Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston
Series: Magnus Pack #2
Published by Samhain Publishing
Published on: March 6, 2007
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Werewolves
Pages: 255
Format: eBook
Source: Library
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How much trouble can one small female be to a modern-day shapeshifting Viking? Well, it really depends on local gun laws. Conall Vga-Feilan, direct descendent of Viking shifters, never thought he'd meet a female strong enough to be his mate. He especially didn't think a short, viper-tongued human would ever fit the bill. But Miki Kendrick isn't some average human. With an IQ off the charts and a special skill with weapons of all kinds, Miki brings the big blond pooch to his knees - and keeps him there.
Miki's way too smart to ever believe in love and she knows a guy like Conall could only want one thing from her. But with the Pack's enemies on her tail and a few days stuck alone with the one man who makes her absolutely wild, Miki is about to discover how persistent one Viking wolf can be.
This book has been previously published and has been revised from its original release.
Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, and strong violence.
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I read the first book in this series, Pack Challenge, last summer when I picked it up as a free read on Kindle. I had already been listening to the Pride series by Laurenston, so I knew I would enjoy the story. I was not disappointed. It took me entirely too long before I picked up book two of the series. Go Fetch! picks up about six months after Pack Challenge ends.
Go Fetch! features Miki, who was probably my favorite character in book one. She is a no holds barred human woman who tells it how it is. As much as I loved her in Pack Challenge, I like her even more as the star of her own story. We get to learn a lot more about her. Not only is she snarky, take no crap from no one type of girl; she is also extremely smart. She is working on her doctoral thesis. We also get to see a different side to her when she goes to a gamer party with her friends.
Conall Vga-Feilan, aka the Viking, is a werewolf and best friends with the Magnus Pack alpha. He gets smitten with the tiny, foul-mouthed black girl in the first book. He hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her since he met her. He can hardly wait for her to come for her visit on the way to give her dissertation.
This is a fun series with a lot quotable, make you chuckle lines. The characters are fun and well developed. There is even a cameo from a Van Holtz from the Pride series. The only issue is with some parts of the plot. There are some things that were left unexplained. I don’t know if these are wrapped up in the next book or not. I guess I will have to pick it up and find out.
“Good boy.” He could hear the condescension in Miki’s voice. “Now sit pretty.”
Sara slapped her hand over Miki’s mouth and shoved her back with the rest of the Pack. It amazed him Miki had lived this long.
“There are these fascinating places with books in them. They’re called libraries. When you’re not chasing your tail or balancing a ball on your nose, you should think about going to one.”
“Well, so you don’t get too cocky, I myself often complete the TV Guide crossword puzzle.” He puffed out his chest. “In pen.”
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I’m Melanie and I live in Ohio. I have two horses and a dog. I’m an animal lover, avid book reader and audiobook listener. I like to live vicariously through fictional characters. I enjoy reading and listening to mostly fictional books in the paranormal genre, including Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Horror. My favorite paranormal creatures are shifters, doesn’t matter the flavor.
I have to admit that the cover doesn’t grab me, so I probably wouldn’t have picked this one up, but it sounds like a fun read. I love snarky, intelligent heroines. Great review.
E.J. Stevens recently posted…Q+A with Jessica Minyard + Stones and Finger Bones Giveaway
Yeah, I agree that this cover isn’t great. I got book one when it was a free special on Amazon and enjoyed it, plus I’m already familiar with the author. I know that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but you just can’t help it sometimes. That being said, I’ve had horrible books with great covers, too.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
So true! I’ve had the same experience, but if I have to chose between books, I’ll grab the one with the pretty cover every time. It’s a good thing I have your reviews to guide me toward the best PNR/UF books. 🙂
E.J. Stevens recently posted…Q+A with Jessica Minyard + Stones and Finger Bones Giveaway
*choose (need more caffeine)
E.J. Stevens recently posted…Q+A with Jessica Minyard + Stones and Finger Bones Giveaway
Bloggers are how I find most of my books and new-to-me authors. I just wish I had more time to read all the recommendations. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
I love these books. I started with this series then moved on to the Pride series.
I started with Pride series (which I’m still behind on). I love it on audio. I wish the Magus Pack was on audio.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
This doesn’t sound like it was a blow your mind kind of read but that it was a good one! Great review!
kindlemom1 recently posted…Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
It wasn’t as funny as I expected to be, considering it was Shelly Laurenston. Also, there were a few plot points that didn’t wrap up that pushed it down. I still enjoyed the book.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
First off, yay for library books! And I’m glad you liked this one. Miki sounds awesome – and I LOVE finding books with funny/quotable moments.
ShootingStarsMag recently posted…Splintered by A.G. Howard + Song Pick
I know, without the library, I wouldn’t be able read nearly as much I as I do. Miki is awesome. She has been my favorite in the series so far.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
Great review! I love Shelly and her Pride series. I also enjoy the Magnus Pack books, but they are not as fun as the Pride, but still very much worth reading.
Angela recently posted…Sunday Post/BB&B #55 ~ Last Sunday In March
I agree. Not as good as the Pride series. I wasn’t sure how much was that I was missing the narration. I will finish the series.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
Not the best cover around
blodeuedd recently posted…Discussion Sunday: 2 Pride and Prejudice variations
I agree. The cover leaves a lot to be desired, but the story was fun. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
I’ve read a few of her books and really liked them. This one seems funny or at least has some humorous scenes.
Mary Kirkland recently posted…Review: Stranded & Seduced by Shelley Munro
I don’t know that Shelly Laurenston is capable of writing a non-funny story. Everything I’ve read has been really funny.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Ravenstoke by Augusta Blythe
I am a BIG fan of this author, but never tried to read the magnus pack series, I have no idea why. I really gotta start this series. I really love how funny and awesome her characters are. Great review!
Sarah recently posted…They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire
I just found her last year and I love her too. I’m flying through the Pride series on audio. The stuff that isn’t on audio I’m not getting through as quickly.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Review: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire by Molly Harper
Sounds like a humorous one. I haven’t heard of this series
Shelly Laurenston is always great for a good laugh. I listen to her Pride series which is wonderful on audio. This series is not available on audio.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Review: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire by Molly Harper
I read these a while back and enjoyed them too. I love those Pride ones though. They’re my favorites though Im thinking might need to re-read these at some point now too 😀
anna (herding cats & burning soup) recently posted…Quote-tastic/Review– Love After All (Hope #4) by Jaci Burton
I listen to the Pride series on audio. I still have a few more to go. The narration adds a lot to the story. I wish these were available on audio too.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Review: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire by Molly Harper
I was so excited when I saw you were reviewing this, Melanie, because I thought “hey, I’ve read that one!” But after starting your review I realized I’ve only read the first one in the series…I just happen to own Go Fetch! *ha* I’ll have to start this one sometime soon because I love a snarky heroine and Laurenston is pretty good at making me laugh. Great review!
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