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Cherry Bomb
Designating late as an Omega, becoming a stripper, and falling for my mom's ex-boyfriend wasn't exactly how I imagined my life, but here I am.
The moment I designated, I was kicked out of my mother’s house. Two Omegas under one roof wouldn't do. I was a burden to her and her pack.
With few career options, and no pack in sight, I found myself working at Lavender Moon. The scent club not only offered a means to provide for myself, it was the perfect place to learn how to be an Omega.
Too bad I was doing a terrible job of it.
Until a confident Beta walked into the club making me an offer I couldn’t refuse. He wants me, and so does his pack.
The two Alpha firefighters are handsome, caring, and possessive in a way I didn’t know I needed. The only issue…one of them just so happens to be my mom's ex-boyfriend.
Despite feeling unworthy of their attention, they say they want to court me, that I'm precious. I've never been loved before, not even by my own family. Can I look past my trauma and give this pack my heart?
Cherry Bomb is a standalone MMMF Omegaverse romance set in the Lavender Moon Universe.
The moment I designated, I was kicked out of my mother’s house. Two Omegas under one roof wouldn't do. I was a burden to her and her pack.
With few career options, and no pack in sight, I found myself working at Lavender Moon. The scent club not only offered a means to provide for myself, it was the perfect place to learn how to be an Omega.
Too bad I was doing a terrible job of it.
Until a confident Beta walked into the club making me an offer I couldn’t refuse. He wants me, and so does his pack.
The two Alpha firefighters are handsome, caring, and possessive in a way I didn’t know I needed. The only issue…one of them just so happens to be my mom's ex-boyfriend.
Despite feeling unworthy of their attention, they say they want to court me, that I'm precious. I've never been loved before, not even by my own family. Can I look past my trauma and give this pack my heart?
Cherry Bomb is a standalone MMMF Omegaverse romance set in the Lavender Moon Universe.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026
we’re back in the lavender moon universe following hailey, who finds herself in quite the predicament with her mom’s alpha ex boyfriend👀
from being stuck in a “knotty” situation to being arm candy for a beta, who just happens to be in a pack with said alpha (and another), she’s presented with an offer she can’t refuse
this sweet and spicy standalone is perfect if you’re looking for your latest quick read!
thank you sarah for the arc!❣️
pls note that i’m already sat for riley’s book, that’s a NEED
from being stuck in a “knotty” situation to being arm candy for a beta, who just happens to be in a pack with said alpha (and another), she’s presented with an offer she can’t refuse
this sweet and spicy standalone is perfect if you’re looking for your latest quick read!
thank you sarah for the arc!❣️
pls note that i’m already sat for riley’s book, that’s a NEED
January 30, 2026
A new OV book was exactly what I needed during this chilling cold. Hailey is a late designated omega who’s looking for the perfect alpha. She’s making ends meet as her alter ego, Cherry. An embarrassing encounter brings Nate back into her life. She never thought she’d see her mom’s ex again but fate had other plans.
I absolutely love Sarah Blue’s writing! She has the perfect mix of spice interlaced with sweet moments and all wrapped up with a great storyline. We also love to see the perfect beta who’s dead set on orchestrating the perfect pack. And hello, who doesn’t love some hot firefighting alphas? This book was exactly what I needed and I was reminded why Sarah’s books always hit 🔥
I absolutely love Sarah Blue’s writing! She has the perfect mix of spice interlaced with sweet moments and all wrapped up with a great storyline. We also love to see the perfect beta who’s dead set on orchestrating the perfect pack. And hello, who doesn’t love some hot firefighting alphas? This book was exactly what I needed and I was reminded why Sarah’s books always hit 🔥
February 1, 2026
Yeah Sarah Blue hits every time 🙂↕️
I’m a simple girl, I like my omegaverse low angst and full of an omega being spoiled rotten - physically and emotionally - and that’s exactly what this is.
The pack dynamic here is also spectacular, the guys balanced each other out so well.
I’m a simple girl, I like my omegaverse low angst and full of an omega being spoiled rotten - physically and emotionally - and that’s exactly what this is.
The pack dynamic here is also spectacular, the guys balanced each other out so well.
January 30, 2026
Alpha read
I was so happy when Sarah picked this book back up! I’ve known about it since 2024, and the Lavender Moon universe is just that incredible. I couldn’t wait to get more of it (and if you still haven’t read Lavender Moon, this is your sign)
I absolutely loved Hailey-Cherry—she more than deserved those three hot men in her corner. And of course one of them had to be a sassy Beta as her partner in crime, because is it even a Sarah book without a Beta like that? But let me be fair to Sterling and Nate too, because those Alphas moved heaven and earth to be with her and finally complete their pack. Also… MOM’S EX?? That alone was top-tier. Oh, and did I mention they’re firefighters? Yep.
This book completely made me fall in love with omegaverse all over again. I loved it so much!
I was so happy when Sarah picked this book back up! I’ve known about it since 2024, and the Lavender Moon universe is just that incredible. I couldn’t wait to get more of it (and if you still haven’t read Lavender Moon, this is your sign)
I absolutely loved Hailey-Cherry—she more than deserved those three hot men in her corner. And of course one of them had to be a sassy Beta as her partner in crime, because is it even a Sarah book without a Beta like that? But let me be fair to Sterling and Nate too, because those Alphas moved heaven and earth to be with her and finally complete their pack. Also… MOM’S EX?? That alone was top-tier. Oh, and did I mention they’re firefighters? Yep.
