Book Review: His Curvy Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells

I've been having a fantastic time reading the Five Packs series, and I thought this was a great addition. I love this shifter world the author has created and can't wait to dive into the next one!

His Curvy Rejected Mate (Five Packs #4) by Cate C. Wells

He had his chance. He blew it, and I’m out of here.

Flora
I’m at the bottom of the pack. I’m female, I have no family left, and everywhere a shifter is supposed to be hard, I’m soft and round. There’s one bright spot in my days—Alec Cameron.

He’s hard in every way—so distant that he’s ice cold—but once in a while, he gives me a nod, and we sneak off to the woods. He’s not cold then. Not at all.

I used to dream that Fate would make it official, but after so many years, I’ve given up hope. Then, at a pack run, heat strikes. Alec Cameron is my mate.

In front of everyone, he turns his back on me.

I didn’t know how cold he could be, but I do now, and I’ve got a choice to make. Do I hang around and deal with this messed up pack like I always do? Or do I take my new wolf, break free, and forge a new path of our own?

Alec
This pack is falling apart. Literally. I spend my days patching together buildings that are inches from sliding down the mountain. In my free time, I have to compete with the other two males vying for Salt Mountain alpha, the world’s worst job.

I’m constantly holding everything together, and until the night of the last full moon run, there was at least one bright spot in my days.

Then Flora Ritchie goes into heat at the worst possible time and place, and in all the chaos and revelations, I lose my grip. And my temper.

In the blink of an eye, my mate is gone.

I know how to fix things, not feelings, but if I don’t figure it out, and quickly, I’m going to lose it all.

His Curvy Rejected Mate is the fourth novel in The Five Packs series, but it can be read as a standalone. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. Intended for adult readers only.

4 out of 5 stars

I had a great time reading His Curvy Rejected Mate. I loved Flora and Alec coming together, the mild drama and tension, the push and pull between them, and the growth they experienced. I liked the shifter world with the different dynamics and factions. This book was a total vacation for my brain, and I really enjoyed it.

Flora and Alec were awesome. I really liked Flora, and I felt for her and what she’s endured and how she viewed herself. My heart hurt for her, but I loved how she dug deep to lift herself up and make a new life for herself, and I liked watching her confidence grow throughout the story. I liked Alec, but felt bad for him with how much pressure he was under. I didn’t always like his actions, but as the story built and I learned what he was really thinking and feeling, I fell in love with him. I loved his growth as well, and doing what was right for Flora. I liked them together even though it seemed complicated at times, there was a definite chemistry between them that I enjoyed. I also love a good grovel so when Alex messes up and then goes about fixing things, I was all in.

This was a really entertaining read that was wonderful to get lost in. There was a nice amount of drama, a bit of emotion, a really good mix of sweet and spicy, and I liked the characters. Great read!