IT been a while since I read such a good paranormal romance. Half way through this book I looked up the author to see when the next book is coming out( I cant wait :), I enjoyed both the world building and the story about the Mateo and how he was going crazy due to the fact he could not change to a wolf. He went looking to the witches of New Orleans and meets Evie. I enjoyed the mystery and not sure who the bad witch was till almost the end. I great new series which i will be add to my library collection.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

The cover of Wolf Gone Wild is what initially drew my attention, but it was the characters that kept me turning the pages. I felt a connection with Evie, and was sympathetic towards Mateo. About halfway through, I just wanted to know who'd cursed Mateo and why (honestly this part was a little underwhelming). Additionally, Evie and Mateo were well into adulthood (he's in his 100's and she's in her 30's), but there was still something childlike about their personalities. Sometimes it was sweet and endearing, and other times it was eye-rolly and mushy.

I did have a few issues with this one, and a big frustration was the book's backstory. The evil plot never thickened, and there was very little action and adventure. I would've liked seeing the two of them play detective together, instead of making googly eyes and having lusty thoughts. I wanted to know more about Mateo and where he came from (his family in particular), how the curse had impacted his day-to-day life in the months leading up to Evie, and what his plans for the future were.

Evie is a girl after my own heart. She loves Star Wars, reads comics, and gushes about her love for Reylo and Wolverine. I could relate to this side of her, but her enthusiasm was a little over-the-top for me at times. It was like she was screaming, "Hey! Look at me! I'm into nerdy things!" I wish that aspect of her personality had been less of a focal point, since it kept us from really getting to know Evie as a person. Her character development felt stunted in some ways.

The story itself was pleasant, but maybe a little too convenient. Evie and her sisters were presented with a problem (in the form of Mateo and his caged wolf), and that's what they focus on the entire book. Everything slowly clicked into place, and I didn't feel like the characters had to fight for their ending. It was almost too easy the way things worked out. I'm not saying being unable to shift was enjoyable for Mateo, but once Evie started hanging around (and sharing her skin-to-skin contact), Alpha was no longer a constant issue. He wasn't really all that threatening, to be honest. It was clear he wanted Evie from the start (lust at first sight), and he saw her as "theirs" long before Mateo acknowledged his feelings for her.

Alpha's way was purely predatory and physical, but Evie didn't complain. If you're not into rough sex, or women being touched without their permission, this book might not be for you. Evie says she "understands" Alpha's needs and methods, but that doesn't make her body any less hers. She both likes and dislikes Alpha's aggressiveness, and mentally debates whether that's a good thing or not. A guy grabbing you without your permission, regardless of how or why they do it, is not okay. I know he's a werewolf, but that doesn't excuse his roaming hands or objectifying thoughts. "He wouldn’t stop yammering about her smell, her skin, her pretty ponytail that he’d like to grip while he took her from behind." (This is a very mild example.)

Possessiveness is not adorable, and I hated that Evie let him get away with it because of what he was. She should have cared more about who he was. "'I don’t think your boyfriend would like that.' 'My boyfriend?' I glanced at JJ again, then tossed my head back and laughed. 'He’s not my boyfriend.' Mateo’s scowl softened only slightly as he glared toward the bar. 'I think he wants to be.' That was it. He was adorable. And all my anxiety vanished like morning mist."

Then there's the language. It took some getting used to, but that might just be my age showing. People say "hella" now, right? Evie is in her 30's, but she spoke and acted like a hormonal teenager. "But…hot, melty, lickalicious sex with Mateo?" Her thoughts were often dirty when he was around, and ironically mimicked Alpha's desires. She thought her immediate attraction was ridiculous, and they both spent a large portion of the book believing their feelings were one-sided. Comments and gestures were often taken the wrong way, because they weren't communicating (ugh).

Lastly, there are things that happen -- very important things -- that Evie chooses to keep to herself. If you're trying to break a curse, and something weird happens, please tell someone. "...and I wasn’t going to worry them for nothing." That's a big bookish pet peeve of mine. Don't try to do everything yourself! Talk to the other characters in the book!

