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Wolf Legend
A wolf from another world helps grow a romance in this world.
Jane, who dislikes wolves because they kill her livestock, takes Buck Portman, wolf researcher and wildlife professor at a nearby college she attends, to an island to seek out the huge wolves of legend … the dire wolves of prehistoric times … that local fishermen say they’ve seen there. She’s skeptical until a huge wolf runs through their camp and mentally connects with Jane and invites her to visit so they can sort out this strange mental phenomenon that neither of them expected.
Jane follows the wolf and Buck follows her into another world, another dimension, one populated by larger-than-life dangerous animals, including the wolves of legend. Her mental connection to the alpha wolf is all that keeps them alive in this dangerous world and when they return, at the request of the alpha female, they take with them an injured wolf pup to be healed.
The pup heals nicely… but as it grows, will it remain a pet or will it become a dangerous predator in a world where it doesn’t belong?
As the attraction between Jane and the professor grows, so do the problems inherent in having a huge, prehistoric wolf in today’s world.
Jane, who dislikes wolves because they kill her livestock, takes Buck Portman, wolf researcher and wildlife professor at a nearby college she attends, to an island to seek out the huge wolves of legend … the dire wolves of prehistoric times … that local fishermen say they’ve seen there. She’s skeptical until a huge wolf runs through their camp and mentally connects with Jane and invites her to visit so they can sort out this strange mental phenomenon that neither of them expected.
Jane follows the wolf and Buck follows her into another world, another dimension, one populated by larger-than-life dangerous animals, including the wolves of legend. Her mental connection to the alpha wolf is all that keeps them alive in this dangerous world and when they return, at the request of the alpha female, they take with them an injured wolf pup to be healed.
The pup heals nicely… but as it grows, will it remain a pet or will it become a dangerous predator in a world where it doesn’t belong?
As the attraction between Jane and the professor grows, so do the problems inherent in having a huge, prehistoric wolf in today’s world.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 28, 2013
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About the author
Florence Witkop
50 books39 followersFlorence's stories begin as simple tales of contemporary life, often in small towns or the wilderness she knows so well. Where they go from there is what makes them special. There is always a strong sense of place. Often they skew reality slightly by crossing genres to contain paranormal, sci/fi, or fantasy elements. There is usually a romance and there are always characters her readers like and would enjoy having as friends.
Most of all, there is a story because what Florence does best is tell stories. Well plotted stories that carry the characters towards a logical conclusion that always includes a happy ending. Stories that shine light on the human condition while they celebrate the world we live in. Stories that her readers relate to and remember long after the reading is over.
She writes about people who are as normal as apple pie (most of them, anyway) who unexpectedly find themselves in the middle of situations ranging from the heartwarming through the difficult and all the way to the horrendous. But Florence's characters choose to act instead of running away. In the process, they survive, thrive, overcome whatever obstacles large or small are thrown in front of them, and while they are at it, they find time to fall in love.
Florence was born in the city and has lived in the suburbs, small towns, the country and the wilderness, where she still lives with her husband and a cowardly cat named Smoke.
At various times in her career she's been a confession writer, a copywriter, a ghost writer and an editor. She writes short stories, novellas and novels. Her work has been categorized as romance, science-fiction, fantasy, mainstream and eco-fiction, to name a few genres that it fits beautifully into.
Most of all, there is a story because what Florence does best is tell stories. Well plotted stories that carry the characters towards a logical conclusion that always includes a happy ending. Stories that shine light on the human condition while they celebrate the world we live in. Stories that her readers relate to and remember long after the reading is over.
She writes about people who are as normal as apple pie (most of them, anyway) who unexpectedly find themselves in the middle of situations ranging from the heartwarming through the difficult and all the way to the horrendous. But Florence's characters choose to act instead of running away. In the process, they survive, thrive, overcome whatever obstacles large or small are thrown in front of them, and while they are at it, they find time to fall in love.
Florence was born in the city and has lived in the suburbs, small towns, the country and the wilderness, where she still lives with her husband and a cowardly cat named Smoke.
