Big Bad Betrayal

Werewolves of Wallstreet #6

by Renee Rose, Lee Savino

Get ready for the next installment of the Werewolves of Wall Street series, featuring Noah and Aster!

Genres: Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Enemies To Lovers, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Audiobook

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2026

About the author

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Reviews

[Wendy Marie (myrisingphoenixera.reads)]

4.5⭐️
2.5🌶️
🐺Fated Mates
🌙Rescued from a Cult
🐺Enemies to Lovers
🌙Wolf Shifters
🐺Revenge or Love
🌙Psychic Heroine
🐺Dual First Person POV

This is more than a wolf shifter romance. Aster & Noah’s story is loaded with magic, angst, & danger. Years ago Aster overheard her mentor discuss a vision she had about a wolf with no ears that would destroy the pack. That wolf was Noah, who was snuck out by his mother when he was an infnant. Aster has kept certain visions from her pack’s alpha, Aiden, because she wishes to see change in her pack. Aiden announces that on the next blood moon she will bind with him to increase their powers. He sends her to the city to see a tiara with a moonstone to determine if it has powers to help during the binding ritual. Noah’s only goal has been to infiltrate the Adulwolf pack to rescue his mother from the Moonborn, the cult within the pack. Ever since he saw Aster at Brick’s wedding he has been dreaming of her. When a dream shows she’s going to be in the city, he makes a plan to get close to her. Noah is then able to find her with trackers he placed in her purse. When he sees her alone & convulsing he doesn’t think twice about rescuing her (some might say kidnapping). Right from the start their relationship is angsty & emotioinally charged. Noah is intelligent, strong willed, & calculating when solving a problem. Aster’s kindness & compassion has never diminished even after all she’s endured. Their shared dreams adds another level of mystical to the fated mates trope. The fact that Noah is deaf & his use of Total Communication was handled with care & thoughtfully portrayed. This is fast paced, action packed, & has all the yummy shifter spice you’d expect.

🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.

Plot: 4
Engaging: 5
Character: 5

Thank you Lee Savino & Renee Rose for the gifted advanced copy.

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A Few Favorite Quotes:
“Holding her, touching her, breathing in her scent feels like home.”

“I won’t mark you. I just want to taste you.” He holds my gaze. “Spread your knees, starlight.”

“I love you. He shows me the “ILY” sign, but this time his middle and index fingers are crossed. I shape my fingers into the same sign. “It means, I really love you,” he explains. “The R is for really.”

[April Nicole]

The MC's ha a bit of pushback in their developing matehood it didn't flow as well as the others. She's a seeress that doesn't know her own mate. I vaguely recall her mentioning in another book that he was her mate. Yet we get here to her story and she wants to waffle. I thought this would the conclusion it so. I have an inkling that there maybe more in this series. The back story with the opposing pack is riveting and kept me hooked into the series this far. Despite my lack of appreciation for the deviation in MC'S personalities (? If that's even the right word) I'm still on board to see how this feud in back ground plays out Of we are lucky enough to get more to this series. Lastly I received this as an arc. However I'm not obligated to leave this review.

[Tressa23]

A well-written story with deep characters, believable arcs, and a winding tale filled with magic, prophecy, dream walking, politics, misogyny*, and, of course, love.
*Women treated as tools, rape, and forced pregnancy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kim Nicole]

Finally! Another installment of the Wolves of Wall Street series! There are rumors that this will be the last one for the series, but I find that hard to believe. There are so many other wolves that need stories, and why would you throw in a moment between Esme and Nickel and then add in some tidbits about his life? To me that just foreshadows a story. Then you have Sully being all secretive, so there’s something with him too. It just feels like a lot still is left unsaid and there are things that need to be taken care of, mysteries to be solved. Plus, why would you include a cryptic ending in Aiden’s point of view? Clearly there is still a lot of work to do and the problem of the Adalwulf’s isn’t going away anytime soon. The way I see it, Noah has to either challenge him for the alpha position or the pack needs to be killed indefinitely. It just felt very unfinished for me. With Aster by Noah’s side, I believe that if Noah wanted to, he could absolutely challenge Aiden for the alpha role. He could bring about change to the Adalwulf’s, maybe even form an alliance with the Blackthroat’s. They could be one big dominating pack that work together if fate steps in again. This is what I’m hoping for in this series. If this book is in fact the last one, then I feel like the hope will get diminished from the situation and what Noah and Aster went through will be all for nothing. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the series continues. In the meantime, let me reflect on this story. For me, it was a little challenging in the beginning. There was a lot of talk about upcoming visions and past ones and terms as well as duties and roles that I wasn’t clear on. Then cryptic guidance both happening to Noah and Aster. I couldn’t figure out their connection. I knew they were going to be each other’s mates, but their deep and palpable connection didn’t seem as powerful as it ended up being. I couldn’t explain or figure out how they could be in each other’s dreams or talk to each other through their minds. I couldn’t figure out how they were somehow bonded without Aster being marked. The gifts she had when she was a virgin, I can understand how that could disappear once she loses her virginity. Then, there is the question of why she has to stay a virgin when her gifts are just a part of her and don’t affect her virginity. This isn’t a part of her mind, in fact they couldn’t be further away from that. A part of me wonders that if she did end up sticking around, would she eventually get killed? I had more questions in the beginning which was almost the deciding factor on giving this less than a 5. Ultimately I wound up giving it a 5 because when Brick, Madi and the Blackthroat’s join forces it’s like everything clicked. It all started making sense and naturally flowed for me. I understood what the endgame was, the roles and what was expected. I’ll even add in the moment Aster decided to give up her power and succumb to Noah’s marking and mating. The minute she decided to give into fate and accept Noah as hers, the story was monumentally better. It made sense, but also at this point I think what helped was the fact that all my questions did eventually get answered and figured out. I flew through the remainder of the book. I was drawn to not only the chemistry, desire, tenderness and passion between Aster and Noah but also by their task and defeating the Adalwulf’s. I enjoyed reading how they strategized and infiltrated their land. It was so satisfying when the plan happened as it should and everyone ends up safe and away from the chaos. Overall, a difficult start for me but it ends up being worth it and everything gets answered, garnering a definite 5 for me. Please don’t break my heart and say this is the last book. I’ll be so upset and left with questions because this book didn’t feel like a closure story.

