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Possessive Small Town Alpha Kings #1

Alpha King’s Second Chance Pregnant Mate: A Rejected Mate Secret Baby Shifter Romance

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I had the Alpha King’s baby in secret.
Now fate has dragged me back- and Ryder won’t lose me twice.


Five years ago, he was my first love.
My fated mate. My forever.
Until his family showed me photos of him with another woman… and promised they'd kill me before they let me wear his crown.
So I ran- pregnant, broken, and swearing I would never trust him again.

Now I’m back in our small town, trying to give my son the childhood I never had.
But at parent–teacher night, my little boy stares up at Ryder and asks the one question that tears everything

“Are you my daddy?”

Now the truth is out.
His family still hates me.
The lies that destroyed us still linger.
But Ryder’s eyes tell me one thing-- he’ll burn down anything to claim us.

But do I risk my son’s safety to admit the Alpha King is his father?
Or do I keep fighting the mate bond that refuses to die and the man who is determined to claim what he lost?



Alpha King’s Second Chance Pregnant Mate is a rejected mate, secret baby, second-chance shifter romance filled with scandal, betrayal, and high-stakes passion. It features an alpha king who fights to reclaim his mate and the heir she hid from him. For 18+ readers only.

420 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

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258 reviews49 followers
January 31, 2026
PSA! The perfect MMC does exist and he just so happens to live in the pages of this book with a strangely long and weirdly descriptive name.
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39 reviews
January 24, 2026
This is straight up reelshort plots as books, heavy on the drama
Profile Image for Christine.
1,131 reviews18 followers
January 22, 2026
Good

This was a great book, interesting from start to finish.

Not only a love story, but also about growing up and realizing that age might say you are an adult but only experiences and time can truly make you an adult.

Lots of drama, angst, romance and steam, ending in a great HEA.
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746 reviews21 followers
November 12, 2025
The FMC was awful. (Possible spoilers ahead) She ruined this book for me.

h has always known H since she’s BFF with his sister. h has been away at college for a couple of years. She returns and both h and H get hit with the “fated mates”
H is absolutely happy because he has always felt something for h. They spend 3 days making love. On the 4th day he needs to go take care of alpha stuff. H’s mom and OW are not happy about the fated mates, so they go tell h a whole bunch of lies. 🙄

h doesn’t even give H a chance to explain anything. She immediately rejects him. She takes off. H is devastated.
——-
For 5 years, H has been searching for h. He is almost feral. He’s been celibate this whole time.

h has a 4 year old. She teaches school. There’s an OM there at the school who is a creep. OM is stalking her. She calls H, but OW answers his phone. 🤪 h hangs up.
Then she calls H’s sister. BFF comes to get her and the kid.
(The whole plot about hiding h within the pack was just dumb) The BFF agrees to keep h’s secret about the kid. Wut?

So…..from this point on, h gets worse. She will continue to lie to H about the kid. She makes this poor man believe she was with another man and had a kid with him. The little kid even knows H is his dad, but she will keep lying to the kid. THEN, in the middle of all the lies, she will shag H. H does everything he can to prove he loves her, but she will keep treating him like shite. I wanted to scream
Every new page, I think I hated h more and more.
There was absolutely no reason for her to keep doing the things she was.

H never finds out it’s his kid until the final showdown with OM (who has kidnapped the kid because he wants to experiment on wolves🤨)
h is NOT the one who tells him. There was no grovel on h’s part for keeping the son hidden. NONE. I wouldn’t have blamed H if he took the kid and left h. 🤷‍♀️Nah! He marries her and makes her Luna.

