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Briar Boleyn
The Heir Apparent's Rejected Mate (The Five Packs Book 2)
by Cate C. Wells
About this book
He rejected me for “reasons.” Too bad for him. No take backs.
Rosie
Fate made a huge mistake when she mated me to Cadoc Collins. He’s the heir apparent. I’m a scavenger. My people are so low in this pack, we don’t even rank.
I should have known better, but for one night, I let myself forget the facts of life in Moon Lake. Cadoc Collins might be powerless to resist me, but he’s not going to claim me, either.
A pink line on a stick makes it a much bigger problem than my bruised heart.
I’m eighteen, knocked up, and publicly rejected by the future alpha. And this baby in my belly? It might as well be a target on my back.
Lucky for me I’m a scavenger. My kind are good at finding things, but we’re great at getting lost.
Cadoc
The fate of Moon Lake rests on my shoulders. I can’t claim the scavenger female.
The pack is on the verge of a revolt, and a mating so controversial could push our warring factions into open conflict.
All I need is time. I’ll do what’s expected of me as our future leader, and when the politics are sorted, I’ll do right by the odd little scavenger.
I’m the heir apparent. She’ll be there when I’m ready.
Right?
The Heir Apparent’s Rejected Mate is a wolf shifter romance. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. Intended for adult readers only.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09RT77F24
Reader Reviews
December 15, 2024
This was probably my favorite book in the series thus far. There is something so intriguing about a main character like Rosie, who is extremely impoverished but incredibly loyal to her family, friends, and their way of life, regardless of their struggles. Her resilience and fierce sense of identity make her a compelling protagonist. I found myself deeply invested in her journey, her relationships, and the unique challenges she faces. The author does an excellent job of capturing Rosie's spirit...
July 27, 2022
The Heir Apparent’s Rejected Mate captured me right from the start, I was caught up in the intensity of it all and couldn't stop reading. I loved learning about the pack's different dynamics and how that played into Rosie and Cadoc being together. This was a great story with an awesome build that kept me hooked! I really liked getting to know Rosie and Cadoc. I loved Rosie, got who she was, and what she believed in. I felt for her as she went through her change and was caught up in her emotion...
May 2, 2026
Loved this one so much. Had all the right amount of heartbreak, angst, thrill and somehow even funny. Definitely one of favorites. )
July 27, 2022
➤ What I liked ➞ While I can’t deny that Nia is an awesome friend, I have a serious soft spot for Bevan. He is such a simple-minded character but his loyalty and fierceness when it came to Rosie had a huge impact on my opinion of him. But it’s actually not only these two. I loved how the scavengers were all so supportive and loyal to each other. ➞ Abertha’s story. It was unexpected, which I really liked. ➤ What I didn't like ➞ I was not a fan of the pacing. The whole story dragged somehow....
July 13, 2022
The romance genre is utterly saturated with books with no depth or substance. This one however was absolutely incredible. Wells is one of the few authors who seemed to have complete buy-in with her own story, with greater themes and obvious investment. I applaud her for writing one of the few RNs that did not feel like a guilty pleasure in any form, but rather something I would gladly recommend to anyone. This book serves as a beautiful critique on society and what’s important. I loved the...
