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The Omegaverse Case Files #2
Night Call
Silent Witness meets shifters in this steamy, high stakes omegaverse detective novel.
Pember McArthur’s life is falling apart, one horribly unhinged mother at a time. With no pack, few friends and even fewer family, he must learn to survive as a lone omega in a town that’s still reeling from a recent sex trafficking scandal. Landing a job as a Crime Scene Investigator, he gets thrust into a world of violence, murder and one smoking hot Detective Sergeant who is hell bent on being the most miserable fucker around.
When alphas start turning up dead in a string of bizarre and seemingly unrelated attacks, Pember and DS Blake Smith must work together to catch the person responsible. However, when the number of bodies starts to grow, it becomes clear that dead men tell no tales, and the police have no leads. As the case unfolds, both come to learn that death is not the end, but the beginning of something altogether unexpected.
This is an omegaverse novel, set in an alternative version of England where humans are also wolves, men can get pregnant and everyone has a secondary sex. Contains M/M, open door smut, mpreg (although not featured heavily in this book), alternative human biology, shifting, Brit-cop humour, found family, sarcasm, two traumatised protagonists, serious sexual assault (implied but never described), suicide (described on page), graphic violence and, most importantly, copious amounts of kick-assery. Mature audiences only (18+).
Part of a series, but each book follows a different pairing. Book three coming soon!
Pember McArthur’s life is falling apart, one horribly unhinged mother at a time. With no pack, few friends and even fewer family, he must learn to survive as a lone omega in a town that’s still reeling from a recent sex trafficking scandal. Landing a job as a Crime Scene Investigator, he gets thrust into a world of violence, murder and one smoking hot Detective Sergeant who is hell bent on being the most miserable fucker around.
When alphas start turning up dead in a string of bizarre and seemingly unrelated attacks, Pember and DS Blake Smith must work together to catch the person responsible. However, when the number of bodies starts to grow, it becomes clear that dead men tell no tales, and the police have no leads. As the case unfolds, both come to learn that death is not the end, but the beginning of something altogether unexpected.
This is an omegaverse novel, set in an alternative version of England where humans are also wolves, men can get pregnant and everyone has a secondary sex. Contains M/M, open door smut, mpreg (although not featured heavily in this book), alternative human biology, shifting, Brit-cop humour, found family, sarcasm, two traumatised protagonists, serious sexual assault (implied but never described), suicide (described on page), graphic violence and, most importantly, copious amounts of kick-assery. Mature audiences only (18+).
Part of a series, but each book follows a different pairing. Book three coming soon!
452 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2025
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C.T. Whistle
3 books155 followersC.T. Whistle is a UK indie author, who is currently running on hopes, dreams and very little sleep. When she isn't typing up a storm and ruining her characters lives, she aspires to take a nap but fails miserably at every turn.
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November 2, 2025
4.5**** stars
I really enjoyed Hammer & Gavel but Night Call I absolutely loved! Despite it being a slow burn once again.
We met Blake and Pember in book one already (tho I think you can totally read this as a standalone) and I was looking forward to their story soooo much!
This book follows Pember, a fiercely determined but emotionally scarred omega and newly employed with forensics, and Blake, the stoic alpha detective whose quiet strength hides a damaged heart, literally and figuratively. They both not only end up working the same murder case but also as neighbors with an old-lady alpha living between them who not only makes their lives harder but also brings them together privately when they look after her.
And while I loved Pember with all my heart, Blake was the truly surprising character with more to him and a side I didn’t expect that made him hella intriguing.
Their relationship buildup is so tender but bursting with chemistry (and pheromones and longing) that when they finally come together it’s so rewarding and so damn hot.
Rounding down for I feel like the author botched the end a little again when tying up the loose ends. Imo this could’ve been done more gradually with starting the process earlier. It felt rushed and a bit messy, but thankfully not as bad as I experienced it in book one.
Tho, with this being my only complaint I still one hundred percent recommend this series. We don’t see slow burn romances often in omegaverse and with the added, pretty decent mysteries this series could definitely attract readers who previously weren’t sold on the genre.
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Omegaverse Case Files
Book 1 - Hammer & Gavel - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Night Call - 4.5 stars
Book 3 - tbd
“Idiot,” he said, pulling Pember into a tight embrace. “You fucking idiot.”
Pember smiled against his chest. “I love you too.”
I really enjoyed Hammer & Gavel but Night Call I absolutely loved! Despite it being a slow burn once again.
We met Blake and Pember in book one already (tho I think you can totally read this as a standalone) and I was looking forward to their story soooo much!
This book follows Pember, a fiercely determined but emotionally scarred omega and newly employed with forensics, and Blake, the stoic alpha detective whose quiet strength hides a damaged heart, literally and figuratively. They both not only end up working the same murder case but also as neighbors with an old-lady alpha living between them who not only makes their lives harder but also brings them together privately when they look after her.
And while I loved Pember with all my heart, Blake was the truly surprising character with more to him and a side I didn’t expect that made him hella intriguing.
“Can you walk?”
An impish grin spread across Pember’s face. “You know… I don’t think I can. You’d better carry me.” He bit his lip. “Al-pha.” Blake growled, and before Pember could comprehend what was happening, he found himself being flung over Blake’s shoulder. “I-I-I meant like a princess!”
Their relationship buildup is so tender but bursting with chemistry (and pheromones and longing) that when they finally come together it’s so rewarding and so damn hot.
He gripped Blake’s chin, holding his gaze. He looked different. There was something primal in his eyes. Something wild, something sensual, something wholly… omega. It was his wolf, staring at him through the haze of pleasure. He didn’t dare breathe, didn’t dare speak should it displease his mate. He could only nod like an idiot.
