Leopards Hunt by Christine Feehan is a captivating read that introduces a cast of intriguing characters.

This book follows the story of Gorya Amurov, a leopard shifter who struggles to keep his inner beast under control, and Maya Averina, a strong and independent shifter on a mission for revenge. Gorya has always been the peacekeeper in his family, but deep down he harbors a deep rage and believes he would be better off dead. However, everything changes when he meets Maya, who is in the midst of her first heat and in danger of being sold off to the highest bidder. Gorya's protective instincts kick in and he becomes determined to keep her safe and claim her as his mate.
Maya is a fierce and determined shifter, focused on taking down the criminals who destroyed her life. But when she is unexpectedly ambushed and trapped, she finds herself relying on Gorya to set her free. As they navigate through dangerous situations and intense sexual tension, Maya begins to realize that Gorya is not the monster she initially thought him to be.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is the chemistry between Gorya and Maya. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and understanding, and it is satisfying to see them come together and heal each other's past wounds. The steamy scenes between them are well-written and add depth to their connection. The action and suspense in the plot keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Feehan does an excellent job of slowly unraveling the mystery surrounding Maya's past and the danger they face. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and would highly recommend for readers who enjoy steamy paranormal romance with a touch of danger and suspense.

Gorya Amurov has taken over the New Orleans territory for his family of leopard shifters. His reputation has always been one of peaceful and calm among the wilder members of his family. In fact, though Gorya barely contains his violent other half, Rogue, who wants to rend and tear all their enemies. Gorya is just about at the end of his tolerance for life certainly not imagining to ever find a mate. When he unexpectedly rescues Maya Averina, everything changes.

Maya was raised in brutality and abuse until she escaped those horrors vowing to exact revenge on everyone involved. She has lived in the shadows for years building an internet reputation for cyber research while hunting down adversaries who continue their criminal ways. Her cat self is ready for a mate putting Maya in a very vulnerable situation. Gorya recognizes Maya not only as his mate but another wounded soul who had no hope of redemption.

As Gorya and Maya get to know one another, they join forces to take out their common enemies who engage in all manner of illicit behavior including being drug runners and human traffickers. Despite her diminutive size, Maya is a force to be reckoned with and Gorya’s true nature comes out when confronting his enemies past and present.

This is book #15 in the Leopard People series and continues the same themes of retribution for the deep-seated abusive treatment and evil suffered by the Russian leopard families from their own people. The theme of human trafficking of women, children, and men is once again pervasive in this series as well as Ms. Feehan’s other works.

This was sadly a DNF. I stopped reading this book halfway through because of the frequent use of strong language and I did not feel comfortable with finishing the book. Although I had high hopes for it since I had heard great things about Christina Feehan, this series might not be for me.

Mya is independent and due to what happened to her when she was just a little girl has dedicated her life to revenge but because she is dealt out this revenge they have men that are after her not only due to what she does but because of what she is a nubile virginal Shapeshifting leopard. She has had few friends in her life but when she sees Gideon at the café in New Orleans and he ask her for her help she is reluctant but because he was there for her she agrees but once she is in an underground room locked up on the dark web being auctioned off… She’s having second thoughts. thankfully Maya isn’t the only one Gideon has double crossed and for reasons I won’t get into hear the leader of the pack Goraya arrives with his two bodyguards AN another rare Shapeshifter there to make certain Gorya doesn’t hurt an innocent person when he goes to confront Gideon he is immediately aware there is a female shifter in the next room in his leopard is begging to come out but he keep reminding his leopard they’re never going to mate but the leopard disagrees. When they finally rescue Maya from the room Gorya‘s need to protect her is intense. Mya is resigned to the fact her leopard wants Goraya but in wanting him she is also putting him in his packed in danger or is she? Can she stay with Goraya they’ve established that they share a pass but can they share a future as well? I really like these books and love Christine Feehan‘s writing style I just wish these books wouldn’t focus on the sex as much as they do but having said that I still really enjoyed this book. I even went and download it the first book that happened to be free. I did find there was a lot to remember and with their names not being common it made it hard at first but I soon became adept at the people involved and I would very much like to read the next book in the series I want to thank Berkeley publishing and NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Gorya Amurov maintains his calm facade no matter the provocation and has built himself a reputation of being the family peacekeeper.  Unbeknownst to his family his leopard is almost out of control and this last assignment that he takes on to head up a territory in Louisiana and put it to rights will most likely be his last. Little does he know that his life is about to change in far reaching ways. 
Maya Averina has lived a life too sad and devastating to tell, now she has fashioned herself into a finely honed weapon avenging herself on all those who have harmed her and the people she considers family.  The last thing she expects is to be trapped by someone she would normally consider beneath her but before she can rescue herself a leopard sweeps in and rescues her.  A leopard with a familial line she has reason to hate. 
Two damaged people brought together by events outside of their control, do they even have a chance of a future? The story takes them into the past and brings them back into the present as they battle old enemies and work hard to survive surrounded by Gorya's bodyguards and his cousin who has come to shield Gorya's back. 
Another winner in the series, fast paced action with some suspense and unforeseen truths.

