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Wolves of Montrevere #1
Her Wolf
She saved a dying wolf outside her apartment. Now supernatural assassins, government agents, and an ancient Fae syndicate all want her dead—and only the werewolf she rescued can protect her.
It’s been eight years since columnist Drew Colter watched her sisters die in a supernatural attack. Eight years of no one believing her, eight years of researching a world she can’t prove exists. Until the night that world finds her.
The wounded wolf she rescues isn’t what he seems—he’s Lucien Delterre, Alpha of the Montrevere werewolf pack. For Drew, Lucien is her chance to finally prove what happened to her sisters wasn’t delusion. For Lucien, Drew is the only witness who can help him uncover who tried to murder him—and why.
But their investigation has deadly consequences. As they dig deeper, Drew and Lucien discover something neither expected—a mystical bond that ties them together in ways neither can escape or fully understand.
In a battle where love might be their deadliest weakness, Drew must decide if she’s willing to risk everything for the truth—and for the wolf who’s claimed her heart.
It’s been eight years since columnist Drew Colter watched her sisters die in a supernatural attack. Eight years of no one believing her, eight years of researching a world she can’t prove exists. Until the night that world finds her.
The wounded wolf she rescues isn’t what he seems—he’s Lucien Delterre, Alpha of the Montrevere werewolf pack. For Drew, Lucien is her chance to finally prove what happened to her sisters wasn’t delusion. For Lucien, Drew is the only witness who can help him uncover who tried to murder him—and why.
But their investigation has deadly consequences. As they dig deeper, Drew and Lucien discover something neither expected—a mystical bond that ties them together in ways neither can escape or fully understand.
In a battle where love might be their deadliest weakness, Drew must decide if she’s willing to risk everything for the truth—and for the wolf who’s claimed her heart.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2026
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Sapir A. Englard
36 books2,655 followersSapir A. Englard is the author of The Millennium Wolves, an erotic werewolf fantasy series which has been read over 125 million times on Galatea’s mobile app. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Sapir is a full-time writer, public speaker, and music producer. Born and raised in Israel, Sapir enjoys traveling, chatting with readers, and creating new stories. Visit https://www.sapirenglard.com/ to learn more and read excerpts from The Millennium Wolves and other books by Sapir Englard.
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July 9, 2026DNF 50%
The idea had me interested, but the execution didn't meet expectations.
It gets a bit repetitive with certain phrases. "The dog " "the wolf" "8 years ago" etc. I already understand the incident happened 8 years ago. Hearing it 843 times is unnecessary.
I also couldn't connect with the main character. Her calling herself a 6 and claiming he's a 100 screams insecure middle schooler to me. And she repeatedly makes the self deprecating comments. Maybe she should work on her confidence and self love before she worries about her googoo eyes over someone she just met.
Now the dynamic between the characters may work for someone else. It just wasn't for me.
The idea had me interested, but the execution didn't meet expectations.
It gets a bit repetitive with certain phrases. "The dog " "the wolf" "8 years ago" etc. I already understand the incident happened 8 years ago. Hearing it 843 times is unnecessary.
I also couldn't connect with the main character. Her calling herself a 6 and claiming he's a 100 screams insecure middle schooler to me. And she repeatedly makes the self deprecating comments. Maybe she should work on her confidence and self love before she worries about her googoo eyes over someone she just met.
Now the dynamic between the characters may work for someone else. It just wasn't for me.
June 17, 2026
This book follows a journalist who writes in a magazine about supernatural beings which became her sole purpose after an event that occurred 8 years ago. She (Drew) ends up saving the life of a wolf shifter (unknowingly) and is thrust into the world of supernaturals. Her journey is filled with adventure and unexpected twists.
I’m giving this three stars because there’s nothing that really sticks out about the characters to me. Like they aren’t missing a “spark” or something. There was also a lot of internal monologue. Drew kind of got repetitive a bit too with the self deprecation.
I do think the plot was good and there’s the beginnings of some great world building. The ending of this book def set up book two to show some promise. I just want to see more depth to the characters.
I’m giving this three stars because there’s nothing that really sticks out about the characters to me. Like they aren’t missing a “spark” or something. There was also a lot of internal monologue. Drew kind of got repetitive a bit too with the self deprecation.
I do think the plot was good and there’s the beginnings of some great world building. The ending of this book def set up book two to show some promise. I just want to see more depth to the characters.
July 16, 2026
Thank you, NetGalley, for ARC.
If you love supernatural books, then it's for you. Quite quick space, MFC is a bit annoying but not as bad. We get it girl, he is hot, and he is 6ft something. But get the grip😏.She always has so many questions but no answers. I like that she knows about the supernatural world, so when she finds out her dog is actually not a dog, but a wolf man, she is not scared anything like that, which is good, till she gets bit confused.
Im 34% in, would I read again, no. I got bored, we know, they have some sort connection (aka mates). After 34%, I would have expected more actions, and it might start after.
If I recommend it, why not, if you are in the supernatural world, easy, fast read.
But unfortunately, I DNF'D the book.
3.5⭐️
If you love supernatural books, then it's for you. Quite quick space, MFC is a bit annoying but not as bad. We get it girl, he is hot, and he is 6ft something. But get the grip😏.She always has so many questions but no answers. I like that she knows about the supernatural world, so when she finds out her dog is actually not a dog, but a wolf man, she is not scared anything like that, which is good, till she gets bit confused.
Im 34% in, would I read again, no. I got bored, we know, they have some sort connection (aka mates). After 34%, I would have expected more actions, and it might start after.
If I recommend it, why not, if you are in the supernatural world, easy, fast read.
But unfortunately, I DNF'D the book.
3.5⭐️
April 3, 2026
The concept of this book is phenomenal but the execution of it was pedestrian. When I read the description I was excited to read this. I love a good shifter romance with a great plot. Unfortunately this one misses the mark a bit.
The premise here is that our female main character, Drew, goes on a hike with her sisters when the unthinkable happens and a supernatural creature pops out of some sort of body of water (a lake or something?) and takes her sisters from the shore and they disappear, never to be seen again.
This prompts her to begin a career as a supernatural homicide/attack column writer (think internet sleuth trying to solve a true crime case but more bizarre.) Drew is basically the equivalent of Bella from Twilight where she goes on google to go see what kind of supernatural creatures are out there and draws a variety of symbols on papers (somehow it’s actually more comical and even more cringe than it was when Bella looked up vampires and werewolves, which is definitely something). This is actually the drier part of the book. The pacing overall isn’t great. There is a lot that happens but that doesn’t seem to matter.
The male main character has also been through some serious trauma and has a lot of issues stemming from that. In that regard they’re definitely similar. Lucien is definitely an interesting character and I think if we had alternating POVs it would have made this better. The writing style here is different, it’s not inherently bad, it just isn’t my favorite.
This wasn’t a bad book but it was not the best book I’ve ever read either. There are shifter romances that are done better than this one execution-wise. The politics in the book are kind of similar to twilight again (think the Volturri) but it’s not as well executed.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the author for this advanced reader copy of the book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
3⭐️
The premise here is that our female main character, Drew, goes on a hike with her sisters when the unthinkable happens and a supernatural creature pops out of some sort of body of water (a lake or something?) and takes her sisters from the shore and they disappear, never to be seen again.
This prompts her to begin a career as a supernatural homicide/attack column writer (think internet sleuth trying to solve a true crime case but more bizarre.) Drew is basically the equivalent of Bella from Twilight where she goes on google to go see what kind of supernatural creatures are out there and draws a variety of symbols on papers (somehow it’s actually more comical and even more cringe than it was when Bella looked up vampires and werewolves, which is definitely something). This is actually the drier part of the book. The pacing overall isn’t great. There is a lot that happens but that doesn’t seem to matter.
The male main character has also been through some serious trauma and has a lot of issues stemming from that. In that regard they’re definitely similar. Lucien is definitely an interesting character and I think if we had alternating POVs it would have made this better. The writing style here is different, it’s not inherently bad, it just isn’t my favorite.
This wasn’t a bad book but it was not the best book I’ve ever read either. There are shifter romances that are done better than this one execution-wise. The politics in the book are kind of similar to twilight again (think the Volturri) but it’s not as well executed.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the author for this advanced reader copy of the book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
3⭐️
July 8, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley & Brilliance Publishing for the ARC!
