Bride · #2

Mate

Ali Hazelwood

8.0 / 10
1 expectation

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…

Published
October 7, 2025
Where to find this book
External links open a book search at the selected retailer. Availability may vary.

Additional book details

Author

Ali Hazelwood

Before she ever dreamed of bestselling romance novels, Ali Hazelwood was elbow-deep in peer-reviewed journals, writing about brain stimulation and cognitive neuroscience—fields where swoony glances and happy endings were, unfortunately, in short supply. But somewhere between lectures, lab work, and grading papers, she found herself craving a different kind of narrative. One with emotional tension, sharp banter, and the thrill of two people realizing they’re absolutely doomed to fall for each other. Originally from Italy, Ali’s path has taken her through Germany, Japan, and finally the United States, where she pursued her Ph.D. in…