Review: Lupine

Lupine by Hanleigh Bradley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It all started because of that darn book! Love Blooms, indeed.

I just finished reading Lupine and I must say that I enjoyed it! Lupine had everything! From drama, action, and my personal favorite, romance. And romance this book really had.

Lupine Cortesse the owner of the orphanage in Silver Springs. Her past is shrouded in mystery. She doesn’t know who her parents are since she arrived at the orphanage herself as a baby. Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of the orphanage and its children is a lot but its something she is willing to take on.

Everything seems fine until a group of sexy men shows in Silver Springs to open a gym. Rumors are that they are mafia. To make matters worse, they move across the street from the orphanage. Clearly this not a good idea to have such criminals so close to the children. Lupine is not too pleased or pleasant when the new neighbors introduce themselves. But with their striking good looks and respectful, always willing to help demeanor isn’t enough to win her over. Soon Lupine finds herself caught up in her past and four handsome wolf shifters in Wren, Rehan, Camden, and Kalen.

But what is that connects these five? Is it just kismet? Or is there something more mysterious? And why are these wolves so protective of Lupine? Hmm…? (no spoilers)


Bradley does a good job of building her main character. By far Lupine isn’t perfect. She has her flaws. But most importantly, Lupine is honest with who she is and what she is. I think that is why I like Ms. Bradley’s characters so much because they are always honest with the reader and they never appear forced. She makes you believe in the character and I think that’s what makes for good storytelling.


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