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Once there were boundaries…but now that their chains are broken, these alphas refused to be contained.
Eight years ago, Ransom was only a teenager headed for the alpha territory of the Boundarylands when he was captured and held prisoner by a power hungry madman. Since that day he’s been kept deep underground, subjected to experimentation and torture.
But now his prison has been to reduced rubble, and there’s only one thing he wants more than freedom…revenge.
Gretchen Conrad is following a story about an explosion at a remote government site when she discovers something terrifying…something impossible—an alpha outside the Boundarylands. But even though Gretchen knows she should be afraid of this scarred beast, she can’t deny the primal pull she feels when he comes too close.
But the more time she spends with Ransom, the more she feels herself changing…until she’s no longer sure if she’ll ever be the same again.
RANSOM is the first book in The Unchained Omegaverse, a hot new ABO romance series featuring knotting, heats, and possession. Wear gloves, cause this sh*t is hot.
Eight years ago, Ransom was only a teenager headed for the alpha territory of the Boundarylands when he was captured and held prisoner by a power hungry madman. Since that day he’s been kept deep underground, subjected to experimentation and torture.
But now his prison has been to reduced rubble, and there’s only one thing he wants more than freedom…revenge.
Gretchen Conrad is following a story about an explosion at a remote government site when she discovers something terrifying…something impossible—an alpha outside the Boundarylands. But even though Gretchen knows she should be afraid of this scarred beast, she can’t deny the primal pull she feels when he comes too close.
But the more time she spends with Ransom, the more she feels herself changing…until she’s no longer sure if she’ll ever be the same again.
RANSOM is the first book in The Unchained Omegaverse, a hot new ABO romance series featuring knotting, heats, and possession. Wear gloves, cause this sh*t is hot.
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Published June 29, 2021
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Callie Rhodes
34 books331 followersEver since she was little, Callie Rhodes' imagination has been landing her in trouble. From daydreaming about far off worlds in class, to escaping into the made up stories of her mind in the meeting room, she's been creating tales to take her away from the real world for as long as she can remember. Now she lives among the tall trees of Northern California, and has found a way to make a living off her fantasies.
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July 19, 2021
I am loving the spin-off!!
So we finally finish taking out the trash....as in Fulmer got what was coming to him!! Ransom wasn't gonna back down or walk away into the sunset until it was finally over and Fulmer was worm food. But along the way we find out some impressive new traits these 'Extra' Alphas were accidentally given. How about the ability to change a beta woman that you have strong feelings for into an Omega, for one? Oh the possibilities this opens!! 100 special enhanced extra alphas just escaped and running free from the middle of nowhere Nebraska. I can't wait for all the rest of the crazy stories this is gonna spring. And it seems Fulmer wasn't the Boss, and he seems to be replaceable. Uh Oh!!
I loved the progression of Ransom and Gretchen's relationship. I loved that there was a build up, unlike the instant Omega trait triggers. I enjoyed watching both of their senses and instincts come to life, watching their feelings blossom along with their trust. As Ransom and Gretchen relaxed into their instinctual roles they realized there wasn't anything better than being together as Alpha and Omega, and it was a better future than they could have ever imagined.
So we finally finish taking out the trash....as in Fulmer got what was coming to him!! Ransom wasn't gonna back down or walk away into the sunset until it was finally over and Fulmer was worm food. But along the way we find out some impressive new traits these 'Extra' Alphas were accidentally given. How about the ability to change a beta woman that you have strong feelings for into an Omega, for one? Oh the possibilities this opens!! 100 special enhanced extra alphas just escaped and running free from the middle of nowhere Nebraska. I can't wait for all the rest of the crazy stories this is gonna spring. And it seems Fulmer wasn't the Boss, and he seems to be replaceable. Uh Oh!!
I loved the progression of Ransom and Gretchen's relationship. I loved that there was a build up, unlike the instant Omega trait triggers. I enjoyed watching both of their senses and instincts come to life, watching their feelings blossom along with their trust. As Ransom and Gretchen relaxed into their instinctual roles they realized there wasn't anything better than being together as Alpha and Omega, and it was a better future than they could have ever imagined.
July 7, 2021
'Entonces llegaste tú, y fue como si de repente estuviese saliendo al sol. Era abrumador. Cegador. Sólo tu presencia empezó a derretir el dolor. No sé
cómo, pero trajo cosas que creía perdidas para siempre'.
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•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen
Ransom de Callie Rhodes Serie The Unchained Omegaverse libro 1
Argumento:
Una vez hubo límites ... pero ahora que sus cadenas están rotas, estos alfas se negaron a ser contenidos.
Hace ocho años, Ransom era solo un adolescente que se dirigía al territorio alfa de las Tierras Fronterizas cuando fue capturado y hecho prisionero por un loco hambriento de poder. Desde ese día lo han mantenido bajo tierra, sometido a experimentación y tortura.
