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Enduring Hearts #1

A Himbo for my Heat

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They told me alphas were dangerous. They never warned me I’d fall in love with one.

As king, I’ve spent my life upholding balance in our kingdom, ensuring the safety of omegas by suppressing the alphas with the magic passed down through my bloodline. Alphas are dangerous, unpredictable, and ruled by instinct… or so I believed.

I’ve tried my best to stay clear of alphas, only using them during my heats. That is, until I needed an heir.

Enter Gus—an alpha unlike any I ever imagined. Gentle, devoted, endlessly patient—and yes, oddly obsessed with honey. He’s everything I shouldn’t want, but everything my heart refuses to let go of. What starts as duty quickly becomes desire, and soon, I’m willing to risk everything for a love that was never supposed to exist.

But falling for an alpha is one thing. Convincing my kingdom—and my royal advisors—is another.

A Himbo for My Heat is a heart-melting MM omegaverse romance with lots of heat, honey-sweet affection, epic knotting moments, mpreg, and a guaranteed HEA.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2026

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324 reviews399 followers
January 31, 2026
Sebastian + Gus 🖤
Omega King and Alpha Farmer | Gentle giant | Forbidden love

Sweet and cute little omegaverse that probably deserved a better title.
There is a part that's sad that I wish didn't happen the way it did. Sebastian was the king and could have controlled the situation better, but just didnt? 🤷‍♀️


I'm looking forward to Briar and Hal's book next



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






Tropes/content:
Omegaverse
3rd generation king looking to get bred for an heir
"Dumb" alpha farmer
Virgin alpha
In this world omegas are higher up the chain than alphas
Alphas are used for heat and breeding
The law says alphas are dangerous and must separate from their omega families for the omegas safety. This is later discovered to be false at the end of the book.
Alphas and omegas are not allowed to live together and love freely
Only males seem to exist in this world
Size difference
Grumpy sunshine
Gentle giant
Skinny dipping
Rimming
Ass bites
Honey obsession
"My honey"
"Little Omega"
Breeding
Somno rimming
Suckling and drinking 'lovers milk'
Tear filled love making
First kiss for both of them, filled with tears
Carries him from the bed to the bath tub repeatedly and washes him throughout his heat
"My King"
Mine
Possessiveness
"My Alpha"
Marking
Biting
Gus made a baby crib for Seb
Gus carved Seb's friend a baby rattle for his child
Forbidden love
Mpreg with twins
Birth on page, Gus is present
Gus is reunited with his brothers and omega dad
Epilogue - 2 years later - they start trying for more kids


Warnings:
Lots of wasp stings
Forced separation between MCs - Lasts months, Seb's entire pregnancy. Gus was taken and sent back to his home when Seb was sick in the bathroom and couldnt stop anyone. Seb doesn't know where he lives to get him back as he was randomly picked out originally and brought to him by his advisors. The advisors are later fired, locked up and banished
Dead father and grandfather
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550 reviews27 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 20, 2026
A Himbo For My Heat
A.E. Jensen
Regitse Lilljidorf

Sebastian & Gus

Omega King / Alpha Farmer
Size difference
Honey Obsession
Hurt / Comfort
Grumpy / Sunshine
Mpreg
Breeding/ Knotting

Oh, my this was so good. I just loved this.

Gus and Seb were so sweet. Pretty hot too!

In this world The King is an Omega, and what a sweet and fierce Omega he was. King Sebastian is looking for an Alpha to breed him. He needs to produce an heir for his kingdom.

Gus a sweet, v!rgin alpha, who is a farmer, finds his way to being King Sebastian's breeder! Sheesh, this was so good. Their meet-cute with honey obsessed Gus was adorable.

These two were so hot, sheesh, I love a good omega verse. I love a good heat and Mpreg too. This book had everything! Gus was so hot, sheesh!

They were so sweet together, I loved how they got to know each other. Their shyness and tenderness towards each other was so cute.

Gus was such a good man. He showed Seb that he could have more, that they could be more. The gifts for him had me swooning. He showed him what life could be life while still being King.

