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Taken by His Alpha #6
The Forgery Mate
Some masterpieces are forged. Others are stolen. And some are impossible to forget.
Omega art thief Ren Mercier survives on false names, perfect forgeries, and flawless escapes. But a high-stakes job at Halcyon Hall reveals more than the priceless painting he came to steal. He uncovers a caged young man from his past. Saving him means walking straight back to the one place Ren swore he’d never return, and to the Alpha he promised to forget.
Rockford Manor was supposed to be just another job. Instead, Ren fell for Ezra Rockford, the gorgeous young billionaire who made him forget every lie he’d told.
Now, reappearing with a new face and carrying dangerous news, Ren realizes Ezra has no intention of letting him run again. Forced to work side by side with the Alpha who knows exactly how to strip away his disguises, Ren is drawn back into a hunger he tried to bury.
But the deeper they go, the more Ren risks losing not just his freedom, but the one thing he’s never been able to fake.
His heart.
Scroll up to one-click The Forgery Mate, a contemporary Alpha/Omega romance.
The Forgery Mate is a sizzling cat and mouse contemporary omegaverse with tropes of second chance, he chose me, forbidden connection, secret identity, possessive alpha, and chosen obsession.
Omega art thief Ren Mercier survives on false names, perfect forgeries, and flawless escapes. But a high-stakes job at Halcyon Hall reveals more than the priceless painting he came to steal. He uncovers a caged young man from his past. Saving him means walking straight back to the one place Ren swore he’d never return, and to the Alpha he promised to forget.
Rockford Manor was supposed to be just another job. Instead, Ren fell for Ezra Rockford, the gorgeous young billionaire who made him forget every lie he’d told.
Now, reappearing with a new face and carrying dangerous news, Ren realizes Ezra has no intention of letting him run again. Forced to work side by side with the Alpha who knows exactly how to strip away his disguises, Ren is drawn back into a hunger he tried to bury.
But the deeper they go, the more Ren risks losing not just his freedom, but the one thing he’s never been able to fake.
His heart.
Scroll up to one-click The Forgery Mate, a contemporary Alpha/Omega romance.
The Forgery Mate is a sizzling cat and mouse contemporary omegaverse with tropes of second chance, he chose me, forbidden connection, secret identity, possessive alpha, and chosen obsession.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2025
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Sophie O'Dare
31 books91 followersSophie O'Dare is the alter ego of paranormal and sci-fi author Lyn Forester. She loves writing stories about guys falling in love with each other and all the shenanigans that go along with romance!
When Sophie isn’t writing, she enjoys curling up with a cup of coffee and her cats, when she can convince them to snuggle. Video games and reading are her go-to way to unwind after a long day, offering a perfect escape into other worlds. Between writing, gaming, and cat cuddles, Sophie’s life is fueled by creativity, relaxation, and coffee.
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When Sophie isn’t writing, she enjoys curling up with a cup of coffee and her cats, when she can convince them to snuggle. Video games and reading are her go-to way to unwind after a long day, offering a perfect escape into other worlds. Between writing, gaming, and cat cuddles, Sophie’s life is fueled by creativity, relaxation, and coffee.
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October 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Forgery Mate by Sophia O’Dare
Some masterpieces are forged. Others are stolen. And some are impossible to forget. 🎨❤️🔥
The Forgery Mate hits a little different from the rest of the series — darker, more obsessive, and dripping with tension. Ren Mercier is an omega art thief and master forger who’s spent his life hiding behind other people’s faces. He’s lived so many lies he’s forgotten who he really is. When a high-stakes job leads him straight back to Ezra Rockford — the Alpha he once loved and ran from — everything unravels. Ezra’s charm and control are intoxicating, and the moment they’re forced back together, it’s pure cat-and-mouse chemistry that turns to fire.
Ren and Ezra’s story digs deep into obsession, denial, and identity, blending danger with slow-burning intimacy. I loved how Sophia wove in familiar faces from earlier books — it made the world feel layered and alive. This book has all my favorite tropes: possessive Alpha, runaway Omega, forced proximity, age gap, and that signature O’Dare push-pull that keeps you breathless.
Favorite quote:
“I’ve had a year to think about what you did,” Ezra murmured. “A year to decide what I’d do when I found you.”
“And what did you decide?”
“That I’d never let you go again.” 🖤
If you love your omegaverse stories with a little art, a little crime, and a lot of intensity — this one’s a masterpiece.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Forgery Mate by Sophia O’Dare
Some masterpieces are forged. Others are stolen. And some are impossible to forget. 🎨❤️🔥
The Forgery Mate hits a little different from the rest of the series — darker, more obsessive, and dripping with tension. Ren Mercier is an omega art thief and master forger who’s spent his life hiding behind other people’s faces. He’s lived so many lies he’s forgotten who he really is. When a high-stakes job leads him straight back to Ezra Rockford — the Alpha he once loved and ran from — everything unravels. Ezra’s charm and control are intoxicating, and the moment they’re forced back together, it’s pure cat-and-mouse chemistry that turns to fire.
