I just love the crazy MacKilligan sisters, so over the top but thats what I love about this series. I couldn't put it down, now I just have to wait for Max's book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance read, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

oh it was soooo worth it all the promise of those first few chapters were lived up to in full by the book on release day.

The 2nd book in the authors Honey Badger series, the refresh to the Pride series was everything I have come to expect and love from Shelly Laurenston. This is Stevies story and how this tiger/HB Hybrid concurred the Great Wall of china otherwise known as Shen. With laughter throughout if you loved the original pride family this sub series is right up your alley. The extreme characters that somehow all feel like they are someone we know and love a plot that doesn’t quit and a paranormal twist 5 stars.

Review & Giveaway: IN A BADGER WAY by Shelly Laurenston https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-b4N
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Publication Date: March 26, 2019
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 5 Stars

What a fantastic ride! Those MacKilligan sisters, plus all the other shifters we love, are giving Shen a ride for his life. How can you not love the calm, loveable Panda? That is…until he’s riled. I admit – I didn’t see him as a romantic lead…heck…I didn’t see Stevie in that role either. Boy was I wrong. They are both kinda goofy, Shen was always the side-kick, Stevie the strange stressed one, and they are now surrounded by mayhem (by that I mean family AND those that would do them harm). Yet each kicked ass and had me heated up with their smoldering romance.

Laurenston is a gifted storyteller. The intensity of the read remains even when nothing momentous is going on. There is no ho-hum, no rest or relaxation in her books….just pure entertainment page after page. I had a blast reading this and I’m thinking Stevie and Shen are my new favorite couple. For now.

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The Honey Badger Series is a spin-off series from Shelly Laurenston’s Pride Series. Here’s the series link and a link to a blog post with some of our favorite quotes.
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I know Shelly Laurenston is a beloved paranormal romance author. She has dedicated fans who have been following her books for years. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. I have read a few of Ms. Laurenston’s books previously, they were some of her older works, and I couldn’t remember why I didn’t continue with the series. Well, now I do.

I spent the majority of IN A BADGER WAY confused. This book does not stand alone in any way. Honestly, I don’t think it would have stood alone even if I had read the first book in the series. There were so many characters and points of view and subplots, my head was spinning.

To start with the positives: I did think parts of this book were funny. I chuckled a few times. Most of the laughing happened at the end where I almost felt like I understood where the book was going and I could get into the book a little bit. Mind you, this was probably 92% into the story.

I also really enjoyed Shen’s character. I mean, come on, he’s a flipping panda shifter everyone wants to cuddle! He was so steady, unassuming, and quietly funny. He really did have the best way to manage other people’s anger. I really wish he was more than a secondary character in the novel, especially because he’s on the cover.

The negatives: While I loved Shen, every single other character in this book felt like a cartoon character. They did and said things that made them seem like Looney Tunes rejects. I couldn’t connect with any of them. The constant yelling, mood swings, and general craziness gave me a headache.

I also really didn’t like the lack of romance, or really, plot in this book. Stevie and Shen spent maybe 15% of the book actually connecting, the rest of the time it was the MacKilligan sister show or any of the 500 secondary characters. Even the main plot, someone killing hybrids, wasn’t really a focus until the last few chapters of the book.

Overall, I am going to chalk this up to Ms. Laurenston’s writing style not working for me. I know she has legions of fans and I am glad they loved this latest installment. I just caution new-to-Shelly readers, do not start with this book! No matter how hot that cover is.

**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

Well, what can I say. This is a great read!!!! Loved it. Ms. Laurenston writes a funny, fast paced, richly developed story that brings me joy. She is one of the most consistent authors who I read. This is really not a bad thing when I know I am going to get extreme enjoyment every time I pick up one of her books.

Her characters are bat shit crazy, but in a most lovable way. Her stories are like a wild ride that has you laughing the entire time. I have enjoyed everything she has written, and that is an extremely rare statement from me for any author. Thank you for this book, can't wait for Max's story.

Received as an ARC from Netgalley.

I am so torn about this book. I love Shelly Laurenston/G.A. Aiken and all of her books. I also really liked this overall story. Unfortunately I did not like the core love story at all. Out of all of her books this is my least liked.

