In the savage world of shapeshifters desire can be as dangerous as nature itself.... As bodyguard to the most powerful shapeshifter in the human world, Shadow Shifter, Eli Preston has sworn to protect his leader, defend their alliance, and keep his darker instincts in check. But when a beautiful female trainee arouses his jaguar senses, there is no stopping the beast within. He must have her. Even if it jeopardizes the deadliest mission of his life... When the heat is on-and the claws come out-the heart is the fiercest hunter... For six years, Nivea has been waiting for Eli to take her in his arms, unleash his animal urges, and claim her as his mate. But once their passion is unleashed-in a reckless moment of pure unbridled lust-nothing can ever be the same. The battlelines are drawn: man versus animal, shapeshifter versus shapeshifter. And Eli must be prepared to fight for his life-and his love-or he will lose Nivea forever...in Primal Heat, the final Shadow Shifters novel by A.C. Arthur. "Deliciously edgy, sexy, and certainly not to be missed." -Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author