[Michelle Frater]

At the beginning, I’ll admit I was a little lost and wondered whether I should have read the previous books to fully understand the visions, pack politics, and relationships that play such an important role in Aster and Noah’s story. I’ve only read one other book in this series and that story didn’t lean as heavily into the shifter mythos as this one does. My advice? Keep reading. Everything gradually falls into place, and the payoff is well worth it. Aster is the Seeress of the Adalwulf pack, but rather than being revered, she lives as little more than a prisoner. Controlled by the ruthless Alpha Aiden, who plans to bind her to him in a blood-bonding ritual and exploit her visions to destroy rival packs, Aster exists in a deeply oppressive, cult-like society where women are treated like property and obedience is expected without question. She knows she can’t trust her Alpha, but escaping his control seems impossible. Noah, meanwhile, is a lone wolf working for Brick at Moon Co. Born deaf and abandoned by his pack, he found refuge with the Blackthroat clan. One of my favorite aspects of the story was the way the clan learned sign language so they could communicate with him, despite Noah also being able to read lips. Their acceptance of him was heartwarming, yet Noah remained somewhat apart because he had a mission of his own: to rescue his mother from the Adalwulf pack and uncover the truth behind her abandonment of him. That mission takes an unexpected turn when Noah begins dreaming of a mysterious woman with hair like starlight. Realizing that Aster may be the key to everything he’s searching for, he follows the clues from his dreams, tracking her down at the Gem and Mineral Museum, where he manages to place a tracker on her. When he subsequently discovers her imprisoned in a tower, convulsing in the throes of a vision, protecting her becomes his top priority, leading him to rescue her (or, depending on your perspective, kidnap her) in order to keep her safe. As their connection deepens, so do the complications. Their growing attraction threatens Aster’s powers, since claiming her would mean losing the gift that defines her role. This creates a compelling emotional conflict that kept me invested throughout the story. Aster’s resilience was remarkable. Despite everything she endures, she never loses her kindness, compassion, or strength. Watching her grow and reclaim her agency was one of the highlights of the book. Noah’s unwavering devotion and determination made him an equally compelling hero. Together, they are an unforgettable pair—a force of nature whose trust, loyalty, and love for one another felt completely earned. Their story blends suspense, action, romance, and spice exceptionally well, while also delivering strong themes of found family, survival, and self-discovery. Although this book is marketed as a standalone, that’s only partially true. Noah and Aster’s romance can absolutely be enjoyed on its own, but there are ongoing plot threads and world-building elements from earlier books that occasionally left me feeling as though I was missing some context. That said, if you enjoy shifter romance, fated mates, psychic visions, found family, and a healthy dose of action, suspense, and steamy romance, this is definitely one worth picking up.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[The Romantic Rush Blog]

It’s always a little dangerous stepping into a world like this where nothing is quite what it seems and fate is already three steps ahead of everyone. Big Bad Betrayal throws you straight into that kind of chaos. Aster and Noah’s story is not just a wolf shifter romance, it’s magic, prophecy, trauma, and fate all tangled together in something messy, emotional, and honestly kind of addictive once it finally clicks.

Aster is the Seeress of the Adalwulf pack, but calling her “respected” would be a joke. She is controlled, monitored, and essentially used as a weapon under Alpha Aiden’s rule. Her visions are not her own freedom, they are currency for a pack that treats her more like property than a person. And on top of that, she is being groomed for a blood bond that would tie her directly to Aiden and his growing hunger for power. The weight of that alone makes her entire existence feel like a slow suffocation.

Noah, on the other hand, is a lone wolf with a mission stitched into every part of him. Deaf since birth, abandoned by his pack, and raised in survival mode, he has carved out a place for himself with the Blackthroat clan and Brick’s operation. And honestly, the found family element there hits just as hard as the romance. The way they communicate with him, learn ASL, and fully include him without hesitation gives his story so much warmth in contrast to everything he came from. But Noah is not just surviving. He is hunting answers, especially when it comes to the mother who disappeared from his life and the truth behind the pack that tried to erase him. And then there are the dreams....

Aster and Noah are connected in that strange, fated-mates way where reality starts bleeding into something more mystical. They see each other before they ever meet, talk through something that feels almost like shared consciousness, and it adds this eerie, magnetic pull between them that you can feel long before anything physically happens. When Noah finally tracks her down, it is not subtle. It is immediate, intense, and a little bit morally questionable depending on how you want to label “rescuing” someone who is actively being held captive and convulsing in a vision.

What really makes them work is the contrast. Noah is strategic, observant, and intensely controlled when it comes to execution. Aster, despite everything, still carries this deep well of compassion that refuses to fully die, even in a system designed to strip it away. Together they are sharp edges and open wounds trying to figure out what safety even looks like. Their chemistry is not just attraction, it is recognition. It is survival meeting survival.

