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Damaged.
Unwanted.
Flawed.
That’s all Cassie thought she'd ever be.

Dedicated.
Emotionless.
Controlled.
Terille smothered his feelings a long time ago, but the omega with big brown eyes pulled at something inside him. The others thought he was crazy choosing the one they saw as useless, but he wasn’t going to let her go.

This is a science fiction Omegaverse Romance. It does not have a cliffhanger and ends with a HEA. There are situations in the story that will make some readers uncomfortable so please do not read if you do not enjoy dark romance with detailed scenes.

293 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2020

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Leann Ryans

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Wife and mother of four, my days have been reduced to begging for the littlest to sleep so I can have time to write my books. I'm blaming my reduced schedule on Cupcake.
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I grew up on Sci-fi and Fantasy books with some of my favorite authors being Anne McCaffery and Mercedes Lackey. In 2013 I discovered paranormal romance and delved into a whole new world. After reading Omegaverse stories from Addison Cain and Nora Ash, I had the idea for The Omega Prize and decided to take a shot at writing a book of my own. The beginning was rough, it took two months to write the first five chapters, but as my 2019 New Year’s resolution I said I was going to finish the story and committed to writing every day. It didn't take long for the book to begin telling itself, and from there I just kept going.

Most of my books are Omegaverse, but they span other genres like Sci-Fi, dystopian, and historical barbarians. There is even a small-town Enemies to Lovers Romance story in there. They main contain dark elements but I wouldn't call them dark romance since my alphas tend to be a little mushy in the center. I promise there's always a HEA.

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Profile Image for Louise H's Book Thoughts.
2,036 reviews317 followers
October 4, 2020
Unlike many M/f omegaverse stories, Flawed is very consensual and low on angst. It has an alpha male, Terille, who treats his omega with care and respect. He might be an Alpha, driven by the instincts of the dynamic, but he isn't ruled by them. He is in control of his actions and I adored him for that. I did like that idea that an Alpha could still have empathy.


He ignored the need that filled him to show her she was his in a physical way, trying to find words that would explain his desire for her instead. Her scars didn't diminish her in his eyes - he'd already seen the beauty of her in her bravery and tender nature. Marred flesh would never make him give her up.


It took a while for me to see Cassie's strength. It wasn't that she felt weak or like a doormat, but more as though she allowed life to wash over her and happen to her rather than living it fully. Though given all she had been through it was perhaps understandable. I did like her as a character, she quickly recognised the good in Terille and worked with him to make the relationship work, rather than pointlessly against him.


It was a touch on the instalove (lust?) side for me, though that can somewhat be explained by the dynamic of an Alpha/omega pairing. The author did convince me of their feelings for one another, though again more so when we had Terrile's perspective. I very much liked both main characters and found the story easy to read, there was a good balance between plot and steam, with all the sexual elements being totally consensual.


Personally I would have preferred to have gotten to know both main characters BEFORE they met, or to have spent more time seeing them building their life together. Whilst there were several plot points that allowed for conflict or complications, any strife was fairly easily resolved. At times I just wanted something that would give me a little more depth, a little more uncertainty and emotional upheaval. It was a bit of a "disneyfied" version of an omegaverse, though that isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just wasn't quite as meaty a story as I prefer, but it is an entertaining read.
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809 reviews345 followers
December 3, 2021
Reread 2/11/2021
Reread 11/29/2021

Gah, this was just as good as the first time! I was reading the new Omega Market book and came back to this one to look up a previous character, got sucked right in and reread the whole thing lol. Time well spent!! Terille is still my favorite alpha ever!!

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So freakin sweet!!

This one has all the feels. Terille was such a growly, gruff, badass alpha yet he always put Cassie first. He was steadfast and protective giving everything he had to make sure Cassie knew she had worth and to make every single one of her dreams come true. I think he might be one of my favorite Alphas of all time!! Leann you always write the best stories and have quickly become one of my favorite one-click authors, I know I'll never be disappointed.
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1,394 reviews323 followers
October 9, 2020
3.5 stars

Flawed is book 2 in the Omega Market Series and after enjoying it I plan to go back and read book 1. Cassie was such a sweet character who endured so much in her young life. She never imagined a mate or a family especially after her tragic accident. Terille was an older alpha soldier who had no plans of ever taking a mate until he sets his eyes on the sweet omega Cassie. I loved how caring Terille was towards Cassie and loving her no matter what the future held for them. Now while I really enjoyed the book it was a tad too sweet for me which towards the end had me losing some interest. Overall I do plan to read more from this author.
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2,577 reviews21 followers
October 13, 2022
*3.5* In complete contrast to the first book in the series, this one is much lighter.

