This book was a nice setup of what could be a significantly larger world, complete with all our favorites - vampires, witches, and shifters. I can't wait to see where it goes next!

Evie is one of several sisters who are pretty big deals in New Orleans. They owns and run a few businesses, represent the local enforcers, and generally try to help others. Except shifters, which is tested when Mateo wanders into Evie's job. He has been cursed and was told to look for Evie, the biggest baddest (and nicest) curse breaker around. Surprisingly, her family is somewhat open to helping the clearly suffering shifter.

This ends up shifting to a romance for a little bit, watching the adorable-ness that is Evie and Mateo's budding relationship. The dorkiness is nice, the way he supports her is even better, and ultimately we get a really great HEA. There's some mystery, a big bad, and lots of magic thrown around to get us there, but it was a great ride.

This gorgeous cover lured me in, and the premise sounded like it was up my alley! Unfortunately, it was just an "OK" read for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed Evie and her sisters. They're all dynamic and have their part to play in the story, but I connected with Evie, considering she is a fellow nerd and I SO enjoyed watching that nerd flag fly! With Mateo, I felt they had chemistry, and was all for them exploring it-whether it was forbidden or not.

I enjoyed Mateo, he's an artist, and an interesting character too. His counterpart, Alpha, was not amongst my favorites. I felt his presence distracted from what should have been the actual story. Somehow, to me, it came across as muddled. I wanted this to be a PNR with a hint of mystery which is what I *thought* it was but Alpha brought a comedy to it which I'm sure many people love, but I didn't.

Definitely read this if you love quirky/hot rom-coms!
Maybe not read this if you're looking for a PNR Mystery! ;)

"The Originals" meet "The Vampire Diaries" meet a new way of paranormal, fantasy and romantic comedy all smashed into one book.

While reading the first chapter I instantly thought of "The Originals" with New Orleans and Werwolfs, witches, the danger of living in this world and the banter with a lot of oozing chemistry. I immediately fell in love with this story, even though I don't really read paranormal.

"Wolf Gone Wild" is book one in a brand new series by Juliette Cross, Stay A Spell. We get introduced to Mateo, a wolf who has a hex on him, so he can't shift to his wolf and is being driven mad by Alpha,-his inner wolf spirit. Completely helpless Mateo seeks help from the witches of the town and we quickly get introduced to the Savoie sisters.

Evie Savoie is a very talented and powerful witch. Evie is known as a hex breaker. She has a specific talent and has never met a hex she couldn’t conquer. The number one rule witches follow is to avoid werewolves. They are temperamental and had no control. Not to mention the blood lust thing that happened when they shifted. So when Mateo came strolling into the bar where she worked she wasn't too thrilled to see him. In the end, however she agrees to help Mateo with his hex and now her and her sister are trying to figure out what exactly is keeping Mateo’s wolf locked inside him. Who put a hex on him and why?

Mateo is a typical werewolf. Meaning he is a loner and closed off, he doesn't like company. Especially the company of women, because he fears that they're going to ask a bunch of questions on his whereabouts !
He was really gentle and caring though, much to the dismay of his inner wolf Alpha. Alpha is really the oppostie of Mateo. He is crazily funny, but he also likes to kill, fight, and the company of women. I was a sucker for Alpha! So you can see why these two didn't get along so well and why Mateo wanted to "get rid" of him.

Evie was such a sweet soul. She is such a geek (Marvel and Star Wars Fan), which I LOVED. She is full of life and happiness, but she also has some scars from her past relationship. In addition to that she is a really good witch. The only thing is that she lacks is confidence, which is sad considering her talent and her beauty (of her soul and her looks). Luckily Mateo helps her with that issue. And the cool thing is she helps him calm Alpha down. Her presence alone is enough to quiet the voice of the wolf and allows him to concentrate.

So when these two start spending more and more time together,-boom,- you can hear the sizzling ! Their romance was off the charts! It was definitely slow burn and I couldn't wait for them to finally give in to their feelings.

I absolutely fell in love with this angst free paranormal book and the characters ! As a huge Tvd Fan, how could I not ? Yes, there were no shocking elements or drama or angst, but I surprisingly didn't mind that ! It was a very charming and light story with a decent suspense element.

