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.
 

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Published Oct 7, 2025

464 pages

Average rating: 7.77

207 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Edenise
Oct 28, 2025
5/10 stars
Wanted more excitement. It did keep me hooked until the last few chapters
April B.InkAudioDragon
Nov 26, 2025
10/10 stars
Absolutely loved this book!! Ali has done it again! Great characters and Beautiful story!
Green Energy
Nov 08, 2025
8/10 stars
That was fun, Serena and Koen were vibes and banter. I enjoyed the story more than book 1 and yet loved Misery, Lowe, and Anna. I hope Ms.Hazelwood decides to throw more paranormal stories in the mix.
Lexiiiiiii Reads
Oct 28, 2025
6/10 stars
6⭐️ Alright fuckwaffles, this was not Ali’s best work. It gave me 2012 wattpad written by 19 year old frat boy. The dialogue was cringier the normal and I did double takes every time jizzmuffin, shartstain, fuckwaffles, and testicles being described as wrinkly Christmas ornaments crossed the page. I also felt that the romance was lacking. It didn’t feel like Serena and Koen really got to each other, but rather were mates and shared a similar sense of humor. The low felt rather shallow. However, Ali somehow is able to write something containing the above words and I still ate it up? Like I lost sleep over it just to see what crazy saying she was going to throw in there next. I did enjoy it, as I am easily entertained and along for the ride, but I will admit it wasn’t her best work.
alliebrandy89
Oct 12, 2025
9/10 stars
Even better than Bride! Ali knocks this one out of the park. She continues this world with Serena's story. And she does not disappoint! Who doesn't love a good slow burn fated mates with so many road blocks that you just don't think it will ever happen but you hope it will!!!

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