“I’d just had sex for the first time, with not only the most beautiful man I’d ever met, but the king.”

I love the found family in this as well, the other characters were so great. I hope we get to hear from more of them.

“Breed me, Alpha.” “Oh, you’ll get it, my sweet little king. I’ll fill you up. I’ll breed a baby into you.”

My heart hurt for these guys towards the end. I'm so glad they were able to stand up and make a change!

This was really good.

Both authors work stunningly together.

So thankful for this arc
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152 reviews13 followers
February 8, 2026
4.5 stars. This was adorable feel good omegaverse sweetness. Seb and Gus were so spicy and cute together. These authors together were a winning duo. Aww... look forward to more🫠🫠
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410 reviews37 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 26, 2026
A Himbo for my Heat by A.E. Jensen & Regitse Liljadorff

🩷 Omega King MC x Alpha Farmer MC
🩷 Forbidden Love
🩷 Size Difference
🩷 Hurt/Comfort
🩷 Grumpy x Sunshine
🩷 First Times
🩷 Omegaverse (w/MPreg)
🔥 Breeding, Dirty Talk, Biting/Marking, Knotting, Rimming

Review:
I really enjoy Omegaverse stories and from the blurb this one seemed right up my alley. Admittedly it did take me a while to get into the story but when I did I ultimately really enjoyed it.

Both of the MC's were great characters but I especially liked Seb. As the King he has the world on his shoulders but doesn't let it stop him from stepping out of tradition, finding love and creating the kind of world he wants for his people.

The longing and the pining between the MCs was written so well and my heart broke for both Gus and Seb during the story. The book was also a lot spicier than I expected, but still left plenty of room for sweetness and romance which I really liked.

I loved the ending of the book, getting the overall plot resolution and seeing both of the MCs happy with their family. There were also a lot of great side characters which I'd like to see more of and hope we get stories for in the future.

Overall this was a really cute story and I'll definitely read the next book in the series when it's released.

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Humour: 🤭🤭
Intimacy: 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Angst: 🥺🥺🥺

First person dual pov 👀

Content Warnings
On page: vomit, bullying, mild suicidal thoughts, family separation, MPreg & birthing scene
Mentioned: parent death, imprisonment, starvation

Thank you to the authors for the ARC, all opinions are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,469 reviews56 followers
January 29, 2026
amazing start to a series!!!

This was such a cool take on the omegaverse world and I loved every moment. I loved watching the omega be the one in power for a change. Power, but still have omega qualities that I love in this world. I could have kept reading about this couple. I didn’t want to leave. I love how they saw each other. Saw thru the stereotypes. Saw the humanity in each other. Saw each others softness.

The writing was great as usual. I love everything AE writes. She has a way of sucking you in a story and hitting you with all of the emotions which I like. This was my first read from Regitse and she did an amazing job also. The story flowed together and if I wasn’t told I wouldn’t have known who wrote what part, which is what you want in a multi writer book.

Chefs kiss on the spice. This had all the things spicy things I need in a omegaverse. Knotting, pleasing, begging, care, claiming, possessiveness, mine, don’t mess with mine. With the fates all up in it.
Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
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147 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 22, 2026
First, thank you to the authors for allowing me the opportunity to read an ARC of this story. I hope you 2 collaborate more often!

This was such a different take on omegaverse and I loved it! It took what we normally think about and flipped it around. Normally, Alphas hold all the power, but in this story, the Omegas are in control.

Gus and Seb were absolutely adorable and were just smitten from the start. The banter these 2 had was so cute and just kept you coming back for more. I hope that we can see more of them in the future and watch the kids grow up and change the world even more.
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247 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 3, 2026
I’ve read nearly every book A.E. Jensen has published, including her co-writes, and I've loved every single one. But Himbo was a whole new experience for me, it was my first omegaverse, my first mpreg, and my first introduction to Regitse. To say I was intrigued would be an understatement, and I’m thrilled to say that this book did not disappoint.

