The Iceman is a hottie - Rated 
After reading each romance of this series at least twice, and pondering on it a while, I've come to the conclusion that Caressed by Ice is my favourite installment in the phenomenal Psy/Changeling series so far. And the reason? Two words: Judd Lauren.
The delectable ex-assassin manages to be icy cool and blisteringly hot at the same time. As a member of the analytical Psy race, he's lived all his life devoid of emotion, affection, and human contact. But when he falls for Brenna Kincaid, he makes the decision to suffer the agonising dissonance caused by his Conditioning, just to be with her and feel her touch. He has never been intimate with anyone, and it was both refreshing and extremely sexy to witness the role reversal in this relationship. Brenna (a wolf changeling) is the sensual, experienced one and Judd is the virgin. But, oh boy, does he learn fast. The love scenes in this book are mind-blowing; Nalini Singh went all out for our lovable Iceman. Their relationship is so emotional and touching that i'm amazed anyone can craft such a beautiful story. Added to what i've already outlined, we get to spend some time in the SnowDancer pack and witness how they interact with each other, Brenna learns to heal after her ordeal in Slave To Sensation, and there's a mystery to solve. Not to mention even more incredible world building and advancement concerning the plans of the Psy Council. Phew. It was one hell of a read. Now I have to read it all again!
you'll be looking forward to more stories in this series - Rated 
Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh is the story of Judd a Psy Arror and Brenna a Changling. Nalini answers the questions about Brenna after being attacked in the 2nd book in this series. But Ms. Singh went above and beyond all expectations. You'll loved how even though Judd tried not to feel anything for Brenna that he couldn't help himself and couldn't keep away from her. And you'll be looking forward to more stories in this series with anticipation!! I would also recommend Tino Georgiou's bestselling novel--The Fates--if you haven't yet!
The best in the Psy/Changeling series yet! - Rated
I loved Caressed by Ice, even more than Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat, which is saying something 'cause I still regularly re-read those. Judd and Brenna (only bad point are those names, sometimes I would just start laughing in the middle of a serious scene) share what seems a really equal relationship in a way that Sascha/Lucas and Faith/Vaughn just didn't quite get to. Brenna regularly pushes Judd off-balance and Judd challenges Brenna. This means that the occasional mild domination element doesn't jar as much. I won't give you a synopsis 'cause previous reviews have done that, will just end with the fact that, beyond a small pacing problem and an end that is a whisker away from being rushed, it is fantastic story and you'll be genuinely elated when it all ends well *sigh* Ain't psy/changeling love grand?
Return to form by Nalini Singh - Rated
I really loved "Slave To Sensation", the first book in this series (Psy/Changeling) by Nalini Singh. However the follow-up, "Visions Of Heat", although a good read wasn't at the same level. However the teaser chapter at the end of that book for the third in the series, "Caressed By Ice", made it look interesting. And indeed it was, Nalini Singh is definitely back to form, in fact in some ways this book is even better.
The first two books have focussed on female protagonists who are members of the Psy race, a kind-of Mr Spock emotionless but permanently in a Mind Meld group of superhumans. They are permanently attached to the PsyNet and are told that if they leave the Net they will die. However in the first two books our heroines discover this isn't entirely true, that functioning of the PsyNet in 'Silence' often covers up great crimes and that they are able to leave - with the help of their changeling mates, of course.
"Caressed by Ice" took us in a slightly different direction because the heroine, Brenna, is one of the wolves and the hero, Judd Lauren, is a Psy. He and some members of his family were introduced to us in the first book and we learned more about them in the second. However in this book we really begin to understand about Judd and his role within the Psy - that of assassin. Judd has very special Psy powers which mean that if he ever breaks Silence he will probably kill those around him at the first moment of any stress. Brenna is a damaged wolf after she was kidnapped and tortured in the previous book in the series and yet she finds something about Judd that calms her. Perhaps it's because he seems to be able to understand her fears about lasting effects from the attack - or perhaps there's more to it. And yet Brenna, as a wolf, needs emotion and closeness from Judd and yet for him it is fearsomely dangerous. How can this be resolved?
There are some other underlying threads in this book, we learn a little more about Hawke the Alpha of the wolves, more about the Psy council and some of Judd's activities as he continues to work as an assassin for 'The Ghost'. However the major part of this book is about Judd and Brenna coming to understanding about each other, about their own problems and limitations, about the cultural differences between Psy and Wolves and more. It's always an enjoyable read with more depth to some of the side characters than in many of the other novels and is another excellent adventure in the world that Nalini Singh has created.
Book 3 of the Psy/Changeling Series - Rated
In Caressed by Ice we catch up with characters first introduced in Slave to Sensation - the first book in the series. Brenna Kincaid is still feeling the aftershocks of her abduction and fears the full extent of what the abuse and torture may have done to her. She becomes increasingly drawn to Judd Lauren one of the Psy taking refuge with the Wolves. But he cannot feel emotion and she cannot contain hers. Will they find a way to make a future together.
This is my favourite book in the series so far. I initially thought this was a more standalone story and could be appreciated without having read the previous two books. However, having finished the book I no longer think this is the case. Although CBI takes place away from the leopards, at the Snow Dancer wolf pack, the overall arc of the Psy/Changeling story has some major developments here which I think are best appreciated having read Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat. Plus both sets of protagonists from those books appear here, so I think it's beneficial to know the backstory.
I found Judd fascinating. And thought he gave a much clearer impression of what it means to be Psy. He has so much control, and underneath he's not bubbling like a volcano, he doesn't feel rage, there's just more control. With Judd you realize what Silence truly is, from someone who embraces it because they have to. Some readers may prefer the animalistic intensity of the Changeling heroes, but I liked Judd's determination to find a way to be with Brenna.
Brenna is a curious mixture of vulnerability and intense anger. Her relationship with her brothers - I loved. I thought Nalini Singh captured the sibling capacity for annoyance and affection perfectly. When things in the Changeling world start to fall apart and everyone's loyalty comes under question, this family strength almost becomes a double edged sword. And you stand with Brenna questioning exactly what her brothers are capable of.
I loved that Brenna and Judd's mating wasn't as smooth or immediate as in the previous two books. That would have been unrealistic. This was something the two of them had to puzzle out together. I liked the slow intensity of it. And I look forward to catching up with them in later books.
There was a lot of other stuff happening as well, this book was packed with information. We discover more about the wolf pack structure, and we also learn much more about the Psy in this book, including some of their history. The Psy council take their machinations to a higher level of brutality, and new alliances are formed. We get quite a lot of Kaleb, including some tidbits about his past. Nalini Singh has managed to maintain his ambiguity, I'm hoping he turns up again in Book 4. And we find out a little more about Walker Lauren, Sienna Lauren and Hawke - whose story I'm patiently waiting for, one of his conversations with Brenna is short, beautiful and heartbreaking.
Although the next book Mine to Possess isn't out 'til February. Nate and Tamsyn's story will be available as a short story in the October anthology An Enchanted Season. Which is good 'cause patience isn't really one of my virtues. :)
Also available
Slave to Sensation (Book 1)
Visions of Heat (Book 2)
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