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Fire and Shadows Mate #1
Emberfall
He died once. Waking up in the arms of his fated mate—a possessive dragon-blooded alpha who thinks he's a liar—might be a worse fate.
After falling forty-two stories, CEO Evan Ashwyck wakes up in a magical medieval world. He’s no longer the ruthless executive who fought his way to the top; he’s an omega in a body that isn’t his, claimed by a grumpy, morally gray alpha who is way too handsome for his own good.
Gregory Dax is a fugitive with a price on his head. He's been pushing his fated mate away for years, convinced he's a spy. But his mate's body is now inhabited by a total stranger—a soul from another world who denies their past while driving his dragon instincts mad.
Bound by magic and hunted by a ruthless empire, they have to survive in a world full of secrets and assassins, where trust is a luxury they can't afford. When their connection is the greatest danger of all, will their bond be their salvation or the very thing that gets them killed?
Emberfall is a character-driven, dual point-of-view MM fantasy romance set in the dark, magical world of the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Expect fated mates, a grumpy dragon-blooded alpha, a soul from another world, and plenty of angst, magic, and adventure, with a guaranteed HEA.
After falling forty-two stories, CEO Evan Ashwyck wakes up in a magical medieval world. He’s no longer the ruthless executive who fought his way to the top; he’s an omega in a body that isn’t his, claimed by a grumpy, morally gray alpha who is way too handsome for his own good.
Gregory Dax is a fugitive with a price on his head. He's been pushing his fated mate away for years, convinced he's a spy. But his mate's body is now inhabited by a total stranger—a soul from another world who denies their past while driving his dragon instincts mad.
Bound by magic and hunted by a ruthless empire, they have to survive in a world full of secrets and assassins, where trust is a luxury they can't afford. When their connection is the greatest danger of all, will their bond be their salvation or the very thing that gets them killed?
Emberfall is a character-driven, dual point-of-view MM fantasy romance set in the dark, magical world of the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Expect fated mates, a grumpy dragon-blooded alpha, a soul from another world, and plenty of angst, magic, and adventure, with a guaranteed HEA.
- GenresParanormalAdultFantasy
415 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2026
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Isabelle Montague
2 books7 followersIsabelle Montague lives in a quaint town in central Pennsylvania with her husband, three kids, and their dogs. By day, she manages the beautiful chaos of family life, but by night, she escapes into worlds of steamy MM romance and omegaverse stories.
As an artist and comic creator, Isabelle specializes in writing about broken characters finding their way to love, with plenty of angst along the way. After four years of developing her craft, she is finally taking the reins to publish her work. When she isn't writing or wrangling her kids, she can be found sketching character art or rewatching her favorite anime for the hundredth time.
As an artist and comic creator, Isabelle specializes in writing about broken characters finding their way to love, with plenty of angst along the way. After four years of developing her craft, she is finally taking the reins to publish her work. When she isn't writing or wrangling her kids, she can be found sketching character art or rewatching her favorite anime for the hundredth time.
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March 27, 2026
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Listen… do you like M/M... do you like alpha/omega vibes, do you love a good knotting spice scene? Then this book is ABSOLUTELY for you. Did Isabelle Montague absolutely know exactly what kind of story she wanted to tell—and deliver on it? Yes, and that’s what made this such an addictive read.
You can really feel Montague’s strength in how she writes emotion. The tension, the betrayal, the push and pull between characters—it all feels very intentional. She leans into the angst and lets it simmer, which makes every interaction feel charged and meaningful.
Her character work is easily the standout. Even when the plot leans into familiar tropes, it never feels tired because of how much depth she gives to the relationships. She writes messy, layered dynamics so well—no one feels overly simple, and that complexity keeps you hooked.
And the romance? She knows her audience. It’s intense, trope-forward, and full of that addictive tension that makes you keep turning pages. You can tell she understands exactly what readers in this space are craving and delivers on it.
Overall, this feels like an author who is confident in her voice and unapologetic about the kind of story she wants to tell—and that confidence translates into a book that’s incredibly easy to devour.
Follow Me On My Socials, I Would Love To Connect! 🔥🎥💥 TikTok ✨📖💫 Instagram 📚🫶🌿 Fable 👍💬📘 Facebook
Listen… do you like M/M... do you like alpha/omega vibes, do you love a good knotting spice scene? Then this book is ABSOLUTELY for you. Did Isabelle Montague absolutely know exactly what kind of story she wanted to tell—and deliver on it? Yes, and that’s what made this such an addictive read.
You can really feel Montague’s strength in how she writes emotion. The tension, the betrayal, the push and pull between characters—it all feels very intentional. She leans into the angst and lets it simmer, which makes every interaction feel charged and meaningful.
Her character work is easily the standout. Even when the plot leans into familiar tropes, it never feels tired because of how much depth she gives to the relationships. She writes messy, layered dynamics so well—no one feels overly simple, and that complexity keeps you hooked.
And the romance? She knows her audience. It’s intense, trope-forward, and full of that addictive tension that makes you keep turning pages. You can tell she understands exactly what readers in this space are craving and delivers on it.
Overall, this feels like an author who is confident in her voice and unapologetic about the kind of story she wants to tell—and that confidence translates into a book that’s incredibly easy to devour.
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January 24, 2026m/m isekai? what the hell, sure.
March 27, 2026
Evan died once. Waking up in the arms of his fated mate Gregory—a possessive dragon-blooded alpha who thinks Evan's a liar—might be a worse fate.
After falling forty-two stories, CEO Evan Ashwyck wakes up in a magical medieval world. He’s no longer the ruthless executive who fought his way to the top; he’s an omega in a body that isn’t his, claimed by a grumpy, morally gray alpha who is way too handsome for his own good.
Gregory Dax is a fugitive with a price on his head. He's been pushing his fated mate away for years, convinced he's a spy. But his mate's body is now inhabited by a total stranger—a soul from another world who denies their past while driving his dragon instincts mad.
Bound by magic and hunted by a ruthless empire, they have to survive in a world full of secrets and assassins, where trust is a luxury, they can't afford. When their connection is the greatest danger of all, will their bond be their salvation or the very thing that gets them killed?
Emberfall is a character-driven, dual point-of-view MM fantasy romance set in the dark, magical world of the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Expect fated mates, a grumpy dragon-blooded alpha, a soul from another world, and plenty of angst, magic, and adventure, with a guaranteed HEA.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that may not be suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is advised. Intended for readers 18+.
Tropes: Character-Driven, Dual POV, MM Romance, Fantasy Romance, Fated Mates, Dragon Shifter, Alpha Male, Soul Swapping, Angst, Magic, Adventure, HEA, One Bed, Second Chances, Omegaverse, Grumpy Alpha x Stubborn Omega, Hurt/Comfort, Possessive MMC, Touch Him and Unalive, He can get Pregnant, MM Fantasy Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, Alpha/Omega Dynamics, Found Family that will own Your Heart.
Emberfall is the 1st book in the Fire and Shadows series by Isabelle Montague.
So, here’s the thing, if you like M/M, and alpha/omega vibes, and you love a great knotting spice scene? Then I can promise you that this is the book you have been searching for. Isabelle Monague went into writing Emberfall knowing exactly what she wanted to write and the story that she wanted to tell – and she absolutely delivered on it perfectly. And that’s what made this book such an enthralling read.
“Emberfall” is the kind of book that pushes you and pushes your boundaries. After Evan falls forty-two stories, he wakes to find himself in this new medieval magical world. More than that he finds that he’s no longer the ruthless executive that he’s always been. Suddenly he finds he’s in the body of an omega who’s been claimed by this grumpy, morally gray alpha who’s far to handsome for his own good.
