TO SAVE A MATE (Redwood University 2) by Poppy Ireland
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 2, 2023
Welcome back to Redwood University, where a power-hungry shifter wants to rule them all; and those strong enough to stand up to him must fight.
I tried to flee Redwood University, but when my father was kidnapped by a ruthless alpha, I was forced to submit. With a broken heart and wounded pride, I reluctantly followed his demands–if only to keep my father alive.
There’s danger lurking around every corner, and since Alexei crushed my heart in his fist, I sought an alliance with the vampires, fae, and witches instead.
Alexei is furious, jealous, and possessive. But despite everything, I still ache for him.
But the future alpha made his choice. No matter what he says, I can’t wait for a mate that won’t stand by my side. I just wish my heart would get with the program.
Because there’s an unknown power simmering in my veins, and a mystery I’m on the verge of cracking. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that Alpha Jones will do anything to gain more control, and that’s one thing I can never allow to happen.
So, if Alexei won’t save me from his father, then I’ll save myself.
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REVIEW: TO SAVE A MATE is the second instalment in Poppy Ireland’s contemporary, new adult REDWOOD UNIVERSITY paranormal, romance trilogy focusing on heir to the Redwood Pack Alpha Alexei Koenig, and eighteen year old Nicole Fairweather. TO SAVE A MATE cannot be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book one-TO REJECT A MATE.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including graphic violence, strong language and questionable consent, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers
Told from several first person perspectives ( Alexei, Nicole, Corbin, Alpha Jones) TO SAVE A MATE continues to focus on heir to the Redwood Pack Alpha Alexei Koenig, and eighteen year old Nicole Fairweather. In the wake of Alexei’s rejection of Nicole; her public humiliation and embarrassment; as well as her father’s imprisonment at the order of Alpha Jones, Nicole must consider her options going forward. With the assistance of Christian and the local Vampire clan, the Fae ,witches, and her mother’s former friends and sorority sisters, Nicole must come to terms with what has happened and why but all is not as it appears to be when Alpha Jones’ obsession with power and control threaten the truce between the shifters and the supernatural order, and his relationship with his son and only heir. Completely unaware of her own inherent powers, Nicole continues to search for the truth, a truth that is about to push Alexei out of her life, and into the arms of someone else. What ensues is the continued betrayal by Alexei and his father, and the fall-out when Alexei walks away from his heritage, proclaiming Nicole Fairweather as his mate and his love.
The relationship between Alexei and Nicole continues to be acrimonious as shifters cannot, and will not claim a human as a mate but Alexei’s heart and the his wolf know Nicole is their mate, even though no one knows the truth about the who or what of our story line heroine. Nicole’s true powers, and her supernatural abilities have been hidden; locked away where no one including Nicole are able to access but with the approach of her nineteenth birthday, Nicole will emerge more powerful and stronger than anyone could have imagined. Heart broken and destroyed by her fated mate, Nicole is willing to cross the line in favor of aligning with someone else.
There continues to be a large ensemble cast of colorful and powerful supernatural secondary and supporting characters: Nicole’s father Dr. David Fairweather; Redwood University president and Pack Alpha Jones Koenig and his ‘luna’ Anya; Alexei’s best friend and Beta Corbin, and his sister Mara, as well as witch Juniper, vampire Christian, and Nicole’s familiar Macey. We are introduced to Nicole’s best friend Bee, and her father General August Minifred; Nicole’s ‘aunts’ Jade and Hannah, as well as professor Dr. Cammie Viden. The requisite evil has many faces; the cast of mean girls, bullies and malevolent adults continues to create anxiety and stress for everyone including this reader as the story line / series has succumbed to a YA atmosphere with its’ preconditioned standards.
TO SAVE A MATE is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, madness and obsession, speciesism and hatred, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is enthralling and entertaining but Nicole’s true nature has yet to be revealed; the romance struggles in the face of secrets, lies , rejection and betrayal; the characters are numerous, energetic and magical. TO SAVE A MATE ends on a cliff hanger-you have been told.
Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one TO REJECT A MATE.
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Reviewed by Sandy
Poppy Ireland is an author of paranormal and fantasy romance. She is the fictional brainchild of two longtime friends and USA Today Bestselling Authors who like to use their freaky mind melding powers to write spicy romantasy stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you’re wondering who we are, well, that’s a secret we’ll never tell.
Xoxo, Poppy
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