Big Bad Wolf (Pre-Order Sept. 8, 2026)

Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore

A swoony paranormal romance filled with werewolves, fated mates, small-town charm, and irresistible slow-burn chemistry from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dream Harbor series.

Every fairy tale has its monster... and every monster has a secret.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore comes Big Bad Wolf, a spellbinding paranormal romance set in the enchanting small town of Maple Hollow, where ancient magic, hidden secrets, and destined love await deep within the forest.

Ruby Bellerose enjoys the quiet life in her charming woodland cottage on the edge of town. Far from the gossip swirling through Maple Hollow, she's content keeping to herself—and her love life has been practically nonexistent.

Until she meets Rafe.

Brooding, mysterious, and undeniably captivating, Rafe lives alone in the shadowy woods surrounding Maple Hollow. The more Ruby learns about the enigmatic woodsman, the stronger her attraction becomes. But the forest hides dangerous secrets, and so does the man she's falling for.

As dark forces begin stirring beneath the trees, Ruby must decide whether Rafe is the hero she's been waiting for—or the very beast everyone fears.

Blending sizzling romance, supernatural mystery, and cozy small-town charm, Big Bad Wolf delivers a captivating story of destiny, trust, and discovering that love sometimes lies in the darkest places.

Perfect for readers who love magical forests, werewolf romance, found family, and irresistible grumpy-meets-sunshine chemistry, this enchanting romantasy is impossible to put down.

Note: Big Bad Wolf is a fully revised and expanded edition of the previously published novel A Curse of Blood and Wolves, featuring updated characters, new scenes, and enhanced storytelling while retaining elements of the original story.

Why readers love Big Bad Wolf:

🐺 Fated mates romance with irresistible chemistry

🌲 Atmospheric small-town setting surrounded by magical woods

☀️ Grumpy x sunshine romance with forced proximity

❤️ Found family, paranormal mystery, and spicy romance

Perfect for fans of:

Bride, The Fake Mate, Wolf Gone Wild, The Ex Hex, and readers who love paranormal romance, werewolf books, cozy romantasy, and magical small-town love stories.

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