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Packing for Vacation
She wanted to get away. She found her scent matches instead.
When a travel mishap causes omega Lizzie Tremblay to accidentally skip her heat suppressants, she knows her month-long vacation in New Zealand is going to look a little different than originally planned. Even so, discovering her scent match exists after finding his pheromone-laden suit jacket comes as a bit of a shock. After spending far too long sniffing a stranger's lost clothing, Lizzie throws caution to the wind, and sets out to find the mystery alpha.
Alpha Matiu Thompson has sworn off omegas, but when a curvy blonde shows up outside his law firm smelling of berries and sunshine, he immediately recognises his scent match. There's only one problem: she's carrying a jacket belonging to fellow lawyer Scott Harris of all people, and claims that Scott's scent is a match for her, too.
With everything they've been through over the years, Scott avoids Matiu as much as possible despite the fact that they work for the same firm. When he finds out his former friend is with an omega that they're both matched to, it's as if the universe is laughing at him. Lizzie is beautiful and sweet, and it all feels too much like history repeating itself.
With Lizzie oblivious to the tension between the two men and her heat quickly approaching, it’s set to be one scorching hot summer.
Packing for Vacation is a spicy MFM omegaverse romance featuring a Canadian FMC, two MMCs from Aotearoa New Zealand, and Māori representation. It's part of Goblin Presents: A Vacation Anthology, a bundle of four books to take you on the trip of your dreams.
Packing for Vacation is also part of the Blossomverse Omegaverse co-created by Allegra Hall and Emily Antoinette.
When a travel mishap causes omega Lizzie Tremblay to accidentally skip her heat suppressants, she knows her month-long vacation in New Zealand is going to look a little different than originally planned. Even so, discovering her scent match exists after finding his pheromone-laden suit jacket comes as a bit of a shock. After spending far too long sniffing a stranger's lost clothing, Lizzie throws caution to the wind, and sets out to find the mystery alpha.
Alpha Matiu Thompson has sworn off omegas, but when a curvy blonde shows up outside his law firm smelling of berries and sunshine, he immediately recognises his scent match. There's only one problem: she's carrying a jacket belonging to fellow lawyer Scott Harris of all people, and claims that Scott's scent is a match for her, too.
With everything they've been through over the years, Scott avoids Matiu as much as possible despite the fact that they work for the same firm. When he finds out his former friend is with an omega that they're both matched to, it's as if the universe is laughing at him. Lizzie is beautiful and sweet, and it all feels too much like history repeating itself.
With Lizzie oblivious to the tension between the two men and her heat quickly approaching, it’s set to be one scorching hot summer.
Packing for Vacation is a spicy MFM omegaverse romance featuring a Canadian FMC, two MMCs from Aotearoa New Zealand, and Māori representation. It's part of Goblin Presents: A Vacation Anthology, a bundle of four books to take you on the trip of your dreams.
Packing for Vacation is also part of the Blossomverse Omegaverse co-created by Allegra Hall and Emily Antoinette.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026
I proofed this book!
Hellooooo vacation and lost heat suppressants! I quickly went from “oh NO” to “oh YESSS” after Lizzie had her luggage (and meds) lost
I am so obsessed with Allegra Hall’s DEBUT omegaverse! This pack comes together messily (wink wink) and the double scent match is perfection.
Where is my ticket, I want this vacation too 🤣
Hellooooo vacation and lost heat suppressants! I quickly went from “oh NO” to “oh YESSS” after Lizzie had her luggage (and meds) lost
I am so obsessed with Allegra Hall’s DEBUT omegaverse! This pack comes together messily (wink wink) and the double scent match is perfection.
Where is my ticket, I want this vacation too 🤣
November 1, 2026
This was a fun time. Loved the setting and the fmc. The mmcs were so sweet and loved the comfort and affirmation they gave the fmc. But they also felt interchangeable. I didn’t feel like they were fully developed on their own
November 3, 2026
I'm obsessed with anything Allegra writes and this was no exception! There was just so much to enjoy in this story - older characters, swoony mmcs, hot spice, silly meet cute, adorable dogs, set in Aotearoa with so many lovely Māori cultural moments. I always learn so much about Māori when I read Allegra's books.
I did want to grab Scott and Matiu at some points and yell at them for being stupid. I love drama though so the third act breakup didn't bother me 😄 I think it was the right move for Lizzie.
Can't wait to see where else this world takes us!
I did want to grab Scott and Matiu at some points and yell at them for being stupid. I love drama though so the third act breakup didn't bother me 😄 I think it was the right move for Lizzie.
Can't wait to see where else this world takes us!
October 26, 2026
4.5 stars. "Packing for Vacation" is a charming omegaverse story with slightly older characters (30+) than you typically see in an omegaverse, which was a nice change of pace.
