Wilder

Body Heat #1

by Marina Pirlimpou

A snowstorm brought him to me.
A beautiful stranger in need.
And I wish he never had to leave.

When an emergency warning goes out for an impending snowstorm, I do what I've always done as a forest ranger; I make sure the trails are clear and secured, and any winter hikers evacuated and safe.

But when I happen upon a young man, stranded, soaked from the cold rain, hurt and terrified, taking care of him is instinct, my cabin the only thing keeping us shielded from the violent storm for days on end.
He's running from something and he needs me.
But what he doesn't know is that I need him even more.
That I wish he'd stay.

Genres: Omegaverse, M M Romance, Romance, Forced Proximity, Paranormal, Contemporary, Holiday

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2025

About the author

Marina Pirlimpou is a self-proclaimed book lover and a proud introvert who lives for dreary, autumn days, cozy blankets, and hot beverages.
You can find her reading in her favorite nook, listening to music, or writing about all things romance.
If you want to know all about her new releases or just looking for some new book recs, follow her on Instagram as @marinas_readingcorner.

Reviews

[Drusilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

So hotttttt. And cuuuute. It takes being insta to the extreme but it did somehow fit.
As Lola already wrote in her review, it's not new; the story feels like something you've read a hundred times before. And yet it was good.
It's well written, the characters are interesting. And even though everything stays on the surface and there are far too many sex scenes, I mean... really a lot... nice..., it's still a good book.
Anyway, I was entertained, and if you need something a little naughty for in between, then this is a good choice.

“Sometimes I think that all the cold I felt as a kid somehow changed me, shut out any warmth I could have felt when I grew up.” 🥺

“Is that where you chop wood?”
Wait. Did I just say that out loud?
Judging by Ethan’s smug smile, I definitely did.
“And why would you want to know that, Ollie?”
“No reason, just wondering,” I choke out.
“Mhm, if you want me to chop some wood in front of you, all you have to do is ask.”
“Oh, shut up.”
“I could even do it shirtless if you prefer.” 😳😳😳

“You touch him and you’re dead,” 🫠

Can I bear the thought of someone else touching him, parting his plush lips and swallowing his moans, sinking inside his wet heat and fucking him until he cries out?
Over my dead fucking body, I think as a low growl rumbles in my chest and my hips instinctively push me inside him, wanting to feel him, needing to prove to myself that he’s still here, still with me. ❥♥️❥🫠❥♥️❥

[Kati *☆･ﾟ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5*** stars


Yeah no, this was not good. And not because this story wasn’t cute as shit and I wasn’t loving all the tender moments between Ollie and Ethan. Because it was and I did.

My gaze catches on the mark I left in the crook of his neck, and he sucks in a breath when he feels the tips of my fingers brushing it lightly. “Now you’re mine, too,” I whisper hoarsely, the hope bleeding through my words impossible to hide. A warm palm cradles my cheek as I meet Ethan’s smiling eyes. “I always have been.”

BUT…
⇢ the plot set up: lazy and unimaginative.
⇢ the omegaverse: underdeveloped and underexplained
⇢ the mean guy and Ollie’s sob story: underdeveloped and underexplained


So we have a forest ranger who used to be a bodyguard doing all kinds of beastly things and an omega who has a meany stalker we know nothing about but sweet Ollie is running from. But hey, this mysterious shadow figure might cause a threat later and you’ll never know when a former bodyguard who is tough as nails (when he’s not super caring and loving, ofc) might come in handy. Better to have set that up early.

This was all too convenient, too predictable and too shallow to really have me going for the story. AND THE SHOWDOWN WAS FUCKING CRINGE!!!!


But as it was really cute, hot and heartwarming most of the time I kept going; even though I was pissed and really annoyed.

[patrícia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilder Body Heat #1 by Marina Pirlimpou
MC:Ethan + Ollie 4⭐

“Make me yours, Ethan.”[…]
“You’ve been mine since the beginning, Ollie”.