That said, I will be honest, the beginning was hard for me. The worldbuilding is dense, the terminology is heavy, and there is a lot of information about visions, roles, and pack structure that can feel like stepping into the middle of a conversation already in progress. I had questions. A lot of them. Some of the mechanics around powers, bonding, and visions especially felt unclear at first, and I definitely spent a good chunk of the early book trying to piece together how everything actually worked.

But once Brick, Madi, and the Blackthroat pack start moving into the bigger conflict, everything begins to align. The story finds its rhythm, the stakes become clearer, and suddenly it is impossible to put down. Aster’s arc in particular really lands once she stops existing only inside survival mode and starts actively choosing her path. And Noah stepping fully into his role, instead of just reacting to it, gives the story a stronger emotional backbone. Their bond also becomes more grounded the more it develops. The fated mates connection stops feeling abstract and starts feeling earned. The emotional payoff of Aster choosing Noah, choosing trust, and stepping into that bond fully is when the story really locks in. From there, everything becomes sharper, more focused, and much easier to invest in.

The final stretch is where the book truly shines. Strategy, infiltration, pack politics, and emotional stakes all collide in a way that actually feels satisfying and engaging. Watching everything come together, especially with the Adalwulf conflict finally being confronted headcon, makes the earlier confusion worth pushing through. And the resolution delivers that mix of tension, relief, and emotion that makes you flip pages fast.

Even so, it does not fully feel like an ending. There are still too many threads left dangling, too many characters with unfinished arcs, and too many hints that something bigger is still unfolding in the background. Noah and Aster’s story feels complete in a romantic sense, but the world itself still feels wide open. And honestly, I am not convinced this is the last we are seeing of it. There is too much left on the table.

By the end, though, I was fully in. What started as a slightly confusing, information heavy opening turned into a fast-paced, emotional, and action driven ride with strong chemistry, layered worldbuilding, and a romance that claims it's focus.

What to Expect
🐺 Fated Mates
🌙 Enemies to Lovers
🐺 Wolf Shifters
🌙 Psychic / Seer Heroine
🐺 Deaf Hero Representation
🌙 Shared Dreams / Psychic Bond
🐺 Cult Like Pack Dynamics
🌙 Rescue from Captivity
🐺 Found Family
🌙 Action, Intrigue, and Pack Politics
🐺 Slow Build then Spicy
🌙 Paranormal Romance

[Virginia]

Big Bad Betrayal by Renee Rose and Lee Savino is the sixth title in their Werewolves of Wall Street series and it was an entertaining read.
It is a wolf shifter, enemies to lovers, fated mates, paranormal romance with the main characters of Noah, a deaf wolf shifter and Aster, a psychic wolf shifter and Seeress of the Adalwulf pack, both engaging.
I found that I struggled getting into the book initially - it wasn't until I was at least a good third of the way through before I was hooked and turning pages eagerly.
Noah was born into the Adalwulf pack but as it was discovered he was deaf and featured in a Seeress' vision indicating that he could destroy the pack if left alive, he was smuggled out to safety.
Aster has been trained and groomed to be the all powerful Seeress from an early age but under the rule of the current Alpha Aiden her treatment has been less than respectful and kind.
Years of planning and scheming to bring down the Adalwulf pack that brainwashed his mother and ordered his death, Noah has carefully positioned himself into working for the powerful rival Blackthroat pack.
Noah and Aster independently experience vivid dreams and visions of one another and once Noah learns who she is, he determines he needs to get to her and discover whether she is indeed the enemy or something else.
The characters of Noah and Aster were well written and grow progressively through the story especially through the use of dual POVs. Noah as a deaf shifter was depicted well. He is successfully portrayed in different situations as either included or excluded in conversations or actions as circumstances play out, whether it is the lack of hearing or line of sight not being able to lip read. Aster's personality definitely grew as the story unfolded initially beginning as a sheltered and controlled woman having been groomed in the beliefs of an insular cult yet is still very intelligent, observant and open to world outside of her immediate pack environment once she gets to experience it.
The plot and storyline over the course of the book has twists and turns and intrigue, suspense and drama a plenty which once I got into had me hooked and turning the pages at pace. The elements of found family, acceptance and unlikely allies, as well as steam and spice, all contributed to the overall enjoyment.
A great read by the end, but I think to truly appreciate it I would have been better armed with more background from reading the earlier titles in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dr. Naushin Moledina]

Synopsis:

Aster, the Seeress of the Adalwulf pack, lives more like a prisoner than a respected member of her own people. Controlled by Alpha Aiden, who wants to bind her to him and use her visions to destroy rival packs, she is trapped in a cult-like world where women are treated as tools to produce heirs and obey without question.

Noah, a deaf alpha and lone wolf connected to the rival Blackthroat pack, has his own mission and his own demons to fight. But when dreams of a woman with starlight hair begin haunting him, his wolf can’t stay away from her. Fate eventually leads him straight to Aster, and he does the only thing he can think of—he takes her away from the life she’s trapped in.

Aster knows she should fear Noah. He is, after all, from the enemy pack. But for the first time in her life, she feels seen, understood, and safe. And Noah finds himself unable to resist the pull between them. But what happens when Alpha Aiden realizes someone has taken his Seeress?

Review:

“Big Bad Betrayal” by Renee Rose and Lee Savino, the sixth installment in the Werewolves of Wall Street series, is an enemies-to-lovers shifter romance filled with danger, found family, and fated mates.

