Knot Their Job

by A.J. Shirley

They were the last men she would ever fall for. She was just another job. Sparks were bound to fly.

Bianca. Bianca Bonnycastle has everything money can buy. Except happiness. As the only daughter of one of the richest families in the world, she’s learned that love is a luxury she can’t afford. Feelings are liabilities. Bonds are bargaining chips. And her future is already a tidy, advantageous mating to a pack of elderly, wealthy, widowed alphas who want her connections more than her heart.

After striking up an unexpected friendship with a charismatic male omega, Bianca makes herself and her new friend one promise. Before she sells her future, she’ll take one last indulgence.

Her alpha bodyguards.

She can’t deny the intense attraction between them or the way they get beneath her skin. They’re always there, watching her, protecting her, seeing far too much. What starts as a strictly temporary arrangement—no promises, no bonds, no love—quickly unravels under forced proximity, simmering heat, and an omega who’s been touch-starved for far too long.

As Bianca’s planned mating looms closer, she must decide whether it’s worth risking her future for the only thing that’s ever felt real.

Quentin . Quentin King and his packmates aren’t looking for an omega, and certainly not one so far out of their league that she’s practically untouchable. Protecting Bianca Bonnycastle is supposed to be just a job, a golden opportunity for their new security firm. It’s a job they can’t afford to mess up.

Unfortunately, Bianca turns out to be frustrating and fascinating and beautifully broken, full of a simmering rage Quentin finds all too familiar. She’s also snobbish, rude, and determined to dislike Pack King.

But there’s something about her that Quentin can’t seem to resist. And his pack isn’t looking at Bianca like a contract.

They’re looking at her like she belongs with them.

Will Quentin ever be able to convince the Bonnycastle heiress to leave her opulent life behind and take a chance on them?

Knot Their Job is a spicy contemporary omegaverse romance featuring bodyguard alphas, two wealthy omegas, and a “temporary” arrangement that turns permanently knotty.

Genres: Omegaverse, Forced Proximity, Romance

357 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2026

About the author

A.J. Shirley (she/her) writes epic dark romantasy and contemporary why choose omegaverse romance novels that are unapologetically inclusive, unashamedly spicy, and always end in a happily ever after. By day, she uses her PhD in literacy education to try and make the world a better place, while at night she writes stories that she hopes will make it a hornier place as well. If you like fated mates, found family, and love interests who are a little unhinged when it comes to what’s theirs, then you’re in the right place. A.J. is also a Black, anxious, neurodivergent, bisexual cartoon character living in North Carolina with her husband (who happens to be a golden retriever dressed as a real boy) and three cats who are actual demons.

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Under absolutely no circumstances should anyone tell any of the others…….but I think this might be my favorite book of the series. I know, I know, I’m committing the cardinal sin of picking favorites but I CAN’T HELP MYSELF. Maybe it’s recency bias, maybe it’s seasonal depression, or maybe I just can’t not love an excellently written book with heart clenching characters who hand me in a stronghold from the first page until the very last word.

Let’s talk about the pack dynamics in this one first. Absolutely on point. The banter is flawless and had me giggling and falling in love with everyone’s antics (I’m particularly looking at you Daniel, but again, I really shouldn’t choose favorites….). Every single character balanced each other out so extremely well and we get a bit of everything - from a dominant pack leader to an orange cat, precious omega (WHO WILL KNOW NO HARM OR I BRING OUT THE CLAWS!). The Alphas worked so well together, the Omegas needed each other desperately, and they all blended into a cohesive, lovable, family in the absolute best ways.

And I have to of course mention Bianca - our bristly, bratty, black cat Omega FMC. This woman is a trip and a half. Did I kind of hate her in the beginning and sigh a lot around her attitude? Yes. By the end of the story was I proclaiming LONG LIVE QUEEN BIANCA? 100% yes!! Bianca was such a dynamic character and truly well developed. Behind that tough, impenetrable exterior, is a soft heart - not that she would ever admit it and no one should say it to her face. I love that we see why she is the way she is throughout the story, and that she is unapologetically herself the entire time, but still manages to grow in her own way and find the love she deserves from the people who love her even with every spike and jab.

I could probably go on for a thousand more words about King, Dante, Daniel, Callum, and Bianca because every single character deserves my love, attention, and adoration. The caretaking vibes also need a special shout out because I loved every second of growly King (who I’m a bit feral for) and his pack taking care of their omegas in every single aspect. That is something we can all only wish and hope for in a lifetime.

So to sum it all up -
Romance: Check
Spice: Get yourself a fan and glass of ice water
Witty Banter: Prepare to fall in love and giggle along the way
Possessive, Caretaking Alphas: SIGN ME UP!
Character Development: Both subtle and in your face
Pack Vibes: Immaculate
Alpha/Omega Goodness: Oh yes!

You can read this one as a standalone (the same as the rest of the books in the Knotty Omegas series) but you’ll see some characters pop in and out so you’ll have a more enhanced reading experience by having read the other ones. However, you truly can read this as a standalone and dive right in.

