Born Wild

Wild Hearts #2

by Jesse H. Reign

It’s a good thing I’ve sworn off men, because Old Me would have taken one look at my new boss, and spontaneous heat would have been a real threat.

He’s an alpha and an English nobleman. A mannered man who employed me to restore the library at Beaumont Craven House. He’s impossibly attractive and also straight up impossible. He’s hard to draw out, quiet and broody. His behavior often as confusing as it is mysterious.

Unfortunately for me he has a sweet side I find impossible to resist.

It isn’t long before the Lord’s sad backstory has me going well above and beyond the requirements of my job description.

It’s fine though. It’s a casual arrangement, and I can keep things casual. I definitely can.

It’s just that my body – and heart – don’t seem to agree.

Born Wild is a contemporary MM omegaverse featuring a positively intoxicating alpha, an omega who might have let books like Wuthering Heights and The Secret Garden go to his head, and a swoony love story that will leave you convinced that sometimes fate decides who we love.

Genres: Omegaverse, M M Romance, Forced Proximity, Fantasy

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 20, 2026

About the author

I'm Jesse, and I write contemporary and paranormal MM romance.

Whether my characters are born magical, or whether magic is something they make between the sheets, I strive to take the reader into the mind of the narrator. My ultimate goal is to leave the reader feeling like they’ve made a new friend or have spent a few hours flirting with a brand-new book boyfriend.

I love coffee, chocolate and daydreaming, in no particular order. I love conflicted characters, lust at first sight and angst – no seriously, ALL the angst. Give it to me!

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this one and it's like Jesse took a peek at my Jane Austen obsessed self and was like, here is the most perfect book for you.
We've got foggy moors you're capable of getting lost in (Or perhaps have a Mr. Darcy walk out, who knows), two story libraries COMPLETE with a metal circular staircase, and we have a giant, stunning English manor. There's also a broody Lordship along with masked balls and I'm like, SWOON.

I fucking adored and I mean, ADORED Jensen.
I love how he goes from this quiet, *mousey* man to just off and rambling and once he gets started, he just can NOT stop. It was hilarious after Alfie tries to jokingly say he's off to get cheese, and Jensen is like, Nahhh man. I love cheese but my butt hates it sooooo.....
There's an incident later in the book where he gets lost and is like, I WAS JUST LAYING HERE. IMMA GET UP IN A MOMENT. I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GONNA DIE. NOPE. And though the scene was SO good because who doesn't love a good rescue scene? It was also fucking hilarious. He's such a glorious character and I LOVE HIM.
He's also getting fed up with broken hearted (that's all imma say) omegas showing up at early o' clock in the pouring rain and gives one a piece of his mind. I just.. GAH. He's the best!

Alfie. Oh Alfie. I'm so glad we got several chapters of his slowly growing obsession with Jensen. He's such a mysterious and amazing character. ESPECAILLY when he becomes full blown obsessed and is like, I can't leave your side and I don't want to, and breaks out in the fucking GIGGLES. This man who can woo the pants off anyone just breaks out in the fucking GIGGLES.

This book was just a giant swoon fest to read, really. A lord wanting to spoil the fuck out of this rambling omega and UGH. I need to go reread it again!

[caffeinated.crystal]

Direct quote from me to the author : "I remain, as always, your devoted servant." Because OH MY LORD, I feel like she reached into my brain, my heart, my very soul... and wrote my perfect book.

The ROMANCE. The flirtation. The goddamn moors. Honestly, it's the PERSUASION of it all. The absolute perfection of Lord Alfred Augustus slowly becoming Alfie.

I can safely say, that while I may enjoy other books and even love them, this book may very well be my favorite book of the year. My insides were skwerming. Butterflies. Literally everything.
While I do love fucking in books, like Gone Wild book one of this series... at my heart, I am a romantic. Before I found mm romance and smut, I was an AVID AUSTEN reader. And Born Wild, Lord Alfred and Jensen, were the perfect blend of REGENCY romance, omegaverse dynamics, and hot heat sex.