Where to start…well, if I never have to hear an MFC say she looks average while the MMC is built like a Greek god, it’ll be too soon. I’m not always the most confident in myself but even I wouldn’t describe myself as “utterly average.” It’s just incredibly tiring having to listen to a woman repeat over and over that she’s not good enough for a man and it creates the power dynamic where every man she looks at romantically is instantly raised to savior and saint status because he deems her worthy of general love and affection.
This book reads like a Wattpad book written by a lovelorn teen that spends her days only reading other such stories—which no judgement if that’s you, that was me at one point too BUT as this is a traditionally published novel…I expected a higher caliber of content. If you’re in the mood for something like that, you’ll enjoy this book & I do have to say that despite its faults I found myself captured by the ending and curious to know more. But whether that curiosity will span the time it takes the next book to be published remains to be seen.
Also, final note, the insta-love and insta-trust thing really grated on me because anyone with Drew’s history and life would naturally fight against those feelings, even if they’re the result of a magical bond. She just doesn’t have the background to give out trust and love so easily and quickly—but again, that draws back to the Wattpad-level of writing I noted before.
Where to start…well, if I never have to hear an MFC say she looks average while the MMC is built like a Greek god, it’ll be too soon. I’m not always the most confident in myself but even I wouldn’t describe myself as “utterly average.” It’s just incredibly tiring having to listen to a woman repeat over and over that she’s not good enough for a man and it creates the power dynamic where every man she looks at romantically is instantly raised to savior and saint status because he deems her worthy of general love and affection.
This book reads like a Wattpad book written by a lovelorn teen that spends her days only reading other such stories—which no judgement if that’s you, that was me at one point too BUT as this is a traditionally published novel…I expected a higher caliber of content. If you’re in the mood for something like that, you’ll enjoy this book & I do have to say that despite its faults I found myself captured by the ending and curious to know more. But whether that curiosity will span the time it takes the next book to be published remains to be seen.
Also, final note, the insta-love and insta-trust thing really grated on me because anyone with Drew’s history and life would naturally fight against those feelings, even if they’re the result of a magical bond. She just doesn’t have the background to give out trust and love so easily and quickly—but again, that draws back to the Wattpad-level of writing I noted before.
June 25, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Thank you Netgalley for providing me this arc.
I got immediately hooked at the start of the book, the supernatural elements are super interesting and I really enjoyed getting to slowly learn more about all of that throughout the book. I loved how Lucien and Drew first met and how that started their relationship and I loved seeing it progress as I got further into the book. I mean seeing, well reading about, Lucien in his wolf form is just the best thing ever. Both Drew and Lucien their character development is well written and I loved getting to learn more and more about them. The book ended on a cliffhanger though and now I can't wait for the second book.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me this arc.
I got immediately hooked at the start of the book, the supernatural elements are super interesting and I really enjoyed getting to slowly learn more about all of that throughout the book. I loved how Lucien and Drew first met and how that started their relationship and I loved seeing it progress as I got further into the book. I mean seeing, well reading about, Lucien in his wolf form is just the best thing ever. Both Drew and Lucien their character development is well written and I loved getting to learn more and more about them. The book ended on a cliffhanger though and now I can't wait for the second book.
April 1, 2026
Unfortunately this urban fantasy didn’t really work for me.
The main reason being the dynamic between the two main characters. The FMC her self-depricating thoughts and her over the top admiration of the mmc were repeated almost every chapter. This in combination with humans being described/treated as sort of inferior throughout the book made their relationship very uncomfortable for me.
The writer also made a new twist on the ‘fated mates’ trope which added onto the power balance between the main characters (this is however mentioned in the story).
What didn’t really help was that the writing style wasn’t a good match for me either. There was a lot of direct telling where it felt as if the writer didn’t have trust in the reader to put things together themselves. There were also a lot of repetitions in old memories that felt dragging in the end.
I do feel like the world building was a good combination of being intriguing but not too overwhelming. The story takes place in the real world with an addition of the paranormal. It is also not strictly a specifically shifter romance but part of a larger urban fantasy story which I suspect will expand in the next instalments.
Honestly I do feel like there is potential in the series and I do think that the rest of the books will get better but unfortunately it’s just not a match for me.
The main reason being the dynamic between the two main characters. The FMC her self-depricating thoughts and her over the top admiration of the mmc were repeated almost every chapter. This in combination with humans being described/treated as sort of inferior throughout the book made their relationship very uncomfortable for me.
The writer also made a new twist on the ‘fated mates’ trope which added onto the power balance between the main characters (this is however mentioned in the story).
What didn’t really help was that the writing style wasn’t a good match for me either. There was a lot of direct telling where it felt as if the writer didn’t have trust in the reader to put things together themselves. There were also a lot of repetitions in old memories that felt dragging in the end.
I do feel like the world building was a good combination of being intriguing but not too overwhelming. The story takes place in the real world with an addition of the paranormal. It is also not strictly a specifically shifter romance but part of a larger urban fantasy story which I suspect will expand in the next instalments.
Honestly I do feel like there is potential in the series and I do think that the rest of the books will get better but unfortunately it’s just not a match for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🌕🐺 Her Wolf 🐺🌕
🎇🙌🏾HAPPY RELEASE WEEK 🙌🏾🎇
I have been craving a paranormal romance with a strong supernatural community and worldbuilding. This absolutely delivered! 🖤 I listened to the audiobook in one sitting because I could not stop. 🎧✨
I loved the supernatural community aspect and all the different factions. I still have so many questions!!! Especially with the Under Earth community! The pack dynamics were so interesting, and I need more of this world immediately. 🌕🐺
Now I have to wait until the end of the year for book two?! 😭 I already have it preordered! 😂
Also... THAT ENDING?!?!?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
What to Expect
🐺 Alpha Werewolf MMC
🖤 Human FMC
🔗 Fated Mates
🔍 Supernatural Conspiracy
⚔️ Assassins
💖 Sisterhood
🌕 Pack Dynamics
_ _ _ _
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 star read
📅 Pub Date: July 14, 2026
📝 Thank you to Brilliance Publishing, Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
🎇🙌🏾HAPPY RELEASE WEEK 🙌🏾🎇
I have been craving a paranormal romance with a strong supernatural community and worldbuilding. This absolutely delivered! 🖤 I listened to the audiobook in one sitting because I could not stop. 🎧✨
I loved the supernatural community aspect and all the different factions. I still have so many questions!!! Especially with the Under Earth community! The pack dynamics were so interesting, and I need more of this world immediately. 🌕🐺
Now I have to wait until the end of the year for book two?! 😭 I already have it preordered! 😂
Also... THAT ENDING?!?!?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
What to Expect
🐺 Alpha Werewolf MMC
🖤 Human FMC
🔗 Fated Mates
🔍 Supernatural Conspiracy
⚔️ Assassins
💖 Sisterhood
🌕 Pack Dynamics
_ _ _ _
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 star read
📅 Pub Date: July 14, 2026
📝 Thank you to Brilliance Publishing, Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Urban fantasy romance centered in the omegaverse? I am always here for it. The description had me excited and intrigued from the jump, and once I started reading, I genuinely could not put it down. This story was a good time and I will for sure pick up book 2!
Our FMC is a columnist trying to find out what really happened to her sisters during a hike in California, and her search takes her somewhere wild. Turns out she was born for this world, destined for the alpha in ways she never saw coming. But what made her so easy to love was that it was her kindness and selflessness that led her there first, long before fate had a chance to catch up.
And can we talk about Lucien for a second, because I need to. That French accent? The way he's described? I was drooling. He comes across as this brooding intense god like alpha but underneath all of that he is honestly such a cinnamon roll and I was not prepared for it. Every moment between him and the FMC had me gripping my kindle and wanting more. My one complaint? I needed more of his POV throughout the book. I wanted to live in his head. The epilogue gave us a little more of that and honestly, it made me so happy, it was the right call. Just more Lucien, please. Always more Lucien.
