Look To Pass

by Fern Oliver

She wants to be independent. They want her. If only it were that simple.

I’m not looking to fall in love. The rules are clear for omegas on a college no fraternizing with athletes. No posing a distraction. No exceptions.

So what if my older brother is a professional rugby player and vice-captain of the Willow Falls Wolves? I’m not some simpering omega hanging around the rugby pitch in between classes, waiting for one of his teammates to glance my way. I’ll turn up to support him—because I love the sport—but that’s where I draw the line.

However, it turns out, there are three alpha-sized problems I can’t seem to avoid … Scotland’s hottest rugby export is the persuasive, charming, superstar fullback who sets his sights on me—simply refusing to take no for an answer. Adding to my problems, my brother’s best friend is the starting center for the Wolves—broody, sullen, with a giant chip on his shoulder to match his enormous thighs. To make matters worse, there’s Mr. Handsome and Perfect, a retired rugby legend who owns the team—oh, and he’s my ex-boyfriend’s dad.

As hard as I try to run the other way, our worlds collide, and despite the risks, they tempt me to break every rule. Even though a pack is the last thing I’m looking for, I don’t know if we can fight the attraction we share.

Will this be a moment that passes me by? Or will I let them win my heart?

LOOK TO PASS is a MMFM why choose rugby romance. It is part of the Willow Falls omegaverse world, full of swoon, scorching heat(s), and sweetness.

Genres: Omegaverse, Why Choose, Sports, Romance, Sports Romance, Polyamory, M M Romance

Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 28, 2026

Reviews

[Yimmie♡]

₊ ⊹🏈₊ ⟡ ݁₊ .𝙥𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙: this is technically my first “why choose” arc and i really like the blurb already. i’m so grateful to have received this arc 🥹 i also just realized how long it issss, but hopefully the pacing makes it fly by fast ♡

⋮ ⌗ ┆ 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙:18th May, 2026

[Aleksandra [semi hiatus]]

DNF 8%

I gave it a chance to make me interested enough to continue, but I’ve realised it must be not for me. I don’t feel the vibes, it’s hard for me to get into it, and my main problem is that it’s too long.

But huge thanks to the author and Luna Literary Management for sending me this ARC.

[Shiro Kitana]

omegaverse hyper independent omega + best friend's brother + ex-bf dad + star rugby player

[cindysbookshelf]

I couldn’t do it. It’s over 800 pages long and my ADHD brain cannot handle it🫠

[The Millennial Mood Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review: Look to Pass

4.5⭐️
4🌶️

Omegaverse
Why Choose MMFM⚔️
Sports Romance
Ex- Boyfriends Dad
Pro Rugby Players
Alphas x Omega
Scent Matches
Best Friends Brother
Cute Nicknames
Forced Proximity
Secret tattoo
Banter and Spice
Heats & Knotting
Cozy
No Third Act breakup


Wow! I really enjoyed this book! New to me author and will absolutely be reading more of her work! This book is set in the world of professional rugby meets college town. You have dynamics between Alphas and Omegas and some troublesome betas. I will say this is the longest Omegaverse standalone I’ve read at almost 800 pages. I felt the pacing was natural, it allowed for their relationships to develop organically not only with the FMC but with each other (alpha x alpha) as well.

Wren Murphy is an independent omega on an omega scholarship. She’s living with two other omegas that have grown to be fast friends- Nikita and Gabriella. She’s determined to keep her head down and finish college and not have any distractions. Enter the golden retriever, Scottish rugby hottie Conner who is smitten with her almost instantly without even knowing her name. Their meet cute was adorable! Then while they’re at her brother’s rugby match.. she runs into her scent match but it’s compacted because she learns in real time it’s her (awful) ex’s dad. Later in the story she finally learns about her other scent match who is her brother best friend and has harbored for years that he knew she was his scent match but that she never recounted their bond. How that plays out is beautiful. Conner and Atlas aka Ace are both bisexual but never had engaged with each other. I loved Conner and Aces chemistry when they finally give into their feelings. They’ve been close friends and roommates for years. These men are the definition of “if he wanted to he would”. They adore Wren and only want the best for her and are so supportive. Likewise she is just as supportive of them and their careers. There is a lot of the plot at their rugby games (which I had no clue what the sport was about despite knowing a lot about American sports I was clueless when it came to rugby) The author did a great job describing the game and rules during the story.
The girl gang- LOVED them! I cannot wait for Nikita to get her book because she had me cackling every time she opened her mouth! And I picked up on the Gabby x Finch crumbs there has to be something brewing there! 😬😬

The pack chemistry?! OFF the Charts!!🥵🔥🔥 to me this had the perfect spice to plot balance for an omegaverse! I LOVE when boyfriends are boyfriends! It adds so much to the dynamic! Wren loved it too! Oh and a Daddy k!nk… yes please! Plenty of dirty talk, and k!nky spice!!

