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Fated Mate Bonds
Pretty Little Mate
I found my fated mate—and he's so in love with someone else that I can't convince myself to tell him what he is to me.
When my meddling best friend drags my ex-boyfriend back into my life in an attempt to force me to make a decision about my fated mate, it backfires.
Now, I want the guy I'm fated to even less.
Because the man I'm still trying to get over is now living in my home, taking care of me, and reminding me why I miss him so badly.
It doesn't help that he keeps telling me I'm wrong about the werewolf I'm fated to.
Or that he would do pretty much anything to be my mate himself.
Or that he already considers me his pretty little mate.
I'm supposed to be resolving my feelings and figuring out how to win over my fated mate… but all I can think about is the man who still owns my heart.
*This is a spicy second-chance romance with a happily ever after
When my meddling best friend drags my ex-boyfriend back into my life in an attempt to force me to make a decision about my fated mate, it backfires.
Now, I want the guy I'm fated to even less.
Because the man I'm still trying to get over is now living in my home, taking care of me, and reminding me why I miss him so badly.
It doesn't help that he keeps telling me I'm wrong about the werewolf I'm fated to.
Or that he would do pretty much anything to be my mate himself.
Or that he already considers me his pretty little mate.
I'm supposed to be resolving my feelings and figuring out how to win over my fated mate… but all I can think about is the man who still owns my heart.
*This is a spicy second-chance romance with a happily ever after
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2026
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Lola Glass
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March 23, 2026
Pido a un hombre como él 🤭😍
March 24, 2026
Empezó mejor, pero después se descalabra.
Esta serie no está a la altura de otros libros.
En este caso falla el conflicto, no tiene sentido y los "villanos" o antagonistas hasta hace dos minutos eran buenos o al menos se redimen un poco en el libro anterior...
El protagonista aparece de la nada, nuevamente en la historia anterior parecía que seria otro.
En fin, le tenía ganas pero nop.
Esta serie no está a la altura de otros libros.
En este caso falla el conflicto, no tiene sentido y los "villanos" o antagonistas hasta hace dos minutos eran buenos o al menos se redimen un poco en el libro anterior...
El protagonista aparece de la nada, nuevamente en la historia anterior parecía que seria otro.
En fin, le tenía ganas pero nop.
March 28, 2026
Tatlı Küçük Eşim - 2. Şans romanı sevmiyorum. Üzmedi ama çok kısaydı.
March 27, 2026
✨ I definitely enjoyed this one more than the first. The chemistry between Niall and Livvy was simply exquisite 💫. Every moment of their connection captivated me, and I adored the way Niall treats her. with care, with love, with that perfect mix of tenderness and possessiveness ❤️🔥. He gave us everything we dream of in a man. .
4.5 ⭐
4.5 ⭐
March 28, 2026
4.5 stars
So, I liked the story, it was relatively drama-free and pretty much 100% fluff. I see why the previous and abandoned (thank god) decision for Jonah as a male lead was a bit of a problem and basically just one unnecessary obstacle more for Niall and Liv to their HEA. Honestly, this could've been a much shorter novella and I wouldn't have missed a thing. Those two are obviously in love with each other from the beginning and this could've been solved with a simple conversation. instead the "is Jonah her mate?" (we all know the answer) or "let's bargain and find out if we are mates" (the answer is in the series title) questions were stretched because Liv is scared. It's still a super cute story, Niall is obsessed with her and was never interested in another woman during the separation.
So, I liked the story, it was relatively drama-free and pretty much 100% fluff. I see why the previous and abandoned (thank god) decision for Jonah as a male lead was a bit of a problem and basically just one unnecessary obstacle more for Niall and Liv to their HEA. Honestly, this could've been a much shorter novella and I wouldn't have missed a thing. Those two are obviously in love with each other from the beginning and this could've been solved with a simple conversation. instead the "is Jonah her mate?" (we all know the answer) or "let's bargain and find out if we are mates" (the answer is in the series title) questions were stretched because Liv is scared. It's still a super cute story, Niall is obsessed with her and was never interested in another woman during the separation.
March 29, 2026
4.75 stars. Read in KU
March 22, 2026
4.5/5 Stars
"You're mine, and I'm yours," Niall said against my lips. "That's what we are."
I'm genuinely surprised I loved this book when I merely liked the first one. Although I'll always love Callum regardless. 😊
This book overall was better and more interesting for me. I also liked Liv far more than I expected. I absolutely adored Niall! That man was legit GONE for Liv and was their number one supporter. He was serious af when it came to knowing Liv was his. Nothing shook his belief they were fated and even if they weren't he knew without a doubt she was his and he was hers.
I felt for both of them. I loved that we explored how their past hurt Niall as well and not just Liv's side. He lost his entire world when they broke up and he had been put in an awful situation anyway when left with choosing between the woman he loved and his twin brother and best friend. It sucked all around lets be real. But what really upset me on Niall's behalf was when he expressed how painful it was for him that Liv never attempted to bargain with him to see if he was her mate, therefore assuming Liv never considered he might be despite their insane connection and love for one another.
I just wanted to hug him so much after that because yeah, I got it. Coming back into her life and being told she found her fated mate and it isn't you? Awful. Realizing her suspected fated mate is in love with his ex-fiance and not interested at all in the woman you love? Also crap but a bit of a relief. And then to realize why she came to the conclusion that Jonah might be her mate? Ouch. He had every right to be upset and hurt by that.
But I do understand why Liv avoided bargaining with him too. She didn't want to lose him if he wasn't really hers. And I think it might've been really hard for her to separate her anxiety and panic over the possibility of losing him to see how perfect he truly was for her and how he handled her magic and quirks with such ease too. Maybe she would've felt as confident as Niall if not for the burden of her magical anxiety driving her crazy. Who knows.
