Leopard's Hunt (A Leopard Novel, Book 15) By Christine Feehan

In this gripping installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Leopard series, Gorya Amurov, a stoic family peacekeeper, battles the savage instincts of his leopard within. A tumultuous past has molded him into a fierce warrior with a composed façade, but the inner beast yearns for release. Gorya lives on the edge, aware that his self-control is a fragile dam against the impending flood of untamed aggression. He harbors a dark conviction that death would be preferable to the societal rejection he anticipates from any potential mate.

Enter Maya Averina, a relentless pursuer of justice, her life marred by the criminals who shattered her world. With a solitary existence, she remains elusive, flying under the radar while relentlessly pursuing her prey. However, a sudden onset of heat throws her off balance, making her vulnerable to an ambush that leaves her captured and destined for auction as an unmated female shifter.

Just as Maya prepares for a desperate escape, salvation arrives in the form of the most formidable man she's ever encountered—Gorya Amurov. His power and danger are unmatched, and he becomes her unexpected savior. As their worlds collide, both must navigate the treacherous terrain of their own desires, forging a connection that transcends the boundaries of their primal instincts. In the pulse-pounding clash between duty and passion, Gorya and Maya find themselves ensnared in a love that defies the conventions of their shifter existence. 📚❤️