Knot Letting Go

OlympicVerse #4

by Thea Masen, Clover Holloway

Can they get the girl and the gold?

After the Olympic committee is forced to allow omegas to compete, Raven Novak is called up to represent Team USA in figure skating in Milan. She’s worked hard to get here and is determined to live up to the expectations of everyone watching.

Pack West is committed to bringing curling into the public eye, starting with winning the gold. They don’t expect to come face to face with the girl they tormented in high school. No longer just a girl, she’s an omega bombshell… and their scent match.

But when someone tampers with Raven’s heat suppressants, and she wakes up with a bonding bite, her bodyguard is willing to put it all on the line to protect her.

Can Pack West prove they’ve changed so they can win the girl, the gold, and make sure their pack doesn’t fall apart as personalities clash and pheromones fly?

Knot Letting Go is part of the OlympicVerse world, but takes place with entirely different characters and can be read as a standalone. It's intended for an 18+ audience.

Here's what to

Humorous sports omegaverse
MMMFMM
Olympic athletes (curling and figure skating)
Swords cross
Bodyguard/client
Bullies turned lovers
Second chance
Surprise heat
DP
Virgin FMC and MMC
Demi rep
Shibari

Genres: Omegaverse, Sports, M M Romance, Why Choose, Polyamorous, Second Chance

362 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2026

Reviews

[Lyrik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great addition to the OlympicVerse world. I know people are going to fall hard for this Pack.

Beta read thanks to the authors!

MMFMMM

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review -
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

* MMFMMM
* accidental bonding
* bodyguard romance
* former bullies to lovers romance
* demisexual rep

“Project: Win Raven Back After We Acted Like Assholes So We Can Bond Her and Breed Her is underway.”

This is such a sweet and satisfying Omegaverse story set at the Winter Olympics when figure skater Raven Novak discovers her former high school bullies are also competing for the US curling team.

This is more of a cozy story, but there is some suspense, sabotage and a ton of spicy spice with an emotional edge. I adored these characters, but especially Foster (the alpha-est alpha with a penchant for shibari) and Rhodes (the demisexual beta who brings so much emotion and vulnerability to the story).

Thanks so much to the authors for the chance to review! I’ll definitely be diving further into this world.

[vicki.reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.2/5🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Pub date: Feb 6🎉

➕
- An unputdownable MMMMFM omegaverse with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. I inhaled this in a few hours!
- Tropes: bodyguard romance, high-school bullies to lovers, groveling, accidental bonding, surprise heat, shibari, dom/sub lite, demisexual rep.
- Raven's men! My favorites have to be Foster and Vann. I love Foster with his protectiveness and exquisite care, and Vann with his pining and single minded obsession.
- The ending is just perfect. So satisfying. Go Pack Novak!

➖
- I always want more groveling 😂.

Thank you to the authors for sending me an eARC. All opinions are my own.

#bookreview #knotgivingup #omegaverse #whychoose #theamasen

[christy - pr0bablyreadingsmut · Rating 4 out of 5]

i originally hated every alpha except foster but that quickly changed. what a fuckin emotional roller coaster!!! an absolute banger of an omegaverse to start off my 2026.

[Meghan Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect, cozy wintertime romance that brings the heat!! 🥵

Thank you Thea and Clover for allowing me to beta read!

[monika_is_booked · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trial run for omegas at the Olympic winter games in Italy. There's a lot of pressure resting on Raven's shoulders. What she doesn't need now?
A hot alpha bodyguard who she shouldn't feel so drawn to and the pack of curlers, who bullied her all through high school. On top of that, it seems like her heat suppressants aren't working like they should.
Drama. Redemption. New feelings and old ones, all unfolding at the worst possible time. Making this story a fast paced and fun sport adventure, sprinkled with all the spicy goodness and loads of groveling. I'm so happy I could dive? Slide? Back into Olympicverse with Raven's story. Can't wait what's up next!!