Ffs
145 reviews
October 1, 2025
The fmc was so dumb and lying about her son was such a low blow!
Profile Image for Valerie.
25 reviews3 followers
September 5, 2025
this was a super cute story I enjoyed it. the break up was definitely sad when her mates parents manipulated her to leave ..feeling she was unfit to be his mate & luna. I love how obsessed and heartbroken he was & carried the wedding ring around his neck for years..LOVE how he was celibate the entire time..i hate when mmcs aren't celibate..it ruins it for me. especially if its a mate bond. When he finally finds her.. it's such a slow burn...he doesn't realise the child is his ..doesn't help that she doesn't tell him for safety of her child. but he spends everyday with her son & neice takes them out once a week..for i think this went on for like a month or more..? & he is giving her space...instead of fighting for her. .that part bothered me like u finally found ur mate..& ur giving her space? like he only hung out with the kid ..yes she shut him out walked away from him .but I feel like he could of tried much harder...but him spending time with her son even thinking it wasn't his son was super cute....so anyhoo during him giving her space .what confused me was when in his povs ..if the other women...that he was supposed to be engaged to ...wrote him..he would block her..ignore her delete her messages ..he wouldnt even hang out with her or give her the time of day..the parents would have her at the pack house..in his place making meals for him..so he would always sleep in his office or a hotel to avoid the women..so it confused me when the mfc was walking down the st with her son..& seen him next to her at i forget if it was a coffee shop..or something.. & she had her hand on his chest..whispering to him or something.. & im thinking.. i thought he avoided her at all costs..so we didnt even get his pov...to see what happened that day at all..Just days went by as if that part didnt happen.. it was never mentionined again. & another part where they finally hook up..& she says something like i cant believe u weren't with any ow...& he says nope only u..but there was this one time..a girl was all over me..& i thought if im drunk enough maybe ill try & fuck her..But she i think like kissed him & her smell made him want to vomit...so he didnt go through with it..that part ticked me off a bit tbh lmao..just it didnt need to be mentioned it didnt fit in his obsession to wait for his mate..he said he waited for her..but he had intentions cuz he was so depressed to sleep with ow? so in my eyes he would of went through with it...if it wasn't for the mate bond stopping him? I like hearing a mmc saying girls tried but I always shoved them away from me..but what he said irked me...lol..I didnt like it..it kinda ruined the moment the romance mate bond type thing for me..so I forget I ever read that part lol..the rest of the book was really good. I read a lot of these and some can be super cheesy lame..but this one honestly had a really good story line. I recommend this story for anyone who loves rejected mates stories. they might not be that popular but I enjoy reading these in between my other books.
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1,483 reviews6 followers
February 1, 2026
Enjoyed this one. Way better than I expected considering there’s so many books like it.

It did have errors or just weird things that annoyed me though…
A “3yo,” who is advanced and tall for his age in kindergarten 🙄 what’s more believable? A kid who is older (thus taller and more advanced) in kindergarten or a 3yo. Makes absolutely no sense to try to pass Grayson off as 3yo when even at age 4, kids aren’t usually in kindergarten!! If you’re trying to keep Grayson’s father an unknown to even the father, make the lie more believable, please.
Writing that Ryder is the “future alpha” after he already became the alpha. With the whole signing and blood bow thing or whatever.
Mick mentions she knew of the threats “years ago.” Makes absolutely no sense. Mick hadn’t heard about the threats until months ago at most when Jasmine called her for the first time since she disappeared five years ago.
How did this Williams creep hide his scent when the wolves supposedly have such good noses? Especially to enter Jasmine’s homes repeatedly!? It was creepy, but also brought an unreal narrative that didn’t fit into the overall story of wolves who are supposed to be able to smell so well.

The whole rejected and pregnant thing happened because Jasmine was too immature to have a conversation. Why would Jasmine even believe Mira and Ryder’s mom over Ryder. That had more to do with her own self-esteem and self-worth issues than anything else. It was annoying that she kept Ryder from his son over her own insecurities and idiocy. I get it to an extent, yeah it hurts to hear/see, but why not confront Ryder? Why run? And how do you just leave your supposed best friend like that too? I was just so frustrated with Jasmine.

It all ends well. But I wish we had a more future glimpse.
474 reviews4 followers
September 2, 2025
A great story!

Another great story by Elara Haze & KA Iris. I love everything about this book. The flowing, emotional plot, the multi-dimensional characters – I loved some of the secondary characters dearly and I even loved hating the bad ones. Jasmine and Ryder are fated mates. When they find out, they are both ecstatic. But Jasmine is the maid’s daughter and according to his parents not a fit to become Luna. So, they use lies and manipulation to drive her away. Ryder is devastated, but tries to be a good Alpha to his people. 5 years pass until Jasmine needs to come back. But when she does, she has a 4-year-old secret coming along. Grayson, her sweet, curious and extremely smart for his age, son. He recognizes his father sooner than Ryder does him. Will Ryder be able to forgive Jasmine from running away and keeping his son away too? Will Jasmine realize that she was deceived? And will this broken family be able to become whole again, as fate – and the Moon Goddess – indented to? Many different people try their best to keep them apart, but will they succeed or will true love conquer all? I really loved both Ryder and Jasmine’s determination, protectiveness and fighting spirit. I couldn’t put the book down and devoured it in one sitting. 5 stars