Terille was such a sweet alpha and soldier. He first meets Cassie on a government raid when searching for a group of hiding omegas. Cassie has a disability that I don't think I've ever read in an omegaverse story before. They are both resigned to being alone, one a life-long soldier with no hope of finding his omgea and the other knowing she really doesn't have a future.

Had I read this one before the first book, I think I would've enjoyed it more. I felt like I got emotional whiplash reading these back to back. Possibly that was the authors intent? To show both sides of how an alpha and omega could interact in a positive and negative way? Showing how the controlling, protective, overbearing nature of the alpha in this story completely nurtures his omega rather than terrorizes her (as the alpha does in book one). Terille battles his own alpha biology and need to possess her, in order to put her health first, always.

Has all the good omegaverse smut. Growling, knotting, purring, and breeding. Hea.
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984 reviews218 followers
December 4, 2020
This is the second book in this futuristic series about omegas sold on an intergalactic market to their alphas; it is a standalone. Here, we get Cassie, a twenty-five year old omega who has never gone into heat due to a spinal cord injury. Sure that no alpha will want her, she's surprised when military man Terille bids on her and offers to pay for the surgery that might allow her to walk again. The rest of the book details his efforts to convince her that he's not doing this out of pity and to win her trust.

I really liked this book and recommend it highly with two caveats. First, those who like the "darkness" found in most omegaverses will not find it here; for me, this is a relief, but I know others might feel differently. Second, this is character- rather than plot-driven and, again, something I prefer, but others might find lacking.

The MC is incredibly likeable and it's impossible not to root for their HEA. Both possess what are considered "flaws" in a world that has largely eradicated illness: Terille has scars on his neck and difficulty talking due to a war wound; Cassie has scars on her body and difficulty walking due to a fall during a fire. I particularly appreciated three aspects of this book. First, while I understand that an overwhelming sexual drive is a key component of omegaverses, I've always thought that it was in some ways a lazy plot device since it's often substituted for any deeper connection between the characters. In this case, since Cassie's condition prevents her from having sex initially, the MC actually have to spend time getting to know each other first and I found that much more interesting than reading of endless smexy times between two people who've just met. Second, there's no gender-essentialism connected to alpha and omega classifications in this world, for which I was profoundly grateful. Finally, Cassie and Terille are really just regular "people" (well, one is part "alien"): often in these books the alpha is a powerful member of the ruling class and it was refreshing to see characters from different classes depicted here.

I did have mixed feelings about the representation of disability since Cassie . That said, given the nature of her injuries, it does make sense that the plot unfolds as it does.

Side Note: Even in the future, good health care is available only to the rich (even though Cassie is supposedly a valuable omega) and the concept of family leave seems to be unknown.

4 stars. This is not an action-packed storyline, but Cassie's strength; Terille's devotion to her; and the romance between two lonely souls who thought they would never find someone make it absolutely worth it. Oh, and Ms. Ryans, it's a "couple of."
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988 reviews479 followers
July 14, 2022
3.5 stars

Flawed has some dark themes but is a sweeter story when it comes to the romance itself. This is a world where omegas are supposed to report to the government to be matched to alphas and Cassie (h) was in hiding with a group of other omegas when they're discovered and taken in. Terille (H) is one of the soldiers that finds and brings them in and when he learns that Cassie will be released because of a disability that also prevents her from going into heat, he decides to claim her as his omega to protect her. The story is written in third person narrative, dual POV. No ow/om drama, neither are virgins (h was abused when she was younger so it wasn't her choice), no bc.

