Alpha Bully By Sam Crescent May 2026

The transition from bully to boyfriend is described as a "simmer to a sizzle," avoiding an overnight transformation that would feel unrealistic.

The book leans heavily into the enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity tropes. It explores the power imbalance inherent in the shifter-mate dynamic, where a dominant character is biologically compelled to cherish someone they previously devalued. Alpha Bully by Sam Crescent

Reviewers found the characters "real and honestly written," despite not always being likable initially. The transition from bully to boyfriend is described