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Dark Fantasy #2
Red and the Wolves
A Dark Reverse Harem Romance from USAT Bestselling Authors Zoe Blake & Alta Hensley
This is no fairytale…
As the Blood Moon rises, I’ve been chosen.
Chosen to serve, to obey…to die…for no one survives their time with the Wolves.
As I am dressed in the ceremonial Red Hood, all I can think of is escape.
But there is no escape.
The lives of my village depend on my submission to the accursed Wolves.
There are five of them.
Five men cursed to live as Wolves.
Cursed for generations, forced to protect my village from the dark forces.
But they demand a heavy price for their protection. Me.
Five against one…against me alone.
My only hope for survival is to tame the wolves…but submission is not in my nature.
Warning: In our Fairytales, there is danger in the shadows, the beasts bite and no Heroine is truly safe. If dark tales of danger, forced attraction and multiple partners offend you then please do not purchase.
This is no fairytale…
As the Blood Moon rises, I’ve been chosen.
Chosen to serve, to obey…to die…for no one survives their time with the Wolves.
As I am dressed in the ceremonial Red Hood, all I can think of is escape.
But there is no escape.
The lives of my village depend on my submission to the accursed Wolves.
There are five of them.
Five men cursed to live as Wolves.
Cursed for generations, forced to protect my village from the dark forces.
But they demand a heavy price for their protection. Me.
Five against one…against me alone.
My only hope for survival is to tame the wolves…but submission is not in my nature.
Warning: In our Fairytales, there is danger in the shadows, the beasts bite and no Heroine is truly safe. If dark tales of danger, forced attraction and multiple partners offend you then please do not purchase.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 17, 2018
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Zoe Blake
87 books3,136 followersZoe Blake is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the romantic suspense saga The Cavalieri Billionaire Legacy inspired by her own heritage as well as her obsession with jewelry, travel, and the salacious gossip of history’s most infamous families.
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April 6, 2018
~WRITING - PLOT - PACE~So I ended up enjoying this one much more than I did the previous book. It was a bit less "rapey" and the five heroes were less harsh in their behavior towards Red. In this one, it actually felt like they had feelings for her. Again as with the previous book, this was a super short read. It took me just over an hour to finish (at 85% on my Kindle App). Both these authors are quality writers so it was no surprise that this was a well-written story. The pace was perfect. The plot was original and engaging. Last, it was all wrapped up in a sweet ending.
~HEROES~
We have five heroes in this book (Grimm, Rood, Helm, Beo, and Canis). Even though we don't get any POV from them, these guys were a lot more likable than the seven heroes of the previous book. Oh, they were still "rapey" in parts. I literally cringe every time they have anal without lube...shiver. But the authors did a better job of developing their characters and therefore their feelings for RED came through much better and all of them were very likable.
~HEROINE~
RED...I liked Red. She was a stronger character than Snow (of the previous) book. She also seemed to enjoy being treated harsh a little more (lol). She loved pain and punishment. She was feisty. She was an enjoyable heroine.
~SECONDARY CHARACTERS~
None really. A few villagers, but this book is pretty much all about Red and the five wolves.
~FAVORITE QUOTE~
"What big eyes you have, Red. Are you afraid?"
~HEAT LEVEL~
HIGH. Not surprisingly this book was packed full of smutty goodness. Some scenes were a bit rapey, but they were offset with some softer scenes as well. We have anal sex. Oral Sex. Whipping. Punishment. And...YAY...we also get a scene with Red and all five of the guys together.
~ANGST LEVEL - SEXUAL HISTORIES~
LOW. This wasn't an angsty read at all. Sure there are some acrimonious exchanges between Red and some of the heroes, but nothing over the top. Red was a virgin. All five of the heroes hadn't had sex in a LONG time. There was no OW or OM drama.
~IN THE END~
I enjoyed this one a lot. It pretty much ticked every box for what I look for in a short and smutty read. Great writing. Engaging plot. Likable characters. And loads of hot kinky sex with multiple partners. Therefore yours truly is going to give this one two HUGE thumbs up. I can't wait to see what these authors have in store for us in the third (and final?) book.
October 26, 2023
Once each century, a sacrifice is made to the wolves for their protection against the darkness in which Raina’s village is shrouded.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 🧍🏻♀️ {Single}
🗂 Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance
✨ Tropes: Alphahole, Band of Brothers/Found Family, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Retelling/Reimagining, Shifters, Virgin h, Why Choose
💋 Kinks: All 🕳️ Filled, 🍑, Crawl, Discipline/Punishment, Finger Licking Good, Impact Play (Belt)
⚠️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care.
🚩 Safety Squad: There are potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Red & the Wolves is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 🧍🏻♀️ {Single}
🗂 Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance
✨ Tropes: Alphahole, Band of Brothers/Found Family, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Retelling/Reimagining, Shifters, Virgin h, Why Choose
💋 Kinks: All 🕳️ Filled, 🍑, Crawl, Discipline/Punishment, Finger Licking Good, Impact Play (Belt)
⚠️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care.
🚩 Safety Squad: There are potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Red & the Wolves is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
October 29, 2018
not sure why i read it but this one felt a little abusive to me.
April 7, 2018
I am loving these books. Not your modern day fairy tale by any means. This one is extremely hot and sexy. Red is given as a sacrifice to the wolves. But the wolves are far more than what you think. Holy hold on this book is yummy from beginning to end. It will have you on the edge of your seat wanting so much more. I absolutely loved it. Just a great well written update to a great fairy tale. But so much more than meets the eye. Highly recommend.
April 26, 2018
This book is basically trying to glorify rape. DON'T READ THIS SHIT.
April 19, 2018
Dark Fantasy series, Book #2. Red Riding Hood, grandma, and the big bad wolf? Think again! This book is stunning!
