In Bride, bestselling author Ali Hazelwood ventures into paranormal romance with a captivating story of an arranged marriage between a vampire and a werewolf. Combining political intrigue, forbidden attraction, mystery, and irresistible chemistry, the novel delivers an addictive romantasy where trust is just as dangerous as love.
Misery Lark, the only daughter of the Southwest's most influential Vampyre councilman, has spent years living quietly among humans after serving as a political hostage to maintain peace between species. Just when she believes that chapter of her life is over, she is once again asked to sacrifice her freedom this time by entering an arranged marriage with the Alpha of the Werewolves to preserve the fragile alliance between their rival races.
Her future husband is Lowe Moreland, the powerful Alpha of the Weres. Calm, respected, and fiercely protective of his pack, Lowe agrees to the political marriage for reasons of his own. Although he treats Misery fairly, he remains wary of her true intentions, knowing that centuries of conflict have made trust almost impossible between their peoples.
Unknown to everyone around her, Misery has accepted the marriage for a deeply personal reason that has nothing to do with diplomacy. Her closest friend has disappeared without explanation, and she believes the answer lies somewhere inside Were territory. Becoming Lowe's bride offers the perfect opportunity to uncover the truth, even if it means placing herself in constant danger.
As the investigation unfolds, political conspiracies, hidden enemies, and long-buried secrets threaten the fragile peace between Vampyres, Weres, and Humans. Meanwhile, the emotional distance between Misery and Lowe slowly gives way to mutual respect, undeniable attraction, and a romance neither expected. Their growing bond forces both to question the prejudices they have lived with all their lives and to decide whether love is worth risking an entire world's balance.