Rounding down for I feel like the author botched the end a little again when tying up the loose ends. Imo this could’ve been done more gradually with starting the process earlier. It felt rushed and a bit messy, but thankfully not as bad as I experienced it in book one.
Tho, with this being my only complaint I still one hundred percent recommend this series. We don’t see slow burn romances often in omegaverse and with the added, pretty decent mysteries this series could definitely attract readers who previously weren’t sold on the genre.
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Omegaverse Case Files
Book 1 - Hammer & Gavel - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Night Call - 4.5 stars
Book 3 - tbd
November 13, 2025
Dnf 91% that's 434 pages and too many hours I'll never get back...
I'm disappointed. Why?
I couldn't connect with the characters in this book for the longest time.
The writing was all over the place, interactions didn't always make sense.
People were snapping, irritated beyond reason, not respecting boundaries.
This story read very different from the first installment, that one had been intriguing and captivating from the start, and had subtleties that sadly this installment missed in my opinion.
Aside the fact that the criminal case was hardly a mistery from (at the latest) the half point, I felt the author in this installment really gave their all with the gory descriptions of the crime scenes and corpses. Pages and pages of torn apart bodies.
The storyline wasn't smooth, the assumptions the MCs and secondary characters had and the conclusions they drew in their discussions about the criminal case were erratic and whimsical. It seemed to me the author couldn't focus on a line to follow.
The characters declared irrevocably how they would act, then acted differently, again and again. It was tiresome.
I enjoyed the times Blake and Pember were together, once they cared for each other.
Most of their sex fests felt anticlimactic, though, on their elderly neighbour's couch, or between showering and having to report back urgently with their inspector.
I don't even want to talk about everything regarding Tracy and the fact that Pember asked her near the end if she loved him. I'm sorry? Didn't the author remember everything they had already written about Tracy? No?
With how long the book was you'd expect the author to take care with their characters and how they build the criminal case and investigation, but these all took a backseat to detailled corpse descriptions and superfluous interactions with the too many and not necessary secondary characters.
Very disappointing. Especially because I loved the first installment.
I'm disappointed. Why?
I couldn't connect with the characters in this book for the longest time.
The writing was all over the place, interactions didn't always make sense.
People were snapping, irritated beyond reason, not respecting boundaries.
This story read very different from the first installment, that one had been intriguing and captivating from the start, and had subtleties that sadly this installment missed in my opinion.
Aside the fact that the criminal case was hardly a mistery from (at the latest) the half point, I felt the author in this installment really gave their all with the gory descriptions of the crime scenes and corpses. Pages and pages of torn apart bodies.
The storyline wasn't smooth, the assumptions the MCs and secondary characters had and the conclusions they drew in their discussions about the criminal case were erratic and whimsical. It seemed to me the author couldn't focus on a line to follow.
The characters declared irrevocably how they would act, then acted differently, again and again. It was tiresome.
I enjoyed the times Blake and Pember were together, once they cared for each other.
Most of their sex fests felt anticlimactic, though, on their elderly neighbour's couch, or between showering and having to report back urgently with their inspector.
I don't even want to talk about everything regarding Tracy and the fact that Pember asked her near the end if she loved him. I'm sorry? Didn't the author remember everything they had already written about Tracy? No?
With how long the book was you'd expect the author to take care with their characters and how they build the criminal case and investigation, but these all took a backseat to detailled corpse descriptions and superfluous interactions with the too many and not necessary secondary characters.
Very disappointing. Especially because I loved the first installment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2025
TENS ACROSS THE BOARD
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really loved Night Call. From the start, Pember felt like such a real, layered character—lonely and vulnerable, but stronger than he gives himself credit for. His dynamic with Blake had me hooked; I loved how their relationship slowly built from guarded tension into something tender and trusting.
That said, the “villain” was a little too obvious, and I also don’t think Pember’s mother got the punishment she really deserved. Neither of those things took away from my enjoyment, though—they just left me wishing for a bit more payoff in those areas.
Overall, this book balanced suspense, emotion, and romance beautifully. It’s dark at times, but never loses sight of the heart at the center. C.T. Whistle has definitely become an auto-buy author for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really loved Night Call. From the start, Pember felt like such a real, layered character—lonely and vulnerable, but stronger than he gives himself credit for. His dynamic with Blake had me hooked; I loved how their relationship slowly built from guarded tension into something tender and trusting.
That said, the “villain” was a little too obvious, and I also don’t think Pember’s mother got the punishment she really deserved. Neither of those things took away from my enjoyment, though—they just left me wishing for a bit more payoff in those areas.
Overall, this book balanced suspense, emotion, and romance beautifully. It’s dark at times, but never loses sight of the heart at the center. C.T. Whistle has definitely become an auto-buy author for me.
March 26, 2026
I enjoyed book two as much as book one, even though there wasn't a sigma MC.
I really like the British omegaverse criminal investigation combo, it's just different enough to feel like I'm not reading the same old omegaverse story.
Cute banter, nice side characters (Oliver, book 1's MC, shows up a bit), abusive family member, found family/pack, and lots of pets! A corgi, a black lab, a ginger guinea pig, and an obnoxious African Grey parrot.
For each of Blake’s massive steps, Pember had to take three more. Amusement tremored along the bond, and Pember realised Blake was huffing with wolfish amusement.
“Slower,” Pember growled, nipping Blake’s ribs.
Blake skittered to the side before using one of his paws to flick soil into Pember’s fur. “Little legs.”
Longer RTC w/tags.
