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Breaking Free #3
Heard
An Omegaverse Story
An omega who can’t speak meets an alpha who won’t listen….
Karter Jenks is a first-year constable who’s still trying to prove himself to his superiors, so he isn’t looking for a mate right now. Soon, sure, but he also knows he has work to do to change his alphahole tendencies around omega rights. The Kell Iverson trial opened his eyes to how cruelly some omegas are treated, and Karter doesn’t want to follow in his authoritarian father’s footsteps when he finds his mate. And he absolutely does not expect a homeless omega vagrant and burglary suspect to be his bondmate.
Jax Orris escaped a life of captivity and pain to save himself and his infant son. Living as vagrants isn’t ideal, but it’s better than trusting the authorities who landed Jax in hell to begin with. When their hiding place is discovered, Jax is shocked to feel the mating bond with the young alpha who’s been tracking him—and even more shocked when the constable doesn’t immediately arrest him for his crimes. It helps him trust Karter enough to accept his help in keeping himself and his son safe from the men Jax escaped.
Jax’s story horrifies Karter, and he vows to protect his omega from further harm—but first he has to get his stubborn, angry omega to trust him. Trust is no longer in Jax’s nature, but he can’t deny his connection to the young alpha eager to please him. Jax never thought he’d want another alpha to touch him, much less mate with him, but Karter’s gentle patience breaks down the walls Jax erected around his heart after the death of his first mate. As Jax’s next heat approaches, the investigation into his captivity uncovers surprising connections to several previous cases, and the danger to everyone involved increases. Can he trust Karter to protect him, or will Jax’s past destroy their chance for a happily ever after?
NOTE: This is a non-shifter Omegaverse story with alpha/omega/beta dynamics, heats, knotting, and mpreg. In this world, omegas are second-class citizens with few civil rights and almost no protections under the law. Trigger warnings for physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
An omega who can’t speak meets an alpha who won’t listen….
Karter Jenks is a first-year constable who’s still trying to prove himself to his superiors, so he isn’t looking for a mate right now. Soon, sure, but he also knows he has work to do to change his alphahole tendencies around omega rights. The Kell Iverson trial opened his eyes to how cruelly some omegas are treated, and Karter doesn’t want to follow in his authoritarian father’s footsteps when he finds his mate. And he absolutely does not expect a homeless omega vagrant and burglary suspect to be his bondmate.
Jax Orris escaped a life of captivity and pain to save himself and his infant son. Living as vagrants isn’t ideal, but it’s better than trusting the authorities who landed Jax in hell to begin with. When their hiding place is discovered, Jax is shocked to feel the mating bond with the young alpha who’s been tracking him—and even more shocked when the constable doesn’t immediately arrest him for his crimes. It helps him trust Karter enough to accept his help in keeping himself and his son safe from the men Jax escaped.
Jax’s story horrifies Karter, and he vows to protect his omega from further harm—but first he has to get his stubborn, angry omega to trust him. Trust is no longer in Jax’s nature, but he can’t deny his connection to the young alpha eager to please him. Jax never thought he’d want another alpha to touch him, much less mate with him, but Karter’s gentle patience breaks down the walls Jax erected around his heart after the death of his first mate. As Jax’s next heat approaches, the investigation into his captivity uncovers surprising connections to several previous cases, and the danger to everyone involved increases. Can he trust Karter to protect him, or will Jax’s past destroy their chance for a happily ever after?
NOTE: This is a non-shifter Omegaverse story with alpha/omega/beta dynamics, heats, knotting, and mpreg. In this world, omegas are second-class citizens with few civil rights and almost no protections under the law. Trigger warnings for physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
309 pages, ebook
First published November 12, 2017
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A.M. Arthur
87 books1,236 followersNo stranger to the writing world, A.M. Arthur has been creating stories in her head since she was a child and scribbling them down nearly as long. She credits an early fascination with male friendships (bromance wasn't a thing yet) with her later discovery of and subsequent affair with m/m romance stories. When not writing, she can be found in her kitchen, pretending she's an amateur chef and trying to not poison herself or others with her cuisine experiments. You can contact her at AM_Arthur(at)yahoo(dot)com
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May 10, 2023
Reread. Not that good, dropped 2 stars .” Why did I give it 4 stars in the first place ???” was the general feeling during the entire reread.
November 17, 2018
4.5 Stars
My favorite yet, if only for the character development & how this one really tackles what it means to be "Alpha" or "Omega." See, Jax is bigger and has had to fight for his life...but he's also given birth and is considered an Omega. Jenks is an Alpha, but is willing to learn from his mistakes, is open to changing his own outlook on gender, (so hawt), apologizes when he's wrong, works to do better...gah, I wasn't all that fond of him in the first two installments but I adore him now.
Read my notes and highlights to see why.
One issue though...in the second book there was an anonymoush (hee!) phone call about the secret videotapes of what Kell went through. In this one there's an anononmus (can't help it) text sending Jenks to a warehouse. I don't remember anyone being credited with either tip. I keep wondering if that's a dangling plot thread or if these are from the same person and it becomes a plot point in later installments...
My favorite yet, if only for the character development & how this one really tackles what it means to be "Alpha" or "Omega." See, Jax is bigger and has had to fight for his life...but he's also given birth and is considered an Omega. Jenks is an Alpha, but is willing to learn from his mistakes, is open to changing his own outlook on gender, (so hawt), apologizes when he's wrong, works to do better...gah, I wasn't all that fond of him in the first two installments but I adore him now.
Read my notes and highlights to see why.
One issue though...in the second book there was an anonymoush (hee!) phone call about the secret videotapes of what Kell went through. In this one there's an anononmus (can't help it) text sending Jenks to a warehouse. I don't remember anyone being credited with either tip. I keep wondering if that's a dangling plot thread or if these are from the same person and it becomes a plot point in later installments...
November 3, 2024
Jax keep saying he only mated Karter to hide from his kidnappers and keep his baby safe and honestly, it really annoyed me because he believed that’s why he did what he did and he made his partner believe that as well at some point, and I just didn’t like that it never got clarified. I wanted them to acknowledge that insecurity they both had about each other and their relationship.
November 29, 2017
Reviewed for Sinfully.
4.5 stars
Each book I read in the series brings me a new favorite couple, so basically it means I love all the couples whose stories we’ve gotten so far and Constable Karter Jenks and Jax Orris are no exception. This story moves on from brothers Braun and Kell, but they are still here with their mates and friends, helping out and moving forward.
When Alpha Karter finds Omega Jax in an abandoned house with his baby, he also finds his mate. He is supposed to be arresting Jax for a couple of break-ins, but finds that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Jax has escaped a horrific situation. Having his voice taken is just one of the atrocities that he survived. I was both amazed and horrified at what Jax had been forced to do (I seriously don’t know how A.M. Arthur came up with that but wow!).
Karter Jenks has been around in the background from the first book. Being raised by a strict, conservative Alpha has shaped his views on omega’s rights, but seeing the abuse suffered by Braun and Kell opened his eyes and we have seen him softening his positions. Finding his bondmate has been abused as well, quickly has him doing his best to mute his “alphahole” tendencies. He’s not perfect and often falls back on old behaviors, but he tries his hardest to be everything Jax needs. Even knowing his father will disapprove of him taking on an Omega who had previously mated and had a child, doesn’t stop him from committing to care for Jax from the start.
Jax is unlike any other omega we have met in this universe for a number of reasons. He has been in survival mode for some time now and his priority has been keeping his baby safe. When Jax agrees to go with Karter he finds not only a mate, but a whole support system in Braun and Tarek, Kell and Ronin and Serge and Dex. He bonds with Kell especially, as they have much in common, but it takes him a while to really trust any of them. Just because Jax can’t verbalize, doesn’t mean he can’t get his point across. He isn’t going to be made to do anything he doesn’t want or agree with, and he isn’t going to let his mate be an alphahole either. I loved Jax’s spirit and his fight.
While both acknowledge they are bondmates and want each other, they both have a lot to work at. Karter has been changing his outlook, but still has to fight some of his tendencies to act before he thinks when it comes to gender roles. Jax has to work on trusting people again, especially when it comes to his son, and he even questions his own motives for bonding with Karter. While their bonding is driven by the mating call, they still take time to get to know each other sharing some very sweet moments together as both a couple and a family.
A.M. Arthur packs a lot into those stories. From the horrible treatment of omegas, to the loving and supportive family unit the couples and their friends have formed, we see people at their worst and their best. Jax learning to accept the love and support of this group was as good as Karter finally being tamed by his omega.
Jax’s story ties into the previous books so you definitely would benefit from having read them first. Karter has gone through a lot of changes from his appearances in earlier books and I loved this new, protective, respectful Alpha he becomes. Jax and his son completely melt the man. Jax and Karter have good chemistry and I loved the turn things took after they mated. Jax was forced to become tough and forceful, looking out for and protecting himself and his son at all costs in captivity and on the street and that strength comes through even once he is safe with Karter and his friends.
