A Rebel Without Claws

Southern Charm, Book 1

By: Juliette Cross

Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Johanna Fairview

Book one in a next-generation spin-off of the bestselling Stay a Spell series.

After yet another bar fight and arrest, bad boy Ronan Reed leaves Texas to live with his Uncle Shane, alpha of the Blood Moon pack. Since werewolf cage fighting isn't illegal in Louisiana, Ronan makes big plans to lead his own team in the ring. But when he sets eyes on sweet Celine Cruz, his whole world stops, and she becomes a tantalizing distraction he doesn't need.

As an Aura witch, Celine always wants to help heal the broken. She knows all too well what it's like to battle anxiety, and so she's dedicated her life to helping those in need. But the second she meets Ronan, she knows she's in trouble. He's everything her close-knit family would hate: a werewolf with a hot temper and a sinful grin to match who runs with a dangerous crowd. So why can't she stay away?

Ronan thinks she's a good girl. Little does he know that all Celine wants is to do wicked things with the bad boy werewolf who revels in breaking all her rules. As their forbidden romance becomes too tempting to resist, Ronan notices that the wolves are circling… and they're coming after his mate.

©2025 Juliette Cross (P)2025 Podium Audio

love this

I listened to the end of this book being done by Aiden snow on a TikTok live.And that's what made me wanna buy it when it came out.

Aiden Snow … well, yes.

I read Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross while I was in a reading slump and I loved it. But for some reason, I couldn't get into reading the rest of her books after the slump. I think I understand why now. Some books are meant to be read, and some books are meant to be listened to. Juliette Cross’s books are meant to be LISTENED TO bc this was an EXPERIENCE.

My taste in books also varies widely. So, it's likely I just wasn't in the mood for another book of this genre or style after Wolf Gone Wild. You really have to open yourself up to the concept of insta-love and being in love with the concept of love itself. Once you get yourself in that state, nothing but giggles, heart flutters, and elevated temperatures (Cross’s books are hella spicy) are in your future.

The story was 4/5 for its purposes; I think it was just meant to be fun and it was hella fun. I wasn't too intrigued by the action plot; however, I was captivated by the romance, the homey spin-off world, and Ronan’s response to his trauma. I read Wolf Gone Wild first, so seeing all the connections between the characters was cool.

Overall, it's a great fun audiobook for cleaning or cooking day (WITH HEADPHONES)!

Coming home

This was like coming home after a long day of work. It’s a great second generation welcome. Fabulous story which was enhanced with spectacular narrators. Wish this was longer and had more outside family involvement. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Crossing my fingers it will have the same narrators too.

I loved it so much 🥹😍

Celine and Ronan are goals 🥹 A healthy relationship, proper communication, mental health representation, family support, and spice this book literally has it all! Ronan is a gruff sweetheart who I absolutely loved! I love a strong man confident enough to be emotionally available! Celine is a perfectly relatable woman who has a big heart, loving family, and is accepting and nonjudgmental. Their story was beautiful, heartwarming, and HOT!! I enjoyed the sneaks into the chaotic and ginormous Savoie family and look forward to more books about the kids!

The narrators as always gave a 10/10 for me! They are both talented and did a great job bringing the characters to life!

Loved it

Loved it like I did the originals. The story itself moves fast, and the spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️ out of 5. My only gripe is that it isn’t longer and have to wait for the next ones! Worth the credit for sure.

Love this!

Stay a spell and now Southern Charm are so under hyped !!!! And these performers are perfect!

Loved it!

Another wonderful story! I love the connection between these two! The narration was fantastic as always!

Love the new generation!

Just book it right in with the original series. I really hope she continues this series with more characters from this new generation.

Great Stroy

Happy to see all the kids and cousins growing up with a peek into their adult lives!! I love seeing how their personalities manifested. Celine and Ronin’s character development was really satisfying and hopeful and the scene where Ronin had to jump out of Celine’s window was absolutely sending meee😂 I can’t wait to see more of the family. I’m especially curious about the covert looks Wakeen and Ty have been exchanging whenever they didn’t think the other was looking…👀👀👀

Love the world Cross creates

This is great. They are all totally great. I’m so glad she started another series with the next generation. The series before is amazing. Can’t recommend enough. Can’t wait for the next one.