This book completely made me fall in love with omegaverse all over again. I loved it so much!
January 24, 2026
ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I have MISSED Sarah Blue’s OV universe. I love her poly relationships - everyone loves everyone here! MMMF with two alpha firefighters and a perfect beta.
Betas are always my favorite in ABO dynamics. The only clearheaded ones in the bunch. And Sarah’s betas are always a little unhinged. As I said, perfect.
A standalone that ends in a HEA.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I have MISSED Sarah Blue’s OV universe. I love her poly relationships - everyone loves everyone here! MMMF with two alpha firefighters and a perfect beta.
Betas are always my favorite in ABO dynamics. The only clearheaded ones in the bunch. And Sarah’s betas are always a little unhinged. As I said, perfect.
A standalone that ends in a HEA.
January 27, 2026
Looking for a great Omegaverse, then look no further! I absolutely love an omegaverse that has the whole pack in a relationship with each other. Throw in some hot firefighters and moms ex than I’m definitely on board! The individual relationships between the guys was wonderful and Haily was the icing on the cake! I definitely recommend this book!
January 30, 2026
Okay first of all, her name is HAILEY. Hello??? Yes please! Sarah has done it again, writing an absolutely unputdownable omegaverse romance that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I can not even tell you how many times I cackled out loud or kicked my feet with glee. Cherry Bomb is all the good feelings in one book, with the emotional realness that comes from having a difficult past. I cannot even begin to fully express how much I loved this book! I highly recommend!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🪢 MMMF omegaverse
👀 mom’s ex boyfriend
👨🏻🚒 firefighter alphas
♣️ pro poker beta
🍒 late omega designation
🪩 midnight ballerina omega
🌶️ spice: 4/5
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🪢 MMMF omegaverse
👀 mom’s ex boyfriend
👨🏻🚒 firefighter alphas
♣️ pro poker beta
🍒 late omega designation
🪩 midnight ballerina omega
🌶️ spice: 4/5
January 30, 2026
And Sarah has done it again 🤌🏽 another new pack added to my list of favorites and a new Beta to obsess over! I absolutely loved Lavender Moon and was excited to be back in that universe with Cherry (Hailey) and her pack 🙂↕️. I’m OBSESSED with Nate, Hayes, and Sterling and how we see everyone’s different sides and emotions. It was wonderful. We all know Sarah delivers on the spice and boy was I sweating 🥵. Also Hailey’s mom is a c u next tuesday and I’m glad Nate and Hailey got away and have found their forever with each other and Hayes and Sterling 🥹.
January 29, 2026
Sarah Blue is synonymous with a great f*cking time.
If you want a steamy, sweet, funny, low stakes omegaverse read with a little dash of taboo then this book is for you!
This book is second in a series of standalones and can be read in any order.
“Your neediness is based on hormones. Mine is bone deep desperation for you to pay attention to me.” Ugh my baby Hayes. Loved to see a beta who had such BDE.
If you want a steamy, sweet, funny, low stakes omegaverse read with a little dash of taboo then this book is for you!
This book is second in a series of standalones and can be read in any order.
“Your neediness is based on hormones. Mine is bone deep desperation for you to pay attention to me.” Ugh my baby Hayes. Loved to see a beta who had such BDE.
January 31, 2026
I absolutely freaking loved this new release by Sarah Blue!! Thank you for the early copy. The characters in this were so enjoyable, I loved Hayes's big outgoing personality, Sterling's strength and how much Nate wanted to take care of Hailey. This was full of wonderful spice and a sweet story of Hailey coming into her own as a late blooming omega. 100% would recommend.
January 30, 2026
DNF @36%… bored & a bit icky. I enjoyed this author’s OV hockey romance books, so thought I’d give this a shot, but should have gone with my first reaction to the cover, title etc. as not my vibe. I also spotted a lot of grammatical errors.
January 31, 2026
4.0⭐️ I always love a lil poly omegaverse.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Genre: Adult Omegaverse Romance
Spice: 3/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: MMMF omegaverse, midnight ballerina omega, late presenting omega, mother’s ex-boyfriend, firefighter alphas, high roller beta, big dick beta energy, cum pants hot tub, heavy scent marking, touch starved FMC, good boy, power play, found family
CWs: toxic family dynamics
Pack Dynamics:
α α β Ω
Sterling (α): never been with an omega
Nate (α): ex of FMC’s mom
Hayes (β): wealthy, card shark beta
Hailey (Ω): wary of alphas & relationships
Synopsis:
When Hailey presented as an omega late in life, her mother hastily kicked her out of her home, leaving Hailey with no choice but to become a dancer at Lavender Moon, a scent club. Then, when a wealthy card-shark beta with BDE offers her money to accompany him to a poker game, she finds herself being courted by him, his hot fireman alpha, and her mother’s ex boyfriend.
Thoughts:
Literally nothing brings me out of a weird reading mood faster, and with more enthusiasm, than a Sarah Blue omegaverse. This story’s swoony romance, feel good humor, and slightly unhinged beta was just what I needed. I feel so fed.
First, I really love the idea of Lavender Moon, the scent club (first seen in Lavender Moon), and I love how the omegas that work there feel so empowered. It’s such a refreshingly positive representation of sex work. I think Hailey’s personal experience with working there was really sweet and I love how it aided her character development.