No third act break up but we do get some drama at the end from some annoying betas trying to stir up trouble! I liked how that played out for the pack!

I really enjoyed how this story wasn’t rushed and allowed everyone equal time and POVs. The relationships happened organically between all of them. I cannot wait for their epilogue! And for more from this author! If you love cozy Omegaverse, why choose, sports romances then I cannot recommend this enough!

Thank you so much to Luna Literary Management and Author Fern Oliver for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are my own.

[SnowyReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look To Pass by Fern Oliver
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
⤷I could barely put this book down once started, despite it being the longest book I've read so far this year, with around 800 pages. Surprisingly, I really like the pacing of the story, given its length; it gave the characters time to build intimacy and get to know each other at their own pace, even with the high heat and the secrecy of their relationship. Also, the pacing and the forbiddance of fraternization for Wren really helped to build up the tension and burn with the guys, especially Atlas. I absolutely fell for Connor, Theo & Atlas, and really enjoyed how different and unique they were, while also seeing them work together as a pack team.

⤷ This is a partial review. I will update it once I get to read the epilogue.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
🏉 Sport Omegaverse
🎀 Why Choose - MMFM
🏉 Professional Rugby Players
🎀 A Hyper Independent Omega
🏉 Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
🎀 Brother's Best Friend
🏉 Cute Nicknames
🎀 College Town
🏉 Inconvenient Scent Matches
🎀 Scorching Heat(s)
🏉 Girls Friendship & Found Family

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Wren Murphy(O): 23 y/o Hyper Independent & Feisty Marketing Major, Scholarship,
📌Connor Renfro (A): Scottish Star Rugby Player, Golden Retriever, Obsessed with her & little stalker, Bi, “lass”, # 15,
📌Theo Brennan (A): 42 y/o, The Rugby Team Owner, The Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad with ‘Daddy’ Energy, Caretaker, “my birdie girl”,
📌Atlas/Ace Palamo (A): The Broody & Icy Rugby Player, Her Brother’s Best Friend & Teammate, Soft Spot for Dogs, “f–k it” moment X2, Bi, Samoan,

𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Finch Murphy (A): Wren’s Older Brother, Rugby Player & Vice-Captain, Overprotective
📌Gabrielle Perez (O):
📌Nikita Kaur (O):

𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 & 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥:
TBD

𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚: Beautiful Character Art on Instagram.

𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭:
📍Willow Falls College, Vermont
Willow Falls Wolves Rugby Team

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- Meet-Cute & Banter at Toasted Acorn Cafe
- Theo’s Search History
- Holding Ace’s Hand
- The Closet Scene
- Library Hall
- The Bath with Theo
- The Jersey

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
"This sport has gotta be an Omega’s fantasy come to life. Larger-than-life man-mountains, who look ready to defend their territory for as long as it takes, and take care of their teammates in the process? The three pillars of peak Omega swoon. Scent. Strength. Stamina." ~Wren

"How bloody pathetic am I? Pining over a guy I can’t have, and now an Omega I shouldn’t be breathing the same air as." ~Connor

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🎀 Thanks to Fern Oliver & Luna Literary Management for trusting me with this ARC!🎀
All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

💘 Why choose
🔥 Forbidden attraction
🏈 Rugby romance
😈 Grumpy x sunshine

Look to Pass was genuinely such a fun time. Fern Oliver takes all my favourite omegaverse elements, chaotic attraction, possessive alphas, fated mates, and wraps them in rugby-fuelled mess and tension that had me devouring chapters.

Wren is just trying to survive college, keep her scholarship, and follow one very important rule: stay away from rugby players. Cue a flirty Scottish rugby star, her brother’s broody best friend, and a retired rugby legend who also happens to be her ex’s dad.