I won’t say what Jax went through before Karter found him but the investigation of it results in some tense moments towards the end of the book. There are also plenty of things going on with all the men we’ve met and much to look forward to in coming books. This was another emotional story in this series and if you ever wondered about trying an omegaverse or mpreg story I recommend this series.
4.5 stars
Each book I read in the series brings me a new favorite couple, so basically it means I love all the couples whose stories we’ve gotten so far and Constable Karter Jenks and Jax Orris are no exception. This story moves on from brothers Braun and Kell, but they are still here with their mates and friends, helping out and moving forward.
When Alpha Karter finds Omega Jax in an abandoned house with his baby, he also finds his mate. He is supposed to be arresting Jax for a couple of break-ins, but finds that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Jax has escaped a horrific situation. Having his voice taken is just one of the atrocities that he survived. I was both amazed and horrified at what Jax had been forced to do (I seriously don’t know how A.M. Arthur came up with that but wow!).
Karter Jenks has been around in the background from the first book. Being raised by a strict, conservative Alpha has shaped his views on omega’s rights, but seeing the abuse suffered by Braun and Kell opened his eyes and we have seen him softening his positions. Finding his bondmate has been abused as well, quickly has him doing his best to mute his “alphahole” tendencies. He’s not perfect and often falls back on old behaviors, but he tries his hardest to be everything Jax needs. Even knowing his father will disapprove of him taking on an Omega who had previously mated and had a child, doesn’t stop him from committing to care for Jax from the start.
Jax is unlike any other omega we have met in this universe for a number of reasons. He has been in survival mode for some time now and his priority has been keeping his baby safe. When Jax agrees to go with Karter he finds not only a mate, but a whole support system in Braun and Tarek, Kell and Ronin and Serge and Dex. He bonds with Kell especially, as they have much in common, but it takes him a while to really trust any of them. Just because Jax can’t verbalize, doesn’t mean he can’t get his point across. He isn’t going to be made to do anything he doesn’t want or agree with, and he isn’t going to let his mate be an alphahole either. I loved Jax’s spirit and his fight.
While both acknowledge they are bondmates and want each other, they both have a lot to work at. Karter has been changing his outlook, but still has to fight some of his tendencies to act before he thinks when it comes to gender roles. Jax has to work on trusting people again, especially when it comes to his son, and he even questions his own motives for bonding with Karter. While their bonding is driven by the mating call, they still take time to get to know each other sharing some very sweet moments together as both a couple and a family.
A.M. Arthur packs a lot into those stories. From the horrible treatment of omegas, to the loving and supportive family unit the couples and their friends have formed, we see people at their worst and their best. Jax learning to accept the love and support of this group was as good as Karter finally being tamed by his omega.
Jax’s story ties into the previous books so you definitely would benefit from having read them first. Karter has gone through a lot of changes from his appearances in earlier books and I loved this new, protective, respectful Alpha he becomes. Jax and his son completely melt the man. Jax and Karter have good chemistry and I loved the turn things took after they mated. Jax was forced to become tough and forceful, looking out for and protecting himself and his son at all costs in captivity and on the street and that strength comes through even once he is safe with Karter and his friends.
I won’t say what Jax went through before Karter found him but the investigation of it results in some tense moments towards the end of the book. There are also plenty of things going on with all the men we’ve met and much to look forward to in coming books. This was another emotional story in this series and if you ever wondered about trying an omegaverse or mpreg story I recommend this series.
February 14, 2019
2.5 stars
Pros:
-Likeable MCs who talked about their problems out and compromised
-Hero with a disability (Jax can't talk)
-Complex worldbuilding
-Interesting first half, when those two get to know each other
Cons:
-Too many secondary characters (from previews books mostly) who stole way too much showtime
-A mystery subplot that was too detailed (we witness all the steps the police takes to solve the case), yet not intriguing as the bad guys are just names for the reader, not real people
-I understand why Jax didn't want to submit to another alpha after what he went through, but he was too secure in his belief that he could, when both the law and their society gave him absolutely no grounds for that. What would he do if Karter was different? I ofter worried about that, because Jax was way more self assured and confident than an omega in this racistic society should be IMO
-I also know there was almost a year between the death of his first partner and meeting Karter, but Jax seemed to move from the death of his partner for 6 years, a partner who was more old-fashioned than Karter, but never abused him or hurt him, with barely a hiccup. This, along with my previous point, made me feel that Jax's character wasn't realistic enough and not really fitting in the context of this story
All in all, a nice story, that could have been shorter IMHO and better for it. But I wasn't in a mood for such a complicated story at this point, so my appreciation of it (or lack thereof), is biased. Still, 2 stars for me mean that it was OK and it wasn't a bad book in any case.
Pros:
-Likeable MCs who talked about their problems out and compromised
-Hero with a disability (Jax can't talk)
-Complex worldbuilding
-Interesting first half, when those two get to know each other
Cons:
-Too many secondary characters (from previews books mostly) who stole way too much showtime
-A mystery subplot that was too detailed (we witness all the steps the police takes to solve the case), yet not intriguing as the bad guys are just names for the reader, not real people
-I understand why Jax didn't want to submit to another alpha after what he went through, but he was too secure in his belief that he could, when both the law and their society gave him absolutely no grounds for that. What would he do if Karter was different? I ofter worried about that, because Jax was way more self assured and confident than an omega in this racistic society should be IMO
-I also know there was almost a year between the death of his first partner and meeting Karter, but Jax seemed to move from the death of his partner for 6 years, a partner who was more old-fashioned than Karter, but never abused him or hurt him, with barely a hiccup. This, along with my previous point, made me feel that Jax's character wasn't realistic enough and not really fitting in the context of this story
All in all, a nice story, that could have been shorter IMHO and better for it. But I wasn't in a mood for such a complicated story at this point, so my appreciation of it (or lack thereof), is biased. Still, 2 stars for me mean that it was OK and it wasn't a bad book in any case.
November 14, 2017
4.5 🌟
This is the third book and not a stand alone. It’s also my favorite.
Karter Jenks is younger than I expected (23), but is ready for a mate, especially seeing fellow constable Bloom so happy. He does not expect to find his mate when searching for a burglary suspect, or for him to have a kid.
I loved Karter! from the moment he met his mate, he was in protective mode. Jax couldn’t speak, so he was very patient with communicating with him. He also didn’t mind that he was older and already an omegin.
I love also that while he has fooled around with betas, he saved him self for his omega. The sex is hot, and he doesn’t mind letting Jax top him, he gets off on it, and I wish there had been at least one more scene with Jax taking the lead.
Karter is not perfect though, he makes mistakes, but he’s quiet to apologize and Jax is very forgiving.
These guys have a bit of a whirlwind romance and mating, and not necessarily for the right reasons, but they’d do care for each other, and make itwork
This is the third book and not a stand alone. It’s also my favorite.
Karter Jenks is younger than I expected (23), but is ready for a mate, especially seeing fellow constable Bloom so happy. He does not expect to find his mate when searching for a burglary suspect, or for him to have a kid.
I loved Karter! from the moment he met his mate, he was in protective mode. Jax couldn’t speak, so he was very patient with communicating with him. He also didn’t mind that he was older and already an omegin.
I love also that while he has fooled around with betas, he saved him self for his omega. The sex is hot, and he doesn’t mind letting Jax top him, he gets off on it, and I wish there had been at least one more scene with Jax taking the lead.
Karter is not perfect though, he makes mistakes, but he’s quiet to apologize and Jax is very forgiving.
These guys have a bit of a whirlwind romance and mating, and not necessarily for the right reasons, but they’d do care for each other, and make itwork
January 9, 2018
3.5 stars for me. I just felt this was more or less a one sided relationship. I understand Jax went through hell being held hostage and forced to do what he had to for him and his baby to survive but I just didn't feel the pull from him for his mate Karter until maybe the very end. It just seemed that their roles were reversed as well, Karter was always emotional and apologetic and wishy washy which was odd for an officer of the law (he was trying to be less of a dominate alpha) and Jax was not any of those emotions it just seemed odd for the Alpha and omega roles. If was a good read but not my favorite by this author.
November 14, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
Heard is the third book in A.M. Arthur’s enjoyable omegaverse series Breaking Free. While the first two books are more directly linked as they follow brothers Braun and Kell, along with Kell’s trial for murdering his alpha, this one brings in a side character in Karter. We met Karter in the first books as a constable on the edges of the case against Kell. He starts off the series very conservative and with very clear ideas about omega roles, but being part of that case taught him a lot and now he is much more open and aware by the time we start things here. Part of me actually wanted to see a little more of his growth happen here in this book, as all of his growing and learning pretty much happens before this story starts and here he is basically already a model alpha. But I did enjoy seeing him change over the series and how kind and loving he is to Jax.
