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Her Grumpy Alpha Mate: A Second Chance Shifter Romance - Paranormal PNR

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I’m a human-turned-shifter. And can't control my wolf.
Now I’m stuck living and working with the Ironfang Alpha.
A grumpy, stubborn shifter who’s also my fated mate.


I ‘m an accident—caught between wolves and hunters.
Now I can’t control my shifts—or my anger.
I ended up in Ironfang lands. With him.
Alpha Grant, 15 years my senior, grumpy and sexy as hell.

I was supposed to learn control.
Instead, I’m losing my mind when he’s near.

The second he touched me, I lost all restraints.
My wolf was not the only one craving him.
Being with him calmed the storm inside me.

He tells me I’m his second chance at love.
But, I didn’t ask for this bond. To be his fated mate.
And when I found out, I ran—straight into a hunter’s trap.

Now I’m bleeding in the woods, barely holding on.
And all I want…
Is for him to find me before someone else does.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

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129 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2025
I'm a huge fan of shifter stories and believe me, I've read quite a few.
This one intrigued me because the FMC is a human turned shifter, which is something you don't read about in this genre (i've read maybe less than five).

Grant is the alpha of the IronFang pack, but he's not your typical thundering grumpy alpha - in fact, he's very caring of his pack - it's just that he doesn't care to have a mate (he was married before and she left him). And it isn't until he meets Leena that the lines begin to blur.

Are the feelings he's experiencing for Leena those of a mate bond? Leena is newly turned and is trying to control her wolf, so the idea of fated mates is just foreign to her.
And on top of that, they now they have to worry about a band of hunters set out to exterminate shifters.

This was a short, fast paced novel that I wish I could read again for the first time. Definitely recommend!
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20.7k reviews361 followers
May 5, 2025
Grant and Leena . . .

Grant is the Alpha of the IronFang pack and is not interested in a mate. Leena is a recently turned human struggling with managing her wolf. But when Leena is sent to his pack, he feels something for her and wonders if it could be a mate bond between them. They are also trying to deal with Hunters who are out to kill off the shifters. All of these things put a strain on Leena as she tries to deal with her new life. But being near the Ironfang Alpha to learn control, however, makes things more difficult for both her and her wolf. She craves him when he is near her. Will it be too difficult for them to work on Leena’s control, the feelings occurring between them, and the danger from the Hunters? Will Grant finally give in to acknowledging their mate bond and give her the HEA she needs to enjoy her new life? Or will she panic and run right into danger with the Hunters?
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39 reviews4 followers
May 13, 2025
This is a steadily moving book. It kept my attention easily throughout. The plot is definitely there. The book is about more than just sex. The sex is a large part of the book, but the plot overwhelms it easily.

The main characters are very well written and likable. All the characters that you meet, besides the hunters, are super nice and friendly. They go out of the way to help out

The hunters, on the other hand, make you so very angry. The first time the hunters showed up, all I could think of was that the hunters need the same thing done to them.

The book is very good. The wording flows, easily making reading very easy. The love and fight scenes are written splendidly. The way they are written leaves everything to the imagination.

It's definitely a book i will be keeping on my shelves.
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889 reviews4 followers
April 23, 2025
After Leena is turned, she tries to deny her changes. I understand her anger. Her life is changed completely in a way she didn’t choose. But I still wanted to shake her and tell her to grow up and deal with it! Grant wasn’t such a prize either. Yes, he was a strong and generally benevolent alpha, but he also had his head in the sand - both about how to get Leena to accept her wolf-hood and in accepting and welcoming that he had a fated mate! Rather than showing Leena the boundaries of pack land, he let her run. Instead of giving her structure, both as his assistant and potential mate, he gave her nothing or ignored her until he couldn’t avoid her. I found the writing a bit juvenile.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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82 reviews5 followers
May 1, 2025
If you love shifter books like me you will love this spicy shifter book. This book was a joy to read. We follow Leena our fmc who gets turned into a werewolf and was left for dead by hunters. After being turned she is having a hard time adjusting to her new life. She is then sent over to an experienced older alpha named Grant (our mmc)that is better suited to help her. Grant will stop at nothing to protect the pack and those on his land.There is just one problem, the hunters are killing shifters and they are getting closer. The author did a wonderful job at character and world building. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading this authors other books.
2,296 reviews16 followers
May 9, 2025
Grant and Leena. Shes humanj. Turned shifter. With a fated mate. That interfers with her control over her wolf. She runs. Into a hunter trap. Left for dead.
He's the alpha of the Ironfang. And CEO of the Itonfang Law Firm. Shes his second chance mate. Not only is there chaos from him helping her to control her wolf but the hunters are closing in. Getting closer.
There is a great storyline. This shifter story involves hunters. Hunters that are cruel. Hunters that bring out your crazy . Great charecters. Great world building.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,674 reviews30 followers
May 1, 2025
“Her Grumpy Alpha Mate” by Willow Dex

-This story takes place in a confusing story of wolf shifters, hunters, mates, and danger. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion.