Isabelle breaks our hearts right in the first chapter. Evan realizes that Gregory knows him, and Gregory talks to him like they’ve known each other for years. The thing is, Evan doesn’t know who Gregory is, he has zero memories of who he is or the past they obviously share. As Gregory and Evan spend more and more time together, Gregory finally realizes that while the body in front of him is the Evan he’s known for years and is his fated mate, but he finally realizes that the personality, spirit, Soul has been swapped and this new version of Evan, this could be his second chance to actually makes things right and have a real chance to have a future with his fated mate.
Gregory: He’s your typical brooding, morally grey, grumpy alpha dragon shifter. He’s also a fugitive who has a price on his head. For the last few years, he’s been pushing his fated mate Evan away, convinced that he’s a spy. Because of this he rejected his fated mate Evan.
Evan: He was a CEO, a ruthless executive who fought and climbed his way to the top of the corporate ladder, but after falling forty-two stories he found himself waking up in this magical medieval world in the body of an omega, a body that isn’t his. He’s someone who’s ambitious, used to fighting for what he wants, and winning and getting what he wants in the end.
In the end both Even and Gregory find love in each other and in each other’s arms and it is well deserved, well earned, and fought for. They have suffered through a lot of pain, gone through a lot of suffer and they’ve endured a life trying to get what they want and finally they have found peace in each other.
The way that Isabelle writes, you can feel the strength of her emotion. The tension, betrayal, all the push and pull between all of the characters – you can tell each word, emotion, it’s all done intentionally. Isabelle leans into all the angst and lets it simmer under the surface making all the interactions between the characters feel extra charged and meaningful.
One of the things that really stood out to me was the character development, the character growth, and the character arcs. And when placed next to the storyline, the plot, the sub-plots standing next to all the familiar tropes that Isabella used was absolutely perfect. And yet, it never felt tired over used because of all the depth that Isabelle gave to all the relationships, especially the depth between our two main male characters Evan and Gregory. Isabelle writes these layered dynamics that are messy perfectly – and there’s not a single layer that feels simple, and every layer keeps you enthralled, hooked and reading.
And then there’s the romance that Isabelle gives us, and boy let me tell you that she knew the audience that she was writing for. The romance is intense, she used the right tropes, and it’s full of all that addictive tension that enthralled me and had me turning the pages till I finally read the last page. And you could tell that Isabelle understood exactly what the MM readers wanted in this space, what the readers truly wanted and were craving, and she delivered on it.
Isabelle is the kind of author who is confident in her voice, she’s unapologetic about the kind of story that she wants to tell – she has total confidence in the translation into her book that’s incredibly easy to read and eat up.
This is such a beautiful and ambitious book and start to a new series. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and I really hope that we get to see more of Gregory and Evan, especially as I do have a few theories about Evan that I want to see if they are right or not. I love this couple, I love this world, I love the writing and I can’t wait to see more.
If you love MM, strong characters, an amazing world, strong writing, then Emberfall is the book that you’re going to want to read ASAP! Trust me, you’re going to fall in love with this book.
A few of my favorite quotes are:
“That’s it, be good for me”
“You’re not a monster. You’re my beast”
“You only lose when you forget to be yourself”
“I’m mated to the Dragon Lord. His fire floods through my veins”
“How strong are you, then? I held his stare as I made the promise. ‘Enough to burn the world for you.”
“I was ready to turn the soil into a funeral tyre worthy of him. The world would burn as tribute.”
After falling forty-two stories, CEO Evan Ashwyck wakes up in a magical medieval world. He’s no longer the ruthless executive who fought his way to the top; he’s an omega in a body that isn’t his, claimed by a grumpy, morally gray alpha who is way too handsome for his own good.
Gregory Dax is a fugitive with a price on his head. He's been pushing his fated mate away for years, convinced he's a spy. But his mate's body is now inhabited by a total stranger—a soul from another world who denies their past while driving his dragon instincts mad.
Bound by magic and hunted by a ruthless empire, they have to survive in a world full of secrets and assassins, where trust is a luxury, they can't afford. When their connection is the greatest danger of all, will their bond be their salvation or the very thing that gets them killed?
Emberfall is a character-driven, dual point-of-view MM fantasy romance set in the dark, magical world of the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Expect fated mates, a grumpy dragon-blooded alpha, a soul from another world, and plenty of angst, magic, and adventure, with a guaranteed HEA.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that may not be suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is advised. Intended for readers 18+.
Tropes: Character-Driven, Dual POV, MM Romance, Fantasy Romance, Fated Mates, Dragon Shifter, Alpha Male, Soul Swapping, Angst, Magic, Adventure, HEA, One Bed, Second Chances, Omegaverse, Grumpy Alpha x Stubborn Omega, Hurt/Comfort, Possessive MMC, Touch Him and Unalive, He can get Pregnant, MM Fantasy Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, Alpha/Omega Dynamics, Found Family that will own Your Heart.
Emberfall is the 1st book in the Fire and Shadows series by Isabelle Montague.
So, here’s the thing, if you like M/M, and alpha/omega vibes, and you love a great knotting spice scene? Then I can promise you that this is the book you have been searching for. Isabelle Monague went into writing Emberfall knowing exactly what she wanted to write and the story that she wanted to tell – and she absolutely delivered on it perfectly. And that’s what made this book such an enthralling read.
“Emberfall” is the kind of book that pushes you and pushes your boundaries. After Evan falls forty-two stories, he wakes to find himself in this new medieval magical world. More than that he finds that he’s no longer the ruthless executive that he’s always been. Suddenly he finds he’s in the body of an omega who’s been claimed by this grumpy, morally gray alpha who’s far to handsome for his own good.
Isabelle breaks our hearts right in the first chapter. Evan realizes that Gregory knows him, and Gregory talks to him like they’ve known each other for years. The thing is, Evan doesn’t know who Gregory is, he has zero memories of who he is or the past they obviously share. As Gregory and Evan spend more and more time together, Gregory finally realizes that while the body in front of him is the Evan he’s known for years and is his fated mate, but he finally realizes that the personality, spirit, Soul has been swapped and this new version of Evan, this could be his second chance to actually makes things right and have a real chance to have a future with his fated mate.
Gregory: He’s your typical brooding, morally grey, grumpy alpha dragon shifter. He’s also a fugitive who has a price on his head. For the last few years, he’s been pushing his fated mate Evan away, convinced that he’s a spy. Because of this he rejected his fated mate Evan.
Evan: He was a CEO, a ruthless executive who fought and climbed his way to the top of the corporate ladder, but after falling forty-two stories he found himself waking up in this magical medieval world in the body of an omega, a body that isn’t his. He’s someone who’s ambitious, used to fighting for what he wants, and winning and getting what he wants in the end.
In the end both Even and Gregory find love in each other and in each other’s arms and it is well deserved, well earned, and fought for. They have suffered through a lot of pain, gone through a lot of suffer and they’ve endured a life trying to get what they want and finally they have found peace in each other.
The way that Isabelle writes, you can feel the strength of her emotion. The tension, betrayal, all the push and pull between all of the characters – you can tell each word, emotion, it’s all done intentionally. Isabelle leans into all the angst and lets it simmer under the surface making all the interactions between the characters feel extra charged and meaningful.
One of the things that really stood out to me was the character development, the character growth, and the character arcs. And when placed next to the storyline, the plot, the sub-plots standing next to all the familiar tropes that Isabella used was absolutely perfect. And yet, it never felt tired over used because of all the depth that Isabelle gave to all the relationships, especially the depth between our two main male characters Evan and Gregory. Isabelle writes these layered dynamics that are messy perfectly – and there’s not a single layer that feels simple, and every layer keeps you enthralled, hooked and reading.
