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Omegas of the New South #1
The Omega Rule
Some family feuds don’t die; they bleed so deep into the soil they grow roots.
This one is ripping the country apart, but only those embroiled in it know it’s being fought.
Half dead from her last estrus and desperate to save her homeland, Eve makes the difficult journey to the Capital of the New South in an attempt to court the only Alpha she thinks might be honorable. She offers him herself, her nest, and her submission if he allows her to get to know him first, gives her a semblance of choice, and at least listens to the plight of her people.
Only The Alpha isn’t much of a listener, and he neglects to read the document he signs out of frustration to get his hands on the exotic beauty in front of him. After taking Eve as his, he finds that holding an Omega who moves like smoke isn’t as easy as he thought.
Contract broken, Eve lies, steals, and takes what she needs to gain the strength needed to fight a war none of them can afford to lose. The Alpha may not know it, but the fate of the New South lies in her hands.
***The Omega Rule is a dystopian, m/f, HEA, Omegaverse novel and contains elements of dubious consent. If such material offends you, please do not purchase. 18 and Over. ***
This one is ripping the country apart, but only those embroiled in it know it’s being fought.
Half dead from her last estrus and desperate to save her homeland, Eve makes the difficult journey to the Capital of the New South in an attempt to court the only Alpha she thinks might be honorable. She offers him herself, her nest, and her submission if he allows her to get to know him first, gives her a semblance of choice, and at least listens to the plight of her people.
Only The Alpha isn’t much of a listener, and he neglects to read the document he signs out of frustration to get his hands on the exotic beauty in front of him. After taking Eve as his, he finds that holding an Omega who moves like smoke isn’t as easy as he thought.
Contract broken, Eve lies, steals, and takes what she needs to gain the strength needed to fight a war none of them can afford to lose. The Alpha may not know it, but the fate of the New South lies in her hands.
***The Omega Rule is a dystopian, m/f, HEA, Omegaverse novel and contains elements of dubious consent. If such material offends you, please do not purchase. 18 and Over. ***
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First published December 25, 2019
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Sharilyn Skye
28 books46 followersSharilyn spent most of her early years on the Grand Strand of SC annoying local police officers and pretty much every one else. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and now lives on a small farm outside of Morgantown, WV with various farm animals, her husband, and three kids who love to annoy her. (Karma is a bitch.) She writes the Healer Series and has published articles for major magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. She loves showing Quarter horses, trail riding, reading, and being annoyed by her kids. If she is missing, check for her horse trailer. If it is missing, no worries, she'll be back.
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December 4, 2020A review said the book ends with "she might not love him but she will" yet the blurb says HEA 😂😂😂😂..... Not today Satan😒😂😂
April 11, 2021
I'm being kinda generous with the two stars because this book kinda ruins the Omega breed; the Omega is more like a omega and the Alpha is more like a Beta. Apparently, you are only a "true Caucasian" if you are a redhead or a blonde...too bad if you are a brunette...you are a different race. lol The characters seems so bland and unsurprising.
March 2, 2020
What happened to the end?
I really liked this story line. I gave the book 4 instead of 5 based solely on the ending. Seriously, how do you end a romance novel with “she might not love him but she will.” It would make sense if it was a series of more than one book about the same characters but this book said “guaranteed HEA.” Don’t read this if it will bother you that the author left that up in the air as well as leaving you hanging about some of the other characters that you know aren’t getting their own book. I enjoyed the plot until she just left the ending like that.
I really liked this story line. I gave the book 4 instead of 5 based solely on the ending. Seriously, how do you end a romance novel with “she might not love him but she will.” It would make sense if it was a series of more than one book about the same characters but this book said “guaranteed HEA.” Don’t read this if it will bother you that the author left that up in the air as well as leaving you hanging about some of the other characters that you know aren’t getting their own book. I enjoyed the plot until she just left the ending like that.
February 28, 2022
This is the first in an Omegaverse series that takes place nearly a century from now in a post-apocalyptic United States. Here, we get the story of Eve, a Mary Sue Omega fighting for the rights of her dynamic, and Lukas, the high-ranking Alpha marine she's decided would be perfect for her plan. But can she convince him to help her?
Honestly, I found this book nearly incoherent; thus, it's difficult to review. I will say that if you're looking for a fairly mild Omegaverse where the Omega is strong (and I mean, strong) and the Alpha isn't a bully, you may enjoy this. There were some inventive tweaks to this genre (Eve's seeking out her Alpha rather than the other way around; the analyses of Alphas' vulnerabilities; Lukas' rather amusing mother), and I appreciated that we heard about male Omegas and female Alphas. I also appreciated the emphases on consent, equal partnership, and mutual respect -- often absent in this genre.
That said, I had four problems:
1) The writing style. There were large, dry sections of info-dump and, because of that, my eyes glazed over and I skipped much of the world-building (one reason, I'm sure, that I found the complex political situation hard to follow).
2) The narrative's unusual emphases and related jarring tonal shifts. Whole passages devoted to West Virginia (who knew a state that ranks 38th in the US in terms of population would one day be so pivotal?), and Eve's enormous appetite and the food she ate (so well-described that I got hungry) rested uneasily alongside talk of rape and war. Now, certainly, a text should contain and elicit different emotions, but this was head-twisting and, ultimately, I could take none of it seriously.
3) The book's incoherent attitude towards state's rights vs. central government meant that the author tried to have it both ways: WV would not secede, but it would also not abide by "federal" government laws. While I know that WV fought for the North during the Civil War, the rhetoric here was too close to what the Southern states said in 1861 and made me deeply uncomfortable.