From the very first page, the story completely pulled me in. I was instantly hooked and found myself invested in the world and characters right away. As someone new to these tropes, I was amazed at how seamlessly the authors wove everything together. The world building was amazing, and the character dynamics felt natural. It’s clear that Regitse and Anja have an incredible partnership, and their writing together is awesome.

By the time I turned the last page, I knew this wouldn’t be my last book by Regitse. Himbo exceeded my expectations in every way. It only reinforced why A.E. Jensen remains one of my favorite authors, and now I’m excited to dive into everything in Regitse’s catalog as well.
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443 reviews18 followers
February 10, 2026
A Himbo for my Heat is the first book in A.E. Jensen and Regitse Liljadorff’s Enduring Hearts series. Here’s what you can expect from Sebastian and Gus:

👑 MM omegaverse romance with mpreg
👑 First person dual point of view
👑 Guaranteed happily ever after
👑 Open door spice
👑 Omega king and Alpha farmer
👑 Size difference
👑 Hurt/comfort
👑 Knotting and breeding
👑 Forbidden love

Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note this list of warnings may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.


This was a fun book to read with just the right amount of angst in it. I love that the authors wanted to have fun co-writing this book and that it’s going to turn into a whole series! One of the things I like about omegaverse romance is that there are so many different variations on it and authors can put their own spin on it, and I really enjoyed the take Anja and Regitse had. In this universe, Alphas are considered dangerous and the Omega king must use his magic to suppress their danger and unpredictability. Even so, most Alphas are shipped far away so Omegas can live in peace. When it’s time for the king, Sebastian, to produce an heir, Gus’s duty to breed him suddenly turns into so much more.

This book was really adorable, and Gus was a well-written himbo that will endear readers to him. Sebastian was so fierce, and I did appreciate how their relationship flowed despite the hormones flying around. Oftentimes in omegaverse, I think we miss out on the “getting to know you” portion of the relationship. The spice in this book was excellent, and there’s just something so primal about this particular intimacy. I’ve been a fan of Anja’s for a few years now, and if she’s writing it you know I’m going to be reading it. However, I’m new to Regitse’s work but I think they flowed beautifully together. I’m really looking forward to the second book in the series!

I received an advanced review copy of this book from the authors and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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611 reviews5 followers
January 26, 2026
A reverse omegaverse where the omegas have all the power, and alphas are used as breeders, sent away from their omega family members once they hit mid teens, as alphas are dangerous to omegas and only kept in check due to magic possessed only by the royal family.

King Sebastian is nearing the end of his peak years for conceiving an heir, and his advisors set out to find the perfect alpha to breed the king. Introduce Gus: an adorable, and huge, farmer who leads a simple life, working the farm during the day, carving wood in his free time, and trading his work at the market for honey. At first, Seb is wary of the alpha selected for him, but he soon discovers there is more to the story than what he's been told his whole life.

I adored our two MCs and their clearly distinctive voices. I adored the relationship they built. It wasn't quite insta-love, but definitely on the quicker side, and of course the heat cycle made it physical really quickly, and really that was all it was ever meant to be. But what happens when an alpha and an omega fall in love in a world that forbids them from being together? That is what this story is about. It's got the faitytale vibes of "meant to be", it deals with themes of prejudice and acceptance, it's low angst and high heat, and the epilogue had so much adorableness I couldn't contain my giggles!! 🥰

I'm very happy the authors revealed who the couple of the next book will be, and I absolutely predicted it, and I'm glad to see they have more books planned too for this series, and I can definitely think of some side characters whose story I would love to read in the future!

All my thanks to A.E. Jensen and Regitse Liljadorff for the ARC; it has been a privilege to be able read and review this story early!
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484 reviews19 followers
January 18, 2026
A Himbo For My Heat -
A.E. Jensen & Regitse Liljadorff
4.25/5✨🌟

* SPOILERS *

First off, I am so glad I read this book as I’m a huge omegaverse reader and geez, this hit all the spots. From the mpreg aspect, I knew this book was do me. This book was super sweet and to feel such an emotional experience was everything my heart needed.

