on Mar 22nd, 2011 
I read all kinds of books, but nothing quite catches my fascination like a good, sexy shifter. What is it about a man who can become an animal that hooks us so much? The wildness, innate sensuality, dominance, and sometimes fury these characters are often infused with are just impossible to refuse. So it should come as no surprise that I love to write them.
My latest release, Renegade Passions, features exactly the kind of hero I love. Nico Leonidas is sexy, commanding, and oh so controlled. Until it comes to the woman that challenges him in ways he never expected. There is nothing more satisfying than watching a strong man bend.
Renegade Passions is the fourth installment in the Forbidden Passions series that I co-wrote with the fantabulous Crystal Jordan. To celebrate its release I’m giving away a copy of my second book in the series, Passions Recalled, to one lucky commenter. Tell us if you love shifters too (and why)!
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Oh, man. I loved Nico. One naughty bit that will always stay with me: the table scene. If you’ve read the book, you KNOW what I’m talking about. Yum. Now that’s an alpha male.
by Crystal Jordan March 22nd, 2011 at 3:00 pmYUM. Hell yes I love shifters – RAWR
I haven’t read this series YET but you can bet it’s on my TBB list. And thank yo SOOO much for teasing us with the table scene comment, Crystal. You ladies excel at that LOL And I love it 
Congrats Loribelle and thanks for giving us a peek at your scrumptious new release!!
by Bonnie H March 22nd, 2011 at 3:14 pmLove the covers! And I love me some Loribelle :)
by R.G. Alexander March 22nd, 2011 at 3:14 pmThanks for visiting with us!
by R.G. Alexander March 22nd, 2011 at 3:15 pmLove those hot shifters! It’s like a regular Alpha man on crack. The shifting makes the guy that much hotter if written right.
Love these covers as well.
Lisa B
by Lisa B March 22nd, 2011 at 3:19 pmOh yes, that table scene. It might be my favorite in the whole series lol.
Bonnie, I hope you enjoy them!
RG, aww I love you too. ;)
Lisa, I think that’s the best description I’ve heard yet lol! Alpha’s on crack. Excellent!
by Loribelle March 22nd, 2011 at 3:26 pmWho doesn’t like shifter’s
For me it is that strong alpha who is unbendable until it comes to their mate….
by Tina March 22nd, 2011 at 3:36 pmRowr!
by Amber Green March 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 pmI LOVE shifters,especially the whole “mate” concept!
This series of books is AWESOME!! Getting ready to read the last one tonight. Don’t enter me in the contest, I already have it! These are definitely good enough for a reread! :)
by Susan R March 22nd, 2011 at 3:48 pmI love shifters especially kitty shifters! :) They’re my fav! I can’t wait to read this book! I’m so intrigued I wanna know how it all ends-but I don’t want it to end.
I can’t wait!!!
KittyKelly
by Kelly Thrash March 22nd, 2011 at 4:04 pmI love shifters for all of the reasons you named. They are usually super dominant Alpha males. They straddle the human and animal worlds. The danger & appeal is that they sometimes can’t control the animal inside them. I think that is why shifters are so appealing. This series sounds awesome!
by StacieDM March 22nd, 2011 at 4:09 pmTotally agree, Tina!
Lol Amber! Exactly!
Oh yes, Susan, I love the idea of destined mates especially. ;) Hope you enjoy the book!
Kitty, I love feline shifters too! (Though usually I write wolves. ;) ) Hope you like the series!
Thanks Stacie! Yes, the dangerous alpha element is very appealing!
by Loribelle March 22nd, 2011 at 5:33 pmShifters are incredibly senseous and erotic, all the primal energy they tend to evoke is just electric! I love the way their animal magnetism draws every body to them.
Well in alot of the shifter books I’ve read. I’ve got my own shifter trilogy in the works and its so much fun letting the Hero and/or Heroine let loose with their animal side.
by Vivienne Crow March 22nd, 2011 at 5:42 pmI love the mating part of shifter stories heehee lol. Don’t enter me I have all four already, going to read the last one tonight! Can’t wait to read what happens next especially to see how Nico gets brought down by a little bitty woman
by Ivelisse March 22nd, 2011 at 6:03 pmI love reading about shifters! I really wish I had that ability
It would make life so much better. Cant wait to read more of the series and Nico. The covers are amazing! I think finding your soulmate is like finding your mate and you just know. It is like the day I met my husband and I just knew!
by Brandi March 22nd, 2011 at 6:04 pmWhen I think of a shape shifter male, “Primal Male” seems to come to mind. Animalistic, sexy and all man. The idea that convention is thrown out the window as you are thrown onto the bed….hmmmmmm….I just entered my happy place.
by Marcy Fritz March 22nd, 2011 at 6:10 pmThe books sound incredible. I have put them on my TBR list. Sexy covers!! Congrats on the new release
I enjoy reading about shifters, especially the wolves. I don’t recall reading any cat
by Ann March 22nd, 2011 at 10:55 pmshifters…yet.
Huge fan of you Loribelle! I picked the first book int he series last week and should get to it this week:) I have heard great things about the series and can’t wait to start it. Yours and Crystals covers are amazing by the way too!
by Dawn March 23rd, 2011 at 1:08 amOops forgot lol .. Ive just recently started reading shifter stories and I’m begining to understand the draw. I’ve normally leaned more toward vampires but really enjoying the break from em :) I love an alpha male what can I say
by Dawn March 23rd, 2011 at 1:11 amVivienne, I agree! Letting go of that animal side is a huge part of the appeal!
Ivelisse, I hope you like it! Ajax is not exactly a little bitty woman lol. She’s pretty tough on her own. ;)
Brandi, I know exactly what you mean. I felt the same when I met my husband almost 18 years ago!
Thanks Marcy! I hope you enjoy them. Primal is definitely a spot on description lol.
Ann, cat shifters are pretty new for me too, but I have to admit I’ve fun writing them. ;)
Hey Dawn, I hope you enjoy them! I’ve been reading a lot of vamp series lately, actually, which I’d kinda drifted away from. I’ve found some great stuff though and have been playing with an idea of my own. So maybe one day I’ll actually write some vamps! I love alpha males too. :)
by Loribelle March 23rd, 2011 at 4:08 amI love shifters for all the reasons you mentioned! They are super sexy, alpha, and primal. Pretty yummy!! I do think some animals should be avoided in shifter stories. For example, hippos just don’t seem sexy!
by savonna March 23rd, 2011 at 6:26 amI love shifters!!! I just thing the whole concept is intriguing and I love the extra abilities they have. When the guy can smels the women”s arousal and it makes him start growling or when a cat shifter starts purring…woowee…hawt ;) Talk about Alpha!!!
by Leagh Christensen March 23rd, 2011 at 6:58 amSavonna, absolutely lol! I can’t see a way to make some animals into sexy shifters.
Leagh, oh yes, purring is hot! So is growling lol.
by Loribelle March 23rd, 2011 at 4:46 pmRenegade Passions is #3 on the Samhain Paranormal Romance Best Seller list-and it’s only been out 2 days!
by Eden Bradley March 23rd, 2011 at 8:59 pmWOOHOO!!! Congrats – wow, it must be most excellent. I am DEFINITELY getting this series…
by Bonnie H March 24th, 2011 at 9:37 amShifters are new to me. I find them appealing because of the animal traits they have when human form – the growl, purr, and grace when moving – all very sexy.
by Katherine March 24th, 2011 at 11:37 am