Selection

Knot Their Omega #3

by E.J. Lawson

I’ve been selected. One of forty Omegas from academies across the globe.

…a one in forty chance to be bonded into the royal pack.

It has to be a mistake. The selection committee never would’ve chosen me. I don’t even pay my own tuition. I’m a scholarship student from the bad side of town.

I should know better than to hope, but after I meet the royal alphas, I can’t help it.

Kaz, Wolf, and Tai are everything I’ve ever wanted, and our bodies call to each other in ways we’re powerless to control.

Not that it matters since the Queen herself has forbidden them from claiming me. I’m too clumsy. Too opinionated. Too poor.

But when the royal pack continues to send other Omegas home instead of me, it becomes harder to accept the inevitable truth…that I’m Knot Their Omega.

SELECTION is a standalone Omegaverse romance told in multiple points of view. It includes MM and MMFMM and a happily ever after is guaranteed.

Genres: Omegaverse, Why Choose, Romance, M M Romance, Fantasy, Royalty, Contemporary

398 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2023

Reviews

[Jessisfullybooked · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my bookish world, nothing can compete with a incredibly written omegaverse story. The hind-brain takes full control and the delight of p0ss3s.ive alpha's, kn0tt!ng and whychose energy just takes over.

Selection exists in the 'Knot Their Omega' universe and was the most delicious *royal* fated mates story. The writing style added depth through character interactions, royal intrigue, a 'bachelor'-esque trial and swoon worthy (yet sp!cy!) moments.

Maddie, bookworm and scholarship student, has her priorities straight with family her top priority. When she is blindsided by the Omega Trials, an elite contest to find the Royal Pack (RP) an omega her witty, stubborn and grounded personality makes the RP take notice.

Lawson layers her plot and constructs characters so well. I loved the tension she created between the couples, a little ⚔ set the tone (🔥) and the tension continued to build between each of the pack members and Maddie. Add in a forbidden element, plus court drama, it was impossible to put down- solidifying the 5 star status!

Standalone omegaverse are tricky to pull off with this level of 💫dynamics💫. Brilliant!!

[Sarah D · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a really hard time staying engaged with this. The romance was too smooth and immediate, the FMC kind of dull.

For the vast majority of the book, the pack doesn’t think they’re going to pick Maddie, but they fool around with her anyway. It’s hard to respect them, because they seem really weak willed both in their refusal to stand up to the Queen, and their willingness to have fun with Maddie despite the fact that it’s hurtful in the long run. Maddie is a willing participant, but the consequences are potentially much worse for her socially/economically/ emotionally if they hit it and quit it.

Meanwhile, Maddie is super dumb about her heat suppressants. The reader knows from the first few pages that the Mean Girl at school messed with Maddie’s luggage, so it’s extra frustrating that she ignores repeated warnings (internal and external dialogue) about her meds. The repetitiveness of it makes her seem really stupid, which is never a good thing for an FMC.

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ for this third book in the Knot Their Omega series.

But it’s one I won’t give up on. Now that I have Maddie in my arms, I’m never letting her go again. No matter what, I’ve chosen her. My pack has chosen her. She is our Omega, and I’ll spend the rest of my life making that clear to anyone who would dare challenge it. It’s what I owe my packmates.
It’s what I owe her.
It’s what I owe myself.

This book is a mix of The Selection (by Kiera Cass) and The Bachelor reality show in an Omegaverse package. With angst. Loads of angst. I thought it was an enjoyable read and a perfect addition to the Knot Their Omega series.

The FMC, Maddie, is an omega from the wrong side of the tracks, thrust into the limelight as she is chosen to compete for her place as the omega for the Royal Pack. She is the wrong sort to be matched with the pack, though they are scent matches, and resigns herself to watching them choose someone else. Someone who would be accepted by the kingdom.

We get the two royal alphas, Tai and Wolf, who are all in, and one, the Crown Prince Kaz, who is a consummate holdout, thinking his duty to the crown is more important than his pack’s happiness or even his own. He risks it all before he gets his head screwed on right. I instantly loved the Tai and Wolf but found Kaz hard to love for most of the story (this is 100% the author's aim, so it worked out perfectly).

