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Pride #3
The Mane Attraction
Ready for something wild? Shelly Laurenston's sensual, shape-shifting heroes are definitely a breed apart. But even the king of the beasts can find himself unexpectedly tamed by the right woman. . . Weddings have the strangest effect on people. How else to explain the fact that Sissy Mae Smith woke up in Mitch Shaw's bed the morning after her brother Bobby Ray tied the knot? Or that gunmen are trying to kill Mitch, and Sissy Mae now has to escort a bleeding, stubborn, yet still incredibly sexy lion shifter to her Tennessee Pack's turf to keep him safe? It doesn't help that Mitch's appraising gaze makes her feel like the most desirable creature on earth, or that the ultimate stray cat is suddenly acting all kinds of possessive. . . Mitch is an undercover cop who's about to testify against some dangerous ex-associates. Even more worrisome, he's harboring hot, X-rated fantasies about the fast-talking little canine--and he has to deal with every male in Sissy Mae's Pack sniffing around her in a way that makes his hackles rise. Mitch has his pride, and he intends to show Sissy Mae that when a lion sets out to make you his mate, the only thing to do is purr, roll over, and enjoy one hell of a ride. . .
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2008
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Shelly Laurenston
45 books7,889 followersOriginally from Long Island, New York, Shelly Laurenston has resigned herself to West Coast living which involves healthy food, mostly sunny days, and lots of guys not wearing shirts when they really should be. Shelly Laurenston is also The New York Times Bestselling author G.A. Aiken, creator of the Dragon Kin series. For more info on G.A. Aiken's dangerously and arrogantly sexy dragons, check out her website at www.gaaiken.com.
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May 8, 2017
2.5 Trouble making Stars
*Spoilers*
Ok so The Mane Attraction is the 3rd book in the Pride series, and it was a okay read for me. Not as good as the others. I thought after book two and the way Sissy Mae was such a bully to Jessie Ann when they were teens that I would be hatin on Sissy in this book. I wasn't. I didn't really have a big problem with Sissy Mae in this book. In fact I liked her more than I thought I would. Even though I still thought she was a shit disturbing bitch. Mitch was okay for the most part, although I found his lazy, feed me, wipe my ass and take care of me behavior annoying. Just sayin. The real problem I had with this book is it was very slow building and I got bored a lot. A LOT!!!!!!
It wasn't just that the story dragged. It took like forever for Mitch and Sissy to get together, and there wasn't this like awesome sexual tension build up or anything. It's just tons of friend zone, then well into the book, they share one kiss and that was it. Sissy was draggin him to a bed to fuck after one kiss. There really wasn't much of a romance to their relationship, because sissy wanted them to just fuck and that's it. Towards the end there was a little romance but not much. No real build up. I didn't really find this book all that funny either. I might have giggled a few times, but no where near the humor that was in the other books.
Then the book finally does start to pick up at the end only to let me down with a big anticlimactic nothing . Yup that is the big show down. Talk about a let down. It took everything in me to finish this book. I just wasn't feeling it. I think I may have even fell asleep once or twice. I hope the next one is better!
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*Spoilers*
Ok so The Mane Attraction is the 3rd book in the Pride series, and it was a okay read for me. Not as good as the others. I thought after book two and the way Sissy Mae was such a bully to Jessie Ann when they were teens that I would be hatin on Sissy in this book. I wasn't. I didn't really have a big problem with Sissy Mae in this book. In fact I liked her more than I thought I would. Even though I still thought she was a shit disturbing bitch. Mitch was okay for the most part, although I found his lazy, feed me, wipe my ass and take care of me behavior annoying. Just sayin. The real problem I had with this book is it was very slow building and I got bored a lot. A LOT!!!!!!
It wasn't just that the story dragged. It took like forever for Mitch and Sissy to get together, and there wasn't this like awesome sexual tension build up or anything. It's just tons of friend zone, then well into the book, they share one kiss and that was it. Sissy was draggin him to a bed to fuck after one kiss. There really wasn't much of a romance to their relationship, because sissy wanted them to just fuck and that's it. Towards the end there was a little romance but not much. No real build up. I didn't really find this book all that funny either. I might have giggled a few times, but no where near the humor that was in the other books.
Then the book finally does start to pick up at the end only to let me down with a big anticlimactic nothing . Yup that is the big show down. Talk about a let down. It took everything in me to finish this book. I just wasn't feeling it. I think I may have even fell asleep once or twice. I hope the next one is better!
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October 25, 2008
I don't know quite where to put Shelly Laurenston's "The Mane Attraction" on the shelf. Does it go under romantica? It's not quite erotica, but more than romance. And it's packed with humor that kept me giggling and snorting and had my husband looking at me strangely (OK, MORE strangely than usual.)
He's a werelion. You know, gorgeous and mostly lazy, happy to go all night and have someone else take care of the details...alot like lions in the wild. He's also a cop with a target on his back. The mobster he, and only he, can finger for murder is looking to get rid of the only witness. That would be Mitch. It's enough to put a lion off his feed! But it could be worse...now he's got Sissy Mae taking care of him and watching his back. If only he could stop staring at his 'buddy's butt.
Sissy Mae is a born troublemaker. She's also got a streak of loyalty a mile wide, so when her 'buddy' Mitch is wounded in a murder attempt, she decides to take him home...to her home, and to hell with what anybody else thinks. She'll take on weredogs, werewolves, werelionesses, and werebears to keep him safe even if she can't seem to stop lusting for him. Oh well, as long as she's in charge there won't be any problems. Hey have you heard this one? A lion and a wolf...well, you'll just have to read this one for the rest of it.
Humor, hot sex, mystery, and roller-derby auto racing...how can you pass this up?
He's a werelion. You know, gorgeous and mostly lazy, happy to go all night and have someone else take care of the details...alot like lions in the wild. He's also a cop with a target on his back. The mobster he, and only he, can finger for murder is looking to get rid of the only witness. That would be Mitch. It's enough to put a lion off his feed! But it could be worse...now he's got Sissy Mae taking care of him and watching his back. If only he could stop staring at his 'buddy's butt.
Sissy Mae is a born troublemaker. She's also got a streak of loyalty a mile wide, so when her 'buddy' Mitch is wounded in a murder attempt, she decides to take him home...to her home, and to hell with what anybody else thinks. She'll take on weredogs, werewolves, werelionesses, and werebears to keep him safe even if she can't seem to stop lusting for him. Oh well, as long as she's in charge there won't be any problems. Hey have you heard this one? A lion and a wolf...well, you'll just have to read this one for the rest of it.
Humor, hot sex, mystery, and roller-derby auto racing...how can you pass this up?
January 20, 2011
These books should be marketed as anti-depressants. Seriously. It should be on the list of treatments:
This woman knows how to instantly put you at ease and have you laughing your head off consistently throughout. And after you've finished, you'll find yourself still chuckling over the antics of her colourful characters.
Although Sissy Mae isn't one of my favourite leads, I loved her friendship with Mitch, which turned friends-with-benefits to lovers-for-life-with-a-shared-sex-addiction. If only I could find a man like that. Sigh.
I love the strong sense of family and community in these books, closing ranks and turning on the enemy outsiders even when you don't get along with the ones you're protecting.
The characters have strong personalities linked to their animal and the women are...uh...evil. Even the men are scared and rightly so. They are Crazy. Never, ever get on their bad side. Ever!