Of course it wouldn’t be a Sarah Blue book without a touch of taboo funsies, and having one of the alphas be an ex boyfriend of Hailey’s mom brought all the low key, angsty feels. I love the way Hailey and Nate worked through their dynamic. I also super loved Sterling, the head alpha, and his dominant, caring personality.
But I must admit that Hayes, the slightly unhinged, extremely attractive beta is my King of Hearts. I love a beta that is confident in their designation and isn’t afraid to swing that confidence around like a monster dong. You’re going to love his shenanigans.
Expect all of the spoiling, scent marking, and heat tending alongside sweet and spicy moments that will melt your heart. Between the mortifying knotting toy mishap and taser you’re going to have to learn about for yourself, this book is entertainment front to back.
Spice: 3/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: MMMF omegaverse, midnight ballerina omega, late presenting omega, mother’s ex-boyfriend, firefighter alphas, high roller beta, big dick beta energy, cum pants hot tub, heavy scent marking, touch starved FMC, good boy, power play, found family
CWs: toxic family dynamics
Pack Dynamics:
α α β Ω
Sterling (α): never been with an omega
Nate (α): ex of FMC’s mom
Hayes (β): wealthy, card shark beta
Hailey (Ω): wary of alphas & relationships
Synopsis:
When Hailey presented as an omega late in life, her mother hastily kicked her out of her home, leaving Hailey with no choice but to become a dancer at Lavender Moon, a scent club. Then, when a wealthy card-shark beta with BDE offers her money to accompany him to a poker game, she finds herself being courted by him, his hot fireman alpha, and her mother’s ex boyfriend.
Thoughts:
Literally nothing brings me out of a weird reading mood faster, and with more enthusiasm, than a Sarah Blue omegaverse. This story’s swoony romance, feel good humor, and slightly unhinged beta was just what I needed. I feel so fed.
First, I really love the idea of Lavender Moon, the scent club (first seen in Lavender Moon), and I love how the omegas that work there feel so empowered. It’s such a refreshingly positive representation of sex work. I think Hailey’s personal experience with working there was really sweet and I love how it aided her character development.
Of course it wouldn’t be a Sarah Blue book without a touch of taboo funsies, and having one of the alphas be an ex boyfriend of Hailey’s mom brought all the low key, angsty feels. I love the way Hailey and Nate worked through their dynamic. I also super loved Sterling, the head alpha, and his dominant, caring personality.
But I must admit that Hayes, the slightly unhinged, extremely attractive beta is my King of Hearts. I love a beta that is confident in their designation and isn’t afraid to swing that confidence around like a monster dong. You’re going to love his shenanigans.
Expect all of the spoiling, scent marking, and heat tending alongside sweet and spicy moments that will melt your heart. Between the mortifying knotting toy mishap and taser you’re going to have to learn about for yourself, this book is entertainment front to back.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I think we were fate, ya know?”
Sweet sweet cherry! She was something special right from the start. And her pack knew it too.
Hailey just wants to be wanted and there is nothing sweeter than a pack who is all in on each other and all in on her. She is spoiled and loved and taken care of in all the best ways.
While she may have designated late and was forced to forge her own path she came out on top. While she was working at our beloved Lavender Moon Club she meets beta Hayes. He is full of charm and talks himself into a date away from the club.
Meanwhile Sterling and Nate are both busy being dashing firemen who come to rescue in their community. And may come to rescue of our dear omega Hailey aka Cherry in a rather compromising position.
When these four finally all come together they are truly a cherry bomb. It takes both constant gentle reinforcements and an unexpected heat for things to really kick off between them all. Cherry is one of my most favorite FMCs from Sarah! She’s so strong and determined yet soft and oh so loving.
I love the lavender moon universe and cherry bomb is no exception! It’s swoony and forbidden. It’s sweet and spicy and everything you need for a perfect omegaverse.
•What to expect•
Omegaverse
Mom’s ex-boyfriend
MMMF
Pole dancer fmc
Firefighters + pro poker player mmcs
HEA: yes
Spice: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥.5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
POV: multiple
Standalone: yes but in a connected standalone universe (you don’t need to read the others to enjoy this!)
*I am grateful to have read an advanced copy. My review is completely my own.
Sweet sweet cherry! She was something special right from the start. And her pack knew it too.
Hailey just wants to be wanted and there is nothing sweeter than a pack who is all in on each other and all in on her. She is spoiled and loved and taken care of in all the best ways.
While she may have designated late and was forced to forge her own path she came out on top. While she was working at our beloved Lavender Moon Club she meets beta Hayes. He is full of charm and talks himself into a date away from the club.
Meanwhile Sterling and Nate are both busy being dashing firemen who come to rescue in their community. And may come to rescue of our dear omega Hailey aka Cherry in a rather compromising position.
When these four finally all come together they are truly a cherry bomb. It takes both constant gentle reinforcements and an unexpected heat for things to really kick off between them all. Cherry is one of my most favorite FMCs from Sarah! She’s so strong and determined yet soft and oh so loving.
I love the lavender moon universe and cherry bomb is no exception! It’s swoony and forbidden. It’s sweet and spicy and everything you need for a perfect omegaverse.
