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Briar Boleyn
A Rebel Without Claws: Southern Charm, Book 1
by Juliette Cross
About this book
Ronan Reed is a bad boy with a temper as volatile as his wolf side. After fleeing Texas to escape his latest brush with the law, he arrives in Louisiana with one goal: dominating the underground werewolf cage-fighting circuit. He is a man who thrives on chaos and pack dynamics, never expecting that a single glance at a local witch would derail his carefully crafted plans for trouble.
Celine Cruz is the antithesis of everything Ronan stands for. As an Aura witch dedicated to healing the broken, she is the heart of her close-knit family. Yet, beneath her gentle exterior lies a secret hunger for the very danger Ronan embodies. Their connection is a classic forbidden-love story, pitting the pull of fated mates against the disapproval of the supernatural communities they call home.
This sizzling paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes action with deep emotional healing. As the tension between the shifter and the witch reaches a fever pitch, external threats begin to close in, forcing them to choose between their loyalties and their hearts. If you are looking for a spicy, opposites-attract adventure that balances found-family warmth with a seductive, dangerous edge, this is your next obsession.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DT2DLL34
Reader Reviews
February 14, 2025
I loved this opposites attract, shifter-witch, fated mates romance. This is a heartwarming, healing and spicy romance full of lovable, relatable and wounded characters with just a touch of angst and danger. Ronan is a wolf shifter and wolf cage fighter who recently moved to New Orleans to live with his uncle after getting into trouble in Texas. Celine is an Aura witch and an art therapist. She usually dates boring good guys. To get to their HEA they both need to deal with their past pain. This...
March 5, 2025
I'd give 'A Rebel Without Claws' 3.5 stars. It was a pleasant, easy read with some seriously steamy moments. The fantasy world and characters were interesting, and I loved the West Side Story-esque vibe, with a werewolf and witch as the star-crossed lovers. The romance was sweet, and the main character's passion for his dreams was inspiring. One of the things that really resonated with me was the theme of found family. The way the characters came together to support each other was heartwarming,...
February 19, 2025
I’ll be honest. The first series was SO good, I had very high expectations for this spin off. And it was ok. A kick of nostalgia for the old books, some sweet romance, an obvious hint or twelve that more books starring Celine’s siblings and cousins are coming.. that’s all fine. Celine was not a very strong character for me. For an aura witch, she was remarkably self absorbed, very focused on a past trauma, not supportive at all. And our MMC wasn’t really a bad boy. He had a bit of a troubled...
February 21, 2025
What a fantastic read!!! It was great to be back with the Savoie family, especially the second generation. In previous books, you got a glimpse of them as babies and toddlers. Now, they are adults, and they are full of surprises. Ronan comes from a tough background in Texas and now lives with his Uncle Shane of the Blood Moon Pack in New Orleans. He works in his Uncle's garage, but his passion is cage fighting. Celine, one of Mateo's and Evie's triplets, is an Aura witch and she first meets...
February 20, 2025
I feel like there are two types of fantasy romance books. The first kind is dark, has heavy world building and epic battles, villains and usually some romance. These books usually leaving us wrecked even though we love every second of reading them. I have read a lot of these books and throughly enjoy them. The second kind makes you fall in love with all things supernatural. It is handsome werewolves, seductive vampires, and alluring witches. They take place in charming small towns or bustling...
