Trouble

Omega #1

by Eileen Glass

Alluring but barren, omega is an unfortunate affliction Skye is trying to outrun. He gets away with it for several years, fleeing to a new city whenever the wolves get too close, but his survival mechanism creates a terrible, unforeseen result. By dodging and ducking every rogue alpha to approach him, the one that finally keeps up is the size of a truck. Liam is not a wolf to be disrespected, and Skye is all too aware of his place in the pack. Natural selection has never been kind to him.

But, strangely, Liam sort of is.

Trouble is a novella of about 26,000 words and part one of an eleven part series. Now available as one book.

Genres: M M Romance, Shapeshifters, Paranormal, Romance, Omegaverse, Fantasy, Gay

140 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2015

Reviews

[Katrina Passick Lumsden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was actually sort of surprised by this one, as I kind of enjoyed reading it. Too bad that didn't last. After reading some of the second one, I've decided not to try reading the rest. It's a serial, so don't think you're gonna get an ending here, and from what I've seen, there won't be an ending for quite a while. I just can't imagine it. This is a fairly simplistic tale, and the idea of dragging it out over the course of who-knows-how-many installments just sounds extremely tiring.

[Adrian Fridge · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave this serial a try because it's conveniently available through KU. Each book is more of an episode than a full arc, so I'm putting all my thoughts in a single place.

The first book is alright. Skye is an Omega on the run, and Liam is an Alpha warrior sent to figure out what's causing so many rouge werewolves to leave trails of carnage (hint: Skye). I liked how gentle Liam is in dealing with Skye who's suffered so much abuse that he's a panicking mess.

The second book, however, is where I DNF'd. Liam is far too insecure and out of sync with Skye's needs. As one of my friends puts it, "A dom has to dom." But Liam is a reluctant dom who, in a valiant effort to not be rapey, forces Skye to make all the first moves. Which, okay, but Skye is in heat and I don't read Alpha/Omega books for the slow burn.

Additionally, I'm not a fan of the misogynistic tone throughout both books. The offhand comments about every woman Liam and Skye meet along their road trip is very... ugh. It's bad enough we have a world in which Omegas (who are always men) are treated like garbage because they are "barren," thus unable to meet werewolf society's goal of continuing genetic lines. You don't have to drag the women down in the process.

*shaking my head* 2 stars for a decently interesting start that ultimately sputters into boredom and annoyance

[Moraa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I know there’s another volume already available but this felt too short — like the story was cut off before it reached its natural conclusion (it was first published as a serial from what I gather).

That being said, the world building (and spin on omegaverse) was very intriguing! I didn’t hate the writing style but I didn’t love it either, it was a little closer to purple prose than I typically enjoy.

There’s no spice in this so don’t go in expecting that. In fact, one of the MCs has a lot of past trauma so sex is the furthest thing from their mind

Expect
- Forced proximity (+ only one bed)
- Age gap
- Past trauma

Kindle freebie: 22.11.24

[Furio · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is written better than most, edited better than most and much more well thought of than most.
There is a problem though and that is its main character, Skye: as soon as he is caught, he loses it. Every trace of the self-determining, strong-willed loner evaporates into a submissive idiot too afraid to breathe. He is not coping waiting for an opportunity to be free again, he just surrenders and that ends the story before it can begin.
That this is just a very short first (free) instalment in a series of very short (but quite expensive) instalments does not help any.

[Sheena ☆ Book Sheenanigans · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Eve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very solid alpha omega story with good world building, and compelling enough that I went straight to buy and read the second and third of the series. Both MCs are extremely appealing with flaws that give them dimension, and the psychological development feels realistic, with an absence of insta-love.

On this negative side, this is one of a series, and so far at 3 installments the story is nowhere near done. Each episode is just that - an episode, with a smallish narrative arc and no conclusion. When this is finished, and if it's then offered as one volume, this could very well be a five-star read.

[annob [on hiatus] · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars. Underdog on the run, paranormal shifter style. The writing is somewhat rough around the edges, but I was caught up in the story regardless. First short episode of 12, and I can't wait to continue the story!

[Moony (Captain Mischief) MeowPoff · Rating 1 out of 5]

This freebie was tiring. Skye changed from wanting to run, wanting freedom and be as strong and smart he was until he meet Liam he just …submissed? Became idiotic. Just ugh, I had high hopes for this werewolf M/M romance but my hopes were crushed. I did not like Liam at all either; Sourpuss.

[Lilly [Hiatus due to School] · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good start to the series. I hope to read the other books in the series.

[Wicked Witch of the Words · Rating 1 out of 5]

1 star, not for "I did not like it" but for how much it's worth to me, just one star.
It's nothing special this book.

[Sierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent characterization. The author puts you right into their heads, especially Skye. You can feel his desperation and fear as he tries to figure Liam out. The tension is palpable as you're thinking will they/won't they. The physical journey they're on mirrors the emotion journey going on. Be aware that this is a serial; this is not a standalone story. I can't wait for the next part to come out!

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Confesso una cosa: quando mi capita di leggere delle fanfiction ambientate nell'Omegaverse (sì, salve, anche ad anni di distanza dalla fine di Teen Wolf ogni tanto vado a cercarmi qualche storia da leggere perché sappiamo tutti qual è la ship avrebbe dovuto esistere e che non è mai diventata realtà), ammetto che a volte ho un debole per quelle storie in cui uno dei protagonisti ha vissuto una vita d'inferno, si aspetta sempre il peggio ed è rassegnato all'infelicità e alla sofferenza, ma poi arriva l'eroe che con pazienza e devozione gli fa riacquistare fiducia.