My heart is actually for real all flutter. I need smelling salts, a fainting couch, and a fan to soothe my poor nerves. Jesse has left me in a state of half agony and half hope.

This book is, in my opinion, perfect. With this small addendum/request: can we PLEASE have a scene where Lucien and Branson (those beasts) and Lord Alfred and Jensen meet. I fear, when it happens, I will need to be rushed to the doctors and then when I tragically meet my demise from the swift perfect romance and comedy, that I will be remanded to the funeral home for burial.

Jesse. I loved them. I am R U I N E D.

INFINITY STARS. 11/10 PERFECTION.

[Christina Sturgill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4/5 🌟
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Jensen and Alfie

This was a nod to historical romance but set in modern times. It's also a slow burn between a closed off, but very sweet and protective alpha, and a loveable funny omega.
Jensen is hired by Alfie to organize his library. It's a live in position so he moves to another country for the job. It starts out giving me Beauty and the Beast vibes. The stoic quiet alpha that keeps his distance but has meals in the dining room, has a huge home with servants and a giant library, and spends a lot of time outside with his horse. But things are not exactly as they same. Alfie has a secret and it slowly reveals itself. After that Jensen agrees to be his fake date to help him out for an event. From there they can't really deny their attraction and fully give into their desires.
I'm trying to be vague to avoid giving away any spoilers. I loved the relationship development, the primal play, and the steam. They were so perfect together. I felt disconnected from the story and the characters for the first bit of the book and while I understood the reason behind some of the things that happened it didn't help with the weird annoyance I felt. I think it took a little too long for Jensen to say something about something that was happening. I can't say I'd have been so patient in that situation.

This is a fun series, sweet relationships, and extremely hot spice.

[Julia (bookish.jka) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Lips move a fraction from my neck, a fraction from my earlobe. “Little mouse…” The sound enters my body through the back of my skull, leaking through tiny crevices in bone matter and seeping directly into the deepest, darkest part of my lizard brain. “Run!”

Born Wild is book 2 in the Wild Hearts series which marked a total change of trope for Jesse H. Reign and I am here for it! This is an MM omegaverse story and it was a really cute and romantic read. The spice when it hit was hot, but this one was all about the slow burn and the falling in love.

This is Jensen (Branson's brother from book 1) and Alfie's story and whilst it can be read as a standalone, I'd suggest you read book 1 Gone Wild first, so you catch all the cameos and the general vibe.

What To Expect:

❣️MM omegaverse
❣️Opposites attract
❣️Boss/employee
❣️Fake dating
❣️Slow burn
❣️Forced proximity
❣️Knotting
❣️HEA

4 stars

[Reading Rommance · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was precious. Alfie is a delight. He's such a romantic and so protective/possessive over Jensen. I hate that his life is so dull prior to Jensen's arrival. I really feel for him. Jensen is even more of a delight. He's hilarious and so out of touch with reality in the best way. I'm obsessed with his vision of what life will be like in the manor, right down to the flat cap that does come back into play when the moors are involved. It was perhaps the most intense moments and I was dead over the flat cap comment. Of course he worse one to go brood by the moors.

This book had me cracking up quite often. Jensen is a hilarious MC and Alfie is delightfully funny in his own way, too. There were a lot of swoony parts, too. Alfie finally scenting Jensen, for one, as well as Alfie realizing they're mates and he will finally get this thing he's longed for and given up on so long ago. I love both MCs and I adore them together. The side characters are great, too. I thought Alfie's affliction was a unique take on omegaverse as well.

Overall, this was super fun.

Notes: 2/5 spice levels, omegaverse, heat, rut, reader mc, boss/employee, LOLs, jewelry as significance, fated mates, forced proximity

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a slave to male beauty, and while this man seems like a bit of an asshole to me, he’s a beautiful asshole.

It’s necessary, the fog. It’s something I brought on myself. Something that’s needed for the safety of those around me. Still, it’s fucking awful. Day after day, night after night, I’m a shadow. Someone I don’t recognize. Someone I don’t know. I lag, removed from everything and everyone. Everything that once gave me pleasure—taste, smell, the lightness of being—all gone.

