In a Badger Way is the newest installment in Shelly Laurenston’s batsh*t crazy Honey Badger Chronicles, which incidentally are part of her Pride Series World.
Laurenston writes one of my all time favorite shifter series and when she added the Badger sisters to it, it just got more insane and hilarious.
Now we get to see Stevie, who is a hybrid Badger and tiger shifter and the cutie Panda shifter, Shen’s love story. Stevie and Shen’s relationship is adorable and so laidback that it took me off guard for a bit. However, their offbeat personalities and the craziness that ensues around them, makes for a fast-paced page turner that I practically devoured in one sitting.
We also get to check in with the prodigy family, the Jean-Luis Parkers, the wild dog clan, Blayne & Bo, Gwen & Lock and more. Which was an absolute blast.
All in all, In a Badger Way is a perfect entry to this amazing world and series and if you enjoy shifter shananigans, action, cute-but-deadly animals and simply saying “what the hell” a lot, this is definitely the series and author for you.
This is the second novel in the Honey Badger Chronicles and I cannot wait for the next one, I’m also hoping we get another spin off or she gets back to her Pride series. The glimpses we get of old characters families is so freaking tantalizing that it makes me salivate for more.

I Give this book a 4/5 star Rating

Received ARC from NetGalley for Honest Review.

Gosh I missed this series so much, and man I can’t tell you how much I love the Honey Badger Girls! Stevie is so Freaking Awesome! I can’t forget about Shen, so freaking cute and fluffy!
I can’t wait for this next book!

Romance:4/5
Drama: 1000/5 - When isn’t there Drama?! LOL
Comedy: 1000000/5 - Off the Charts Hilarious!
Smexy: 4/5

I Miss Reading this Series, After reading this I’m gonna Start from the Beginning Again. I love all the Characters so much!

Would I recommend this Book?
Hell to The Yes!
Would I recommend this Author? Definitely, when you need a laugh, this series I can definitely rely on. :)

I have been anxiously awaiting In A Badger Way and I’m happy to say that I was not disappointed. In the second book of the Honey Badger Chronicles we get to know more about the baby Mackilligan sister Stevie. Although she’s the youngest and the smallest of the sisters, others soon learn not to underestimate her just because of her size. While Stevie and her sisters are trying to ward off the latest assassination attempts while trying to avoid dysfunctional family gatherings , they also have to stay one step ahead of their dead beat father who seems to keep putting them in harms way.
This was a comically fast paced read that has lots of family drama, plenty of action, and a bit of romance, add in the quirky characters that Ms Laurenston is known for and what you have is a entertaining read that hard to put down and one you will definitely want to read more than once.

Another win for this author! She’s the Queen and I worship at her throne! Great story, laugh out loud dialogue, over the top violence and sexy times too! Love the series and the cameos from her other books! Keep writing my Queen, keep writing,

The MacKilligan sisters' story continues, IN A BADGER WAY by Shelly Laurenston. Honey Badger/Tiger hybrid, Stevie MacKilligan goes undercover to help capture a scientist experimenting on hybrids. Simultaneously, she sets her sights on Bodyguard/Giants Panda shifter, Shen Li. This contemporary PNR is suitable for adults. It will have you laughing uncontrollably.

I can always count on Shelly Laurenston to make me laugh so hard that I cry. I love her humor. I find it amusing how she adds in different animal quirks of the shifters. Top that off with the hybrids and she takes it to another level of entertaining. There is never a dull moment in this story.

I love Stevie. She was a child prodigy in both music and science. I love the way her mind works. The stuff going on with her family is always amusing. Shen is the perfect boyfriend, whether he wants to be or not, for Stevie. He’s laid back and happy. I love how he chews bamboo any time he wants to distract someone’s attention.

I appreciate how Shelly Laurenston includes characters from her other work in this story. It’s fun when someone from a previous book pops up. I’m always excited when Shelly Laurenston comes out with a new shifter book. I was not disappointed. IN A BADGER WAY had me laughing throughout the entire book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

I love the Honey Badger series. In so many ways they remind me of Laurenston's earlier Magnus Pack books. I laughed my way through it.

Shen is pretty laid back but turns out he has a wild side. Stevie is just as crazy as always she has claimed Shen and doesn't care if he agrees. The Jean Louis Parker kids are become a little more normal (not a lot though).

This is definitely a book I will reread again and again. Can't wait for Max's story.

