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Packs of Fox Hollow #2

Knot by Design: A Cozy Omegaverse Romance

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Love burned her once.
She’s not letting another Alpha close enough to do it again.


After heartbreak and loss, Norah Knightly thought her flower shop would be enough.
Quiet mornings, cocoa by the window, and peace she built with her own two hands.

But peace doesn’t last long in Fox Hollow. With the Christmas Eve Festival fast approaching, her shop’s overrun with wreath orders, she’s managing the festival’s floral décor—and the last person she expects to see steps out of the snow.

Dorian—the Alpha who once swore forever, then left without a word.
Now he’s back, working with Pack Built Construction to get the town ready for the celebration. Which means Norah can’t avoid him…or the two Alphas standing at his side.

Jude, the quiet craftsman with sawdust in his hair and gentleness in his bones—the way he cares for his niece is impossible to ignore.
Ryker, the rugged, flannel-clad builder who guards his heart almost as fiercely as he guards hers.
They’ve both carried scars since losing their bonded Omega—but Norah’s warmth starts to heal what grief left behind.

The snow is falling. Her suppressants are failing. Her heat is rising.
And Norah can’t keep away from the three Alphas who are determined to claim her.

Beneath the mistletoe, she discovers that love doesn’t follow blueprints.
It breaks rules. It rebuilds what’s broken.
It’s Knot by Design.


Knot by Design is a standalone MFMM why choose omegaverse holiday romance in the Packs of Fox Hollow series. Get ready for knotting, heats, irresistible alphas, and cozy small-town Christmas vibes. No shifting. No choosing. Ultra swoony HEA.

396 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 22, 2026

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Tia Tomlin

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Tia Tomlin writes cozy omegaverse why-choose romances where irresistible Alphas circle one lucky Omega… and she gets to have them all.

In Tia’s small towns, heats ignite forever bonds, found family heals all wounds, and pack HEAs are a promise.

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Profile Image for Jessica L Morton.
298 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 16, 2026
I really enjoyed most of this book. lol. The lack of communication between Dorian and Norah was actually making me upset. But I absolutely adore the rest of the story. I loved the characters, plot, how the pack developed. It was a very sweet love story between 2 alphas who lost their omega and the omega they are working with for a project. I really enjoyed seeing scenes before any of them even considered romanace because it made it feel more real, like friends to lovers instead of insta-love/lust. I just wanted Dorian to talk! I would still highly recommend this book. Just be prepared to want to smack an alpha.
Profile Image for Laura.
26 reviews1 follower
January 19, 2026
I received an ARC in exchange for a review. There are mild spoilers.

This is a charming cosy omegaverse book without a third-act breakup. It’s a slow burn with a will-they-won’t-they dynamic and a second chance at love – why choose romance? Norah, the main character, owns the florist in Fox Hollow. Dorian is her on-and-off ex who never committed. Ryker and Jude lost their first mate in a tragic accident, believing they’ll never find another until Norah enters their lives and before they know it she turns everything upside down. I loved the first book and I’m eagerly awaiting the next one when it’s released.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Carmen Van wyk.
56 reviews2 followers
January 20, 2026
"Knot by Design" delivers a heartfelt slow burn with characters worth rooting for. The emotional build is steady, drawing you in with quiet intensity. The ending felt a bit rushed leaving me wanting just a little more. Still, a satisfying read that lingers with warmth and promise.
Profile Image for Kaitlyn.
233 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 22, 2026
A cute and cozy holiday omegaverse!

Norah has been burned by love before and she's determined not to let it happen again. She is happy in her cute little flower shop and hanging out with her best friend. When the alpha from her past, Dorian, comes back to town, their paths inevitably collide. In order to prepare for the Christmas Eve celebration, Dorian has to work with Jude and Ryker on the construction, but he didn't expect that they would ask Norah to help with the decorations. As the three work together to get everything done, they also have to navigate their changing feelings and their past relationships if they want to be together.

I really liked Norah and how she would do anything for the town and her friends. I also really loved how the pack developed throughout the course of the book. Ryker and Jude were so adorable with Norah and with Maisie, Jude's niece. They really focused on being there for Norah and protecting her even before the romance really started. I really appreciated that we got to see Norah interacting with Ryker and Jude before things became romantic for them. You could really tell that these were her friends and not just random alphas that were attracted to her. There was a lot of miscommunication or just plain failure to communicate between Dorian and Norah which got to be really frustrating at times. It felt like they would both forget that phones existed at times and couldn't possibly give the other person a heads up about things that happened. I did like the ending although it felt a little bit fast. I really enjoyed how each of the characters had to go through a different journey to overcome something in their past. They were all able to communicate (eventually) and lean on each other to overcome their qualms about their relationship. Overall, I thought it was an adorable slowburn romance and I would love to read more about the characters! Also, I definitely need to go back and read Wren's story - she was hilarious!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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234 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 20, 2026
A Pack in Bloom

I really enjoyed this book. Fox Hollow is a charming small town filled with cozy vibes where everyone knows everyone and rumors run wild.