I wasn’t aware that I had a dick of my dreams. I can’t say I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about it. Not consciously, at least. But looking at the noble appendage jutting out at me, I realize that I definitely do have a dick of my dreams, and it’s aimed squarely at me right now.

I’m not sure how he knows that I need to be seen for more than my sensual side, but he does, and I do. A bright, light bubble expands in my chest, swelling so much that my chest aches. I’m filled with so much affection, so much fondness that I can’t contain it.

Full review to come

Rating: 4 stars
Angst: 2/5
Steam: 3/5

I received an advance copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.

[Carly (carly_reads_queer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only Jesse could take hot and spicy Omegaverse and level it up so hard that I’m left completely speechless.

This was Pride and Prejudice meets a Grimm fairy tale, but make it contemporary gay AF Omegaverse. It was like opening your favorite classic romance and watching it come to life in vivid modern technicolor.

It. Was. Brilliant.

Poetic with such angst and tension one moment, and hilarious, witty lust the next. I was absolutely LOST in this almost fairy-tale-esque world and completely captivated.

It somehow captured the essence of the beloved classic literature that filled the library of Beaumont Craven House while still being a fast-paced, bright, fresh Omegaverse ride.

Like Jesse somehow channeled the very books Jensen was hired to restore and out came the most unique, romantic, mysterious, beautiful f*cking story I could imagine. If you need me I’ll be swooning forever.


What you’ll get:
•Omegaverse
•Boss/Employee
•Stoic/Sassy
•English Nobleman Alpha
•Bookworm Omega
•The Pride & Prejudice of it All 🫠
•Forced Proximity
•Fake Relationship
•Fated Mates
•Nesting
•Primal Play
•Heat/Rut
•A bit of a mystery

[Christina Steinbauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nach "Gone Wild" war ich etwas skeptisch, aber dieses Mal hat Jesse nicht enttäuscht.
Diese Buch verdient definitiv 4.5 ⭐️,
die Handlung ist gut und überzeugend.

Omega Jensen, bester Freund und ehemaliger Partner von Lucien, reist nach England um im Beaumont Craven House die Bibliothek zu ordnen und restaurieren. Dort angekommen, lernt er seinen neuen Arbeitgeber Alpha Lord Alfred Augustus the Third kennen. Dieser ist zum Erstaunen Jensens absolut geruchlos, obwohl er laut Jensen sicher einer der attraktivsten Alphas ist, die ihm je begegnet sind.
Aus dem Arbeitsverhältnis wird Freundschaft und langsam mehr....

Positiv: gute Handlung, Jensen ist super sympathisch, einige sexy Szenen (def. 4🌶)
Negativ: leider find ich die Heatszene, wie auch schon im ersten Buch, ziemlich übertrieben- darum kann ich leider auch nicht 5 Sterne geben.

[Renae Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this slow-burn romance between alpha boss Alfie and omega employee Jensen. Both have their own internal battles going on, and Jensen's inner monologue was hilarious as he attempted to remain calm, cool, and collected, but Alfie's strong, stoic demeanor caused him to short-circuit quite a few times.

This story overall is such a great nod to the classic Regency period romances. Alfie at times resembled the grumpy, closed-off Mr. Rochester, which equally delighted and thrilled my classic-loving self. He was quite a mystery for much of this story, so learning his situation really helped illuminate his actions. Jensen is a ton of fun; he is attempting to move forward with his new job and cannot stop himself from being drawn to his elusive boss.

Overall, this is a fantatsic slow burn romance that I could not get enough of. The slow unraveling of Alfie and Jensen's dynamic and the breaking down of walls was expertly done, and I could not get enough of it.

*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***

[Helen Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't normally enjoy Omegaverse books, but Born Wild is a deeply romantic exception to that rule. If every Omegaverse book were this well-written, I would read every single one of them. Jensen and Alfie's romance is terrific in all the ways you have come to expect from this wonderful author. Alfie's life is achingly sad, and Jensen provides the sunshine that gradually restores his joy. I especially enjoyed the scenes featuring Alfie's horse Gregor, and other scenes where the MCs read aloud to each other and quoted favorite lines from classic literature. Once I started reading, I simply couldn't put this book down, and ended up finishing it in a day. If you like Omegaverse - or even if you don't! - I highly recommend this fantastic story!