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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327 reviews27 followers
February 27, 2026
I think I read a different book than everyone else. The inconsistencies in this book are many and make for a very confusing read. The book definitely needs to be edited or at the very least needs better editors. Lastly, the FMC is a horrible, weak, and selfish woman. Like, lady, you mate the dude yet you still refuse to tell him the child is his own flesh and blood. Your child is consistently drawing family pics of you three and you go on and on and on how its breaking your heart to see your little dude sad, yet you can't be bothered to tell the freaking truth. Don't even get me going on how she still blames the MC for everything, even after she is told the truth that he did nothing wrong. She takes no accountability and she sure loves playing the victim. What makes me even more furious is that the MC is taking on all the blame and doing all the groveling when everything bad that happens is due to all of the FMC's crappy life choices. Does she even grovel once? No. Nope. Nada. Ugh. I really can not stand a weak, "its everyone else's fault," and indecisive FMC. She ruins the story more so than the inconsistencies do. 2 stars for entertaining me enough to finish.
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2,394 reviews9 followers
January 3, 2026
Ryder cares about Jasmine through the drama

This is book one in the series about the future Alpha Ryder. He accidentally discovers his mate Jasmine at a function with another woman, Mira, on his arm. Ryder is pleased, but Mira and others are shocked by this revelation. Jasmine is the cleaner’s daughter and this upsets Ryder’s parents, the current Alpha and Luna. Ryder is unaware and just happy to have a true mate. Jasmine runs off trying to pretend that the mate bond thing did not happen. Ryder takes off after her because he truly wants Jasmine. This is a cute and humorous, at times, romantic story. The BFF Mickey aka Mick (female) is the best and keeps both Ryder and Jasmine on their toes. There is a happy ending. Read On!
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178 reviews
March 7, 2026
I went into this expecting the MMC to be the one who caused the breakup. Surprisingly, that is not what happened at all. Instead, the separation between them is driven by lies and deception from his own family. Their interference keeps the couple apart for far too long.

There are some minor plot holes, and it feels like parts of the book may have been edited or changed without fully adjusting later scenes. Because of that, certain moments become a little confusing.

That said, I tend to give these kinds of trope heavy stories a bit of grace. The main issue here is the level of miscommunication. It is not just a small part of the story. It is essentially the entire plot.

If you enjoy second chance mate stories with dramatic misunderstandings and family interference, this will likely work for you. Just be prepared for a lot of frustration before the resolution finally arrives.
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80 reviews1 follower
January 28, 2026
Idk if I downloaded a wrong version or what but there were many missing scenes, like the confrontation that made her run away, the kiss at the carnival, the rejection, how the fight ended!! I mean the chapter pf the kidnapping ended with the villain just near killing jasmine and boom next chapter she’s in Ryder’s arms and he’s taking them to the hospital !!! and still not telling Ryder that the kid is his even though they are together?? it just felt rushed like the author couldn’t care to finish it off good
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1,933 reviews6 followers
February 22, 2026
Lies

18+, XXX. Adult content, reader discretion advised. Lies where believed. Jasmine believed them and ran. Truth hurts. Ryder knew one truth, she was gone. Eight months after she left, Jasmine met her son Greyson. Five years later, a stalker is hunting Jasmine and Greyson. She packs him up and returns home. For a few months she hides in plain sight. Until Ryder shows up at her work. Then chaos reigns. Can they find their way back with her new stalker and old enemies trying to destroy her?
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595 reviews
March 4, 2026
Honestly, I was reading another book that wasn’t for me and I moodily saw this and devoured it in 24 hrs 😆. Im still in my second chance troupe era and this one DEFINITELY GAVE ME ALLLLLL THE emotions!!! 🥺.