Either way Niall was an absolute babe. Liv felt more relatable than Kat in the first book for me. I still loved her dynamic with the other fae crew and especially her bond her bestie Callum. Their relationship is something special.
I do wish we had got them as mates a bit earlier in the book tbh. But I get why it was saved for near the end.
And I'm so so happy Lola couldn't finish the first version with Jonah as the MMC. Because ya know? Jonah sucked ass tbh and was incredibly boring and even with Lola's talent I doubt she could have saved him to make him worthy or ideal for our girl Liv.
It was always meant to be Niall and Liv.
I cannot wait for Mer and Dares stories. *grabby hands*
"You're mine, and I'm yours," Niall said against my lips. "That's what we are."
I'm genuinely surprised I loved this book when I merely liked the first one. Although I'll always love Callum regardless. 😊
This book overall was better and more interesting for me. I also liked Liv far more than I expected. I absolutely adored Niall! That man was legit GONE for Liv and was their number one supporter. He was serious af when it came to knowing Liv was his. Nothing shook his belief they were fated and even if they weren't he knew without a doubt she was his and he was hers.
I felt for both of them. I loved that we explored how their past hurt Niall as well and not just Liv's side. He lost his entire world when they broke up and he had been put in an awful situation anyway when left with choosing between the woman he loved and his twin brother and best friend. It sucked all around lets be real. But what really upset me on Niall's behalf was when he expressed how painful it was for him that Liv never attempted to bargain with him to see if he was her mate, therefore assuming Liv never considered he might be despite their insane connection and love for one another.
I just wanted to hug him so much after that because yeah, I got it. Coming back into her life and being told she found her fated mate and it isn't you? Awful. Realizing her suspected fated mate is in love with his ex-fiance and not interested at all in the woman you love? Also crap but a bit of a relief. And then to realize why she came to the conclusion that Jonah might be her mate? Ouch. He had every right to be upset and hurt by that.
But I do understand why Liv avoided bargaining with him too. She didn't want to lose him if he wasn't really hers. And I think it might've been really hard for her to separate her anxiety and panic over the possibility of losing him to see how perfect he truly was for her and how he handled her magic and quirks with such ease too. Maybe she would've felt as confident as Niall if not for the burden of her magical anxiety driving her crazy. Who knows.
Either way Niall was an absolute babe. Liv felt more relatable than Kat in the first book for me. I still loved her dynamic with the other fae crew and especially her bond her bestie Callum. Their relationship is something special.
I do wish we had got them as mates a bit earlier in the book tbh. But I get why it was saved for near the end.
And I'm so so happy Lola couldn't finish the first version with Jonah as the MMC. Because ya know? Jonah sucked ass tbh and was incredibly boring and even with Lola's talent I doubt she could have saved him to make him worthy or ideal for our girl Liv.
It was always meant to be Niall and Liv.
I cannot wait for Mer and Dares stories. *grabby hands*
Review of advance copy received from Author
The following opinion will give a smidge of a SPOILER.
Before I say what I’m going to say, let. me. just. SAY: This was the first time, after reading a cliffhanger, I’d ever approached a book in a series from an author I love with the discomfort of uncurling dread.
Pretty Little Wolf, book 1, honestly had me wondering if I could stomach what was coming. I thought it strange I was already main character distressed for Liv. Odd even, to be so troubled that Jonah wasn’t the right fit for Liv, before I’d even cracked the ebook open. To be honest, if Jonah could love someone as self-serving as Gwen, how could he be strong enough or man enough for our vibrant Liv?? That’s why the cliffhanger felt so triggering—after all, there’s a fated bond waiting to be completed. But to whom? I just knew, if it was Jonah, it was . . . wrong.
Pathetic, right?!
I remembered something. One of the many great writing traits I can count on from Lola Glass: she writes her characters so well fleshed, I always walk away feeling I know them as well as if they’d walked off the page. So, I couldn’t help but feel familiar to Liv already. Nor could I help having strong opinions about who she deserved, OR who was and/or wasn’t good enough for her. I was merely following the crumbs the author cleverly sprinkled for us to find. Very, very clever.
I followed those crumbs without conscious thought. The signs were NEON . . . I devoured this well written book, loveLoveLOVED it—just like every other Lola Glass book I have E V E R read. Merrily and Dare are up next! *** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Niall
FMC:
✨Liv
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 2 of fated mate bonds
Tropes:
👉paranormal romance
👉it’s always been you
👉fae fated mates
👉second chance
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF
Before I say what I’m going to say, let. me. just. SAY: This was the first time, after reading a cliffhanger, I’d ever approached a book in a series from an author I love with the discomfort of uncurling dread.
Pretty Little Wolf, book 1, honestly had me wondering if I could stomach what was coming. I thought it strange I was already main character distressed for Liv. Odd even, to be so troubled that Jonah wasn’t the right fit for Liv, before I’d even cracked the ebook open. To be honest, if Jonah could love someone as self-serving as Gwen, how could he be strong enough or man enough for our vibrant Liv?? That’s why the cliffhanger felt so triggering—after all, there’s a fated bond waiting to be completed. But to whom? I just knew, if it was Jonah, it was . . . wrong.
Pathetic, right?!
I remembered something. One of the many great writing traits I can count on from Lola Glass: she writes her characters so well fleshed, I always walk away feeling I know them as well as if they’d walked off the page. So, I couldn’t help but feel familiar to Liv already. Nor could I help having strong opinions about who she deserved, OR who was and/or wasn’t good enough for her. I was merely following the crumbs the author cleverly sprinkled for us to find. Very, very clever.