Raina's biggest sin? Being born to a mother, who defied her mother, a village elder with an insatiable thirst for power. When Raina's mother dies in childbirth, it's her grandmother, Hildegarde who takes Raina in. Kindness? Oh, no. Hildegarde hates her granddaughter, making Raina's life a living hell. Being the only redhead in the village isolates her even more, and she soon becomes Red. The machinations and deeply held secrets held by the village elders are cloaked in centuries of myth. As head of the elders, Hildegarde has her own agenda. No tradition is more steeped in mystery than the darkness that nearly destroyed the village centuries ago. Five volunteers saved the village from the evil threatening their existence. But at what cost? Those men may have been volunteers but had no clue what lay ahead. Cursed by magic, betrayed by the elders, the five men were banished for eternity. But even that wasn't enough. Every century, when the blood moon arises, a sacrifice must be made to the cursed men, now enchanted wolves. Without the sacrifice, the protection disappears. The sacrifices have always been men, banished and never seen again. Why then is Red the first woman ever been chosen? But going against centuries of tradition is unthinkable. As she's carefully prepared, then thrust into the darkness beyond the village walls, she comes face to face with the wolves. But...wait. These aren't wolves. They're brutish, hulking, and huge, but they're definitely men. What? As first betrayal, then outright terror, overtake Red, she soon learns nothing's as it should be. Oh, the curse is very real. But nothing else seems to be. As Red's forced to submit to these rough men, she learns there's so much more to them, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. But with her new life come rules...and consequences. As she bows to the inevitable, can there be any acceptance of this new life? Then the unthinkable happens. Her control is ripped even further from her, shattering her world again. Forced to return to the village, will they accept her? No one's ever returned before. One thing is certain. Her duplicitous grandmother will NOT be happy! Has Red just gone from the frying pan into the fire? There are no answers, only question after question. And the biggest question of all is what will Red have to sacrifice? It's not just her life in jeopardy. Is she really willing to pay the ultimate price?
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley have again struck gold! This is no Disney fairytale. It's not even the gruesome story created by the Brothers Grimm. It's so much more, and I adored it. For me, the hook that pulled me into this story is the juxtaposition of this story versus the familiar Disney and Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Red's a total innocent. Despite that, she's incredibly defiant, resilient, sexy, and even wanton. Surprise doesn't begin to describe my reaction to Red. She's desperate to escape what seems her inevitable fate, but in the process learns unimaginable things about herself that she couldn't have believed possible. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley could have made Red a mere caricature of a classic fairy tale heroine. Instead, they've created an incredibly powerful woman with the ability to stand up to every challenge thrown at her and more. And the men? Grimm, Beo, Canis, Helm, and Rood turn this story upside down and inside out. Demanding, dominating, alone for centuries, they truly are brutes. Red is the first woman they've seen in centuries. Their animal natures may control them. But there are so many subtleties and variations in these men. Red isn't the only one who learns exactly who and what she is. I absolutely loved this story! Is this dark? Yes! Hot and steamy? In every way! And, again, Ms. Blake and Ms. Hensley weave moments of humor that bring light and hope into the story. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley have done it again! Congratulations Ms. Blake and Ms. Hensley! This book deserves nothing less than five stars! I loved it!
A final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language, dark themes, and dubious/nonconsensual sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to a book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
Raina's biggest sin? Being born to a mother, who defied her mother, a village elder with an insatiable thirst for power. When Raina's mother dies in childbirth, it's her grandmother, Hildegarde who takes Raina in. Kindness? Oh, no. Hildegarde hates her granddaughter, making Raina's life a living hell. Being the only redhead in the village isolates her even more, and she soon becomes Red. The machinations and deeply held secrets held by the village elders are cloaked in centuries of myth. As head of the elders, Hildegarde has her own agenda. No tradition is more steeped in mystery than the darkness that nearly destroyed the village centuries ago. Five volunteers saved the village from the evil threatening their existence. But at what cost? Those men may have been volunteers but had no clue what lay ahead. Cursed by magic, betrayed by the elders, the five men were banished for eternity. But even that wasn't enough. Every century, when the blood moon arises, a sacrifice must be made to the cursed men, now enchanted wolves. Without the sacrifice, the protection disappears. The sacrifices have always been men, banished and never seen again. Why then is Red the first woman ever been chosen? But going against centuries of tradition is unthinkable. As she's carefully prepared, then thrust into the darkness beyond the village walls, she comes face to face with the wolves. But...wait. These aren't wolves. They're brutish, hulking, and huge, but they're definitely men. What? As first betrayal, then outright terror, overtake Red, she soon learns nothing's as it should be. Oh, the curse is very real. But nothing else seems to be. As Red's forced to submit to these rough men, she learns there's so much more to them, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. But with her new life come rules...and consequences. As she bows to the inevitable, can there be any acceptance of this new life? Then the unthinkable happens. Her control is ripped even further from her, shattering her world again. Forced to return to the village, will they accept her? No one's ever returned before. One thing is certain. Her duplicitous grandmother will NOT be happy! Has Red just gone from the frying pan into the fire? There are no answers, only question after question. And the biggest question of all is what will Red have to sacrifice? It's not just her life in jeopardy. Is she really willing to pay the ultimate price?