4) The book's attitude towards race. As other reviewers have mentioned, the fetishization of whiteness was off-putting (and "true Caucasian" nearly had me dnfing). While the author does mention other ethnicities, they are clearly not as prized as the red-headed, blue-eye, pale-skinned Omega.
2 stars. I wish this book had spent more time on the couple and less on on the socio-political issues. I might read another book of this author's to see if there's any growth in the writing -- and any change in the ideology. ETA: After reading other books in the series, I can "yes" to both.
Honestly, I found this book nearly incoherent; thus, it's difficult to review. I will say that if you're looking for a fairly mild Omegaverse where the Omega is strong (and I mean, strong) and the Alpha isn't a bully, you may enjoy this. There were some inventive tweaks to this genre (Eve's seeking out her Alpha rather than the other way around; the analyses of Alphas' vulnerabilities; Lukas' rather amusing mother), and I appreciated that we heard about male Omegas and female Alphas. I also appreciated the emphases on consent, equal partnership, and mutual respect -- often absent in this genre.
That said, I had four problems:
1) The writing style. There were large, dry sections of info-dump and, because of that, my eyes glazed over and I skipped much of the world-building (one reason, I'm sure, that I found the complex political situation hard to follow).
2) The narrative's unusual emphases and related jarring tonal shifts. Whole passages devoted to West Virginia (who knew a state that ranks 38th in the US in terms of population would one day be so pivotal?), and Eve's enormous appetite and the food she ate (so well-described that I got hungry) rested uneasily alongside talk of rape and war. Now, certainly, a text should contain and elicit different emotions, but this was head-twisting and, ultimately, I could take none of it seriously.
3) The book's incoherent attitude towards state's rights vs. central government meant that the author tried to have it both ways: WV would not secede, but it would also not abide by "federal" government laws. While I know that WV fought for the North during the Civil War, the rhetoric here was too close to what the Southern states said in 1861 and made me deeply uncomfortable.
4) The book's attitude towards race. As other reviewers have mentioned, the fetishization of whiteness was off-putting (and "true Caucasian" nearly had me dnfing). While the author does mention other ethnicities, they are clearly not as prized as the red-headed, blue-eye, pale-skinned Omega.
2 stars. I wish this book had spent more time on the couple and less on on the socio-political issues. I might read another book of this author's to see if there's any growth in the writing -- and any change in the ideology. ETA: After reading other books in the series, I can "yes" to both.
June 22, 2020
Eve is an omega who comes to The Alpha of the New South to convince him to mate her in exchange for helping with a civil war uprising. The Alpha dismisses her as an omega and treats her as he wants to, breaking their contract several times. Eve decides he is not worth it and goes back to fight on her own, but is followed closely by The Alpha because he’s enamored with her.
Oh my God. This book takes itself way too seriously. This heroine is too much. Eve is the best of the best of the best of the best (of the best). She, a malnourished and severely underweight recovering omega, is strong enough to beat even the elite forces of the US MARINES. She was an exact match for The Alpha, and often beats him not just with fighting but eating also apparently. ‘How can that possibly be?’ you might ask, ‘aren’t Marines... trained? Where has Eve trained?’ Great question. Oh, she took martial arts classes since she was a kid. And so now her and every other omega is the best ever. Because that makes sense that her classes are more intensive than literal Marines. Okay.
Speaking of the ridiculousness that is Eve, she’s also beloved as a weird symbol for unity, I think. That’s fine on its own, but there is no actual reason for Eve to be the symbol for the war. Just ‘cause she’s the main character and she is soooooooo cool. Look at her starting a revolution and fighting US Marines and being able to unlock herself out of any room and eating 12 full meals in one day (plus dessert). Practically one of the guys, eh?
I call BS. Her perfection was so unrealistic and unnecessary that her character started to grate on me. She also considers herself to be an omega only biologically and otherwise is an alpha. I felt like she didn’t understand those dynamics at all and was basically saying, ‘Omegas are weak, but I am not weak, so I must therefore be an alpha.’ Let me give you a similar modern translation: women are inherently weak, but this woman is not weak, and therefore she must be/act like a man to prove her strength. No, no, no, no — women are strong on their own just as omegas are strong on their own without needing to overcompensate. The civil war thing was also unclear; was it because of her assault or because her parents died? What do either of those events have to do with rebels? And why was she chosen?
Safety information: Eve was repeatedly raped, then has consensual sex with the same guy as she enters heat, but kills him because he was unable to “satisfy” her as a Beta. I felt like that was prime time to have 1 thing about Eve that’s vulnerable, but no. It’s used as another story of just how cool and amazing she is.
West Virginia is another thing unnecessarily idolized. There’s no reason for the state to be so unaffected by literal atomic bombs, except for its mountains, but other states have mountains too? So...? It’s clear the author is just working with her own biases but I wish she would at least try to explain something sensical instead of arbitrarily picking random stuff she likes.
Very disappointed by this book. Wouldn’t reread or recommend because of the bad world-building, cardboard characters, lackluster sex, and weird West Virginia hype for apparently being the “most diverse” state.
Oh my God. This book takes itself way too seriously. This heroine is too much. Eve is the best of the best of the best of the best (of the best). She, a malnourished and severely underweight recovering omega, is strong enough to beat even the elite forces of the US MARINES. She was an exact match for The Alpha, and often beats him not just with fighting but eating also apparently. ‘How can that possibly be?’ you might ask, ‘aren’t Marines... trained? Where has Eve trained?’ Great question. Oh, she took martial arts classes since she was a kid. And so now her and every other omega is the best ever. Because that makes sense that her classes are more intensive than literal Marines. Okay.
