What if Red Riding Hood didn't fall in love with one Big Bad Wolf but three?
I've been a city girl my entire life. But when my grandmother got sick, I didn't think twice before packing my bags and moving to Crimson Hollow, a small town in West Virginia. Two years later, I'm still here and finally adjusting to the quiet life.
Only there's nothing ordinary about this town.
A walk in the woods proved almost deadly and left me changed forever. I was attacked by a rogue wolf, and now, I belong to the Crimson Hollow pack. I'm a shifter.
To make matters worse, my arrival in the pack created a rift among the wolves, making it impossible to tell friend from foe, including the three alpha's sons who have taken a keen interest in me. If dealing with all that wasn't enough, wolves are disappearing. We must discover who is behind it, or there won't be a pack left to fight over.
I always knew creative arts were my calling but not in a million years did I think I would become an author. With a background in fashion design I thought I would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, I had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before I knew, my first novel, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.
I live in Florida with my husband and baby daughter. I'm currently working on the Arcadian Wars series, the Elements series, and the Love Me, I'm Famous series.
Arcadian Wars is a YA Paranormal/SciFi Romance series. It follows the life of a group of teens who possess incredible powers and have a very important mission: save their planet and in the process, save Earth too. The first book, The Prophecy of Arcadia, and the novella, The Fall of Arcadia, are already available. The second book, The Phoenix Shadow, will be published in the summer of 2015.
Elements is a new YA Paranormal Romance series. It focuses on two sisters who hold the key to stop a full-blown war between elemental beings and humans. Look for the first book by the end of 2015.
Love Me, I'm Famous is a NA Contemporary Romance series and each book will be a standalone focused on different characters. As the name of the series suggests, at least one of the characters in each book will be somewhat famous. The first book is slated to be published later in 2015.
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Writing style was okay, but the story was irritating as hell. Why a person would ever want to warm up to the wolf pack is beyond me - they come across as ignorant asses, and what's with the grandmother and her betrayal? The only ones I liked were Sam, the mother and Dante. Tristan could take a hike, but unfortunately the character is led against her will with annoying chemistry pre-destining her to succumb to people who treat her like crap. It's too much of a rush into too large of a plot-point as well (Mother of Wolves) and comes across too cheesy and rushed. Top it off with a cliffhanger and some predictable twists.
So, this reverse harem book was an accidental re-read acquired via KU. Overall it was a better read than I expected, however I wasn’t overly keen on one main characters -one of the heroes – Tristian, his treatment of Red annoyed me so much and I did want to kick him a few times.
The flow to the story is pretty good and the plot well-paced. I’m interested enough to give book 2 and 3 ago at some point (for the life of me I seriously cannot remember if I read the entire series).
Took me a while to get into the story and like the heroine. However, once I got into it the story was good. The heroine waffled some and it did annoy me. The Heros made some mistakes and set the heroine up for failure and THAT really really really (!!) annoyed me. I can’t say they all won me over but I’m vested enough to continue the series.
I can seriously read this book over & over and never tire of! I can't wait to get my hands on the 2nd book it's just that good. I'm really going to end up with a book hangover.
2.5 ⭐️ I’ve been binge reading free kindle downloads, this was a reverse harem story that was pretty enjoyable but it lacked world building and context of the town. They glazed over the fact that shifters were hiding all over and present. While it ends on a cliffhanger and it was fairly enjoyable I’m not sure I’ll be continuing the series.
This is my first book by M.H. Soars and it certainly won't be my last! Red's Alphas is an amazing adventure full of action, romance, and the paranormal.
Red begins this book as a normal human, just trying to enjoy her twenty-first birthday without worrying about her sick grandmother or leading on her co-worker. But her life quickly changes when she is bitten by a wolf in the woods and rescued by three alpha-sons. Suddenly Red isn't just a human woman, but a new wolf-shifter whose family is actually witches. Red is quickly immersed into pack life, unable to leave until she has control over her new abilities.
Red is not a meek character. Thrown into a world in which she knows nothing about, Red doesn't take anything laying down. She acts without thinking in some cases, challenging wolves in the pack without regard for her position or the pack hierarchy. But, these actions seem to be a result of her new dominant personality, making her unable to stand down. She also doesn't automatically fall for her rescuers. While there is definitely some instant lust here, Red doesn't submit to Tristan, Dante, and Sam. In fact, she pretty much despises Tristan for most of the book! I love that she isn't afraid to stick up to them but can still acknowledge her feelings for them in the end
I really liked the detail into pack dynamics in this story. In so many wolf-shifter stories, the newly shifted female is automatically accepted into the pack, sometimes even as a high ranking female destined for the next alpha. In this story Red is tested and ranked accordingly and given opportunities to change rank if she is able. I also liked that it isn't assumed that the three triplet brothers will rule together as alphas. In this book, there is an undercurrent of rivalry between the brothers, as it is initially understood that only one can be alpha.
Throughout the story, especially towards the end, we are introduced to several new enemies. There are hunters moving in on pack territory, technology being used to control the wolves, and an alpha determined to take what isn't his. Add in some old magic revolving around a shifter myth coming to life in Red and you get a thrilling read that I couldn't put down.