There is a lot of hurt/comfort happening in this story and while the H isn't always warm and fuzzy (esp at the beginning), his intentions are. He not only makes plans to protect her, changing his whole life in the process, but also takes her to have a surgery that will give her the chance to use her legs again and potentially go into heat. But, and this is the sweet part, he wanted her before he knew that was a possibility. Lots of typical omegaverse elements as well - fluids, purring, growling, knots, nesting, heat. I enjoyed it esp once they're settled into their new home and they get to bond more emotionally and mentally. I do think it could have been a bit shorter but I liked the emotional development we see the characters go through. There's an epilogue but I wanted a more extended one, although you're assured they're in their HEA.
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1,324 reviews27 followers
December 21, 2022
New weakness...sweet ABO stories...ugh

Terille upends his life to take care of Cassie. Cassie is disabled and thinks that after being found, that she will be turned lose to live on the streets. But Terille was captivated by her when he first saw her. I love that he sacrifices and changes his life to help improve hers. Such a sweet story...and of course spicy.
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3,565 reviews371 followers
February 20, 2021
Pretty meh. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't anything to write home about. I finished it a couple of days ago and barely remember it. I'm thinking for me the Omegaverse thing is a been there done that for me. There is a limit to the number of times I can read about a woman making nest out of her sheets and pillows on her bed. I can't see how that quirk can be coded into someone's genes.

That being said this was a fairly nice read. It wasn't as dark as one's by the other author I read in this type of story. The hero was a nice guy and the heroine at least had some justification for wanting to stay away from the whole alpha thing.

So pretty sure I'm done with this type of story line/world building.
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804 reviews184 followers
January 7, 2021
This is my second foray into Ms. Ryans' OV writings, and like the last time, I rather enjoyed myself here. She writes in the emerging m/f Sweet OmegaVerse (SOV) subgenre, where dynamics are still at play, Alphas are still bossy, but they're not complete instinct-driven nightmare creatures. Original m/f OV is truly a horror genre, not so much romance. SOV tries to twist OV just enough to make it more romantic and easier to stomach.

TW/CW: Mentions of adolescent rape by a step parent no graphic details

Overall, this is a pretty likable book that is very low drama and focuses on our main characters rather than any action in the plot. So if you need action, you're not going to find it here. This is a book about rehabilitating an old injury while growing closer to another person, basically.

The mains are both perfectly likable, though not very distinct when some physical injuries are taken out of the equation: Cassie is a Nice™ Omega who has been treated very badly by the people in her life, despite being a rare and highly valued human Omega who should have been on a registry; Tirelle is a slightly older, scarred, Gruff™ Military Man. There's nothing wrong with any of this, just no trope subversion or anything going on.

So. That problematic tag I hit this with? I'm still mulling over how I feel about the idea that Cassie's disability—a childhood spinal cord injury that leaves her unable to walk—defines her. It's sort of glossed over very quickly while the character is feeling sorry for herself and finding out someone is willing to 1- be her mate, and 2- willing to pay to try and have her spinal cord surgically repaired. She gets very angsty and has a thought that is literally, who am I if I'm not disabled? Not, "how will changing this affect how I see myself and how I relate to others?" Just. She has nothing else: the inability to walk is her identity.

Hello, ableism. How you doin' today?





While I'm quibbling and revealing why this wasn't rated higher despite enjoying it, a part of Tirelle's plot is teased, and just left to dangle:

Those 2 things might not be as big of issues for you as they were for me, but they kinda soured the story for me as I have a hard time moving past something like that after I notice it.

Other things I liked about this SOV story?

+ A mix of different gender Omegas and Alphas, as well as different sexual orientation pairings.
+ No ridiculous, manufactured drama to create tension.
+ Positive, female friendships without Jealous Bitches™.
+ Consent-seeking Alphas.

So. Cute, liked it, has a few things that didn't sit well with me. Will definitely come back for more SOV reads when I'm in the mood.
239 reviews
October 11, 2020
It isn't very often that I have come across an omegaverse where the alpha stays true to nature but is very caring with his omega. For me personally I usually want to get stabby with the alpha or he becomes so sweet it makes my teeth hurt. Terille was the perfect blend for me. Cassie was resilient, sweet as an omega can be, yet showed sparks of temper to even out her character. The main focus is kept to this couple with a smidgen of darkness with past events that are referenced and the omega market which kept me intrigued but wasn't overwhelming to the story. If you want an interesting omegaverse read that isn't to dark or sweet I recommend this one!
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130 reviews13 followers
August 11, 2020
Enjoyed this story.