I've previously read and loved Juliette Cross' PNR books(especially the Vampire Blood series), so I was naturally super excited to read a new urban fantasy book from her!
I loved the premise and I found it a little different from the usual werewolf romances that we come across! A werewolf hero who hears his wolf in his head(as a different entity) + a powerful witch heroine who breaks curses(and is a big time nerd too!) Doesn't that sound like an awesome combination?

Mateo is a werewolf who has been unable to shift for three months! Alpha, his inner wolf, has been a constant pain in the ass for him, with the impulsive and violent thoughts that he keeps pushing into Mateo's head. It's gotten to the point where Mateo has regular conversations with his inner wolf!Lol!
He finally decides to seek the help of the Savoie sisters, especially the one who can break powerful curses! Too bad, they aren't really fond of werewolves!Heh!

Evie Savoie is a hex breaker, who works at her sister's bar and she's a sunny but quirky heroine! The Savoie sisters decide to help Mateo, putting aside their dislike of werewolves, but it looks like they might run out of time to help him if they don't figure out what the problem is soon!

My favorite thing about this one was definitely getting to hear Alpha and his thoughts! Alpha was laugh out loud hilarious at times and you could definitely see the contrasting differences between him and Mateo in the beginning! Mateo is quite the beta hero and he tries to stay away from Evie at first, but the pull is just too irresistible and Alpha calms down when he's near her! Evie is a nerd after my own heart, but she also came across as a little naive and too bubbly! But, I think that suited Mateo perfectly!
We also get to meet the other Lavoie sisters, with such varying personalities, but close family bonds!

The chemistry between Mateo and Evie was delicious! I could feel the instant attraction between them! But, I do think we could have spent a little more time exploring the relationship between them! The first half of the book was amazing, after which it slowed down a little, before picking up again! There wasn't much in the sense of action or suspense, with just an easy reveal of the person who cursed Mateo, but I don't think that's something to complain about as the overall feel of the book is light with a steamy romance!
And another plus is definitely the setting! The descriptions of NOLA and the overall magical feeling was amazing! Also, branching off from the typical pack relations in werewolf romances, this book features werewolves who are mostly loners, with a few others that form packs for their own purposes! I can't wait to see more of this world-building and read details about the other supernatural races!
I'm super curious to see more of the relationship between Jules and Ruben, but I'm guessing Violet and Nico are next! I hope the next book in the series comes out soon! xD
I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light, hilarious werewolf romance with delicious steam on the side! And it's on KU! So, that's a steal if you ask me!

Wolf Gone Wild surprised me. I'm not sure what I expected but I ended up really enjoying this. It's a quick enjoyable paranormal romance and I flew through it. I can honestly say I'm curious to see what the author is going to write for the next couples.

With this beautiful cover, I didn't expect this book to be steamy even though it's a romance. However, I'm glad I was wrong. I loved the banter and the scenes between the two main characters : Evie, the hex-breaker, and Mateo, the werewolf.

A witch has cursed Mateo and now, his wolf is caged inside him. It can't come out and that's bound to be dangerous. Needing help, Mateo ask the beautiful hex-breaker who always want to help others. Even though her older sister insists that dealing with werewolf - and have a relationship with- is a no no. Clearly, that's not going to deter the two lovebirds.

(Thank you for letting me read and review an ARC via Netgalley)

This is the first book I've read by Juliette Cross and I am looking forward to what she thinks up next!

"Wolf Gone Wild" is a fun and sexy paranormal romance that has a little bit of everything. Full of strong and smart independent magical women and supporting characters that can hold their own, I can't wait to see what comes next in the "Stay a Spell" series.

After reading this title, I will be purchasing a copy for my Library.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Steamyyyy Steammyyyy Steammyyyyyy! I loved it. It was a solid read. I love that werewolves are making a comeback! I love a good smutty romance with a supernatural feel.

Great writing, great characters, great over all! 10/10 must read!

Thank you so much to the author, the publisher, and netgalley for this review copy.

Apparently werewolves are making a comeback? I didn’t know that. But it kinda worked? It was weird and fun and smarmy and I kinda wanted more of it.

I really didn't like the style of this book. Mateo arguing with Alpha was just weird, and while I've seen people compare it to the relationship between Eddie Brock and Vemon, I just didn't get the same vibe. This might be for you if you're into dubious consent, but I'm not, so I bailed.

