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Rugged Hearts: Part One
Thea Fera is starting over…again. For the third time in the last year. New town. New job. She hopes to fade into the background wherever she goes so he can’t find her. Her stalker. The man who killed her alpha, Connor.
Running is all she’s known for the last year—and for good reason. However, after moving to a small picturesque mountain town, she meets six alphas and a beta whose scents trigger emotions in her she’d rather stay buried. When her suppressants fail earlier than expected, she’s faced with the choice to spend her first heat with strangers. But the idea of being with anyone other than her late alpha is unfathomable.
It turns out being on suppressants for ten years straight, illegally, is not so healthy for an omega. With mini heats popping up and some dangerous complications from the waning suppressants, she has no option but to rely on these men who say they’re her scent match.
Thea can’t afford to let her heart get involved. Not that she has one left after it’s been shredded into pieces. But the more time she spends with them, the more her shattered heart is pieced back together by the very men she’s sworn off. And maybe…she can do the same for them.
Rugged Part One is the first in a duet MFMMMMMM why choose omegaverse romance. It’s first person, multi POV, with a plus-size FMC. The book ends on a mild cliffhanger that will be resolved in Rugged Part Two. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book.
Running is all she’s known for the last year—and for good reason. However, after moving to a small picturesque mountain town, she meets six alphas and a beta whose scents trigger emotions in her she’d rather stay buried. When her suppressants fail earlier than expected, she’s faced with the choice to spend her first heat with strangers. But the idea of being with anyone other than her late alpha is unfathomable.
It turns out being on suppressants for ten years straight, illegally, is not so healthy for an omega. With mini heats popping up and some dangerous complications from the waning suppressants, she has no option but to rely on these men who say they’re her scent match.
Thea can’t afford to let her heart get involved. Not that she has one left after it’s been shredded into pieces. But the more time she spends with them, the more her shattered heart is pieced back together by the very men she’s sworn off. And maybe…she can do the same for them.
Rugged Part One is the first in a duet MFMMMMMM why choose omegaverse romance. It’s first person, multi POV, with a plus-size FMC. The book ends on a mild cliffhanger that will be resolved in Rugged Part Two. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2025
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November 3, 2025
2.5 stars rounded up to 3. This book could benefit from further editing. The lack of punctuation and the long, run-on sentences make it somewhat difficult to read. It's also a bit boring because we only see the stalker part come into the picture at the very end.
March 18, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
As an Omegaverse book it was decent. I personally hate the dead spouse/mate trope. And if this was any other type of romance book, I wouldn’t have read it just because of that. I guess, knowing that he would’ve been in the pack with the guys from this book eased it somewhat for me.
But this book was depressing y’all. For the first 75% of the book it was just all about her crying and being overwhelmed with grief. So it was really hard for me to get into the other MMC’s and her possible relationships with them.
I feel like the author put way too much emphasis on the grief and on her amazing bond with her deceased mate Connor. We also even get Connor’s POV in a flashback chapter, a couple of chapters. That made it even harder for me to move on and not also just be in that grief.
So it was just tough to read this as a romance book. I also feel like because of that the author shouldn’t have given her so many mates. Seven possible mates and one deceased mate was just too much in my opinion. Especially since the first 75% of the book nothing progressed other than her just being in her grief.
And then we literally go from 0 to 100 pretty much out of nowhere. And that almost gave me readers whiplash.
It was a huge turn in the story and in her feelings and it just felt weird and not organic.
The writing wasn’t bad and it had a lot of potential, but I feel like the author tried to throw in everything and the kitchen sink if that makes any sense. I feel like she was doing too much with everything. She was trying to lay it on too thick with the grief and also with the way too many mates. It was all too much and not in a good way.
That being said again, it wasn’t a bad book and it wasn’t written poorly so if you don’t mind the points that I just brought up, you will enjoy the book.
As an Omegaverse book it was decent. I personally hate the dead spouse/mate trope. And if this was any other type of romance book, I wouldn’t have read it just because of that. I guess, knowing that he would’ve been in the pack with the guys from this book eased it somewhat for me.
But this book was depressing y’all. For the first 75% of the book it was just all about her crying and being overwhelmed with grief. So it was really hard for me to get into the other MMC’s and her possible relationships with them.