At various times in her career she's been a confession writer, a copywriter, a ghost writer and an editor. She writes short stories, novellas and novels. Her work has been categorized as romance, science-fiction, fantasy, mainstream and eco-fiction, to name a few genres that it fits beautifully into.
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January 5, 2014A fun book to write because I love dogs... and I guess wolves. I don't know any wolves personally but am sure I'd like one if we could read each other's mind.
April 16, 2014
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In Wolf Legend, main character Jane isn’t too fond of wolves. However, she’s tasked to take Buck Portman, a wolf researched and wildlife professor at a nearby college, to an island for a week, where they will search for the gigantic wolves that have been stalking the island, according to legend. To say Jane is skeptical, would be an understatement. That is, until a huge wolf comes roaming through their camp, and forms a mental connection with Jane.
Jane chases the wolf through a cave, and into another world, populated by enormous animals including the wolves of legend. When Jane and Buck take a puppy back to the real world, to heal it from a broken leg, both of them have reservations. After all, the puppy doesn’t really belong here. As Jane and Buck feel more and more attracted to each other, they must decide what to do next.
An original story with fresh plot elements, likeable characters, and an inspiring setting. The writing was solid from start to end. I understood Jane’s reservations toward wolves, but I also understood why Buck felt attracted to the animals and wanted to find out more about how they lived, their patterns, their behavior, etc. The mind connection between Jane and the wolves was a definite bonus, and adding an interesting perspective to the story.
A solid read for people looking for something fresh and different.
In Wolf Legend, main character Jane isn’t too fond of wolves. However, she’s tasked to take Buck Portman, a wolf researched and wildlife professor at a nearby college, to an island for a week, where they will search for the gigantic wolves that have been stalking the island, according to legend. To say Jane is skeptical, would be an understatement. That is, until a huge wolf comes roaming through their camp, and forms a mental connection with Jane.
Jane chases the wolf through a cave, and into another world, populated by enormous animals including the wolves of legend. When Jane and Buck take a puppy back to the real world, to heal it from a broken leg, both of them have reservations. After all, the puppy doesn’t really belong here. As Jane and Buck feel more and more attracted to each other, they must decide what to do next.
An original story with fresh plot elements, likeable characters, and an inspiring setting. The writing was solid from start to end. I understood Jane’s reservations toward wolves, but I also understood why Buck felt attracted to the animals and wanted to find out more about how they lived, their patterns, their behavior, etc. The mind connection between Jane and the wolves was a definite bonus, and adding an interesting perspective to the story.
A solid read for people looking for something fresh and different.
April 17, 2014
When her brothers come down with a virus, it’s up to June to escort wolf researcher Dr. Portman (Buck) on a wilderness trip to check on rumors of wolves in the area. In an amazing turn of events, they are transported into Otherworld, where an amazing pack of dire wolves thrive.
I must admit I had a love/hate relationship with this book, hence the three star rating. The actual plot intrigued me. It’s not often I’m given the chance to review an urban fantasy (paranormal) book about wolves that does not involve werewolves. I found the concept of an ancient race of dire wolves existing in some parallel universe fascinating. What’s more, June has the incredible ability to communicate with them telepathically. Pretty awesome!
June is a well-rounded character. Her reactions to situations is believable. She’s a level-headed college student, and she knows how to get the job done. Throughout the story she experiences regret, determination, love, and acceptance. Aside from the young wolf pup Snowball, June would be my favorite of the main characters.
Then we have Buck. Here is where the disappointment comes in. He is supposedly a wolf researcher, but June instructs him on pack mentality. Also, he knows nothing of wilderness survival. If a person studies wild wolves for a living, they would certainly know a thing or two about the outdoors. After they enter Otherworld, he is scared of everything and eager to get back home. Most scientists would consider this a dream come true, and you couldn’t drag them away. He does eventually get to that point. He is injured but doesn’t want to leave. This turnaround was necessary to make him the character he should have been from the beginning, but there is no true reason for it. I believe there to be a flaw in his character development. This rendered him useless to me, and I no longer cared what he had to say.