Pero ahora su prisión ha sido reducida a escombros, y solo hay una cosa que quiere más que libertad ... venganza.
Gretchen Conrad está siguiendo una historia sobre una explosión en un sitio remoto del gobierno cuando descubre algo aterrador ... algo imposible: un alfa fuera del Boundarylands. Pero a pesar de que Gretchen sabe que debería tener miedo de esta bestia llena de cicatrices, no puede negar el tirón primario que siente cuando él se acerca demasiado.
Pero cuanto más tiempo pasa con Ransom, más se siente cambiando ... hasta que ya no está Seguro que alguna vez volverá a ser la misma.
Mí humilde opinión:
Primer libro de la serie The Unchained Omegaverse que es un spinoff de The Boundarylands y... aunque no me sorprendió, en conjunto me resultó ok, fue entretenido.
El libro tenía acción y si bien espero escenas de violencia en esta serie, me parecieron demasiados desmembramientos para mí sensible corazón. Pero me gustaron las escenas de supervivencia en la naturaleza, los momentos apasionados y un alfa protegiendo con todo lo que tiene a su mujer.
Ransom y Gretchen no fueron mí pareja favorita pero fueron dulces, me gustó que su relación se construyera de a poco, me hicieron sonreír una o dos veces. No me gustó el tema de la beta sumisa y los azotes, la verdad que eso me saca de onda en los libros. Con respecto a todo el tema del emparejamiento fue bastante leve, no estaba la pasión desaforada que espero en estos momentos cuando despierta la naturaleza Omega, tampoco estuvo la mordida de reclamo!
También sentí que los propósitos de los dos perdían la marca en un momento dado. Creí que juntos iban a por Fulmer pero en su lugar se la pasan escapando por los bosques esperando que se publique la historia de Gretchen.
La historia de Ransom y su hermano Ryan me conmovió, todo por lo que pasó, todo lo que le robaron, sobretodo la libertad, pude entender su sed de sangre.
Que Ransom fuera un alfa 'mejorado' con habilidades especiales y entre ellas el poder convertir a una beta en Omega no me lo esperaba y es algo distinto para esta serie con respecto a los alfas.
El villano tuvo su merecido final, adiós para siempre Fulmer!!!
Pero la conspiración del gobierno continúa y seguro irán tras los demás súper alfas que escaparon del Sótano, ya quiero conocer sus historias!
Ransom estuvo bien pero espero el siguiente sea mejor.
June 29, 2022
Definitely an easy read with some elements I enjoyed. I haven’t read the series this is a spin-off of so there’s definitely some parts where I felt like I was missing some of the world building. This is also really short so there isn’t too much relationship development, especially since this takes place over about a day. I would read more from this author but this wasn’t anything special.
September 6, 2022
I was an absolute sucker for the boundarylands, and I’m so happy that universe and story has expanded. Loved this whole thing. The plot, the tension, the characters, the steam. Lovely! 5/5⭐️ 2/5🔥🌶
July 9, 2021
4.5 ⭐️ Rhodes is back with this all new series following the escaped Alphas! Ransom is so drama filled, it’ll keep you hooked. Gretchen and Ransom have some serious tension. Overall, it’s an short, steamy, action filled start to the series!
December 21, 2022
I thought this story was ok. Ransom and Gretchen were pretty interesting and the world was interesting. But I just wasn't crazy about it. There wasn't too much in this story that made it seem like an ABO story. Might return to this series later.
July 8, 2021
I liked Ransom and Gretchen all right, but honestly, it was just ok. Now I was very much enjoyed what happened between Ransom and Fulmer - that was a long time coming and very satisfying!
July 1, 2022
So much description....I cannot get through it all. I'm tired of reading about description rather bring the characters alive.
July 24, 2025
Ransom’s Geschichte wird im letzten Band der „The Boundarylands“ Reihe, in der Story von Jax, angeteasert. Eigentlich habe ich das Buch von Jax nur zur Hand genommen, um die Boundarylands Reihe endlich abschließen zu können, aber Ransom’s kurzer Auftritt auf den letzten Seiten von Jax‘s Story hat mich so angesprochen, dass ich mich jetzt doch gleich auf die „The Unchained Omegaverse“ Reihe gestürzt habe.
Das Ende der Boundarylands Reihe stellt quasi den Grundstock zur Geschichte der Unchained OV Reihe dar. Die Alphas, die aus dem staatlichen Versuchslabor entkommen konnten, breiten sich nun während ihrer Flucht über das ganze Land aus. Die Tests und Versuche, die an ihnen durchgeführten wurden, haben versteckte Veränderungen ausgelöst, die in dieser Form so wohl niemand erwartet hatte. Im Besonderen nicht die Alpha’s selbst. Denn wann wurde schon jemals eine Beta-Frau ohne das versteckte Omega-Gen in eine Omega gewandelt?