I feel like the author put way too much emphasis on the grief and on her amazing bond with her deceased mate Connor. We also even get Connor’s POV in a flashback chapter, a couple of chapters. That made it even harder for me to move on and not also just be in that grief.
So it was just tough to read this as a romance book. I also feel like because of that the author shouldn’t have given her so many mates. Seven possible mates and one deceased mate was just too much in my opinion. Especially since the first 75% of the book nothing progressed other than her just being in her grief.
And then we literally go from 0 to 100 pretty much out of nowhere. And that almost gave me readers whiplash.
It was a huge turn in the story and in her feelings and it just felt weird and not organic.
The writing wasn’t bad and it had a lot of potential, but I feel like the author tried to throw in everything and the kitchen sink if that makes any sense. I feel like she was doing too much with everything. She was trying to lay it on too thick with the grief and also with the way too many mates. It was all too much and not in a good way.
That being said again, it wasn’t a bad book and it wasn’t written poorly so if you don’t mind the points that I just brought up, you will enjoy the book.
January 9, 2026
Wow
So much is happening in this book but in a good way.
Thea is trying her best to keep moving whilst also hoping for the chance to quit running.
She suffered a major tragedy due to a stalker & now she’s tired of running. She feels so lost without her Alpha. But then she moves to this new town & starts running into Alphas & a Beta who all have scents that leave her confused.
She is still grieving & doesn’t believe that she should have any happiness after Connor. But these men…minus one of course, all step up & show her not just with words but with actions too that she is deserving.
She still fights with that fear that her stalker will find her again but now she also has to worry about her heat.
After so many years of suppressants, her heat is about to make one heck of an appearance & it could be life threatening.
Thankfully she has these men surrounding her & helping her. And she slowly starts to fall for them.
But then this cliffhanger has me absolutely on the edge of my seat because no sir, she was just starting to really feel happy again.
I’m so anxious to see what happens next.
Great job!
So much is happening in this book but in a good way.
Thea is trying her best to keep moving whilst also hoping for the chance to quit running.
She suffered a major tragedy due to a stalker & now she’s tired of running. She feels so lost without her Alpha. But then she moves to this new town & starts running into Alphas & a Beta who all have scents that leave her confused.
She is still grieving & doesn’t believe that she should have any happiness after Connor. But these men…minus one of course, all step up & show her not just with words but with actions too that she is deserving.
She still fights with that fear that her stalker will find her again but now she also has to worry about her heat.
After so many years of suppressants, her heat is about to make one heck of an appearance & it could be life threatening.
Thankfully she has these men surrounding her & helping her. And she slowly starts to fall for them.
But then this cliffhanger has me absolutely on the edge of my seat because no sir, she was just starting to really feel happy again.
I’m so anxious to see what happens next.
Great job!
January 12, 2026
Big Pack, Big Swoon
My goodness! Such an engaging plot, swoon-worthy MMCs, and precious moments!!! I’m hormonal, so take this with a grain of salt, but I genuinely cried while reading.
I love the FMC’s relationship with Connor’s parents, love the way that the MMCs love the FMC. Love the way the MMCs interact with each other. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next part, especially with Micah.
I think the book is really well paced with the exception of her relationship with Liam. I feel like they should be closer than they are at this point. And I feel like I don’t really know Eli and Jake, so I hope they get more love in the second book.
Anyway!! So grateful for a well-written and character driven RH with a plus size FMC and a large pack!!!!! Would definitely recommend!
My goodness! Such an engaging plot, swoon-worthy MMCs, and precious moments!!! I’m hormonal, so take this with a grain of salt, but I genuinely cried while reading.
I love the FMC’s relationship with Connor’s parents, love the way that the MMCs love the FMC. Love the way the MMCs interact with each other. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next part, especially with Micah.
I think the book is really well paced with the exception of her relationship with Liam. I feel like they should be closer than they are at this point. And I feel like I don’t really know Eli and Jake, so I hope they get more love in the second book.
Anyway!! So grateful for a well-written and character driven RH with a plus size FMC and a large pack!!!!! Would definitely recommend!
October 28, 2025
literally had my attention immediately!