The stories may be predictable but they are always entertaining.
Words that will forever trigger laughing fits related to this book: crocodile, tug-of-war, wedgies and NASCAR. I'm now sporting a huge grin.
--> Medication
--> Counselling
--> Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
--> Reading books by Shelly Laurenston
She is a PMS-Demon Slayer. Fighting the good fight for woman-kind. (May also treat male PMS too. Sex, with fast cars, how can they not like it?)
This woman knows how to instantly put you at ease and have you laughing your head off consistently throughout. And after you've finished, you'll find yourself still chuckling over the antics of her colourful characters.
Although Sissy Mae isn't one of my favourite leads, I loved her friendship with Mitch, which turned friends-with-benefits to lovers-for-life-with-a-shared-sex-addiction. If only I could find a man like that. Sigh.
I love the strong sense of family and community in these books, closing ranks and turning on the enemy outsiders even when you don't get along with the ones you're protecting.
The characters have strong personalities linked to their animal and the women are...uh...evil. Even the men are scared and rightly so. They are Crazy. Never, ever get on their bad side. Ever!
The stories may be predictable but they are always entertaining.
Words that will forever trigger laughing fits related to this book: crocodile, tug-of-war, wedgies and NASCAR. I'm now sporting a huge grin.
February 27, 2011
Sissy Mae Smith and Mitch Shaw are friends, best of friends even, which means Sissy Mae, Alpha-pack female-in-waiting of-the-notorious-Smith Pack, is practicing “hands off” with the admittedly smokin' hot lion shifter. Imagine her surprise when she wakes up in his bed after her brother’s wedding- and cant remember how she got there. But that’s to be sorted out later, as a gunman who’s been trying to bring down Mitch for months now, finally hits his target. To keep Mitch safe until he recovers and testifies against a mobster, Sissy Mae takes him home- you know, the home she grew up in? The one she swore she’d never go back to?
Mitch has no idea how he arrived in Hickesville, TN but he knows the ballsy shewolf who recently made him think twice about not taking to his bed, also makes him feel safer than he has felt for a long time. Recovering quickly, he’s pretty sure he wont be able to keep his paws off the surly Sissy Mae… and that her hometown is gonna make him certifiable. But when the person who wants him dead sends someone to find him- he’s determined to clear out to keep every one of them safe. Including the shewolf he’s also pretty sure is his mate.
Before I got to it, I was less than enthused to read this entry into Shelly Larenston’s Pride series. Up until then, I thought Sissy Mae was a rude jerk- especially after reading how she treated Jessica Ann- her brother’s mate- in The Beast in Him. But Mitch made me like her. He was fun loving, but strong- and that softened her. I liked seeing how jealous he got over the other males sniffin around her, all the while charming her into feeding his voracious appetite- both for food and for sex. ::bobbing eyebrows::.
So yeah, in the end I liked this one quite a bit. :)
Mitch has no idea how he arrived in Hickesville, TN but he knows the ballsy shewolf who recently made him think twice about not taking to his bed, also makes him feel safer than he has felt for a long time. Recovering quickly, he’s pretty sure he wont be able to keep his paws off the surly Sissy Mae… and that her hometown is gonna make him certifiable. But when the person who wants him dead sends someone to find him- he’s determined to clear out to keep every one of them safe. Including the shewolf he’s also pretty sure is his mate.
Before I got to it, I was less than enthused to read this entry into Shelly Larenston’s Pride series. Up until then, I thought Sissy Mae was a rude jerk- especially after reading how she treated Jessica Ann- her brother’s mate- in The Beast in Him. But Mitch made me like her. He was fun loving, but strong- and that softened her. I liked seeing how jealous he got over the other males sniffin around her, all the while charming her into feeding his voracious appetite- both for food and for sex. ::bobbing eyebrows::.
So yeah, in the end I liked this one quite a bit. :)
February 22, 2010
Not the best in this series at all. I was trepidatious about this story because of my dislike for Sissy Mae. I was right! Sissy Mae still did not move me. Of course the author remains funny and the story moves smoothly. However, I did not like that Sissy Mae and Mitch remained friends for most of the book. By time they both were willing to explore their mutual attraction, I didn't really care and I was wondering where was the sparks. I also felt that the chase of the bad guys hunting Mitch down was pushed in the background. Sure there was some action and you knew he was hiding out, but they were playing and moving around entirely too much for someone who had to be keeping a low profile. I still look forward to the next book in the series and other secondary characters getting their own books.
March 11, 2013
LOVE IT!! MY FAVE SO FAR
I REALLY LIKE LOVE THIS SERIES!!
MITCH AND SISSY,ARE THE BEST!!
Damn I could re read this over and over!!
"Love Nectar" Its gross but so so funny!!!
"Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised"
RE READ~~ SO GOOD I LOVED IT EVEN MORE SISSY AND MITCH ARE PERFECT COUPLE!!
I REALLY LIKE LOVE THIS SERIES!!
MITCH AND SISSY,ARE THE BEST!!
Damn I could re read this over and over!!
"Love Nectar" Its gross but so so funny!!!
"Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised"
RE READ~~ SO GOOD I LOVED IT EVEN MORE SISSY AND MITCH ARE PERFECT COUPLE!!
June 30, 2011
2011 Re-Read
This review was posted at Under The Covers
If there is a reason why you haven't picked up the Pride books yet, you have to put everything else aside and get them! If you didn't know about them, then let me introduce you to the sexiest shifters around!
This Pride book is all about fun! Mitch Shaw has a "nothing-bothers-me" playful attitude towards life, and Sissy Mae, even though crude and mean at times, is a fun chick!
And Mitch is one of my favorite felines in ALL shifter series! How adorable is he? We first met him for a little bit in the second story of book 1 (Shaw's Tail). We thought he was the good-for-nothing brother of successful Brendon Shaw, turns out he was a cop who had gone undercover to expose a mobster, and was now in the witness protection program! They need him alive to testify, the criminals want him dead. And lets not forget that he IS the karaoke king among the Kuznetzov Pack, to be worshiped at their altar. *snickers*
Mitch and Sissy are best buds, they've been working together at Mace & Smitty's security firm. Mitch is being his usual prankster self, and Sissy is her usual "just-a-tad-bitchy" she-wolf. This book begins while we are still at Jessie Ann & Smitty's wedding, and yes, Mitch and Sissy Mae are both still fighting their attraction to each other, because between good friends sex will only complicate things, and then there's the fact that Mitch knows after he testifies he will have to assume a new identity and disappear. But things take a turn for the worst when Mitch gets shot. Yes, someone is after him, wants him dead, and it just happens to be shifter. How can they protect Mitch?
Sissy takes it upon herself to "kidnap" him, taking him where she swore she would never return. Back home to Tennessee. Nobody knows he's there. And Sissy soon finds herself full of hot naked lion, in a town full of crazy wolves, and BOY he can eat!!!
Crazy, hysterical, extremely sexy and cute. This book will keep you entertained from page one, and you won't be able to put it down! Their banter had me almost in tears laughing. And some of the things that happen just... I have no words. Like when Mitch ends up wrestling with Ralph (the alligator), or when we meet cousin Dee Ann, or when they go to the grocery store because Mitch "ate her out of her house".
And as any good, honorable lion shifter, when this bad boy gets all hot and bothered, HE CAN DELIVER!
So what are you waiting for? You have to read this series! You have to read this author! It is guaranteed to get you out of any reading funk, improve your mood, and... make your insides quiver.