I followed those crumbs without conscious thought. The signs were NEON . . . I devoured this well written book, loveLoveLOVED it—just like every other Lola Glass book I have E V E R read. Merrily and Dare are up next! *** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Niall
FMC:
✨Liv
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 2 of fated mate bonds
Tropes:
👉paranormal romance
👉it’s always been you
👉fae fated mates
👉second chance
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF
March 15, 2026
Let me just start by saying Jonah and Gwen are both selfish, manipulative, disgusting pieces of trash, and they deserve each other. And I don't mean that in a good-for-them way. I hope something terrible happens to them by the end of the series like they break up permanently, one or both lose their position(s), or something equivalent for the way they treated Kat and Liv
Okay, that out of the way, I loved everything about Liv and Niall's relationship, but I don't know what more to say about it without spoilers. Which, arguably, this review already has a few implied ones, so let's move on
Kat and Callum were as adorable as ever. I can't wait to read Merrily's story next. It'll be nice (maybe?) to get to know Grayson better. You know, compare to the hardly-at-all from this book and the first book. Also, fingers crossed to see more of The Wraith because that's a fun character
And Darius. I feel like the next book's gonna be hard on him, and that makes me sad, but I'm trusting Lola to give him a perfect-for-him HEA too
Well, I feel like this review doesn't really say as much about the book as I want to, (seriously, it's so good, and I even cried a couple times because of emotional issues) but I'm pretty sure anything and everything I REALLY want to mention is a spoiler, so just trust me, an internet stranger, and read the book, please. It's even a relatively short read, so what o you have to lose other than a few hours? Seriously, I started this book a bit over 12 hours ago, and, even with "life stuff" going on, finished it the same day.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Okay, that out of the way, I loved everything about Liv and Niall's relationship, but I don't know what more to say about it without spoilers. Which, arguably, this review already has a few implied ones, so let's move on
Kat and Callum were as adorable as ever. I can't wait to read Merrily's story next. It'll be nice (maybe?) to get to know Grayson better. You know, compare to the hardly-at-all from this book and the first book. Also, fingers crossed to see more of The Wraith because that's a fun character
And Darius. I feel like the next book's gonna be hard on him, and that makes me sad, but I'm trusting Lola to give him a perfect-for-him HEA too
Well, I feel like this review doesn't really say as much about the book as I want to, (seriously, it's so good, and I even cried a couple times because of emotional issues) but I'm pretty sure anything and everything I REALLY want to mention is a spoiler, so just trust me, an internet stranger, and read the book, please. It's even a relatively short read, so what o you have to lose other than a few hours? Seriously, I started this book a bit over 12 hours ago, and, even with "life stuff" going on, finished it the same day.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 18, 2026
Wasn't what I expected but the change works
This author has some issues with consistency book to book through her series. Her most consistent trend seems to be tweaking her own lore and character history. Really I should not have been surprised but, the early pages had me baffled by the interaction between Liv and Jonah. The first word of chapter five left me suspicious and a little grumpy. The relationship was just not going where I wanted or expected.... But the path change worked by the end. Mostly.
Liv and Jonah are immediately skewed. Bits of their closeness from Kat and Callum's book are suddenly an apparent myth. Stick with it because it does make sense later. That said, Liv is a solid FMC. She's amusing and interesting and shockingly consistent with her character from book 1. This book just shines a lot of light on her past, and reasons for her current. The MMC works. His loyalty, his dedication, his blind faith - he just works. He's like the text book case for "if he wanted to, he would."
The relationship building and rebuilding is perfect. The story arc and pacing are steady and satisfying. The resolution to the rain is pretty perfect. The other fae, Kat, and the spellbinders are great support characters.
My favorite aspect of the book is the emotion. Kat and Callum had some rollercoaster moments but Liv was heart wrenching at times. If you are fully in the depression junction maybe postpone this book a little. If you want a fictional silver lining, light at the end of the tunnel, HEA in spades moment then read on!
This author has some issues with consistency book to book through her series. Her most consistent trend seems to be tweaking her own lore and character history. Really I should not have been surprised but, the early pages had me baffled by the interaction between Liv and Jonah. The first word of chapter five left me suspicious and a little grumpy. The relationship was just not going where I wanted or expected.... But the path change worked by the end. Mostly.
Liv and Jonah are immediately skewed. Bits of their closeness from Kat and Callum's book are suddenly an apparent myth. Stick with it because it does make sense later. That said, Liv is a solid FMC. She's amusing and interesting and shockingly consistent with her character from book 1. This book just shines a lot of light on her past, and reasons for her current. The MMC works. His loyalty, his dedication, his blind faith - he just works. He's like the text book case for "if he wanted to, he would."
The relationship building and rebuilding is perfect. The story arc and pacing are steady and satisfying. The resolution to the rain is pretty perfect. The other fae, Kat, and the spellbinders are great support characters.
My favorite aspect of the book is the emotion. Kat and Callum had some rollercoaster moments but Liv was heart wrenching at times. If you are fully in the depression junction maybe postpone this book a little. If you want a fictional silver lining, light at the end of the tunnel, HEA in spades moment then read on!
March 24, 2026
Another great installment in this series, Glass is really firing on all cylinders with this one. I loved Liv in book 1, her manic energy and deep loyalty made her instantly likable, and the teasers we got about Niall and Jonah made me excited for her book. I loathe a love triangle so I was slightly apprehensive but rest assured this is NOT a love triangle. And Jonah can go kick rocks, I hope we don’t see any more of him or Gwen in future books lol. This is the sweetest second chance romance between two people dealing with trauma and heartbreak. Liv was so relatable and sympathetic. Ugh I teared up for her a few times in the early chapters. She struggles so much with her magic, and with wondering if Jonah was her fated mate when he was in love with Gwen was rough. God bless Lola Glass and her green flag down bad MMCs because when Liv’s ex Niall (whom she’s still madly in love with) swoops in and decides to prove he’s meant to be with her, it was all swooning and heart eyes (ok… from me it was… Liv took a bit more convincing 😉).
