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Being Red
Red was raised to hunt the creatures that destroyed her family.
She never expected one to save her life.
Gregor Callahan rescued a terrified little girl from the ruins of her past. He raised her, trained her, and molded her into the deadliest member of his syndicate of hunters. Under his protection, she became Red, a woman both fearless and fiercely loyal, her only mission to rid the world of the monsters that slaughtered her family.
When the infamous Red crosses paths with Kellan, the alpha of the very pack she has hunted her whole life, everything she believes shatters. Kellan delivers a dangerous ultimatum with an impossible choice that tests her in ways she never expected. He claims Callahan Corporation is hiding the truth...and that Red is the key to bringing it down.
Suddenly surrounded by enemies, forced to choose between the life she knows and one she can’t fathom, Red steps into a deadly game where every loyalty is cast into doubt. As the secrets unravel and the truth becomes a blur, Red begins to question her memories, her mission, and the very foundation of her identity.
Red has always known exactly who she a hunter forged from loss, sworn to protect others from the monsters that took everything from her.
But if all she was taught is a lie, her only chance at survival may be to become something she never imagined.
She never expected one to save her life.
Gregor Callahan rescued a terrified little girl from the ruins of her past. He raised her, trained her, and molded her into the deadliest member of his syndicate of hunters. Under his protection, she became Red, a woman both fearless and fiercely loyal, her only mission to rid the world of the monsters that slaughtered her family.
When the infamous Red crosses paths with Kellan, the alpha of the very pack she has hunted her whole life, everything she believes shatters. Kellan delivers a dangerous ultimatum with an impossible choice that tests her in ways she never expected. He claims Callahan Corporation is hiding the truth...and that Red is the key to bringing it down.
Suddenly surrounded by enemies, forced to choose between the life she knows and one she can’t fathom, Red steps into a deadly game where every loyalty is cast into doubt. As the secrets unravel and the truth becomes a blur, Red begins to question her memories, her mission, and the very foundation of her identity.
Red has always known exactly who she a hunter forged from loss, sworn to protect others from the monsters that took everything from her.
But if all she was taught is a lie, her only chance at survival may be to become something she never imagined.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2026
About the author
Elena Marie Ball
3 books3 followersElena is a fantasy author, writing the magical stories she loves to read with the kick-ass heroines she always wanted to be when she grew up. After years of writing stories and creating worlds of her own, Elena finally quit her day job as a mechanical engineer to pursue writing full-time. She is working to publish another book and is excited to share the countless stories living rent-free in her head. Her debut urban fantasy novel Being Red is now available!
Elena lives with her supportive, loving husband in Alaska where she enjoys calendar-worthy views of the mountains right from her living room. She loves the outdoors, pole fitness, good food, and the smell of books. When she’s not writing, Elena is either compulsively buying new books, practicing pole tricks, or out adventuring in the miles of wilderness accessible right outside her door.
Elena lives with her supportive, loving husband in Alaska where she enjoys calendar-worthy views of the mountains right from her living room. She loves the outdoors, pole fitness, good food, and the smell of books. When she’s not writing, Elena is either compulsively buying new books, practicing pole tricks, or out adventuring in the miles of wilderness accessible right outside her door.
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March 22, 2026
Power and strength but still learning the vulnerable parts of yourself.
I loved that the FMC was strong on her own merit. The fight scenes were so engaging I just kept reading and didn’t want to stop. I wanted more after the last chapter!
If you enjoy werewolves, action, and self discovery you will enjoy this read.
Eager to read other books by the author!
I loved that the FMC was strong on her own merit. The fight scenes were so engaging I just kept reading and didn’t want to stop. I wanted more after the last chapter!
If you enjoy werewolves, action, and self discovery you will enjoy this read.
Eager to read other books by the author!
April 4, 2026
Being Red is a fast-paced debut novel with a fierce heroine—a dark twist on an old fairy tale, and I don’t want to give too much away, but there are werewolves.
Elena Marie Ball writes some of the best fight scenes I’ve ever read. The action is vivid, tense, and easy to follow without losing the emotional stakes.
I loved how this novel kept me turning pages, asking questions, and wondering who the real monster is. Being Red is perfect for readers who enjoy dark fantasy.
Elena Marie Ball writes some of the best fight scenes I’ve ever read. The action is vivid, tense, and easy to follow without losing the emotional stakes.
I loved how this novel kept me turning pages, asking questions, and wondering who the real monster is. Being Red is perfect for readers who enjoy dark fantasy.
March 12, 2026
Being Red is an engaging paranormal read with a strong premise and an easy-to-root-for heroine. Red’s journey from loyal hunter to questioning everything she’s been taught adds intrigue, and the tension between her and Kellan keeps the story interesting. The plot moves at a good pace and gradually reveals secrets that make you want to keep reading. Overall, an enjoyable story with plenty of action, mystery, and promise for what’s to come.
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