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Briar Boleyn
Pack Challenge: Magnus Pack Series # 1
by Shelly Laurenston
About this book
Zach Sheridan is a man who values two things above all else: his upcoming role as alpha of the Magnus Pack and his solitude. He wants nothing to do with needy females or the complications of romance. That is until he crosses paths with Sara Morrighan, a scarred and fiercely independent woman living a quiet life in a small Texas town. When these two collide, the sparks are immediate, explosive, and anything but simple.
This high-octane paranormal romance perfectly blends intense action with laugh-out-loud humor. As Sara begins to undergo a mysterious transformation that defies all expectations, she is thrust into the dangerous world of shifter politics. With a lethal Pride hunting her down, she finds an unlikely protector in the sarcastic, alpha-hero biker. Their chemistry is electric, but it is the hilarious banter and the deeply loyal found-family dynamics that truly make this story a standout in the genre.
If you are looking for a page-turner that balances blush-worthy steam with genuine heart, this is your next obsession. The pack dynamics are complex, the dialogue is razor-sharp, and the chemistry between the leads is absolutely addictive. Dive into the Magnus Pack series and discover why readers can’t get enough of this wild, supernatural ride.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B01CRFSTYE
Reader Reviews
January 6, 2011
`Pack Challenge' is the first book in Shelly Laurenston's paranormal romance trilogy, `Magnus Pack'. Sara Morrighan hasn't ever expected much out of life. Her parents died when she was young, and the animal attack that killed her father left Sara with a permanent limp and scarred face. . . and in her evil grandmother's care. Now in her late twenties, and her god-awful Gran buried for one year, Sara still doesn't expect a whole lot out of life. She has her two best friends, Miki and Angelina,...
August 11, 2013
Pack Challenge is about Zach the soon to be Alpha male to his Pack having to go take care of a soon to be shifter named Sara. They are all on watch because The Pride is after her because of her family killing one of The Pride so long ago. He realizes once he gets there that it won't be as easy as it seems to watch out for her. For one, she's batshiz crazy; Two, she doesn't know anything about the shifter world; and last, he's falling for her, and he never wanted to have a mate before especially...
January 29, 2026
Ignore the cover because it doesn't do the treasure inside any justice. The 3 friends are funny as hell and FL's mate is just as sarcastic and hilarious too. They fit so perfectly together. Book is filled w/ sass, sex, n danger. One of the best reads I've read in a while. It's a must read! I can't wait to read the author's other books! )
June 26, 2025
I effing love this series. My second time reading it and I don't think I can get enough. It's really fun and packed full of not only romance, but comedy and action. Just a really well rounded fun story and I loved Zach and Sara. Miki and Angie are hilarious as well and I can't wait to dive back in and read their books. Highly recommend!🙌🏻 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ )
July 1, 2014
Pack Challenge opens with Sara getting drunk off her ass in celebration of her grandmother's death. The fact that the abusive woman died months ago and the whole town is still ecstatic, shows just how evil the old bat was. During Sara's revelry, she ends up sticking her tongue down a biker's throat, but before things go much further Sara is pried off the guy by her two best friends. Sara isn't really someone who gropes random men without the motivation of tequila, so when the biker shows up at...