It's a good story of overcoming physical obstacles It is rather tame as Omegaverse stories go. Certainly there is a nice relationship built between the main characters. Sweet with plenty of steam.
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859 reviews22 followers
October 27, 2021
Almost too sweet for an omegaverse story

I did enjoy this book. As far as omegaverse stories go, this one was almost too sweet, but I loved every minute of it. Cassie suffered injuries in a fire when she was a child. These injuries have left her scarred and wheelchair bound. Not a good combo for an omega surviving on the streets. When she and 5 other omegas she was hiding out with were discovered, she meets Terille Hash. A soldier, but more importantly, an alpha. And for some reason, he wants Cassie.

I loved Cassie. Other than a pretty quick interlude (which was understandable by the way), she never devolved into self-pity. She assumed that no alpha would want her, and that she would be back on the streets soon. Sure she’s afraid, especially given her physical limitations, but she’s very pragmatic about it. She does meet, and forms a very close friendship with, another omega on the run . . . Zara. She’s quite a character as well.

Character development seemed pretty well done, as well as world building. I mean I have a fairly good understanding of what life is like on earth during the course of this book. I loved the character of Tirelle as well. He certainly exercised his “alphaness” but always had Cassie’s best interests at heart. It definitely felt like they were made for each other. I guess fate, eh?

I received a free version of this book via a paranormal newsletter. At least the first 5 or 6 chapters. I was intrigued enough to download the full copy, and the rest of the series, from Amazon. If you like dark, hardcore omegaverse stories, this one may not be for you. If you like a bit lighter omegaverse tales, then this one is right up your alley.
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338 reviews
May 13, 2022
“It didn’t make sense to be more terrified of losing her chair than of being taken by the alphas, but it was everything to her. She remembered the years without it before she’d found enough scraps and bits to build something to get around in. It was her freedom, and now it was gone.”

Oh this book is so beautiful!
I love how the heroine is so damaged, so broken and yet so strong.
I love how despite her shortcomings, Cassie pushed through life and thought to be independent and to be in a safer more loving environment than the one she came from.

And Terille? Is there a more perfect hero?
Despite his own shortcomings the Alpha is so loving and caring with Cassie! He does everything to make her comfortable and happy! OML! It was beautiful.

“You have value, Cassie. You’re worth is not measured by how many scars you have, or whether you’re some unobtainable picture of perfection. Some scars aren’t visible, and the most beautiful person can still be ugly.”

Cassie’s life has been very difficult and painful.
The Omega, suffered a spin injury when she was only eleven years old, leaving her paralyzed and unable to walk on her own.
That’s not even the worst part, her home life with her mother and boyfriend were horrible!
Luckily, she was able to run away when she was sixteen and has been living with a couple of other Omegas in hiding.

“Her mother’s neglect had stolen her innocence, but her lies had stolen her hope, and that was the wound that hurt the most.”

“She didn’t know who she was without the wheelchair. Without the disability to define her. She’d lived inside the box for too long.”


When the soldiers finally find them, Cassie’s life turns upside down. The injury that has defined her all her life, might be reversible and a shot at a normal life is in the horizon.

“These things you see as flaws… They’re not as important as you think. Your scars show your strength. How you’ve survived what life threw at you. You’re beautiful, Cassie. Your flaws are what make you beautiful. They’re what make you perfect for me. I’m never letting you go.”

What I loved most about this book, was how the author was able to describe and make us feel the way Cassie’s mental health had been marred with all the trauma she had suffered.
The author didn’t graced through it, instead you get a good at the ups and downs and the problems that trauma brings to relationships and the perception of self.
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858 reviews125 followers
June 17, 2022
Entirely different from the first book (prequel book? Idk), which is a very good thing. Flawed was almost startlingly sweet in comparison and my initial reaction was “this is great!”.

After thinking about it a bit longer, I’m finding myself pulling back from that knee jerk reaction. Yes, this was still very sweet most of the time. Both the MMC and FMC were likable characters and I enjoyed their journey. The major problem I keep circling back to is the ableism inherent in this type of story, not just as it relates to Cassie, but the repeated mentions of how disability is basically non-existent at this point on Earth.

