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Pack Darling: Forever: an omegaverse reverse harem why choose romance
In the final chapter of the steamy omegaverse duology that began with Pack Breathless, Lilah attempts to break free from her pack—but her mates aren't willing to let her go without a fight.
After a disastrous first heat, Lilah is ready to swear off alphas and escape to a cabin in the woods. However, her body has other plans. Now that she’s awakened, she can’t survive another heat alone. The problem is, she hates alphas, hates packs, and really super hates the so-called mates she can’t forgive and can’t forget.
With her biological clock ticking too fast to handle, she can’t wait on the Wyvern Pack to figure out their damage. Determined to take care of her own needs, Lilah decides to put herself into rotation, seeking a pack that will be there for her during her heat with no strings attached. Despite her efforts, the Wyvern Pack is hellbent on winning her back and shadows her every move as her personal bodyguards, especially since she is still in danger after the Redfangs put a price on her head.
But Lilah isn’t just going to shrug off the last months with Atlas, Finn, Hunter, Jett, and Orion because of a little affection and a little danger. If they want her, the Wyvern Pack must work hard to earn her forgiveness after their past mistakes. And grovel. There will need to be a lot of groveling.
After a disastrous first heat, Lilah is ready to swear off alphas and escape to a cabin in the woods. However, her body has other plans. Now that she’s awakened, she can’t survive another heat alone. The problem is, she hates alphas, hates packs, and really super hates the so-called mates she can’t forgive and can’t forget.
With her biological clock ticking too fast to handle, she can’t wait on the Wyvern Pack to figure out their damage. Determined to take care of her own needs, Lilah decides to put herself into rotation, seeking a pack that will be there for her during her heat with no strings attached. Despite her efforts, the Wyvern Pack is hellbent on winning her back and shadows her every move as her personal bodyguards, especially since she is still in danger after the Redfangs put a price on her head.
But Lilah isn’t just going to shrug off the last months with Atlas, Finn, Hunter, Jett, and Orion because of a little affection and a little danger. If they want her, the Wyvern Pack must work hard to earn her forgiveness after their past mistakes. And grovel. There will need to be a lot of groveling.
- GenresOmegaverseRomance
453 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2026
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July 20, 2026
Finn is definitely my favorite.
November 8, 2026
I LOVED this so much. I loved the indie version but all of the little changes and additions?? It made me love it so much more. We got more of the relationship development that I did find myself craving in the original.
Once again I loved how much Lilah made the guys work for her forgiveness and her and Orion finally stood up for what they deserved. And that grovel?? Boy did the guys understand the assignment and we truly love to see it.
I could read so many more books on this pack just absolutely perfect ending.
Once again I loved how much Lilah made the guys work for her forgiveness and her and Orion finally stood up for what they deserved. And that grovel?? Boy did the guys understand the assignment and we truly love to see it.
I could read so many more books on this pack just absolutely perfect ending.
October 31, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballentine for the advanced copy!
Rating: 3/5
The groveling? DELICIOUS. I love a second-chance. The trauma that she had went through at the end of book one? I wanted them to truly EARN Lilah. It was done so well. Honestly, what bummed me out was there were not a lot of spicy scenes! If you aren't a fan, totally understand- you would like this, I think! I also wish there would have been more chapters of their pack dynamics once they bonded. Or they're heats together as a well-formed pack. I was just left wanting more.
I also got bored with the hits and threats on Lilah and Orion's lives. The plot felt pointless in the grand scheme of things. I hope in the future, she writes a book about the Sorenson pack!
Rating: 3/5
The groveling? DELICIOUS. I love a second-chance. The trauma that she had went through at the end of book one? I wanted them to truly EARN Lilah. It was done so well. Honestly, what bummed me out was there were not a lot of spicy scenes! If you aren't a fan, totally understand- you would like this, I think! I also wish there would have been more chapters of their pack dynamics once they bonded. Or they're heats together as a well-formed pack. I was just left wanting more.
I also got bored with the hits and threats on Lilah and Orion's lives. The plot felt pointless in the grand scheme of things. I hope in the future, she writes a book about the Sorenson pack!
October 28, 2026
the groveling was incredible, chefs kiss
August 10, 2026
If you love the first book then you'll definitely love this one! I'm going to be going to an event and meeting this author soon and if they have a special edition I'm 1000% going to buy it because the pack darling duology will live rent-free in my head for forever! Literal perfection. No notes.
November 10, 2026
First of all, I need to mention that I didn’t read the first book. So I pretty much felt like I was starting a movie right in the middle, with no idea what had happened before. And considering everything Lilah had already been through, I definitely think this is a series you should read in order.
