Rejected by My Untamed Alpha Commander

by Jaymin Snow

He told everyone I was too weak to be his mate?
So I kissed his rival—right where he could see it.
But what if that kiss... was the beginning of a curse?

Selene
I was born his fated mate—
but he humiliated me, said I was too weak, not worthy of him.

Then came the blood-red night.
I found a wounded noble—charming, gentle, and far too perfect.
I thought I’d escaped the pain, found someone kind enough to start again.
Instead, I walked straight into a lie—
a romance crafted to kill me.

And Seth—the man I swore to hate—keeps dragging me out of the dark.
He swears he’ll protect me, even if it means defying the whole kingdom.
But the hand that puppets us still lurks in the dark—
Tonight, we either fight side by side… or burn together.

Seth
I said I didn’t need her.
Then I caught another man’s scent on her—and lost my damn mind.

I pushed her away for duty, for blood, for the family.
Until another man held her.
Dragged her into a necromancer’s curse meant to destroy us both.

This time, a kiss won’t fix what I broke.
I’ll rip apart every shadow that touches her.
And when it’s over—
her heart, her body, her life—
will all come back to me.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2025

About the author

Jaymin Snow was born and raised in a small town in Villa Park where she was homeschooled through high school. She writes paranormal and fantasy romance stories full of feisty heroines, unforgettable heroes. ​She has a husband, three young daughters, and a lovely dog.

Reviews

[Plottwistpending · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindhearted and sweet Selene is a healer, and the fated mate of Seth, the strong and ruthless commander of the king’s army. Despite their bond, Seth sees Selene as too weak, denying their connection for months and even considering rejecting her, causing both of them unnecessary heartache. When Selene stumbles upon a wounded noble in the woods, she inadvertently becomes the victim of a dark curse that threatens her safety and the people around her. With Selene in real danger, Seth comes to regret his callousness and finally sets aside his hesitation to protect his mate.

I love a good hero redemption arc, and watching Seth’s transformation and growth was incredibly satisfying. The story was very well written, with a great pace; the descriptions were rich and vivid without ever feeling excessive, and I could picture every scene so clearly. The drama and action kept me hooked - I read this in one sitting - and I loved seeing Selene and Seth’s relationship evolve as their individual characters developed.

Although I hadn’t read the first book, I didn’t feel lost. I will however be adding it to my reading list, and I’m looking forward to the next instalment!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book in the series and it was just as good as the first book. Contains:

😈Enemies to Lovers
😈H initially rejects his mate
😈Heroine rejects H next
😈Black magic & necromancy
😈Family love

Seth & Selene are fated mates -- he finds out first but pretends he doesn't know initially. He creates distance between them, pushes her away repeated, is mean to her. She is infatuated with him but then after there are visitors to the pack, she ignores him. Why is that?!?! Is there something else at play here? Yes, there is some underhanded and sneaky behavior at play here. We also get to see the couple from the first story and have foreshadowing of who will be the next couple in book 3. To say I was extremely satisfied with the ending is to put it mildly. Definitely looking for the next book in this enchanting and spellbinding series.

[PurpleLadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rejected by My Untamed Alpha Commander, by Jaymin Snow was full of plot twists, passion, drama, and intrigue. Seth and Selene are fated mates but without getting to know her, he decided she was too weak and unworthy to stand by his side. It is rare but not unheard of to reject your fated mate, so Seth could have formally rejected Selene yet could not because his wolf wanted to bond with its mate. In fact it and Seth became enraged anytime another male got too close to selene, so while he kept Selene at arms length, he would stalk, verbally berating, and making her life emotionally difficult. Now Seth wants Selene back but we know what happens when a woman is scorned.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Berta Greenleaf Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an awesome book. I loved the conflict between the MCs. It started out almost as enemies and turned into love. Lots of danger, especially from outside forces determined to destroy Selene on their way to destroy the royal family. What happens to Selene kind of gets scary at times but Seth is always there to protect her. I highly recommend this book to all paranormal romance readers.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red Mist

When Selene is rejected by her fated mate Seth one too many times, she is pulled toward an injured man in the forest. From that moment on there is a shift in her emotions and desires. This story as intense as the mystery surrounding her shifts dynamics and behaviors. I could not put this book down as each chapter held me captive. I am looking forward to the next one in the series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mrs A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an enjoyable read with a lot of my favourite tropes. I love a romance that’s hard won because it’s much more meaningful. Seth and Selena are total opposites but destined for each other. Both characters are complex and really well written. I enjoyed their interactions and their eventual happy ending. Seth’s redemption arc was fab to read