I’ll start with the good. I really liked that we got to see more of the Mackilligan family. They are nuts but entertaining. I also liked that we got to see more of the sisters “abilities”. Max’s glandular defense and giant shifted Stevie were amazing. I also have the feeling that Charlie can shift, and that she is the flip side to Stevie. Because she is the oldest and caretaker her not shifting is psychological. That unlike Stevie when she is panicked or worried her default is to remain human, where she feels most in control. That her need to remain in control because she is constantly on defense is what keeps her from shifting. I wonder if therapy or this new science project of Stevie’s will allow us to see what she turns into.

I also like the way Stevie’s mental illness was handled. It’s an issue, but treated like an illness. No different than if Stevie had a bad diabetic episode or asthma attack. When things go left the reaction is to get her, her meds and into a safe space. I also liked that so many other characters talked about their meds or therapy and it was all discussed as perfectly normal and uneventful.

I enjoyed the new science of hybrid’s arc, and can’t wait to see where that goes. I also liked that the twin cousins were discussed but not the focus of the book. I liked that they are out there plotting but there are other concerns. Finally I loved all the appearances from beloved characters and that so much time was spent with others. There were tons of scenes that the main characters didn’t even appear in and it worked.

So what makes me dislike this book? As I said the love story. This is the first book where the leads were a couple because the leads were supposed to be a couple. There was nothing that happened between these two characters that made them falling in love believable to me. First their age difference. Although their specific ages were never said, it was repeatedly stated by several characters independent of each other that Shen is a lot older than Stevie. So I am guessing that means 10-15 years difference. Although Stevie has spent a lot of time around older people because she is a genius she was sheltered. Nothing about her felt mature. She is the baby of her family and not only is she treated as such but she behaves as such. Shen is not immature so I didn’t see where they meet.

Stevie is a genius. Not just in one field either. She can basically master anything. Shen is totally normal and not in the least intellectual. Stevie switches careers on a whim and is always at the top of whatever her chosen field is. Shen is a bodyguard with no career ambition and all. In fact he had no ambition other than finding a new bamboo stalk to replace the one he finished. Stevie is high strung, Shen is beyond mellow. Stevie’s family is a chaotic, abusive, mess. Shen’s family is tight knit, loving, and grounded. I know there is the saying opposites attract, but in those cases there is something the couple bonds over. Something even small or random that they have in common. These two had nothing. Not even a TV show. A bit later on it was sort of inferred that their commonality was sex. But that was a reach to me. Every shifter female I have read in this series likes it rough and often. There was nothing about Shen’s need for “wild panda sex” that was so out of the norm compared to other shifter couples. He could’ve had sex with any other female character we’ve come across and had the same sexual chemistry.

There wasn’t even an event or conversation between the characters that inspired love. Stevie liked Shen because she likes Pandas. Everyone told Shen he liked Stevie, so he did. Even their love confessions were lame. These two just felt phoned in. As I said there were plenty of scenes where neither character appeared, and it worked because their interactions weren’t interesting.

All that being said I would not recommend skipping this book because there were a lot of events and interactions that were not only fun but important to the series overall. However feel free to skip over the Stevie/Shen couple scenes because they basically have no bearing on the story. I am anxiously awaiting the next book, and I hope Max gets a way better deal in the love department.

This is book two of the Badger series and in this book we are more focused on Shen the loveable Panda shifter bodyguard to Kyle, and Stevie the anxiety and panic driven genius badger/tiger shifter. This book made me giggle, kept it lighthearted but had a good plot. The story kept me going and was entertaining and I am looking forward to book three to see what happens with the Honey Badger's, their father, and their family from across the pond. I think the addition of Uncle Will could add a new touch to their story.

Lastly, it was nice to see all the characters of book one. I know that in book one I felt a little lost with all the characters, but now I know who they are and they are building a story that is keeping me intrigued enough to keep reading (which can be hard to do). Can't wait for the next book!

If you want to have some chuckles, a little romance, a grumbly lovable panda, a slightly crazy badger/tiger, and a great story....pick up this book!

This. Book. This book is why I love Shelly Laurenston. I laughed so hard, everyone around me looked at me like I'd lost my mind. Stevie and Shen are perfect for each other. Add in Stevie's crazy sister's and a slew of other characters and you're guaranteed a great time, er, a great book.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias.

This was absolutely awesome!!!! By far my favorite sister!!! There was a bit of a hiccup for me with the sudden way Stevie and Shen hooked up, but reading on you see this is the dynamics of their relationship. Many LOL parts, and a few absolutely hilarious ones as well.