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley have again struck gold! This is no Disney fairytale. It's not even the gruesome story created by the Brothers Grimm. It's so much more, and I adored it. For me, the hook that pulled me into this story is the juxtaposition of this story versus the familiar Disney and Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Red's a total innocent. Despite that, she's incredibly defiant, resilient, sexy, and even wanton. Surprise doesn't begin to describe my reaction to Red. She's desperate to escape what seems her inevitable fate, but in the process learns unimaginable things about herself that she couldn't have believed possible. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley could have made Red a mere caricature of a classic fairy tale heroine. Instead, they've created an incredibly powerful woman with the ability to stand up to every challenge thrown at her and more. And the men? Grimm, Beo, Canis, Helm, and Rood turn this story upside down and inside out. Demanding, dominating, alone for centuries, they truly are brutes. Red is the first woman they've seen in centuries. Their animal natures may control them. But there are so many subtleties and variations in these men. Red isn't the only one who learns exactly who and what she is. I absolutely loved this story! Is this dark? Yes! Hot and steamy? In every way! And, again, Ms. Blake and Ms. Hensley weave moments of humor that bring light and hope into the story. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley have done it again! Congratulations Ms. Blake and Ms. Hensley! This book deserves nothing less than five stars! I loved it!
A final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language, dark themes, and dubious/nonconsensual sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to a book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
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April 24, 2018
Oh my dayz. This is the second book in the series. I read book one and loved it so without a doubt I was gonna read this book. I love dark reads but not keen on fantasy books. I’m not even sure why I took a chance on book one, maybe it’s the title that pulled me in. Anyway these stories have blown me away. I thoroughly enjoyed it and part of me is in shock that I did like it. Shows what great authors can do!!
Red has been banished from her village to live with the five wolves. She knows she must do it to save her villagers but she’s not ready to submit to the wolves.
Great praise to the authors on an awesome read and to take me out of my comfort zone. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Red has been banished from her village to live with the five wolves. She knows she must do it to save her villagers but she’s not ready to submit to the wolves.
Great praise to the authors on an awesome read and to take me out of my comfort zone. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
December 5, 2018
Red aka Raina has been the bane of her grandmother's existence and a thorn in her side. Ever since her mother defied her by getting impregnated to Red's dad and then dying in childbirth - her grandmother has hated her and seen her as a curse and loved to punish her every moment she can. Every year, the town chooses a sacrifice to the wolves outside the village. It is seen as an honor and is typically one of the oldest single males of each household. This year Red's grandmother finally dishes out the worst punishment - she has changed the rules of the selection which for the first time has put a female in the mix. Red is chosen as the sacrifice. She leaves the village expecting to see monsters, but instead, she is confronted by five hunky men with amber eyes. This is the first time that anyone has ever seen the wolves in human form. Here comes the erotica part is that the wolves claim every hole of Red and then the reverse harem part comes into play - that she has now been claimed by all five of the wolves/men. When given a chance will Red return to the village and surround herself with the ones who hated her or will she choose to live in the woods with the guys described as monsters and the only ones who have shown her what love can be like?
Find out in this dark romance rendition of Little Red Riding Hood.
Find out in this dark romance rendition of Little Red Riding Hood.
October 21, 2018
Riana village has been sacrificing people to keep the darkness away.. Riana has been picked and us thrown out to the wolves.. we have Grimm, Beo, Cains, Helm &Rood..
like before most of the sex scenes feel rapey. So I'll excuse that Riana has a connection with the wolves now learning more about the curse
5 M-F
Cold tough rough alpha wolf makes
Stubborn innocent virgin gal
Humiliation
Whipping
Background chara (Hints of Snow first book)
Anal sex/play
Sex
Hea
Epilogue
like before most of the sex scenes feel rapey. So I'll excuse that Riana has a connection with the wolves now learning more about the curse
5 M-F
Cold tough rough alpha wolf makes
Stubborn innocent virgin gal
Humiliation
Whipping
Background chara (Hints of Snow first book)
Anal sex/play
Sex
Hea
Epilogue
May 4, 2018
4 smutty smut Stars
Book 2 in the dark and twisted fairytale retellings. Again, this book is hot AF and full of trigger worthy content and not meant for delicate sensibilities.
Another quick, dark, and entertaining read if this is your particular brand of tea.
Book 2 in the dark and twisted fairytale retellings. Again, this book is hot AF and full of trigger worthy content and not meant for delicate sensibilities.
Another quick, dark, and entertaining read if this is your particular brand of tea.
April 5, 2018
Red and the Wolves (Dark Fantasy)
By: Zoe Blake & Alta Hensley
4 Stars
When the moon is eclipsed four times in two seasons, there is said to be blood on the moon.
Today, the selection is going to take place. Raina who has been called Red all her life has been raised by her unloving grandmother. A grandmother who has hated her long before taking her first breath.
Pushing Red to become the next sacrifice… Passing through the heavy metal doors, never to return. Just like all the previous sacrifices.
Beyond the doors, lives the Big Bad Wolf. Tales for many years have spread about the Big Bad Wolf. Only here, we have 5 of them and only One Little Red! Oh my….
When these 2 authors collaborate together in these fairytale remakes, I have come to mentally prepare myself for anything goes. Anything at any time. I’ve never really pictured Little Red Riding Hood wearing a homemade pearl necklace. But in Red and the Wolves, she walks around sporting a beautiful one. Never forgetting who she truly belongs to…all 5 of them!!!
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By: Zoe Blake & Alta Hensley
4 Stars
When the moon is eclipsed four times in two seasons, there is said to be blood on the moon.
Today, the selection is going to take place. Raina who has been called Red all her life has been raised by her unloving grandmother. A grandmother who has hated her long before taking her first breath.
Pushing Red to become the next sacrifice… Passing through the heavy metal doors, never to return. Just like all the previous sacrifices.
Beyond the doors, lives the Big Bad Wolf. Tales for many years have spread about the Big Bad Wolf. Only here, we have 5 of them and only One Little Red! Oh my….
When these 2 authors collaborate together in these fairytale remakes, I have come to mentally prepare myself for anything goes. Anything at any time. I’ve never really pictured Little Red Riding Hood wearing a homemade pearl necklace. But in Red and the Wolves, she walks around sporting a beautiful one. Never forgetting who she truly belongs to…all 5 of them!!!
