4 stars. Aww, this was a good book. Crying Wolfe is the fifth book in the Goode Girls series. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this book was coming out, because I thought the series was finished (as all of the original Goode sisters were married off). But I had forgotten about the illegitimate side family that their father had and am hopeful that we will get their stories too. Crying Wolfe is Elijah/Eli and Rosaline's story. Eli is an American, a little rough around the edges and a rich, treasure hunter. He bought the house next door to the Goodes. Rosaline is the youngest Goode sibling, who loves the stars. One night her kitten climbs out her bedroom window over to the house next door. Rosaline goes over to retrieve it and is distracted by the telescope in the library of the room she arrives in. She is startled by Eli, who discovers her and accuses her of being a thief. She escapes back to her own room, but he follows her, demands she give back whatever she stole, and thinking she is a maid, demands that he will tell her employer about her behavior. However, as she is in her nightgown and he is in her bedroom at night, when the entire family is awoken by the yelling, she is ruined unless Eli agrees to marry her. And so begins a tenuous relationship and soon a marriage between these two strangers. Both Eli and Rosaline have some family issues from their pasts to get over and they must learn how to open up so they can fall in love.

This was a really good story. I liked these two a lot. Eli and Rosaline were sweet, sexy and romantic together. He came off as a bit of a hick at first, in comparison to the proper English ladies in the Goode family. I didn't love that there were a few anti-American jabs tossed in, but I was able to overlook them for the most part. I felt bad for both Eli and Rosaline for their past traumas, especially Ros, for all that she had gone through (which brought me to tears a few times). But overall, I really liked this book. I enjoyed seeing Eli and Rosaline let down their walls and fall for each other.

Overall, I enjoyed Crying Wolfe. Rosaline and Eli were a great match. They had great chemistry and connection. I really enjoyed seeing their relationship develop. I am also looking forward to the rest of the Goode siblings' books and whatever Ms. Byrne comes up with next!

I just love the Goode girls. Rosaline is much more than meets the eye and her story opens with a bang. I laughed so hard when she officially met Elijah. Morley never disappoints. The romance is a bit of a slow burn and oh so sexy. There's also a lot of heart in this story. Both characters have difficulties in their pasts that tug on your emotions. I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down.

Following an unfortunate misunderstanding, Miss Rosaline Goode and American mining tycoon, Elijah Wolfe, are forced to marry. Nevertheless, despite their initial reservations, the unlikely pair soon find common ground until a devastating secret threatens to tear their newfound intimacy apart.

While this is a sweet romance with very appealing characters, the book is in dire need of professional editing. For example, there are several anachronistic terms such as "teenaged", which is 20th-century, not Victorian. Moreover, the use of "tertiary" as a sequential connector that follows "first" and "second" is incorrect. The sequence is either "first, second and third" or "primary, secondary and tertiary". An editor would catch these minor yet annoying errors.

Regardless, the characters are delightful and the opposites-attract romance is lovely. Rosaline and Eli have an intense physical and emotional connection, and their heartwrenching backstories only enhance their appeal and make their relationship even more satisfying.

Rosaline is a sweet heroine and her love for astronomy is very endearing. Eli's grim exterior and gruff manner conceal a lonely man in need of love and affection. One minor issue is his excessive use of profanity, which is quite jarring in a series that has been very "English" thus far.

Overall, this installment focusing on the first of the "legitimate" Goode siblings is charming and I look forward to reading the next one.

Endearing!

A self made man, Elijah Wolfe, honed in the harsh Nevada desert and mining camps, travels to England to find something stolen from him. Rosalind Goode is a retiring young lady enamoured by the stars. Astronomical forays are her delight. However when she’s discovered in the American’s home it’s wedding bells for these two very reluctant parties.
Each comes to appreciate the other, but it’s a merry chase and twisty battle. Wallflower meets conqueror in this timeless tale, only who is the conqueror is up for grabs.
A lovely and lively romance as only Kerrigan Byrne can produce.