Ren and Ezra’s story digs deep into obsession, denial, and identity, blending danger with slow-burning intimacy. I loved how Sophia wove in familiar faces from earlier books — it made the world feel layered and alive. This book has all my favorite tropes: possessive Alpha, runaway Omega, forced proximity, age gap, and that signature O’Dare push-pull that keeps you breathless.
Favorite quote:
“I’ve had a year to think about what you did,” Ezra murmured. “A year to decide what I’d do when I found you.”
“And what did you decide?”
“That I’d never let you go again.” 🖤
If you love your omegaverse stories with a little art, a little crime, and a lot of intensity — this one’s a masterpiece.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2025
Elias Knox. Nico Duran. Lorenzo Vescari. Tobias Crane. Ren Mercier. Perfect forgeries. And Ezra Rockford wants them all.
Who was the Hunter and who was the Prey? The conman or the mark? This was the ultimate cat-and-mouse story hidden among smoke and mirrors! It did not go as I expected. I loved Ren, even though his flair for the melodramatic exasperated me during his "running period". However, his attention to detail and impeccable performances made his cons artistry. His forgeries were next level due to his talent and his dedication in obtaining them. This made him a fascinating character. Then there's Ezra. He was the ultimate deception, and I loved his long game. He is not a man to be trifled with. Together, these two are complicated, messy, and explosive. Also, inevitable.
This is a well-written book full of emotion. There are so many wonderful insights about art and humanity. The descriptions of the people, settings, and art were exceptional. And of course, the heat between Ren and Ezra was scorching. My only complaint was a lack of time spent with Ren and the other Rockford Omegas. I hope we get more in the future. Finally, is anyone else scared of Jade now?
Who was the Hunter and who was the Prey? The conman or the mark? This was the ultimate cat-and-mouse story hidden among smoke and mirrors! It did not go as I expected. I loved Ren, even though his flair for the melodramatic exasperated me during his "running period". However, his attention to detail and impeccable performances made his cons artistry. His forgeries were next level due to his talent and his dedication in obtaining them. This made him a fascinating character. Then there's Ezra. He was the ultimate deception, and I loved his long game. He is not a man to be trifled with. Together, these two are complicated, messy, and explosive. Also, inevitable.
This is a well-written book full of emotion. There are so many wonderful insights about art and humanity. The descriptions of the people, settings, and art were exceptional. And of course, the heat between Ren and Ezra was scorching. My only complaint was a lack of time spent with Ren and the other Rockford Omegas. I hope we get more in the future. Finally, is anyone else scared of Jade now?
September 4, 2025
“I took your family’s money to leave,” I remind him, trying to drive a wedge into what’s happening between us. Again. “I left without saying goodbye.”
“I’m aware.” Ezra’s expression doesn’t change. “I’ve had a year to think about what you did.” His fingers tighten on my jaw, not painful but possessive. “A year to decide what I’d do when I found you.”
Heat spirals through me, a mixture of fear and anticipation that heads south, to where our hips align. “And what did you decide?”
He leans closer, his breath warm on my lips. “That I’d never let you go again.”
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun and fascinating read. Good world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Ren and Ezra. I liked the dynamic between them and the way their relationship developed over the course of who was going after who, and this dance of wills between them. And of course, I love the alpha/omega dynamics. Ren's abilities to create such flawless forgeries and attention to detail fascinated me. It also made him an attentive person. But Ezra also isn't one to be trifled with and he's not letting Ren get away again. Their chemistry was scorching. I couldn't put it down. 4 stars
“I’m aware.” Ezra’s expression doesn’t change. “I’ve had a year to think about what you did.” His fingers tighten on my jaw, not painful but possessive. “A year to decide what I’d do when I found you.”
Heat spirals through me, a mixture of fear and anticipation that heads south, to where our hips align. “And what did you decide?”
He leans closer, his breath warm on my lips. “That I’d never let you go again.”
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun and fascinating read. Good world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Ren and Ezra. I liked the dynamic between them and the way their relationship developed over the course of who was going after who, and this dance of wills between them. And of course, I love the alpha/omega dynamics. Ren's abilities to create such flawless forgeries and attention to detail fascinated me. It also made him an attentive person. But Ezra also isn't one to be trifled with and he's not letting Ren get away again. Their chemistry was scorching. I couldn't put it down. 4 stars
August 18, 2025
The Forgery Mate is a little bit different than the other books in this series so far. Getting a little deeper into obsession, and denial. Ren is a forgery master. He can paint anything and replace the original with it and no one is the wiser. His grandfather taught him his trade and although the threat of being discovered a fraud, he continues impersonating men so he has the ability to be anyone. He’s done it so long that he’s forgotten exactly who Ren is.