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June 6, 2022
2.5 Stars
So I am way happier with getting an actual storyline this time.
An actual plot. (See I don’t need much😂).
Was it enough to hike up a star?
No.
But I am slightly more pleased with it.
Red did make a difference. And she was much more likeable than Snow (previous book). She had more personality.
Look it’s suppose to be a hot and kinky little thing, so it’s not “deep”, but I just liked her resolve to correct a wrong.
I did however feel like Red “ran in circles”, so it was a little meh at times. 🤷🏻♀️
But can I just say how happy I was that the wolves actually listened to her a little? They seemed a little more intimate.
They still went full on Dom, so it was still about dominating and punishment.
I couldn’t wrap my head around the “dark force” though(My nerd brain went straight to Star Wars, okay?😳)
Read: 15/02/2021
1st rating: 2.5 stars
Genre/tropes: RH/magic/dark fantasy/ fairytale retelling
Cover: 2 stars
POV’s: Single - 1st person (Red)
Will I recommend: No, not really. But I will have to say if you want something a little scandalous this is not a bad pick.
So I am way happier with getting an actual storyline this time.
An actual plot. (See I don’t need much😂).
Was it enough to hike up a star?
No.
But I am slightly more pleased with it.
Red did make a difference. And she was much more likeable than Snow (previous book). She had more personality.
Look it’s suppose to be a hot and kinky little thing, so it’s not “deep”, but I just liked her resolve to correct a wrong.
I did however feel like Red “ran in circles”, so it was a little meh at times. 🤷🏻♀️
But can I just say how happy I was that the wolves actually listened to her a little? They seemed a little more intimate.
They still went full on Dom, so it was still about dominating and punishment.
I couldn’t wrap my head around the “dark force” though(My nerd brain went straight to Star Wars, okay?😳)
Read: 15/02/2021
1st rating: 2.5 stars
Genre/tropes: RH/magic/dark fantasy/ fairytale retelling
Cover: 2 stars
POV’s: Single - 1st person (Red)
Will I recommend: No, not really. But I will have to say if you want something a little scandalous this is not a bad pick.
May 6, 2018
Fun, light read. Basically just smut with a fairy tale twist 😉
April 16, 2018
Poor Red has a crappy life she was unwanted by her grandmother, her mom died in birth and the said evil witch granny had her father murdered! So not many things in this poor girls life have been very good. So of course when the sacrifice comes for her village her evil granny figures out a way to throw her to the wolves. Literally... Theres a curse on rhe village that turned 5 men into wolves to protect the village from harm but in exchange the villagers must sacrifice a townsperson every so often.
For the five wolves there's Grimm the leader, Helm, Beo, Canis and Rood and each one has his own look and personality. And they have lived out in the woods so long they officially have regressed to their beasty nature. So if you have issues with sex first off lol you picked a reverse harem book, and secondly be prepared for unorthodox sex scenes not rape so much but more shame for a bit.
But in any harem book we get hot scenes and a new respect for women who can take a lot of men. Will the villagers finally except the wolves, will Red tame her beast? Will everyone find a balance and happily ever after?
I give this story 3.5 stars the sex scenes were hot, the plot was cute and well executed and I felt the ending was a good one, I wish I could have seen a bit more of each wolfs personality though...
April 12, 2018
Oh my stars and garters. This was an intense book that I couldn't put down when I started reading it. It's dark, it's yummy, and it's oh, so twisted. Alta Hensley and Zoe Blake have done it again, taking a fairy tale, turning it upside down, and giving us an adult bedtime story that calls for an adult beverage and a cigarette when you are done reading it. Or maybe that was just me?
Red is the outcast in her village. Her evil grandmother is an elder and though she raised Red, she's made sure that Red knows how very worthless she is. Because her grandmother is an elder, the rest of the village has shunned her. And if that didn't make her stand out enough, being the only redhead in her village certainly makes sure she will stand out. (Gingers are soulless, right?) When it comes time for the Blood Moon Sacrifice, when normally only men are candidates, her grandmother managed to arrange it so that the eldest unmarried child of any household may be chosen, and that includes Red.
Five hundred years ago, 5 men were changed using black magic so that they can fight the darkness. They are men in the guise of wolves. And when the blood moon rises, the villagers sacrifice one of their own to the wolves so that they will continue to protect the village. No one in the village knows what happens to those sacrifices. The assumption is that they are eaten. Whatever happened to all those other sacrifices, when Red is the one being sacrificed, Grimm, Canis, Beo, Rood, and Helm know that things are going to change.
I love the names of the guys here. They seem like they should mean things, and maybe they do. I get the Grimm reference and the Canis reference. I think Beo, Rood, and Helm may be archaic for something. Or maybe I'm completely wrong, and Alta and Zoe are keeping us guessing. Whatever it is, I love the names. I think they are pretty awesome. They give a flavor of a fairy tale without really pinning it down to anything at all.
The book is intense. There is so much sex. Just soooo much sex. Soooo much hawt sex. It's just yummmmmm. Not to say that there isn't cherishing going on, but yeah, this is very sex-filled. I love the book. I will reread the book. A lot. With an adult bevvy and a ciggy on hand, because I'm pretty sure I'm going to continue to need them when I'm done reading.
Red is the outcast in her village. Her evil grandmother is an elder and though she raised Red, she's made sure that Red knows how very worthless she is. Because her grandmother is an elder, the rest of the village has shunned her. And if that didn't make her stand out enough, being the only redhead in her village certainly makes sure she will stand out. (Gingers are soulless, right?) When it comes time for the Blood Moon Sacrifice, when normally only men are candidates, her grandmother managed to arrange it so that the eldest unmarried child of any household may be chosen, and that includes Red.
