He Rejected Her. She Rejected His Rejection. Now He’s Obsessed!

Synopsis

“I Dante Hernandez, Alpha of the Crimson Pack reject you, Queen of Barbosa,” he smirks at her. “And I Daniella Maynard reject your rejection King of Narcissism.” Dante Hernandez, the cruelest and the most fearless Alpha of Crimson Pack rejects Daniella Maynard when she is fifteen years of age.
His Mate, who has a really hard past and was almost on the brink of death, when her brother-in-law came to her rescue and took her away from her pack. Daniella was barely surviving from her demons when Dante showed up and rejected her instantly without an explanation or her knowing that he was her mate.
What really hurts the most is when he compare her to his ex mate. Just like what everyone in her past did. Five years later and they met again, will Dante still do the rejection part with Daniella rejecting his rejection or will it be the other way around.
Sequel to the Rejection Series.
This book can be read as a standalone.

Review

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He Rejected Her. She Rejected His Rejection. Now He’s Obsessed!

Alright, fellow romance enthusiasts and lovers of all things intense and supernatural, gather ’round! If you’re constantly searching for your next Alpha obsession, a heroine who rises from the ashes, and a romance so filled with angst and tension it makes your heart pound, then let me tell you, you NEED to dive into “Rejecting Your Rejection.” Based on the initial chapters, this story promises a wild ride that hits all the right notes for a mature, hot werewolf romance!

We meet our leads, Dante Hernandez, the notoriously cruel and fearless Alpha of the Crimson Pack, and Daniella Maynard, who carries the intriguing title of “Queen of Barbosa” alongside a past steeped in unimaginable pain. Their first encounter, years ago when Daniella was just fifteen and fragile, culminated in Dante delivering a brutal, unexplained rejection – even going so far as to compare her to his former mate. Ouch. But here’s where the fire begins: instead of crumbling entirely, Daniella, wounded but defiant, rejected *his* rejection right back. Fast forward five years, and fate throws them back into each other’s orbit. The question isn’t just *if* the rejection will happen again, but how the dynamic has shifted.

Dante is, to put it mildly, a complex beast. He’s painted as a “demi-god in looks, demi-god in bed, and demi-god in wolves war.” He’s broken council rules, set his own path, and publicly claims mates are just a “distraction.” Yet, from the moment he catches Daniella’s scent again at the treaty meeting, his Alpha instincts war with his carefully constructed facade of indifference. You see the cracks immediately – the subtle growls, the darting eyes, the possessiveness that boils just beneath the surface. He tries to push her away, using cruel words and public displays with others (like Carla) to reinforce his rejection, but his actions betray him. He tracks her, watches her, and even kidnaps her to bring her to his pack’s cells under the guise of a rogue threat. He believes he’s protecting her by making her accept his rejection, pushing her away so his enemies can’t use her. But his methods are, quite frankly, terrifying. This is the kind of morally grey Alpha that readers of dark romance crave – powerful, damaged, utterly possessive, and capable of inflicting pain, yet with hints of a protective core buried deep beneath layers of trauma and control. You’ll hate him, you’ll be infuriated by him, but you absolutely won’t be able to stop watching him.

And Daniella? She is a survivor. Her past is described as brutally hard, bringing her to the “brink of death” before being rescued by her brother-in-law, Cameron. She carries deep emotional scars from past bullying and comparisons, making Dante’s initial rejection and subsequent taunts particularly devastating. But she also possesses incredible resilience. Rejecting his rejection wasn’t just a line; it was a declaration of self-preservation and defiance. Five years haven’t erased the hurt or the yearning her wolf feels, but they’ve built walls. She’s trying to heal, build a life (working at a restaurant, then a cafe), and find peace with her found family (Cameron, Laura, and the kids). Her interactions with Dante are fraught with fear, anger, and a heartbreaking undercurrent of longing. When he pushes her, she pushes back, verbally sparring and refusing to give him the satisfaction of breaking her entirely. However, the scene in the pack cell reveals the depth of her past trauma and vulnerability, showing that even her immense strength has limits. Her journey is compelling – navigating healing while her cruel mate keeps ripping the emotional scabs off. She’s relatable in her pain and admirable in her fight.

The dynamic between Dante and Daniella is the heart of this story, and it’s electric. It’s a constant push-and-pull, a dance between attraction and repulsion, hurt and possessiveness. Their conversations are laced with tension and unspoken history. The moments where Dante’s control slips and his possessive wolf surfaces are particularly potent. The contrast between the public face Dante shows (indifferent, with Carla) and the private one (whispering about missing her scent, grabbing her, trying to terrorize her into submission) is captivatingly unsettling. It’s not a sweet romance; it’s a turbulent, angsty connection forged in the fires of rejection and pain. The chemistry isn’t just romantic; it’s the volatile spark between two damaged souls tied by fate but torn apart by circumstance and cruelty. The potential for intense emotional and physical heat is palpable, living up to the “Hot” and “Mature” tags mentioned in the premise, even if the early chapters focus more on the emotional torment and power struggle.

Beyond the central couple, the world-building introduces intriguing elements: powerful packs (Crimson, Crescent), a seemingly weak council in a neutral territory (where Daniella lives), and the constant threat of Rogues and Hunters led by a menacing Alpha King who has his sights set on Daniella and wants to bring Dante down. There are secondary characters like Cameron and Laura, who provide Daniella with much-needed support and a sense of family, and Allen, Dante’s surprisingly kind best friend who is unknowingly interested in Dante’s mate. There’s also the enigmatic Kiev, a former Crimson pack member who is friendly with Daniella but appears to be reporting back to the Rogue King – adding layers of mystery and potential betrayal. Even Dante’s sister, Cora, seems to recognize the true mate pull and wishes Daniella was his Luna. These elements weave together to create a backdrop of danger and intrigue that directly impacts the already fraught relationship between the leads.

This story doesn’t shy away from dark themes – past trauma, cruelty, possessiveness, and the harsh realities of the werewolf world. Daniella’s past abuse and the near-assault add a significant layer to her character and reactions. Dante’s actions in the cell are disturbing, yet the immediate regret and panic he shows when she collapses hint at the complex internal struggle he faces. The narrative explores the idea of a mate bond not being an automatic happily ever after, especially when combined with deep-seated issues and external threats.

While the writing style might be a little rough around the edges at times (as noted by a commenter), the raw emotion and compelling plot more than make up for it. The story moves quickly, throwing you headfirst into the characters’ emotional turmoil and the escalating external danger.

In conclusion, “Rejecting Your Rejection” is shaping up to be an addictive read for anyone who loves a dark, angsty werewolf romance with a powerful, possessive Alpha and a resilient heroine. The tension is high, the stakes are personal, and the emotional rollercoaster is just getting started. If you crave a story where the rejected mate trope is flipped on its head, where the past haunts the present, and where the chemistry is undeniable despite the cruelty, then you absolutely must give this a shot. Dive in and prepare to be hooked by Dante and Daniella’s tumultuous journey!

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