Now look, is this a familiar setup? Absolutely. Supernaturals hiding in plain sight, pack culture, omegaverse rankings, the whole alpha/beta dynamic, we have seen this world before, many times over. The secrecy, the hierarchy, the pull that can't be explained away. These are tropes well worn and well loved in this genre, and this book leans into them comfortably. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel and honestly, sometimes that's exactly what you want.
3.5 instead of 5 stars comes down to a few things:
The FMC's repeated internal spiral about whether her pull to Lucien was real got old fast we get it girl, so did the frequent revisiting of her strained parental relationship, which dragged the pacing more than once.
The romance was sweet, but something felt slightly out of reach: more communication, more acts of service, just a little more them I am not sure what exactly but I wanted to make it work so bad but didn't get that feeling . That said, holding the spice until the 80% mark was the right call.
But that ending? It got me. Just when I thought I had it figured out the final pages flipped everything. I will recommend this story, especially if you like a fun, supernatural, urban fantasy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Can I start with the end........... I was not expecting that and maybe I should have but the end of this book was perfection and now I freaking need book two now! I first found Sapir England from her Cloak of Vampire series which I am obsessed with and literally check every day for the next book in the series to be available(Yes everyday this is not a joke). So when I saw this book it was a no brainer to grab and read. I loved it. I'm a sucker for a good werewolf romance especially if the heroine is a human and thats just what this is.
While coming home one day Drew see's a badly hurt dog and takes it home to save. But the more time Drew spends with the dog the more she is convinced this is not dog. Years ago while a child Drew saw her two little sisters killed by supernatural beings and that has changed her life. She can not get over this event and has vowed to prove the existence of supernatural beings even if her family won't believe her and shuns her. Working as a journalist she has written many pieces about supernatural beings and catalogued then so she is pretty sure this dog is actually something else. When the truth comes out Drew's life will never be the same. Lucien is the alpha and has been hurt and without Drew he wouldn't have survived but what is more shocking is who she is to him and what that means for not only him but the rest of Drew's life.
There was a lot to like about this book, the world building was great and I love the backstory of Drew. I loved Lucien and his pack(I hope we get more of that). My biggest issue was I need more information and more backstory of what Drew is and how this came to be. It's huge and I feel like it wasn't flushed out . We get explained what she is to Lucian but I needed way more information and I needed the history. I just needed more from this part of the storyline. It's such a big part it needed flushed out way more. Having said that this was a really good book and as I started after the ending I need book two and will be reading book two.
I'm not sure if I'd rate this one a 3 1/2 or a 4 at times I was set on a 3 1/2 then Id read more and think a 4.
*Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for this ARC
While coming home one day Drew see's a badly hurt dog and takes it home to save. But the more time Drew spends with the dog the more she is convinced this is not dog. Years ago while a child Drew saw her two little sisters killed by supernatural beings and that has changed her life. She can not get over this event and has vowed to prove the existence of supernatural beings even if her family won't believe her and shuns her. Working as a journalist she has written many pieces about supernatural beings and catalogued then so she is pretty sure this dog is actually something else. When the truth comes out Drew's life will never be the same. Lucien is the alpha and has been hurt and without Drew he wouldn't have survived but what is more shocking is who she is to him and what that means for not only him but the rest of Drew's life.
There was a lot to like about this book, the world building was great and I love the backstory of Drew. I loved Lucien and his pack(I hope we get more of that). My biggest issue was I need more information and more backstory of what Drew is and how this came to be. It's huge and I feel like it wasn't flushed out . We get explained what she is to Lucian but I needed way more information and I needed the history. I just needed more from this part of the storyline. It's such a big part it needed flushed out way more. Having said that this was a really good book and as I started after the ending I need book two and will be reading book two.
I'm not sure if I'd rate this one a 3 1/2 or a 4 at times I was set on a 3 1/2 then Id read more and think a 4.
*Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Netgalley and Montlake publishing for allowing me the opportunity to give honest feedback on this book.
if Potential was a rating- 7 stars
Execution 2.7 stars
Character Development-2.9
Emotional Journey-2.8
Pacing- 4
Plot-3.8
Spice- 1.3
I enjoyed the journey but not some of the stops.. It took me a couple days reading the first few chapters over and over again to get sucked in. I liked the mystery and the pacing.
There are inconsistencies with information given, there are chapters I feel like we could have been perfectly fine without and maybe add in some more world building.
The drawn out explanation of Eteria. (And why this word? its not romantic, to have to read it over and over again. I googled it and it doesn't mean mate or anything close to mates-.. I kept pronouncing etcetera. ) can a word kill a book, maybe lol
I did enjoy the whole "who done it" part of the book but that didn't last very long..
There were so many foretelling areas, is it a spoiler if the author wrote the ending to be obvious? I wont give it away but there is a topic the FMC explains numerous times (to the point your like OMG not again) and those people are in the place they were takin to... seen that coming hundreds of miles away.. but then there opens so many can of worms.. And if i go on I will have to write a spoiler review and Im trying not to do that.
As a fantasy reader we are trained to pay attention to detail.. like bloodhounds and when there are so many cracks in the story we turn into the FMC with so many questions and very few answers. Situations where we are told one piece of information for that to be contradicted later.. That causes a very frustrated read and for that reason I just wasn't happy with this story. It was cute and I did want to get through it but I wasn't really invested in these characters..
If my FMC tells me 30 billion times that she's basic, not worthy and undeserving of such a specimen. I am steadily loosing my compassion and connection threshold and starting to seriously want to slap her and tell her to shut up because she's being whiney. Strong FMC are not this whiney!! Just FYI...
if Potential was a rating- 7 stars
Execution 2.7 stars
Character Development-2.9
Emotional Journey-2.8
Pacing- 4
Plot-3.8
Spice- 1.3
I enjoyed the journey but not some of the stops.. It took me a couple days reading the first few chapters over and over again to get sucked in. I liked the mystery and the pacing.
There are inconsistencies with information given, there are chapters I feel like we could have been perfectly fine without and maybe add in some more world building.
The drawn out explanation of Eteria. (And why this word? its not romantic, to have to read it over and over again. I googled it and it doesn't mean mate or anything close to mates-.. I kept pronouncing etcetera. ) can a word kill a book, maybe lol
I did enjoy the whole "who done it" part of the book but that didn't last very long..
There were so many foretelling areas, is it a spoiler if the author wrote the ending to be obvious? I wont give it away but there is a topic the FMC explains numerous times (to the point your like OMG not again) and those people are in the place they were takin to... seen that coming hundreds of miles away.. but then there opens so many can of worms.. And if i go on I will have to write a spoiler review and Im trying not to do that.
As a fantasy reader we are trained to pay attention to detail.. like bloodhounds and when there are so many cracks in the story we turn into the FMC with so many questions and very few answers. Situations where we are told one piece of information for that to be contradicted later.. That causes a very frustrated read and for that reason I just wasn't happy with this story. It was cute and I did want to get through it but I wasn't really invested in these characters..
If my FMC tells me 30 billion times that she's basic, not worthy and undeserving of such a specimen. I am steadily loosing my compassion and connection threshold and starting to seriously want to slap her and tell her to shut up because she's being whiney. Strong FMC are not this whiney!! Just FYI...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC!
After her sisters die in very strange circumstances, Drew dedicates her life to the study of the supernatural, to the point of even writing for a magazine that deals with such studies and investigations. She has always been ridiculed by her family and friends because of this, leaving her alone and alienated. Then one day, a wolf on the brink of death shows up at her door. She takes care of it, even knowing it could be dangerous, because she isn't sure that wolf is just a wolf, especially when those piercing blue eyes follow her around or when the creature does her every command. One day, she comes home after grocery shopping to find the wolf gone and a man with those piercing blue eyes in its place. Suddenly, all her time learning about the supernatural will come to good use when she finds that she was right about its existence all along.
This paranormal romance was so original and unique that it made me fall deeper in love with the genre. I adored the careful details, the background story of every "otherborne", the way the world of supernatural creatures reflects the best and worst of the human one and how it was so perfectly written so I never felt confused about it. The idea of an "eteria" instead of "fated mates" was so original to me, it made me love the book even more.