Tropes & tags
Omegaverse (non-shifter, no mpreg)
Alpha × Omega
Age gap (36 × 22)
Broken-boy omega × protective, nurturing alpha
Forced proximity / snowed-in cabin
First heat
Hurt / comfort
Size difference
Possessiveness / “touch him and die”
Longing & pining
Christmas romance
Domestic caretaking
Virgin omega

MICRO-TROPES
Cabin living / cosy isolation
Scenting + knotting
Ethan cooking and making sure Ollie eats
Carries him everywhere
Draws him a bath + washes him
Wipes his tears and kisses them away
Clothes sharing — alpha goes feral when Ollie wears his flannel
Lap sitting
“Sweetheart”, “Baby”, “Little Fawn”
“What are you doing to me?”
Rimming
Nipple play
Mine-claiming vibes
Crocheted gifts (scarf + beanie)
Christmas market first date
First time Ollie ever decorates a Christmas tree
Caveman energy over wanting Ollie in his clothes

What can I say, it has a cabin in the woods, a snowstorm, an omega in his first heat and a very willing alpha to help him out. Sometimes I’m a simple person 🫶

Marina Pirlimpou is a new author to me, and I genuinely loved the writing — I’ll be keeping an eye out for her other books without a doubt 🙏

This gave me exactly what this trope promises: full cosy cabin-fever vibes with all the omegaverse goodness. Just remember what you’re walking into — heat sex, knotting, slick, cum… the works. It’s super hot, like a lot, but at the same time it delivers the sweetest, most sugar-rush romantic moments ever. There’s a touch of drama too, and honestly it helps balance the over-the-top sweetness. It actually reminded me a bit of Roe Horvat’s omegaverse — that perfect mix of filth and romance overload 🥰🫠🥹🫶❤️‍🔥🥵

These babies are adorable and absolutely deserve their HEA. My only sad little gripe? The book ends — there’s a four-years-later epilogue — and still no on-page marking bites. I wanted those mate marks so badly 🥺🥺🥺🥺

“I need to feel you, Ethan,” I whisper raggedly, brushing my lips against his. “I want to feel nothing but you.”
A sound that speaks of ache and longing rips out of him as he bridges the final inch separating us and takes my mouth.
The kiss is soft, and hard, and endless. It’s soft pulls on my lips that make me boneless, and hard, claiming licks and strokes that scream of desperation.
But above all, it’s endless, bottomless need. Deep and beautifully painful because it’s a pain that feels impossible to live without.
A pain that steals my breath. That breaks me apart and puts me together.
A pain that feels like aching hope and happiness.
That feels like love.”

“And I love what you do to me.”
A growl rumbles in my chest, fire in my veins.
“That’s good, sweetheart, ’cause this is it for you. You belong to me just like you own my fucking soul. Every inch of you […] is mine. And when you’re ready, I’ll put my mark on you and you’ll put yours on me, mate. Because that’s what you are to me.” I kiss his bottom lip, drowning in his wide green eyes. “My mate. My love. Mine.”
He tightens around me […], so close I can taste it.
“Yes, say it again. Say it again, Ethan,” he begs, riding my thrusts […].
“My mate. My beautiful, sweet, sexy as fuck mate,” I grunt, fisting his hair, watching him fall apart for me.
“God, yes, yes, yes,” he chants, coming hard around me […], “Yours, yours, only yours.”
“Fuck,” I shudder, his body pulling the orgasm out of me. “You were made for me, Ollie. You were fucking made for me.”

⚠️Author Content Warnings
Mature content with explicit scenes meant for an adult audience.
Non-shifter omegaverse world where mpreg (male pregnancy) exists, though it does not occur at the time of the story.
Heat sex / Slick / Knotting
Stalker situation involving one of the MCs (MC not stalked by the other MC).
Attempted sexual assault of one of the MCs (not by the other MC).
Parental abandonment of one of the MCs.

