Title: Dark Instincts
Author: Suzanne Wright
First published April 7, 2015
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.21
Overview
When wolf shifter, Lila Redgrave, meets pack enforcer, Jackson Sawyer, she can’t help but feel drawn to his raw power and rugged charm. But Lila is no flirty female, she’s a force to be reckoned with, and Jackson can sense that about her.
He’s determined to make her his and will do whatever it takes to make her submit. As fate would have it, a dangerous threat arises, forcing them to work together.
As they navigate through the perilous situation, Jackson can’t resist the temptation to unravel Lila’s defenses until he finds himself caught in his own trap. With their sizzling connection intensifying by the second, Lila is the only one who can see past his shifter charm and discover the man he truly is.
Claiming Lila as his mate will mean needing her forever, but will she succumb to his dark instincts?
About the Author
Suzanne Wright is a resident of England, where she lives alongside her spouse, two offspring, and her beloved Bengal felines. In her leisure time, she enjoys penning prose, poring over literature, or engaging in domestic duties, such as giving the domicile a once-over with a mere glance.
Editoral Review
Dark Instincts by Suzanne Wright is a paranormal romance novel that was first published in April 2015. Wright is an accomplished author with several books under her belt, including the Deep In your Veins and Phoenix Pack series.
Her writing style is characterized by fast-paced action and dialogue-driven storytelling with a focus on the supernatural world. The plot of Dark Instincts follows Taryn Warner, an unmated wolf shifter who is kidnapped by a powerful vampire named Trey Coleman.
Trey intends to use Taryn to get information about her pack and the wider shifter community. However, as they spend more time together, Taryn and Trey begin to develop romantic feelings for one another.
Soon, they find themselves caught in a dangerous political game between warring shifter factions and a vengeful vampire clan. One of the strengths of Dark Instincts is the complex world-building that Wright creates.
She seamlessly weaves together different supernatural beings, such as shifters, vampires, and witches, in a way that feels natural and compelling. The political intrigue and power struggles between different groups add depth and tension to the plot.
Additionally, Taryn and Trey are well-developed characters with clear motivations and flaws. Their chemistry is palpable, and the slow-burn romance between them is satisfying to read.
Wright also does an excellent job of balancing the romance with the action and suspense of the plot, making for an engaging read. However, some readers may find the dialogue between Taryn and Trey to be overly snarky and sarcastic, which can come across as forced or unrealistic.
Additionally, the plot can be somewhat predictable at times, and some of the side characters could have been fleshed out more. Overall, Dark Instincts is a solid entry in the paranormal romance genre that will appeal to fans of supernatural world-building, romance, and action.
The book touches on themes of loyalty, power dynamics, and overcoming prejudice, which are relevant in today’s society. While it may not be a groundbreaking book, it has all the hallmarks of a successful genre novel.
Based on this, I would rate Dark Instincts a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. While it has its flaws, it’s an entertaining and engaging read that should satisfy fans of the genre.
