Pre thoughts
- Motorcycle club

Overall
- Check the trigger warnings prior to reading this, some aspects were a little jarring
- I went into this book with no expectations, as I haven't read any books by the author prior to this. I will be reading more of paisley hopes books after this one.
- This book has a strong focus of the romantic relationship between the FMC and MMC ( This is a 4-5 spice level book).
- The FMC Brinley comes out of her shell and goes though a great amount of character growth.

Stars 4
Spice 4

Tropes
- forced proximity
- Fast paced
- Small town romance
- Steamy
- great pacing

Thank you to netgalley, penguin random house and Paisley hope for the opportunity to review this eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was pretty bad 😬

The characters were so flat and the “dark romance” aspect wasn’t introduced properly — it borders on basically assault…

The writing is also very miedocore, it has no personal flourish or anything that distinguishes it as this authors work. It basically reads like a report, e.g. there is a table there, I go to it. I take a seat, drink coffee, etc… you get the gist by now. There is no emotional connection to the story or the characters whatsoever which is the fundamental part of writing a novel. If you can’t connect to either the story or the characters, what is there left for you to enjoy?

The epilogue is also very unnecessary and just confuses the narrative, as it’s a scene that happens later but it doesn’t have any of the dramatic feel it has in the epilogue - which renders it useless.

Some things that also bugged me were that common sense was thrown out the door at times, it’s established that she has no money but she goes and buys two separate dresses for a wedding. But also she has a house that has an acre of land to it, as well as having a neighbour right beside her?? I’m not sure if the author knows how large an acre is but I do and you absolutely would not have a neighbour beside you 🤨 these were little things that if the story and writing was good I could overlook, alas that is not present and all these things pile up and make the book not enjoyable.

I don’t want to sound like I’m wrecking this book apart, but this is very unreadable, and I don’t see how anyone could enjoy this. There was so many instances were scenes were just gross and the representation of women was not it 😔 I think these types of books do more damage than good when the themes in it are so misogynistic. And yeah it’s supposed to be a dark romance, which it fails to do correctly, I’ve read plenty of DR where the romance is done amazingly and with consent. Whereas this felt very on the not consensual side.

What I will say is that I enjoyed the last chapter which had a more stronger impact and emotion from our mcs. If this was present throughout the whole book it would have been a very good read. Also this is very insta love with the love part changed with lust and did not change whatsoever throughout the whole book…

Needless to say I will not continue with this series or any other works by this author, but I hope with time their books will get better with stories that their readers will love 🫶

Thank you to Penguin Random House UK/Cornerstone for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review 🫶

She delivered!! PWP in the BEST way

This book was such a different ride to Hope’s ‘Riding the High Series’, and she took it in her stride!

The chemistry between our MCs was off the charts, there were moments which had me voice-noting my friends squealing, moments that had me on the edge of my seat, and then those that had me blushing.

As an intro to Motorcycle Club books I will for sure be seeking more!

I have enjoyed previous books by this author this book was not for me. The level of aggression is outside my comfort zone
It is well written and will find it's audience and I have no doubt be a success

Gabriel Wolfe… 😮‍💨

This was another 5 star read from Paisley Hope and booooy I did not know what I was missing!

The growth between characters was amazing and seeing Gabriel’s soft side eventually come out was beautiful. Brinley, giiiiiirl 🔥 what a badass you turned into from such a shyed away woman!

Motorcycle club, enemies to lovers, touch her and die/touch him and die (clearly 😅), spice was spicing just like every book that Paisley writes and it did not disappoint!

I want a biker. Give me a President of a MCC any day…

“Suddenly understanding that while I crave his darkness, in some way he must crave my light.”

Well, it’s time for me to go find a motorcycle club because I am ALL in on the Hounds of Hell club. Brinley is back in her hometown after a break up and job loss. She is ready to start fresh, but when she catches up with a childhood friend Brinley doesn’t expect that fresh start to be with the Hounds of Hell. Gabriel Wolfe is the President of HOH, he cares about his club and only his club but when he meets Brinley his priorities are instantly changed.

“I can’t help but feel safe with this man that I shouldn’t. At this moment the only things I feel are protected and thought of.”

Brinely grew up fearing HOH, her religious family told her they were nothing but bad news. They certainly do bad things but as Brinley gets to know them and their motives she realizes it isn’t all black and white. Gabriel is someone to fear but will do anything for those he deems his.

