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Scrum Heat: An Omegaverse Reverse Harem Rugby Romance
Twenty-one year old Frankie Carter is one panicked breath away from moving back in with her mother, drinking rooibos tea under protest, and being married off to a beta who says yum-yum time without shame.
Which is why, when a social media job opens up at a small-town rugby club - complete with on-site housing - she jumps at the chance to apply.
There’s just one problem.
Okay, four problems.
The players she’s meant to be working with?
Massive. Muscled. Alpha as hell.
And now she’s living in their house.
Frankie’s always managed her omega instincts just fine, thank you very much. She’s got suppressants, self-control, and a talent for denial. But the moment she steps into Alderbridge RFC, her hormones go into free fall -
And her dignity isn’t far behind.
Now she’s spiraling through unexpected heat symptoms, unsolicited hoodie offerings, and a dangerously cozy guest room that smells like sin and sandalwood.
The alphas? Off-limits.
The nest? Questionable.
The oven mitt? …Complicated.
She just has to survive this heat.
Without bonding.
Without humping the furniture.
And without falling in love with four very off-brand fairy tale heroes.
A cozy, chaotic, laugh-out-loud spicy reverse harem omegaverse rom-com - perfect for readers who like cinnamon rolls, protein shakes, found family, and unhinged heat spirals.
Which is why, when a social media job opens up at a small-town rugby club - complete with on-site housing - she jumps at the chance to apply.
There’s just one problem.
Okay, four problems.
The players she’s meant to be working with?
Massive. Muscled. Alpha as hell.
And now she’s living in their house.
Frankie’s always managed her omega instincts just fine, thank you very much. She’s got suppressants, self-control, and a talent for denial. But the moment she steps into Alderbridge RFC, her hormones go into free fall -
And her dignity isn’t far behind.
Now she’s spiraling through unexpected heat symptoms, unsolicited hoodie offerings, and a dangerously cozy guest room that smells like sin and sandalwood.
The alphas? Off-limits.
The nest? Questionable.
The oven mitt? …Complicated.
She just has to survive this heat.
Without bonding.
Without humping the furniture.
And without falling in love with four very off-brand fairy tale heroes.
A cozy, chaotic, laugh-out-loud spicy reverse harem omegaverse rom-com - perfect for readers who like cinnamon rolls, protein shakes, found family, and unhinged heat spirals.
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Published May 31, 2025
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July 4, 2025
The OV “rules” are slightly different in this book so it’s a little confusing understanding how this certain world works.
It was a decent book with some fun moments but I still don’t understand if they’re scent matched or not and it’s bugging me.
It was a decent book with some fun moments but I still don’t understand if they’re scent matched or not and it’s bugging me.
June 3, 2025
I won’t lie, I judged this book too hard in the beginning and almost DNF’d, but it really pulled me in after I really gave it a chance. I think the hardest point was that the funny banter was nearly everything they said in the beginning and in my opinion, there should be casual tones mixed with banter because too much becomes less funny. With that said, it started to even out a bit towards the middle and I really enjoyed the silly moments. The relationship development wasn’t as strong as it could have been and I know she stated this in the beginning, but the no heat situation was a bummer for me. One last negative, would be that the guys sounded too similar in the beginning that it was a bit hard to separate W from X from Y from Z. Again, this leveled out towards the middle and I really enjoyed seeing their different personalities.
The spice was really nice. I’d give a 3/5 🌶️
Finn was hands down my favorite. Who wouldn’t want a big, baker of an alpha that crochets you lizards (even if they’re wonky)? 🥰
Rugby is such a nice change from the other sports, loved it!
Excited to read more from this author. 📖
One recommendation is explaining “imprinting” in the beginning of the book. I’ve never seen this in OV and it made it confusing because there was no context on what that entails. Like why were they worried about imprinting but they were scent matched?
The spice was really nice. I’d give a 3/5 🌶️
Finn was hands down my favorite. Who wouldn’t want a big, baker of an alpha that crochets you lizards (even if they’re wonky)? 🥰
Rugby is such a nice change from the other sports, loved it!