❣️Book Safety & Content
Cheating: No
Sharing: No
Other Person Drama: No
Third-Act Breakup: Yes, temporary
Role Dynamics: Strict roles
POV: 1st person (dual)
Format: Standalone
Ending: HEA
Angst Level: Low
Spice Level: High heat
Communication: Some miscommunication
Pining: Mutual

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ethan + Ollie 🖤
Omegaverse | Age gap | First heat | Christmas cuteness | Swoon


My second book by Marina and it was really cute and spicy. All the tenderness when Ollie had never had even a glimpse of that in his life, was absolutely swoony.
There were a few spots that seemed repetitive. And I really wish we saw a scene when they officially became mates.

For those who like omegaverse but no mpreg this book is safe for you! All the breedy goodness without pregnancy or babies.


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"Fuck, this is ridiculous. I'm 36 years old, for fuck's sake. Why am I getting goosebumps just because a pretty guy breathed on me?"

"Do you want me to go deeper, baby? Do you want me to fuck your little womb and pump you full of me? Breed you like you belong to me?"

"I always hoped that one day I would wake up and things would be different. Even if it was for just one day, I would take it. Just one day when I would feel that I mattered to someone, that I was worthy, that I didn't always have to look out for myself on my own." 🥺

"You want me to treat you like I own you, Ollie?
You want mw to make you feel like you're all I think about every minute of every day?
Like I cant fucking breathe from wanting you?"

"He's been mine since before I'd even realized it myself. This beautiful sunshine of a boy that's been plagued by storms for too damn long."

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⚠️potential spoilers below in detailed tropes, content and warning lists






Tropes/content:
Omegaverse
Alpha + Omega
Age gap (22 and 36)
Forest ranger, ex bodyguard
Ethan rescues Ollie from a ravine
Cabin
Makes sure he eats, cooks for him
Virgin
First heat
Ollie comes out from a shower in one of Ethan's flannels, right after their first time and Ethan goes feral
"What are you doing to me?"
"Sweetheart"
"Baby"
"Little Fawn"
Carries him everywhere
Size difference
Draws him a bath then washes him
Knotting
Breeding without pregnancy
Hurt/comfort
Kisses and wipes his tears
Nipple play
Mine
Rimming
Touch him and die
Lots of lap sitting
"Stay"
Christmas market first date
So much tenderness
Christmas at the cabin together
Ollies first time ever having or decorating a Christmas tree
Ethan wants Ollie in his clothes allll the time and goes all caveman over it
Ollie crochets Ethan a scarf and beanie
Strict roles
Epilogue - 4 years later. They are official mates at this point but we never see a scene where they give mating bites



Warnings:
Ollie was abandoned at the age of 3 and lived in an orphanage type situation
Ollie ended up in the ravine after running from a guy who wouldn't take no for an answer. He said he could tell his heat was coming and that he'd lock him up and he'd get what he wanted when he was full of need in his heat. Ollie ran because he had no one and nowhere else to go.
After Ollie's heat is over, and the snow allows for it, he leaves the cabin and goes back home because he thinks he's encroaching. Ethan wanted him to stay but thought he wanted to leave and respected his wishes. Due to this there was a "break up" halfway through the book. They had both assumed from the beginning it was temporary due to the circumstances. Ethan gave Ollie his phone number if he needed it and hired people to watch him to ensure his safety.
Ethan was caught in a landslide in his truck. He was beat up but no severe injuries.
Ollie gets cornered behind the convenience store he worked at by the same guy who wouldnt take no for an answer. He's saved before anything serious happens.

[Laura Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilder is book one in the Body Heat series. This MM omegaverse romance story is about Ethan and Ollie.

Ethan is a forest ranger and an alpha. He discovers Ollie stranded outside right before a snowstorm, and takes him back to his cabin. Ethan takes care of Ollie in more ways than one, especially when Ethan realizes Ollie is an omega and about to go through his first heat. They certainly were hot together, but they also ended up being very sweet together too. I will say I would have liked a scene where we saw them officially become mates. Overall, I did enjoy this story.

[Lola · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was in the mood for omegaverse smut and.... I got it.