It is a slow/medium burn romance that spices up nicely, leading to an incredible heat sequence. There are explicit MM, MMF, and group scenes with knotting and other Omegaverse standards. The alphas in the pack have established relationships with each other prior to accepting their omega.

Selection is a standalone but has crossover plots and characters from previous books in the series.

Genre: Contemporary Omegaverse
Tropes/Features: Selection game, Omega from the wrong side of the tracks, rags to riches, Three Royal Alphas, scent matching, rejected mates, angst, established pack
Narrator: Multiple 1st Person POV
Relationship Type: Why choose/poly MMMF (men in established relationship), slow/medium burn, building spice (with heat sequence)
Book Type/Ending: Standalone in Knot Their Omega series, HEA
TW/CW: Not listed – includes terminal illness of family member, heat medication tampering, mild bullying

[kim_is_bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

4.5 stars (rounded up)

If you read and loved The Selection series by Kiera Cass, enjoy dating shows like The Bachelor and love omegaverse, this book is definitely for you! While there’s a bit less politics in this story, the drama is not lacking. There was potential for even more drama, but I don’t think my heart would’ve taken it! I was stressed in the best way possible, because damn I was invested in this story with Cinderella vibes. I really enjoyed it and I totally recommend this read!!

[Kitch · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5-3⭐️ It seemed the Alphas were more into each other than than her. The dynamic just felt off for most of the book. The best one with any redeeming qualities was Tai. The ending in the epilogue felt rushed. It wasn’t a bad book but a “meh it’s alright.”

[Olivia · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5⭐️ I thought that her taking drugs from a stranger was gonna cause more problems than it did

[TBR Land (Chrissy) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stars: 4.50
CAWPILE: 9.57
Characters - 9
Atmosphere - 9
Writing - 10
Plot - 8
Intrigue - 9
Logic - 9
Enjoyment - 10
Spicy: 3
Contains: A/B/O Dynamic, Academy/Prep School/University, Alpha Male, Angst, Celeb Loves Commoner, Cinderella Story, Insta-Lust, MMF, Playboy, Royalty, The Bet/Deal, Why Choose
Kinks: Group Sex, Knotting, Public Sex
TW: Classism, Terminal Illness

Selection is the 3rd book in the Knot Their Omega series by E.J. Lawson. This is a standalone but is in the same world and interweaves with the previous books.
I loved this book so much! I'm a sucker for the bridal contest/trial and them actually falling in love on the side. I love the Royal Pack's relationship with each out and Maddie balances them out perfectly. The only thing I would change would be to make it longer, possible into two books, but only because I didn't want it to end.

[Ari Loves All The Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely adore these OV books.. they always hook you in and make you want to read them in 1 day && this book is no exception. Not once putting this book down & I'm still swooning over here.

[The_Book_Brat · Rating 4 out of 5]

*why choose
*omegaverse
*multi-PoV
*selection game
*rags to riches FMC
*royal pack
*established harem (3)
*inc MM
*slow burn 🔥
*standalone
Royally rags to riches!
Our FMC Maddie never expected to be selected for the Omega Trials, an omega from each of the prestigious academies is chosen to essentially be blind-dates by the royal pack as they’re whittled down in rounds to find the perfect royal omega! And yet Maddie could not be more disinterested, she only wants a good life for her family and has no interest in the royals or celebrity states (drama!) they bring 🙄 Yet that all goes to pot at the scenting ceremony! 🔥
This is a story about getting to know each other and avoiding this preconceptions! Maddie is not afraid to put the Royals in their place when needed, but they also show her theirs more to life than studying 😄 they build a budding connection emotionally and definitely intimately 🌶️🌶️ (despite the risks) each of the alphas create a different kind of relationship with Maddie, with Kaz it’s a challenge, with Tai she brings him out his shell and Wolf brings out the playful side in her and his possessive one 😍 but with the Queens decree, and a certain alpha needing to get his head out somewhere can they ever truly make a go of things?
A great story about fighting for your heart here 🥰

[Unabridged Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was just so lighthearted and fun.