Love the Giant Panda Shifter Shen. He is a body guard, easy going, bamboo crunching hunk. The Honey Badger Chronicles center around the Rough MacKilligan sisters. This episode in the series tells of Stevie who is a genius at music and science. Oh yeah and she is a shifter that brings the roof down. I love Shelly Laurenston's writing. "A copy of this book was provided by Kensington Books via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

Shen and Stevie were AH-MAZE-ING together!!! They were sweet, they were kind, they were hot, hot, hot (unleash the WILD PANDA), they were confused, determined, and they just, kinda, sorta, fell together. They made me laugh out loud, they made me smile, I cringed with them, I backed away when they did, and I was completely and utterly enthralled by them, and invested in their relationship

When you get one MacKilligan sister, you get them all. Shen knows this. And wherever those sisters go, trouble will follow. He knows this as well. Throw in some Jean-Louis Parker prodigies (one for Shen to protect, one as Stevie’s old friend, and one as her new friend), one stray cat (that has “chosen” the sisters, according to Stevie, and that Max is in a war with), a neighbourhood full of bears (which Stevie is terrified of), and, of course, Blayne and Bo, because every story needs a catalyst point, and Blayne is so perfect in that role, and there was enough action, intrigue, fun, and giggles for everyone

Old rivals pop up, MacKilligan family near and far are around, and the Van Holtz’s trying to keep control in this out-of-control situation, while hanging onto their skin. Of course, Charlie, Max, and Stevie are in the thick of it all, being the strong, singular, dysfunctional unit that only they can be, and their grizzly and panda boyfriends, and their families, are right there with them

I adored this book! Stevie and her sisters are completely crazy and hilariously and yet supportive. Shelly Laurenston all has the funniest books and In Badger Way was no exception!

This is book 2 in the Honey Badger Chronicles and it is about Stevie and Shen. We met Stevie in book 1 and I don't know about anyone else but I was definitely curious on how her book would go. And it went beyond what I thought it would! Not only do we get to see how things in her life go but we get to see her grow beyond what I thought was her whole personality and for a bonus we get to see other characters from other books thrown in as well! I was also pleasantly surprised at Shen's character! I really thought he was this completely laid back, didn't care about anything type of shifter based off the previous books we saw him in. And to find out that there is more than meets the eye is great! Stevie and Shen are absolutely perfect for each other and I loved how their relationship came about. And as per usual with this author's books, there are definitely plenty of laugh out loud moments and it is a face paced read with plenty of entertaining moments! I loved it and I cannot wait to read Max's story!! And I need a story for Dutch as well!!

I loved this screwball crew of shifters and I’d love to be a MacKilligan sister. But I digress.

In a Badger Way, this latest addition to the spinoff, The Honey Badger Chronicles, features middle MacKilligan sister Stevie and Shen, a Panda shifter that works as a bodyguard, and before he realizes it, he’s swept off his feet by this unusual hybrid and the chaos left in her wake. And yes, romance happens.

In a world of hybrids, Stevie is part tiger, part badger and alot of mental issues. I like that Ms. Laurenston made Stevie self-aware as well as actively working on those issues throughout the book. It’s part and parcel of her, but it’s not the entire sum of her parts. Shen plays the slightly befuddled beta type hero well and I liked their chemistry. Their Firsts are done well and the edge of screwball comedy that colors this entire story is right up my alley.

If I had to quibble, this isn’t a story that would be easy to just jump into if you haven’t read the first book. If you’re not a person who enjoys a story with a full plate of diverse characters that you may or may not recognize and following multiple storyline threads, this may not be your cuppa. Also, while the romance is present, it is not romance-centric. There’s simply way too much going on around Stevie and Shen.

The relationships between the sisters is truly the heart of these books, and I’m fascinated by the ‘verse that Ms. Laurenston has built, beginning with her Pride and Pack Challenge series. This motley group of shifters keeps growing and expanding with each book in a way I never quite expect, which I think is fantastic. I don’t hesitate to recommend it, and as long as she keeps writing it, I’ll keep reading it.


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***4 Stars***

Oh, how I love the crazy this world provides.

I really do and that’s exactly why I read these books. I love the over the top interactions and reactions of these very unique characters and they never fail to have me laughing out loud at their antics and this one gave me exactly that. I laughed out loud, rolled my eyes and did my best to keep up with everything going on (which can be difficult at times) and though I am a bit exhausted thanks to the crazy, I definitely want more!

Now, the thing with these books, this world (and many of the authors other worlds) I don’t really read them for the romance, in part because I find the crazy more interesting, but mostly because the romance doesn’t follow any normal path and sometimes just “Happens” and the majority of the time the couple in question totally work, as it did Stevie and Shen. On the surface they shouldn’t work, the genius and the ‘bodyguard’, but Shen soothes Stevie’s anxiety in a way most can’t. She, in turn, does tend to drive him batshitcrazy, but he ends up loving her mind and how she keeps him on his toes.