We meet Cassie in a hovel of a den in a condemned building with five other omegas, hiding from the military raids. She is unable to walk due to a traumatic childhood injury and uses a mobility device to move around. Because of this spinal damage she doesn’t experience heats (for some reason? I didn’t get the connection but here we are). Almost immediately upon being taken to the Omega Market, we find able body people convincing her they can “fix” her, get her walking again, get her biology sorted and settled.

Terille is drawn to Cassie and within a couple days is ready to purchase her and claim her as his mate. He doesn’t see her disability as something to be put up with or a reason to lose interest in her after the novelty wears off. His first thought is just to save her from what is certain to be a death sentence. He becomes a wonderful partner to Cassie, caring and deeply attached to her very quickly. He tells her several times he wants her no matter what happens, and will support whatever decisions she makes.

Yes, this potential cure is something she comes to want for herself but mostly? Mostly she wants to be “fixed” for her mate. She doesn’t want his pity or his anger at having to “deal” with her.

This is purely my own view of the situation and YMMV, but this made me drop a star off my rating.
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363 reviews6 followers
September 30, 2020
This book had me wrecked

I LOVE books with gut-wrenching twist and boy, did this book have it. Suppressed Omegas have been written and Omegas without heats, but no one that I've read has broached the subject of a wheelchair bound Omega. Leann wrote it beautifully and I was rooting for Terille the moment he picked Cassie up in the Omega den. As an Alpha, he has taken the cake.He goes above and beyond as a protector and provider. Now I've read my fair share of Omega heat scenes, but.....that heat scene was HOT. I feel like that gif with Blanche and the spray bottle. If you were on the fence about reading it... don't be. You will not be disappointed.
Profile Image for Jennifer.
992 reviews33 followers
August 5, 2020
The writing and editing of this story was fairly clean, with occasional typos in the ARC version of the manuscript. Hopefully those will be corrected in the retail version. The world building was good, with the Omega Market being well described. The characterization was pretty well done, with both hero and heroine being sympathetic individuals. I liked this second book in the series much more than the first book! The heroine and her strength and perseverance really won me over in this one. It was very heartfelt. The development of the romantic relationship in this second novel was far more compelling than in the first novel in the series, also. The plot and pacing was a little slower, with this novel being more about internal conflict. There was not as much adventure or an evil villain in this one. There was a medium amount of angst and fairly low stakes in this novel, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. This novel used the Soldier Hero trope and the Abused Heroine trope, in addition to the Mating Bond trope. The world building was three stars. The plot and pacing was four stars. The characterization and development of the romantic relationship were also four stars. I gave this novel a combined score of four stars. This novel ends on a Happy Ever After ending instead of a cliffhanger, so that is a plus. I recommend this story to fans of sci-fi romance or m/f omegaverse romance. I will want to read the next book in this series, since I liked it so much more than the first book in the series. I will probably buy myself a keeper copy of this novel.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nancy.
25 reviews
August 8, 2020
First off let me start by saying I loved the character Terille in this book! Being married to a Combat Marine who became a police officer I know how Alpha they can be and how they view scars, not as flaws, but at badges showing what can be survived.

Cassie is an Omega, hiding out in a flop house with other Omegas avoiding detection. When the house is raided and the other Omegas flee Cassie stays put in her bed unable to flee because she is crippled from a childhood accident, that is where he finds her. After being brought to the Center and being told that she can be fixed but the center won't pay for it Terille cannot allow her to be sent back to the streets to fend for herself, he decides he will give up the life he has now, Offering up all his savings to this commitment, he asks to be allowed to claim her and pay for her treatments himself even if he has to take an assignment as a trainer, which will require him to change his entire life but allowing him to get Cassie the treatments she needs to walk again. Terille, who is also scarred by his time in service soon learns that Cassie is what he needs to heal, not only the damage to his throat, but the damage to his very soul. This book is a journey of pain and of endurance, but also of love and acceptance. I loved this book, and I want to thank Leann for writing it. It was beautiful and I cannot wait to read the next in the series.
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1,616 reviews51 followers
August 11, 2020
Beauty in your flaws

I loved the message that there is beauty in your flaws and that there is more value to you than what society places in you.

