To Win a Dark Heart · #8

Falling for the Wolf

A Villainous Twist on Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella

Megan Charlie

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A woman who betrayed her family

A rogue hiding a hairy secret

And a blackmail arrangement with unexpected consequences

After her stepsister marries the crown prince, Tasia is shipped out of the country to live with relatives she’s never heard of before. Blamed and scorned for her role in that debacle, Tasia struggles to make a new life for herself amongst a community that doesn’t care for outsiders. But even that is less nerve wracking than her weekly trips through the woods to deliver a basket of “goodies” to the sinister old woman known only as Grandmother.

Mitch helped a naive girl travel through the woods once before. After having his heart viciously yanked out and stomped on, he’s not doing that ever again. When Tasia comes along, all innocent smiles and no sense of self-preservation, he vows to stay far away. But she stumbles upon his furry little secret and he reluctantly agrees to play protector in exchange for her silence.

What seems like a simple arrangement soon becomes complicated as enemies from the past begin cropping up in unexpected places. When Mitch and Tasia stumble onto a villainous plot with far-reaching consequences they must choose between looking out for themselves or risking everything for faceless strangers. With lives–and possibly their hearts–on the line, how will two recovering villains decide what to do? And will their choices be compatible? Or just another betrayal?


Falling for the Wolf is a retelling that combines elements of Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella. Set after the events of each of these stories, this no spice romantasy is the 8th book in the To Win a Dark Heart series which retells fairy tales as old as time, but this time it’s the villain’s turn to get a happy ending.

Published
March 6, 2026
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ARC Listings Available for To Win a Dark Heart Fairy Tale Series

Chelsea K739 books · 233 posts

To Win a Dark Heart is a 12 book, multi-author series with stories that mash up two fairy tales and match up their villains.

Advanced Reader Copies (ARC's) are currently available at both Booksprout and BookSirens for multiple books in this series those who are interested. 

Falling for the Mad King: A Fairy Tale Villain Mash-Up
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2026
Page Length: 202 pages
 
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Number of days to read: 54

Falling for the Doomed Bride: Bluebeard's Tale
Publication Date: January 23, 2026
Page Length: ?

 
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Falling for the Sorcerer: A Villainous Rapunzel and Swan Lake Second Chance Romance
Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Page Length: 298 pages

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Number of days to read: 61

Happy reading to anyone who decides to read this series.
 
My personal recommendation (particularly if you enjoy the book a lot) is to place your review in as many places as you can and to send the author a message letting them know were you posted (including here) to let them know how much you appreciate their generosity in providing you with the opportunity to read an early copy of their book.

Edited Jan 18, 2026 02:03
Chelsea K739 books · 233 posts

Falling for the Sorcerer: A Villainous Rapunzel and Swan Lake Second Chance Romance
Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Page Length: 298 pages

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Falling for the Pied Piper: To Win a Dark Heart
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