When it comes to following her instincts, former Marine Dee-Ann Smith never holds back. And this deadly member of a shifter protection group will do anything to prove one of her own kind is having hybrids captured for dogfights. Trouble is, her too-cute rich-boy boss Ric Van Holtz insists on helping out. And his crazy-like-a-fox smarts and charming persistence are making it real hard for Dee to keep her heart safe...
Ric can't believe his luck. He's wanted this fiercely independent she-wolf from day one, but he never expected teamwork as explosive as this. And now is his last chance to show Dee what she needs isn't some in-your-face Alpha male - but a wily, resourceful wolf who'll always have her back in a fight...and between the sheets.
From Goodreads
- Publisher: Brava
- Release Date: May 1st, 2011
- My Copy: eBooks/Kindle Edition | Bought.
- Pages: 307
- Series: Pride Series
- Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Shelly Laurenston does it again and insures that her Pride series includes some of my favorite Paranormal Romance charcaters EVER! No one does it like she does. She has the talent of creating such vivid and compelling characters and all the while making me laugh my a** off, every single time!
I have to admit I was a bit worried about Big Bad Beast. I mean, I love Rick and couldn’t wait for him and Dee-Ann to get their HEA, but Dee-Ann is a difficult character to love. However, after reading Big Bad Beast, I am ashamed of not trusting Shelly, because the woman can do NO wrong!
We have been seeing Dee-Ann and Rick in the background for a couple books and we knew they were meant to be together, we just didn’t know how much so. Shelly shows it to us right in the Prologue of the novel in which I have to say, is probably my favorite Prologue EVER!
As for the characters, Rick was amazing and I did not expect anything else. I loved getting into his head in Big Bad Beast and not only is he a great man, he is also super adorable.
"I'm not a whore, Dee-Ann. You can't just come here to use and abuse me before going on your merry way. Unless, of course, you're naked."
What can I say about Dee-Ann? I never really warmed up to her through the novels and even though Big Bad Beast got me at least liking her a bit and seeing that she and Rick are great together, she is still not my favorite female character in this series.
That said, however, she does bring a certain dry humor to the series that I do appreciate from time to time and having Blaine getting on her nerves ALL THE TIME is absolutely priceless.
"Heifer.”
“Rich man’s whore!”
“At least mine can cook the food he eats. And replaces it, too.”
“Now see, Dee-Ann Smith. That was just mean!"
Al in all, Big Bad Beast was an awesome addition to this incredible series and I can’t wait for the next one! If you have yet to read this series, I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Hot Smex and Hilarious characters, Could I ask for more? Is it 2012 yet?
Previously On The Pride Series:
My Review of Book #1 HERE!
My Review of Book #2 HERE!
My Review of Book #3 HERE!
My Review of Book #4 HERE!
My Review of Book #5 HERE!
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I second the motion to push the year forward to 2012 ... I want more 'Pride' (and I hope this series never ends!)
"I am ashamed of not trusting Shelly, because the woman can do NO wrong!" - that's my philosophy now too :)
I've got to give this series a try!!
I'm almost to this book. Love this series!!
I remember when you first introduced me to Shelly Laurenston! She has a great sense of humor and it definite makes her characters enduring. Can't wait to get started on this series.
Yes I have heard you like the big bad beasts :D And you make me wanna know more about them too
Another series I haven't started yet, but a, dying to start. This sounds fun and sexy. I am going to get to this soon. I have to LOL! Thank you for the great review hon :)
@Danielle
Me neither! Its so awesome!
LOL glad to see Im not alone! =D
@A Buckeye Girl Reads
Yes you do! =)
@Paranormal Haven
YAY! =D
@Missie
I can't wait to see what you think! =)
@Blodeuedd
LOL I guess I do =P
and you should, they freaking rock!
@Offbeat Vagabond
My pleasure! Hope you love it as much as I do! =D
Oh I have been itching to get to this series. So many series... so little time...