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Erotic Kingdom #1
Craving Red
It is the night of the snow moon. Sweden, 1790.
Maiden Kaia is days away from being married to the handsome Leif when her mother suddenly becomes gravely ill. Desperate to save his wife, her father sends his only daughter to the village on his horse to obtain help for her beloved mother.
But Kaia will not be returning home.
Out on the path, wolves emerge from the trees, surrounding her and spooking her horse. Fainting in sheer terror, the next thing Kaia knows, she is being dragged through the snow back to their lair. Shivering cold, half naked and bound, she startles awakes to the feel of warm breath blowing out over her body.
The following day, she realises she sees no wolves around, but does see several other women there. Noticing they are all pregnant, Kaia fears her fate. Her fears are validated when one of them complacently informs her that her initiation is imminent. The moment her scent is ripe, she is to be mated by all males of the pack.
Still worse than that is the struggle she is having with herself upon being presented with so much blatant man flesh walking about, leaving Kaia flustered with the responses of her body which are swiftly summoning forth to betray her. And then, she feels herself drawn to the strikingly gorgeous Dane, with his hair black as night, and eyes blue as the sky. He is also the baby of the pack. No matter how good he may seem, still she fights against the feelings threatening to overtake her. How can she allow herself to fall for one of them?
Will Kaia ever escape this primitive place to see her family again? And if she does, will she be able to suppress the primal need she feels awakening in her? Worse yet, will she want to?
Also in the Erotic Kingdom Series:
'Her Queen Mistress': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. I
'The Huntsman': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. II
'The Enchanted Forest': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. III (Feb 10th 2015)
'The Seven Woodsmen': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. IV (March 15th 2015)
'Rose Red': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. V (April 15th 2015)
'Thanking Sir Prince': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. VI (May 15th 2015)
Maiden Kaia is days away from being married to the handsome Leif when her mother suddenly becomes gravely ill. Desperate to save his wife, her father sends his only daughter to the village on his horse to obtain help for her beloved mother.
But Kaia will not be returning home.
Out on the path, wolves emerge from the trees, surrounding her and spooking her horse. Fainting in sheer terror, the next thing Kaia knows, she is being dragged through the snow back to their lair. Shivering cold, half naked and bound, she startles awakes to the feel of warm breath blowing out over her body.
The following day, she realises she sees no wolves around, but does see several other women there. Noticing they are all pregnant, Kaia fears her fate. Her fears are validated when one of them complacently informs her that her initiation is imminent. The moment her scent is ripe, she is to be mated by all males of the pack.
Still worse than that is the struggle she is having with herself upon being presented with so much blatant man flesh walking about, leaving Kaia flustered with the responses of her body which are swiftly summoning forth to betray her. And then, she feels herself drawn to the strikingly gorgeous Dane, with his hair black as night, and eyes blue as the sky. He is also the baby of the pack. No matter how good he may seem, still she fights against the feelings threatening to overtake her. How can she allow herself to fall for one of them?
Will Kaia ever escape this primitive place to see her family again? And if she does, will she be able to suppress the primal need she feels awakening in her? Worse yet, will she want to?
Also in the Erotic Kingdom Series:
'Her Queen Mistress': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. I
'The Huntsman': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. II
'The Enchanted Forest': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. III (Feb 10th 2015)
'The Seven Woodsmen': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. IV (March 15th 2015)
'Rose Red': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. V (April 15th 2015)
'Thanking Sir Prince': The Erotic Adventures of Snow White, Vol. VI (May 15th 2015)
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2014
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About the author
Rosalind Scarlett
27 books73 followers"I write descriptive stories in lush settings overflowing with every emotion shared by the human experience: joy, hope, love, desire, longing, lust, jealousy, hunger, loathing, uncertainty, grief, and desperation, amongst others. As we can all relate to some, if not most of these, I delve into these matters of the heart and put them on naked display for you, the reader of my stories. At times you will find the aura of my stories exceedingly beautiful, and then suddenly, rather dark.
Whether it is my novels or my Erotica novellas, I delight in writing a passionate sex scene, but do so in a manner which, though still deliciously explicit enough to stimulate your blood flow, is not necessarily crude. I write the stories I always sought to read, yet could never seem to come across these days.
I am most honoured to have had my style of writing compared to Anne Rice, as well as classic female erotica writer Anaïs Nin. If you enjoy work by these great authors, as well as more contemporary paranormal romance authors such as Felicity Heaton, Bella Forrest or Tina Folsom, then you are sure to love mine."
Rosalind Scarlett is an award winning Paranormal Romance author of the Anam Céile Chronicles, as well as the New series Erotic Kingdom which retells classic fairy tales with a paranormal and erotic twist.