The romance was so sweet but also has depth and healing. The friendships were well developed and led enticingly into Mer’s story next. The over arching plot was fleshed out and gave us a nice backdrop for Liv and Niall’s reconciliation. I want even more spice but only because I loved these two. Another great cozy romance from Glass. I’m loving this series thus far!
The romance was so sweet but also has depth and healing. The friendships were well developed and led enticingly into Mer’s story next. The over arching plot was fleshed out and gave us a nice backdrop for Liv and Niall’s reconciliation. I want even more spice but only because I loved these two. Another great cozy romance from Glass. I’m loving this series thus far!
March 25, 2026
Lola Glass’ “Pretty Little Mate” is the next book in the “Fated Mate Bonds” Paranormal Romance standalone series. A romantic “whoisit” as Liv attempts to understand who her fated mate could be: an old flame or a man in love with someone else.
Liv is the embodiment of energy- a walking Duracell battery, if you will. With that abundance of energy comes rapid thought and movement, and Glass puts that directly into her writing. I felt my heart race with each chapter. However, with an abundance of feeling also comes panic and anxiety, both of which Olivia endures as a result of her powers. I felt both emotions in Olivia’s chapters as well, wrought with anxiety of my own. I enjoyed the intensity that I was made to feel as though her desperation to be free of the energy was my own. It served as an excellent representation of mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic, that people experience.
The drama and heartbreak that surround Niall and Liv were palpable. There were a lot of old wounds that hadn’t healed, words unsaid, and words unbelieved. It was totally understandable how she felt, and we’ve only experienced her perspective up to this point. Their “second chance” romance felt reasonable and was understandable, using a deeper dive into their world to explain their behaviors, responses, and their move forward. Neither of them settled for less than they deserved, which made me happy because Liv finally put herself first!
🌶️🌶️🌶️ for electric chemistry, erotic paintings, and explicit “couple” exercises 🤤
“Pretty Little Mate” continues the “Found Family” dynamics I loved so much in book one. From the meddling, the banter, the “girls' nights”, and just the overt sense of closeness, I couldn’t get enough! This book also divulges and explores the beginnings of the next couple of books, storylines, and pairings for the standalone series!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Liv is the embodiment of energy- a walking Duracell battery, if you will. With that abundance of energy comes rapid thought and movement, and Glass puts that directly into her writing. I felt my heart race with each chapter. However, with an abundance of feeling also comes panic and anxiety, both of which Olivia endures as a result of her powers. I felt both emotions in Olivia’s chapters as well, wrought with anxiety of my own. I enjoyed the intensity that I was made to feel as though her desperation to be free of the energy was my own. It served as an excellent representation of mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic, that people experience.
The drama and heartbreak that surround Niall and Liv were palpable. There were a lot of old wounds that hadn’t healed, words unsaid, and words unbelieved. It was totally understandable how she felt, and we’ve only experienced her perspective up to this point. Their “second chance” romance felt reasonable and was understandable, using a deeper dive into their world to explain their behaviors, responses, and their move forward. Neither of them settled for less than they deserved, which made me happy because Liv finally put herself first!
🌶️🌶️🌶️ for electric chemistry, erotic paintings, and explicit “couple” exercises 🤤
“Pretty Little Mate” continues the “Found Family” dynamics I loved so much in book one. From the meddling, the banter, the “girls' nights”, and just the overt sense of closeness, I couldn’t get enough! This book also divulges and explores the beginnings of the next couple of books, storylines, and pairings for the standalone series!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2026
PT-BR 🇧🇷
Eu amo que os poderes deles são meio relacionados com neurodivergências e deficiências. Essa série entrou pro meu coração desde o começo.
Graças a deus a Liv não ficou com um certo personagem!!!!
Sinceramente, ele é tão básico! Ele não ia conseguir amar a Liv do jeito certo pq ele não consegue amar fundo o bastante.
O jeito como o MMC entende/aceita/cuida com a Liv é a coisa mais linda do mundo. Meu sonho, como uma mulher com autismo e TDAH, é encontrar uma pessoa que entenda minhas necessidades e me cuide de um lugar de amor dessa forma.
Lola, vc continua entregando tudo e fazendo uma garota feliz com HEA que deixam o coração quentinho!
EN
I love that their powers are kind of related to neurodivergences and disabilities. This series entered my heart from the beginning.
Thank God Liv didn't get to end with that one certain guy!!!!
Honestly, he's so basic! He wouldn't be able to love Liv the right way because he can't love deeply enough.
The way MMC understands/accepts/cares for Liv is the most beautiful thing in the world. My dream, as a woman with autism and ADHD, is to find a person who understands my needs and takes care of me out of a place of love like this.
Lola, you keep delivering everything and making a girl happy with HEA that makes the heart warm!
Eu amo que os poderes deles são meio relacionados com neurodivergências e deficiências. Essa série entrou pro meu coração desde o começo.
Graças a deus a Liv não ficou com um certo personagem!!!!
Sinceramente, ele é tão básico! Ele não ia conseguir amar a Liv do jeito certo pq ele não consegue amar fundo o bastante.
O jeito como o MMC entende/aceita/cuida com a Liv é a coisa mais linda do mundo. Meu sonho, como uma mulher com autismo e TDAH, é encontrar uma pessoa que entenda minhas necessidades e me cuide de um lugar de amor dessa forma.
