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The Mane Squeeze (The Pride Book 4)
by Shelly Laurenston
About this book
A feline shifter finds a man who makes her roar in a novel by the New York Times-bestselling author who has “a gift with words and humor” (USA Today).
Growing up on the tough Philly streets, Gwen O'Neill knows how to fend for herself. But what is she supposed to do with a nice suburban Jersey boy who has a tendency to turn into a massive Grizzly? Despite his menacing growl and four-inch claws, Gwen finds Lachlan "Lock" MacRyrie cute and really sweet. He actually watches out for her, and unlike the rest of her out-of-control family, manages not to morbidly embarrass her. Too bad cats don't believe in forever.
At nearly seven feet tall, Lock is used to people responding to him in two ways: screaming or running away. Gwen--half lioness, half tigress, all kick-ass--does neither. She's sexy beyond belief and smart as hell, but she's so busy protecting her family and friends that she's forgetting about her own safety. Lock probably shouldn't get involved, but he can't simply walk away. Not when Gwen means absolutely everything to him.
“With a sharp eye for detail, Laurenston manages to combine Animal Planet and The Sopranos with bonus life-altering roller derby. Fans of the series will enjoy this latest addition.”—Publishers Weekly
Praise for Shelly Laurenston's novels
"Bear Meets Girl is hilarious, sexy fun."--Heroes and Heartbreakers
"Fast-paced action and smoking hot love scenes." --RT Book Reviews Top Pick on Wolf with Benefits
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B00QXUXUEY
Reader Reviews
September 23, 2014
Why you should treat yourself to a Shelly Laurenston para-normal novel – (beginning with the 1st in the series): Character Development: The author does such an unbelievable job of blending the animal behavior in so well with the human side thus creating characters that are so realistic for a paranormal story that it is so easy to suspend belief and actually see the characters in your mind. The wolf shifters behave like wolves, the feline shifters do not act like lap cats, and bears lumber....
January 30, 2011
`The Mane Squeeze' is the fourth book in Shelly Laurenston's `Pride' series. Gwen O'Neill is a ligon (tiger/lion hybrid) - she can turn her head 180°, go `house cat' on her enemies and generally take care of herself when anti-hybrid bullies want a piece. What Gwen hasn't quite mastered is her smothering family. Her promiscuous and hot-to-trot mother, `Roxy' O' Neill. Her half-brother, Mitchell Shaw and the half-brother of her half-brother, Brendan Shaw. All of these people who make up her...
March 10, 2017
I love a book that stands the test of time. Published in 2009 and it still reads relevant. Ms. Laurenston's dialogue practically lunges off the page with energy. Her characters are so funny, so brashy, so ballsy, just so over-the-top dramatic that I can't help but fall in love with them. The situations they find themselves in are classically funny, and no one backs down. Gwen and Lock were the perfect couple. I loved how laid back Lock was, how understated. And I loved how Ms. Laurenston...
May 3, 2010
Laurenston has done it again! This book was the best for almost everything. Lock and Gwen were just perfect for each other. Without a doubt Gwen is one of SL's most problematic females; talk about baggage! In fact Gwen is not even all that likable but then she is a product of her environment and when you take that into account, you realize that you have to love her as she is or not at all. All of the author's main female characters come with baggage (such as Sara from \"Pack Challenge\" who is...
June 25, 2023
This is one of my favorites in this series. Gwen & Lock are such a great couple. He’s this big grizzly shifter and she’s a hybrid tiger/lion mix. They have great chemistry and get along so well. I love Lock! He’s hot, big, caring, smart and tough when needs. I really like Gwen’s relationship with her best friend, Blayne. Blayne’s book is next and it’s another great one. This is my 4th time reading this and it’s just as great. Lots of action and mystery of what’s happening to the hybrids and...