Book Review
Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross
Sass-o-meter5/5💜s
#romanceopoly read
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Quote: "By the time we got to the front door, I’d erected a stone fortress, complete with battlements and a moat filled with crocodiles, around my silly, soft heart.”
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What this book is about:
What's the worst thing that can happen to a werewolf? Unable to shift for three months, Mateo Cruz knows all too well. His wolf has taken up residence in his head, taunting him night and day with vividly violent and carnal thoughts. Convinced he's cursed, he needs the help of a powerful witch before he literally goes insane. ​

Evie Savoie has always obeyed the house rules of her coven--no werewolves. They're known for being moody and volatile. So, when a distempered, dangerous werewolf strolls into the bar and almost strangles one of her late-night customers, she's ready to bounce him through the door. But the desperation in his eyes when he begs her to help him softens her heart and convinces her to bend the rules. ​

What Evie doesn't know is that Mateo's wolf has a mind of his own. And now that she's in his sights, he wants only one thing. Her.
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My thoughts:
This paranormal romance was all so good. I am here for it 💯

I loved the sassy dynamic between Mateo and his Wolf- Alpha. Their banter was hilarious! You got to see the good guy and ‘bad’ guy Mateo represented.

The steamy scenes were spot on and niceeee. If you know what I mean 😉

If you're looking for a fresh, romantic, quick read, then this book is a must buy for you!

This book was released 1/14 and is on #kindleunlimited!!!

Sassiest character - Alpha
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Qotd: Are you a romance junkie like me? What is your go to genre that picks up your spirits?

Special thanks to the Netgalley for a COPY in exchange for my honest review.

#wolfgonewild #romanceopoly #netgalley #wolfgonewild

After starting this book on three different occasions I will have to call this one as a current DNF. While the premise was interesting, I just couldn't find myself falling into a writing style that felt distracting to read. Might try again some time in the future but as of now, this is a solid 2 star for me, with an extra star simply for the beauty of the cover and because I know this book will be a great fit for other readers. It does read like a lot of paranormal stories I became familiar with when I was younger but I think I expected it to be a more updated version of the genre.

I ended up DNF this half way through, which is so sad since that cover is amazing!
But this book just wasn't for me. At least not right now.
I found it a little bit boring, since not much happened throughout the first half.
I might give it another try in the future, but as it is right now, it's just not for me.

A paranormal romance with a little mystery and curse.
Mateo is a werewolf who is curse and cannt shift which causes anger problems which leads him to Evie who is a curse breaker.
Evie and her coven tries to break curse but things really go bad and they have to try to find a solution.
Good little twist about the curse and great romance.
Voluntarily Reviewed.

Mateo braucht unbedingt die Hilfe der Savoie Schwestern, insbesondere die von Evie. Denn sie kann Flüche brechen und genau so einer lastet auf Mateo. Der Zauber hindert ihn daran sich in seinen Wolf zu verwandeln. Normalerweise helfen die Schwestern keinen Werwölfen, aber wegen der Gefahr, die von ihm ausgeht, machen sie eine Ausnahme. Je mehr Zeit Evie und Mateo miteinander verbringen, desto näher kommen sich die Beiden. Aber ihrem Glück stehen immer noch die Keine-Werwölfe-Regel der Gilde und Mateos Fluch im Weg.

Die Autorin hat hier eine tolle Welt um Hexen, Werwölfe, Vampire und Sensenmännern geschaffen. Man kommt gut in die Geschichte rein. Der Anfang ist so gestaltet, dass der Leser erstmal einen guten Überblick über die einzelnen Wesen und die Struktur der übernatürlichen Gesellschaft bekommt. Auch lernt man erstmal Evies Schwestern kennen. Ich bin schon neugierig auf das nächste Buch der Reihe, denn ich habe schon eine Idee um welche Schwester es als nächstes geht.

Evie und Mateo sind ein richtig tolles Paar. Sie ergänzen sich gegenseitig. Und die Liebesbeziehung zwischen den Beiden Entwickelt sich langsam und nicht zu schnell. Das fand ich sehr gut. Aber man spürt auch von Anfang an das Knistern zwischen den Beiden.

