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Eden's Omegaverse #4
Red River
River is a submissive omega, and that won’t change.
This isn’t a story about him finding independence;
it’s about an omega searching for a traditional, dominant alpha.
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One day, a young omega, River, saved a man from a burning car, and it felt like love at first sight. The man was possessive and dominant—exactly what River had always dreamed of. Drawn to the alpha’s strength and traditional lifestyle, River ran away from his home. The alpha kept him away from his loving parents and wanted to fill River’s belly with his children. While River was mostly okay with this, he couldn’t help but miss his family.
But everything fell apart after the man died, leaving River alone with five young children—including a rebellious teenage alpha son who started to act like the new alpha of the house. This was a dangerous situation; River knew the government might take the boy away unless he found an alpha guardian who could handle his son’s wild energy and help regulate his raging hormones.
That’s when an unexpected opportunity arises. Archer, a fresh college graduate, offers River and his kids a place in the large house he’s recently inherited. Archer has always admired River—ever since he was a kid with a childhood crush on the beautiful omega with long red hair, observing him from afar. Now 22, Archer still seems too young to be the right fit for River and his strong-willed children.
Can such a young man be the dominant alpha River and his family need? Or will government officials step in and take the teenage alpha away after tragedy nearly strikes?
This book is a standalone installment in Eden's Omegaverse series.
Main Tropes:
- M/M omegaverse romance
- Traditional dynamics (not in the context of d/s or BD$M—please note this!)
- Submissive (including se*ual) omega behaviors typical of the omegaverse
- Dominant (including se*ual) alpha behaviors typical of the omegaverse
- Widowed omega
- Single father
- Age gap (15 years, younger alpha)
- Five kids
- True mates/fated mates
- Heat
- Knotting
- Nesting
Content Warnings:
Before purchasing, please be aware that this book features traditional omega and alpha roles, including the omega relinquishing control over important life decisions--these dynamics may be disturbing to some readers. The story also includes elements of a rigid, traditional parenting style, the realistic threat of a child being taken away, mpreg, strong language, and mentions of a childhood crush on an adult. For more details, please refer to the book.
This isn’t a story about him finding independence;
it’s about an omega searching for a traditional, dominant alpha.
-------------------
One day, a young omega, River, saved a man from a burning car, and it felt like love at first sight. The man was possessive and dominant—exactly what River had always dreamed of. Drawn to the alpha’s strength and traditional lifestyle, River ran away from his home. The alpha kept him away from his loving parents and wanted to fill River’s belly with his children. While River was mostly okay with this, he couldn’t help but miss his family.
But everything fell apart after the man died, leaving River alone with five young children—including a rebellious teenage alpha son who started to act like the new alpha of the house. This was a dangerous situation; River knew the government might take the boy away unless he found an alpha guardian who could handle his son’s wild energy and help regulate his raging hormones.
That’s when an unexpected opportunity arises. Archer, a fresh college graduate, offers River and his kids a place in the large house he’s recently inherited. Archer has always admired River—ever since he was a kid with a childhood crush on the beautiful omega with long red hair, observing him from afar. Now 22, Archer still seems too young to be the right fit for River and his strong-willed children.
Can such a young man be the dominant alpha River and his family need? Or will government officials step in and take the teenage alpha away after tragedy nearly strikes?
This book is a standalone installment in Eden's Omegaverse series.
Main Tropes:
- M/M omegaverse romance
- Traditional dynamics (not in the context of d/s or BD$M—please note this!)
- Submissive (including se*ual) omega behaviors typical of the omegaverse
- Dominant (including se*ual) alpha behaviors typical of the omegaverse
- Widowed omega
- Single father
- Age gap (15 years, younger alpha)
- Five kids
- True mates/fated mates
- Heat
- Knotting
- Nesting
Content Warnings:
Before purchasing, please be aware that this book features traditional omega and alpha roles, including the omega relinquishing control over important life decisions--these dynamics may be disturbing to some readers. The story also includes elements of a rigid, traditional parenting style, the realistic threat of a child being taken away, mpreg, strong language, and mentions of a childhood crush on an adult. For more details, please refer to the book.
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2025
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About the author
Eden West
21 books79 followersBorn in Poland to a Polish-Ukrainian family, specializes in hurt-to-comfort gay romances and erotica. Eden loves art, hiking and reading. Despite not being a native English speaker, Eden loves to use this language to tell romantic and steamy stories.
What sets Eden's books apart? They are filled with eccentric, intense characters, obsession, and possessiveness, along with plenty of awkward confessions. Expect peculiar dialogues, relationships with unusual dynamics, and always positive endings!
Eden does not shy away from exploring the fringes of what is acceptable in regard to unusual body types, not necessarily neurotypical personalities, and even slight body fetishization.
All Eden's books are intended to be relaxing in the end. Eden focuses on the personality and uniqueness of the portrayed characters, delving into their souls and exploring their distinctive paths beyond stereotypes.
Stay tuned, as Eden has seven books written and waiting in line to be published, spanning genres such as gay romance, omegaverse, and trans women romances!
Eden's partner assists with ideas and editing, so you may refer to them as a duo hiding under the shared pen name.
Feel free to check Eden's Instagram 'edenwestauthor' for news and premiere info.
What sets Eden's books apart? They are filled with eccentric, intense characters, obsession, and possessiveness, along with plenty of awkward confessions. Expect peculiar dialogues, relationships with unusual dynamics, and always positive endings!
Eden does not shy away from exploring the fringes of what is acceptable in regard to unusual body types, not necessarily neurotypical personalities, and even slight body fetishization.
All Eden's books are intended to be relaxing in the end. Eden focuses on the personality and uniqueness of the portrayed characters, delving into their souls and exploring their distinctive paths beyond stereotypes.
Stay tuned, as Eden has seven books written and waiting in line to be published, spanning genres such as gay romance, omegaverse, and trans women romances!
Eden's partner assists with ideas and editing, so you may refer to them as a duo hiding under the shared pen name.
Feel free to check Eden's Instagram 'edenwestauthor' for news and premiere info.
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March 7, 2025
Genre: MM omegaverse
Roles: Strict t/b
Cheating: No
Spice level: 2.5/5
Angst level: No
Overall tone: Very emotional, touching, dramatic
Size difference: MASSIVE, 5'4'' + 7'
Length: 411 pages
Ending: hea
Series: Standalone
This story is set in the omegaverse reality and follows River, a recently widowed single dad, who moves into the mansion of a young hacker named Archer - a guy who just inherited a fortune. Archer has been infatuated with River for a long time and wants him as his partner. But there’s a catch: Archer only accepts submissive omegas.
