Jade Buchanan

 

Darren Coleman has never been so frustrated. His baby brother has disappeared, he can’t concentrate on work, and at night he’s been tied up with the most erotic dreams he’s ever had.

 

When Aaron shows up again, bringing with him an unbelievable tale, Darren doesn’t know what to do. Especially when one of Aaron’s companions just happens to be the man he’s been dreaming about. Man? Make that catman.

 

Durai Steinsson has come to claim his mate. He won’t let anything get in his way. Not even Darren.

 

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EXCERPT

(5 Angels) Strong plot, engaging characters, a thrilling ride from the first page. Jade Buchanan has brought back a few of her characters from her Felidae series and introduced some new ones in this spin off series. I really like Durai because he is not a perfect male specimen, he has scars and they serve to make him that much more attractive. The humor was low key and served the plot well. Several plot arcs, some expected and some not, were served up in this story and the ending was left open so that you know that more is to come. The sex scenes were engrossing and hot with tenderness and just the right amount of sexual tension thrown in. I can tell that this is going to be yet another great series from Jade Buchanan and can’t wait to read the next in the series!

Reviewed by Hayley, Fallen Angel Reviews

 

(5 Kisses) Darren’s Surprise is the first book in Jade Buchanan’s The Pridelands series and it is a wonderful beginning. Durai is a hero unlike any other. He is strong and caring and he falls deeply in love with Darren. Darren is very accepting of the changes in both his and Aaron’s life. I found the entire book to be incredibly romantic and sweet. I’m a long-time fan of Jade Buchanan and Darren’s Surprise is the perfect example of why. With an erotic edge that keeps me coming back for more, this book will knock you off your feet.

Reviewed by Tara Renee, TwoLips Reviews

 

(4.5 Blue Ribbons) THE PRIDELANDS 1: DARREN'S SURPRISE is the beginning of a new series that continues to explore the world of The Felidae. I was very excited to read more about The Felidae and I wasn't disappointed. I found the members of Durai's pride very appealing. I can't wait to read more about them. Darren and Durai are my favorite characters so far. I especially think Darren is adorable. This is yet another steamy and captivating story from Jade Buchanan. The ending left me impatiently longing for more. Those new to this series will be drawn in by Darren and Durai's story, and those who are already fans will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by Christina, Romance Junkies

 

Thank you, thank you Jade! The Felidae is one of my favorite series, and I can tell now that The Pridelands will be as well. Trust me, you do not want to miss this book! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, okay, you won’t cry, you might pant a little though, but most of all, you’ll be left on the edge of your seat waiting for the next book in The Pridelands. Stop by Changeling Press today and get your copy of DARREN’S SURPRISE.

Reviewed by Lori Ann, RRTErotic

 

Jade Buchanan has written a most unusual story of sex and finding the perfect mate. The instant attraction between Darren and Durai is well written and the sex is scorching. But all and all this was a sexually charged, humorous, sweet story, that left me wanting more.

Reviewed by Sandra, The Romance Studio

 

I really enjoyed this book!  The premise was creative, interesting, and some of the dialogue was laugh-out-loud funny.  Darren is a bit nerdy with his glasses and his occasional whimpers but engaging for his straightforward manner and wry sense of humor.  Durai is clearly alpha but not brutal; his genuine care for Darren is evident from the moment they meet. Some of the best moments were when Darren would use colloquialisms when speaking to Durai, such as when Darren wryly says, “Tell me about it.” and Durai promptly and literally tells him about the situation.  Moments like that endeared both characters to me.  Overall, this was a funny, sexy, romantic, and imaginative book.

Reviewed by Just Erotic Romance Reviews

 

Darren’s Surprise continues where Jade Buchanan’s Felidae Series left off. You can’t help but love Darren and Durai is the kind of guy who’d melt your world with words. When they meet, it’s electric. The verbal foreplay and impassioned sex will warm your body and set your heart aflutter!

Reviewed by Raine, Joyfully Reviewed

Darren tilted his head back, studying the pattern on the ceiling for about the zillionth time. Yep, definitely the same as the last time he’d looked up. He was bored. Bored, bored, bored.