Author's helpful CWs: parental abuse (described on page), adult sexual abuse (implied but never described), graphic gore, suicide (described on page), childhood illness, death of a family member, trauma, graphic depictions of the aftermath of violence.
I really like the British omegaverse criminal investigation combo, it's just different enough to feel like I'm not reading the same old omegaverse story.
Cute banter, nice side characters (Oliver, book 1's MC, shows up a bit), abusive family member, found family/pack, and lots of pets! A corgi, a black lab, a ginger guinea pig, and an obnoxious African Grey parrot.
For each of Blake’s massive steps, Pember had to take three more. Amusement tremored along the bond, and Pember realised Blake was huffing with wolfish amusement.
“Slower,” Pember growled, nipping Blake’s ribs.
Blake skittered to the side before using one of his paws to flick soil into Pember’s fur. “Little legs.”
Longer RTC w/tags.
Author's helpful CWs: parental abuse (described on page), adult sexual abuse (implied but never described), graphic gore, suicide (described on page), childhood illness, death of a family member, trauma, graphic depictions of the aftermath of violence.
February 19, 2026
Я просто в захваті від цієї серії.
І перша книга, і ця, обидві по-своєму дуже класні.
Персонажі максимально симпатичні, приємні, їх легко полюбити.
Любовна лінія трохи слоубьорна і дещо меланхолійна, але така чудова.
Детективна складова теж дуже цікава, в якийсь момент вже все зрозуміло стає, але всі рівно хочеться дізнатися, як вони це розрулять в кінці.
Я рекомендую прям 100%
І перша книга, і ця, обидві по-своєму дуже класні.
Персонажі максимально симпатичні, приємні, їх легко полюбити.
Любовна лінія трохи слоубьорна і дещо меланхолійна, але така чудова.
Детективна складова теж дуже цікава, в якийсь момент вже все зрозуміло стає, але всі рівно хочеться дізнатися, як вони це розрулять в кінці.
Я рекомендую прям 100%
March 16, 2026
(4.25/5) It took a little while for the plot to get going. At least in my opinion. The same goes for the characters and their relationship. But the moment the two of them started to understand each other, joke around and discover they had so much in common, things really took off.
I really enjoyed the book, even though there are a lot of loose ends in the plot, which only bothered me because it affected the relationship. The ending felt rushed. The mating bond was no longer the focus, and I didn’t like that. I would have liked a more rounded ending for the relationship between Blake and Pember.
I really enjoyed the book, even though there are a lot of loose ends in the plot, which only bothered me because it affected the relationship. The ending felt rushed. The mating bond was no longer the focus, and I didn’t like that. I would have liked a more rounded ending for the relationship between Blake and Pember.
September 25, 2025
Rating - 4.5 Stars rounded up
I am eating this series up.
This one was a lot slower and had a quieter, tender feel to it and I loved it just as much as book 1. Possibly more?! Hard to pick favorites. Pember and Blake were sooooo sweet and their friendship started out so pure and lovely (even though Blake is a grump). Watching them slowly care more and more about each other and take care of one another?! 👌 I even love that the physical aspects of their relationship was a slow progression but once we finally got there?! 🔥 I swear I almost passed out just at the first kiss lol.
Both of these main characters were dealing with their own traumas and it was lovely to see them help heal the others' soul.
This book still was similar to the first in that there is lovely banter, side characters to adore, the setting and the investigative plotline, etc.
I really need the next book ASAP - it is going to be so good and once again such a different dynamic and vibe than either book so far. 👀
I am eating this series up.
This one was a lot slower and had a quieter, tender feel to it and I loved it just as much as book 1. Possibly more?! Hard to pick favorites. Pember and Blake were sooooo sweet and their friendship started out so pure and lovely (even though Blake is a grump). Watching them slowly care more and more about each other and take care of one another?! 👌 I even love that the physical aspects of their relationship was a slow progression but once we finally got there?! 🔥 I swear I almost passed out just at the first kiss lol.
Both of these main characters were dealing with their own traumas and it was lovely to see them help heal the others' soul.
This book still was similar to the first in that there is lovely banter, side characters to adore, the setting and the investigative plotline, etc.
I really need the next book ASAP - it is going to be so good and once again such a different dynamic and vibe than either book so far. 👀
October 13, 2025
I laughed and I cried. I loved it so much. The way I love Pember and Blake. This was such a unique story, with mystery and romance and all the trauma bonding.
I was really curious how Blake’s story would evolve after meeting him in book one. And I really enjoyed his storyline. He was a fully fleshed out character and even though he started out as grouchy, you quickly wanted a happy ending for him.
Oh sweet Pember. Talk about trauma bonding. I just wanted to give him a hug. I love that he was sassy and sweet but also strong willed and crazy smart. The way he and Blake evolved was beautiful.
Oh and Val. What a beautiful side character. Her presence allowed us to see so many sides of Pember and Blake. I cried when they all said “pack.” I also really appreciated that everything wasn’t tied up in a nice little bow for her, it made it much more real.
I have so many thoughts about the cases they were working and the final outcome. Without giving anything away- at the end of the day, this was a story about omega suppression and their rights. And the differences between their secondary sexes. A very poignant and relevant story to tell.
And can’t forget Oliver and Lucas and their kids. Loved seeing them make an appearance. And knowing Oliver still had Pember’s back. So many nuances to this world and story. I didn’t want it to end.
And I cannot wait for the next book. I am anticipating a fun ride!
I was really curious how Blake’s story would evolve after meeting him in book one. And I really enjoyed his storyline. He was a fully fleshed out character and even though he started out as grouchy, you quickly wanted a happy ending for him.
Oh sweet Pember. Talk about trauma bonding. I just wanted to give him a hug. I love that he was sassy and sweet but also strong willed and crazy smart. The way he and Blake evolved was beautiful.