Jax is such a great character, with incredible strength and a fierce protectiveness over his son. As we learn about Jax’s suffering and what he went through, it is even more impressive how strong he is. The exact nature of his abuse is revealed in the story so I won’t spoil it here. Most happens off page, but he definitely suffers, including having his vocal cords cut so he can not speak. Jax is also much bigger than the average omega, bigger than Karter even, and it adds another layer to the dynamic between them, as well as Karter’s growth. Because not only is Karter learning to respect and care for an omega and that they should be equal partners, but he is doing so with an omega who is bigger and stronger than himself.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
4.25 stars
Heard is the third book in A.M. Arthur’s enjoyable omegaverse series Breaking Free. While the first two books are more directly linked as they follow brothers Braun and Kell, along with Kell’s trial for murdering his alpha, this one brings in a side character in Karter. We met Karter in the first books as a constable on the edges of the case against Kell. He starts off the series very conservative and with very clear ideas about omega roles, but being part of that case taught him a lot and now he is much more open and aware by the time we start things here. Part of me actually wanted to see a little more of his growth happen here in this book, as all of his growing and learning pretty much happens before this story starts and here he is basically already a model alpha. But I did enjoy seeing him change over the series and how kind and loving he is to Jax.
Jax is such a great character, with incredible strength and a fierce protectiveness over his son. As we learn about Jax’s suffering and what he went through, it is even more impressive how strong he is. The exact nature of his abuse is revealed in the story so I won’t spoil it here. Most happens off page, but he definitely suffers, including having his vocal cords cut so he can not speak. Jax is also much bigger than the average omega, bigger than Karter even, and it adds another layer to the dynamic between them, as well as Karter’s growth. Because not only is Karter learning to respect and care for an omega and that they should be equal partners, but he is doing so with an omega who is bigger and stronger than himself.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
November 13, 2017
Hot men, lots of action, suspense and danger from the bad guys and lots of steamy intimate moments! Writing is beautiful and the characters are so well crafted that you can sense them in the room with you as you read their story.
Karter and Jax's story will keep you reading from first to the last page. A deeply meaningful story about hearing what another person is really saying, beyond words. Jax is mute, resulting from his abuse and this challenges everyone to learn to listen and communicate with Jax. The group learning sign language was really cool!
Karter is so amazing, he is young but so committed to becoming the man that Jax needs. The connection is intense and that connection was incredibly important to enable Jax to start building trust with Karter. Jax is incredible, he is so strong, intelligent and loving. Together they are two halves of a whole and i loved the family that that they are creating. The challenges for Karter, becoming a dad to Jax's baby son was so well done. Jax's naming his son was really special!
i found this a really interesting paring because the were able to create their own rules for their bonding. Karter was working really hard to rethink how Omega's should be treated and Jax needed to be treated as an equal partner. He needed control and input into his life after the imprisonment and abuse he had suffered. So many unique parts to their relationship from age, their physical appearance and how they enjoy intimacy.
This is a standalone story, however i would highly recommend reading the first two so that you can experience the full depth of the series. I loved the interactions with all the previous characters from books one and two.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author
Karter and Jax's story will keep you reading from first to the last page. A deeply meaningful story about hearing what another person is really saying, beyond words. Jax is mute, resulting from his abuse and this challenges everyone to learn to listen and communicate with Jax. The group learning sign language was really cool!
Karter is so amazing, he is young but so committed to becoming the man that Jax needs. The connection is intense and that connection was incredibly important to enable Jax to start building trust with Karter. Jax is incredible, he is so strong, intelligent and loving. Together they are two halves of a whole and i loved the family that that they are creating. The challenges for Karter, becoming a dad to Jax's baby son was so well done. Jax's naming his son was really special!
i found this a really interesting paring because the were able to create their own rules for their bonding. Karter was working really hard to rethink how Omega's should be treated and Jax needed to be treated as an equal partner. He needed control and input into his life after the imprisonment and abuse he had suffered. So many unique parts to their relationship from age, their physical appearance and how they enjoy intimacy.
This is a standalone story, however i would highly recommend reading the first two so that you can experience the full depth of the series. I loved the interactions with all the previous characters from books one and two.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author
November 23, 2017
Heard: An Omegaverse Story (Breaking Free #3) by A.M. Arthur
4 stars
M/M Paranormal Romance
Triggers: Torture, Kidnapping, Assault, Rape, Murder
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
This is the third book in this series and I would definitely read the previous books first. Otherwise you won't know who all of the characters are.
Karter is working hard to overcome his preconceived notions of Betas, Omegas and Alphas. He grew up with a father who was very absolute in how he perceived roles of each person. Now that his eyes have been opened, he is working hard to be openminded and honest with his fellow coworkers and himself. When he's called to a robbery, he instantly knows that he is going to be looking for his mate. He is in a pickle, but knows that he has made some friends on the force and can call on them to help him out.
Jax is hiding from his life. He is running for his son's life and his own. He knows what he's doing is bad, but it's either do illegal things or get caught and potentially die and or lose his son. What he doesn't expect is to find his true mate. Despite having been married before, thus his son, his husband was never his true mate. When Jax is confronted with Karter, he's instantly put at ease, despite Karter's alpha status.
What follows is a twisted story about Jax's life before, his life after his kidnapping and finally his escape. Karter does his best to protect Jax and Jax really wants to believe that his alpha will be different. It takes a lot of patients and trust on both their parts to fight Jax's kidnappers and find their happiness.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Jax and Karter. It seemed very real and despite their handicaps, they were able to develop a real loving relationship.
4 stars
M/M Paranormal Romance
Triggers: Torture, Kidnapping, Assault, Rape, Murder
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
This is the third book in this series and I would definitely read the previous books first. Otherwise you won't know who all of the characters are.
Karter is working hard to overcome his preconceived notions of Betas, Omegas and Alphas. He grew up with a father who was very absolute in how he perceived roles of each person. Now that his eyes have been opened, he is working hard to be openminded and honest with his fellow coworkers and himself. When he's called to a robbery, he instantly knows that he is going to be looking for his mate. He is in a pickle, but knows that he has made some friends on the force and can call on them to help him out.
Jax is hiding from his life. He is running for his son's life and his own. He knows what he's doing is bad, but it's either do illegal things or get caught and potentially die and or lose his son. What he doesn't expect is to find his true mate. Despite having been married before, thus his son, his husband was never his true mate. When Jax is confronted with Karter, he's instantly put at ease, despite Karter's alpha status.
What follows is a twisted story about Jax's life before, his life after his kidnapping and finally his escape. Karter does his best to protect Jax and Jax really wants to believe that his alpha will be different. It takes a lot of patients and trust on both their parts to fight Jax's kidnappers and find their happiness.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Jax and Karter. It seemed very real and despite their handicaps, they were able to develop a real loving relationship.
May 18, 2018
I am truly loving this series. The writing and the way the author sets up the stories and POV usage is amazing. I liked seeing all the previous characters and getting a couple of their POVs, it really added to the story.
I was really happy for Karter Jenks to get his own story. His character development between the first book and now was also great. You saw the little changed in him between book one and two and it was nice for him to redeem himself from his alphahole behavior ;)
I really liked Jax and the author did a great job of really captivating a character that is mute. His story is heartbreaking but his devotion to Karson (his son) was so incredible. I loved that the author took the time to show the comforting side of Jax with Karson and their interactions with each other. IT WAS SO SWEET.
This book kept me interested with the back story and I am ready to start the next one!
I was really happy for Karter Jenks to get his own story. His character development between the first book and now was also great. You saw the little changed in him between book one and two and it was nice for him to redeem himself from his alphahole behavior ;)
I really liked Jax and the author did a great job of really captivating a character that is mute. His story is heartbreaking but his devotion to Karson (his son) was so incredible. I loved that the author took the time to show the comforting side of Jax with Karson and their interactions with each other. IT WAS SO SWEET.
This book kept me interested with the back story and I am ready to start the next one!
April 10, 2018
3.5 Stars ~ I had a sneaky suspicion that the author was going to write Constable Karter Jenks’ story. Karter has come a long way in his attitude regarding omega rights and I just knew he would make a wonderful alpha to a lost omega. And so I got Jax, and a bonus as he has a son, and they’re hiding for their lives. The trauma Jax has endured is pretty bad and it cycles back to the omega halfway house that Braun escaped from after witnessing alphas stealing an omega during the night.
There’s a lot of this story that I can’t share because it would be too spoiler-y and I don’t want to ruin anyone else’s reading experience. Trust me when I say that Jax is, in a roundabout way, connected to Braun through the halfway house and to Braun’s brother, Kell, through Kell’s former despicable father-in-law. What Jax was put through by the men who stole him is shocking and Karter’s boss, Higgs (who really needs a story), is determined to catch them and make them pay.