Stevie McKilligan is a prodigy in science and music, and like many geniuses, has severe anxiety. Shen Li is a bodyguard, but has many hidden layers. Oh--theyre also both shifters. Shen is a panda, the only bear that Stevie--a hybrid honey badger-tiger mix--doesn't have a complete meltdown around. Picking up where the last book left off, Stevie is in the middle of a mess created by her dad and her newly discovered aunts. Shen is there to help Stevie, and before he knows what's happening they are in the middle of a relationship.
Of all of the shifter books by Shelly Laurenston, Stevie is one of my absolute favorites. She is crazy and unstable in the best ways. I love the ongoing drama of the McKilligan family, and absolutely love that the characters from the previous books pop up all over the place. You absolutely need to read the other books in the series first, but you would want to anyways. Cannot wait for the next book--and to re-read this one again!

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book !
This is Stevie and Shen's book.
What can you say about the youngest of the three MacKilligan sisters ?
She is a badger tiger shifter, and she is can be startled easily.
( However, it is not a good idea to startle Stevie. You won't like what happens next! Just saying )
Oh, and she is afraid of any or all predators.
It does not help that she lives in a bear shifters only neighborhood.
(She is surrounded by killer bears!)
You can often find her hiding naked inside a cupboard. ( Don't judge! )
Shen is a panda shifter. The gentlest of them all. Just so cute!
His diet consist mainly of bamboo, or anything w/ bamboo, or anything made w/ bamboo.
Although he is a panda "bear" shifter, he is not considered to be a predator by the other shifter.
He is too cute to be a predator.
Once again, trouble has come looking for the MacKilligan sisters.
In true MacKilligan form, they stand their ground ready for a fight.
There is always some kind of government entity that wants to use Stevie for their own purpose.
Can't they just leave Stevie alone.
You know what happens when she is startled or she starts to panic.
This is such a hilarious read.
I love all the books by this author.
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.

In a Badger Way
by Shelly Laurenston


This book was as shock! As I started reading my first thought was way to much jumping around. But as I continued and the craziness increased I couldn’t put the book down. At times I was laughing so hard I had tears running down my face.

The crazy yet loving sisters, are dangerous and yet Protectors of each other, and they create mayhem and destruction wherever they go. I loved the dynamics between Charlie, Max and Stevie.

Stevie being a brilliant prodigy in music and science always seem to find herself in dangerous trouble. Her best friend Kyle who is also a child prodigy, he takes everything from Stevie like it’s no big deal. Kyle’s bodyguard Shen seems to help Stevie more than he does Kyle, which is okay because she decided they are boyfriend/girlfriend. And by the way they are shifters, and some are crazy mixed animals!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Wow - the MacKilligan sisters are back! This book focuses on Stevie and Shen but you also get a whole lot of her sisters, Max and Charlie, along with previous characters that are so much fun - the VanHolts, DeeAnn, Cella, and more.

It really is fun to read this when you have read the previous books and I think that you could read this book without reading the others but it is way easier to get a handle on all the characters when you have previous knowledge of the character's quirks. Like the scene when Blayne hugs Stevie, if you knew what Blayne was like, you can see that is totally a Blayne thing!!

The book is just non-stop action as they are either fixing something after Stevie goes crazy or trying to stop an evil scientist. It is just to great to have a set of sisters that are so under estimated and can really handle any situation! The scene when Stevie is captured and everyone thinks that there is no chance for escape...lol... they don't know Stevie!

The other part that I love is that Stevie can excel at things when you don't expect it! The Wild Dogs night was so so funny!!

I want those evil twins taken care of, hope that is in the next book, and of course their father. He needs to get taken care of, also.

In a Badger Way is the newest installment in Shelly Laurenston’s batsh*t crazy Honey Badger Chronicles, which incidentally are part of her Pride Series World.
Laurenston writes one of my all time favorite shifter series and when she added the Badger sisters to it, it just got more insane and hilarious.
Now we get to see Stevie, who is a hybrid Badger and tiger shifter and the cutie Panda shifter, Shen’s love story. Stevie and Shen’s relationship is adorable and so laidback that it took me off guard for a bit. However, their offbeat personalities and the craziness that ensues around them, makes for a fast-paced page turner that I practically devoured in one sitting.
We also get to check in with the prodigy family, the Jean-Luis Parkers, the wild dog clan, Blayne & Bo, Gwen & Lock and more. Which was an absolute blast.
All in all, In a Badger Way is a perfect entry to this amazing world and series and if you enjoy shifter shananigans, action, cute-but-deadly animals and simply saying “what the hell” a lot, this is definitely the series and author for you.
This is the second novel in the Honey Badger Chronicles and I cannot wait for the next one, I’m also hoping we get another spin off or she gets back to her Pride series. The glimpses we get of old characters families is so freaking tantalizing that it makes me salivate for more.