[Ash (so there’s this book) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Adult Omegaverse
Spice: 3/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*

The Catalog: M-MM-F-MM omegaverse, second chance romance, accidental bonding, scent-matches, former bullies, Olympic athletes & body guard, forced proximity, ADHD rep, demisexual pack beta, inexperienced FMC, touch-starved FMC, groveling, heat/heat tending, found family

Kink: shibari, (implied) free use/somno, power play, voyeurism, role play (medical), breeding kink, cum play, pushing it back in / plugging

Pack Dynamics:
α α α Ω β α
Foster (α): Raven’s security guard that wants to be so much more
Orion (α): the alpha hopeful to see his pack complete
Raven (Ω): Olympic figure skater with pressure to perform
Tanner (α): the remorseful former high school bully
Rhodes (β): the beta that isn’t sure of his place in their pack
Vann (α): the golden retriever that has been looking for his scent-match for years

CW: designation discrimination, tampering with medication

Synopsis: As one of only a few omegas officially allowed to compete in the Olympics, Raven feels immense pressure to perform well from every direction. Her only comfort is her assigned bodyguard, Foster. Things get even more complicated when her former high school bullies realize she’s competing as well, and they decide to try and make things right because they’ve known for years she’s their scent-match.

Thoughts:
Knot Letting Go is a fast-paced, lower stress, omegaverse romance that had a really nice balance of serious groveling and lighthearted shenanigans. There is also very interesting sub-plot regarding omegas finally being allowed to compete in the Olympics, and the specific mystery involving Raven’s heat spikes. And, of course, I thought it was really fun to see some curling representation in a sports romance, lol.

I enjoyed the pack dynamics as well! There’s a bit of pairing off at the start, but over the course of the story, the larger connection of the pack bond becomes more important, and assists in melting some of the lines between characters. Rhodes, the pack beta, is demisexual and his experience within their pack was really great to read. His budding relationships felt so special. I also felt some kinship with Raven, the FMC, for all of the responsibility and pressure she placed on herself to perform. I’m glad she had her pack to absorb some of that.

As always, I try to not pick a favorite, but omg, I’d crawl for Foster, Raven’s BDE security guard. I’m not ashamed to admit that I really like burly, overbearing, Daddy vibe MMCs, and he really hit the spot.

All in all, I think you’ll love this omegaverse romance if you enjoy groveling, care, and sexy found families!

[Sarah-Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d like to thank the authors for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared are my own!

I’m writing this on my phone from bed after finishing so forgive me for the not so eloquent thoughts but here we are 😂

Look it’s been a while since I read a good omegaverse book and oh boy this didn’t disappoint!! I think I enjoyed this one so much because it had these added stakes of the winter olympics (what appropriate timing) and also omegas being allowed into the olympics. Like this whole pressure inducing setting added to the pressure of being in a pack and developing a bond.

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the pack at first after learning about their history with Raven. But as they grew on her, they also grew on me. Foster however was a ride or die from the get go and I was so glad that he was in our girls corner with the chaos and maliciousness happening around her.

LET ME SAY AS WELL THAT I LOVED RHODES!!! We got to explore the beta dynamic in the pack, which so many of the books I’ve read don’t have!! It was so good and I loved that aspect so freaking much. Also he had some reaaaal good scenes if you catch my drift 👀

The spice overall was just exquisite and I loved every single scene because it was just truly delightful. I do wish that like their history hadn’t been resolved as quickly as it was, but I understand the olympics are a time crunch and we needed to resolve things!

Overall this was such a fun and spicy read, and I had a blast! Am I back on my omegaverse hussle now?

[fern.does.books · Rating 5 out of 5]