Jax and Karter are beyond freaking adorable. Seriously. Seeing how much Karter’s attitudes have changed was wonderful and watching Jax soak up the care and tenderness from his bondmate was beautiful. Of course, having Braun, Tarek, Kell, Ronin, Serge, and Dex jump right in to help provide clothes, formula, diapers, and all manner of other baby needs was amazing. Granted, I expected those three couples to jump in to help, and I’m loving seeing more of these men who I absolutely adore. Plus, the generosity of Jax and Karter’s new friends offset Karter’s dad being a complete alphahole.
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There’s a lot of this story that I can’t share because it would be too spoiler-y and I don’t want to ruin anyone else’s reading experience. Trust me when I say that Jax is, in a roundabout way, connected to Braun through the halfway house and to Braun’s brother, Kell, through Kell’s former despicable father-in-law. What Jax was put through by the men who stole him is shocking and Karter’s boss, Higgs (who really needs a story), is determined to catch them and make them pay.
Jax and Karter are beyond freaking adorable. Seriously. Seeing how much Karter’s attitudes have changed was wonderful and watching Jax soak up the care and tenderness from his bondmate was beautiful. Of course, having Braun, Tarek, Kell, Ronin, Serge, and Dex jump right in to help provide clothes, formula, diapers, and all manner of other baby needs was amazing. Granted, I expected those three couples to jump in to help, and I’m loving seeing more of these men who I absolutely adore. Plus, the generosity of Jax and Karter’s new friends offset Karter’s dad being a complete alphahole.
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
May 14, 2018
2.5/5
This book has potential, and it should have ticked so many boxes for me. Yet, I was left rather dissatisfied and bored by the end of it. There were just too many thing that didn't work for me. Like the switch of perspective into a supportive character. It didn't happen often thankfully, but when it did, it threw me off into loops.
Another thing is the nod-blink. I guess it's a clever little thing, but like.... Jax is not paralyses you know. He can just simply nod, or do a thumb up, or something. There are plenty of universal known sign for yes and no. I just find the blinking system unnecessary, and confusing.
This book has potential, and it should have ticked so many boxes for me. Yet, I was left rather dissatisfied and bored by the end of it. There were just too many thing that didn't work for me. Like the switch of perspective into a supportive character. It didn't happen often thankfully, but when it did, it threw me off into loops.
Another thing is the nod-blink. I guess it's a clever little thing, but like.... Jax is not paralyses you know. He can just simply nod, or do a thumb up, or something. There are plenty of universal known sign for yes and no. I just find the blinking system unnecessary, and confusing.
November 20, 2017
Karter and Jax’s story was so unique. In this third book of the series, the Omegas have continued momentum to obtain equal rights in this Alpha’s world. Karter’s views on Omegas are changing as he finds his mate. A twist, there is an unusual age difference (Omegas usually mate very young) between them and Jax has been mated before.
As Jax is mute, they learn to communicate in different ways and it adds a level of intimacy because Karter quickly adapts to his mate’s way of communicating.
It was a sweet, wonderful story. Many of the series open issues were resolved in this book, but there is room for more stories. Love this world and would like to see Omegas gain equal rights formally.
The parallels between this “world”, male only, and the struggles we still see in our society - a patriarchal society where the “strongest” make the rules and those who give birth have less rights and value - is not subtle. We, as these Omegas, need to continue our course for full equality and respect for our differences.
A sweet, sweet story. Very romantic.
As Jax is mute, they learn to communicate in different ways and it adds a level of intimacy because Karter quickly adapts to his mate’s way of communicating.
It was a sweet, wonderful story. Many of the series open issues were resolved in this book, but there is room for more stories. Love this world and would like to see Omegas gain equal rights formally.
The parallels between this “world”, male only, and the struggles we still see in our society - a patriarchal society where the “strongest” make the rules and those who give birth have less rights and value - is not subtle. We, as these Omegas, need to continue our course for full equality and respect for our differences.
A sweet, sweet story. Very romantic.
October 26, 2020
4.5
This is my first book of this world and I loved it. Loved the hurt comfort, loved the journey to love loved the suspense. I hurt when the mc hurt and celebrated when they did. Finding your mate at their lowest, helping them heal while they help you heal. Beside a few grammar issues the writing was great the smexy was hawt. I loved the care that was taken, and the side characters were good. They are from past books. Gonna see what other books this author has
This is my first book of this world and I loved it. Loved the hurt comfort, loved the journey to love loved the suspense. I hurt when the mc hurt and celebrated when they did. Finding your mate at their lowest, helping them heal while they help you heal. Beside a few grammar issues the writing was great the smexy was hawt. I loved the care that was taken, and the side characters were good. They are from past books. Gonna see what other books this author has
November 16, 2017
Loved
Heard was such a amazing story I loved it so much
Karter and jax stole my heart from beginning to end of their journey
My emotions were everywhere with this story they were heartbreaking moments but also heartwarming moments too
I felt like I was there alongside karter and jax going through their ups and downs with them
I loved seeing the characters from previous books too it was such a bonus
I'm looking forward go seeing what's next from a m Arthur
Heard was such a amazing story I loved it so much
Karter and jax stole my heart from beginning to end of their journey
My emotions were everywhere with this story they were heartbreaking moments but also heartwarming moments too
I felt like I was there alongside karter and jax going through their ups and downs with them
I loved seeing the characters from previous books too it was such a bonus
I'm looking forward go seeing what's next from a m Arthur
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November 19, 2017Reviewette for all 3 books
Fairly straight forward enjoyable A/B/O stories about corrupt alphas and abused omegas. My main problem was the lack of world building/explanations as to the AU setting
There are no females in this world.. but with no explanation as to why my mind just automatically substituted the child bearing omegas for women...
Fairly straight forward enjoyable A/B/O stories about corrupt alphas and abused omegas. My main problem was the lack of world building/explanations as to the AU setting
There are no females in this world.. but with no explanation as to why my mind just automatically substituted the child bearing omegas for women...
November 28, 2017
Loved It!
I just knew this book was going to be just, like the first two. But oh no. I get to 93% of the book and the tears kicked in. I hurt for Jax but most of all I loved his strength. Karter surprised me in the best way. Karter's father upset me but the man redeemed himself in the best way. Wow! I love this series and I'm looking forward to the next book.
I just knew this book was going to be just, like the first two. But oh no. I get to 93% of the book and the tears kicked in. I hurt for Jax but most of all I loved his strength. Karter surprised me in the best way. Karter's father upset me but the man redeemed himself in the best way. Wow! I love this series and I'm looking forward to the next book.
September 30, 2022
My favorite yet, if only for the character development & how this one really tackles what it means to be "Alpha" or "Omega." See, Jax is bigger and has had to fight for his life...but he's also given birth and is considered an Omega. Jenks is an Alpha, but is willing to learn from his mistakes, is open to changing his own outlook on gender, apologizes when he's wrong, works to do better...gah, I wasn't all that fond of him in the first two installments but I adore him now.
One issue though...in the second book there was an anonymous phone call about the secret videotapes of what Kell went through. In this one there's an anononymous text sending Jenks to a warehouse. I don't remember anyone being credited with either tip. I keep wondering if that's a dangling plot thread or if these are from the same person and it becomes a plot point in later installments...
One issue though...in the second book there was an anonymous phone call about the secret videotapes of what Kell went through. In this one there's an anononymous text sending Jenks to a warehouse. I don't remember anyone being credited with either tip. I keep wondering if that's a dangling plot thread or if these are from the same person and it becomes a plot point in later installments...
October 13, 2022
Kinda wish I hadn't read this. Feels like I wasted my time.
Neither of the main characters are very likeable. Karter is so rude in the previous book it's hard to switch gears in this one. And Jax is so dishonest and inconsistent in his expectations. Like he gets mad about the house-hunting because Karter is being too alpha, and then he gets mad about Karter not initiating anything physical because alphas are supposed to be the ones who initiate.
And knowing that Jax is being dishonest about why he wanted to mate with Karter really makes the whole house-hunting thing very distasteful anyway. "Do better." Ok, yeah, but at least Karter's honest. Jax isn't even honest about his rage; he pretends to be confused and sad. He comes across as very manipulative which I guess can be excused because of his trauma but Karter didn't cause the trauma so it seems unfair that he's the one being manipulated. I don't even really like Karter that much but I hate manipulation. Jax's motivations never even get addressed later so he never even has any character growth.
This is just me but the spelling of the two names with a K instead of the traditional C drove me crazy. My name is one that is traditionally spelled with a C but my parents used a K instead so I don't know why I disliked it so much with these names. Maybe it was just my general irritation with the book overall.
I would've given this book one star but I didn't hate it as much as I hated that Two Alphas for Sebastian or whatever the fuck it's called. That was a piece of hot garbage. This is just lukewarm garbage.
Neither of the main characters are very likeable. Karter is so rude in the previous book it's hard to switch gears in this one. And Jax is so dishonest and inconsistent in his expectations. Like he gets mad about the house-hunting because Karter is being too alpha, and then he gets mad about Karter not initiating anything physical because alphas are supposed to be the ones who initiate.