Excited to read more from this author. 📖
One recommendation is explaining “imprinting” in the beginning of the book. I’ve never seen this in OV and it made it confusing because there was no context on what that entails. Like why were they worried about imprinting but they were scent matched?
June 10, 2025
So good!
This was unexpectedly good! I say unexpectedly because I haven't read this author before ANF definitely not many sports themed RH. The characters, Frankie (fmc), hilarious banter, fantastic spicy chemistry mixed with genuine sweetness, and a real story to top it all off. So worth the read. A reread too. I'll absolutely be checking out any other work by this author.
This was unexpectedly good! I say unexpectedly because I haven't read this author before ANF definitely not many sports themed RH. The characters, Frankie (fmc), hilarious banter, fantastic spicy chemistry mixed with genuine sweetness, and a real story to top it all off. So worth the read. A reread too. I'll absolutely be checking out any other work by this author.
June 7, 2025
This book left me with a sense of something missed.
I understand that OV is not something that's coded, so everyone can write a different version of it, but this time the feeling was "I really don't understand what's going on". Like some parts were missing? The initial explanation were lacking and for most part of my reading I didn't particularly enjoy the story. What's really saving this book is the funny banter.
I understand that OV is not something that's coded, so everyone can write a different version of it, but this time the feeling was "I really don't understand what's going on". Like some parts were missing? The initial explanation were lacking and for most part of my reading I didn't particularly enjoy the story. What's really saving this book is the funny banter.
dnf
June 30, 2025This didn’t work for me. It felt like the OV elements worked differently than in other OV stories and it wasn’t explained how. This left me confused most of the time
August 23, 2025
I did it for science.
Somehow… the book had a plot but didn’t have context? There was not nearly enough background info to tell me why situations were problems or why the stakes mattered lol. There were some good jokes though!
It was fine.
Somehow… the book had a plot but didn’t have context? There was not nearly enough background info to tell me why situations were problems or why the stakes mattered lol. There were some good jokes though!
It was fine.
June 29, 2025
An absolutely hilarious good time!
Applying for a job that as a media manager for a rugby team with no knowledge of the game itself. Promptly passing out when she sees one of the MMCs during the tour of the facilities and yet still getting the job. From there the fun times and ridiculous situations don’t stop as she moves into a house with four of the team’s players.
Our FMC is new to the media world and is working towards figuring out her life. She has some great growth throughout as she finds that balance and resolve. The MMCs are all devoted to their game and doing everything they can for the team. Each of them is a unique character with an interesting past that has shaped them into who they are, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their own little bit of growth.
I honestly laughed out loud so many times and had the biggest grin on my face reading all the great banter. There were so many great interactions making sure the way their relationships grew with the FMC was really well structured and specific for each of the MMCs. Things got spicy fairly quickly and it only escalated as the relationships grew.
Although I really emphasized how fun this book was it did also address some more serious and real topics of self worth and found family, among others. They were brought up naturally so things flowed smoothly and it didn’t take you out of the story.
The last few chapters of the book did have me a bit lost in the timeline, but it didn’t bother me overly. Things did wrap up quite quickly in the last chapter as the characters had completed their arcs before then and this wasn’t really a book about rugby as the author mentioned at the beginning. It would’ve been nice to have a longer epilogue though rather than a quick one chapter wrap up of all the loose ends.
I truly enjoyed this book for the fun, laughter filled, few hours of reading it gave me!
Applying for a job that as a media manager for a rugby team with no knowledge of the game itself. Promptly passing out when she sees one of the MMCs during the tour of the facilities and yet still getting the job. From there the fun times and ridiculous situations don’t stop as she moves into a house with four of the team’s players.
Our FMC is new to the media world and is working towards figuring out her life. She has some great growth throughout as she finds that balance and resolve. The MMCs are all devoted to their game and doing everything they can for the team. Each of them is a unique character with an interesting past that has shaped them into who they are, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their own little bit of growth.
I honestly laughed out loud so many times and had the biggest grin on my face reading all the great banter. There were so many great interactions making sure the way their relationships grew with the FMC was really well structured and specific for each of the MMCs. Things got spicy fairly quickly and it only escalated as the relationships grew.