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
This was hands down one of the sweetest, funniest, most genuinely charming omegaverse romances I’ve read in a long time. What starts with all the tension, uncertainty, and larger-than-life alpha energy slowly turns into the most delightfully soft, domestic, utterly swoony, besotted love story. And when I say this alpha fell hard… I mean HARD. The level of devotion, protectiveness, and absolute worship had me grinning through huge portions of this book. The banter, the over-the-top doting, the pet names, the quiet moments of care… it all came together so naturally. I genuinely adored watching these two fall in love.

I received a complimentary, advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my
voluntary, honest review.

[christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 in the Wild Hearts series. I really liked the couple in book 1 but I absolutely loved the couple in this book. Jesse H. Reign has a wonderful way with words and a beautiful way of telling a story. Alfie is a lonely alpha and lord of a mansion. Jensen is a recently heartbroken omega who is very talkative and loves books. Jensen is hired to help organize and restore the books in Alfie's library. Opposites attract, fake dating, forced proximity, omegaverse but no mpreg. Lots of super sweet moments that will make any booklover's heart melt. And of course, spicy moments too. Protective alpha. Touch him and die vibes. This book was such a fun read and will definitely go on my list of favorites.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Born Wild is the second book in Wild Hearts series.

Jensen is Lucien’s ex-boyfriend and Branson’s brother—the main characters from the previous book. Because of the relationship between his ex and his brother, he decides to apply for a job in England cataloging a lord’s library, hoping to put some distance between them.
Alfred is the lord and alpha who hires him. He has a peculiarity: he has no scent, and he lives a lonely, uneventful life. There’s a reason for this, but I’m not going to reveal it.

I really enjoyed it. Jensen is hilarious, he’s a strong, determined omega. Alfie is adorable, once you get to know him well. Plus, he's the kind of alpha I like.

It explores the lore of the universe, as it explains some of the Old Times.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC reviewwww***

I LOVED THIS!! So so so pleasantly surprised. This book made me laugh out loud and scream into my pillow all at the same time. I loved the characters and the setting was so beautiful and magical. I want to visit England now IMMEDIATELY! I also love how it has this creepy goth undertone to it but that it didn’t overtake the book. LOVE 🍂🦇💧🌧️🥂💎📚📚📚📚📚📚📚🖤🖤🖤🤎🤎🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛🤍🤍🤍

I do wish the end was a little bit more thorough in wrapping everything up. I would have loved to see Alfie meet Jensens family and see what they thought as that was a big theme throughout the book. Also I wanted to see them go out into public fully bonded but oh well. HAPPY EVER AFTER and my heart is happy.

[kn_cozy_bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down. Jensen’s story did not disappoint. I loved his internal monologuing as the method of adding humor.

Alfie was amazing. His story is so heartbreaking and his level of commitment to his plight very admirable.

I loved that Jensen and Alfie fell in love organically without scent. It really added a level of authenticity to their relationship and the fact that both of them felt happily ever was most likely not in the cards for them made it all that much sweeter.

They are a fun couple. I loved how they role played and fell in love through having fun and playing.

I am very down for that sneaky comment in the author comments on an MMM with Wilder. Yes please!

[Sam Vautier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needing a change, Jensen takes a dream job in England at a manor house in the countryside restoring books and organizing a library.

But something is off about the alpha Lord, he doesn’t have a scent and is in general just a bit strange. Even if he is the hottest man Jensen has ever seen.

But Alfred has a secret, a rare alpha condition that makes omegas lose their inhibitions. Though he suppresses it, Jensen is still drawn to him - the two explore the physical connection between them while building a friendship. No feelings could possibly be a problem..