And knowing that Jax is being dishonest about why he wanted to mate with Karter really makes the whole house-hunting thing very distasteful anyway. "Do better." Ok, yeah, but at least Karter's honest. Jax isn't even honest about his rage; he pretends to be confused and sad. He comes across as very manipulative which I guess can be excused because of his trauma but Karter didn't cause the trauma so it seems unfair that he's the one being manipulated. I don't even really like Karter that much but I hate manipulation. Jax's motivations never even get addressed later so he never even has any character growth.
This is just me but the spelling of the two names with a K instead of the traditional C drove me crazy. My name is one that is traditionally spelled with a C but my parents used a K instead so I don't know why I disliked it so much with these names. Maybe it was just my general irritation with the book overall.
I would've given this book one star but I didn't hate it as much as I hated that Two Alphas for Sebastian or whatever the fuck it's called. That was a piece of hot garbage. This is just lukewarm garbage.
February 1, 2018
This series just keeps getting better and better.
In this 3rd installment, the main couple is Jax Orris, a widowed omega who was previously mated and has a baby son from that marriage, and Karter Jenks, a young constable who had a supporting role in the previous books.
Karter has recently undergone a change of mind after witnessing Kell Iverson's trial (from book 2) and has opened his eyes to how badly many omegas are treated by alphaholes. He's slowly becoming woke and has started to rebel against his own father's conservative views. He's still relatively young, and fairly new to being a constable, so he's not looking for his mate but fate has other plans.
Jax and his baby managed to escape from an illegal fight ring where he's been held captive since shortly after his husband died. Forced to bulk up with daily protein shakes and workouts, Jax has the appearance and stature of an alpha. Homeless and penniless, he's forced to break in to homes and steal supplies for his baby and himself. And a botched surgery has also left him mute.
Karter is investigating a recent break-in and is shocked to find the young omega is his bondmate. Jax cannot believe he isn't being hauled to jail immediately upon his capture and has no intention of trusting the constable, but also cannot deny the pull he feels toward the man fate intended for him.
This book cannot be read as a standalone. While it focuses on the relationship development for the main couple as part of the plot, there is too much backstory from the previous books to make it readable on its own. Some specific plot points from the previous books are also further developed and explored in this one, and I expect that to continue into future books. The characters from the previous books all make an appearance, and it's important to know their stories to fully understand and appreciate this one.
I cried a lot. A lot, a lot. When Jax's story comes out, as he tells Karter about his time in captivity, the consequences of losing a fight, the cruel and inhumane treatment he received because of his omega status, his fears for his baby, his willpower to survive, his inner strength - I alternately cried in anger and in joy.
The author writes with so much emotion, and the world she's built is colorful and vivid and horrifying and believable. There are parallels to be drawn to our own society. There are people fighting for equality and there are people pushing these fighters back down, to keep the status quo, to keep the oppressed under their thumbs. It's an interesting comparison to our current political climate where some folks aren't viewed as human beings by those in power, because of the color of their skin, their gender, or their sexual orientation, their country of origin or ancestry. The author created a world in which alphas hold all the power and most of the well-paying jobs, while omegas aren't even guaranteed a driver's license but expected to be the little house-husband, taking care of the kids and their alphahole's every need, including spreading their legs whenever their alpha so desires, and their own wishes and dreams don't matter none to anyone.
These aren't easy books to read. The author doesn't shy away from being explicit in the descriptions of the violence perpetrated by alphas against helpless omegas, but she also shows that it can be different, and that a bond-mated couple can be truly in love and deeply care about each other, and that an alpha who loves his mate is capable of treating his mate with respect and dignity.
The horror is mellowed to some degree by the love that exists between Jax and Karter, Kell and Ronin, and Braun and Tarik. That loves gives hope to others, shows them that they don't have to accept the status quo, and that the fight to make a better world for all is in everyone's best interest and totally worth it. I loved how Jax learned to communicate in sign language, and how Karter tried and tried and tried to win his trust. I loved how Karter grew into his own person in this book, how he moved past his father's views and stood up for himself and his mate and became a better person for it. I loved how supportive Kell and Braun were with Jax, how Tarik and Ronin helped where they could, and how Serge and Dex continued to be awesome friends to them all. The characters are all fully fleshed out and carefully crafted, with realistic and reasonable personalities that all felt authentic and believable.
This was an edge-of-your-seat read from start to finish. Have tissues ready. Wine and chocolate is also useful.
Highly recommended that you read this series. The next book is going to come out soon.
** I received a free copy of this book from its author. A positive review was not promised in return. **
In this 3rd installment, the main couple is Jax Orris, a widowed omega who was previously mated and has a baby son from that marriage, and Karter Jenks, a young constable who had a supporting role in the previous books.
Karter has recently undergone a change of mind after witnessing Kell Iverson's trial (from book 2) and has opened his eyes to how badly many omegas are treated by alphaholes. He's slowly becoming woke and has started to rebel against his own father's conservative views. He's still relatively young, and fairly new to being a constable, so he's not looking for his mate but fate has other plans.
Jax and his baby managed to escape from an illegal fight ring where he's been held captive since shortly after his husband died. Forced to bulk up with daily protein shakes and workouts, Jax has the appearance and stature of an alpha. Homeless and penniless, he's forced to break in to homes and steal supplies for his baby and himself. And a botched surgery has also left him mute.
Karter is investigating a recent break-in and is shocked to find the young omega is his bondmate. Jax cannot believe he isn't being hauled to jail immediately upon his capture and has no intention of trusting the constable, but also cannot deny the pull he feels toward the man fate intended for him.
This book cannot be read as a standalone. While it focuses on the relationship development for the main couple as part of the plot, there is too much backstory from the previous books to make it readable on its own. Some specific plot points from the previous books are also further developed and explored in this one, and I expect that to continue into future books. The characters from the previous books all make an appearance, and it's important to know their stories to fully understand and appreciate this one.
I cried a lot. A lot, a lot. When Jax's story comes out, as he tells Karter about his time in captivity, the consequences of losing a fight, the cruel and inhumane treatment he received because of his omega status, his fears for his baby, his willpower to survive, his inner strength - I alternately cried in anger and in joy.
The author writes with so much emotion, and the world she's built is colorful and vivid and horrifying and believable. There are parallels to be drawn to our own society. There are people fighting for equality and there are people pushing these fighters back down, to keep the status quo, to keep the oppressed under their thumbs. It's an interesting comparison to our current political climate where some folks aren't viewed as human beings by those in power, because of the color of their skin, their gender, or their sexual orientation, their country of origin or ancestry. The author created a world in which alphas hold all the power and most of the well-paying jobs, while omegas aren't even guaranteed a driver's license but expected to be the little house-husband, taking care of the kids and their alphahole's every need, including spreading their legs whenever their alpha so desires, and their own wishes and dreams don't matter none to anyone.
These aren't easy books to read. The author doesn't shy away from being explicit in the descriptions of the violence perpetrated by alphas against helpless omegas, but she also shows that it can be different, and that a bond-mated couple can be truly in love and deeply care about each other, and that an alpha who loves his mate is capable of treating his mate with respect and dignity.
The horror is mellowed to some degree by the love that exists between Jax and Karter, Kell and Ronin, and Braun and Tarik. That loves gives hope to others, shows them that they don't have to accept the status quo, and that the fight to make a better world for all is in everyone's best interest and totally worth it. I loved how Jax learned to communicate in sign language, and how Karter tried and tried and tried to win his trust. I loved how Karter grew into his own person in this book, how he moved past his father's views and stood up for himself and his mate and became a better person for it. I loved how supportive Kell and Braun were with Jax, how Tarik and Ronin helped where they could, and how Serge and Dex continued to be awesome friends to them all. The characters are all fully fleshed out and carefully crafted, with realistic and reasonable personalities that all felt authentic and believable.
This was an edge-of-your-seat read from start to finish. Have tissues ready. Wine and chocolate is also useful.
Highly recommended that you read this series. The next book is going to come out soon.
** I received a free copy of this book from its author. A positive review was not promised in return. **
March 23, 2018
Gah this series has just gutted me, made me laugh, made me cry, and left me with the biggest book hangovers. And this book has just made this series even better. I absolutely loved it. When I first started this series, Jenks really got on my nerves because his way of thinking. But he's come a long way baby. Things he's seen and been a part of as far as arresting people and trials and such, have opened his eyes to a new line of thinking. And he finally gets his story along with an omega that in the end is everything he wants and needs.