Rosalind Scarlett lives in the mystically beautiful Pacific Northwest, USA with her loving and supportive husband, two rambunctious little boys, her pampered kitty, Bella, her feisty canary, Limoncello and her proud bunny, Micah. She holds degrees in Psychology and Interior Design. Rosalind is zealously proud to be of Celtic ancestry.
When not immersed in her writings, Rosalind's passions are reading, listening to music, yoga, spiritual exploration, organic gardening and living, riding horses, transforming ugly, old houses to their former splendor, riding bicycles with her family, hiking, mountains, lush evergreen forests, foggy mornings, falling snow, feeding old bread to small critters and watching nature from her deck on crisp evenings with a glass of wine.
Rosalind Scarlett is always delighted to receive correspondence from her fans. She may be contacted at rosalindscarlett@gmail.com. You can also visit her official author Website at http://www.rosalindscarlett.com.
Connect with the Author at Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Shelfari.
Whether it is my novels or my Erotica novellas, I delight in writing a passionate sex scene, but do so in a manner which, though still deliciously explicit enough to stimulate your blood flow, is not necessarily crude. I write the stories I always sought to read, yet could never seem to come across these days.
I am most honoured to have had my style of writing compared to Anne Rice, as well as classic female erotica writer Anaïs Nin. If you enjoy work by these great authors, as well as more contemporary paranormal romance authors such as Felicity Heaton, Bella Forrest or Tina Folsom, then you are sure to love mine."
Rosalind Scarlett is an award winning Paranormal Romance author of the Anam Céile Chronicles, as well as the New series Erotic Kingdom which retells classic fairy tales with a paranormal and erotic twist.
Rosalind Scarlett lives in the mystically beautiful Pacific Northwest, USA with her loving and supportive husband, two rambunctious little boys, her pampered kitty, Bella, her feisty canary, Limoncello and her proud bunny, Micah. She holds degrees in Psychology and Interior Design. Rosalind is zealously proud to be of Celtic ancestry.
When not immersed in her writings, Rosalind's passions are reading, listening to music, yoga, spiritual exploration, organic gardening and living, riding horses, transforming ugly, old houses to their former splendor, riding bicycles with her family, hiking, mountains, lush evergreen forests, foggy mornings, falling snow, feeding old bread to small critters and watching nature from her deck on crisp evenings with a glass of wine.
Rosalind Scarlett is always delighted to receive correspondence from her fans. She may be contacted at rosalindscarlett@gmail.com. You can also visit her official author Website at http://www.rosalindscarlett.com.
Connect with the Author at Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Shelfari.
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October 25, 2020
I never learn from my lessons. Why do I keep picking these books when I know they'll suck? And not the good suck too.
April 17, 2014
I can say with certainty that Rosalind Scarlett is very good at bringing erotic elements into her stories. As if being caged and displayed for the entire pack isn't enough, Kaia also has to deal with having her desire stirred by Dane. Oh, and knowing she's little more than a walking womb for the bulk of the pack.
Which, you know, kinda sucks.
I'm a little torn on both Kaia and Dane. Fearful for her life, Kaia often sits back and accepts what's happening to her. Dane has intensely possessive feelings for her, but until things get really bad, he fights them simply because she's meant for the pack, not for him alone.
I really do understand why both characters acted as they did, but it was tough watching both of them give in so easily. Until, that is, Dane snaps and takes matters into his own hands. Not that way, you pervs.
That said, the sex was raw and wild. Kaia's initiation into the pack doesn't skimp on the details. However, I'm starting to fall out of like with themes of forced consent. Yes, Kaia goes along with what happens and she willingly engages in several of the activities, but she's doing it to stay alive and with some of the things that happen, she's NOT a willing participant at all.
BUT (there's always a but...) the romance between Kaia and Dane is sweet. I'm sure her parents won't see it that way seeing as how she kinda missed the boat with bringing her ill mother's medicine back, but I stand by what I said. Kaia and Dane were sweet.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Which, you know, kinda sucks.
I'm a little torn on both Kaia and Dane. Fearful for her life, Kaia often sits back and accepts what's happening to her. Dane has intensely possessive feelings for her, but until things get really bad, he fights them simply because she's meant for the pack, not for him alone.
I really do understand why both characters acted as they did, but it was tough watching both of them give in so easily. Until, that is, Dane snaps and takes matters into his own hands. Not that way, you pervs.
That said, the sex was raw and wild. Kaia's initiation into the pack doesn't skimp on the details. However, I'm starting to fall out of like with themes of forced consent. Yes, Kaia goes along with what happens and she willingly engages in several of the activities, but she's doing it to stay alive and with some of the things that happen, she's NOT a willing participant at all.