Speaking of the ridiculousness that is Eve, she’s also beloved as a weird symbol for unity, I think. That’s fine on its own, but there is no actual reason for Eve to be the symbol for the war. Just ‘cause she’s the main character and she is soooooooo cool. Look at her starting a revolution and fighting US Marines and being able to unlock herself out of any room and eating 12 full meals in one day (plus dessert). Practically one of the guys, eh?
I call BS. Her perfection was so unrealistic and unnecessary that her character started to grate on me. She also considers herself to be an omega only biologically and otherwise is an alpha. I felt like she didn’t understand those dynamics at all and was basically saying, ‘Omegas are weak, but I am not weak, so I must therefore be an alpha.’ Let me give you a similar modern translation: women are inherently weak, but this woman is not weak, and therefore she must be/act like a man to prove her strength. No, no, no, no — women are strong on their own just as omegas are strong on their own without needing to overcompensate. The civil war thing was also unclear; was it because of her assault or because her parents died? What do either of those events have to do with rebels? And why was she chosen?
Safety information: Eve was repeatedly raped, then has consensual sex with the same guy as she enters heat, but kills him because he was unable to “satisfy” her as a Beta. I felt like that was prime time to have 1 thing about Eve that’s vulnerable, but no. It’s used as another story of just how cool and amazing she is.
West Virginia is another thing unnecessarily idolized. There’s no reason for the state to be so unaffected by literal atomic bombs, except for its mountains, but other states have mountains too? So...? It’s clear the author is just working with her own biases but I wish she would at least try to explain something sensical instead of arbitrarily picking random stuff she likes.
Very disappointed by this book. Wouldn’t reread or recommend because of the bad world-building, cardboard characters, lackluster sex, and weird West Virginia hype for apparently being the “most diverse” state.
June 1, 2021
An ok short Omegaverse book. The book could do with a lot of work.
Eve is too powerful a character. I'm down for a strong female lead....when it's believable. An Omega who can physically and easily defeat an onslaught of Alphas is preposterous in the Omegaverse. Our Omega, Eve, is probably better than an elite special ops soldier; a genius, physically strong, mentally strong, and is a master escape artist... Too strong. She's almost unbeatable if she wants to be and that takes away the believability. It also makes the Alpha seems weak.
The whole races bit is sloppy writing and unnecessary, this is one instance; Blondes and redheads aren't the only Caucasian people. Actually, real Caucasian people from the Caucasus or Caucasia, are mostly brunettes. Europe has always had a majority of brunettes, even in UK only 29% of people are natural blondes and they're mostly concentrated or originate from the west coast because of invaders. There are 100% European people who are brunette. And can we stop using the term Caucasian incorrectly? Also important to note that there are white people all over the world, not only in Europe but in many places like Western Asia, Northern Asia, etc.
Again, the connection between the Omega and her Alpha doesn't seem natural. The Alpha/Omega dynamic isn't natural in this case because the Omega is more Alpha than just a strong Omega.
The book is ok. It could do with better character development and relationship building. They hardly spent any time together
A good one time read.
It could do with a better cover.
Eve is too powerful a character. I'm down for a strong female lead....when it's believable. An Omega who can physically and easily defeat an onslaught of Alphas is preposterous in the Omegaverse. Our Omega, Eve, is probably better than an elite special ops soldier; a genius, physically strong, mentally strong, and is a master escape artist... Too strong. She's almost unbeatable if she wants to be and that takes away the believability. It also makes the Alpha seems weak.
The whole races bit is sloppy writing and unnecessary, this is one instance; Blondes and redheads aren't the only Caucasian people. Actually, real Caucasian people from the Caucasus or Caucasia, are mostly brunettes. Europe has always had a majority of brunettes, even in UK only 29% of people are natural blondes and they're mostly concentrated or originate from the west coast because of invaders. There are 100% European people who are brunette. And can we stop using the term Caucasian incorrectly? Also important to note that there are white people all over the world, not only in Europe but in many places like Western Asia, Northern Asia, etc.
Again, the connection between the Omega and her Alpha doesn't seem natural. The Alpha/Omega dynamic isn't natural in this case because the Omega is more Alpha than just a strong Omega.
The book is ok. It could do with better character development and relationship building. They hardly spent any time together
A good one time read.
It could do with a better cover.
January 6, 2020
Best omega book I've ever read
Wow, just wow! I'm going to say it! This was the best omegaverse I've ever read and I've read a lot. What makes this one stand out above the rest is its amazing storyline, most omega usually are all about them being slaves, taken by some brute, you know the many types ECT, it's never a story outside of that until now. There is a war going on and this omega plans to win regardless of anything! We get one of the strongest omega heroines I've ever had the chance to read about, and one of the best redeeming alphas as well. This book is so well written and you will be completely taken with it. From start to finish I could not put it down, and although the cover doesn't look like much I can literally sit here and tell you this is a must read book.
Wow, just wow! I'm going to say it! This was the best omegaverse I've ever read and I've read a lot. What makes this one stand out above the rest is its amazing storyline, most omega usually are all about them being slaves, taken by some brute, you know the many types ECT, it's never a story outside of that until now. There is a war going on and this omega plans to win regardless of anything! We get one of the strongest omega heroines I've ever had the chance to read about, and one of the best redeeming alphas as well. This book is so well written and you will be completely taken with it. From start to finish I could not put it down, and although the cover doesn't look like much I can literally sit here and tell you this is a must read book.