 

Closing his eyes, he brought his hands up to rest against the soft cotton of his tee shirt. It was a little tight, yet another reject from his teens. He was embarrassed that he could still fit into the thing -- even though he’d never be caught dead in it out in public. Darren didn’t think he’d ever be grateful for being alone up here until he’d put the worn tee on.

 

He wouldn’t have been as bored if he’d actually kept a sheet or two of paper, but nooo, he had to go and draw on all of them. Now the only available surfaces in the whole cabin were the bath area and the kitchen counters. He’d really rather not draw in the John, and he’d already tried drawing on the counters. Apparently it wasn’t the right surface for his pen. Why, oh why, hadn’t he brought his colored inks?

 

Of course, this would all be better if he’d been able to bring his laptop, but he honestly hadn’t expected to stay here for very long when he’d first arrived. If he knew he’d be here for a month, he would have planned ahead.

 

It was definitely a good thing he worked in a flexible job. His butt would have been fired long ago for missing this much work at a time. It was one of the perks of being an animator -- you were technically always on the job as long as you had some kind of writing tool in your hand.

 

Darren blew out a breath, lifting his wrist to check his watch. Well, looked like it was time for a change in locations. He was getting tired of sitting on the couch. He’d call Mike in the morning on the sat phone and ask him to bring up a few more paperbacks and a whole stack of paper. The Lord only knew when Aaron would be coming back. If Aaron was coming back, of course, but he couldn’t let himself think that way. His brother would return, eventually. Darren just knew it.

 

He jogged to the stairs, taking the steps two at a time. Reaching the top, he wandered over to his dresser, sorting through the small stack of books. Hmmm… which book hadn’t he read about ten times already?

 

“Hello?” The voice was accompanied by a hard knock at the door.

 

Darren froze, holding the book aloft. Was that…?

 

“Is anyone here?”

 

He was almost afraid to move. The voice sounded chillingly familiar. Was he finally losing his mind? Had he spent too many days staring at the ceiling?

 

“Seriously, there has to be someone here, the cabin is definitely occupied. Would you just let me go inside and check?”

 

For a minute, Darren actually thought the person was talking to him, but he was jolted when a second voice joined the first, murmuring quietly.

 

Okay, that was weird. Darren tilted his head. If he was insane, would he make up one companion or several?

 

“I can smell the human inside, his scent is strong.”

 

Okay, now that was mean. Did that guy just imply that he stank? His imaginary friends could just kiss his ass, because he wasn’t going to have anything to do with them now.

 

Darren snorted. “Okay, I’ve definitely gone over the edge. What the hell is wrong with me?”

 

“Dare? Mike? Dad? It’s Aaron. Are you in there?”

 

“Aaron?” he whispered to himself.

 

Someone knocked on the door again. Darren jerked, startled. Slowly walking forward, he reached the edge of the loft. He leaned forward, staring over the banister to study the front door. He held his breath, hardly believing.

 

“Okay, whoever is in my cabin, I’m coming in. If you have a shotgun, please don’t shoot.”

 

Anxious murmurs sounded outside but they were too low to carry inside to where he was standing.

 

The doorknob turned slowly. Swinging open, the door revealed a single man, bushy haired and all mountain manish with a great big red beard. Well, except for the fact that he’d never seen a mountain man wearing a loincloth.

 

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, was that actually Aaron? Whoa, wearing a loincloth?

 

The man in the doorway paused, gasping at his first sight of the room. He stepped forward, ignoring the door that silently swung shut behind him. Lurching to his right, Aaron placed his hand directly against the wall where the ship was drawn out in detail.

 

Darren cried out, turning swiftly and stumbling to the stairs. He tripped on the top step, managing to right himself halfway down with a desperate grab of the railing.

 

Aaron had turned to face the stairs at the noise, frozen with one hand against the wall.

 

“Aaron?”

 

Darren shot forward, grabbing Aaron around the waist, holding him tight. Aaron’s arms came up around Darren’s shoulders, pressing them together. They slid to the floor, both of their legs giving out at the same time.