"Will the love of a witch convince this tomcat to settle down?"

Were-jaguar Rafael de Santos is more intrigued than worried at being followed by a person who's rather inept at stealth. When his enhanced senses tell him that his shadow is a woman -- a witch, actually -- his feline curiosity comes roaring to life. So Rafe decides to turn the tables on his would-be tail. But he didn't expect the instant attraction that flares between them.

Tess Menzies has been sent to deliver a message to Rafe from the Witches Council. She can't help but be curious about the mysterious shapeshifter, so she decides to see where he's going at 1 a.m. in the morning. She's taken aback when Rafe traps her in an alley, demanding to know her reasons for pursuing him. Well, the truth is a little bit embarrassing, so she tries to brazen it out. Hah! Like that'll work!

With the sizzling sensuality that burns between them, of course Rafe and Tess will become lovers that very night. Will Rafe still want Tess after that first glow of passion subsides? After all, Felines are well known for being tomcats. They are cats, after all. No lifelong mating nonsense for them. And just why exactly does the Witches Council want with the Council of Others? Is it for a simple meeting as portrayed? Or is there a more sinister reason for the requested powwow?

Readers of Ms. Warren's previous works in the Fixed series will be delighted by the appearance of previous characters. They don't just appear for the sake of an appearance, they actually play a role in the relationship between Rafe and Tess. Humor is liberally laced throughout the tale, enhancing the story. I just love seeing an alpha male fall hard for his mate, and Rafe is no exception. FUR FOR ALL is definitely a worthy contribution to the Fixed series. I just may have to start hunting for a shapeshifter for my own -- "Here kitty, kitty, kitty..."

Sensuality: Rated E-rotic by the publisher. Explicit sex; sexually explicit scenes: 7.

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted November 4, 2003

Summary

In Manhattan, witches and werefolk have been giving each other the silent treatment for nearly 400 years, but now someone wants to renew diplomatic relations. When she's picked for the job, Tess can't believe it. She might be a witch, but she's hardly a miracle worker.

In the end, tracking down Rafael De Santos, the head of the Council of Others, turns out to be the easy part. The hard part is falling in love with him. And the really hard part is convincing this werecat to stop tomcatting around. Luckily for Tess, some things are just meant to be.

Sexual Content: E-rotic. Genre: Fantasy.