And then there’s the romance that Isabelle gives us, and boy let me tell you that she knew the audience that she was writing for. The romance is intense, she used the right tropes, and it’s full of all that addictive tension that enthralled me and had me turning the pages till I finally read the last page. And you could tell that Isabelle understood exactly what the MM readers wanted in this space, what the readers truly wanted and were craving, and she delivered on it.
Isabelle is the kind of author who is confident in her voice, she’s unapologetic about the kind of story that she wants to tell – she has total confidence in the translation into her book that’s incredibly easy to read and eat up.
This is such a beautiful and ambitious book and start to a new series. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and I really hope that we get to see more of Gregory and Evan, especially as I do have a few theories about Evan that I want to see if they are right or not. I love this couple, I love this world, I love the writing and I can’t wait to see more.
If you love MM, strong characters, an amazing world, strong writing, then Emberfall is the book that you’re going to want to read ASAP! Trust me, you’re going to fall in love with this book.
A few of my favorite quotes are:
“That’s it, be good for me”
“You’re not a monster. You’re my beast”
“You only lose when you forget to be yourself”
“I’m mated to the Dragon Lord. His fire floods through my veins”
“How strong are you, then? I held his stare as I made the promise. ‘Enough to burn the world for you.”
“I was ready to turn the soil into a funeral tyre worthy of him. The world would burn as tribute.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
*** ARC Review ***
Rating 4/5 ⭐
Spice 2/5 🌶️
Thank you to Isabelle Montague and Twisted Chaos for selecting me as an ARC reviewer.
I had high expectations of this book and did not disappoint! This book reminded me of For Us, the Living: A Comedy of Customs by Robert Heinlein. Am I comparing a 1939 book to an omegaverse romance story? Yes, yes I am. I really loved the concept of the soul-swapping of the Evans, and that the new Evan was from “our” timeline. This book really hooked me from page one, it was engaging, entertaining, hopeful, and sometimes frustrating in the best way possible. This book really shows second chances, found family, and fighting for what you love. Ugh, my poor heart!
Evan was a successful businessman, but a very broken and lonely one, and after being yoinked to the new world, he gets an opportunity to live again. I loved how his natural softness and his learned hardheadedness helped him navigate both a very challenging mate and an unknown world. The lessons from Anita, his foster guardian, and the memories of his mother as a soft entity really reflect who he could have been if he didn't go down the path of cut-throat business, and he lets it show once he’s in the new world. I do have to suspend my disbelief on how quickly he was ok with being in a body that worked very differently, and I wish the book explored more of him learning about what it means to be an omega. My dude, you have a womb now, are you not even curious!? Now, my dear Gregory, you are worthy of love! Gregory being a big romantic softie was so sweet. I think he has more growth to do, although he did show some throughout the book. I hope book 2 shows how else he has evolved.
The universe, and its magic system felt at times confusing. I hope book 2 dives deeper on that part, since it seems that everyone had the same power, except the A-team. As for the book, I feel the romantic pace for fated mates was very fast but the subplot was slower until about 85% of the book, then all the action happened at once. It was quite a change of pace.
Additional notes:
- “You think you don't deserve happiness because you're alive and she’s not. You think you have to carry that guilt forever” - this quote destroyed me! Anita, the real angel of this story.
- Evan can cook!?
- Still curious on Adam’s backstory
- WHO IS THE JESTER!?
- I want to meet the goddesses, just because.
Favorite quotes (spoilers ahead!)
Rating 4/5 ⭐
Spice 2/5 🌶️
Thank you to Isabelle Montague and Twisted Chaos for selecting me as an ARC reviewer.
I had high expectations of this book and did not disappoint! This book reminded me of For Us, the Living: A Comedy of Customs by Robert Heinlein. Am I comparing a 1939 book to an omegaverse romance story? Yes, yes I am. I really loved the concept of the soul-swapping of the Evans, and that the new Evan was from “our” timeline. This book really hooked me from page one, it was engaging, entertaining, hopeful, and sometimes frustrating in the best way possible. This book really shows second chances, found family, and fighting for what you love. Ugh, my poor heart!
Evan was a successful businessman, but a very broken and lonely one, and after being yoinked to the new world, he gets an opportunity to live again. I loved how his natural softness and his learned hardheadedness helped him navigate both a very challenging mate and an unknown world. The lessons from Anita, his foster guardian, and the memories of his mother as a soft entity really reflect who he could have been if he didn't go down the path of cut-throat business, and he lets it show once he’s in the new world. I do have to suspend my disbelief on how quickly he was ok with being in a body that worked very differently, and I wish the book explored more of him learning about what it means to be an omega. My dude, you have a womb now, are you not even curious!? Now, my dear Gregory, you are worthy of love! Gregory being a big romantic softie was so sweet. I think he has more growth to do, although he did show some throughout the book. I hope book 2 shows how else he has evolved.
The universe, and its magic system felt at times confusing. I hope book 2 dives deeper on that part, since it seems that everyone had the same power, except the A-team. As for the book, I feel the romantic pace for fated mates was very fast but the subplot was slower until about 85% of the book, then all the action happened at once. It was quite a change of pace.
Additional notes:
- “You think you don't deserve happiness because you're alive and she’s not. You think you have to carry that guilt forever” - this quote destroyed me! Anita, the real angel of this story.
- Evan can cook!?
- Still curious on Adam’s backstory
- WHO IS THE JESTER!?
- I want to meet the goddesses, just because.
Favorite quotes (spoilers ahead!)
Review of advance copy
Thank you Twisted Chaos PR and the author for the ARC <3
“Emberfall” pushes the reader, just as it pushes Evan into a different world straight during the first chapter. The first encounter between Evan and Gregory couldn’t be more heartbreaking. Gregory clearly knows Evan, as he talks to him like they’ve known each other for a long time, but Evan has no memory of Gregory or the place he’s being thrown. The more time passes, Gregory realizes the person in front of him looks like Evan, is named Evan, but he is nothing like the Evan he knows. This new version of Evan is his second chance to make things right.
“Emberfall” is by all means more of a paranormal/fantasy book than an omegaverse. It still has some elements to it, but its main focus is definitely the fantasy world. The world in itself is complex and we have a lot to explore in this series, in this first book we got a few glimpses to make sense of Evan and Gregory’s story, but we can see that there are some elements that will be explored further.
Both Evan and Gregory were characters that I enjoyed. Gregory is the typical brooding alpha, but he has rejected Evan before. Although from what I understood, the other Evan was not someone who was easy to love. He didn’t fight for Gregory, he was probably very influenced by other people. So when Gregory realizes that this Evan is not the Evan he knows, I don’t want to say he changes, but he does. The thing is, Evan also changed. Evan is someone who is ambitious, who is usually used to winning and fights for what he wants. So when he sees he wants Gregory, they cannot escape their attraction. Gregory becomes much sweeter to Evan, because Evan has made him that way. They both find love in each other arms through pain, they both have endured a life trying to get what they wanted. Evan to win the position at the company so he could fulfill the promise he made to his mother, and Gregory trying to survive in a world that hates him. But Gregory takes care of Evan, he adores Evan and has been trying to fight against his nature because he believes Evan deserves much better. This Evan has no idea what he deserves, so he sees in Gregory someone who is sheltering him, pampering him, doing things that nobody has done for him in forever. In the middle of darkness, both find in each other reasons to fight for their happy ending.