Nothing new under the sun here. I've read this plot before a few times but I obviously like it because I keep reading more. Sometimes a girl just needs to read about a scared/wounded/traumatized omega being rescued and then fucked into the mattress by a gentle but super possessive alpha. Plus, heat sex with a little bit of breeding talk does not get old for me.

Typical to this sort of thing there was the inevitable and annoying lack of them communicating what they want from each other because "maybe it was just the heat hormones". And there was a little OTTness from the omega's backstory. But ultimately this was super cute and very sexy and sometimes that's good enough.

Pet names: sweetheart, baby, little fawn

“Do you want me to go deeper, baby?” I grunt, as my body floods with pure fire when my cockhead rubs the soft mouth of his womb. “Do you want me to fuck your little womb and pump you full of me? Breed you like you belong to me?”

“Look at us, baby,” he rasps out with a deadly smile, his eyes briefly dipping to where we are joined. “Look how well you take me, how open you are for me. Like you were made for me. Like you were made to be fucking mine. Isn’t that right?” “Yes,” I moan long and loud. “That’s right,” he growls and his thrusts turn savage, brutal, hitting my aching spot over and over until I think I’m going to lose all reason. “You’re mine, Oliver. Mine to fuck, mine to knot and breed, mine to touch and take care of. Now scream it for me.”

“You make me burn, Ethan. Your touch, your words, everything about you makes me burn,” he confesses quietly but with a firmness that startles me. Like he wants what he’s saying to be taken seriously, like what he’s saying is important to him and he needs me to hear it. His fingers travel up and up, until they run over my rough, stubbled cheek. “And I never want it to stop,”

“Why do you hate my clothes so much?” I know why he does. I just like to hear him say it. “Because you should be wearing mine.”

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Safety (may contain spoilers)

SA/rape: Ollie's stalker threatens and attempts (thwarted) but nothing is explicit or goes very far.

Other person drama: None. Ollie has a stalker but he's not a romantic consideration in any way.

[angie_bookrecs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilder was such a beautifully tender surprise. I expected a lot of spice...and believe me, it delivers!!

But what I really loved was how sweet and heartfelt the entire story is. Ollie completely stole my heart. His vulnerability, his loneliness, his desperate need for someone to love him the way he deserved…it was impossible not to root for him.

And Ethan? The perfect balance of steady, gentle, and protective. Their connection felt real, soft, warm, and so deeply intimate.

The amount of times I grinned like a lovesick fool? Honestly embarrassing. This book was sweet, filthy, and addictive as hell. I loved every moment.

[Kim Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful, beautiful story 🥹 after devouring After all this time from this author and absolutely loving it, I was so excited to dive into this book 💗

This is a non-shifter omegaverse book. We get to meet Ethan, who is a forest ranger. When he goes out at the beginning of this story, he finds something he never thought he'd find out in the woods with a snowstorm coming - Oliver. Oliver is an omega, and he is frightened and alone, aaaand his first ever heat is coming up. So that's a pretty tough combination, the poor baby 🤧

But, Ethan is a true hero. I loved the way he cared about Oliver without making him feel uncomfortable at all. I think everyone needs an Ethan in their life. And Ollie is such a sweetheart, but don't get fooled, he knows what he wants 😏

Such a cozy yet hot romance story with winter and holiday vibes ⛄️

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou and this is my honest opinion.

[anna_79_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ethan is so amazing with his protectiveness and caretaking. Ollie really deserved such a great mate after all the hard times in his life. I felt so sorry for Ollie and it broke my heart to read about his loneliness and how much he wanted someone to love him. Ethan really had everything Ollie needed, he's so gentle, loving and protective. They were so beautiful together!! And the mouth on Ethan in the bedroom . . . HOT!

Thank you for the arc! My review is honest and voluntary.

[unhingedreaderaunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story from new-to-me author Marina Pirlimpou! Perfect for fans of well-written Omegaverse with forced proximity, high spice, protective, possessive alphas and sweet, broken omegas.