Although I really emphasized how fun this book was it did also address some more serious and real topics of self worth and found family, among others. They were brought up naturally so things flowed smoothly and it didn’t take you out of the story.
The last few chapters of the book did have me a bit lost in the timeline, but it didn’t bother me overly. Things did wrap up quite quickly in the last chapter as the characters had completed their arcs before then and this wasn’t really a book about rugby as the author mentioned at the beginning. It would’ve been nice to have a longer epilogue though rather than a quick one chapter wrap up of all the loose ends.
I truly enjoyed this book for the fun, laughter filled, few hours of reading it gave me!
June 26, 2025
Chaos, thighs, some rugby, and lots of laughs
I absolutely had no intention of loving this book when I picked it up. I had read a few downers recently and figured I would try a new author since I'm a sucker for a good sports-themed Omegaverse story.
Within a chapter or two I was laughing so hard that my kids came in to check on me to see if I was all right. (I was fine, if you were wondering, thanks.) I did have to read them some of the lines before they would leave me alone, however.
Frankie and the chaos that follows her and her four alphas is one of my new favorite things. It has most of the usual Omegaverse stuff sprinkled in, pheromones, knots, scents, whatever, but the relationships being built between the characters, even outside the pack with other staff and the town, really make this great. The humor was over the top and perfect for these characters, and even when things get heavy, there's still something there that makes you sigh because it's oddly sweet or laugh out loud. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's part of what makes this story so perfect.
Please write more like this, Rayne Waters. I will absolutely come back to read it!!!
I absolutely had no intention of loving this book when I picked it up. I had read a few downers recently and figured I would try a new author since I'm a sucker for a good sports-themed Omegaverse story.
Within a chapter or two I was laughing so hard that my kids came in to check on me to see if I was all right. (I was fine, if you were wondering, thanks.) I did have to read them some of the lines before they would leave me alone, however.
Frankie and the chaos that follows her and her four alphas is one of my new favorite things. It has most of the usual Omegaverse stuff sprinkled in, pheromones, knots, scents, whatever, but the relationships being built between the characters, even outside the pack with other staff and the town, really make this great. The humor was over the top and perfect for these characters, and even when things get heavy, there's still something there that makes you sigh because it's oddly sweet or laugh out loud. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's part of what makes this story so perfect.
Please write more like this, Rayne Waters. I will absolutely come back to read it!!!
June 29, 2025
Cute and hilarious
This was the perfect, low angst omegaverse story. Hot alphas, hilariously messy omega, cute story with just enough twists to keep the plot interesting and keep me engaged. And the spice level is very respectable (🌶️🌶️🌶️/5)
The author did a good job of creating different personalities for each alpha, which I’ve found is a common issue with a lot of RH, specially omegaverse RH. It is not the case here. Each character is their own person, and they’ve been given just enough depth for me to get attached.
Highly recommend if you are looking for a short-ish, cute, low angst omegaverse story.
This was the perfect, low angst omegaverse story. Hot alphas, hilariously messy omega, cute story with just enough twists to keep the plot interesting and keep me engaged. And the spice level is very respectable (🌶️🌶️🌶️/5)
The author did a good job of creating different personalities for each alpha, which I’ve found is a common issue with a lot of RH, specially omegaverse RH. It is not the case here. Each character is their own person, and they’ve been given just enough depth for me to get attached.
Highly recommend if you are looking for a short-ish, cute, low angst omegaverse story.
July 16, 2025
So I know next to NOTHING about rugby. But that’s totally fine because the author delivers in her promise to readers: you don’t have to know rugby, you just need to have an appreciation for found family shenanigans and lots and lots of thighs 😜🤣
This read was super fun and chaotic from the get-go. There were some deep moments, but it was for sure funny, flirty and delightful to read. Jax was my favorite, Finn a close second. But all the guys were chaotic sweethearts and a wonderful family for Frankie to become a part of.
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
This read was super fun and chaotic from the get-go. There were some deep moments, but it was for sure funny, flirty and delightful to read. Jax was my favorite, Finn a close second. But all the guys were chaotic sweethearts and a wonderful family for Frankie to become a part of.
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
July 1, 2025
perfect
This book made me laugh (straight up cackle) multiple times. The characters are well developed, the story is full of plot, decent amounts of smut, and all the feel goods.