E la storia tra Skye e Liam partiva/aveva proprio queste premesse ed ero quasi disposta a sorvolare su un world-building poco chiaro e senza alcuna premessa e un flashback non segnalato a uno o due capitoli dall'inizio che mi ha fatto dubitare di cosa stavo leggendo, tanto che credevo che Skye fosse in compagnia di qualcun altro e poi intervenisse Liam e solo dopo, arrivata quindi alla fine del flashback e di nuovo al presente, ho capito che lo sconosciuto iniziale con Skye era proprio Liam.

E quella che credevo essere una novella invece non finisce - e direte voi, ma quel sottotitolo Omega #1 doveva farti capire che non finiva subito!
E okay, magari ci stava una seconda parte o addirittura una terza, visto che qui ci teniamo alla crescita e allo sviluppo dei personaggi.
Ma poi ho scoperto che dopo questo primo "volume", l'autrice ne ha fatto uscire un altro chiamato "Omega 1-12" e quindi si tratterebbe di una storia in dodici volumi e per la bellezza di più di 800 pagine.

Grazie, ma no grazie.

Tanto più che ho letto su Goodreads che la seconda parte di questa epopea è di molto inferiore alla prima e che i personaggi vengono snaturati, quindi per me la cosa finisce qui - al massimo ci sono sempre le fanfiction su AO3.

[Pamela Cunningham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in the :Omega Trouble M.M Wolf Shifter Romance Trilogy

This was a pretty decent read I liked both main characters I liked slow burn book's opposed to the Alpha as Omega jumping right into the Insta love thing in my opinion it's not realistic . The only thing that I did have a problem with was Skye 's constant back and forth I get that he has been horrible mistreated by his lack and especially his step-dad but dang he really tried my nerves . Anyway looking forward to getting to read about more of these two and their love story .

[stardragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting intriguing story

At first I wasn’t sure about this story, but it grabbed me and I couldn’t put it down. At first I thought Liam was the bad guy and Skye the naive victim, but that was not really the case. Liam and Skye are just both lost individuals trying to make it on their own without causing trouble. Both have ideas of what life should be, without being pursued or pushed into others preconceived roles. I look forward to reading more about them.

[Anu Vaarama · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting story of shifter wolves, or about a special omega wolf. I like the bit rough style of writing here. Perhaps the shifting of time lines was sometimes confusing? As the story was reaching its exciting top, it just - - ended. Suddenly. Not in a middle of sentence but almost. Not funny. It would be fair to reader that every story had some kind of end..

[Rachel Seumalo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Waste of time

Book just drops off. There’s no ending or even really a cliff hanger. The Author just kind of stops. Not recommended. You keep waiting for something to happen and nothing does. It’s like they started a book and after three chapters just sent it in. Could’ve been a really good book if there was actually a book.

[Mrs C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cliffhanger

I got to 50% and realised that nothing much was really happening. Got to 79% and the book ended on a cliffy. I love Omega stories especially with big strapping Alphas chasing someone in Heat. Unfortunately I'm not the type of reader who enjoys having to read multiple books just to find the HEA for one couple.

[Capreacula]

Okay, so I wanted to try Eileen Glass.
This title was free, so here we go.
It read fine, but a bit long.
Then I read the reviews and noticed, that it's a serial with a dozen more installments in store for which I have no time at all.
Nor am I that into alpha-omega-werevolves stories.

So no rating, since having read only 29 % of part 1 of 12? Not possible, not fair.

[MyzanM · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't really know what to think about this. I can't figure out if I like Sky or not. Liam is an other matter. I really like him and that is why I give this episode 2 stars and even might read the next episode if I come across it.

[Brittany Tweed · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it

As the introduction, is very well written but I feel that something is missing. There's not really a set direction of the world because all the set up isn't there. I don't get the Omega verse here

[Jie Hao · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's interesting for starting but I wish there's more of the alpha/omega interactions later on in the series. So far, this book definitely pick my interest so I definitely won't mind reading the next one soon.

[Mae Hanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rounded up to 3 but I'm disappointed where the story ended. It's another one of those, join my mailing list to get the rest free gimmicks - gimmicks I do not like. Don't think I'm going to fall for it this time.

[Kaisy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not saying that it was bad but I think I waned it to go faster and not be as confusing with the beginning chapters. Along with that it was hard for me to understand which he didn’t want to happen versus what was actually happening.

[Kristin Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and cute, but nothing great. This is also because it is short, so it feels like a part of a book, a leaves too many questions and things in the air for the reader to truly get into the story. But the couple seems nice enough.

[Aethena Drake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free read that sent me looking for the rest of the series.

I really enjoy the character interaction.

Some difficult subjects to tackle, and I appreciate the approach.

[Tailtiu]

The complete series in one book is here: Omega: Liam & Skye

[Elin Sjögren · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far so good. I liked the beginning of this story and I think the rest of the series will prove interesting as well.

[Carol Dawn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me

I gave it a try but this book just wasn't for me. I hate rating things so low. But I just couldn't get into it.

[Li Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok

A bit confusing in the first few chapters but it got to be interesting. I will read more from the series

[Izzy Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great start to a series. I will be reading more from this author.
I would have given it a 5 but it super short and more anxiety than relationship.