Antagonistic, but loving friends and families, inhumane experiments, baking and lots and lots of threats of bodily harm, this one had all kinds of crazy going on and it all worked for me. I loved catching up with Charlie, Berg and Max, and getting to hang out with Kyle, Oriana and the rest of the crazy cast of characters that they come into contact with. And as for the ending...I’m definitely looking forward to getting my hands on the next book!

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IN A BADGER WAY is the second instalment in Shelly Laurenston’s fun and fabulous contemporary, adult HONEY BADGER CHRONICLES paranormal, romance series-a spin-off from the author’s PRIDE and PACK series. This is prodigal genius and badger hybrid Stevie Stasiuk-MacKilligan, and security specialist/panda shifter Shen Li’s story line. IN A BADGER WAY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives including Shen and Stevie IN A BADGER WAY follows several paths but continues to focus on the MacKilligan half-sisters: badger/ wolf Charlie; honey badger Maxie, and our heroine badger/ tiger Stevie MacKilligan. Stevie is a prodigal, a genius but suffers from severe anxiety, panic attacks and depression that when provoked or threatened, her self preservation instincts result in a beast that no one is able to control. Currently housing another child prodigy, Kyle Jean-Louis Parker, and his security guard Shen Li, Stevie struggles with demons from the past including a father and uncle who may or may not be threatening the people she loves. When a number of hybrid shifters are found dead, Stevie is contracted by Dr. Irene Conridge, to go in search of the people responsible in an effort to protect shifters like herself. With Shen Li at her side, Stevie will face down her demons, the Bears, the Wild Dog Nights, and possibility of losing herself in the name of science. What ensues is the building romance and relationships between Stevie and Shen, and the potential fall-out as Stevie is targeted by a man desperate to eradicate the impure shifters.

IN A BADGER WAY has all the requisite snark, humor, fun, and over the top craziness expected from Shelly Laurenston’s shifters. The MacKilligan sisters are over protective, fiercely loyal, and when threatened are a force unto themselves. Feared by other shifters, the sister’s reputations as hybrids of unknown consequences places everyone on alert when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan-Stevie is no match for the strongest and biggest shifters, or science, itself.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including some very familiar shifters (Dee-Ann and Ric; Niles Van Holtz and his human wife Irene Conlan, Bo and Blayne, Loch and Gwen, and Marcella Malone), the Berg triplets Berg, Dag and Britta Dunn, Kyle Jean-Louis Parker and his sister Oriana as well as Maxie’s best friend, wolverine shifter Dutch Alexander.


A fantastic story teller, Shelly Laurenston brings her imagination to life blending animal characteristics with a human mind set ensuring no character is entirely free from one or the other. A spirited, energetic and animated series The Honey Badger Chronicles, and thusly the Pride and Pack series are a definite must read.

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Absolutely loved this next installment of the Honeybadgers!! In a Badger Way is the story of Stevie MacKilligan falling in love with panda shifter Shen Li. Stevie is the child prodigy/genius and Shen the bodyguard, their story is so entertaining! I love the MacKilligan sisters and their insane ways of life and love. It’s definitely not a boring read.
Shelly Laurenston did it again a dm hit it out of the park. I highly recommend this book and any other book by Shelly!!

Shelly Laurenston never fails to make me laugh out loud, seriously if I'm reading one of her books and people are nearby they stare. In a Badger Way is her latest paranormal romance with a heap of intrigue and lots of dark humor. Stevie, a hybrid shifter who is also a genius, falls for Shen, a laid back panda shifter who is also a bodyguard. Craziness ensues which leaves me dying for the next book in the series to drop. I love how Shelly weaves my favorite characters from her Magnus Pack and Pride Series into the current Honey Badger Chronicles. If you're a fan of Laurenston's don't miss this book and if you haven't read her books pick one up immediately!

I was one of the lucky ones to get this book early to read! Love Shelly Laurenston, she introduced me to shifters romances. Her book kept me laughing, even the serious parts are done with humor. Just finished In the Badger Way and Im ready for more!!! Stevie the female lead loves her panda bear and no one can stand in her way. There is a shifter for everyone, wolves, bears, wild dogs and, honey badgers of course. I read all of her books and everyone is a keeper!

Oh, how I love Shelly Laurenston. And her wolves. And lions. And wild dogs and honey badgers and ligons and hybrid polar bear/lions. And as of now her fabulous, easy going sex machine pandas. Oh, Shen…

Stevie and Shen’s book was just as I suspected it would be. A hilarious, crazy good time that I didn’t want to end. Stevie is the brilliant, excitable MacKilligan sister and I was fascinated by her from the moment she was introduced in the first book in the series, Hot and Badgered. Shen is Kyle Jean Louis Parker’s bodyguard/babysitter and since Kyle and Stevie, both child prodigies, are good friends Shen spends a lot of time in the wacky MacKilligan household.