Burned, scarred, and broken - what can Cassie hope to bring to an alpha when they prize beauty and breeding above all else?? Abused and used by those who were supposed to protect her, told she was nothing but trash, Cassie has given up ever being mated to an alpha

Terille is a battle-scarred alpha who has seen a lot. He said no to promotions to stay a grunt because he doesn't need much - he is fine fighting the battles in front of him. That is until he goes in to recover a den of omegas and everything changes when he sees her. She sits there so defeated whole others run. Later, when he heard they are going to throw her back out after they have determined she is "worthless", he is incensed. He sees her worth. He sees past her brokenness. He sees her flaws for what they are -- strength. Will she see the same in him??

I loved this strong story. So different from other A/o stories. Not everything is perfect and may never be, but these two flawed characters are willing to fight for their slice of happiness however it may look and in whatever shape it may come in, they are willing to fight for it together.
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193 reviews6 followers
August 24, 2020

Possible spoilers ⭐️⭐️⭐️




This was a 3.5 star read for me. Overall the story almost felt too sweet for the Omegaverse world. Don’t get me wrong I actually loved the Alpha in this story (probably
my favorite of all that this author has written), but after the initial scene in the book, nothing really happens, no real twists or excitement.
I feel some vital elements were missing that would have taken care of this issue... what happened to the mother? What did he do to the mother’s boyfriend??? I mean really...I really wanted that scene of what actually ‘in full detail’ happened. It seems that would have helped with the “dark” aspects of the book and solidified the Alpha character even more. I think I simply needed more action than what was in this book.
The ending felt abrupt. I really thought there would be a wedding scene of her walking to him, to show all of the culmination of her hard work, to show what he helped her overcome.
Great cover.
I do believe that readers who want an easy transition in the OV world will really enjoy this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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439 reviews17 followers
December 6, 2020
Definitely not dark. Very, very sweet with almost no tension. Enjoyable and cute, with enough smut to make it steamy.

I like both Cassie and Terille overall. Cassie is more interesting given her struggles and background. Terille seems like a straightforward soldier with lots of compassion for his mate.

My biggest gripe is the introduction of the wedding. It's even acknowledged in the book that weddings are antiquated at this futuristic time, plus Terille is half-alien. Surely there could've been some other custom or mating traditional than a plain ol' wedding? idk, it felt boring and cliche to me.

Otherwise, this is a cute omegaverse tale that you'll enjoy just fine.

tw: mentions rape and war, but nothing explicit like Book 1
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342 reviews26 followers
June 13, 2023
You know, this actually wasn’t half bad at all. This was a cute, quick read with a very sweet alpha and a very worthy omega.

I think my only ick was the society being described. Omegas are straight up what’s moving the Economy for the government it sounds like.

The soldiers don’t give a second thought to capturing O’s to bring in by force or feel the least bit of sympathy over it. It’s just another day to them. Like these O’s are completely incapable without an A’ when it comes to deciding what’s best for themselves.

The O/A bonding system had only recently been changed to implement more safety measures with the transfer of O’s into A’s possession- and even then, they’re totally fallible.

And the bonded O’s working with the government are happy to do their part in dolling up O’s before sending them to market and forcing pairings upon already stressed, scared and traumatized O’s without any qualms. No humanizing explorative therapy so that they can pump them out as quick as they get them all for capital gain. These bonded O’s also never sympathize, show allyship or try to squash any of the captured O’s concerns.

All those bullets just mean is- great world building- however, I hate this worlds system, bc seeing that sort of reality for women play out was frustrating. It only helped to highlight how little their whole society cares for them unless they can make them a dollar. The FL of this novel KNEW she was destined to be sent back to the streets bc she was “worthless” as an omega product. She would have been completely left to her own devices and possibly trapped and assaulted without any form of government assistance, shelters or programs to help her bc her handicap means she truly cannot protect herself.

Her world was sending her back out into itself without caring if she lived or died bc she wasn’t valuable enough as a commodity. So again, great world building but so, so tough for my inner feminist heart to try and swallow without crying out in unfair injustice for our FL.

Sweet read all in all.
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1,224 reviews
February 15, 2021
2.5/3 Stars

This book was what I was expecting when I began this series. Compared to the first with Elise & Leif this was sooo much better and I'm glad I didn't give up on the series yet.

Where the first book went wrong it seemed this one did right. The storytelling was much, much better than in book 1. It flowed better and I didn't feel like I was being told everything. It wasn't cold and unfeeling. I was actually able to connect with the MCs.