For this to be her first debut novel, it is truly amazing. I was immediately hooked from the beginning and it held my attention the entire time. I love everything about book 1. I am a huge sucker for large harems with the added bonus of being able to easily differentiate the MCs. I love Thea and her men so much. She is very strong for going through what she has. I even teared up a few times. The author did a wonderful job giving us flashbacks to explain her past. While it’s still in the early in their relationship, nothing felt rushed. I can’t wait to read book 2
For this to be her first debut novel, it is truly amazing. I was immediately hooked from the beginning and it held my attention the entire time. I love everything about book 1. I am a huge sucker for large harems with the added bonus of being able to easily differentiate the MCs. I love Thea and her men so much. She is very strong for going through what she has. I even teared up a few times. The author did a wonderful job giving us flashbacks to explain her past. While it’s still in the early in their relationship, nothing felt rushed. I can’t wait to read book 2
May 18, 2026
3.75
I enjoyed how the author took her time with this, building the suspense, the personalities, and the individual relationships.
I liked how the MMCs were individuals instead of just "the pack". And that the alphas were so kind, gentle, patient and protective of her. I LOVE the body positivity for both MFC AND MMC.
Too often, especially in omegaverses, all the sweetness and romance of the alphas goes right out the window when things get spicy. I get so tired of the raunchy, degrading spice so many books fall into. It was refreshing to read an omegaverse where the omega is treasured in all situations.
I enjoyed how the author took her time with this, building the suspense, the personalities, and the individual relationships.
I liked how the MMCs were individuals instead of just "the pack". And that the alphas were so kind, gentle, patient and protective of her. I LOVE the body positivity for both MFC AND MMC.
Too often, especially in omegaverses, all the sweetness and romance of the alphas goes right out the window when things get spicy. I get so tired of the raunchy, degrading spice so many books fall into. It was refreshing to read an omegaverse where the omega is treasured in all situations.
May 18, 2026
After fighting for my life through “omegaverse” books that were really just contemporary romance with occasional growling, Rugged Hearts healed me 😭
REAL pack dynamics.
REAL scent match pull.
Protective growly alphas.
Emotional relationship building.
An omega that actually acts like an omega IN an omegaverse world.
No random world domination plotlines. No “I reject my scent matches for 14 business years” nonsense. Just pain, healing, bonded packs, grief, obsession, protection, and emotional payoff that made me cry like a little idiot.
THIS is how you expand omegaverse while still respecting the core of omegaverse.
REAL pack dynamics.
REAL scent match pull.
Protective growly alphas.
Emotional relationship building.
An omega that actually acts like an omega IN an omegaverse world.
No random world domination plotlines. No “I reject my scent matches for 14 business years” nonsense. Just pain, healing, bonded packs, grief, obsession, protection, and emotional payoff that made me cry like a little idiot.
THIS is how you expand omegaverse while still respecting the core of omegaverse.
November 25, 2025
Good story
I really enjoyed this novel; I think the story is interesting and the characters are pretty well developed. The grammar and editing thereof could use some work, however. The author doesn’t seem to have a good grasp of when it is appropriate to use the word “which” and often the sentence structure seems backwards. I do look forward to continuing the series; I believe this is a debut novel (well done!) and I’m sure the writing will improve over time.
I really enjoyed this novel; I think the story is interesting and the characters are pretty well developed. The grammar and editing thereof could use some work, however. The author doesn’t seem to have a good grasp of when it is appropriate to use the word “which” and often the sentence structure seems backwards. I do look forward to continuing the series; I believe this is a debut novel (well done!) and I’m sure the writing will improve over time.
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January 16, 2026holy shit this debut is great wtf?!?! i am so obsessed with all the characters and sorry to micah but that doesn’t include him, i know he’s gonna redeem himself and at the end he was all “i never hated you” but idc that doesn’t change what’s he’s said to her he was suchhhhh an asshole throughout the book. i wish connor was alive so bad like we only know a very small portion of him but god i love and miss him???? im starting book 2 asap but im not looking forward to this stalker ass hoe
February 16, 2026
This book was fun and amazing to read!
Having 8 MMC, I was afraid some of them would fall into background but all the characters are unique and have their good and bad. The FMC feels human, her struggles are real and it's easy to connect with her through everything she faces in the book.