The author’s love of wolves and everything wolfish is clear throughout the story. I believe she wrote this story as a labor of love. However, a little more research would have been nice to back up her scientific characters. For example, neither Dr. Portman nor the vet seem to know the term “leucism” when describing young Snowball’s reason for being pure white with blue eyes. If the author reads reviews, I hope she will consider adding the term to future editions or later books in the series (should this turn into a series). Also, the wolf experts and vet seem to think the pup is a dog one minute and part wolf the next. Then they want to release her with wild wolves, even though they aren’t sure what she is or whether she is already imprinted on humans. That just seems ignorant to me. Scientists would know better, so those characters weren’t smart enough for my taste. If you’re going to write a scientist, you have got to know your stuff.
Despite some character issues, this is not a bad little story. There are a few adorable puppy moments that will make you smile, and if you’re into predictable love stories, then you’ll probably love this. It disappointed me that the two main characters would fall in love. I knew it was inevitable, but too many authors fall back on this tired scenario. For once I’d like to see them not fall in love. That’s a matter of personal preference, as I do not enjoy romance books. Tiny doses are fine as long as it isn’t the same old song and dance. Sadly, this one fell under that category for me.
I did love the ending to this story. It ended exactly the way I wanted it to, though I feared it might not. So kudos to the author for making me smile, then cringe, then smile again.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I must admit I had a love/hate relationship with this book, hence the three star rating. The actual plot intrigued me. It’s not often I’m given the chance to review an urban fantasy (paranormal) book about wolves that does not involve werewolves. I found the concept of an ancient race of dire wolves existing in some parallel universe fascinating. What’s more, June has the incredible ability to communicate with them telepathically. Pretty awesome!
June is a well-rounded character. Her reactions to situations is believable. She’s a level-headed college student, and she knows how to get the job done. Throughout the story she experiences regret, determination, love, and acceptance. Aside from the young wolf pup Snowball, June would be my favorite of the main characters.
Then we have Buck. Here is where the disappointment comes in. He is supposedly a wolf researcher, but June instructs him on pack mentality. Also, he knows nothing of wilderness survival. If a person studies wild wolves for a living, they would certainly know a thing or two about the outdoors. After they enter Otherworld, he is scared of everything and eager to get back home. Most scientists would consider this a dream come true, and you couldn’t drag them away. He does eventually get to that point. He is injured but doesn’t want to leave. This turnaround was necessary to make him the character he should have been from the beginning, but there is no true reason for it. I believe there to be a flaw in his character development. This rendered him useless to me, and I no longer cared what he had to say.
The author’s love of wolves and everything wolfish is clear throughout the story. I believe she wrote this story as a labor of love. However, a little more research would have been nice to back up her scientific characters. For example, neither Dr. Portman nor the vet seem to know the term “leucism” when describing young Snowball’s reason for being pure white with blue eyes. If the author reads reviews, I hope she will consider adding the term to future editions or later books in the series (should this turn into a series). Also, the wolf experts and vet seem to think the pup is a dog one minute and part wolf the next. Then they want to release her with wild wolves, even though they aren’t sure what she is or whether she is already imprinted on humans. That just seems ignorant to me. Scientists would know better, so those characters weren’t smart enough for my taste. If you’re going to write a scientist, you have got to know your stuff.
Despite some character issues, this is not a bad little story. There are a few adorable puppy moments that will make you smile, and if you’re into predictable love stories, then you’ll probably love this. It disappointed me that the two main characters would fall in love. I knew it was inevitable, but too many authors fall back on this tired scenario. For once I’d like to see them not fall in love. That’s a matter of personal preference, as I do not enjoy romance books. Tiny doses are fine as long as it isn’t the same old song and dance. Sadly, this one fell under that category for me.
I did love the ending to this story. It ended exactly the way I wanted it to, though I feared it might not. So kudos to the author for making me smile, then cringe, then smile again.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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