Her Wolf

by Sapir A. Englard

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.

315 pages, Paperback

Expected publication July 14, 2026

About the author

Sapir 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.

Reviews

[Leah Desjardins · Rating 3 out of 5]

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⭐️

[TheBookmarkedLife · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[B.E.Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Suzy ~ We Love a Good Book Duh · Rating 3 out of 5]

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...

[Stacey Louise McEvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

'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)

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Victoria fiction.fixation · Rating 4 out of 5]

“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

[Kortnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Destini Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Karen V · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Miek (diditall4thebookie) · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Mikaela · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Stephanie White · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC from NetGalley!

So much to love about this book, the world building, the mysteries and the twist on the romance. The narrator tone took itself seriously—I kind of got Anne Rice vibes from it.

Drew is an investigative journalist for a supernatural journal, and is deadly serious about her research. I also liked that Drew wasn’t an impulsive lead. She is very level headed, if a bit too self deprecating and insecure.

That said, I didn’t connect fully with the writing style. This isn’t miscommunication trope so much as two people holding themselves back while the reader is drip fed information about their connection between action scenes. I found this more frustrating than anything. When they talk they dance around the issues painfully guarded until everything romantic fizzled out for me. I felt like secrets were being kept just to string things out longer.

Maybe if these secrets were more impactful or had greater consequence in the story the slow reveals would have felt earned. As it was, the writing style felt anticlimactic.

The action scenes and tension of the plot were what shone in this story. But, being primarily a romance, I just wanted a bit more.

[Jesse’s Library · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️✨ 2.5 star shifter romance

Thank you NetGalley for providing an e-arc, this is my honest review

Drew, your FMC, is a columnist at… you guessed it.. The Hallowing Hour where she writes about supernatural events that no one believes are actually supernatural. This book was comical in its execution and everything felt very over exaggerated, telling readers instead of showing them.

Within the first 60 pages Drew’s parents call her a disgrace essentially and a bunch of other people call her crazy. Everyone believes she’s absolutely bat shit for standing 10 toes down on her beliefs in the supernatural. Honestly, I couldn’t blame them… she was barely making ends meet and had strained relationships over her career path… I would just mayhaps hear them out a little? But beyond that, this point was repeated consistently as if we would forget that people thought she was insane.

Plot twist, an injured wolf ends up on her doorstep and shortly thereafter she finds out she’s being watched by the American Supernatural Society who wants to wipe her memories. I’m sorry but who approved the acronym ASS to be used unironically multiple times.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars
🌶️🌶️

Her Wolf by Sapir A. Englard is a fast-paced paranormal romance that hooked me right from the start. The story kicks off when Lucien, a powerful Alpha werewolf, is brutally attacked and ends up, injured and in wolf form on Drew’s doorstep. Believing he’s just a hurt dog, Drew nurses him back to health, unaware of who or what he really is., although she has her suspicions. I loved Drew’s character, she’s someone who believes in the supernatural despite being ridiculed for it, and her backstory, especially the tragic and mysterious deaths of her sisters, adds emotional depth and intrigue.

As Lucien recovers and their connection grows, the story quickly expands into a gripping mix of romance, danger, and pack politics. There’s a compelling mystery surrounding both the attack on Lucien and the truth about Drew’s past, all tied together with tension from a brewing mutiny within the pack. The bond between Lucien and Drew feels fated and intense without being overly heavy on spice, making it a solid slow-burn with just enough heat. The pacing keeps you turning pages, and the lingering questions will definitely leave you wanting more by the end.

[Tunrayo Lumpkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Advanced copy received from NetGalley.

I really rate it 4.5 stars. It felt a bit clunky in the beginning, but it seems like as the writer got into the grove, the story and writing significantly improved. The last 50 or so pages was a whirlwind of lots of action that had me reading that much faster, desperate to find out more. I was audibly gasping by the end and desperately wishing for the second book in the series already (it ended on a bit of a cliffhanger)! Overall, I think it was a good book and let me entertained throughout. I will definitely be reading the next book in the series. My only dislike was that the female main character, Drew, constantly referred to herself as “plain” and “nothing special” and while it may be true compared to the main male character, Lucien, girl get that confidence up! I just didn’t see the point of her constant self-deprecating comments and how it added to the story, other than to emphasize how beautifully perfect Lucien is.