It is so difficult to pick a favorite quote, since most of this book is full of humor, but here's my best attempt:
Best description of Sissy Mae:
To quote Janie Mae, "Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised."
"Is that why they call you Mr. Fumble Paws?"
"Sexy, sexy," she growled at him before she could stop herself.
"You treat me like a whore"
"You are a whore"
He grinned "This is true"
This review was posted at Under The Covers
If there is a reason why you haven't picked up the Pride books yet, you have to put everything else aside and get them! If you didn't know about them, then let me introduce you to the sexiest shifters around!
This Pride book is all about fun! Mitch Shaw has a "nothing-bothers-me" playful attitude towards life, and Sissy Mae, even though crude and mean at times, is a fun chick!
And Mitch is one of my favorite felines in ALL shifter series! How adorable is he? We first met him for a little bit in the second story of book 1 (Shaw's Tail). We thought he was the good-for-nothing brother of successful Brendon Shaw, turns out he was a cop who had gone undercover to expose a mobster, and was now in the witness protection program! They need him alive to testify, the criminals want him dead. And lets not forget that he IS the karaoke king among the Kuznetzov Pack, to be worshiped at their altar. *snickers*
Mitch and Sissy are best buds, they've been working together at Mace & Smitty's security firm. Mitch is being his usual prankster self, and Sissy is her usual "just-a-tad-bitchy" she-wolf. This book begins while we are still at Jessie Ann & Smitty's wedding, and yes, Mitch and Sissy Mae are both still fighting their attraction to each other, because between good friends sex will only complicate things, and then there's the fact that Mitch knows after he testifies he will have to assume a new identity and disappear. But things take a turn for the worst when Mitch gets shot. Yes, someone is after him, wants him dead, and it just happens to be shifter. How can they protect Mitch?
Sissy takes it upon herself to "kidnap" him, taking him where she swore she would never return. Back home to Tennessee. Nobody knows he's there. And Sissy soon finds herself full of hot naked lion, in a town full of crazy wolves, and BOY he can eat!!!
Crazy, hysterical, extremely sexy and cute. This book will keep you entertained from page one, and you won't be able to put it down! Their banter had me almost in tears laughing. And some of the things that happen just... I have no words. Like when Mitch ends up wrestling with Ralph (the alligator), or when we meet cousin Dee Ann, or when they go to the grocery store because Mitch "ate her out of her house".
And as any good, honorable lion shifter, when this bad boy gets all hot and bothered, HE CAN DELIVER!
So what are you waiting for? You have to read this series! You have to read this author! It is guaranteed to get you out of any reading funk, improve your mood, and... make your insides quiver.
It is so difficult to pick a favorite quote, since most of this book is full of humor, but here's my best attempt:
Best description of Sissy Mae:
To quote Janie Mae, "Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised."
"Is that why they call you Mr. Fumble Paws?"
"Sexy, sexy," she growled at him before she could stop herself.
"You treat me like a whore"
"You are a whore"
He grinned "This is true"
March 6, 2012
More than 5 stars!!
And the best book so far in Pride series!! I don't hesitate to put this one for my "Top Ten Read at 2011"
WOW! I love, I heart, I fallin hard for MITCH SHAW!!!
He is definitely fun and crazy alpha hero that I've ever read.I love the relationship between Mitch and Sissy Mae. From friend and then turn to be lover. They complete each other!
Mitch is my new boyfriend , and the fact that this book had Paul Marron as the model cover.. love this! XD XD
I can't write a better review, this is syndrom when I decided to give book more than 5 stars. Still so excited I can't think clear *g*
But, I'll give you some of my favorite quote :D :
- He glanced at her flat belly and asked his daily question since finding out she was pregnant with Smitty’s love child, “And how’s Mitch Junior?”
- She’d smiled up at him, those big, brown wild dog eyes of hers making him feel all protective of her, and then she’d told him, “Because, dude, you’re our karaoke king, and we worship at your altar.”
- But Sissy had a way of bringing out the “fun” side of anybody if she’d a mind to. To quote Janie Mae, “Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised.”
- Sissy rubbed her face, annoyed, and Mitch answered honestly, "I'm really too lazy to try and tame anybody. If I had my way, I'd spend all day sleeping under a tree, maybe rolling out occasionally to sun my belly, and then I expect someone to bring me food. I could live like that forever!"
If you want a light and humorous read, never hesitate to read Shelly Laurenston's book ;)
And the best book so far in Pride series!! I don't hesitate to put this one for my "Top Ten Read at 2011"
WOW! I love, I heart, I fallin hard for MITCH SHAW!!!
He is definitely fun and crazy alpha hero that I've ever read.I love the relationship between Mitch and Sissy Mae. From friend and then turn to be lover. They complete each other!
Mitch is my new boyfriend , and the fact that this book had Paul Marron as the model cover.. love this! XD XD
I can't write a better review, this is syndrom when I decided to give book more than 5 stars. Still so excited I can't think clear *g*
But, I'll give you some of my favorite quote :D :
- He glanced at her flat belly and asked his daily question since finding out she was pregnant with Smitty’s love child, “And how’s Mitch Junior?”
- She’d smiled up at him, those big, brown wild dog eyes of hers making him feel all protective of her, and then she’d told him, “Because, dude, you’re our karaoke king, and we worship at your altar.”
- But Sissy had a way of bringing out the “fun” side of anybody if she’d a mind to. To quote Janie Mae, “Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised.”
- Sissy rubbed her face, annoyed, and Mitch answered honestly, "I'm really too lazy to try and tame anybody. If I had my way, I'd spend all day sleeping under a tree, maybe rolling out occasionally to sun my belly, and then I expect someone to bring me food. I could live like that forever!"
If you want a light and humorous read, never hesitate to read Shelly Laurenston's book ;)
April 2, 2014
2nd read: April 2014
Buddy read with Jo
I seriously love this series. Seriously.
1st read: November 2012
Buddy read with Maru
Can't put this series down. it.s just too funny! I know i will be rereading it one day :))
Now my favorite quote(that i actually saved ;;) )
Brendon watched his brother pet Ralph’s head. “Speaking of comfort zones…are you okay doing that?”
“Not really,” Mitch told him, his free hand still petting Ralph. “But I’m afraid if I stop, he’ll rip my leg off. I can’t remember when he last ate. Did you know that crocs only eat every three days or so?”
Shaking his head, Brendon said, “Mitchell…”
“What?”
“You’ve gotta tell her, bruh.”
“I don’t think Sissy finds crocs that interesting.”
“Not that, you idiot! That you’re in love with her.”
“Oh. That.” Mitch sighed again. “I’d rather keep petting Ralph.”
Buddy read with Jo
I seriously love this series. Seriously.
1st read: November 2012
Buddy read with Maru
Can't put this series down. it.s just too funny! I know i will be rereading it one day :))
Now my favorite quote(that i actually saved ;;) )
Brendon watched his brother pet Ralph’s head. “Speaking of comfort zones…are you okay doing that?”
“Not really,” Mitch told him, his free hand still petting Ralph. “But I’m afraid if I stop, he’ll rip my leg off. I can’t remember when he last ate. Did you know that crocs only eat every three days or so?”
Shaking his head, Brendon said, “Mitchell…”
“What?”
“You’ve gotta tell her, bruh.”
“I don’t think Sissy finds crocs that interesting.”