Red's Alpha is an amazing story that is everything you could want in a book and more! Action and suspense were present from the first chapter to the end. With all of the possibilities and new problems introduced in the later half of the book, I am very eager to read the next installment in this series!
This book took me by complete surprise! I love all things wolves. But I'm hesitant about retelling/adaptations so I tend to stay away from them. But I couldn't resist with this book. I love little Red Riding Hood and the cover is gorgeous! This book is great!
The retelling wasn't a huge factor which I greatly appreciated. It had some components but not many. I liked the different things happened (i.e. the grim reaper, witches, the imps, the angel, the Mother of Wolves story, the hunters.) It kept the story interesting and guessing what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the story building in that sense.
Red, the heroine was good but she has room to grow. I kept encouraging her in the beginning to be a badass and to stand up. But she had to earn her place which I really like as well, it wasn't just handed to her.
The triplets. Yummy. There wasn't much of a relationship between the men and Red besides insta-lust and then the mating bond. But it's the first in the series so that's okay, for now.
The end.....I saw it coming but I was still pissed when it happened! I can't wait to see what happens to those betrayers! *evil inner witch cackles*
I want the next book....like now. I'll patiently be waiting for the next one.
I hate that she was thrown into a pack without any explanation or basic pack related information. She kinda has 3 unofficial instructors and they pretty much leave her hangin. Dr. mother person pretty much throws her to the wolves (pun intended) during her introduction to the pack too. Obviously Grandma is going to give some vague info on witches but more or less let's her flounder about to. The author missed a great opportunity for world building. I am halfway through and I don't understand what's going on. I can't read anymore. I understand this is fiction but I can't enjoy it when I am just angry about how the pack handled a brand new turned wolf. Talk about a pack full of as$ho!es.
Wow, I really flew through this one. Not the best urban fantasy out there in terms of plot or worldbuilding, but there was never a dull moment and I appreciate that. Plus, you know, hot alphas. That's always great. I'm definitely reading the next one.
i mean its not bad, i just dont like it to be honest. it wasnt intriguing enough to keep me interested in reading the next book in the series but theres no faults in the book that made me hate it, just was kind of boring to me and i didnt like the plotline that much.
3.5 I liked alot if the book. What did annoy me is the FMC she suddenly gets turned into a wolf shifter and is constantly in fights and no one seems to explain anything to her she kind of has to work everything our for herself. She kind of disowned her grandmother for keeping secrets instead of asking questions and the fact that her grandmother kept her been a which a secret for so long I would have some serious questions. So much happening in such a short time it seemed all over abit. But I did enjoy it and I will read the other books(eventually)
There is way more "pack politics" and mystery than there is romance. I am definitely not interested in Red's story and will not bother to pick up the rest of the series. Pass.
This was a FANTASTIC wolf shifter/reverse harem/fairytale retelling. The characters were badass. The mystery, intrigue and suspense were fantastic. The chemistry and sex scenes? Hot. So very hot. You can feel the characters emotions through the authors words. Red’s transformation was both heartbreaking and uplifting, but she never lost that spark and sass. Can’ wait to read the next installment!!
I LOVED this book. I haven't listened to a PNR in a while so I wasn't sure how I would feel about this. I knew I would be into "reverse harem" (though I hate that term), but I was surprised by just how much I LOVE this book. It's so well-written, well structured, and well paced. Everything that needs to happen HAPPENS and that's so very rare these days.
Finding an author who takes a book to all the places that book can and should go without leaving a single necessary stone unturned but also not padding the book with useless filler is rare.
This one is a cliffhanger BUT it's a trilogy and all three books are complete. (I think there may be a fourth book that was added after the fact but my understanding is that you have a COMPLETE story by the 3rd book.)
Because so much MORE is going on than JUST the romance, I definitely think this is a case where it's got to be broken up into more than one book. And even though it's a cliffhanger, the place the book ends, is the PERFECT PLACE to end it. Starting book 2 today!
POSSIBLE SPOILER PARAGRAPH: OH and I really appreciated that she got the initial bond completed with all three of the male wolves she's supposed to be mated to IN this first book. It was really something that needed to happen before we moved to book 2 and I appreciated that the author didn't leave it to the next book and tease readers. Because of completing all the bonds, book one feels like a satisfying book even though there is a crisis and more things are happening in book 2.
If you like PNR and one girl with multiple guys... definitely give this one a read or listen. :)
I don’t like that she imprinted and slept with all three guys in about 200 pages, especially the guy she was dead set against for half the book.
The “betrayal” at the end was in no way shocking.
And at one point, during what should have been a grievous scene, I snorted in laughter because something really cheesy in a bad soap opera way occurred.
However, there is a part of me that is curious to see what’s happening with these little magic box things, so I may read at least the next book in this series.
We’ll see...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Red Alphas was very well written story about a girl everyone calls Red moves out big city to take care of her grandmother. On her 21st birthday ahe goes out in woods try find her grandmother dog but she gets attck by a wolf and she change begins shes now a wolf and is thrown in to a whole new world she doesn't know exists and everything happens at once. I can't wait to see where this story goes.
