Review: International Playboy Drummerbear is Snagged by the Soccer Mom
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 12, 2013
Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary copy copy of this book from the author for an honest review.We first met Soren Snow inPredator's Kiss (Gemini Island Shifters, Book 1), the story of his older brother Ryland and his mate Lia.  Soren was the sexy, talented drummer idolized the world over.  He hated children and filled his life with superficial women.  InPredator's Serenade (Gemini Island Shifters, Book 2), Ry asked Soren to return to the Gemini Island shifter resort, to help mentor a troubled tween boy, Gunnar.  Despite his dislike of children, Soren bonded with Gunnar through music.  (I loved how Ms. Leo arrived at Gunnar's name).Soren was searching for his muse as he met Gioia Clementine, Gunnar's widowed, single mom.  Gioia, an ordinary soccer mom would never appear on Soren's radar, as a "date."  As his bear recognized its mate, however, an inner struggle began within Soren.  Gioia appeared to be small and docile, but had a core of incredible strength.  During their first meeting, sparks of attraction ignited quickly, even though she was unimpressed by Soren's international superstar image.  Soren's history of being a playboy caught up with him, as Gioia assumed he saw her as nothing more than a quick, casual fling.  Soren quickly found out, she was more than just his mate - Gioia became his muse.Ms. Leo provided a slow, patient buildup to the intimate scenes that honored Gioia's history with great sensitivity.  When they were finally united, the scene was perfect - romantic, seductive and HOT.  Each subsequent scene became hotter and more intense, as Soren and Gioia solidified their bond.  Moreover, when Soren finally marked Gioia, I went up in flames along with her.  Excellent placement of the mate mark, Soren.  Excellent placement.  <wink>After readingPredator's Kiss (Gemini Island Shifters, Book 1), I was not a fan of Soren because I thought he took advantage of his brother's love and hospitality.  I found Soren to be the typical immature, self-centered, gifted musician, who had the potential for more, but was fighting himself. InPredator's Serenade (Gemini Island Shifters, Book 2), Ms. Leo made me fall in love with him.  After all, what's not to love about a gorgeous, blonde, music god?Instinctively, I knew when Soren found his mate, he would fall hard.  I was not prepared for how well developed and multilayered each character would be, in this story.  The depths of his feelings toward Gioia and Gunnar were truly unexpected.  AddPredator's Serenade (Gemini Island Shifters, Book 2)to your sexy shifters TBR list.Add Soren to my Book Boyfriends list.  More bears please, Ms. Leo.