Karter Jenks admits in the past, his way of thinking made him an asshole. But he was brought up to think the way he did. That omegas weren't equals. But seeing what all Kell went through before opened his eyes to many different things. He realized no one, no matter their 'gender’ deserved to be abused and tormented the way he was. It's also made him realize he'd like an omega of his own soon. Especially seeing how all the people he knows seem to be getting mated. It's made him feel lonely. So while investigating some break-ins, he gets the blow of a lifetime. The omega breaking in to places is his. He also has a baby. He also cannot speak. Jax is doing everything he can to survive and take care of his baby. Having escaped from a fighting ring, he's holding on to dear life trying to make it. When caught by Jenks, he's fearful of losing his son. And he doesn't know what to do. But Jenks realizes there's a bigger picture involved than just a few break-ins. As they piece together what's going on, along with Tarek and the rest of the gang, Jax has to learn to trust that he has a new family that will protect and love him. Jenks has to continue to change some of his ways, but realizes no matter what, it's all about Jenks and that precious baby. And he will do anything to keep them safe and loved.
I was so happy to see all of the gang back!! Tarek and Braun. Ronin and Kell. Dex and Serge. And now Jenks and Jax. There were some big surprises in this one and I couldn't have been more ecstatic. But in order to get to some of the good, we had to go through a lot of bad. And sweet Jax was the bearer of the bad in this one. Having been sold from the same 'foster home’ as Braun was in, Jax had endured some abuse. And on the cusp of losing his mate and being pregnant. They even took his voice. When he finally got a chance to escape, he ran for all he was worth. But being a widowed omega with a baby wasn't easy. He was also terrified of the police. He hated breaking in to people's homes, but he just wanted to take care of his baby. He broke my heart. He was just trying to do the best he could. But everything was stacked against him. But meeting Jenks hopefully would change all that. And I love how far Jenks has come. To the closed minded ass to someone who sees omegas as they are. As equals. As fellow human beings. He immediately recognized his bondmate and wanted to do right by him. It doesn't mean he didn't mess up. He does. And often. But his effort and the love he put behind it, shows he's trying to be a better man for his omega and son. And it just what Jax needed. I love that another alpha was ready to show they can submit control. And Jenks does in the most spectacular way. (And no I can't tell you!)
Sometimes love will come and smack the crap out of you in the most unexpected time and place. And when those involved have been through a lot, sometimes it's not wanted. But love and trust often turns something bad into something good. Also realizing the person you were before is not for the best can help. Especially if you make the necessary changes. Everyone deserves love. No one deserves to feel less than they are. I love this series. I love that good triumphs over evil. I love that big bad alphas learn it's not always who's in control and how they learned to place others before themselves. I definitely recommend it. But like before, if things trigger you, then please take care.
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Karter Jenks admits in the past, his way of thinking made him an asshole. But he was brought up to think the way he did. That omegas weren't equals. But seeing what all Kell went through before opened his eyes to many different things. He realized no one, no matter their 'gender’ deserved to be abused and tormented the way he was. It's also made him realize he'd like an omega of his own soon. Especially seeing how all the people he knows seem to be getting mated. It's made him feel lonely. So while investigating some break-ins, he gets the blow of a lifetime. The omega breaking in to places is his. He also has a baby. He also cannot speak. Jax is doing everything he can to survive and take care of his baby. Having escaped from a fighting ring, he's holding on to dear life trying to make it. When caught by Jenks, he's fearful of losing his son. And he doesn't know what to do. But Jenks realizes there's a bigger picture involved than just a few break-ins. As they piece together what's going on, along with Tarek and the rest of the gang, Jax has to learn to trust that he has a new family that will protect and love him. Jenks has to continue to change some of his ways, but realizes no matter what, it's all about Jenks and that precious baby. And he will do anything to keep them safe and loved.
I was so happy to see all of the gang back!! Tarek and Braun. Ronin and Kell. Dex and Serge. And now Jenks and Jax. There were some big surprises in this one and I couldn't have been more ecstatic. But in order to get to some of the good, we had to go through a lot of bad. And sweet Jax was the bearer of the bad in this one. Having been sold from the same 'foster home’ as Braun was in, Jax had endured some abuse. And on the cusp of losing his mate and being pregnant. They even took his voice. When he finally got a chance to escape, he ran for all he was worth. But being a widowed omega with a baby wasn't easy. He was also terrified of the police. He hated breaking in to people's homes, but he just wanted to take care of his baby. He broke my heart. He was just trying to do the best he could. But everything was stacked against him. But meeting Jenks hopefully would change all that. And I love how far Jenks has come. To the closed minded ass to someone who sees omegas as they are. As equals. As fellow human beings. He immediately recognized his bondmate and wanted to do right by him. It doesn't mean he didn't mess up. He does. And often. But his effort and the love he put behind it, shows he's trying to be a better man for his omega and son. And it just what Jax needed. I love that another alpha was ready to show they can submit control. And Jenks does in the most spectacular way. (And no I can't tell you!)
Sometimes love will come and smack the crap out of you in the most unexpected time and place. And when those involved have been through a lot, sometimes it's not wanted. But love and trust often turns something bad into something good. Also realizing the person you were before is not for the best can help. Especially if you make the necessary changes. Everyone deserves love. No one deserves to feel less than they are. I love this series. I love that good triumphs over evil. I love that big bad alphas learn it's not always who's in control and how they learned to place others before themselves. I definitely recommend it. But like before, if things trigger you, then please take care.
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March 14, 2019
**verified purchase Dec 2018**
This is book three in the Breaking Free series. While it stands more alone from books one, Saved and two, Seen, I would STRONGLY recommend you read those first. Not least because there is an on-going story arc, but because you need to know how Karter came to this point: you need to know just how much he has changed over the course of the last few months, dealing with everything about the missing and abducted omegas. Also, I mean, I said so, right?? Both are 5 star reads from me too.
As is this one!
Karter responds to a break in, and chases down a scent that tickles his nose. Finding Jax, and his 6 week old son, is the source of that scent, and just what that scent means is a shock and surprise to both Karter and Jax. When Karter gets Jax' full story, the Alpha in him rears up and goes all out protect his mate, he has a good old proper MINE moment! But Jax is wary, not of Karter himself, but of Karter the ALPHA. He has been treated badly, abused by alphas in the past and he won't let it happen anymore. Can they make it work?
These books are quite difficult to read, not the writing, because that is brilliant, but the subject matter. Jax was abducted out of the home that Braun (Saved) managed to escape from, and when we find out what has been happening to those omegas who are missing, it's shocking! I mean, what happened to Kell (Seen) was bad, but this?? Really really bad, and I have a feeling there is a lot more about the missing omegas that will be worse, far, far worse.
Karter was brought up in a very strict household, his father was in control and everyone toed the line. His Omegin is a much softer person, who tries to keep everyone happy. Karter doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps and works hard to control his Alpha tendencies. But he never realised how powerful the mating bond is, even before he and Jax fully mate, and he messes up along the way. Granted, he is incredibly sweet about it, and once he knows what he did to upset Jax or to anger Jax, he tries, you know, REALLY hard! And I loved him for it.
Jax is STRONG! He went into the home for alpha-less omegas when his previous alpha died. While Orris wasn't abusive, Jax knew Orris was in control and Jax swore to himself, that he would never be in that position again, especially after what happens when he is taken from the home. His reaction to Karter is something he wanted, but he knew that a new mating would muddy his scent and put his abusers off his trail. that he actually begins to FEEL for Karter, well, that wasn't expected and he begins to realise that things are beginning to change: the attitude towards omegas as people, not just baby making machines is changing, and maybe, just maybe, he and Karter and the baby can be really happy.
Loved that Braun, Tarek, Ronin, Kell, Serge and Dex all play a part here and we catch up with them and the exciting news they all have!
I have Serge and Dex' story to read next, followed by Liam's story, who was the omega that Braun saw being kidnapped from the home.
I am totally loving this series, and I WILL be reading them all!
5 stars
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
This is book three in the Breaking Free series. While it stands more alone from books one, Saved and two, Seen, I would STRONGLY recommend you read those first. Not least because there is an on-going story arc, but because you need to know how Karter came to this point: you need to know just how much he has changed over the course of the last few months, dealing with everything about the missing and abducted omegas. Also, I mean, I said so, right?? Both are 5 star reads from me too.
As is this one!
Karter responds to a break in, and chases down a scent that tickles his nose. Finding Jax, and his 6 week old son, is the source of that scent, and just what that scent means is a shock and surprise to both Karter and Jax. When Karter gets Jax' full story, the Alpha in him rears up and goes all out protect his mate, he has a good old proper MINE moment! But Jax is wary, not of Karter himself, but of Karter the ALPHA. He has been treated badly, abused by alphas in the past and he won't let it happen anymore. Can they make it work?
These books are quite difficult to read, not the writing, because that is brilliant, but the subject matter. Jax was abducted out of the home that Braun (Saved) managed to escape from, and when we find out what has been happening to those omegas who are missing, it's shocking! I mean, what happened to Kell (Seen) was bad, but this?? Really really bad, and I have a feeling there is a lot more about the missing omegas that will be worse, far, far worse.