I really admired Aster’s character. Despite everything she has suffered, she remains powerful, brave, and unwilling to bend to Alpha Aiden’s control. She knows her worth, even when everyone around her tries to silence it. Noah, on the other hand, completely stole my heart. His loneliness, his loyalty, and the way he makes Aster feel safe and cared for was honestly beautiful to read. I especially loved how he never forces her into anything and respects her boundaries completely.

What stood out to me the most was the Blackthroat pack. The found family vibes were everything. The way they welcomed Noah, learned ASL to communicate with him, and made him feel included was so heartwarming. I also loved learning little bits of ASL through the story.

The Adalwulf setting felt dark and unsettling throughout, which kept the tension high. And that final scene? I was absolutely flying through the pages.

That being said, there were a few things that didn’t fully work for me. Since this was my first shifter romance, I did struggle a bit with the pack terminology and dynamics. Some scenes also shifted very abruptly, which occasionally left me confused about what was happening and which form the characters were in during certain action scenes.

Overall, this was a solid first-shifter romance experience for me, and I think readers who love fated mates, enemies-to-lovers tension, and strong found-family themes will definitely enjoy it.

[Jan]

Aster overheard 10 years ago that the deaf wolf needed to be put down. He would be the start of a war. Fast forward, Aster is the seer for the Adulwulfs clan. Aiden wants a true vision from her. During the next lunar eclipse, there will be a Blood Bonding but Aiden also wants her to touch the new acquisition at the Gem and Mineral Museum, the Tiara of Ix-Chel. It should increase her power. Noah has been keeping tabs on Aster since he saw her at Brick and Madi’s wedding. He feels he knows here. These two seem to be dream walking into each other’s dream. When he hatches a plan to take the tiara he certainly didn’t expect to have her fall into his arms. But when he spies her locked in a tower convulsing, plans change. Keeping her safe and fed is one thing but temptation pulls these two more and more.

I love these two. For one, Noah is such a lost soul. He was abandon by his mother, deaf, but cared for by his Nan. He has a spot within the Blackthroat company. He has yet to request to be part of the pack. His plans to save his mother but he also wants to know why. This one will really pull at your heart. For a man that grew up deaf, he learned to adapt. Most of the Blackthroat pack have learned ASL. He isn’t alone. Aster has been led by Oma to bow to the alpha but is the guidance true. She starts to feel things for Noah that could cause her to lose her visions. I do love that Noah takes extra care of Aster. Even when temptation is there, he never pushes. For Aster, at times I think her visions are not clear for her to interpret. You would think they would be. When one vision forces her to make a choice, she follows Noah. When you think you know what is going to happen, one of them does something that makes you cry. Thank goodness for Madi. She is always the voice of reason. Sully gets his chance at fulfilling his revenge for Moira. I wonder who will be next in the series cause Aiden is still alive and has another plan, Operation Romulus. Who will be next? We still have Sully, Vance, Jake and Nickel as well as Esme. You know there is a story with her.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Louise Car]

This werewolf shifter romance delivers danger, angst, rituals, traditions, and magic in a suspenseful, twist-filled ride. The plot keeps you guessing, with clever forewarning that only clicks into place later. I enjoyed this one, though not quite as much as the earlier books in the series. The beginning felt a little overwhelming with the number of characters and plot threads, but once Brick, Madi, and the Blackthroat family took center stage, the story really found its stride for me.

Noah and Aster’s relationship is charged with tension, emotion, and vulnerability. Their bond, built on shared dreams they don’t yet understand, adds a unique and compelling layer to the fated-mates trope. Watching them grow, heal, and fight for each other was easily the highlight.

Aster’s journey is heartbreaking but powerful. Abused, living in a castle under the cruel control of Aiden Adalwuff, she tries to remain invisible. Aiden's desire to force a blood bond with her adds a layer of tension and urgency to her story. As the Seeress of the Adalwuff Clan, she walks a constant line between survival and sacrifice. Twelve-year-old Aster overheard a conversation about a deaf wolf that would change her future. Moving to the present day, Aiden expects a vision from Aster as the Seer to increase her power, which in turn would make him more powerful and dangerous.

Noah's journey is equally compelling. Deaf since birth and abandoned by his pack, he was a lone wolf searching for a place to belong. I appreciate that Noah never pressured Aster, even after realizing she was his fated mate. His patience and protectiveness made him all the more endearing. His journey to New York, his connection with the Blackthroats, and his determination to free Aster and find his mother made his story emotional.

There’s real turmoil here, so expect tears. Some moments will hit hard, especially as misunderstandings and danger threaten to tear them apart. But their fight for a future together makes the payoff worth it. An emotional, suspenseful read with strong character growth and plenty of drama

[Geri Stoikova]

Big Bad Betrayal is the next installment in the Warewolves of Wall Street series and Renee Rose and Lee Savino outdid themselves. Because Aster and Noah's story is amazing. Never thought that Noah would be the plot twist that no one expected and that he will be so important to Brick and his pack. Noah's story is emotionally overwhelming and action packed and with so many plot twists that will keep you on your toes. Let's just say that it'll give some answers from the previous installments in the series. And Noah is so much more than expected. He's strong willed, smart and calculated and with some extra abilities. Ans Aster is smart and bidding her time while she can manage to get right all the visions she has. But one thing was sure she doesn't want to be bound to Aiden. And all the visions with Noah and their shared thoughts meant so much more in the grand scheme of their shared history. Because Aster knew about Noah and who he is from the start. But all fits in place just at the right moment. Loved it that not only Noah and Aster had to make a choice about their lives. At the end what matters most is who we chose to be when given the chance. And some can't escape their fate even given the opportunity to choose. I have the suspicion that Aiden Adalwulf will ruin himself and his own pack in his quest for power. And I loved it that Brick Blackthroat lead his pack based on wisdom and comradery than fear. And for Noah they all learned ASL so they can communicate and he can feel part of the pack. And in return Noah finally felt part of a pack and choose another path for him and Aster. Now I can't wait to see who's story is next in the Warewolves of Wall Street series.

