"Cat's Claw delivers with its robust cast of characters and engaging plot. Cat is a dynamic woman confident in her abilities and sexuality. It was fun to see how others reacted to her. Yet, within her confident persona lurks a woman with the same need for love and companionship as everyone else. Readers will come to appreciate her commitment, humor, and love of life. Matthew is an excellent complement for Cat. His sensitivity and unwillingness to settle for less than everything will endear him to readers. As these two work together, readers are never sure exactly where the plot will go; there are twists and turns to keep readers guessing as they slowly dwindle down the list of suspects. Even as readers start to have an inkling of who is behind the antics, the author ensures that they can't piece all the clues together until the very end. The ending has it all: romance, drama, and friendship. This book more than lives up to the quality writing readers have come to expect from Ms. Damschroder."—Amanda, Fallen Angel Reviews

“You were pretty amazing,” Matthew said, remembering her lightening-quick reflexes and automatic handling of the snake. “How’d you learn to do that?”

“I’ve been in areas where snakes are part of the living environment,” Cat said, her voice getting lower and huskier. “It was as much luck as skill.” She leaned forward until her mouth was inches from his and slightly above.

“I doubt that.” If he was going to succumb—and he was, he decided—he was going to take as much control as she’d allow him. He reached up with his right hand and gripped the back of her neck. With one tug he’d pulled her down and around so she laid across his lap. She smiled in anticipation, putting her hand behind his head and pulling him down to her.

Okay, they’d share control.

He closed his eyes as their lips met, hot yet gentle. Her scent surrounded him, familiar after so many days in proximity. But her mouth, her skin, felt familiar, too, and he hadn’t touched her. Not like this. Not—