•What to expect•
Omegaverse
Mom’s ex-boyfriend
MMMF
Pole dancer fmc
Firefighters + pro poker player mmcs
HEA: yes
Spice: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥.5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
POV: multiple
Standalone: yes but in a connected standalone universe (you don’t need to read the others to enjoy this!)
*I am grateful to have read an advanced copy. My review is completely my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sarah just continues to write utterly amazing books every single time and I love going back to the omegaverse universes that she has created and this time to Cherry a dancer at Lavender Moon strip club aka Hailey a newly designated Omega who has been thrown out of her mother's pack house because of this.
At one of her shifts at the club, a Beta called Hayes approaches Hailey and asks for a private dance and then proposes that she be on his arm to his next poker tournament and she would be highly compensated in return. But it just so turns out that he is in a pack with 2 Alphas, one who Hailey is very familiar with and had just saved her from a hospital visit when somethings get stuck and some hot firefighters come to help, that one being her mother's ex-pack mate Nate and then one of his firefighter colleagues and pack leader Sterling.
Let's say when Hayes draws the connection, he gets crafty and it then gets pretty messy between all of them and soon after Hailey goes into heat while at their pack house. Making conversations had to be delayed until that was over even though some feelings had started to surface before that.
I loved reading the book and it was quite difficult at the start, particularly with Hailey to let the guys in and actually believe that they wanted everything in her best interests and when everything was finally laid out on the table, it was more than perfect. I really do hope we see Hailey and her men again soon!
At one of her shifts at the club, a Beta called Hayes approaches Hailey and asks for a private dance and then proposes that she be on his arm to his next poker tournament and she would be highly compensated in return. But it just so turns out that he is in a pack with 2 Alphas, one who Hailey is very familiar with and had just saved her from a hospital visit when somethings get stuck and some hot firefighters come to help, that one being her mother's ex-pack mate Nate and then one of his firefighter colleagues and pack leader Sterling.
Let's say when Hayes draws the connection, he gets crafty and it then gets pretty messy between all of them and soon after Hailey goes into heat while at their pack house. Making conversations had to be delayed until that was over even though some feelings had started to surface before that.
I loved reading the book and it was quite difficult at the start, particularly with Hailey to let the guys in and actually believe that they wanted everything in her best interests and when everything was finally laid out on the table, it was more than perfect. I really do hope we see Hailey and her men again soon!
January 30, 2026
I don’t know what’s going on but whatever it is, please book gods keep it going because I have been really enjoying the books I’ve been blessed with and this one is no different!
As soon as I read the first line I was like “oooh, TEA! Tell me more!” and the more I read, the more invested I became in Hailey’s story! And while her circumstances were terrible, I love that she’s strong enough to do anything she can to make it on her own. But, we can’t all be perfect cuz, Hailey’s got some hangups she needs to work through and who better to help her than out 3 MMCs?
Enter Hayes! Hayes is in fact the saving grace of this pack cuz honestly, without his confidence, it would have taken this pack so much longer to form! And then we have Nate…hello?! Call the fire department cuz it’s burning in here! His past with Hailey was what intrigued me the most as I wanted to know more about that backstory and boy oh boy, it did not disappoint! And then, in comes the MMC that I always fall for. The main man, the one that gets sh!t done and takes no sh!t from anyone (except his omega of course). The quiet, knowledgeable and soft for only her: Sterling. Listen, all these MMCs are hot. But I will always fall for the silent protector type ok?!
So if you’re looking for an Omegaverse with an FMC with some past traumas and 3 men that would do anything to erase her past and protect her, this one’s for you!
As soon as I read the first line I was like “oooh, TEA! Tell me more!” and the more I read, the more invested I became in Hailey’s story! And while her circumstances were terrible, I love that she’s strong enough to do anything she can to make it on her own. But, we can’t all be perfect cuz, Hailey’s got some hangups she needs to work through and who better to help her than out 3 MMCs?
Enter Hayes! Hayes is in fact the saving grace of this pack cuz honestly, without his confidence, it would have taken this pack so much longer to form! And then we have Nate…hello?! Call the fire department cuz it’s burning in here! His past with Hailey was what intrigued me the most as I wanted to know more about that backstory and boy oh boy, it did not disappoint! And then, in comes the MMC that I always fall for. The main man, the one that gets sh!t done and takes no sh!t from anyone (except his omega of course). The quiet, knowledgeable and soft for only her: Sterling. Listen, all these MMCs are hot. But I will always fall for the silent protector type ok?!
So if you’re looking for an Omegaverse with an FMC with some past traumas and 3 men that would do anything to erase her past and protect her, this one’s for you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for the free e-ARC! This is my honest review!
SG Rating 4.5/5; Rounded up to 5 for GR.
Cherry Bomb is a stand-alone part of the Lavendar Moon Universe but the prior books are not required to read before this installment.
This story follows the Omega, Hailey (Stage name Cherry) trying her best to make ends meet after being forced out of her mother's home. Insert a sweet Beta approaching her asking to accompany him to a game of his and two firefighters who come to her rescue when some nightly play goes wrong.
Sarah is truly one of the queens of Omegaverse...esp when she throws in a bit of taboo! I loved the characters and how they each had their own unique relationship with one another in the pack but also had a strong connection as a whole pack.
Seeing Hailey and Nate find a way back to each other after the horrible things Hailey's mom did to them both was satisfying! I love our meddlesome Beta, Hayes pulling all the strings to bring his pack together! I'm also a sucker for a quiet, but protective Alpha and I think Sterling was the perfect pack Alpha to steer his packmates into working together to get Hailey to accept them.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the next Lavendar Moon omega!