If you love omegaverse, and especially like a bratty, black cat FMC, a two omega pack, and swoon worthy alphas go run and pick this one up!!! It gets a highly recommend from me and one I’ll be talking about for quite awhile!

I received an eARC of this book, but any reviews are entirely my own. Thank you to A.J. for the copy.

[Kimberlea Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t Be So Quick To Judge This Omega 😉

Oh wow, I really loved Bianca, so much….but not until I got to know her lol. She’s the perfect example of not judging someone based on the parts of their personality that they allow you to see, but needing to look deeper to see their true self they keep hidden. Thankfully, the men who become her pack are down for a challenge, and don’t let a little, ok… a lot of prickliness deter them 😝 If you love omegaverse (especially the kind with 2 omegas), forced proximity, and of course, the ever amazing bodyguard trope, then you will be in for a treat. Be forewarned that you may not like Bianca right off the bat, but I promise she has her reasons, and AJ did a wonderful job at turning her into someone that you’d want to see get a HEA. The spice was pretty freakin awesome too, so there’s that incentive 😉😝🥵🔥 Can’t wait to see where AJ takes us next! Her omegaverse stories are top tier ❤️

[frenchy_reads_all · Rating 5 out of 5]

I FREAKING LOVED Bianca!! She was hilarious!! I adored her attitude, wit, snark and sarcasm!! She is definitely a handful!!!

Quentin, Dante & Daniel are just the alphas for protecting Bianca…and maybe controlling her a little bit. In an absolute fun, super spicy way of course!!!

I loved the story, the vibe, the people, the spice and the pack dynamics soooo much! This was an amazing book! Callum was a fantastic addition to the book! He counter balanced Bianca in the most perfect way! King (Quentin) was just…🥵🔥🥵🔥!! Van (Daniel) was a trip! Such a fun, lovable alpha! Dante was the perfect center. The balance between King and Van. Seriously, the pack dynamics in this book were absolutely PERFECT!

Do yourself a GIANT favor and read this book! As for me, I’m going to go back and read the rest of the Knotty Omegas series! If Knotty Their Job was this good, I can’t wait to read the rest!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Brooke Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE BEST OF THE KNOTTY OMEGAS (so far)!!!

I am so freaking obsessed with this pack. Please do not make me pick a favorite, this is a why choose!

Bianca was so much fun to read because she was so polarizing. I love that she hated on some of our previous (and precious!) knotty omegas. It was great to see the outside perspective. I also don't relate at all to the super spoiled, snobby rich girl. BUT I love Bianca!

The spice in the book is TOP TIER! I was swooning, sweating, kicking my feet, all the things!

I really enjoyed the addition of Callum. He was such a fun way to balance Bianca out. And that this was a pack where everyone loves everyone in such a wonderfully done way! This really is an amazing, heartwarming found family story!

I am hoping for mpreg in the future books. There were hints of it here, and I cannot wait!

ALSO! Get Biance more mozzeralla sticks IMMEDIATELY!

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

[I was provided an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.]

•MMMMF omegaverse
•2 omegas (male and female)
•bodyguard romance
•grumpy fmc
•touch-starved omegas

GIRLLLLLLLL!!!!!
I have loved every book in this series. but this one? THIS ONE?!?
🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

I am a downright slut for a bodyguard romance. give me forced proximity and yearning!! and these bodyguards?? good lord I needed a drink of water after every single page!
hot. every single one of them is so damn hot.

and then you give me an angry, grumpy, black cat female omega AND a bubbly, fun, orange cat male omega???
I am not just sat I am laid out on the floor!!!!

give me a thousand more books in this series. please I am on my knees begging.

5/5 ⭐️
4/5 spice rating🌶️

[Nita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not going to lie I struggled with this book for the first four chapters for two reasons. One I Hate with a capital h third person POV never have liked it never will like it but sometimes you just have to deal with it to get through a book that you otherwise know you will enjoy. The second reason I struggled was I did not like the FMC Bianca at all but as the story went on you learn why she was the way she is and eventually she becomes likable very likable I wouldn't say lovable though but likeable. All the men in this book are top freaking tier. Despite Bianca's prickliness King, Dante, van, and Calum loved her from the start and showed her that she deserves to be loved and deserve to have happiness just the way she was.

[vicki.reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.2/5🌟
3.5🌶️

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- I was looking for a fun and quick palate cleanser and this omegaverse (AAAOO) why choose (MMMMF) was perfect.
- I find that I'm really enjoying the two omega trope. Bianca and Callum perfectly balance each other. The sass is fun!
- Pack King is everything you could wish for. Tall, dominant, protective and devoted. I love the pack's dynamic even before they found the omegas. Bianca and Callum just made their family complete.
- Tropes: bodyguards, golden retriever MMC, black cat FMC, forced proximity, dom/sub lite, primal play.

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- I love a good ice queen but Bianca at times came off too spoiled, snobby and simply out of touch.