Leopard's Hunt is the next book in the leopard series by Christine Feehan. Fans of Feehan will enjoy this story. It brings back a number of familiar characters to support the main couple, and ties up some loose ends for the series story arch. That said, new readers to the series would be best advised to go back at least five books, if not entirely to book 1.
Gorya and Maya are both badly traumatized characters struggling to survive yet knowing death may be their only escape. I loved that while their connection was instant, the author took the time to show us their interactions and how the trust between them grew. The sexy scenes I would expect from Feehan definitely come, but not until later in the book but with the characters having gone through such horrifying experiences it made sense that they would take longer to physically connect.
I loved the twist at the end with Kian and hope he and his mate get a book for themselves!

This was a really great read! I saw somewhere, I think on Christine Feehan's website or blog, talking about how we had to get Leopard's Scar before we got this book, and since those two became the heads of security for Gorya, yeah, I'm glad that things ended up that way!

Goyra and Maya were such a great couple, they've both been beaten and broken by the world, they're both advanced, and their leopards get together so well. I had such a great time watching them work things out with each other, dealing with their issues, it was so great!

I am really hoping, for the sake of the characters, not for me, because I enjoy seeing the bad guys being taken down, that this was the final takedown of this particular bad guy and their crimes. Because they've put a lot of effort into it, and that particular crime is just awful, so I'm hopeful that they've stopped it for good by shifters, at the very least! But it was oh, so satisfying to watch them take out the bad guys!

I'm wondering if a future book, possibly the next one, but you never know until it's announced, will be be the couple that formed up right at the end of this book. I really hope we see their story, given how they're connected to Gorya and Maya, but who knows?

Loved reading this book and I can't wait for whatever comes next in the series!

Christine Feehan returns with another thrilling book in the paranormal romance and supernatural suspense Leopard series. Gorya Amurov is known as his family’s peacekeeper, but he and his leopard are barely under control. His harsh life has molded him into a savage fighter with a calm exterior which is what others see. He believes he would be better off dead. Maya Averina had a cruel childhood and has been years hunting and killing the criminals who destroyed her life. She keeps to herself and has never lost focus until now. An ambush takes her by surprise and now she’s a prisoner about to be sold to the highest bidder. She’s ready to fight her way out until a man arrives to set her free. They’re also both Amur leopard shifters.

As always, Feehan does an incredible job of bringing the main and secondary characters to life. Both Gorya and Maya are elite shifters with abilities beyond that of most others. They’re faster, stronger, move more stealthily, and have other unique abilities. Gorya’s leopard, Slayer, is a killer and difficult to control. Maya’s leopard is Wraith. She has protected Maya since Maya was a toddler. Gorya seems gentle and considerate when compared to his cousins. He sooths explosive situations and then fades into the background. Many consider him weak. He has recently taken over the lair in the Atchafalaya River Basin in Louisiana and many challenges are expected. Both had tragic and frightening childhoods and action-oriented careers. Each goes through a transformation as the story progresses. It was also great to reconnect with characters from previous books. This gave the series continuity and I enjoyed visited with old friends; especially Gedeon and Meiling. What a job interview they had!

