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Brawn

by Laurann Dohner · New Species #5

2011 · 211 pages · Ellora's Cave

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4.2Goodreads
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What Makes It Hot

💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 21k+ readers on Goodreads

⭐ Amazon readers rate this even higher than Goodreads

📚 Book 5 of an ongoing series (7 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 7 of 13 books published

📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 4.2 GR to 4.7 AMZ

About this book

When Becca first lays eyes on Brawn, she can't help but wonder what's hiding beneath those clothes—but he's made a vow to keep his distance from human women, convinced they're too fragile for what he wants. Forced to live under the same roof, an undeniable attraction simmers between them even as Brawn tries desperately to maintain control. Everything changes when they're kidnapped together and thrown into a nightmare that forces them to rely on each other completely. In the face of danger and desperation, Brawn and Becca discover that sometimes the strongest bonds form when you have nothing left to lose.

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Review: Brawn (New Species, #5) by Laurann Dohner

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