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MY REVIEW:
Genre | Tropes: Romance, Fairytale Retelling, Historical Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5 ⭐
This was a really fun retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood”!
Rosalyn and Jasper are childhood friends that have grown very close over the years, but Jasper is considered a little unruly and his father sends him into the Navy. Many years have passed and he has now returned to their small town. He and Rosalyn rekindle where they left off, except that Jasper believes he isn’t good enough for Rosalyn.
This is the main focus of the book – Jasper returned and struggling with his feelings for Rosalyn and the belief that he isn’t adequate for her. Whilst Rosalyn is only just realizing her feelings. There are flashback scenes throughout the book to their childhood that reminisce how they grew so closely and why they really are perfect for one another.
Meanwhile in the present time frame, Rosalyn’s parents are trying to arrange a courtship between her and the other neighbor, Mr. Forster – he’s not such a nice guy and represents the “wolf” in this story. He is terrorizing Rosalyn’s grandmother and has been a difficult individual to deal with through their lives. In the flashbacks, they point out things that they witnessed about him back then, but were too young to really understand what it all meant. As his true nature is revealed, that provides a perfect opportunity for Rosalyn and Jasper to capture their own feelings and find their happily ever after!
A very quick read, but made even more fun if you group all of these lovely retellings together! If you adore fairytales that are set in a historical romantic setting without magic, then you’ll really enjoy this book.
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What if the wolf wasn’t the problem?
Rosalyn Lennox wants nothing more than to please her parents and stay close to home until her childhood friend returns from the navy and makes her question everything she thought she needed in a match.
Jasper Wooldridge is back after four long years at sea, scarred by the realities of warfare and hoping only for a bit of respite until he reconnects with his dearest childhood friend and begins hoping for more.
When an unwanted proposal and a call back to sea interrupt their reunion, will Rosalyn and Jasper find a way to come together?
Rosalyn and the Wolf is a sweet, clean Regency romance inspired by the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. It is the second book in the Regency fairy tale retellings series Once in a Wood. The books in the series may be enjoyed in any order.
Once in a Wood series–Where fairy tale forests meet Regency romance
Pearl and the Baker – inspired by Hansel & Gretel
Rosalyn and the Wolf – inspired by Little Red Riding Hood
Guinevere and the Three Brothers – inspired by Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Hannah and the Nightingale – inspired by The Nightingale
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sienna Peake
Sienna Peake is an author of sweet, clean romance full of heart and humor. She writes both contemporary and historical romance. Sienna holds an MFA in creative writing and has held many jobs including English teacher, writing tutor, community art director, and even ice cream scooper. Sienna loves all things romance and has had a soft spot for love stories since her earliest story crush on Aladdin. These days, she lives with her real-life sweetheart and their six children in the beautiful prairies of Alberta.
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