In India, a small sect continues the practice of having more than one husband. This practice traces its roots back to an ancient goddess. Just imagine the benefits of having more than one mate.

Savannah Holden, the heroine of Jory Strong’s Roping Savannah, has secretly fantasized about having two males at once, more than once. Of course, it is only a fantasy; one she will not even share with her best friend, Krista.

Draigon D’amato is a winged sentinel of his world. His homeland of Baraqijal, a place not unlike him, is starkly beautiful and filled with danger. As a bounty hunter, Draigon understands duty and obligation better than most. It is time for him to form a triple bond between himself, a Vesti, and a human female. Due to a virus introduced during the war between Amato and Vesti, the sperm of both species is compromised. Only the combination of two males, one of each race, with a Fallon gene-carrying human female will result in children. Outside of this bond, Draigon will remain lonely and childless. Only problem is he doesn’t have a co-mate, or a human female mate. In fact, female with the Fallon gene are few and hard to find.

Savannah Holden, born a rancher’s daughter, is anxious to be more than her father’s daughter or a rancher’s wife. The feisty beauty wants to administer justice, which leads to her position on the police force. It is not enough to be an officer when she knows she could do more as a detective. All she needs to do is break open a big case to move up. She is willing and ready, unfortunately, two co-workers keep getting in her way. Then there’s the exploding Beemer, and to top it off, a gorgeous black-haired bounty hunter appears by her side.

Kye, a Vesti warrior male, is watching over Krista Thomas, who is Savannah’s friend and Kye’s cousin’s selected mate. Beside the red-haired Krista stands an animated female, who Kye knows will be his intended mate. The only thing is he must get a sample of her DNA to take back to the scientists to test for her compatibility. Only after he sinks his fangs in her neck during intercourse and leaves his marker will he reveal that he is not a gorgeous, human male. Of course, there is the problem of a co-mate. Despite his body’s urging, there is no purpose of retaining the luscious Savannah unless he has an Amato to complete the triangle.

Life is hard when you’re trying to fill out a mating triangle. Of course, it is difficult when the bad guys want you dead and your co-worker might be dirty. Somehow, Savannah, Kye, and Draigon come together to fight together and fight against each other with relative success and sizzle.

There is an incredible amount of back-story relayed through the prologue and in each chapter. This seems to be necessary to understand the plotline, but can be difficult. I found myself re-reading paragraphs, even chapters to try to figure out what was going on between the Vesti and the Amato. The Fallon gene element was murky as well. The plot line and characters were interesting and make the book a recommended read. The reader will have to work a little harder at the beginning. Prior novels probably explain the whole Fallon gene issue for the reader. My mistake was in not starting with the original Fallon Mates novel.
Reviewed by Morgan Wyatt
© December 2006