This is the first book I have read from this author, now I’m going to hunt down every other book that they have ever published and read them.
This book made me laugh (straight up cackle) multiple times. The characters are well developed, the story is full of plot, decent amounts of smut, and all the feel goods.
This is the first book I have read from this author, now I’m going to hunt down every other book that they have ever published and read them.
January 4, 2026
Scrum Heat was a fun read. I expected a lot of heat, but the author also wrote a lot of depth of character. Theo, Finn, Rory and Jax felt pretty different in how they reacted to Frankie. There were so many sweet moments. Even though this is based around a rugby team it is pretty sports light. I liked not having to know anything about the sport specifically.
June 19, 2025
Cute, low drama, not a ton of spice.
Little confusing at times about being scent-matched?
Little confusing at times about being scent-matched?
June 25, 2025
squishy happy read
I loved this. It felt a bit chaotic very early on for me, there was so much going on, but it all slotted in to make sense and was there for a reason. Nothing too angsty, no relationship drama just a wonderful, wholesome relationship with brilliant characters and loads of laugh out loud moments
I loved this. It felt a bit chaotic very early on for me, there was so much going on, but it all slotted in to make sense and was there for a reason. Nothing too angsty, no relationship drama just a wonderful, wholesome relationship with brilliant characters and loads of laugh out loud moments
June 26, 2025
Wow
This was a wonderful story! I laughed and kind of teared up! But mostly I enjoyed every bit of this storyl
This was a wonderful story! I laughed and kind of teared up! But mostly I enjoyed every bit of this storyl
June 20, 2025
LOVED
My goodness the banter in this book was perfection. I loved every quirky character and loved the story. I know nothing about rugby but this book made it all soo fun. Definitely something I will reread again in the future
My goodness the banter in this book was perfection. I loved every quirky character and loved the story. I know nothing about rugby but this book made it all soo fun. Definitely something I will reread again in the future
June 5, 2025
DNF @ 70%
I couldn't go any further. The puns. while cringy started off funny - the fact that it's every conversation got ridiculous. By 70%, 2 of the guys blended together and I completely forgot anyone outside of Jax and Theo.
The formatting on the ebook is also horrible. Every sentence is its own paragraph and made this harder to read than it needed to be.
I couldn't go any further. The puns. while cringy started off funny - the fact that it's every conversation got ridiculous. By 70%, 2 of the guys blended together and I completely forgot anyone outside of Jax and Theo.
The formatting on the ebook is also horrible. Every sentence is its own paragraph and made this harder to read than it needed to be.
June 15, 2025
I laughed from beginning to end and miss Frankie and her guys already! I’ll definitely need a re-read!
June 21, 2025
could be great
This has good bones but feels half way edited. Fun dialogue but often seem to be missing something that happens off screen and repetitive. The world building was unique and could have used some more background. The characters are enjoyable.
This has good bones but feels half way edited. Fun dialogue but often seem to be missing something that happens off screen and repetitive. The world building was unique and could have used some more background. The characters are enjoyable.
June 13, 2025
so funny
So much heart in this story. Do not read with beverages, you will choke with laughter. I got funny looks because of my unhinged laughter. Worth it
So much heart in this story. Do not read with beverages, you will choke with laughter. I got funny looks because of my unhinged laughter. Worth it
June 23, 2025
Another great OV book in the stacks to read!! Highly recommend! I loved it!
June 11, 2025
Kinda Loved it
This was my first Omegaverse story and it certainly won’t be my last.
I really kinda loved these characters. They made it easy to fall for each of them. The storyline was lighter (with a few heavier moments) and easy to read.
This was my first Omegaverse story and it certainly won’t be my last.
I really kinda loved these characters. They made it easy to fall for each of them. The storyline was lighter (with a few heavier moments) and easy to read.
June 9, 2025
Phenomenal
I love a good omegaverse. And this one is a great one. Not everyone needs a pack to surround them but Frankie does and they love her just the way she is.
These four alphas not only rock her world but they literally and figuratively sweep her off her feet.
This is the purest most adorable book I've read in a while. And yes there's definitely spice.