[Asher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5
Heat level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3.5/5

SOOO GOOD AND SOOO INTERESTING!! Had an amazing plot fr

[Toni Sparks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm happy that this book wasn't full of deception and twists and turns, and breakups and misunderstandings. Honestly, a simpler book was definitely what the doctor ordered for my blood pressure.

That doesn't mean I wasn't examining every little thing waiting for something dramatic to happen. But I think I'm just paranoid.

I definitely loved how playful and close the guys were with each other in this one. But I can't believe nobody was questioning why her scent was so strong. Everyone was just blindly accepting it. She also promised like 3 separate people that she would see a doctor about it. And she never did that. Just kept ignoring it. I suspected that mean girl messed with her pills, but for some reason, I thought she gave her heat inhancers or something. Sugar pills definitely make more sense.

I would have enjoyed reading more about the other omegas or more conflict happening without the RH there to see what was happening elsewhere. It would have been a much longer book I think, but it would have added more to the world, characters, and competition if there was some substance to the other omegas dates, or more friendship building with Antonio.

It would have been great reading about them getting drunk and sending drunk notes to the prince or something. Just a thought. But I am not a writer. I am a reader who very much loved this book anyway. I'm just greedy.

[Mandine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Please, if you add French in a book make sure it's grammatically correct. Don't just put random words together. It ruins everything

[BettyLovesBooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

What if you gave Kiera Cass’s popular YA series ‘The Selection’ the Omegaverse treatment, with omegas competing to be chosen by a pack of three hot royal alphas, instead of just one prince? You’d get this book… and there were a LOT of similarities. The MCs were all interesting and likeable (though I felt their characters could have been more developed) and had some good spicy moments (with more MM than I was expecting). Given the described media coverage of the ‘Bachelor’ style trials, it was strange that the ‘dates’ weren’t filmed; similarly, there was very little description of the actual ‘trials’ in the story. There were a few tiny red herrings (giving glimpses of what could’ve been a more dramatic plot), but this is clearly not designed as a deep or suspenseful book (the underhanded switch was very obvious). It is predictable, yet still enjoyable. One disappointment was the swiftness of the ending, as it meant no insight into the four interacting as a pack. I would’ve loved if there had been a more balanced approach to their experiences pre- and post-bonding (at the least, an extended epilogue giving a glimpse of pack life).
Once again with this author, there were many easily-spotted proofreading errors (though not as prolific as in the second book in the series).

[Jess McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The royals have an event every 3 generations to select the perfect omega for the Royal Pack. Maddie never expected to get picked because she is the scholarship student at her academy. After she was selected to be one of the omegas in the running to be the RP omega, she was in shock, but it will be the best thing to happen to her.

Selection is a rags to riches, Cinderella story that I absolutely loved. Maddie is smart and uses some of the resources to her advantage. I loved watching the guys fall in love with her. I don't want to give too much away, but I felt for Maddie a few times while reading. There are a few shocking revelations throughout the book and I was not ready for some of them. I was not shocked at some of them showing their true colors.

I am loving all of these omega books and I can't wait for the next one. Just seeing the title, I know it's going to be a roller coaster...

[Kelly (AndKellyReads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute!

Definitely not the best of the bunch, but I still flew through this and it made me smile.

I do wish there had been more to the competitive aspect of the plot?? Honestly I forgot it was a televised show, so that was kinda funny, and I do think more time was spent on filler bits that didn’t serve the overall story or the pack’s relationship, which felt like a hindrance, but I still loved these fools and really enjoyed the overall story.

Cute, silly, and definitely with its steamy moments, Selection was a cute final novel in this universe. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[Claire Letnic · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25⭐️’s - the sexy bits were fun 🔥. The plot was interesting enough to hold my attention. The conflict parts seemed way too staged, for lack of a better term, but still kept me engaged enough to keep going. Parts felt unique, but at times it felt like it was a “pick a trope out of a bag and write about it” kind of plot.

Although enjoyable, I feel like it’s kinda forgettable. + 1/4 star for the sexy bits… although they finished too fast and didn’t elaborate on detail, it was still okay enough to earn some kind of extra points**.

**thats what she said? Ok… couldn’t help it. 😜🤣 im THAT person. 🤷‍♀️

[Paige · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5.