[Dani (Daniiireads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

Jensen out here living every booknerds dream! I mean cmon, moody English estate, a gigantic library to play in and IT'S HIS JOB, and an even moodier enigmic alpha Lord who is too yummy for words?! I mean come ooooonnnnnnn!!!

Anyway, I loved this. Possibly my new favorite book by Jesse to date.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
- non shifter omegaverse
- sexy English alpha
- very bookish omega
- boss + employee
- forced proximity
- fake dating
- massize size difference
- age gap
- primal play
- mates
- nesting, rut/heat, knots

[Jen P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars, no notes. But seriously, I enjoyed this book immensely.

Jensen’s internal narrative is both hilarious and bratty. I love him so much. His petty motivations are true goals. He was introduced in the first book in the series, Gone Wild. He’s the brother and ex to the two leads.

Alfie is such mystery at the beginning of the story. His background is heartbreaking and is a unique twist for an alpha that I’ve not come across before in an Omegaverse story.

The romance, the yearning, the (somewhat disappointing) moors. Born Wild has it all.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so interesting. I love the plot point for Alfie. That was a fun addition I haven't seen before in omegaverse but it was really neat. I loved how these two bonded so well together without scents telling them they were compatible. It felt very authentic and loving. I loved these two together. It was also fun since Alfies speech sometimes made me think this was historical and it wasn't. But it was a nice nod to that time.

[TUKricker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Narrative: 📕📘📗📓
Angst: Light to Moderate
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Humor: 😆🤣🤣
Heart: 💧💧💧
Romance: ❤️❤️❤️
Burn Time: Moderate

Better than the first book. Less squelching more building.

What do you do when your brother and best friend fall for each other? Take a job in another country.

This book definitely has more heart and romance, it grows slowly and is presented in a traditional manner, along with some interesting kinks including a really interesting chase kink.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely ADORED these two!

Jenson, an omega, takes on a job as an archivist for an unmated alpha Lord and is most upset when he simply cannot get the man to like him...

Book 2 was so vastly different to book 1 and I loved that! The angst and, ahem, *urge fulfillment* in this book was done amazingly and I enjoyed the narrative arc so much!

Having received an ARC, I can 100% rec this to others!!

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenson + Alfie

-mm omegaverse
-english nobelman alpha x bookworm omega
-boss x employee
-casual arrangements
-alpha curse

this was such a completely different take on omv with the alpha being the one on suppressants & the whollleee plot around that was WILDDD but like OF COURSEEEE jenson was his mate, it couldn’t have gone any other way!! they were soooo freaking precious!!

[book_reader_addict · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved their love story so much!❤️ It’s funny, sweet and heartbreaking at the same time ❤️ The writing is so good!! It feels like reading poetry, really really hot poetry 🔥 I also loved all the references to classic literature ❤️ Thank you Jesse for writing their story! And I hope you one day want to write Wilders story too❤️

[Kayla Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was absolutely adorable and I loved every second of it! I was like oh mane this is pure gold from start to finish. The characters were unique and like no other book I read before which made them super compelling and the plot was fun and intriguing and never felt slow. Honestly one of my favorite omegaverse books I have read.

[Avery · Rating 4 out of 5]

The English setting is so different from book one and I love it. The scenery, the description is absolutely fabulous. I love the English countryside as the story setting.

The mystery that is our lord Augustus intrigues from his first appearance. It had me guessing what was his deal and that didn’t disappoint.

And mousey Jensen, first he is a little lost in this new place, in a new country but he gets to play with books all day so I am jealous. Ending up with Alfie, now I am really jealous.

I want more of these omega verse books by Jesse. I can’t get enough of them.

[Ashlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every single thing about this book! Moving to a new country to take care of a library for a recluse alpha English nobleman - sign me up! I could go on and on but I will just say that this book will tick all of your boxes!! I hope this series continues forever!!

[Moni · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[em · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devastatingly romantic. I’ll be swooning over this book for ages. RTC

[My · Rating 4 out of 5]

So so so good! Such a good follow up to The first book. I honestly will never not recommend a book from this author!

[Marie-Pierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

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