Wrong Date, Right Mates

Heat Seekers Omegaverse

by Thalia Flume

Elliott
When I went undercover to test out the Heat Seekers app for my omega dating column, I didn’t expect to fall for Alden, the cinnamon roll alpha I matched with. But the app crashes right before our date, stranding me on the verge of heat with no way to find him. Just as I start to panic, the wind carries Alden’s scent toward me, and I follow it to the beach.

But the surfer that emerges from the water isn’t Alden.

Tyler
I don’t believe in scent matches. They’re just a biological reaction. That’s why I won’t give in to my attraction to my best friend, Alden, and why I’m trying so hard to develop a medication to give alphas and omegas more control over their bodies. But when I rescue an omega in distress, his scent is so delicious I forget all about science.

There’s just one Elliott belongs to Alden.

Alden
The only way to stop pining after my best friend is to date an omega who actually wants me. But every connection I make fizzles out after only a few dates. Elliott is the first omega who’s made me feel desired instead of a lonely alpha chasing after an omega, at least until he stands me up. Or so I thought.

Tyler found my omega, but Elliott is going into heat, and he wants Tyler.

Wrong Date, Right Mates is an MMM romance novella perfect for fans of doting alphas, mutual pining, grumpy sunshine dynamics, and best friends to lovers. This poly relationship features two alphas and one omega.

Genres: Omegaverse, Novella, Romance, M M M, M M Romance

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2026

About the author

Thalia Flume is the sweeter, spicier alter ego of Thea Verdone. Under this pen name you'll find books with lighter themes set on sunny beaches, rather than stormy settings and melancholy moods.

When she's not making her friends laugh, or her readers cry, she can be found learning how to draw (badly), tending to her vegetable garden, or in nature.

She writes her books from a desk that faces a forest in the Pacific Northwest, which is all she’s ever wanted. And she enjoys revisiting her memories of Southern California under this pen name.

Read my anti-AI policy at theaverdone.com/ai-policy

Reviews

[Evelyn Bella (there WILL be spoilers) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not buying it, sorry.

You're telling me Elliot set off for a date with Alden, the app they use to communicate gets finicky and he gets so turned around that he meets Tyler, who happens to be Alden's best friend and since Elliot's heat has a sudden onset, somehow he ends up fucking the best friend?

And after the starter fuck with Tyler, he somehow ends up spending the rest of the heat with Alden?

And Alden knows his date and bestie, whom he's been in love with since time immemorial, got it on a few minutes prior to this?

And neither Tyler nor Alden has an epic meltdown over this? I mean, I get Elliot not being bothered much, he doesn't know these men from Adam, but the other two?

Besties since childhood with simmering feelings that they've somehow managed not to act on?

Well. Beyond Tyler telling Alden to dump his ex. FYI. Not asking. Told that man. Verbatim. It's either him or me. Choose me.

And Alden packed up his ex boyfriend that very night. Told that man sorry babes, bestie wants you gone so you have GOT to go. Even had some movie moment with Tyler packing up the ex and walking him to the door in triumph.

So you're telling me that these two alphas fucked the same omega on the same day, knew about it, and somehow they're not being balls of feral unhinged jealousy?

Lmao.

I'M NOT BUYING IT.

Kinda bought the aftermath, though. It's very on brand for them. Alden being at peace with the idea of being celibate besties in their 80s because they won't touch each other but they'll be damned if anyone else touches the other💀

Tyler giving in because he was no match against a full-on romantic assault from Alden(I'm tired of following your lead, EYE make the rules now🥵)

(see why I wasn't buying the zen attitude towards the Elliot fiasco?)

Anyway, so.

If this had ended up as MM with Alden and Tyler, I'd be like yeah....that totally makes sense.

The fact that it ends up in a throuple with Elliot and love declarations amongst them when they've only known that omega a total of 2 days and neither of those being a full 24 hours?

Not. Buying. It.

And I was so ready to be understanding if it had been a debut like....yes, author, solid effort, you've done so well. Solid premise, a bit shaky on the execution but that's to be expected.

