DNF at 45%

I’m really disappointed because I’ve loved the authors cowboy romance and I’ve been looking for a good MC romance but this was not the one. I’m assuming it was her earlier work which is being traditionally published due to her success and that awesome, it just really wasn’t for me.

I didn’t like the writing AT ALL, the dialogues made me roll my eyes and some of the smut was described in really unappealing ways. Maybe it’s because I’m not massively into dark romance, but I can enjoy it a lot if the characters are really cool and interesting and this didn’t hit that for me.

I’m sure a lot of people will love it tho!

I absolutely adored this book. I love anything by Paisley Hope but this was a little bit different.

It was my first motorcycle romance and it didn’t disappoint!

Gabriel was everything you want in a MMC. He was dark, broody and mysterious but fiercely protective and possessive over Brindley! Their relationship was smoking hot and the spice was top tier!

I can’t wait for Dove to come out!

wolf.e is weird in the best way — dark, gritty, and totally absorbing. The writing’s raw and poetic, and even though the style takes a bit to get used to, it really works for the story. It’s one of those books that gets under your skin and sticks with you. Definitely not your average dystopian read, and that’s what makes it so cool.

My first ever dark romance and wow. So much spice but she writes it so well; great character development and an actual plot to back up all the smut. Really enjoyable read, even if some parts are definitely a bit 'out there'.

If you are looking for spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ this book is definitely for you. A brooding MMC with trauma issues, a husky voice and a motorbike…… what’s more to like. The book is fast paced and a fun read. I enjoyed the banter between the MMC and the FMC and the romantic in me cried a little at the epilogue. You should check your trigger warnings though.

Thank you Penguin and NetGalley for the arc. I am looking forward to the next book in the soldiers of bedlam series.

#Wolfe #NetGalley.

Arc review

2,75 stars round it up.
So let's be clear that the book was smut and at times I'm up for it(and also i am a succer for a good MC romance) but that somehow didn't let me get into the mood, it didn't carry me away. It had several lines that were cringe and perhaps problematic, such as: ''Did you know humans are the only species that relates permission to anything sexual? For every other species that roams this earth, it is simply taken.''

''Desire and primal need are the only rules that are followed''

-''you want to know what it's like to be properly handled by a man . A man who can satisfy every dark craving you 're ever had but have never admitted''
-''I've had men that can do that''
-''No , little hummingbird , you haven't because you only just met me today.''

And that ladies and gentlemen was the whole plot because apart from the fact that she found a man to shake her in the sack , we didn't see any depth in her character or anything else to make this relationship stand. Wolf had nice features as a character but all those cringe lines and some scenes took the shine off him . The story had potential but didn't make it .


Thank you netgalley for th eArc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Sometimes a girl just needs a book that has a morally grey tattooed biker and a storyline that’s mostly smut. This is that book.

However, I do wish the FMC had a little more about her and wasn’t ready to give herself up to the MMC so soon. The insta-obsession was a bit far-reaching for me to fully invest in. But Wolfe? Brilliant. Love him.

Thank you to Paisley Hope, Random House and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Right. I didn’t expect to be spiralling over a tattooed menace with trauma issues, but here we are 👀

Gabriel Wolfe is the president of the Hounds of Hell Motorcycle Club 🏍️ yes, that kind of MC….and he is full-blown chaos. Emotionally unavailable. Violent. Misogynistic as hell. And yet? He lets her in. And I? I crumbled. Completely smitten

💥 “She’s not mine, but God, I want her to be.”
💥 “One look from her and the war in my head went silent.”
💥 “I’ve killed for less than what she makes me feel.”

It’s like Sons of Anarchy with a dark romance filter and a playlist of aggressive need. He calls women tools in one breath, and the next he’s breaking all his rules for her. You know the drill and I was eating it up.

Tropes you can expect:
🏍️ Broody MMC who grunts more than he speaks
🏍️ Motorcycle Club madness
🏍️ Tortured soul with a hitlist and a heart
🏍️ Sunshine x Rage dynamic
🏍️ Found family (but with weapons)
🏍️ Reluctant obsession turned “you’re mine” real fast

I’m fully invested in this series. Like, someone schedule an intervention because I’ve already added Dove to my TBR and I don’t even know who it’s about yet.
If Paisley Hope writes more from this world, I’ll be devouring every word.

Big thanks to Random House UK & Cornerstone for the ARC via NetGalley. I didn’t know I needed biker heartbreak in my life but I’m hooked. This ARC was given freely in exchange for an honest review.

Super spicy! A little cringe but I actually loved it! I found it to be fast paced and super easy to read. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get into the spicy genre!

This was very spicy and quite insta lust, I was very much into the plot I’d say for the first half of the book, then it just felt like not much happened until the very end. I haven’t really read any dark romance and after this, I don’t know if it’s the genre for me. I did cringe at a lot of the dialogue and certain things the MMC did, but maybe the dark romance girlies eat that up. I think this would be good choice for someone wanting to dip their toes into a spicy, dark romance.

Thank you for the ARC!

2-2.5 stars?
I mean..it was hot. I guess? Read it for the smut, not for the plot.
Definitely way more smut than plot or romance anyway. and I'm not totally sure the FMC was as into it as the MMC claims she was.

The actual technical writing was easy to read and engaging, and I flew through the book. I just was making faces and not really enjoying it as much as I'd hoped to. A predictable plot isn't a problem when it's well done and the characters are the focus. Unfortunately in this case, the characters don't really add much and the romance is not existent. there's just a lot of insta lust.