I loved the concept of where the king was the omega and joy is he fierce and just everything that Gus needed. Gus is the sweetest himbo ever. He’s just so adorable that I just wanted to give him a hug. When these two got pulled apart, I wanted to scream, especially to how it happened.

I just loved how they met. Gus and his love for honey is just the cutest. I really loved the ending because man, Sebastian is just truly the best. I loved how the aspect of alpha and omegas was explained and it was just so beautiful.

I’m now hooked and have to read other books hy both of these shorts because yes please, I just loved how sweet and caring these two were for one another.

I really loved the found family in this book two and wonder if we will get other books from the other characters.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
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317 reviews42 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 26, 2026
A Himbo for My Heat is the first book in the Enduring Hearts series by A.E. Jensen and Regitse Liljadorff, and also their first co-write. And wow… what a start.

Saying I enjoyed this book feels like an understatement. It was the perfect read at exactly the right moment. Sweet, wholesome, comforting… this story wrapped itself around me like the biggest, softest hug, and I honestly did not want to let go.

The worldbuilding is fascinating. In this omegaverse, omegas rule, while alphas are feared, banned, and reduced to one purpose only: breeding. It’s a sharp, unsettling dynamic that immediately pulls you in.

That’s how omega King Seb meets alpha Gus, and from that moment on, everything begins to shift. Their connection challenges everything this world believes to be true and sets the stage for real, meaningful change. Watching that unfold was both tender and deeply satisfying.

The romance is gentle, heartfelt, and full of warmth. Gus is peak himbo energy in the best way, and Seb completely stole my heart. Together, they are soft, hopeful, and quietly powerful.

And now? I desperately need more. Hal and Briar’s story, Adrian’s, Elias’, honestly… all of them. Please and thank you.

This book is comfort, heart, and hope all rolled into one, and I already can’t wait to return to this world.
183 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 18, 2026
I was able to read an ARC of this book. I enjoyed the world building and learning how Alphas and Omegas operate in this society. Gus is a sweetheart and Seb is force to be reckoned with. I enjoyed their relationship, and all of the side characters who help keep these two from losing their minds. The plot is similar to some other omega/alpha books I have read where the world fears alphas as dangerous so separates them from Omegas except for when they need one. This was a sweet and adorable romance and I look forward to seeing the next couple (as this is going to be a series)! Can't wait to see how the world develops and grows. If you like mm romance, especially light hearted cozy reads with a bit of spice, minimal turmoil and heartache and are fans of or open to omega/alpha omegaverse books definitely give this one a read when it comes out.
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345 reviews33 followers
January 22, 2026
Arc Review

Sebastian is the Omega king and has the magic to keep the order between Omegas and Alphas, or so he has been told. He needs an alpha to breed him to produce an heir.

Gus is an Alpha working on Willow Tree Farm, where he has been since he was taken from his Omega father and siblings incase he harmed them. He wakes up and yearns for honey. In search of the nectar he is attacked by bees, and while fending off the bees he is commandeered by the kings assistants, wanting him to breed Seb.

Sebby and Gus form a connection beyond the breeding. Sebby wants to keep Gus and raise their baby together, he needs to find a way to make it possible. He discovers his fathers journals which could hold the answers he is looking for.

This is my first omegaverse, mpreg book. The writing flows so easily and the descriptions from Regitse and Anja are flawless. The way they each wrote a character was beautiful, and made you fall in love with them both, wholeheartedly. Gus was a great big hunk of a gentle giant, and fell for Seb fast. Seb was so strong and held the power.
I loved this book and may give this genre another go at some point.
747 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 17, 2026
oh my heart! This was freaking adorable!!

Plot 5/5
Spice 3.5/5
Sweetness 5/5
Emotions 4/5- this might be higher for me I am an emotional bitch 🤣
King / Farmer
Alpha / Omega
Mpreg
I wouldn't say 3rd act break up but they do get pulled apart for a while and it was heartbreaking how it happened!


