The Beast in Him

Pride, Book 2

By: Shelly Laurenston

Narrated by: Charlotte Kane

Some things are so worth waiting for. Like the moment when Jessica Ward "accidentally" bumps into Bobby Ray Smith and shows him just how far she's come since high school. Back then, Jess's gangly limbs and bruised heart turned to jelly any time Smitty's "all the better to ravish you with" body came near her. So, some things haven't changed. Except now Jess is a success on her own terms. And she can enjoy a romp - or 20 -with a big, bad wolf and walk away. Easy.

The sexy, polished CEO who hires Smitty's security firm might be a million miles from the lovable geek he knew, but her kiss, her touch, is every bit as hot as he imagined. Jess was never the kind to ask for help, and she doesn't want it now, not even with someone targeting her Pack. But Smitty's not going to turn tail and run. Not before proving that their sheet-scorching animal lust is only the start of something even wilder.

©2008 Shelly Laurenston (P)2013 Tantor

Great book!

I liked this book better than the first. Its cute, funny, sexy, and entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Thorougly enjoyed it!!!

I like Shelly Laureston's style of story telling. Love her badass female leads and ultra alpha male characters. this is an easy uncomplicated read. The narration is quite enjoyable too. I particularly enjoy Charlotte Kane's Southern accent.

Once Again, Awesome!

I luv Shelly Laurenston. she always has such humor in her stories. The Smith pack always kreps me laughing. And again Charlotte Kane is one of the best narrators.

Hot and Heavy.

This is a great shifter book, with different types of shifters in the book. What is great is that they actually have some of the traits of the real animals. Great characters in this book that has made me anticipate their stories, can't wait to read more. I loved Jessie Ann she is a girl after my own heart. Very sexy men with the right amount of testosterone to keep a girl's heart pounding. There is lots of humor to the story, sometimes I would be laughing out loud, but plenty of smiling like a loon moments. I do wish there was a little more action to the story but I still enjoyed the book very much, I would defiantly classify this book as a romance. I didn't mind the narrator too much, but occasionally she would end her sentences with a screech that was a little distracting. Recommend reading Molly Harper or Katie Macalister for funny romances. Although not quite as funny I would also recommend Tina Folsom's Scanguard series or Nalini Singh's Psy-Changling series.

Book 2

Laurenston shows her talent for writing intriguing, funny, paranormal romance stories that leaves the reader wanting more. Great story and awesome narration.