Norah owns the flower shop in Fox Hollow, and she has such a kind, gentle heart. She quietly battles loneliness year after year after her longtime friend and partner leaves her without so much as a goodbye. Dorian loves Norah, but he doesn’t know how to love her properly. After leaving the one woman he truly has feelings for, he only comes home occasionally, reconnecting with Norah before leaving again. This time, however, he returns for his ailing mother.

Ryker and Jude are both trying to come back to life after the devastating loss of their mate. Ryker is serious, protective, and an all-around great guy. He refuses to acknowledge his growing feelings for Norah, believing he deserves to suffer without his mate. Jude, on the other hand, is the caretaker, helping raise his eight-year-old niece and helping her grow into herself while holding everyone together.

All four of these characters are carrying heavy emotional burdens, but together they find the strength to face them. Each alpha needs Norah in a way only she can fulfill, and her omega needs them just as deeply.

I enjoyed seeing Wren and her pack in this story. This was such a sweet, comforting read, and I can’t wait to see what this author writes next.
Profile Image for Carol Gaines.
22 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 20, 2026
This was an enjoyable Omegaverse story. Lots of struggles between them with some spice thrown in.
Norah and Dorian share a complicated history. He left her heartbroken but she still can’t shake him. I wish there was more groveling and better attempts on Dorian’s part to make things right. I feel he just kept saying he was sorry and because somewhere deep down Norah still loves him and because of her omega instincts she can’t seem to stay away. He does however show up when it counts. I also love how he relocated back home to take care of his mother. He’s a good man deep down, he just can’t communicate very well and tends to run away instead of talking things out.
Jude and Ryker have been through some tough times. They lost their Omega years ago. I feel for them, especially Ryker. It seems he’s taking it the hardest. He doesn’t feel like he has the right to move on and be happy. That if he doesn’t it’ll tarnish the memory of Claire. However, Norah finds away into both men’s hearts. They care about her even before they admit their feelings.
Despite their pasts and unresolved issues, they overcame everything and ultimately lived happily together.
Profile Image for Jeanette Waters.
2,032 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy
January 21, 2026
I really enjoyed Fox Hollow # 1 "Knot a Drill". "Knot by Design" is a charming follow up book.
Omegaverse✅
Small Town ✅
Yummy why choose✅
There's lots of humor here (only my second book by Tia Tomlin, so I can't say it's a her thing). But, there's almost as much heartbreak and angst. Norah and Dorian have a past. Best friends, lovers, split, get back together. Rinse. repeat.
Ryker and Jude lost their omega lover, Claire, two years prior. Still grieving, they are guilty about the feelings for Norah. Toss in Ryker's niece, Maisie, and a user sister, and we get angst. Angst and pining.
It's a hurt/comfort, second chance read, one filled with forgiving and hope. Once again Ms Tomlin gives all her characters equal voices, distinct personalities. There's a lot of emotion in this story. Lots of spice, too. It was lovely reading some more about Wren and her harem. Fox Hollow is small town comfort and winter fun. This was a delightful surprise, a Christmas gem.
Oh. And a man smelling like pine and sawdust. With a toolbelt. A toolbelt!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Crystal Jackson.
164 reviews2 followers
January 22, 2026
🌟🌟🌟🌟/🌶️🌶️

🌹 Omegaverse/Why Choose/MFMM (no MM)
🪻 Second Chance
🌸 Love After Loss
🌺 Found Family
🌷 All the Pining and Angst
🌻 It’s Always Been You
🌼 Hurt/Comfort
💐 HEA

This says it’s a cozy OMV, and it is! It’s a small, cozy town around Christmas and definitely gives Christmas/holiday vibes. But this also broke me apart more than once!! The way that Tia writes her character development and the detail she goes into really makes those emotions shine through. And so many emotions!! OMG! I could feel what these characters were feeling. It was deep.

This ends on a very happily ever after note, but there is a journey that these characters go through to get their HEA. Second chance and love after loss are 2 tough topics to write about and Tia does it very well. These characters are connected and they feel that connection. It pulls them together and despite them fighting it a bit, they finally give in! And do they give in!! 🥵🫠🥵🫠🥵🤗😘🥰

If you are after a heartfelt, cozy OMV that might make you cry a little, both sad and happy tears, this is the one!
57 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 18, 2026
I couldn't put this book down, I was hooked from the start. I loved the first book in this series and this second one has not disappointed me.
It is a slow burn, emotional but heart warming story full of ups and downs with each of the main characters but it also contains some great humour too.
I love how the author incorporates the characters smoothly from the first book.
Norah owns the flower shop and has a tense past with Dorian, whilst Ryker and Jude who are a pack have a sad history but who are drawn to Norah which leaves them with feelings of guilt. An emotional roller coaster for each of them to try and overcome.
I can't wait for book 3 "Knot On The Menu" to be released.

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62 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
I love to hate characters and Dorian has my hate from the very beginning. He constantly is letting Norah down and proving that he is not reliable, all while walking all over her at times. I get that he has a lot of issues going on in his life but it would be so simple to solve if he would just COMMUNICATE! He does thankfully learn the art of communication come the end of the book.