“Not that, you idiot! That you’re in love with her.”
“Oh. That.” Mitch sighed again. “I’d rather keep petting Ralph.”
February 2, 2017
This book is so funny, I had tears from laughing in some parts. The series grows on you with it's weird sense of humor and sometimes I think it's happening in a real life kind of way . When I read it I feel like am enjoying a good tv show.
November 26, 2014
I think I'm just going to write one review for every single book in this series. It will work because it's essentially the same book written nine different ways.
When I read the prequel to this series, Howl For It, I thought to myself, Well, this could be interesting. I really liked reading about Darla and Eggie. The backwoods redneck theme made me a bit leery, but Laurenston wrote the characters with such unapologetic frankness that I found myself liking even the loudest, brashest southerners in the mix. Which is saying something because I can't really stand that kind of thing in real life. Laurenston has a way with characters and dialogue, and there's a wit in these stories that's sadly missing from a lot of modern romances. Her pacing is good, her sex scenes are enjoyable, not over-the-top or full of purple prose, but also not so dirty they'd throw some readers off. They're a sort of middle ground, I suppose. Which can be good or bad, depending on your taste. I personally can handle far raunchier sex scenes, but I don't need them, and I think the level of sensuality in these books is fitting to the sense of the stories overall. The characters are likable and irritating all at the same time, and that creates a tension while reading that's surprisingly enjoyable. You find yourself unable to put the book down, but not just because you love it. There's a desire to see what idiot things the characters will do next. A lot of them are the kind of people we love to hate and hate to love.
As an author, Laurenston is capable of crafting characters with charisma. You may not like them, you may disapprove of their life choices, but damn it, you find them intriguing.
The only negative thing I have to say about these books is that they're just too damn similar. In every book, the heroine is reluctant and bitchy, slightly hysterical and irrational, and the men are the ones who have to convince them they're fated to be together. I don't mind that in a story, but after nine full installments and two novellas, that formula got to be a little annoying.
When I read the prequel to this series, Howl For It, I thought to myself, Well, this could be interesting. I really liked reading about Darla and Eggie. The backwoods redneck theme made me a bit leery, but Laurenston wrote the characters with such unapologetic frankness that I found myself liking even the loudest, brashest southerners in the mix. Which is saying something because I can't really stand that kind of thing in real life. Laurenston has a way with characters and dialogue, and there's a wit in these stories that's sadly missing from a lot of modern romances. Her pacing is good, her sex scenes are enjoyable, not over-the-top or full of purple prose, but also not so dirty they'd throw some readers off. They're a sort of middle ground, I suppose. Which can be good or bad, depending on your taste. I personally can handle far raunchier sex scenes, but I don't need them, and I think the level of sensuality in these books is fitting to the sense of the stories overall. The characters are likable and irritating all at the same time, and that creates a tension while reading that's surprisingly enjoyable. You find yourself unable to put the book down, but not just because you love it. There's a desire to see what idiot things the characters will do next. A lot of them are the kind of people we love to hate and hate to love.
As an author, Laurenston is capable of crafting characters with charisma. You may not like them, you may disapprove of their life choices, but damn it, you find them intriguing.
The only negative thing I have to say about these books is that they're just too damn similar. In every book, the heroine is reluctant and bitchy, slightly hysterical and irrational, and the men are the ones who have to convince them they're fated to be together. I don't mind that in a story, but after nine full installments and two novellas, that formula got to be a little annoying.
August 27, 2025
Reread March 20, 2022
Ten years later and I have nothing to add - this is such a fun book! Loved Charlotte Kane's narration too!
June 14, 2012
*4.5 Stars*
I loved the humor in this book - I laughed out loud several times! It made me glad I wasn't reading around other people, because some of the jokes were not for polite company! =) I think I enjoyed it more than the first two books even! I thought Sissy and Mitch were great together. I loved how they teased and played - and the sex was hot too! This was lots of fun and I am looking forward to reading more - just need to keep them at the top of Mt. TBR!
Ten years later and I have nothing to add - this is such a fun book! Loved Charlotte Kane's narration too!
June 14, 2012
*4.5 Stars*
I loved the humor in this book - I laughed out loud several times! It made me glad I wasn't reading around other people, because some of the jokes were not for polite company! =) I think I enjoyed it more than the first two books even! I thought Sissy and Mitch were great together. I loved how they teased and played - and the sex was hot too! This was lots of fun and I am looking forward to reading more - just need to keep them at the top of Mt. TBR!
April 27, 2017
Hilarious!
Sissy and Mitch-didn't see it coming but was so worth it! Loved that they were friends way before they fell for it.
Their scenes were hilarious. The love juice and tug of wars cracked me up!
Thoroughly enjoyed myself :)
Sissy and Mitch-didn't see it coming but was so worth it! Loved that they were friends way before they fell for it.
Their scenes were hilarious. The love juice and tug of wars cracked me up!
Thoroughly enjoyed myself :)
November 25, 2014
#1 #rollbackweek read November 2014
So fun and sexy!
So fun and sexy!
February 24, 2010
Of all the books in the Pride series, I think it my favorite so far.
In the previous book The Beast in Him, that features Bobby Ray Smith, a good ol' boy security expert, and Jessie Ann Ward, a shy computer genius, we learn that Bobby Rae's sister, Sissy Mae, was a big bully to poor Jessie when they were growing up. Jessie gets her own back and then some in the previous book and she and Bobby Ray have a big ol' mammoth shindig of a wedding to end that book.
This book starts right up where the previous book left off. Bobby Rae and Jessie's wedding is in full swing. Since Shifters don't normally formally marry, and Jessie is so super-rich that she rented out a friggin' castle for the wedding, almost the entire shifter community all over the US and even some parts of Europe & Asia show up.
Sissy Mae is having a good time. Like her brother she is just a good ol' gal who likes to yukk it up with her cousin Ronnie Lee and her other best pal, a Lion shifter, Mitch Shaw. But Mitch is very nervous. He has just found out that there is a two million dollar price on his head to keep him from testifying at the murder trial of a Philadelphia mob boss with a long reach.
After a failed assassination attempt, the wolf and lions, who are close knit friends, decide to hide Mitch away in Smithville, the small Tennessee town run by the powerful Smith clan, the family of Sissy and Bobby Ray. Since ti was all Sissy's idea, she goes along to keep Mitch company and to help keep him safe.
While they are awaiting the trial, the two friends become lovers and they learn a lot about themselves and each other.
This book was a hoot and a half. First Sissy Mae and Mitch were both so wisecracking and over the top, that their relationship was just pure fun to watch unfold. And now that I think of it, 'over the top' is how I can describe a lot of this book, but it was so darned funny (and touching) that you really can't begrudge all the eye-rolling you'll end up doing. First, the whole good ol' boy, southern hillbilly thing with the whole Smith clan is the epitome of over the top: The Nascar on meth drag racing, the fact that everybody's middle name is either Ray, Mae or Lee (and everybody is called by their first and middle name), the syrupy voiced 'Darlin' and 'Sugar' that peppers everybody's speech -- yeah, over the top. But the story is wonderful, the love scenes --again with Laurenston -- are scorching, and the chemistry between the two leads is off the charts.