I'd hoped this would be an enjoyable read based on the premise! A bachelor-style pack romance is a great idea, but we barely spend any time on the dating show... There's no embarrassment or disdain from the MMCs about their love lives being exposed to the public. There's no other woman drama. There's hardly any royal-duty-over-all drama... I mean, there is in the sense that the MMC has to give the FMC up as a love interest to satisfy the crown, but it's still sort of empty.

[JJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This dragged a bit in places but overall, I enjoyed it.

[Katja · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Selection is the third book in the Knot Their Omega series, and it can be read as a standalone. This one has the Selection series vibes all the way, the only differences are that this is set in omegaverse and is a why choose romance.

Our FMC Maddie gets picked to be a part of the selection for the Royal Pack and while she knows there is no way she could win, she just can't help but get attached to them. And the connection goes both ways. The MMCs try to stay away, but the more time they spend together, the clearer it becomes that maybe they already found their missing piece. There are a bunch of twists and turns on the way, but this one does have a happy ending.

Overall, this was a good omegaverse romance. The characters are easy to connect with, and the story is pretty entertaining.

[Jenna Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

obsessed!!

This universe just keeps getting better and better and I am hooked! I am not ready for this world to end. Best Omegaverse series I’ve read in a long time! Bravo!

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my better reads in the omegaverse. I prefer a self-reliant omega who finds a soft place to land and this delivered that vibe. Maddie doesn’t have it easy but she does what she can to make a way and doesn’t rely on someone saving her but when the opportunity presents itself, she takes that chance and I loved that for her!

I also really liked that these main characters all actually like each other the whole time. They just felt like the circumstances of life were in their way. I think I prefer that over characters who live in denial about their attraction (but I’ll still very much read those characters, too).

This would have been a 5 star read for me but a few places where tension was built were then neatly tied into a bow. For example, I knew pretty early on that Maddie’s suppressants had been replaced and I thought the heat would have been a bigger plot point (like it hits and gets her disqualified or it hits and there’s some scandal about her doing it on purpose to tempt the guys with her scent) but it honestly played out super conveniently in that no one was around when it fully hit and they were able to disappear for days on end without it being that big of a deal. Not to mention that they immediately figure out the cause. I also thought the way the mean omega girls were kicked out of the competition was pretty lackluster and, once again, convenient since Kaz just happened to be there. Then there was the queen who showed such disdain for Maddie suddenly not hating her so much and helping to plan a mating ceremony a month later because of a speech the guys made? It’s not that I needed things to be super dramatic, I just wish these things weren’t made out to be a big deal and then not resolved accordingly.

Regardless, I’ll definitely keep this as a repeat read!

[N. G. Writtes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure how to word it... Ok, no one made the author make the setting what it is. It reads well, the characters are likable etc. but for a palace setting there's an incredible lack of supervision, and for basically a reality show there's an incredible lack of cameras, as in it's not credible... I also don't like to criticize a book for what it isn't, rather than for what it is, but my expectations of the conflict based on the blurb where bit different... It's like it could have been more of a billionaire setting rather than royal, and more a private "competition" than supposedly public one, if this is the story the author wanted to write, or she could have actually written the Cinderella/Jane Eyre story she set up...with meddling royal staff and camera crew playing a role in the narative and not only as a afterthought conflict generator...

I don't know, I equally like it as I am disappointed, since the suspension of disbelief took work...

[Jamie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Knot for Me

There was just too much graphic sex and not near enough character development for me. I had for Force myself to finish it. The author just did not make the male characters likable enough and that caused me to lose interest. The prince was repeatedly a jerk to the MFC and it made me dislike him greatly. After that, I just didn't care whether they got together or not.

[Raven9308 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have really loved these omegaverse stories by this author, I love how different they are to her dark contemporary romances but there is a way she writes them that I still know that they are hers despite the difference in tropes and genres. I recommend any of these standalone romances, I like reading them in order because of the little Easter eggs/cameos from some of the previous books (I think specifically for this one with the mention of the horrible disease omegas can get, ready Captivate first will help give you that perspective when dealing with the main character’s mom and the hardships the family is going through).