Lola, vc continua entregando tudo e fazendo uma garota feliz com HEA que deixam o coração quentinho!
EN
I love that their powers are kind of related to neurodivergences and disabilities. This series entered my heart from the beginning.
Thank God Liv didn't get to end with that one certain guy!!!!
Honestly, he's so basic! He wouldn't be able to love Liv the right way because he can't love deeply enough.
The way MMC understands/accepts/cares for Liv is the most beautiful thing in the world. My dream, as a woman with autism and ADHD, is to find a person who understands my needs and takes care of me out of a place of love like this.
Lola, you keep delivering everything and making a girl happy with HEA that makes the heart warm!
March 27, 2026
Fated Mate Bonds: Pretty Little Mate by Lola Glass delivers a fun and flirty twist on the paranormal romance genre. Blending classic were‑wolf mate tropes with sassy humor and emotional depth, this book kept me hooked from the first moonlit chapter to the last.
What Worked:
🐺 Chemistry that Sizzles – The connection between the leads is instant, intense, and utterly compelling. Glass excels at pacing the rising heat and emotional stakes, making the slow burn feel both inevitable and delightful.
💬 Smart, Spirited Dialogue – The banter is sharp and often laugh‑out‑loud funny, which grounded the fantastical elements in real emotion.
🧠 Well‑Crafted World building – The supernatural rules feel fleshed out without overwhelming the romance. The pack dynamics, hierarchy, and mystical lore added layers that made the world feel lived‑in.
Why Four Stars, Not Five:
⚡️ At times the plot leaned a bit predictable within the “fated mate” framework — though fans of the trope will likely see that as comfort rather than a flaw. A little more complexity or subversion in the conflict could’ve elevated the stakes further.
🌕 Some secondary characters deserved more page time; there’s a sense that exciting side stories are on the brink of bursting out.
What Worked:
🐺 Chemistry that Sizzles – The connection between the leads is instant, intense, and utterly compelling. Glass excels at pacing the rising heat and emotional stakes, making the slow burn feel both inevitable and delightful.
💬 Smart, Spirited Dialogue – The banter is sharp and often laugh‑out‑loud funny, which grounded the fantastical elements in real emotion.
🧠 Well‑Crafted World building – The supernatural rules feel fleshed out without overwhelming the romance. The pack dynamics, hierarchy, and mystical lore added layers that made the world feel lived‑in.
Why Four Stars, Not Five:
⚡️ At times the plot leaned a bit predictable within the “fated mate” framework — though fans of the trope will likely see that as comfort rather than a flaw. A little more complexity or subversion in the conflict could’ve elevated the stakes further.
🌕 Some secondary characters deserved more page time; there’s a sense that exciting side stories are on the brink of bursting out.
March 18, 2026
This is currently my favorite Lola Glass series. I ADORE IT. I honestly went into this book without knowing who was going to be the love interest. I appreciate how the synopsis (at least during this point in time) doesn’t spoil it for the reader either.
In the author acknowledgment, Lola Glass says that she went into this book without the intention of making Jonah the love interest. Apparently she had to scrap 2/3 of the book when she decided that Niall was the better choice. IM SO GRATEFUL SHE DID. Jonah was VERY wishy washy in the first installment and I couldn’t get on his team for this reason.
I also appreciate how the author uses Kat to ask any questions the reader might have about Niall and Liv’s relationship. I think in the first book, we were unsure of Niall from Kat’s POV. In this book we get Liv’s POV which helps us see that she doesn’t feel like there was any toxic/ dangerous aspects in their relationship. I feel like Kat also asks the right questions to make the reader see that Liv isn’t jaded in her and Niall’s relationship; their relationship was healthy.
Jonah and Gwen can kick rocks.
In the author acknowledgment, Lola Glass says that she went into this book without the intention of making Jonah the love interest. Apparently she had to scrap 2/3 of the book when she decided that Niall was the better choice. IM SO GRATEFUL SHE DID. Jonah was VERY wishy washy in the first installment and I couldn’t get on his team for this reason.
I also appreciate how the author uses Kat to ask any questions the reader might have about Niall and Liv’s relationship. I think in the first book, we were unsure of Niall from Kat’s POV. In this book we get Liv’s POV which helps us see that she doesn’t feel like there was any toxic/ dangerous aspects in their relationship. I feel like Kat also asks the right questions to make the reader see that Liv isn’t jaded in her and Niall’s relationship; their relationship was healthy.
Jonah and Gwen can kick rocks.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 25, 2026
Thank you BookSprout and Lola Glass for sending me this advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was so good!
It had everything I was hoping for and more. There was a boatload of banter, tension, trauma, second chance romance, and everything in-between. I love how the magic system works in this world, and how it isn't always a good thing to be powerful. It can affect you mentally and physically.
Liv is awesome, and I adore her! She is so spunky and tough, but underneath she is so anxious and conflicted. Her power makes it impossible for her to properly rest, and turns her into a ball of anxiety when she doesn't burn off enough energy. I've never seen anything quite like that before, and it's really interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing the other characters work through their magic issues and find their mates too.
I can't really go into the romance side of things without venturing into spoiler territory, but I will say the spice was fantastic and the perfect amount to not distract from the story.
Overall this was a great fast paced read that was so hard to put down!
This was so good!
It had everything I was hoping for and more. There was a boatload of banter, tension, trauma, second chance romance, and everything in-between. I love how the magic system works in this world, and how it isn't always a good thing to be powerful. It can affect you mentally and physically.