Thanks to the authors and Literally Yours PR for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this book.

[Lil Bit Reads]

What an adventure my mind just went on!!!
Welcome back to the world created around the wolf shifters on Walstreet. This story takes on the characters Aster and Noah. What an incredible pairing!
Noah is a wolf shifter working at Moon Co, led by the Blackthroat clan. He is deaf and uses ASL and lipreading to communicate. The members of the pack learned ASL to be able to speak with him. When I read that bit of information, it melted my heart. Although he is not yet a pack member, they still treat him as part of the family.
Aster is the seeress for the Adulwulf clan. In their pack, they have a blood born ceremony that binds the seeress to the Alpha and this will help produce visions beneficial for the pack. Unfortunately, the Alpha is not kind. He is also the sworn enemy to the Blackthroat’s.
The first time Noah sees Aster, he feels an instant connection. Then, they begin to see one another in dreams. The bond between them continues to grow and by the end of the story is so incredibly beautiful, I cried. I have yet to be disappointed with anything written by these authors, but this story truly is phenomenal.
In this novel, you will encounter enemies to lovers, fated mates, a psychic heroine and a pretty epic cult rescue. There is non-stop action and once you start reading, you will not be able to put this book down. On a scale of 1 to 5, I’m rating this story a 5 for the character development, world building, and the spice. Although this is book 6 in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
I recommend this novel for mature audiences only due to sexual content and violence. I would pay close attention to the trigger warnings as well.
I received this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Kathy Heare Watts]

THE WOLF BORN TO DESTROY

The story is the sixth installment in the series, The Werewolves of Wall Street. This story features a mix of characters, including shifters and humans. It is full of mystery, suspense, secrets, and battles, within the family—and outside of it. The story has abuse, bigotry, power struggles, enemy-to-lover, and complete opposites fighting an attraction that leads to so much more. The story is of Noah, a wolf without a pack who is deaf, reads lips, and most of the Moon Co group has learned ASL—and then from Adalwulf, a young new girl with pale hair—the pack seeress.

“The war is coming. You must decide which side you’re on.”

Aster Adalwulf has trained to be the seeress and answers to Aiden Adalwulf. He is not a man to cross, but Aster doesn’t trust him, and the last thing she wants is to be bonded with him. He wants her to go to the Gem and Mineral Museum and examine the Tiara of Ix-Chel, which contains a giant moonstone. She knows it is real, but also extremely powerful.

Noah works for Brick at Moon Co., but he hasn’t joined his pack—something that is concerning to Brick. The truth is, and he was upfront, he also had applied to work at Adalwulf Associates, but was turned down. Noah is deaf—but there is much more to him that many know. Brick and the coworkers at Moon Co. all learned or are learning ASL for communication with Noah.

The story is full of secrets, visions between Noah and Aster, and is an enemies-to-lovers tale. It is a tale of the good, the bad, and the evil—of fate and the future. You can’t help but cheer on Noah and Aster and look forward to others getting their comeuppance.

[Suzi McWhinney]

A great instalment in the Werewolves of Wall Street series.
This is Noah and Aster's story.
Aster, the seeress to the Adalwulf pack had made a decision very early in her training that when she took over from her Oma, she would see many visions that she does not pass on to Aiden, the Alpha of the Adalwulf pack.
His weapon in the war between The Blackthroat pack and the Adalwulf pack, his seeress has been of no use to him since her predecessor passed, Aster's Oma.
Having visions of a strong alpha male that seems to call to her....one that looks at her like she means something to him. This vision she keeps a closely guarded secret.
This fast paced story encompasses everything that comes to pass for the Adalwulf pack and Noah reaching out to rescue his mother from the Moonborn.
His first job is to kidnap, or maybe rescue? the gorgeous girl in his dreams, Aster.
He finds her locked in a tower, starved half to death and guarded by her bodyguard.
Aster truly believes that everything that happens is as fate chooses, and when Noah finally gets her to safety, she realises that she is where she is meant to be.
But there are a lot of twists to this story that you just don't see coming and I certainly could not wait to finish! I just love HEA's!!
To live a life of servitude, to be finally rescued by Noah, to then have to decide to keep him or let him go?...yeh and so the story goes on.... But it was an incredible journey.
And yes, oh what a finish! Not one that I saw coming either, but it made me do a happy dance!

[Daisy Knox]

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I never get enough of shifters or the Blackthroat pack and this book was no exception. Noah and Aster’s story was everything I wanted and more. She’s the Adulwulf Seeress and a prisoner in her own pack. Noah is deaf with no pack of his own but he’s used to being a lone wolf and it works for him. He has a plan, which brought him into the city and eventually to the Blackthroats, when the Adulwulfs didn’t hire him. He knows Brick won’t like this, but Noah has to see it through, he just has to figure out what to do with the woman from his dreams.


They’re both lost souls meant to make each other whole and I loved every minute of it. Aster’s life has been one of fear and servitude, but she doesn’t exactly have options. She lives imprisoned in a tower until the handsome wolf comes, first in her dreams but soon to rescue her. Noah is drawn to save the beautiful prisoner from the evil Adulwulf clan even before he realizes she’s his fated mate. I don’t want to give away any details so will just say that I loved everything about these two and their story. I’d like to thank the authors and Literally Yours PR for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[D.K.]