An Xpresso Books ARC via NetGalley
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

After the last of the original Goode girls finds her HEA in the last book, Tempting Fate, we are back with parent bigamist Clerence Goode’s second family and more daughters!

A the daughter of a bigamist, Rosaline hasn’t had an easy life growing up. Things have gotten better after her and her siblings were taken under the wing brother-in-law Sir Carlton Morley. But she still has episodes that cause her to act out and steal things…

Always unsubstantial items, but this time she is caught in the act and is now being forced to marry her accuser!

Eli Wolfe has come over to London from the US in order to attain a precious artifact and ends up married to his friends sister-in-law! Now this rough and tumble miner turned self-made Midas needs to learn how to be a husband and have a partner.

Rosaline and Eli were a fun pairing to watch as they made the best out of their circumstances. These two gave me serious Beauty and the Beast vibes. Their chemistry heated up the page and their individual traumas made me root for these two to find their HEA together!

One thing that lessened my enjoyment of these two, was that I didn't feel like I knew this second set of Good girls as much as the others and was less invested in them... I wonder If I had read this back to back with Tempting Fate if I would have felt more connected, like the rest of the series and girls that we had gotten to know.

As with the rest of this series, it starts out fast and keeps barreling through the story at a rapid pace. Kerrigan Byrne’s writing style is difficult to put down, she keeps you wanting to know what comes next!

Now I am eager to find out what Goode girl will get her HEA next!

Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne is scheduled to release April 19th, 2022.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Oliver Herberts Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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All of the Goode Girl books have been fantastic to read and having an *gasp 😱* American as a hero, brought a whole new set of rules to be flouted in this Victorian series.

Eli and Rosaline, at first seem like they couldn’t be more different and won’t get along as a couple, but the more they interact the more they begin to discover about each other and the other’s interests.

If you love historical romance, I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy Eli and Rosaline’s story.

4.5/5 ⭐️

Thank you to @netgalley for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was excited to be back with the Goode girls. Rosaline Goode is the youngest sibling of the scandal-ridden Goode family. Eli Wolfe is rough and ready American mining tycoon who fought his way to the top against many odds. Both Rosaline and Eli have had their share of trauma and have interesting back stories. I adored them both.

The two are forced to marry after Rosaline and Eli are discovered together in her room after a series of misunderstandings. Since the Goode family can't handle any more scandal and neither can Eli, Rosaline's brother-in-law, Carlton Morley, convinces 36-year old Eli to marry 21-year old Rosaline.

I thoroughly enjoyed this seemingly mismatched couple. Eli appeared crude and raw with no care for what others thought, but he had an underlying depth of feeling that Rosaline was able to uncover. I loved their dynamic. Rosaline was often underestimated. She is, however, very self-aware and works hard to overcome her challenges and fix her past mistakes. I came away with great compassion for her.

I devoured this book and only wish I could have had 100 more pages. I wanted more of them!

Thank you to NetGalley & Oliver Heber Books for an ARC of this title.

Let me just say it: I am a huge fan of Kerrigan Byrne historical romances. So of course, I loved Eli and Rosaline's story, but I was surprisingly left with unanswered questions. This author has such an incredible talent for detailed and twisty plotlines that it drove me a bit bonkers to be left with questions after the conclusion of Rosaline and Eli's speedy marriage of convenience turned instalust turned heist story. In other words, I would have loved another few or fifty more chapters to continue their adventure.

The biggest surprise is how much I adored our crass American bull in a china shop hero, Eli Wolfe. He didn't make the best first impression and almost lost me halfway through with his cold treatment of Rosaline, but still he's one of the funniest, spinning-in-circles-iest, head-over-heeliest heroes. And that's saying something considering almost the entire crew is back. Eli surprisingly held his own even with appearances by Morley, Dorian Blackwell, Mercy, Felicity, and the Sauvageau brothers:

And but oh my, Eli's groveling is good. Additionally, this may be one of the most low angsty of the Goode Girls/Victorian Rebels worlds. It's really a sweet unraveling of two people who never imagined anyone could love their broken selves, only to discover their jagged edges fit perfectly together.