Only to find out it's absolutely not a debut 💀 💀 💀

One star for the premise. Solid gold.

One star for NOT making Elliot pregnant when those fuck ass symptoms started. I was already wary of where this was going by then.

Minus one star for the execution that fell far short of my hopes and dreams of the chaos this could have contained.

Minus two stars for the PTSD because now whenever I see a Thea Verdone book, I'm going to remember it's the same author, and I'm going to wonder...

[Dani (Daniiireads) · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

Short, cute, but left me wanting more

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
- omegaverse
- MMM/AAO
- grumpy x sunshine x brat
- mistaken identity
- friends to lovers
- inconvenient heat
- mutual pining

[Ema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short and spicy omegaverse story.
Alden and Tyler are alpha best friends who have been not so secretly pinning after each other but Tyler keeps firm in his belief that they cant work together.

Elliot is an omega journalist that is writing an article about a dating app, he meets Alden there and they build a solid connection. When its time to meet with Alden the app crashes and Elliot falls into heat unexpectedly, he remembers the beach where Alden told him he would be but instead of Alden he meets Tyler who is his scent match. Tyler brings him home to Alden and Alden helps him through his heat but he can see that there are feeling between Alden and Tyler and refuses to come between them. Once Elliot leaves Tyler and Alden finally get together and now their new mission is to bring Elliot into their pack

[Alix · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

This was just the fluffiest, cutest Omegaverse! It was delightful and made me so happy to read it. Alden, a sweet alpha, and Elliott, a bit of a bratty omega who has never been cared for properly during a heat, meet on the app Heat Seekers and form a connection. They decide to meet. Tyler, Alden's BFF and housemate, feels like maybe it's time for him to move out, but he would be even lovelier without Alden by his side. I love the interactions between Tyler and Alden, Tyler and Elliott, Elliott and Alden! It's all so yummy! I love how scent plays such a big role in this story. And I especially love once the 3 of them interact together!! While this could have used a bit more cooking time and editing, overall it's just such a yummy treat! I can't wait to read more from this pen name - it made my heart so happy.

Tyler, Alden, Elliott

What to Expect:
*mmm
*omegaverse (aao)
*scientist + rich dude + columnist
*best friends to lovers
*grumpy + sunshine + needy brat
*mistaken identity
*all the pining
*accidental heat, unplanned rut(s)
*caretaking
*knotting
*scent mating
*marking/claiming
*nesting
*the best BFFs
*Southern CA beach setting

[Queenbeereads_sugarandspice · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This is a spicy little novella with some real LOL moments and a healthy helping of yearning. I was won over by those text exchanges at the beginning. 

I LOVED Alden especially. His caretaking is next level: he’s so blooming gorgeous with Elliott during his heat, making him feel so cherished and safe. Alden is all sunshine and can see through grumpy Tyler’s BS about hiding his feelings for the other alpha and their omega.

I did especially love the alpha-alpha relationship between Alden and Tyler rather than them just being completely omega focused. I was thrilled that the author dedicated time for them in this, giving the alphas their special moment after they’ve waited for each other for so long. I really felt their emotions during that bonding.

I could have happily spent more time with these three.

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Some of my favourite quotes

I’m such a mess. A hot mess, but not in a cute manic pixie gay sort of way. 

“You asked me to choose you last year and I did… I chose you then, and I’m choosing you now, and I need you to choose me too.”

“And when it’s over, you’re going to love me in the daylight, in rut and out of it. You don’t get to leave. You have to choose me.” 

“You’re ours, Elliott, and we belong to you.”

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Elliott, Tyler, + Alden

-mmm omegaverse
-best friends to lovers
-grumpy x sunshine x brat
-mistaken identity
-mutual pining
-inconvenient heat

this was a cute & perfect take on omegaverse & i love it for thalia/thea's debut omega romance!! it was perfect for the dynamic between the 3 characters & i can't wait for more from her!