I love a good omegaverse. And this one is a great one. Not everyone needs a pack to surround them but Frankie does and they love her just the way she is.
These four alphas not only rock her world but they literally and figuratively sweep her off her feet.
This is the purest most adorable book I've read in a while. And yes there's definitely spice.
June 10, 2025
It was so good 😭 I literally could not stop laughing from beginning to end. I miss them so much already 😫. Frankie is real asf! Finn is so adorable <3 Theo is refreshing. Rory is reliable, and Jax is my favorite (I can’t help it). Gonna go watch rugby TikToks now!!!!
November 22, 2025
This is the best rom-com I've read. I started highlighting quotes for the first few pages only to realize that this whole book is made out of pure literature gold. Frankie and her pack are the most wholesome thing on the planet.
June 21, 2025
Literal shit from a butt. Written awfully. Its giving wattpad but not in a good way.
June 26, 2025
Really not as good as I hoped...
If I didn't start reading the book so early in the morning, late into the night, and constantly throughout the day, I'd have been tempted to make this book a drinking game. Take a shot every time the word "thigh" appears in the book. (For the record, "thigh" comes up 46 times and "thighs" 87 times, for a total of 133 shots in a 453 page book.)
I admit I nearly DNF this book quite a few times. It's about 450 pages, but there's a whole lot of nothing that happens. 45% in, we still don't have a good idea of who the characters really are aside from the guys being "solid and unreadable, confident and cocky, warm and steady, and silent but present." I actually started putting the book down to choose something else but skipped ahead a bit, saw something kind of catch my eye, so decided to keep with it a bit longer. It wasn't anything interesting, but I'm stubborn and I hate not finishing books. It's a gift and a curse, my stubbornness.
When the last members of the pack finally complete their bond with the FMC, I still wasn't feeling it. One character in particular hadn't had any time with the FMC one on one at all on page, and I didn't even feel he really liked her until after the fact. By the time the book came to an end, I still didn't feel much of a connection with the characters or see much of one between each of them, either.
I personally felt the book didn't get exciting until about 75% in. I told some fellow book friends that I was sticking it out, that I was sure that once I got over the hump, I felt it would be better. I just didn't expect the hump to be three-quarters of the book...
One more small, specific critique I have is that it could use one more round of editing. It's nothing serious, but some words and names are misspelled (eg. "he" instead of "her," "The" instead of "Theo," "mind" instead of "mine," etc). Nothing crazy, just small things that an editor or proofreader should have caught.
With all of my critiquing and negativity, I'll at least end on a positive note by leaving a sweet, inspiring quote from the book:
“Sometimes it takes strength to stay and fight. But sometimes...” I pause. “Sometimes the bravest thing is just knowing when to stop giving something your attention. When to leave.”
If I didn't start reading the book so early in the morning, late into the night, and constantly throughout the day, I'd have been tempted to make this book a drinking game. Take a shot every time the word "thigh" appears in the book. (For the record, "thigh" comes up 46 times and "thighs" 87 times, for a total of 133 shots in a 453 page book.)
I admit I nearly DNF this book quite a few times. It's about 450 pages, but there's a whole lot of nothing that happens. 45% in, we still don't have a good idea of who the characters really are aside from the guys being "solid and unreadable, confident and cocky, warm and steady, and silent but present." I actually started putting the book down to choose something else but skipped ahead a bit, saw something kind of catch my eye, so decided to keep with it a bit longer. It wasn't anything interesting, but I'm stubborn and I hate not finishing books. It's a gift and a curse, my stubbornness.
When the last members of the pack finally complete their bond with the FMC, I still wasn't feeling it. One character in particular hadn't had any time with the FMC one on one at all on page, and I didn't even feel he really liked her until after the fact. By the time the book came to an end, I still didn't feel much of a connection with the characters or see much of one between each of them, either.
I personally felt the book didn't get exciting until about 75% in. I told some fellow book friends that I was sticking it out, that I was sure that once I got over the hump, I felt it would be better. I just didn't expect the hump to be three-quarters of the book...
One more small, specific critique I have is that it could use one more round of editing. It's nothing serious, but some words and names are misspelled (eg. "he" instead of "her," "The" instead of "Theo," "mind" instead of "mine," etc). Nothing crazy, just small things that an editor or proofreader should have caught.