I wanted to gouge out the Alpha mom’s eyes… I wanted to shake Jasmine and yell at her to think clearly…but the best was how Ryder held on to that hope! And really it was all worth it!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸…
🩵Werewolf Romance
🩵Rejected Mate
🩵Accidental Pregnancy
🩵Second Chance
🩵So many Lies
🩵Dual POV
🩵Open Door
800 reviews3 followers
January 17, 2026
Returning Home

After being away from the Pack for almost 5 years she returns to protect her son who is starting to show signs of being an early shifter a just 4 years old.
The job as a school teacher at the Pack school keeps her solvent.
The new Alpha has been away from the Pack for nearly as long searching for her.
Now that they are both in the same town maybe some old misunderstanding can be addressed. Good Adult Read.
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228 reviews8 followers
February 11, 2026
Honestly, I really enjoyed this book only because of the male main character. I honestly thought that the female main character was absolutely crazy! Most of their problems stemmed from her, not trusting him. Even when he did show up for them countless times she stubbornly believed what her own had told her. And lied to the very bitter end. And she has the nerve to say we messed up! Lies you messed up. All because you were too immature to ask simple questions.
7 reviews
November 17, 2025
needs editing and consistency reading

Feel a little rushed in spots. Could use more character development for sure. Worth a read. Would be much better with professional editing, there were weird parts where things that were previously established were forgotten and side characters just piped in and out oddly.
4 reviews
January 10, 2026
not good

Dnf. The characters were supposedly in their 20’s and then later 20’s and yet it read like a teenage relationship. The amount of misunderstandings, incorrect assumptions, and immaturity the fmc displayed for someone she supposedly grew up with is not believable and is clearly just plot device to create unnecessary conflict and push the story forward.
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39 reviews
January 14, 2026
not bad!

It was a nice read, I wouldn’t say it was good or bad. Plot was up and down, no real progression. The main leads were very childish even as adults and never really communicated much. But ohhh did they have sex lmao!! I’ll be reading the next book in the series! 🤣🥴🫣

Not bad!
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121 reviews1 follower
January 14, 2026
I read this book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The pacing was well balanced and I loved the chemistry between the MCs. I found the reason the fmc ran was kinda stupid but I still really enjoyed this story. Completely addicting. Both the MCs stayed loyal to each other even though they were apart for so long. I loved that so much.
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245 reviews2 followers
January 21, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book. I couldn't stand how the FMC kept the secret from Ryder for stupid reasons, but I also in a sense understood why. The thing that really made this book though was the son Grayson. He was so stinking adorable with his love for dinosaurs that I wanted to keep reading just to see what he would say or do next.
6 reviews
February 1, 2026
What am I missing here? How is it possible it has this many good reviews? Every character but Mick was dumb. The plot line was absurd. Am I just too old to think this is any good? The characters act like they are in their teens. I got to the point that skimming was my only way to survive this book. Absolutely ridiculous.
46 reviews
February 15, 2026
The ups and downs with such chaos….will it ever stop?

Great book with another twisted jealous woman willing to do anything for the man she…thinks is hers! Jasmine is such a ferocious momma that made me want to keep turning pages till the very end! The hell she went through for love….
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946 reviews2 followers
March 4, 2026
thoroughly enjoyed!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I do wish Jasmine had been more discerning. In terms of believing those awful people and in telling him HES THE DAD!! But overall, it was a good read. I enjoyed the romance, the friendship, the family. Everything is wrapped up nicely.
Profile Image for Bree Taylor-Gutting.
18 reviews
March 8, 2026
Suspenseful, Clever Plotting, Unique Characters

In this book we find fresh plotting and unique characters. Devious characters out to rule their world and attempting to change world they deem needs to be corrected. We have strong characters who want to be a family and work very hard to build just that!
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1,452 reviews4 followers
December 23, 2025
Misunderstandings and Lies

As soon as their eyes met, they knew they were fated mates. But his family tore them apart with their lies. I enjoyed the storyline of how they reunited against troubles trying to tear them apart and achieved their HEA.
5 reviews
January 9, 2026
Sooooo Good

The emotions this book brought to me felt insane. Cried, laughed and kept me guessing. To have someone who loves and cares like Ryder is every woman’s dreams. Really well done!
112 reviews
January 27, 2026
Cute story

I really liked the story but the constant inconsistencies kept throwing me off. Like how he was named alpha then was still referred to as future aplha or didn't k own where her room was when he'd been there tons of times. Easy details that shouldn't have been mixed up
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356 reviews5 followers
January 28, 2026
Ryder & Jasmine

Could not put this down. The story was beautiful, the characters were fun and there some emotional and drama aspects. Love a second chance, surprise baby romance & then add shifters, yes please. I was so sad when I finished, but so happy with how it ended.
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Author 3 books7 followers
February 6, 2026
Well paced, too much sex. Lots of the tiresome lack of communication trope. The FMC lies constantly and doesn't seem to be able to understand what's important.

Not much about shifters- they were a background, an excuse for some behaviors, undeveloped.
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