Liv is awesome, and I adore her! She is so spunky and tough, but underneath she is so anxious and conflicted. Her power makes it impossible for her to properly rest, and turns her into a ball of anxiety when she doesn't burn off enough energy. I've never seen anything quite like that before, and it's really interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing the other characters work through their magic issues and find their mates too.
I can't really go into the romance side of things without venturing into spoiler territory, but I will say the spice was fantastic and the perfect amount to not distract from the story.
Overall this was a great fast paced read that was so hard to put down!
March 30, 2026
I am going to start off with I am so damn happy that Lola did not go with Liv and Jonah. That is no match because Liv and Niall are perfection together. Niall put Liv on a pedestal and adored her treating her like the queen she is. He is exactly what Liv needed and I am so happy they got their happily ever after.
Lola wrote this story filled with heartfelt emotion and second chances. Liv and Niall have old wounds that need mending but through it all their connection is still palpable. Their love story was intense and emotional mixed with red hot spice.
Gwen and Jonah could fall off a cliff and I’d be happy. The way they played Liv was heartbreaking and opened old wounds but Niall was there to lift her up and it only made their second chance that more memorable.
I love this world Lol has created with intriguing characters and fated mates. It’s aa fast paced story that will give you all the feels. There’s not much angst but a little drama and spice and a whole lot of romance weaved together with the paranormal. I can’t wait for more.
Lola wrote this story filled with heartfelt emotion and second chances. Liv and Niall have old wounds that need mending but through it all their connection is still palpable. Their love story was intense and emotional mixed with red hot spice.
Gwen and Jonah could fall off a cliff and I’d be happy. The way they played Liv was heartbreaking and opened old wounds but Niall was there to lift her up and it only made their second chance that more memorable.
I love this world Lol has created with intriguing characters and fated mates. It’s aa fast paced story that will give you all the feels. There’s not much angst but a little drama and spice and a whole lot of romance weaved together with the paranormal. I can’t wait for more.
March 19, 2026
Niall and Liv
Her fated mate is in ‘love’ with someone else, and she’s an absolute mess…
The author put in their note that she originally had her ending up with Jonah, and honestly… I think I would have raged.
I loved this pair. Niall made a pretty rough decision, and their relationship imploded - leading to her finding Jonah…
From the first minute, I was not a fan of the snivelling little loser, and when Niall made his entry… despite her feelings towards him, I was all in!
Niall was a golden retriever for her - an obsessive, unhinged, extremely possessive golden retriever, and he’s the perfect match for her craziness…
A bit of spice, a whole bunch of sweetness, and a wonderful reunion between two people who were meant to be together, no matter what fate says.
The other characters were awesome, and I can’t wait to see what happens in Mer and Dare’s stories….
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Her fated mate is in ‘love’ with someone else, and she’s an absolute mess…
The author put in their note that she originally had her ending up with Jonah, and honestly… I think I would have raged.
I loved this pair. Niall made a pretty rough decision, and their relationship imploded - leading to her finding Jonah…
From the first minute, I was not a fan of the snivelling little loser, and when Niall made his entry… despite her feelings towards him, I was all in!
Niall was a golden retriever for her - an obsessive, unhinged, extremely possessive golden retriever, and he’s the perfect match for her craziness…
A bit of spice, a whole bunch of sweetness, and a wonderful reunion between two people who were meant to be together, no matter what fate says.
The other characters were awesome, and I can’t wait to see what happens in Mer and Dare’s stories….
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2026
While I am relieved that Lola changed her original plot/pairing for this book, the choices she made to address the set up from book 1 were tough. We never got an explanation for why Jonah felt her magic differently. Niall never understood why it was so important for Liv to find her fated mate DESPITE witnessing her suffer significantly. I get that he believed they were fated, but to expect her to commit without knowing bc he didn’t want to take the risk of losing her is beyond shitty. Liv deserves to know all of the information before she makes a decision that is truly irreversible. She might have chosen him anyway, even if they weren’t mates, but at least she would have the details for an informed decision. It sucks that the book ended with them becoming made accidentally as a product of the spell rather than him choosing to risk his own emotional stability to give her the information she needs.
March 25, 2026
Wonderful romance
Another lovely wonderful paranormal fated mates romance by Lola Glass. Lola’s stories are always so well written with humour, banter, romance and human nature (worries, insecurities, etc causing problems) and this one is no different. It's full of a mix of wonderful characters with brilliant chemistry (both main and side characters), friendships, shifters and fae royals, vampires, demons and other paranormals, characters who struggle with their powers, heaps of humor, cheeky banter, second chances and sweet spice💖. I couldn't put down and would strongly recommend.
This is a particularly wonderful second chance love story of two people who'd been in love and didn't want to admit they still were (well he's happy to but she's worried about hurting others); though they are perfect for each other and work so well together when they get past their worries.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another lovely wonderful paranormal fated mates romance by Lola Glass. Lola’s stories are always so well written with humour, banter, romance and human nature (worries, insecurities, etc causing problems) and this one is no different. It's full of a mix of wonderful characters with brilliant chemistry (both main and side characters), friendships, shifters and fae royals, vampires, demons and other paranormals, characters who struggle with their powers, heaps of humor, cheeky banter, second chances and sweet spice💖. I couldn't put down and would strongly recommend.
This is a particularly wonderful second chance love story of two people who'd been in love and didn't want to admit they still were (well he's happy to but she's worried about hurting others); though they are perfect for each other and work so well together when they get past their worries.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2026
LOVE 💕 LOVE 💕 IT🔥
H: Niall Vallen (shapeshifter)
h: Olivia Morning aka Livvy/liv (Queen of Spring)
In book 1-It was assumed that Jonah was Livvy's mate- but Johan went back to the women he loved who broke his heart (Gwen) who he competed to be her Beta, Gwen being the Alpha. In this book we find out what exactly caused the breakup between Niall and Liv. I really love how the story goes from Livvy thinking Jonah is her mate to realize that she would prefer to be with the person she loves, which is her ex. I love how patient Niall is with her and the possessiveness he feels for her is soooo hot! She didn't believe it or better yet didn't want to believe that Niall was her mate out of fear of him being stuck with her for enternity. The way they ended up together was just amazingly well done. I can't wait for next book and also for audibles too!
