Paranormal
Big Bad Beast
Shelly Laurenston
Big Bad Beast
Pride
Wolf shifter Dee-Ann Smith, a lethal Marine turned enforcer, teams up with wolf chef Ric Van Holtz to bring down a vicious hunting ring. A funny, steamy shifter romance.
About This Book
Big Bad Beast is a paranormal romance novel by Shelly Laurenston, first published in 2011 by Brava/Kensington Pub. Corp.. It is part of the Pride series and runs 329 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 329 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A lethal Marine wolf shifter and a wolf chef must join forces to dismantle a dangerous hunting ring.
- Fans of paranormal shifter romances
- Readers who enjoy action-packed plots
- Lighthearted
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In a world of wolf shifters, Dee-Ann Smith has transitioned from the Marines to the role of an enforcer. She teams up with Ric Van Holtz, a wolf shifter who works as a chef, to pursue a common goal: stopping a predatory hunting ring. As they engage in their mission, their relationship evolves in this humorous and steamy paranormal story.
Central Conflict
The protagonists must work together to defeat a dangerous and vicious hunting ring.
Setting
Modern world with wolf shifters.
Strengths
- Clear character roles
- Engaging premise blending action and romance
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Shelly Laurenston
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Brava/Kensington Pub. Corp.
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 329 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780758231703
- ISBN-10
- 0758231709
Big Bad Beast: quick answers
- Who wrote Big Bad Beast?
- Big Bad Beast was written by Shelly Laurenston.
- When was Big Bad Beast published?
- Big Bad Beast was first published in 2011 by Brava/Kensington Pub. Corp..
- What genre is Big Bad Beast?
- Big Bad Beast is a paranormal romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Big Bad Beast?
- Big Bad Beast is 329 pages long.
- Is Big Bad Beast part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Pride series.
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