With all of my critiquing and negativity, I'll at least end on a positive note by leaving a sweet, inspiring quote from the book:
“Sometimes it takes strength to stay and fight. But sometimes...” I pause. “Sometimes the bravest thing is just knowing when to stop giving something your attention. When to leave.”
May 28, 2025
O.M.G.
Where do I start with this pack??
I am beyond in love with this story. We have four alphas, all who are rugby players for their small town semi pro team. Each of them have very different personalities and I was really pleased with how we got to learn about them all and their different friendships as well as their families and circumstances and what contributes to their personalities, in a way that felt real. It wasn’t superficial and we got to learn about the alphas, which I really appreciated as some books I feel like the alphas don’t get equal focus etc.
This book starts with focus on two alphas I would say, mostly Finn and Rheo, which makes sense as they are the bigger personalities in the group. But then we see more of Rory and gain a much deeper insight into Jax. Check the TWs for his story but wow, there were points where my heart hurt for him so much and I was really emotional. Rayne did a fantastic job in weaving in powerful themes and those more emotional scenes but also keeping this a light hearted cozy book which I really liked too.
The spicy scenes where phewwwwww spicy, I loved them, couldn’t get enough and especially loved the attention to detail for those rugby player thighs! There was a perfect blend of spice with all the alphas and the group scene at the end was to die for. It was balanced out by really good plot.
Overall this was an easy five star read for me. Wasn’t expecting the twist at the end, the themes were powerful and hard hitting but didn’t at all feel like it was there for shock value they felt very natural and true to the characters and also real life as you never really know wha others have been through or experienced. This is a really funny book, the banter is great, very much grumpy x sunshine at the beginning but Frankie warms up to the alphas, it’s an easy read with low angst and of course a lovely happy ending. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series and would love to get another glimpse of this pack again inf future.
*Thank you to Rayne Waters for my arc copy, all views are my own*
Where do I start with this pack??
I am beyond in love with this story. We have four alphas, all who are rugby players for their small town semi pro team. Each of them have very different personalities and I was really pleased with how we got to learn about them all and their different friendships as well as their families and circumstances and what contributes to their personalities, in a way that felt real. It wasn’t superficial and we got to learn about the alphas, which I really appreciated as some books I feel like the alphas don’t get equal focus etc.
This book starts with focus on two alphas I would say, mostly Finn and Rheo, which makes sense as they are the bigger personalities in the group. But then we see more of Rory and gain a much deeper insight into Jax. Check the TWs for his story but wow, there were points where my heart hurt for him so much and I was really emotional. Rayne did a fantastic job in weaving in powerful themes and those more emotional scenes but also keeping this a light hearted cozy book which I really liked too.
The spicy scenes where phewwwwww spicy, I loved them, couldn’t get enough and especially loved the attention to detail for those rugby player thighs! There was a perfect blend of spice with all the alphas and the group scene at the end was to die for. It was balanced out by really good plot.
Overall this was an easy five star read for me. Wasn’t expecting the twist at the end, the themes were powerful and hard hitting but didn’t at all feel like it was there for shock value they felt very natural and true to the characters and also real life as you never really know wha others have been through or experienced. This is a really funny book, the banter is great, very much grumpy x sunshine at the beginning but Frankie warms up to the alphas, it’s an easy read with low angst and of course a lovely happy ending. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series and would love to get another glimpse of this pack again inf future.
*Thank you to Rayne Waters for my arc copy, all views are my own*
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September 19, 2025
The writing style was just too much and the connection between the FMC and the MMCs wasn't well done.
The writing had sooo many unnecessary comparisons, filler words, "funny" things and repetitions that I didn't really want to continue.
Also, the FMC is so god damn bad in her job interview and the whole situation is so unrealistic that I just didn't fall into the story.
And it seems like the men just happen to take an interest in her because she is going to live with them. It is said multiple times that they could be a scent match, but nobody knows for sure. And that is so annoying. Normally in Omegaverse books the people involved know right away because of.... The Scent!!! And it seems like biological soulmates.
The repetitive writing, ugh!
