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A Tale of The Crimson Wolf

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Crimson, an Omega wolf shifter finds herself alone in the world after losing her only family she had left.

In the small sleepy town of RavenClaim where nothing ever really happens, Omegas are suddenly being murdered by a serial killer that’s calling himself the huntsman. Crimson is starting to get the feeling that she might be next.

Did I mention this is a love story?

But how could she possibly choose between the three hot Alphas?

And really why choose?

Liam her childhood best friend and protector

Adam the one with all the jokes

Bailey the cinnamon roll

Hopefully Crimson and her new mates figure things out before it's too late.

Will Liam, Adam and Bailey be able to protect their little Omega? I'm sure they’ll be just fine. Maybe…

This book is intended for mature audience only 18+ Trigger Violence, language, sexual acts. Has darker themes of talk of rape and forced sexual acts. Please be aware. This is a why choose reverse harem fantasy fiction book where the female main character ends up with all the love interests. Extra spicy scenes. It also is somewhat in the Omega verse realm and has knotting.

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2023

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Jennifer Carter

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Profile Image for AshMar.
36 reviews
October 13, 2023
***ARC REVIEW***
***These are all my own opinions***
***SPOILERS AHEAD***

I am by no means an expert ARC reviewer, however - these are my overall thoughts.

The good:
The characters are enjoyable (Crimson is adorable and I see why all three of her mates can't get enough of her), the relationship development is well done, there is plenty of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, reverse harem lovers will definitely enjoy this short read.

It's humorous, mysterious and engaging. This being Jennifer Carter's debut novel I think there is good things to come from her with more writing! This was my first "Shifter Romance".

There is the perfect potential for an interconnected series with this novel and that is something I really enjoy. That particular development was introduced easily and without any confusion or cliff hanger ending. This can 100% be read as a stand alone and it would be just fine.

The questionable:

There's like.... a ton of breaking the fourth wall.

The list of triggers is definitely missing a few.

I was hoping for some more context in the beginning of the different "social classes" (alphas, betas, omegas - how they interact with humans, what shifters present that's different between each type of wolf, do they have other abilities besides shifting)

This could just be a personal opinion but I found the inner monologues and the flashbacks taking away from context rather than adding a lot to the context, Occasionally it made sense but not consistently.

Multiple times I found myself going back and re-reading a paragraph or previous page because some of the writing didn't match up with earlier context.

And finally, there was some humor that was just poorly placed and seemed to completely divert the mood of the scene being described.

The bad:

I found a lot of grammatical errors & misspelled words, hopefully these can be rectified before publishing and it could be polished a little more.

There are some lines within the story that are completely redundant and in my opinion take away from the story because it's confusing.

There was a moment where I couldn't tell if Crimson was grieving her grandmother or Liam because he hadn't contacted her in a while.

The "red light district" scene was confusing, did Liam follow her to the hotel without her knowing? Why was he lurking outsider her room? I couldn't tell what Adams connection to it all was, in the grocery store he handed her a card that directly referenced a club in the district however it leads to Crimson signing herself up (as a last resort for employment because of all the omegas in the town somehow Crimson is the only one who isn't being give any other options besides sex work or poverty) to be a sex worker in the hotel equivalent of a dumpster?

The note from the grandmother felt a bit like a red herring and extremely overly specific, if the idea of the stalker/serial killer was explained with more context other than someone who Crimson smiled at in the grocery store one time (one time that I'm assuming wasn't when she met Adam?) then it spiraled into everyone being drugged and captured and the grandmother foretold this fortune in an ominous note under the floorboards? Also.... if the serial killer was assumed to be a son of the man who raped Crimsons mother wouldn't that suggest the serial killer is Crimson's half brother.....? Gross.
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Profile Image for Nikita Stanley.
445 reviews7 followers
January 20, 2024
This book is a spicy retelling of little red riding hood and boy let me emphasize spicy!

This story is fast paced and packs a punch, with humor, tragedy, fated mates, love, lots of spice and was a fun read! I also loved the mystery and suspense elements to this book!

The characters were all wildly different but blend together really well.

Despite some tragic events, the read is somewhat lighthearted and super fun!