The relationship between Ethan and Ollie is so sweet, and watching them grow together was a delight. If I could change one thing, I would have liked to see a tad more relationship development before Ollie’s heat started. While perfect for fans of Insta-love/Insta-lust, I personally prefer a deeper emotional connection to build sexual tension in the lead up to their first spicy scene. But it’s only a minor constructive criticism, as the relationship development that happens during and after the heat makes up for it.

There’s a LOT of spice in this one, with enough plot to keep things interesting.

I highly recommend Wilder and I can’t wait for more in this series!

You can expect:

Omegaverse (Non shifter, no MPREG)
Hurt / comfort
First heat / scenting / knotting
Age gap
Size difference
Broken boy omega X protective, nurturing alpha
Forced proximity / snowed in
Touch him and 💀
Longing / pining
Possessiveness

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou and this is my honest review.

Follow me on Instagram @unhingedreaderaunt for more mm reviews and reccs 💕

[Lily Loves 📚 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded to 4

I liked this but it was far from perfect. I think giving it 4 stars is generous for me but I don’t think 3 stars is good enough. A solid 3.5 stars.

This is a new to me author and I enjoyed the writing but I think some of the passages were too wordy and descriptive. There was a lot of repetitive descriptions such as Oliver’s green eyes. I knew the first time his eye color was mentioned there was a chance it would be mentioned a bunch more and I was right.

If this book wasn’t an alpha/omega book the sex starting so soon would have had me stopping right away. There was no connection at all yet but because Oliver was in his first heat he needed an alpha and it made sense for Ethan to step up being he was the only one there. Plus Ethan took care of Oliver. That’s one huge things about this book I loved. Ethan never took advantage of Oliver and he could’ve. This built the trust and bond between them.

I don’t think some of the book was needed, such as Oliver’s stalker. It wasn’t a huge part of the book and added nothing in my opinion. The book could have just skipped that all together and then it would’ve been shorter and dragged less at parts. The story could’ve used some parts taken out and it would’ve read smoother for me. It just needed to be a bit tighter, for loss of a better word.

I loved the location in the cabin and I really loved the ending taking place in the spring and showing the forest in a different season. The bulk of the book taking place in winter was so cozy. I loved that they were stuck together during a snowstorm.

I felt the connection between Ethan and Oliver, they had real chemistry. There was a bit too much sex but I did love a bulk of the sex scenes. They were both sweet and hot at the same time.

Overall this was good and I would read more from this author.

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou
All thoughts and opinions are my own

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a sweet omegaverse romance between Ollie - a lonely and touch starved omega, and Ethan, his protective Alpha.
As expected in most of the books from this genre, this was high heat , lots of caretaking and, as a bonus, the setting was the perfect Christmas decor - a cozy cabin in the mountains.
I genuinely enjoyed their journey and the bond between them. A warm, charming holiday read I’d happily recommend to anyone who loves this genre.
I am rating this 4⭐️ (rounded up) because I’m personally not a fan of the insta lust / insta love trope, although somehow it makes sense in the omegaverse universe.

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou.
The opinions expressed are genuine and my own.

[Ami (Amireadsitall) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so incredibly sweet, like oh my god levels of sweet, the kind that melts your whole heart in one go. This omegaverse story was simply beautiful from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down for even a second because it grabbed me from the very beginning and somehow kept getting better with every chapter. The protectiveness, the patience, the spice, the care, the gentle understanding it all came together in the most magical way. It created this warm and fluffy little bubble that wrapped around me and refused to let go. I was floating through pages like a happy little marshmallow and I am still sad there was not more of it because my heart would have gladly stayed in that world forever.

[readingwithmiaa]

DNF @28%


I Know Y’all Before You Come At Me, I Love Marina Pirlimpou So Much And Her Books Are Always Gonna Be Books I Adore And She Is Gonna Be A Favorite Author Of Mine, But This Book Had Way To Much Spice And I Need More Then That In My Books. So I’m 100% Gonna Continue To Read Marina In The Future, But Unfortunately This Book Just Wasn’t For Me AndIm Sorry. I Guess Omega verse Isn’t My Cup Of Tea When There’s A lot Of Spice Then A Story

[TC · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ✨

Cutie patootie and spice was 100% spicing. Writing quality was meh and dialogue was awkward at times, but I can’t complain too much when I get a fluffy instalove omegaverse with no mpreg. Beggars can’t be choosers and all that.