Five hundred years ago, 5 men were changed using black magic so that they can fight the darkness. They are men in the guise of wolves. And when the blood moon rises, the villagers sacrifice one of their own to the wolves so that they will continue to protect the village. No one in the village knows what happens to those sacrifices. The assumption is that they are eaten. Whatever happened to all those other sacrifices, when Red is the one being sacrificed, Grimm, Canis, Beo, Rood, and Helm know that things are going to change.
I love the names of the guys here. They seem like they should mean things, and maybe they do. I get the Grimm reference and the Canis reference. I think Beo, Rood, and Helm may be archaic for something. Or maybe I'm completely wrong, and Alta and Zoe are keeping us guessing. Whatever it is, I love the names. I think they are pretty awesome. They give a flavor of a fairy tale without really pinning it down to anything at all.
The book is intense. There is so much sex. Just soooo much sex. Soooo much hawt sex. It's just yummmmmm. Not to say that there isn't cherishing going on, but yeah, this is very sex-filled. I love the book. I will reread the book. A lot. With an adult bevvy and a ciggy on hand, because I'm pretty sure I'm going to continue to need them when I'm done reading.
April 18, 2018
Lord have mercy on me because I'm about to sin. This two ladies had done things to me and I loved every page. Each book turned my world upside down and o don't care... I don't really care...
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley are guilty as charged. Their writing is wild and raw, intense and hot and they complete each other and now I'm about to embark on another journey. And what a journey...
Red & The Wolves is their latest release and focus on the lifes of Red and her Wolves... Oh boy... But I need to get your attention. Have you read the first book from the Dark Fantasy series? You haven't? Oh boy... You haven't seen the light or should I say the darkness yet? Just to have an idea of what your about to get yourself into read Snow and The Seven Huntsmen... You'll see why I'm saying this...
Now let's get back to what I was saying. This new book is... Oh boy...
Everyone knows the Little Red Ridding Hood story right? Wrong... After this book your life will never be the same nor bed time stories...
Red hadn't had a loving life. Her grandma is a bit*** and makes sure that she knows her dislike for her. She had lost her mom the day she was born and that sealed her fate. Her only solace and refuge were her books. There she could be happily ever after... But life had other ideas for her... And I'm done talking...
Dayum... Dayum... What the hell happened?
The plot is intense, very well written, super engaging and with so much hotness. The interation between the characters started in a way that quickly changed.
The hotness level is through the roof, there is no way to tell more about those scenes without spoiling...
This book it's the perfect way to get your head in the clouds... And get ready to take a few cold showers...
Do not, I repeat, do not start this book at 11pm because you will not be able to sleep. Trust me...
Zoe and Alta... What can I say? You're wicked. That mind of yours is something else and I loved you girls for it. Can't wait for the third book from this series...
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley are guilty as charged. Their writing is wild and raw, intense and hot and they complete each other and now I'm about to embark on another journey. And what a journey...
Red & The Wolves is their latest release and focus on the lifes of Red and her Wolves... Oh boy... But I need to get your attention. Have you read the first book from the Dark Fantasy series? You haven't? Oh boy... You haven't seen the light or should I say the darkness yet? Just to have an idea of what your about to get yourself into read Snow and The Seven Huntsmen... You'll see why I'm saying this...
Now let's get back to what I was saying. This new book is... Oh boy...
Everyone knows the Little Red Ridding Hood story right? Wrong... After this book your life will never be the same nor bed time stories...
Red hadn't had a loving life. Her grandma is a bit*** and makes sure that she knows her dislike for her. She had lost her mom the day she was born and that sealed her fate. Her only solace and refuge were her books. There she could be happily ever after... But life had other ideas for her... And I'm done talking...
Dayum... Dayum... What the hell happened?
The plot is intense, very well written, super engaging and with so much hotness. The interation between the characters started in a way that quickly changed.
The hotness level is through the roof, there is no way to tell more about those scenes without spoiling...
This book it's the perfect way to get your head in the clouds... And get ready to take a few cold showers...
Do not, I repeat, do not start this book at 11pm because you will not be able to sleep. Trust me...
Zoe and Alta... What can I say? You're wicked. That mind of yours is something else and I loved you girls for it. Can't wait for the third book from this series...
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 6, 2018
When the Blood Moon rises, the villagers know that the time for a sacrifice to be chosen is here. It’s always been one of the first born males but with the grandmother that has hated her since birth as one of the village elders, it’s Raina that is chosen as a sacrifice to the wolves who protect the village from the dark forces of the forest.
Cursed centuries ago in order to save the village, the five wolves that make up the pack are more than ready for their sacrifice. Something is different this time, however. The sacrifice is not only female, but can also see the wolves in their original form. And, now that they have her, they are not going to let her go.
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley’s take on Little Red Riding Hood was deliciously dark and very delectable! I truly though they created a fantastic retelling of this fairy tale that seemed both familiar to readers but unique at the same time.
Raina, or Red as she is called because of the color of her hair, has never known love of any kind in her life. When she is forced to sacrifice to save the village, she expects to die at the hands of wild animals, but is instead, forced to submit to men who are now more beast than man. The more time she spends with them, the more Red learns about herself and her own needs and desires while catering to theirs. The wolves will have Red submit, but they’ll also keep her safe as they each form a bond with her that will tie them together for eternity.
While definitely an erotic tale, I though the authors did a great job of writing a plot that was more than just steamy scenes and created a story that was not only spectacularly hot but interesting to read. 4 stars!
Cursed centuries ago in order to save the village, the five wolves that make up the pack are more than ready for their sacrifice. Something is different this time, however. The sacrifice is not only female, but can also see the wolves in their original form. And, now that they have her, they are not going to let her go.
Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley’s take on Little Red Riding Hood was deliciously dark and very delectable! I truly though they created a fantastic retelling of this fairy tale that seemed both familiar to readers but unique at the same time.
Raina, or Red as she is called because of the color of her hair, has never known love of any kind in her life. When she is forced to sacrifice to save the village, she expects to die at the hands of wild animals, but is instead, forced to submit to men who are now more beast than man. The more time she spends with them, the more Red learns about herself and her own needs and desires while catering to theirs. The wolves will have Red submit, but they’ll also keep her safe as they each form a bond with her that will tie them together for eternity.
While definitely an erotic tale, I though the authors did a great job of writing a plot that was more than just steamy scenes and created a story that was not only spectacularly hot but interesting to read. 4 stars!
April 11, 2018
"What big eyes you have, Red. Are you afraid?"
What a retelling! I thoroughly enjoyed this story, shockingly even more than the first in the series! I loved the magic behind the wolves, the fear of the Blood Moon and the threat overhanging them all. An imaginative twist to the original story.
Red and the Wolves was steamy as hell, with a bunch of kink thrown into the mix, it certainly made for a pantie-melting read. Phew!
There was a dark undertone throughout, the threat from the wolves and outside forces, it kept the story interesting, and as pleasurable as this read was, it had plenty of story to go along with it.
It was a wild and wicked ride, with fantastic writing and a plot that kept me rapt with interest. One of my favourite lines, "A shadow swallowing the light." Fabulous descriptive language.
Read if you dare, because these wolves dont just have big eyes, ears and teeth...
"Their sacrifice... for the wolves must be appeased."
What a retelling! I thoroughly enjoyed this story, shockingly even more than the first in the series! I loved the magic behind the wolves, the fear of the Blood Moon and the threat overhanging them all. An imaginative twist to the original story.
Red and the Wolves was steamy as hell, with a bunch of kink thrown into the mix, it certainly made for a pantie-melting read. Phew!
There was a dark undertone throughout, the threat from the wolves and outside forces, it kept the story interesting, and as pleasurable as this read was, it had plenty of story to go along with it.
It was a wild and wicked ride, with fantastic writing and a plot that kept me rapt with interest. One of my favourite lines, "A shadow swallowing the light." Fabulous descriptive language.
Read if you dare, because these wolves dont just have big eyes, ears and teeth...
"Their sacrifice... for the wolves must be appeased."
April 14, 2018
I'm loving those dirty, filthy adult fairy tales!
WOW!!! These yummy, sexy, hot adult fairy tales are AMAZING!! Red & The Wolves is an intense read, one I couldn't put down once I started. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley know how to write the PERFECT adult fairy tale!!
5 men were changed into wolves to protect the town hundreds of years ago. So now when the blood moon rises, the village must send the wolves a sacrifice in order to have the wolves protection from the evil in the forest.
When Red is given to the wolves as the sacrifice, they claim her in all ways. Red and her wolves is a SEXY, HOT read, and I can't wait to continue these dirty, darl fairy tales!
*I voluntarily read an advance copy from the author. This is my honest review.*
WOW!!! These yummy, sexy, hot adult fairy tales are AMAZING!! Red & The Wolves is an intense read, one I couldn't put down once I started. Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley know how to write the PERFECT adult fairy tale!!
5 men were changed into wolves to protect the town hundreds of years ago. So now when the blood moon rises, the village must send the wolves a sacrifice in order to have the wolves protection from the evil in the forest.
When Red is given to the wolves as the sacrifice, they claim her in all ways. Red and her wolves is a SEXY, HOT read, and I can't wait to continue these dirty, darl fairy tales!
*I voluntarily read an advance copy from the author. This is my honest review.*
April 20, 2018
Take the warnings to heart, this is not your normal fairytale! If you read the first story by Zoe and Alta "Snow and the Seven Huntsman" you know they love their fairytales dirty. Well, this one is no different. I loved this one. All the wolves are different and are in need of Red for their own reasons. It has been centuries since they have had a woman and they act like it. I don't know if I should have felt sorry for her or jealous at some points while reading this story. This is a great addition to this series. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy for my honest review.
April 22, 2018
What a great read that captured me from the beginning. Red and her 5 wolves were a delicious and sizzling read that had me wanting more. I loved the personalities of each of the wolves and how all together they just blended despite being so different. And poor Red, my heart broke for her and her upbringing. This was such a great retold fairy tale and I cannot wait to read more like this
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2018
A very naughty, filthy twist on the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. Red is literally thrown to the wolves by her village as the sacrifice in exchange for protection. She must learn to obey and submit to the 5 very big, bad wolves.
This book was given to me at my request and I provided this review voluntarily
This book was given to me at my request and I provided this review voluntarily
February 23, 2021
2.5 stars
Giving the series a second chance as these are fairly short. Although better than the first, still not enough to keep me going.
Giving the series a second chance as these are fairly short. Although better than the first, still not enough to keep me going.
December 5, 2021
I love Zoe Blake’s mafia romances, but this… just no. It was like a low budget porno. The writing wasn’t up to her usual standard and truthfully it was just boring.
April 18, 2018
WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE, RED. ARE YOU AFRAID?
The second story in the Dark Fantasy books will revolve around the fairy tale of Red Riding Hood and not one wolf, but five wolves, a curse, an evil grandmother, and an evil dark force. The legend has it that during the rising of the Blood Moon, the village must make a sacrifice to protect them from evil. Centuries ago, men where enchanted and sent away from the village after being turned to wolves, and they live in the forest and protect the village from evil, but during the Blood Moon, the village must make a sacrifice. The past has always been a man, but this time, they include one woman in the selection, Raina, better known as Red. It is time, “The blood moon was rising.”