GUYS, I LOVED THIS SO MUCH OMG I CAN'T. It's the winter Olympics and thanks to the Hart Foundation Omega are now being included. well.. I should say recruited because Raven Novak has been selected to represent the US. Due to the nature of her situation, she's required to have the bodyguard Foster D'Amico follow her everywhere. But when tensions rise and Ravens omega precautions are interfered with she winds up bonded to the US's curling team who also just so happen to be her high school bullies and scent matches, things spiral out of control. Only question is, is it a good spiral or one that will destroy everything they've worked for? YALL. Listen maybe it's this heated rivalry love we got going around but fuck this was everything. I love this series so much and the fact that it continues to get better and better is unbelievable. I related sooo much to Raven here. The pressures of sports are not for me and it would tear me down. I felt so represented. and omg. foster. FUCK ME UP. Honestly the whole pack FUCK ME UP. They were all so delicious. like these mfers needed to grovel. I mean GROVEL and I loved how they proved themselves to her. especially Vann was a complete fool for her. he was practically feral. as he should be. All of them just worked so well together. I couldn't be happier. Everyone was just so good in their own way. I can't even express how much I loved this. Just read these side notes and know I was absolutely in love with this book: foster saying "I would take a bullet for you" like that fucked me up, werther butterscotch hard candies are superior, hart foundation had me sobbing with joy, sting like a bee with your dick vann, RAVEN ON HIS THANG OMG, dudes are dumbasses-why be asshole when you're in love, boo bear forever, chainsaws and childbirth we love it, not the packmates are like Pokémon cards, can we please have bites in more unique places. This story ate up with the hand and 🤭. But please Omegaverses let's get crazy with this shit, Rhodes is secretly a dirty dog and I'm obsessed. Also FUCK YES SADIE I CAN'T WAIT. If you need one line to convince you to read this, this should be it, "The boy who hurt her and the man who wants a second chance." Yall. I died. poetry. true poetry.

[Kali Dempsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐ 4 🌶️

Had life gone my way this week, this would have been a one sit read. I had such a hard time putting it down and ultimately stayed up way past my bedtime to finish tonight because who needs sleep anyway?! I absolutely adored these six and could not get enough.

I always worry with so many main characters they're going to be hard to separate from one another, but Thea and Clover did such a wonderful job giving each and everyone of these men (and Raven too) their own unique personalities. I could easily tell from the dialogue and narrative who's chapter I was on which was so wonderful. And I loved them all so much, it was fantastic.

The mystery of the third act surprised me. Not only did they keep me guessing, but I was very much expecting the Olympics themselves to be the antagonist, and while they were, we also got a villain or two in there as well. This book was so fun, so hot and an absolute joy to read. I loved it.

Thank you so much to Thea Masen for the advanced copy!

[Charlotte Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of the latest installment in The OlympicVerse and was delighted to be back in that world again!

The storylines themselves have developed really nicely over the series and we're seeing an overarching shift around Omega rights and their ability to compete on the world stage - Raven is one of 6 Omegas selected to compete at the Winter Olympics on a trial basis, but some people still have strong opinions about whether they should be allowed entry.

Our MMCs (well, Pack West) are also competing for gold in the Curling, and have a long and rocky history with our FMC that makes for some interesting dynamics. Foster, our final MMC, is hired to be Raven's bodyguard whilst she's competing at the games.

As characters, I loved everyone but far and away my favourite was Foster! 🔥 Perfect blend of gruff, protective and sweet. No notes! I also loved Raven, Rhodes and Vann, who all had great interactions and chemistry. Tanner and Orion could have perhaps been fleshed out a teeny bit more, but sometimes that is the nature of novels with such a big main cast - some characters get more of the spotlight. It certainly didn't stop me from devouring this story the same as the ones before it!

Can't wait to see what comes next with Sadie's story.

[Kaitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raven is the first omega to be allowed to compete in the Olympics. I loved that in this book we have a female playing sports in the omegaverse! As Raven is navigating all of the struggles that come with her new role, she finds out that her high school bully and his friends are her mates.

🐺 Omegaverse
⛸️ Olympic Athletes
🐺 MMMMMF
⛸️ Why Choose
🐺 Scent Matches
⛸️ High School Bullies

My favorite character was definitely Raven's bodyguard, Foster. He was so protective and played his role so well! I would've died to see him in gray sweatpants 🥵 I love how possessive and protective all of the men become about Raven. I also loved watching Raven stand up for herself and grow as an individual.

Favorite quote:

"If that means collecting packmates like Pokémon cards, well then... Gotta catch 'em all!"


Thank you Thea Masen and Clover Holloway for an ARC of this book!

[Kasey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series has been so fun.
We're finally at a point where Omega's are allowed to openly compete, and Raven is picked to represent Team US. What she wasn't expecting was a hot bodyguard, her high school bullies showing up, and everyone just waiting for her to fail.

I loved the groveling, the demisexual rep (I see you Rhodes) and the sprinkle of shibari added in for fun (I see you too Foster).