Es hat mir richtig Spaß gemacht zu lesen, wie Evie sich für Marvel, DC, Star Wars und andere Comics begeistert. Ich bin selbst so ein Fangirl und es war einfach nur großartig auch mal so eine Protagonistin zu haben.
Mateo ist nicht nur der sexy Werwolf, er ist vor allem liebevoll, sensibel und ein guter Freund. Er unterstützt Evie, wo er nur kann und liebt sie, so wie sie ist. Den Beruf, den er ausübt, finde ich auch richtig originell und hebt das Buch nochmal aus der Masse hervor. Es ist definitiv kein typischer Beruf für den Protagonisten in einer Liebesgeschichte. Das einzige, was mich gestört hat, war der Name Alpha (der Name des Wolfes), den fand ich nicht so schön.

Das Buch ist humorvoll und leicht geschrieben, was es zu dem perfekten Buch für abends zum Entspannen und einfach mal die Realität vergessen macht. Die Spannung wurde bis zur letzten Seite aufrechterhalten. Bis zum Schluss hatte ich keine Ahnung, wer jetzt hier der Böse war. Das Buch war also keineswegs vorhersehbar. Ich finde, alle Charaktere wurden sehr gut ausgearbeitet. Bei keinem hatte ich das Gefühl, dass die Tiefe gefehlt hat.
Das Cover ist wunderschön. So bin ich auch auf netgelly.com auf das Buch aufmerksam geworden.

Fazit:
Ich empfehle das Buch jedem, der Urbanfantasy Geschichten mit einer großen Portion Liebe mag.

Juliette Cross hits all of my favorite tropes and genres, and she does it well.

Mateo is a sensitive artist who has a dark side: he's a werewolf who hasn't been able to shift in a few months, and his dark urges are making him volatile. Mateo seeks out the help of Evie, a hex-breaker witch, to break the curse that's keeping him from shifting. Evie has been told her whole life to stay away from werewolves, but something about Mateo's desperation convinces her to help him. Friendship and attraction grow between the two, but Mateo's problem is worse then Evie could have ever predicted, and she isn't sure she can save him. Alpha, Mateo's wolf, may take over and cause Mateo to do something he can't live with.

Mateo and Evie are adorable. Mateo is sweet, thoughtful, and sensitive, and Evie is funny, nerdy, and quirky in the best ways. The plot is interesting and takes place in a great city that has a history of supernatural intrigue, so it makes the perfect setting.

I had two problems with this book, and they are basically negligible: one, the name Alpha was cringe-worthy cheesy to me. I wish he had a different name. Two, there were a lot of background characters and I had trouble keeping some of them straight - who's a cousin? who's a sister? I'm very confused. But none of this impacted my overall delight with this book.

This new series by Juliette Cross is a big winner. There is no question about Juliette’s undeniable talent to writing likable characters and a great story line.

Stay A Spell series is about a witch coven of sisters and their HEAs. In Wolf Gone Wild we’re treated to Evie and Mateo’s love story. Evie is the star witch of this tale and Mateo is the sexy and forbidden werewolf. It was quite charming to watch them two interact. Very upbeat and meant to leave you with a smile on your face.


I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, so I could give an honest review.

A sweet, hot blast from the paranormal romance past with a long needed feminist update!

I used to love paranormals but man, they died a proper death back in the teens. After a while all the 'kick-ass bounty hunter/vampire slayer/telepathic heroines in too much leather' sort of melded into one and no one cared anymore.

Thankfully Wolf Gone Wild is not that, it's an upbeat and fun breath of fresh air. Just like the cute af cover implies. Gone are the brooding loners who can't have friends or lovers because the world will end in total, irredeemable DEATH if they ever enjoy themselves for a fraction of a second. Now we have well adjusted, lovely, creative people with a big fat dilemma and they actually choose to reach out for help, because that's the smart thing to do. Basically it's a contemporary romance with supernatural people in it and I love that! The stakes are still high and there's still something dangerous to deal with but none of that means our two lovers can't be together, it's just the thing that they have to work through so they can get to a life of delicious boning :)

My only hang up (and it's my issue not the book's) is it took me way too long to get into the paranormal groove again. It's dual POV and lots of the inner monologues from our heroes reflects that style. There's lots of long, sweary descriptions of how hot everyone is and how their hair hangs or lips quirk etc and I just can't with all that. Just tell me you find them hot once, that's all I need. Buuuut that's the paranormal way and by the halfway point we got more into the story and the saucy bits which is when I really enjoyed this. Cannot wait for Jule's story cos I am 100% a fan of 'I hate you, oh wait no I don't' romances.