“Emberfall” is an ambitious start to a series, but overall it starts with good promise! I am curious about the next book, and I hope to see more of Evan and Gregory, especially since I have some theories about Evan! I like that couple, but the world build will be the same.
“Emberfall” pushes the reader, just as it pushes Evan into a different world straight during the first chapter. The first encounter between Evan and Gregory couldn’t be more heartbreaking. Gregory clearly knows Evan, as he talks to him like they’ve known each other for a long time, but Evan has no memory of Gregory or the place he’s being thrown. The more time passes, Gregory realizes the person in front of him looks like Evan, is named Evan, but he is nothing like the Evan he knows. This new version of Evan is his second chance to make things right.
“Emberfall” is by all means more of a paranormal/fantasy book than an omegaverse. It still has some elements to it, but its main focus is definitely the fantasy world. The world in itself is complex and we have a lot to explore in this series, in this first book we got a few glimpses to make sense of Evan and Gregory’s story, but we can see that there are some elements that will be explored further.
Both Evan and Gregory were characters that I enjoyed. Gregory is the typical brooding alpha, but he has rejected Evan before. Although from what I understood, the other Evan was not someone who was easy to love. He didn’t fight for Gregory, he was probably very influenced by other people. So when Gregory realizes that this Evan is not the Evan he knows, I don’t want to say he changes, but he does. The thing is, Evan also changed. Evan is someone who is ambitious, who is usually used to winning and fights for what he wants. So when he sees he wants Gregory, they cannot escape their attraction. Gregory becomes much sweeter to Evan, because Evan has made him that way. They both find love in each other arms through pain, they both have endured a life trying to get what they wanted. Evan to win the position at the company so he could fulfill the promise he made to his mother, and Gregory trying to survive in a world that hates him. But Gregory takes care of Evan, he adores Evan and has been trying to fight against his nature because he believes Evan deserves much better. This Evan has no idea what he deserves, so he sees in Gregory someone who is sheltering him, pampering him, doing things that nobody has done for him in forever. In the middle of darkness, both find in each other reasons to fight for their happy ending.
“Emberfall” is an ambitious start to a series, but overall it starts with good promise! I am curious about the next book, and I hope to see more of Evan and Gregory, especially since I have some theories about Evan! I like that couple, but the world build will be the same.
March 27, 2026
"Emberfall" by Isabelle Montague is an MM Omegaverse romance set in a medieval/classically fantasy world that is a twin to our own.
The main character, Evan, finds himself transported from his ordinary life as a CEO and into the body of an Omega.
Ratings:
Overall: 4/5 hearts - This book is an enjoyable read and a must-read for lovers of the Omegaverse trope. There's romance, forced proximity, MPREG, breeding kink, and more!
But it's not your average Omegaverse novel, there's also magic and a well crafted world and plenty of enjoyable side characters.
Peppers: 3/5 - Plenty of spice in the later half of the book, but don't expect the "insta-sex" that occurs in many Omegaverse novels.
Spice: 4/5 - The spice is great, it's sexy, a little rough, a little sweet, and has the standard heat cycles and breeding kinks that you'd expect in any Omegaverse setting.
Plot: 4/5
- Storyline: I really enjoyed the storyline of the story. I loved the unique spin of a "normal" human being thrust into this Omegaverse, magical World. Other than the pacing seeming a little off (slow in some places, fast in others), there's not a lot to complain about.
- Characters: Both main characters are well done. I'm a sucker for SHOWN character growth so seeing Evan transform from a lonely businessman to a fulfilled, happy family man over the course of the story? Perfection.
And then you have Gregory, a good hearted man with trauma and anger in his past. He goes from this monstrous person to a fierce protector.
That's not even including the interesting side characters!
- Writing:
I have no notes other than the pacing issues I experienced (which are likely a me thing). The writing is well done, super smooth, and easy to read.
Page Count: 415
Time to Read (Estimate): 6 hours
*I did receive an ARC of this book. But this review is 100% honest and voluntary*
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The main character, Evan, finds himself transported from his ordinary life as a CEO and into the body of an Omega.
Ratings:
Overall: 4/5 hearts - This book is an enjoyable read and a must-read for lovers of the Omegaverse trope. There's romance, forced proximity, MPREG, breeding kink, and more!
But it's not your average Omegaverse novel, there's also magic and a well crafted world and plenty of enjoyable side characters.
Peppers: 3/5 - Plenty of spice in the later half of the book, but don't expect the "insta-sex" that occurs in many Omegaverse novels.
Spice: 4/5 - The spice is great, it's sexy, a little rough, a little sweet, and has the standard heat cycles and breeding kinks that you'd expect in any Omegaverse setting.
Plot: 4/5
- Storyline: I really enjoyed the storyline of the story. I loved the unique spin of a "normal" human being thrust into this Omegaverse, magical World. Other than the pacing seeming a little off (slow in some places, fast in others), there's not a lot to complain about.
- Characters: Both main characters are well done. I'm a sucker for SHOWN character growth so seeing Evan transform from a lonely businessman to a fulfilled, happy family man over the course of the story? Perfection.
And then you have Gregory, a good hearted man with trauma and anger in his past. He goes from this monstrous person to a fierce protector.
That's not even including the interesting side characters!
- Writing:
I have no notes other than the pacing issues I experienced (which are likely a me thing). The writing is well done, super smooth, and easy to read.
Page Count: 415
Time to Read (Estimate): 6 hours
*I did receive an ARC of this book. But this review is 100% honest and voluntary*
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March 27, 2026
This was my first omegaverse read, and I’m still not totally sure the genre is for me, but I did end up enjoying this overall. 4.5 stars!
The premise is that Evan is a human beta whose soul gets swapped after he gets "eliminated" in the human world and falls from his penthouse apt 40 stories in the air, and then woke up in this medieval world where he is now a dragon's mate. Gregory is the said dragon alpha mate. Needless to say this all made for a really interesting dynamic. The beginning felt a little slow and kind of choppy IMO (I can’t quite explain why - it was probably just me so don't take too much stock into it), but around the halfway point it really picked up and I got much more invested in their story. I especially liked the hurt/comfort, found family vibes, and the whole fated mates/forced proximity situation. Evan's snarkiness and Gregory's "touch him and die" vibes were hilarious to experience. I also especially loved Gregory's and Adam's relationship and Evan/Lyra's. The found family trope was really good in this book! OH and I cannot forget Genevieve! She was a hoot. I also loved that everyone went out of their way to make sure that Evan felt accepted - I mean Adam making him Christmas lights for the cabin?! <3
Now, the “he can get pregnant” trope was definitely… uhh... new for me, and probably the part that makes me question if omegaverse is my thing. But overall, I’m glad I read it and I can see why people who enjoy grumpy alpha dynamics and emotional romance would like this one! I am excited to give the next one a read when it comes out! :)
Thanks to Isabelle and TwistedChaos for allowing me to have this as an ARC read!
The premise is that Evan is a human beta whose soul gets swapped after he gets "eliminated" in the human world and falls from his penthouse apt 40 stories in the air, and then woke up in this medieval world where he is now a dragon's mate. Gregory is the said dragon alpha mate. Needless to say this all made for a really interesting dynamic. The beginning felt a little slow and kind of choppy IMO (I can’t quite explain why - it was probably just me so don't take too much stock into it), but around the halfway point it really picked up and I got much more invested in their story. I especially liked the hurt/comfort, found family vibes, and the whole fated mates/forced proximity situation. Evan's snarkiness and Gregory's "touch him and die" vibes were hilarious to experience. I also especially loved Gregory's and Adam's relationship and Evan/Lyra's. The found family trope was really good in this book! OH and I cannot forget Genevieve! She was a hoot. I also loved that everyone went out of their way to make sure that Evan felt accepted - I mean Adam making him Christmas lights for the cabin?! <3
Now, the “he can get pregnant” trope was definitely… uhh... new for me, and probably the part that makes me question if omegaverse is my thing. But overall, I’m glad I read it and I can see why people who enjoy grumpy alpha dynamics and emotional romance would like this one! I am excited to give the next one a read when it comes out! :)
Thanks to Isabelle and TwistedChaos for allowing me to have this as an ARC read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Reader
For me, the book went through stages of catching my attention, then losing it-- and over and over. I enjoyed the book, don't get me wrong. Though some parts of it were more interesting than others were to read.
