Wild Wicked Mate

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, comes a brand new small-town romance set in the quirky town of Maple Hollow!

The closer the proximity, the stronger the spark…

Phoebe never expected to fall in love, and especially not with the annoyingly handsome werewolf she’s been hanging out with for years.

Theo has spent his life comparing himself to his brothers, never quite matching up to his father’s expectations. But in Maple Hollow, everything is different. Theo finally has a life of his own and a chance at redemption and he’s reluctant to risk it for anything, or anyone.

But after years of fighting their attraction to each other, Phoebe and Theo find that denying their feelings is no longer possible. Especially when they end up on a road trip that might change everything…

Tropes:

🌙 Small Town

🌕 Fated Mates

🌖 Friends to Lovers

🌗 Spicy

🌘 Forced Proximity

🌑 Found Family

Readers have fallen for Wild Wicked Mate:

“I wish I could read this again for the first time… truly incredible." ★★★★★

“Excuse me while I catch my breath… Laurie Gilmore has done it again… just the right amount of spice… the yearning was *chefs kiss*.” ★★★★★

“The magical world of Maple Hollow continues to be such a fun blend of cozy small-town charm and paranormal romance.” ★★★★★

“I loved this book so much… Phoebe and Theo are perfect together… highly recommend!” ★★★★★

“Perfect blend of small-town charm, romance [and] chemistry… the town feels like a place I’d happily disppear into for a while.” ★★★★★

“This book was soooo good. I loved the characters, the suspense, and the plot! WHAT A BOOK.” ★★★★★

“A five-star read. I did not want to put it down.” ★★★★★

“A howling good time… I loved the found family.” ★★★★★

“I loved all of the quirky small town characters… Maple Hollow is magical!” ★★★★★

“I loved the fun banter [and] flirting… I’m obsessed with Maple Hollow.” ★★★★★

About the author

Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times and Globe & Mail bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Café, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year award in 2024. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. Laurie is currently based in upstate New York.