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Ghost Alpha Unit #5

Scarred Alphas

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He lied.

The one alpha I trusted. The one I was going to run away with. The man I built my entire future around.

Azarel is the crown prince of Surhiira, and he never told me.

Now I'm hiding underground with alphas who should terrify me. Nikolai, whose silver gaze tracks me like I'm already his. Geo, who hands me a gun and tells me to shoot something to get it out of my system. Raven, who looks at me like I'm worth worshipping. And the Knight, my beautiful scarred monster, the only alpha who has never once lied to me.

Azarel is tearing through the wasteland searching for me.

Part of me wants him to find me.

Part of me wants to disappear.

And part of me—the part I don't talk about, the part that goes foggy and hollow when everything becomes too much—feels like it's starting to crack.

The porcelain shattered a long time ago.

But what breaks next might not piece back together.


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Scarred Alphas is the fifth book in the Ghost Alpha Unit series and the second book in Cosima's trilogy. The Ghost Alpha Unit series is a dark RH Omegaverse set in a war-torn dystopian society. Please see the author's website for details on content and themes. The sixth and final book, Apex Pack, will be released in Q3/Q4 2026.

614 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 14, 2026

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212 reviews7 followers
January 28, 2026
“Where you go, I go. Period.”

4.75 ⭐️ 2.75 🌶️

Not going to lie… Plague pissed me tf off in this one. 🤣

As per usual - loved this so much. Lenore Rosewood has such a way of depicting characters who are mute in such a way that you feel & understand everything that they’re experiencing. I feet like that’s no easy feat to master!

This one felt like an entire journey; just one omega with her pack behind her, seeking answers and a bit of revenge on the side lol.

I absolutely love Cosima - everything about her really. The fact that she’s such a complex character, with such a strong-willed personality but also a tenderness and vulnerability to her at times… I actually think each character in this (Knight, Geo, Raven, Nikolai & even Azarel) all stood out to me.

Also helps that the spice was spicin’, even though there were only a few scenes of it in this one hehe 🤭

I can’t wait for things to heat up even more in the following book, and for Cosima to get some resolution & peace!

Also just want to mention: I just want to scoop Knight up and hold him. Poor guy needs a long ass hug… Those last few chapters…my heart just broke completely for him…

Some of my other fav quotes:
‼️⚠️POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW! ⚠️‼️
“She starts checking out one of the paintings depicting an overly muscled god with horns and leathery wings lounging on a stone throne. Guess she’s a monsterfucker through and through.” (Dead 😂)“‘Gimme back my fuckin’ husband, you assholes!’”“I am Azarel Dovar Srayen, second prince of the house of the Ibis, disgraced son of Queen Amaya, disgraced second heir to the throne.” He pauses, meeting my eyes. “And completely, utterly, irrevocably yours.” (Swoon)
“If I have to be the villain of her story, so be it. As long as she’s alive to finish it.”
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214 reviews1 follower
January 16, 2026
One aspect that truly sets this author apart is her remarkable skill in writing non-verbal characters. Even without the ability to articulate their feelings, Wraith and Knight emerge as the standout figures in this series. Knight's chapters are crafted with such emotional depth that it feels like we’re diving into an entirely different narrative—one that transcends the dystopian and RH genres.

The other MCs are equally compelling. Geo’s gruff protectiveness is endearing, while Raven's razor-sharp humour shines through at the most unexpected moments. Their playful banter, especially with Nikolai, adds an irresistible dynamic. Cosima stands out as the perfect FMC; despite her traumatic past, she embodies strength, determination, and decisiveness, while also exuding a gentle warmth toward her mates. Her viciousness and unhinged behaviour also made me laugh multiple times.

