I will read anything Bryne puts out into the world. I love her writing style and won't get enough of these Goode girls. Definitely pick up this series or really any of her series. She is great at combining romance, relatable issues even to our time and some mystery thrown in.

Rosaline has been a compulsive thief since she was a girl, but her latest exploits have forced her into marriage with an older American. Eli is so wealthy he’s known as Midas, but was raised in the mines, and has no time for polite English society. Whilst he’s fiercely attracted to his younger bride - and she to him - he also feels he’s all wrong for her, being too rough, too unrefined, too harsh. But Eli isn’t prepared for Rosaline - who is determined to make him love her, if her thieving ways don’t drive a wedge between them.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book. I just loved this, to be quite honest. I found the start a little confusing - the exposition was a little clunky and I think too many characters were introduced at once, although I understand I’m coming into this series late. But once I got past that and worked out who was who I just fell in love with the story. I loved the contrast between Rosaline and Eli: her naivete, her innocence, compared to his abrasive, harsh personality. The way he wanted to protect her from himself was just catnip to me.

But their romance was so much lovelier and sweeter than I expected. I found it quite touching how much they needed each other and how they learned to love. There was this moment on their wedding night where Eli realises he could fall in love with her, and at that point I was just all in to this story.

It also had a good level of angst - it was the kind that made me ache, especially the more internal parts where they focused on their insecurities and issues. But it was never overwhelming or melodramatic; it was quite gentle and felt very real, and it worked well as a complement to the softer side of their romance. It was also very steamy - the love scenes are hot and well-written.

I just couldn’t stop reading it - I finished it in one sitting and I just loved it. It was angsty and funny and emotional and sexy, and Rosaline and Eli were really likeable main characters. I liked the way they were both very vulnerable despite their differences, despite their vastly different life experiences. It all felt so natural to me: nothing about this book felt rushed, even though it’s not very long, and the development of their feelings felt very believable. They take the time to get to know one another - it’s not just about the physical attraction between them. There was just this clear sense to me, as a reader, that they needed what the other offered, and the way they came to that realisation just ticked all my boxes for what I want in a romance. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a steamy, age-gap historical romance with an arranged marriage.

Content Notes: Gun violence, homophobia, sexual assault (in past), attempted sexual assault (on-page), kleptomania / compulsive stealing, compulsive behaviours, child sexual abuse, manipulative behaviour, suicidal thoughts, child abuse, death of a sibling, death of a parent.

Such a great addition to this series. I have to say Kerrigan knows ybe way to my historical loving heart. I enjoy each book she creates and I absolutely love her heroines. They are kickass, sassy, and overall strong women.

Rosaline and Eli, the young star gazer and her brash American, are quite the couple. If you’ve been reading the Goode sister series you’ll know Rosaline is a half sister to the Goode sisters. She is the youngest of the bunch and has a unique interest in the stars and other various trinkets. Eli, is a wealthy investor and businessman, friend to Morley and a typical hot headed American. Their relationship is a bit rocky at first due to how they met and then they had an instant spark, cue the hot and heavy chapters. It’s always fun to read a book by Byrne, as the words flow eloquently even while a character is being sassy or putting one in their place. My vocabulary as grown ten fold. I’ve received my advanced copy through Netgalley and provided my honest review voluntarily.

I was so excited when I learned the other siblings would be getting books too. This is the first one featuring the recently discovered siblings. Rosaline and Eli both had rough childhoods and find it hard to have true relationships. Rosaline hides part of herself while Eli doesn't trust anyone. These two are forced into a marriage after getting caught in her bedroom together. In order to save her reputation and her family they marry. These two had chemistry from the start but it's not until later in the book that their relationship really shines. The book ends a bit abruptly and I wish there had been more seeing the couple after working through some of the issues (won't mention b/c spoilers). I am looking forward to the next sibling's book and am anxious to see what happens with Emmett.

Crying Wolfe is a perfect addition to Kerrigan Byrne's Goode Girls series. I love that they can all be read in one sitting, pull at all my heart strings and deliver deep, dark romance. Works as a stand alone but I highly recommend reading the entire series or Tempting Fate which drops a large revelation.

Rosaline grew up the youngest and most vulnerable in her family unit. She carries some past trauma that manifests in kleptomania. Rosaline is smart, very intelligent and so lovable. Eli Wolfe is a rich, entrepreneur from America. Eli is a big, gruff, love muffin with his own past to contend with.