I really loved the world-building and relationship building in this one. I could feel the angst between some of the alphas and our amazing omega, Maddie. I also really really loved the M/M in this one. I think that the author gave us the steamiest M/M scenes in her OV series and I was here for every second of it! I loved how they knew each other so well that they could give them what each other wanted, that they were all switches and fluid with things. It made the group sexy times very smooth and flawless and I gobbled it up so much! I loved the different aspect of the grounds and the dates and how different the guys were with her and each other. So many things I could list. I loved reading Kiera Cass’s royalty romance when I was a kid and this helped me reminisce about that story and added in omegaverse, which is one of my favorite genres. I appreciated the villainous Queen and her harsh words and brashness. I think there were some missed opportunities though to be honest, which is why I rounded down to 4 stars instead of 5.

I think some things that could have been pushed to help make the storyline more engaging (it was more passive than the normal storylines for this author) and wasn’t keeping me on the edge of my seat. I think the competitors and some of them being bad was not pushed enough. We got a couple small scenes but nothing very bad. We didnt get as much conniving nature from the Queen like I thought would happen. The big miscommunication and stuff was very tame compared to how I think it could have been. Oh and I would have loved to see how Maddie won the Queen over and not just being told about it. Again, I enjoyed this story but I could put the story down and go do stuff, unlike when I read books 1 and 2 I didnt want to do anything but read. That is how I kinda distinguish before my 4 and 5 star reviews.

Overall I still recommend this story. I loved Maddie the most, her personality was infectious and awesome and I would so want to be her bff if she were real. I am excited with how the story ended to see if we got maybe another omega’s story we met in this book! I appreciated Antonio’s antics haha (would totally love a novella or bonus scenes for his love story!). I especially loved Maddie’s younger brother. His random comments about being a prince made me giggle and smile so much. I wish we could have gotten some time with him and her family at the end when she was picked and how things were going for them (not just being told what they were doing). Again some missed opportunities. The guys were fabulous, I loved Tai the most (I want to snuggle with him so much!) and Wolf made me smile and laugh and roll my eyes haha (and his love of horses! swoon!) and Kaz was the tough nut to crack but he grew on me and his nerdy side was adorkable (reading and loving the stars/space, you got me - studied to be a aerospace engineer so he is fab in my book ahahah).

4-4.5 stars from me!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life isn’t about what we want. Or at least, my life isn’t.

A touch of a fairytale.
A rags to riches.
A sweet poor Omega & the alluring Royal Alphas.

A Cinderella story with a twist of sinful lust and overpowering need…

“There’s no getting out of this tradition, but maybe I could help you find someone who wants you for you and not for the crown.”

Maddie knows that she hasn’t got a chance in hell at being selected from her academy, for the Royal Trails to be Omega for the new pack members. And she’s perfectly fine with that, after all that means the queen bully will finally be gone and no doubt be wearing a tiara soon enough.

However, fate has another idea and with a helping hand, Maddie is selected and now stepping-or stumbling in her clumsy case into the royal palace along with her fellow omega’s.

Maddie has no royal blood, not high in society or anything, Maddie's family is poor and her poor mother is sick with the cruel disease cervus. But, this could be her chance, Maddie knows that she will never win the RP hearts and with her unprivileged background the queen won’t even blink her way. Maddie knows that she can at least come home with a check & experience something amazing in her life for once. Maddie even manages to strike a deal with the Prince to be a spy within the Omega quarters and help with deciding who could be a genuine fit for them.

When our lips touch, I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that I’m good and proper fucked now.

Like a breath of fresh air and against all odds, Maddie captures all of the Royal Pack's attention and even they can’t seem to fight against their bodies' natural reaction to her either. Even Maddie can’t comprehend what is happening to her, taking her supplements doesn't seem to touch the surface of the feelings that are rapidly growing inside of her.

And, each passing moment with not only each of them but having all of them together is only strengthening a bond that shouldn’t happen…yet they can’t deny.

It’s so primal, so raw, that it makes me feel more wanted than I knew was possible.

The queen is casting her power over her Prince.
The trails are coming to a close ending.
The pack will either protect and strive to fight for that they truly want.