Oh and Val. What a beautiful side character. Her presence allowed us to see so many sides of Pember and Blake. I cried when they all said “pack.” I also really appreciated that everything wasn’t tied up in a nice little bow for her, it made it much more real.
I have so many thoughts about the cases they were working and the final outcome. Without giving anything away- at the end of the day, this was a story about omega suppression and their rights. And the differences between their secondary sexes. A very poignant and relevant story to tell.
And can’t forget Oliver and Lucas and their kids. Loved seeing them make an appearance. And knowing Oliver still had Pember’s back. So many nuances to this world and story. I didn’t want it to end.
And I cannot wait for the next book. I am anticipating a fun ride!
September 21, 2025
Good fun. I feel like the series would have been a same couple series imo but I still enjoyed this albeit not as much as the first
Tags: 24 and 31 year old, neighbours, dick piercing, intercrural, primal play
Tags: 24 and 31 year old, neighbours, dick piercing, intercrural, primal play
March 6, 2026
Second book was just as good as the first!
I love this book, the series and the characters. The world in which this book takes place is so interesting. I just love it. If you love, MM romances and the omega verse and crime this is the perfect combo. I’m so thankful I found this series!! I can’t recommend it enough and I can’t wait for the next book
I love this book, the series and the characters. The world in which this book takes place is so interesting. I just love it. If you love, MM romances and the omega verse and crime this is the perfect combo. I’m so thankful I found this series!! I can’t recommend it enough and I can’t wait for the next book
July 20, 2025
4.5 stars
It's tough to think of what could be better here. I loved the character growth, which starts at "poor sad omega" and grows quite a bit from there. I also like how this series subverts some omegaverse expectations. The first book featured a Sigma. This one doesn't quite give you what's expected out of heats and ruts. There is a lovely found family, and the sex is smoking hot.
I do think the mystery was pretty easy to figure out, but still made an interesting point.
I can't wait to read more!
It's tough to think of what could be better here. I loved the character growth, which starts at "poor sad omega" and grows quite a bit from there. I also like how this series subverts some omegaverse expectations. The first book featured a Sigma. This one doesn't quite give you what's expected out of heats and ruts. There is a lovely found family, and the sex is smoking hot.
I do think the mystery was pretty easy to figure out, but still made an interesting point.
I can't wait to read more!
October 23, 2025
Okay, this is my favorite book of the series so far. I loved the progression of their relationship and watching them slowly build trust and find love in each other. The slower burn of this book had me levitating when they finally kissed. UGH THEY OWN MY HEART. I will never grow tired of an alpha's possessiveness & protective nature. It fuels me. There is also something about an omega being like BACK OFF HE'S MINE that I just adore. Pember & Blake are just the perfect couple.
-hurt/comfort
-alpha/omega
-size difference
-coworkers
-neighbors
-protective/possessive mcs
-hurt/comfort
-alpha/omega
-size difference
-coworkers
-neighbors
-protective/possessive mcs
October 26, 2025
Reread #1: I love this book. I love the characters. I love the story and the plot. It’s such a well written book. Man. I just love it a lot.
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Pembie hurt my heart. Blake hurt my heart. RU hurt my heart. This book was just plain excellent.
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Pembie hurt my heart. Blake hurt my heart. RU hurt my heart. This book was just plain excellent.
November 1, 2025
Really enjoyable follow-up to the first book in the series! I'm enjoying this world and the characters, and I appreciated that the MCs here felt very distinct from the MCs in book 1, which is often not in the case in my experience. The dynamic here was different and equally lovely, and I really enjoyed the build between them. The case aspect was a bit more prevalent here, though fairly obvious from the jump, and it's clear this series is definitely meant to be more relationship driven, which I am fine with. Lovely read, and I'm very much looking forward to book 3!
January 26, 2026
so you’re telling me i have to wait until April for the next story?😭😭
this was so freaking good & blake? stop it, i just love him.
the perfect mix of mystery type & romance, i just devour these books.
this was so freaking good & blake? stop it, i just love him.
the perfect mix of mystery type & romance, i just devour these books.
February 3, 2026
just phenomenal.
I can’t even begin to describe the perfection that is this book. Filled with love and sex and terror, you will absolutely be begging for more. I know I am!
I can’t even begin to describe the perfection that is this book. Filled with love and sex and terror, you will absolutely be begging for more. I know I am!
October 21, 2025
Definitely enjoyed this book more than book 1 now that I have adjusted my expectations and understand the vibe a bit better. Still disappointed that the story and the cover don't match though, because the cover art for this series is incredible, but gives off these noir vibes that are completely absent in the book.
Anyway, this story is about Pember, the vulnerable omega from book 1 - but here we see his feisty side, working as a forensic tech in the West Newton lab. He finds out his neighbour is Blake, a detective sergeant we also met in book 1. Blake is grumpy and overworked, Pember is a sweetheart - it's my favourite couple trope. They work together on a series of murders that leave the police force baffled, all while exploring their chemistry and dealing with their traumatic pasts. It was a pretty slow-burn situation, but worth the build up.
Overall an enjoyable read, with likeable characters and a mystery to get invested in. Looking forward to more from this author.
Anyway, this story is about Pember, the vulnerable omega from book 1 - but here we see his feisty side, working as a forensic tech in the West Newton lab. He finds out his neighbour is Blake, a detective sergeant we also met in book 1. Blake is grumpy and overworked, Pember is a sweetheart - it's my favourite couple trope. They work together on a series of murders that leave the police force baffled, all while exploring their chemistry and dealing with their traumatic pasts. It was a pretty slow-burn situation, but worth the build up.
