Bride Book 2: Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Bride Book 2

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228256271-mate

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

I was beyond excited when I heard that Bride was getting a sequel about Serena and Koen and it has finally arrived! And it was so not disappointing in the least. For those who haven’t read Bride, definitely be sure to do so! There are definitely some spoilers and you will just understand the world a whole lot better. There was so much about Serena’s past we didn’t know by the end of the previous book. Where did she come from exactly and how is she half Were and Human? A lot has changed for Serena in a matter of months. In the hopes of creating more peace and pulling attention from anyone discovering another hybrid, she reveals herself to world…and finds herself as a target to more than one group. And if that isn’t enough, Serena has a secret that she has been keeping and one she is determined to hold on to tight for as long as she can. When she is attacked after isolating herself in a cabin in the woods, Koen has had enough. He brings her to his territory to keep her face and stop the threats once and for all. And oh did I mention? Serena is his mate. But that comes with a whole load of other complications. And getting their happy ending? A little tricker than you might imagine. I loved this book. It was such a fun read! I’ll admit, there were a few things I predicted early on but it didn’t keep me from enjoying the book any less. I loved Serena and Koen’s interactions. Their banter was hilarious and had me in stitches. And now you can truly understand how Serena and Misery are not just friends but sisters in every way but blood. A great book all around! I would love more stories in this world if it’s an option!