H: Niall Vallen (shapeshifter)
h: Olivia Morning aka Livvy/liv (Queen of Spring)
In book 1-It was assumed that Jonah was Livvy's mate- but Johan went back to the women he loved who broke his heart (Gwen) who he competed to be her Beta, Gwen being the Alpha. In this book we find out what exactly caused the breakup between Niall and Liv. I really love how the story goes from Livvy thinking Jonah is her mate to realize that she would prefer to be with the person she loves, which is her ex. I love how patient Niall is with her and the possessiveness he feels for her is soooo hot! She didn't believe it or better yet didn't want to believe that Niall was her mate out of fear of him being stuck with her for enternity. The way they ended up together was just amazingly well done. I can't wait for next book and also for audibles too!
March 27, 2026
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy.
Liv, a member of Fae royalty, spent five years with Niall, a devoted shapeshifter, before ending their relationship. She’s convinced that Johan is her fated mate, even though he’s in love with Gwen. A single night from Liv’s past has shaped her beliefs so deeply that she can’t see beyond it, leaving her clinging to the idea that Johan is meant for her.
From my perspective, Liv walked away from the best thing that ever happened to her. Niall is steady, patient, and endlessly good for her—if only she’d stop letting old wounds cloud her future. The chemistry, the history, the quiet devotion… it’s all right there.
The question is whether Liv will finally recognize that Niall is her true forever, or if she’ll keep doubting the love standing right in front of her.
Liv, a member of Fae royalty, spent five years with Niall, a devoted shapeshifter, before ending their relationship. She’s convinced that Johan is her fated mate, even though he’s in love with Gwen. A single night from Liv’s past has shaped her beliefs so deeply that she can’t see beyond it, leaving her clinging to the idea that Johan is meant for her.
From my perspective, Liv walked away from the best thing that ever happened to her. Niall is steady, patient, and endlessly good for her—if only she’d stop letting old wounds cloud her future. The chemistry, the history, the quiet devotion… it’s all right there.
The question is whether Liv will finally recognize that Niall is her true forever, or if she’ll keep doubting the love standing right in front of her.
March 29, 2026
CW: mental health issues; bit of alphahole behaviour
*I got an arc*
The Plot: Liv is pretty certain Jonah is her mate but she's *also* pretty certain that Jonah is still in love with his ex. To add even more stress to the situation, Liv's very attractive and very attentive ex-boyfriend Niall has come to town...
My Thoughts: I really liked this one! I was so worried about how the Jonah/Liv dynamic would turn out but (no spoilers!) I shouldn't have been worried. I loved learning more about Liv's powers, learning about her past and seeing her relationship with her friends from her perspective. I found it very validating to see how Liv struggled with her mental health issues and how even in a world with magic, that doesn't mean everything has a magical cure.
PS: I highly recommend reading Lola's Afterword on how the book came to be!
*I got an arc*
The Plot: Liv is pretty certain Jonah is her mate but she's *also* pretty certain that Jonah is still in love with his ex. To add even more stress to the situation, Liv's very attractive and very attentive ex-boyfriend Niall has come to town...
My Thoughts: I really liked this one! I was so worried about how the Jonah/Liv dynamic would turn out but (no spoilers!) I shouldn't have been worried. I loved learning more about Liv's powers, learning about her past and seeing her relationship with her friends from her perspective. I found it very validating to see how Liv struggled with her mental health issues and how even in a world with magic, that doesn't mean everything has a magical cure.
PS: I highly recommend reading Lola's Afterword on how the book came to be!
Review of advance copy
Liv and Niall’s story is only book 2 in the Fated Mate Bonds series, but it felt hard won ! They fought tooth and nail to get back to each other, especially when Niall had no idea what he had done wrong to get kicked out of their home. And don’t even get me started on Jonah and Gwen, they deserve whatever they get coming to them. The characters are fun, full of life and would burn worlds for each other, not just the couples, but all of the central characters are like chosen family (even the blood family members ). I love that this takes place in an area and time that runs parallel to the human world. 5✨’s and I can’t wait for Merrily’s upcoming story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 19, 2026
3.6/5🌟
2.5🌶️
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- Lola's books always pass the vibe check 😎. Addictive and entertaining. I binged this in a few hours.
- I really had no idea where this story was taking me most of the time but that was the fun of it.
- I live for this level of possessiveness 🔥🔥.
- I can't say too much about the couple without giving away spoilers but just know that I love their journey and their happily ever after!
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- I'm not sure all of the characters' motivations check out?
*****SPOILERS BELOW!*****
I love that this is a second chance romance but wished that we got more of the couple's history. I'm also curious to know about Niall's back story.
#bookreview #prettylittlemate #lolaglass #paranormalromance #kindleunlimited
2.5🌶️
➕
- Lola's books always pass the vibe check 😎. Addictive and entertaining. I binged this in a few hours.
- I really had no idea where this story was taking me most of the time but that was the fun of it.
- I live for this level of possessiveness 🔥🔥.
- I can't say too much about the couple without giving away spoilers but just know that I love their journey and their happily ever after!
➖
- I'm not sure all of the characters' motivations check out?