The characters in this are also very well crafted. The protagonist is a witty and strong woman who suffered through the worst and is still trying to survive and to discover the truth, no matter how cruel the world is to her or how lonely that path seems to be. Her romantic interest, the MMC, is equally complex, having to deal with being responsible for many lives, suffering betrayals and feeling equally alone through all of those events. The secondary characters in this intrigued me enough to want to know more about them (Enoch, Anais and Thayer, Blaise, Diana—what an amazing touch to call a female werewolf Diana, after the Goddess of the moon and hunt—and more).
I admire the author for this incredible novel and after such an ending, I can't wait to see how this story continues!
After her sisters die in very strange circumstances, Drew dedicates her life to the study of the supernatural, to the point of even writing for a magazine that deals with such studies and investigations. She has always been ridiculed by her family and friends because of this, leaving her alone and alienated. Then one day, a wolf on the brink of death shows up at her door. She takes care of it, even knowing it could be dangerous, because she isn't sure that wolf is just a wolf, especially when those piercing blue eyes follow her around or when the creature does her every command. One day, she comes home after grocery shopping to find the wolf gone and a man with those piercing blue eyes in its place. Suddenly, all her time learning about the supernatural will come to good use when she finds that she was right about its existence all along.
This paranormal romance was so original and unique that it made me fall deeper in love with the genre. I adored the careful details, the background story of every "otherborne", the way the world of supernatural creatures reflects the best and worst of the human one and how it was so perfectly written so I never felt confused about it. The idea of an "eteria" instead of "fated mates" was so original to me, it made me love the book even more.
The characters in this are also very well crafted. The protagonist is a witty and strong woman who suffered through the worst and is still trying to survive and to discover the truth, no matter how cruel the world is to her or how lonely that path seems to be. Her romantic interest, the MMC, is equally complex, having to deal with being responsible for many lives, suffering betrayals and feeling equally alone through all of those events. The secondary characters in this intrigued me enough to want to know more about them (Enoch, Anais and Thayer, Blaise, Diana—what an amazing touch to call a female werewolf Diana, after the Goddess of the moon and hunt—and more).
I admire the author for this incredible novel and after such an ending, I can't wait to see how this story continues!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 ⭐ rounded up
I really enjoyed this!
I read a lot of romantasy, especially the werewolf subgenre, and I think this story is unique. The premise is interesting, with the main character investigating supernatural murders and incidents. I liked that this book had more creatures than werewolves and had magic.
I tend to not like the female leads of romantasies, but I actually liked Drew. She was neither a naive, innocent virgin nor a feisty, stabby hardhead. Drew is determined and stands her ground, yet she's deeply traumatized and is constantly having internal battles with herself. She's also very empathetic. And I quite liked the writing style; I found it realistic and humorous. Plus, I enjoyed the use of parenthesis to convey thoughts within thoughts.
This book does have the fated mate trope, but I think it differs enough from other books to be enjoyable (it does put a twist on the trope (seriously, my favorite part)). I was originally going to complain about the insta-lust because I think it's lazy, but there was actually a good explanation for it, so I'm not mad about it.
I do think the pacing was a little off. The first half is extremely fast-paced, and then the second half just kind of drops off. The ending was very abrupt, but I'm definitely excited for the next book,
There were minor inconsistencies throughout the book. For example, the main character would learn something and then a few chapters later would learn it again for the first time (and she wasn't supposed to have a bad memory, so I'm assuming these were just accidents). Going along with that, there were also magical rules introduced, which were then randomly discarded. And finally, I could not take the spice scene seriously; it made me feel like I was reading some type of satire (it was definitely funny, though).
Overall, I did thoroughly enjoy this book; it was a really fun read. Even if you don't like fated mates or werewolves, I think you could still enjoy this. Definitely a recommend to any romantasy fans.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing me a copy of this book!
I really enjoyed this!
I read a lot of romantasy, especially the werewolf subgenre, and I think this story is unique. The premise is interesting, with the main character investigating supernatural murders and incidents. I liked that this book had more creatures than werewolves and had magic.
I tend to not like the female leads of romantasies, but I actually liked Drew. She was neither a naive, innocent virgin nor a feisty, stabby hardhead. Drew is determined and stands her ground, yet she's deeply traumatized and is constantly having internal battles with herself. She's also very empathetic. And I quite liked the writing style; I found it realistic and humorous. Plus, I enjoyed the use of parenthesis to convey thoughts within thoughts.
This book does have the fated mate trope, but I think it differs enough from other books to be enjoyable (it does put a twist on the trope (seriously, my favorite part)). I was originally going to complain about the insta-lust because I think it's lazy, but there was actually a good explanation for it, so I'm not mad about it.
I do think the pacing was a little off. The first half is extremely fast-paced, and then the second half just kind of drops off. The ending was very abrupt, but I'm definitely excited for the next book,
There were minor inconsistencies throughout the book. For example, the main character would learn something and then a few chapters later would learn it again for the first time (and she wasn't supposed to have a bad memory, so I'm assuming these were just accidents). Going along with that, there were also magical rules introduced, which were then randomly discarded. And finally, I could not take the spice scene seriously; it made me feel like I was reading some type of satire (it was definitely funny, though).
Overall, I did thoroughly enjoy this book; it was a really fun read. Even if you don't like fated mates or werewolves, I think you could still enjoy this. Definitely a recommend to any romantasy fans.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing me a copy of this book!
July 22, 2026
This story follows the FMC who has spent the last several years of her life researching and writing articles for a paper on supernaturals. This started because several years prior, when she was a teenager, two of her sisters when missing when all three of them were out for a hike. Everyone dismissed her retelling of what happened and brushed it off as trauma induced memories. The FMC knows that something unnatural happened that day and wants answers. After one particular night out the FMC comes home and finds what she believes to be an injured dog on her front doorstep. She takes the animal into her home and attempts to heal it. Three days later she finds out that it was not a stray wolf who was injured, but a wolf shifter, and all her suspicions about the supernatural world around them have just been confirmed. This puts her in immediate harms way though because supernaturals are not supposed to reveal themselves to humans though. The MMC feels drawn to the FMC and it is slowly revealed that she is his mate. This book puts a new twist on the concepts of mates though. The human goes through the immediate pull of what a mate would be, but the supernatural being has the option to essentially ignore the mating pull. The MMC wants to protect the FMC, and yet he doesn't want to force her into something that is out of her control. There were a few twists in this story, some predictable but overall nicely laid out for the reader. It was nice to read a fated mates type concept with a twist to it, and that also creates a nice segway into book 2. I was gifted an ALC of Her Wolf and enjoyed the narration from both the female and male narrators. You could feel the yearning and frustration from the MMC's perspective in the audio performance. As well as you could feel the hesitation, doubt, and confusion from the FMC's perspective. The pacing was nicely executed in the audio performance as well, but I personally chose to listen to it at 1.5 speed. Thank you to author Sapir A. Englard, NetGalley, and Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio for allowing me to be a part of the ALC team.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
'Lucien was as much as a broken person as I was. Any maybe together, we two broken pieces could make a whole.'
I received an ARC of Her Wolf by Sapir A. Englard in exchange for an honest review.
From the very first chapter this book pulls you into a dark, immersive paranormal world filled with tension, emotion and intrigue. We are introduced to paranormal journalist Drew Colter, whose life is changed forever when she rescues an injured dog outside her apartment. As she nurses the dog back to health, she soon realises that this is no ordinary 'dog' but a powerful Alpha male wolf called Lucien.
What truly stood out to me was the slow burn romance between Lucien and Drew. Watching two broken souls gradually find solace in each other was incredibly moving, and their journey from pain to something whole felt both raw and authentic. It didn't feel forced and I just loved how their connection builds beautifully over time, making every emotional moment hit that much harder.
The world-building in Her Wolf is very vivid without being overwhelming, and the pacing keeps things moving while still allowing space for character development. There were moments where I wished for a bit more depth in certain areas, but overall it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story.
I also really enjoyed Drew's backstory involving the tragic loss of her two stories. This added depth and vulnerability to Drew's character development and I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds in future books. Her grief is beautifully woven into the narrative of the story, making her journey feel raw, human and emotionally grounded.