That’s what he expects from River, and he makes it clear right from the start:
"Are you READY to submit, River?!"
But River is a bundle of nerves. His late husband left him in a financial nightmare, buried in debt, with five strong-willed kids to raise. The biggest challenge is his eldest son, an alpha, who openly rebels against moving into Archer’s house.
What follows is a real battle of wills!
Archer has to fight for River’s heart, win over his family, and earn their respect—all while being just 22 years old. Phew!
I really enjoyed this book because it’s so different from Eden’s usual stories. Archer’s personality is unlike any character before, and River’s mix of anxiety and submissiveness makes a fresh dynamic.
A pretty fine read with well-executed side plots that all come together just brilliantly.
I'm dying to read more about Snow!
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ARC honest review
Roles: Strict t/b
Cheating: No
Spice level: 2.5/5
Angst level: No
Overall tone: Very emotional, touching, dramatic
Size difference: MASSIVE, 5'4'' + 7'
Length: 411 pages
Ending: hea
Series: Standalone
This story is set in the omegaverse reality and follows River, a recently widowed single dad, who moves into the mansion of a young hacker named Archer - a guy who just inherited a fortune. Archer has been infatuated with River for a long time and wants him as his partner. But there’s a catch: Archer only accepts submissive omegas.
That’s what he expects from River, and he makes it clear right from the start:
"Are you READY to submit, River?!"
But River is a bundle of nerves. His late husband left him in a financial nightmare, buried in debt, with five strong-willed kids to raise. The biggest challenge is his eldest son, an alpha, who openly rebels against moving into Archer’s house.
What follows is a real battle of wills!
Archer has to fight for River’s heart, win over his family, and earn their respect—all while being just 22 years old. Phew!
I really enjoyed this book because it’s so different from Eden’s usual stories. Archer’s personality is unlike any character before, and River’s mix of anxiety and submissiveness makes a fresh dynamic.
A pretty fine read with well-executed side plots that all come together just brilliantly.
I'm dying to read more about Snow!
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ARC honest review
March 7, 2025
Red River is a new book in the Eden West series, set in the Omegaverse, that I enjoyed a lot! Though it's not my usual thing to read books about romances set against the backdrop of big families, I was pleasantly surprised by how the romance was woven into River and Archer's story. It's done in a way that showcases their dynamic and makes their growing feelings very palpable and real. Their interactions were realistic and believable. The way Eden solved the family problem was very satisfying, making sure everybody had their own redemption arcs. I enjoyed the book and watched the events unfold with great interest, hoping for a well-deserved HEA. And Eden delivered! This is a great book, I definitely recommend it!
August 1, 2025
30 YEARS OLD MAN is locking lips with a literal child (15 years old) and before that when the child is 8-9 years old, they are exchanging charged looks and the grown ass man IS BLUSHING when the child is telling him that he'll marry him someday.
GROSS, how does this have a 4 star rating? Does nobody care?
did not finish, 0 stars
GROSS, how does this have a 4 star rating? Does nobody care?
did not finish, 0 stars
March 7, 2025
Red River is the next book I picked up from this author, and wow: it totally caught me off guard (in the best way). We’ve got an older omega and a younger alpha, which is a fun change from the usual. River is 37, a dad of five, and still very attractive, his long red hair has had alpha Archer obsessed since he was a kid. And now, with River’s husband gone and his life in shambles, Archer finally gets his shot at making that obsession very real.
There’s plenty of serious drama: River’s family isn’t exactly thrilled about him submitting to a younger, dominant alpha, and some moments hit hard. I was surprised by how emotional parts of the story were; things aren’t as simple as they seem at first. Be alert! And some characters I straight-up hated in the beginning ended up completely winning me over! The character development was done well.
And the heat scenes were something different! Eden hasn’t done anything quite like this before, definitely something for fans of dub-con vibes, but wrapped up in that bold, fantasy-dream feel.
By the end, I was dying to know more, especially about River’s brothers. And I’ll be picking up their stories next! 😏 An awesome read, no slow parts, I liked it!
There’s plenty of serious drama: River’s family isn’t exactly thrilled about him submitting to a younger, dominant alpha, and some moments hit hard. I was surprised by how emotional parts of the story were; things aren’t as simple as they seem at first. Be alert! And some characters I straight-up hated in the beginning ended up completely winning me over! The character development was done well.
And the heat scenes were something different! Eden hasn’t done anything quite like this before, definitely something for fans of dub-con vibes, but wrapped up in that bold, fantasy-dream feel.
By the end, I was dying to know more, especially about River’s brothers. And I’ll be picking up their stories next! 😏 An awesome read, no slow parts, I liked it!
March 7, 2025
Here’s my next read from this author, and I’m glad I picked it up!
The book caught my attention because it’s not just focused on one couple—it gives a wider look at the family of the main character, River. This is new for this author.
I won't give you a synopsis, other people already did.
What really surprised me in a positive way is that the main characters aren’t just caught up in romance and sex. They’re also focused on daily life, making sure the family is doing well, and taking care of each individual’s problems. I really felt like every one of River’s kids got their own moment or space, and had their different personalities, goals, and their interesting interactions.
Don't get me wrong, the romance part is still strong (and the particular submissive-dominant role play is exciting!), but it's perfectly intertwined with other problems, which is what I appreciated.
Overall, the book has a really nice balance between family drama and romance, and it’s linked together nicely. The author clearly put a lot of effort into creating a believable atmosphere of love growing during family struggles. Good job.
So why not a 5star rating?
Spoiler:
I’m excited to see what the author does next, because this Nolan family has really sucked me in. It’s a great universe, and I’m looking forward to the next parts! A solid effort.
(It's an ARC review.)
The book caught my attention because it’s not just focused on one couple—it gives a wider look at the family of the main character, River. This is new for this author.
I won't give you a synopsis, other people already did.
What really surprised me in a positive way is that the main characters aren’t just caught up in romance and sex. They’re also focused on daily life, making sure the family is doing well, and taking care of each individual’s problems. I really felt like every one of River’s kids got their own moment or space, and had their different personalities, goals, and their interesting interactions.
