When she finally encounters her mate, it is the last person she ever wanted: Thomas Collier.
Thomas is the future Alpha of the Collier Pack and the brother of Lily's best friend. Lily has deeply rooted prejudices against him, stemming from how he handled a past family tragedy.
. The book is highly regarded by fans for its satisfying blend of the "enemies-to-lovers" trope and the intense draw of fated mates.
Readers categorize it as having a moderate heat level, blending sweet emotional connections with mature, passionate physical themes.
Lily Westin is a hopeless romantic who has spent her entire life waiting for the magical "tingle" down her spine that signals the arrival of her fated mate.
A dreamer with high expectations. Ironically, after spending books lecturing her siblings to not fight their fated bonds, she is the one who puts up the biggest fight when her own turns out to be Thomas.
Here is a comprehensive overview of the book, covering the plot, character dynamics, and its place in the broader series: 📖 The Plot
Can't Be Love (Westin Pack): 9780999042366: Trettel, Julie: Books