If you enjoy paranormal romance with strong emotional stakes, a touch of darkness, and deeply compelling character dynamics, Her Wolf is definitely worth picking up. I’m excited to see where this story—and this author—goes next. This is my first book by Sapir A. Englard and it definetly won't be my last!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
I received an ARC of Her Wolf by Sapir A. Englard in exchange for an honest review.
From the very first chapter this book pulls you into a dark, immersive paranormal world filled with tension, emotion and intrigue. We are introduced to paranormal journalist Drew Colter, whose life is changed forever when she rescues an injured dog outside her apartment. As she nurses the dog back to health, she soon realises that this is no ordinary 'dog' but a powerful Alpha male wolf called Lucien.
What truly stood out to me was the slow burn romance between Lucien and Drew. Watching two broken souls gradually find solace in each other was incredibly moving, and their journey from pain to something whole felt both raw and authentic. It didn't feel forced and I just loved how their connection builds beautifully over time, making every emotional moment hit that much harder.
The world-building in Her Wolf is very vivid without being overwhelming, and the pacing keeps things moving while still allowing space for character development. There were moments where I wished for a bit more depth in certain areas, but overall it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story.
I also really enjoyed Drew's backstory involving the tragic loss of her two stories. This added depth and vulnerability to Drew's character development and I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds in future books. Her grief is beautifully woven into the narrative of the story, making her journey feel raw, human and emotionally grounded.
If you enjoy paranormal romance with strong emotional stakes, a touch of darkness, and deeply compelling character dynamics, Her Wolf is definitely worth picking up. I’m excited to see where this story—and this author—goes next. This is my first book by Sapir A. Englard and it definetly won't be my last!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Her Wolf sweeps you straight into that liminal space where the ordinary world frays and something ancient slips through the cracks. From the moment Drew Colter kneels beside a dying wolf outside her apartment, the story hums with danger, longing, and the quiet ache of someone who’s spent years trying to prove a truth no one else will believe.
Drew is such a compelling lead — sharp, wounded, stubbornly hopeful in ways she barely admits to herself. Eight years of grief and gaslighting have shaped her into someone who’s both fragile and fiercely determined, and watching her collide with the supernatural world she’s been chasing feels incredibly satisfying. And then there’s Lucien Delterre, the wolf she saves who turns out to be an Alpha with enemies closing in. Their connection sparks with that irresistible mix of tension and inevitability, the kind of bond that feels older than either of them can explain.
The worldbuilding has a lovely richness to it — assassins in the shadows, government agents circling, Fae politics simmering beneath the surface — yet the story never loses sight of its emotional core. It’s still, at heart, about two people who’ve been shaped by loss and are suddenly forced to trust one another in a world that wants them dead.
The mystical bond between Drew and Lucien adds a gorgeous thread of intimacy and danger, blurring the line between fate and choice. Their partnership feels both tender and volatile, especially as the stakes rise and every answer seems to reveal a deeper threat.
Fast‑paced, atmospheric, and threaded with longing, Her Wolf is a supernatural thriller with real heart — a story about survival, truth, and the unexpected places we find belonging. It’s the kind of book that wraps you in tension and shadow, then surprises you with moments of warmth that linger long after the final page.
With thanks to Sapir A Englard, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Drew is such a compelling lead — sharp, wounded, stubbornly hopeful in ways she barely admits to herself. Eight years of grief and gaslighting have shaped her into someone who’s both fragile and fiercely determined, and watching her collide with the supernatural world she’s been chasing feels incredibly satisfying. And then there’s Lucien Delterre, the wolf she saves who turns out to be an Alpha with enemies closing in. Their connection sparks with that irresistible mix of tension and inevitability, the kind of bond that feels older than either of them can explain.
The worldbuilding has a lovely richness to it — assassins in the shadows, government agents circling, Fae politics simmering beneath the surface — yet the story never loses sight of its emotional core. It’s still, at heart, about two people who’ve been shaped by loss and are suddenly forced to trust one another in a world that wants them dead.
The mystical bond between Drew and Lucien adds a gorgeous thread of intimacy and danger, blurring the line between fate and choice. Their partnership feels both tender and volatile, especially as the stakes rise and every answer seems to reveal a deeper threat.
Fast‑paced, atmospheric, and threaded with longing, Her Wolf is a supernatural thriller with real heart — a story about survival, truth, and the unexpected places we find belonging. It’s the kind of book that wraps you in tension and shadow, then surprises you with moments of warmth that linger long after the final page.
With thanks to Sapir A Englard, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Story Rating: 3.5 Stars rounded up
Audio Rating: 5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Brilliance Publishing, and Sapir A. Englard for providing me with an ALC of Her Wolf.
The audiobook narration by Natalie Eaton and Matt Mercurio was excellent. They captured the tension, romance, and suspense beautifully, making every emotional moment feel immersive and engaging.
As for the story itself, I think it has great bones. I really enjoyed the larger concept and appreciated the fresh take on fated mates and shifters. The premise was intriguing, and there were plenty of elements that kept me invested, but I will say the Narration kept me going.
The FMC is a supernatural journalist and unofficial investigator who spends her life chasing stories that most people believe are nothing more than myths. Because the supernatural world is hidden from humans, her family sees her as odd and a little delusional, which added an interesting layer to her character.
Where the story lost me was in the repetition. The FMC's insecurities—especially regarding her self-worth, her appearance, and whether she could truly be the MMC's fated mate—were repeated so often that it became frustrating. Rather than watching her confidence gradually evolve, it felt like I was reading the same internal thoughts over and over, which slowed the pacing for me.
I also really liked the MMC, but I found myself wishing we had spent more time in his head. I wanted to experience more of his growing feelings for the FMC instead of being told about their connection. Their bond was discussed frequently, but I wanted to feel that chemistry through their interactions rather than hearing the same descriptions repeated.
Overall, this story has a lot of moving parts and the foundation for a really compelling paranormal romance. While I enjoyed the unique world-building and premise, the slower pacing and repetitive internal monologue kept it from reaching its full potential for me.
Audio Rating: 5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Brilliance Publishing, and Sapir A. Englard for providing me with an ALC of Her Wolf.
The audiobook narration by Natalie Eaton and Matt Mercurio was excellent. They captured the tension, romance, and suspense beautifully, making every emotional moment feel immersive and engaging.
As for the story itself, I think it has great bones. I really enjoyed the larger concept and appreciated the fresh take on fated mates and shifters. The premise was intriguing, and there were plenty of elements that kept me invested, but I will say the Narration kept me going.
The FMC is a supernatural journalist and unofficial investigator who spends her life chasing stories that most people believe are nothing more than myths. Because the supernatural world is hidden from humans, her family sees her as odd and a little delusional, which added an interesting layer to her character.
Where the story lost me was in the repetition. The FMC's insecurities—especially regarding her self-worth, her appearance, and whether she could truly be the MMC's fated mate—were repeated so often that it became frustrating. Rather than watching her confidence gradually evolve, it felt like I was reading the same internal thoughts over and over, which slowed the pacing for me.
I also really liked the MMC, but I found myself wishing we had spent more time in his head. I wanted to experience more of his growing feelings for the FMC instead of being told about their connection. Their bond was discussed frequently, but I wanted to feel that chemistry through their interactions rather than hearing the same descriptions repeated.
Overall, this story has a lot of moving parts and the foundation for a really compelling paranormal romance. While I enjoyed the unique world-building and premise, the slower pacing and repetitive internal monologue kept it from reaching its full potential for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
“She saved a dying wolf outside her apartment. Now supernatural assassins, government agents, and an ancient Fae syndicate all want her dead - and only the werewolf she rescued can protect her.”
I really enjoyed this! Her Wolf is a great balance between fantasy, romance, and mystery. My biggest compliment of this book is it was so hard to put down and I finished it in just a day. The suspense alone kept me turning pages late into the night as there’s this constant sense that something bigger is slowly unfolding that you just need to find out about right now!!! But trust that your patience will be rewarded.
The characters were another strong point for me. There’s a solid cast and they each feel like they have a role beyond just supporting the romance. Drew’s emotional state is, however, pretty front and center, and while I did find some of the repetition in how her feelings were described a bit noticeable, I still felt connected to her overall arc.
And Lucien… yes, we get it, he’s a very attractive and tall and muscular and blue-eyed king. The descriptions of him do regularly repeat, but hey if my man looked like him, I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to shut up about it either!