The appearance of the Ghost Alpha Unit and the chaotic brawl that follows are nothing short of exhilarating. That cliffhanger is genuinely heartbreaking, leaving me eager to see how the myriad of unresolved threads will weave together in book 3.
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Author 4 books34 followers
January 17, 2026
This book makes me rabid

Omg I’m not sure how to process how happy this book made me. Violent. Unhinged. Funny. Things go (literally) off the rails in all the best ways.
Cosima won my heart in this book. Brave, tough, tender and crazy. Geo is a fallout-esque alpha daddy that you didn’t know you needed. Azarel- still to be redeemed. Niko is hot, edgy and utterly devoted. Knight is a monster bbg whom I will love forever. And Raven! Star of the show in my eyes. It’s so hard to find a decent murder twink these days, but Raven delivers and I am HERE for it.
If anyone needs me I’ll be crying in a corner waiting for the next book.
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395 reviews89 followers
January 18, 2026
I love Cosima and her Alphas and the whole dynamic of their relationship and the cliffhanger was great and I can’t wait to read the next book. The only reason this isn't 5stars is because it was a really long book for very little excitement. And it seemed like the build up to the Pack finding Azarel for answers fell flat when they reunited and we got more questions than answers and now have to wait for the 3rd book
1,095 reviews21 followers
January 16, 2026
Azarel lied.

The one alpha Comia trusted. The one she was going to run away with. The man she built her entire future around.

Azarel is the crown prince of Surhiira, and he never told her.

Now Cosima is hiding underground with alphas who should terrify me. Nikolai, whose silver gaze tracks her like she’s already his. Geo, who hands her a gun and tells her to shoot something to get it out of her system. Raven, who looks at her like she’s worth worshipping. And the Knight, her beautiful scarred monster, the only alpha who has never once lied to Cosima.

Azarel is tearing through the wasteland searching for her.

Part of her wants him to find her.

Part of her wants to disappear.

And part of her—the part she doesn’t talk about, the part that goes foggy and hollow when everything becomes too much—feels like it's starting to crack.

The porcelain shattered a long time ago.

But what breaks next might not piece back together.

Unhinged Omega is the fifth book in the Ghost Alpha Unit series and the second book in Cosima's trilogy. The Ghost Alpha Unit series is a dark RH Omegaverse set in a war-torn dystopian society. Please see the author's website for details on content and themes.

YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.

Tropes: Omegaverse, Enemies-to-Lovers, Dystopian, Fantasy, Paranormal, Hate-to-Love, Fighters, Sassy FMC, Queer, Bisexual, MM, Explicit Open Door, Height Difference, Queer Awakening, Alpha Male, Poly, Commander, Bad Boys, Independent FMC, MMF Romance, Angst, Tortured MMC, Reverse Harem, Dark Romance, Betrayal, Shattered Trust, Hiding Underground, Rebuilding Trust, War-Torn Society,

Scarred Alpha is the 5th book in the Ghost Alpha Unit by Lenore Rosewood. This is also the 2nd book in Cosima’s trilogy.

I love Cosima, her character was written perfectly. And her bond with Knight, I don’t think I have to explain that, when you read this book, you’ll understand it yourself.

What I really loved and appreciated was that Lenore ensured that Cosima, Knight, Nikolai, Geo, Raven, and even Azarel have their own personalities and you can distinguish each one of them by more than just the nickname Knight, Nikolai, Geo, Raven give to Cosima.

I really appreciate that Lenore took her time in creating this world. She has created this epic post-apocalyptic world with its own utopia. And it’s expansive and unique and like no other world that we have truly seen and Lenore has created something that is truly her own.

Of course, Lenore filled out our cast of characters with previous characters outside of Cosima’s pack and we know that Lenore couldn’t leave them out.

I love the Lenore gave us all the laughter, tears, action/excitement, fear that we could have asked for in this book and it’s honestly so good, just like the previous 4 books were and I can honestly say that I am addicted to this series and to Lenore’s writing.

I do have to say that this book ends on one nasty cliffhanger and this one is so harsh that I swear, this kind of cliffhanger should not be allowed and it should be illegal and there should be serious punishments for this kind of cliffy.

All that said, I still highly recommend this book and this entire series. I do say you need to read this entire series starting with book 1 in order to understand the characters and the events from the previous books.
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159 reviews3 followers
January 25, 2026
While book one took me a hot minute to get into…this one was a lot easier. A absolutely adore the characters and I’m so happy with the pack structure.

This is poly romance - MM my fave!!



Cosima

"What is it that makes alphas such unrepentant, lying, cretinous bastards?"


Nikolai

"Alright, whose perverted dream are we in?"

Geo

…and clearly, it falls to me to make sure we all get out of this alive.

Knight

no one owns moonlight. can't capture it. can't hold it. can only bask in it.

Raven

"We're pack now, ... All of us."

Azarel

She may be an omega, but she's more resourceful than any alpha I've known. Strong. Brave. Fierce. A survivor, through and through.