Betrayal and finding out that for the purpose of destiny you have been lied to repeatedly. A bite that changes your life forever. What else can you do but fights. Fight your destiny and then fight for it. Be confused by love and hate to find that maybe just maybe there is a fine line there after all. Such an amazing story and I'm excited to read more!
This was an inventive retelling of Red Riding Hood, it had the drool worthy alphas, spunky heroin, and an interesting plot with a couple of steamy scenes thrown in. Now I'm impatiently wait for the second book!
I was looking for a new shifter romance when I stumbled upon this gem. I am SO glad I found this series..there is so much going on and so many exciting changes coming.
I didn't realize this was a RH when I checked it out, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. HOWEVER, THEY ARE BROTHERS! ALL THREE BROTHERS. That is a whole level of ick I will not touch. Nope. BYE BYE!
I am a huge fan of a good wolf shifter story, plus I normally enjoy a good Little Red Riding Hood retelling, so when this book with its beautiful cover popped up on my recommended list I snatched at the chance to read it.
I really enjoyed Red’s Alpha’s. While giving nod to the original fairytale, the authors have given the story its own unique tale - however, there’s still Red (obviously), grandma, the woods, and the big bad wolf (wolves). The inclusion of varying supernatural creatures gives this RH book a more urban fantasy feel. I would of liked to have seen more from the supernatural community and am hoping book two gives us that.
Red, Amelia Redford, is a bit of an enigma. There is mention of a wilder past prior to her coming to Crimson Hollow but we don’t really get to see that; Red herself points out that she must appear as a bit of a wallflower to those in Crimson Hollow. Then after the attack, suddenly Red is showing a fiery temper coupled with a big mouth. So who’s the real Red? Hopefully book two gives us a little more insight inter Red’s past and how she fits together.
I like how Soars and Hercules have portrayed the wolf shifters. From the way the shifters change forms to the pack hierarchy and rules, it lends itself to being a truly good shifter series. Plus the guys don’t hurt one bit *wink* *wink*.
This is a RH with steamy scenes and, while there’s talk of hearts, there’s no insta love. But, as those who are familiar with shifter stories will know is common, there is plenty of insta lust. Soars and Hercules’ writing style is one that is enjoyable and easy to read, their story and the scenes happening within ensures you will continue turning the pages until the very end. And, while the ending wasn’t a surprise, it is a cliffhanger so be warned. Now to patiently wait for book two...
Great new shifter reverse harem! This story follows Amelia Redford, or Red, as she is unfortunately thrust into the world of the supernatural. Great powers are in play with Red's destiny and as a reader I was continuously surprised with every new revelation. Red is a great female lead, shes got spunk, sass and even fear. She's not perfect and she has her downfalls, but she's very strong willed. Red is caught up in the political power of the pack and has a hard time coping. Enter Alpha's sons Sam, Dante and Tristan. The three white wolves that capture Red's heart. Each has their own special personality, and brings out something different in Red. The story line is great! This book leaves you dying for more and the answers to so many questions! The characters were great, not much negative to say on the them or the story line. It was a very good paranormal read even if you might not like reverse harem. There were some situations I didn't agree with, but it mostly had to do with the cultural of the pack, but sometimes with paranormal reading you have to realize that these characters are not human. Thank you to the authors for allowing me to have the opportunity to read this book! I can't wait for book 2!
It's definitely a fast-burn, fast-paced story. There is a lot going on in the background that at this it is too early to know what is important or just useless. From a Witch for a major to what the 13 days of Choas was, there is a lot that the author dropped in this story with little explanation as to what it means to the overall story, if anything.
I found that because this story was so fast-paced, I could really only focus on Red and sometimes the Wolfe bros. While the different POVs do give you an inside prospective into other characters without guessing, sometimes it just left me feeling more scattered. I don't necessarily mind the fast-burn as the shifter world has different codes that drives it, but when you add that with a fast-paced plot something will be lacking. I think in this case it was a greater depth of story. Hopefully some more background will come with the next book
OMG, I could not put this book down. We have mystery, action, suspence and love. We have Red who lived in Chicago until her grandmother got sick and she came to stay with her. When she goes out with her friends for her 21st birthday, she gets a call from her grandmother. She goes out in the woods looking for thier dog and gets attacked by a rogue wolf. Now her world is changed and things that she thought were not real are real. The Alpha's sons helped her, but what are these feeling she is having for them? Can the pack accept her now? What does her grandmother have to do with it? What is going on with these rogue wolves and hunters? Can she help find out what's going on? Can't wait to see what is going to happen in the next book. I recieved an arc copy for my honest review.
I already read some RHs in my reviewer life, and for sure I can tell that this one combined what I knew from the others and added also something else! Red, well I LOVED her! She was so so true, strong, knew herself, but when things got to the point she didn't know it wasn't like she knew all the things. That made me even happier while reading it! Wolfe brothers! They were SO SO delicious! I was so surprised by some events that happened here and what was going on there. So fast, so captivating, so well-written - brothers were a great compilation with Red - each of the different. I NEED BOOK 2 like NOW!!!!