Best Shelly Laurenston Reading Order: 15 Books in 2025

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Embarking on a reading adventure with Shelly Laurenston’s books is like diving headfirst into a whirlwind of shifters, humor, and sizzling romance. Finding the perfect shelly laurenston reading order can be a little challenging, considering all the fuzzy and ferocious fun packed in each book. We’ve handpicked the top 15 books with a focus on laugh-out-loud moments, engaging plotlines, and unforgettable characters that made us want to howl with both laughter and excitement. In this list, we aim to help you navigate the wild world of Shelly’s shifters with ease, ensuring your reading journey is as smooth as a bear on a slip-and-slide. Get ready to be entertained, because these books will claw their way into your heart and bookshelf alike.

On this list:

15 The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2007
  • Pages: 380

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The first in the Pride series, it introduces us to the hilarious shifter world. Expect humor and sizzling romance. It’s like a party where everyone turns into a wild beast.

14 The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 352

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This book picks up where The Mane Event left off, focusing on the tough Dee-Ann Smith and how she handles love. It’s like taming a hurricane.

13 The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 360

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Here we meet Sissy Mae, a southern belle with a bite. This book is like a comfort food with a spicy kick.

12 The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2009
  • Pages: 384

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This book brings us Gwen and her bear shifter hero. It’s an adorable, yet fierce love story that makes you giggle like a kid.

11 Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Sports Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 448

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With a hockey-playing bear shifter, this book is a wild sports romance. It’s like hockey, but with more claws and growling.

10 Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2011
  • Pages: 400

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Dee-Ann and Ric’s story is explosive, filled with action and steamy scenes. It’s like a rollercoaster ride that you never want to end.

9 Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 343

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Book offers laughs and love with Lou Crushek and Marcella Malone. Their banter and unique chemistry make it unforgettable.

8 Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 435

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We meet Toni Jean-Louis Parker, the wolf shifter, in an engaging family drama with a mix of love and laughter.

7 Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 336

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Livy, a honey badger shifter, keeps readers entertained with her fearless personality. It’s a fun cocktail of romance and humor.

6 The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 400

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Kera Watson’s life changes forever when she meets a group of Viking warriors. It’s a thrilling journey filled with passion and adventure.

5 The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 400

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Shelly mixes mythology with romance as Jace Berisha navigates a world of Norse gods. It’s like discovering a hidden magical realm.

4 The Unyielding by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2017
  • Pages: 400

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Erin Amsel’s adventure with gods and mortals is both humorous and exciting. A fantastic read for fans of mythology and romance.

3 Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 434

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A tale of honey badger shifters that keeps you laughing. Filled with family antics and romance, it’s crazy and delightful.

2 In a Badger Way by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 447

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Stevie MacKilligan’s story adds a dose of science to shifter romance. Her intelligence and quirks keep the pages turning.

1 Badger to the Bone by Shelly Laurenston

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  • Genre: Paranormal Romance
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 418

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Chosen as the best for its perfect cocktail of humor, love, and action. Max MacKilligan breaks barriers while keeping us entertained with her wild adventures.

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