April 3, 2020
This was a good one. The alpha was not as much of an overbearing bully as most alphas in Omegaverse, and the omega definitely thought she was an alpha lol. I hope the series continues with some of the other omegas getting their story too. I really enjoyed this one from a new author for me.
April 23, 2020
This is a new-to-me author, but I'll definitely be reading more of her work. I really liked the setting this author's developing with the "New South." It's inventive and fresh, but the author has a strong feel for the character of West Virginia.
The Omegaverse elements of the story were worked seamlessly into the setting and into a re-spinning of the Hatfield/McCoy war. It's both clever and compelling and the final conflict is knuckle-bitingly tense.
The book lost a star for me because I never fell in love with the main characters. Eve's motivations in the beginning of the story seemed entirely selfish. They turn out to be exactly the opposite and the about-face felt unconvincing and forced to me. Lukas is a typical alpha to begin with and I loved his eventual evolution, but I had a hard time understanding how he became "The Alpha" when he was so thick-headed and unobservant. It's a fine line to let a character discover something that's been going on under his nose without undermining the reader's belief in his authority as a character, and this story erred on the wrong side for me. That might not bother other readers, though, and the story is still very enjoyable for that.
I'm very much looking forward to the next books in this series and will follow this author for future releases.
The Omegaverse elements of the story were worked seamlessly into the setting and into a re-spinning of the Hatfield/McCoy war. It's both clever and compelling and the final conflict is knuckle-bitingly tense.
The book lost a star for me because I never fell in love with the main characters. Eve's motivations in the beginning of the story seemed entirely selfish. They turn out to be exactly the opposite and the about-face felt unconvincing and forced to me. Lukas is a typical alpha to begin with and I loved his eventual evolution, but I had a hard time understanding how he became "The Alpha" when he was so thick-headed and unobservant. It's a fine line to let a character discover something that's been going on under his nose without undermining the reader's belief in his authority as a character, and this story erred on the wrong side for me. That might not bother other readers, though, and the story is still very enjoyable for that.
I'm very much looking forward to the next books in this series and will follow this author for future releases.
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February 27, 2020
It’s easy to read this book and be swept along with the story and characters. The author has done a good job of fleshing out her world, and for the most part it seems plausible. However, after finishing the book, I spent a solid 24 hours thinking about all the plot holes and hey still bother me. A number of the characters' actions don’t appear to truly be in character, but are in service to the plot. (Mild spoilers follow.)
Why did Eve and her omegas go and live in the woods? We're told she’s a leader, and that many people follow her. Why exactly are they hiding?
Why did Eve have to spend her estrous periods chained up in a cave alone? This goes with the “why are they hiding in the woods” issue, but even if she has to be lost in the wilderness, why wouldn’t one of the other omegas come and check on her, give her food and water?
As noted in the blurb, Eve gives Lukas a contract to sign, which he doesn’t bother to read. However, we're told that Eve is brilliant, has a law degree, and is extremely upset when Lukas violates the contract. As a brilliant legal mind, Eve should know perfectly well that if you want a party to abide by a contract, you go over the terms with them. Furthermore, if one of the signatories is ignorant of the terms, the contract is arguably null and void because there has been no “meeting of the minds.” So her response seems pretty hypocritical when he does violate the terms… as she apparently intended for him to do.
We're told that Eve is a trained fighter - an incredibly skilled fighter. But there are several scenes/plot points that hinge on Eve not fighting an attacker at all. This seems almost nonsensical when viewed against the entirety of her character development.
There are some other issues, but these are the big ones. Even with the plot holes, the book was enjoyable to read, and I hope that the author writes more books in this world.
Why did Eve and her omegas go and live in the woods? We're told she’s a leader, and that many people follow her. Why exactly are they hiding?
Why did Eve have to spend her estrous periods chained up in a cave alone? This goes with the “why are they hiding in the woods” issue, but even if she has to be lost in the wilderness, why wouldn’t one of the other omegas come and check on her, give her food and water?
As noted in the blurb, Eve gives Lukas a contract to sign, which he doesn’t bother to read. However, we're told that Eve is brilliant, has a law degree, and is extremely upset when Lukas violates the contract. As a brilliant legal mind, Eve should know perfectly well that if you want a party to abide by a contract, you go over the terms with them. Furthermore, if one of the signatories is ignorant of the terms, the contract is arguably null and void because there has been no “meeting of the minds.” So her response seems pretty hypocritical when he does violate the terms… as she apparently intended for him to do.
We're told that Eve is a trained fighter - an incredibly skilled fighter. But there are several scenes/plot points that hinge on Eve not fighting an attacker at all. This seems almost nonsensical when viewed against the entirety of her character development.
There are some other issues, but these are the big ones. Even with the plot holes, the book was enjoyable to read, and I hope that the author writes more books in this world.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2021
Dropped it after like 30 pages. The explanation on the first few pages and the constant WV talk ticked me off. The whole, everyone became dark gave me racist vibes to be honest. I'm not saying red haired, pale skinned women are ugly, I also find those traits beautiful but the way that the author explained it disturbed me a lot. As a foreigner, America is great, South is great talk is not classy at all. The explanation of the WV not changing because the Alpha-Omega relationships existed there long before they actually existed, seemed to be as if the author is saying, WV has more housewives-strong working husbands dynamic which is the Alpha-Omega dynamic, and as if that is something to be admired or is the one true relationship. I am a feminist, I hate that kind of a logic. All in all I tried really hard but I realised that from the beginning till the 30th page or so, I have wrinkled my nose non-stop in contempt. Maybe the book becomes a feminist master piece, I don't know. I couldn't shake off the feeling I got from the first pages.