Overall, Wolf Gone Wild was a quick read that I found mostly entertaining. A few tweaks and I would have enjoyed it more, but that's me. I want women to be treated with respect and have hot sex. I also think this book would have benefited from having stronger secondary characters, and ones that played a larger role within the story. However, if you're looking for a rough and furry romance, this might be the book for you! 🐺😉

Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? on January 4, 2019.

Wolf Gone Wild is the first book in a brand new series by Juliette Cross. The book stars the Savoie sisters, witches in New Orleans. Of course, with Juliette being one of my favorite authors, there was no doubt that I would devour Wolf Gone Wild!

I absolutely loved Wolf Gone Wild! Mateo Cruz is a werewolf who's unable to shift and Evie Savoie is a witch who isn't supposed to help him. Yet, here they are, growing closer everyday as Evie and her sisters try and figure out exactly what happedn to Mateo three months ago. The path to releasing Mateo's wolf is wrought with conundrums, impossibilities, twists and turns, and vexing revelations.

The budding romance is a slow-burn but not so slow you wonder if we'll ever get there. The author did a spectacular job with Evie and Mateo. His inner wolf was naughty but he knew he wanted Evie from the start; he just needed to convince Mateo. Evie was a bit harder to convince but only because she belonged to a coven that had strict rules against fraternizing with werewolves. Well, I'm a firm believer that you can't help who you love. Denying Evie a chance at love just because of what Mateo is would have done more harm than good.

I love Juliette Cross’s writing style and the way she tells stories. Her ability to create paranormal stories with romance, action and a solid plot is what keeps me coming back. I can't wait for the next book in the series - or any book from Juliette Cross.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

While I've moved on to contemporary most of the time, my first love will always be paranormal/fantasy. That's why I was so excited to dive head first into this ARC!

Mateo and Evie were a fantastic couple that I couldn't get enough of. Mateo is a werewolf who finds himself desperate for help when magic leaves his inner wolf ("Alpha") trapped, unable to surface the way he needs to. The confinement has left his wolf irate, and his thoughts are intruding upon Mateo's own thoughts. Man and wolf are locked in a power struggle that neither enjoys.

Evie is one of the most powerful witches in New Orleans ... a renowed hex-breaker, Mateo knows she is the only one who can help him. Despite her family having a strict no-werewolf policy, Evie pledges to help him.

Her favor to him quickly expands when Mateo discovers that her presence leaves his inner wolf calm and relatively quiet. She soothes them both so much that they begin to spend more time together while she figures out how to break his hex.

Mateo and Alpha are almost instantly attached to her, and their loyalty and fidelity to her are formed quickly and they remain resolute. While there is a bit of a struggle with their relationship due to her sisters' stance on werewolves, it isn't enough to keep them apart, and soon her family comes around when they see the dedication that shines between them.

Wolf Gone Wild is a riveting paranormal romance set against the backdrop of the mesmerizing city of New Orleans. The story grabs your attention from the first page and forces you to hold on tight while it introduces you to the underworld of witches, werewolves, grimes, and vampires - and takes you on a roller coaster of mystery, intrigue, and love.

Wolf Gone Wild is the first book in the new Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross. Set in New Orleans, it's centered around the Savoie sisters, a powerful coven of witches, each known for a different kind of magic. Evie Savoie is a well known hex breaker, perhaps the most powerful in North America. She spends her days making art, obsessing over Star Wars and Wolverine, and helping at her sister's shop and her nights waiting tables at her oldest sister's restaurant. She and her sisters share a house where the only house rule is no werewolves--they're temperamental, moody, and generally not worth the trouble they stir up.

Mateo Cruz is a drop dead gorgeous local artist who also happens to be a werewolf (because of course he is) and he needs Evie's help. He has heard the rumors about the witch who can break any hex and knows he can count on her to help him remove the magic that has had his inner wolf--who refers to himself as Alpha--bound up for over three months. With no where to go, Alpha has invaded Mateo's psyche and is providing increasingly aggressive running commentary about everyone and everything he encounters. Mateo knows it's only a matter of time before he loses control and he is determined to convince Evie to help him before it's too late.