What starts as “I am NOT getting involved” quickly spirals into forbidden attraction and pack bond chaos. Perfect for anyone who loves messy feelings, possessive alphas, and an FMC trying (and failing) to keep her life together while her heart betrays her at every turn.

I also loved that the story wasn’t rushed and gave everyone space and POV time. The relationships between all of them (and I mean all of them) unfold so naturally, building slow-burn tension that makes the payoff even better.

Theo’s search history alone deserves awards:

“How to lure an omega to your house: non creepily”
“Recipes to steal an Omega’s heart”
“Three meals to make sure your Omega never leaves you”

Unhinged. Iconic. Deeply concerning.

Look to Pass is a longer read, but I was locked in the entire time. It’s cosy, easy to sink into, and I could’ve happily stayed in this world even longer (looking forward to the epilogue!).

Thank you so much to Luna Literary Management and Fern Oliver for the eARC in exchange for an honest review ✨🥰

[Rachel Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!

What can I say? This book has been a whirlwind of emotions. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of reading this book.

Moving away from her aunts pack to go to college all Wren wanted to do was be independent and complete her degree. She’s swore off men and met her two best friends, all omegas have a hard time where education is concerned. So with a pep in her step she’s determined to show everyone just how wrong they are.

While waiting for her hot chocolate she uses a fake name in the coffee shop and that’s when she meets Connor. A Scottish rugby player. He thinks she doesn’t know who he is but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It just doesn’t bother her about his status. He keeps showing up and attempts to take her on a date. Problem is he doesn’t know who she is. She’s his vice captains little sister who he’s been warned off.

Fast forward to one of the wolves games, that’s where she meets her first scent match Theo. One minute she’s standing in line waiting to get a beer and the next it’s an instant connection to a stranger who’s 20 years older than her. But that’s not all…. He’s also her ex boyfriend’s dad and the owner of the Wolves team.

Trying her hardest to stay away from Theo and Connor she meets her brothers bestfriend yet again and she’s fully convinced that he hates her. Oh just how wrong she is.


This book will leave you gasping, trembling & overstimulated at times but in the best way. I wish I could re read this book for the first time.

[Tewzdai · Rating 4 out of 5]

OH BABY BABY!!!! 😮‍💨🖤🌶️🥵⚔️
Admittedly, I was a little worried about the length of this book. Clocking in at almost 800 pages! I was stressed that I was going to get bored or find the plot dragging, but I’m happy to report that wasn’t the case at all. I even hesitated at the last 5% because I wasn’t ready for it to be over 😭.
Here are some of aspects of this book I loved most:
🏉Rugby thighs
🍑Omegaverse
🏉Brother’s best friend
🍑Secret relationships
🏉Bi Alphas/ Bfs are bfs
🍑Scent matches trigger heat cycle
🏉Adorable dogs

Age gap usually hit or miss for me, and I stay away from ex’s parent trope. However, Theo ended up being so amazing and I couldn’t imagine this pack without him. In this world, omegas are treated lesser than and as a disruption to society. Wren is smacked with the institutionalized bigotry constantly, and that really forces her alphas to figure out what their futures are going to hold FAST. Now while there is a hefty amount of adversity the characters are faced with, that doesn’t stop the MOUTHS on these men from being filthyyy. The spice in here is off the charts. Miss Fern was not f*cking around but her characters definitely were 👀. Don’t worry there is still plenty of yearning and tension. 😉
If you love sports romance or omegaverse, READ THIS BOOK FOR A GOOD TIME 😁

Thank you to Fern Oliver and Luna Lit for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

[Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review
I think what I love about omegaverse is the different ways people can show bonds, scent matches, and biology that comes with the trope. Fern Oliver crafted a fun and spicy book centered around Wren looking to simply earn her degree and keep her scholarship by following the rules, but life has a different plan as scent matches present a new problem for her in the for of two off limits rugby players and the team owner (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend's dad). The book was a relaxing read that had a good dynamic between every character and had fun side characters like Wren's roommates and her brother. The one thing to keep in mind is that this book is nearly 800 pages (when I received my copy the epilogue was not included so the book could be over 800 pages when it hits shelves) and it at times felt like a lot. I loved the story and the pacing felt natural the page number can at times feel like a lot. I still highly recommend this book if you're a fan of sports romance or omegaverse

[Sofie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️,5

Look to Pass checked *all* of the boxes for me! I am already a fan of why choose and I love it when the boyfriends also boyfriend and the spice in this book was simply amazing, hot, loving and spicy! 🌶️ I really appreciate the three MMCs (all three Alphas) as they are all very different, compliment each other nicely, and they have such great banter with each other and Wren. The three MMCs crossing off so many great trops, ex's dad, brother's best friend(s), Pro-Athlete, etc. and are all just great for her and with her in their own ways.