This was a wild ride that’s for sure.

The ending is one hell of a cliffhanger… I have so many questions. Is the ‘thing’ done now? Did it do what it was meant to do and now it’s inactive or will it keep getting worse?
Do the group stay together? Are they done for? Are they torn apart?

It’s all too much!!

I do hope that the cliffhanger issue is sorted out quickly. And we all know which character has to die painfully don’t we…

What a great and stressful addition to the storyline. Cannot wait for part three.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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758 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy
January 15, 2026
I just never imagined murder could be… affectionate. These alphas are going to be the death of me or my sanity. I’m not sure which.

This series is everything to me. I love it so much. I have reread every book in the series. It just scratches every single itch in my brain just right. The characters are so unhinged and complex. I love them all in different ways and for different reasons. I’ve gasped, cackled out loud, and blushed. It’s what I love about dark romance mixed with everything wonderful in omegaverse.
•Cosima’s character is killing me. Her story just gets more upsetting and compelling.
•Knight is everything. I would die for him. No notes on his character. None. He’s perfect.
•Raven my sweet boy…I wanna hug him and hang out with him. Maybe get him into some counseling. He needs it with two of these dumb alphas in this pack.
•I need Geo to get it together about both of his people before I smack him so hard his other eye pops out.
•Nikolai…oh sir. He is finally learning. He’s getting it. Just so slowly. Poor baby. He better be glad I love his annoying hardheaded self.
•Azarel. Stop💥being💥a💥turd💥. Before I tell Knight I found him a snack to eat.
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113 reviews6 followers
January 22, 2026
Cosima might not be my favorite heroine, but that ending completely won me over. There’s nothing inherently wrong with her, we just don’t quite vibe, and that’s okay!
I still very much enjoyed this book, and honestly, the whole series continues to smash it.

The story did slow down a bit for me around the 60% mark, but toward the end it really picked up and completely changed my mind again. Now I’m mostly looking forward to seeing Azarel fit in more with the group, some more wink-wink action with Geo, and most of all Knight finally finding some peace in the final book. This baby deserves everything.
326 reviews3 followers
February 5, 2026
This book left me completely wrung out. The highs the lows too many to count… it’s amazing! Our merry band of misfits decides to help their Omega find Azarel. The lying Alpha that broke her heart. They come up with a plan that backfires spectacularly but brings them full circle to Suhiira. Home of Plague and the ghosts. Brother to Azarel. Cosima has had such heartache for her whole life, first her father and then her horrible husband. Being with her Alphas brings her peace and she finds herself without fear from her father but with so many unanswered questions. Then Azarel comes and with him the answers she needs but he refuses to give them. He can’t, her life is at stake. She’s desperate to know what is happening to her but it’s nearly her undoing. Can her Alphas be enough to bring her back from the edge and what will the price of that be? This ended on a hellacious cliffhanger and I’m dying to know what happens next!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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328 reviews1 follower
January 17, 2026
4.75 stars. 🌟

First of all that reviewer leaving one star reviews on book 5 because of undisclosed MM in a series where EVERY SINGLE BOOK BEFORE IT HAD MM is clearly a rage baiting homophobe and needs to touch grass.

I loved this book, by far my favourite in the entire series so far. I’m so invested in all of the characters, they are so vivid and unique. Cosima is wonderful as well, it’s so easy for omegas to be written as ‘feisty’ and they’re really not. She’s assertive and smart, I love her. This author has definitely become an auto read author for me.
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227 reviews2 followers
January 20, 2026
Morally grey alpha mates.
Strap in for a dystopian adventure across wastelands. This second book takes right up from where the first book left us hanging. Strong alphas wrapped around their omega’s little pinkie as it slowly dawns on them all that they are a pack, liking the other alphas is not even necessary. I loved the clash of the ‘old’ Ghost Alpha unity & this ‘new’ one. I didn’t know who to cheer for! This does end on a cliff-hanger as well.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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3 reviews
January 21, 2026
Idk if I’ll survive this cliffhanger. When towards the end of the book happened and perfect, sweet, angel baby Knight heard that noise from her (trying my best to be vague here) after the whole metal thing happened my heart shattered. Ugh, can I fast forward to “02/03 release date”!?