“I’ve seen everything he’s capable of now, so as odd as it sounds, I have nothing left to fear.”

I’m already missing this club so I cannot wait for Dove coming in January!

🔥: “I need you to crave me the same way I crave you.”

3.5 Hummingbird Stars ⭐️
Spicy Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

“Hand necklace on the cover? Say less.”
“The way I feel about you, Brinley, a word as simple as love isn’t enough. You’re the blood in my veins.” I whimper into his lips with his words. “You’re the one I would sacrifice everything for.” His lips meet my temple. “You’re my need to survive.”
This was my first Paisley Hope book, and honestly? I requested this because of the cover. I’m a sucker for that pin-up art style, and the fact that he’s giving her a hand necklace went straight to my happy place. Yes, I know... I should probably see a psychologist about that.

Anyway. I went in with zero expectations. I was kinda hoping for an alpha male who’s possessive, jealous, and takes “touch her and die” way too seriously. And... that’s exactly what I got. With a whole lot of smut! LIKE A LOT OF SMUT!

𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨:
We follow Brinley Rose Beaumont, who’s just broken up with her boyfriend and lost her interior design job. So, like anyone would, she heads back to her family home to lick her wounds. With her parents gone, it’s all she’s got left. While she’s there, she runs into her best friend from high school (the peanut butter to her jelly) and ends up roped into attending her wedding. A wedding she originally declined because her ex couldn’t make it. The catch? Her BFF is marrying the sergeant-at-arms of a motorcycle club. So now, Miss Goody Two-Shoes is exposed to the MC world... and the club president himself: Gabriel Wolfe... AND No, he’s not a shifter, Wolfe is just his surname. And when he lays eyes on our little hummingbird, he wants to devour her... in every way.

𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨:
Brinley’s character is pretty stereotypical in that she is sheltered, naive, and innocent. But like the transformation of the leather-clad "Sandra Dee", Brinley gets corrupted into club life. And as she falls deeper for Wolfe, her morals slowly go flying out the window. She begins reshaping her beliefs to fit this new world, the one where being an “old lady” means loyalty, grit, and a whole lot of chaos. She does show some fire once she gets into the swing of it, and Wolfe helps groom that edge. He teaches her how to fight and stand up for herself. She learns to thrive on the thrill, the hunt, and the rawness of their relationship. It's primal. It's explosive... and it's fucking sexy!

Wolfe is exactly the MC president stereotype you imagine when you think of the type of man who would be a MC President. He is controlling, grumpy, dangerous, and hot as sin. And, honestly, I wasn’t mad about it. He oozes power and sex and I LOVED IT!

So here’s the thing... the sex is kind of the plot. There’s a very loose background storyline, but the majority of the book is them screwing on every available surface while Wolfe grunts, growls, and marks his territory (the territory being Brinley). If you’re looking for something deep or emotional, this isn’t that. But if you want something sexy and toe-curling that’ll get your blood pumping? You’re in the right place. It’s dirty, it’s intense, and it taps into the primal, vicious fantasy a lot of us secretly want to live out.

I wouldn’t say the relationship had tons of emotional chemistry as it was heavily skewed to the physical. They’re insatiably attracted to each other, but that often overshadows the emotional build. Still, Brinley gets to live out a fantasy that’s raw and wild, and you know what? I was here for it.

It also helped that it was like a glorious grocery list of all the kinks I love reading about. We had Blood play, Knife play, Primal Play and BONDAGE!

𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨:
▶ MC Club Romance
▶ Good Girl X Bad Boy
▶ Touch Her You Die
▶ Fast Burn
▶ Only Soft For Her
▶ Band of Brothers
▶ Small Town Romance
▶ Forced Proximity

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨:
➢ Degradation and Praise
➢ Sex on a Motorcycle
➢ Primal play
➢ Hand Necklaces and Breath Play
➢ Blood Play
➢ Knife Play
➢ Voyeurism
➢ Pierced MMC
➢ Alcohol Play

and 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨:
▷ Nicknames
▷ Dirty Talk
▷ "It Won't Fit" and Fingers Can't Close
▷ "Fuck it"
▷ She Shoots Him
▷ "Don't Stop"
▷ Tending to Injuries
▷ Mirror/Reflection Sex
▷ "Greedy Girl"
▷ "Mine" and "More"

So yeah my first Paisley Hope book was a spicy little success. Not what I expected... but exactly what I needed. So I recommend this if you’re a good girl who wouldn’t mind being absolutely wrecked by a filthy, possessive biker?

Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone, Netgally and Paisley Hope for the gifted copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own

What do you get when you combine Sons of Anarchy with wholesome small town romance and then turn up the steam by 100? Yes, that's it, this book.

Okay, so, this was a fantastic read and I had so much fun.
I'm not that big into the MC club romances, I have read a few, but they didn't make me fall in love with the setting like a maffia or historical romance would. This really surprised me after a little bumpy few first pages after the great prologue. The way the FMC was immediately pulled back in by a childhood best friend seemed a little too happy go lucky, but that is honestly my only complaint about this story.
I really enjoyed seeing the FMC's journey from always doing the 'right thing' and growing up being taught the world is black and white, to seeing that there are so many shades of grey in between and how Wolfe slowly let's her realize this. The push and pull between the mc's was incredible, sparks were flying everywhere and I would really love to read a slow slow burn set in this world.

Also, can we talk about this cover? Because. THIS COVER EVERYONE. WOW. Give me 100 of those please thank you. (Yes, I totally picked this because of the cover and I am so happy that I did)

When I saw who would be the MMC of the next book in the series I think I literally squealed.

Thank you to Random House UK and Netgalley for providing an ARC.

Wolf.E was darker and grittier than I expected, and definitely a change of pace from the lighter romances I’ve been reading. The MC setting was a fun backdrop, and there’s no denying the sheer entertainment factor—it had me turning pages fast. Wolfe is intense, obsessive, and totally over the top. He’s the kind of red flag you know you shouldn’t want, but can’t stop reading about. Still, I struggled to fully connect with him, especially early on when his behavior felt more aggressive than alluring.

Brinley, on the other hand, had me raising my eyebrows more than once. Her character arc wasn’t much of a slow build—it was more like a sharp turn. One moment she’s this sheltered, uptight preacher’s daughter, and the next she’s pulling guns and dropping f-bombs like a seasoned biker chick. It didn’t feel earned or believable—it felt like a switch flipped purely for shock or spice rather than solid development.

And while the chemistry between her and Wolfe is explosive, it kicks in fast. They’re basically together by the 30% mark, and from there it’s a steam train of lust with very little breathing room. Don’t get me wrong—the spice is incredible. If I were rating based on that alone, it’d be five stars without hesitation. But with so much focus on the smut, the actual story felt thin. The plot-to-spice ratio was way off, and a lot of scenes started to feel repetitive.

As for the twist—it was fine. I saw it coming, and while it added a bit of tension, it didn’t blow me away. Maybe if Brinley’s sudden badassery hadn’t been so jarring, it would’ve hit harder. Instead, it felt more like something added to amp things up than a natural part of the story.

Still, I had a great time reading this. It’s wild, dramatic, and packed with action. Even with its flaws, Wolf.E delivers on heat, energy, and entertainment. If you’re in the mood for a spicy, slightly ridiculous MC romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one’s worth picking up.

5 bloody Stars ⭐️!

Paisley never fails to deliver I devoured this book in 2 sittings I was hooked on the sizzling romance! It’s spicy it’s addictive. It’s absolutely dark too check your triggers.

All in all my 1st MC romance and I ate it up!

“𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱.”

From page one, I was hooked. And honestly, the timing couldn’t have been better — my husband’s been rewatching Sons of Anarchy and it totally helped me get into the MC world. Now I feel like I understand the vibe even more — and this book nailed it 🏍

▪️Let’s talk characters.
Brinley and Gabriel — what a ride. The character growth was everything. Watching Brinley come out of her shell, and seeing Gabriel slowly let his guard down and actually let someone in… it was beautiful. I loved how they grew both individually and together — it felt real, raw, and incredibly satisfying.

▪️Now for the spice?
Pure. Filth. And I mean that in the best way. The chase in the woods? The knife scene?? That “f*ck it” moment when he finally kisses her — the same man who doesn’t do kissing? I was living for all of it. Gabriel falling hard for Brinley gave me life 🔥

And let’s not forget — Brinley saving her man and stepping into her queen energy? Obsessed. She’s strong, fierce, and everything I love in a heroine 👑

I’m 1000% in a book hangover now and don’t even care. I need more of this world immediately!

4⭐️

Absolutely loved this book! It was such a easy read! It’s steamy and addictively gritty! This biker romance will grip you round the throat (literally). This book is full of motorcycle club politics, found family, danger, possessiveness, and seriously hot, raw spice. It’s gritty and emotional with just enough softness to break your heart and heal it again.