[Drew H · Rating 2.5 out of 5]

I have to be honest, this one did not really land for me. The spice was great, and I had a good enough time reading through those scenes, but I didn't really connect with any of the characters. I think having three main characters in a novella romance is always gonna be hard to pull off because that's essentially four different relationships you have to establish, three pairs and the trio of them all together. I feel like we just about got there with Alden and Tyler, I understood their dynamic, but trying to mix in a third only ever felt like applying a band aid to them, and not about really making all three fit. I kept trying to compare it to Dimitri, Dagon, and Lucky from Lark Taylor's universe, and it just came up so lacking. I acknowledge that's not REALLY fair of me to compare, Lark had like 250 more pages to stick the landing, but that's what I'm talking about. This novella format didn't give the characters or the relationship enough room to breathe. I'll say again, the sex was great though. If you really need to just turn off your brain and enjoy yourself for a couple hours with something you shouldn't look too closely at, you could do worse.

Thank you to GRR for an eARC of this title, this is my honest review.

[369Pages · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

3.5⭐️
A short and sweet MMM omegaverse erotica with a unique premise and lots of spice!
Elliott and Alden meet on an app designed to hook alphas and omegas up to spend heats together. Tyler is trying not to be jealous that his fellow alpha bff is forming a connection with someone else. But when they meet in person, it doesn’t go as planned…Elliott meets Tyler before he can meet Alden!

You can expect:
-mmm omegaverse (friends to lovers alphas x an omega)
-mostly erotica but still romance!
-hookup app gone wrong (but maybe done right actually)
-mates, 🪢 and other (human) omegaverse biology

As long as you’re not thinking too deeply about the plot, the book is really fun! Though it’s mostly erotic fun, the characters and the situations they’re put in are interesting.

This is perfect for if you’re looking for some really spicy omegaverse with low stakes.

[Joyfully Jay · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

A Joyfully Jay review.

3.75 stars

This is a shorter novel that can be read quickly and tells a cute story of Alden, Tyler, and Elliott. It’s not as complicated as it sounds. When Elliott finds Tyler on the beach, Alden had just been there and the combination of their scents calls to Elliott. All three of them are wary of relationships for different reasons and Elliott has never had an alpha truly take care of him during his heat and now he has two that he wants to be with. Tyler tries to stay out of the way out of respect for Alden, but it’s clear that there are feelings all around, they just need to have a conversation.

Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.

[Magne Einar · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Well, oh my, this one was 🔥!

I had so much fun with this story! It’s a short but spicy read (in every sense of the word 😉). On one side, we have Tyler and Alden, two best friends whose connection is much deeper than either of them wants to admit. And then there’s Elliott, who becomes a kind of bridge between the two BFFs, especially since they both have feelings for him, too.

The chemistry between these three is definitely fiery! 🤤

[areadsbooks1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

devoured this novella and still swooning over the romance and yearning between these two besties. if you’re a lover of best friends to lovers, longing, yearning, omegaverse, MMM, sweet shy omegas then this will be for you! I truly loved this version of Thea’s writing, so ready for more from this pen name <3

[jaz! · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(ARC)

Quick, simple, cute, and spicy. Thats whats i wanted and thats exactly what i got. While Tyler and Alden's was truly the heart of this book, it didn't feel like Elliot was just a side thought either; he really worked for me, and i liked them all together as a trio. The spice was great and honestly, I did really like the small bits of worldbuilding that we did get with Tyler's job and research. Overall this book was fun and i had a good time with it.

[A Good Girl’s Bookshelf · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

4.8 ⭐️

A scorching hot, cozy, and absolutely delightful omegaverse treat that will have you begging for a few hundred more pages! Thalia Flume delivers a deliciously sweet, high-heat, and ultra-charming MMM novella that hits every single sweet spot. Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of California beaches, Wrong Date, Right Mates takes a chaotic mix-up and spins it into an intoxicating, heartwarming mmm romance packed with banter, knotting, and pure mutual devotion.