I especially loved the first two chapters that describe how awesomely insane Jessie and Bobby Ray's wedding was. Seriously, just the descriptions of how the wild dog shifters jumped onto the dance floor with glee when Parliament Funkadelic's Atomic Dog came on (and the Lions' exasperation that the dogs simply have no dignity) had me rolling. And I love the fact that SL keeps her character traits, both of the individual characters and their shifter animals, so distinct and clearly defined. And it is fun learning more backstory about her world. I was especially intrigued to know that the shifters have special units in both the police and all the military arms and to meet Sissy Mae's incredibly scary black ops cousin, Dee-Ann.
But I mostly loved learning more about Sissy Mae. In the previous book she wasn't very sympathetic because you know she tormented Jessie, and it was great when Jessie kicks her ass. But you knew Sissy wasn't all bad because she takes the ass-kicking with good cheer even when her friends tease her about it mercilessly 'Isn't that the little gal who slapped you around like a dime-store hooker, Sissy Mae?'.
In this book, we get a deeper look at Sissy and whence comes her chin-out bravado. We see how her relationships with her larger than life mother and her other brothers have shaped her. She becomes less of a one dimensional character and completely wins me over. And Mitch is a delight. Sissy is the Alpha in their relationship and he is just fine with it as long as he stays fed and can tumble her on the nearest surface when he feels the urge.
I am having such a good time hanging out with the various characters in these books, I am gonna be severely bummed when I've finished all the books.
In the previous book The Beast in Him, that features Bobby Ray Smith, a good ol' boy security expert, and Jessie Ann Ward, a shy computer genius, we learn that Bobby Rae's sister, Sissy Mae, was a big bully to poor Jessie when they were growing up. Jessie gets her own back and then some in the previous book and she and Bobby Ray have a big ol' mammoth shindig of a wedding to end that book.
This book starts right up where the previous book left off. Bobby Rae and Jessie's wedding is in full swing. Since Shifters don't normally formally marry, and Jessie is so super-rich that she rented out a friggin' castle for the wedding, almost the entire shifter community all over the US and even some parts of Europe & Asia show up.
Sissy Mae is having a good time. Like her brother she is just a good ol' gal who likes to yukk it up with her cousin Ronnie Lee and her other best pal, a Lion shifter, Mitch Shaw. But Mitch is very nervous. He has just found out that there is a two million dollar price on his head to keep him from testifying at the murder trial of a Philadelphia mob boss with a long reach.
After a failed assassination attempt, the wolf and lions, who are close knit friends, decide to hide Mitch away in Smithville, the small Tennessee town run by the powerful Smith clan, the family of Sissy and Bobby Ray. Since ti was all Sissy's idea, she goes along to keep Mitch company and to help keep him safe.
While they are awaiting the trial, the two friends become lovers and they learn a lot about themselves and each other.
This book was a hoot and a half. First Sissy Mae and Mitch were both so wisecracking and over the top, that their relationship was just pure fun to watch unfold. And now that I think of it, 'over the top' is how I can describe a lot of this book, but it was so darned funny (and touching) that you really can't begrudge all the eye-rolling you'll end up doing. First, the whole good ol' boy, southern hillbilly thing with the whole Smith clan is the epitome of over the top: The Nascar on meth drag racing, the fact that everybody's middle name is either Ray, Mae or Lee (and everybody is called by their first and middle name), the syrupy voiced 'Darlin' and 'Sugar' that peppers everybody's speech -- yeah, over the top. But the story is wonderful, the love scenes --again with Laurenston -- are scorching, and the chemistry between the two leads is off the charts.
I especially loved the first two chapters that describe how awesomely insane Jessie and Bobby Ray's wedding was. Seriously, just the descriptions of how the wild dog shifters jumped onto the dance floor with glee when Parliament Funkadelic's Atomic Dog came on (and the Lions' exasperation that the dogs simply have no dignity) had me rolling. And I love the fact that SL keeps her character traits, both of the individual characters and their shifter animals, so distinct and clearly defined. And it is fun learning more backstory about her world. I was especially intrigued to know that the shifters have special units in both the police and all the military arms and to meet Sissy Mae's incredibly scary black ops cousin, Dee-Ann.
But I mostly loved learning more about Sissy Mae. In the previous book she wasn't very sympathetic because you know she tormented Jessie, and it was great when Jessie kicks her ass. But you knew Sissy wasn't all bad because she takes the ass-kicking with good cheer even when her friends tease her about it mercilessly 'Isn't that the little gal who slapped you around like a dime-store hooker, Sissy Mae?'.
In this book, we get a deeper look at Sissy and whence comes her chin-out bravado. We see how her relationships with her larger than life mother and her other brothers have shaped her. She becomes less of a one dimensional character and completely wins me over. And Mitch is a delight. Sissy is the Alpha in their relationship and he is just fine with it as long as he stays fed and can tumble her on the nearest surface when he feels the urge.
I am having such a good time hanging out with the various characters in these books, I am gonna be severely bummed when I've finished all the books.
May 9, 2017
This sexy shifter pair will make you howl with laughter and purr with satisfaction
With a hefty reward offered for his death, undercover cop and lion shifter Mitch is badly wounded by a would-be assassin's bullet just days before he is to deliver the testimony that will bring down a powerful crime boss -- then he's off to witness protection. In order to keep Mitch safe from others looking to cash in, wolf shifter Sissy Mae Smith bundles up her bleeding buddy and takes Mitch to the one place where she know she can make a stand - the one place Sissy avoids when ever possible - she takes him home to Smith Town. But as Mitch recovers, Sissy Mae and Mitch start seeing each other in a whole different way and soon they are taking their relationship to the next level with lots humor and plenty of heat.
I am really becoming a fan of Laurenston's shifter romances. These are a steamy and fun with all kinds of crazy family relationships, fun little side bits like the `great race' and let them eat pie scenes along with a handful of other subplots to stir into the mix. I loved both Sissy's and Mitch's uber-alpha mamas, the Aunts, and all the dynamics of the large extended southern werewolf family of Smith Town.
There was so much that was fun and funny and Mitch's whole 'I am a pampered puddy cat, feed me now' lion attitude was a crack-up. The humor, the banter, and the playfulness between Mitch and insane alpha Sissy Mae also serve to build the sexual tension between the pair since Laurenston holds off on the consummation until well into the book. Along with the tension building, Laurenston continues to do a great job of managing the steamy stuff - giving us a couple of healthy doses of spicy loves scenes and then just giving us sensual snippets to keep things hot while avoiding being repetitious.
After meeting bad-girl alpha Sissy in previous books, I wasn't so sure that I would be interested in seeing her as a leading lady -- she was truly evil to Jess. But I really did end up enjoying both Sissy and her story. Even though Sissy is still very alpha here, we see a surprising amount of vulnerability in her as she finally finds in Mitch the shifter who can match her appetites and challenge her `boundaries'. Can't wait for the next one.
For fans of the series, there are decent cameo appearances by past leading ladies Dez, Jess and Ronnie. Which means that this book will be more fun for you if you've read the previous two in the series.
Laurenston's Pride
The Mane Event (Pride, Book 1)
The Beast in Him (Pride, Book 2)
With a hefty reward offered for his death, undercover cop and lion shifter Mitch is badly wounded by a would-be assassin's bullet just days before he is to deliver the testimony that will bring down a powerful crime boss -- then he's off to witness protection. In order to keep Mitch safe from others looking to cash in, wolf shifter Sissy Mae Smith bundles up her bleeding buddy and takes Mitch to the one place where she know she can make a stand - the one place Sissy avoids when ever possible - she takes him home to Smith Town. But as Mitch recovers, Sissy Mae and Mitch start seeing each other in a whole different way and soon they are taking their relationship to the next level with lots humor and plenty of heat.
