Jake has gone to stay in the mountains of New Mexico following his HIV-positive diagnosis.  He’s hiding out, basically retreating from life, when he finds out his daughter has gone off alone to try to save some wolves.  He’s determined to go after her and he’s joined by her college professor, Nathaniel, who wants to help.  Right away there’s an attraction, but can Jake let himself care for someone again?

I had never read a story with an HIV-positive hero before, but Sarah Black did a very good job of portraying the disease’s emotional effects on a person while showing that the diagnosis doesn’t have to mean life is over in Wolf.  The vulnerability Jake hid under his stubborn, prickly exterior was appealing as was Nathaniel’s sweetness and willingness to take a chance.  I greatly enjoyed Jake and Nathaniel’s journey as they struggled to save the wolves and Jake’s daughter.  Wolf is the first story of Ms. Black’s I have read, but it certainly won’t be the last!