"But for now, I flirt. I wait. I let her catch me shirtless in the hallway or stretching in ways I know make her twitch. I steal her snacks and wink when she scowls. I find her clothes in the laundry, press them to my face like I’m not fully addicted, and drop them back in her room before she notices they’re missing. I wait, but I don’t stop. She gets time, but that doesn’t mean I have to behave. And the longer this builds? The more this tension claws its way under my skin—her scent on my hoodie, her laugh echoing down the hallway, the way she bit her lip the last time we passed in the kitchen like she didn’t trust herself not to say something filthy? It’s driving me insane, in the best fucking way. Which brings me back to Marcus. Because all this tension, all this instinct I’m sitting on like a live wire, all this need with nowhere to go… Yeah. That’s about to become his goddamn problem."
The writing had sooo many unnecessary comparisons, filler words, "funny" things and repetitions that I didn't really want to continue.
Also, the FMC is so god damn bad in her job interview and the whole situation is so unrealistic that I just didn't fall into the story.
And it seems like the men just happen to take an interest in her because she is going to live with them. It is said multiple times that they could be a scent match, but nobody knows for sure. And that is so annoying. Normally in Omegaverse books the people involved know right away because of.... The Scent!!! And it seems like biological soulmates.
The repetitive writing, ugh!
"But for now, I flirt. I wait. I let her catch me shirtless in the hallway or stretching in ways I know make her twitch. I steal her snacks and wink when she scowls. I find her clothes in the laundry, press them to my face like I’m not fully addicted, and drop them back in her room before she notices they’re missing. I wait, but I don’t stop. She gets time, but that doesn’t mean I have to behave. And the longer this builds? The more this tension claws its way under my skin—her scent on my hoodie, her laugh echoing down the hallway, the way she bit her lip the last time we passed in the kitchen like she didn’t trust herself not to say something filthy? It’s driving me insane, in the best fucking way. Which brings me back to Marcus. Because all this tension, all this instinct I’m sitting on like a live wire, all this need with nowhere to go… Yeah. That’s about to become his goddamn problem."
October 6, 2025
I liked the premise of the book, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Trying to finish the book was very much a struggle for me, and I had to keep putting it down whenever I ran out of patience. The premise is a social media manager as FMC + sports (rugby) team + small town, so there is a lot there that could have worked well, and that's what drew me in at first.
Plot: I don't mind if you change the rules of omegaverse for your story, but if you're going to do it, iron-clad explanations and a plot that we can follow are a necessity. Why would it be bad if they were scent matched? What does being scent sensitive have to do with anything? Why is bonding the solution to a tabloid article? The author has a part in the beginning of the book that explains the "Sportsverse" that can definitely do with some expansion.
Dialogue: Why does the dialogue read like it was written by chatGPT? I do not mean written by AI, I mean specifically written by chatGPT and its gratuitous use of the emdash. The unnatural dialogue is def my biggest ick. Take your books to writers' groups, please, and read it out loud - it will help with weird dialogue + plot-flow issues. Don't get me wrong, the entire book is filled with emdashes, not just the dialogue between characters, but hopefully, the author can fix that by getting a strong editor.
With all of the 5 star reviews this book received (HOW?), I have to think that this is simply another author whose writing style does not work for me.
Plot: I don't mind if you change the rules of omegaverse for your story, but if you're going to do it, iron-clad explanations and a plot that we can follow are a necessity. Why would it be bad if they were scent matched? What does being scent sensitive have to do with anything? Why is bonding the solution to a tabloid article? The author has a part in the beginning of the book that explains the "Sportsverse" that can definitely do with some expansion.
Dialogue: Why does the dialogue read like it was written by chatGPT? I do not mean written by AI, I mean specifically written by chatGPT and its gratuitous use of the emdash. The unnatural dialogue is def my biggest ick. Take your books to writers' groups, please, and read it out loud - it will help with weird dialogue + plot-flow issues. Don't get me wrong, the entire book is filled with emdashes, not just the dialogue between characters, but hopefully, the author can fix that by getting a strong editor.
With all of the 5 star reviews this book received (HOW?), I have to think that this is simply another author whose writing style does not work for me.
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