From the very beginning of this story, I was charmed by all of the Savoie sisters. They're kind, smart, and sarcastic and so supportive of one another. I had a lot of fun getting to know Evie who is bursting with enthusiasm about the things she loves, and struggling with self confidence despite being talented beyond belief in both her art and her magic. She knows she should turn Mateo away when he comes to the restaurant where she works to seek out her help, but the extreme remorse he feels after losing control with one of her customers forces her to reconsider.

After receiving the blessing from her eldest sister Jules to help Mateo despite his werewolf status, the two start spending more time together. The chemistry between them is instantaneous and electric and Evie's presence even seems to calm Alpha. (Side Note: I couldn't help but hear the voice of the Hormone Monster from Big Mouth anytime Alpha spoke.) Alpha is carnal, crass, and unfiltered to Mateo's sensitive, respectful and controlled nature. The banter between the two of them as Alpha tries relentlessly to get Mateo to give into his carnal urges is absolutely hilarious.

It soon becomes clear that whatever is keeping Mateo from shifting is far more complicated than anyone originally thought and they have to work with their friends and family to find answers. Mateo does not want to get too close to Evie until the hex is broken because he is afraid of what could happen to her if Alpha gains control of him, but the two find it impossible to stay away from each other. The intimate friendship and subsequent romantic relationship that develops between them is full of sweet and tender moments and scorching love scenes that had me swooning and blushing in equal measure.

I won't say anything more about this plot because the mystery of what's actually going on with Mateo kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime and trying to puzzle it out was half the fun. Along the way, Cross introduces us to Evie's sisters (she has a lot of them) and some of their potential future love interests, including a vampire, a grim, and another werewolf. I cannot wait for the second book in this series and I'm crossing my fingers that we get to read Jules' story sooner rather than later. If you are into the paranormal and enjoy a sexy, witty rom com full of naughty banter, Wolf Gone Wild is definitely for you.

Thank you to Juliette Cross and Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!

I have so many good things to say about this book, I'm struggling to figure out how to form them into a coherent review. Romance, and paranormal romance in particular, can be really subjective and I can definitely get pretty picky about it; though I've been reading a lot of contemporary romance recently, I had yet to find a new paranormal romance author I loved in recent years until I picked up this book.

Wolf Gone Wild follows Evie,  who works with her sisters and fellow witches at the bar and magic shop they own in New Orleans, alongside ruling over NOLA's magical community as their most powerful faction. Evie is a witch with a specialty in breaking hexes, and she's also an unapologetic, delightfully nerdy aspiring comic book artist whose insecurity from a past relationship is keeping her from sharing her skills with the public. Mateo Cruz is a werewolf, and also a metalworking artist/gallery owner, with a very urgent problem--he's been put under a hex that forbids him from shifting with the full moon and unleashing his wolf on a regular basis, so now his wolf is talking to him. Like, all the time, and it's driving him crazy. When Evie starts working with Mateo to help him break his curse, Evie finds herself drawn to Mateo--and both Mateo and his wolf are drawn to Evie. But the hex is more complex than it first appears, and it's going to take help from Evie's sisters, and a whole lot of forced proximity, to help Mateo and his wolf find balance again.

OK, so as I alluded to before, there are so many great things to talk about with this one. Let's start with the romance, which manages to be both cute and steamy, and lacks so many of the miscommunication tropes that tend to frustrate me. Evie and Mateo are both genuinely good people, with art as a shared interest, and I really loved how their relationship slowly developed over the course of the book. I also loved how Mateo's wolf side was handled--because of the hex, his wolf presents as a secondary entity in his mind that argues with him and constantly urges him to give in to his werewolf instincts (I saw one review comparing this to a Venom scenario, and I think that's pretty apt) which adds a secondary level of interest to Evie and Mateo's dynamic, and also presents a genuine obstacle in their getting together.