I felt like the book was gonna scream, accept Jesus, pro-life, Mexicans are stealing our jobs, women forgot how to be wives, being gay is a sin etc. Yikess. (I'm in no way saying these are present in the book I couldn't read the book other than the first 2 chapters or so, it just gave me that feeling.)
I felt like the book was gonna scream, accept Jesus, pro-life, Mexicans are stealing our jobs, women forgot how to be wives, being gay is a sin etc. Yikess. (I'm in no way saying these are present in the book I couldn't read the book other than the first 2 chapters or so, it just gave me that feeling.)
March 4, 2020
Skye is a new author for me - Truly not sure how I have missed her work!
I love my Omegaverse and this! This was a whole new reason to want to get immersed in a different verse
Lukas starts out as a typical chest-thumping know it all Alpha arse! Smexy as he ll ,a somewhat okay ruler, but when it comes to common sense? His mama taught him better! (speaking of I loved that little spitfire)
Eve (as most Omegas tend to be) was wickedly smart, stubborn beyond fault and vicious. No really. The girl was deadly!
This series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. And this tale takes place in the New South- and yes it is as fun as it sounds. From down-home southern cooking to generations-long family feuds. It's all here.
Eve is trying to get help - I don't want to give spoilers so I will be vague - she offers Lukas her complete submission at the end of the contract period if he follows the terms to the letter.
Yes, he screws that up right from the get.
Can Eve still save her people?
Can she escape Lukas?
The cast here was so tangible! I actually slowed my reading as I neared the 90%
- I didn't want it to end.
Not your average Omegaverse
Looking forward to seeing where this series takes me.
I love my Omegaverse and this! This was a whole new reason to want to get immersed in a different verse
Lukas starts out as a typical chest-thumping know it all Alpha arse! Smexy as he ll ,a somewhat okay ruler, but when it comes to common sense? His mama taught him better! (speaking of I loved that little spitfire)
Eve (as most Omegas tend to be) was wickedly smart, stubborn beyond fault and vicious. No really. The girl was deadly!
This series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. And this tale takes place in the New South- and yes it is as fun as it sounds. From down-home southern cooking to generations-long family feuds. It's all here.
Eve is trying to get help - I don't want to give spoilers so I will be vague - she offers Lukas her complete submission at the end of the contract period if he follows the terms to the letter.
Yes, he screws that up right from the get.
Can Eve still save her people?
Can she escape Lukas?
The cast here was so tangible! I actually slowed my reading as I neared the 90%
- I didn't want it to end.
Not your average Omegaverse
Looking forward to seeing where this series takes me.
March 17, 2021
This has to be one of the few Omegaverse books I've read where the chic isn't simpering and slicking herself out of her mind all the time and lowering her eyes bashfully. So I liked that part. Even though Lukas/his mum termed it as Eve being an Omega but with an Alpha mindset, I loved her character for it.
What I did not like was the fetishization of skin colour. At one point there is a character who comments they've never seen a true caucasian because basically the races intermixed and afterwards the post apocalyptic world was basically hot with a dying sun, so everyone is some shade of brown skin. And being pale/white was like the highest form of beauty. That irked me.
We also have the dub-con scene. The fact that Lukas could not, in any shape or form understand what he had done to Eve was wrong until his mum talked to him about it, then he suddenly got it, annoyed me.
The other part was the extensive re-imagining/re-enactment of the battle of the southern states (the little I know of American history) playing out, but in the context of Alphas, Betas and Omegas and the Hartfield and McCoy's business. This part bored my mind. I just wanted them to get to the end of the battle.
The book was promising. Maybe, I'll continue with the series...maybe not.
What I did not like was the fetishization of skin colour. At one point there is a character who comments they've never seen a true caucasian because basically the races intermixed and afterwards the post apocalyptic world was basically hot with a dying sun, so everyone is some shade of brown skin. And being pale/white was like the highest form of beauty. That irked me.
We also have the dub-con scene. The fact that Lukas could not, in any shape or form understand what he had done to Eve was wrong until his mum talked to him about it, then he suddenly got it, annoyed me.
The other part was the extensive re-imagining/re-enactment of the battle of the southern states (the little I know of American history) playing out, but in the context of Alphas, Betas and Omegas and the Hartfield and McCoy's business. This part bored my mind. I just wanted them to get to the end of the battle.
The book was promising. Maybe, I'll continue with the series...maybe not.
January 1, 2025
This was a different take on the omegaverse. Because this omega was strong and I guess probably not an omega by definition. But I loved it! It’s the exact kind of story I prefer. I hate it when a female just falls to her knees with passion even though she doesn’t want to. In this there was the typical body responding to the alpha, but she fought it, and though her body wanted it, her head didn’t. And boy did she make him pay for it. I’m so glad. I like strong females who can handle a strong male.
Also, you can definitely tell the author lives in West Virginia. I have never heard of so much pride for West Virginia. I had a hard time with that. Because there are so strange people living in those mountains. It has a bit of a reputation. So the pride in the state didn’t match my view of the WV. This pride sounded more like Texas pride. But I understand Texas would have been too big. This story needed a small state that could go unnoticed.
Also, you can definitely tell the author lives in West Virginia. I have never heard of so much pride for West Virginia. I had a hard time with that. Because there are so strange people living in those mountains. It has a bit of a reputation. So the pride in the state didn’t match my view of the WV. This pride sounded more like Texas pride. But I understand Texas would have been too big. This story needed a small state that could go unnoticed.
January 4, 2020
This was totally unique from all the other omegaverse type books I’ve read. Really liked the Omega in this one!