“The five men were turned into wolves. Enchanted animals. Ferocious beasts capable of fighting off the dark force. Darkness fighting darkness. Now hundreds of years later, they still drove back the dark force, keeping my village safe. But they demand a price—a sacrifice. As the blood moon rises, the wolves entered the clearing to claim their sacrifice.”
Red’s grandmother is one of the village elders, and she has hated Raina since she was a child, blaming her for the sins of her mother, and the fact her mother died giving birth to her. Now Elder Hildegarde Reithaube has figured out a way to rid herself of Red and exact revenge, and convince the village this is the way to appease the wolves and keep away the dark force.
“She had finally found a way to truly punish me for my innocent sin.”
But words from another may be her saving grace. “You are more in control of your destiny than you realize, my child.”
“Make no mistake—this man was a beast. The demon and his dark magic had taken hold, and a wicked delight throbbed in ways I had never experienced. “
“Because we all do what we must to keep the darkness away. Even if it means allowing the darkness to swallow up our souls. “
“Oh, this will hurt, my sacrifice. This will most certainly hurt.”
“Claimed by the animal hidden in a man’s skin.”
Red and the five wolves, Grimm, Helm, Rood, Canis, and Beo will give this story an erotic twist, and they show her their dominance, their control, and teach her submission.
“My body began to respond. To use the pain for my own pleasure. Everything was twisted and turned around.”
“My brothers in this curse may be right. You, my little Red, may be something special after all. What belonged to one, belonged to all.”
“The minute I first saw you, I knew you would be mine. I knew I would claim you. What I didn’t know was how you would claim me as well. How you would claim each one of us.”
“Such a dirty girl you are. I see you like pain just as much as pleasure.”
“I was cocooned with them, safe, protected, forever part of their pack.”
“The air in the cave crackled with tension and high emotion. We were locked in a primal struggle. Male, female. Beast, man. Pain, pleasure. It all swirled around out writing bodies.
The story is one of the reverse harem books that will have mention of the Huntsmen and Snow. It revolves around legend, magic, sacrifice, dubious consent, submission, sadomasochism, and control. The story includes explicit sex scenes, ménage, punishments, and pleasure.
The second story in the Dark Fantasy books will revolve around the fairy tale of Red Riding Hood and not one wolf, but five wolves, a curse, an evil grandmother, and an evil dark force. The legend has it that during the rising of the Blood Moon, the village must make a sacrifice to protect them from evil. Centuries ago, men where enchanted and sent away from the village after being turned to wolves, and they live in the forest and protect the village from evil, but during the Blood Moon, the village must make a sacrifice. The past has always been a man, but this time, they include one woman in the selection, Raina, better known as Red. It is time, “The blood moon was rising.”
“The five men were turned into wolves. Enchanted animals. Ferocious beasts capable of fighting off the dark force. Darkness fighting darkness. Now hundreds of years later, they still drove back the dark force, keeping my village safe. But they demand a price—a sacrifice. As the blood moon rises, the wolves entered the clearing to claim their sacrifice.”
Red’s grandmother is one of the village elders, and she has hated Raina since she was a child, blaming her for the sins of her mother, and the fact her mother died giving birth to her. Now Elder Hildegarde Reithaube has figured out a way to rid herself of Red and exact revenge, and convince the village this is the way to appease the wolves and keep away the dark force.
“She had finally found a way to truly punish me for my innocent sin.”
But words from another may be her saving grace. “You are more in control of your destiny than you realize, my child.”
“Make no mistake—this man was a beast. The demon and his dark magic had taken hold, and a wicked delight throbbed in ways I had never experienced. “
“Because we all do what we must to keep the darkness away. Even if it means allowing the darkness to swallow up our souls. “
“Oh, this will hurt, my sacrifice. This will most certainly hurt.”
“Claimed by the animal hidden in a man’s skin.”
Red and the five wolves, Grimm, Helm, Rood, Canis, and Beo will give this story an erotic twist, and they show her their dominance, their control, and teach her submission.
“My body began to respond. To use the pain for my own pleasure. Everything was twisted and turned around.”
“My brothers in this curse may be right. You, my little Red, may be something special after all. What belonged to one, belonged to all.”
“The minute I first saw you, I knew you would be mine. I knew I would claim you. What I didn’t know was how you would claim me as well. How you would claim each one of us.”
“Such a dirty girl you are. I see you like pain just as much as pleasure.”
“I was cocooned with them, safe, protected, forever part of their pack.”
“The air in the cave crackled with tension and high emotion. We were locked in a primal struggle. Male, female. Beast, man. Pain, pleasure. It all swirled around out writing bodies.
The story is one of the reverse harem books that will have mention of the Huntsmen and Snow. It revolves around legend, magic, sacrifice, dubious consent, submission, sadomasochism, and control. The story includes explicit sex scenes, ménage, punishments, and pleasure.
June 8, 2019
Bruhh, I think this book emotionally drained me.
I have some confusion. This book is supposed to be an erotica, right?
And erotica's are supposed to arouse you, tantalize the senses and evoke sensual-if not romantic-feelings?
This book accomplishes none of that.
My frame of mind the whole time I was reading was that of pity and despair for the heroine. Here is this poor young orphaned woman, receiving the brunt of her grandmothers anger for her mother's death during her birth. She is shunned by the whole town, and only finds solace and 'love' in the books she reads. Then, she gets set up by her grandmother to be sacrificed to these 'wolves', who themselves were sacrificed by the village to protect the town from some undefined evil. She gets kicked out of the village (never to return), and ends up surrounded by five brutish men, who all have their violent way with her. From here, she begins the live of a battered housewife, punished with painful sexual acts for the smallest infractions. Still, she tries to sympathize with them-a clear sign of Stockholm Syndrome, or perhaps the loneliness that she feels and the urge to find common ground with someone, as well as her mind's refusal to grasp that she is truly alone and in a bad place.
