Although both Jon and Alexia long for freedom and autonomy, DEADLY PURSUIT is partly about relationships and the interconnectedness of life. The crew of El Cazador might be an unlikely group of characters working together, but they almost function as a family unit. Nina Croft does a great job of making each character unique and making them three- dimensional. After reading DEADLY PURSUIT, I'm eager to see what Nina Croft has in store for other characters.

The romance itself between Jon and Alexia is a little unusual. Although Jon is a werewolf, DEADLY PURSUIT is not your average werewolf tale. The action and sense of danger pumps energy and intensity into the romance. Alexia reveals her vulnerabilities when she wonders when Jon will eventually leave her. For me, those fears make her real and a much more sympathetic character. The intimate scenes between them are extremely passionate and visceral. Jon makes for a sexy, yet reluctant, hero -- always coming to Alexia's rescue. Jon is a complex character and I wasn't sure that I would like him at the beginning of the story. However, he managed to prove himself as the story went on.

DEADLY PURSUIT is a classic "hero's quest" story that has thrills as well as erotic elements. I liked the moments of humor and thought that they do a great job of lessening the tension. Nina Croft does a wonderful job of world-building in DEADLY PURSUIT. For me, this story is part space odyssey and part erotic paranormal love story. I look forward to reading more stories by Nina Croft.

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