One of my other favorite aspects of Wolf Gone Wild was the side characters, and more specifically the plethora of opportunities for the next books in the Stay a Spell series. Evie has five sisters, all of whom are witches with different abilities and very distinct personalities, and we also meet several of their potential love interests over the course of the book. (Juliette Cross, if you're reading this for some reason, I'm very much hoping that book 2 focuses on Evie's older sister and badass head witch Jules, and intriguing vampire leader Ruben, but honestly, I'll read any book you come out with next in this series.) The side characters never feel gratuitous or underdeveloped, and Evie's family dynamic of a group of sisters who may disagree but ultimately love and support each other is so much fun to read about.

But I think my absolute favorite aspect of this book was its message. Yes, it's a stellar romance, and very fun to read, but it's also a really inspirational story about learning to have confidence in yourself and embrace and nurture your creative aspects, and not to be afraid to share them with the world. It's a message that I, as an aspiring writer, really needed to hear at this exact moment, and there are quotes from this book I know I'll return to again and again when looking for inspiration. 

Other things I loved (yes, we're just listing them at this point): the New Orleans setting, which is perfect for a paranormal romance series (and also happens to be one of my favorite places to read about); the multitude of Star Wars discussions; all of Evie's hilarious T-shirts; and the world-building surrounding the different supernatural entities, including the twist on werewolf mythology where each has a creative talent in addition to their wolfy curse.

To summarize: read this book. I think it'll appeal to fans of paranormal and contemporary romance alike; it's very modern, very fun, and also has a lot of heart.



I received an eARC of Wolf Gone Wild from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross is the First book in the Stay a Spell Series. This is the story of Eveleen 'Evie' Savoie and Mateo Cruz. Evie is one of the well known Savoie Sisters in New Orleans by the supernaturals. Mateo has a hex/curse put on him that is causing issues between him and his wolf and he can't take it anymore. So Mateo is set on getting the Savoie sister to help him. This leads him to met Evie who is the Hex-breaker of the family. But the Savoie Sisters don't deal with Wolves which is something Mateo is. Evie and Mateo end up starting a friendship of sorts but both are attracted to each other but try to hold that in check for reasons of their own. But of course the sparks take over.
This book had me drawn in from the start. Ms. Cross has a way with her writing that draws you so much into the book. I loved the characters..not just Mateo and Evie. I hope to read more from this author and of course this series. Loved it!

I received this eArc from NetGalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own. If you love this book and genre, please remember everyone has different taste.

Sadly, this wasn't for me.

I always try to give honest opinions and this might be a case of vague/misleading synopsis.

The blurb pulled me in. I have read my fair share of fantasy, paranormal, and romance novels and I even tried the erotica genre just to see what all the fuss was about (meh). FYI this is actually the latter: Sandra Brown, but with a witch and a werewolf, but without much magic or supernatural events.

What I liked:

Premise: having a wolf as a ‘second personality’ seemed very intriguing.

The sisters: they have unique personalities and lives outside of the main plot and I looked forward to find out what Ruben’s deal was (sadly not in this book!). Their interactions felt genuine and realistic. - -

Mateo's hilarious, dirty dialogue with his wolf – the best part.

Evie's geekiness - so refreshing to have a female MC with passions and personality (other than generic badass lady, dainty flower, bland cut-and-paste-yourself-here).

The focus on art and craftsmanship.

What I disliked:

Pacing: the first 3 chapters were promising, then the story quickly flatlined. Nothing happened until the very last 10 pages.

Generic physique: everyone is beautiful and stunning. And perfect. Perfect is and always will be boring.

Tropey : everyone is lusting over Evie – uninspired. Literally every single man not related to her showed interest in her.

Overwhelming sexual content: I don't mind a bit of spice in my fiction, however, waves of nausea kept rolling over me. Being inside these characters' minds was so jarring, constantly thinking about each other, their body parts, their amber eyes and their curves. Inane, repetitive and plain boring. I understand obsessing over someone, I even understand it from the wolf's perspective. But I am a reader and I need to be more engaged by a story. 