Profile Image for Dusty Shirley.
952 reviews11 followers
January 30, 2024
Couldn't put it down

I will start with fairytale retellings are not my thing. But this was great. I was hooked from page 1. It was fast and dirty but I didn't mind that at all. Crimson and her Alphas are so cute and funny even in the bad times. I, too, have humor in inappropriate situations. Now I am so curious about Luna's story. It needs a good proofread, but I could overlook it because I was so engrossed.
Profile Image for Arianna K.
31 reviews
November 6, 2023
Really enjoyed reading it, I just wish it was longer because I want more of a good book.
Profile Image for Brittany.
182 reviews6 followers
September 7, 2023
Super fun wolf shifter why choose with a murder mystery!! What more could you ask for! Read in a day couldn’t put it down!
410 reviews2 followers
April 23, 2025
A Fun Read

I only gave this book four stars because of the mixed up verbal tenses. However, the story is still HOT and sweet as all! I loved it!
Profile Image for zthebookwormz.
118 reviews2 followers
November 15, 2023
Review 🖤

Absolutely amazing book! I loved it 🖤

I love Bailey, Liam and Adam’s bond. You would think that they knew each other for years.

How each of the guys act with Crimson is so sweet 🥹! They would do anything for her!

I also loved the way crimson also shows she is there for each guy when they are working through some strong emotions or thought

Overall it was an amazing book and I can’t wait to see where this series goes🖤

Highly recommend you read this book 🖤🖤
Profile Image for Darcy.
2,158 reviews23 followers
December 10, 2023
This story is fantastic. I loved the relationship between Crimson and the guys. They have fabulous personalities and amazing chemistry. This story has a ton of action, drama, and suspense. It pulled me in and didn’t let go. There are moments where you can feel the pain that they are experiencing. Then you can feel their happiness and joy. I loved Crimson and her feisty personality. The guys had me laughing out loud at times with their antics. I can’t say I had a favorite out of the guys because they are all fantastic in their own ways. I am not one who likes to spoilers as I love to have the reader experience the full story on their own. But this story has so much going on that it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. Jennifer Carter writes the story with a beautiful flow to the story. She keeps you engaged into the story as you journey alongside these amazing characters. This is absolutely a fantastic story that doesn’t disappoint.
Profile Image for Allison Comis.
873 reviews11 followers
June 16, 2024
crimson

Great book. Crimson is an omega and she really liked her best friend Liam. But he was told he was a Beta so they couldn’t be together even though they wanted to. One day crimson came home and everything in the house felt wrong and her grandma was gone. She immediately contacted Liam. Liam turned out to be an Alpha. A while later she was at Liam’s house and Adam barged in to Liam’s house when he didn’t answer. He had a good reason for not answering. Adam was also an Alpha and they were all mates. Adam and Crimson were out one day and she met Bailey. Great series. A lot happened in the book.
Profile Image for Sabrina Mordini.
413 reviews13 followers
March 12, 2025
A Tale of the Crimson Wolf by Jennifer Carter is a Red Riding Hood retelling where everyone is a wolf shifter—except for the Huntsman, who is the enemy.

The story starts off strong, with solid world-building and a well-described FMC, Crimson, who seems like she has enough depth to lead the narrative. The first MMC is introduced early on, and initially, everything appears promising. However, once Crimson gets into trouble and her bond with the first MMC is revealed, the story takes a turn.

At that point, the plot fades into the background, and everything revolves around sex. For a virgin FMC, Crimson is surprisingly confident. Don’t get me wrong—I enjoy a good smutty read—but this shift feels abrupt. When the second and then third MMC are introduced, it becomes clear that whatever is happening, Crimson is determined to sleep with one (or more) of them at any given moment. One of them is injured? Let’s see if sex will help. Danger is looming? Time to get naked. There’s so much focus on orgasms that, when the plot finally resurfaces, I half-expected her to mate with the antagonist. Instead, she seduces him as a distraction—which, at least, shows some character development.

Two of the three MMCs have a bit more depth, with explanations for why their connection to Crimson is important. The third, however, feels like an afterthought, mainly there to round out the reverse harem.

The writing style isn’t anything special, but it’s easy to read and follow. If you're not looking for much plot and just want smut and shifter shenanigans, this book delivers.
Profile Image for Nicole  Henderson.
1,464 reviews22 followers
February 8, 2024
Crimson is an omega without an alpha. She lives with her grandmother and has a best friend, Liam, that is a beta. Unfortunately, Crimson is in love with Liam but has not told him because she knows eventually she will belong to an alpha. Why hurt him more by starting something that will have to end. Everything changes when her grandmother dies. Crimson has to figure out a way to support herself. She gets herself into the only situation that will have her and her savior, Liam, rescues her.