Aster is an seeress for the Adalwulf pack who has never been treated with kindness or respect. When she replaces the old seeress died will be binded to the current Alpha in the blood bonding ritual. Noah is a lone wolf who happens to be deaf. Noah works for the Blackthroat pack but refuses to join. Noah is hoping to join the Adalwulf pack for personnel reasons. Aster and Noah are having dreams/visions of each other. Noah knows that Aster is the key to his success and uses the dreams to find her at the Gem and Mineral Museum where he slips a tracker on her. When Noah steals a mystical artifact, thawing the Adalulf alphas plans it puts him at odds with Brick Blackthroat. Running out of time Noah kidnaps Aster from her "cage" and realizes she is his fated mate. The problem is he can never claim her or she loses her seerer powers. Aster's visions show that Noah will be the downfall of her pack. She must learn to interpret her visions for the betterment of the pack. As the Alpha Rites ritual fastly approaches, Noah and Aster work together to stop this barbaric practice. However, time is running out when Noah finds out his sister is scheduled to take part. When the plan partially fails, Noah realizes he must have the backing of a pack and reaches out to Brick. Without given to much away, there were twist and turns and a "cliffhanger " that make me wonder who is going to continuing this story. I throughly enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait for the next installment.

[Mary Lynne]

Big Bad Betrayal is a blast. Rose and Savino are building an epic story here, and this one pulls you in with its complex pack politics and drama. I loved how they depicted Aster’s pack, trapped by ritual that masks infighting, politics, and positioning, and how that results in mistreatment that demeans so many of its members. Noah is her opposite, a lone wolf even though he’s been working with the Blackthroat pack that has been the subject of previous books in the Werewolves of Wall Street series. That’s because he’s been planning vengeance against Aster’s pack, the Adalwulfs, for years for their treatment of him and his mother before he was cast out.

There’s a lot of history and bad blood and prophecy and mayhem around these two, and Rose and Savino execute it really well. There were a couple of moments when things went a bit too easily (breaking into compounds, for example), but they were balanced by the journey that Aster and Noah go through to realize they don’t have to be trapped by their pasts.

There are many secondary characters to keep straight here, but they don’t overwhelm the focus on Noah and Aster. I almost feel that Rose and Savino are setting up a new direction for this series focused on the Adalwulfs and their twisted quest for power and control. Let’s see if that happens! In the meantime, enjoy this rich, meaty, sensual shifter romance that hit all the right spots for me.

[Manuela Molteni]

Big Bad Betrayal reminded me that sometimes the strongest characters are not the loudest, the most feared, or the ones sitting on the Alpha's throne. Sometimes, they are the ones the world has already decided have no place in it.

In the brutal and unforgiving world of Adalwulf, Noah should have been cast aside long ago. Born deaf in a society that views any perceived weakness as a liability, he has spent his life existing on the margins. And yet, despite everything stacked against him, he became the absolute heart of this story. His quiet resilience, unwavering loyalty, and gentle strength made every page impossible to resist. More than once, I wanted to reach into the book and personally fight anyone who dared hurt him.

Then there is Aster, a heroine who refuses to shrink herself to make powerful men comfortable. She is brave, determined, and fiercely aware of her own worth. Watching her push back against Alpha Aiden's control was endlessly satisfying. She does not bend, does not break, and certainly does not wait for someone else to save her.

What truly elevated this book for me, though, was the Blackthroat pack. In a genre full of found families, this one felt especially meaningful. While Adalwulf remains steeped in cruelty, prejudice, and fear, Blackthroat offers something entirely different: belonging. The way they welcomed Noah, learned ASL to communicate with him, and ensured he was included rather than merely tolerated was incredibly moving. Those moments carried just as much emotional weight as the romance itself.

The contrast between both packs created a constant sense of tension throughout the story. One side built on power and exclusion, the other on loyalty and acceptance. It made every victory sweeter and every setback hurt that much more.

And those final chapters? I absolutely devoured them. The pacing accelerated, the stakes soared, and suddenly I was flipping pages at an alarming speed while muttering "just one more chapter" for the tenth time.

Now the stage is set, the players are in position, and I am left staring into the void until the next book arrives. A thoroughly unacceptable situation, if you ask me.

[Susan]

This is a wolf shifter, enemies to lovers, fated mates paranormal romance featuring Noah, a deaf wolf shifter, and Aster, a psychic Seeress of the Adalwulf pack. Both characters were compelling, and I enjoyed seeing their connection unfold through dreams, visions, and the pull of fated mates.

Noah’s backstory was especially interesting — born into the Adalwulf pack but hidden away after being marked as a potential threat in a Seeress’ vision. His journey back toward the pack he was cast out from added a strong layer of tension and motivation. Aster, on the other hand, is a Seeress raised under strict control and expectation, and it was compelling to see her slowly step beyond what she was taught and begin questioning everything around her.

I also appreciated the representation of Noah as a deaf shifter. The story handled his experience in a way that shaped how he navigated conversations, conflict, and connection, adding a thoughtful layer to his character. Aster’s growth from sheltered and controlled to more aware and self-directed was also a strong part of the narrative.