The story begins with Elliott, a precious, love-starved omega and columnist testing out the "Heat Seekers" app to find an attentive match to help him through his unpredictable heats. He matches with Alden, a total cinnamon-roll alpha who makes him feel genuinely cherished. But when an app glitch and a sudden surge of heat leave Elliott stranded on the beach, he follows an irresistible scent straight to a gorgeous surfer... who turns out to be Tyler, Alden’s lifelong best friend. Tyler and Alden have been hopelessly, secretly pining for each other for years, terrified to cross the line of their connection. When Elliott accidentally stumbles onto Tyler instead of Alden, a chaotic "wrong date" turns into a life-changing catalyst that forces all three men to face their undeniable chemistry and build a brand-new pack together. The chemistry between Elliott, Alden, and Tyler is off-the-charts explosive! Watching a grumpy scientist alpha and a sunshine surfer alpha, who are utterly oblivious about being in love with each other, finally come together with a sweet, witty omega is absolute magic. The mutual yearning between Alden and Tyler is so thick you could cut it with a knife! The years of denied feelings and subtle protection make their eventual realization and pack connection hit so hard. there were definitely moments where I wanted to jump into the pages and shake Tyler and Alden for being such beautiful idiots that were utterly blind to their feelings for each other. But the sheer sweetness of Elliott, the tension packed dynamic between the two alphas, and the absolute fire chemistry made every single page an absolute joy to devour!

If you love your omegaverse reads with high heat, this book delivers in spades! From scorching heat cycles to top-tier knotting, the intimate scenes are intensely steamy while remaining incredibly tender, loving, reassuring, and consent filled. Witty dialogue, misunderstandings, and warm ocean breezes make this novella read like a comforting candle scented with sea spray and citrus. It’s lighthearted, low-angst, and endlessly entertaining! Elliott, Alden, and Tyler stole my heart so fast, and watching two hopelessly oblivious alpha best friends finally get their act together alongside the sweetest omega was pure serotonin. If you're craving a fast, sweet, and ridiculously steamy MMM omegaverse read packed with knotting, beachy vibes, and double the alpha devotion, you need to devour this!

Instagram: @goodgirlsbookshelf_

[Heather O'Dell · Rating 5 out of 5]

— SUMMARY
Alden’s company has developed an app to help omegas in heat find an alpha. Elliott is a journalist writing about the app. When Elliott, an omega, matches with Alden, an alpha, the two begin chatting and enjoying each other online. Alden seems like the perfect alpha, even drawing up a “heat plan” to make Elliott’s heat more comfortable.

Tyler is a researcher trying to find ways to help omegas gain control over their bodies. He is also an alpha and Alden’s best friend and roommate. Tyler considers himself demisexual, as he has only ever had urges toward Alden, and only during his ruts… at least that’s what he tells himself. Alden, however, has been in love with Tyler forever… but when Tyler’s ruts end, he denies further attraction to Alden. Two alphas together… that’s just not supposed to happen.

When Elliott is supposed to meet Alden for his upcoming heat, the heat starts early and Elliott finds himself lost nearby where he is supposed to meet Alden. But instead of Alden, he runs into Tyler who ends up helping him through the first pangs of his heat.

— REVIEW
This is my second omegaverse book, and though I’m still getting used to the animalistic mating, I’m really into it… and when one of my favourite authors, Thea Verdone, steps up to the plate under a new pen name to join in the Heat Seekers universe, I had high hopes and I was not let down.

The connection between all three of the characters was intense… as was the tension due to unspoken emotions. Both Tyler and Alden are sweet and caring alphas who want the very best for each other and for Elliott, who is spoiled in the very best way. Tyler goes THROUGH IT in this story, and the complex relationship between him and his best friend becomes a focal point for the second arc of the book.

What I love about Thea’s writing is that she makes everything seem so real. Her characters have distinct personalities that even in a short novel come out beautifully. Alden’s kindness, Tyler’s passion, and Elliott’s humour all intermingle to create a glorious MMM romance. Thea usually makes me cry, and this was no exception, but I cried WAY less at this version of her writing… and I laughed a lot. This book left me with a big smile on my face at the end.

If you enjoy contemporary omegaverse, this book is right for you!

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨May contain spoilers✨

I just knew that this omegaverse was going to be everything and so much more. I love me a good fluffy storyline, especially when it involves MMM.

