Mate Mishaps

by Morgan Lysand

Buckle
I move to Mink Hollow hoping to find my Fated mate while staying close to my best friend. Instead, I get abducted by a hawk, dropped from the sky, and wake up with two mates. I’m an Alpha chipmunk shifter, professional family man at heart, and apparently a walking Fate magnet.

Perry
I’m an Omega squirrel who likes plans, rules, and not having my new Alpha almost eaten. I did not plan for a second mate, especially one with wings and anxiety the size of his wingspan. But here we are, and I’m determined to keep us all alive and emotionally regulated.

Able
I’m a Beta hawk who accidentally tried to eat his Alpha mate. Having two mates means twice the feelings, twice the panic, and zero idea what I’m doing. I’m pretty sure I’m not built for love, but Buckle and Perry clearly didn’t get the memo.

Mate Mishaps is a low-angst MM shifter mpreg romance featuring fated mates, a polyamorous triad, found family, and super cute babies. Packed with cozy chaos, caretaking vibes, hurt/comfort and, of course, a guaranteed happily ever after.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2026

About the author

Hey peeps! I’m Morgan.

I’ve always been a reader and a daydreamer. My writer origin story is embarrassing now that I think about it. But also kinda funny, maybe. One day I might share. If people ask nicely. It involves a psychic.

I share an apartment with my sister in Southern Indiana where we keep the AC on year round and try to keep each other entertained. 

Reviews

[LC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this is good, it is so good!! Thank you for giving us Buckle’s story. It was also so great seeing Pax and Aaron again.

Buckle moved to Mink Hollow after his best friend and crush met his fated mate. Buckle had been in love with Pax for years, but once fate had her way he knew he was friend zoned for life. It’s time though for Buckle to meet his mate. He is searching and searching for them. Is he looking too hard?

Abel is a cute librarian and Perry is a business owner. Both have met Buckle and both think he’s adorable. When Fate strikes, both men are his mates. Their meet cute is a total meet cute. Both men have a traumatic past and both need Buckle’s patience and kindness in their lives.

I absolutely loved this story!! I think Abel stole my heart immediately. Perry may be the Omega in their polycule, but he is strong in his own right and just the Omega for Abel. Buckle is perfect for them both. Their story is one of patience allowing love to grow fully and confidently. The way the three shifters melded together so sweetly, each needing the others, each finding their way together. It was absolutely romantic! Oh the crew of characters in this book is so fun too. I hope we get to see more of Elsbeth and the other betas.

[Molly Otto · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you are anything like me you fell hard for Buckle in MINK HIJINKS and knew that he needed his own story. Buckle is one of those characters who deserves not one, but two mates and I am so happy to say Morgan agreed when I may have begged for this. Now to say these three are thrown together in a way you won't forget is the understatement of the century and yep perfection. Perry & Buckle know fate was right to get these three together, sweet Abel, having grown up the way he did needs a little more coaxing to accept this. I loved that they took their time in getting to know one another before moving forward, showing Abel, he is loved and cared for and will go at the pace he needs to feel comfortable with taking any steps. Loved Pax, Aaron & their growing broad were a major part of this story and how great they were in accepting and encouraging these three to work towards what makes them happiest.

For being Morgans first go at poly, they did a spectacular job in bringing balance to the needs of all three people. Sure, Abel had more page time, but he needed it to feel loved and accepted. These three are just so dang sweet together and appreciated all three got the therapy they needed to move from their pasts. By finding your fated doesn't mean you are fixed, no time and work get you there. Seriously adored this story, it was all I wanted for Buckle and more.

[Kendra Patterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buckle (alpha chipmunk), Perry (omega squirrel) and Abel (beta hawk) are a fated throuple. They meet in a cute, funny way. They start feeling out each other until they're comfortable together. When Perry goes into heat things go differently than they planned but works out in the end.

This book is filled with way too much angst and past trauma from all three MCs. 🤦‍♀️ Buckle was too shy and whiny at times to feel like he was really an alpha. Perry gave off the flirty, bossy omega to a tee. Abel seemed way to shy and traumatized by what happened to him ten years before IMO. They seemed to just automatically care just because of fate, without any getting to know each other. 🤔The big climax with Abel confronting his parents was actually anticlimactic. 🙅‍♀️ It's an okay book but not anything outstanding IMO, sorry to say. 🤷‍♀️

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a sweet spot for Buckle in the first book in this series and I am so happy he has his own book now and what a book. Was looking forward to read it. Love it.
Buckle is hoping to find his mate for some time and suddenly it happens in a totally strange way.

I wanted to hug Abel so many times. How he grows in this book is amazing, how is exploring, thanks to his mates taking care of him and giving him space to grow, so beautiful. Librarians are always good to have in a book. Well done how he stands up for himself, I was so proud of him.

Perry makes me smile, with his jobs and the things he does. He is no typical omega, but it just fits in this story and with his mates.

A book with a strong story and I like it that it is so nicely wrapped up. Also nice to see Pax and Aaron back in the sidelines.

[PalenMisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a low stakes, fluffy story which was just what I was after. All 3 of our love interests have past trauma with Abel especially having terrible, very toxic parents, but the story still managed to feel low angst all the way. There was a lot of focus on the 3 of them getting to know each other and not push anything before anyone was ready. Abel especially had a lot of character growth and it was wonderful to watch him blossom into confidence/recognizing his self worth. Definitely worth a read if you're looking for something sweet where the characters take the time to get to know each other before diving into bed together.

***I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.***

[Aly York · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ARC for my honest opinion. Mate Mishaps by Morgan Lysand is a cute and wonderful read. I love that Buckle got his own story. Buckle, Perry and Abel's journey is one that is amazing and fabulous to follow. I loved how they all learned from each other. They all had journey's of trauma they needed to heal from and ended up in the same place at the same time. Fate had them all come together in a way that would allow them to prosper and be the best versions of themselves. This allowed them to explore it safely and together. They communicated really well and made sure they each of them knew where they stood. I would highly recommend reading because was beautiful written and Buckle is such an amazing character and to see this growth from him is amazing.

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abel (hawk), Perry (squirrel) and Buckle (chipmunk) story was quite interesting with a bit of heartache thanks to traumatic past and leftover insecurities, a bit of danger and adrenaline, shenanigans and teasing, as well as many funny and endearing moments.
I liked how their relationship bloomed, how they gained confidence, and how much happiness the bundles of joy brings them.
The birthing scene was quite interesting, as well as endearing.
I really enjoyed the story, and I’m looking forward for the next adventure.

[Cynthia M Brow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mate Mishaps is the story of Buckle an alpha chipmunk shifter, Perry an Omega squirrel shifter, and Able a Beta hawk shifter. This was a low angst story that I truly enjoyed. I loved watching this trio work through the trauma they each have to build a strong relationship. I loved that they went at the pace that Able needed. Morgan Lysand did an amazing job for her first poly story. I would definitely recommend this book.
received a free review copy

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I realized going in that this is a story from an already established world, it didn't much affect the story, just made me want to read the other ones.

Buckle, Perry and Abel are adorable. They are patient and kind with eachother. They learn about eachother, from their past trauma to what they each like. They get to heal and grow together.

It was a great story with lots of love, low angst, and some fun.

I hope we get to see more from this world!

[K-Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hawk, a chipmunk and a squirrel. I felt like I could picture all these guys shifted in my yard! All three were sweet and kind of hesitant which felt so natural as they connected emotionally. You can only have a happy ever after when a hawk captures one of his own mates! Fluffy unique fun!

[Ashley Matics · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid 4.5 star book. These three were lovely and their story was very enjoyable.