The storybuilding, the characters-- they were great. The concept of it all was great. Though some parts, especially at the beginning, were hard for me to engage fully with.
I love the relationship and the story building behind the mates of Evan and Gregory.
I love the concept of the Alpha and Omega concept. Always will be a sucker for MM romances as well. Throw in dragons and transportation of souls-- wonderful concept.
Though I did spend a lot of the book confused. We got Gregory, who is a dragon shifter, and Nicolai, who is a wolf shifter. Though what are the others? Magic is involved, yes. The concept of alpha, omega, and beta is explained as being secondary genders-- but usually the concept is implied with wolves or some other various shifter. For me, I have mainly just engaged in wolf shifter novels with a sprinkle of dragons. Though wolves are more common than dragons. This concept is one of my biggest questions when it comes to the structure of this novel's worldbuilding.
Was it bad? No. Though I just can't bring myself to give it five stars when certain things just felt like they didn't mesh as well as others.
Am I looking forward to the next book? Most definitely.
For me, the book went through stages of catching my attention, then losing it-- and over and over. I enjoyed the book, don't get me wrong. Though some parts of it were more interesting than others were to read.
The storybuilding, the characters-- they were great. The concept of it all was great. Though some parts, especially at the beginning, were hard for me to engage fully with.
I love the relationship and the story building behind the mates of Evan and Gregory.
I love the concept of the Alpha and Omega concept. Always will be a sucker for MM romances as well. Throw in dragons and transportation of souls-- wonderful concept.
Though I did spend a lot of the book confused. We got Gregory, who is a dragon shifter, and Nicolai, who is a wolf shifter. Though what are the others? Magic is involved, yes. The concept of alpha, omega, and beta is explained as being secondary genders-- but usually the concept is implied with wolves or some other various shifter. For me, I have mainly just engaged in wolf shifter novels with a sprinkle of dragons. Though wolves are more common than dragons. This concept is one of my biggest questions when it comes to the structure of this novel's worldbuilding.
Was it bad? No. Though I just can't bring myself to give it five stars when certain things just felt like they didn't mesh as well as others.
Am I looking forward to the next book? Most definitely.
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I want to thank Twisted Chaos PR and Isabelle Montague for the gifted eARC copy of Emberfall to give my honest and spoiler free review!
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
What would you do if one day, you finally get to where you want to be in life with your job and the course you took to get there only to be hunted down and killed? However instead of being killed you wake up in a strange world surrounded by people you don’t know, magic everywhere, and being in a body that definitely isn’t yours?
The premise alone for this book immediately pulled me in from the very beginning. Evan and Gregory both had my heart because they both are dealing with a huge moment in their life that changed everything for both of them. Not only did Evan have to get used to this new world that he woke up in, but he also had to learn everything about magic and what it means to be mates with someone. Gregory, a tough brutal man who spent his life pushing his mate away only to almost lose him and want to protect him even if he is no longer the man he once knew.
The world building and the characters in this story were amazing and I was thoroughly entertained the entire time that I was reading. I loved the omegaverse MM plot as well and felt that it worked out really well between Evan and Gregory. This is only book one so you can bet I’ll be keeping my eye out for the second book as well!
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
What would you do if one day, you finally get to where you want to be in life with your job and the course you took to get there only to be hunted down and killed? However instead of being killed you wake up in a strange world surrounded by people you don’t know, magic everywhere, and being in a body that definitely isn’t yours?
The premise alone for this book immediately pulled me in from the very beginning. Evan and Gregory both had my heart because they both are dealing with a huge moment in their life that changed everything for both of them. Not only did Evan have to get used to this new world that he woke up in, but he also had to learn everything about magic and what it means to be mates with someone. Gregory, a tough brutal man who spent his life pushing his mate away only to almost lose him and want to protect him even if he is no longer the man he once knew.
The world building and the characters in this story were amazing and I was thoroughly entertained the entire time that I was reading. I loved the omegaverse MM plot as well and felt that it worked out really well between Evan and Gregory. This is only book one so you can bet I’ll be keeping my eye out for the second book as well!
March 26, 2026
My expectations were sky-high for this book, and Isabelle Montague absolutely delivered. Strong characters, a magical world, and all the feelings combined make for a beautiful, epic story.
Evan is a CEO in our world. For years, he has worked to become the successful person he promised his mother he would be. On the day he finally has it all, someone murders him, but instead of dying, he is transported to his twin soul’s world, where he meets Gregory (swoon), his Dragon Lord alpha mate. Evan gets a second chance, but there are creatures in this new world who want him dead too. They’ll have to get through Gregory first, though, if they want to succeed. And that man/dragon/beast might be the most protective being in the world when it comes to his omega mate.
Isabelle Montague paints a beautiful world with medieval vibes. The setting, a picturesque town and a cabin in the mountains, creates momentum for different scenes, both romantic and action-packed. The story is written in a clear, easy-going style. It’s well-paced, and there’s strong character development. The dual POV adds to the story because you experience it through both main characters. In this way, you get a good understanding of their actions, because you know what they both think and feel, and which events in the past shaped them into who they are today.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Emberfall and would recommend adding it to your TBR immediately if you love omegaverse stories. Thank you for writing this amazing story, Isabelle! I can’t wait for book 2 to arrive.
Evan is a CEO in our world. For years, he has worked to become the successful person he promised his mother he would be. On the day he finally has it all, someone murders him, but instead of dying, he is transported to his twin soul’s world, where he meets Gregory (swoon), his Dragon Lord alpha mate. Evan gets a second chance, but there are creatures in this new world who want him dead too. They’ll have to get through Gregory first, though, if they want to succeed. And that man/dragon/beast might be the most protective being in the world when it comes to his omega mate.
Isabelle Montague paints a beautiful world with medieval vibes. The setting, a picturesque town and a cabin in the mountains, creates momentum for different scenes, both romantic and action-packed. The story is written in a clear, easy-going style. It’s well-paced, and there’s strong character development. The dual POV adds to the story because you experience it through both main characters. In this way, you get a good understanding of their actions, because you know what they both think and feel, and which events in the past shaped them into who they are today.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Emberfall and would recommend adding it to your TBR immediately if you love omegaverse stories. Thank you for writing this amazing story, Isabelle! I can’t wait for book 2 to arrive.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Book Rating: ⭐ 4.5/5
Spice Rating:🌶️ 3.25/5
This was such an addictive and emotional read that it completely pulled me in from the start!
The premise alone had me hooked! Evan being thrown into a completely new world and body, while also navigating magic, fate, and a mate bond, made for such a compelling story. Like seriously, it was such a unique and fun story, I was captivated. I really loved his character as well. You can feel how broken and lonely he was before, and watching him slowly open up and embrace this second chance at life was so rewarding. Evan, you had my heart. <3
Gregory was everything I wanted in a grumpy, protective alpha. He starts off rough around the edges, but the way he softens for Evan and becomes so devoted to him had me swooning. Their dynamic was full of tension, chemistry, and that fated mates pull that just works so well here. It felt just right.