I loved this book so much! Seb is a strong willed omega king but he also lets his advisor have way too much control...it took a sweet innocent Alpha like Gus to come and show him a different way and it was adorable!! I freaking loved Gus so much!

This book has everything! it was an adorable story of love and overcoming and was so sickeningly sweet! I can't wait for the rest of the series!!
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304 reviews11 followers
January 18, 2026
I had a good time reading this! The politics when it came to Alphas and Omegas was done in such a unique way. Gus was adorable! He was just a sweet honey loving Alpha who was falling for his Omega and Sebastian was a kind hearted king trying to create his own path as he began to fall for his Alpha. I enjoyed their relationship and the cute moments between them such a Seb having different variations of Honey for Gus to try and Gus using his carpentry skills to create gifts for Seb as well as chats under the table! I also enjoyed the side characters and the friendships that were formed. I’d be interested in more from this world.

🤍ARC REVIEW💜
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58 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 18, 2026
This book had a different take on the omegaverse, where the world was ruled by Omagas, and what a fun and amazing story that was!

This story was funny at times, it was sweet, and it was definitely emotional. Both of the characters had so much depth, and it was so nice to see that Seb haven't treated Gus the same as others did, just because he was an Alpha. They actually got to know each other, before the heat Gus was taken to the palace for started, and let me just add that the actual heat scenes were 🔥🔥🔥.

There were also many amazing side characters, that I can't wait to read more about!
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118 reviews4 followers
January 28, 2026
I don’t know what it was about this book but it truly made my heart happy. It was so sweet. Both mmcs had my attention the whole time. The spice was really good also. I loved the art throughout. It was a sweet surprise. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. Def a 5 star for me ❤️
165 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 24, 2026
If you’re looking for a seriously sweet and spicy MM omegaverse book with mpreg, look no further. Seb and Gus have got you covered *cute eyes* I don’t think I could dote on these two anymore than I am already. 
 
Gus is truly goodness and light, and all things nice. I wanted to smother that big cuddly bear of an alpha with cuddles and all the honey he could want (though realistically the huge softy would just want his beloved Seb!). His character is pure sunshine, and his infectious personality absolutely charmed me as well as his king. I dare you to try and not like him! 
 
If anyone needs to learn how to enjoy life and smile more, it’s Seb, though I did really admire his dedication and commitment to doing the right thing for his people. Under pressure to ensure that the alphas aren’t dangerous and create an heir with one of them, he’s understandably reluctant to meet the farmer at first, but wait until he meets our lovable Gus. 
 
Seb’s non-judgemental, kind approach when meeting Gus, and the alpha’s adorable innocence promised many cute encounters between the two, and I couldn’t help grinning like an idiot watching them fall in love. The tenderness between them in their interactions – soft looks, gentle touches, sweet words – I inhaled it all.
 
I loved how everything about Gus helps to open Seb’s eyes to the truth, and that he finally stands up to his stooopid old advisors. I think they should take a reaaaaally long hike and come across those angry buzzing friends that Gus came across early in the book…
 
I really loved this take on the omegaverse roles, and how things play out in the end. The story flows beautifully and wraps up everything nicely. I was absolutely longing to meet Gus’s family to see if they were as precious as he was.
 
A Himbo for My Heat is an adorable first co-write from these two authors and I can’t wait to see what’s to come. They’ve promised us more in the series, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of the side characters, who I already adore. I wouldn’t complain about seeing our king or his alpha again either!

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I received an ARC copy of this book by the authors and this is my honest review.

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Some of my favourite quotes

And the smile he sent my way was worth all the honey in the world. 

“You’re very fierce. You’re the king. My king.” 

“Sleep, my king. I’ll make sure you’re safe.” 

“I know I’m simple-minded. Ignorant about many things. I know that.” “Maybe. But that just makes you innocent in a way. Pure and uncorrupted. But not dumb. Never dumb.”

“I know what’s going through that head of yours, but it’s not true, you know? It matters to me how people talk about you, because you matter to me.”

“A rose?” “Your favorite rose. I thought about picking more for you, but the garden needs its beauty more. My king is already the most beautiful one all on his own.”