I am really becoming a fan of Laurenston's shifter romances. These are a steamy and fun with all kinds of crazy family relationships, fun little side bits like the `great race' and let them eat pie scenes along with a handful of other subplots to stir into the mix. I loved both Sissy's and Mitch's uber-alpha mamas, the Aunts, and all the dynamics of the large extended southern werewolf family of Smith Town.
There was so much that was fun and funny and Mitch's whole 'I am a pampered puddy cat, feed me now' lion attitude was a crack-up. The humor, the banter, and the playfulness between Mitch and insane alpha Sissy Mae also serve to build the sexual tension between the pair since Laurenston holds off on the consummation until well into the book. Along with the tension building, Laurenston continues to do a great job of managing the steamy stuff - giving us a couple of healthy doses of spicy loves scenes and then just giving us sensual snippets to keep things hot while avoiding being repetitious.
After meeting bad-girl alpha Sissy in previous books, I wasn't so sure that I would be interested in seeing her as a leading lady -- she was truly evil to Jess. But I really did end up enjoying both Sissy and her story. Even though Sissy is still very alpha here, we see a surprising amount of vulnerability in her as she finally finds in Mitch the shifter who can match her appetites and challenge her `boundaries'. Can't wait for the next one.
For fans of the series, there are decent cameo appearances by past leading ladies Dez, Jess and Ronnie. Which means that this book will be more fun for you if you've read the previous two in the series.
Laurenston's Pride
The Mane Event (Pride, Book 1)
The Beast in Him (Pride, Book 2)
April 5, 2014
Soo...I decided I'm too bored to write a review these days so there won't be one. Here's some quotes...
“Momentarily forgetting this wasn’t one of her She-wolves, Sissy automatically teased, “Good thing
my brother likes women with meat on their bones ’cause your ass is gonna be gettin’ wide.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she wished she could take them back.
But without missing a beat, Jessie shot back, “Cool. Now I can start wearing your jeans. I thought
that was only going to be possible during the late stages of the pregnancy.”
“They watched as the Shaw brothers played tug of war with a crocodile over what Travis would guess was a nine-point buck. The buck was still kicking, too, but that didn’t stop the brothers or the croc.
“I’m sensing the crazy gene, hoss,” Donnie mumbled.
“Ya think?”
“I’m not talking about them. We told you before, Smith, we wouldn’t play if her”—he pointed at Sissy—“or her”—he pointed at Ronnie—“were playing.”
Mitch looked at her. “Uh…Sissy?”
Sissy rounded on the coach. “I can’t believe you are still holding that against us. It’s been years!”
“He was in traction for three months. A shifter! In traction!”
“He was in my way!”
“Really, Mitch Shaw had absolutely no shame. Sissy knew this when he walked into the Lewis Sisters’ Pie Shop and dropped to his knees in front of the cold case. His hands rested on the glass, and he looked at each pie like a small child would. “I…I can’t make up my mind,” he gasped. Like Mitch needed to make up his mind. He could finish everything in that case and still be hungry less than an hour from now.”
“But Sissy had a way of bringing out the "fun" side of anybody if she'd a mind to. To quote Janie Mae, "Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised.”
“Are you going to tame our little Sissy, Mitchell?
Sissy rubbed her face, annoyed, and Mitch answered honestly, "I'm really too lazy to try and tame anybody. If I had my way, I'd spend all day sleeping under a tree, maybe rolling out occasionally to sun my belly, and then I expect someone to bring me food. I could live like that forever!”
“Momentarily forgetting this wasn’t one of her She-wolves, Sissy automatically teased, “Good thing
my brother likes women with meat on their bones ’cause your ass is gonna be gettin’ wide.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she wished she could take them back.
But without missing a beat, Jessie shot back, “Cool. Now I can start wearing your jeans. I thought
that was only going to be possible during the late stages of the pregnancy.”
“They watched as the Shaw brothers played tug of war with a crocodile over what Travis would guess was a nine-point buck. The buck was still kicking, too, but that didn’t stop the brothers or the croc.
“I’m sensing the crazy gene, hoss,” Donnie mumbled.
“Ya think?”
“I’m not talking about them. We told you before, Smith, we wouldn’t play if her”—he pointed at Sissy—“or her”—he pointed at Ronnie—“were playing.”
Mitch looked at her. “Uh…Sissy?”
Sissy rounded on the coach. “I can’t believe you are still holding that against us. It’s been years!”
“He was in traction for three months. A shifter! In traction!”
“He was in my way!”
“Really, Mitch Shaw had absolutely no shame. Sissy knew this when he walked into the Lewis Sisters’ Pie Shop and dropped to his knees in front of the cold case. His hands rested on the glass, and he looked at each pie like a small child would. “I…I can’t make up my mind,” he gasped. Like Mitch needed to make up his mind. He could finish everything in that case and still be hungry less than an hour from now.”
“But Sissy had a way of bringing out the "fun" side of anybody if she'd a mind to. To quote Janie Mae, "Sissy came out of my womb with her middle finger raised.”
“Are you going to tame our little Sissy, Mitchell?
Sissy rubbed her face, annoyed, and Mitch answered honestly, "I'm really too lazy to try and tame anybody. If I had my way, I'd spend all day sleeping under a tree, maybe rolling out occasionally to sun my belly, and then I expect someone to bring me food. I could live like that forever!”
March 13, 2012
That's it! I found him, the man of my dreams, and I am hopelessly in love...
This book has just made my list of favourite books of all time! The Mane Attraction is the 3rd book in the Pride series and it's all about the love of my life, Mitch Shaw. Mitch is a lion shifter who happens to be an undercover cop. While he's waiting to testify he's staying with his brother, he figures he'll be safer with other shifters. But when someone tries, and almost succeeds, to kill him Mitch is taken to the one place no one will look, Smithsville! Sissy is the alpha female of her wolf pack and a free spirit, one who likes to cause trouble. Mitch and Sissy are best friends and when Mitch is attacked Sissy takes him home to protect him. But Sissy isn't completely welcome at home and now Mitch and Sissy have more to worry about then one assassin, including losing their hearts.
This book made me laugh from page one! The characters are funny and I just love their need to cause trouble and drive everyone crazy. Sissy is my hero! She is one of the greatest female characters I've ever read about, she is crazy but strong and she isn't scared of anything or anyone (well except love that is). I LOVED that Sissy and Ronnie made the boys weep from fear and starvation. They drove the men crazy and joked around with them but when it came down to life or death they were deadly serious and protected the ones they love. I really liked that Sissy was just one strong chick who managed to take on anyone who tried to take something from her.
Mitch is AMAZING! He is funny and sweet and HOT and strong... What woman couldn't love him? I really enjoyed the interaction between Mitch and Brendan, in my mind that is how brothers should be. They love each other enough to kill but will tease each other until one of them gets hit in the jaw. I loved the crazy sex with Sissy and I think they are really perfect for each other!