I loved that this book is all about marriage of convince, tracking down a gem and so much more. It unfolds bit by bit in a masterful way by Byrne. Can't wait for more!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own. #Kerrigan Byrne #CryingWolfe #NetGalley

Quite a different offering from this author who has previously penned some extremely interesting stories. We get if I’m truly blunt a very fast paced as in everything happens very quickly story about a kleptomaniac , sheltered young woman and an American millionaire who has truly found a gold mine. Eli is more than a little rough, quite foul mouthed and if honest very blinkered and initially belligerent. Rosaline is gentile, innocent and yet when forced into a shotgun wedding to try and salvage her families reputation quietly determined to do absolutely all her wifely duties !
As I initially stated everything happens so fast that one minute the couple are meeting and it felt like the next they are married and it’s their wedding night ! If frank there wasn’t a huge amount of storyline just misunderstandings and well a long drawn out passionate scene . There’s a little bit of action but it’s quickly over and yep another scene of unbridled passion. The characters are likeable particularly after the wedding but this felt short and just lacking something.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Kerrigan Bryne is an auto-buy-auto-read author. I can never get enough of her books! And Crying Wolfe did not disappoint! While I'm not a huge fan of age gap romances, it didn't even care in this book. Hero and Heroine are nothing but different and yet they are so attracted to each other. I read this book in one sitting and am now having a major book hangover.

Rosaline Goode is already something of a scandal, the result of her bigamous father's first marriage. Shy and sheltered, Rosaline would prefer to map out the stars than mingle with high society and look for a husband. But she's left with no choice but to marry after an impulse gets her caught in the bedroom of Elijah Wolfe, the unscrupulous, wealthy American mine owner visiting her brother-in-law.

Eli has no plans on getting married. However, his friend insists that he protect Rosaline's honor, despite the fact that nothing happened between the two of them. Considering himself too old and too mean for someone as seemingly-genteel as Rosaline, he's reluctant to move forward with the match. But despite the less than ideal circumstances, there's something between the two of them...

I love Kerrigan Byrne. Love her. She's one of my top three favorite romance novelists. However, I must admit that her Goode Girls series has been something of an adjustment for me. It's tonally fairly different from her Devil You Know trilogy or the Victorian Rebels series (which Goode Girls spun off with in A Dark and Stormy Knight/Seducing A Stranger, which feels more Victorian Rebels). While there are still the dark Byrne-isms in Goode Girls, I would still say it's considerably lighter than the other two series, with more humor and sweetness in the romances. The books are also much shorter, usually clocking in at a little over 200 pages on my Kindle, with a typical Byrne book being 370-400 pages. This means a faster-paced romance, with the sex (which is still just as hot, don't get me wrong) happening sooner and the relationship progressing more quickly.

I will admit that at first this left me a little confused. Not against the series at all, but just... not sure what to expect. Now I feel like I've settled into the Goode Girls series, and while I wouldn't mind Byrne returning to the darker, more epic fare of her previous works, I enjoy these books a lot and see what she's going for with them. In a way, the Goode Girls books remind me of old school category historicals. They're quick and dirty (very dirty in the case of Crying Wolfe, God) with relatively simple, straightforward, yet still kind of bananas plots that are easy to understand. The connections between the leads are kind of instantaneous, but it doesn't quite feel like instalove. Instalust, for sure.

Crying Wolfe is just... super fun. There are quibbles I could make, for sure--Eli and Rosaline's relationship does move quite fast, and his Americanisms are kind of.... over the top. But like, in the best, campiest, most fun way possible. In a very real way, he's like a fuckable Woody from Toy Story in terms of the way he talks. Except he doesn't just say "there's a snake in my boot" he also talks about how much he wants to fuck her. Which, honestly? An improvement. I was all about. I was a fan. And for me, this was one of the more successful entires in the "American romances English rose" category, which is pretty hit or miss.

Rosaline is a bit less entertaining than her man, but I still personally really liked her. In a lot of ways, she's kind of a classic historical romance heroine. A throwback, if you will. She's sweet and shy and virginal without being an idiot, and she has a "quirk" which gets her in a lot of trouble (and in the marriage). It's a pretty basic opposites attract story. He's pushing 37, damaged, and doesn't want to love; she's 21, doesn't know the ways of the world, and just wants to live a quiet life by herself. If you have an issue with age gaps, this is not the one for you.

If you are one for age gaps..... Uh, it's real hot. She did not let us down with that wedding night. So be advised.

