Bride

Blurb
Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast - again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange - again . . .

Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It's clear from the way he tracks Misery's every movement that he doesn't trust her. If only he knew how right he was . . .

Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what's hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory . . . alone with the wolf.

Tropes 
FANTASY ROMANCE  / PARANORMAL ROMANCE  / VAMPIRE X WEREWOLF  / SLOW-BURN / URBAN FANTASY  / FORBIDDEN LOVE / MATES / ARANGED MARRIAGE / FORCED PROXIMITY / SMUT 🌶️🌶️

My Review
 I just finished the "Bride" and let me tell you, I'm unabashedly in the camp of those who thoroughly enjoyed it. Sure, Ali may not be hailed as the queen of my bookshelves, but her unique vibes and eccentric characters had me hooked from the beginning. While her writing style might not be everyone's cup of tea, the way her stories pull me in, making me forget reality, is something I can't ignore.

The tale revolves around Misery, a vampire with a political pedigree, and Lowe, the alpha of a werewolf pack. Their arranged marriage isn't just a strategic alliance; it's a quest for Misery to uncover the whereabouts of her missing best friend. The paranormal world they navigate is a delightful blend of romance, politics and mystery.
The slow-burn romance between Lowe and Misery, sprinkled with a dash of steam, kept me engrossed. Misery's sense of humor adds a delightful layer, making her character stand out. Yes, there's the predictable miscommunication, but the joy in their story overshadowed its predictability.

The clever blend of elements makes "Bride" an entertaining quirky fantasy romance. The epilogue's tease for more has me eagerly anticipating future installments. In the end, imperfections
 and all, "Bride" left me with fuzzy feelings and smiles, 
reminding me why I appreciate Ali Hazelwood's storytelling.

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