Male Red Flag: I didn't appreciate Evie mocking Mateo for being clueless about comics, entertainment and other geeky past times, it was borderline bashing/ bullying. I am a geek myself, but I'm very aware that when I discuss my passions with casual person, they are completely clueless. (btw, nobody gets sucked into a fandom that quickly and memorizes lines.)

Female Red Flag: I felt completely disgusted and violated on behalf of Evie when Mateo snooped on her art. I do admire how he supported her and his arguments for her making her art public, but that doesn't excuse the lack of respect for Evie's privacy, and her quickly letting it go.

Poor translation: The lame translation of the only Romanian line. If your job is to write and you decide to include a foreign language, it better be correctly translated. The first result on Google translate cannot be blindly trusted (yes, I checked!).

Light spoilers ahead:

Unrealistic romance:  When Mateo declared Evie as his girlfriend, I rolled my eyes so hard, I pulled a muscle. Wow. Delusional. And told her he loved her a week later. This is someone's fantasy, not a realistic representation of how relationships evolve and certainly not how men think. 

Inconsistent magic rules: Werewolf crashes witches-only event and he is permitted to stay because "they don't have bouncers". Turns out a building full of powerful witches is actually a complete waste of space.

Overall this didn't work for me. I struggled to finish it and I dislike leaving negative reviews. From the description I thought this would be a fun cheeky fantasy book with werewolves. It's very reminiscent of True Blood / The Charlaine Harris novels (which I loved btw), but in 2020 this feels dated (even with the random newer pop-culture trivia chucked in there).

Am I the only one who didn't immediately get the reference in the title to "Girls gone wild"?

P.S: Ladies, word of advice. If you ever have the misfortune of bedding a man and he tells you he's "clean and wants nothing between you" (cough cough protection), run like hell.

Wolf Gone Wild, book one in the Stay A Spell series by Juliette Cross is the first book I have read by this author. I enjoyed it immensely and was delighted see that she’s written lots more books for me to read. The story is friends to lovers trope with a fabulous combination of magic, fantastic creatures, art and comic book nerdom. Sculptor Mateo Cruz is a seriously hot werewolf who has had a hex put on him so that he cannot change to wolf and it’s causing him problems because his wolf Alpha is present in his head all the time and it’s affecting his ability to create sculptures and he fears Alpha taking over completely. He seeks the help of the delightful Evie Savoy, a witch and comic book artist who specialises in hex breaking. The chemistry between these two is steaming and the story is told with the perfect blend of humour and angst. I can’t wait to read the stories of Evie’s sisters and highly recommend this book. I received an ARC of this book to read through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. I believe this book will be available on Kindle Unlimited starting January 14, 2020. #NetGalley #WolfGoneWild #JulietteCross #FantasyNovel #Bookstagram

What a fantastic paranormal romance! It has been a little while since I've read this genre and this was a perfect book to get back into it. From a sexy, creative werewolf to a cute, comic loving witch this book had me hooked.

Mateo Cruz, a lone werewolf sculpter, is trying to find a way to get rid of the hex that has trapped his werewolf inside. No longer able to shift and satisfy his inner wolf's blood lust Mateo searches out one of the Savoie sisters...who are witches. Witches that have a number of rules, one of which is NO WEREWOLVES! Evie Savoie, a comic, Star Wars and Wolverine loving Hex Breaker witch agrees to help despite the rule.

I laughed out loud numerous times while reading Mateo and Alpha's inner dialogue. I think that was my favourite part along with Evie introducing Mateo to Star Wars and comic books while they spend time together. The introduction of Evie's sisters, Mateo's cousin, Grims (I seriously want to know all about that cigarette smoking Grim) and the vampire Ruben have me so intrigued I can't wait for the rest of the series.

This was my first book by Juliette Cross and I will definitely be checking out her back list. Loved this one!

