"A widowed werewolf finds that love can strike twice in a lifetime"

Werewolf Artemis Gray owns and promotes a line of men's colognes that is doing quite well. His company is looking to expand into women's fragrances and James Parfumes may be just the partner they need. With his son and daughter by his side, Artemis finds the owner of James Parfumes, Sylvia James, to be most distasteful with her animal musk perfume. That fact is a deal-breaker for the Grays, as they refuse to have anything to do with animal musk.

Moira Archer is the brains behind James Parfumes ever since Sylvia took over the company. Treated like dirt by her abusive employer for years, she finally snaps and quits her job. Without Moira, James Parfumes is dead and Sylvia knows it. When Artemis offers to take Moira to dinner, Moira accepts. There's something about him that encourages her to lose all of her inhibitions. What is it about this man?

Widowed for many years, Artemis never expected to find another mate. Artemis' son Brendan also finds Moira to be extremely appealing. In a show of dominance, Artemis stakes his claim on Moira. Now he just has to convince her to submit to his will and be his mate. That's a tall order for a modern woman to accept! Until Moira accepts his protection, she is in danger from her desperate ex-boss.

Ms. Mays launches her werewolf series with a rousing start in PERFUMED HEAT. I really want to know more about the werewolf culture, which hopefully will be revealed in more detail in the next book. Readers who enjoy books where a second chance at love is experienced will be happy with the latest Quickie from Ellora's Cave. And of course, werewolf fans will be clamoring for more stories as well!

Sensuality: Rated E-rotic by the publisher. Explicit sex; sexually explicit scenes: 3

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted March 14, 2004

Summary

Since the death of his mate, the desire for another to take her place lay dormant in Artemis Gray's soul. No female could ever take her place, and he was content with his life as it was. Then, Moira Archer, a human woman, entered his life. Her rich, earthy scent combined with the perfume she wore enticing all of his senses.

Like a fist in his abdomen, desire shot through him. The werewolf in his soul awoke and howled in triumph. Mine!