But even without having all that background, I really liked Lilah. This girl is strong. She’s been abducted, neglected, hurt, and betrayed by people who were supposed to protect her, and yet she’s still fighting for herself. And I loved that she got to take her own revenge. That scene where she finally takes down the person responsible for so much of her suffering was great. And even after getting her revenge, she still had more to endure. Man, this girl is made of metal. She’s tough as nails. I appreciated that she didn’t immediately forgive everyone just because they were suddenly ready to treat her the way she deserved.
And now I’ve got to talk about the groveling. I really liked that the men had to do more than apologize. They actually had to change their behavior and show Lilah that they were willing to put in the work. Finn and Orion were definitely my favorites, but for completely different reasons. Finn and his unhinged, borderline serial-killer lunacy? I loved it. And Orion, with his sweet devotion and that almost unfathomable need for her… I loved him too. I appreciated how much effort they put into earning her trust and becoming the partners she deserved. And that Lilah was allowed to make those decisions for herself rather than having the mate bond magically fix everything.
And yes, the romance was hot. I enjoyed the chemistry, the pack dynamics, and the way the relationships developed as the men worked to rebuild what they’d damaged. There were some genuinely sweet moments mixed in with all that tension and spice.
My biggest complaint was probably the constant attacks and threats happening around Lilah and Orion. At a certain point, it started to feel a little repetitive, especially because we weren’t always experiencing those events firsthand. We were just hearing about another attack or another problem, and I wasn’t particularly invested in that part of the storyline. I was much more interested in Lilah, her relationships, and watching her reclaim her life.
I also would have liked a little more time with the pack once things were finally working between them. After all that groveling and emotional buildup, I wanted to enjoy more of their relationship without another crisis getting in the way.
This was a great read. I binged it, really enjoyed myself, and would definitely read more from Lola Rock.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
But even without having all that background, I really liked Lilah. This girl is strong. She’s been abducted, neglected, hurt, and betrayed by people who were supposed to protect her, and yet she’s still fighting for herself. And I loved that she got to take her own revenge. That scene where she finally takes down the person responsible for so much of her suffering was great. And even after getting her revenge, she still had more to endure. Man, this girl is made of metal. She’s tough as nails. I appreciated that she didn’t immediately forgive everyone just because they were suddenly ready to treat her the way she deserved.
And now I’ve got to talk about the groveling. I really liked that the men had to do more than apologize. They actually had to change their behavior and show Lilah that they were willing to put in the work. Finn and Orion were definitely my favorites, but for completely different reasons. Finn and his unhinged, borderline serial-killer lunacy? I loved it. And Orion, with his sweet devotion and that almost unfathomable need for her… I loved him too. I appreciated how much effort they put into earning her trust and becoming the partners she deserved. And that Lilah was allowed to make those decisions for herself rather than having the mate bond magically fix everything.
And yes, the romance was hot. I enjoyed the chemistry, the pack dynamics, and the way the relationships developed as the men worked to rebuild what they’d damaged. There were some genuinely sweet moments mixed in with all that tension and spice.
My biggest complaint was probably the constant attacks and threats happening around Lilah and Orion. At a certain point, it started to feel a little repetitive, especially because we weren’t always experiencing those events firsthand. We were just hearing about another attack or another problem, and I wasn’t particularly invested in that part of the storyline. I was much more interested in Lilah, her relationships, and watching her reclaim her life.
I also would have liked a little more time with the pack once things were finally working between them. After all that groveling and emotional buildup, I wanted to enjoy more of their relationship without another crisis getting in the way.
This was a great read. I binged it, really enjoyed myself, and would definitely read more from Lola Rock.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Pack Darling: Forever is the conclusion of Pack Darling, a why-choose omegaverse duet following Lilah. As an omega rejected from a pack after a horrifying heat experience, Lilah is ready to move on. However, the Wyvern pack, after initially rejecting her prior to her awakening as an omega, realizes she is a scent match and is determined to do whatever they can to win her forgiveness and bring her back to their pack.
As hard as the first book is, in some ways, the second book is harder. Though Lilah is pushed away throughout the first book, to some extent, it remains understandable for most parties involved until the big rejection at the end. This is the big mistake that fractures the pack, thereby becoming the key point of this novel: finding a way to repair the relationships. On one hand, with the exception of Orion, the pack’s actions seemed completely unforgiveable, even for bully romance, particularly because of how fast the flip happens. At times, it comes off completely unbelievable that the alphas that hated Lilah and what she represented could so quickly fall for her after her scent developed, but it’s exactly what happened, and in some ways it cheapened the relationship development. It was very frustrating to read. I’m glad Lilah took time for herself and didn’t forgive them right away, but overall, the alphas were underdeveloped and rather two-dimensional characters, and given this book features them trying to be worthy of Lilah, it wasn’t the catharsis I was hoping for after book 1. Honestly, Lilah and Orion (with maybe Atlas) can run off into the sunset and be happy and I’d be happy.