This new series by Juliette Cross is the beginning of an absolute hit. The storyline is rich with potential for a whole new universe that I’m going to completely lose myself in and then count down the days till the next book is out. Evie and Mateo May have started this new voyage for me but I’m already looking forward to the books for Jules & Ruben and Violet & Nico. And I’m really hoping that Clare is paired with that mysterious grim. Oooh, that one is going to be amazing!

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Holy. Wow. This book was pure paranormal romance perfection 👌🏻. This book reminded me of the paranormal books I first started reading in their glory days (think the beginning of Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole). This book has a lightness that so frequently gets eclipsed in current paranormal romances but still doesn’t scrimp on the intensity. So thank you JC for reminding me why I love paranormal romance!⁣
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Our hero is a werewolf who has been hexed to not be able to shift so he approaches a powerful hex-breaking witch (our heroine). Of course this was never going to be simple, but spending time with our heroine calms our hero’s inner beast like nothing else, so he wants her around all the time!⁣
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First of all I couldn’t get enough of our artistic hero, and his inner beast who has running dialogue in his head the whole time! Then our geeky heroine who is especially obsessed with Star Wars and Marvel? A girl after my own heart. There was an incredible connection and chemistry between the two main characters that kept building and building with such a wonderful friendship at the heart of their relationship. This is book 1 in a new series and I’m ready like YESTERDAY for the next book!⁣
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***4 Stars***

This was a great start to a new series! It has everything I love about this authors writing from the great world building to bringing to life unique characters I really want to get to know a whole lot better. It was a quick, smexy, a little quirky and fun read that kept me turning the pages until the very end.

Evie was a blast. This girl is sweet, sassy and quirky, but owns every bit of it. I loved her confidence and just how much she loved everything she did. Mateo is a sweetheart. I know, not the first word you’d associate with a werewolf, but he is. He’s charming, has a good heart and is simply a good man...and then there is his Wolf. He is definitely a unique character that brings that alpha AF protectiveness to the forefront, along with no edit button whatsoever.

Mateo and Evie’s journey to their HEA is all kinds of slow burn opposites attract goodness. I really enjoyed watching as they got to know each other and work really hard to deny their oh, so obvious attraction to each other. Their bantering was fun, the chemistry was hot and I loved how they accepted each other’s quirks and simply enjoyed who the other was. The angsty/drama between them is low, which I liked, and though there were a few bumps in their road, I loved how everything worked itself out in the end.

I’m a fan girl of the authors, have been for a while now, and I thoroughly enjoyed this lighter, more humorous side of her writing. The world is vibrant and really has me wanting to visit NOLA ~ and Louisiana in general ~ sooner rather than later ~ especially the Abita Brewery (I got real thirsty for one and had none on hand) and she has brought to life a whole slew of characters I NEED to get to know better. I don’t have an absolute favorite at the moment, but, crazy as it seems, the ones I’m most intrigued by are Clara and Violet ~ trust me when you meet them you’ll totally understand. So, bring on the rest of the series or as they say in the Big Easy laissez les bon temps rouler!

Wolf Gone Wild is one of my most anticipated books of 2020 and I read it before the end of last year! I did not know what to expect when I started reading – but it was all such a surprise and I love this book!

Mateo is unable to shift and needs a hex breaker to break the curse he is in. Enter Evie, a top-notch hex breaker and sparks begin to fly because Mateo’s wolf, Alpha WANTS Evie!

The most outstanding aspect of Wolf Gone Wild is Alpha’s commentary! I love that he has no filter and basically is all ALPHA! I will miss hearing his inner thoughts!

Mateo is one huge cinnamon roll, by the way! And I love how opposite he is to Alpha! Mateo and Alpha’s conversation reminds me so much of Venom! And I really want more of it! The short Christmas novella featuring Evie and Mateo (and Alpha’s commentary) was not enough to sate my love for Alpha!

Evie is one character that I really loved. She was unique and quirky, but not too quirky. I love how she transformed from being insecure and afraid to reach for her dreams to a heroine who embraced it all and took the plunge and finally wrote and published her graphic novel.

The Savoie sisters were an amazing bunch! I love how Juliette Cross included almost all the sisters, which gave me a taste of what to expect. In fact, I think I know who two of the sisters will be paired up with, and I can’t wait!