Liam has always been in love with Crimson but knew since he was a beta, he could not be with her. All of that changes when he shows up at her "job" and vows to protect her. Their wolves know the deal. In Ms. Carter's world, omegas are expected to take on a few alphas. When Crimson meets Adam, Liam's friend and an alpha, she feels a connection. Oh yeah, and Liam finds out he is actually an alpha despite what he has been told. Adam and Liam take a protective stance when they see that someone if after Crimson.

Crimson picks up another sweet alpha while shopping with Adam. Bailey is new in town looking for the person that is killing omegas. He is quickly drawn to Crimson as well. These four are supposed to be together. Their wolves are fine with the other alphas being around. They quickly form the pack each one of them needed. This is an exciting why choose romance with a mystery involved. I can't wait to read about other omegas and their alphas in Ms. Carter’s world.
Profile Image for Nicole  Henderson.
1,464 reviews22 followers
March 2, 2024
Crimson is an omega without an alpha. She lives with her grandmother and has a best friend, Liam, that is a beta. Unfortunately, Crimson is in love with Liam but has not told him because she knows eventually she will belong to an alpha. Why hurt him more by starting something that will have to end. Everything changes when her grandmother dies. Crimson has to figure out a way to support herself. She gets herself into the only situation that will have her and her savior, Liam, rescues her.

Liam has always been in love with Crimson but knew since he was a beta, he could not be with her. All of that changes when he shows up at her "job" and vows to protect her. Their wolves know the deal. In Ms. Carter's world, omegas are expected to take on a few alphas. When Crimson meets Adam, Liam's friend and an alpha, she feels a connection. Oh yeah, and Liam finds out he is actually an alpha despite what he has been told. Adam and Liam take a protective stance when they see that someone if after Crimson.

Crimson picks up another sweet alpha while shopping with Adam. Bailey is new in town looking for the person that is killing omegas. He is quickly drawn to Crimson as well. These four are supposed to be together. Their wolves are fine with the other alphas being around. They quickly form the pack each one of them needed. This is an exciting why choose romance with a mystery involved. I can't wait to read about other omegas and their alphas in Ms. Carter’s world.
Profile Image for Charlene Alana  Henderson .
1,322 reviews33 followers
January 12, 2025
I'm in love with this authors books,I just can't get enough of them. I first learned about crimson when she made an appearance in echoes of the moonlight. And I knew I needed to know her and her alphas story. And what a fucking story it was.

It's a wild rollercoaster ride that has twists and turns you don't see coming at all. It definitely gave me all the feels. I couldn't put it down for the life of me. It's packed with action, drama, angst, spice, banter and loads more.

The characters, storyline and plot where really thought out and created. The writing is wonderful. And the world created is amazing. I just loved every minute of it and them.

Our fmc crimson is a omega shifter , she's all alone now since the last member of her family passed. But crimson might be in danger, when all of a sudden omegas are being killed. But her dated mates Liam , bailey and Adam won't let any harm come to there little omega. They need to get to the bottom of it. This story was everything and more. I can't wait to read more from Jennifer. Highly recommend!!!

Profile Image for Kaylie.
154 reviews
October 13, 2023
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚊 𝚆𝚃𝙵 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 (𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚢)!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5/5

𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤:
🐺Fantasy romance
♥️Protective mates
🐺Multiple mates
♥️Knotting
🐺Virgin
♥️Multiple POV
🐺Dirty talk

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚕! I loved the humor throughout the book, even in the serious moments.

Crimsom, an omega wolf, finds herself in a tough situation after her grandma’s sudden death. As she navigates her new life, and the danger she finds herself in, she stumbles across her Alphas! And ohhhh buddy does it get 𝐒 𝐏 𝐈 𝐂 𝐘!


⭐️ It was very fast paced, quick read, but I loved that about it. It kept me interested at all turns. It didn’t elicit much emotion out of me besides laughing my a$$ off, so I went with 4/5 stars. I definitely recommend this book!!

🌶️ EVERYTHING goes besides butt stuff! It’s the no no zone 😆 < - - a line from the book!!