But I just can't ignore how much I need answers to certain questions. SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT LOOK AWAY I MEAN IT: Will Emmett find peace or love? What did Dorian do after the sapphire wasn't recovered? What about the Duchesse? So many questions, so many more Kerrigan Byrne books needed to answer them.

4.5 stars

Elijah “Eli” Wolfe is a wealthy American mine-owner. He is often referred to as Midas. Eli ventures to England to search for a particular treasure stolen from him years ago. He pursues a fetching thief straight into the young woman’s bedchambers, where he is discovered by his friend and business partner. Elijah finds himself saddled with an unwanted bride. However, he soon takes a possessive liking to Rosaline Goode and their marriage. Can Rosaline help Elijah maneuver in English society? Will he find the treasure he is seeking? Or will Eli find something more precious than treasure?
Rosaline Goode is the youngest daughter of the late bigamist Baron of Cresthaven. She sneaks into her neighbor’s observatory to use the telescope and to retrieve her wayward kitten. However, Rosaline cannot curb the impulse to filch one of the treasures in the room. She soon finds herself chased by a big and foul-mouthed American. Rosaline must marry Elijah to keep the Goodes name from another scandal. She intends to keep her shameful weakness from her new husband. Can Rosaline control her larcenous impulses? Or will it benefit Elijah in the end?
Elijah is abrasive, foul-mouthed, and dangerous. He is a man not to trifle with. I can see where some would feel put off by his rough demeanor and language. However, it totally works for me! I like how Elijah is not afraid to voice his displeasure and opinions to aristocrats, bureaucrats, and autocrats. He is a staunch advocate that workers receive a decent wage. Eli has experienced their life firsthand, so he understands their situations. What I adore the most about Elijah is his acceptance of Rosaline’s intelligence and interests. He is not intimidated by her intellect, and he enjoyed learning new things from her.
Rosaline is Elijah’s perfect counterpart. She is courteous, soft-spoken, and shy. Usually, I am not a fan of those types of heroines, yet I could not help but instantly like her. She has endured much from her late mother and late uncle’s cruelty. I love Rosaline’s readiness to help Elijah navigate the turbulent waters of English society. She knows he is unfamiliar with their many rules and customs. Plus, Rosaline helps him mend gaffes he unwittingly caused in his ignorance. What I adore the most about Rosaline is her acceptance of her brother’s orientation. She does not share society’s views on it.
CRYING WOLFE is the fifth book in Kerrigan Byrne’s historical romance series, GOODE GIRLS, a spinoff from her popular VICTORIAN REBELS series. I highly recommend reading the previous four books in the series, especially TEMPTING FATE. It introduces the four Goode sisters to their new siblings and their late father’s secret. For an added treat, I suggest reading the entire VICTORIAN REBELS series. Dorian Blackwell, the hero from THE HIGHWAYMAN, the first book in that series, makes a brief appearance. His part in the story made me ridiculously happy!
However, there is one part in the book that just felt odd to me. I will not state what it is and risk a possible spoiler. It did not dampen my enjoyment.
CRYING WOLFE is an exhilarating tale of two opposites learning to open their hearts to each other. I always find myself utterly captivated by Kerrigan Bryne’s books. I simply devour them. And this one is no exception! I cannot wait to see which Goode is next!

I thought I wasn´t going to like this book because of the age gap between the main characters (He is 36 and she is 21).

But I was BLOWN AWAY. Eli is an American that made his money from mining in Nevada. He is skeptical and doesn't do well with British authority and society. He doesn't give a crap and lets society know. Rosalind is the youngest of the Goode sisters and is precious to the whole family. She has some past trauma that has affected her as an adult and with her relationships, so she tends to be by herself. She loves the stars and is often reading about them or mapping them.

