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Mated to the King #1
Love Bites
A vampire bit me while we were making out. Now, I'm being forced to marry him.
Okay, not forced.
I just don't have any other options.
My family is being targeted by a dangerous wolf pack, so we turned to our king for help. But he happens to be the guy I kissed.
He agrees to keep us safe—for the small price of my hand in marriage. Or mating.
Whatever you want to call it, he demands my future.
The alternative is embracing a group of cruel wolf shifters, so I put my hand in his and say the magical equivalent of, "I do."
I'm giving up my freedom for the safety of my family… but I won't fall in love with him.
Not even maybe.
Because mating sucks, but love?
It bites.
*This is a spicy enemies-to-lovers romance with a happily ever after
Okay, not forced.
I just don't have any other options.
My family is being targeted by a dangerous wolf pack, so we turned to our king for help. But he happens to be the guy I kissed.
He agrees to keep us safe—for the small price of my hand in marriage. Or mating.
Whatever you want to call it, he demands my future.
The alternative is embracing a group of cruel wolf shifters, so I put my hand in his and say the magical equivalent of, "I do."
I'm giving up my freedom for the safety of my family… but I won't fall in love with him.
Not even maybe.
Because mating sucks, but love?
It bites.
*This is a spicy enemies-to-lovers romance with a happily ever after
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2024
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Lola Glass
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December 30, 2024
There is no real story line…just a super basic mate tale.
February 18, 2025
This is the most tedious, inane tripe that I've read in ages. I was so bored. I also wrote so many sarcastic comments.
I could not have cringed more at the "Vamp Manor Homies" group chat or the heroine adding a heart at the end of a note to someone she doesn't know (just in case she expressed too much of an opinion)... or worse, the hero doing the same. I don't know how old the heroine is but she acts like an idiotic teenager. This is some New Adult crap, with vampires too busy having pool parties to do anything interesting or vampiric.
The author treats the reader as though we are stupid, explaining incredibly obvious/entirely unimportant things to us repeatedly. I truly don't care that the reception desk only has openings for three receptionists or that the heroine guessed the names of a few famous side characters a few minutes before being introduced.
It's a shame she didn't use that space to explain some of the things that don't make sense:
- If supernaturals are the biggest danger to sirens, why don't they move away from the supernatural capital?
- How do the siblings ship their products without going out into the world?
- What exactly are "monsters"?
- Why is the heroine so weird about eating? What good is her starving herself actually doing? It goes way beyond negotiation, into control and she's oddly petulant about it.
- Do they ever wash their sheets? How is there still glitter in the bed?
- Will anything interesting ever happen?
- Etc etc etc
I could not have cringed more at the "Vamp Manor Homies" group chat or the heroine adding a heart at the end of a note to someone she doesn't know (just in case she expressed too much of an opinion)... or worse, the hero doing the same. I don't know how old the heroine is but she acts like an idiotic teenager. This is some New Adult crap, with vampires too busy having pool parties to do anything interesting or vampiric.
The author treats the reader as though we are stupid, explaining incredibly obvious/entirely unimportant things to us repeatedly. I truly don't care that the reception desk only has openings for three receptionists or that the heroine guessed the names of a few famous side characters a few minutes before being introduced.
It's a shame she didn't use that space to explain some of the things that don't make sense:
- If supernaturals are the biggest danger to sirens, why don't they move away from the supernatural capital?
- How do the siblings ship their products without going out into the world?
- What exactly are "monsters"?
- Why is the heroine so weird about eating? What good is her starving herself actually doing? It goes way beyond negotiation, into control and she's oddly petulant about it.
- Do they ever wash their sheets? How is there still glitter in the bed?
- Will anything interesting ever happen?
- Etc etc etc
February 10, 2025
4.5 stars.
Awwwww. That was so fun!
I love a marriage to lovers story.
I can't do this justice right now other than it was cute and funny and I had such a good time. Great consent (except for him pressuring her to mate in the beginning but there was a good reason).
They're cute together and I can't wait to read the sisters' stories.
Low angst/stress while still having a captivating storyline.
Awwwww. That was so fun!
I love a marriage to lovers story.
I can't do this justice right now other than it was cute and funny and I had such a good time. Great consent (except for him pressuring her to mate in the beginning but there was a good reason).