When it does come to the romance, I really appreciated that it wasn’t the only driving force in the story. It’s a slower burn that builds over time, competing with *a lot* of outside tension and life-or-death stakes. And while there is some smut, it’s not overwhelming and I think pretty easy to skim if that’s not your thing. But it is my thing so I enjoyed it :) hehe
Her Wolf shines in its ability to pack a ton of really exciting elements and genres into a fast-paced book you won’t want to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley for the early copy! <3
I really enjoyed this! Her Wolf is a great balance between fantasy, romance, and mystery. My biggest compliment of this book is it was so hard to put down and I finished it in just a day. The suspense alone kept me turning pages late into the night as there’s this constant sense that something bigger is slowly unfolding that you just need to find out about right now!!! But trust that your patience will be rewarded.
The characters were another strong point for me. There’s a solid cast and they each feel like they have a role beyond just supporting the romance. Drew’s emotional state is, however, pretty front and center, and while I did find some of the repetition in how her feelings were described a bit noticeable, I still felt connected to her overall arc.
And Lucien… yes, we get it, he’s a very attractive and tall and muscular and blue-eyed king. The descriptions of him do regularly repeat, but hey if my man looked like him, I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to shut up about it either!
When it does come to the romance, I really appreciated that it wasn’t the only driving force in the story. It’s a slower burn that builds over time, competing with *a lot* of outside tension and life-or-death stakes. And while there is some smut, it’s not overwhelming and I think pretty easy to skim if that’s not your thing. But it is my thing so I enjoyed it :) hehe
Her Wolf shines in its ability to pack a ton of really exciting elements and genres into a fast-paced book you won’t want to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley for the early copy! <3
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 ⭐️ rounding to 4 ⭐️
I told myself “just one more chapter” and this book did not let me stop.
Her Wolf is a fast-paced, addictive urban fantasy that jumps straight into the action and never really slows down. The short chapters and constant cliffhangers make it incredibly easy to binge, and the suspense builds in a way that keeps you wanting answers without ever feeling overwhelming.
The world building is simple and easy to follow, which actually worked really well for me. Since the story is told from the heroine’s perspective and she is still learning about this world herself, the lighter approach to lore makes everything feel more accessible and less dense than a typical fantasy.
That said, the writing style didn’t always work for me. Some sentences felt overly long and packed with commas and transitions, which made certain sections feel choppy and harder to read. The dialogue also leaned a bit formal and didn’t always sound natural. I also noticed some repetitive descriptions, especially when it came to the hero, that started to stand out over time.
There is a spicy scene toward the end that fits the story, but the execution felt a little awkward for me.
Even with those issues, the story itself kept me hooked. I was fully invested in what was happening and needed to know what came next. And that ending? A full cliffhanger moment that definitely has me ready for the next book.
Overall, not a perfect read for me, but a very addictive one and I will absolutely be continuing the series.
3.5 ⭐️ rounding to 4 ⭐️
I told myself “just one more chapter” and this book did not let me stop.
Her Wolf is a fast-paced, addictive urban fantasy that jumps straight into the action and never really slows down. The short chapters and constant cliffhangers make it incredibly easy to binge, and the suspense builds in a way that keeps you wanting answers without ever feeling overwhelming.
The world building is simple and easy to follow, which actually worked really well for me. Since the story is told from the heroine’s perspective and she is still learning about this world herself, the lighter approach to lore makes everything feel more accessible and less dense than a typical fantasy.
That said, the writing style didn’t always work for me. Some sentences felt overly long and packed with commas and transitions, which made certain sections feel choppy and harder to read. The dialogue also leaned a bit formal and didn’t always sound natural. I also noticed some repetitive descriptions, especially when it came to the hero, that started to stand out over time.
There is a spicy scene toward the end that fits the story, but the execution felt a little awkward for me.
Even with those issues, the story itself kept me hooked. I was fully invested in what was happening and needed to know what came next. And that ending? A full cliffhanger moment that definitely has me ready for the next book.
Overall, not a perfect read for me, but a very addictive one and I will absolutely be continuing the series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*Paranormal
*Werewolf
*Fated mates
*Wounded MMC
*She saves him
*She's a human
*Supernatural beings
Heroine, Drew, a columnist for a niche newspaper writing about supernatural things while trying to investigate her sisters' untimely death by a creature 8 years ago, saves one night a wolf, the hero, Lucien. Drew finds him in the brink of death and takes him to her apartment while feeling a protective feeling for him even though she doubts it's a simple dog but rather something else. When the revelation is made and it turns to be a werewolf, Lucien saves her after some threats are coming close and the action and politics begin.
First I have to tell you that this isn't my first story from this Author and I always enjoyed them so I was sure this one wouldn't disappoint me. And it didn't! It's not your typical werewolf to human story but something more as there's some world building and some mythology aspects.
Drew is not hard to like as she's strong even though she's lonely after everything and everyone turned on her. And despite having experienced the dreadful event she's sympathetic to her neighbor or the homeless man down her apartment.
Lucien is quite hard and initially he seems to be cold and aloof but getting into the story you realize that it's quite the opposite because as a broken man he tries to be selfless to the person that fate brought upon him.
The ending! OMG the ending! Though it's a hfn it ends in a crucial moment and I have to know YESTERDAY what happens! It's really hard to explain without giving any spoilers but believe me it was SO good.
I received this arc and this is my honest opinion.
*Werewolf
*Fated mates
*Wounded MMC
*She saves him
*She's a human
*Supernatural beings
Heroine, Drew, a columnist for a niche newspaper writing about supernatural things while trying to investigate her sisters' untimely death by a creature 8 years ago, saves one night a wolf, the hero, Lucien. Drew finds him in the brink of death and takes him to her apartment while feeling a protective feeling for him even though she doubts it's a simple dog but rather something else. When the revelation is made and it turns to be a werewolf, Lucien saves her after some threats are coming close and the action and politics begin.
First I have to tell you that this isn't my first story from this Author and I always enjoyed them so I was sure this one wouldn't disappoint me. And it didn't! It's not your typical werewolf to human story but something more as there's some world building and some mythology aspects.
Drew is not hard to like as she's strong even though she's lonely after everything and everyone turned on her. And despite having experienced the dreadful event she's sympathetic to her neighbor or the homeless man down her apartment.
Lucien is quite hard and initially he seems to be cold and aloof but getting into the story you realize that it's quite the opposite because as a broken man he tries to be selfless to the person that fate brought upon him.
The ending! OMG the ending! Though it's a hfn it ends in a crucial moment and I have to know YESTERDAY what happens! It's really hard to explain without giving any spoilers but believe me it was SO good.
I received this arc and this is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received this ARC for free on NetGalley for my honest review.
I went into The Wolf not knowing exactly what to expect, and it ended up being such an enjoyable read.
The plot itself is really interesting, and I loved the twist on the fated mates trope. Instead of both characters being equally bound, only the FMC is tied to the bond, while the MMC still has a choice. That added a layer of tension and emotional depth that made their relationship feel more intentional and meaningful.
Lucien was definitely a highlight for me. He has that strong, alpha presence, but what really sold me was his softer, more vulnerable side that he only shows to her. Their dynamic felt natural, with a slow build that paid off emotionally. The chemistry was there, and once the story found its footing, I was fully invested in them.
That said, the pacing at the beginning was a bit uneven. The story moved very quickly with little world-building at first, then shifted into a heavier influx of information all at once that felt overwhelming. However, once the foundation of the world was established, the pacing improved significantly and the story flowed much better.
I also appreciated the small moments of humor throughout (some of the naming choices definitely made me laugh), which helped balance the heavier elements of the story and made the world feel more grounded.
Overall, this was a strong read with compelling characters, an engaging plot, and a romance that kept me hooked. The ending leaves room for a sequel, and I will absolutely be picking up the next book to see where their story goes.
I went into The Wolf not knowing exactly what to expect, and it ended up being such an enjoyable read.
The plot itself is really interesting, and I loved the twist on the fated mates trope. Instead of both characters being equally bound, only the FMC is tied to the bond, while the MMC still has a choice. That added a layer of tension and emotional depth that made their relationship feel more intentional and meaningful.