BUT (there's always a but...) the romance between Kaia and Dane is sweet. I'm sure her parents won't see it that way seeing as how she kinda missed the boat with bringing her ill mother's medicine back, but I stand by what I said. Kaia and Dane were sweet.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
March 31, 2019
I really don't like leaving bad reviews. I know a lot of time and effort went in to writing this book. But I found that the book simply wasn't up to par. Firstly, the setting for this book is suppose to be Sweden during the 1790's. The dialect and some of the words used during the characters conversations were too modern for that time period. I do not believe that someone would say, "Yeah, me too" during the 1790's. I also don't believe a woman, such as the MC, with her background and affluent standings, would say the word "cock". I don't believe any woman from that time period would have, regardless of their background. I realize that this is a fictional story but it makes it hard to stay in the scene when the story flips back and forth from historical to modern dialect. Throws the whole story off balance.
May 22, 2014
Craving Red by Rosalind Scarlett is a very adult version of Red Riding Hood. The author pulls no punches when it comes to her descriptions of sex and there's plenty of that to go around, lashings of it, in fact. This reader enjoyed the author's vivid imagination and a different take on shape-shifters set in the snowy landscape of Sweden late eighteenth century.
Fair maiden Kaia is taken by wolves to their camp deep into dark woods of winter and held captive in a cage to a destiny unknown. There is no escape from her future as a child-bearer for the pack of werewolves. Her only chance is the strong, handsome Dane, who seems to have taken a shine to her beauty. Be prepared for some brutal scenes that may be too much for the squeamish, but keeping in mind this is fantasy erotica, those scenes illuminate the storyline to perfection. Just enjoy the tension as Kaia takes her punishment in the hope Dane will snap out of his fear of the Alpha and his degrading rules.
This is a no-holds-barred full-on erotic fantasy for all lovers of werewolves and sex in its purest state. I eagerly anticipate book #2.
FIVE STARS for this erotic fantasy and highly recommended.
Fair maiden Kaia is taken by wolves to their camp deep into dark woods of winter and held captive in a cage to a destiny unknown. There is no escape from her future as a child-bearer for the pack of werewolves. Her only chance is the strong, handsome Dane, who seems to have taken a shine to her beauty. Be prepared for some brutal scenes that may be too much for the squeamish, but keeping in mind this is fantasy erotica, those scenes illuminate the storyline to perfection. Just enjoy the tension as Kaia takes her punishment in the hope Dane will snap out of his fear of the Alpha and his degrading rules.
This is a no-holds-barred full-on erotic fantasy for all lovers of werewolves and sex in its purest state. I eagerly anticipate book #2.
FIVE STARS for this erotic fantasy and highly recommended.
May 28, 2014
Craving Red is a sexy new twist to Red Riding Hood. This book takes place in the eighteenth century Sweden out in the snowy woods. It is a unique twist to the normal werewolves books out there. This book has tons of vivid sex scenes and I love how the author holds nothing back. I love reading sex scenes where you know the author is not ashamed to let her inner wild side out. Kaira, a fair maiden, is kidnapped by a pack of wolves out in the snowy mountains on the way home from getting medicine for gravely ill mother. She is then held captive and will be the child-bearing human for the wolves pack.
Enter, Dane, the sexy, handsome, and muscular werewolf who falls for Kaira the moment he lays on her. He is the lowest rank wolf and the one to get the women primed for the pack mating ritual. However, the more he spends with Kaira the more he falls in love with her.
Does he allow his emotions to win and risk death by the pack?
He eventually comes up with a plan to help her escape, however, the downfall is that he and Kaira are facing life and death by going through with this plan.
This book has tons of vivid description and you easily see and feel everything as your reading. The characters are well written and you develop emotions for them immediately. The climax in this book is amazing and does not disappoint. The story flows nicely and all loose ends are closed and revealed by the end of the book. This book ends with you not wanting it to end and craving more. When I finished I wanted more of Kaira and Dane! This is a spectacular book and I can't wait to read the next book and continue the journey with Kaira and Dane!
5/5!!!Highly recommend! You wont be able to put the book down!!!!
Enter, Dane, the sexy, handsome, and muscular werewolf who falls for Kaira the moment he lays on her. He is the lowest rank wolf and the one to get the women primed for the pack mating ritual. However, the more he spends with Kaira the more he falls in love with her.
Does he allow his emotions to win and risk death by the pack?
He eventually comes up with a plan to help her escape, however, the downfall is that he and Kaira are facing life and death by going through with this plan.
This book has tons of vivid description and you easily see and feel everything as your reading. The characters are well written and you develop emotions for them immediately. The climax in this book is amazing and does not disappoint. The story flows nicely and all loose ends are closed and revealed by the end of the book. This book ends with you not wanting it to end and craving more. When I finished I wanted more of Kaira and Dane! This is a spectacular book and I can't wait to read the next book and continue the journey with Kaira and Dane!