Or be ripped apart…

They’re pack, and a damn strong one at that. Me? I’m just a poor Omega with one hell of a story she’ll never be able to tell.

I’ve really enjoyed reading these three books and Selection was the perfect ending. Loved Maddie style of a ACinderella story, her family setup and how she was thrown into the unknown of the Royal Trails. I really liked her character, she was honest, real and the wake-up that the Royal Pack didn’t know the needed.

The Alpha’s were charming, hot and had their own issues that came out, they were also the perfect combination all together. The dynamics really do shift between them all when Maddie is presented in front of them and when they each get to meet her individually it’s interesting to see how it could really play out.

The emotions were perfect, the style in which this was done and keeping true to each character's personalities.

A sexy, hot, strong leading characters, royal read<3

It really does ask the question, will love conquer all?

[Lilibet Bombshell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a little bit non-royal Mia Thermopolis is mistakenly chosen to compete on The Bachelor (but make it three super hot men), and a whole lot of fun and spice. Welcome to the Royal Trials, where one omega is chosen from each country that chooses to participate in sending a representative to potentially become the mate of the Royal Pack and eventually becoming Queen or King Consort.

Can I just say that I’m currently loving the current trend I’m seeing in the reality show approach to some omegaverse romances? Because I really am. Omegaverse romances are already a huge source of escapism for me, but adding in these made-up reality shows to a paranormal and fantastical genre not only adds a satirical kick but also allows for more variety in plot and some added facets of angst, comedy, and anger.

I loved this installment of the Knot Their Omega series almost purely for the sheer fairy tale feel of the whole thing. Kaz, Wolf, and Tai were all clearly drawn, which I appreciated, since some authors don’t take the time to make sure their MMCs are as distinctive and unique in personality and interests as they are in looks. I have a definite soft spot for Wolf, that’s for sure. I loved the relationship shared by the three men, the respect they had for one another, and the way they felt so deeply for one another and expressed it so eagerly. I loved how Maddie managed to get her feet under her and made brave choices, even if she knew they would hurt. She was honest with the people around her and with herself.

The spice is not lacking, people. It’s here, it’s polyamorous, it’s spicy, it’s swords-crossing as much as it can get away with, and it’s hot. I am here for it. I will always be here for it.

The only bone I really have to pick is how quickly some minds were changed around at the end and how rushed it seemed. I may be the only one that feels that way, though. Otherwise, it was a great book. Smashed it.

I was provided a copy of this title by the author. All opinions, thoughts, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

File Under: Alphabet Soup Romance/Book Series/Book Universe/Contemporary Romance/LGBTQ Friendly/LGBTQ Romance/Omegaverse/Romantasy/Romance Series/Polyamorous Romance/Romance Universe/Spice Level 3/Urban Fantasy/Why Choose Romance

[Books, Booze & Bon Voyage (Krista Webster) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selection is the third Omegaverse book by E.J Lawson. It is a standalone as only two characters from the first book are mentioned in passing. This is a story about the crown prince, the lord and the earl, falling for a commoner. Enjoy the fight for their happiness and future when everything seems against them.

“Love doesn’t care about status, or power, or money.”

The Selection Trials is a old tradition to choose who will be bonded to the Royal Pack. The selection committee choose one Omega from each academy around the world. The Royal Pack is three childhood friends, lovers and bonded Alphas. Prince Kaspian, Lord Wolfgang Von Damme and Earl Taiyo William Althorpe.

Maddison “Maddie” Darling is a scholarship student at the Omega Academy Cambridge. She is surprised at the announcement because everyone expected the popular girl to be chosen.

The story follows the mating trials from the Scenting Ceremony to the Final. Kaz, Wolf and Tai reluctantly play the game as they know there is no getting out of the tradition. An unexpected turn of events at the Scenting Ceremony affects all three and suddenly real feelings become involved.

The four quickly become friends and she provides the Alphas with exactly what they need. I loved how we see a different side to each of them as she puts them at ease. Her parents are having problems and she wants to help them so deals are made and secrets kept during their fun forbidden moments.