I can't say this is my favorite Kerrigan Byrne, or the most complex thing she's ever written. But for someone who'd been reading a lot of books that have been tough to get through, it was kind of perfect.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Oliver Heber Books, Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily. I have been avidly reading this series and this is my favourite one of all.
Elijah Wolfe is a fish out of water - an American in England mixing with the upper class and baffled by how complicated they make everything. When he comes across Rosaline Goode, her particular brand of nerdy quirkiness bowls him over and when they have to get married (because it's convenient) he falls for her hard.
But he has to learn to trust and she has to learn to be open - difficult things to do.
It's steamy and emotional and lovely. I will say there is some mention of child abuse in there, so please read with care.
Loved it.

Thank you to Kerrigan Byrne, the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an ARC to review!
This book contained a LOT of tropes/archetypes I love, so I could tell pretty early on I was really going to enjoy this. We’ve got a compromised/marriage of convenience set up, bluestocking, opposites attract H/h, jealous/possessive without being gross, and the H is a big, rough n’ tumble type of man.
Background for the prior books:
The first four Goode Girls books centered on the four Goode sisters. At the end of the fourth book, it was revealed that their father had married prior, and only married their mother because she was sickly with a large dowry. The four Goode daughters were raised in society, and his first wife and three children—including his heir—lived in the country and were treated as his mistress and bastards.
Rosaline is staying with Carlton Morley and his wife, her half sister Prudence. She sneaks into the house next door to gain access to a telescope. She is discovered and shot at by Eli Wolfe, the American owner of the mines Carlton invested in. Rosaline is followed back to her rooms by Eli and they are discovered in a compromising position by essentially all of the guests. Marriage ensues.
There were a couple sources of conflict following the marriage, but none of them felt overly contrived. Rosaline and Eli both had some demons but were quite willing to be open and communicate with their new partner.
Kerrigan Byrne writes romance and steam in such a lovely way, she’s really able to capture the pining and craving Eli felt when he was apart from Rosaline following a fight.
“He hated her and burned for her. Tossed around knotted sheets like a restless addict denied his opiate, wishing he’d forget her like he had so many other women. That she hadn’t burrowed into his heart like a tick…all the while intending to suck him dry.”
Dialogue written in an accent/dialect is not my favorite and should be used sparingly. There was more towards the beginning, likely to emphasize how callous and very American Eli is. Had there been any more it would have been too much, but following the first few chapters I felt his dialogue was apt, and often very charming.
“Smoothing her hair from her face, he slid an arm behind her neck, cradling her as he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. 'Don’t let go,’ he said, more an appeal than a command. ‘I think you’re holding all the broken pieces of me together.’”
I greatly appreciate when historical romance authors write about disabilities/conditions in a compassionate way relative to the time period. I have read quite a few, but none that dealt with Kleptomania. This was very well done, from describing the onset, to explaining the condition and the resulting empathy from their partner.
Crying Wolfe is the fifth book in the Goode Girls series, an offshoot of the Victorian Rebels series. While that may sound elaborate, it is not bogged down and could be read as a standalone. I would personally consider this novella length, so if you are curious about Kerrigan Byrne’s historical romances, this could be a fine place to dip your toe in.
I would rate this 4, but could see myself rounding up. I appreciate that Kerrigan Byrne can write a really fun romp and not feel the need to drag it on for 100 more pages just because.

This was an enjoyable read. Wealthy American and grumpy Elijah unknowingly compromised Rosaline when he went to search for the “thief” who was in his observatory late hours in the night and followed her back to Commander Morley’s place. Shoved into marriage of convenience w/a 15 yr age gap to avoid more scandal to the Goode family name, the two fall for each other that had a smile on my face by the last page. It was fun to see other characters from other series popped in as well. Look forward to more.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

3.5*

I was very excited to read this but unfortunately, I am leaving it disappointed. However, there were some things I liked and disliked.

For the first 70% of the book I was bored and didn't care about our hero or heroine. I couldn't relate to either of them and felt like neither one of them was fleshed out and was overall surface level, especially in their attraction. But I especially didn't like Eli and felt like KB was trying too hard to make his character come off as a harsh, self-made American man and I was like just over it. I also hated how much he emphasized how small she was and how he could fit his hands around her waist etc it made me feel gross and I didn't like it, especially in comparison to their age gap which wasn't even that big of a deal for me. Overall the first 70% of this I was just felt feeling apathetic and didn't care and wanted it to be over.