Wren is a strong as well as soft and really protective of her guys, and she stand up for them, as much as they love and care for her. I really loved the book and I am really excited to see more from Fern Oliver and hopefully some of the other Omegas, like her two best friends: Nikita and Gabriella!

Look to Pass is definitely a longer read, but it in no way felt like it as I just wanted to keep reading and learn more about the characters and their relationship(s)!

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, I loved it. It is a long book, but it went by fast. I really loved Connor and his passion and love with everything in his life. I was worried about Finch, and I was glad that was resolved and that he was the first to defend Wren. I hope there is another book with Finch, because I think there is more going on. I loved all the characters and their stories, the tattoo though uggggh loved it. Atlas really kept his feelings locked down. But he needs love and care. I do wish we saw Theo laying into Brett, but also that could come in another book. But whatever Brett gets he deserves. Times 100. Unsure what Wren saw in him… ever. But he is awful. All in all I loved it and really enjoyed that rugby games were included. That the sport wasn’t glossed over and was featured. And really hoping there will be another book!

Thank you to the author, Fern Oliver, and Luna Literary for the ARC. The thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Jessica L Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went to start this ARC the other day. Opened it up, saw it was 792 pages and immediately closed it. I hadn't mentally prepared for a book that big. I started this book yesterday and read 700 pages in one sitting because I couldnt put it down. I finally had to stop at 1am because i had to work the next day. This is one of the longest omegaverse books that I read and never once did i feel like it was dragging on. I adored these characters. I loved how they came together. I loved that they didnt spend the majority of this book fighting against their scent match. I loved the rugby aspect. And I am honestly so sad that this book was longer. Almost 800 pages of preparation and I still wasnt ready for it to be over l. I highly highly recommend!!

[l_romantsayreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was so excited for this ARC and loved it. Thank you @fernoliverauthor for this one.

You guys this one has hot rugby alphas which makes me wish I knew more about the sport 🔥.

When the omega Wren goes to college on scholarship with the rules that you can’t pack up. I mean we all know what’s going to happen.

But this one has it all a sweet omega, a Scottish rugby alpha, the ex boyfriends hot dad, and the brothers best friend. Add in cute dogs and scent matches with some Bi awaking and it’s like everything I could ever want in a book.

All the tropes people in one fun story 😍.

Totally going to be a trophy book on my shelf.

[Tanya Stofferan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Fern Oliver and Luna Literacy for the ARC! This book was fabulous but it’s so long that it almost pulled me out of it. It could have definitely been a couple hundred pages shorter and still been just as great. Wren was just trying to love her life and BAM, all the men. 😂 The epilogue wasn’t done yet for this ARC (I’ll come back and edit if it comes) so I’m left wondering what happened with Wren’s scholarship, the ex, and if the team got to pave the way for teams with packs. I adored Atlas. Connor and Theo were great but Atlas knew for years and suffered from afar. I feel like Gabbie and Finch may be next or that’s my hope.

[Candece Stolle · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

This was such a fun omegaverse! I loved every single thing about this pack! Atlas, Theo and Conner were perfect.

I did think it was a bit too long and things got a tiny weeny bit repetitive….BUT I’m so SO excited about where Fern takes this series! There’s so much potential for this series!

Thank you Luna Literary and Fern Oliver for this advance copy I exchange for an honest review!

[Tristan | Reader In The Pages]

Pre-read: Beyond thrilled to read this arc as I have been craving an omegaverse book AND it has rugby! This book contains the following tropes/traits:
🏉 Professional Rugby Players
💚 A hyper independent Omega
🏉 Ex boyfriend's dad
💚 Brother's best friend
🏉 MMFM
. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁.

[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was cute.

Full of all the cozy vibes.
Lots of heat.

Go in prepared for that and some fun found family vibes. The girls were fun and they all had me smiling the whole time.

It was very cute and cozy. Love the world and can’t wait to see where it goes in the future.