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Briar Boleyn
Mate
by Ali Hazelwood
About this book
The instant 1 New York Times bestseller!
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…
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DYR448QX
Reader Reviews
April 10, 2026
Mate is a bold, high-stakes paranormal romance that blends science, power dynamics, and primal intensity in a way that feels completely different from Ali Hazelwood’s contemporary work—but still keeps her signature emotional sharpness. The story follows a bond that is anything but simple. The FMC is intelligent, stubborn, and constantly trying to stay in control of a situation that was never meant to be controllable, while the MMC is powerful, protective, and deeply tied to a world that...
April 10, 2026
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) Mate is a bold, high-stakes paranormal romance that blends science, power dynamics, and primal intensity in a way that feels completely different from Ali Hazelwood’s contemporary work—but still keeps her signature emotional sharpness. The story follows a bond that is anything but simple. The FMC is intelligent, stubborn, and constantly trying to stay in control of a situation that was...
January 11, 2026
4.25 ⭐️’s I listened to Bride over the summer and have been waiting for Mate to come out. I always enjoy Ali Hazelwood’s books and I found Mate entertaining and funny with likable characters. It’s an easy, enjoyable read that kept me hooked throughout, and I appreciated how Hazelwood balanced the plot and its serious moments with humor, found family, and of course…Ana. Picking up pretty shortly after Bride ended, we follow Serena as she navigates being the first known Human-Were hybrid, which...
October 8, 2025
When I say Ali Hazelwood can do no wrong, I mean it with my entire chest. 🫡 One of the best things she ever did was take the leap into paranormal romance, with vampires and werewolfs, because Bride and now Mate proves that even when Ali steps away from her usual STEM-centered storytelling, she simply can’t leave science behind, and honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. You can take the girl out of STEM, but you can’t take the STEM out of the girl. And I mean that in the absolute BEST way...
March 14, 2026
Mate by Ali Hazelwood is a fun and fast-paced paranormal romance set in the same world as Bride. The banter and tension between Serena and Koen were easily my favorite parts of the book. Koen’s protective alpha energy combined with his vow of celibacy makes the mate bond between them especially entertaining to watch unfold. Serena is a strong and compassionate main character who tries to carry everything on her own, and I loved seeing her slowly open up and trust someone else. While the romance...