All dramatic emotions aside, this series is fantastic. The way I can picture the events in my head like a movie, even hearing their languages, and the ability to show such depth in silent characters is something else.
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878 reviews20 followers
January 29, 2026
I think I have a new favourite omegaverse. I thought the first Ghost Squad was fantastic; this one, so far, is even better.


I can't pick a favourite character, I'm torn between Raven and Knight, both amazing characters that drew me in from the start.


This has it all, heats and knots, MM experiments, heartbreak, loss and one omega who might very well be my favourite so far.  Do check the trigger warnings.  Beautifully written, with a world that is beautifully constructed.  I need the next book, now!

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516 reviews13 followers
January 16, 2026
They've endured so much, the ending of this book is simply brutal.
Thankfully, there's a sequel, otherwise I would have thrown the book out the window in frustration.

What a story, phew!
I enjoyed reading it so much.
The characters are fantastically written.

The story is dark, suspenseful, and the humor is great.
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415 reviews3 followers
January 24, 2026
This is epic

There are so many huge moments in this one. The banter is absolutely top tier. The big fight is so unbelievable well done. I couldn’t put it down. I am obsessed with this. I can’t wait for the next book.
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4 reviews
January 25, 2026
My heart is broken and in the floor. How dare?! I’m going to be counting the days until the next release. Knight is freight training his way to my number one over Wraith. I could barely put this one down once I started
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19 reviews
January 28, 2026
Man, I was so excited for this book, but it is probably my least favorite out of the entire series. I had trouble getting through it, and honestly, nothing major happens. Also, the cliff hanger isn’t that jaw dropping. I saw it coming a mile away, and I think it was unnecessary.
6 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 11, 2026
The fact that Cosima is wonderfully written probably doesn't need to be explained, her bond with the knight? I love, I love, I love. I really appreciate if each character has a different personality and can be distinguished by something more than just a nickname for the heroine. I also love how these worlds are created. We have a post-apocalypse and utopias. Of course, characters from previous parts outside of Cosima's pack could not be missing. We have laughter, tears, excitement and fear and it's so good that I'm addicted!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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68 reviews2 followers
January 14, 2026
I am obsessed with this series. Lenore knows how to write the large, mutated, killing machine, mask wearing love interests. Frothing at the mouth for book 3 of their trilogy.
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70 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2026
Binge read this in one day and absolutely adore these characters! Lenore Rosewood’s cliffhanger will be the death of me ….. and I keep coming back for more!
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24 reviews
January 17, 2026
I need the next one!

Soooo good! That cliffhanger - the drama - I love it! Curse having to wait for book two 😂 absolutely love the characters and this series!
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89 reviews
January 25, 2026
ARE YOU JOKING???

Not only did I have to deal with the most heartbreaking book in the series??? The cliffhanger left me in absolute bitssss. I absolutely love this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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87 reviews
January 27, 2026
WTF Lenore? That cliffhanger might just kill me. I love every single thing about this series.
14 reviews
February 1, 2026
great second half

This was a good story, great second book. There are some good character developments plot was good and I am definitely looking forward to the next one.
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64 reviews1 follower
February 2, 2026
Holy cliffhanger, Batman!!! I just… can’t! Ugh! Lenore Rosewood’s storytelling is beyond fabulous! 10/10 recommend. But dang her and her cliffhangers!!
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69 reviews
January 26, 2026
I'm really angry about the cliffhanger because I thought this was the last book, I'm glad I get more eventually though
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303 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 22, 2026
These books never fail to have me laughing and on the edge of my seat at the same time. I love these characters, I want to read so much more of them and knowing the next book will finish the series has me wanting to cry. I am so stressed about the end of that book! I want more!
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192 reviews2 followers
February 3, 2026
Omg Cosima is such a fierce baddass FMC and all of the alphas are even more unhinged and incredible than the Ghost Pack 🙈❤️‍🔥

I love how slowly but surely we arz not only getting the Ghost Pack and Cosima & her out-laws alphas to clash but some threads of answers are finally arriving !

I KNEW WE WOULD END ON A CLIFFHANGER WITH THIS....but I'm a no spoiler queen so I guess you all will just have to read the books to know 😇

Thank you SO MUCH to Lenore and Book Sirens for the opportunity to get this book as an ARC 🙌🙏

I can't wait for both book 6 AND for the alternate universer Pucking Feral Part 2 !
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