Chaos, Chemistry, and Chosen Bonds: Run Riot by Colette Rhodes

What if the world you thought was broken suddenly revealed the power you never knew you had—and the four dangerously magnetic men who are fated to stand by your side? In Run Riot, the explosive first installment of the State of Grace series by Colette Rhodes, paranormal romance meets reverse harem with razor-sharp edges and a heart that refuses to break.

This isn’t your average urban fantasy love story. It’s gritty, intoxicating, and built for readers who want to feel the tension between power and vulnerability, freedom and fate, trust and temptation. With a badass heroine at its core and four men who are anything but tame, Run Riot is precisely what readers of dark reverse harem romance have been craving.

Why Run Riot Hits Hard and Fast

Colette Rhodes brings an unflinching energy to the reverse harem genre—bold, intense, and emotionally charged. In a crowded field, Run Riot stands out for its complex worldbuilding, searing romantic tension, and morally gray characters who constantly challenge each other. Nothing is black and white here—not the enemies, not the lovers, and indeed not the choices Grace is forced to make.

In a time when readers are leaning toward stories about reclaiming autonomy and rewriting their narratives, this book lands like a punch to the gut—in the best way.

A Dangerous Gift, A Fractured City, and a Pack That Shouldn’t Work

Grace didn’t ask for powers. She didn’t ask to be hunted, either. But the moment her abilities flare, she’s swept into a world of supernatural politics, danger, and dark secrets that stretch far beyond her old life. She’s not a hero, not yet—but survival has a way of forcing people to evolve.

Enter the four men who become her allies—and her complications.

They’re not a “team.” Not at first. They don’t trust her. She doesn’t trust them. But something about them keeps pulling her back—each one with his trauma, his darkness, and his reasons for keeping her close. The tension crackles from their very first encounter, and it never lets up.

Together, they form a reluctant alliance that slowly shifts into something more profound: loyalty, desire, even belonging. But make no mistake—this isn’t a fairytale. This is a fight for freedom, for power, and for each other.

Tropes That Burn and Bite

If you love your reverse harem romances with teeth, Run Riot delivers. Colette Rhodes takes beloved tropes and turns them into emotional landmines. Inside, you’ll find:

• Reverse harem, with each relationship developing uniquely and authentically
• Slow-burn romance, driven by mistrust, tension, and undeniable chemistry
• Found family, made from broken people who choose each other anyway
• Fated bonds and rebellion, where destiny and free will collide
• Strong heroine, who doesn’t wait to be saved—she breaks her chains
• Dark paranormal world, where danger and desire live side by side

Each trope is used not just to build heat, but to deepen character growth. There are no shortcuts here—just slow, electric evolution.

Who Will Love This Book

Run Riot is written for readers who:

• Can’t get enough of paranormal reverse harem stories with grit and heart
• Crave emotionally complex heroines who grow through power and pain
• Love antiheroes and morally gray love interests who push boundaries
• Enjoy dark fantasy that blends romance, rebellion, and raw emotion
• Are fans of authors like Tate James, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, or KF Breene
• Want to be consumed by a story that blends action, tension, and desire in equal measure

If you’re someone who highlights angsty one-liners and slow-burn scenes that make your chest ache—in a good way—this is your next obsession.

Final Thoughts: Riot Isn’t Just a Word. It’s a Promise.

Run Riot by Colette Rhodes is more than a paranormal romance—it’s a declaration. A refusal to play it safe. A heroine who doesn’t need permission to rise. And a found family built on chaos, passion, and the fire of survival.

This book kicks off what promises to be an unforgettable series where every choice cuts deep and every relationship demands something real.

So if you’re ready to fall for a heroine who fights tooth and claw for her freedom—and the four men who might just burn the world down with her—then Run Riot isn’t just a title. It’s a challenge. Pick it up, and don’t expect to come out the same.