They're cute together and I can't wait to read the sisters' stories.
Low angst/stress while still having a captivating storyline.
March 23, 2025
3.5 ⭐
It was cute and fun for the most part. It could've been a 4-star if Blaire wasn't so stubborn about her feelings for Damian. 😒
I really love a strong-willed heroine, but it's also possible to be tough without being so infuriatingly stubborn. Blaire's so hellbent on not falling in love that she only got on the same page with Damian in the last chapter. 🫠🥴
And reading that this is where they first said ILY to each other, made me want to lower my rating even more. I don't need the MCs to realize their love for each other way too late in the story. That's no fun to read.
Also, the fact that they decided to have their serious conversations that should've been addressed much earlier in the book only in the last chapter really didn't sit well with me.
Now, come to think of it, a lot of the stuff they did and their interactions in the story were fun to read, but honestly, there wasn't much depth to any of it. Maybe the author's intention was to make everything about them superficial?? Who knows? 🤷♀️
Anywaaay, even with my rants, I have to say this was actually pretty enjoyable for the most part, like I said (except that rushed ending). If readers wants to read something short and light, I think they should give this one a chance.
It was cute and fun for the most part. It could've been a 4-star if Blaire wasn't so stubborn about her feelings for Damian. 😒
I really love a strong-willed heroine, but it's also possible to be tough without being so infuriatingly stubborn. Blaire's so hellbent on not falling in love that she only got on the same page with Damian in the last chapter. 🫠🥴
And reading that this is where they first said ILY to each other, made me want to lower my rating even more. I don't need the MCs to realize their love for each other way too late in the story. That's no fun to read.
Also, the fact that they decided to have their serious conversations that should've been addressed much earlier in the book only in the last chapter really didn't sit well with me.
Now, come to think of it, a lot of the stuff they did and their interactions in the story were fun to read, but honestly, there wasn't much depth to any of it. Maybe the author's intention was to make everything about them superficial?? Who knows? 🤷♀️
Anywaaay, even with my rants, I have to say this was actually pretty enjoyable for the most part, like I said (except that rushed ending). If readers wants to read something short and light, I think they should give this one a chance.
February 12, 2025
“Hey, blondie!”
“They could screw off.”
“It wasn’t my fault I’d been born with golden hair.”
Someone wanted your attention in a club. They didn’t know your name. Calm down. It’s not that serious. This is on page 5 and immediately I dislike the FMC.
Not like other girls ass book.
DNF
(Which is a shame because the cover is STUNNING)
“They could screw off.”
“It wasn’t my fault I’d been born with golden hair.”
Someone wanted your attention in a club. They didn’t know your name. Calm down. It’s not that serious. This is on page 5 and immediately I dislike the FMC.
Not like other girls ass book.
DNF
(Which is a shame because the cover is STUNNING)
June 1, 2025
what a fun read!
you get a siren, a vampire king and a pack of werewolves trying to force their marks on said sirens sister. naturally, you agree to a mating of convienience if it keeps your family safe. and if you get a free 11-story-deep-pool (you can lay on the bottom of for hours whenever life gets overwhelming) nothing can go wrong, right?
there is banter, there is biting and there is a possessive vampire king worrying about his siren, all while both of them are trying to out-stubborn the other one.
you get a siren, a vampire king and a pack of werewolves trying to force their marks on said sirens sister. naturally, you agree to a mating of convienience if it keeps your family safe. and if you get a free 11-story-deep-pool (you can lay on the bottom of for hours whenever life gets overwhelming) nothing can go wrong, right?
there is banter, there is biting and there is a possessive vampire king worrying about his siren, all while both of them are trying to out-stubborn the other one.
September 1, 2025
One thing about Lola Glass books? That they'll be quick, have a VERY simple plot, and that everything will be surface deep. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. When I want fluff, I know which author to go to. When I'm in the mood for long-winded and intricate plots, then I know what author to not go to.
Overall, this was just that. A straightforward, quick, and fluffy paranormal romance. There was barely any buildup to the romance (since they are fated mates). He ties her to him in a very questionable way, which is then explained and justified away. The plot is very much in the background (barely visible), with how much it doesn't affect the romance.