Overall an enjoyable read, with likeable characters and a mystery to get invested in. Looking forward to more from this author.
January 30, 2026
If you like omegaverse, this is such a good series; so wholesome and a good mix of murder mystery, romance, spice, interesting characters, and friendships. I did enjoy the book a lot but overall my feelings about this were more lukewarm than with the first one, and the main characters in this book weren’t as compelling as in the first one.
This didn’t necessarily need to be 452 pages —at some point I started wondering how much longer... But that's not to say it was boring, maybe overall it was just a tad monotonous? (for lack of a better word). What I did like a lot was that this has more shifting 🐺
I really liked Pember. He's a little timid at first, but really strong and determined on the inside, and very warm-hearted. There was nothing wrong with Blake either, but he was somehow more bland. Pember and Blake were a cute couple and they went well together. I liked all the supporting characters again, Val was such a good addition and I was moved at the end. Both characters have their own traumas, the book is more focused on Pember and his loss and a difficult relationship with his mother, but overall the book has a light touch—well, despite all the murders ofc.
I will definitely read the next book as well. There is certainly much more to Taylor and Johnny than what we saw of them in this book.
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Pember blinked and worried his lip between his teeth. “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
Val gave him a gentle smile, patting the back of his hand. “Poppet, if anyone gets through life with their heart intact, they didn’t do it right.”
Pember’s bottom lip began to quiver. “You think so?”
”I do.”
”But there’s no lonelier place than in a house where two people are falling out of love.”
“Idiot,” he said, pulling Pember into a tight embrace. “You fucking idiot.”
Pember smiled against his chest. “I love you too.”
“You will give me the bite when you can’t think of anything else,” Pember said through gritted teeth. “You will crawl to me on your hands and knees, Blake Smith. You will beg me for my throat, and you will be grateful when I give it to you.”
”Yes,” Blake whispered. “Yes, I will kiss the fucking ground you walk on, Pem.”
This didn’t necessarily need to be 452 pages —at some point I started wondering how much longer... But that's not to say it was boring, maybe overall it was just a tad monotonous? (for lack of a better word). What I did like a lot was that this has more shifting 🐺
I really liked Pember. He's a little timid at first, but really strong and determined on the inside, and very warm-hearted. There was nothing wrong with Blake either, but he was somehow more bland. Pember and Blake were a cute couple and they went well together. I liked all the supporting characters again, Val was such a good addition and I was moved at the end. Both characters have their own traumas, the book is more focused on Pember and his loss and a difficult relationship with his mother, but overall the book has a light touch—well, despite all the murders ofc.
I will definitely read the next book as well. There is certainly much more to Taylor and Johnny than what we saw of them in this book.
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Pember blinked and worried his lip between his teeth. “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
Val gave him a gentle smile, patting the back of his hand. “Poppet, if anyone gets through life with their heart intact, they didn’t do it right.”
Pember’s bottom lip began to quiver. “You think so?”
”I do.”
”But there’s no lonelier place than in a house where two people are falling out of love.”
“Idiot,” he said, pulling Pember into a tight embrace. “You fucking idiot.”
Pember smiled against his chest. “I love you too.”
“You will give me the bite when you can’t think of anything else,” Pember said through gritted teeth. “You will crawl to me on your hands and knees, Blake Smith. You will beg me for my throat, and you will be grateful when I give it to you.”
”Yes,” Blake whispered. “Yes, I will kiss the fucking ground you walk on, Pem.”
November 24, 2025
Whistle's done it again. Police investigations, omega x alpha, hurt x comfort, action, suspense, romance... we've got it all.
I couldn't stand Pember in the first novel, but I loved him in this one. Pember and Blake are perfect for each other, and their chemistry was palpable. This will definitely be another omegaverse comfort series for me. Love the author's writing style so much already.
I couldn't stand Pember in the first novel, but I loved him in this one. Pember and Blake are perfect for each other, and their chemistry was palpable. This will definitely be another omegaverse comfort series for me. Love the author's writing style so much already.
January 27, 2026
4.5*
I love this authors writing. Even though these are long books, I get sucked in so easily. Definitely would recommend this series to those who are looking for omegaverse books with interesting characters and enjoy a good procedural mystery on the side.
I love this authors writing. Even though these are long books, I get sucked in so easily. Definitely would recommend this series to those who are looking for omegaverse books with interesting characters and enjoy a good procedural mystery on the side.
February 27, 2026
These boys. OMG. The way I want to protect Pember with everything I am and the give Blake a wake up call. I loved EVERYTHING about this. Devoured in day. I love how these books have a legitimate investigative plot that doesn't pull any punches but runs seamlessly with the Romance. Adore!
July 27, 2025
Great Addition to Series
I enjoyed the story, seeing the MCs overcome and connect. Val was my favorite character. I want to know more about what happens with Ru. I do feel like this person deserves a HEA, despite what they got wrapped up in.
I enjoyed the story, seeing the MCs overcome and connect. Val was my favorite character. I want to know more about what happens with Ru. I do feel like this person deserves a HEA, despite what they got wrapped up in.