Overall, the duology was still enjoyable, and I loved the untraditional portrayals of omegas in Lilah and Orion, but the alphas of the story kind of ruined it for me.
Thank you to Ballantine | Dell for providing an ARC. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
As hard as the first book is, in some ways, the second book is harder. Though Lilah is pushed away throughout the first book, to some extent, it remains understandable for most parties involved until the big rejection at the end. This is the big mistake that fractures the pack, thereby becoming the key point of this novel: finding a way to repair the relationships. On one hand, with the exception of Orion, the pack’s actions seemed completely unforgiveable, even for bully romance, particularly because of how fast the flip happens. At times, it comes off completely unbelievable that the alphas that hated Lilah and what she represented could so quickly fall for her after her scent developed, but it’s exactly what happened, and in some ways it cheapened the relationship development. It was very frustrating to read. I’m glad Lilah took time for herself and didn’t forgive them right away, but overall, the alphas were underdeveloped and rather two-dimensional characters, and given this book features them trying to be worthy of Lilah, it wasn’t the catharsis I was hoping for after book 1. Honestly, Lilah and Orion (with maybe Atlas) can run off into the sunset and be happy and I’d be happy.
Overall, the duology was still enjoyable, and I loved the untraditional portrayals of omegas in Lilah and Orion, but the alphas of the story kind of ruined it for me.
Thank you to Ballantine | Dell for providing an ARC. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
November 8, 2026
Pack Darling: Forever by Lola Rock is serving groveling in epic proportions alongside awe-inspiring metamorphosis. It’s transformation, redemption and everything in between. Lilah is a queen stepping into her power, learning her worth and embracing her nature. The Wyvern pack is learning to take its broken pieces and turn them into something beautiful, strong, functional and sustainable.
I loved the emphasis on accountability in this installment. What you prioritize and how you spend your time and energy is a choice. External influences may try to tell you who you’re supposed to be and what you’re supposed to do — but only you can decide if those expectations align with your inner self. And, more importantly, it’s never too late to change. Let go of titles, expectations and beliefs that no longer serve you. Embrace being the happiest, healthiest version of yourself — even if what that looks like scares you.
I wholeheartedly enjoyed this story and think it’s one of the strongest examples of rejected mates & epic groveling that I’ve ever read. That being said — there were some world-building aspects and plot holes I would’ve liked to have seen expanded or clarified.
Pack Darling: Forever is book two in the completed Pack Darling Duology. It was originally self published but was picked up by Dell and rereleases March 9th. Fortunately, the e-book is still available! Omegaverse readers that enjoy poly pack, why-choose, dark themes, military ops action, epic alpha groveling, stepping into your power, redemption arcs and open door spice should add this to their TBR!
P.S. The fire eggs had me crying laughing
P.S.S. Atlas is the literal dream. Pet me and make me homemade French fries. His transformation is 🤌
I loved the emphasis on accountability in this installment. What you prioritize and how you spend your time and energy is a choice. External influences may try to tell you who you’re supposed to be and what you’re supposed to do — but only you can decide if those expectations align with your inner self. And, more importantly, it’s never too late to change. Let go of titles, expectations and beliefs that no longer serve you. Embrace being the happiest, healthiest version of yourself — even if what that looks like scares you.
I wholeheartedly enjoyed this story and think it’s one of the strongest examples of rejected mates & epic groveling that I’ve ever read. That being said — there were some world-building aspects and plot holes I would’ve liked to have seen expanded or clarified.
Pack Darling: Forever is book two in the completed Pack Darling Duology. It was originally self published but was picked up by Dell and rereleases March 9th. Fortunately, the e-book is still available! Omegaverse readers that enjoy poly pack, why-choose, dark themes, military ops action, epic alpha groveling, stepping into your power, redemption arcs and open door spice should add this to their TBR!
P.S. The fire eggs had me crying laughing
P.S.S. Atlas is the literal dream. Pet me and make me homemade French fries. His transformation is 🤌
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book picks up immediately after the events of Pack Darling: Breathless. I had some issues with the relationships. I love how this book was primarily spent focusing on Lilah herself; what she wants, what she DESERVES, but I felt like it needed a third book because once she forgives the guys, everything happens and wraps up in a nice bow in under a couple chapters. It was just so unbelievably rushed. Also, you never really got into the guys and who they are, it was very surface level. Hunter and Finn to me I didn't know anything about at all. The one we learn the most about is Jett, and even then, it's very brief. I wanted to learn more about all the guys, also I wanted to know more about their dads and their unique bond. It just felt like so much was set up to be explained but the payoff never came.
