Knot My Fault: An MMM Omegaverse

by N. Slater

Last year, I lost everything.
My place on the swim team. My scholarship. And my dignity.
All because my scent-blindness landed me in a near heat situation surrounded by Alphas.
I’m convinced it’s my fault, and with the school year coming to an end, I won't be anything other than the Omega who ruined the team.
When a mix-up lands me on stage during the Summer Splash Auction usually reserved for Alphas raising money for their sports' teams. One look at the hungry Alphas raising their paddles to win a night with me and I'm sure my life is over.
Until an Alpha-Beta mated pair from my team not only wins the auction but starts chipping away at the walls I’ve built, showing me that I don't have to be perfect to be loved.
Knot My Fault is a standalone 18+ MMM Sweet Sports Novella set at Knotlocke Academy. Medium-Burn; Low Spice.

Genres: Omegaverse, Novella

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 21, 2026

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Reviews

[Kez Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet OV novella with an alpha and beta couple pining over omega Jude.
Their relationship kicks off from the usual sports team auction event but this time with a twist, but it gives Jude the chance to see how serious Hollis and Bishop are about him.
I liked the intrigue from the bullying and heat drama, the complications from scent recognition, and the comfort his mates bring reigniting Jude's passion for swimming.

[Leilani Noack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I loved this novella and man I felt so bad for Jude. I love how this has some spice 2/5 but still stays on top for the plot. I love the patience that Hollis and Bishop has for Jude. If you like MMM omegaverse then this will be a fast paced book. Love how there is some good & bad stuff that happens but Jude gets his HEA

[Queenbeereads_sugarandspice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this OV MMM novella.

I had a huge soft spot for Hollis immediately on meeting him. And I do mean immediately. I couldn’t get over what a massive sweetheart he was – a real gentle giant. Adorable! He’s a teddy bear but will get territorial and protective if needed; I spent much of the book hoping that he’d go all protective alpha on whoever was responsible for the ‘incident’. 

I really felt for Jude. From the start, it’s clear that he was stitched up in the worst possible way, and the fallout from the incident has had an incredibly negative impact on his life. He deals with it admirably but understandably keeps people at a distance to protect himself. His scent blindness acts as another complication and reason for him to mistrust people. 

I really liked the dynamic between these three. Bishop’s the calm, steady beta who’s the dominant pack lead while Hollis is the submissive, adorably enthusiastic alpha. Bishop’s maybe overly cautious and tries to reign in Hollis who’s extremely eager to win their omega’s heart. Jude’s wary at first, trying desperately not to let feelings get involved, but I loved seeing him learn to trust them and feel safe in their presence. I loved that Hollis and Bishop allow the omega to lead things and respect his boundaries, taking things at the pace he feels most comfortable with and making sure that they are all about looking after his needs.

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Some of my favourite quotes

Hollis feels everything first and thinks about it afterward. It’s one of the reasons I love him. It’s also why he needs me to keep him from walking up to Jude with an extra towel, a snack, and the emotional subtlety of a golden retriever. 

“Because I want you. We both do. Bishop told me I had to wait and be good. And I was but I don’t want to be good anymore, Jude. I just want to hold you. Touch you. Kiss you. Knot you. I want...” “And you? Because it seems like you’re running this show.” “I want anything you’re willing to give. But other than that, I just want to know the real Jude, the Omega who used to enjoy life.” 

“We want you, Jude. Not just another night like this, although I won’t complain if there’s a repeat. This is about wanting you.” 

“You don’t owe us anything, Jude. When I said we wanted you this morning, that didn’t come with stipulations. That didn’t come with any expectations.” 

“You’re a beautiful disaster, you know that?” 

“You don’t get a vote. You look like a Victorian child with a tragic cough.” “That sounds delicate. I’ve always wanted to be delicate.” “You’re six-five.” “Emotionally delicate,” 

“That sounds like a lot.” “It’s you. So it doesn’t feel like a lot.” 

“You don’t need a bite to claim us. You don’t need a bond that works the way everyone else says it should. If you want us, you have us.” 