This felt very plot driven. Lots of action. The characters were interesting, but they didn’t spend a lot of time together I felt like.
A little dubcon, but really a lot of consent talk/ action. Dystopian. Wilderness survival. Battle. A lot of poc visibility.
Totally want to check out the author’s other works!
This felt very plot driven. Lots of action. The characters were interesting, but they didn’t spend a lot of time together I felt like.
A little dubcon, but really a lot of consent talk/ action. Dystopian. Wilderness survival. Battle. A lot of poc visibility.
Totally want to check out the author’s other works!
April 5, 2020
The best
This is the Best Alpha/Omegs/Beta book I have Ever Read! And I have read all of them. This book gives a better explanation than any of the other Authors out there. Also love how Strong the Omegas are. Cant wait for the next book!
On my Kindle it says 3 stars but I ment 6/10
This is the Best Alpha/Omegs/Beta book I have Ever Read! And I have read all of them. This book gives a better explanation than any of the other Authors out there. Also love how Strong the Omegas are. Cant wait for the next book!
On my Kindle it says 3 stars but I ment 6/10
January 21, 2020
Good.
I really liked this story. I do kind of feel it ended abruptly (though I know it didn’t); I just wanted more at the end.
I really liked this story. I do kind of feel it ended abruptly (though I know it didn’t); I just wanted more at the end.
May 21, 2022
It was good, a little overhyped in the reviews though.
February 29, 2020
I'VE READ PLENTY OF OMEGAVERSE STORIES AND THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE WITH A DOMINANT OMEGA, LUCID MATINGS AND FOCUSED ON WAR.
This omegaverse story was different in a good way. It ends in a semi-cliffhanger, but you can still read this alone since it the next book will pick up on something new, but still with Lukas and Eve.
LUKAS is unlike most alphas written by authors, for an Alpha, he's functions quite like a normal male who isn't overbearing, arrogant or condescending. In fact, throughout the book I'd say he's wrapped around Eve's little finger. Lukas was raised by an Omega mother who's basically IT and around mom, he returns to his 9 year old self which made me laughed out loud. Having never experienced an Omega mating or knotting an Omega, Lukas doesn't know how to handle Eve when she offers herself to him and screws it up with his possessiveness and Alpha conceit. Basically half the book, he's grovelling an trying to win back Eve's trust. I rather like Lukas because he was giving it his all despite his Omega constantly pushing him away and turning his life into misery.
Surprisingly the sex content IS LESS than what you can expect from an Omegaverse story.
EVE took me awhile to warm up to. Raised by two Alpha parents, she's been conditioned in a certain way that leaves her oblivious to the true knowledge of herself as an Omega, since no elder Omega was around to educate her. Eve struck me as determined, and she played a big role in the future of all Omegas in her nation. Considered 'royalty' where she's from, Eve is an important figurehead after her parents' death but without an Alpha to see her through estrus, she's got not much time left to live since it's taking a toll on her body. While I like and respect Eve's sole determination to bring a change for the Omega lives, I didn't like how she toyed with Lukas and FOR ONCE I'm on the Alpha team and not the Omega. Yes, Lukas may have broken their contract once but can an animal change their instincts? No. She blamed him for it, and closed her heart off. She was almost heartless with her forgiveness. There was NO GIVE AND TAKE at the halfway point of the story. Poor Lukas.
OVERALL I would probably take up the next book one day when it's been released. But other than that, I guess I still prefer my Omegas with a more tender heart and not so unforgiving nature. Despite that tiny flaw, I really enjoyed seeing the tables turned and roles reversed this time. For once the Omegas come out as dominant, so take that Alphas!
This omegaverse story was different in a good way. It ends in a semi-cliffhanger, but you can still read this alone since it the next book will pick up on something new, but still with Lukas and Eve.
LUKAS is unlike most alphas written by authors, for an Alpha, he's functions quite like a normal male who isn't overbearing, arrogant or condescending. In fact, throughout the book I'd say he's wrapped around Eve's little finger. Lukas was raised by an Omega mother who's basically IT and around mom, he returns to his 9 year old self which made me laughed out loud. Having never experienced an Omega mating or knotting an Omega, Lukas doesn't know how to handle Eve when she offers herself to him and screws it up with his possessiveness and Alpha conceit. Basically half the book, he's grovelling an trying to win back Eve's trust. I rather like Lukas because he was giving it his all despite his Omega constantly pushing him away and turning his life into misery.
Surprisingly the sex content IS LESS than what you can expect from an Omegaverse story.
EVE took me awhile to warm up to. Raised by two Alpha parents, she's been conditioned in a certain way that leaves her oblivious to the true knowledge of herself as an Omega, since no elder Omega was around to educate her. Eve struck me as determined, and she played a big role in the future of all Omegas in her nation. Considered 'royalty' where she's from, Eve is an important figurehead after her parents' death but without an Alpha to see her through estrus, she's got not much time left to live since it's taking a toll on her body. While I like and respect Eve's sole determination to bring a change for the Omega lives, I didn't like how she toyed with Lukas and FOR ONCE I'm on the Alpha team and not the Omega. Yes, Lukas may have broken their contract once but can an animal change their instincts? No. She blamed him for it, and closed her heart off. She was almost heartless with her forgiveness. There was NO GIVE AND TAKE at the halfway point of the story. Poor Lukas.
OVERALL I would probably take up the next book one day when it's been released. But other than that, I guess I still prefer my Omegas with a more tender heart and not so unforgiving nature. Despite that tiny flaw, I really enjoyed seeing the tables turned and roles reversed this time. For once the Omegas come out as dominant, so take that Alphas!