One thing I wanted to point out to my fellow why choose readers - this series is very, very light on the group scenes [and really, just any spicy scenes] and I would consider this a very mild why choose book.
As a side note, it really bothers me that there are only 4 guys on the cover when there are 5 guys in her group - a huge part of the series was Orion feeling like he doesn't belong and how he finally feels wanted and needed with Lilah - so why is he not included on the cover; it seems a bit ironic.
Thank you Ballantine and Dell for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
One thing I wanted to point out to my fellow why choose readers - this series is very, very light on the group scenes [and really, just any spicy scenes] and I would consider this a very mild why choose book.
As a side note, it really bothers me that there are only 4 guys on the cover when there are 5 guys in her group - a huge part of the series was Orion feeling like he doesn't belong and how he finally feels wanted and needed with Lilah - so why is he not included on the cover; it seems a bit ironic.
Thank you Ballantine and Dell for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
September 1, 2026
Tried it. Loved it. Need more..like 5 freaking minutes ago!
Seriously, this series.. almost speechless over here. Read this series. Dream about the ponytails & French fries. Then, maybe, fall for the Alphas.
What do you do when you need a new novel or series, and you are doom scrolling book after book. Occasionally enough of a peaked interest to hover over "buy now-1 click" button. Sometimes taking that risk pays off, and this?! This is DEFINITELY one of those times.
I read this book in less than 24 hours! I dreamt about the series last night. Something along the lines of a few ponytails of my enemies mounted like hunting trophies on the wall. *if you read this you know what I mean.*
Not only did the relatable characters speak volumes to the depths of my soul. But O-ME-GA(say that like Oh, My, God.) Her banter, witty nature, deep sarcasm, self protection, teasing, fun-loving attributes drew me in HARD. It is like the need to test out if the French fries are actually hot right out of the oven. Burning your tongue and palette with 2nd degree burns, and blowing out the smoke like a dragon.
Side note-
A nest in the middle of nowhere with a garden is now on my goals list.
Lola Rock, you have a talent. I cannot wait to read more from you. Thank you!
Seriously, this series.. almost speechless over here. Read this series. Dream about the ponytails & French fries. Then, maybe, fall for the Alphas.
What do you do when you need a new novel or series, and you are doom scrolling book after book. Occasionally enough of a peaked interest to hover over "buy now-1 click" button. Sometimes taking that risk pays off, and this?! This is DEFINITELY one of those times.
I read this book in less than 24 hours! I dreamt about the series last night. Something along the lines of a few ponytails of my enemies mounted like hunting trophies on the wall. *if you read this you know what I mean.*
Not only did the relatable characters speak volumes to the depths of my soul. But O-ME-GA(say that like Oh, My, God.) Her banter, witty nature, deep sarcasm, self protection, teasing, fun-loving attributes drew me in HARD. It is like the need to test out if the French fries are actually hot right out of the oven. Burning your tongue and palette with 2nd degree burns, and blowing out the smoke like a dragon.
Side note-
A nest in the middle of nowhere with a garden is now on my goals list.
Lola Rock, you have a talent. I cannot wait to read more from you. Thank you!
July 26, 2026
Cute even if a bit predictable
Great personalities and cute story line. I’m glad the author ended it after book two and didn’t drag it out.
Great personalities and cute story line. I’m glad the author ended it after book two and didn’t drag it out.
August 28, 2026
4 ⭐️
4 🌶️
4 🌶️
October 20, 2026
I can’t believe I spent actual money on this book
November 8, 2026
Love this Omega Verse!!
Part 1 and 2 needs to be read together.
Steamy & Omega Heart Break and goodness..
xxx
Part 1 and 2 needs to be read together.
Steamy & Omega Heart Break and goodness..
xxx
August 30, 2026
The grovel, the pain, the angst, everything about this had me yearning for more, and I honestly couldn’t get enough. The first book had me completely hooked, and then that cliffhanger?! I needed answers immediately.
Lilah put up with so much, and watching her growth, finding her strength, and finally learning to stand up for herself was everything I needed. I loved seeing her journey and getting to watch her realise what she deserved.
An emotional rollercoaster that had me feeling ALL the things. This duet had me in a chokehold, and I wasn’t ready to let go.
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