Paranormal Romance — slow burn romance, happily ever after, swoony romance reads.A wolf shifter from a conquered pack, an Alpha King's fated mate, a holiday homecoming that ignites forbidden desire. When Kiera Ardmore returns to the mountain lodge she once called home, she expects a cold winter and colder shoulders from the royal wolves who conquered her pack. She never expects to be claimed by the Alpha King himself. One impossible choice binds her: accept the King's bond to save her brother's life, or let her family's secrets destroy everything. Kiera must navigate workplace tension at the royal court, the heat of a forced proximity holiday season, and the dangerous pull of an enemy who claims her heart. But the truth of her father's death—at the King's own claws—is a secret that could shatter the fragile bond before it can bloom. As war looms between packs, Kiera's only hope is a mate who may be her greatest enemy. If she surrenders to the bond, she risks betraying her blood. If she resists, she loses her brother and ignites a rebellion. But the Alpha King is not what he seems, and the desire that burns between them might be the only thing strong enough to heal the rift—or destroy them both. Tropes: fated mates, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday homecoming, workplace romance, secret betrayal, forbidden desire, alpha hero, strong heroine, pack politics. The Ardmore Mates series continues with a passionate, high-stakes paranormal romance that will leave you craving more. If you love wolf shifters, royal intrigue, and love that defies destiny, start this addictive series today. Kiera's story is a standalone romance with no cliffhanger, but the Ardmore world will draw you deeper with each book. Read on for a heart-pounding tale of love, loyalty, and the cost of truth in a kingdom ruled by fangs and fate.Perfect for readers who love **Harley Laroux** and **Liv Zander**.