Sweet, spicy and just enough sports words for me to understand whats going on!
I'm excited for the hint at the next story, it's 100% a sport I actually understand.

Thankyou thea and clover for letting me ARC read this story.

[dayshereads]

This is the first in the series based in the Winter Olympics and we get an in-depth look at curing, a sport I know very little about. I absolutely love the Olympics in the omegaverse angle. It’s a natural pairing.

The established pack is a very endearing bunch of bros, they do a good job groveling once they realize Raven is in Italy with them. They are sincere about atoning for their past and communicate earnestly. The golden retriever vibes are strong.

Then there is then loner body guard who give strong daddy vibes and basically adopts them all. Hahah.

The spice is great. Lots of crossing swords and some knots and ropes. There are both group scenes and lots of pairing off and a couple of first timers.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this one up because the pack dynamic and i had a good time! The story blends Omegaverse/ Olympics (Olympicverse) bodyguard romance, high school bullies,, accidental bonding, and MMFMM in a way that kept things engaging

One of the most intriguing threads was the mystery around the sugar pills figuring out who would want to do that added tension and curiosity. That said, I would’ve loved a bit more depth around the intentions behind it, as the explanation felt a little too light for such a significant choice.

I also really appreciated that she didn’t win her Olympic event. It would’ve been the easy, predictable outcome, and instead the authors chose to let her struggle, lose, and grow from it. That choice made the story feel more realistic.

Rhodes I adored as a character, and watching how gently and naturally he integrated into the pack was incredibly sweet and rewarding. The pack chemistry as a whole was a big win for me.

And of course, I’m always here for a HEA.

If you’re drawn to pack-focused stories with heart, tension, and a solid emotional payoff, Knot Letting Go is well worth the read.

Thank you to the authors and publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every once in a while I pick up an omegaverse novel to change things up. I am happy to have had the opportunity to read this one.

Definitely sweet and really steamy! I enjoyed all the characters and really appreciated the demi sexual character. I like being able to see how others think, feel and interpert the world.

I enjoyed the theme of second chances, found family (?) And acceptance in the book.

I am glad to have discovered this author and look forward to reading the other books in this series.

A big thank you to the authors for the ARC. This review is of my thoughts and feelings and was left voluntarily.

[Miss S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story in the Olympics  omegaverse. I love how well the characters are described, each with backstories that make them relatable and pulls you into the story. The spice is hot with pack and no pack action, giving a different view of the dynamics between the main characters. Can't wait for more stories from this OlympicVerse

[Ash Book Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series! I have read everyone of them and I can’t get enough. I like the fact that this time wasn’t an instant connection where the pack had to make up for past bullying. The difference in the characters is great and the story was easy to follow. I highly recommend

I recieved a copy of this free from the author and this is my honest review

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is always a good read! I was a bit nervous for a bully romance, but it really doesn’t go into much detail about the high school bullying, mostly just general references to it and the emotional impact it had.

Love the pack building in this one. It was a nice mix of established pack and members coming together, and of people the FMC already knew and new people she met along the way.

I know nothing about curling, so I didn’t fully understand those parts, but they were minor. It made for an interesting backdrop, a less popular and lucrative sport.

I do wish the epilogues had given more information about what the FMC was going to do with her life, but it was a satisfying ending regardless.

Love this series!

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this whole series. There was a collaboration change-up, but I liked this book just as much as the others. This is a redemptive bully romance. While I don't always love a bully romance, I do love that these bullies knew they had been wrong and there wasn't bullying on page.

I Loved Raven! She's an Omega figure skater who has been brought to compete in the Olympics, which is now allowing a small number of Omegas to compete. Pack West - five hot dudes on the curling team - recognize her as the girl they bullied in school, and she is their scent match! There is polyamory rep, demi rep, virgins, heat, and the most surprising - curling rules. Overall a great time is had be all, including me!

[Robyn G · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sport I've never really had any interest in but now I can see the appeal with pack West!
Raven being an omega figure skater for the winter Olympics had its challenges but her crushing on her alpha bodyguard and then seeing the guys who use to bully her in high-school.
Vann and Foster was by far my favourite, they drew me in so fast and was utterly obsessed with Raven!
I had so much fun reading about them all and loved seeing the brief glimpse of Meggie!
And that ending! I can't wait to see what happens next!

