Primal Legacy by A. Payne

Primal Legacy is a sweet love story and companion to The Regent's Gamble set in the same magical world.  It can be read as a stand alone novel without spoilers to the primary books in this series.

Expect a story of first love that's different from your every day alpha male shifter novel.

NOT recommended for anyone under the age of 18, contains strong language, sex, and a whole lotta action.

Deep in the heart of the rainforest, a forgotten tribe guards their greatest secret...

Dynamite, guns, and the spread of an invading civilization are only some of the perils threatening the peaceful Wakani tribe. Another danger lurks just beyond the village boundaries, and it eagerly awaits the chance to make the whole tribe its prey.

Fortunately, the Wakani are protected by the nagual - fierce jaguar warriors given the ability to change from man to feline. Felipe is one of them, but a chance encounter with a mysterious woman becomes more than the shifter could've ever bargained for. Upon revealing his true form, the desirable young man immediately captures Dahlia's interest.

Felipe soon finds himself torn between duty and desire, but Dahlia's past makes them natural enemies. Can they overcome their differences in time to face the greater danger... or will a sinister presence consume them all?

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My rating: 4 Stars

Dahlia enjoys the peace of nature, she's different from what you may know but she's not some scary monster. In the depths of the Amazon she comes across Felipe, well at first she's not sure who he is except a shifter panther trying to kill her. Once she proves she means no harm they go their own way. In a world where all types of creatures some are more dangerous than others as Dahlia and Felipe learn about each other and about their different lives they are targets from creatures that could destroy them all.

Dahlia is strong and tough and level headed when it come to dealing with others. She's seen the world and is comfortable with nature and the creatures in it, but you can tell she gets lonely. Felipe is young and inexperienced but he has a good heart and cares for his people. They both have different experiences and learn from each other, their friendship builds them both up and gives them a different type of strength together.

The story itself was interesting and kept me intrigued throughout. The paranormal element was very in depth and my only complaint was that some of it wasn't explained very well. Overall I'll definitely be looking out for the next one in this series.