Karter was brought up in a very strict household, his father was in control and everyone toed the line. His Omegin is a much softer person, who tries to keep everyone happy. Karter doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps and works hard to control his Alpha tendencies. But he never realised how powerful the mating bond is, even before he and Jax fully mate, and he messes up along the way. Granted, he is incredibly sweet about it, and once he knows what he did to upset Jax or to anger Jax, he tries, you know, REALLY hard! And I loved him for it.
Jax is STRONG! He went into the home for alpha-less omegas when his previous alpha died. While Orris wasn't abusive, Jax knew Orris was in control and Jax swore to himself, that he would never be in that position again, especially after what happens when he is taken from the home. His reaction to Karter is something he wanted, but he knew that a new mating would muddy his scent and put his abusers off his trail. that he actually begins to FEEL for Karter, well, that wasn't expected and he begins to realise that things are beginning to change: the attitude towards omegas as people, not just baby making machines is changing, and maybe, just maybe, he and Karter and the baby can be really happy.
Loved that Braun, Tarek, Ronin, Kell, Serge and Dex all play a part here and we catch up with them and the exciting news they all have!
I have Serge and Dex' story to read next, followed by Liam's story, who was the omega that Braun saw being kidnapped from the home.
I am totally loving this series, and I WILL be reading them all!
5 stars
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
November 24, 2017
You Hear Me
A series sometimes starts getting stale after the first couple books, but that is most certainly not the case with Arthur's Breaking Free series. It keeps getting more entertaining, making sure the reader wants more. Eagerly anticipating the next book. Wondering what the tale the author has spun this time.
Bringing us into the Omegaverse and not allowing us out until we are smiling. No easy feat because the author takes us on such a whirlwind journey that includes surprises, poignancy, bonding, overcoming fears, gaining trust, helping fellow Omegas, Alphas, and Betas.
You revisit old friends and families from the previous books, as well as making new acquaintances. You watch the maturation of some, the continuing degradation of some poor Omegas & Betas, learn how horrible some men can truly be, and how kind & caring others turn out.
Family of origin dynamics come into play once again. Brotherly love is on full display, as is parental love. Doing whatever you must to care for your child. Doing what's best for your child. What makes a good Omegin? What makes a good Alpha Father? Why should mated Betas be allowed to adopt children if they can't have them naturally? The definition of family is more than blood and who you are bonded with.
Communication in any relationship is important, but especially so between bonded mates. Though in this society, the Alpha Father / bondmate does the speaking and everyone else in the family listens. But in this set of books the featured bonded mate couples are Breaking Free of these traditional ways of thinking and forcing new beliefs into the light.
In the book in particular communication is the central theme for a variety of reasons, but primarily because one of the main characters has difficulty communicating and he has a great many things to convey. How do others react to him? What does he think about himself? How does he manage to get his point across? When is his disability problematic?
This book also explores the many stereotypes that have been perpetuated about Omegas: small, thin, short, not muscular, hardly any facial hair, helpless, not smart - there's no reason to continue their education past 16 years of age, need the guidance of a Alpha, expected to serve their Alpha bondmate, not clever, care about cooking & keeping a clean house, primary function is to have babies and raise them. Expected to defer to any Alpha and do as they are told or expected to behave. Any deviating from these set of expectations and stereotypes are considered aberrant.
But as is proven time and again if one listens especially with one's heart and without preconceived notions there is so much to hear. I hear there will be a 4th Book in this wonderful series coming out in 2018. This gives you a chance to read all three of the books written so far in order. They really build on one another. I hope you enjoy this mpreg action packed book as much as I did.
A series sometimes starts getting stale after the first couple books, but that is most certainly not the case with Arthur's Breaking Free series. It keeps getting more entertaining, making sure the reader wants more. Eagerly anticipating the next book. Wondering what the tale the author has spun this time.
Bringing us into the Omegaverse and not allowing us out until we are smiling. No easy feat because the author takes us on such a whirlwind journey that includes surprises, poignancy, bonding, overcoming fears, gaining trust, helping fellow Omegas, Alphas, and Betas.
You revisit old friends and families from the previous books, as well as making new acquaintances. You watch the maturation of some, the continuing degradation of some poor Omegas & Betas, learn how horrible some men can truly be, and how kind & caring others turn out.
Family of origin dynamics come into play once again. Brotherly love is on full display, as is parental love. Doing whatever you must to care for your child. Doing what's best for your child. What makes a good Omegin? What makes a good Alpha Father? Why should mated Betas be allowed to adopt children if they can't have them naturally? The definition of family is more than blood and who you are bonded with.
Communication in any relationship is important, but especially so between bonded mates. Though in this society, the Alpha Father / bondmate does the speaking and everyone else in the family listens. But in this set of books the featured bonded mate couples are Breaking Free of these traditional ways of thinking and forcing new beliefs into the light.
In the book in particular communication is the central theme for a variety of reasons, but primarily because one of the main characters has difficulty communicating and he has a great many things to convey. How do others react to him? What does he think about himself? How does he manage to get his point across? When is his disability problematic?
This book also explores the many stereotypes that have been perpetuated about Omegas: small, thin, short, not muscular, hardly any facial hair, helpless, not smart - there's no reason to continue their education past 16 years of age, need the guidance of a Alpha, expected to serve their Alpha bondmate, not clever, care about cooking & keeping a clean house, primary function is to have babies and raise them. Expected to defer to any Alpha and do as they are told or expected to behave. Any deviating from these set of expectations and stereotypes are considered aberrant.
But as is proven time and again if one listens especially with one's heart and without preconceived notions there is so much to hear. I hear there will be a 4th Book in this wonderful series coming out in 2018. This gives you a chance to read all three of the books written so far in order. They really build on one another. I hope you enjoy this mpreg action packed book as much as I did.
July 18, 2023
✔ Letto! Questa volta sarà il conestabile Karter Jenks a raccontarmi come un dolce, mica tanto, omega abbia messo in discussione tutto quello che ha imparato dal proprio genitore. Un Alpha tradizionalista che considera gli Omega inferiori.
Jax Orris è un omega gravido, che dopo la morte del suo Alpha è stato portato in una casa di accoglienza, che guarda a caso era la stessa da cui Braun sia fuggito per salvarsi la vita. Jax è stato venduto, gli hanno tagliato le corde vocali, modificato il suo fisico a suon di esercizi per sviluppare i muscoli, tanto da non sembrare per niente un omega e lo hanno fatto combattere contro altri Omega incinti dove il perdente era messo a l'asta per cosa che potete Immaginare voi. Non posso scriverlo, Amazon mi bannerebbe a vita.
Quando Jax riesce a fuggire dopo aver partorito, vive come un barbone nascosto in palazzi abbandonati, commettendo piccoli furti qua e là per sopravvivere al rigido inverno, sarà proprio i conestabile Jenks ad arrivare dopo una denuncia e trovare finalmente il suo omega predestinato. Solo che Jax non parla e imparare ad ascoltare qualcuno che non poteva parlare era difficile, ma Karter sarebbe migliorato nell’interpretare le espressioni e il linguaggio del corpo di Jax. Si erano accoppiati ma prima di conoscersi davvero e per riuscire a trovare la pace tra loro due, il che non sarà facile, commetterano errori. Ci sarà contro di loro un padre che non ha accettato questa unione, i pericoli da cui Jax è scappato e le persone cattive che gli danno la caccia.
"𝘔𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪, 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪 𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪. 𝘌𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘰 𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘰."
Devo dire che questa serie mi piace tantissimo, mi piace anche il fatto che non ci facciano aspettare tanto tra un libro e l'altro, ma essendo pubblicato da una CE, sinceramente mi aspettavo un po' più di cura nella revisione finale, se l'ho notato io che proprio queste cose nonmenefregaunpiffero, immagina le persone che cercano i punti sulle "i" e i trattini sule "t". Già nei libri precedenti succedeva.
Comunque a parte questa grande mancanza della CE, ma per rispetto alla scrittrice e la sua storia sui miei Omega's coraggiosi, gli Alpha's giusti e onesti pronti a dare battaglia per il loro diritto nonostante tutto.
Per me non poteva che essere un bel ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ è stata incredibile questa trama.
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Jax Orris è un omega gravido, che dopo la morte del suo Alpha è stato portato in una casa di accoglienza, che guarda a caso era la stessa da cui Braun sia fuggito per salvarsi la vita. Jax è stato venduto, gli hanno tagliato le corde vocali, modificato il suo fisico a suon di esercizi per sviluppare i muscoli, tanto da non sembrare per niente un omega e lo hanno fatto combattere contro altri Omega incinti dove il perdente era messo a l'asta per cosa che potete Immaginare voi. Non posso scriverlo, Amazon mi bannerebbe a vita.