The omegaverse is well managed too, having a nice pace to build the romance between the characters and the story unfolding. Totally worth reading!
Having 8 MMC, I was afraid some of them would fall into background but all the characters are unique and have their good and bad. The FMC feels human, her struggles are real and it's easy to connect with her through everything she faces in the book.
The omegaverse is well managed too, having a nice pace to build the romance between the characters and the story unfolding. Totally worth reading!
October 25, 2025
Fantastic start!
Wow. What a great read! These characters jump off of the page and suck you into the story in moments. My heart breaks for Thea's past, but her guys are making for a hopeful future. The cliffhanger is a killer! I will be sitting at the edge of my seat, impatiently waiting for part 2! Congrats to the author on her debut!
Wow. What a great read! These characters jump off of the page and suck you into the story in moments. My heart breaks for Thea's past, but her guys are making for a hopeful future. The cliffhanger is a killer! I will be sitting at the edge of my seat, impatiently waiting for part 2! Congrats to the author on her debut!
November 4, 2025
Part one was such a great read, I’m not a fan of slow burns but this one? This one was perfect, I couldn’t imagine finding love again after losing the love of your life. I’m loving the character growth of the entire cast. I can’t wait for part two! Overall this was a wonderful read, I’ve cried so much and I’m pleasantly happy with how many times I’ve laughed and smiled!
April 11, 2026
Loved this one. Our fmc Thea lost her scent match Connor in a car crash and moves to a small town taking a job as a cleaner for the holiday lodge
There she meets another 7 scent matches. Liam, Eli, Parker, Jake, Ben, Keelan and Micah.
She has been on the run from a stalker who was the cause of her first alphas death.
There she meets another 7 scent matches. Liam, Eli, Parker, Jake, Ben, Keelan and Micah.
She has been on the run from a stalker who was the cause of her first alphas death.
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November 26, 2025
very enjoyable
I love a good OV, and this one is that. The characters are fantastic, the plot is multi faceted and never does it drag in just to fill pages. I am thoroughly enjoying it as a whole. For a debut, the author knocked it out of the park.
I love a good OV, and this one is that. The characters are fantastic, the plot is multi faceted and never does it drag in just to fill pages. I am thoroughly enjoying it as a whole. For a debut, the author knocked it out of the park.
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October 27, 2025🟢 This is a reverse harem 🟢
November 2, 2025
Loved this! easy read.
This book captured my attention from the start. I devoured it. I love a strong FMC and a large pack to care for her.
This book captured my attention from the start. I devoured it. I love a strong FMC and a large pack to care for her.
November 24, 2025
3.75 stars
November 25, 2025
DNF – I tried several times to finish this book, but I just couldn’t get into it. The writing style and story didn’t connect with me or hold my interest.
November 11, 2025
I honestly loved this book.
March 9, 2026
The good:
As a fan of the girl-on-the-run trope, I really liked the premise. The characters were good, and I actually found the members of the pack fairly distinctive even though there are seven of them in a book this length. They're not totally hashed out, but there is still book 2 where I think they'll develop more.
The bad:
Man, this book really needed an editor. I almost dnf'd right out the gate because of all the grammatical issues. Between those, tense changes, and some formatting issues I was very frustrated and found it difficult to keep pushing through. Some of the dialogue felt a bit formal/stilted, but I do think that improved as the book progressed. I'm also hoping book 2 has more Duke, because I'm a sucker for book pets. But seriously, this book should've has several more rounds of proofreading and editing. I hope the second one is better.
As a fan of the girl-on-the-run trope, I really liked the premise. The characters were good, and I actually found the members of the pack fairly distinctive even though there are seven of them in a book this length. They're not totally hashed out, but there is still book 2 where I think they'll develop more.
The bad:
Man, this book really needed an editor. I almost dnf'd right out the gate because of all the grammatical issues. Between those, tense changes, and some formatting issues I was very frustrated and found it difficult to keep pushing through. Some of the dialogue felt a bit formal/stilted, but I do think that improved as the book progressed. I'm also hoping book 2 has more Duke, because I'm a sucker for book pets. But seriously, this book should've has several more rounds of proofreading and editing. I hope the second one is better.
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