Don't get me wrong, the romance part is still strong (and the particular submissive-dominant role play is exciting!), but it's perfectly intertwined with other problems, which is what I appreciated.
Overall, the book has a really nice balance between family drama and romance, and it’s linked together nicely. The author clearly put a lot of effort into creating a believable atmosphere of love growing during family struggles. Good job.
So why not a 5star rating?
Spoiler:
I’m excited to see what the author does next, because this Nolan family has really sucked me in. It’s a great universe, and I’m looking forward to the next parts! A solid effort.
(It's an ARC review.)
August 2, 2025
This extremely disturbing novel is a paedophilic fantasy.
March 8, 2025
I finally got around to reading this ARC, and wow, once again, Eden delivered! I don’t know what kind of magic this author has, but I devour all Eden's books.
This time, I was a little puzzled by the plot setup, just the idea that this relationship would be so... traditional? It sounded super-conservative at first. I even remembered in Toxic when someone accused Archer of being the type to "lock omegas in the kitchen"- but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The way Archer sees submission isn’t about blindly following orders, and I won’t spoil the details, but trust me, it’s not what you might expect. That whole dynamic is a key part of the story, and discovering it for yourself is part of the fun.
Archer really grew on me. At first, he seemed stiff, maybe even too strict, especially toward Igor, but over time, I saw the wisdom behind his actions. The way he handled Igor’s rebellion was so well done, and you can tell the author put real thought into how it fits into Eden’s Omegaverse lore.
Eden has such an eye for detail, making sure everything clicks together seamlessly, and is a master at tying up even the smallest plotlines, giving every character, even the side ones, a little window for redemption.
Speaking of that, I really liked how Thomas got his own - sort of - redemption.
While reading, I kept thinking, okay, sure, the guy was a loser, but was he really the worst thing that could ever happen to River? The situation was complicated. Thomas truly loved River in his own (awkward, imperfect) way. Sure, he left River to struggle alone for years, which was a big deal. But did he deserve all the harsh words thrown at him? Maybe? Probably?
I’m also super curious how the other readers will react to Thomas being involved in, uh... it was just so unexpected, I count it as a plus, I just could not be bored with this book even if I wanted it! And these supernatural fantasy elements, mixed with River’s nervous, timid personality, was quite an exciting combination.
Every book brings something new, whether it’s a fresh plot idea or a unique character dynamic. Archer is so different from others, and even though River shares some traits with Lake, he still has his own quirks that make him stand out.
I also really loved Igor, and little seven-year-old Lake stole my heart. I hope Eden writes a series about the next generation one day—I’d love to see the Nolan family saga expand across multiple generations, like an epic Whiteoaks-style family series.
Another thing I really appreciated is how Eden makes the whole True Mates concept feel logical rather than forced. There’s actually a solid in-world reason why all the brothers are finding their perfect partners, and it’s a key thread woven throughout the entire series. Some elements go way back, connecting everything together in a way that feels very natural. Good storytelling, it takes skill.
I remain a huge fan of Eden’s work and can’t wait for the next books. I highly recommend this one, though I think reading Toxic first would add a nice layer since Archer has a cameo there. It’s not required, but it would give extra depth to his character.
Five stars, no doubt! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m so excited for Winter and Snow’s stories, and I need to know more about Sun. So little has been revealed about him, but from what I gathered in Toxic, his book is going to be absolutely wild—maybe even with a mafia vibe? Can’t wait to find out! Thankfully, all these books are coming out pretty soon, so I won’t have to wait too long! 😍
Also, I'm super curious who was the one behind the mysterious call?
Was it...
This time, I was a little puzzled by the plot setup, just the idea that this relationship would be so... traditional? It sounded super-conservative at first. I even remembered in Toxic when someone accused Archer of being the type to "lock omegas in the kitchen"- but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The way Archer sees submission isn’t about blindly following orders, and I won’t spoil the details, but trust me, it’s not what you might expect. That whole dynamic is a key part of the story, and discovering it for yourself is part of the fun.
Archer really grew on me. At first, he seemed stiff, maybe even too strict, especially toward Igor, but over time, I saw the wisdom behind his actions. The way he handled Igor’s rebellion was so well done, and you can tell the author put real thought into how it fits into Eden’s Omegaverse lore.
Eden has such an eye for detail, making sure everything clicks together seamlessly, and is a master at tying up even the smallest plotlines, giving every character, even the side ones, a little window for redemption.
Speaking of that, I really liked how Thomas got his own - sort of - redemption.
While reading, I kept thinking, okay, sure, the guy was a loser, but was he really the worst thing that could ever happen to River? The situation was complicated. Thomas truly loved River in his own (awkward, imperfect) way. Sure, he left River to struggle alone for years, which was a big deal. But did he deserve all the harsh words thrown at him? Maybe? Probably?
I’m also super curious how the other readers will react to Thomas being involved in, uh... it was just so unexpected, I count it as a plus, I just could not be bored with this book even if I wanted it! And these supernatural fantasy elements, mixed with River’s nervous, timid personality, was quite an exciting combination.
Every book brings something new, whether it’s a fresh plot idea or a unique character dynamic. Archer is so different from others, and even though River shares some traits with Lake, he still has his own quirks that make him stand out.
I also really loved Igor, and little seven-year-old Lake stole my heart. I hope Eden writes a series about the next generation one day—I’d love to see the Nolan family saga expand across multiple generations, like an epic Whiteoaks-style family series.
Another thing I really appreciated is how Eden makes the whole True Mates concept feel logical rather than forced. There’s actually a solid in-world reason why all the brothers are finding their perfect partners, and it’s a key thread woven throughout the entire series. Some elements go way back, connecting everything together in a way that feels very natural. Good storytelling, it takes skill.
I remain a huge fan of Eden’s work and can’t wait for the next books. I highly recommend this one, though I think reading Toxic first would add a nice layer since Archer has a cameo there. It’s not required, but it would give extra depth to his character.
Five stars, no doubt! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m so excited for Winter and Snow’s stories, and I need to know more about Sun. So little has been revealed about him, but from what I gathered in Toxic, his book is going to be absolutely wild—maybe even with a mafia vibe? Can’t wait to find out! Thankfully, all these books are coming out pretty soon, so I won’t have to wait too long! 😍
Also, I'm super curious who was the one behind the mysterious call?
