The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston

The Mane Squeeze (Pride, #4)

by Shelly Laurenston

"Laurenston has a gift with words and humor." --USA Today.com

Just Roar And Bear It

Growing up on the tough Philly streets, Gwen O'Neill knows how to fend for herself. But what is she supposed to do with a nice, suburban Jersey boy who has a tendency to turn into a massive Grizzly? Despite his menacing growl and four-inch claws, Gwen finds Lachlan "Lock" MacRyrie cute and really sweet. He actually watches out for her, and unlike the rest of her out-of-control family, manages not to morbidly embarrass her. Too bad cats don't believe in forever.

At nearly seven feet tall, Lock is used to people responding to him in two ways: screaming or running away. Gwen--half lioness, half tigress, all kick-ass--does neither. She's sexy beyond belief and smart as hell, but she's so busy protecting her family and friends that she's forgetting about her own safety. Lock probably shouldn't get involved, but he can't simply walk away. Not when Gwen means absolutely everything to him.

Praise for Shelly Laurenston's novels

"Bear Meets Girl is hilarious, sexy fun."--Heroes and Heartbreakers

"Fast-paced action and smoking hot love scenes." --RT Book Reviews TOP PICK on Wolf with Benefits

Reviewed by nitzan_schwarz on

4 of 5 stars

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So, I really really like Lock. He's like, the most adorable thing I've ever seen. I love him – he's my fav hero from this series. I really liked Gwen, too, though at first I didn't know anything about her; we've only seen her once in the last book and haven't really heard anything about her before.
I loved Ric and Blayne and all. At first I thought they'd hookup, but apparently Ric got the hots for Dee. Still don’t know what to make of Dee, I don't hate her or like her at the moment.
I did have a hard time getting into the story at first, but that might've only been because I've been busy with school and everything.
Now, I loved Mitch in the last book, I loved Ronnie and Bren in their own book, but as side characters - they were simply infuriating. I hated them. They acted like pricks and jerks, and it kind of drove on my nerves. I hope they get better in the next book, because Lock already beat Mitch on my favorite hero from these books, and I wouldn't want to drive Mitch to the end of the list.
Also, I'm starting to see that Ms. Laurenston has a problem with families. Almost always they are embarrassing, stupid, overprotective and live for the sole purpose of torturing one another.

But Lock was adorable.

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