Rosalind is ruined in the first part of the book by Eli. He reminded me a little of the crazy Americans from The Mummy. The ones that shot at anything that moved? Yeah, those. After Morley bullies Eli into marriage to Rosalind is a smooth sail for both of them. I mean there is some drama and angst but is level low and Eli is the pillar on which Rosalind leans to grow in her relationships and overcome her past traumas.

It was a great story and I love KB's style of writing and storytelling. I was so happy to read about Blackwell and Morley once again!

Elijah Wolfe is just as ruthless and aggressive as his name suggests. Born in harsh Nevada desert, he used his sharp wits and sharper fists to fight for survival mining ore. Until one day he struck gold, literally. He’s come to England searching for a priceless treasure once stolen from him and is prepared to ruin anyone who gets in his way. Rosaline Goode’s callous father left her nothing but a legacy of shame. Instead of worrying about the women gossiping behind their fans, or the cruelty of eligible men, she spends her nights avoiding society and mapping the stars. That is until absurd circumstances find her in the home of the famously unscrupulous, lethal American whose name is on everyone's lips. Succumbing to a shotgun wedding isn't what either of them wanted.
The fifth book in this lovely series & whilst it could be read on it's own other members of Ros' family do appear. I loved everything about the book especially Eli & Ros who were like chalk & cheese but perfect for each other. I loved their first meeting in the observatory & how the attraction between them sizzled. Ros had a secret, which nearly scuppered their relationship however opening up to each other made them realise what was important. I loved their road to a HEA & devoured this captivating book in a sitting.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I enjoy Kerrigan Byrne’s books and have read all in the Goode series. I however think this short story format didn’t work here especially given the 2 main characters and their characterizations. Eli is a brash, much older self-made American billionaire who accidentally has to get married to Rosaline Goode a very shy young woman. I enjoyed both characters individually and I think with more words I could have bought them together; however as it stands I simply can’t, and that defeats the whole book.

Some other things I didn’t like include: The kittens not really featuring in the story and the coarse “American language”.

Thanks to the Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC

I received an arc of this book. My opinions are my own.
First up, I love Kerrigan Byrne. This Goode Girls book was one of my favorites. Rosaline was a dreamer who looked to the stars. But she also had a problem that no one knew of.
Elijah was older and grumpy. When they are caught together, they are forced to marry.
I felt bad for her, she had good intentions that often went wrong.
I enjoyed seeing Carlton Morley in this book. He is one of my favorite heroes. This book was more angsty than I expected. It made me sad but had a happy ending. I recommend it to everyone for angst, romance and some steam.

This book was adorable! A self-made man and a woman with a family prone to scandal? Marriage of convenience it is.

We have Elijah Wolfe that grow up poor and had to work from a young age, that is now known to have a Midas touch that the society is salivating over but still wants to remain superior over him. And then we have Rosaline Goode. She appeared in book four as a new character that is now subjected to the rules of society, when before she was hidden and sheltered. She has interesting ways to cope that land her in trouble with Eli but also give them the opportunity to fall in love.

I liked them both equally, they had their flaws and their strengths, but in the end, they love each other. And because this is a super fast and short story, it's fine, and it has me intrigued for the next installment.

I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I love Kerrigan Byrne, truly love her and her books, and I'd say she is one of my favorite writers. Sometimes, there are books that just don't work for the reader. This is one of those times for me. I'm not saying that this book is bad or there isn't some really great stuff about it, but I struggled with it so much because I do not like age gap romance. At all. It feels very ick to me, a total personal preference, and I tried so hard to pretend they were different ages and not notice it. It was extremely noticeable. Not just in their ages, but their behavior too. So, no matter how hard I tried to pretend it wasn't there, my brain couldn't let it go.

With that said, it's obviously well written with great chemistry. I love that Rosalind loved the stars and astronomy. I felt connected to her because outer space is something I really enjoy. She even used my favorite fact in the book so kudos to her. There are things to like, but I couldn't move past the main issue. I hope I'm in the minority and lots of people will love this book. I'm just not one of them, and that's okay that it wasn't for me. If you don't like age gap romance, it might not be for you either.