Ezra has been watching Ren for far longer than Ren thinks he has. Ren has become Ezra’s obsession. Arranged meetings, events and finally a confrontation has Ren running despite knowing Ezra’s his Alpha.
This definitely has a deep plot, bringing in several characters from past books. It’s always interesting to see how Sophie brings characters together. Enjoy!
Ezra has been watching Ren for far longer than Ren thinks he has. Ren has become Ezra’s obsession. Arranged meetings, events and finally a confrontation has Ren running despite knowing Ezra’s his Alpha.
This definitely has a deep plot, bringing in several characters from past books. It’s always interesting to see how Sophie brings characters together. Enjoy!
August 29, 2025
I borderline hate this book and am completely conflicted by it.
I usually love the Taken by His Alpha series but this one completely soured it for me. Adding to the dislike I had for Book 5, I really really disappointed by both ML characters. Twice O'Dare had given up cardboard alphas who chose coercion and manipulation instead of romance and twice she gave us wishy washy omega who meakly submit to their men in lust. Twice , there is dubious consent and the use of Heat to SA the omega. However, in this book, O'Dare took this to very sick place with collaring the omega without his knowledge or consent. To me, this made Ezra no better than the sex traffickers. The most frustrating part of the book is that is well paced, has hot loves scenes, and beautifully written. I am so conflicted by hating such a book.
I usually love the Taken by His Alpha series but this one completely soured it for me. Adding to the dislike I had for Book 5, I really really disappointed by both ML characters. Twice O'Dare had given up cardboard alphas who chose coercion and manipulation instead of romance and twice she gave us wishy washy omega who meakly submit to their men in lust. Twice , there is dubious consent and the use of Heat to SA the omega. However, in this book, O'Dare took this to very sick place with collaring the omega without his knowledge or consent. To me, this made Ezra no better than the sex traffickers. The most frustrating part of the book is that is well paced, has hot loves scenes, and beautifully written. I am so conflicted by hating such a book.
October 22, 2025
If the last book in this series was the most compelling one then this is definitely the most fun one for me. I just loved the cat and mouse type story between Ren, as the omega art thief and Ezra as the alpha millionaire fight it out to a relationship. There is still the overall plot of the kidnapping of omegas and the Rockford family. I like how, even though each book in this series focuses on one couple there is still so much more to the story about the whole family and what is going on behind the scenes. With each book Ms O’Dare adds more details and plot elements to the story that just keeps getting more exciting along the way. The only problem is that now I have just found this series I have to wait for the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2025
4 stars
Who am I? Knox? Nico? Lorenzo? Ren has has so many identities and has had to remember so many minute details that he doesn’t remember who he really is. Ren left Ezra to protect him from all his lies.
In the middle of an operation, Ren makes a spur-of-the-moment choice and abandons his flawless theft in order to save an old friend which puts him back in Ezra’s orbit. Ezra has been looking for Ren since he left him a year ago. Ezra tries to convince Ren that they belong together and no matter how many times he runs, Ren will eventually realize that Ezra is the only one who has ever know and accepted the Ren.
*****
POV… first person (Ren with the last chapter in Ezra’s POV)
Standalone or series… book 6 in series
Hangover… no
Recommend… sure
Reread… sure
Who am I? Knox? Nico? Lorenzo? Ren has has so many identities and has had to remember so many minute details that he doesn’t remember who he really is. Ren left Ezra to protect him from all his lies.
In the middle of an operation, Ren makes a spur-of-the-moment choice and abandons his flawless theft in order to save an old friend which puts him back in Ezra’s orbit. Ezra has been looking for Ren since he left him a year ago. Ezra tries to convince Ren that they belong together and no matter how many times he runs, Ren will eventually realize that Ezra is the only one who has ever know and accepted the Ren.
*****
POV… first person (Ren with the last chapter in Ezra’s POV)
Standalone or series… book 6 in series
Hangover… no
Recommend… sure
Reread… sure
August 11, 2025
ARC review.
Talk about playing cat and mouse. This read was so facinating, immersive and full of surprises. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one go. I love it. It was so well written and easy to read. The content was very captivating.
The relationship between Ezra and Ren is smoking hot. Every time they separate, they are drawn back together again. Ren is an expert in running, but Ezra is patiently waiting for Ren to come back to him. Both alpha and omega are fiercely independant and that makes it difficult to see eye to eye in every situations. They have to go through some heavy emotional times before having their own HEA.