Laurenston has created a fun world with amazing characters and hysterical dialogue. I cannot wait to carry on reading this series :)
This book has just made my list of favourite books of all time! The Mane Attraction is the 3rd book in the Pride series and it's all about the love of my life, Mitch Shaw. Mitch is a lion shifter who happens to be an undercover cop. While he's waiting to testify he's staying with his brother, he figures he'll be safer with other shifters. But when someone tries, and almost succeeds, to kill him Mitch is taken to the one place no one will look, Smithsville! Sissy is the alpha female of her wolf pack and a free spirit, one who likes to cause trouble. Mitch and Sissy are best friends and when Mitch is attacked Sissy takes him home to protect him. But Sissy isn't completely welcome at home and now Mitch and Sissy have more to worry about then one assassin, including losing their hearts.
This book made me laugh from page one! The characters are funny and I just love their need to cause trouble and drive everyone crazy. Sissy is my hero! She is one of the greatest female characters I've ever read about, she is crazy but strong and she isn't scared of anything or anyone (well except love that is). I LOVED that Sissy and Ronnie made the boys weep from fear and starvation. They drove the men crazy and joked around with them but when it came down to life or death they were deadly serious and protected the ones they love. I really liked that Sissy was just one strong chick who managed to take on anyone who tried to take something from her.
Mitch is AMAZING! He is funny and sweet and HOT and strong... What woman couldn't love him? I really enjoyed the interaction between Mitch and Brendan, in my mind that is how brothers should be. They love each other enough to kill but will tease each other until one of them gets hit in the jaw. I loved the crazy sex with Sissy and I think they are really perfect for each other!
Laurenston has created a fun world with amazing characters and hysterical dialogue. I cannot wait to carry on reading this series :)
March 27, 2022
Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
*SPOILER FREE
I had been waiting for Mitch and Sissy’s story ever since they met in The Mane Event. I could just see the sparks there and even if it took them forever to realize, they are truly meant for each other, in a very hot and sometimes disturbing way.
"Mitch stood. "How is this my fault? I'm not the one with the pussy that drains the life from a man!"
"And i'm not the one hung like an over endowed donkey"
These two are just a disaster waiting to happen that just happen to set wherever they decide to do it, on fire! Ok, they do have their very cute moments, but the insanity definitely makes more of an impact when it comes with these two.
This is another awesome book in the Pride Series by Shelly Laurenston. Sissy and Mitch are two insane characters that no one else could stand, but they work and making them work without making us readers want to rip our hair out is what makes Shelly such an amazing writer. Not to mention that she writes the funniest dialogues I have ever read in my life!
"Okay. Let's see what we've got." He lifted up her foot and said, "Well, what we've got here is a freakin' boat."
Really?" She slammed her heel against the side of his face, snapping his head to one side. "How big are they now, Mitch?"
Rubbing the abused side of his face, "Dainty little elf feet?"
Exactly."
I’ll keep repeating myself until you move your butts and start reading this series. This has become my absolute favorite Funny PNR series ever! If you enjoy your Paranormal Romance Super sexy and hilarious, you really need to check out these books!
*SPOILER FREE
I had been waiting for Mitch and Sissy’s story ever since they met in The Mane Event. I could just see the sparks there and even if it took them forever to realize, they are truly meant for each other, in a very hot and sometimes disturbing way.
"Mitch stood. "How is this my fault? I'm not the one with the pussy that drains the life from a man!"
"And i'm not the one hung like an over endowed donkey"
These two are just a disaster waiting to happen that just happen to set wherever they decide to do it, on fire! Ok, they do have their very cute moments, but the insanity definitely makes more of an impact when it comes with these two.
This is another awesome book in the Pride Series by Shelly Laurenston. Sissy and Mitch are two insane characters that no one else could stand, but they work and making them work without making us readers want to rip our hair out is what makes Shelly such an amazing writer. Not to mention that she writes the funniest dialogues I have ever read in my life!
"Okay. Let's see what we've got." He lifted up her foot and said, "Well, what we've got here is a freakin' boat."
Really?" She slammed her heel against the side of his face, snapping his head to one side. "How big are they now, Mitch?"
Rubbing the abused side of his face, "Dainty little elf feet?"
Exactly."
I’ll keep repeating myself until you move your butts and start reading this series. This has become my absolute favorite Funny PNR series ever! If you enjoy your Paranormal Romance Super sexy and hilarious, you really need to check out these books!
June 7, 2024
5 ROARING STARS
Thrown together because best friend and pack member Ronnie Lee and Brendon Shaw are mated, as well as staying off the radar until the trial he's to testify is ready for him Sissy Mae Smith and Mitchell Shaw have become the best of friends. At least that's what they think. Everyone else seems to know what they both don't seem to realize. And that is, they are meant to be together. They are so much alike, both deriving pleasure in torturing others as much as engaging in risky behavior, like racing a car at top speeds, or tormenting someone verbally, yet funnily, into attacking. But, early on Sissy said that they would only ever be friends and Mitch, agreed.
Now that they are together in hiding in, of all places, Smithtown, because there's a hit out on Mitch which almost ended his life, they start to realized they compliment each other in all the ways that really matter. And the sex is off the charts.
This was so funny. I don't think there were more than two pages I went through without throwing my head back in laughter. From Sissy's handling of her brothers, the aunts and Dee-Ann getting into Sissy's business, to Mitch getting in the face of any male near Sissy and Mitchell and Brendon tussle with Ralph. Mitch's sarcastic humor had me in stitches. I loved the banter between Mitch and Sissy.
I can't wait to read the next in the series.
Thrown together because best friend and pack member Ronnie Lee and Brendon Shaw are mated, as well as staying off the radar until the trial he's to testify is ready for him Sissy Mae Smith and Mitchell Shaw have become the best of friends. At least that's what they think. Everyone else seems to know what they both don't seem to realize. And that is, they are meant to be together. They are so much alike, both deriving pleasure in torturing others as much as engaging in risky behavior, like racing a car at top speeds, or tormenting someone verbally, yet funnily, into attacking. But, early on Sissy said that they would only ever be friends and Mitch, agreed.
Now that they are together in hiding in, of all places, Smithtown, because there's a hit out on Mitch which almost ended his life, they start to realized they compliment each other in all the ways that really matter. And the sex is off the charts.
This was so funny. I don't think there were more than two pages I went through without throwing my head back in laughter. From Sissy's handling of her brothers, the aunts and Dee-Ann getting into Sissy's business, to Mitch getting in the face of any male near Sissy and Mitchell and Brendon tussle with Ralph. Mitch's sarcastic humor had me in stitches. I loved the banter between Mitch and Sissy.
I can't wait to read the next in the series.
October 30, 2016
Mitch and Sissy Mae just became one of my favorite couples in this series!! To be honest, when I read the last book I thought I would always dislike Sissy, she just didn't seem likable. This book completely changed my mind. She comes across as an extremely dominant and harsh person but around the people she cares about, she's very caring. Mitch almost has the same traits as she does which is why these two work together so well.
I almost forgot I wanted these two to be a couple after so many chapters of their amazing friendship. It was down right cute the amount of witty dialogue that went on with them that I found myself grinning so many times. This is something that I loved the most in this book because of course, they were denying themselves what they really felt but neither of them pushed the other into a relationship. When they finally did the do it was amazing :)
I'm so glad that I read this one because I have a new appreciation for Sissy Mae. Seeing how some of her family treats her is horrible. Her mother, although she acts loving to some, is incredibly rude to her daughter. Travis is an absolute asshole, I had to be on Sissy's side.
I adore the way Laurenston writes her dialogue. The comedic tone of the books just hits every time and the couples always have off the charts chemistry.