This was a very sweet, slow burn where Norah finds the perfect combination of men that fit her. She also helps each of them in individual ways to be better people.

I loved seeing Jude's niece, Maisie, because she is the sweetest little girl and a great judge of character.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Camilla Van Vianen.
22 reviews1 follower
January 16, 2026
I was fortunate to receive a ARC copy of this book. Spoilers ahead. This book is a second chance Omegaverse romance. Norah & Dorian have had a tumultuous love story going back to their teenage years. They were best friends who go in different directions once they’re adults before coming back together. Ryker & Jude lost their love in a tragedy and are still grieving. The four of them come together and heal each other. I have whole heartedly enjoyed this story and definitely recommend it if you enjoy sweet cozy omegaverse books.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Jessica.
5 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 20, 2026
Tia Tomlin has done it again! A beautifully written story that invokes feelings of warmth and happiness. Wonderful characters and watching their stories develop left the relationships feeling authentic and true.

Reading the way Dorian, Jude and Ryker open themselves up to their Omega Norah allows the reader to join their individual journals from hesitation and feelings of unworthiness to accepting that they are allowed to be happy with the Omega they were destined to be with.

And of course the spiciness is just the right amount to leave you wanting more ;).

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Johanna.
1,566 reviews40 followers
January 22, 2026
'Knot by Design is a standalone MFMM why choose omegaverse holiday romance in the Packs of Fox Hollow series. Get ready for knotting, heats, irresistible alphas, and cozy small-town Christmas vibes. No shifting. No choosing. Ultra swoony HEA.'

The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was well written and straightforward. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nina.
147 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 16, 2026
3.5-4 ⭐️.

I really enjoyed this one and found it to be a surprisingly cozy, but character-driven read. What stood out most to me was how real the characters felt as individuals. Each member of the harem had a distinct personality, emotional depth, and personal motivations, which made their relationships feel earned rather than rushed or interchangeable. I never felt like anyone existed solely to fill a trope, they all brought something meaningful to the story.

And Maise? The star of the show.
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2,768 reviews32 followers
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
January 20, 2026
I really enjoy reading this Omegaverse novel, this book is full of ups and downs, but eventually goes on for their happily ever after. Norah & Dorian have a complicated past, but they still keep trying to make a go of it. Ryker & Jude have lost their omega due to a tragedy and are still dealing with their loss. This story is full of loss and pain and how these four characters deal with it together and eventually find happiness.

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1,285 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 20, 2026
This why choose Omniverse is a fantastic holiday read. I love the characters. Norah has been heartbroken and trying to heal for a long time, imagine her surprise when the alpha who broke her is standing in front of her with two other alphas. This story is a great read. However, throughout the entire book, Dorian doesn’t really change as far as communication and I find myself not liking him very much. Don’t miss out on this well written reverse harem book.

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Profile Image for Jen.
219 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
HEA guaranteed.
This is the second book set in Fox Hollow, and while some characters from the first book interweave here, this book can comfortably read as a standalone RH HEA. I received a free advances copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a slow-building story that allows the reader to follow along some ups and downs of the MCs, which I felt made them seem more real as I became invested in their lives. Such a warm writing style, comfortable, and inviting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and I am hopeful there will be more happening in Fox Hollow soon.
28 reviews
January 21, 2026
Yet another great, sweet omegaverse book from Tia Tomlin!
If you love sweet second chance romances this is for you. I loved that it captures what still loving someone even when they hurt you is like. That is so real. The hurt, self doubt but also inability to leave because even if loving that person hurts leaving for good would hurt worse. All 3 med were swoon worthy but Jude and Ryker were my favorite.
I can’t wait for her next book!.

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2,774 reviews30 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
“Knot by Design” by Tia Tomlin

-A slow-burn omegaverse romance set in the cozy, gossip-filled town of Fox Hollow. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.

Norah and her three alphas carry deep grief and guilt, making their journey from friendship to love feel genuine and earned. The emotional growth, pack dynamics, and warmth shine, even when miscommunication tests patience.

A touching, character-driven story that lingers, with angst, humor, and hope.
10 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 21, 2026
This was an easy read with enjoyable characters. For me, it was a little too slow a slow burn, but if that's what. you like you will love it. Multiple POV are well done and overlap nicely. Wonderful way to fill a few hours.

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130 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
January 19, 2026
Another incredible why choose romance by Tia Tomlin! I absolutely love this series! Beautiful town, wonderful characters and spice!.

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9,763 reviews36 followers
Review of advance copy
January 19, 2026
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I really liked the characters and how the relationships build slowly into something solid. I am enjoying this series.
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184 reviews1 follower
January 22, 2026
I love this book by Tia she does a wonderful job of bringing the emotions and heat. I really enjoyed the characters with all their complexities. I was happy to see their HEA.

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1,393 reviews59 followers
Review of advance copy
January 21, 2026
This was a wonderful why choose romance with a holiday flair. I thought it was sweet with emotions. Loved seeing everyone come together slowly and find a happiness with I’ve another.
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