Knot So Damaged: A Dark Mafia Age Gap Omegaverse

by Alexcis Morris

I was once damaged. Nothing but a shell for six years.

The pack that stole me from my family home, on the night of my eighteenth birthday, saw to that.

But I escaped, freed myself from the walls that watched my demise… Just with the addition of my now three year old.

Escaping to a different city, I hid my designation from the world. It was the only way I could ensure my safety.

To everyone I was a Beta.

Becoming a dancer at ‘The Throbbing Knot’ was my way to support my daughter and I; even if the job left a lot to be desired.

Life was good.

Until they came along.

Victor, Conall and Olis.

Three Mafia men that wanted me. Three Alphas that seemed to pop up, at every turn.

Too bad. After years of abuse from Alphas, I wanted nothing to do with them, and I wanted nothing to do with the designation.

But what happens when they weasel their way in, showing me what life could really be like? Could I ever be happy in a pack? Or with them?

After my past comes to haunt me and unexpected revelations rock our world, will I ever find my happy ending?

Or will I forever remain damaged?

Genres: Omegaverse, Dark Romance

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2025

Reviews

[Lauren Head · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was completely drawn into this story, and the characters quickly became ones I genuinely cared about. I loved how the Alphas instantly stepped up to protect Valley and Amity, even without truly knowing them yet and the way they doted on that little girl, treating her as if she were their own simply because she mattered to Valley, was so heart-warming. I’m also glad Valley found the strength to open her heart again after everything she endured. My only critique is that the ending felt a bit rushed, with all the major action crammed into the final chapters, but overall I truly enjoyed the read.

[Phylicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I need to be in your orbit, dolce ciligera.”

5 ⭐️Omg. Twins. Not just twins; alpha twins. Take me straight to omegaverse heaven because I’m DONE for. And then? Twins and ladders?! My soul left my body in the best way possible.

What got me right in the chest was the rawness and realness of these damaged characters. The trauma, the aftermath, the quiet grief that sits in your bones, it all added such genuine depth to the story. The first half is this slow, careful, heartfelt getting-to-know-you burn that honestly honours what they’ve all survived. Nothing felt rushed or glossed over. It felt human…ish. It felt earned.

“I know that Alphas are a trap. Delicious and tantalizing traps that will suck you in and spit out just as fast.”

Then the second half hits like an adrenaline spike; twists, danger, reveals, emotional punches, EVERYTHING. I was hooked. Like “find excuses to sit down and keep reading” hooked. I swear my house could’ve been on fire and I’d still be like one more chapter.

And the PACK. Oh my god, the PACK. Victor, Conall, Olis — these men cherish her in a way that made my little reader heart melt into a puddle. The devotion, the protection, the soft moments in between the chaos… what a dynamic. What a trio. What a read.

This was emotional, addictive, spicy, and so surprisingly tender. I loved every moment.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knot So Damaged is an unforgettable omegaverse romance. I couldn’t put it down!

What you get....
♡Omegaverse
♡Age Gap
♡Single Parent
♡Second Chance At Love
♡Spicy Dancer
♡Three Mafia Alphas
♡Plot Twists
♡Hidden Omega
♡Light St*lking
♡Protective MMCs
♡Possessive MMCs
♡Found Family
♡Trauma Sharing
♡Trauma Healing
♡Never Been Kissed Before
♡Slow Burn
♡Nicknames

Valentina aka Valley is fierce, independent, and determined to protect her daughter, Amity. Her past trauma makes her wary of Alphas, but when she meets Victor, Conall, and Olis, the bond between them is undeniable. She pushes them away but they practice patience and are determined on winning her over. They slowly earn her trust and heart.

The men’s affection for Amity is both heart warming and filled with moments of humor, bringing a welcome sweetness to the intensity of their pack dynamic. Beneath all the alpha strength lies a foundation of tenderness, loyalty, and devotion. It's truly chef’s kiss perfect. 💋

The first half of their story is emotional and tender, the second half explodes with twists, danger, and tension. I loved the ending!

A must read for fans of found family, protective Alphas, and slow burn passion.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this, Valley the fmc, was traumatised but holding it together until she met the alpha pack who save her. I laughed at the skin care routine comments, because this is an age gap and she is only a few years older than the pack’s twin sons. I loved Cal, his antics with Amity, Valley’s daughter, were hilariously brilliant. I connected with Olis too, an almost cinnamon roll Capo, with a taste for torment. Victor didn’t get enough time til the end and then it was more him talking to his son than with the fmc. But unfortunately it was the ending that I felt let it down, this is the mafia, and the club wasn’t more protected? And how on earth was the second most precious thing to them taken? If felt like she just arrived there. I understand trauma bonds but it all just felt too easy. A few more chapters might have made all the difference. And it’s a shame cos the the rest of the story is good. I loved Valley and her little girl, the guys running around going ‘mine’ without being able to understand why was great. It just needed a bit more at the end.

