Wicked Pursuit
The Beast is one of my favorite Katee Robert books so I was really excited to read Wicked Pursuit. The trio's daughter is the star of the book. She is in a boring relationship and looking for more excitement when she starts being stalked by "The Wolf". I was worried I was not going to like this when she dedicated it to "Haunting Adeline". I love stalker romance but I need it more lighthearted than that particular book.

Katee Robert always does spice well so no complaints there. If you really hate cheating you may not like this. I think I could have gotten over the cheating aspect if "the wolf" reveal made more sense. I haven't been impressed with any of Katee's most recent releases.

Divine Intervention
I honestly only read this book because it was attached to Wicked Pursuit. Overall, I did not like it. The writing was really odd. Cahuani's POV was especially hard to understand because the author would randomly switch to third person. I felt like the smut was missing something, and then I saw the author that wrote this was male so I'm thinking that is the issue (I have not read any spicy books with male narrators before).

**Potential spoiler** This was described as MMF but those scenes do not come until the very end. I will say I preferred the MMF scenes to any of the other spicy scenes. I also agree with other reviews that the use of "Papa Bear" in the bedroom was not as sexy as the author seemed to think.

I also don't think this fit in that well with Wicked Pursuit. It barely overlapped so it doesn't make sense to put in same collection.

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.

Wicked Pursuit:
Set back in Carver City as a next-gen to the Wicked Villians series, this is a Little Red Riding Hood remix. Ruby is the heir to a crime family, and Wolf is her stalker. Finally bored with her nice-guy boyfriend, Ruby leans into his games and MAN does this story take off. Personally, I'm still dipping my toes into dark romance, so this definitely has those elements if that's what you're looking for. But it's fast-paced enough, if you're a newbie like me. I really hope this is the start to a sequel series with the rest of the heirs & spares! I feel like I can't go into much more detail without adding spoilers, but if you're a Katee Robert fan, this will likely be a 5-star addition to your TBR.

Divine Intervention:
I'll start off my saying I'm not familiar with R.M. Virtue's work. For the length of the book, and the general content I was expecting given the premise of the series, there was a lot of world-building in this one. Angels and demons, a whole heist backstory, celestial politics, etc. This is set up as a Goldilocks remix, and involves a witch-turned-angel and the witch-working-for-demons, who happens to be her ex's dad, meeting up at the Black Rose Auction to obtain the same item (and getting together along the way, not to ruin it for you). I appreciate the effort that went into making this fantasy world fit into a shorter novel, and maybe it would have been easier to get into if I had read Virtue's other work, I'm not sure. I enjoyed it once it came together, but it took me a bit to get into this half of the split book. I'd be open to reading more from R.M. Virtue

Wicked Pursuit (4 stars)
I’m honestly sad that it’s just a novella. If this was a full length book, it had the potential to be more. It is packed with stalkerish vibes, mafia romance, masked man. Etc. I enjoyed it. It did its job


Divine Intervention (3)
I personally did not care for this book. I mentally couldn’t get over “papa bear” and that’s where the author lost me.
Tropes:
Exs dad
Age gap

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity. I follow several of the authors who participated in the black rose auction so I was so excited to get a chance at this set. I loved Katee's story. It fit perfectly with her style and happy to see other characters I knew. I loved the twist and the ending... wanted more. I always enjoy her writing primal. It makes me want to know more about other characters in the series ... especially Reaper. I also enjoyed the second book. It was a new author for me. I just didn't love it. I think part of it might have been because it didn't hit the auction vibe as much (good spice though).

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for the ARC

Make it spicy and make it deliciously dark. Both authors are bringing up the heat in these novellas and I'm all in! Not much plot, but all the more vibe and spice

Absolutely phenomenal and got me out of a major reading slump! I couldn’t put this down and was immersed until the end!

Katee Robert has to be one of the best authors that I've ever read. Her writing is incredible and I seem to easily devour everything that she writes. Wicked Pursuit falls onto that list of great books that she has written. This book was a dark and spicy mafia red riding hood retelling. The spice in this book wasn't even spice.... it was LAVA. Overall, the spice were amazing. No complaints over here.

This was my first time reading any of R.M. Virtues books. My first impression was "WOW" Just like Wicked Pursuit, Divine Interventionis also has great spice and a great plot. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.