It took me a minute to really get into Stevie and Shen’s story, but it usually does. Laurenston has created a huge, interconnected world and I love it, but it always takes me until at least 15% to find my footing and figure out what is going on. There is a lot going on… from Stevie getting some much needed help with her anxiety disorder and settling down (just a bit, not too much) to a side plot of a dangerous scientist who is experimenting on hybrid shifters. This is definitely a book that needs to be read as part of a series and not as a standalone. In fact, I would recommend reading this author’s entire backlist, in order, first.

I feel like the romance between Shen and Stevie was more developed than the romance in the first book in the series between Charlie and Berg. It was still kind of quiet, but sexier and more defined. Sometimes in Ms. Laurenston’s books the romance gets kind of lost amid all the madness and mayhem, but I felt like Stevie and Shen’s romance shined.

So now the wait begins until the next release and Max’s story, which I’m sure will be a wild, maybe slightly bloody, entertaining ride. I look forward to it.

Final Grade- B

Favorite Quote:

She glanced at the receptionist who managed her therapist’s office. Frowning a little, she leaned in and said, “I think we need to involve Max.”
Shen shook his head. “Sister’s are not my scene.”
“That’s not what I mean, perv.”
“You started it,” he murmured. Then he winked and she didn’t know whether to punch hi or put his cock in her mouth.
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Stevie MacKilligan might be a genius and former child prodigy, but many shifters can’t look past the fact that she’s a hybrid. Carrying the last name MacKilligan also makes her, and her sisters, outcasts among their own family. The fact that she’s what amounts to a Honey badger/tiger mix in her shifted form, suffers from anxiety, and a general fear of bears doesn’t help matters either. However, Stevie can’t seem to stop cuddling up to panda bear shifter Shen Li.

Shen is pretty content with doing his job as a bodyguard to a jackal shifter and lounging around eating bamboo. He doesn’t really know what to make of Stevie, but she doesn’t really ask his opinion having already made the decision herself. When Stevie ends up embroiled in a conspiracy involving missing hybrids, Shen will stop at nothing to make sure that no one has to suffer the wrath of the MacKilligan sisters.

I liked that In a Badger Way still enforces the bond between the sisters. More focus is placed on Stevie, of course, but Charlie is still stressing out, and Max’s own story was subtly built up in bits and pieces throughout. Honestly, the sisters are the main proponent of this series. Much to the detriment of Shen and Stevie’s building relationship I’m (sort of) afraid. I like Shen and Stevie together. He’s a good balance—much like Charlie’s significant other Berg—which is good with all the chaos the MacKilligans have in their lives. I wanted more of a spark, but I’m okay with him being the steadfast partner, especially considering all the sisters have to deal with this time around.

Is it strange that I get a feeling of glee any time Charlie, Max, and Stevie have to take matters into their own hands and kick some ass? I find myself smiling every single time someone underestimates them or just plain doesn’t understand whom they’re dealing with. It’s a delight seeing the sisters put people in their place, and with the entire MacKilligan clan, including their misbegotten father, coming together for a funeral opportunities abound.

I felt like the main issue concerning the hybrids gets intermittently lost in the crowd of everything else that happens throughout the story, but it’s hard to fault it too much when, overall, it’s just a fun read. I don’t think every author could pull off the amount of quick changes from one story thread to the next and in the end have things end up so comprehensible, but Shelly Laurenston has perfected this kind of storytelling.

I loved that we got to see more of the MacKilligan family in In a Badger Way, for better or worse, and the not completely unheard of idea that they might care more for Charlie, Max, and Stevie than previously thought. I’m excited to see where Max’s story takes us next because with this group literally anything is possible. No joke.

Another sweet, funny entry into her Badger shifter series, firmly built into the pantheon of her other shifter tales. Sure to be a winner with fans, it may not entice new ones to her books, but I'd definitely recommend it for a good beach read. A solid B or B+...I just kind of wish she would grow the universe or start a new one. This series is starting to feel a bit tired. Cutesy love stories have their place, but she has told this story in so many ways and variations already. I'd love to see something new.

Once again Ms. Laurenston has created a wonderful entertaining story. Stevie is perfectly neurotic. Warning though if you have misophobia the thought of all the bamboo chewing may drive you crazy! I would also love to see a tiger striped honey badger. I cannot get enough of this series.