[Wicked River Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun and exactly what I needed after a day of stress and early rising! I had fun watching Ollie and Ethan fall for one another! They were so cute eating pancakes for breakfast and crocheting. The steam was steamy between these two as well. I love reading Marina Pirlimpou books, they always have the sweetest MC’s that are easy to fall for. This was cute and fun with a little bit of a mystery that had me nervous for a moment. I had a great time reading and I’m excited for book 2!


💚ARC REVIEW💙

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wilder - Marina Pirlimpou
5/5

* SPOILERS *

This is my first book by Mariana that I’ve read and I knew I had to read it when I saw that she was doing an omegaverse me. If you don’t know, I’m a fan of omegaverse books and this hit all the spots.

I love Ethan so much. He’s the best alpha that Oliver could ever ask for. The book starts off when Ethan, who is a forest ranger, finds Oliver. He rescues him and gives him a safe space when a storm hits the area. Then, something happens - Oliver goes into his heat and it’s his first one.

Ethan gives Oliver one of the best heats that he could ever think of getting, especially with Ethan being an alpha. He doesn’t take advantage of him but makes every need and want all about Oliver. He treats Oliver like the prince he is to him.

Also, him calling him little fawn was the cutest nick name ever, along with the others.

There is a little bit of angst but Ethan rescues Oliver when things almost go from good to worst. Ethan helps Oliver in so many ways from being confident and just being loved. He also shows him that it’s okay to be who you are and I love that. He saved Oliver when he needed him the most.

One thing I love is when an alpha goes above and beyond for his omega. Ethan would burn down the world for his omega. Oliver is his and no one better hurt a hair on his head.

And those spicy scenes were so steamy. I love how Ethan made sure Oliver’s pleasure came before his own. These two were so perfect for one another.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, rounded up!

Marina Pirlimpou is a new-to-me author and I am so glad I stumbled across the ARC sign-up for this book! I mean, honestly. Who can resist a book with tropes like snowed-in and hurt/comfort? I definitely can't. Wilder is a beautiful little treasure of a book.

I'm honestly not quite certain where to start. The writing was so beautiful. So atmospheric, with an almost cinematic feel to it. I could so easily imagine every single thing. I was sucked in right from the start. The depth of the emotion, all the sensations, their surroundings, it was all so clear to me. And while this is quite a high-heat, insta-lovey book, there were so many feels. Watching Ollie and Ethan grow closer, the bond building between them, learning each other... it was all so wonderful and it touched my heart.

Absolutely adored this gorgeous book. I'm eager to check out more of Marina's work in the future, for sure. Also, special shout-out to that beautiful dedication in the front of the book that also touched my heart in the best way.

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou.

[Madam Ra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Absolutely sweet omegaverse story. Our mc’s meet by chance, Ollie runs from his past and Ethan finds him just in time before things become very very dire. One heat later the duo separates, because they need to continue on their life, but they are both pining and wanting for each other. From there we get sweet messages and calls. A little scare towards the end and more sweetness that follows. Great snowy, wintery read.

[Leilani Noack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg this book was so cute. I love Ethan & Ollie together such a cute couple especially Ollie who deserved so much love and adoration. I’m glad that Ethan found him and took care of him. I love omegaverse and this book was definitely an amazing one.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

so sweet and spicy and just an all around great romantic read :)

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ollie and Ethan 😳😭🤤😍🥵❤️‍🔥❄️🌲
That's it.

[The_heaven_of_books · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Jessica Swan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wait I actually loved this so much. Like one of my favorite omegaverse stories I've ever read. Ollie and Ethan were so adorable. This was cozy, steamy, Christmassy and all of the good feelings. <3

[Seraphina Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wilder
Marina Pirlimpou

Ethan & Ollie
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶

Omega verse
Hurt/ Comfort
First Heat
Snowed In
Size Difference
Age Gap
Scenting / Marking

Can we just talk about this dedication: For those who want to be carried in a pair of strong arms that will keep their broken pieces together?