Wolf Gone Wild also kept me guessing who the villain was until probably three-quarters in! This is good! I had narrowed it down to two possible people and I guessed it before the villain was revealed.

Another surprising thing that delighted me was that this is a paranormal rom-com! There were LOL moments here that I really loved. The tone of this book was unique and unusual for a paranormal romance (that I have read, anyway) and I loved it.

If you love amazing unfiltered commentary, a sexy hot romance, a cinnamon bun artist-hero, and a strong heroine, Wolf Gone Wild is the book for you!

Wolf Gone Wild (Stay A Spell #1) by Juliette Cross is a fun werewolf/witch opposites attract love story and the first in a new series. This is a fun romp in a well-developed world. Mateo is a hot werewolf with a problem that only witch Evie Savoie has a chance to fix. They didn’t count on falling in love. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to following installments.

Wolf Gone Wild is the first book in a new fantasy series.
Mateo Cruz is a werewolf, who is looking for someone to break a hex that permits him to shift. And that someone is powerful hex -breaking witch Evie Savoie.
While Mateo is a loner wolf, Evie has a big family. She is one of six Savoie sisters. Each of them has special magic skills.
Even though they are hesitant at first to help a werewolf, soon all sister present Evie, Jules, Violet and Clara ( two are traveling) are helping Mateo.
In between all the mystery-solving, Mateo & Evie get to know each other.

What I loved about this book were all these new and fun characters.
I really enjoyed this lighthearted & steamy paranormal romance.
The chemistry between Evie & Mateo is off the charts.... HOT!!!


This is a book for you if you are looking for a fun & feelgood book!!


Now, why this wasn't a perfect read for me is the way Mateo inner dialogue with his wolf went. This is something completely subjective. I needed to get used to the constant bickering between Mateo and his Alpha. It felt a lot of times like a double personality disorder. And I can't say that I am a fan.

I am definitely are looking forward to reading more about these characters. And already hinted couples are looking very promising.

If you love to read a steamy romance with warlocks, witches, werewolves & vampires this a book for you!! Great start to a series...

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

review on GoodReads; https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3119689248?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

This was so quirky and such a new and fresh take on witches and werewolves. I really enjoyed the characters and the swoony romance.

Werewolves, Witches, & Vampires, Oh My! This was my first read from Juliette and it won't be my last. This story had everything I could ask for. I am such a sucker for a werewolf romance and then you add witches and i'm 100% sold. This story begins with Mateo, a metal sculpture artist and werewolf. Mateo learns a hex has been put on him, preventing him from shifting and doesn't know who did it. Now if you can imagine, that would be the ultimate struggle for a werewolf come the full moon. This leads to him seeking out the local witch coven where he meets Evie, a witch who specializes in hex breaking. Due to past bad blood between werewolves and witches, the witches don't associate with them, but in walks tall, dark, and handsome Mateo in his most vulnerable state needing her help. Does she break the rules and help out this wolf in need?

I loved the friends to lovers relationship, the bond between Evie and her sisters, and being in New Orleans. And can I just mention I have much appreciation for all of the Star Wars and Marvel references? It made me feel like I could relate to Evie and I just wanted her to be my best friend. The romance was on fire! The sexual tension between Evie and Mateo was hot and I just love the chemistry between them. Now I was a little on the fence about Mateo and his inner wolf "Alpha". Alpha has his own dialog in Mateo's head and it's very comical. However, It still added to the story and I actually like the idea of Alpha being apart of Mateo but his animalistic side and almost like he was his own entity. Overall, This was such a fun fast read and that ending! I want the next book in the series now! 5/5 witchy stars!

NetGallery provided me with a copy of this book and I am glad for the last minute book before it was archived! WOW! This book was amazing and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and moon over one of the main characters. You have literally everything that you would want in a fantasy book; werewolves, witches, grimms and vampires. The only reason why I wanted to read this book was to read about werewolves again. After reading Weregirl by C.D. Bell at the start of the month I have been obsessed with them!