I’d seen so much hype about this book but it sadly didn’t live up to expectations for me.
Wolf.e is insta lust with very little plot and a lot of spice and, personally, I need a more engaging plot alongside my spice and instalust isnt a trope I’m personally a fan of.
I struggled to understand, initially, why Brinley, the FMC wanted Wolfe, besides the obvious physical attraction.
I will say that the book does pick up in the second half and become a little more plot focused but overall, this book sadly wasn’t for me. I do think that it’s a very bingeable read and many other will really enjoy it though.

Brinley & Wolfe
MC Romance
Good Girl x Bad Boy
Forced Proximity
Morally Grey
Obsessive MMC

Oh wow. What an incredible book!!!!

This book was EVERYTHING I needed!!!

Dark, possessive, alpha male Gabriel Wolfe and sweet, not so innocent Brinley 🤭

"For as long as I can remember, I’ve had cravings for a man who wants me so much he finds it impossible to keep his hands to himself."

Boyyyyy did she find her man!!!!

I'm so obsessed with this book, that I'm now on a mission to collect every single copy 🤣🤣🤣

I definitely need to read more books by this author because I loved the writing style and everything about this one ❤️

All I can say is that this is so spicy and very lusty. Hahaha. God I hope everyone can be ready for this very sultry book

Definitely in my dark romance era right now and this book did not disappoint! Was also my first MC romance book and I absolutely devoured it.
I love Paisley Hopes writing style so knew I was going to love this, she’ll be one of those authors I just know now I’ll read everything she brings out.
The FMC Brinley is a bit of a “good girl” so when she’s invited to her friends wedding who’s husband to be is a member of the local motorcycle club that she’s grew up being told to avoid, she’s extremely nervous about it. This is where she meets Gabriel Wolfe - the president of the MC club. He’s big, strong, extremely attractive but absolutely terrifying! Let’s just say things get 🥵.
I loved this book, I’ve had to preorder the physical copy because I need it for my shelf. I’m so excited that this is going to be a series, I loved the characters, I loved the spice 🌶️ and I loved the story. Would highly recommend, I couldn’t put it down, rated 5⭐️ and I don’t give those out often!

3.25/5

Wolf.e is a fast-paced, dark romance featuring insta-lust/love. The romance takes center stage, while the motorcycle club power struggle serves as a backdrop. It’s an extremely spicy read, so it may not be suitable for everyone and likely requires trigger warnings. This was my first book by Paisley Hope, and I’m now curious to read some of her other work.

Brinley does a 180 from who she was in chapter 1. Gabriel, although he’s meant to be this menacing domineering figure, Brinley makes him melt. He’s not morally grey; all of his work is actually to help his community.

The epilogue is 17.5 years later!!! But it really wraps up the story nicely.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC.

I'm not much of a dark romance girly but I did enjoy this book! Some of the darker aspects were putting me off (some explicit sex scenes were a bit too intense for my personal liking). If you are into dark romance this book will be a 5 star read for you. I came for the romance and in the end stayed for all the action about the club in general.

thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and Paisley Hope for the digital ARC!

Omg I had a blast with this book. Sexy, dark and, fast paced, I could barely put it down.

Brinley is a good girl who’s always done what’s expected of her and plays it safe. Enter Wolfe, our brooding and dangerous club leader who sees the darker side she keeps hidden and makes it his mission to drag it out of her.

“I want to find out who Brinley Rose Beaumont is when, for once, she chooses herself.”

Basically every sentence out of Wolfe’s mouth is highlight worthy. He had me blushing one minute and laughing out loud the next.

“There isn’t a thought in my head that doesn’t start and end with you.”

I loved the role reversal later in the book, and that Wolfe didn’t just want to be her protector but wanted to train her so she can protect herself. There are some dark themes and dark moments so check triggers 🖤

Thank you so much to Paisley Hope, Evermore and NetGalley for the arc.

I have been trying to write a review about this book for days but how do you properly articulate that a book left no impression on you? This book was fine, the characters were fine, everything was fine. I can't say I didn't enjoy it because that would be a lie but there was nothing about this book that stood out, or made me want to yell from the roof tops about how much I loved it. The grease references were a great tie in and definitely increased my star rating by like half. The conversation at the breakfast table made me laugh out loud and was probably the best part of the entire book for me. overall, yeah it was okay but I can't say I loved it.