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The Alpha's Rejected Luna
Lia has been waiting her entire life for her mate. For someone who will be there for her, that she can depend on, lean on, draw strength from. And when she finally finds him, he rejects her.
She's lived on the fringe of their pack for as long as Mal can remember. How can she be the Alpha's mate when she's such a low ranking wolf? He needs someone strong who can help him lead.
Their wolves are stubborn though, and they're not going to let the rejection stand. Mal and Lia realize that they were both wrong about a lot and have quite a bit of growing to do. Hopefully together.
A second chance romance, fated mates, HEA, and no cheating!
She's lived on the fringe of their pack for as long as Mal can remember. How can she be the Alpha's mate when she's such a low ranking wolf? He needs someone strong who can help him lead.
Their wolves are stubborn though, and they're not going to let the rejection stand. Mal and Lia realize that they were both wrong about a lot and have quite a bit of growing to do. Hopefully together.
A second chance romance, fated mates, HEA, and no cheating!
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2023
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Wren Elton
7 books19 followersWren Elton grew up in the midwestern United States, dreaming of different fantasy worlds, and pouring words out onto whatever paper she could get her hands on. She fell in love with writing when she was around five years old, and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has one big dog, a couple of cats, and a deep love of anything bread based.
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December 30, 2023
This story had SUCH potential despite the need for some editing. There were lots of spelling errors, but it didn’t detract too much from the story. My main complaint is that this book just lost momentum after the reconciliation. Also, the sexual tension fizzled after so many anticlimactic (literally) encounters. I stopped caring and got bored the last 30%. Also, what was up with Mal’s dad? There was potential for a very interesting plot twist there with some back story. Nothing else ever happened though, just mundane daily couple life stuff. Lia was a perfect paragon Luna.
The first 70% was 4.5 stars though. Live for the rejected mate angst!
The first 70% was 4.5 stars though. Live for the rejected mate angst!
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April 11, 2023
Wonderful rejected mates story!
I really enjoyed this story! It focuses only on the mated couple, which I found refreshing. I am tired of reading stories where the alpha rejects his mate and she finds out she has special powers. I also like the fact their wolves were mated and would not let them leave each other. Added a lot to the story! The only reason why I gave this book a 4 is because I found it a little long, but overall a great read I would recommend.
I really enjoyed this story! It focuses only on the mated couple, which I found refreshing. I am tired of reading stories where the alpha rejects his mate and she finds out she has special powers. I also like the fact their wolves were mated and would not let them leave each other. Added a lot to the story! The only reason why I gave this book a 4 is because I found it a little long, but overall a great read I would recommend.
October 10, 2025
1. PSA to author ... learn the difference between the words “dominant” and “dominate”.
2. So. Many. Mistakes. Badly needed editing. 🙄
3. He claimed her when she was drugged and unconscious. That’s non-consent to me. I expected her to be furious when she realized what he'd done but she barely reacted. 🤬
4. Savannah and her friends almost killed Dahlia and then, they LIED to their Alpha. A month of clean up duty for her friends and two for Savannah was a ridiculously lenient punishment.
2. So. Many. Mistakes. Badly needed editing. 🙄
3. He claimed her when she was drugged and unconscious. That’s non-consent to me. I expected her to be furious when she realized what he'd done but she barely reacted. 🤬
4. Savannah and her friends almost killed Dahlia and then, they LIED to their Alpha. A month of clean up duty for her friends and two for Savannah was a ridiculously lenient punishment.
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June 13, 2024
If you’re looking for:
🐺Groveling MMC for rejecting his mate
🐺OW drama that isn’t over the top and has no cheating
🐺The MMC realizes his mistake not because she has a hidden super power but because she is a genuinely kind and strong person…
Then this book is for you 🙂
I’d give it two peppers 🌶️ 🌶️
🐺Groveling MMC for rejecting his mate
🐺OW drama that isn’t over the top and has no cheating
🐺The MMC realizes his mistake not because she has a hidden super power but because she is a genuinely kind and strong person…
Then this book is for you 🙂
I’d give it two peppers 🌶️ 🌶️
August 4, 2023
Such an amazing discovery!
I loved this book. It's very well written and the plot concentrates on how the relationship between the two mates progresses, not on other outside forces like kidnappings and villains. It has some OW drama which i liked and also, i found the amount of grovel satisfying. I can't believe this story doesn't have more reviews, it's such a good rejected mates book!
There is no cheating.
I loved this book. It's very well written and the plot concentrates on how the relationship between the two mates progresses, not on other outside forces like kidnappings and villains. It has some OW drama which i liked and also, i found the amount of grovel satisfying. I can't believe this story doesn't have more reviews, it's such a good rejected mates book!
There is no cheating.
March 31, 2024
4🍭🍭🍭🍭
I love when books surprise me in the best kind of way!
The rejected-mates plot has a great story here. It’s entirely about OW, but it has a bit of it and it’s perfect.
I like the tension, the hurt and the feelings. I would love to read Sable’s story as well.
The universe created for the book is really nice, the characters are endearing and both MCs are interesting.
I really liked this
I love when books surprise me in the best kind of way!
The rejected-mates plot has a great story here. It’s entirely about OW, but it has a bit of it and it’s perfect.
I like the tension, the hurt and the feelings. I would love to read Sable’s story as well.
The universe created for the book is really nice, the characters are endearing and both MCs are interesting.