There are two dialogues from two different people and it is easy to follow and you get to know the characters and grow to love them. You meet a witch called Evie who has a big family of 5 sisters the Savoie Sisters who old the club and shop for humans and every other living creature. Then there is Mateo a werewolf who is having problems with his inner wolf and he needs to sort out his little problem by visiting the witches, where he stumbles across the first Savoie sister he sees; Evie.

At first Evie is a little hesitant to help this lone werewolf but then thinks about what her mother would do and she decides to help him. As she is a hex breaker she feels this would be an easy job to help him out. But it turns out to be more complex than normal before she can break the hex.

When Mateo is around Evie, his inner wolf is more calm and doesn’t feel the need to be boisterous, by hurting other people. Alpha feels so much better with having Evie around. But Mateo doesn’t want to push a romance situation onto her when she is doing him a favour by helping him with hex so he can transform into a wolf again. But everyday Mateo feelings are growing stronger for Evie. Will there be a happy every after or was it doomed from the beginning?

I wasn’t expecting much humour in the story as it was a romance but Mateo’s, wolf Alpha was very funny and when they was talking to each other fighting what they both thought was right had me smiling and snickering at some of the gestures. I loved each character for each of their traits but the relationship and love Mateo and Evie had me swooning from side to side. Also the love the sisters have for each other os remarkable and they would do anything to keep each other safe. Every family should be like this supporting and holding each other up.

Overall I loved this book and I would recommend reading this for a beautiful and well written fantasy story that has a number of key point; family, werewolves, witches, vampires, grimms, love, hurt and most of all passion for doing the things that you love the most in life.

(I received a complimentary ARC from Netgalley but all opinions provided are my own.)

When I first saw that Juliette Cross was writing a shifter & witch romance I was so excited. The lead combo itself sounds amazing—a shifter and witch, yes, please!—and I’ve really liked Cross’s books that I’ve read before. With Wolf Gone Wild Cross has crafted a distinctive story that’s both dramatic and lighthearted; it’s a hot romance that’s also not afraid to embrace the nerdier aspects of real life.

Shifter Mateo’s being tormented by the constant presence of his wolf, Alpha. Usually wolves only come out when a shifter shifts, but not only has Mateo been unable to shift lately, the much more aggressive, violent, and sex-fixated aspects of his personality come out thanks to Alpha—though Mateo’s mostly not acting on those thoughts. Finally, Mateo can’t take it anymore, and he approaches famous hex-breaking witch Evie to beg for her help.

Evie and her famous witch sisters don’t have anything to do with dangerous, unpredictable shifters. But she finds herself drawn to Mateo and his problem and she agrees to help him break the hex.

If she can figure it out.

As part of her mission to help Mateo, Evie agrees to spend time with him. The forced proximity trope really works for me—especially since it’s pretty voluntary on Evie’s part—and it helps the two leads establish a relationship that’s adorable and sweet and includes enough moments of temptation to have kept my anticipation up.

Their adventures take them throughout New Orleans, a setting that’s atmospheric and vividly rendered. I loved feeling immersed in the supernatural world that Cross sets up. She peppers the book with hints of future romances, and I can’t wait to check them out. *Fingers crossed for a grim romance.*

Though there’s plenty of drama and darkness in this book, it also feels approachable and buoyant—partially due to the fact that it’s in first person, I think, and probably largely because of Evie's personality. Evie’s a comic fanatic. She’s also nice and super cute and feels like someone you know/are. While I appreciated reading about a character who feels unique in the shifter-romance-novel world, there are times when the book feels a little too cute for me, and I kind of miss the heavier tone of pnrs that I’m more familiar with.

Overall, Wolf Gone Wild offers a creative spin on a shifter romance where creativity and artistry is a big part of the story itself. Luckily for readers, it’s also super steamy when Mateo and Evie finally succumb to temptation. While I didn’t always gravitate toward Evie’s perky personality, I did enjoy the read, and I’m really excited to see where Cross takes the series next.

3.25 stars