This was a great book, at first I did not know what it would be about, I mean he is kissing her underwear, would it be a smexy ride? Actually it was not as PR as some in the genre. This was more like UF is sometimes, and I liked it a lot. Edit: Just found that they call it suspense too, and yes that makes sense.

Caterina Shaw was dying from cancer ad she was offered something new, but that turned out to be a nightmare as they used her as a labrat in a gene experiment. Her body is strange and she is stronger than before, but also lost and vulnerable. She did it all for her music, which she loves.

Mick is sent to find her, but he has doubt that she will be a savaged killer. He is ex army, hot, and very protective. Yes very alpha. He finds her, and then he wants the truth, but he can't just hand her over.

Instead of saying it is paranormal romance, I would make it contemporary sci-fi romance, you get my point. It was about the science, and her powers comes from that (if not something new shows up in the next book). And there is romance, oh yes it is building up between those two, and I am glad it takes some time for things to heat up because she is so vulnerable and lost. And when it finally happens it makes total sense. During all that time he does play the tough guy, but anyone can see that wants to protect, and I like him a lot.Cat is nice, but since she is pretty lost, and I wonder if she is a murderess, well I just had to get to know her and trust her like he did.

What to say, the book is not as sexy as it looks, so go on give it a try, it was a nice one, and to those who likes it sexy, well you will get what you want too later on.

I really liked how these two got to know and trust each other, and I enjoyed the sidestory with his sister Liliana and her ass of a boyfriend. I hope we get to hear more about her...in the middle of this review I went on over to Caridad's site, and oh yes book 2 will be about Liliana. I am very happy to hear that. She deserves a nice guy.

There is the strangeness of the gene treatment, and evil scientist, the hunters after Cat, the budding romance between her and sexy Mike. Liliana's story and involvement since she is a doctor and wants to help. The hunt getting closer and closer as they want their experiment back. A story with a bit of everything. A story that managed to grab me as the characters came to life. I'd say, read it.

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This books started out great, I was on the edge of my seat, unable to turn the pages fast enough. When it got towards the middle, it started to fizzle and then just trudge along at that steam until the end. This book was just ok for me after the flame out that was the beginning. The characters aren't too bad, I wish we could have learned a bit more about who Cat was before she was altered. Mick and Cat were ok together, I don't think any real lasting relationship could spring up like it did with them under similar conditions and what not, but it is fiction, that is the point. I also felt like something was missing between them, I know that they of course have issues to start, what romance doesn't, but I wasn't feeling them together towards the end. But, it was very diffrent than any other paranormal/sci fi sort of book I have ever read, and I can appreciate that. It was very interesting to read because I don't know a ton about genetics so I learned a little bit there as well. So overall this book was pretty good, just some kinks for me. I will definitely give the next one a try. ( )

With its gripping storyline and compelling characters Sins of the Flesh will have you hooked from the very first page!

Caterina Shaw is a world renowned cellist but she is struck down in her prime with an incurable brain tumour and loses her vision. Caterina's doctors convince her they have a program they believe could save her life so trusting in them she agrees to go.

Mick Carrera is a problem solver, when people need something fixed permanently he is the person they call. When Dr Raymond Edwards reaches out to him and offers him a job to track down a missing patient who murdered his colleague and return her to him. Mick listens but becomes more sceptical as the conversation progresses but eventually agrees to find Caterina Shaw.

The more Mick digs the more things are not adding up and when he finds Caterina and discovers he is not the only person who has been contracted he knows something is wrong. Caterina is injured by the other man and Mick decides to contact his sister Lilliana who is a doctor to meet him at his place to help Caterina. As Caterina's condition is realised the truth will quickly starts to unravel and soon it will not only be Caterina in danger. When Mick discovers an old enemy has also been contracted he knows it can only end with one of them dead. Can Mick save Caterina and keep his family safe or will his old enemy strike and cost him everything.

I loved Sins of the Flesh and look forward to reading many more of Caridad Pineiro's books ( )

Catarina (Cat) Shaw is a famous and talented musician, her love of the cello as much a part of her as her body. When she finds out that she has a brain tumor that will kill her, she elects to take part in a radical gene therapy treatment. The results are not what she has expected. Cat has found that she possesses strange powers such as to be able to chameleon herself against her surroundings. She is stronger, faster, quicker to heal, and also has iridescent blood. When she escapes the medical facility that she is being kept in, private detective forces are hot on her tail with the order to collect her for the violent murder of one of the lab’s doctors.

Enter Mick Carrera, who has been hired to find Cat and bring her back. At first, he is startled to find out that she is not quite human. However, he has a sense of decency that transcends the rather rough job he does. Mick finds himself taking care of her, always cautious, yet at the same time wondering if Cat is really capable of what she is accused of. There is no mistake, though, that Cat is in danger. And if she is not guilty of the murder, why would they be accusing her? What is their goal? What else may they be engineering? And who really did kill the doctor and why? So much mystery begins to swirl around the two that we are pushed into a complex and layered plotline that moves fast and hard, with the action intense, the mystery solid, and the characters defined.

Naturally, as a romance novel, this book has its fair share of hot and botheredness. I am always a bit annoyed when characters come to attraction so early. While I don’t mean to negate the idea of love at sight, but I prefer that romance and passion come as part of a long running evolution of emotion rather than, “is this her in the picture? Hot. I want her intensely and with all of my being.” See what I mean? So, I was kind of put off by that when it happened in this book, yet the author slowed it down from there and let it happen in due time. There was no rush. The romance was redeemed! And, naturally, as soon as the romance began, it was good. The scenes are smoking hot, guys, I mean it.

This was my first taste of the paranormal of this brand. Usually the paranormal is about vampires or witches or some other sort of were/shifting creature. While Cat is part animal(s) and human, she is no shifter. This book is therefore more scientific, sort of ‘man playing God and this is what we get.’ I really enjoyed that this book had a scientific lean while not being too science fiction based, as that is not a genre I particularly like. All in all: good book, hot romance, non-standard characters that actually seem real and with depth, and an all around great mystery with tons of adventure. ( )

Cat Shaw is no wilting flower... she is a fighter. She has been abused, wounded, is on the run and, to top it all off, is suffering from memory loss. Mick has no place for Caterina in his life but when she begs for help, he can’t seem to turn his back on her. Although his mission requires for him to see her as a culprit, as he starts to uncover the truths as to Cat’s “powers” he starts to realize that she is not the coldblooded killer they claim her to be.

This story will keep you on your toes. It has plenty of action, suspense, drama and romance to keep the pages flowing rapidly. The sensual scenes were a bit tame for my tastes, but still very nicely done. Ms. Pineiro does a fantastic job creating characters who are realistic, passionate and who you really like and root for. Although Mick starts off on the wrong foot (at least in my eyes) he quickly redeems himself by taking care of Cat and bringing her back to "life". This is a great romance/paranormal/thriller that you can enjoy in one sitting. A fantastic debut to Ms. Pineiro's SINS series. I'll definitely be on the lookout for the next installment. ( )