I almost forgot I wanted these two to be a couple after so many chapters of their amazing friendship. It was down right cute the amount of witty dialogue that went on with them that I found myself grinning so many times. This is something that I loved the most in this book because of course, they were denying themselves what they really felt but neither of them pushed the other into a relationship. When they finally did the do it was amazing :)
I'm so glad that I read this one because I have a new appreciation for Sissy Mae. Seeing how some of her family treats her is horrible. Her mother, although she acts loving to some, is incredibly rude to her daughter. Travis is an absolute asshole, I had to be on Sissy's side.
I adore the way Laurenston writes her dialogue. The comedic tone of the books just hits every time and the couples always have off the charts chemistry.
March 15, 2011
I have read alot of good books lately and this one did not dissapoint. I love this book more than I can say it- had everything; romance, action, great H/h and secondary characters. But what I love most was Mitch; which is odd because he annoyed me in The Mane Squeeze(which I read first and out of order). How he acts now makes sense to me and I just love him; with his sense of humor he was just perfect for Sissy. They had such great chemistry and I really liked how they were friends before they ever hooked up. I laughed out loud and smiled alot while reading and waas bummed when it was over. I would give this book 5+++ and definitely recommend everone who likes funny PNR to read it
July 20, 2015
Lion Shifter Mitch Shaw and Wolf dog Sissy Mae Smith have found themselves in an unusual friendship, both are attracted with each other but because Mitch knows he wont be able to stay after he testifies in a high profile trial he knows nothing can happen between them. When Mitch is wounded he finds himself in the protective care of Sissy and the more time they spend together, they more difficult it becomes to not cross the friendship line.
I gave this a 3.5, I thought it took awhile for the story to move along to the Sissy-Mitch story. Once it did, it was funny and well worth reading. A ton of characters from other Pride stories and a few new ones that hopefully return in future books.
I gave this a 3.5, I thought it took awhile for the story to move along to the Sissy-Mitch story. Once it did, it was funny and well worth reading. A ton of characters from other Pride stories and a few new ones that hopefully return in future books.
September 17, 2013
Shelly Laurenston is a little more of a hit than a miss. Usually, I know I'll enjoy the humor and mischievous action of the characters, if nothing else.
This one was just okay. It's not as good as the first two books of the Magnus Pack series or the previous book of this series, IMO.
The main couple, Sissie Mae and Mitch, are better as secondary characters. I wasn't really invested in what happened to them even though they were likable.
This one was just okay. It's not as good as the first two books of the Magnus Pack series or the previous book of this series, IMO.
The main couple, Sissie Mae and Mitch, are better as secondary characters. I wasn't really invested in what happened to them even though they were likable.
October 17, 2011
Hilarious as always. Mitch and Sissy were awesome together. I was nervous about reading this one since I was not Sissy Mae's biggest fan after hearing about her in Bobby Ray's book. Everyone was right, she's mellowed a lot and she's much nicer in her own book.
Full review to follow.
Full review to follow.
January 2, 2011
I effing loved it. I laughed, I cried and I got a little hot and bothered. Mitch and Sissy were the best. Hilarious, goofy and perfect for each other.
July 23, 2016
rereading
May 27, 2018
Laurenston’s usual brilliant combination of goofy, sexy hero and strong, fearless heroine does it again. I’m not even sure what to say in a review of her work anymore. She has to be one of those authors you love or hate - bc her characters and storylines are so unique and flavorful.
This was Sissy Smith and Mitchell Shaw. Neither of them was a favorite character of mine. Didn’t matter. Even when I don’t love Laurenston’s characters I love her characters. Perfect book to read when I just don’t wanna read anything else.
This was Sissy Smith and Mitchell Shaw. Neither of them was a favorite character of mine. Didn’t matter. Even when I don’t love Laurenston’s characters I love her characters. Perfect book to read when I just don’t wanna read anything else.
February 26, 2018
Kinda meh. Better than the last one, however. Sissy Mae's brothers were the worse.
October 25, 2017
3.5 stars ~ This review was updated on A Weebish Book Blog as part of my TBT Review feature. Review publishes on 10/25/2017.
Every time I re-read a Pride novel, I find myself binge reading the entire series. Laurenston’s shifters never get old. There’s something wonderfully addictive about her story-telling. Her characters are silly, sexy, and downright adorable. I grow deeply attached to them and can’t seem to let them go.
Mitch O’Neil first appears in “Shaw’s Tail,” the second story in THE MANE EVENT. Mitch is the half-brother of Brendon Shaw and one of his favorite hobbies is to fuck with people.
Yeah. he’s a real productive pal to have.
It’s no wonder he and Sissy Mae became fast friends when he decided to work for Smitty and Mace in their new security business while he awaits trial. What he didn’t expect is to become best friends with the hottest and most mischievous she-wolf he’s ever met.
Mitch is one of my favorite lion shifters in the Pride series. He’s oh so naughty and delicious but what I love the most of all is his ridiculous lion-sized appetite. He eats so. Much. Food. And he does not share. It’s hilarious to watch he and Sissy battle it out for Oreos… Of course, most of their “fights” turn in to sex which is totally a bonus.
He’s and Sissy are made for each other. They are both insatiable trouble makers. I have to say, Sissy Mae was never my favorite character because she was a mega bitch as a kid. Yeah, I never heard a plausible excuse for her Reign of Terror, either. Thankfully, it does seem like she’s grown out of picking on the weak and has channeled that aggression into protecting her pack, her family and friends, and getting herself and her BFF Ronnie Lee banned from foreign countries.
All-in-all, THE MANE ATTRACTION is a nice addition to the Pride series. I had an entertaining time reading Sissy and Mitch adventures. It’s a blast to watch the two get themselves into—and out of—all sorts of wacky situations.
Every time I re-read a Pride novel, I find myself binge reading the entire series. Laurenston’s shifters never get old. There’s something wonderfully addictive about her story-telling. Her characters are silly, sexy, and downright adorable. I grow deeply attached to them and can’t seem to let them go.
Mitch O’Neil first appears in “Shaw’s Tail,” the second story in THE MANE EVENT. Mitch is the half-brother of Brendon Shaw and one of his favorite hobbies is to fuck with people.
Yeah. he’s a real productive pal to have.
It’s no wonder he and Sissy Mae became fast friends when he decided to work for Smitty and Mace in their new security business while he awaits trial. What he didn’t expect is to become best friends with the hottest and most mischievous she-wolf he’s ever met.
Mitch is one of my favorite lion shifters in the Pride series. He’s oh so naughty and delicious but what I love the most of all is his ridiculous lion-sized appetite. He eats so. Much. Food. And he does not share. It’s hilarious to watch he and Sissy battle it out for Oreos… Of course, most of their “fights” turn in to sex which is totally a bonus.
He’s and Sissy are made for each other. They are both insatiable trouble makers. I have to say, Sissy Mae was never my favorite character because she was a mega bitch as a kid. Yeah, I never heard a plausible excuse for her Reign of Terror, either. Thankfully, it does seem like she’s grown out of picking on the weak and has channeled that aggression into protecting her pack, her family and friends, and getting herself and her BFF Ronnie Lee banned from foreign countries.
All-in-all, THE MANE ATTRACTION is a nice addition to the Pride series. I had an entertaining time reading Sissy and Mitch adventures. It’s a blast to watch the two get themselves into—and out of—all sorts of wacky situations.
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