Quando Jax riesce a fuggire dopo aver partorito, vive come un barbone nascosto in palazzi abbandonati, commettendo piccoli furti qua e là per sopravvivere al rigido inverno, sarà proprio i conestabile Jenks ad arrivare dopo una denuncia e trovare finalmente il suo omega predestinato. Solo che Jax non parla e imparare ad ascoltare qualcuno che non poteva parlare era difficile, ma Karter sarebbe migliorato nell’interpretare le espressioni e il linguaggio del corpo di Jax. Si erano accoppiati ma prima di conoscersi davvero e per riuscire a trovare la pace tra loro due, il che non sarà facile, commetterano errori. Ci sarà contro di loro un padre che non ha accettato questa unione, i pericoli da cui Jax è scappato e le persone cattive che gli danno la caccia.
"𝘔𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪, 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪 𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪. 𝘌𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘰 𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘰."
Devo dire che questa serie mi piace tantissimo, mi piace anche il fatto che non ci facciano aspettare tanto tra un libro e l'altro, ma essendo pubblicato da una CE, sinceramente mi aspettavo un po' più di cura nella revisione finale, se l'ho notato io che proprio queste cose nonmenefregaunpiffero, immagina le persone che cercano i punti sulle "i" e i trattini sule "t". Già nei libri precedenti succedeva.
Comunque a parte questa grande mancanza della CE, ma per rispetto alla scrittrice e la sua storia sui miei Omega's coraggiosi, gli Alpha's giusti e onesti pronti a dare battaglia per il loro diritto nonostante tutto.
Per me non poteva che essere un bel ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ è stata incredibile questa trama.
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November 15, 2017
Another fantastic book in A.M. Arthur's "Omegaverse."
I've been loving the Breaking Free series so much. Each of the books has had unique qualities and Heard is no exception. While the first two books are linked fairly closely together – because they are about two brothers – this one is about a character that we've seen grow from book to book.
Constable Karter Jenks came across as a typical alphahole in the first book but got better in the second and now in the third book he meets his omega and things really change. He finally begins to understand how alpha attitudes towards omegas are demeaning and just plain wrong.
I love how Ms. Arthur integrates the characters from the first two books into this new story and yet I think you could read it as a standalone. You'd really miss two great books, though, if you don't read 1 and 2 first.
Jax has been horribly mistreated and held captive and forced to fight. He finally escapes with his son but has to steal food to survive. Jax is a strong omega and he would do anything to protect his son. Karter is assigned to investigate break-ins and discovers Jax's hiding place. He quickly realizes that he's found his mate and must let another constable handle the case.
Parts of this story were difficult to read. The things that were done to Jax are unspeakable but Ms. Arthur doesn't torture her characters without a good reason and the scenes are not gratuitous.
Karter grows and changes throughout the story. He makes a lot of mistakes with Jax but he's willing to listen and make changes. When he realizes that he's acting too much like his father he makes a sincere effort to change.
While this story broke my heart in many places, rest assured that Jax and Karter get their HEA. It was also wonderful to read more about the characters from Saved and Seen. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
I borrowed this book through KU.
I've been loving the Breaking Free series so much. Each of the books has had unique qualities and Heard is no exception. While the first two books are linked fairly closely together – because they are about two brothers – this one is about a character that we've seen grow from book to book.
Constable Karter Jenks came across as a typical alphahole in the first book but got better in the second and now in the third book he meets his omega and things really change. He finally begins to understand how alpha attitudes towards omegas are demeaning and just plain wrong.
I love how Ms. Arthur integrates the characters from the first two books into this new story and yet I think you could read it as a standalone. You'd really miss two great books, though, if you don't read 1 and 2 first.
Jax has been horribly mistreated and held captive and forced to fight. He finally escapes with his son but has to steal food to survive. Jax is a strong omega and he would do anything to protect his son. Karter is assigned to investigate break-ins and discovers Jax's hiding place. He quickly realizes that he's found his mate and must let another constable handle the case.
Parts of this story were difficult to read. The things that were done to Jax are unspeakable but Ms. Arthur doesn't torture her characters without a good reason and the scenes are not gratuitous.
Karter grows and changes throughout the story. He makes a lot of mistakes with Jax but he's willing to listen and make changes. When he realizes that he's acting too much like his father he makes a sincere effort to change.
While this story broke my heart in many places, rest assured that Jax and Karter get their HEA. It was also wonderful to read more about the characters from Saved and Seen. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
I borrowed this book through KU.
August 27, 2018
Loved it
After his mate dies in a work accident, Jax is sent to stay in an omega rescue. There his is sold to a pregnant omega fighting ring. After giving birth to his son he runs away from the fighting ring. While investigating break ins Karter starts to think an omega may be breaking into these homes and something is pulling at him to find the man. Eventually he tracks Jax down and discovers that not only is Jax his mate but was rendered mute by the men who ran the fighting ring. The two men are immediately drawn to each other. Karter is determined to be a good alpha to Jax and his son. I really liked the dynamic of this book. Jax, even though he is the omega he is slightly bigger and stronger than his alpha. Karter doesn’t have an issue with that, in fact he seems to revel in having a non traditional omega. Karter is my favorite alpha in the series so far. He is still a young alpha, who was raised in a conservative home and but he is trying to adapt to a more liberal way of thinking. This book was a bit easier to get through than the the first two in the series. The abuse in this book is a little less pronounced than the first two, but there still is some discussion about what Jax went through during his time in captivity
After his mate dies in a work accident, Jax is sent to stay in an omega rescue. There his is sold to a pregnant omega fighting ring. After giving birth to his son he runs away from the fighting ring. While investigating break ins Karter starts to think an omega may be breaking into these homes and something is pulling at him to find the man. Eventually he tracks Jax down and discovers that not only is Jax his mate but was rendered mute by the men who ran the fighting ring. The two men are immediately drawn to each other. Karter is determined to be a good alpha to Jax and his son. I really liked the dynamic of this book. Jax, even though he is the omega he is slightly bigger and stronger than his alpha. Karter doesn’t have an issue with that, in fact he seems to revel in having a non traditional omega. Karter is my favorite alpha in the series so far. He is still a young alpha, who was raised in a conservative home and but he is trying to adapt to a more liberal way of thinking. This book was a bit easier to get through than the the first two in the series. The abuse in this book is a little less pronounced than the first two, but there still is some discussion about what Jax went through during his time in captivity
November 13, 2023
5 stars, the only book on the series that interested me.
I love unconventional omegas so this took inmediatly my attention once I read a recommendation about it and I'm glad I bought it because it got me absorbed since the very first pages and then I found another great suprise with the omega being older than the alpha.
To read about Jax trying to survive with his son hurt, then we know what those rich assholes did to him and I was almost sobbing, to break his shell was hard for Karter and of course his bigoted education at home didn't help much even when he was trying his best to change his views but still loved him because of his devotion to Jax and their son. The miscommunication was present in all the book but at least I understand Jax because of his background, I think we didn't get to a conclusion on a matter that was present in the last half of the book but it didn't stop my absolute enjoyment of the story, would recommend to anyone searching for a unconventional Omega in an A/O pair.
I love unconventional omegas so this took inmediatly my attention once I read a recommendation about it and I'm glad I bought it because it got me absorbed since the very first pages and then I found another great suprise with the omega being older than the alpha.
To read about Jax trying to survive with his son hurt, then we know what those rich assholes did to him and I was almost sobbing, to break his shell was hard for Karter and of course his bigoted education at home didn't help much even when he was trying his best to change his views but still loved him because of his devotion to Jax and their son. The miscommunication was present in all the book but at least I understand Jax because of his background, I think we didn't get to a conclusion on a matter that was present in the last half of the book but it didn't stop my absolute enjoyment of the story, would recommend to anyone searching for a unconventional Omega in an A/O pair.
November 28, 2017
I've been in a reading slump for weeks now and i've also been MIA in social media and pretty much everything else so I had no idea this book was released. Imagine by surprise when I saw it on amazon...so of course I bought it then berated myself for not paying more attention to my surroundings. ANYWAY...this book brought me out of my reading slump. I love Jax and Karter. In the first books I wasn't a huge fan of Karter Jenks but in those books there was also some character growth. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from him in this book but I was so glad it turned out the way it did. Jenks really turned around and I love how much he loves Jax. Jenks had to let go of many of his 'alphahole' tendencies in order to be with Jax and he did amazing, even though he made some mistakes. I absolutely love this world and how the omegas were breaking free of their chains. This book closes out some of the things that happened in the previous two books and it was the perfect ending.
December 20, 2021
This book is a unique take on the omegaverse with some unexpected twists and turns. Constable Carter Jenks gets his own story when he unexpectedly meets his mate, Jax Orris, while investigating a vagrant who has been breaking into homes to get food and supplies for his newborn baby. Jax is understandably distrustful, having escaped a torturous existence. Can these two, along with Jax's baby, develop a deep, long-lasting, and loving relationship as bondmates? Read the first two books in the series to get a richer understanding of the story; previous characters will appear and the reader will get updates on their lives, too. This book has it all - danger, pain, supportive friends and family, and a loving relationship.
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