It may seem like I'm criticizing this story, and I'm not! It's great for what it is! If you're looking for deep storytelling, this one is a shallow puddle. I'd recommend you look elsewhere. For being what it is, I enjoyed it. Though I don't intend to continue on with this series as of now. That could change in the future if I'm in a weird mood.
Overall, this was just that. A straightforward, quick, and fluffy paranormal romance. There was barely any buildup to the romance (since they are fated mates). He ties her to him in a very questionable way, which is then explained and justified away. The plot is very much in the background (barely visible), with how much it doesn't affect the romance.
It may seem like I'm criticizing this story, and I'm not! It's great for what it is! If you're looking for deep storytelling, this one is a shallow puddle. I'd recommend you look elsewhere. For being what it is, I enjoyed it. Though I don't intend to continue on with this series as of now. That could change in the future if I'm in a weird mood.
December 31, 2024
I am positive all of the other reviews must be paid for. This book is terrible. It is poorly written and extremely bland. The characters are one dimensional and the story itself is just silly.
Not for me. Waste of time.
Not for me. Waste of time.
August 10, 2025
Short and fun, it was a light easy read with some vampires, werevolves, fae, dragons(♥️), and monsters.
Not as good as other well built fantasy books, but it does the job for a light summer read. I think I will probably read the whole series in one go.
Not as good as other well built fantasy books, but it does the job for a light summer read. I think I will probably read the whole series in one go.
March 2, 2025
»You’re the one feeding him—you can claim anything that’s his. You’ve got him by the balls, Blair.«
★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I really liked her and the way she handles her situation. She is strong, stubborn and has a great sense of humour.
❥ 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒂𝒏 ࣪⋆✮
I adored him. He was gentle and kind towards Blair although he forced her to be his mate.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was such a fun and enjoyable read. I giggled a lot and had a great time with this story. The whole plot was kinda unserious and I had a blast while reading. It was interesting and entertaining and the pages just flew by.
The world building was great and it was unique that the mate bond can be summonded by just calling it while grabbing each others throats ( so you don‘t need to be mates by fate). This gave the story a thrilling touch.
Blair and Damian are good together and I liked them as a couple. Both are stubborn and want to protect those they love. Their banter was so funny and I laughed out loud a lot! It was so amusing to read and I loved this romcom part of the book.
Overall this was highly enjoyable and I liked the worldbuilding and characters.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, if you want a quick and funny read set in a fantasy world. But don’t expect a literary masterpiece.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 3/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 4/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ᡣ𐭩ྀི₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, instant attraction, touch her and die, forced proximity, he falls first and harder, vampire king x siren, mates, urban fantasy, romcom, opposites attract, blood mates, biting, he builds a large pool for her, mating arrangement
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Love Bites ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Love Bites Hard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Love Bites Harder ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4 Love Bites Really Hard ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#5 Love Bites Extra Hard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I really liked her and the way she handles her situation. She is strong, stubborn and has a great sense of humour.
❥ 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒂𝒏 ࣪⋆✮
I adored him. He was gentle and kind towards Blair although he forced her to be his mate.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was such a fun and enjoyable read. I giggled a lot and had a great time with this story. The whole plot was kinda unserious and I had a blast while reading. It was interesting and entertaining and the pages just flew by.
The world building was great and it was unique that the mate bond can be summonded by just calling it while grabbing each others throats ( so you don‘t need to be mates by fate). This gave the story a thrilling touch.
Blair and Damian are good together and I liked them as a couple. Both are stubborn and want to protect those they love. Their banter was so funny and I laughed out loud a lot! It was so amusing to read and I loved this romcom part of the book.
Overall this was highly enjoyable and I liked the worldbuilding and characters.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, if you want a quick and funny read set in a fantasy world. But don’t expect a literary masterpiece.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 3/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 4/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ᡣ𐭩ྀི₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, instant attraction, touch her and die, forced proximity, he falls first and harder, vampire king x siren, mates, urban fantasy, romcom, opposites attract, blood mates, biting, he builds a large pool for her, mating arrangement
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Love Bites ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Love Bites Hard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Love Bites Harder ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4 Love Bites Really Hard ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#5 Love Bites Extra Hard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
January 21, 2025
Era tan lindo como él no dejaba de pensar en su sirena y pensaba para no obligarla a nada y protegiendo a las hermanas ☺️
March 12, 2025
3 ⭐️
I liked this one, but I don't think I'll continue with the rest of the series - it didn't really catch me, unfortunately.