[Kirsty Whalen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for this Arc, I have rated this 3 ⭐️

This book instantly had me hooked and the premise of this story had me curious about where it was going. This books follows our FMC Drew who is a columnist/ investigative journalist for a supernatural magazine called The Hallowing Hour. Her interest in the supernatural began when she was on a hike with her two sisters and her sisters are taken by some kind of supernatural being. She is gathering evidence of the supernatural world when one day an injured wolf appears outside her apartment building.

Unfortunately , the execution didn’t quite match the potential for me. I found the writing style a bit jarring and juvenile. Certain moments that should have felt intense or emotionally charged ended up falling a bit flat for me because of this. I did find myself looking for the MMC’s POV and I wonder if that would have added more depth?

That said, it wasn’t a bad read and I will be reading book two.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️

Shifter romance remains one of my favorites! Growly alpha wolves, pack life, bonds…you can’t go wrong.

We got a lot of supernatural politics mixed with urban life in Her Wolf. It’s always fun to see how an author mixes regular urban life with the supernatural world. Here it starts from page one with the FMC being a journalist focusing on the supernatural. Her passion is fueled by the heartbreak of losing her sisters.

Helping an injured wolf, whom she knows deep down isn’t a regular wolf changes her world as she knows it. Then we get to meet the MMC and watch their connection grow. Unraveling secrets and working through their individual brokenness.

It did feel a bit repetitive, especially the inner dialogue. More from Lucien’s POV would have been a nice addition. I was also left with several questions, but maybe those things will be filled in with the next book.

*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC copy!

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

This books has everything to make it a great werewolf book: other supernatural creatures, secret societies, soul bound mates… I just couldn’t get into it. There were parts that seemed to go on for too long (like Lucien being in wolf form injured), but then other parts that needed so much more detail. I felt confused a lot of the time. This book could’ve easily been lengthened into 2 books with the same events happening, but more detail and time with each character for me to get interested in them. The soul bound mates aspect was very unique and something I’ve never seen before, but I don’t know how well it’ll be taken from other readers. I know I’m a sucker for soulmates and this almost seemed to squash those dreams now that she’s a werewolf and they’re no longer “connected”. They’ve realistically only know each other for a couple weeks at most, what’s keeping them together? Because I can’t for sure say it’s love even though they say it to each other.

[Kaitlyn Grieser · Rating 3 out of 5]

The premise of this paranormal romance hooked me immediately—I’m always drawn to stories where a human heroine finds herself entangled in a hidden supernatural world. Her Wolf follows a determined FMC investigating supernatural beings she’s always been told don’t exist, only to discover she’s far more connected to that world than she expected. I really enjoyed the characters and the intrigue surrounding their backgrounds and origins, and it was fun watching the FMC navigate living among the very creatures she once doubted. At times, though, the story jumped between revelations quickly and some information appeared a bit abruptly, which occasionally pulled me out of the narrative. That said, the twist at the end completely surprised me and left me curious about what’s coming next in the series.

Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Jessica]

Got this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Was super excited to read as I have been into wolf shifter books lately, but this one just didn’t hit for me. While I enjoyed the mix of human world and supernatural, the relationships in the book just never felt the most natural to me. I get that in fantasy books the MMC and FMC sometimes fall in love super fast, but the wobble of feeling sin this one made it feel a little less authentic than other books. Also, there was just a lot going on with the supernatural world that needed to be laid out and something’s were kept hidden while others were just easily explained and there wasn’t a rhyme to which ones were hidden or just laid out which made the plot feel oddly paced. Did enjoy the twist at the end, but I don’t think it is enough to make me come back for book 2.

[CaseyLeigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC✨️

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3.5 stars

It took me a little while to get into this book. I usually enjoy being thrown into a story from the start, but I struggled more with this book.💔

HOWEVER, that bombshell of a cliffhanger really brought everything together for me and I am now left wanting more!!💥

I felt initially I wasn't drawn in and I didn't quite feel the connection between the MMC and FMC. I warmed up to the characters as my interest in the plot grew throughout😅

Although I didn't feel much chemistry until closer to the end of the book. I understand the lack of intimacy in regards to the plot and I appreciated Lucien's POV at the end, but I felt there could have been more building up to this moment🥰

I look forward to seeing further development and reading more about this world in the next book📚

[Nat · Rating 4 out of 5]

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🌶️🌶️.5
This book surprised me. In the beginning, I was very unsure but as I read more, the story captivated me quickly. The world building was good and the ending of the book leaves me wanting book 2 immediately. I am definitely eager for more information and back story. The world building was rich and I think there could’ve been a lot more detail that wouldn’t have hindered the story and I definitely would’ve loved if it was longer. One thing is for certain is that I will be looking out for book 2 and I think this book is worth a read.

Here are some things to expect when reading this book: 🏷️

• Paranormal/Supernatural romance
• Werewolf MMC
• Human supernatural investigative writer FMC
• Mild cliff hanger
• Slow burn
• Rich world building
• Diverse world species

Thank you Netgalley for an Advanced copy of this book. 😁

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Drew, she is such a strong character doing what she believes is right.
Drew watched her sister die 8 years ago in a supernatural attack and has spent her time since trying to find out the truth about what happened.
She works as a journalist for The hallowing hour, a supernatural focused magazine.
She saved a dying wolf outside her apartment.
The wounded wolf she rescues isn’t what he seems—he’s Lucien Delterre, Alpha of the Montrevere werewolf pack.
Now supernatural assassins, government agents, and an ancient Fae syndicate all want her dead—and only the werewolf she rescued can protect her.
This was slow at the start but the pacing picked up. I wasnt too comfortable with her role, but it was written well and consent was fully considered which i enjoyed.
The ending was soooo good, the twists made me excited for the next book!

[Rachel Caruso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this story. The backstory that shapes the main character’s life and ultimately influences her career choice was both heartbreaking and deeply intriguing. I was fascinated by the way she researched the paranormal and supernatural as an ordinary human and still managed to get so much right.

The werewolf love interest may honestly be one of the biggest gentlemen I’ve ever read in this type of book. He cared so deeply about the FMC’s thoughts, feelings, and comfort, often putting her needs far above his own, which made him incredibly endearing.

And honestly? If I found a giant injured dog outside my door, I would absolutely bring him inside too.

That final paragraph of the epilogue had me screaming. Seriously… what do you mean?! I need answers immediately!

[Liesbetweenpages · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I want to thank NetGalley for the ARC of Her Wolf 🐺✨

4 stars! ⭐️

Tropes
• Mates 💫
• Forced proximity 👀
• Supernatural mystery 🐺

This book FLEW by. You start reading, and before you know it, you’re already on chapter five.

Lucien’s personality definitely made the story. His protectiveness over Drew really got to me. Combined with the suspense throughout the book, it completely hooked me. I won’t elaborate too much, because that would ruin the fun 🤓

Drew’s past is quite emotional and very important to her character. It truly shaped who she is. And even though it was a little repetitive at times, it wasn’t annoying whatsoever.

It was also refreshing to read a book that’s about more than just romance.

A great start to a new series! WE 👏🏻 WANT 👏🏻 MORE 👏🏻

[Ebony Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well Well Well.... I was hooked and read this book in less than a day!

Following Drew and Lucien's journey had me on the edge on my seat wondering what they would uncover next and if that can overcome constant danger thrown their way.

It seems their paths aligning was meant to be and thrust into danger together, Drew's thirst for learning more about Lucien's world made them an interesting duo. I could understand Drew's reluctance throughout even though it frustrated me no end.

I really enjoy seeing the dynamic between Thayer and Drew and seeing that unfold and I have even more questions of what happens next following the epilogue!

Will there be happy reunions or utter chaos and strife?! I'm desperate to read the next part of this series.