I had to stop at 78%. In an attempt to get some resolution to this forced exile and the cursed cast on them, she tried to find a witch that lived at the edge of the forest. She is stopped by the wolves before she can make it, and it seems they were ready to brutalize her together. My heart couldn't take it anymore; I was so depressed and drained.
If you are looking for some steamy action and adventure, this is not the book for you. But if you want a fictional depiction of what Stockholm Syndrome does to a person, look no further.
I have some confusion. This book is supposed to be an erotica, right?
And erotica's are supposed to arouse you, tantalize the senses and evoke sensual-if not romantic-feelings?
This book accomplishes none of that.
My frame of mind the whole time I was reading was that of pity and despair for the heroine. Here is this poor young orphaned woman, receiving the brunt of her grandmothers anger for her mother's death during her birth. She is shunned by the whole town, and only finds solace and 'love' in the books she reads. Then, she gets set up by her grandmother to be sacrificed to these 'wolves', who themselves were sacrificed by the village to protect the town from some undefined evil. She gets kicked out of the village (never to return), and ends up surrounded by five brutish men, who all have their violent way with her. From here, she begins the live of a battered housewife, punished with painful sexual acts for the smallest infractions. Still, she tries to sympathize with them-a clear sign of Stockholm Syndrome, or perhaps the loneliness that she feels and the urge to find common ground with someone, as well as her mind's refusal to grasp that she is truly alone and in a bad place.
I had to stop at 78%. In an attempt to get some resolution to this forced exile and the cursed cast on them, she tried to find a witch that lived at the edge of the forest. She is stopped by the wolves before she can make it, and it seems they were ready to brutalize her together. My heart couldn't take it anymore; I was so depressed and drained.
If you are looking for some steamy action and adventure, this is not the book for you. But if you want a fictional depiction of what Stockholm Syndrome does to a person, look no further.
April 18, 2018
Before you read the next paragraph, keep in mind that I gave this book a 4/5 star rating. So be sure to continue on to the last paragraph.
This book was not at all what I was expecting. I like dark romance. But this was a bit much for me. This was a dark fairytale, very erotic, dirty and sexy. These five wolves/men forced Red into submission through sex, through punishment and humiliation. I guess it’s the way it would be done in the animal world. But the whole 145 pages was pretty much sex! There was the darkness that the wolves had to fight, and the villagers who were basically not nice to Red. It just really wasn’t my kind of book at all.
BUT after saying all that. It was well written for the kind of book it was. I can’t really give a book a bad rating just because it didn’t fit my style of reading, that wouldn’t be fair to the authors. If this kind of book is right up your alley, then I recommend it. It’s short, but a well written story. And I really liked the ending!
This book was not at all what I was expecting. I like dark romance. But this was a bit much for me. This was a dark fairytale, very erotic, dirty and sexy. These five wolves/men forced Red into submission through sex, through punishment and humiliation. I guess it’s the way it would be done in the animal world. But the whole 145 pages was pretty much sex! There was the darkness that the wolves had to fight, and the villagers who were basically not nice to Red. It just really wasn’t my kind of book at all.
BUT after saying all that. It was well written for the kind of book it was. I can’t really give a book a bad rating just because it didn’t fit my style of reading, that wouldn’t be fair to the authors. If this kind of book is right up your alley, then I recommend it. It’s short, but a well written story. And I really liked the ending!
June 6, 2018
Another dark, steamy and adult retelling of a fairy tale by authors Blake and Hensley.
In this story, Red lives in a village that has been fighting a dark force for centuries. Their ancestors chose to pick men who they transformed into wolves using dark magic and these beast now fight the dark force on behalf of the village.
As a result on every blood moon they have to sacrifice a member of the village, usually a single male. But this time around, Red's grandmother presents Red as one of the candidates and the oracle chooses her. So she is sent out into the forest as the sacrifice to the wolves.
But when she sees the 'wolves' all is not as expected and so begins steamy life with the wolves. I should warn readers that this book contains scenes of non-consent and dub-consent until about the half-way mark. So you are warned.
Like the first book in the series, this story is pure erotica. Enjoy it for what it is. I sure did.
In this story, Red lives in a village that has been fighting a dark force for centuries. Their ancestors chose to pick men who they transformed into wolves using dark magic and these beast now fight the dark force on behalf of the village.
As a result on every blood moon they have to sacrifice a member of the village, usually a single male. But this time around, Red's grandmother presents Red as one of the candidates and the oracle chooses her. So she is sent out into the forest as the sacrifice to the wolves.
But when she sees the 'wolves' all is not as expected and so begins steamy life with the wolves. I should warn readers that this book contains scenes of non-consent and dub-consent until about the half-way mark. So you are warned.
Like the first book in the series, this story is pure erotica. Enjoy it for what it is. I sure did.
April 11, 2018
This is the first book I've read by these authors and I was very impressed. The storyline flowed beautifully, the main female character - Red - was beautifully written with the right amount of bravado, caution and apprehension for a woman in the time of when the book is set. She was a pleasure to read, and her view of the story through her eyes was appealing. It was so nice to see the eroticism shine through with the addition of not one sexy wolf, but five. There are hints of the original fairytale in there but the authors expanded from the original in wonderful ways, with little nudges to remind you of their story's origins.
Very hot sex scenes with elements of BDSM, and the ending was spot on ;)
I highly recommend this book, and anticipate more from this pair.
Very hot sex scenes with elements of BDSM, and the ending was spot on ;)
I highly recommend this book, and anticipate more from this pair.
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