These books are INCREDIBLE!!!!! Katee Robert's spin on Little Red & the wolf had me by the throat and R.M. virtues continued the saga nicely. I love how spicy the first initial chapters of each were, and while the world building was on the weaker side, I also understand that's not the primary focus of these ones. I think the premise was also very original and I love a dark/underground setting and mafia nepo babies (so to speak). A super fun read <3

❤️Wicked Pursuit🐺
- stalker romance
- Little red riding hood remix

4.5⭐️ 4🌶️

Ruby is currently in a relationship with Luke, although he isn’t completely aware of exactly who she is or what her parents do. One night, Ruby decides to sneak off, only, she doesn’t realize that she gets caught on camera. Or at least, she doesn’t realize until the Wolf starts making himself known and begins blackmailing her.

Whew!! Katee!! I have not read the wicked villains series yet but I will for sure be moving it up the TBR after this!



Divine Intervention
- he’s her ex’s father
- MMF
- Goldilocks remix

3.5⭐️ 3🌶️

This story follows Tlalli, who is part witch/part angel, while she’s going on a mission to New York for her employer where she happens to find herself at the Black Rose Auction.

This was my first RM Virtues, and I am extremely impressed with the world and character building!

I think this was a fun book overall! Wicked Pursuit is second generation of Katee Robert's Wicked Villains series, but it's not necessary to read that series in order to enjoy this new one. It was a super quick spicy read. I would definitely check out the content warnings since a few things may be rough if you're not ready for it, but it's fine for any seasoned dark romance reader. I also HIGHLY recommend reading it with the playlist because it makes it all so much more fun. Ruby is messy, but in a fun way. It's got a fun reveal and I can totally see this as a future comfort read.

Divine Intervention is super compelling. It's a very different tone from Wicked Pursuit so reading them back to back gave me a bit of whiplash, but I really got into the story. I had read Sing Me to Sleep which is part of the universe of this book so I already understood some of the world building and I think that helped a lot because otherwise I could see it being kind of confusing. I think it's fun that there is a supernatural element at the auction. I think the relationship between the three of them could have been developed more, but I have that issue with a lot of triad pairings, especially for shorter books.

Overall they were both easy reads that I had a good time with. My rating would be 3.5, but rounded to 4.
eARC courtesy of Sourcebooks

Thank you Netgalley & source books for the e-arcs. Wicked pursuit I give 4 🌟 & divine intervention I give 2 🌟. Wicked pursuit is a red riding hood retelling. Divine intervention is a goldilocks & 3 bears retelling.

Wicked Pursuit Divine by Katee Robert 4\5
ARC
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️💫

Wolf is a stalker who kills people she has sex with.
Ruby is a mafia princess. One day she is unfaithful to her boyfriend Luke and since then everything has gotten out of control. An unknown number started writing to her, she separated from her boyfriend of two years “whom I really love”, people she later leaves dead with, they are harassing her and she doesn't know who he is. Although he likes everything that happens.

What the fuck??

I was shocked by what happened in chapter 11. I really wanted to abandon it but a plot was put in there without stopping, which obviously contains it. It was something that no reader could have expected, I still don't believe it. I need more of these characters, Katee never fails with those amazing hot scenes.

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Divine Intervention by R.M. Virtues 2\5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

DNF

Tlallie was turned into an angel? It is a confusing book, very descriptive, it contradicts many of the things the characters themselves do. From the beginning I didn't connect with the characters, the world has a lot of information for a short book.

“This was Cahuani, who was everything Anthony would never become. “Anthony was a storm, but Cahuani was the calm sea before it.”

What I can say is that I liked the tension that people bring and I really liked the sexual scenes.




Thanks to the authors and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest opinion.

"Wicked Pursuit" delivered an engaging world, strong characters, and a fresh take on dynamics with Wolf. The smut was well-done, and Ruby’s character stood out—I wanted more of her story. Both Wicked Pursuit and Divine Intervention had untapped potential and could have benefited from being longer.

"Divine Intervention" had a unique mix of angels, demons, and witches tied to the Black Rose Auction. While the concept was intriguing, the world-building felt underdeveloped, and the pacing rushed, especially at the end. Tlalli deserved more focus, and while the poly romance was interesting, its development felt too fast.

Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this!