If you enjoy omegaverses with scent clubs and want a splash of taboo (mom's ex-boyfriend) I absolutely recommend picking this up!
SG Rating 4.5/5; Rounded up to 5 for GR.
Cherry Bomb is a stand-alone part of the Lavendar Moon Universe but the prior books are not required to read before this installment.
This story follows the Omega, Hailey (Stage name Cherry) trying her best to make ends meet after being forced out of her mother's home. Insert a sweet Beta approaching her asking to accompany him to a game of his and two firefighters who come to her rescue when some nightly play goes wrong.
Sarah is truly one of the queens of Omegaverse...esp when she throws in a bit of taboo! I loved the characters and how they each had their own unique relationship with one another in the pack but also had a strong connection as a whole pack.
Seeing Hailey and Nate find a way back to each other after the horrible things Hailey's mom did to them both was satisfying! I love our meddlesome Beta, Hayes pulling all the strings to bring his pack together! I'm also a sucker for a quiet, but protective Alpha and I think Sterling was the perfect pack Alpha to steer his packmates into working together to get Hailey to accept them.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the next Lavendar Moon omega!
If you enjoy omegaverses with scent clubs and want a splash of taboo (mom's ex-boyfriend) I absolutely recommend picking this up!
January 30, 2026
5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️
If Sarah writes it, I just know I’m going to love it. This book did not disappoint and it is one of my favorite metaverses I’ve read. I truly believe no one writes Betas like Sarah does and let me tell you about Hayes! He is the beta man of my dreams. He gives BDE without the alpha hormones and the fact that he’s a beta that also tops? Say fricken less! I love how he brought the whole pack together and how he conspired to get them all to see what was right infront of them.
Sterling and Nate’s characters were fantastic and I loved how much they cared for each other and for Hailey and Hayes. The fact that Nate was her mom’s ex wasn’t anything I’d read before and I loved that forbidden part of their relationship and seeing them work through that. I also thought Hailey had some good character growth. She still had her traumas and wanted to work and have her independence, but she wasn’t above accepting a new nest or BMW when they offered it 😅 The whole pack dynamic was so perfect and I truly didn’t want the story to end. The spice was top tier. I love when the boyfriends are boyfriends as well 💋
Thank you for the advanced copy, Sarah! Can’t wait to read Riley’s story next!
If Sarah writes it, I just know I’m going to love it. This book did not disappoint and it is one of my favorite metaverses I’ve read. I truly believe no one writes Betas like Sarah does and let me tell you about Hayes! He is the beta man of my dreams. He gives BDE without the alpha hormones and the fact that he’s a beta that also tops? Say fricken less! I love how he brought the whole pack together and how he conspired to get them all to see what was right infront of them.
Sterling and Nate’s characters were fantastic and I loved how much they cared for each other and for Hailey and Hayes. The fact that Nate was her mom’s ex wasn’t anything I’d read before and I loved that forbidden part of their relationship and seeing them work through that. I also thought Hailey had some good character growth. She still had her traumas and wanted to work and have her independence, but she wasn’t above accepting a new nest or BMW when they offered it 😅 The whole pack dynamic was so perfect and I truly didn’t want the story to end. The spice was top tier. I love when the boyfriends are boyfriends as well 💋
Thank you for the advanced copy, Sarah! Can’t wait to read Riley’s story next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cherry Bomb? More like Cherry Yes Please. 🍒💣
Sarah Blue does it again, casually drops us back into Lavender Moon like she never left and then proceeds to set the whole place on fire (lovingly). Hailey/Cherry is an omega just trying to survive after being kicked out by her garbage mother, dancing her way through life at a strip club… until a rich, confident beta offers her money, safety, and a seat at a poker table. Totally normal start. Very chill. Nothing unhinged will follow. (Lies.)
Enter the pack:
Hayes, the beta with “alpha energy” who steals every scene and every heart. Sassy, confident, and absolutely the glue holding this chaos together. Sarah truly writes betas like a public service.
Nate, the firefighter with history, baggage, and the audacity to be her mother’s ex-packmate. Taboo? Yes. Hot? Unfortunately, also yes.
Sterling, the quiet, competent pack leader who doesn’t say much—but when he does, it’s game over. Soft only for his omega, terrifying to everyone else. We love a silent protector.
The dynamics? Immaculate. The found family vibes? Elite. The communication? Refreshingly adult (thank you, Sarah). The heat scenes? Perfectly balanced; spicy without hijacking the plot, individual and group moments done right. And Hailey’s refusal to give up her independence while still accepting top-tier spoiling (new BMW, redecorated room, yes please) felt real and empowering.
This book is sweet, spicy, funny, and emotionally satisfying without unnecessary drama. I inhaled it in one sitting and immediately wanted more, of Hailey, of this pack, and absolutely of the Lavender Moon universe.
Final verdict: If you like omegaverse, found family, betas who steal the show, and men who would burn the world down for their omega, congrats, this one’s for you. And Sarah? I’m ready for Riley. 👀🔥
Sarah Blue does it again, casually drops us back into Lavender Moon like she never left and then proceeds to set the whole place on fire (lovingly). Hailey/Cherry is an omega just trying to survive after being kicked out by her garbage mother, dancing her way through life at a strip club… until a rich, confident beta offers her money, safety, and a seat at a poker table. Totally normal start. Very chill. Nothing unhinged will follow. (Lies.)