The plot delivered plenty of twists, suspense, and intrigue, along with themes of found family, loyalty, and unlikely alliances. The romance, fated mates bond, and spice all blended into the larger storyline well. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Sue]

A wonderful and in-depth story with beautifully written characters and a blot that holds from start to finish
This book is all about the wonderful wolf Aster who is the Seeress of her pack, the Adalwulf pack and she has a full on 24/7 position dealing with all of the squabbles, fights and lack of trust and the constant fear that seems to infect some of its members.
One day she takes a lone wolf into her confidence which is something that she has never ever don in her past but Noah is a without that never understands the significance of the things she describes to him, that is until the day everything seems to come together and it is apparent that someone is trying to bring down her pack and does not care how many are hurt or even killed in the process.
This is a simply captivating read and the twists and turns especially regarding the wold she takes into her confidence as he had originally had an agenda all of his own that would have been the end of her affiliation with the pack and possibly even more than that.
I will not spoil the plot for others so readers will have to find out how this play out themselves, once started this book is impossible to put down until you reach the end.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

[Tima]

This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a fast-paced, steamy, enemies to lovers, fated mates, contemporary fantasy romance between Aster, the female wolf shifter seeress lead, and Noah, the deaf male Wall Street executive wolf shifter lead, whose stated goal is to destroy Aster’s pack’s traditions. I enjoyed Noah’s confidence in the righteousness of his goal, and the efforts he made in execution. I enjoyed his willingness to make alterations when he realised who Aster was to him, and his determination to care for her, given her history. I enjoyed Aster’s certainty that her pack’s ways were wrong and her determination to change things. I adored the integration of ASL into Noah’s work life and the accomodations that his coworkers had made for his needs. I enjoyed the relationship development. I enjoyed the steamy intimate scenes. I enjoyed the non-romance plot and the way it has developed through the series (the romance stands entirely alone but the non-romance plot is enhanced by prior reading). I enjoyed the supportive, active, and integrated secondary characters, many of whom have their own stories available. I adored the banter between characters and the cheerfulness of the ending for the protagonists compared to the stress of the ending for the antagonist.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[shelleysreads]

This is book 6 in the Werewolves of Wall Street series by Renee and Lee and is Noah’s story who we first meet in book 1 as the deaf lone wolf who works for Moon Co but isn’t part of the Blackthroat pack. I’ve been keen to get Noah’s story since first meeting him where he came across as an intriguing character with his own story to tell.

Big Bad Betrayal hit a little different for me than the rest of the series, it leans more into the paranormal aspect of the storyline that the previous books did in my opinion, and I loved it!

There’s so much more to Noah and his background than I was expecting. The same with Aster, the Adalwulf Seeress who we first encounter in the earlier books. Both characters have been through so much - Noah as a deaf shifter who escaped the cult as a newborn baby to save his life and Aster as a victim of a abusive cult where she’s starved and isolated for the majority of her life. They’re linked psychically to each other and both keep appearing in the same shared dreams. Fate is leading them toward each other but can they learn to trust one another, and fulfil fate’s plans for them. Can Aster learn to trust Noah and embrace their mate bond.

I was hooked from start to finish, the storyline was intriguing and gripping, well paced and kept you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I loved that all the Moon Co bros made an appearance. I can’t wait to get more books in the series and find out what happens with Adalwulf Alpha next!

A fabulous addition to the series and I can’t wait for what’s coming next!

[Carolee]

Big Bad Betrayal delivers everything readers love about paranormal romance—high-stakes tension, compelling chemistry, and a fast-moving plot—while still feeling polished and emotionally grounded. Renee Rose and Lee Savino create a vivid world of rival packs, destiny, and danger, and they balance the suspense with strong character development that keeps the story engaging from beginning to end.

One of the novel’s standout strengths is the connection between Noah and Aster. Their dynamic has the classic enemies-to-lovers spark, but it is handled with care, making their relationship feel both exciting and believable. Noah’s fierce determination and Aster’s unique gifts make them a memorable pair, and the story’s emotional beats give the romance real heart without losing its momentum.

The book also stands out for weaving inclusivity into the story in a meaningful way, adding depth without slowing the pace. As a standalone entry in the Werewolves of Wall Street series, it offers a satisfying complete arc while still inviting readers to explore more of the world. For fans of polished paranormal romance with strong worldbuilding, memorable characters, and a guaranteed happy ending, this is an easy recommendation.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Hanan]

While each book in the Werewolves of Wall Street can be read as standalones.
I highly recommend starting the series from book one. Each book just gets better and better.
Now onto Big Bad Betrayal. I loved this book. Could not put it down!
Noah and Aster’s story was so gripping and captivating.
It was emotional and heartbreaking at times.
The cruelty and pain Aster suffered was heartbreaking. Noah’s suffering was mentally and spiritually.
Both of them made to suffer at the orders of cruel and evil leaders.
I loved both these amazing characters.
Noah determination knew no limits. His resolve to right the injustice of the past is unparalleled.
Aster’s resilience is truly remarkable. Her kindness and compassion never dissipates even with everything she’s put through. Her goodness always shines through and just becomes stronger.
Her and Noah together were a force of nature. Their trust and love for each other made them magical.
Literally and figuratively.
Their story is the perfect blend of suspense, drama and spice.
Ms. Rose and Ms. Savino do not disappoint with the fantastic PNR series.
I have loved each book in the series. But so far Big Bad Betrayal is my favorite.
Well until maybe the next book lol.

[Michelle Campbell]

I read the first 3 books in this series and enjoyed them well enough. I skipped the last book because I just didn't care for Billy enough to spend the money to read his story. However, I liked Noah in the first book and had been intrigued by Seeress in the first books and had wondered what happened to her.

I am not quite sure why, but this book was a big disappointment to me. It was written well enough, but it simply didn't engage me or make me care much about the MC's. I wanted to like it; I expected to like it...I didn't.