5/5!!!Highly recommend! You wont be able to put the book down!!!!
March 30, 2014
This is a very unique, erotic take on a well known tale of Little Red Riding Hood. This story takes place in the 1700's. The author did a great job with keeping my interest and I found myself wanting to know what was going to happen next with Dane(one of the werewolves of the pack) & Kaia(their captive). After making a long ride on her fathers most faithful horse to get medicine for her ill mother, she is on her way back home when her horse is attacked by wolves. Her life is about to change forever. Kaia is a strong character who does not give up trying to make the most of a very bad situation. I like how the author tells this story from Kaia's POV and keeps us abreast of her thoughts as she goes through many different emotions and feelings of what she is going to next as she learns how things are done in her new living arrangements. There was not any point in the story that I wished for the author to take a different direction - the story was a pleasant 100 pages and shared with me plenty of information to make the story a very fresh read for the supernatural world of wolves with a bit of erotica in the mix.
May 7, 2014
I got what I was looking for, the erotic element. It's just that sometimes these themes arouse me as long as they are fantasy. So yes, those who have history of sexual abuse might do better to stay from this book ;)
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October 13, 2014
Craving Red is a retell of Little Red Riding Hood, and I was excited to receive it from Rosalind. Rosalind normally weaves a tale that makes my heart beat faster and my toes curl.
This is the first time I’ve read one of Rosalind’s stories and didn’t quite like it. Now, don’t get me wrong. The style is still very much Rosalind, and it is captivating writing, but… Yes, there is a but. One I need to address.
Kaia is taken as a prisoner by a pack of wolves, kidnapped against her will, removed from her family and loved ones, put into a cage and treated like an animal. On top of that, she is told that she will be “initiated” into the pack when she is ripe. Let me just say that the way she is initiated was…rough.
The first 70% of Craving Red was rough reading, and my heart ached for Kaia, it wasn’t pleasant in any way. The ONLY ray of light was Dane, and even he was at one point on very thin ice for me. He does redeem himself, but to me… it was too late.
The writing is captivating and very much Rosalind, but the topics that she touches in Craving Red wasn’t for me. The next book in the series will evolve around Snow White.
This is the first time I’ve read one of Rosalind’s stories and didn’t quite like it. Now, don’t get me wrong. The style is still very much Rosalind, and it is captivating writing, but… Yes, there is a but. One I need to address.
Kaia is taken as a prisoner by a pack of wolves, kidnapped against her will, removed from her family and loved ones, put into a cage and treated like an animal. On top of that, she is told that she will be “initiated” into the pack when she is ripe. Let me just say that the way she is initiated was…rough.
The first 70% of Craving Red was rough reading, and my heart ached for Kaia, it wasn’t pleasant in any way. The ONLY ray of light was Dane, and even he was at one point on very thin ice for me. He does redeem himself, but to me… it was too late.
The writing is captivating and very much Rosalind, but the topics that she touches in Craving Red wasn’t for me. The next book in the series will evolve around Snow White.
July 12, 2014
This one little short story has all kinds of genre boxes ticked off; fairy tale, horror, historical, werewolves/shifters, PNR, virgins, abduction/capture, non con, ménage & hea. A whole lot to deliver in not a lot of words. The book was a freebie to me, I'm glad I finally pulled it off my tbr pile, thank you Erotica Hangman Challenge bonus read. I got a little stuck on some modern language and phrasing usage, but overall just kept on reading. I did find a few things I liked, both of our MC were virgins, that was a nice twist I thought. I'm at 3 stars on this read, which usually means a read was okay for me, not great, but okay. I read all the content disclaimers before I dove in, so I was forewarned and ready for the graphic aspects of the story. (That warning probably let me hold onto that 3rd star in the end.) All in all, I just didn't connect with our characters. I wasn't caught up in their story, or how they would overcome their obstacles, but found instead I was impressed with the variety of genres the author chose to bring to the table. So there you go. 3 stars for plate spinning, or maybe it's Tetris with genres blocks in this case.
December 3, 2017
Barely started this. Beastiality is not my thing. Maybe it might have been just a page, but that was enough for me to put this nasty book down. Yuk.
February 16, 2015
This short story had a lot going on in it. It contained a little bit of several genres/themes including historical, paranormal, shifters, fairy tale, erotica, dubious consent, captive, FF, virgin and even a gang-bang. I liked this book enough to continue on with the series.
October 23, 2023
DNF July 06 2015
February 13, 2020
Fun erotic adult fairy tale, a super fast read. Yeah, the obviously modern words bothered me a little since this story takes place in 1790. I would have loved to have the tone be strictly 1700s. Still, I enjoyed this short story quite a bit - it was fulfilling.
October 5, 2020
Some books should never be published. This is one of those books.
February 10, 2015
Not my cup of tea.
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