Both MCs Cassie and Terille were quite lovely together and had a little chemistry to build on from the beginning which was nice. What Cassie went through really did pull at your heartstrings (unlike Elise's story). I also enjoyed that they had sex much sooner than the first books couple and so we didn't have to wait foreverrr for anything. There were circumstances that paused any relations but it opened the door to the two of them truly building a relationship where they got to know one another and weren't just relying on instincts and their dynamic leading them. It felt sincere and that the truly fell in love which I appreciated.

Here's hoping the rest of the series doesn't disappoint like book 1 did for me.
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150 reviews3 followers
December 30, 2023
Cassie is so strong, resilient, and resourceful but she also cries with each new development and that outpouring (pun intended) of emotion in combination with her fortitude only made her a more endearing character. I doubt Cassie cried very much before meeting Terille because she would have been in 24/7 survival mode. The safety allowing that hard shell to collapse; like going from a callous to a sudden, over exposed nerve.

I have never been in a wheelchair so I can't comment too much on the emotional realism of that experience, though the author does show the dichotomy of both feeling empowered by the wheelchair and constrained by it. It wasn't overtly discussed but it came off to me as if the mobility aid was deeply personal and empowering to Cassie but that those emotions were muddied by shame imposed by an ableist society.

Definitely worth the read. Hella sweet hurt/comfort themes but also thought provoking content.
556 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2025
The Sweetest Alpha Ever!

Flawed is book 2 in the Omega Market series. I absolutely believe this can be read as a standalone book, it has its own plot and HEA, but I do recommend starting from book 1, Used, which sets the feel and background for this creative MF Omegaverse.

Flawed is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It brings two damaged individuals together in a fated mate sort of way. This is a gentler story then Used but with so much emotion. The Omega, Cassie, shows courage and determination and her unexpected Alpha proves even the most broken souls can find each other. Expect a whole lot of Alpha possessiveness, Omega sweetness and spice.

On the Amazon reading order for this series a novella called Submitted is listed as book 6, At the end of the Flawed e-book, the author mentions this is a good book to read next, so I am jumping right into Submitted before moving on to Owned that is listed as book 3!
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420 reviews4 followers
August 13, 2020
Great story!

Nobody is perfect. We all have scars be them physical or mental, some worse then others. Its what makes you special, make you unique. Yes, this story is part of the omegaverse and has all we love that goes with it but this is also such a beautiful story of strength and courage. Of hopes and dreams but mostly it’s pages of pages of one Alpha falling for one truly special omega and dragging your heart right along with them. You can’t help but love these two. Bravo, Leann Ryans. I’m am truly a fan.
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3,924 reviews71 followers
August 16, 2020
DNF.

THIS WAS OKAY. I guess I'm too much of a masochist to appreciate sweet love stories anymore. I prefer it with angst and pain, coupled with rough fucking.

Anyway, I enjoy Leann Ryans's stories but Flawed just didn't do it for me. There were no ups and downs that mattered, and it's all very sweet. The characters were great. I mean they were flawed with scars and insecurities. They basically helped each other to heal and fall in love.

I was hoping for a more angsty and raw story, so this is the first time and omegaverse story failed to keep me interested.
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2,029 reviews16 followers
August 21, 2020
I usually don't put the words romantic and Omegaverse in the same sentence. Most Omegaverse stories are dark, with almost continual heartbreak. Not this one. This one is, dare I say, touching. It felt almost tender. The romance took longer to build, but it was all the more emotional because of it. Terille is so understanding and patient with Cassie, and that made me love their romance even more. If you are someone who wants likes their stories on the less dark side, then this is the one for you. The story is still action-packed and exciting and it ends in a HEA.
214 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2021
Disability Be Damned

How could anyone not love this very touching love story. This is also a different on the standard Omegaverse Alpha-Omega relationship. Cassie and Terille both had to overcome so many obstacles but especially Cassie who is an inspiration to us all . She is the embodiment of perseverance and inner strength. The slow development of their love and caring for each other was brilliantly done. Terille showed the patience of Job and caring of Mother Teresa. Leann, thank you for this tender and heart warming romance story. Looking forward to Book 3.
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