Lucien was definitely a highlight for me. He has that strong, alpha presence, but what really sold me was his softer, more vulnerable side that he only shows to her. Their dynamic felt natural, with a slow build that paid off emotionally. The chemistry was there, and once the story found its footing, I was fully invested in them.
That said, the pacing at the beginning was a bit uneven. The story moved very quickly with little world-building at first, then shifted into a heavier influx of information all at once that felt overwhelming. However, once the foundation of the world was established, the pacing improved significantly and the story flowed much better.
I also appreciated the small moments of humor throughout (some of the naming choices definitely made me laugh), which helped balance the heavier elements of the story and made the world feel more grounded.
Overall, this was a strong read with compelling characters, an engaging plot, and a romance that kept me hooked. The ending leaves room for a sequel, and I will absolutely be picking up the next book to see where their story goes.
April 25, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read and review an ARC copy of this book ⭐️ I thoroughly enjoyed this story! Drew and Lucien were adorable! The premise of this book was really intriguing. Our FMC Drew is a journalist for an occult type magazine because she thinks her sisters were killed by a supernatural creature. She writes stories detailing evidence of the supernatural in the human world. She has a very complicated relationship with her parents and older brother, because they don’t believe her. She comes home from work one day to find a very large bleeding dog on her doorstep. She tends to him to the best of her ability. In a moment of tension “her wolf” turns into the most beautiful man she has even seen. Lucien ❤️ Lucien is the pack Alpha of a Werewolf clan and someone has tried to kill him. Together Lucien & Drew put together clues to find his assailant. The story progresses where Drew and her older brother are brought deeper into the supernatural world. The world building is interesting and not overly complicated. The yearning between Drew and Lucien is delicious. At times Drew’s insecurities can get a bit annoying and repetitive. At the end Lucien has to agree to work with a Supernatural “crime syndicate” to protect his clan and Drew, and the twist in the last few pages is great! Sure, is this book an easy read YES but sometimes that’s exactly what I’m looking for! And this book clicked all my boxes! Looking forward to next book in this series.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you, Netgalley and Montlake, for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Rated 3.25 stars, rounded down.
'Her Wolf' was an easy, enjoyable read for me.
It is mainly written from Drew's (FMC) point of view, including the conversations she has in her mind with herself (that little voice in the back of your head.. we all know it, right?). Which was fun at first, but it got a little repetitive after a while. Ok Drew, I get it, you are way too insecure about yourself and your looks, you have a sh*tty relationship with your parents, plus you are constantly doubting whether your feelings are real or if it's some magic mind control. I wouldn't have minded if Drew had been a little more of a badass.
Lucien, the MMC, does sound pretty attractive and has his morally grey side for sure. I liked him best as a wolf, though, haha. Somehow, the conversations between him and Drew just didn't really get me. Their chemistry also seemed to be lacking.
At first, the pacing felt really slow, and then all of a sudden, certain things went a bit too fast for my liking (especially when it comes down to how the characters and their relationships were developing).
The Syndicate and all the politics that are going on, I would have loved to get a little more information on that in the story.
Now.. that ending. That ending got me. I honestly did not see that coming! Really great ending and set up to the second instalment.
Rated 3.25 stars, rounded down.
'Her Wolf' was an easy, enjoyable read for me.
It is mainly written from Drew's (FMC) point of view, including the conversations she has in her mind with herself (that little voice in the back of your head.. we all know it, right?). Which was fun at first, but it got a little repetitive after a while. Ok Drew, I get it, you are way too insecure about yourself and your looks, you have a sh*tty relationship with your parents, plus you are constantly doubting whether your feelings are real or if it's some magic mind control. I wouldn't have minded if Drew had been a little more of a badass.
Lucien, the MMC, does sound pretty attractive and has his morally grey side for sure. I liked him best as a wolf, though, haha. Somehow, the conversations between him and Drew just didn't really get me. Their chemistry also seemed to be lacking.
At first, the pacing felt really slow, and then all of a sudden, certain things went a bit too fast for my liking (especially when it comes down to how the characters and their relationships were developing).
The Syndicate and all the politics that are going on, I would have loved to get a little more information on that in the story.
Now.. that ending. That ending got me. I honestly did not see that coming! Really great ending and set up to the second instalment.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a fun, bingeable paranormal romance.
Her Wolf has that kind of story where you sit down to read a few chapters and suddenly you’re way further in than planned. Between the mystery, the supernatural elements, and the romance, it just keeps pulling you along.
The premise alone hooked me, girl rescues a wounded wolf who turns out to be an alpha werewolf? Say less. From there, it opens up into a bigger world with supernatural politics, assassins, and hidden layers that keep unfolding as the story goes on.
I also really liked the world-building. The whole idea that an alpha can be appointed depending on the situation (like Lucien) added something a bit different, and the Underearth sounds so interesting. I’m definitely hoping we get more of that in the next book.
Lucien was easily my favorite part. He has that strong, protective energy, but he’s also calm, steady, and just very likeable overall.
Drew… I didn’t dislike her, but I didn’t fully connect with her either. Her backstory is definitely emotional and important to the plot, but she didn’t stand out to me as much as Lucien did.
Overall, I really enjoyed this. It’s fast-paced, entertaining, and sets up the rest of the series in a way that makes me want to keep reading.
Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and the author for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Her Wolf has that kind of story where you sit down to read a few chapters and suddenly you’re way further in than planned. Between the mystery, the supernatural elements, and the romance, it just keeps pulling you along.
The premise alone hooked me, girl rescues a wounded wolf who turns out to be an alpha werewolf? Say less. From there, it opens up into a bigger world with supernatural politics, assassins, and hidden layers that keep unfolding as the story goes on.
I also really liked the world-building. The whole idea that an alpha can be appointed depending on the situation (like Lucien) added something a bit different, and the Underearth sounds so interesting. I’m definitely hoping we get more of that in the next book.
Lucien was easily my favorite part. He has that strong, protective energy, but he’s also calm, steady, and just very likeable overall.
Drew… I didn’t dislike her, but I didn’t fully connect with her either. Her backstory is definitely emotional and important to the plot, but she didn’t stand out to me as much as Lucien did.
Overall, I really enjoyed this. It’s fast-paced, entertaining, and sets up the rest of the series in a way that makes me want to keep reading.
Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and the author for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
4.5 ⭐️ I’ve been reading urban fantasies on and off for years, and I think Her Wolf perfectly fit into that genre with an almost classic feel to it. We got some world building, a slow burn romance, and an MMC that really balanced out the FMC.
First off, Lucien is the kind of MMC that has you kicking your feet. He was charming, powerful, kind, and just tortured enough that he has an interesting backstory. Drew on the other hand was curious, yes at times self deprecating, but ultimately a great FMc to lead us into the world building.
I personally loved this slow burn romance! They had chemistry, and I can’t wait to see how the following book is going to resolve that cliffhanger! This book was at time predictable, and not necessarily ground breaking, but it fell into the urban fantasy romance genre very well!
🎧 I immersive read this book and Natalie Eaton was a great choice for narrator! She did great with the subtle accents, and honestly made all the characters immersive. I personally did have a slight issue with the male narrator, he did not have any kind of accent whatsoever so it really took me out of the story with the narrator switch because I was expecting that subtly French accent.
Thank you so much to Amazon Publishing for a gifted physical copy and Brilliance Audio for the accompanying ALC in exchange for an honest review!
First off, Lucien is the kind of MMC that has you kicking your feet. He was charming, powerful, kind, and just tortured enough that he has an interesting backstory. Drew on the other hand was curious, yes at times self deprecating, but ultimately a great FMc to lead us into the world building.
I personally loved this slow burn romance! They had chemistry, and I can’t wait to see how the following book is going to resolve that cliffhanger! This book was at time predictable, and not necessarily ground breaking, but it fell into the urban fantasy romance genre very well!
🎧 I immersive read this book and Natalie Eaton was a great choice for narrator! She did great with the subtle accents, and honestly made all the characters immersive. I personally did have a slight issue with the male narrator, he did not have any kind of accent whatsoever so it really took me out of the story with the narrator switch because I was expecting that subtly French accent.