[ShannonsParty · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Whoever decided spas are only for women was a fool.”

ARC REVIEW: Great Omegaverse read. I really enjoyed the Olympic theme to it; also that they were more obscure sports such as ice dancing and curling. With everyone writing about hockey and figure skaters, this was a great change of pace for me. This is my first book in the series and I enjoyed it immensely. I will be going back to read more.

Being an Omegaverse book, expect plenty of smeggsy time. The characters were all well written. I love me some funny and chaotic personalities to balance out the serious ones. There is a twist to the story and I hope you can call it like I did; even though I only ended up being 1/2 right.

#omegaverse #olympiccurling #TheaMasen #KnotLettingGo

[JodieMorgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got the ARC.
Loved it, read in a day. The Pokemon line.. had me loling for real. I genuinly love Thea Masen, everthing iv read from her has been great 😁

[Jessica L Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to see another book in this series. I really liked how the pack came together and the struggles that they faced when they did. I really enjoy that these books are about Olympic sports that I know nothing about. lol. Also loved the demi rep!! With that ending, I hope there is another book coming out!! Can't wait!

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic addition to the Olympicverse books!
Raven and her guys are just adorable

I do wish there was slightly more grovelling but that’s personal preference

[Meagan D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Nothing satisfies that craving for a sweet Omegaverse like the OlympicVerse series!

Knot Letting Go was an effing delight! A bully romance, with that enemies to lovers vibe, this book had ALL the delicious angst!!

Raven was sweet and kind. The perfect match for her high school bullies turned pack.

Vann, Tanner and Orion provided the perfect Alpha grovel and their sweet Beta, Rhodes, brought his snuggly Beta A-game!

And can we talk about grumpy, broody dirty talking Foster?!? The Alpha this pack didn't know they needed, he brought a grounding presence to rally them all together.

I love, love, loved the little plot twists that made it suspenseful and the spice that made it spicy! 😘

With the Olympics fast approaching, add this to your read list as prep.

You will NOT be disappointed!

🌟🌟🌟🌟.5

[Chelsea · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3/5
🌶️ 3-3.5/5

Marking as a spoiler because I know my longer rants tend to have them at some point.🤣 Some of this was typed while reading so if the tenses get mixed up, that’s why lol.

➕
- I loved Foster & the other alphas. But mostly Foster. There’s just something about a big growly bodyguard alpha that gets me every time.
- Vann’s personality was my favorite, he’s such a golden retriever goof.
- I’ve never heard of curling before so it was really cool to read a sport I wasn’t familiar with. Throughout the book I would watch curling videos on TikTok to get a better understanding or just purely out of curiosity. Nice touch of uniqueness!
- The pack lead decision! *chef’s kiss*
- Not many mention this in reviews but I appreciate large harems/packs. It’s so refreshing when many write 3 love interests only or consistently.
- I know many like heavy groveling, but for me it depends. But mostly I like it when it’s not overdone and stretched out. I’m pretty content with the extent it went in this one.

➖
- The physical descriptions weren’t mentioned right away other than the first chapter with the accidental bonding but it wasn’t even a full description and you don’t even know who it was in that chapter until way later in the book. We essentially meet all the pack members before 10% and have no idea what they look like, just what they’re wearing and the size of their bodies. At 43% and you get small bits and pieces here and there, but it would be nice to picture the characters at the beginning of the book. Didn’t find out what color Rhodes eyes were until the epilogue.🤪
- The pacing. At 72% she had just lost her v-card the chapter prior. There’s literally no progress to the pack in terms of whether or not she wants to even be with them. She’s all for Foster. Rhodes is all for Vann and is jealous of Raven instead of making a connection with her. Honestly his jealousy is too OTT for my liking. Also, Vann was only able to get it up for Raven for years but now suddenly can for Rhodes and then the rest of the pack. Orion and Tanner have made more progress than the other two and one’s due to the accidental bonding, otherwise it’s been extremely slow. The pacing reminds me of what you would expect to all happen before 20% in a standalone but it’s already a quarter away from being finished.
- This felt more like a part one for a duet than a standalone in terms of pacing and the character/relationship developments. So much was rushed, not fully developed, and kind of felt like a HFN vs a HEA.
- Van’s, Tanner’s, and Rhodes bondings were super rushed at the very end.
- Also, and correct me if I’m wrong, but I note 🌶️ scenes to get a good rating and I’m 95% sure Tanner & Raven don’t have sex on page. Head, yes. But not actual sex.