The queen will stop at nothing to prevent them choosing Maddie as their Omega. She hates commoners and always gets what she wants. However, Maddie quickly realises they are her soulmates but can she come between the Alphas. Wolf and Tai want her but Kaz has his duty to the royal family so can’t choose her. Can she persuade him to change his mind or will she be the Omega who broke up the Royal Pack.

Other friendship are formed and family dramas revealed as the trials continue. I really liked Antonio and Kevin, her little brother is so sweet and I loved how he thought he’d be a prince if she won!
They all know she’s the one for them but what will they have to sacrifice to be with her? Another very enjoyable Omegaverse story from this author.

[Kay Daniels (Kay Daniels Romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A take on The Bachelor, mashed with Omegaverse romance, meets the Royal world. It was a great spin that I haven't read yet within this trope and I loved it!

The Royal Watch talk show picks Maddison Darling, an omega who is currently attending the Cambridge Omega Academy. Maddie is a scholarship student who is randomly picked to be part of the Mating Trials, a process by which the Royal Pack will select their omega out of forty other Omegas to bond with. It's really the last thing Maddie wants to do with her life, but she has no choice or say in the matter, that is until she meets and gets to know Kaz, Tai and Wolf, the three yummy alpha royals.

It isn't until she really gets to know these three alphas, spends time with them, which means falling for them, even when she told herself she wasn't going to, that her feelings shift and change. Unfortunately her upbringing makes her the last person who is ideal to finish the trial, but she works hard to steel her emotions to see someone else attached to the men who are becoming her entire world.

Kaz Easton, the crown prince, is torn by duty and by far the most stubborn of the three alphas. Because Kaz is torn between his duty to his queen, his very mother, and the pull to Maddie, the omega his mother doesn't approve of, Kaz is caught between his heart and his crown. Tai and Wolf are his best friends and part of his pack. The three alphas are caught up in a world wide event where the three of them must agree on one omega, but that choice involves so much more than just attraction. Tai falls almost immediately for Maddie and where he is the quieter of the three in public, he understands where Maddie comes from and their bond forms from the start. Wolf is the playful, outgoing one of the three and where he tends to be the middle ground between his friends,  his intense feelings may end up causing a riff if all three of them don't conclude she is the right choice.

Selection is another great book, with wonderful tropes added in, and I loved how everything fell in place with all of the omegaverse world still there. I was never bored and completely drawn in by the world and the story.

[Leslie || original book nerd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selection - Knot Their Omega #3 -Review
 
Author: E.J. Lawson
 
Couple: Maddie with Tai, Kaz & Wolf
 
Tropes: omegaverse, why choose, romance, royal romance, alpha vibes, shifter themes
 
Review: Maddie is a trooper and I loved reading her story in this multi-POV novel. The way that E.J. creates this omegaverse relationship was a lot different than the prior books in the series and I enjoyed how each of the MCs had a distinct relationship with one another.
 
Maddie was a sweetheart and her growth in this book is amazing. I loved how she learned about who she was and became a stronger and fiercer FMC throughout the novel. I appreciated how she was wholesome and shocked the royal pack with her innocence and her desire to help her family.
 
The amin conflict in this book is the Royal Trials and how Maddie is selected but is unable to rally be a contender since she is a commoner. I LOVED how she decided to spy on the other contenders in order to help her family have a steady income and the plan she enacted with Kaz was gold. The way that each of the males became close to her was also refreshing, I enjoyed how they each became friends and she was just seamlessly perfect for them.
 
Wolf and Tai were the pair of MMCs who I enjoyed reading the most. While Kaz was strong and I enjoyed his character, I liked how easy and witty the bonds between Maddie, Tai and Wolf were. I also enjoyed how they both were team Maddie from day 1 and pushed Kaz to admit his feelings.
 
This was the spiciest book in my opinion. The royal pack was not what I expected and the intensity between Tai, Kaz and Wolf shocked me but also made me anticipate how Maddie would fit into their group. I enjoyed Maddie and Kaz the most and I really loved how he came ot her defense with the Queen.
 
This book brings in previous couples and we finally get answers to how each couple is  tied together, even if we don’t directly see them in this book. I felt like this book tied up my remaining questions nicely and I have my fingers crossed for another book!
 
Rating: 9/10, sad to say bye to this book!