*****SPOILERS BELOW!*****
I love that this is a second chance romance but wished that we got more of the couple's history. I'm also curious to know about Niall's back story.
#bookreview #prettylittlemate #lolaglass #paranormalromance #kindleunlimited
March 19, 2026
emotionally so good
Livy and Niall’s story was phenomenal! I loved how her anxious energy and panic attacks don’t even throw Niall. He knows just how to calm her down and help her process her emotions. Having them fall back in love really was so sweet. And when they finally become mates, ahhh! This is what I want when I’m reading fated mate books. Plus their sex scenes were very enticing. Will definitely be rereading this one again soon.
Also a side note for this author please make more of your fated mate book series into paperback. I want to have them all on my bookshelf but my favorites aren’t available. Please print all of them, this series included, I would gladly buy them all today if they were available.
Livy and Niall’s story was phenomenal! I loved how her anxious energy and panic attacks don’t even throw Niall. He knows just how to calm her down and help her process her emotions. Having them fall back in love really was so sweet. And when they finally become mates, ahhh! This is what I want when I’m reading fated mate books. Plus their sex scenes were very enticing. Will definitely be rereading this one again soon.
Also a side note for this author please make more of your fated mate book series into paperback. I want to have them all on my bookshelf but my favorites aren’t available. Please print all of them, this series included, I would gladly buy them all today if they were available.
March 20, 2026
Another winner! I really enjoyed Liv and Niall's second chance at a happily ever after. It's obvious that there's no one else Liv should be with, especially Jonah, whom I really wanted to smack multiple times throughout the book. He really just needed to disappear because he didn't deserve one iota of Liv's attention. Honestly, I kind of wanted to shake her some sense into her because what was she thinking hooking up with him?! Ugh! I'm so glad Lola saw the writing on the wall and decided to start over and shift love interests after writing 2/3 of Pretty Little Mate because it was always going to be Niall. I'm so glad she scrapped the original version.
Liv and Niall just work and are obviously meant to be together!
As always, you can't go wrong with a Lola Glass paranormal romance.
Liv and Niall just work and are obviously meant to be together!
As always, you can't go wrong with a Lola Glass paranormal romance.
March 24, 2026
Liv, Love, and Good Vibes
I really enjoyed this book. Lols Glass is one of my favorite authors. Lola's books are very well written and edited. The characters are lifelike and usually the plot flows so well that the story goes through this reader's mind like a movie.
Lola is only human and sometimes life and pregnancy affect her writing, and sometimes life affects my enjoyment of her books. Not this book . It's a winner.
I read the first book of this series and was convinced that Nial and Liv belonged together even though Liv was entertaining the idea that Jonah was her Fated Mate. I didn't like him ,even if he calls "Zap", because he didn't seem to be into Liv. I am so glad Liv got her HEA . Liv, Love, and a feel good vibes book for the win.
I really enjoyed this book. Lols Glass is one of my favorite authors. Lola's books are very well written and edited. The characters are lifelike and usually the plot flows so well that the story goes through this reader's mind like a movie.
Lola is only human and sometimes life and pregnancy affect her writing, and sometimes life affects my enjoyment of her books. Not this book . It's a winner.
I read the first book of this series and was convinced that Nial and Liv belonged together even though Liv was entertaining the idea that Jonah was her Fated Mate. I didn't like him ,even if he calls "Zap", because he didn't seem to be into Liv. I am so glad Liv got her HEA . Liv, Love, and a feel good vibes book for the win.
March 19, 2026
fun quick read
I enjoyed this 2nd book more than the first book in this series. They are all interconnected standalones.
Liv is a fae with anxious amounts of energy. The fae only have true peace when they bond with their mate. In this book there’s. Bit of a love triangle. Niall is liv’s ex. They were deeply in love and spent 5 years together. Then something happened and liv broke it off. Jonah comes along and she think he may be her mate.
I feel like this is a little different for Lola glass as she doesn’t usually write love triangles. I think this was done pretty well.
I enjoyed it and look forward to the next book
I enjoyed this 2nd book more than the first book in this series. They are all interconnected standalones.
Liv is a fae with anxious amounts of energy. The fae only have true peace when they bond with their mate. In this book there’s. Bit of a love triangle. Niall is liv’s ex. They were deeply in love and spent 5 years together. Then something happened and liv broke it off. Jonah comes along and she think he may be her mate.
I feel like this is a little different for Lola glass as she doesn’t usually write love triangles. I think this was done pretty well.
I enjoyed it and look forward to the next book
March 22, 2026
BEST HEA EVER
I don’t know if I ever “shipped” a couple as much as this one! I didn’t see it coming but I try not to foreshadow too much when I’m just enjoying a story. I just go with the flow.
But let me say I was rooting for Niall the whole way. I live the second chance/we-weren’t-broken-up angle. That was well played. He had some great lines in there to break down walls. He knew his woman!
I do kinda wish there’ve been a bit more butt kicking for those stinky wolves tho. That definitely needs to circle back a bit. Talk about using people. First Kat gets screwed, then Liv!
Maybe they go for the home run and get an @$$ beating in book 4? DO IT, Lola. DO IT!!
I don’t know if I ever “shipped” a couple as much as this one! I didn’t see it coming but I try not to foreshadow too much when I’m just enjoying a story. I just go with the flow.
But let me say I was rooting for Niall the whole way. I live the second chance/we-weren’t-broken-up angle. That was well played. He had some great lines in there to break down walls. He knew his woman!
I do kinda wish there’ve been a bit more butt kicking for those stinky wolves tho. That definitely needs to circle back a bit. Talk about using people. First Kat gets screwed, then Liv!
Maybe they go for the home run and get an @$$ beating in book 4? DO IT, Lola. DO IT!!
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