Talk about playing cat and mouse. This read was so facinating, immersive and full of surprises. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one go. I love it. It was so well written and easy to read. The content was very captivating.
The relationship between Ezra and Ren is smoking hot. Every time they separate, they are drawn back together again. Ren is an expert in running, but Ezra is patiently waiting for Ren to come back to him. Both alpha and omega are fiercely independant and that makes it difficult to see eye to eye in every situations. They have to go through some heavy emotional times before having their own HEA.
August 22, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Ren is so successful in his art but it hides who he really is. Ezra has been searching for Ren and when Ren returns to Rockford Manor, he takes advantage. Ezra allows Ren to run for now but waits to be called. I liked Ren's courage in getting rid of the layers that hid his true self. However the past comes calling as revenge for freeing Jade. I liked that Jade saves Ren while getting some revenge. There was so much more in this story with the nuances and hidden information revealed but best of all is Ezra and Ren getting together as mates and the life they build.
August 19, 2025
This is probably my favorite book in the series! Ren is an omega art thief/forger. Months ago, he had developed a mark in billionaire alpha Ezra, but when a relative paid him off, he left quietly left rather than fight for his relationship with Ezra. Ren is a confused and deeply hurt man with multiple undercover identities, but no sense in his own true self as he grieves for his deceased grandfather. This book is high on emotions and insights into the meaning of art. Great story! I look forward to the next book in the series.
August 26, 2025
Exceptionally realistic. Ren and Ezra, were like tango dancers. They were skilled in their own skin and did an exotic dance of catch me if you can. Sophie brings us a very visually descriptive story that makes us feel as we are really there experiencing everything Ren and Ezra do. This is a scenic roller coaster ride in the art world that we all can appreciate as we read. Great characters, good support, exciting thread with a good flow. Nicely done. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 10, 2025
Ren is a Omega who is raised to be a con artist and a Forger. He has many names and many faces. Ezra is someone that he was supposed to be pulling a con on but he ended up losing his heart. After a proposition from Ezra's cousin he ran with the intentions and never looking back. That while working another car job he came across Jade in captivity who is basically family to Ezra and decides to try and help. Now he's back in Ezra's orbit and he has no intentions of letting him go.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 25, 2025
I was really enjoying the push-and-pull, cat and mouse chase the two MCs had going on but it genuinely pissed me off when Ezra put the collar on Ren while he was unconscious. That was a step too far for my taste, like the scheming and the acting innocent part I was fine with but physical constraints are a big no for me. Ruined the rest of the book for me. And Ezra's know-it-all attitude started to grate on my nerves towards the end of the book too.
September 20, 2025
OMG these books are fantastic
I don't think I could come up with enough words to state how much I love this series!!!! It really should be made into a cable TV show!!!!! I would volunteer to scout out for the beautiful men to play the Rockfords!!!!!each book is great awesome even but the series as a whole cannot be denied - and I now have to wait for the next book in the series - these six only took me 2 days to read!!! I now need some chocolate!!!!
Thank you so much - Lori
I don't think I could come up with enough words to state how much I love this series!!!! It really should be made into a cable TV show!!!!! I would volunteer to scout out for the beautiful men to play the Rockfords!!!!!each book is great awesome even but the series as a whole cannot be denied - and I now have to wait for the next book in the series - these six only took me 2 days to read!!! I now need some chocolate!!!!
Thank you so much - Lori
August 16, 2025
This book has everything I love about mm romances: adventure, emotional journeys, twists, swoony romance, obsession, and omegaverse without mpreg! Omegaverse non mpreg books are so rare I'm pretty positive I've read all of them. To find a new one thrilled me to no end. Cannot recommend this fun book enough.
August 25, 2025
Ren and Ezra’s story hooked me from the start. Ren’s struggle with identity and grief was heartbreaking, but his journey toward love and acceptance with Ezra was powerful and satisfying. This is one of my favorites in the series, and I can’t wait to see what comes next!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2025
Although this is book 6 of the Taken by His Alpha series it can be read as a complete standalone.
The characters were very appealing and hawt together. Plot was well developed and intriguing. World building continues to excel and impress. Highly recommend this series.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters were very appealing and hawt together. Plot was well developed and intriguing. World building continues to excel and impress. Highly recommend this series.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2025
I liked this one. Was waiting for the Jade plot point for several books. I hope we get that story at some point. Slowed down in the middle there and became repetitive. But I liked it
September 7, 2025
Ren and Ezra are not what they seem. They keep circling each other, both think they have the upper hand. I really enjoyed this book.
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