Beast Behaving Badly

Pride Series, #5

By: Shelly Laurenston

Narrated by: Charlotte Kane

Ten years after Blayne Thorpe first encountered Bo Novikov, she still can't get the smooth-talking shifter out of her head. Now he's shadowing her in New York-all seven-plus feet of him - determined to protect her from stalkers who want to use her in shifter dogfights. Even if he has to drag her off to an isolated Maine town where the only neighbors are other bears almost as crazy as he is....

Let sleeping dogs lie. Bo knows it's good advice, but he can't leave Blayne be. Blame it on her sweet sexiness-or his hunch that there's more to this little wolfdog than meets the eye. Blayne has depths he hasn't yet begun to fathom - much as he'd like to. She may insist Bo's nothing but a pain in her delectable behind, but polar bears have patience in spades. Soon she'll realize how good they can be together. And when she does, animal instinct tells him it'll be worth the wait....

©2010 Shelly Laurenston (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Another Laurenston gem! [Listeners] can enjoy this tale even if it's their first in the series." ( RT Book Reviews)

Bo and Blayne come alive!!!

Where does Beast Behaving Badly rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Beast behaving badly is at the top of my list. It is entertaining and captivating. I laughed out loud. I enjoyed reading the book, but the narration really makes these characters, all the characters in the book very real.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beast Behaving Badly?

Blaine is kind of a whacked character. Bo is Bo. All the moments, action in the book come very much to life. It is just over all well done.

Have you listened to any of Charlotte Kane’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to other of her narrations. But knowing that she is the one bringing the story to life in another book would be one of my considerations in buying it.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed out loud listening to this book. The narration added a whole dimension to the characters in the book. As I said above, I enjoyed reading the book. The narration just makes these characters so alive. I really enjoyed it.

Any additional comments?

I listen to audiobooks when I drive. I drive more miles then Ieven want to think about during the week. I found myself listening to this book every opportunity I could get. At home at night before I went to bed, walking the dogs, cooking dinner and of course while driving. I was sorry when it was over. I'll just have to look for another one by the same author, and the same narrator.

Oh Blayne....What a wolfdog

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Good grief this book was full of laughter. I wasn't sure at first, but the whole OCD bear cat and ditzy wolfdog made me laugh. I loved this whole story

What other book might you compare Beast Behaving Badly to and why?

I think this reminds me in tone a little of The Mane Squeeze. You have two characters who are opposite and would ordinarily never seem to mesh but do so.

What about Charlotte Kane’s performance did you like?

I love the different intonations of the characters. And how each one has their own personality. It makes them stand out. Even ones who are minor characters

Laurenston's humor at it's finest!

I've read all of her books and this is one of my very favorites. The story line of the whole series is carried though her books so well. This is not the first in the series, but if you want to relax and have some laughs it I s a book for you. it can stand alone, but don't miss the rest of the series.

Adorable, Sexy, and Hysterical

Blaine and Bo’s story has been my favorite in the Pride Series! They’re both perfectly ridiculous and they make me smile and snort-laugh! Loved this book!

another great story

such a good story and a fantastic audio retelling. the characterization is consistent across the series. The vocal talent. I love the series.

BIG BIG SMILE!

I smiled all the way through this book. If you are in need of light, feel good entertainment this is the one. I truly enjoyed my time in Blayne's world. Bo and Blayne were just sweet, funny, and loveable. Blayne was like a sweet, hug-able, rabid chiwawa with the emphasis on rabid! I loved her personality. There wasn't a lot of violence, until the end. (LOL I am not including the hockey/derby action as violent) The bad guys got what was coming to them, although they weren't very developed. It was more a shifter romance than the action/shifter stories I have become used to. It was a nice change from the darker and grittier shifter stories. I liked visiting with the family :) I am looking forward to more entertaining adventures!

The Blayne Train!

take to opposite, one messy and all over the place, and one very strick and organised shifter with time issue and you got the funniest couple in this series, this odd couple is so fun to follow and observe fall in love. This is my favorite in this series, and thought it's a bit darker than the others, it's also one of the funniest. Have fun!

Some of my favorite characters

I’m not sure how she does it but with each book in the Pride series Laurenston comes up with even more lovable characters then in her previous books. We also get a great story involving characters we’ve seen before, as well as new characters to love as well. The narrator is fabulous as she has been in previous books. She just makes Blayne come to life.

Two quirky skaters incredulously find love 💕 and happiness together

I loved how they were able to overcome their quirkiness enough that they could find a way to be happy 😃 together.

Crazy Doesn't Get Better

She is just an airhead but a organized (in a crazy) confusing way. The man who wants her is OCD organized and you just can't stop laughing. This series just gets better with every book so Enjoy