Yes, please!

Ugh this was incredible. I just love a sweet, tender, hurt/comfort omega verse book.

This was so good.

Ethan finds sweet Ollie on the side of the road, cold and in need. He decides to take him home and care for him.

Quickly, we see Ollie has some secrets, or at least a past he is running from.

Safe, in the arms of Ethan, these two form a sweet and super hot bond during Ollie's first heat.
They were so hot. Ethan has such a sinful mouth on him!

“Love. I love him. This sweet young man who’s been hurt so much but is stronger and braver than he knows. Who’s shy but also bold with what he wants. Who’s soft, and hard, and beautiful.”

This was a great little book. Filled with lots of tender moments between the two MCs

I love Ethan’s care taking and protective side.

I really enjoyed this. Really great sweet, spicy, omega verse book

“You feel like home, Ollie. You know that?”

So thankful for this arc

[Queenbeereads_sugarandspice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute omegaverse story. A real heart-warmingly tender romance. It’s got a good balance of sweet and spicy for its length, and I did zoom through the pages in an afternoon.
 
From the moment I met Ollie and Ethan, I knew I was going to be invested in them both and their relationship and that’s exactly what I was.
 
One thing I do enjoy is when things get spicy quickly in OV books and that’s what happened here. There’s an instant bond between Ollie and Ethan and when it comes down to it, it didn’t feel forced or rushed to bring the two together for the omega’s heat. With Ethan’s gentle kindness and Ollie’s instinctive trust towards the other man, it actually seemed right for them to come together intimately.
 
I adored that real feeling of hope I felt throughout the book for these two. No matter where they were, I knew they’d get there eventually (I know, I know, it’s what happens anyway in a romance), but still, I didn’t feel too dejected when things didn’t go as I thought they originally would. I loved how Ethan respects Ollie’s decision even though it’s the opposite of what the alpha wants.
 
I really appreciated the fact that the outside world was introduced to the story, so their relationship knows more than isolation. And this gave the perfect excuse for the pining… and I do love some good pining. I really felt their longing to be with each other but did feel like it was an important stage for them both.
 
Ollie, my little lost lamb. Oh, how my heart hurt for him when we learn his background. Again, thank goodness that this is a romance book otherwise I would have rioted if he didn’t get his HEA with an amazing alpha… luckily Ethan is everything he needs.
 
Our big protective alpha and our sweet omega who’s always wanted a true home. While I liked that Ollie is independent, I’ll admit I loved even more that he has someone to share his life with and come home to at the end of the day.
 
I’ve also got another pet name to add to my Fave Nicknames list: little fawn – how darn cute is that?


I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite genre - Omegaverse!!!

It‘s just enough fantasy for my liking… I mean men that are in heat for days in desperate need to get taken care of 😍 … and to (how do I put that in an approved innocent sentence) rumble in the sheets for days… (but you get what I mean, don‘t ya?)

All of that combined with a deep connection between the omega and the alpha that might result in finding one another‘s mate… and I‘m done!

Oliver, the omega, sad and alone right before his first heat, who never had someone to take care of him or love him, is lost on the mountain where Ethan is a
ranger. He finds Oliver cold and afraid right before a big snow storm is going to hit. He gather‘s Oliver up in his arms - oh wow! 🫠 - and attends to his every need. He instantly wants to make Ollie happy and to keep him safe and care for him indefinitely!

Ethan even offers to help him during his first heat.

Oh and it is amazing. Ethan is so sweet and attentive and they are not mates yet but they both feel like they are… their every thought is consumed by the other and there is this need for one another that streams through every part of their body and soul. That‘s how you know with every kiss, every glance, every touch that the one opposite is your true soulmate… your mate.

Oh that connection, the caring touches, all that heat and this sweet love… oh how they fell in love is awesome - they fell hard and instantly!

