**A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the *Sunday Times *and* New York Times *bestseller* 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...
*Ali Hazelwood's Mate was a* Sunday Times* bestseller w/e 11 and 18 October 2025.
**Readers are going *feral* for*** *
' *Mate* had me **flipping through pages faster than my eyes could actually read them**. A **perfect** sequel to *Bride*!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The **s** **low burn**. The **tension**. The **yearning**. The **longing**. I'm here for it all, every single bit of it. Ali Hazelwood has done it again.' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Guys, I've lost my entire mind... **I devoured this in one sitting**. Like blinked, and boom-book hangover. Ali Hazelwood just gets it... **the banter, the tension and chemistry**? Off. The. Charts. I'm talking **feral-level kicking, giggling, and blushing**...If you loved *Bride* and needed more Hazelwood-level chemistry with an even stronger " **found family + feral mate bond"** energy, this is it.' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Ali Hazelwood truly delivers. The **writing is sublime**...The **story is stunning** , and the plot kept distracting me from working or doing anything other than reading this book. At the end, I was sad it was over, which is always the mark of **a five-star book** (for me, at least). **Phenomenal, phenomenal, phenomenal**!!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I LOVED *Mate*...the **primitive instinct** that [Ali] captured... **forbidden** , **longing** , and the **banter** was top notch! So good. **Highly recommend.** ' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I didn't think *Bride* could be topped but boy was I wrong. This book is **amazing from start to finish**. The **banter between the two MCs is perfection**. The witty comebacks and remarks are **so enjoyable and funny to read**. The **sexual tension between these two** was coming off the pages in waves. I **absolutely devoured this book**. I also love the relationship between Serena and Misery.' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