This is a series that just keeps on giving. Think you’ve met all of the Goode girls? Think again.

Rosaline is one of the surprise Goode siblings introduced in the previous book. Her story with American Elijah Wolfe drew me in from the very beginning and kept me glued to the pages wanting to know what would happen next.

While both characters have had traumatic pasts that are difficult to read about, there is not a lot of drama in the story itself, which is a nice change of pace for the Goode Series, which is a spin-off of the Victorian Rebels series.

This was a pretty quick, entertaining story, with fun cameos from series-favorite characters. I would be okay with this series never ending.

I was completely drawn back into the world of the Goode family and the personal struggles of Rosaline and Eli.

Rosaline Goode lives with her sister Prudence and her husband, Sir Morley, right next to an elderly lady with a very tempting conservatory. And she loves nothing more than stealthily maneuvering from her bedroom window through the skylight to secretly use the telescope there. Unbeknownst to her, Elijah Wolfe, wealthy American, and Sir Morley’s friend, had bought the house next door, and he doesn’t take too kindly to midnight stargazers. He follows Rosaline all the way back through her bedroom window, believing her to be nothing more than a servant. Until they are discovered by Rosaline’s family and Elijah finds himself in a position he never wanted to be in, on the way to the altar.

Rosaline is a strange but compelling combination of naïve and brazen. She comes across as quiet and drawn in, but she also had the gumption to ask Elijah for a proper marriage, not just one in name only. Elijah’s heart had been battered and he doesn’t trust anyone, but his small, strong wife is slowly worming her way under his skin and soon he can’t resist her. Eli was a big surprise. He is brass, loud, and swears whenever the mood strikes him, which is quite often. In other words, completely different from all the English gentlemen around him. They seem to be an odd couple, but their differences are what draw them together and make this unlikely pairing work.

I really enjoyed this book, as always from Kerrigan Byrne. I can highly recommend it to any reader of historical romance. This is book five of the Goode Girls series, but you don’t have to read them in order.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rosaline Goode has a fascination with the stars and a habit of stealing things. Doing so puts her in a compromising position forcing her to marry. I love the forced marriage trope and really liked Eli, especially his musings on English society and women. Rosaline was quite likable and I loved that this book had kittens in it. Kittens make every story better. It is short read and steamy as is typical of this author.

As the previous books in this series, this one is quite short compared to Ms Byrne's Victorian Rebels series. Perhaps it's the reason why I didn't feel enough investment into the romantice relationship between Elijah Wolfe and Rosaline Goode, considering they were complete strangers who were forced into a marriage of convenience (or of circumstance) to save her family's reputation.

Elijah was a wealthy mine owner from Nevada, who came to England to look for a treasure that was stolen from him. He bought a house right next to Sir Carlton Morley's residence, where Rosaline was living with her half sister Prudence and her husband Carton. This is the second time I've read a heroine with kleptomania (the first being Beatrix Hathaway from Love in the Afternoon, by Lisa Kleypas), and it was very well defined here. The struggle Rosaline was going through, how it was triggered and manifested, and how Rosaline learned to deal with it was eye-opening! 😱

I feel that the beginning of the book went quite slow and it didn't really keep me engaged immediately. However, towards the second half of the book, many secrets were revealed at once, and it felt quite rush. From Eli learning to overcome his trust issue to Rosaline learning to manage her proclivity and to save her short marriage, it kept me on my toes, and before I caught my breath, it was all over 😂! That being said, you can trust Ms Byrne to deliver a story with high steam 🔥🔥🔥 (their wedding night scene is tender and HOT!!!), thrilling events, and good angst!

I have enjoyed the Goode Girls, and this book, "Crying Wolfe" was no exception.

I enjoyed having a dirty mouthed, prickley American with a small & gentle English beauty. The angst level was just right and the story was fast paced and enjoyable. I really loved this couple!