Was it...
do-not-read-list
August 2, 2025Do not read list - has a 30 year old kissing a 15 year old
CW from book: The infatuation (one-sided) starts very early—when one character is still a child. While their intimate relationship only develops once both characters are legal adults, some readers may find it unsettling that admiration started at such a young age… Certain actions (a kiss) taken by the younger character may also be difficult for some readers to accept.
No for me.
CW from book: The infatuation (one-sided) starts very early—when one character is still a child. While their intimate relationship only develops once both characters are legal adults, some readers may find it unsettling that admiration started at such a young age… Certain actions (a kiss) taken by the younger character may also be difficult for some readers to accept.
No for me.
September 5, 2025
Another crazy sexy tale you won't be able to put down!!!😍😍😍
Eden West...you're my hero!😁 These omegaverse fated mate tales are wonderfully unique! River makes a youthful decision that sends him two decades of a slow downward spiral. Archer has always known his own mind even ad a small child. Fate has its own design for these MC's. I insist you add this series to your library! So well written with such colorful characters! 😘
Eden West...you're my hero!😁 These omegaverse fated mate tales are wonderfully unique! River makes a youthful decision that sends him two decades of a slow downward spiral. Archer has always known his own mind even ad a small child. Fate has its own design for these MC's. I insist you add this series to your library! So well written with such colorful characters! 😘
March 7, 2025
excellent
This series gets better and better. Red River is a beautiful love story and it has a great HEA ending. Highly recommended , I couldn’t put it down
This series gets better and better. Red River is a beautiful love story and it has a great HEA ending. Highly recommended , I couldn’t put it down
March 9, 2025
Another Great Addition to Series
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I couldn't put this book down. I became invested in the family dynamics and enjoyed seeing the kids apart of the story. By the end, when the letter was read, I felt sad for Thomas and the way his life ended. Overall, a great story about fated mates and reconnecting with family.
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I couldn't put this book down. I became invested in the family dynamics and enjoyed seeing the kids apart of the story. By the end, when the letter was read, I felt sad for Thomas and the way his life ended. Overall, a great story about fated mates and reconnecting with family.
June 12, 2025
3.5 stars
Full transparency, I skimmed all the previous novels and only focused on the parts that mentioned River, which weren't much, but still gave enough to leave me intrigued. I also got the gist of the main couples in those novels, and felt that I had sufficient info on them to be ready for this novel. Also, as interesting as I found this, some parts didn't grab my attention enough so I had to skim a few. This will be a messy review and I'm just writing whatever comes at the top of my head, but eh, I write reviews to look back on what I thought of the novel I just read.
I must say, I didn't know what to expect, but this certainly had me interested all throughout. First thing I noticed, the whole series is about Aiden and Lake's kids, and it stood out to me because the kids' stories would usually be in a different series to mainly disconnect the time periods. If I hadn't read previous novels, I would've assumed the characters to be related in some way, but I never would've thought the 1st novel to be about the patriarchs, then novel 2 would immediately be about one of the sons. And that River would be a baby at the end of the first novel, while already a middle-aged runaway with kids in the next.
Next, Thomas' death. It's one of the more common tropes, with the whole "previous alpha dies at the start of the novel" but I never expected Igor, their 2nd-born 15 y/o son, to move so quickly and successfully bypass his omega dad's authority like that. It left me quite shocked, and frankly, scared of the possible implications his son's brute strength brings. The fact that Igor immediately raised a hand on their 17 y/o eldest... let's not even mention his stunts to get more traction on social media.
On the topic of River's 2nd born, he was pretty stubborn throughout the first half of the novel, and River kinda crashed out and spilled that another family's alpha father died and the 16 y/o alpha son took over, but then beat and raped the omega father. Of course, like Igor, I was in disbelief that River said that. It's part of the "implication" thing that I mentioned in the paragraph above. Igor rightfully questioned if his father thought so low of him to think he'd be able to do that, but I also understand that in these types of novels, most times instinct just wins whether you want it or not, so River didn't want to risk anything. I get that Ricer needed Igor to snap out of his delusions, but sheesh, he didn't have to say all that. Great for the shock factor while reading though, ngl.
After Sam and his mate, Stephen, successfully stop Igor's immature "alpha coup" as the novel calls it, the 6-person family decides to move in with Archer. And I have a few things to say about Sam, but we'll get back to that. I must say, Archer's a bit too frank for my tastes, and at times it really seems as though he's the older one instead of River, but that's part of their dynamic, so eh. As they say, I shouldn't yuck someone else's yum. I really like how they technically took their time though, but the whole underage kiss thing getting justified by their "True Mate" status felt... icky. I viewed it as a cop-out. I went into this book expecting the kiss to be something out of their control or something chaste and pure because it was mentioned in the Content Warning. "Surely it's not that bad..." but pregnant River just stood there, not pushing teen Archer away as he very much waited for older one to back off. While it was mentioned River felt guilty that the kiss happened, listing it as inevitable left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. Sure, it's inevitable, but I'm pretty certain it could be done when you guys are both legal adults.
Speaking of their ages, I've noticed the author likes to write things as "almost sixteen," "almost twenty three," etc. It's all just semantics! At the end of the day, you'll still be at your own age, not anything older or younger than that. Before 15 y/o archer made a pass at River and kissed him, he mentioned that the age of consent where he lives is 16, and in a few MONTHS he'll be able to consent. How many months of waiting is that?!? The author gives time frames, but sometimes they're just not specific enough.
And the unusual ageing because of their bonds. I get that the author built this world to be quite unique, with the whole mating calls, the Musth thing that elephants do that they somehow managed to incorporate to their DNA, but would the parent-gene-given slow ageing of True Mate children be cancelled out and replaced once they find their own True Mate? Idk man.
Not let's get back to Sam. He's Archer's older brother, most probably the same age as River, so it felt quite out of character for him to blow up on River like that. Very understandable
Also, a bit nitpicky here, but I noticed a few words that contained a typo, weird grammar structure, all that stuff. Not a lot, but it distracted me. The writing style itself was... unique. I didn't know what to feel. At times, I thought it felt gaslight-y but I told myself the author already mentioned they wanted to writing something different, and that's exactly what I got. In certain parts I felt unease, but then it goes back to being a regular old slice of life vibe, disorienting me for a moment.