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March 1, 2020I can't think of a way to accurately describe this book.. I'm stunned..in every good way possible
You know there are times when you come across a book and you just get it...everything about it, you get..this is one of those books...I'm from the south bred, born and raised and this is the first book that I can recall, that has covered it..it describes so many facets of our way of life and ideals in a relateable way that leaves you ensnared and on edge...you almost have to hurry through just so you know what happens but at the same dreading the flip of another page because you don't want it to end..the characters are great, the fmc covers what in my mind, are the way southern women are...it's a way of life that has been bred into us for generations and will continue to be so hopefully..this is the first book i have ever read by this author but I can say it will definitely not be the last..she covers so many topics that could be considered continuous but does it in a way that most don't realize at the time what is being told...it all comes down to freedom of choice..whether it's a choice between man and woman, race, diversity, or politics..every person just want the freedom of choice ..to the author, i can't begin to tell you how good of a job i think did...if there were more authors that wrote this way I believe there honestly would be a bit less hate in the world today...well done you have every right to feel on top of the world.. congratulations...if you are a reader and haven't read it yet, get it..you won't be disappointed by anything except that you reached the end..i ready like the omegaverse books but lately the ones I've read just make the omegas to be nothing but brainless sex starved idiots...it almost puts me off the genre all together..and i did take a while to decide on whether or not to read this book...but man, am i glad i did get it..to me this is the type of omegaverse book that is the definition of the genre...get it the book, you won't be disappointed..it grabs you from the start and refuses to let you go until you are out of pages...
You know there are times when you come across a book and you just get it...everything about it, you get..this is one of those books...I'm from the south bred, born and raised and this is the first book that I can recall, that has covered it..it describes so many facets of our way of life and ideals in a relateable way that leaves you ensnared and on edge...you almost have to hurry through just so you know what happens but at the same dreading the flip of another page because you don't want it to end..the characters are great, the fmc covers what in my mind, are the way southern women are...it's a way of life that has been bred into us for generations and will continue to be so hopefully..this is the first book i have ever read by this author but I can say it will definitely not be the last..she covers so many topics that could be considered continuous but does it in a way that most don't realize at the time what is being told...it all comes down to freedom of choice..whether it's a choice between man and woman, race, diversity, or politics..every person just want the freedom of choice ..to the author, i can't begin to tell you how good of a job i think did...if there were more authors that wrote this way I believe there honestly would be a bit less hate in the world today...well done you have every right to feel on top of the world.. congratulations...if you are a reader and haven't read it yet, get it..you won't be disappointed by anything except that you reached the end..i ready like the omegaverse books but lately the ones I've read just make the omegas to be nothing but brainless sex starved idiots...it almost puts me off the genre all together..and i did take a while to decide on whether or not to read this book...but man, am i glad i did get it..to me this is the type of omegaverse book that is the definition of the genre...get it the book, you won't be disappointed..it grabs you from the start and refuses to let you go until you are out of pages...
January 27, 2020
*I received this book free from the author.*
Eve is an Omega, but not a typical one. Her parent's were Alphas and raised her with sophistication and education. However, there were some who only saw her as an Omega, and treated her as such. That was their mistake. She's a fighter and more than that...she's a leader.
Luke is an Alpha leader who had no clue what just landed in his home. He saw her as a feisty Omega. He didn't realize his mistake until it was too late.
Eve needed a partner, not a master, for she too is a leader, and she will not let her people down. She'd die first.
I enjoyed watching Luke's transition as he learned more about Eve. Especially once his mother makes an appearance and sets him straight.
"I know that you're right. She's perfect for you. Now go be perfect for her."
The Omega Rule brought an entire new world to me. Everything from their society, to their biology, to the way they mate. It was all interesting and easily held my attention. I'm not sure it was something I would have chosen for myself to read, but Sharilyn has a creative mind, and I'm never disappointed. This one is no exception and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for The Omega Force.
Eve is an Omega, but not a typical one. Her parent's were Alphas and raised her with sophistication and education. However, there were some who only saw her as an Omega, and treated her as such. That was their mistake. She's a fighter and more than that...she's a leader.
Luke is an Alpha leader who had no clue what just landed in his home. He saw her as a feisty Omega. He didn't realize his mistake until it was too late.
Eve needed a partner, not a master, for she too is a leader, and she will not let her people down. She'd die first.
I enjoyed watching Luke's transition as he learned more about Eve. Especially once his mother makes an appearance and sets him straight.
"I know that you're right. She's perfect for you. Now go be perfect for her."
The Omega Rule brought an entire new world to me. Everything from their society, to their biology, to the way they mate. It was all interesting and easily held my attention. I'm not sure it was something I would have chosen for myself to read, but Sharilyn has a creative mind, and I'm never disappointed. This one is no exception and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for The Omega Force.
May 18, 2023
An Unexpected and Thrilling Read! Don't Judge the Book by the Cover
This was a very exciting read! Lovers of the Omegaverse, you think that you've read this story so many times before-weak omega begs for alpha protection. You are so VERY wrong with this one. This was a thrilling ride of cat and mouse and Eve might have a very ferocious appetite but she doesn't eat cheese. This is a fierce battle of wills with a strong Alpha and a cunningly highly skilled Omega who is anything but meek. An adversary the Alpha doesn't seem to understand. This is post-apocalyptic, medium burn (yes, I would have liked more sex but perhaps it would have interfered with the storyline) with some noncon. (Get over yourself! They have animalistic NEEDS...and some people like to read about those needs..for research purposes.. Ahem! Of course.) Love the book but hate the cover. It does go well with the story, "never judge a book by it's cover". However, I almost passed this one up because of the cover which would have been a shame.