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Many thanks to Jennifer Carter @bookishqueenart for the #giftedarc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for spicybookmama.
515 reviews16 followers
October 15, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this spicy shifter thriller. It was full of mystery, intrigue, and romance. I adored our feisty FMC Crimson. She has been through so much at her young age but keeps her head up and pushes forward to survive. She’s incredibly caring and endearing. You can’t help but love her. Our delectable MMCs are so fantastic. I loved each of their charismatic personalities, and their chemistry as a whole was wonderful. Liam is charming and compassionate. Adam is extra spicy, sexy and a trouble maker yet levelheaded. Bailey adds an additional layer of care and protection. They each offer Crimson something to help her maneuver her chaotic life while she has a special way to care for each of them catering to their individual needs. I enjoyed the character development and how they are evolving learning and growing together.
I enjoyed this story very much and the mysterious murdering stalker added an excellent twist. I look forward to seeing what trouble our group finds next.
Profile Image for Roisin Robbins.
265 reviews12 followers
December 10, 2023
A Tale of the Crimson Wolf Review 
Jennifer Carter 

Rating 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
Spice 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

This is a super fun wolf Shifter, why choose story that has a murder mystery thrown in. I mean really what more could you want from a book. I read it in a day.

I loved The humour throughout this story, even during the serious moments. 

Crimson the FMC, is an omega wolf, who finds herself in a tough situation after her grandmother suddenly dies. As she is trying to navigate her new life and the danger she finds herself in, she stumbles across her Alphas. And then it gets spicy!

The world the author has created is wonderful. The characters are well written and interesting. 

It was very fast paced, quick read, but I loved that about it. It kept me interested at all turns. I definitely recommend this book, so do not wait to grab this book.

As always please check the trigger warnings. 
Profile Image for Darcy.
2,158 reviews23 followers
December 10, 2023
This story is fantastic. I loved the relationship between Crimson and the guys. They have fabulous personalities and amazing chemistry. This story has a ton of action, drama, and suspense. It pulled me in and didn’t let go. There are moments where you can feel the pain that they are experiencing. Then you can feel their happiness and joy. I loved Crimson and her feisty personality. The guys had me laughing out loud at times with their antics. I can’t say I had a favorite out of the guys because they are all fantastic in their own ways. I am not one who likes to spoilers as I love to have the reader experience the full story on their own. But this story has so much going on that it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. Jennifer Carter writes the story with a beautiful flow to the story. She keeps you engaged into the story as you journey alongside these amazing characters. This is absolutely a fantastic story that doesn’t disappoint.
Profile Image for Kelsey.
80 reviews8 followers
December 6, 2023
OH EM GOODNESS! This was my first wolf shifter romance and it has me completely feral! I LOVED all of the characters and the spice level was on point.
I love the possessive and protectiveness of the alphas towards crimson as an omega and how submissive she is with them. The alphas are so in love with her and you can just feel it.There's some male competition between Adam and Liam and some joking between them that make me laugh. Bailey makes a late appearance and he fits right in! The mystery/thriller aspect of the book kept me hooked and wrapped up nicely at the end. It has a happy ending and left it open for another story! I can't wait to see what other stories this author writes and I'm happy to say she has officially turned me towards these types of books!
112 reviews15 followers
December 11, 2023
This is a fast pace and high heat read! All the omegaverse why choose romance I have read have been spicy. But the chemistry between these 4 really created some 🥵🥵,fan yourself moments. I loved the mysterious plot line and loose fairytale retelling to go along with it!

Insta-love normally isn’t my thing. But I think Crimson’s character fit with both Adam and Bailey so well that I was 100% into it! Plus the possessiveness of the wolves knowing their mate is a huge bonus! Liam’s relationship with Crimson had me swooning right from the beginning. I love the alpha/omega relationship and it is very well done with these characters.

The ending left me wanting more! I can’t wait to see what else happens with Crimson and her guys!
450 reviews15 followers
December 9, 2023
If you love spicy omegaverse with added suspense, this is the book for you. This is the story of Crimson, an Omega, and her three mates, Liam, Adam and Bailey. There is a serial unaliver of Omegas on the loose and he has targeted Crimson.

I love the world this author has created. The smexy times are hot, the dialogue is sharp and witty, and the characters are wolf shifters. This is an easy-to-read story that will keep you turning the pages. I have never read this author and she is now being added to my must-read list.

