Lawrence Island, California, Present Day

Breed Enforcer Dawn Daniels was the runt of the litter in the genetics facility where she was created. She was the most horribly abused of the Breed females to have survived the labs, only to be mentally abused by her pride brother for years after their escape. Finally free from torment, her will to survive and deep core of strength have given her control over her own life at last. The only thing Dawn is missing is the man destined to be her mate. Ten years ago, Seth Lawrence showed her love for the first time in her life. After he watched her be molested by a man out to destroy all Breeds, Seth disappeared from her life with a look of utter disgust on his face. Dawn, however, has been tormented each month by the mating hormone his kiss generated. She has longed for her mate and the one chance she will ever have to end the terrible loneliness in which she lives.

Seth Lawrence returns to Sanctuary for the first time in years to request security during the two week house-party-slash-board-meeting he holds at his estate annually. Lawrence Industries' monetary support of the Breeds is vital to their survival, but forces that wish to see all Breeds dead have infiltrated his board and are attempting to suspend the funding of all Breed programs. The victim of one assassination attempt already, Seth will fight to support the Breeds, and he is now in the crosshairs again. Leaving Dawn had nearly destroyed him, but he fought the mating hormone with an iron will. After being shown the video of Dawn being abused in the labs, watching a madman assault her, and told by those closest to her that she would never survive having a mate, Seth knew he had to overcome his own needs and leave her. But how will he resist Dawn when she is assigned to head the security detail on his private island and he will be near her for two weeks? And what will his mate do when Seth announces his engagement to another woman during the party?

Other characters include the mysterious Dane Vanderdale; Wolf Breed family Dash, Elizabeth, and Cassie Sinclair; Seth's fiancée Caroline Carrington and her father Marion; pride leader Callan Lyons; and two mysterious stalkers, one of whom is the most brutal tormentor from Dawn's past.

DAWN'S AWAKENING is a suspense-filled tale of survival. While everyone has treated Dawn with kid gloves because of her past, she has rebuilt her life and relishes her freedom every day. She is strong, brave, and fighting mad. She will do whatever it takes to reclaim her mate and keep him safe. Seth is a stubborn, strong-willed, and dedicated man, and he knows if he gives in to his love for Dawn for even a moment, he will never be able to walk away again. Their struggle against each other is the heart and heat of the book. Anxiety and thrills are provided by the many unknown enemies that want to see the Breeds exterminated. Excellent writing, taut pacing, and the sizzling chemistry between Dawn and Seth make this tale a page-turner . Several twists provide surprises and unexpected happenings supply some shocks. DAWN'S AWAKENING is another homerun in this powerful and provocative series.

Jennell