[Earth Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this book. It's a great Mafia Omegaverse Romance. With second chances for the Alphas and their Omega.
Valentine is a wonderful FMC. She is smart, funny and sassy. Which her Alphas Victor, Cornall,and Olis find enduring. And her sweet daughter Amity is a treasure to everyone.
The twists keep you on the edge of your seat. And you will need a box of tissues handy for the sad and happy tears that will be blurring the pages from time to time. The trauma that Valentine has endured is unthinkable along with what she endured to keep her and her daughter safe. The ending is wonderful as she has finally found her family her safe place and the incredibly heartwarming HEA.
And the villains gets what they deserved.
Alexcis is a wonderful author. I highly recommend her books.
Please check TW before reading. Otherwise enjoy this incredible story. It's definitely a must read.

[Bee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
3 chillies

triggers and tropes
RH mfmm no mm
single parent
spicy dancer
3 mafia alpha
omega in hiding
age gap
plot
light stalking
trauma sharing
found family and a bloody cute family
never been kissed
abuse, SA, threating of SA, mention of rage.
death of family
bdsm
mental heath
murders and brutal at that soo plzz dont go in blind.

okay now for my opinion haha
it was good and i really enjoyed it up util she decided to let the other men know about her past
and one kinda made it about him and look i get it they all have been through so much, but to have it somehow be about him i wanted to stop reading and then from there on i was just pissed haha.
loved the ending and the epilogue on them becoming more family and it growing!
i feel like im the only one that is giving it such a bad review im sorry.

[Shazz]

This is the book I didn't know I needed!

After reading book one, Knot so Broken and falling in love with the Alphas, Ledger, Jax and Theo and their Omega Kennedy, I thought that was it. I enjoyed that book and did I think about the Alphas dad's, well yeah of course I was curious. Who wouldn't be?! Mafia, Alphas and silver foxes, what's not to like.

I was so excited that Alexcis then gave them their own story and I got to connect to Valentina or Valley as she goes by. She is one badass FMC that doesn't take shit from anyone, including the three feral alphas who she now has the attention of.

I connected with Valley so much and there was a moment in this story that brought tears to my eyes for personal reasons. This book is well written and if you like Omegaverses, age gap and found family, you will love Knot so Damaged.

[Susan Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Badass Omega

I loved this book! Valentina is an awesome, strong-willed omega. She hides her past posing as an exotic dancing beta. She was abused by the pack that killed her family to get her. Those alphas will never torture or abuse another omega again. You see Valentina is not a soft, docile omega. She knows how to kill. She doesn't think she can ever put herself and her daughter in a venerable situation with any alpha or pack. One night one of her “customers” decides she is going to pay for her “teasing”. He attacks her telling her she has been sold by her boss to him. Valli is saved by a dark blue-eyed alpha. He and his pack are drawn to her. They aren’t sure why because she is a beta. You aren’t going to believe the lengths they go to be around her.

[SinfulReadsByV · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor, Conall and Olis are exactly the kind of dark, devilish mafia men I love, and throw in some omegaverse alpha energy, and you've got the perfect recipe for book boyfriends. Valley has been through quite a bit of trauma and is determined to be more than her designation. Add in her single-mom vibes and her willingness to do whatever it takes, and she is one fierce FMC. The fellas are instantly obsessed with her. There’s mystery, steamy “heat” moments, and a few surprises sprinkled in. Cameos from prior characters added a nice little touch & no worries if you haven't read the prior book, it can be read as a standalone.
This pack had me in this world, ignoring my responsibilities to finish and find out more about how this would all end.

[Kate Fordham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got really into this story and I loved the characters.

I loved how they Alphas were ready to protect Valley and Amity even though they barely knew each other. How they doted on the little girl even though she wasn't theirs but was Valleys and that all that matters.

Im glad Valley decided to open her heart again, after the trauma she went through.

I felt the ending was a little rushed, as all the action was packed in the last few chapters, but other than that I really enjoyed reading this. 🥰

[Naiomi Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vic, Cal and Olis have taken over my heart 💓.

Age gap, Omegaverse. Dark romance, single mum, mafia, spicy, stripping, stalking (good and bad guys), murder (off page), kidnapping this book has it all.

I could not put this book down I needed to know that the dads finally got what they deserved in life.

“Fuck, did she just threaten us? God, that’s hot. Come back, Little Devil. I want to know more about your devious plans for us.”

And

“You are so fucking strong. You ooze power in a way that is hard to not remain on my knees for you. You are a vixen. One that takes control of her pleasure.”

[Tracy Spence · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖
I absolutely loved this!! Smashed in two days it was so addictive. Up last night until 2am as I just didn’t want to put it down. So worth the read. Check out book 1.