3.5 Stars for being young, fun and full of cum.

What a pretty cover, and the blurb caught my eye immediately. A wolf who can’t shift? A witch who could possibly break the curse? That sounded like some great forced-proximity goodness, and indeed it is, all packaged up in a sort of light paranormal rom-com! Also, there’s a zombie cat.

Evie is nerdy, loves comics and especially Star Wars, and has a heart bigger than New Orleans. Which certainly causes problems for her, especially when Mateo, a werewolf, comes to her family needing help breaking a curse that’s preventing him from shifting. All of the Savoie sisters are witches with different specialties, and Evie’s a hex-breaker. While the initial attempt to break the hex fails, Mateo realizes that just being around Evie makes Alpha calmer, so he bargains with her to spend a few hours a day with him. Well, we can all see where this is going, right?

“I don’t see how that’s a problem. To be trustful and kind isn’t a defect, Evie. It’s rather wonderful really.”


Evie’s such a sweet person, and I loved how geeky she was. She helps out at the family store and waitresses at a bar, but dreams of drawing comics. Her artistic endeavors were denigrated as childish by a previous boyfriend, so she’s reluctant to share them with anyone, especially Mateo, who works as a sculptor. Mateo was just about as sweet as Evie, and despite having zero idea about any of Evie’s fandoms, dives into them wholeheartedly, leading up to a particularly sweet Star Wars-themed date. Alpha, his wolf, however, was the absolute definition of an alphahole, one missed turn signal away from violence or screwing someone. For the most part, I found his comments hilarious, though it did veer into overkill a few times. Since the book’s told from both main character’s first-person POVs, it’s easy to get a good sense of each character, and it also added to the great sexual tension. Despite their obvious chemistry, Mateo’s reluctant to start anything with Evie until he has better control of his wolf, which leads to a lot of arguing back and forth with Alpha and definitely ups the tension.

“You think I can’t handle the big bad wolf?”


In terms of pacing, I loved the first few chapters and the last chapters, but found the middle slow. The building of Evie and Mateo’s romantic arc was great, but it felt like the plot thread about figuring out Mateo’s hex was completely backburnered. I would’ve preferred a more entwined story where both arcs were given equal time. The good thing about the focus being so much on the romance is that it keeps the storyline light and funny for the most part, so if you’re looking for a not-very-angsty paranormal, this would definitely fit the bill.

Overall, I’d give this around 3.5 stars, rounded up to four. There’s some definite sequel bait going on with Evie’s sisters, and II’ll definitely be watching for the next book!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

If you love shape shifters and witches - this is a good book! Liked the chemistry between the characters, New Orleans as a setting is perfect. Enjoyable all around.

This is one of the hardest reviews I've ever had to write. I've been going back and forth, trying to figure out how to adequately capture just how freaking AMAZEBALLS this story was. How can I get you, my fellow reader, to fully understand the necessity of adding this book to your reading experience? How can I provide you with sufficient information to tempt you into taking the plunge, without giving too much of this story's SENSATIONAL goodness away? Juliette Cross will always be one of my favorite authors and this book only further cemented that fact!

There's an insanely sexy werewolf named Mateo. I mean, this man is freaking SEX-SAY!
🐾 He's a metalwork artist, owns his own gallery, and the author created him with such perfection that I was left swooning and silly all over the place. Every scene left me with a goofy smile on my face and I was in absolute heaven with this man!!
🐾 He's been cursed, he doesn't know who did it, and honestly it was hard to believe someone would do that to him because he was such an incredible man. Honest and kind, humble and talented, he was everything a girl could want and wish for in a fantastic hero.

Then there's Evie, a witch, a hex breaker, and generally impressive person
🐾She was a heroine after my own heart. She was a geek when it came to all things Marvel (like me), she was obsessed with Star Wars (like me) ... to be real, if I had even a modicum of artistic talent (like my kids), I'd totally see myself in her. As it was, she was AWESOME! She was full of pure and positive energy, she was sweet and smart, and she was breathtaking.
🐾While working to help Mateo unleash his wolf, she befriends him and quickly learns that remaining friends isn't what she truly wants. How can she possibly resist his stunning temptation?

Seriously, if you love romance... if you love great characters... if you love all things paranormal... if you love to laugh and swoon and grin like a loon... you will most definitely LOOOOOVE this book!!