I have been anxiously awaiting In A Badger Way and I’m happy to say that I was not disappointed. In the second book of the Honey Badger Chronicles we get to know more about the baby Mackilligan sister Stevie. Although she’s the youngest and the smallest of the sisters, others soon learn not to underestimate her just because of her size. While Stevie and her sisters are trying to ward off the latest assassination attempts while trying to avoid dysfunctional family gatherings , they also have to stay one step ahead of their dead beat father who seems to keep putting them in harms way.
This was a comically fast paced read that has lots of family drama, plenty of action, and a bit of romance, add in the quirky characters that Ms Laurenston is known for and what you have is a entertaining read that hard to put down and one you will definitely want to read more than once.

Another win for this author! She’s the Queen and I worship at her throne! Great story, laugh out loud dialogue, over the top violence and sexy times too! Love the series and the cameos from her other books! Keep writing my Queen, keep writing,

The MacKilligan sisters' story continues, IN A BADGER WAY by Shelly Laurenston. Honey Badger/Tiger hybrid, Stevie MacKilligan goes undercover to help capture a scientist experimenting on hybrids. Simultaneously, she sets her sights on Bodyguard/Giants Panda shifter, Shen Li. This contemporary PNR is suitable for adults. It will have you laughing uncontrollably.

I can always count on Shelly Laurenston to make me laugh so hard that I cry. I love her humor. I find it amusing how she adds in different animal quirks of the shifters. Top that off with the hybrids and she takes it to another level of entertaining. There is never a dull moment in this story.

I love Stevie. She was a child prodigy in both music and science. I love the way her mind works. The stuff going on with her family is always amusing. Shen is the perfect boyfriend, whether he wants to be or not, for Stevie. He’s laid back and happy. I love how he chews bamboo any time he wants to distract someone’s attention.

I appreciate how Shelly Laurenston includes characters from her other work in this story. It’s fun when someone from a previous book pops up. I’m always excited when Shelly Laurenston comes out with a new shifter book. I was not disappointed. IN A BADGER WAY had me laughing throughout the entire book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

I love the Honey Badger series. In so many ways they remind me of Laurenston's earlier Magnus Pack books. I laughed my way through it.

Shen is pretty laid back but turns out he has a wild side. Stevie is just as crazy as always she has claimed Shen and doesn't care if he agrees. The Jean Louis Parker kids are become a little more normal (not a lot though).

This is definitely a book I will reread again and again. Can't wait for Max's story.

Shen and Stevie were AH-MAZE-ING together!!! They were sweet, they were kind, they were hot, hot, hot (unleash the WILD PANDA), they were confused, determined, and they just, kinda, sorta, fell together. They made me laugh out loud, they made me smile, I cringed with them, I backed away when they did, and I was completely and utterly enthralled by them, and invested in their relationship

When you get one MacKilligan sister, you get them all. Shen knows this. And wherever those sisters go, trouble will follow. He knows this as well. Throw in some Jean-Louis Parker prodigies (one for Shen to protect, one as Stevie’s old friend, and one as her new friend), one stray cat (that has “chosen” the sisters, according to Stevie, and that Max is in a war with), a neighbourhood full of bears (which Stevie is terrified of), and, of course, Blayne and Bo, because every story needs a catalyst point, and Blayne is so perfect in that role, and there was enough action, intrigue, fun, and giggles for everyone

Old rivals pop up, MacKilligan family near and far are around, and the Van Holtz’s trying to keep control in this out-of-control situation, while hanging onto their skin. Of course, Charlie, Max, and Stevie are in the thick of it all, being the strong, singular, dysfunctional unit that only they can be, and their grizzly and panda boyfriends, and their families, are right there with them

I adored this book! Stevie and her sisters are completely crazy and hilariously and yet supportive. Shelly Laurenston all has the funniest books and In Badger Way was no exception!