However, the last 30% was really good and was the KB I am used to. I found myself caring for both Eli and Ros after Eli opens up to her and I feel like their relationship finally started developing at this stage. I also love how fast-paced the ending was and how everything wrapped up. It was super cute and I wish the whole book could have been like this.

Since the book did end on a high note that is why I am rounding up. Overall, I felt meh but that ending was adorable and I want to read more in this series.

I am running out of ways to praise this wonderful series. It took me a little while to understand what was going on with Rosaline but once I did, I was reminded how well Kerrigan Byrne writes, such real, flawed, raw and beautiful characters. I am not sure if Rosaline was my favorite or if it was Eli, for loving her so well.
This story stole my heart, I loved it so much!

I just wish this was longer! Feels like were missing something, from the build up to their relationship and more in depth plot that Byrne is so good at making. If all of these novellas from the Goode series were full length, I know I would love them.

Okay, Kerrigan Byrne, you win. I am ready for more of the Goode Girls series after this great next chapter.

Rosaline is the youngest of all the Goode siblings: those we've watched find love throughout the Goode series, and those long-hidden Goodes who appeared at the end of Tempting Fate. Ros loves astronomy and, after a traumatic and erratic childhood, has a predilection towards kleptomania. Wealthy American mine-owner Eli Wolfe (correctly) believes she's stolen from him, pursues her, and ends up engaged to her after being convinced of her innocence. And of course, it's a love match--but will happen when he discovers she's actually the thief he suspected all along?

I wasn't a huge fan of the appearance of a whole new batch of Goodes at the end of the last book, and while I still don't think that storyline quite worked, I'm glad we got Ros and Eli's story. Both had reasons to be guarded, yet by letting the other in, they managed to soothe their hurts and begin to heal.

As with the other Goode stories, I want more. Kerrigan Byrne writes amazing full-length novels--the crossover Victorian Rebels series being the perfect example--and in these novella-length books, we lose some of the depth she builds so well elsewhere. I enjoyed the moments outside the bedroom where we saw Eli and Ros falling in love, but we could've used far more of them to make this a more emotionally resonant story.

Still, it was a satisfying read and I'm glad she kicked of our introduction to new Goode siblings with this installment.

Thank you to Oliver Heber books for the ARC to read and review.

Crying Wolfe is the next installment in the Goode Girls series. Rosaline has been secluded for most of her life. She enjoys star gazing and when she breaks into her neighbors home to view the telescope she gets more than she bargained for. She finds herself engaged to Eli Wolfe, a rough foul mouthed American businessman.

This story seemed rushed to me. They meet quickly. They wed quickly . They fall out quickLy. Not characteristicly like a Byrne Story. It had no dark elements or danger. Not as satisfying for me as other Goode girl stories.

Rosaline Goode, the youngest daughter of the late Baron of Cresthaven, (which existence we discovered at the previous book along with her father's bigamy) breaks into her neighbors house at the middle of the night to use their telescope. There she encounters Eli Wolfe, the rich American guy that got Morley rich, but they are discovered and they're forced to marry.

I really love this book! Kerrigan Byrne is one of my favorite authors and her books always deal with darker themes. Rosaline's kleptomania is the result of her family's abuses and neglect. Eli is a rough, American hero, who never intended to marry because he was betrayed from his closest people.

In this one we see again some of our favorite characters. Morley, who steals the show EVERY SINGLE TIME and Dorian.

I received an ARC copy from netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

(PS: At the beginning of the book it says it's year 1892, but this book takes place a few months after book 4 which was set in 1882)

This is a great addition to the Goode family. I love a rough cowboy and man was Eli rough in all his foul-mouthed glory. It is a little strange when cowboys show up in English stories but, hey, they were around and some crossed the pond (remember an earlier book by Kerrigan). The first meeting was cute. After the first meeting, I started to not like Rosaline very much. I know, I know, she has a problem but that didn’t make up for the fact that she just blew by her own problem (don’t yell at me, it is my opinion). I also was not thrilled with how their marriage went – like nothing was wrong and everything was forgotten then it all flared back up. The reason for the higher rating? Because Kerrigan is so good at her craft and the story really flows along and before you know it you are done reading it.

I adore Kerrigan Byrne. No other historical romance author creates worlds filled with such remarkable and roughly lovable characters as Byrne does. I never know what or who to expect in her worlds, but am always so glad to spend time there. This story of Rosaline and Elijah was a quick and fast ride through a forced marriage trope that ultimately lead them to stop assuming who each other are based on appearances and to get to know their own heart and who the other person is. This is fast paced, high steam and so, so good.