And on top of all that - they are snowed in, in a secluded cabin in the woods with nothing else to occupy their time than their naked bodies. Oh myyy!!! I‘m ruined! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received an ARC from Nisha's Books and Coffee and Marina Pirlimpou.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Ethan finds Ollie at the bottom of a ravine in a rainstorm, soon to become a days long snowstorm, little do either realize that their lives will never be the same. Ollie is obviously afraid of something, and Ethan only wants to make him feel safe and cared for. When Ollie goes into his first heat, fearful and apprehensive, Ethan is so loving and caring, giving Ollie choices as much as possible, as they ride the waves until his heat passes. Knowing he must return to his lonely, unloved life, Ollie has Ethan take him home, no matter how much he wants to stay, and Ethan lets him go rather than asking him to stay. Absence definitely makes the heart grow fonder, they reconnect and spend more time together, letting the bond build as they work toward a life together.

A sweet, low angst story of two lonely souls meeting in desperate circumstances, spending an intense physical and emotional time together, fighting insecurities about what the other may want or need, until a significant event brings them back together to see where things may go. Spicy encounters backed by caring and love, a sense of safety for Ollie, protectiveness for Ethan, and a feeling of home for both, leads them back to each other.

Realistic, relatable characters, honest emotions, naturally developing connections, and a happy ever after make for a satisfying read with a dual POV, a book which kept me engaged the whole way through, helping pages fly by. The author was new to me, but I will watch for other works from her, this one has made me a fan.

I received an advance copy from the author and this is my voluntary review.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so sweet and cozy but also spicy

This was such a sweet story and I adore these men.

We have Ethan the forest ranger who was previously a body guard. He is just getting everything situated before a big storm comes in. At his last spot he hears a whimper and when he realizes its a young man he Is quick to offer help. This man turns out to be Oliver "Ollie" and he had gotten lost hiking.

These two have this immediate connection and comfort level that people don't usually have with strangers. So now they are snowed in together and poor Ollie is about to go into his first heat.

Ethan has a filthy mouth and the time these guys spend during the heat is spicy. Insert breeding kink (without mpreg) here. Ethan is this sweet little Teddy Bear until he's got his pretty Omega under him.

I loved seeing how close they got before Ethan took him home. Even though he definitely didn't want to. Ollie had an okay life but he would definitely miss Ethan. The pining in this book is top tier.

I was very sad though that we never actually saw when they marked each other. I really wanted this but the author skipped over it. There was also a little bit of repetitive parts that could have been changed or left out. Overall I really enjoyed Ethan and Ollie.

"I always hoped that one day I would wake up and things would be different. Even if it was for just one day, I would take it. Just one day when I would feel that I mattered to someone, that I was worthy, that I didn’t always have to look out for myself on my own."

[Brittney Kane · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You make me want to wake up knowing you’ll be there. Knowing I won’t wake up to a world where I’m unwanted and discarded. Knowing I’ll get to see you and talk to you. You make me feel warm, Ethan.”

This was a sweet and spicy read that I finished in just one day. If you’re a fan of omegaverse and broken boys being rescued, this is the one for you.

Ollie is an omega who has lived through trauma and being broken - and is found outside at the beginning of a snowstorm by Ethan, who is an alpha and a park ranger. Ethan takes Ollie home to protect him from the raging snow storm and helps Ollie through his first heat. Though Ethan doesn’t mark Ollie, they both can’t help but feel tied to each other. Ethan breaks down Ollie’s walls and helps him feel safe, helps him heal some of his trauma, and helps him to trust again.

These two were so cute and I love a hurt/comfort moment. And when it’s paired with a protective/fragile moment? Lawd. Yes. While this was super spicy because of living in the omegaverse world, I felt like the plot was there too.

Timing felt a little off for me in the beginning but overall a great read! I’d definitely keep reading this author.

What you’re getting:
Hurt x comfort
Age gap
Size difference
Caregiving
First heat
Fragile omega x protective alpha
HEA
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

*ARC Review*