Neutral thoughts
- Should have been an mm only romance since that’s been the heavier focus of the relationship building and intimacy. Majority of the scenes were mm. (Which I love mm. It’s just more heavily focused in this book and probably would have been much better as a mmmmm romance.)
- Oh also, in case you’re curious, Tanner is with Orion, Vann is with Rhodes. They all appreciate Foster and talk about wanting to do things with him but nothing happens on page with him. So the mm = Tanner, Orion, Vann, and Rhodes.

Favorite Quotes:
”I would take a bullet for you.”

Light on your feet, Vann. Light. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Wait, but what if I don’t want to sting like a bee? Unless stinger is a euphemism for my dick, then I could be down.

Project: Win Raven Back After We Acted Like Assholes So We Can Bond Her and Breed Her is underway.

“When I say I would do anything to make you happy, I mean it, snowflake. If that means collecting packmates like Pokemon cards, well then… gotta catch ‘em all!”

…incredulous that he’s letting our sweet baby omega suffer. How can he stand it? (Be still my heart😩😍)

Tropes, etc:
Omegaverse
MMMMFM
Olympic Athletes (Curling/Figure Skating)
Bullies to Lovers
Second Chance
Bodyguard MMC
Inexperienced MC’s
Demi Rep
Accidental Bonding

[Cas ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its been a hot minute since I’ve dabbled in the WhyChoose side of omegaverse and I was a little worried because sometimes its too far from its fanfiction roots (aka gets WAY too cisheteromonogamous for my tastes). However, this was great in that it wasn’t just an excuse to have one woman lavished by multiple men under the guise of omegaverse (she does very much act as their center and changes their dynamics tho) but rather, a well-rounded pack with multiple crossing relationships that all have their own emotional arcs or were already existing pre-FMC. It was really nice to see this duo of authors utilize this structure and I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the ways they all came together, both as a pack and as pairings+.

We also got demisexual rep, which as someone that falls on the demi spectrum was really exciting to me. I was worried they’d write him as frigid like some other authors have but he wasn’t at all. He had insecurities related to his sexuality, and his beta status, but he was relatable and the way he warmed up over the book was a pretty accurate portrayal of (one of many possible) demi experience.

My biggest question going into this, like with any romance where the MMC/s fuck up and need to beg for forgiveness, was “Do they grovel enough?” and this was better than most, but I still didn’t feel like it was quite enough. Especially when we get teased with Foster telling Tanner to get on his knees and worship her p*ssy to grovel and then we don’t really get much for that scene. I would’ve liked to see that fleshed out, and maybe a bit more courting.

It’s not an overly complicated plot, you can tell based on the heavy foreshadowing where it’s going, but it was still enjoyably written and I didn’t feel bored or like the pacing was too slow. I do think that it was slightly unbalanced in the build up (like, did we really need all that stuff about figure skating and curling and scoring?) vs where they come together and then a fast resolution. I also could’ve done with more group scenes, since we really only get the heat scenes; I read WhyChoose FOR the group stuff, I’m not gonna lie to y’all. (Both intimacy and relationship-wise to be clear.)

A really solid read though and I think I’ll add the rest of this series and maybe some of these author’s other works to my TBR because their writing styles gelled well and were very readable.

Thank you to the authors, for the advanced copy!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I thank whoever is up there controlling our fate every single day for bringing you back to us. For your forgiveness. For your love.”