This was a very exciting read! Lovers of the Omegaverse, you think that you've read this story so many times before-weak omega begs for alpha protection. You are so VERY wrong with this one. This was a thrilling ride of cat and mouse and Eve might have a very ferocious appetite but she doesn't eat cheese. This is a fierce battle of wills with a strong Alpha and a cunningly highly skilled Omega who is anything but meek. An adversary the Alpha doesn't seem to understand. This is post-apocalyptic, medium burn (yes, I would have liked more sex but perhaps it would have interfered with the storyline) with some noncon. (Get over yourself! They have animalistic NEEDS...and some people like to read about those needs..for research purposes.. Ahem! Of course.) Love the book but hate the cover. It does go well with the story, "never judge a book by it's cover". However, I almost passed this one up because of the cover which would have been a shame.
February 22, 2020
The Omega Rule
A wonderful take on the Omegaverse concept. I love when both the Alpha and Omega are more (SPOILER ALERT) partners than the big "can do whatever i want" Alphas and the crushed Omegas. Loved this book. Cant wait for the next two books in this series. Hurry Sharilyn. I also live in WV, on the Ohio River below Wheeling, and was so pleased and pleasantly surprised that the story's main focus was the defiant and stubborn people of West Virginia. To your readers, West Virginia is a separate state, not part of Virginia since the Civil War. Home of WVU Mountaineers. Very proud people in the Wild and Wonderful state. Thank you again Sharilyn. You have now became one of my favorite authors.
A wonderful take on the Omegaverse concept. I love when both the Alpha and Omega are more (SPOILER ALERT) partners than the big "can do whatever i want" Alphas and the crushed Omegas. Loved this book. Cant wait for the next two books in this series. Hurry Sharilyn. I also live in WV, on the Ohio River below Wheeling, and was so pleased and pleasantly surprised that the story's main focus was the defiant and stubborn people of West Virginia. To your readers, West Virginia is a separate state, not part of Virginia since the Civil War. Home of WVU Mountaineers. Very proud people in the Wild and Wonderful state. Thank you again Sharilyn. You have now became one of my favorite authors.
February 27, 2020
I love omegaverse! This book is the bomb. It's not the norm. In my experience most omega books the omegas can be lippy and hard headed to a fault but very few actually have real fighting skills. There's a few here and there where omegas are spies can take care of themselves etc. However they always end up being overpowered in one way or the other. This one is a completely different omega. She rules the roost and does it with skills that alphas can't get around. This book takes the omega and really shows how strong the underdog can be. I loved it. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed the setting. This is book 1 so I'm hoping there will be several more. That showcase current and new couples. Hopefully showing the war I'm pretty sure will happen because of NS304.
March 24, 2020
So, I seem to have ventured into the “Omegaverse” genre without realizing it was a whole thing. And by thing, I mean not my cup of tea. Not my thing because while I do like a stereotypical alpha, I’m not at all, super not, nope, running away now, turned on by things like “slicks” and the breaching of the cervix, semen-as-food, not to mention a literal slave to ye olde hormones. So, why the rating? Because this book is a great tip toe into the genre. A independent omega, an alpha that learns and evolves, a relationship that is built on some respect and not itch scratching. I’m not worshiping at the altar of omega verses, but I did like this book. More than I thought I could.
March 14, 2022
I honestly expected to like this much more than I did.
I've had this book recommended a lot and I finally decided to buy the set. This one kind of let me down. It felt like the author let Eve hang on to the contract dispute until it was annoying. Her every excuse for her questionable choices was the voided contract. She was also supposed to have extensive higher education, yet the only time she seemed to use it in the story was the contract. I just never connected with her character and maybe that tainted my view of the story. I will read on because I love Omegaverse, but they will be on my tbr shelf for a while.
I've had this book recommended a lot and I finally decided to buy the set. This one kind of let me down. It felt like the author let Eve hang on to the contract dispute until it was annoying. Her every excuse for her questionable choices was the voided contract. She was also supposed to have extensive higher education, yet the only time she seemed to use it in the story was the contract. I just never connected with her character and maybe that tainted my view of the story. I will read on because I love Omegaverse, but they will be on my tbr shelf for a while.
December 30, 2024
I loved this book. Why? The author takes the omegaverse and turns it on its head. Enter an omega who has lived a very different life from your typical omega. She is cunning and unafraid to go after what she needs. And what she needs is someone who can help her change the way omegas are perceived, treated, and abused. She enters into an arrangement with open eyes and, even though she is betrayed, she fights through continuing to teach her alpha about who she is, where she came from, and about the life she deserves.
I saw the low ratings for this book. I just don't agree. I hope you'll read it for yourself and make your own decision.
I saw the low ratings for this book. I just don't agree. I hope you'll read it for yourself and make your own decision.
March 15, 2020
Finally something different
I read waaayyyyy too much. I get bored because sometimes it seems like it's the same thing over again and I can guess where and how the ending will go. This book.. the female character,Eve, kinda pissed me off with how much of a bully she really is. But it's a very very fresh and different take on an omegaverse. I definitely want to read the next on in this series.
I read waaayyyyy too much. I get bored because sometimes it seems like it's the same thing over again and I can guess where and how the ending will go. This book.. the female character,Eve, kinda pissed me off with how much of a bully she really is. But it's a very very fresh and different take on an omegaverse. I definitely want to read the next on in this series.
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