I could theoretically understand why the h was scared of love - she grew up being told by her mother to never fall in love, and how vulnerable sirens are. However, I think she took it too far - up until almost the very end, she still thought of them as something other than "real mates" even though she could feel his emotions and so she knew he was in love with her and devoted to her. I'm okay with a little bit of push and pull, but this wasn't for me in this case.
– Dual pov
– Vampire H/siren h
– Both celibate (no info on H's past, 100% NOT a manwhore but experienced considering he's super old, h 'starves' herself because she doesn't like kissing strangers, but she does when needed - some experience with sex, but limited partners)
– No cheating or OM drama/slight OW drama but not really
– HFN ending - leads into next book
I liked this one, but I don't think I'll continue with the rest of the series - it didn't really catch me, unfortunately.
I could theoretically understand why the h was scared of love - she grew up being told by her mother to never fall in love, and how vulnerable sirens are. However, I think she took it too far - up until almost the very end, she still thought of them as something other than "real mates" even though she could feel his emotions and so she knew he was in love with her and devoted to her. I'm okay with a little bit of push and pull, but this wasn't for me in this case.
– Dual pov
– Vampire H/siren h
– Both celibate (no info on H's past, 100% NOT a manwhore but experienced considering he's super old, h 'starves' herself because she doesn't like kissing strangers, but she does when needed - some experience with sex, but limited partners)
– No cheating or OM drama/slight OW drama but not really
– HFN ending - leads into next book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2025
soo fun
short & spicy paranormal romance between a siren & the vampire king (hot)
similar low stakes vibe as the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross which I LOVE
read in one sitting
4.5⭐️: brain candy fun
short & spicy paranormal romance between a siren & the vampire king (hot)
similar low stakes vibe as the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross which I LOVE
read in one sitting
4.5⭐️: brain candy fun
September 23, 2025
what did I just read?
I am so grateful that most of this series is out and I won’t have to wait on the rest of the books!! This was supernatural romance at its best and I am so excited to keep going with the series! It was hot and spicy and the perfect kind of grumpy. If you like supernatural romances give it a go and look for my reviews as I make my way through the rest of the series!
I am so grateful that most of this series is out and I won’t have to wait on the rest of the books!! This was supernatural romance at its best and I am so excited to keep going with the series! It was hot and spicy and the perfect kind of grumpy. If you like supernatural romances give it a go and look for my reviews as I make my way through the rest of the series!
December 28, 2024
Oh that was so amazing I was kicking my feet the entire time
December 31, 2024
Couldn’t help giggling & kicking my feet as I read this! So cute! 💕 Easy & fun read!
Want to read
December 4, 2024Gagged. This is the type of stuff I stay up reading til 2am, giggling and kicking my feet
June 17, 2025
3.5/5⭐️
I seriously loved this book. After reading so many dark romantasy books it was a nice change of pace to actually read a light hearted one. Don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of spice and fantasy/monster moments. It was definitely a quick read for me to the point where I read this in one sitting because of how hooked I was to the story. I really loved Blaire and Damian’s relationship. They really wanted to hate each other but deep down they knew they couldn’t live without one another♥️
Sometimes a quick/cute/simple read is what you need.
Okay, running to the next book like🏃🏻♀️
I seriously loved this book. After reading so many dark romantasy books it was a nice change of pace to actually read a light hearted one. Don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of spice and fantasy/monster moments. It was definitely a quick read for me to the point where I read this in one sitting because of how hooked I was to the story. I really loved Blaire and Damian’s relationship. They really wanted to hate each other but deep down they knew they couldn’t live without one another♥️
Sometimes a quick/cute/simple read is what you need.
Okay, running to the next book like🏃🏻♀️
May 12, 2025
(whole series review)
This was absolute brain candy. Humour toed the line of being too silly, but it was just enough to actually make you laugh. Books 1 and 2 were my favorite, 3 started to slide a bit, and 4 and 5 didn't have the magic. I just didn't believe the relationships in 4 and 5 like I did in 1 and 2. And in 3 I just didn't like the MMC all that much...