Enter the pack:
Hayes, the beta with “alpha energy” who steals every scene and every heart. Sassy, confident, and absolutely the glue holding this chaos together. Sarah truly writes betas like a public service.
Nate, the firefighter with history, baggage, and the audacity to be her mother’s ex-packmate. Taboo? Yes. Hot? Unfortunately, also yes.
Sterling, the quiet, competent pack leader who doesn’t say much—but when he does, it’s game over. Soft only for his omega, terrifying to everyone else. We love a silent protector.
The dynamics? Immaculate. The found family vibes? Elite. The communication? Refreshingly adult (thank you, Sarah). The heat scenes? Perfectly balanced; spicy without hijacking the plot, individual and group moments done right. And Hailey’s refusal to give up her independence while still accepting top-tier spoiling (new BMW, redecorated room, yes please) felt real and empowering.
This book is sweet, spicy, funny, and emotionally satisfying without unnecessary drama. I inhaled it in one sitting and immediately wanted more, of Hailey, of this pack, and absolutely of the Lavender Moon universe.
Final verdict: If you like omegaverse, found family, betas who steal the show, and men who would burn the world down for their omega, congrats, this one’s for you. And Sarah? I’m ready for Riley. 👀🔥
January 23, 2026
I devoured this one! I stayed up until 2am last night so I could finish it because I was so hooked!! Getting to see glimpses of characters from lavender moon was amazing as well!
Little recap:
Cherry Bomb is an omegaverse in the same area as lavender moon. A girl gets thrown out by her mom after one of her mom’s alphas reacts to her scent and ends up working at lavender moon. She meets a guy there and he asks to hire her for an event he has to go to and he’s the first guy she’s wanted the whole time she’s been there. he is a beta and he has a pack already but they’re looking for an omega (which she is) but one of the alphas in his pack was the alpha that reacted to her scent at her moms 😏 i ate that uppppp
The scene with the knot toy took me out! It was hilarious!
Who doesn’t want two alphas and a beta to be obsessed with them?! I mean really who would say no? 😂
Hailey really grew into herself and begin accepting who she wanted to be across the story and it was amazing to read!
Sarah did it again with the omegaverse!! I will literally read anything she puts out at this point.
5 ⭐️
5🌶️
Little recap:
Cherry Bomb is an omegaverse in the same area as lavender moon. A girl gets thrown out by her mom after one of her mom’s alphas reacts to her scent and ends up working at lavender moon. She meets a guy there and he asks to hire her for an event he has to go to and he’s the first guy she’s wanted the whole time she’s been there. he is a beta and he has a pack already but they’re looking for an omega (which she is) but one of the alphas in his pack was the alpha that reacted to her scent at her moms 😏 i ate that uppppp
The scene with the knot toy took me out! It was hilarious!
Who doesn’t want two alphas and a beta to be obsessed with them?! I mean really who would say no? 😂
Hailey really grew into herself and begin accepting who she wanted to be across the story and it was amazing to read!
Sarah did it again with the omegaverse!! I will literally read anything she puts out at this point.
5 ⭐️
5🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
5⭐️ 4🌶️
I absolutely love Sarah’s writing. CHERRY BOMB was fun and spicy and might just be my favorite in this series!
No one and I mean no one writes beta men like Sarah. They are always top tier and Hayes was no exception. I’ll take a beta who tops his alpha all day every day! I loved all of the Thompson pack but Sarah’s betas will always have my heart.
I absolutely loved that while Hailey might not have been confident about if she and the pack would work out long term and so wouldn’t give up her financial independence, she was absolutely ok with be spoiled. New BMW? Yes please. A completely redecorated best? Obviously.
And of course her alphas were perfect. I loved Sterling’s confidence and strength. Nothing phased that man (except the idea of Hailey in trouble).
I loved the taboo aspect of Nate being her mom’s ex. I’m so glad Sterling got him out because this man is such a softie and wouldn’t have survived.
The spice was fantastic as expected. I love that we got individual and group scenes so much.
I am so excited because it looks like the next book is setting up to be Riley’s and I can’t wait!
Thank you Sarah for this ARC.
I absolutely love Sarah’s writing. CHERRY BOMB was fun and spicy and might just be my favorite in this series!
No one and I mean no one writes beta men like Sarah. They are always top tier and Hayes was no exception. I’ll take a beta who tops his alpha all day every day! I loved all of the Thompson pack but Sarah’s betas will always have my heart.
I absolutely loved that while Hailey might not have been confident about if she and the pack would work out long term and so wouldn’t give up her financial independence, she was absolutely ok with be spoiled. New BMW? Yes please. A completely redecorated best? Obviously.
And of course her alphas were perfect. I loved Sterling’s confidence and strength. Nothing phased that man (except the idea of Hailey in trouble).
I loved the taboo aspect of Nate being her mom’s ex. I’m so glad Sterling got him out because this man is such a softie and wouldn’t have survived.
The spice was fantastic as expected. I love that we got individual and group scenes so much.
I am so excited because it looks like the next book is setting up to be Riley’s and I can’t wait!
Thank you Sarah for this ARC.