November 3, 2025
Pember frowned. “Because omegas have to think ten steps ahead. Always. Consider all possible reactions to our actions. You don’t have to do that. You just go through life brute forcing everything, but it’s how we survive.”
ooh this was fun!!
most, if not all, of the little criticism i had for the first book was totally gone in this one!
i'm genuinely so excited for the next book in this series and for anything else this author decides to write in the future, their work is delightful and it's clear it'll continue to mature given how book two in the series already feels more polished.
i wiiill say, that this one sparkled a bit less without the cool element the sigma designation brought to the table and i also caught who the culprit was way too soon—buut i thought they were going to repeat the mistake of having their villain be, well, too villanous and guilty of literally everything, but that wasn't the case.
the added layer of conflict between pember and his mom made the story richer as it was a bigger mystery to me wheter the harrassment pem was suffering came from his mom or from maya.
as was blake's heart condition, tho i did hope to have more instances of him being a grump, but that's just the grump-loving-sunshine in me, lol.
all in all, a very fun read and i will be in the look out for book three!
ooh this was fun!!
most, if not all, of the little criticism i had for the first book was totally gone in this one!
i'm genuinely so excited for the next book in this series and for anything else this author decides to write in the future, their work is delightful and it's clear it'll continue to mature given how book two in the series already feels more polished.
i wiiill say, that this one sparkled a bit less without the cool element the sigma designation brought to the table and i also caught who the culprit was way too soon—buut i thought they were going to repeat the mistake of having their villain be, well, too villanous and guilty of literally everything, but that wasn't the case.
the added layer of conflict between pember and his mom made the story richer as it was a bigger mystery to me wheter the harrassment pem was suffering came from his mom or from maya.
as was blake's heart condition, tho i did hope to have more instances of him being a grump, but that's just the grump-loving-sunshine in me, lol.
all in all, a very fun read and i will be in the look out for book three!
November 13, 2025
Night Call is the second book in this Omegaverse series! It’s a MM alpha/omega detective murder mystery story. Pember is getting out of a bad situation with his controlling mother. He finds a new place and meets his neighbor, Blake, an alpha, who happens to work as a detective. Pember starts his new job in the crime scene unit and ends up working with Blake.
I really enjoyed this book! I think I liked this one more than the first! I’m happy for the dual POV and Pember and Blake had so much chemistry!
I really enjoyed this book! I think I liked this one more than the first! I’m happy for the dual POV and Pember and Blake had so much chemistry!
October 4, 2025
this was a delight. I loved this a bit more than the first but this one also had two of my fav tropes in it so its kinda hard to compete against that. grumpy/sunshine and age gap, had me sat.
Pember, my sweet baby angel, get behind me. I love him so much and his relationship with Blake just felt right. this book deals with really heavy subject matters at times but it has a lighter spin to it, so it doesnt feel as heavy as a more serious book would feel.
Pember, my sweet baby angel, get behind me. I love him so much and his relationship with Blake just felt right. this book deals with really heavy subject matters at times but it has a lighter spin to it, so it doesnt feel as heavy as a more serious book would feel.
December 12, 2025
Nearly dnf’d this so many times it’s so boring and long!!!!
August 28, 2025
4 Stars
September 8, 2025
He smelled like sex, like heat, like laughter and silly conversations in the middle of the night. He smelled like his.
First things first, I loved Oliver's scenes. Though I had a hard time imagining this Oliver from Oliver in the first book. He was different, much more confident. It looked good on him. It was nice to know that his little family was doing well.
Now onto our main characters. Pember and Blake were so unexpected. From the first book, we knew that Blake would be on a break because his mate was giving birth. And then all of a sudden, he was transferred to the Major Crime Unit, with no mate and no baby. Just what the hell happened?!
Their story was quite sad. Both suffered on their own. Their meeting was a catalyst for their much-needed healing. Pember's character development was satisfying. I was glad he was more than the weak omega we saw in the beginning. Blake's character was so interesting to uncover. He was more than what he showed to people. I loved how they communicated. The alpha was protective but respectful. The omega was soft but determined.
Their case of dead alphas, although it was obvious who did it, was still interesting. It was exciting, even more so than the case in the first book.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Namely, Val, my god did I cry for her. Chichi, my love, was also interesting. I hope she'll have more scenes in the next book. She was a badass. I was also enjoying the team dynamics of the small team of CSI. I wanted more scenes with them.
I'm looking forward to the next book that will focus on Johnny and Taylor. Now, I'm not sure about those two. They didn't have the best introduction at all.
First things first, I loved Oliver's scenes. Though I had a hard time imagining this Oliver from Oliver in the first book. He was different, much more confident. It looked good on him. It was nice to know that his little family was doing well.
Now onto our main characters. Pember and Blake were so unexpected. From the first book, we knew that Blake would be on a break because his mate was giving birth. And then all of a sudden, he was transferred to the Major Crime Unit, with no mate and no baby. Just what the hell happened?!
Their story was quite sad. Both suffered on their own. Their meeting was a catalyst for their much-needed healing. Pember's character development was satisfying. I was glad he was more than the weak omega we saw in the beginning. Blake's character was so interesting to uncover. He was more than what he showed to people. I loved how they communicated. The alpha was protective but respectful. The omega was soft but determined.
Their case of dead alphas, although it was obvious who did it, was still interesting. It was exciting, even more so than the case in the first book.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Namely, Val, my god did I cry for her. Chichi, my love, was also interesting. I hope she'll have more scenes in the next book. She was a badass. I was also enjoying the team dynamics of the small team of CSI. I wanted more scenes with them.
I'm looking forward to the next book that will focus on Johnny and Taylor. Now, I'm not sure about those two. They didn't have the best introduction at all.
October 12, 2025
5.0 ⭐️ | 3.5 🌶️
- omegaverse
-alpha x omega
- detectives and crime scene investigators
-grumpy x sunshine
I enjoyed this as much as the first one, but this book got me teary-eyed at the end because of the found family they had. I like Blake, my sleep-deprived sexy alpha, who is so compatible with Pem. Pem, who became so brave and stood up for himself. They're aching loneliness was cured by the company of each other. I wish the heat scenes was more intense but nonetheless the detective stuff keeps it interesting.
