Losing My Rejection

Shifter Grove Rogue Wolves, Book 2

By: Blake R. Wolfe

Narrated by: P J Freebourn

I’m not into men, but my new werewolf boss is growing on me in ways I can’t deny. Can I come to terms with my attraction and win him back after I rejected him?

Josh

As a new rogue werewolf, Shifter Grove is my only option for sanctuary. The moment I step inside that small town, a complete stranger calls me his mate. I’m not into men or weirdos, so I send him packing. I need to get my life back together and get out of this nowhere town. So when the hotel owner gets me a job at a local bakery, I accept without question.

As soon as I open the bakery door, I see him, the wolf whom I rejected. He’s the owner of the bakery and my new boss. I need the job, but I’m wary. However, as we start to bond over our love of food, a strange attraction begins to develop, leaving me utterly confused.

Andy

The moment I see him, I know he’s my mate. Tall, handsome, and an Alpha to boot. I can’t help the words that slip out of my mouth. It’s no surprise he rejects me on the spot, and I know I’ll never see him again.

But when that wolf turns out to be my new baker, I can hardly contain my excitement. The way he oozes passion when he talks about cooking has me hooked. Josh is everything I want in a mate. The only problem is he’s straight. But I can’t seem to give up on him, even though I know it’s hopeless.

Tropes: Standalone, gay for you, fated mates, rejected mate, hurt/comfort, small town, forced proximity, alpha wolf, found family, strict roles, HEA.

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Slow burn done right.

For me, Blake is the only author I've discovered doing a 'rejected mate' series and he really nails these.

I absolutely loved the shift in energy for Book 2. After the intensity of the first book, getting to see Josh and Andy’s dynamic develop in the kitchen was such a treat. Blake has this way of taking a 'rejected mate' trope and making it feel grounded and earned. Josh’s initial hesitation and uncertainty revolcing his own sexuality and attitude made his eventual realization and attraction to Andy feel so much more authentic.

​The baking elements weren't just background noise; they added a cozy, domestic layer to the shifter world that you don't see often enough. It’s sweet, it’s spicy, and it proves that sometimes the best way to heal a rogue wolf isn't through a fight, but through a little bit of patience and a lot of heart. If you're looking for a shifter story that feels like a warm hug (with some serious heat tucked inside), this is the one. Blake continues to prove why he’s a must-read for the genre!