February 2, 2026
Can a chance meeting with a hot gambler lead to finding the pack she's always wanted or is it too good to be true? Hailey was kicked out of her mom's house when she was designated as an omega and has been living alone trying to find a pack of her own. Convinced she never will she is pleasantly surprised when a handsome beta offers her job: be his date to his next poker competition. Then things only spiral when she runs into her mom's ex, a very hot firefighter and his coworker, another firefighter and alpha.... now all three men seem to be convinced she is the missing part of their pack and that they'll do anything to court her and give her all the love she could ever want... but is it too good to be true?? This was such a sweet and very cute romance! I loved just how much the pack was loving and supportive of one another and cared for each other. The spice was fantastic and Sarah is one of my go to omegaverse authors! This was seriously such a great read and I will absolutely be recommending this book!
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)
*Thanks Sarah Blue for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)
*Thanks Sarah Blue for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review 📖
Cherry Bomb
Written by Sarah Blue
@sarahblueauthor
You know you're reading a Sarah blue book when the first line makes me laugh out loud right away!
It always makes me so giddy when the Omega starts to meet her future pack members one at a time, especially the beta of the group. There is just always something about the beta that gets me. My goodness each encounter with the MMCs just gets me! I'm hooked. I ate this book up.
I honestly can never get enough of Sarah's Omegaverse books. These books keep getting better and better and just when I think I have a favorite book and pack she creates new ones for me to love. This pack is my current new favorite. This pack just hit all the marks for me. I didn't want to put the book down and I needed to know where their story would go.
I have so many questions about Riley I hope we will learn more about him in the future 🤞🏻
#MMMF
#OmegaverseRomance
#sarahblue
#whychooseromance
Cherry Bomb
Written by Sarah Blue
@sarahblueauthor
You know you're reading a Sarah blue book when the first line makes me laugh out loud right away!
It always makes me so giddy when the Omega starts to meet her future pack members one at a time, especially the beta of the group. There is just always something about the beta that gets me. My goodness each encounter with the MMCs just gets me! I'm hooked. I ate this book up.
I honestly can never get enough of Sarah's Omegaverse books. These books keep getting better and better and just when I think I have a favorite book and pack she creates new ones for me to love. This pack is my current new favorite. This pack just hit all the marks for me. I didn't want to put the book down and I needed to know where their story would go.
I have so many questions about Riley I hope we will learn more about him in the future 🤞🏻
#MMMF
#OmegaverseRomance
#sarahblue
#whychooseromance
January 20, 2026
ARC review
She does it again, this woman is truly a gifted writer!
Sarah was the author that got me into the omegaverse and I’ve never looked back. Her story telling is magical and you really do feel and care for these characters.
Cherry bomb was a spicy and sweet story of being a late bloomer and finding your place in the world, that your past doesn’t always have to shape you but that you get to decide who you get to be and learn from the mistakes of that said past and not to repeat them.
Cherry herself is all of us who have been through a hard past but came out better on top of it all. Hayes would have to be one of my faves, he was sweet, cocky and all around proud of who he was.
And it looks like there will be a new story in this series coming soon with hopefully Riley, that will definitely be fun to read.
If it’s your first time wanting to read omegaverse books then definitely go with Sarah Blue, the queen of the omegaverse in opinion.
She does it again, this woman is truly a gifted writer!
Sarah was the author that got me into the omegaverse and I’ve never looked back. Her story telling is magical and you really do feel and care for these characters.
Cherry bomb was a spicy and sweet story of being a late bloomer and finding your place in the world, that your past doesn’t always have to shape you but that you get to decide who you get to be and learn from the mistakes of that said past and not to repeat them.
Cherry herself is all of us who have been through a hard past but came out better on top of it all. Hayes would have to be one of my faves, he was sweet, cocky and all around proud of who he was.
And it looks like there will be a new story in this series coming soon with hopefully Riley, that will definitely be fun to read.
If it’s your first time wanting to read omegaverse books then definitely go with Sarah Blue, the queen of the omegaverse in opinion.
February 1, 2026
Each and every time I pick up an omegaverse from this author I know that I'm not going to be able to put it down.
Once again this author manages to have me completely enamored with her characters.
The FMC, "Cherry" Hailey, is a gorgeous baddie and despite all that she has been through still has a heart of gold.
The MMCs, two are tall drinks of smoking hot alpha firefighters, and the other is a devastatingly hot beta professional poker player. They have formed this pack that has this incredible dynamic, and just needs their Omega to make it complete.
Of course there is some drama that unfolds. A lot of trauma and healing as a group.
And this incredible little found family that turns into this amazing little pack.
They grow together and they heal together.
There is a heat and lots of knots!
There's plenty of sweet moments that will have you swooning.
And plenty of spicy moments that will have you melting!
Once again this author manages to have me completely enamored with her characters.
The FMC, "Cherry" Hailey, is a gorgeous baddie and despite all that she has been through still has a heart of gold.
The MMCs, two are tall drinks of smoking hot alpha firefighters, and the other is a devastatingly hot beta professional poker player. They have formed this pack that has this incredible dynamic, and just needs their Omega to make it complete.
Of course there is some drama that unfolds. A lot of trauma and healing as a group.
And this incredible little found family that turns into this amazing little pack.
They grow together and they heal together.
There is a heat and lots of knots!
There's plenty of sweet moments that will have you swooning.