- omegaverse
-alpha x omega
- detectives and crime scene investigators
-grumpy x sunshine
I enjoyed this as much as the first one, but this book got me teary-eyed at the end because of the found family they had. I like Blake, my sleep-deprived sexy alpha, who is so compatible with Pem. Pem, who became so brave and stood up for himself. They're aching loneliness was cured by the company of each other. I wish the heat scenes was more intense but nonetheless the detective stuff keeps it interesting.
March 20, 2026
M/M || Omegaverse || Omega X Alpha || British || Detective Sergeant MC2 X Crime Scene Investigator MC1 || Found Family || Full Shift Wolves || Pets || Divorcé MC2 || Grumpy MC2 X Shy MC1 || Strict Roles || Dual 3P POV
4.5⭐️
2🌶️
”You will give me the bite when you can't think of anything else. You will crawl to me on your hands and knees, Blake Smith. You will beg me for my throat, and you will be grateful when I give it to you.”
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒔𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Pember, an omega, escapes from his abusive and controlling mother with the help of his friend. Pember moves into a new house and has a new job lined up as a crime scene investigator. Then Pember meets Blake—a grumpy alpha who is a detective sergeant in Major Crimes Unit and his new neighbor.
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Pember is a little shy, a little anxious, but a very intelligent omega. He has master’s in biochemistry and mathematics! But he’s stuck living with his mother who’s a controlling and abusive woman and has been trying to move out for a while now. He manages to do so with the help of his friend Oliver—the main character from the previous book!—and he moves to a new home by himself and even starts a new job that Oliver helped him apply for. He meets Blake when he thinks the alpha is about to jump off a cliff and “saves” him. Blake wasn’t in fact going to jump and Pember gets a little embarrassed. Pember becomes a crime scene investigator at the same police station where Oliver and Lucas work as detectives. His new team is small but friendly and they become fast friends. He also finds out that Blake is a Detective Sergeant at Major Crimes Unit at the same police force and they have to work together.
Blake is a grumpy divorcé who has a hard time shifting into his wolf, same as Pember who due to the abuse struggles with it as well.
Whereas Oliver and Lucas’s relationship was charged and heated, Blake and Pember’s is more grounded and slow. It was a change of pace definitely from the first but yet the police business being at the forefront of the plot stayed the same.
One of Pember’s first jobs as a CSI is to investigate a curious murder that is bigger than anyone could’ve predicted. The book follows the investigation and I liked who the antagonist ended up being! It wasn’t exactly predictable but not totally out of the woods either.
There are some aspects in this book that could’ve and should’ve been explored more. As the book deals with suicide and the after math that has on the family members of the dead person, I think this should’ve been explored slightly more than it currently is. It didn’t feel as thorough and large as I wished it would’ve been. Almost as if it were an afterthought in the midst of the police case and Pem and Blake’s relationship. The same thing I think is with Val. She was a HUGE part of the story yet her story felt utterly unfinished at the end. I wanted to know more about her daughter and grandson, why their relationship was as it was. But we never got to. Also the same with Pember’s mom. She was a very bad mom and a huge part of Pember’s life yet it felt like it didn’t get talked about enough here. Yes we saw the situation get resolved, but I think it was a little lackluster compared to what could’ve been.
However, that being said, I absolutely LOVED reading this!🫶🏻 The world building was once again top notch—the omegaverse felt very real with this British (fictional) setting. The alpha-omega relationship being explored in multiple levels was also very nice. Pember had a huge character growth from that first appearance in the first book, and I grew to really love Blake who I barely remember meeting in the first book.
There were so many pets in this and I think that it wasn’t exactly the best choice as some were kind of forgotten by the characters. Like Blake has a cat who is mentioned maybe once yet he also has a corgi who’s in every other scene (not really but noticeably present throughout the book). But I always love when there’s pets so I don’t mind this too much.
Pember’s stance on children was a firm “no” in the first book and a “no, but not really no” in this one. He has a few thoughts how Blake would look good with their baby but it isn’t explored much at all and the prospects of the two of them having children is left up in the air. As for me, I would’ve loved to see them have babies😗 I just can’t get a read on Pember’s character to know if he wants any.
I kinda hated that Oliver and Lucas weren’t a bigger part of the plot here☹️ I was so hyped to read this and see more of them but we got like less than five instances with Oliver and maybe only one or two with Lucas.
Side note: am I crazy but wasn’t Oliver’s wolf tan in the first book? In this one it’s white-blonde… hmmmm
These book excel at the found family trope. Even though there are many many side characters, there’s time to get it know them and care about them. All of them have distinct personalities and feel real within the world!
Oh and also! While this is dual third person, Pember has significantly more chapters in his POV. I don’t know the actual split but it felt like 80/20.
Overall: Very enjoyable, easy to read, crime investigation with romance, omegaverse, would read again, waiting to read the third installment!
🩵 Characters: 🩵
🤍Pember McArthur: 24 years old, dark brown unruly hair, green eyes, 5’7.5”, small bow-shaped lips, omega, plays cello, has a black labrador called Bailey, has a little stutter that isn’t present at all times
As wolf: Dark brown fur, smaller than Blake’s wolf (head just reaches the top of the alpha wolf’s shoulder)
🤎Blake Smith: 31 years old, mess of thick tawny brown hair with some grey, one blue eye and one green eye, really tall (the top of Pember’s head just reaches his chin), long legs, wears glasses, lanky, sharp strong jaw, sharp canines, large fangs, high cheekbones, deep brows, graceful neck, broad shoulders, slightly crooked nose, full lips, a dick piercing, alpha, wears a heart rate monitor for arrhythmia, has a corgi called George, a one-eyes black and ginger guinea pig called Chester, a cat called Sugar Plum
As wolf: Tawny fur, huge, paws as large as dinner plates, mismatched eyes (blue and green), a thick shaggy mane that runs across the crest of his neck and down his chest and between his front legs
4.5⭐️
2🌶️
”You will give me the bite when you can't think of anything else. You will crawl to me on your hands and knees, Blake Smith. You will beg me for my throat, and you will be grateful when I give it to you.”