Summary: Canadian Lizzie (omega) was let go from her job and decides to make the most of her time off by traveling for a month in New Zealand. A chance encounter there leads her to two scent matches, Matiu and Scott (both alphas). Between her upcoming heat, the time limit on her visa, and being a citizen of a different country, the three characters have a lot to figure out in a short amount of time.
First off, the writing in this story was really solid. Allegra Hall is just a great writer and her first omegaverse turned out well. There's humor and steamy scenes and emotion and cuteness and the book hits all of the points you need from a love story.
Be aware that there is a third-act breakup in this book. I really enjoyed the fact that all of the MCs are older in this book, but that means that they come with emotional baggage. Personally, I like the depth that this adds to characters (especially because it allows for the hurt-comfort trope, which is a favorite of mine), but then it leads to things like the dreaded third-act breakup. Honestly, the chance to dig into characters with depth and history more than made up for a rocky bit in the last part of the book.
The other thing I enjoy about Allegra Hall's books, including this one, is the Maori representation. Matiu is Maori and we see him educating Lizzie (and thus the reader) about his iwi (tribe) and his marae (marae) and other parts of his culture. I appreciate the authenticity and representation and opportunity to learn about the Maori that is so deftly woven into this book.
Overall, this was another enjoyable read by Allegra Hall. She's a solid writer if you enjoy paranormal romance and, now, omegaverse.
Summary: Canadian Lizzie (omega) was let go from her job and decides to make the most of her time off by traveling for a month in New Zealand. A chance encounter there leads her to two scent matches, Matiu and Scott (both alphas). Between her upcoming heat, the time limit on her visa, and being a citizen of a different country, the three characters have a lot to figure out in a short amount of time.
First off, the writing in this story was really solid. Allegra Hall is just a great writer and her first omegaverse turned out well. There's humor and steamy scenes and emotion and cuteness and the book hits all of the points you need from a love story.
Be aware that there is a third-act breakup in this book. I really enjoyed the fact that all of the MCs are older in this book, but that means that they come with emotional baggage. Personally, I like the depth that this adds to characters (especially because it allows for the hurt-comfort trope, which is a favorite of mine), but then it leads to things like the dreaded third-act breakup. Honestly, the chance to dig into characters with depth and history more than made up for a rocky bit in the last part of the book.
The other thing I enjoy about Allegra Hall's books, including this one, is the Maori representation. Matiu is Maori and we see him educating Lizzie (and thus the reader) about his iwi (tribe) and his marae (marae) and other parts of his culture. I appreciate the authenticity and representation and opportunity to learn about the Maori that is so deftly woven into this book.
Overall, this was another enjoyable read by Allegra Hall. She's a solid writer if you enjoy paranormal romance and, now, omegaverse.
October 23, 2026
This was soooo cute! I love Lizzie’s chaotic sunshine energy and the ADHD rep. Her time blindness caused problems for her, but also led her to her future pack. I loved her independence and impulsivity. Matiu was such a sweetheart and an established lawyer who was passionate about Māori reparations. Scott was a goofball and had the gift of gab. It was so interesting to see how Scott and Matiu worked together after such an awful past relationship. I wanted to shake them for being idiots sometimes, but they did genuinely care about each other.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: emotionally abusive exes, fatphobia (not by main characters), body image issues (FMC), Parent death (historical), cancer (historical), grandparent death (historical), loss of pet custody. Neglectful pet ownership (off page, not main characters, she’s ok)
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: emotionally abusive exes, fatphobia (not by main characters), body image issues (FMC), Parent death (historical), cancer (historical), grandparent death (historical), loss of pet custody. Neglectful pet ownership (off page, not main characters, she’s ok)
October 25, 2026
I WAS HOOKED FROM THE GET GO!
I cried twice. Im from NZ and so there were so many amazing little nuggets to pickup. I have loved all of Allegras books and how well she balances lighthearted banter and romance with reflections on real world issues. I dont actually think I can pick a favourite of the 2 mmcs they both added different things to the story!
Also shoutout to Barry for being the bestest boy!!!
I cried twice. Im from NZ and so there were so many amazing little nuggets to pickup. I have loved all of Allegras books and how well she balances lighthearted banter and romance with reflections on real world issues. I dont actually think I can pick a favourite of the 2 mmcs they both added different things to the story!
Also shoutout to Barry for being the bestest boy!!!
October 21, 2026
I loved Allegra’s books from the beginning, and I knew that her omegaverse debut would be just as awesome and heartfelt 🥰 I can’t wait for the next installment!
October 22, 2026
Terrible cover. Great story.
November 10, 2026
a cute and sweet contemporary omegaverse if you’re looking for a short fun read! this is only my 2nd book of Allegra’s but i love how she highlights Māori culture!
Barry is the best boy 🐶
Barry is the best boy 🐶
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