“But isn’t change good?” “I think so. Without change, we remain the same, and I, for one, want to become a better version of myself.” 

“Mate. I like that. It sounds...” “Destined?” “Yes, but not just that. It sounds like we are equals. That we are the same.” “We are. You are my mate, Gus. My equal. My perfect alpha.” 

“You and I, my love, we were never wrong. Our instincts are pure and true. We belong together. We’ll be a family.”

“I love you, Seb. Like I’ve never loved anyone or anything before.” 

“I’ll lay down my life for you a million times. You are my family, my purpose.”

“See? That is why I love you. Why I will always love you. You see me. You truly see me.” “Because you let me, my king.” 

“It doesn’t really matter what I think or what anyone else thinks, for that matter. To him, you are special. That’s all that matters.” 

“I’ll love it. Whatever it is you want to show me, I’ll love it. Because I love the man who made it.” 
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319 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨

The way I absolutely devoured this book speaks volumes in how much I loved it 😂😈.

It was a unique take on an Omegaverse and a reversal from what we all are used to, but that's what makes this book such a great read! It'll stick with me for a long time to come due to these differences... That and Gus is just such a sweet Himbo cinnamon roll, golden retriever that I want to live in his pocket and protect him from all harm 🥹🫶.
Seb is his greatest supporter, once they get to know one another but there's also an instant connection between the two which I was here for 🔥😏.

This book had me cackling alongside the characters, and swooning during the heat scenes as well as just falling head over heels alongside them 😘💯.

Don't get me wrong, there were times I wanted to RAGE at the injustices of some characters in this book, and that in itself shows how good a story it is 😂 thankfully, all ends well and our two MCs are happy which is what I care about in the end.

I can't wait to learn more about the supporting characters in this series! Especially Hal. I love sassy, sarcastic Hal 😍. You definitely don't want to miss this when it comes out! If you love your Omegaverse with some Mpreg as well then this will hit that mood, plus more 💜.
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60 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
A Himbo for My Heat – Regitse Liljadorff - & A.E.Jensen


Do you like honey?🍯
But what if this honey could change your life?🤭
What if it didn’t stop there and had the power to turn the rules of the entire world upside down?🫠

Imagine a universe where alphas are used only for reproduction and are never allowed near omegas.
That alpha could be your husband.
Or your child.🥺
It doesn’t matter.
Being an alpha is reason enough to be taken away.🤧

The Omegaverse has always been a world that fascinates me and captures my attention. And in this book, I found everything I was looking for.

The descriptions, the depictions… they were so beautiful that I read every scene as if it were playing before my eyes like a movie reel.
That emotional depth.
That innocence.
And alongside all that innocence, a level of intense spice that makes your pulse race…
Oh my God! 🔥📚

💦🚨I highly recommend keeping a glass of ice-cold water nearby while reading the smut scenes.🥵🥵

A book that I believe everyone who is curious about the Omegaverse or loves this universe should definitely read. Because every essential detail that I believe should exist in an Omegaverse world is more than present in this book.🖤
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1,648 reviews304 followers
February 11, 2026
A MM royal, forbidden romance with Alpha farmer x Omega king, size difference, sass x himbo, first times, m-preg, secrets/mystery, cuteness, heartache & love.
This book had grabbed me from its honey, I devoured my #ARC within 8hrs. It's a sweet story but things get maddening for some time, BUT HEA's lovely. I adored Gus & Seb.

The world gives a old-timey fantasy vibes, tho not exactly magical. I really like it's twist of giving Omegas the power in world, as most have alphas on top. Despite the oppression & alphas exiled, it's still good life quality comparatively.

Sebastian is the omega king. S's kind, wonderous, tiny twink yet bossy. Here, Alphas are deemed dangerous so Omega king releases their "magic" to keep them subdued. Alphas are just breeders, so falling in love with one? Forbidden.
Gus is an Alpha farmer. G's big, shy, sweet, innocent, simple-minded & curious. I loved his sexy intense side & how the grumpy S warms up to G's surprising sunshine 🥰. G loves honey!