First off, Tyler and Alden are so freaking hardheaded. They are best friends and have feelings but neither one of them had the courage to act on it until Elliot leaves after Alden him with his heat.

When Alden and Elliott decide to meet, things happen with their communication where Elliott and Tyler meet.

All three of them are so good whether the alphas are with Elliot or Elliott with the alphas.

I loved that Alden and Tyler finally confessed how they felt. That talk needed to happen more than they realized.

But my heart broke for Tyler when he goes through one of the most intense ruts he’s had. That whole scene made me an emotional mess because this is when I wanted Alden to come to him!

This was such an adorable book with the cutest guys. I loved how these three finally came together at the end of the book. I need more books with this vibe because this book made me want more. I need to read the other books in this Heat Seekers series because they all sound amazing.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 4 out of 5]

WRONG DATE, RIGHT MATES is part of the Heat Seekers Omegaverse series. I'll start by saying it's a great novella, but I wanted more!

It begins with a text conversation between Alden and Elliott, through the Heat Seekers app. With it being a novella, it quickly moves to them setting up a meeting. Just as they're about to meet, the app goes down. So Alden is waiting at the restaurant; Elliott can't remember the name of it, so goes to the beach, where he finds Tyler. Now our three MMCs have all met.

As I've said, this was a great story, but it could have been even better if it had been longer. For example, we know Alden and Tyler are in love with each other, but we're told through a flashback. And I had no idea Elliott was writing an article.

This is a sweet, cute, and spicy novella that pushed most of my buttons, just not all of them. If you like Omegaverse, then I can definitely recommend it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to look for a full-length novel by this author.

*I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
**The same worded review will appear elsewhere.**

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian
Oct 27, 2026

[Amanda Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun, short, and spicy read! I loved the dynamic between Alden, Tyler, and Elliott. Alden and Tyler are best friends who have been secretly pining for each other, and Elliott ends up being the perfect little bridge between them.

The chemistry between these three was HOT! I loved how their personalities balanced each other out, with grumpy, sunshine, and bratty energy all coming together. The mistaken identity, dating app connection, and unexpected heat made for a deliciously entertaining story.

It was sweet, hot, and had the perfect mix of spice and feelings. I especially loved how Alden and Tyler finally got together, and were then on a mission to bring Elliott into their pack. I would absolutely love more from these three!

Short, cute, spicy, and left me wanting MORE!

Tropes/Themes:
MM Omegaverse
MMM / AAO
Best Friends to Lovers
Mutual Pining
Mistaken Identity
Dating App
Omega in Heat
Grumpy x Sunshine x Brat
Knotting
Pack Dynamics
HEA

[antonia&#x1fae7; · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author via GRR & this review only contains my honest thoughts and feelings about this book.💐

Kind of corny, kind of cute.
I enjoyed it for the most part but something was missing? I think we didn't get to know the characters as much as we should have. All I know is that they're mates and that two of them are rich.🥲

Other than that, I loved the best friends to lovers aspect of it and the mishap with the two alphas in the beginning of the book.


What I really really didn't like was Noel. I don't know, he rubbed me the wrong way. I get being worried about your best friend and all that but I think it was too much. I also kind of feel like he liked Elliott more than just a friend...

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Omegaverse Book!

This was a quick and fun read with lots of spice and also lots of sweetness. I really enjoyed all three of the main characters and the ways they all meet was very entertaining. I loved how sweet Alden is and he’s such an amazing caretaker. It was wonderful seeing him take care of Elliot but also to see him take care of Tyler. Alden and Tyler’s relationship took some time but they finally managed to communicate and get together which made me very happy and I was even happier seeing Elliot find his way back to them so they could all have a happily ever after. Also one of my favourite parts of omegaverse books is the nesting so I had a delightful time with the nesting scene in this book!

[Autumn Winchester · Rating 3 out of 5]

To start off, this book is on the shorter end, sweet and to the point. I liked the premise that this blurb had brought. I had expected more drama between the two alphas. Maybe even more hurt/comfort.