The world itself felt immersive with its fantasy elements, magic, and all the lore, and I really liked the mix of cozy moments with higher stakes as the story progressed as well. Isabelle did a great job balancing those elements.
At its core, this story is about second chances, healing, and finding where you truly belong. It gave me romance, angst, found family, and just the right amount of spice to balance it all out.
Such a strong start to the series, and I am already excited for what comes next!!!
Spice Rating:🌶️ 3.25/5
This was such an addictive and emotional read that it completely pulled me in from the start!
The premise alone had me hooked! Evan being thrown into a completely new world and body, while also navigating magic, fate, and a mate bond, made for such a compelling story. Like seriously, it was such a unique and fun story, I was captivated. I really loved his character as well. You can feel how broken and lonely he was before, and watching him slowly open up and embrace this second chance at life was so rewarding. Evan, you had my heart. <3
Gregory was everything I wanted in a grumpy, protective alpha. He starts off rough around the edges, but the way he softens for Evan and becomes so devoted to him had me swooning. Their dynamic was full of tension, chemistry, and that fated mates pull that just works so well here. It felt just right.
The world itself felt immersive with its fantasy elements, magic, and all the lore, and I really liked the mix of cozy moments with higher stakes as the story progressed as well. Isabelle did a great job balancing those elements.
At its core, this story is about second chances, healing, and finding where you truly belong. It gave me romance, angst, found family, and just the right amount of spice to balance it all out.
Such a strong start to the series, and I am already excited for what comes next!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is amazing!
Imagine you just got promoted in your job but someone decides to throw you off a building and instead of dying you are teleported to another realm and another body that shares the same name as you. Yup,that's what happened to Evan.
I really liked this mixed worlds plot, it was very nice and different, really gave the isekai vibe we usually see in animes and mangas.
Evan getting dropped in a whole new world,filled with magic, creatures and the omegaverse was insanely good. The author was able to mix a lot of different tropes and do it well.
Evan is a strong but very broken man, lost his mom, spent his life working to get promoted while dealing with annoying people and then he gets killed. When he meets Gregory, the dragon man, he is reluctant and scared but he ends up seeing that Gregory is actually a gentle and loving soul.
Gregory is also a broken man, shunned from his clan because he was not able to surpass some dragon tests, he knows that Evan is his mate but he rejected him.
Now this new Evan appears in his life, a strong and fierce Evan that he never knew before and he is curious.
Beside the love story we have a very well built plot around magic, goddesses and mages.
The writing was good and it was easy to comprehend.
I'm really curious about the next book in this series.
Imagine you just got promoted in your job but someone decides to throw you off a building and instead of dying you are teleported to another realm and another body that shares the same name as you. Yup,that's what happened to Evan.
I really liked this mixed worlds plot, it was very nice and different, really gave the isekai vibe we usually see in animes and mangas.
Evan getting dropped in a whole new world,filled with magic, creatures and the omegaverse was insanely good. The author was able to mix a lot of different tropes and do it well.
Evan is a strong but very broken man, lost his mom, spent his life working to get promoted while dealing with annoying people and then he gets killed. When he meets Gregory, the dragon man, he is reluctant and scared but he ends up seeing that Gregory is actually a gentle and loving soul.
Gregory is also a broken man, shunned from his clan because he was not able to surpass some dragon tests, he knows that Evan is his mate but he rejected him.
Now this new Evan appears in his life, a strong and fierce Evan that he never knew before and he is curious.
Beside the love story we have a very well built plot around magic, goddesses and mages.
The writing was good and it was easy to comprehend.
I'm really curious about the next book in this series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
A Fallen Alpha, a Mysterious Omega, and a Bond That Could Destroy Them Both
Gregory is the last descendant of a royal dragon bloodline. He is a feared warrior and an fugitive after the Asterian Empire slaughtered his family and turned him into their weapon. He is now hiding in a remote village. He is broken en drowning in guilt, convinced that he is too monstrous to deserve love. Until Evan stumbles into his live. Evan is sweet and kind but rejected by Gregory despite Evan's devotion. After Evan washes up half drowned with no memory of who he is Gregory is forced to confront the bond between them.
Gregory is the classic “monster”, he is brooding and tormented. Drowning in guild and self loathing. His internal conflict is well portrait. It is a real struggle to be the last dragon of his bloodline. It is giving him character and depth. Evan on the other hand is more of a mystery. It would have been great to give him more of a personality and a background.
The way the danger of the empire and the forbidden bond between Gregory and Even are set up is nicely done. So is the integration of the omegaverse dynamics. The way the world building was done felt a bit incomplete. The magic system is intriguing, but it is never fully explained. What are the rules? How does it work? Also, the Asterian Empire's politics are a bit vague.
I'm feeling optimistic that a following book will pick up what we missed in this one.
A Fallen Alpha, a Mysterious Omega, and a Bond That Could Destroy Them Both
Gregory is the last descendant of a royal dragon bloodline. He is a feared warrior and an fugitive after the Asterian Empire slaughtered his family and turned him into their weapon. He is now hiding in a remote village. He is broken en drowning in guilt, convinced that he is too monstrous to deserve love. Until Evan stumbles into his live. Evan is sweet and kind but rejected by Gregory despite Evan's devotion. After Evan washes up half drowned with no memory of who he is Gregory is forced to confront the bond between them.
Gregory is the classic “monster”, he is brooding and tormented. Drowning in guild and self loathing. His internal conflict is well portrait. It is a real struggle to be the last dragon of his bloodline. It is giving him character and depth. Evan on the other hand is more of a mystery. It would have been great to give him more of a personality and a background.
The way the danger of the empire and the forbidden bond between Gregory and Even are set up is nicely done. So is the integration of the omegaverse dynamics. The way the world building was done felt a bit incomplete. The magic system is intriguing, but it is never fully explained. What are the rules? How does it work? Also, the Asterian Empire's politics are a bit vague.
I'm feeling optimistic that a following book will pick up what we missed in this one.
March 22, 2026
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆”
This ended up being a very different read than I expected - but in a good way.
Going in, I was anticipating a more familiar omegaverse dynamic, but this leans much more into fantasy, world building, and character driven storytelling. The first quarter, if I’m honest, had me a bit lost. There’s a lot happening early on, and it took me a while to fully understand the world and the magic system and how Evan has came to be in the world. But once it clicked? I was completely hooked.
The dynamic between Evan and Gregory is where this book really shines. Gregory is exactly the kind of morally grey, fiercely protective alpha I love - an absolute powerhouse of a character who would burn the world down for his mate. That intensity made the romance feel high stakes and deeply emotional.
I also appreciated the blend of action and angst. There’s constant tension, both from external threats and the complicated bond between them, which kept things engaging throughout.
Overall, while the start was a little confusing and not quite what I expected, the payoff was worth it. If you enjoy fated mates with a darker, more fantasy-heavy twist - and a possessive, dragon blooded alpha - you’ll likely have a great time with this one!
This ended up being a very different read than I expected - but in a good way.
Going in, I was anticipating a more familiar omegaverse dynamic, but this leans much more into fantasy, world building, and character driven storytelling. The first quarter, if I’m honest, had me a bit lost. There’s a lot happening early on, and it took me a while to fully understand the world and the magic system and how Evan has came to be in the world. But once it clicked? I was completely hooked.
The dynamic between Evan and Gregory is where this book really shines. Gregory is exactly the kind of morally grey, fiercely protective alpha I love - an absolute powerhouse of a character who would burn the world down for his mate. That intensity made the romance feel high stakes and deeply emotional.