Some characters have their own books and I now want to read the story about Luna and her mates.
Profile Image for Caitlin.
23 reviews3 followers
December 22, 2023
⭐️ 3.5
🌶️ 3 / 3.5

This book is a wolf shifter, murder mystery RH. I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters , the banter and the murder mystery aspect as well as the well written spice. I just wish it was slightly longer. I would have loved more of the grandmothers character and back story as well as more explanation regarding the murders and the luna and how it’s all connected but over all loved it, and would read more from the author ☺️

It would be fab if it could be made in to an interconnected series as would love to hear more from crimson and her men.

Can’t wait to see more from this author.

⚠️ please do check trigger warnings ⚠️
Profile Image for Jaime Cantrell.
603 reviews14 followers
January 27, 2024
I love retelling/reimagining’s of fairytales. This one did not disappoint! It’s super-HOT! This is a fast paced read. There is a lot going on. I love that it is a reverse harem. This book had some laugh out loud moments for me. There is plenty of action, mystery, and spice. I love the chemistry between Crimson and her alphas. They are so protective and possessive of her and she is the same with them. I fell in love with Bailey when he was first introduced to us in the book, and I think he is my favorite. Im ready for more of their story!

As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.

Happy Reading!
Profile Image for Carrie.
866 reviews5 followers
February 21, 2025
Kudos to the author for explaining this world in the beginning of the book because it's a shifter omegaverse with a bit of a history lesson that you need to remember about for the ending to make sense.

That being said...it was okay. Crimson has been bff's with Liam for most of her life and it's no surprise when they finally connect. As we know from the description, Adam and Bailey end up being her other two alphas. TBH, Crimson is a bit too whiney for my taste (which I know is hard to avoid sometimes in omegaverse) and I felt like the writing could've been better. So...entertaining enough but not my favorite.
144 reviews5 followers
September 8, 2025
A Tale of the Crimson Wolf ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jennifer Carter
Crimson Bailey Liam and Adam
Great book can’t wait to see what happens next for them. Crimson is an omega who lives with her grandmother. Her and Liam have been best friends since they were little. Liam was told by doctors he was a beta and because of his family problems he didn’t want to get his heart broken so he kept Crimson in the friend zone. Later she finds out that Liam is in fact an Alpha. She then discovers that Liam is her mate as well as Adam and Bailey. Can these four make it work as a pack or will someone from her past try to steal her away?
Profile Image for Jessica Sanchez.
46 reviews
November 22, 2023
If you like spicy reverse harems with a bit of mystery and intrigue with your romance, then this book is for you! I haven’t read many books within the omegaverse but I really liked this one. Check it out if you enjoy these tropes:
• Fantasy Romance
• Protective Mates
• Reverse Harem
• Omegaverse
• Knotting
• Virgin
• Multiple POV
• Found Family
• Shifter romance
As always check the trigger warnings before reading.
796 reviews3 followers
January 5, 2024
Please check trigger warnings before reading! This was an amazing book that the author is using an interconnected world for the stories she's writing! The love and friendship connection between Crimson and Liam is all encompassing but as the new guys Adam and Bailey are added its a smooth yet needed transition! Their are twists in the book you don't see coming in addition to surprise appearances. Can't wait to read the next book!
Profile Image for Gemma Osment.
274 reviews
December 11, 2023
This is a slight darker version of little red riding hood.
It had me hooked from the very 1st page and sat and read in one sitting.
I loved the bond between all the characters Bailey liam and adam each had their own characteristics and brought their own personalities in and they way the each were with crimson was lovely.
I would recommend this to everyone
Profile Image for Rose Helg.
2,901 reviews27 followers
December 20, 2023
Great Book

This is a Great Shifter Romance. Please read triggers before reading this book. This book has plenty of 🔥🔥Spice, wonderful Characters, 3 Hot Alphas, fast pace read, mystery, amazing Chemistry, I can go on and on. 💓 Bailey and her Alphas. Why choose😂. But, you will Definitely, 💓 this book. This is Another Must Read, for me. Can't wait, to the next book, cone out. 💓💓💓 it.
Profile Image for Kellie Waldron.
789 reviews17 followers
March 12, 2024
This was a shifter version of Red Riding Hood, but with a twist. There were a lot of old wives tales regarding Omegas and the 1 that gets chosen as Luna. The thing is there hasn't been a Luna in over 500 years until now. Crimson must face a lot of things now that her grandma has passed. Can she handle it?

Great read.
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