Claimed By The Moonfang

Brides Of The Blood Moon #1

by S. Alexander

I was supposed to die beneath the Blood Moon.
Tied to a stone. Sacrificed as a virgin.
Offered to the Wolf of Moonfang Crag to save my starving village.

But he didn’t kill me.
He looked at me—sniffed me—and said one
“Mine.”

Now I’m trapped in the heart of a cursed forest, in the den of a creature with fangs, claws… and a desperate need to claim.
He’s not just a beast.
He’s Fenrir—a cursed guardian who says I’m his fated mate.
The one foretold by a forgotten prophecy.

He brings me food. Blankets me in furs.
He growls if I wander too far.
And when the rut takes him, I see what he really
Savage. Obsessed. Desperate to knot and breed his mate.

I should run.
But every step takes me deeper into his forest... and his arms.
Because part of me doesn’t want escape.
Part of me wants to be caught.

Genres: Monster Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Monsters, Novella, Romance, Werewolves

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2025

Reviews

[Sally Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I really liked this! I will definitely be reading the rest of the books in the series! It was so bittersweet ❤️❤️❤️

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

Just didn't feel the connection between the two. Yes we are told all the right this but I truly didn't see the feelings eveolve.

[Kate V · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 smut-scale stars!

“And for the first time in centuries, I have something worth protecting. Something that matters more than my own cursed existence. Something that might, impossibly, be worth the endless years of solitude that came before.”

[Ash Summers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Really Enjoyed This

This is a quick read that really keeps the story moving. There were moments when I desired more, but honestly, it was good the way it was. I love the development, the idea of ancient magic, and how romantic this was. Overall, it’s a good quick read.

[bookish · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very repetitive words/descriptions. Some parts felt like they were written by ai tbh, but it could just be the authors writing style. It’s hard to tell

[Welcome To My Escape · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is so AI generated it’s embarrassing. Didn’t even try to hide it or reword anything to make it sound human.

Shameful.

[Kelly Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was promised a sacrifice, a blood moon, and a terrifying wolf… and honestly? This delivered exactly the unhinged monster romance vibes I signed up for.

This is a short, devour-in-one-sitting kind of read packed with all the classics: fated mates, a broody cursed guardian, a prophecy (because of course there’s a prophecy), and yes… the holy trinity of wolf romance buzzwords: rut, knot, and soul bond.

Fenrir is peak possessive monster energy. The “mine” trope? Alive and thriving. The whole dynamic of “you should run but actually… maybe don’t” is done in that addictive way that keeps you flipping pages even when you’re like ma’am, please make better choices.

Plot-wise, we’ve got just enough going on with the curse and prophecy to keep things moving, but let’s be honest, you’re not here for intricate world-building. You’re here for vibes, tension, and a slightly unhinged wolf man who is down bad.

Could it have been smuttier? Yes. Always yes. But for a quick monster romance fix, it absolutely ticks the box.

Also worth noting: there are FIVE more books in the series, so if you get hooked on the prophecy (or the chaos), you’ve got plenty more to binge.

My one note: the word “suckle.” Not a flaw, just… an unexpected new ick unlocked.

[Tydollaaaa]

I picked this book because it’s a quick read with some soft smut. My only gripe is the prophecy—it was confusing. The story hints that consent matters, but by the end it’s not clear whether it’s actually required or just adds power to the bond. It feels like the prophecy could be technically fulfilled without her choosing him, but her choice is what activates the full magic of the forest. Still a easy read overall.

[Courtny · Rating 5 out of 5]

novella that almost is book

This novella, while incredibly short, definitely reads like the main plot points of a larger book (in a good way). I could’ve seen this book being fully developed into full books and made into a series. It was very good and had lots of potential. Definitely a whet the appetite kind of novella.

[Mercedes Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I randomly found this novella on KU and decided to pick it up, I was surprised it was decent. The whole cursed prophecy got me lol I kinda wanna read the other novellas to see how the other monsters find their mates and break the curses

[JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME STORY

This is an amazing story. Cursed alpha for many years and a orphan the town decides to sacrifice to the cursed alpha so it will leave the town alone. But instead of eating her, he recognized her scent. Excellent story and definitely worth reading.

[Mindi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok

This book was just ok for me. It's not my usual read so don't be discouraged by my review. It just isn't for me. If this is your thing then maybe you'll like it better. On to the next.

[Jane Who Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.50/5.00 star rating
2.00/5.00 spice rating

Tropes: wolf monster, mates, virgin FMC, mf

Triggers: sacrifice

Kinks: oral, knotting

Thoughts:

This was short, sweet and spicy. Would have liked for a little more as scenes were fast forwarded. All of a sudden it was a couple days later.

[Sara škamperle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolf

It was short but sweet 🫣🥰 I think iam entering in my monster wolf era and this book for the first one it's absolutely perfect.

[Kacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Mrs.Kriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, cool concept, well written.

[Cristi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read some of this book, I didn't find it interesting or unique enough to finish.

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

for me

This book was okay. Don’t have much to say. Took a minute to read. Ending was okay but a little boring. Overall 3/5.

[Nicole Greene · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you love:

🖤Wolf Shifter
🖤Fated Mates
🖤Forced proximity
🖤Breeding / Knotting
🖤Fantasy / Paranormal
🖤Novella
🖤HEA

Then you need to read this.

Save this for later 📌
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐
Steamy:🌶️🌶️
POV: Dual
Check TW's
Type📣: Standalone but part of a series
Recommend: Yes!

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Britney Jean | JeanInTheHeatOfBooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes you need a quick read to get you out of a slump - and this one did the trick. At just 50 pages, it was short and to the point, but surprisingly with more plot than expected.

- Forgotten prophecy
- Fated mates
- Dual POV
- Virgin sacrifice
- Under 100 pages

[Hillary Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book can't wait to read book 2