I also appreciated the blend of action and angst. There’s constant tension, both from external threats and the complicated bond between them, which kept things engaging throughout.
Overall, while the start was a little confusing and not quite what I expected, the payoff was worth it. If you enjoy fated mates with a darker, more fantasy-heavy twist - and a possessive, dragon blooded alpha - you’ll likely have a great time with this one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Omg I loved this!!!
Emberfall is packed with twists and turns, but at its heart is an epic love story that will have you swooning. It blends so many amazing elements—omegaverse, fantasy, fated mates, dragons, and magic—and honestly, what’s not to love?
Evan and Gregory completely stole my heart. Their chemistry is off the charts, their banter is perfection, and they are both insanely adorable and ridiculously hot together. And let me just say… the spice in this book? Filthy, steamy, and absolutely next level 🔥
The story also introduces some fantastic side characters that I’m already desperate to see more of. And that ending?! I was on the edge of my seat, genuinely stressed for these characters—but so satisfied with how it all wrapped up.
This was such an epic read, and I loved every single minute. I’m honestly a little sad I don’t have more Evan and Gregory to dive into.
An incredible debut by Isabelle Montague 👏
Tropes:
🛏️ One Bed
💞 Second Chance
🖤 Found Family
🐺 Omegaverse
🔥 Primal Play
🔄 Soul Swapping
💫 Fated Mates
😤 Grumpy Alpha x Stubborn Omega
🫶 Hurt/Comfort
🖤 Possessive MMC
💀 Touch Him & Die
🤰 He Can Get Pregnant
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Emberfall is packed with twists and turns, but at its heart is an epic love story that will have you swooning. It blends so many amazing elements—omegaverse, fantasy, fated mates, dragons, and magic—and honestly, what’s not to love?
Evan and Gregory completely stole my heart. Their chemistry is off the charts, their banter is perfection, and they are both insanely adorable and ridiculously hot together. And let me just say… the spice in this book? Filthy, steamy, and absolutely next level 🔥
The story also introduces some fantastic side characters that I’m already desperate to see more of. And that ending?! I was on the edge of my seat, genuinely stressed for these characters—but so satisfied with how it all wrapped up.
This was such an epic read, and I loved every single minute. I’m honestly a little sad I don’t have more Evan and Gregory to dive into.
An incredible debut by Isabelle Montague 👏
Tropes:
🛏️ One Bed
💞 Second Chance
🖤 Found Family
🐺 Omegaverse
🔥 Primal Play
🔄 Soul Swapping
💫 Fated Mates
😤 Grumpy Alpha x Stubborn Omega
🫶 Hurt/Comfort
🖤 Possessive MMC
💀 Touch Him & Die
🤰 He Can Get Pregnant
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
March 23, 2026
This had such an intriguing premise. Honestly ,one of the things that hooked me straight away. A high-powered CEO waking up in the body of an omega? I was in.
What really worked for me was the romance. I love a broody, possessive MMC, and Gregory delivered, but what made him stand out was the softness underneath. He’s strong, but also vulnerable, and that balance made him feel more real. The care, the tenderness, the quieter moments between them… those were my favourite parts. It wasn’t just intense, it had heart.
Their dynamic had that mix of sweetness and tension that kept me turning pages, and I genuinely enjoyed their story.
I do think the book had the potential to be something even bigger. There were moments where the world and backstory felt like they could have been explored more deeply, and a few things I wanted more clarity on. It sometimes felt like there was a richer, more expansive story just out of reach.
That said, I still had a really good time with this. It’s an enjoyable read with a strong emotional core and a romance that leans into both intensity and tenderness, which I always love.
What really worked for me was the romance. I love a broody, possessive MMC, and Gregory delivered, but what made him stand out was the softness underneath. He’s strong, but also vulnerable, and that balance made him feel more real. The care, the tenderness, the quieter moments between them… those were my favourite parts. It wasn’t just intense, it had heart.
Their dynamic had that mix of sweetness and tension that kept me turning pages, and I genuinely enjoyed their story.
I do think the book had the potential to be something even bigger. There were moments where the world and backstory felt like they could have been explored more deeply, and a few things I wanted more clarity on. It sometimes felt like there was a richer, more expansive story just out of reach.
That said, I still had a really good time with this. It’s an enjoyable read with a strong emotional core and a romance that leans into both intensity and tenderness, which I always love.
March 27, 2026
Isabelle Montague delivers a compelling tale of second chances and fated bonds that hooks the reader from the opening pages. The transition of Evan from a driven modern-day CEO to an omega in a magical realm provides a fascinating "fish out of water" perspective that is both grounded and high-stakes. The emotional weight of the story rests on Gregory, a hardened Dragon Lord whose regret over previously pushing his mate away transforms into a fierce, protective devotion. Watching Gregory embrace his instincts to shield Evan from the shadows of this new world is incredibly satisfying, especially as they navigate the fear of a bond almost lost.
This story masterfully blends the grit of a corporate climb with the wonder of a medieval-inspired fantasy world. Montague’s clear writing style and vivid descriptions of mountain cabins and picturesque towns create a perfect backdrop for a soul-stirring romance that excels in both character development and tension. Between the immersive world-building and the deep dive into the characters' pasts through dual perspectives, this novel stands out as a polished, heart-wrenching, and truly epic read.
This story masterfully blends the grit of a corporate climb with the wonder of a medieval-inspired fantasy world. Montague’s clear writing style and vivid descriptions of mountain cabins and picturesque towns create a perfect backdrop for a soul-stirring romance that excels in both character development and tension. Between the immersive world-building and the deep dive into the characters' pasts through dual perspectives, this novel stands out as a polished, heart-wrenching, and truly epic read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I completely fell in love with Evan and Gregory and the story they built together. Watching Evan go from feeling like he had no one in his corner to being surrounded by so much love, loyalty, and found family absolutely wrecked me in the best way. Every character brought something meaningful to his journey, and it was so beautifully done.
And that light scene… I don’t even have the words. It was one of the most emotional moments in the book, for sure — such a stunning way to show acceptance, love, and belonging.
The ending?? I was THIS close to throwing my book across the room thinking the absolute worst… but thank goodness we got our HEA because I would not have recovered otherwise.
If you love:
✨ MM fantasy romance
✨ Fated mates
✨ Grumpy x sunshine
✨ Alpha/omega dynamics
✨ Found family that will own your heart
—you NEED to pick this up. Trust me, you will not regret it.
I’m already counting down the days until book two because I am not ready to leave this world just yet.
And that light scene… I don’t even have the words. It was one of the most emotional moments in the book, for sure — such a stunning way to show acceptance, love, and belonging.
The ending?? I was THIS close to throwing my book across the room thinking the absolute worst… but thank goodness we got our HEA because I would not have recovered otherwise.
If you love:
✨ MM fantasy romance
✨ Fated mates
✨ Grumpy x sunshine
✨ Alpha/omega dynamics
✨ Found family that will own your heart
—you NEED to pick this up. Trust me, you will not regret it.
I’m already counting down the days until book two because I am not ready to leave this world just yet.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was my first dive into OV and it couldn't have been more perfect because me and the MC learned what that meant together!
I loved this book. It has great world building without bogging you down with too much info. So much effort is spent so you know the characters and their personalities and motives really well.
This has so many twists I didn't see coming and the plot is a great pace so it keeps you engaged. There's so many of my favorite tropes in here and I loved the soul swapping aspect and the magic system.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to dip their toes into OV or any OV lover.
I loved this book. It has great world building without bogging you down with too much info. So much effort is spent so you know the characters and their personalities and motives really well.