Story is comedic & hilariously cute at start, G's chosen to breed Seb for a hier. I like how they get close, how S is big on consent 😁. G+S are hella hot together, especially in & after heat 🔥. But there's a thread of melancholy, knowing it can't last. From how lovely it was, the angst hit hard 😭 (short yet long). I hated how King felt powerless 😤. I guess, it's his own prejudices stoping too. So when he gets over them, finds truths, he takes control & it's glorious again 😁. Cute babies & lovely HEA!

*3rd act spoiler* / rant

I knew a seperation would happen, but I never expected it to be long in time. I am curious how long gestation period is or how frequent the heats are 🤔. I hated how Seb never got to choose, until Gus 🥹. The councillors were funny but UGH, ass! Journal got me wonder, will we get a dads' book? 🤔 The friends are wonderful & I'm excited for more!

Story Ratings:

POV: 1st person, Dual POV
1) Enjoyed? —> Yeah 5/5
2) The Characters: 5/5
3) Top feels: 🤭😅🥹😍😩🥵🤨😤🙄😭😔😳🥰😁🌹🍯
4) Steamy scenes: 4.5/5
5) Levels: Cute+Swoon: 4.25/5
Angst: 3/5 (mostly due to 3rd act)
Dark: 2/5
6) Creativity + world: 4.6/5
7) Plot arc: (Omegaverse, truths & love) 4.25/5
8) Writing style + pace: 4.5/5
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270 reviews9 followers
January 22, 2026
I just finished and the end made me cry like a baby. The injustice of tearing families apart hit HARD right now. I am still tearing up despite the utterly completely happy ending that I absolutely adored.

I can’t tell you who I liked more. Gentle giant Gus or tiny tough tornado Seb. This book was so endearing, absolutely freaking spicy as all get out. Seriously, the amount of clothes Seb must go through! Ha! Their relationship development was well paced and so so lovely.

The cast of characters were amazing. I loved Hal, he don’t give no fucks that Seb is the king and I cannot wait for his story with the shy Briar. And Adrian and Corin? Eh, eh? Or who is Bram going to meet on his travels? The possibilities!

This books plot has a very important message and it was delivered with amazing grace, heartwarming characters and villains I loved seeing go down.

I cannot wait for more of this omegaverse!
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570 reviews4 followers
February 14, 2026
OH MY GOD, gus was so fucking sweet and i felt so fucking bad when everyone was calling him dumb IN HIS FUCKING FACE.

truth be told the whole separation could have been avoided if seb had just fired his advisors sooner, but better late than never, right?

i would have loved elias and his knights' (whose name i don't currently remember, IM SORRY) story, they were cute.

i feel like seb's fathers' death wasn't discussed enough as a plot? i mean one moment seb was reading his omega father's diary in which he wrote that he left to search for seb's alpha father and then theyre just dead? how do we know? they should have come back together and be there for their son, but i'm just hoping they are out there, happy & proud and that they're going to be found soon.
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248 reviews16 followers
February 21, 2026
Review for (Enduring Hearts-1) A Himbo for my Heat by Regitse Liljadorff & A.E. Jensen

This is the first book I have read by Regitse Liljadorff. But I have read quite a bit from A.E. Jensen. I love the style of their writing. Once I finished this story, I saw why these two authors wrote together. They are gifted apart, but put them together, wow. I love paranormal alpha and omega stories. Gus (the alpha) is Sebastian, who is the king and has only used alphas when he needed them in the past. He is told now that he needs a child. He is in need of finding the alpha that will give him that. This story was somewhat different from what I have read in the troupe. This story has a lot of intrigue with what these two men need to get out of their marriage. Will they, in the end, get what the two of them want? They have found that they want a future with each other. 