And plenty of spicy moments that will have you melting!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 ⭐ 4 🌶️
Lavender Moon was one of my favorite Sarah books so being back there was such a treat. And dare I say, I may love Hailey and her men even more?! This was so much fun. Sweet and spicy with MMCs that make you swoon. I just adored all of the dynamics with these characters too.
It wouldn't be a Sarah Blue book without a beta that brings you to your knees and Hayes was everything I was hoping for and more. This man was E V E R Y T H I N G. A beta with absolute Alpha energy. The bonding, or I guess, not bonding, scene had me cackling for hours on end. He was just so perfect and exactly what this pack needed.
I loved getting to see our LM friends again too and I'm really hoping we'll be back here soon. I just love them all so much.
Thank you so much to Sarah for the advanced copy!!
Lavender Moon was one of my favorite Sarah books so being back there was such a treat. And dare I say, I may love Hailey and her men even more?! This was so much fun. Sweet and spicy with MMCs that make you swoon. I just adored all of the dynamics with these characters too.
It wouldn't be a Sarah Blue book without a beta that brings you to your knees and Hayes was everything I was hoping for and more. This man was E V E R Y T H I N G. A beta with absolute Alpha energy. The bonding, or I guess, not bonding, scene had me cackling for hours on end. He was just so perfect and exactly what this pack needed.
I loved getting to see our LM friends again too and I'm really hoping we'll be back here soon. I just love them all so much.
Thank you so much to Sarah for the advanced copy!!
February 2, 2026
You know, I used to think the side plots of romance books where the main character got kidnapped or was threatened or some flavor of danger happened were cliche, but after reading this book which had NONE of that, I hate to say it but I miss it. This really hurts me to say cause I LOVE Sarah Blue but this one just didn’t hit the mark for me unfortunately. Once they were happily together around halfway through the book I began to space out and not really care anymore. I think personally I just wasn’t in the mood for a fast burn, but if you are I’d give it a chance!! There just wasn’t a lot of that yearning that I’ve been craving and the sexual tension that they “shouldn’t” act on ya know?
I wanted to like this book so bad, but unfortunately I just got bored :(
I wanted to like this book so bad, but unfortunately I just got bored :(
January 23, 2026
I absolutely loved this book so much! Sarah writes amazing omegaverse romance! This one follows Hailey as she designated late as an omega and her mom kicked her out. So she starts working at Lavender Moon which is a scent club. She is learning how to be an omega when a confident Beta walks in making her an offer. He wants her and so does his pack, which are two other Alpha firefighters. They are handsome, caring, and possessive in a way she didn’t knew she needed, but one of them is also her mom's ex. Having been rejected from her mom's pack makes Hailey unsure of what she deserves but can she overcome it all for this new pack to form.
I really loved the dynamic the boys already had going. Hayes being the confident, rich Beta and Sterling being the pack Alpha which Nate is Alpha who is hesitant about the whole situation giving his history with her. They do do a great job of making her feel like the centre of their pack which Hailey absolutely deserves!
If you are looking for a steamy, queer, omegaverse romance this book is for you!
Thanks to Sarah Blue for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really loved the dynamic the boys already had going. Hayes being the confident, rich Beta and Sterling being the pack Alpha which Nate is Alpha who is hesitant about the whole situation giving his history with her. They do do a great job of making her feel like the centre of their pack which Hailey absolutely deserves!
If you are looking for a steamy, queer, omegaverse romance this book is for you!
Thanks to Sarah Blue for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sarah Blue always writes omegaverse that feels intense, hot, and deliciously character-driven.
I couldn't put Cherry Bomb down and honestly thought it was a novella at the speed I was able to read it. Sterling, Hayes, Nate, and Hailey are so good together. Hayes is such a smexy beta with confidence and cash to spend on spoiling his omega. Sterling has a heart of gold and the groundedness to lead the pack. Nate is so sweet and has been there for Hailey when she really needed someone. Hailey brings all of them even closer together and gives them someone to funnel their love into *as well as each other* and it makes for the perfect OV read.
I couldn't put Cherry Bomb down and honestly thought it was a novella at the speed I was able to read it. Sterling, Hayes, Nate, and Hailey are so good together. Hayes is such a smexy beta with confidence and cash to spend on spoiling his omega. Sterling has a heart of gold and the groundedness to lead the pack. Nate is so sweet and has been there for Hailey when she really needed someone. Hailey brings all of them even closer together and gives them someone to funnel their love into *as well as each other* and it makes for the perfect OV read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cherry Bomb is so freaking sweet! If you need a sugary sweet Omegaverse, this is the book for you!
Very little angst, all the insta feelings, and some delicious spice await you. Cherry Bomb pulled me in from the first chapter and never turned me loose.
I loved how understanding and patient the guys were with Hailey. The romance moves fast, despite their original intentions to move slow. Hailey has a lot of fears and emotional barriers thanks to her family pack, but they are not match for Sterling, Nate, and Hayes.
Don’t miss out on this romance that is sure to give you a cavity while also making you sweat.
Very little angst, all the insta feelings, and some delicious spice await you. Cherry Bomb pulled me in from the first chapter and never turned me loose.
I loved how understanding and patient the guys were with Hailey. The romance moves fast, despite their original intentions to move slow. Hailey has a lot of fears and emotional barriers thanks to her family pack, but they are not match for Sterling, Nate, and Hayes.
Don’t miss out on this romance that is sure to give you a cavity while also making you sweat.
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