✔️MMMMFM why choose omegaverse
✔️winter olympics (figure skater x curling team)
✔️bodyguard
✔️accidental bonding
✔️former (high school) bullies
✔️demi & bi rep
✔️no 3rd act breakup

4.5⭐️

I love the other OlympicVerse novels (and novella) so much, and I have been looking forward to this one! Though I was slightly apprehensive about the bully romance aspect (it is the one trope that I tend to stay away from), the fact that they are *former* bullies and committed to groveling and making things right with Raven (FMC, omega) convinced me to give it a try, and I am glad that I did. Vann (MMC, alpha), Tanner (MMC, alpha), Orion (MMC, alpha) and Rhodes (MMC, beta) have a lot of apologizing to do, and she doesn’t make it easy for them (as it should be). They are all competing in the winter olympics — she is a figure skater representing the US and they are the curling team for the US. To make matters even more complicated, she doesn’t have to hide that she is an omega but there are strict regulations in place, the guys in the pack are her scent matches and she is also starting to fall for her bodyguard Foster (MMC, alpha).

This is definitely a lower angst, cozier read. There are definitely some emotional moments but since the men on the curling team did a lot of maturing off page between high school and present day, a lot of the heavy stuff isn’t on page. We meet them when they are ready and determined to make things right, and they definitely prove they are worthy of her time and attention. The spice is spicy (there is an accidental bonding and surprise heat after all) and though she is very inexperienced the MMCs do everything in their power to help her find her confidence and prove to her that she is safe in a situation (really, the whole book) where she feels like everything is out of control.

I love that we got to see Meggie again (FMC in the Knot Giving Up duet) and The Hart Foundation. The representation (demisexual and bi) is done well, and I love that the characters are just who they are and it didn’t feel like it was forced for representation’s sake. Overall this is an excellent addition to the series and I am glad I picked it up!


*Thank you so much to the authors (Thea Masen and Clover Holloway) for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All opinions are my own*

[SnowyReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knot Letting Go by Thea Masen & Clover Holloway
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
📢Release Date: Feb 6📢
⤷ If you love cozy, sweet & spicy sports romance with a dash of drama & tension, you need to add this to your TBR!

⤷ This book has so many tropes that I love and characters that tug at your heartstrings and will make you laugh! I absolutely adored the banter between Raven and Foster, the blossoming love between Vann and Rhodes, and how each character brought something perfectly unique to the pack dynamic!
⤷ I highly recommend checking out this book and the previous ones in OlympicVerse! I am already looking forward to the next one from the little teaser at the end!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✦ Omegaverse
✦ Why Choose ⚔️
✦ MMMMMF - AAAABO
✦ Bodyguard Romance
✦ Accidental Bonding
✦ Former Bullies
✦ Olympic Curling & Figure Skating
✦ Scent Matches
✦ Groveling
✦ Demisexual & Bi Rep.
✦ Nerdy Beta
✦ Interconnected Standalone

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Raven(O): Shy Wallflower, 1st Open Omega in Olympics Figure Skater (Snickerdoodle Cookies)
📌Foster(A): Broody Protective & Caregiving Italian Bodyguard (Irish Coffee)
📌Tanner(A): Olympic Culer, Control Freak, Team Captain & Pack Lead (Spiced Tea)
📌Vann(A): Olympic Curler, Golden Retriever Stalker that’s single-minded in working for her forgiveness (Butterscotch)
📌Orion(A): Olympic Curler, Peacemaker, (Cherry, Pistachio & White Chocolate)
📌Rhodes(B): Olympic Curler, Nerdy Sweet Demi Beta, No history with FMC (Ice & Snow)

“When I say I would do anything to make you happy, I mean it, snowflake. If that means collecting packmates like Pokemon cards, well then… gotta catch ‘em all!”

“I’m not. I’m just getting a jump start on groveling.” He shakes the little bear at me. “She doesn’t have to know who it’s from yet.” Even with the music playing over the speakers in the shop, my sigh is loud. “Right, ‘cause making her think she has a stalker is so much better.” “A secret admirer, not a stalker.”

“Princess.” There’s a warning edge to his voice. “Do you need me to come down there and make you sleep?” “You can’t make someone else fall asleep.”

𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: ‘Principessa’ & ‘Cucciola’ (F), Snowflake (O),
𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚: Character Art on Instagram

🎀Thank you so much to the authors for sending me a review copy!🎀
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🚨𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐖🚨:
-surprise heat, shibari, light dom/sub, virgin fmc/mmc, voyeurism, DP,