Bride Audiobook by Ali Hazelwood

There’s a particular magic to listening to a paranormal romance on a misty, early morning walk, where the world still feels just a little otherworldly—and that’s exactly how I first experienced Ali Hazelwood’s *Bride*. As an avid audiobook lover (and self-proclaimed night owl), I was drawn into Misery Lark and Lowe Moreland’s supernatural dance long before the city woke up around me. What started as background intrigue quickly became an absorbing listen that made me want to slow my steps, let the plot breathe, and savor every twist in this atmospheric tale.

Hazelwood is known for her STEM heroines, but here she breaks new ground by blending her trademark wit with dark, seductive fantasy. *Bride* spins its web with equal parts humor and heartache: Misery—a Vampyre councilman’s daughter—has never truly belonged anywhere, so when she’s forced into a political marriage with Lowe Moreland (Alpha Werewolf and reluctant groom), you immediately feel her apprehension and vulnerability. Even without knowing who narrates the audiobook—the narrator is unlisted at present—I found myself immersed in Misery’s voice; Hazelwood’s writing style carries over beautifully to audio format.

The themes resonated deeply for me. As someone who has moved between different communities (sometimes feeling like an outsider trying to earn trust), I related keenly to Misery’s attempts at forging connections while protecting her own secrets. Her dynamic with Lowe crackles from the start—not just as rivals or pawns but as two lost souls grappling for control over their destinies. The author handles their enemies-to-lovers journey with sensitivity: moments of sharp tension melt seamlessly into vulnerability and heat.

Hazelwood doesn’t shy away from complex emotions either—Misery is both fierce and uncertain, torn by loyalty yet fiercely independent; Lowe exudes power but also carries scars from betrayal within his pack. Their relationship builds through slow-burn banter mixed with real stakes—trust is hard-won amid prejudice and political schemes.

What kept this book vivid in my mind were not only those sweeping emotional arcs but also Hazelwood’s imaginative world-building: rival councils, shifting alliances, a town humming with danger under moonlight. These elements translate wonderfully to audio; you can practically hear paws on forest floors or fangs clicking behind every exchanged word.

If there was one drawback for me as an audiobook listener—besides not knowing who performed it—it would be wishing for more clarity or distinction in some secondary character voices (if multiple are used). At times it could be easy to lose track of who was speaking during particularly crowded scenes. But overall, the pacing felt spot-on: romantic beats lingered just long enough before diving back into suspenseful plotting.

In sum: *Bride* swept me away with its lush paranormal setting and nuanced exploration of finding belonging where you least expect it—even among ancient adversaries-turned-allies (and maybe something more). It left my inner romantic rooting hard for these unlikely lovers well past sunrise…not bad for what began as “just another” morning walk!