While most of the novel takes place in Louisiana, there are also scenes in San Antonio and Houston, Texas as well as Russia and Panama. The world-building but good but not quite as great as the last book in the series where it was especially vivid.

The story grabbed my attention immediately and didn’t let up as I rapidly turned the pages. The deeply involved and multi-layered plot has some unpredictable moments that add suspense and danger including a surprise near the ending. The author balances the violent aspects of the novel with the intrigue, romance, suspense, work relationships, and the mending of two broken individuals. This novel features cruelty, power, death, greed, human trafficking, ill treatment of women and children, trust, friendship, acceptance, relationships, and much more. There is one long spicy and steamy scene.

Overall, this action-packed paranormal romantic suspense story has great characterization and pulls on the heart strings. It looks at a variety of types of relationships. Those who enjoy steamy and action-packed paranormal romantic suspense novels with compelling characters will likely enjoy this series. I have read more than seventy books by this author across multiple series. This one has the right mix of romance, tension, action, and a thrilling storyline. I’m looking forward to reading my next book by this author.

Berkley Publishing Group and Christine Feehan provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for February 20, 2023.

What an extraordinary journey that immeasurably revolutionized my mind, completely transformed my heart, and irrevocably reshaped my worldview! Leopard's Hunt challenged my heart and showed me the true beauty of the human spirit. It is only through our desire to live and live a full life that we even think about allowing love to open our eyes and invade our hearts. Love can accomplish the impossible and heal the irreparable injuries sustained through this life. Open yourself and allow it to accomplish a miracle in your life. I guarantee that it will if you give it full reign because it won't stop until light has invaded every part of your soul.

Goaya has lived an incomprehensible life in order to accomplish his ultimate goal. No sacrifice is too great, and no battle is too too much. He is closer then ever to his life's mission, but with it comes great risk. Maya has only known pain and heartache growing up. She moved from one bad situation to another with only a small glimmer of hope to hold onto. With a higher purpose in mind, she has honed her skills to a lethal edge. Nothing has distracted her from her ultimate goal. Only when she gets thrown off course does she even contemplate more for her life. Goaya has no idea what to do with Maya when he first meets her, but he knows he doesn't want to lose her. Thrown together by Fate, will these two learn to open their hearts to more, or will they refuse to become vulnerable no matter the beauty and blessings it brings along the way?

Our world doesn't have to suffer if we could just choose to love each other instead of viewing our friends and neighbors as objects. Once we view people as objects we can somehow justify using them to our own ends. That way of thinking will only end in utter disaster and complete devastation. Maya and Goaya showed us exactly how love can change a damaged person into a work of unspeakable beauty. It is our heart that determines who we are and not what others do to us.

Christine Feehan has blown my mind and obliterated my heart with this latest masterpiece! She knows how to get to the very essence of a person and show them for who they really are. What an extraordinary wonder and blessing she is to me. I savor her words like water to a dying man because they never fail to encourage and enlighten.

This cover is stunning.

I stopped after chapter 1 (8%). The writing style is heavily expositional and heavily narrative, and I wasn’t personally getting into it. I’d guess those who were fans of the prior works will enjoy this. It’s probably very consistent, based on how deep the backlist is.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

Leopard's Hunt was another great book that was added to Christine Feehan's leopard series. I have read and enjoyed all the books in this series. I love that I can say that and continue to say that. Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors. Her books are written well and have a great world and storyline. Goya and Maya have a different over all relationship development then other books. I really enjoyed the fact that they concentrated on hunting the trail of criminals and that their relationship developed through that. I hope that there is a book about a family member of Maya's that we met at the end of the book. I can't wait to read more of this series.

This is an ok edition to the series. I felt like the relationship was more rushed and it didn’t develop in a way the others have. Goya and Maya seemed more concerned with following the trail of criminals. This is one where you really need to have at least read the last book in the series or you would be lost.

I can say with great pleasure that I have read and enjoyed all the books in this series. Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors. The interaction between the various families is great.