Leena’s unwanted transformation to shifter leads to chaos, denial, and one very frustrating yet handsome alpha.
Grant may be strong, but his blind spots nearly cost him his fated mate.
Packed with tension, stubbornness, and slow-burning connection, their journey is rocky and confusing.

Twists, growth, and fate collide in this emotional, fiery shifter romance.

91 reviews12 followers
June 28, 2025
All the feels second chances, fated love, and a growly alpha you'll fall for!

This book was everything I wanted in a shifter romance. The grumpy alpha? Perfectly broody. The second chance storyline? So emotional and satisfying. The chemistry between the main characters was undeniable, and I loved watching their relationship unfold with all the passion, angst, and healing that comes with true love.

Will definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance with heart, heat, and a touch of wild. Can’t wait to dive into more from the Ironfang Shifters series!
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13.2k reviews154 followers
April 29, 2025
Leena is turned as a result of being caught between wolves and hunters. She can't control her wolf and has a lot of pent-up anger and if that isn't enough Grant who is the alpha happens to be her fated mate as well. There is a lot of twists and turns that this story takes before Leena and Grant finds their way together.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Erica DeRosa.
20 reviews
May 5, 2025
This was my first read from this author. I did think the story line was good. The plot was really good. I like the twist of her being turned by a bite. I liked the corporate wolves vibe. I felt like the characters could have been a little more complex, more descriptive, more emotions. There seemed to be no build up or sense of urgency, danger for the hunter scenes. Some parts were a struggle to get through. I will definitely be reading more of the authors book.
Profile Image for Kristina Schurmann.
578 reviews4 followers
May 2, 2025
This series has been really good and this book continues the trend. I am so glad that Grant got his own book and it might be my favorite. Grant needed to find his happy ending. He is such a complex character. Leena broke my heart. I was in tears at certain points. I love how they became what each other needed. I definitely recommend this book! I could not put it down.
130 reviews2 followers
May 3, 2025
interesting view of a shifter world

Ms. Dex is a great storyteller. I enjoyed Leena and Grants journey to become mates.

The hunters are a dark side of their life. I would have liked to learn more about what drives them. But that is not what this story was about.

I would recommend the book to anyone who likes HEA shifter books
Profile Image for L KQ.
5,523 reviews21 followers
May 11, 2025
Newly Shifted

Newly turned shifter, Leena finds herself acclimating at a slower pace than most. This was an interesting start to this story, and her initial interaction with Grant created an aura of tension waiting to explode. It was enjoyable despite the frustration building between characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Christine.
10.7k reviews34 followers
April 30, 2025
Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I really enjoyed this story because it show that even though leena life took a different direction ,she found a new way . I like when books give us messages like this
Profile Image for Izzy Brander.
Author 2 books
May 5, 2025
Though, he isn't so grumpy, the plot is still good and the spice is too. The dynamic between Alpha Grant and newly shifter Leena is well played out even though the book does seem to have a rushed feeling about it. Sometimes the time slips are unclear but all in all it is a nice read! (ARC)
Profile Image for Jessica.
303 reviews
July 18, 2025
Yes Grant

In this series, I was really hoping to have a story about Grant. And this did not disappoint. Now I need more. What about Olivia? What about Cora and all the others that work in the pack house?
Profile Image for Kasey Leigh.
305 reviews12 followers
July 28, 2025
I couldnt stop

I started this book and I couldn't look away until I couldn't turn the page anynore!!! I loved this book and how I couldn't stop turning through the pages fast enough!
Profile Image for Diana Elmquist.
248 reviews1 follower
May 3, 2025
Good Read

This is a good read. Grant and Lenna go thru a lot to be together. Lena was bitten so she’s not a true shifter. This book has it all action and spice.
2,359 reviews9 followers
May 7, 2025
Her Grumpy Alpha Mate

The story was great but I didn't expect it to end like it did.That girl had fire in her and she wasn't afraid to use it.
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24.1k reviews19 followers
May 13, 2025
I enjoyed her grumpy alpha mate which was Grant and Leena’s story. It was an entertaining read. I received a copy of the book. And voluntarily leaving this review.
679 reviews
June 12, 2025
Really Nice

This was a fun read. I loved the story line. The characters were awesome. If there are more books in this series I want to read them.
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