Besides it being very predictable and boring, with one dimensional characters, my biggest gripe is probably that the MMC tells us how the FMC feels constantly, and claims to know everything. but her body language doesn't back it up, and her POVs are more wishy washy. I'm all for OTT men, but i need it to be consensual or at least clear the other MCs enjoy it. While I understand this was a self discovery on her part, I just don't think it was clear or written in a way to be enjoyable for the reader.

A plot point I really enjoyed however, was the FMC being trained into a badass. I love how competent she became.

Tropes and kinks:
military mmc
debutant fmc
a good girl/badboy dynamic
he cooks for her
captive/captor or forced proximity
blood play
knife play
primal and fear play (though not in a ways I'm really a fan of)
FMC training montage

Thank-you NetGalley and Random House UK | Cornerstone for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book did not disappoint.

I loved the characters, the plot, the spice; everything was perfectly done. The plot twist shocked me and I am glad that I didn't see it coming. Cannot wait to continue with the rest of this series.

I’ve not read a lot of dark romance but i really enjoyed this one!
Don’t get me wrong there was a few parts that confused me about their relationship but I really enjoyed watching that develop into the love at the end!
I love an MC romance, there’s always such a strong protective MMC with a touch her and die attitude and that’s one of my favourite tropes, along side the found family you always find within an MC romance.

I like that the 3rd act issue wasn’t something with their relationship, it wasn’t just some petty drama, it was them against a problem. I love that!
All in all, really enjoyed this book, beautifully written, amazing spice, great timeline of events, constantly something exciting happening. Loved it!

This was my first dive into the world of biker/dark romance, and as a longtime fan of Paisley Hope’s cowboy romances, I wasn’t sure what to expect—but I’m happy to say I was not disappointed!

Brinley and Gabriel completely won me over. While the spice is definitely there, what really stood out was the emotional development between them. Brinley’s journey—from uncertain and guarded to strong and self-assured—was so satisfying to watch. And Gabriel? The classic tough guy with a hidden soft side. Seeing him slowly let his guard down and make space for love was a real highlight.

Yes, the romance leans into the insta-love territory, which I know isn’t for everyone, but I didn’t mind it at all. Their chemistry and connection made it feel believable in this gritty, high-stakes world.

If you’re a fan of Sons of Anarchy, this one’s absolutely for you—fast bikes, found family, danger, and just the right amount of heart. A strong entry into the biker romance genre, especially for first-timers like me!I’m

I enjoyed this a lot! I thought it was a fun, easy, spicy read with an emphasis on spicy because wow this book was full of spice which honestly I'll admit were some of my favourite parts of the book.

It was a very fun, dark romance and a perfect entry level dark romance for those looking to take a dip into the genre. At first, I wasn't really warming to the characters but that did develop later on throughout the story and I found myself really rooting for them as the plotline progressed and got a little bit darker. A huge thank you to Evermore and Paisley Hope for giving me an early copy of this book!

I don’t know if maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood?

I like dark romances, but I’m not a fan of insta lust and everything happening to quick as it can be a bit cringe. I also struggled to keep interested in the plot, but maybe I’m just not into biker gangs and babe whole biker plot?

I can see why other people might like this though, but just wasn’t for me.

(I do enjoy paisleys Silver Pines series though)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I do LOVE myself a good MC romance. A rough man in leather on a bike?! HELL YES!

This was a really great read, it followed the pace that a typical MC romance does a little slow at the start and then everything happening a little at once. And in MC romance fashion it is SMUTTY as all hell. You have been warned.

Brinley is an interesting character. If I’m being honest no honest I didn’t give her a second thought because she was pretty boring. So glad Paisley made her into a badass.

Wolfe is hot served on a gold platter!! There is a depth to him that comes with my MC romance MMC but make him ex marine was a nice added bonus. Watching him become obsessed with his little hummingbird made my year.

This was entertaining… I loved the MC side of things, gave Sons of Anarchy vibes. I would have liked more of MC life as that was the best part for me. There was a lot of spice… a lot! More than was probably needed. But overall I enjoyed it. I will definitely continue the series, this was great fun to read.

Did i choose a book just from seeing the cover? yes, yes i did. Do i regret it? no, no i do not.

This is the first book i've read with a motorcycle club and it would be a little bit darker than i would be used to but i think i may have been converted and will definitely look out for more books in this genre again.

For the record it's very spicy and little old me who is used to clean romances was clutching her pearls lol.....(i'll even bet it's not as spicy as some of you are used to!)

interesting and enjoyable read!

Tropes:
- Motorcycle Romance
- Forced Proximity
- Touch her and die
- Morally Grey MMC
- Good girl x bad boy
- NOT a slow burn

This was my first biker club romance and honestly? It did not disappoint.
If you like your MMCs dark, dangerous, and so obsessed it borders on feral—Gabriel Wolfe is your guy. He’s all chaos, control, and “I’ll burn the world down for you” energy. And the heroine? Total contrast. Soft but strong, and definitely not ready for the storm she walks into.
It’s got:
✔️ Biker club vibes
✔️ All the spice (like… a lot)
✔️ Alpha male intensity turned up to 11
✔️ Dark themes and gritty moments
✔️ That slightly too fast insta-lust but you kinda roll with it
Was it wild? Yes. Was it over the top? Also yes. But it was fun—a great entry point if you’re curious about darker romance with obsessive MMCs and lots of heat. Buckle up, because this ride does not slow down.