Thank you so much to Amazon Publishing for a gifted physical copy and Brilliance Audio for the accompanying ALC in exchange for an honest review!
July 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: 7/14
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Happy Pub Week to this gem of a book!! This is totally outside my typical genre but I am really happy that I gave this one a go because I really enjoyed it! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, Sapir A. Englard and Brilliance Publishing for the ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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Her Wolf is a romantasy involving wolves and other supernatural creatures. I loved the concept of Drew being a normal human but believing in the supernatural and then obviously it becoming true. Also loved the fact that the story progressed pretty quickly without a ton of world building (yes there is enough world building that you completely understand the concept of the book). It has a very steady pace throughout, and boy does it have some steam to it! Absolutely loved all of the different twists and that ending cliff hanger had me screaminggggg, I can't believe I have to wait until the end of December to find out what happens next!
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The audiobook was fantastic. Natalie Eaton and Matt Mercurio were fantastic. I love what they did with this audiobook. I listened to this while reading my physical copy, but I definitely think that it is easy enough to follow without the physical copy! Romantasy fans are going to eat this one up - I highly recommend this one!!
Pub Date: 7/14
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Happy Pub Week to this gem of a book!! This is totally outside my typical genre but I am really happy that I gave this one a go because I really enjoyed it! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, Sapir A. Englard and Brilliance Publishing for the ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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Her Wolf is a romantasy involving wolves and other supernatural creatures. I loved the concept of Drew being a normal human but believing in the supernatural and then obviously it becoming true. Also loved the fact that the story progressed pretty quickly without a ton of world building (yes there is enough world building that you completely understand the concept of the book). It has a very steady pace throughout, and boy does it have some steam to it! Absolutely loved all of the different twists and that ending cliff hanger had me screaminggggg, I can't believe I have to wait until the end of December to find out what happens next!
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The audiobook was fantastic. Natalie Eaton and Matt Mercurio were fantastic. I love what they did with this audiobook. I listened to this while reading my physical copy, but I definitely think that it is easy enough to follow without the physical copy! Romantasy fans are going to eat this one up - I highly recommend this one!!
July 23, 2026
This was disappointing. I was intrigued by the blurb and the pretty cover, but the execution was terrible. It is so repetitive. The same words and phrases are used over and over again, to the point that it just felt like the author needed to increase the word count for some reason, like a high schooler with a long essay due. The FMC was also constantly thinking about how average and plain she was compared to the God/Adonis that is the MMC. Over and over again... the romance and plot felt like they weren't progressing at all. I was even listening to the audiobook at 2x speed while reading the ebook and it didn't help matters. Unfortunately this was a huge miss for me and I gave up at 70%.
Audio review: I thought this book was duet narrated but it isn't. It is solely narrated by Natalie Eaton, except for the epilogue which is narrated by Matt Mercurio. Seemed like a waste to have a male narrator and not have him narrate the male voices at all. Natalie is a good narrator. She did well with the female parts but her male voices were not deep enough to bring male characters any justice. Lucien, a big alpha wolf shifter, sounded too feminine to be taken seriously.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brillance Publishing for the ALC of Her Wolf. This review was given voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Audio review: I thought this book was duet narrated but it isn't. It is solely narrated by Natalie Eaton, except for the epilogue which is narrated by Matt Mercurio. Seemed like a waste to have a male narrator and not have him narrate the male voices at all. Natalie is a good narrator. She did well with the female parts but her male voices were not deep enough to bring male characters any justice. Lucien, a big alpha wolf shifter, sounded too feminine to be taken seriously.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brillance Publishing for the ALC of Her Wolf. This review was given voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
First off, as always thank you so much Netgalley for allowing me to read this book and for this book also I want to thank the publisher Montlake and then thank you so much Sapir for writing the book!
This was such a great book - so in this reality - of course we have humans, werewolves, fae, half fae, I don't know if there are other magical beings - but we have "otherwordly" so I would say it is safe to say there could be.
Now our main character, Drew she writes for a Supernatural Magazine - so she believes that reality isn't what we are told - that there is something more there, also her two sisters were murdered by something that shouldn't exist - which put a strain on her relationship with her parents and her brother.
So, Drew, saves a wolf, that is a werewolf and his name is Lucien - this there story -
There are so many twists and turns to this story, a great love story, I like to think her brother will get together with a werewolf - and her sisters aren't dead - they are something else now.
Action, adventure, Etrian, there is spice, later towards the end of the story.
I love this book so much - that I will buy Sapir's other books - it was so good! And I am not normally into werewolf tropes.
This was such a great book - so in this reality - of course we have humans, werewolves, fae, half fae, I don't know if there are other magical beings - but we have "otherwordly" so I would say it is safe to say there could be.
Now our main character, Drew she writes for a Supernatural Magazine - so she believes that reality isn't what we are told - that there is something more there, also her two sisters were murdered by something that shouldn't exist - which put a strain on her relationship with her parents and her brother.
So, Drew, saves a wolf, that is a werewolf and his name is Lucien - this there story -
There are so many twists and turns to this story, a great love story, I like to think her brother will get together with a werewolf - and her sisters aren't dead - they are something else now.
Action, adventure, Etrian, there is spice, later towards the end of the story.
I love this book so much - that I will buy Sapir's other books - it was so good! And I am not normally into werewolf tropes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley for letting me read and review an early copy of this.
This is a werewolf romance about a girl named Drew who stumbles upon an injured wolf at her doorstep. Years before, her sisters died because of the supernatural. She's been studying the supernatural since then. So she quickly discovers that the wolf at her doorstep isn't an ordinary wolf. He's a werewolf.
This book reminded me of when I was younger and loved Twilight. There's a lot of parallels to it, so if you love Twilight or similar novels you will probably like this. There's a lot of plot to this novel and world-building, which was the most exciting part of this novel to me. I hope the next books will expand here more because that's where a lot of interest is. Like, is there more to what happened with her sisters? What will become of the werewolf packs? Will we see more parts of the world? And what was going on with that ending?
At the beginning of the novel, it was a struggle for me to get into the book. I felt like there wasn't much passion in the writing in the first half and some things seemed to be repetitive. It made me connect less with the characters. Things could've been edited better there.
This is an okay start to a series and I hope it only gets better from here.
This is a werewolf romance about a girl named Drew who stumbles upon an injured wolf at her doorstep. Years before, her sisters died because of the supernatural. She's been studying the supernatural since then. So she quickly discovers that the wolf at her doorstep isn't an ordinary wolf. He's a werewolf.
This book reminded me of when I was younger and loved Twilight. There's a lot of parallels to it, so if you love Twilight or similar novels you will probably like this. There's a lot of plot to this novel and world-building, which was the most exciting part of this novel to me. I hope the next books will expand here more because that's where a lot of interest is. Like, is there more to what happened with her sisters? What will become of the werewolf packs? Will we see more parts of the world? And what was going on with that ending?
At the beginning of the novel, it was a struggle for me to get into the book. I felt like there wasn't much passion in the writing in the first half and some things seemed to be repetitive. It made me connect less with the characters. Things could've been edited better there.
This is an okay start to a series and I hope it only gets better from here.
July 16, 2026
After finding a badly wounded werewolf on her doorstep Drew pulls him inside and tends to his wounds. But the ones who attacked Lucien are still out to get him and in offering her help she too has become a target.
Her Wolf is steamy werewolf romance. It's not at all bad although not the type of book I go looking for generally. I guess the thing about this sub-genre is they are of a type. Sort of like Ford Mustangs.
If you look at a 1966 Mustang and a 2026 Mustang they are very different but the themes are constant. Folks who read and love steamy werewolf romance will love this book. And I loved parts of it but it wasn't really written for me so the steamy romance aspect of it was a bit too angsty for my taste.
Her Wolf is steamy werewolf romance. It's not at all bad although not the type of book I go looking for generally. I guess the thing about this sub-genre is they are of a type. Sort of like Ford Mustangs.
If you look at a 1966 Mustang and a 2026 Mustang they are very different but the themes are constant. Folks who read and love steamy werewolf romance will love this book. And I loved parts of it but it wasn't really written for me so the steamy romance aspect of it was a bit too angsty for my taste.
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