Cub

by Seven Rue

After we lost our parents in the span of ten years, our baby sister assumed the role of protector.
She did it with the intention to shield us from any future heartbreak and pain, and her determination was admirable.
But she was way too young to carry all that weight on her shoulders, and while she seemed strong, we knew she was slowly and silently falling apart, battling with her mental health.

We wanted her to realize that it was never her role to be our guardian. We wanted her to embrace her vulnerability, and needed her to allow us as her older brothers to fulfill our duty of being her protectors.

And if that meant questioning our morals and crossing lines, we would do it for her.

Ultimately, we’d do anything for our cub.

Genres: Romance

209 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2023

About the author

Seven Rue is an international bestselling author. Born and raised in a small town by the Lake of Constance in Switzerland, she loves writing books that not only make hearts melt but also push limits. When she's not writing, you can find her on long walks with her pup, Bowie, or kicking around a ball on the soccer field.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sevenrue

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally. I was afraid they'd never add this to GR.

I read this back in November when it first came out. I mean, Alaska, RH, and blood relations? Sign me up.

I absolutely adored Forest. He was so funny, and saw way more than he let on. He was definitely my favourite out of these four.

I would've loved to see just a bit more character development and a bit more of their relationship. That would've made this a solid 5 star book.

Seven knows what we want and she'll give us what we need. Every single time. I can't wait for her next book.

[Naomi Córdoba (laslecturasdenao) · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 ⭐️ QUE SE VAYAN TODOS A LA CÁRCEL.

[Ainhoa]

Surprisingly sweet.

[erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

i love seven so much and her books. i especially love her as a person. this review has nothing to do w that, this is solely MY review on his book and why i didn’t really enjoy it very much

the characters were so painfully bland and i couldn’t tell any of their povs apart. half the time i didn’t know who i was reading and had to keep going back to check. i didn’t like knowing everytime something spicy or big was about to happen by the character mentioning BEFOREHAND “and none of us were prepared for what happened next. it changed our lives forever” like now i know exactly what’s gonna happen and don’t even wanna read it anymore. i also just didn’t like the sex scenes. each guy did the same thing as the last, just all in turns. this is a personal preference. i just wanted MORE out of this

but i also loved this book. i loveee taboo sibling books, i loveee seven rue, i loveeee RH books, i loveee sweet and spicy taboo books. it was super sweet and i love their bonds w each other. plus, the hot tub scene?!??! it was so hot

[Cheyenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

miss arrow out here living my dream in the alaskan wilderness. i unapologetically loved this so much. the vibe, their relationships, her 3 brothers. so perfect, my only complaint is that the book wasn’t longer! this is my favorite by seven by far, i hope we get to see them again!

[♥ I’d Rather Be Reading ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

- FMC: Arrow
- MMC's: Forest, Whitt, Reeves
- POVs Included: Multiple POVs (Arrow, Forest, Whitt, Reeves)

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SUMMARY: (SPOILER WARNING)

Arrow and her brothers have been super close ever since both of their parents died. But lately her feelings for them are changing, and they are adapting to her new needs.

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REVIEW:

I've read many Seven Rue books and was surprised by how tame and even sweet this one was. Normally her books have a darker edge to them, but this was just lovey-dovey cute between them.

I both liked and didn't like that.

It was a nice change from her norm and I absolutely LOVED all the guys. They are so sweet and protective and I loved that so much. I loved the closeness and affection between them.

But also when I pick up a Seven Rue I expect a little edginess and so it wasn't exactly what I was in the mood for at the moment:

Still, overall it was very cute and sweet. I loved all the MC's and it was steamy and sexy too. I wouldn't have minded some of the m/m that was hinted at too. But still it was a good read.

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that completely captivated me, although it also left me with mixed feelings. Seven Rue has a style that I like, and the story hooked me enough to finish it in one sitting. That being said, the central theme is quite controversial, and while I understand that fiction is fiction, it is still somewhat unsettling.

I wouldn't say it has a highly developed plot, but as a light read, it serves its purpose. There has been quite a debate about Dark Romance and whether reading it is 'right' or 'wrong,' but in the end, everyone chooses what they want to read. Personally, I liked it, though I’m aware of how problematic the content is. If you enjoy Seven Rue’s style and are looking for a quick read, you might find it interesting.

[Genesis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed more character development. More about the relationship between them, I feel that the only one who truly "loved" her was Forest. I hated Whitt, 2 years with a woman he was going to marry her and one day he said "ahh well I like my sister" ugh idiot. I feel like it was the draft of the book, it fell short in my opinion.

[Suzanne Stevens · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s not a bad book (although it could really use a good editor!), it’s just bland. The characters are all very nice, their relationship is nice, the sex is nice…
There’s just no passion, no heat, no individuality and no real plot outside of incest. Not that I have an issue with (fictional) incest, but a whole plot it is not. It wasn’t even hot incest!

[cory · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything Seven Rue writes, and this is no exception. These might be my favorite characters so far! Hopefully we will get to visit them again in the future; I would love to see if the brothers end up exploring further in their relationships with each other.

[Flo₂₂ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Barely 3 stars.
I needed more build up, more smut..i needed it to be more genuine...
I hated that for one brother wasn't first love...he was with OM for 2 years planning to marry and have kids with her.
I wish there was more connection between them .. temptation , i don't know..

[duda · Rating 2 out of 5]

normally i love seven rue books, but this one wasn't for me. they all looked the same, and one brother was planning to MARRY the ex, so i don't believe that he trully liked her. I missed an epilogue of years laters or them having kids. Something like that

[Abi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted so much more from this. The characters and story didn't have nearly as much depth as Seven's usual taboo novels, so I was a little disappointed. Almost DNF'd and I realistically should have...

[Cheyenne Rousseau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book. You definitely have to have an open mind reading some of this author but if it’s something you are going to be judgy about that I don’t recommend it.

It’s extremely taboo

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un poco meh

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love all of Seven's books. This one was sweet but I felt it was very tame for her. That aside, I enjoyed it and would love to hear more from them. With the heat turned way up!

[Mon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

[Joanna · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was really boring and cringe 🥴

Thank you, next.

▬ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: taboo, reverse harem
▬ 𝐭𝐰: death, incest (brothers x sister)

[c a r í · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read for me.

[Rachel]

They're times when all I need is a Seven Rue book.

[étoile ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sweet and cute

[mari · Rating 2 out of 5]

i had fun reading it and that’s it. i don’t want to talk about it.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yep, I read it.
IDGAF

[Vivien R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it, it’s s cute little cozy read!

[Scarlet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Muy fácil de leer, me gustó mucho.

[SilverRibbonReviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. I've always enjoyed Seven Rue's book and I'll continue reading them. Quick read.

[Regina Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si soy sincera, espera algo más intenso pero una historia que se va cocinando de a pocos también es buena.
A momentos sentí que era como ricitos de oro y los 3 osos pero sigue siendo muy diferente

[NaReads · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars!!

[Kaija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Seven Rue and all her taboo romances!!
This was so sweet and taboo at the same time!

[Brooke CN · Rating 1 out of 5]

Esta horrible 🧍🏻‍♂️