You could also feel certain themes pop through. The most obvious being the traditional lifestyle, giving birth to so many kids (which isn't safe because it weakens the abdominal walls, but I guess they have their own mythical moon magic for that),> and the romanticization of the modernized version of that lifestyle. Then we have Archer and River's massive height difference. (I would just like to point out that River's tiny frame almost got him locked up with his Alpha son taking the reigns) No problem if you could support ever single one of those kids though, and it seems like they're stable enough, so I didn't bat an eye. Also, the use of social media was quite dramatic, and honestly, I find the idea of a parent just commenting a very private matter under a very public, and most possibly viral video, on the internet like that quite funny, considering it wasn't even a DM. A thought that popped into my mind was, "LMAO, Gramps doesn't know how to fully utilize social media.".
I still have a lot more to say, but I'm going to stop here not because my brain's getting a bit woozy from all this recalling. Anyway, this was pretty unique though, so this novel was still a pretty entertaining read, just not one I would willingly reread with all the other novels out there waiting to be read. This author introduced me to a different-ish writing style, and while it's nothing too crazy, it's definitely memorable enough for me to write quite a long review on it.
Full transparency, I skimmed all the previous novels and only focused on the parts that mentioned River, which weren't much, but still gave enough to leave me intrigued. I also got the gist of the main couples in those novels, and felt that I had sufficient info on them to be ready for this novel. Also, as interesting as I found this, some parts didn't grab my attention enough so I had to skim a few. This will be a messy review and I'm just writing whatever comes at the top of my head, but eh, I write reviews to look back on what I thought of the novel I just read.
I must say, I didn't know what to expect, but this certainly had me interested all throughout. First thing I noticed, the whole series is about Aiden and Lake's kids, and it stood out to me because the kids' stories would usually be in a different series to mainly disconnect the time periods. If I hadn't read previous novels, I would've assumed the characters to be related in some way, but I never would've thought the 1st novel to be about the patriarchs, then novel 2 would immediately be about one of the sons. And that River would be a baby at the end of the first novel, while already a middle-aged runaway with kids in the next.
Next, Thomas' death. It's one of the more common tropes, with the whole "previous alpha dies at the start of the novel" but I never expected Igor, their 2nd-born 15 y/o son, to move so quickly and successfully bypass his omega dad's authority like that. It left me quite shocked, and frankly, scared of the possible implications his son's brute strength brings. The fact that Igor immediately raised a hand on their 17 y/o eldest... let's not even mention his stunts to get more traction on social media.
On the topic of River's 2nd born, he was pretty stubborn throughout the first half of the novel, and River kinda crashed out and spilled that another family's alpha father died and the 16 y/o alpha son took over, but then beat and raped the omega father. Of course, like Igor, I was in disbelief that River said that. It's part of the "implication" thing that I mentioned in the paragraph above. Igor rightfully questioned if his father thought so low of him to think he'd be able to do that, but I also understand that in these types of novels, most times instinct just wins whether you want it or not, so River didn't want to risk anything. I get that Ricer needed Igor to snap out of his delusions, but sheesh, he didn't have to say all that. Great for the shock factor while reading though, ngl.
After Sam and his mate, Stephen, successfully stop Igor's immature "alpha coup" as the novel calls it, the 6-person family decides to move in with Archer. And I have a few things to say about Sam, but we'll get back to that. I must say, Archer's a bit too frank for my tastes, and at times it really seems as though he's the older one instead of River, but that's part of their dynamic, so eh. As they say, I shouldn't yuck someone else's yum. I really like how they technically took their time though, but the whole underage kiss thing getting justified by their "True Mate" status felt... icky. I viewed it as a cop-out. I went into this book expecting the kiss to be something out of their control or something chaste and pure because it was mentioned in the Content Warning. "Surely it's not that bad..." but pregnant River just stood there, not pushing teen Archer away as he very much waited for older one to back off. While it was mentioned River felt guilty that the kiss happened, listing it as inevitable left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. Sure, it's inevitable, but I'm pretty certain it could be done when you guys are both legal adults.
Speaking of their ages, I've noticed the author likes to write things as "almost sixteen," "almost twenty three," etc. It's all just semantics! At the end of the day, you'll still be at your own age, not anything older or younger than that. Before 15 y/o archer made a pass at River and kissed him, he mentioned that the age of consent where he lives is 16, and in a few MONTHS he'll be able to consent. How many months of waiting is that?!? The author gives time frames, but sometimes they're just not specific enough.
And the unusual ageing because of their bonds. I get that the author built this world to be quite unique, with the whole mating calls, the Musth thing that elephants do that they somehow managed to incorporate to their DNA, but would the parent-gene-given slow ageing of True Mate children be cancelled out and replaced once they find their own True Mate? Idk man.
Not let's get back to Sam. He's Archer's older brother, most probably the same age as River, so it felt quite out of character for him to blow up on River like that. Very understandable
Also, a bit nitpicky here, but I noticed a few words that contained a typo, weird grammar structure, all that stuff. Not a lot, but it distracted me. The writing style itself was... unique. I didn't know what to feel. At times, I thought it felt gaslight-y but I told myself the author already mentioned they wanted to writing something different, and that's exactly what I got. In certain parts I felt unease, but then it goes back to being a regular old slice of life vibe, disorienting me for a moment.
You could also feel certain themes pop through. The most obvious being the traditional lifestyle, giving birth to so many kids (which isn't safe because it weakens the abdominal walls, but I guess they have their own mythical moon magic for that),> and the romanticization of the modernized version of that lifestyle. Then we have Archer and River's massive height difference. (I would just like to point out that River's tiny frame almost got him locked up with his Alpha son taking the reigns) No problem if you could support ever single one of those kids though, and it seems like they're stable enough, so I didn't bat an eye. Also, the use of social media was quite dramatic, and honestly, I find the idea of a parent just commenting a very private matter under a very public, and most possibly viral video, on the internet like that quite funny, considering it wasn't even a DM. A thought that popped into my mind was, "LMAO, Gramps doesn't know how to fully utilize social media.".
I still have a lot more to say, but I'm going to stop here not because my brain's getting a bit woozy from all this recalling. Anyway, this was pretty unique though, so this novel was still a pretty entertaining read, just not one I would willingly reread with all the other novels out there waiting to be read. This author introduced me to a different-ish writing style, and while it's nothing too crazy, it's definitely memorable enough for me to write quite a long review on it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2025
I genuinely believe that everyone rating this book highly and not mentioning the pedo content need to get checked and/or think about their life.