I really liked this
April 1, 2024
Alpha Mal rejects Dahlia. She has no rank, and he assumes this means she is a weak wolf. The truth is, she comes from a ranked Beta family, but her parents died, and she lost her rank when someone else took over her dad's job as Beta. Mal just never bothered to find out anything about her, and acted on his incorrect assumptions. His father (who is still alive but no longer acting Alpha), also influenced Mal's ideas about what the Luna would be like. So Mal believed his Luna would have a high rank in the Alpha's inner circle, as proof that she was the strongest female.
Their wolves won't allow them to separate. So they end up in a forced proximity situation. During this time, Mal learns a lot about Lia that challenges his assumptions of her, and assumptions about rank and power.
One "con" of this story, IMO, is that they couldn't really reject each other, because their wolves had the power to keep them together. They just had to eventually accept that they had to mate. I mean, you could look at it like they just had to accept the inevitable. Which is not very romantic at all. On the other hand, they end up forming a real relationship during their forced proximity, which is romantic.
Their wolves won't allow them to separate. So they end up in a forced proximity situation. During this time, Mal learns a lot about Lia that challenges his assumptions of her, and assumptions about rank and power.
One "con" of this story, IMO, is that they couldn't really reject each other, because their wolves had the power to keep them together. They just had to eventually accept that they had to mate. I mean, you could look at it like they just had to accept the inevitable. Which is not very romantic at all. On the other hand, they end up forming a real relationship during their forced proximity, which is romantic.
January 19, 2026
To start, a big THANK YOU to Goodreads Giveaways for this ebook copy I was selected to receive! This was a lovely second chance shifter romance. The FMC is undervalued at first and roles end up reversing in a really considerate way. It paced well and the tension was great. I did find myself wishing for just a little bit more subplot or maybe just some higher stakes (besides the mate thing), and there were quite a few spelling errors that probably should have been caught in editing but it didn’t take away from the story being told. To round it up, I really enjoyed this book and would still recommend. 3.8 ⭐️
December 17, 2024
Lia has been waiting her entire life for her mate. For someone who will be there for her, that she can depend on, lean on, draw strength from. And when she finally finds him, he rejects her.
She's lived on the fringe of their pack for as long as Mal can remember. How can she be the Alpha's mate when she's such a low ranking wolf? He needs someone strong who can help him lead.
Their wolves are stubborn though, and they're not going to let the rejection stand. Mal and Lia realize that they were both wrong about a lot and have quite a bit of growing to do. Hopefully together.
She's lived on the fringe of their pack for as long as Mal can remember. How can she be the Alpha's mate when she's such a low ranking wolf? He needs someone strong who can help him lead.
Their wolves are stubborn though, and they're not going to let the rejection stand. Mal and Lia realize that they were both wrong about a lot and have quite a bit of growing to do. Hopefully together.
March 14, 2024
Yes it had typos or incorrect word usage but it also had all of the elements I seek in a rejected mate story. Angst, some drama and an FMC that was strong and didn't cave to BBS. I also appreciated Mal's grovel. He was patient and apologized through both words and actions. It was a slower pace, but that's what I want in a story like this. I hate when the FMC caves Ina day because of the mate link.
December 10, 2025
exactly what I needed!
I'd been looking for a rejected mate's story that just solely focused on the couple. They weren't fighting some major world ending big bad in the middle of their love story it's just them and the people affected by their relationship I loved the story it made me cry and laugh and it was exactly what I needed
I'd been looking for a rejected mate's story that just solely focused on the couple. They weren't fighting some major world ending big bad in the middle of their love story it's just them and the people affected by their relationship I loved the story it made me cry and laugh and it was exactly what I needed
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March 14, 2024This was a very different take on rejected mates. The writing was fantasic as was the story. There were a few ploty points that were not explored fully and really could have been expanded on but other than that it was a great read.
June 12, 2024
cute
I love a rejected mate story, bc trying to fight the binds of fate is always an interesting concept. They were a little more tightly bound, but fought no less.
I did take away a star for the little bit of dragging we did during his grovel.
I love a rejected mate story, bc trying to fight the binds of fate is always an interesting concept. They were a little more tightly bound, but fought no less.
I did take away a star for the little bit of dragging we did during his grovel.
January 5, 2025
Fighting Fate
This is my first experience with this author but I must admit I am adding them to my list of great storytellers. This was intriguing and has taught a few lessons on life. I'm addicted to paranormal and believe wolves are my favorite.
This is my first experience with this author but I must admit I am adding them to my list of great storytellers. This was intriguing and has taught a few lessons on life. I'm addicted to paranormal and believe wolves are my favorite.
August 3, 2025
That first half — it had me giddy! I was like yesss!! Now this is the rejection with angst and ow and dual pov book I’ve been searching high and low for! Sadly the book started to lose its flava and got too wattpadish that I was like this is BORING!
March 31, 2023
Great story
Very well written. I could not put it down!
The story kept me interested and is a true building of a romance.
Very well written. I could not put it down!
The story kept me interested and is a true building of a romance.
March 20, 2024
Mmc rejects mfc because she is an orphan and he thinks she will not be a good Luna. Mfc has quiet strength and mild manner. It’s slow burn. Mfc finds it hard to forget she was initially rejected.
May 28, 2025
Boring!
January 3, 2026
This was exactly what I was looking for. I love how much this man had to grovel 😍 seriously the perfect amount!
November 16, 2024
I loved writing this book, and I hope those of you it finds, love reading it as well!
Mal and Lia were so much fun to write as I explored one of my favorite genres! I love paranormal romance and this book may not be the first time that I've dove into this genre, but it is the first time I'm publicly sharing it with the world!
Mal and Lia were so much fun to write as I explored one of my favorite genres! I love paranormal romance and this book may not be the first time that I've dove into this genre, but it is the first time I'm publicly sharing it with the world!
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