Nicole Harvey
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34 reviews
January 21, 2026
I truly loved this story. I am a true sucker for a himbo, especially when he finds a love that truly accepts him as he is. Such a simple yet heartfelt story. I loved how there were so many great side characters that I am going to be on the edge of my seat waiting for their stories. One thing that did stick out to me was that in this world, it doesn’t seem like there are any females. I thought that was a really interesting twist to it and made it a more interesting world for the story.
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554 reviews14 followers
February 4, 2026
I love reading books about mates even though this wasn’t a traditional mates. Gus is so cute and so perfect for Seb. The cute little babies they brought into the world are gonna be cute little twins together hopefully they get their own book soon. This book was so cute and I’m so glad they got their HEA and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
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1,137 reviews5 followers
February 4, 2026
seb & gus - 4 stars. this was so sugar sweet and i loved it. definitely looking forward to more books in the series :)
689 reviews19 followers
February 2, 2026
A Himbo for My Heat by A. E. Jensen and Regitse Liljadorff is an omegaverse story where the omegas hold all the power and the alpha’s main job is to get them pregnant and then be sent away to work on farms or other places and have no other contact with them. Sebastian is now the king and has “magic” that controls the alphas because they are dangerous and need it so they won’t hurt the omegas. This started with his grandfather, was passed down to his father, and now to him where they hold a yearly ceremony where the king releases his magic so the alphas will be controlled. Once an alpha has performed his duty in making a baby he is sent away and never sees them again. It is now time for Sebastian to have an heir that he can pass his magic on to, and his 4 royal advisors have made it clear it must be done. He does not get to choose the alpha who will breed him, so the advisors go out to find the “perfect” one for him. When they arrive at Wild Willow Farm all of the alphas that work there come forward except for Gus. He is the biggest alpha of them all yet soft, gentle, and kind and has never had any schooling, so he appears to be simple minded. He has been off with his best friend Hal looking for honey which is his favorite thing in the world and when he is attacked by the bees he runs back to where everyone is, the advisors see him, and they think he is perfect. So they send him back to the palace where Sebastian meets him and is somewhat appalled because he hasn’t cleaned up and doesn’t say much. When he questions the advisors, he is told they picked him because he was strong, simple-minded, harmless and handsome. The servants clean him up for dinner and Seb is surprised that he actually enjoys his time with him as they laugh, get drunk, and tell stories. Seb’s best friend, Elias, who got pregnant from a guard which his advisor father didn’t know, is there and tells him what the servants had seen and that he is a lucky man. The next day they go to a lake and swim and Seb likes Gus as much as Gus likes him. When his heat starts, they have several hot love scenes and they find a bond forming between them. Gus took care of him and Seb knew he would choose Gus if he could, especially since he was feeling loved and cherished. But Seb knows that once he is with child Gus will be sent away and he will never see him again because it is the law. When he gets pregnant, he keeps Gus with him for as long as he can but the advisors finally send him away without even letting them say goodbye. They are both heartbroken but try to go on, even though they know they are mates. Seb is in the library one day when he spots his father’s journal and he starts reading it. That is when he finds out what happened with his grandfather and about the magic and with the help of his friends, he leaves to find Gus and make things right for the kingdom. While at the farm he has his babies and brings them and Gus back to the palace to make a decree that will change everything for the alphas and omegas and both he and Gus declare their love for each other and are able to finally be together. I enjoyed this story. Gus was a very sweet and kind alpha even though he was so big. He never saw himself as being dangerous, but everyone believed that all alphas were. Seb totally believed this but wondered if he really did have magic that could control them. Since the alphas never were dangerous, he figured that whatever he did worked. When he met Gus he was surprised at the advisors’ pick but once he got to know him, he couldn’t help but fall in love. There was such sadness when they were split up and thought there was nothing they could do about it, but Seb wasn’t going to give up, especially since he saw alphas and omegas together in secret and he knew that he and Gus belonged together. It was a wonderful scene when they were finally reunited. Their friends played an important part in the story and the advisors got what was coming to them in the end. It was wonderful to see that they were able to change everything so everyone could find love and stay together. I recommend this book, especially if you like omegaverse stories where the power has shifted, a king needing to bare a child and finds a simple and kind man to help him with that, and finding forbidden love where they are able to change everything so they can be together.
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