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Shelly Laurenston

Bestselling Author • 11 Series • 70 Books

11
Series
70
Books
11
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books
Start with: Dragon Actually (2004)
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Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books
Start with: Can't Get Enough (2020)
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Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books
Start with: Pack Challenge (2006)

About Shelly Laurenston

Having lived most of her life in Long Island New York, Shelly Laurenston currently resides in the West Coast. As a USA TODAY and New York today Best-selling author, Shelly Laurentson has managed to write down many paranormal titles such as the Dragon series, the Mane Events and Wolf with Benefits. The Beast in Him The Beast in Him is the third book in the Pride Series. In this second installment we are introduced to Jessica Ward and Bobby Ray Smith. Jessica has always had a crush on Bobby ever since there childhood days. A few years later, Jessica left and several years later she comes back to find out that Bobby is not the only Alpha in his pack but also the CEO of a well-established company. On the other hand, Jess is also not the little girl that Bobby used to know. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series, Shelly Laurenston has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Shelly Laurenston

Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books
14 books 2004–2020
1

Dragon Actually

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon Actually, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2004
2

To Challenge A Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in To Challenge A Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2004
3

Chains & Flames

Chains & Flames is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2004
4

About a Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in About a Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2006
5

What a Dragon Should Know

Epic adventure awaits in What a Dragon Should Know, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2009
6

Last Dragon Standing

Epic adventure awaits in Last Dragon Standing, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2010
7

The Dragon Who Loved Me

The Dragon Who Loved Me explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series by Shelly Laurenston.

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2011
8

Dragon on Top

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon on Top, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2011
9

How to Drive a Dragon Crazy

Epic adventure awaits in How to Drive a Dragon Crazy, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2012
10

A Tale of Two Dragons

Epic adventure awaits in A Tale of Two Dragons, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2013
11

Light My Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books with Light My Fire, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2014
12

Feel the Burn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books with Feel the Burn, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2015
13

Bring the Heat

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books with Bring the Heat, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2017
14

Can't Get Enough

Can't Get Enough continues the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books
14 books 2020–2004
1

Can't Get Enough

Can't Get Enough continues the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
2

A Tale of Two Dragons

Epic adventure awaits in A Tale of Two Dragons, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2013
3

Chains & Flames

Chains & Flames is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2004
4

Dragon on Top

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon on Top, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2011
5

To Challenge A Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in To Challenge A Dragon, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2004
6

About a Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in About a Dragon, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2006
7

What a Dragon Should Know

Epic adventure awaits in What a Dragon Should Know, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2009
8

Last Dragon Standing

Epic adventure awaits in Last Dragon Standing, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2010
9

The Dragon Who Loved Me

The Dragon Who Loved Me explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series by Shelly Laurenston.

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2011
10

How to Drive a Dragon Crazy

Epic adventure awaits in How to Drive a Dragon Crazy, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2012
11

Light My Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books with Light My Fire, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2014
12

Feel the Burn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books with Feel the Burn, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2015
13

Bring the Heat

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books with Bring the Heat, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2017
14

Dragon Actually

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon Actually, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Shelly Laurenston has built.

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2004
Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books
4 books 2006–2008
1

Pack Challenge

Pack Challenge is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2006
2

Go Fetch!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books with Go Fetch!, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2007
3

Here Kitty, Kitty!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books with Here Kitty, Kitty!, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2007
4

Miss Congeniality

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books with Miss Congeniality, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2008
Publication Order of Pride Books
10 books 2007–2014
1

The Mane Event

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pride Books with The Mane Event, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2007
2

The Beast in Him

The Beast in Him is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2008
3

The Mane Attraction

The Mane Attraction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2008
4

The Mane Squeeze

The Mane Squeeze is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2009
5

Beast Behaving Badly

Beast Behaving Badly continues the Publication Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
6

Big Bad Beast

Big Bad Beast is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2011
7

Bear Meets Girl

Bear Meets Girl continues the Publication Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
8

Like a Wolf with a Bone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pride Books with Like a Wolf with a Bone, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2012
9

Wolf with Benefits

Wolf with Benefits continues the Publication Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
10

Bite Me

Bite Me continues the Publication Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Chronological Order of Pride Books
10 books 2012–2014
1

Like a Wolf with a Bone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Pride Books with Like a Wolf with a Bone, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2012
2

The Mane Event

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Pride Books with The Mane Event, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2007
3

The Beast in Him

The Beast in Him is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2008
4

The Mane Attraction

The Mane Attraction is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2008
5

The Mane Squeeze

The Mane Squeeze is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2009
6

Beast Behaving Badly

Beast Behaving Badly continues the Chronological Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
7

Big Bad Beast

Big Bad Beast is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Pride Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2011
8

Bear Meets Girl

Bear Meets Girl continues the Chronological Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
9

Wolf with Benefits

Wolf with Benefits continues the Chronological Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
10

Bite Me

Bite Me continues the Chronological Order of Pride Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of The Gathering Books
1 books 2009–2009
1

Hunting Season

Hunting Season continues the Publication Order of The Gathering Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Call of Crows Books
3 books 2015–2017
1

The Unleashing

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Call of Crows Books with The Unleashing, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2015
2

The Undoing

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Call of Crows Books with The Undoing, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2016
3

The Unyielding

The Unyielding is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Call of Crows Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books
6 books 2018–2025
1

Hot and Badgered

Hot and Badgered continues the Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
2

In a Badger Way

In a Badger Way is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2019
3

Badger to the Bone

Badger to the Bone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2020
4

Breaking Badger

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books with Breaking Badger, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2021
5

Born to Be Badger

Born to Be Badger is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2023
6

To Kill a Badger

A gripping mystery unfolds in To Kill a Badger as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Honey Badger Chronicles Books series showcases Shelly Laurenston's mastery of suspense.

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2025
Publication Order of The Scarred Earth Saga Books
3 books 2019–2022
1

The Blacksmith Queen

The Blacksmith Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Scarred Earth Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2019
2

The Princess Knight

The Princess Knight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Scarred Earth Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2020
3

The Heretic Royal

The Heretic Royal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Scarred Earth Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of The Long Island Coven Books
1 books 2007–2007
1

My Kind of Town

My Kind of Town is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Long Island Coven Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2007
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books 2007–2012
1

Sun, Sand, Sex

Sun, Sand, Sex is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Shelly Laurenston have come to expect.

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2007
2

When He Was Bad

When He Was Bad continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
3

Everlasting Bad Boys

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Everlasting Bad Boys, another outstanding contribution from Shelly Laurenston.

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2008
4

Howl For It

Howl For It continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Shelly Laurenston's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shelly Laurenston?

Shelly Laurenston is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 70 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books, Chronological Order of Dragon Kin Books, Publication Order of Magnus Pack Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Shelly Laurenston series to start with?

For readers new to Shelly Laurenston's work, the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 14 books. Begin with Dragon Actually to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Shelly Laurenston written?

Shelly Laurenston has written over 70 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Shelly Laurenston books in order?

Yes, reading Shelly Laurenston's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Shelly Laurenston write in?

Shelly Laurenston writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 70 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Shelly Laurenston's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Shelly Laurenston's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Shelly Laurenston's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Shelly Laurenston's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Dragon Kin Books series. The first book, Dragon Actually, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.