There were a few instances, especially later in the book, that seemed as ill thought out and ridiculous as the dog whistle in the third book and that seriously annoyed me. Overall, for me, this book was a swing and a miss. Although this book doesn't end on a true cliffhanger, there was, of course a final chapter of "foreboding and darkness" to come; which, I suppose is designed to make you buy the next book. I won't.

If you have read and liked the other books in this series, you might like this one. Perhaps I am being too harsh, but I can only go by how the book affected or didn't affect me. Personally, I am done with the series. I just don't care enough about this world to continue.

[Rachel E.]

I always liked Noah as a character. Even though in the other books he was a relatively minor secondary character, his friendship with Madi and acceptance by the Moon Co team always made me feel there was something special about him. I was so pleased to see that at the end of Billy's novel Noah would be getting his own story. I read a lot of shifter books and the majority are all able bodied, by nature of their supernatural abilities; I was so happy that in this series, and this book in particular, Noah's deafness was never treated as a deficiency or that he was lacking or unable in anyway. He is a powerful wolf and treated as equally capable.

Aster was a special treat. there were minor glimpses of her prior in the series. She was a wonderful addition. Boss babe all the way. Taking her life and power by the horn and dictating her path; refusing and rebuking her subjugation.

There was a complex story, with multiple characters showing growth, the plot never slowed. I loved when bits of foreshadowing came to pass. A lovely earned HEA.

Fate is never to be messed with. The Moon Goddess provides.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Leanne Bryson]

Big Bad Betrayal is the latest in the Werewolves of Wall Street series, and Renee Rose and Lee Savino have outdone themselves with Aster and Noah’s story.
Noah is the ultimate plot twist—far more important to Brick and the pack than anyone expected. His emotionally charged, action-packed journey is packed with twists that finally answer questions from previous books. Strong-willed, smart, and gifted with extra abilities, Noah proves he’s so much more than meets the eye.
Aster is equally compelling—smart, patient, and determined to avoid being bound to Aiden. Her visions and shared thoughts with Noah reveal a deep, hidden history she’s known about from the start. Everything falls into place at the perfect moment.
The story explores powerful choices: who we decide to be when given the chance, and how some fates simply can’t be escaped. While Aiden’s hunger for power may destroy him and his pack, Brick leads with wisdom and camaraderie. The pack even learns ASL so Noah feels truly included.
In the end, Noah chooses a new path with Aster and finally finds his place. Absolutely loved it—can’t wait for the next book!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Magdalena Wie]

Okay real talk, push through the beginning. It drags, the world-building is a lot. Once it gets going, this is a wild little genre smoothie part wolf shifter, part mafia romance, with a whole tower-imprisonment-and-kidnapping situation that somehow works. The vibe is... chaotic. Like the author couldn't quite decide if they were writing fantasy fantasy or urban fantasy, so they just did both and hoped for the best. Honestly? Chaotic but charming.
What absolutely does work is the yearning. Enemies circling each other, stolen moments, a seeress locked in a tower and the enemy wolf who goes feral about it chef's kiss on the tension.
The hero is Deaf, and to the authors credit, it's handled with care and genuine sensitivity. That said, I kept waiting for it to tie more meaningfully into the plot, it felt more like representation for representation's sake than something woven into the story's bones. Which isn't bad, just... a little surface level.
The good news: totally readable as a standalone. No need to have followed the whole Werewolves of Wall Street series, though it might add some flavour if you have.
Verdict: Survive the slow start, enjoy the chaos, live for the yearning. 3.5.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda Stone]

Big Bad Betrayal by Lee Savino and Renee Rose brings together wovles from two opposing packs, the Adawulf pack led by Adain and the Blackthroat pack led by Brick. Aster is the Seerest for the Adawulf pack and Noah works at the Blackthroat company but has not joined a pack. Noah seeks out Aster to save her after he has a vision of her being in danger. His mission is to infiltrate the Adawulf pack to retrieve his mother. Aster struggles with giving up her gift of sight as the two fall for each other. She must be a virgn to keep her sight and she has worked her whole life to be the Seerest. She, too, has a mssion to iprove her pack and Adain's leadership. There is lots of danger as the two make plans to retrieve Noah's mother. More information comes to light about Noah's mother and the issues with the Adawulf pack. Both characters have big decisions to make. The story is well written and takes you into a shifter world with another aspect, the seerest, part witch and part wolf. While it comes to a satisfactory ending for the two main characters, it leaves the story open for more to come from the dangerous Adawulf pack. It is another wonderful read about the Blackthroat pack.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brea]

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Noah and Aster absolutely stole my heart.

I loved the unique twist on the fated mates trope with their shared dreams and visions. Noah being a deaf wolf shifter added so much depth to his character, and I thought the authors handled his communication with care. Watching him fight for a place to belong while trying to save both Aster and the women trapped within the Adalwulf Pack had me completely invested.

Aster's journey was heartbreaking at times. Raised to serve a cruel pack and expected to sacrifice herself for traditions she never chose, her growth throughout the story was one of my favorite parts. Together, Noah and Aster brought plenty of angst, danger, tension, found family, magic, and swoony moments.

The beginning felt a little slower than some of the previous books, and there were a few plot points I wished had been explored more deeply, but once the story found its footing, I was hooked. The ending wrapped up Noah and Aster's story beautifully while teasing some darker things to come.

If you love wolf shifters, fated mates, psychic visions, found family, and heroes who would burn down a pack for their girl, this one is definitely worth picking up.

Thank you to Renee Rose and Lee Savino for the opportunity to read and review.