If you need something to help get you out of a slump, or something that just doesn't take all that much brain power, I recommend. If you aren't feeling book 1, then maybe don't continue with the series. If you like 1, you'll have a good time with the rest.
This was absolute brain candy. Humour toed the line of being too silly, but it was just enough to actually make you laugh. Books 1 and 2 were my favorite, 3 started to slide a bit, and 4 and 5 didn't have the magic. I just didn't believe the relationships in 4 and 5 like I did in 1 and 2. And in 3 I just didn't like the MMC all that much...
If you need something to help get you out of a slump, or something that just doesn't take all that much brain power, I recommend. If you aren't feeling book 1, then maybe don't continue with the series. If you like 1, you'll have a good time with the rest.
February 17, 2025
Quickish Review
Worldbuilding is as shallow as a puddle, and the character work is very light or I’d give this a higher rating tbh. I like the setup but the sirens have the sketchiest of backgrounds, the manor somehow houses thousands of people and practically functions as a town but that doesn’t really make any kind of sense. I keep hoping for more but it’s meh.
Worldbuilding is as shallow as a puddle, and the character work is very light or I’d give this a higher rating tbh. I like the setup but the sirens have the sketchiest of backgrounds, the manor somehow houses thousands of people and practically functions as a town but that doesn’t really make any kind of sense. I keep hoping for more but it’s meh.
May 14, 2025
Lindo, corto y juguetón...
March 27, 2025
Poorly written and the plot was neglected. I rolled my eyes way too many damn time
June 12, 2025
Attempt number two, I’ve come to a realization. Lola and I are not compatible and that’s okay. This is for someone out there. That person is not me.
January 18, 2025
Cute-ish story
An easy light quick read. Middle of the road with this one, didn't love it didn't hate it.
Damien was the highlight of this read, he had strong alpha vibes. Made it worth reading. Didn't really connect with the heroine though.
Will this story be memorable for me? Probably not.
An easy light quick read. Middle of the road with this one, didn't love it didn't hate it.
Damien was the highlight of this read, he had strong alpha vibes. Made it worth reading. Didn't really connect with the heroine though.
Will this story be memorable for me? Probably not.
March 2, 2025
The world that we found ourselves in was faulty at best. This book is INSANE. I am starting the second one right now.
March 6, 2025
Story concept had the potential to be something, but writing was weak. There is no depth to characters or sorry in general. Love scenes were quick and uneventful, although there were plenty.
I only finished because I had a reading challenge, and I needed to make it count.
I only finished because I had a reading challenge, and I needed to make it count.
June 1, 2025
This was fairly good for what it was!
It was never meant to be that serious of a book or have that complex of a story. Even in the afterword, the author mentioned that she basically wrote it just for shits and gigs, which honestly you go girl.
I enjoyed reading it and the concept of sirens is one that I don’t really ever read about, so that was fun. I will say the world building is very minimal and the political structure didn’t really make sense to me, but again that’s not what this was really about.
The characters were really one dimensional and read like they were written very quickly. Is this necessarily a bad thing? No, but if you’re going into this with high expectations, I’d lower them.
Overall enjoyable easy ready that 13 year old me would’ve eaten up on Wattpad at 2am. However, as an adult woman now, it’s a 2/5.
It was never meant to be that serious of a book or have that complex of a story. Even in the afterword, the author mentioned that she basically wrote it just for shits and gigs, which honestly you go girl.
I enjoyed reading it and the concept of sirens is one that I don’t really ever read about, so that was fun. I will say the world building is very minimal and the political structure didn’t really make sense to me, but again that’s not what this was really about.
The characters were really one dimensional and read like they were written very quickly. Is this necessarily a bad thing? No, but if you’re going into this with high expectations, I’d lower them.
Overall enjoyable easy ready that 13 year old me would’ve eaten up on Wattpad at 2am. However, as an adult woman now, it’s a 2/5.
January 26, 2025
this was exactly what i needed to avoid the reading slump 🧚🏻♀️✨✨
February 1, 2025
Eh… it was just average for me. Nothing super interesting. I may read the others eventually but not right away.
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