This book contains descriptions of a literal child thirsting over a grown man and said grown man blushing over the interest of said child and not letting him down or setting boundaries at all. It also features said child kissing said man at fifteen, or rather making out with him, and the grown man enjoys it.
In the content warnings, there’d some bs about it being “one sided infatuation” when it absolutely is not. The adult in this twisted relationship constantly blushes, reddens and is flustered by this CHILD’s interest in him!!! Here on Goodreads, author also states “mentions of a childhood crush on an adult” in the content warnings. Lets see if the quotes below qualify as “mentions of a childhood crush” to you or something much much worse.
Some examples (read at your own risk):
MC1 is 6, MC2 is in his twenties with a child
This adult man just accepted a six year olds confession/proposition. And what do you mean by “something strange passed between us”??? Again, 6 and 20s!!!
MC1 is 8 or 9
Imagine that a child proposes to you. What would be your reaction? Would it be a) telling them it’s not possible because they’re a child, you’re an adult, and there’s nothing happening between you, or b) pointing out that you’re already married, which is why it won’t be possible?? I mean, what the actual fuck?! And don’t get me started about this guy blushing AGAIN! Genuinely, nobody blushes when propositioned by a child unless they find said child attractive, so what the hell is the author on about with this being “one sided”?
MC1 is 11
We’re blushing (AGAIN) over how tall and handsome a fucking eleven year old is!!!
And further on in the same chapter:
MC1 is 15, MC2 is 30
Ah, yes, lets make the fifteen year old really mature looking and tall so its less weird that he's a FIFTEEN YEAR OLD. And of course, the pedo is blushing again. Imagine a grown thirty something man blushing at a fifteen year old girl. Why do we not have the same energy about this???
I mean, isn’t this just lovely?! Isn’t this what people love in their romance books?! A fifteen year old BOY making out (tongue action and all) with a thirty year old he’s known since he was six and said thirty year old MAN with a whole ass family who’s known him since he was a tiny child not pushing him away at all???
IS THIS WHAT GETS FOUR AND FIVE STARS? A rating of 3.95?!?!
Seriously?
This book contains descriptions of a literal child thirsting over a grown man and said grown man blushing over the interest of said child and not letting him down or setting boundaries at all. It also features said child kissing said man at fifteen, or rather making out with him, and the grown man enjoys it.
In the content warnings, there’d some bs about it being “one sided infatuation” when it absolutely is not. The adult in this twisted relationship constantly blushes, reddens and is flustered by this CHILD’s interest in him!!! Here on Goodreads, author also states “mentions of a childhood crush on an adult” in the content warnings. Lets see if the quotes below qualify as “mentions of a childhood crush” to you or something much much worse.
Some examples (read at your own risk):
MC1 is 6, MC2 is in his twenties with a child
I shot back, "You’ll see. River will be mine someday!" I said it with so much determination that both Sam and River went silent, raising their eyebrows and exchanging glances. For a moment, my eyes met River’s dark blue-green ones, and something strange passed between us.
"You’ll be mine!" I repeated firmly, staring at River with an intensity that could have made anyone uncomfortable. It was a bizarre moment. River looked stunned by my words, so much so that he gave a slight nod. YES. He nodded!"
This adult man just accepted a six year olds confession/proposition. And what do you mean by “something strange passed between us”??? Again, 6 and 20s!!!
MC1 is 8 or 9
During one of River’s visits, I went outside, plucked an orange marigold from the neighbor’s yard, and brought it back. Marching into the room where River and Sam were chatting over tea, I handed River the flower, got on one knee, and asked, "Will you marry me, River?"
River’s cheeks flushed a deep red as he looked down at the marigold in his hand.
"That’s a very nice offer, Archer, and I’d probably take you up on it if things were different. But, you see, I already have a husband."
Imagine that a child proposes to you. What would be your reaction? Would it be a) telling them it’s not possible because they’re a child, you’re an adult, and there’s nothing happening between you, or b) pointing out that you’re already married, which is why it won’t be possible?? I mean, what the actual fuck?! And don’t get me started about this guy blushing AGAIN! Genuinely, nobody blushes when propositioned by a child unless they find said child attractive, so what the hell is the author on about with this being “one sided”?
MC1 is 11
The next time I saw River, I was just over eleven years old. River arrived one morning with his three sons in tow. As we greeted each other, I noticed a slight flush on his face when he realized how much bigger I had gotten. By then, even though I was only eleven, I already stood taller than him."
We’re blushing (AGAIN) over how tall and handsome a fucking eleven year old is!!!
And further on in the same chapter:
“Well, look at that, Archer. Do you still plan to marry River someday? Look how big his family is—that’s a lot of responsibility!"
He and Jan laughed loudly, completely oblivious to how cringeworthy it was.
Both River and I turned crimson. I didn’t respond, refusing to give him any reason to mock me further.
MC1 is 15, MC2 is 30
By then, I had grown to 6’4", had been practicing martial arts for two years, and looked more like a young man than a boy, thanks to my family genetics, which made it easy for me to build muscle. My alpha traits were emerging very strongly. As I walked into the room, River’s eyes bulged in surprise, and a deep blush spread across his pale cheeks as I towered over him like a tree.
Ah, yes, lets make the fifteen year old really mature looking and tall so its less weird that he's a FIFTEEN YEAR OLD. And of course, the pedo is blushing again. Imagine a grown thirty something man blushing at a fifteen year old girl. Why do we not have the same energy about this???
"Red River. That should be your nickname," I whispered, taking another slow step toward him.
River didn’t retreat. He seemed strangely frozen—hypnotized, almost enchanted. I couldn’t smell his Allure scent since my glands hadn’t developed yet, so I was unable to produce my own Allure or sense others’. But even so, I caught a faint, sweet fragrance—like strawberries and dahlias. Maybe it was just his shower gel, but it felt intoxicating.
I gave him time to step back or push me away, but he didn’t*. Slowly, very slowly, I leaned in. My eyes moved to his delicate, plump lips, as red as his hair.
River didn’t stop me.
Our lips met softly. A pleasant shiver ran through my body, and I felt River tremble too. Instinctively, my hands slid around his back, and his landed on my chest.