[Patricia Clifford · Rating 4 out of 5]

💻ARC review💻

Knot their job by @ajshirleyauthor
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Man oh man these omega verse books are so damn good. I loved this. These men are so possessive of what’s theirs. And these omegas are so lucky !! They get men so stay by their side even when it gets hard. They fell hard and love harder. But this omega is also a badass who handles her own business when needed and fights her own battles. All she needs is for her men to stand with her. Loved this and I cannot wait to see what comes next 💥

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa Buddy. When the door opens in this book, it pretty flies off the hinges. Very hot. I really didn't want to start this because of the way Bianca was in Serenity's book, but the author does a fantastic redemption arc. I was also hesitant on a two omega book because the ones I have rid in the past are never balanced. That was not a problem here. I was also very curious on how the "orange cat" character would be written and that was refreshing. Super great conclusion to the Knotty Omegas Series!

[Icegaze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two omegas? Hell yeah. All the men are together emotionally and physically too? HELL YEAH. FMC is a spoiled brat with a heart of gold? It was rough in the beginning, but I loved her by the end.

Did not like the copious amounts of D/s in their relationships and degradation is NOT my kink. But that is a me problem, not the author’s. I willingly tolerated it for all of the other stuff I DO enjoy.

[Jessica L Morton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed seeing a character that I couldn't stand get a happy ending. Honestly, there were still parts of the book where I didn't like her as a character but it felt more realistic. I loved how the characters came together, and I really enjoyed the background of a lot of Bianca's issues. I definitely recommend!

[B Rad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. I almost didn't finish it because I thought Bianca was a white woman. Loved her and her omega and alphas dynamic. I definitely wish there was a scene for Bianca topping either her omega or one of alphas.

[Reading.With.Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where are the Omegaverse girlies this is for you. We meet two omegas Bianca and Callum and three alphas Quentin/ King, Dante, and Daniel. I like the dynamics between the two omengas and the three bodyguards is 🥵. The alphas were hired to keep Bianca safe what happens next read to find out.

[Kassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story 4.25⭐️ Spice 3.25🌶️

[Llleane · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5
That was very HOT

[Em · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of like…entirely too much going on here. Not for me

[SnowyReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knot Their Job by A.J. Shirley
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
⤷If you love omegaverse books with two omegas, caretaking and passionate bodyguard alphas, and a black cat fmc that will have you laughing with her sharp wit and rooting for her happy ending, this is for you!
⤷ I absolutely loved Bianca with her rough prickly exterior, her softness and fierce protectiveness for those she cares for, and her unapologetically herself. I enjoyed seeing more of her layers and finally seeing her with people who respect her and make her feel seen.
⤷ The two omega trope is one of my favorite tropes. It's always fun to see how authors will uniquely portray the dynamic between those characters. I fell in love with Bianca and Callum’s dynamic and how they balanced each other out, especially her prickliness and his extroverted nature, while also being able to relate to each other wth their backgrounds. Then, you add Pack King’s alphas, who will do anything to protect, care, and see both of their omega strive. Shirley did an incredible job creating a cohesive and beautiful pack dynamic with all the characters,it was such a joy to see them all come together.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✦ Contemporary Omegaverse ✦ Bodyguard Romance ✦ Why Choose ⚔️ ✦ MMMMF - AAAOO ✦ Forced Proximity ✦ Two Omegas ✦ Grumpy/Sunshine ✦ Black Cat FMC ✦ Touch-Starved Omega ✦ 3rd PoV ✦ HEA
𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬: Sweet, Spicy & Kinky Vibes

𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: “Countess”(Q), “Viper” (D), “Queenie”(C), “Spider”, “Trouble”,
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Bianca Bonnycastle (O): The bratty black cat socialite, sharp wit, business-minded, feisty, pet albino ball python = Lilith
📌Callum Clifton-Merriwether (O): The fun & sweet socialite outcast, mischievous, orange cat
PACK KING (Bodyguards)
📌Quentin/King (A): The militant and dominant Head of Pack, ‘Daddy Vibes’, Cooks, “the pack leader”,
📌Dante (A): The smooth talker & “the pretty one”, 2nd in command,
📌Daniel/Van (A): The big lovable golden retriever and country boy alpha, former offensive lineman, “the big one”,

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
✒️“If Dante was a scalpel, and Quentin a hammer, Van was a chainsaw wrapped in barbed wire.”

✒️”His Countess didn’t like a lot of people, and her respect was hard won, but once she chose you, she would take care of you. Bianca Bonnycastle was a poison apple, but fuck was she sweet.”

✒️”Was it not enough that her bodyguards had turned out to be the most infuriatingly alluring alphas she’d ever met? Did she also need the temptation of a wickedly sexy omega who had bulldozed through her walls and offered her genuine friendship?”

✒️”Quentin watched Van chip away at her defenses, showing her how they would hold space for her, respect her brilliance, and build her up. He watched Dante intrigue and seduce her, with that same suave allure that had always captivated Quentin himself, showing her how it felt to desire and be desired. And though he had maintained his professional distance, Quentin watched the way she responded to his commands, how she was learning to submit and let him protect her. As he would for the rest of her life.”

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🚨𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐖🚨:
Please read all the author warnings, as some themes/events in this book may be triggering.
Mentions of sex trafficking, stalking, attempted kidnapping, praise/degradation, toys, o denial, consent system, dom/sub/switch, heat,