I LOVED the first book by Katee Robert. I love a stalker, look at her and die romance so this was right up my alley. The suspense was well written and was very hard to put down. The second book whoever was extremely hard for me to get into. It was almost a DNF multiple times. I had a very hard time with it including magical elements while the first boom was in the “real” world. The second book leads me to not want to pick up another book by R.M. virtues. I would and have read more books by Katee Robert.

Wicked Pursuit was an absolute ride! It had me hooked from the start—the tension, the twists, and the spice were so well done. I loved every second of it and couldn’t put it down. The dark, obsessive romance was such a page-turner.

Divine Intervention wasn’t quite my vibe, but I still appreciated the creativity and the unique dynamics between the characters. The mix of mythology, magic, and revenge definitely made for an intriguing story, even if it didn’t fully click for me.

Overall, this collection delivers exactly what it promises—dark, decadent, and dangerously addictive.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an eARC of these two books!

I was thoroughly captivated by Wicked Pursuit; it was a spellbinding read that kept me up late into the night. Even though I had an inkling about Wolf's identity, the story was so well-crafted that I just had to keep reading until the end.

I must admit, Divine Intervention didn't captivate me quite as immediately as Wicked Pursuit, but it still proved to be a decent read once I got into it. While I wasn't entirely sold on the FMC using the term "Papa Bear", it kind of made me cringe, it's more of a personal preference that may not bother other readers. I believe that with more depth and development, I would have appreciated this story more. It felt like I was dropped into the middle of a story and had to scramble to understand what was happening, which was a bit of a challenge. But overall, it was a decent story. I just had higher hopes going in after having enjoyed Wicked Pursuit so much.

I would give Wicked Pursuit a 5/5 and Divine Intervention 3/5.

A two-fer...

In Wicked Pursuit by Katee Robert, its a modern day, steamy Little Red Riding Hood retelling.
No one does it quite like Katee Robert. Get it. Read it. Fan.

In Divine Intervention, its a modern day Goldilocks retelling. Steamy.
Recommend this two-fer.

I was hooked on the characters from the start—every interaction had me grinning. The plot twist blew my mind, and the chemistry between the couple was off the charts. One dynamic could’ve been a turn-off, but it worked because both characters were into it. Can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes!

**Wicked Pursuit: 4.5 Stars**
A thrilling, suspenseful stalker romance with a twist. Despite the FMC cheating at the start, which was a bit of an ick, I enjoyed it. The Black Rose Auction added a great touch, and I’m excited for more.

**Divine Intervention: 2.5 Stars**
This one didn’t grab me. The plot was hard to follow, and the connection to the Black Rose Auction felt weak. The characters didn’t click for me, and the story felt disconnected from *Wicked Pursuit*. I gave it 2 stars.

A mob princess with a taste for doing things she shouldn’t acquires a stalker who will unalive anyone who touches what’s his.

Hot hot hot! Katee Robert’s books are always so entertaining and just what I need and want, even when I didn’t know it. I loved the interesting take on Little Red Riding Hood; truly well done! While I figured out the plot twist very early on, the predictability of it never took away from the story. I also liked how Red had history with Wolf; it made their romance and connection all more believable.

If you want a read that sends you to take a cold shower—or read one-handed—these spicy scenes will certainly do that for you. 🙂‍↕️

- stalker romance
- dark romance
- mafia romance
- hidden identity
- masked man

3 stars
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Wicked Pursuit brings us back to Carver City with a spice little novella featuring the next generation. A super spicy Red Riding Hood retelling, I found this entertaining.

Emphasis on spicy. This book was mostly spice, which is fine. The background plot took a backseat, but I found that the explanation of the auction was really well done and I really understood what was happening. I loved the twist and I really enjoyed the characters.

Despite reading so many Katee Robert books, there is still something about her writing style that just bothers me. It feels a little too simplistic and just doesn’t hook me.

2 stars
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Divine Intervention is the second book in the Black Rose Auction series, but you would hardly know it.

There is a LOT of world in this one to absorb and really quickly, given how short it is. This definitely would have benefitted from being a longer book to really establish itself. The auction is sort of an afterthought in the book, with only mentions in regards to the chalice. There is little explanation of what the auction is and how it works, so you would be lost without the first book. I appreciated the small nod to Ruby, though.

I liked the ex boyfriend’s dad trope, but the characters were pretty hard to follow because there were just so many of them. The spice was definitely good, and I appreciated the background plot, but nothing really stood out to me in this one.

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Overall, an interesting series that I will probably keep reading.