The kiss started as a shy touch of our mouths, but soon evolved into something more. My tongue slipped between his lips, and, to my surprise, he let me in*! Our tongues brushed against each other in a gentle, exploratory caress. I was completely lost in the sweetness of him—his taste, his essence. It was magical, better than anything I could’ve imagined.
We kissed and kissed. River’s fingers clenched my T-shirt as his tongue responded to mine, matching my motions. It was crazy—completely insane—but I couldn’t stop myself. And, judging by the way he kissed me back, I was sure that, deep down, he didn’t want to stop either.
Then, the sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway."
I mean, isn’t this just lovely?! Isn’t this what people love in their romance books?! A fifteen year old BOY making out (tongue action and all) with a thirty year old he’s known since he was six and said thirty year old MAN with a whole ass family who’s known him since he was a tiny child not pushing him away at all???
IS THIS WHAT GETS FOUR AND FIVE STARS? A rating of 3.95?!?!
Seriously?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2025
This was a surprise! I wasn't expecting to like it this much. Ever since I read the blurb it had me on a chokehold and I just had to read it.
The story is about River, an older omega who finds himself widowed one day after his alpha husband dies, leaving him alone with his five children. Now, without a support, his situation becomes worse than it already was when his teenage alpha son, starts behaving rebellious and shows signs of entering a dangerous state for others including his own family. This is where Archer, a young alpha, appears and offers River his support. River accepts, and soon they're living with him. Both of them have history, and now that they're under the same roof, their pull towards each other becomes unavoidable.
I found this book wonderful because of the themes it touches. The first one that fascinated me was the parenting style, something I haven't seen in an omegaverse before. Here, alpha children need to have an alpha figure in their lives or else the consequences are terrible. It's something unique that the author adds to their worldbuilding, a very interesting introduction. Details like this are really important for an omegaverse to work if they want to set themselves apart from others, and this did it amazingly.
Another thing that I was very into was the element of having a widowed omega with many kids as MC. I don't think I've seen this premise being explored, especially giving a positive light for MCs that want a "traditional" life because they feel safe and comforted within the role. While I enjoy omegaverse stories about omegas who rebel, don't exactly fit and/or want a different lifestyle, it's interesting to see another perspective, considering that River wanted someone who could be strong for both, someone to lean into and allow him to focus on what he always wanted: be a parent to many children, and at the same time to continue his hobbies, but not exactly as work or obligation.
I think there's space in fiction for both type of stories, and I always enjoy reading any take about it. I also believe this worked very well because it's stated that River had his own preference, and in the book's world, there are other omegas who want something different, and the narrative never shames any of them for what they want, which feels refreshing in itself.
I also think the chemistry was another element that had me hooked into the story. I loved how River and Archer came together, despite some bumps in the road. I like that their big age gap and a certain inappropriate moment was tackled and there was a discussion about it. It's something I wouldn't be okay with in real life, but this is fiction as it's very clear with the omegaverse setting and the fated mates element, The author also explained it during the CW section and it's appreciated, in case anyone would prefer not to read it. I also liked how another side of River came to life with Archer, with River sharing his fantasies about sex. The nesting element was another good surprise.
Finally, I wanted to highlight that I really enjoyed the aspect of reuniting with family, accepting mistakes and forgiveness. I know that it's a popular take to want MC not to forgive the family that treated them badly, but here it wasn't that case, and I like that the book offered another perspective that River realized now that he was older. The reunion moment was emotive and I was cheering for it. I do wish that scene was longer, but it does help that we're told later what happened, but part of me wanted to me shown instead of told.
Now I have to mention some small details that didn't work for me: some of the writting style didn't click completely (not a fan of exclamations used outside of dialogue), and the scene near the end about the letter. The later is something that I personally don't think was needed if nothing would have been done about it. If it was shown, I would've wanted something to come out of it, but it made the ending feel a bit abrupt, and it also left me with a eerie feeling about the whole situation. Even if who's behind that is the most obvious guess, I would still be okay with that because I like dark stories and reveals, whether it goes very deep or it just has a few darkish elements.
Overall, this was a solid omegaverse book that delivers a good story about an omega that yearns to find someone who can allow him to be who he has always craved to, an steady alpha that becomes his support and a family leader, adding interesting pieces to the worldbuilding and are explored nicely. I'll definitely check out more books from this author.
Tags: (might miss some of them)
-POV: first person
-Content warnings:
-Elements:
-Kinks:
-Sexual act(s):
-Dynamic:
The story is about River, an older omega who finds himself widowed one day after his alpha husband dies, leaving him alone with his five children. Now, without a support, his situation becomes worse than it already was when his teenage alpha son, starts behaving rebellious and shows signs of entering a dangerous state for others including his own family. This is where Archer, a young alpha, appears and offers River his support. River accepts, and soon they're living with him. Both of them have history, and now that they're under the same roof, their pull towards each other becomes unavoidable.
I found this book wonderful because of the themes it touches. The first one that fascinated me was the parenting style, something I haven't seen in an omegaverse before. Here, alpha children need to have an alpha figure in their lives or else the consequences are terrible. It's something unique that the author adds to their worldbuilding, a very interesting introduction. Details like this are really important for an omegaverse to work if they want to set themselves apart from others, and this did it amazingly.
Another thing that I was very into was the element of having a widowed omega with many kids as MC. I don't think I've seen this premise being explored, especially giving a positive light for MCs that want a "traditional" life because they feel safe and comforted within the role. While I enjoy omegaverse stories about omegas who rebel, don't exactly fit and/or want a different lifestyle, it's interesting to see another perspective, considering that River wanted someone who could be strong for both, someone to lean into and allow him to focus on what he always wanted: be a parent to many children, and at the same time to continue his hobbies, but not exactly as work or obligation.
I think there's space in fiction for both type of stories, and I always enjoy reading any take about it. I also believe this worked very well because it's stated that River had his own preference, and in the book's world, there are other omegas who want something different, and the narrative never shames any of them for what they want, which feels refreshing in itself.
I also think the chemistry was another element that had me hooked into the story. I loved how River and Archer came together, despite some bumps in the road. I like that their big age gap and a certain inappropriate moment was tackled and there was a discussion about it. It's something I wouldn't be okay with in real life, but this is fiction as it's very clear with the omegaverse setting and the fated mates element, The author also explained it during the CW section and it's appreciated, in case anyone would prefer not to read it. I also liked how another side of River came to life with Archer, with River sharing his fantasies about sex. The nesting element was another good surprise.
