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A Curse of Blood and Wolves: A must-read spicy fairytale retelling romantasy novel for 2025 (Wolf Brothers) (Book 1)
by Melissa McTernan
About this book
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'Little Red Riding Hood – but make it hot! This is for fans of small-town vibes, fated-mates romance and next-level spice.' Good Housekeeping
A dark and steamy fairytale re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood. Perfect for romantasy readers and lovers of spicy books!
'This is the Big Bad Wolf like you've never seen him before! A perfect blend of scorching-hot tension and sweet romance… a must-read for fairytale fans!'
Elizabeth Helen, author of TikTok sensation, Bonded by Thorns
'Is that what you wanted, brave girl? You wandered through the woods hoping the big bad wolf would find you?'
Is it possible to be drawn to someone you’ve never met?
When Ruby feels the eyes of a stranger in the woods, she knows she should be scared, that she should run away, but she can’t. Instead, she feels a thrill, feels drawn to this stranger who follows her in the woods. Yearns for his eyes on her every night as she walks home, hoping to hear the crunch of leaves under his feet that signals he’s there.
Will he ever reveal himself?
After all, fate doesn’t make mistakes …
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Discover what readers are saying about this spicy romantasy:
'If you like forbidden romance, fantasy, fated mates, you will love this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I love fairy tale retellings, so I knew that I would love this book. Another highlight are the tropes the author employs: touch her and I'll kill you, in addition to fated mates’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the perfect retelling for anyone who likes spicy paranormal romances. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys books by Jennifer L Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and J Bree’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved this retelling of Red Riding Hood with a fantasy twist involving werewolves, witches and other magical creatures!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Plenty of slow burn romance rife with tension… I did not want to put this book down once I started’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This dark and steamy rendition took me on a thrilling journey, weaving together elements of fantasy and romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Melissa McTernan's book 'A Curse of Blood and Wolves' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 0008643024
Reader Reviews
October 3, 2023
Synopsis: Rafe is a wolf who feels drawn to a girl in the dark woods but doesn't seem to understand why he is drawn to her. Her name is Ruby and she immediately senses Rafe's presence as she walks through the dark woods but doesn't seem to be scared. She is excited by his presence. Ruby's instincts kick in to run away as he approaches her in human form. She doesn't become aware that he's a wolf and a man right away. After their encounter in the woods, Ruby told him to stay away. Rafe couldn't...
July 1, 2025
If you want spicy WITH a story this is it. The story line is very interesting and the spicy flavor was definitely high. Though there were times while reading this I got more frustrated than the FMC over the guy. Don't want to say too much as I don't want to give anything away. But this is a very good read. The only down fall would be that sometimes it got redundant or I had moments where I thought \"Ok yeah, I got it, you said that already.\" ) One person found this helpful
March 7, 2025
The story was good. I enjoyed reading it, but it was somewhat predictable. The dual pov was a little chaotic I think I much prefer when the pov doesn’t jump back and forth within chapters. Overall it was good. Will probably read the second one if I remember when it comes out. )
August 19, 2024
The love sense where good when you got to them. If you are new to fantasy genre then this is the book for you, if you have read a lot of spicy and you have read lot of fantasy this is not gonna do it for you. This is a beginner book and I have found it to be very predictable. ) 2 people found this helpful
September 25, 2024
loved the idea and really enjoyed reading, but I need more and maybe a little more editing… please and thank you ;) ) One person found this helpful
