It was a fast, action packed glimpse where a half blind, wounded and naked women jumped onto an foreign hotel room balcony. The grizzly bodyguard there helped her to escape her attackers, wonderering if he`ll see her again....

... It was a short, but very promissing snippet.

Fast paced with action and intrigue, Shelly Laurenston has created a fantastic opening chapter which has done exactly what the start of a book should—left me craving more. My five stars are clearly based on that, but I can say I’m excited to read the complete story.

I got the opportunity for a sneak preview of the first chapter. This is going to be good. Grizzly bear and honey badger. Great shifter characters.

Starts off with a bang action packed and fun as usual what else to expect from this author.

4 stars based on the chapter. See what the whole books has to say.

2018 can not come quick enough.

I requested this book on Netgalley and expected the full book. I was given a chapter, which is by far not enough for me to judge a book on.

The first chapter loaded a lot into it, but I wasn't hooked. There was a lot of action, but of course no explanation because it was one chapter. The characters were flat, but that again is because it was one chapter. There was an attempt at a few jokes from some of the male characters, but they rubbed me the wrong way. Seemed very quickly like the "no homo" jokes of high school. I don't see myself picking up this book. There is a chance it gets better, but solely based on the first chapter, it is a no for me.

There was a set-up for an action packed story, but if it is worth reading or going to be fun or anything I can't judge. If I get the rest of the book, I will update the review and see if any of my feelings change.

I love reading books by Shelly Laurenston since they make me laugh out loud and what the characters do.

This was a great sneak peek of the book and I cannot wait for it to get here. It was not clear originally that it was only the first chapter though so I thought I was getting the whole book....When the actual book comes out I will be SUPER excited just based on this first chapter!

Want! Can't wait to get my hands on the entire book:) I'd love a copy if you have hard copies. I sat down to read the eBook thinking it was the entire book, got to the end of the sample and was so disappointed there wasn't more. Love Laurenston's shifters and Aiken's dragons:)
Corinne Nicar
12710 Eagle Ledge Lane
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Great first chapter I guess. I deleted the previous version of this and can't get it back. Was that one a sampler as well?
I'm waiting on the full book now.

I had not paid attention to the fact that this was a sampler. So I got all comfortable with coffee and blanket to start the read. And then it ended. WHAT!!! So now here I am sitting around waiting like an addict for their next fix. I can not wait to read the complete book.

This was just a teaser but a wonderful teaser. Its full of all of Shelly's off the wall irreverent humor! I love her story telling!

Great title and a fun, sexy story from Shelly Laurenston!

This is a highly anticipated book in a new soon off series. This author is amazing and every story she writes is hilarious and engaging. You can't help, but to fall in love with all the characters.

I read this sample chapter and immediately wanted to read the rest of the book! I can't wait for it to be published so I can buy it. The characters are interesting and the storyline has already hooked me.

I voluntarily read the advanced sneak peak of this book and I loved it. I need more ASAP, I can not wait for this book to come out!

One of my favourite authors. Looking forward to reading the entire book. With only a chapter this tease was slightly confusing.

I want to give this both a 5 star and a 1 star at the same time. I was so excited to see that I got this book, and was anxious to get started. I loved the first few pages, and actually yelled "no!" out loud, when I realized that those first pages were all that was there! I went back and tried to download it two more times before I realized that it said it was a sneak peak at the first chapter. I did love those pages though, and have now pre-ordered the book so that I can learn who these new characters are. I will know be going back and re-reading all of her other books in preparation for this one!

When I requested the book I didn't realize it was a sneak peek of the first chapter. That was my fault as I only read the book description and the release date when I requested it. My book club's September host didn't pick a book for the month. Instead we're meeting to talk about what we've been reading since we last met. I thought this would be a great book to talk about with them since half read romances and half read sci fi or fantasy. Why not a book which combines it all?

The first chapter had me hooked. With Netgalley you can send the file to your Kindle or download a protected .pdf file. I reached the end of the file on my Kindle and had so many questions. I then downloaded the protected .pdf file in case the file on my Kindle was corrupted. Aren't I silly?!

The first chapter introduces the reader to the two main characters, Berg and Charlie, and a few supporting ones. Some questions include, "Who is trying to kill Charlie?" and "Does Berg get his concert t-shirt back?" There's no wasting  time with the meet cute and I predict this will be a quick read. The publisher's description has more spoilers than this review of the first chapter.

I didn't read properly that this was just a first chapter sampler before I requested it, but noticed after I read about a chapter's worth and then was super upset to find I had already finished the sample! This story definitely has potential from what I have seen - good start, building up well, characters are intriguing. And I am FOR SURE interested to learn more about the shifting/lifestyle of the shifters. Plus, the sample doesn't give much opportunity to get into any romance, and I deeply need to know what happens there. More, please!

Great start for this book. The sisters seemed badass and hilarious. Looking forward to the entire book

Just got the first chapter, but I am completely and totally hooked. Berg, the marvelous grizzly, is body guard to Cooper, the pianist prodigy character that we previously adored. AND IT HAS HONEY BADGERS, quirky, quick and completely cute these viciously hilarious characters are going to make for some fantastic break from reality book time!

I received chapter 1 ONLY ARC copy of Hot and Badgered from Kensington Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. Hot and Badgered is set for publication March 27, 2018.

My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Shelly Laurenston
Series: The Honey Badgers (Book 1)
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Kensington
Publication Date: March 27, 2018
ISBN-10: 1496714342
ISBN-13: 978-1496714343
Genre: Shifter Romance

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