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒔𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Pember, an omega, escapes from his abusive and controlling mother with the help of his friend. Pember moves into a new house and has a new job lined up as a crime scene investigator. Then Pember meets Blake—a grumpy alpha who is a detective sergeant in Major Crimes Unit and his new neighbor.
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Pember is a little shy, a little anxious, but a very intelligent omega. He has master’s in biochemistry and mathematics! But he’s stuck living with his mother who’s a controlling and abusive woman and has been trying to move out for a while now. He manages to do so with the help of his friend Oliver—the main character from the previous book!—and he moves to a new home by himself and even starts a new job that Oliver helped him apply for. He meets Blake when he thinks the alpha is about to jump off a cliff and “saves” him. Blake wasn’t in fact going to jump and Pember gets a little embarrassed. Pember becomes a crime scene investigator at the same police station where Oliver and Lucas work as detectives. His new team is small but friendly and they become fast friends. He also finds out that Blake is a Detective Sergeant at Major Crimes Unit at the same police force and they have to work together.
Blake is a grumpy divorcé who has a hard time shifting into his wolf, same as Pember who due to the abuse struggles with it as well.
Whereas Oliver and Lucas’s relationship was charged and heated, Blake and Pember’s is more grounded and slow. It was a change of pace definitely from the first but yet the police business being at the forefront of the plot stayed the same.
One of Pember’s first jobs as a CSI is to investigate a curious murder that is bigger than anyone could’ve predicted. The book follows the investigation and I liked who the antagonist ended up being! It wasn’t exactly predictable but not totally out of the woods either.
“Idiot,” he said, pulling Pember into a tight embrace. “You fucking idiot.”
Pember smiled against his chest. “I love you too.”
There are some aspects in this book that could’ve and should’ve been explored more. As the book deals with suicide and the after math that has on the family members of the dead person, I think this should’ve been explored slightly more than it currently is. It didn’t feel as thorough and large as I wished it would’ve been. Almost as if it were an afterthought in the midst of the police case and Pem and Blake’s relationship. The same thing I think is with Val. She was a HUGE part of the story yet her story felt utterly unfinished at the end. I wanted to know more about her daughter and grandson, why their relationship was as it was. But we never got to. Also the same with Pember’s mom. She was a very bad mom and a huge part of Pember’s life yet it felt like it didn’t get talked about enough here. Yes we saw the situation get resolved, but I think it was a little lackluster compared to what could’ve been.
However, that being said, I absolutely LOVED reading this!🫶🏻 The world building was once again top notch—the omegaverse felt very real with this British (fictional) setting. The alpha-omega relationship being explored in multiple levels was also very nice. Pember had a huge character growth from that first appearance in the first book, and I grew to really love Blake who I barely remember meeting in the first book.
There were so many pets in this and I think that it wasn’t exactly the best choice as some were kind of forgotten by the characters. Like Blake has a cat who is mentioned maybe once yet he also has a corgi who’s in every other scene (not really but noticeably present throughout the book). But I always love when there’s pets so I don’t mind this too much.
Pember’s stance on children was a firm “no” in the first book and a “no, but not really no” in this one. He has a few thoughts how Blake would look good with their baby but it isn’t explored much at all and the prospects of the two of them having children is left up in the air. As for me, I would’ve loved to see them have babies😗 I just can’t get a read on Pember’s character to know if he wants any.
I kinda hated that Oliver and Lucas weren’t a bigger part of the plot here☹️ I was so hyped to read this and see more of them but we got like less than five instances with Oliver and maybe only one or two with Lucas.
Side note: am I crazy but wasn’t Oliver’s wolf tan in the first book? In this one it’s white-blonde… hmmmm
These book excel at the found family trope. Even though there are many many side characters, there’s time to get it know them and care about them. All of them have distinct personalities and feel real within the world!
Oh and also! While this is dual third person, Pember has significantly more chapters in his POV. I don’t know the actual split but it felt like 80/20.
Overall: Very enjoyable, easy to read, crime investigation with romance, omegaverse, would read again, waiting to read the third installment!
🩵 Characters: 🩵
🤍Pember McArthur: 24 years old, dark brown unruly hair, green eyes, 5’7.5”, small bow-shaped lips, omega, plays cello, has a black labrador called Bailey, has a little stutter that isn’t present at all times
As wolf: Dark brown fur, smaller than Blake’s wolf (head just reaches the top of the alpha wolf’s shoulder)
🤎Blake Smith: 31 years old, mess of thick tawny brown hair with some grey, one blue eye and one green eye, really tall (the top of Pember’s head just reaches his chin), long legs, wears glasses, lanky, sharp strong jaw, sharp canines, large fangs, high cheekbones, deep brows, graceful neck, broad shoulders, slightly crooked nose, full lips, a dick piercing, alpha, wears a heart rate monitor for arrhythmia, has a corgi called George, a one-eyes black and ginger guinea pig called Chester, a cat called Sugar Plum
As wolf: Tawny fur, huge, paws as large as dinner plates, mismatched eyes (blue and green), a thick shaggy mane that runs across the crest of his neck and down his chest and between his front legs
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