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Crescent Kingdom: The Wolves of Crescent Creek, Book 1
by Tessa Hale
About this book
Wren has spent her entire life running, haunted by the shadow of a ruthless father and a past that demands she keep her true nature hidden. She is a survivor, masterfully blending into the background until she crosses paths with the wolves of Crescent Creek. This pack is as dangerous as they are alluring, consisting of a fighter, a charmer, a hacker, a mercenary, and an assassin. What begins as a desperate search for sanctuary quickly spirals into a tangle of lethal secrets and undeniable attraction.
As she finds herself drawn into their intense, high-stakes world, the sanctuary they offer becomes a double-edged sword. This dark academy-style shifter romance is filled with simmering tension and volatile pack dynamics that pull you in from the very first chapter. The chemistry is electric, pushing the boundaries of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic where the line between protection and possession blurs.
This fast-paced paranormal read is perfect for fans of why-choose narratives who crave found-family tropes mixed with high-octane action. With every touch, Wren feels her world ignite, but the closer she gets to these alpha heroes, the more she realizes that their secrets might be the greatest threat of all. Prepare for a gripping story that ends on a devastating cliffhanger.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I devoured Crescent Kingdom in two sittings and I’m still thinking about it. From the very first chapter, the action and tension pulled me in, and the emotional beats hit just as hard. The story is completely addictive, a perfect blend of danger, romance, and slow-burning intensity. Wren is the ultimate FMC: fierce, loyal, and layered. Her strength and vulnerability are both front and center, and I was fully invested in her journey. And the guys? Every one of them brings something...
April 30, 2025
Okay first and foremost, can I get a little commotion for the cast in this audio?! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Vanessa, Teddy, Connor, JF, Shane, AND Jason?? Literally that should be enough to convince you to put this audio in your ears immediately.. but if you need more then how about the fact that this is a wolf shifter, why choose, romantic suspense, fated mates with mmc’s who are overprotective and growly?? Hmm? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Oh and there’s a shy nerd 🤭 *sighs dreamily over Locke* So...
May 28, 2025
I absolutely loved this book and the characters! Wren has been hurt and on the run from a dangerous wolf all of her life, her father. After her mother passed away as a young girl, she was forced to live with the man who caused her nothing but pain. She finally escaped and now she finds a bit of relief in Crescent Creek. She meets 5 wolves who go by the Diablos, which if you’ve read the Ember Hollow series, you’ve met them before. Four of the men are kind and recognize similar pain within her,...
June 14, 2025
Crescent Kingdom swept me into a beautifully gritty world of intrigue, magic, and grudging alliances—though parts of it didn’t fully land for me. I appreciated the ambition and flair, even if the execution felt a bit uneven at times. The story follows Lila, a fierce orphan hiding her magical heritage, who strikes a precarious bargain with Ashen, the ruthless prince who once betrayed her family. Together, they must navigate palace politics, deadly curses, and their own battered trust to prevent...
April 28, 2025
This was SO GOOD. I absolutely devoured this book. I loved the characters. Wren was a force to be reckoned with. And I absolutely loved it. There are five MMC's, which can get confusing sometimes with so many, but I didn't mind it. For the most part they're easily distinguishable. I liked them all, but Locke. Oof. Locke has my heart. The plot was good. I liked the story and what we have gotten from backstories so far. It flowed well. I wish it was longer. This was a short read and some aspects...