This has so many twists I didn't see coming and the plot is a great pace so it keeps you engaged. There's so many of my favorite tropes in here and I loved the soul swapping aspect and the magic system.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to dip their toes into OV or any OV lover.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Emberfall is book one of the Fire and Shadows Mate Series.
This was a very interesting and unique story. Evan has everything he wanted with his life, just for it to be cut short and be transported into another world and into another body. Gregory and Evan have a bit of a rocky relationship. Gregory is very cautious as he is in hiding. He worries about being found and pushes Evan away constantly. This does cause some problems between them. There was a lot of magical elements with this story. We also get a lot of twist and turns within the story which keep you interested.
This was a very interesting and unique story. Evan has everything he wanted with his life, just for it to be cut short and be transported into another world and into another body. Gregory and Evan have a bit of a rocky relationship. Gregory is very cautious as he is in hiding. He worries about being found and pushes Evan away constantly. This does cause some problems between them. There was a lot of magical elements with this story. We also get a lot of twist and turns within the story which keep you interested.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I loved this book I was hooked from very beginning to the end
I loved the world building and the characters in this story, they were amazing
I loved the mm aspect off the omegaverse it worked really well and was hot.
The alpha and omega aspect as they were a dragon shift and a wolf was different but amazing
This book was packed with twists and turns that kept me turning pages fast and on the edge of my seat
Thankyou for allowing me to be an arc reader for your debut book can't wait to see more from you
I loved the world building and the characters in this story, they were amazing
I loved the mm aspect off the omegaverse it worked really well and was hot.
The alpha and omega aspect as they were a dragon shift and a wolf was different but amazing
This book was packed with twists and turns that kept me turning pages fast and on the edge of my seat
Thankyou for allowing me to be an arc reader for your debut book can't wait to see more from you
March 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
oh my sweet but fierce Evan and the brute mountain man Gregory are my favorite love story. this is a soul swapping AND fated mates. Evan was this big shot business man in NY and was killed and woke up in another time where magic and shape shifting are not just in books. and his fated mate? the unholy Alpha and last descendant of the royal dragon’s blood 😮💨 the way their characters atart to grow together is so beautifully written. and the ending? chefs kiss! this was a five star for me and i hope everyone gets a chance to read this! 🫶🏼
🌶️🌶️
oh my sweet but fierce Evan and the brute mountain man Gregory are my favorite love story. this is a soul swapping AND fated mates. Evan was this big shot business man in NY and was killed and woke up in another time where magic and shape shifting are not just in books. and his fated mate? the unholy Alpha and last descendant of the royal dragon’s blood 😮💨 the way their characters atart to grow together is so beautifully written. and the ending? chefs kiss! this was a five star for me and i hope everyone gets a chance to read this! 🫶🏼
March 27, 2026
This book had me hooked right from the start. The world and magic its self is complex and I hope to see more in depth in book 2! Over all it’s still cool! There’s found family, second chances and fighting for what you love and believe in.
I thought the body switching concept was so awesome, I’ve never read anything like this before and I seriously loved it! I would have liked to see Evan struggle a bit more with his body swap opposed to being ok with it almost right when it happens though.
Overall I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down and I’m so ready for book 2!
I thought the body switching concept was so awesome, I’ve never read anything like this before and I seriously loved it! I would have liked to see Evan struggle a bit more with his body swap opposed to being ok with it almost right when it happens though.
Overall I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down and I’m so ready for book 2!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc in exchange for an honest review,
I just finished this and overall I’d give it 4/5 stars. The plot was solid and kept me intrigued the whole way through.
There were a few twists that I definitely didn’t see coming, which made it even more fun to read. The ending especially surprised me — I really didn’t see it coming and will definitely reading the second book when it comes out!
Overall, a really engaging read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5 Spice
I just finished this and overall I’d give it 4/5 stars. The plot was solid and kept me intrigued the whole way through.
There were a few twists that I definitely didn’t see coming, which made it even more fun to read. The ending especially surprised me — I really didn’t see it coming and will definitely reading the second book when it comes out!
Overall, a really engaging read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5 Spice
March 27, 2026
Thank you @isamontague and @twistedchaospr for this #gifted e-arc and for the opportunity to read this story!
♥️ MM Omegaverse
🖤 Fated Mates
♥️ Found Family
🖤 Soul Swapping
♥️ Touch Him & 💀
Emberfall had me on the edge of my seat from page 1. I was expecting wolves since it is omegaverse, but this is dragons and mages in a totally different world from what I’ve read before. And I loved it! I can’t wait for the second book!
♥️ MM Omegaverse
🖤 Fated Mates
♥️ Found Family
🖤 Soul Swapping
♥️ Touch Him & 💀
Emberfall had me on the edge of my seat from page 1. I was expecting wolves since it is omegaverse, but this is dragons and mages in a totally different world from what I’ve read before. And I loved it! I can’t wait for the second book!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to twistedchaospr , everafter.pr and Isabelle montague herself for the g!fted e-arc ❤️❤️❤️
Evan & Gregory stole each piece of my heart bit by bit throughout the story. Evan suffered an accident that should have unalived him. Instead he woke up in a medieval world involving alphas and omegas. He's an omega in a body that isn't his, but is claimed by Gregory: a grumpy, morally gray alpha, who is also a fugitive with a price on his head, and is convinced his fated mate is a spy. And Evan- who isn't Evan- denies their past, making Gregory's dragon instincts go mad.
While trying to survive in a world of magic and a ruthless empire, along the way Gregory doesn't care that Evan isn't internally his Evan anymore but still claims him as his fated mate as if he is.
Their relationship is like no other, and it's soul crushing and wholesome to read at the same time. They make it work and after their world being on the verge of being destroyed for good (including them) and finding/saving Evan's mum, they live out a sweet HEA.
Evan & Gregory stole each piece of my heart bit by bit throughout the story. Evan suffered an accident that should have unalived him. Instead he woke up in a medieval world involving alphas and omegas. He's an omega in a body that isn't his, but is claimed by Gregory: a grumpy, morally gray alpha, who is also a fugitive with a price on his head, and is convinced his fated mate is a spy. And Evan- who isn't Evan- denies their past, making Gregory's dragon instincts go mad.
While trying to survive in a world of magic and a ruthless empire, along the way Gregory doesn't care that Evan isn't internally his Evan anymore but still claims him as his fated mate as if he is.
Their relationship is like no other, and it's soul crushing and wholesome to read at the same time. They make it work and after their world being on the verge of being destroyed for good (including them) and finding/saving Evan's mum, they live out a sweet HEA.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Read as an ARC!
* What drew me in: The swapped souls trope! (Weirdly, this is the third time recently I've read a book where the MC dies in the first chapter and wakes up in a new body 😂).
What made me stay: The romance. It's a beautiful, warm, and perfectly cozy MM Omegaverse with top-tier fated mates and second-chance vibes.
Standout character: A major shoutout to Evan for handling being thrown into a whole new world like a champ, lol.
Emberfall is an incredible debut novel and a fantastic start to the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Such a fun read, and I highly recommend it!
* What drew me in: The swapped souls trope! (Weirdly, this is the third time recently I've read a book where the MC dies in the first chapter and wakes up in a new body 😂).
What made me stay: The romance. It's a beautiful, warm, and perfectly cozy MM Omegaverse with top-tier fated mates and second-chance vibes.
Standout character: A major shoutout to Evan for handling being thrown into a whole new world like a champ, lol.
Emberfall is an incredible debut novel and a fantastic start to the Fire and Shadows Mate series. Such a fun read, and I highly recommend it!
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