Age gap omegaverse
Single parent
Second chance at love
Spicy dancer
Three mafia alphas
Plot twists
Hidden omega
Light stalking
Found family
Trauma sharing
Never been kissed before

Release date 📅: 10th December

[Nicole Johns · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic. I could feel how much Valentina loves her daughter and would do anything to protect and provide for her.

Then comes VIctor, Conall and Olis three hot Alphas who desire Valentina. She has been through so much and doesn’t trust many people.

This book draws you in, you just want to know will she be happy, will she trust again.

Definitely worth reading. I love this author she writes fantastic books

[Lyndsay King · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book about Valentina and the struggles that she has gone through so far in her life. Her back story and the build up to letting new Alpha’s in was very gripping however I felt the last part of the book went too quickly. I got to about 80% and thought that the story was going to go into another book which it could well have done but it is a one book story.
It was a very riveting story and kept me engrossed the whole time but add the spice as well.

[witchygirl97 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great follow up to knot so broken. I love that we get some cameos from Kennedy and her men and see where they are after the events of their book. Cal was definitely my favorite. I do wish that there was a bit more groveling and time spent breaking down walls with the pack instead of much of the journey happening off page but the story was great.

Arc received but all opinions are my own

[Raychael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

This author has done it again, a lovely second book that rivals her first and gives a bit more info and follows the family of her other book.

This FMC Val plays at bring a Beta while hiding a pack of mafia m en, ( yes older alpha daddies 🥵) save her and it seems beta or not are obsessed, with her daughter at her side Val just wants to live and be happy but this pack have decided she's it for them and the rest you can find out about yourself.... 😆

[Salima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow an amazing book. I absolutely love Valley and her daughter Amity. I was reeled right in from the get go. I love how the MMC’s Olis, Victor and Conall are so protective and sweet with Valley and Amity. They just adore Amity. Went through so many different emotions while reading Knot So Damaged. Alexcis Morris is an amazing author and I love that she’s ventured into Omegaverse books. Can’t wait for the next one!!!!

[Tiff Hills · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of my favourite worlds are the omegaverse and this was no different. Loved it. Could not put it down finished it within 48 hours. I loved the found family aspect. And adored the fact we got to see some side characters again. I love a good fmc who is a queen and takes no shit. I loved that about Valley.

[MsRoman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knot So Damaged By:Alexcis Morris.
Book 2 of 2: Knot So. Valentina Rossi has run from so much violence, abuse, this story is not about a victim . Valentina is a survivor willing to everything for her daughter. The Duran Alpha Victor, Conall,Olis they also have a sad history and the story begins. Lovely story .

[Amy Lee Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally omegaverses aren’t for me however Alexcis and her writing sucks me in everytime. Her characters are just so loveable and the writing is fun, tense and spicy. What a time it is to read her writing.
This book had everything from trauma, spice, humour and obvious your dark content so please check trigger warnings!

[Reba Densley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good read. This was the first book I read by this author, and let me tell you I was not disappointed.
This Omega went through so much but ended up coming out on the other side at the end. She ended up loved even though she fought it.
I couldn't put this down, and I did not want it to end. But it ended with a HEA that made me happy.

[Bianca Pluym · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I could predict much of the book, it didn't detract from my enjoyment of it.

There's definitely a twist I didn't see coming at all.

It's a wonderfully dark omegaverse.
Full of trauma, suspense, danger, and secrets.

[Josie La Macchia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book and all the characters. Kept finding myself disappointed when I saw the percentage I had left of it because I never wanted it to end.
Alexcis never fails to impress me with her writing, another 5/5 stars for me 🫶

[Katherine Tenney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another good book produced by this author. A good storyline that shows that no matter what you were born with you can always find a way to change your life. And of course the kinda slow burn with the main female character trying to deny her feelings. Another good recommend for the omegaverse.

[Jocelyn Masson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didnt think it would grt better than Alexcis's Knot So Broken, but this blew that OUT.OF.THE.WATER! I could not put this down, soaking up every page. This is by far one of my favorite omegaverse writers. You wont be disappointed, add this to.you TBR today

[Teddi Edge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a ride. We have trauma and slow burn and kidnapping and all the spicy time. I enjoyed reading this and needed to know what happens next so I dod not put it down. Omegaverse is my favorite

[Gail Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like

I really liked this book. There were a few mistakes in it but they were easily looked over. Overall it was a great second in the series. I would strongly recommend reading it especially if you like the dark omegaverse. Good job

[Mandy Robitaille · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg I really enjoyed this omegaverse. it was dark and angsty, but had some of my fav tropes included (single mom, age gap, omega in hiding, shes a stripper). I absolutely ate this up & definitely need to read the other one in the series!

[Angela Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knot So Damaged

This book is a really good Mafia omegaverse romance. There is a huge age gap and as always check the trigger Warning. If you have no triggers then definitely read this book. Happy Reading Everyone!

[Sarah Mutimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ I loved this book! I love Valenitina and how fierce she is and the packs dynamic was so good! If you loved Knot So Broken, you will love this!