🐺 Book Review: Hunted & Knotted By The Wolf by Imani Jay (Kindle Edition, Knotty Fairytales Series)
A wickedly steamy, fast-paced retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a primal twist—Imani Jay delivers a dark Omegaverse fantasy where the big bad wolf doesn’t just chase Red… he claims her.
🧠 Overview
Published in April 2025, Hunted & Knotted By The Wolf is a 62-page novella that reimagines the classic fairytale through the lens of Omegaverse romance, complete with wolf shifters, fated mates, and intense alpha-omega dynamics. The story follows Red, a curvy heroine on a simple errand to her grandmother’s cabin. But her path crosses with The Wolf, a dominant shifter whose instincts roar to life the moment he catches her scent.
What unfolds is a high-heat, no-holds-barred chase through the woods—where Red isn’t just running from danger, she’s running toward a destiny she never expected.
🔥 Key Themes & Highlights
- 🐾 Omegaverse tropes: Includes knotting, scent recognition, and fated mate bonding
- 💘 Instalust and primal romance: The Wolf’s obsession with Red is immediate and intense
- 🌲 Fairytale retelling: Echoes of Little Red Riding Hood are woven into a much darker, adult narrative
- 🧁 Curvy heroine empowerment: Red is desired, pursued, and ultimately adored for who she is
“This curvy girl is his fated mate, his omega, and he’s ready to chase her down, knot her tight, and show her exactly what it means to be caught by the big bad wolf.” — Goodreads summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 3.90/5 from early reviews
- 📖 Readers praise the story’s spicy scenes, OTT alpha energy, and fun twist ending
- 🧾 Some note that it’s light on plot but heavy on steam—ideal for fans of quick, high-heat reads
- 💬 “Lord KnotOkay, this was an awesome read. But good lord, Wolf had Red in a serious long CHOKEHOLD (knot hold) 😂😂😂.” — Reviewer Hera Brown
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At just over 60 pages, it’s a fast, steamy escape—not a deep character study
- 🔞 Explicit content: Includes mature themes and Omegaverse elements—intended for adult readers
- 📚 Standalone: Previously published in the Snowed-In Winter Romance Anthology, now part of the Knotty Fairytales series
🏁 Final Verdict
Hunted & Knotted By The Wolf is a deliciously dark and unapologetically spicy novella that delivers exactly what it promises: primal passion, fairytale fantasy, and a wolf who doesn’t play nice. If you’re craving a quick read with high heat and supernatural bite, this Kindle edition is a wild ride worth taking.
