them, even if the attempt demands her life. Whenever I ask for BDSM recommendations, I am told the same two words all the time: Cherise Sinclair.~ Under the Covers ReviewsAuthors often say their characters argue with them. Unfortunately, since Cherise Sinclair's heroes are Doms, she never, ever wins.A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she's renowned for writing heart-wrenching romances with laugh-out-loud dialogue, devastating Dominants, and absolutely sizzling sex. And did I mention the BDSM? Her awards include a National Leather Award, Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice nomination, and Best Author of the Year from the Goodreads BDSM group.Fledglings having flown the nest, Cherise, her beloved husband, and one fussy feline live in the Pacific Northwest where nothing is cozier than a rainy day spent writing.Sent only on the day of a new release, Cherise's newsletters contain freebies, excerpts, upcoming events, and articles. Sign up here: http://www.CheriseSinclair.com/NewsletterForm