Overall, this book wasn't horrible. Great plot, no gaps in the storyline. It was cute and sweet. If you are looking for a fast paced, mild steamy book with omega in heat, a failed dating app, and 2 alphas willing to do what needs to be done, then this book is for you.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance copy from GRR for my honest review.

I picked this book up because I love Omegaverse and I love MMM books. This was a sweet short story that I absolutely ate up. I loved all 3 men, Tyler, Alden, and Elliott.

We have two alpha best friends who are hiding their feelings for the other and one omega who goes into unexpected heat. What ensues is a lot scent marking and some twists and turns. This was a low angst read. Highly recommend.

[Ashley · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

This was a cute short read. This was an MMM book with hardly any time as MMM which was kind of a bummer. I did like the relationship between the alphas but it definitely felt lacking with adding the omega into that. I did enjoy the book just wish there was more MMM content.

[Jordan Fischer | julietfoxreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little omegaverse story was SO SWEET 🥹 I loved Wrong Dates, Right Mates by @thaliaflume!! Two alphas who have been pining over each other for years, a sweet omega with an unexpected heat….. you KNOW they are all meant to be together 🫠. I believe @the.steminist.reader commented on my yearning post telling me to read it and YUP, if you love men who yearn you NEED THIS….. omg when Tyler goes into rut and freaks out in Alden’s room I WAS DYING (omg his poor shoes 🫣😂). VERY much hoping for more fun, low angst omegaverse from Thalia, I’m SO excited!!

[Bere Peltier · Rating 4 out of 5]

An omega contacts an alpha through an app to have him accompany him during his heat. When he arrives at the agreed-upon location, everything goes wrong, and the omega ends up hooking up with the alpha’s best friend instead. What starts as a problem turns into a match made in heaven because they’re scent matches!

A quick read with plenty of smut.

This book was provided to me by Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Cori · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

Very sweet and perfectly spicy MMM Omegaverse. Elliot, Alden and Tyler have a short but sweet heat riddled story. I love the way this ended especially. Worth the read.

[Eszter Ilia-Barabás · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author.

I can count the number of omegaverse stories I’ve read on one hand, and I still don’t feel an overwhelming urge to dive headfirst into this world. But Thea wrote an omegaverse story, and I simply couldn’t pass it up.
(There were a few parts and terms I didn’t quite know what to make of, but that’s on me.)

Whatever you do, don’t skip the prologue! The text exchanges between Alden and Elliott are so sweet, and I was grinning the entire time!

The idea of the Heat Seekers app feels very modern, and I can absolutely imagine something like it crashing could ruin a first date. Poor Alden, waiting in vain for Elliott for a whole hour… I just wanted to give him the biggest hug!

Meanwhile, Elliott followed Alden’s scent all the way back to the beach, only to find Tyler instead — Alden’s best friend and roommate. And what a first meeting that was!

The chemistry between Tyler and Alden was absolutely incredible, and I was rooting for them from the very beginning! I felt that Tyler’s stubbornness was their biggest obstacle, especially since the attraction was clearly there on his side, too.

I loved seeing how much more confident Alden became with the right partner(s) by his side. I loved his devotion and the side of himself he dared to show Tyler first.

This is a pretty spicy little novella, but there’s so much more to it than just smut: loneliness, insecurity, selflessness, courage, friendship turning into love, first times, and a cute nickname.

I loved reading about these three, enjoyed their dialogue, and absolutely adored their dynamic.

If you’re in the mood to read something by Thea but don’t feel like crying, this novella is the perfect choice!

[Susan (Purplegalaxyreads94) · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

First, I want to thank Thalia Flume for the gifted eARC of Wrong Date, Right Mates to read and provide my honest, spoiler free review.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

My Thoughts:
Wrong Date, Right Mates was filled with so many things that I truly love reading. When I first saw that this was an MMM omegaverse story, I just knew I needed to read it!

Elliott, Tyler and Alden were such an amazing trio to read about. The way that these two alphas were so caring and supportive with Elliott just warmed my heart so much. Knowing that both Tyler and Alden were willing to take care of Elliott but also struggled with their own feelings for each other just had me wanting them all to have a happily ever after.