[BookishEchoes · Rating 5 out of 5]

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My Review
N. Slater
Knot My Fault: An MMM Omegaverse (Knotlocke Academy)

N. Slater has done it again.

Knot My Fault is a beautifully written, heartfelt conclusion to the Knotlocke Academy series. From the very first chapter, I was completely invested in the characters and their journey. The pacing flowed effortlessly, and every chapter pulled me in deeper, making it impossible to put down.

What I loved most was the emotional depth. This story isn’t just about romance—it explores healing, acceptance, vulnerability, and finding people who love you exactly as you are. The characters felt authentic, and watching their relationships grow was incredibly rewarding.

N. Slater has a way of writing stories that make you feel every emotion. I found myself smiling, aching, and cheering for these characters until the very last page. It’s one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.

I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to read this story. It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves emotional storytelling, lovable characters, and a beautifully crafted Omegaverse romance.

No spoilers from me—you’ll want to experience this one for yourself! ❤️

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knot My Fault

Knot My Fault, part of the series Knotlocke Academy, by N. Slater @authornslater As always, a great book by Nic!

This was such a great book about Bishop, Jude, & Hollis! Tropes: Contemporary, Omegaverse, Male/Male/Male, Alpha/Beta/Omega, College, Swim Team/Coach, Low Angst, No 3rd Act Breakup & HEA!

[Simera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jude is an omega and was part of the swimming team until his scent-blindness almost cost him everything.
Bishop(beta, team captain) and Hollis(alpha, part of swim team) are a bonded pair. Win Jude in the auction that he was forced to do. Together they slowly show Jude that they can be trusted and have a future together.
Team jealousy, truth comes out, found family and HEA

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm definitely in love with this series. Each book embarks on a different character and this book was 10 out of 10 highly recommended reading this whole book series. Each series of the book gets better and better, I love the story plot. I love the spiciness and I love the pack dynamics, and I like that even though they can fight through some trials the men still found there hea

[Tiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review:
This was a lovely novella. It was quick, but captivating; I loved the storyline. Jude had a scandal the year prior during a swim meet and hasn’t been in the water since. He deals with some bullying, but Bishop and Hollis are there to help. They all fall for each other and support Jude with not only navigating a relationship, but getting back into the water as well. The characters were so different but fit together perfectly. Ahhh, so good!

Ratings:
⭐️4.5
🌶️3
💧4
😂4

Aesthetic:
🏊‍♂️🩲📋⏱️🪢🔠🏫🛏️☀️😎❤️‍🩹😟✨👨🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻

Location:
📍?

Tropes:
🩵mmm
🩵novella
🩵omv(abo)
🩵swim teammates
🩵golden retriever mc
🩵date auction
🩵academia
🩵bullying
🩵hurt/comfort
🩵protective mates
🩵nesting
🩵knotting
🩵hea

Characters:
Bishop
- Beta
- Team Captain
- Mated to Hollis
- Leader/Dominant
- Likes Jude

Hollis
- Alpha
- Swimmer
- Mated to Bishop
- Golden Retriever vibes
- Likes Jude

Jude
- Omega
- Returning to Swimming
- Scandal Last Year
- Likes Bishop & Hollis
- Deals with bullying

Favorite Character:
Bishop & Hollis

Always check content warnings before reading!

I received this book as an ARC.

[Adoraboy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book from N. Slater!!!!

[Nell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a novella that doesn’t feel like one and has depth

[Jessica L Morton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved this series. I love reading about all different dynamics and relationships. This was another sweet and spicy romance with an intriguing mini plot. I was honestly surprised at the stupidity of some people.

[⭐Toonasa⭐ *Romance Book Lovers' Haven* (For long and deep.... reviews!)]

So I checked this out (basically wanted to read a short book before bed, but this had many ch so I skipped stuff...) & omg, I hate the trauma the Omega has. It's kinda triggering to me & I wanted revenge for him so much that I read it all for it lol. The scenes I read didn't have it described in deep but it was enough. Omg, those bastards AHHHH—

Anyway, our main trio are quite sweet ❤️.

[Alexandra Kjær · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition to the Knotlocke family. Again we have a great romance with spice and humor. And I just love how the earlier main characters have a bigger role in this, tying it all together.
Jude's story is just heartbreaking, and I love his new Alpha and Beta for knowing how to take care of him!
The characters are all so cute and loving in this, and it was just warm and heartfelt the whole way through.