Finally, I wanted to highlight that I really enjoyed the aspect of reuniting with family, accepting mistakes and forgiveness. I know that it's a popular take to want MC not to forgive the family that treated them badly, but here it wasn't that case, and I like that the book offered another perspective that River realized now that he was older. The reunion moment was emotive and I was cheering for it. I do wish that scene was longer, but it does help that we're told later what happened, but part of me wanted to me shown instead of told.
Now I have to mention some small details that didn't work for me: some of the writting style didn't click completely (not a fan of exclamations used outside of dialogue), and the scene near the end about the letter. The later is something that I personally don't think was needed if nothing would have been done about it. If it was shown, I would've wanted something to come out of it, but it made the ending feel a bit abrupt, and it also left me with a eerie feeling about the whole situation. Even if who's behind that is the most obvious guess, I would still be okay with that because I like dark stories and reveals, whether it goes very deep or it just has a few darkish elements.
Overall, this was a solid omegaverse book that delivers a good story about an omega that yearns to find someone who can allow him to be who he has always craved to, an steady alpha that becomes his support and a family leader, adding interesting pieces to the worldbuilding and are explored nicely. I'll definitely check out more books from this author.
Tags: (might miss some of them)
-POV: first person
-Content warnings:
-Elements:
-Kinks:
-Sexual act(s):
-Dynamic:
May 3, 2025
Not To Different From The Others
Red River is not to different from the other books. It may not have the amount of drainage and trauma the other books carry but it’s still full of chaos and drama. It doesn’t have the back and forth of are you my mate or aren’t you but it still has a little of the low self esteem you find in the other books. There was some scenes where it seemed like two people were writing the story because when it was picked back up it seemed clear that the other person didn’t read where the last person wrote. It maybe just one Author but they seemed to have forgotten what they previously wrote. Also there were some areas where the characters were talking and who they were talking about ended up being someone else. For example, when Archer tells River that his brother Rain is getting married, it says he’s getting married to River. If you read Rain’s book you will know his partner’s name is Kay, not River. But overall it was a great story and I’m hoping everything will be revealed in the end. I do want to stress that in some of the endings of the book like the epilogue it gives away details of others friends and families life. I’m not a fan of that but I will still read the series. Hopefully the author/authors will do their best in not putting spoiling out there about the other brothers before we can read that. Still a 5 star ⭐️ rating though.
Red River is not to different from the other books. It may not have the amount of drainage and trauma the other books carry but it’s still full of chaos and drama. It doesn’t have the back and forth of are you my mate or aren’t you but it still has a little of the low self esteem you find in the other books. There was some scenes where it seemed like two people were writing the story because when it was picked back up it seemed clear that the other person didn’t read where the last person wrote. It maybe just one Author but they seemed to have forgotten what they previously wrote. Also there were some areas where the characters were talking and who they were talking about ended up being someone else. For example, when Archer tells River that his brother Rain is getting married, it says he’s getting married to River. If you read Rain’s book you will know his partner’s name is Kay, not River. But overall it was a great story and I’m hoping everything will be revealed in the end. I do want to stress that in some of the endings of the book like the epilogue it gives away details of others friends and families life. I’m not a fan of that but I will still read the series. Hopefully the author/authors will do their best in not putting spoiling out there about the other brothers before we can read that. Still a 5 star ⭐️ rating though.
August 2, 2025
This didn't come with enough content warning!! I have enjoyed other books of this series . "Childhood crush on adult" is okay. But no way in hell a child kissing an adult person and said adult person blushing is okay!! As a CA survivor, I from now will never read her books!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2025
I truly enjoyed this book. It’s been awhile that a book made me smile so much. Archer bonding with River’s kids was everything to me. Such a sweet book.
Rating: 4.2 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Rating: 4.2 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
March 13, 2025
I didn’t like some of the prejudice and stereotypes or the sex scenes when River finally goes into heat but overall is was an ok story. I’d like to see snow have a story in the future
March 17, 2025
I loved it! I'm a fan of the omegaverse genre, and this book didn't disappoint. It was a very entertaining read. I can't wait to read Snow's story.
March 26, 2025
I really liked this story!
December 10, 2025
After running it back for a third re-read, I figured it was high and time to write a review and update my rating from four stars to five. Something about this book just scratches every itch I yearn for when it comes to ABO stories, more so than most other books in the genre.
River and Archer just fit together so perfectly, and even though I would consider this a slow burn with most of the first half being centered around their family (Archer stepping up as the primary guardian for River’s kids), it is impossible to deny how devoted they are to one another the whole time. There is basically zero relationship drama between River and Archer, and that allows the reader (me) to just enjoy the ride. That alone makes the just 400-page novel feel more like 200 pages. But I truly loved becoming a part of River’s family; and I got to say all his sons added a little pez-zaz to the story. Stories with children tend to either lean too much into the parenting aspect that you forget it’s a romance and others make the children play such a minor part they might as well not even be there. Red River hit the perfect balance.
Eden also does a little more world building in this book than she has in the previous books I’ve read, which was interesting to me. You get a bit more of a peak into how dynamics came to be and how they work as well as little things such as medical condition, behavioral health etc., that go hand in hand with the dynamics of this world.
All in all, though, this is one of my favorites and some of Eden’s best works. Also easy to re-read, so much so I plan to purchase the physical book soon.
River and Archer just fit together so perfectly, and even though I would consider this a slow burn with most of the first half being centered around their family (Archer stepping up as the primary guardian for River’s kids), it is impossible to deny how devoted they are to one another the whole time. There is basically zero relationship drama between River and Archer, and that allows the reader (me) to just enjoy the ride. That alone makes the just 400-page novel feel more like 200 pages. But I truly loved becoming a part of River’s family; and I got to say all his sons added a little pez-zaz to the story. Stories with children tend to either lean too much into the parenting aspect that you forget it’s a romance and others make the children play such a minor part they might as well not even be there. Red River hit the perfect balance.
Eden also does a little more world building in this book than she has in the previous books I’ve read, which was interesting to me. You get a bit more of a peak into how dynamics came to be and how they work as well as little things such as medical condition, behavioral health etc., that go hand in hand with the dynamics of this world.
All in all, though, this is one of my favorites and some of Eden’s best works. Also easy to re-read, so much so I plan to purchase the physical book soon.
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