The use of an app being useful for omegas and alphas to find one another just had a playful spin to the dating apps that you see here in real life and all over the world. Seeing the little playful messages being sent were such a fun little touch as I love having that sort of interaction between characters. Of course, a mishap occurs but it leads to such a great plot of these three characters finding their way back to each other.

I was hooked from the very beginning and finished the book in about an hour or so because I was that invested. Also, I need to send a shout out to Noel for being such an amazing best friend to Elliott. He really shone brightly as a side character and I honestly want to know more about him. The ending had me smiling and my heart will forever be happy for Elliott, Tyler and Alden.

[Nikki Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writing

ARC REVIEW

🌶️ MMM Romance | Omegaverse | Spicy Novella | Debut Novel

Well, this book was an MMM omegaverse spice fest, and I absolutely ATE IT UP! 🔥🥵

I loved all three main characters — Alden, Tyler, and Elliot — and the chemistry between these men was NEXT LEVEL! From beginning to end, I was completely invested in this sexy, slightly whacky love triangle, and honestly, I didn't want it to end!

Alden and Tyler are best friends, both Alphas, and completely oblivious to the fact that they're in love with each other. Enter Elliot, a love-starved Omega and columnist who's trying out a new dating app to find someone to help him through his heat. He's matched with Alden, but when a little confusion leads him to the wrong date, he ends up stumbling across Tyler instead. 👀🔥

What follows is a wrong date, right mates situation that turns into something neither of them could have anticipated! Between the unexpected encounters, scorching chemistry, plenty of spice, and the love and companionship these three find together, this story had me hooked.

This is such a fun, steamy read with three lovable characters and a relationship that kept me turning the pages. If you're looking for a quick, spicy MMM omegaverse novella with plenty of heat, heart, and a wonderfully chaotic love triangle, I highly recommend picking this one up!

An excellent debut from Thalia Flume, and I can't wait to see what comes next! 💖🔥

[Katie (probably_reading_romance) · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

Short, sweet, and steamy - what more could we want?!

This was a fun little story and I so enjoyed the tangible desire between all of the characters. Nothing felt overly forced or unbelievable, and I adored the care that both Tyler and Alden took with Elliott despite the initial confusion and mistaken identities when they all first met. My heart was aching for all of them when Tyler refused to stay and then when Elliott in turn left. Obviously, that's what allowed Alden and Tyler to finally address their feelings for each other, but the fact that being alone for so long meant Elliott was so sick by himself, the poor guy! He just needed his alphas to take care of him!

I really enjoyed how the story was structured - even though it was a short novella, it didn't feel rushed at all (until the very end, I'll admit) and each of the three MCs were granted equal page time to build their stories, POVs, and personalities. By the end of the story, I felt like I knew each of them well enough to be happy with the ending, although I would have liked to see even just one more chapter to wrap things up a bit more neatly. The ending felt a tiiiiiiiny bit abrupt with how quickly the three of them came together to handle Elliott's heat and made the decision to mate and move Elliott in despite barely knowing him.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¼ || 🌶️🌶️🌶️½

I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and all opinions are my own.

[WickyReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thalia FlumeFrom the Prologue all the way to the very end i was hooked i couldn't put it down .This is an MMM Spicey Omegaverse written so well to the the point when the book finishes your searching for more pages even though you no there are none lol .What a debut as an indie Author you have smashed it out of the park Thea (WINK) <3.I loved the best friend relationship between Alden & Tyler (Alphas) and our precious Omega Elliot our columnist who is trying out the heat seeker dating app that a certain someone created and starts this whole thing .i'm not one to give the whole plot of the book away so i will say no more id rather you dive in blind like me and become just as obsessed with these 3 as i am.All i can say is READ this book you wont regret it. Honestly I've missed the Omegaverse its good to be back in that world/Trope & i love MMM romance overall 10/10.

Thank you for the ARC and for bringing these 3 into our lives where we can know safely say we are eager to see what is next and until then be more that happy to dive back into this book as it will most definitely be a re-read for many.