Ich muss sagen, bei all meiner Neugier und Vorfreude auf die Story von Ransom und den Auftakt dieser neuen Serie, hat mich die Autorin hier wirklich nicht enttäuscht. Mit der Journalistin Gretchen hat sie Ransom eine absolut passende Gefährtin an die Seite gestellt. Gretchen muss sich als Journalistin in einer männerdominierten Beta-Welt durchsetzen, ständig mit der zusätzlichen Erwartung auf den Schultern, das Vermächtnis ihrer Mutter zu ehren und ebenfalls eine so großartige Schlagzeilenjournalistin zu werden wie sie. Ransom wiederum trägt den Tod seines Zwillingsbruders mit sich herum, der im Gegensatz zu ihm nicht das Glück hatte, das Forschungslabor zu überleben. Er ist von Rache getrieben und bleibt deshalb nach der Zerstörung des Labors zurück um Fullmer dafür bezahlen zu lassen, dass er ihm nicht nur seinen Bruder, sondern auch die Fähigkeit eine Omega zu „erwecken“ genommen hat. Doch statt auf Fullmer trifft er auf Gretchen, die in ihrer aktuell brenzligen Lage durchaus seinen Schutz gebrauchen kann. Mit den Informationen von Ransom ist es für Gretchen ein leichtes, die wahre Geschichte hinter dem Labor und die Machenschaften der Regierung aufzudecken und in die Welt zu tragen. Doch was ist da zwischen den beiden? Woher kommt diese Verbindung und Anziehungskraft? Warum ist Ransom’s Reaktion auf Gretchen so stark, wo sie doch nur eine ganz normale Beta ist und er ein Alpha, der unfähig ist eine Gefährtin zu beanspruchen?
Die beiden Hauptcharaktere in dieser Story haben mir richtig gut gefallen und mit dem Plot hat die Autorin hier eine wirklich gute und spannende Geschichte geschaffen, mit der sie meine Erwartungen mehr als nur erfüllt hat. Ein großartiger Auftakt dieser neuen Reihe.
Das Ende der Boundarylands Reihe stellt quasi den Grundstock zur Geschichte der Unchained OV Reihe dar. Die Alphas, die aus dem staatlichen Versuchslabor entkommen konnten, breiten sich nun während ihrer Flucht über das ganze Land aus. Die Tests und Versuche, die an ihnen durchgeführten wurden, haben versteckte Veränderungen ausgelöst, die in dieser Form so wohl niemand erwartet hatte. Im Besonderen nicht die Alpha’s selbst. Denn wann wurde schon jemals eine Beta-Frau ohne das versteckte Omega-Gen in eine Omega gewandelt?
Ich muss sagen, bei all meiner Neugier und Vorfreude auf die Story von Ransom und den Auftakt dieser neuen Serie, hat mich die Autorin hier wirklich nicht enttäuscht. Mit der Journalistin Gretchen hat sie Ransom eine absolut passende Gefährtin an die Seite gestellt. Gretchen muss sich als Journalistin in einer männerdominierten Beta-Welt durchsetzen, ständig mit der zusätzlichen Erwartung auf den Schultern, das Vermächtnis ihrer Mutter zu ehren und ebenfalls eine so großartige Schlagzeilenjournalistin zu werden wie sie. Ransom wiederum trägt den Tod seines Zwillingsbruders mit sich herum, der im Gegensatz zu ihm nicht das Glück hatte, das Forschungslabor zu überleben. Er ist von Rache getrieben und bleibt deshalb nach der Zerstörung des Labors zurück um Fullmer dafür bezahlen zu lassen, dass er ihm nicht nur seinen Bruder, sondern auch die Fähigkeit eine Omega zu „erwecken“ genommen hat. Doch statt auf Fullmer trifft er auf Gretchen, die in ihrer aktuell brenzligen Lage durchaus seinen Schutz gebrauchen kann. Mit den Informationen von Ransom ist es für Gretchen ein leichtes, die wahre Geschichte hinter dem Labor und die Machenschaften der Regierung aufzudecken und in die Welt zu tragen. Doch was ist da zwischen den beiden? Woher kommt diese Verbindung und Anziehungskraft? Warum ist Ransom’s Reaktion auf Gretchen so stark, wo sie doch nur eine ganz normale Beta ist und er ein Alpha, der unfähig ist eine Gefährtin zu beanspruchen?
Die beiden Hauptcharaktere in dieser Story haben mir richtig gut gefallen und mit dem Plot hat die Autorin hier eine wirklich gute und spannende Geschichte geschaffen, mit der sie meine Erwartungen mehr als nur erfüllt hat. Ein großartiger Auftakt dieser neuen Reihe.
February 13, 2023
2.5? I liked the MMC; I thought he was interesting. The book would have benefited from being longer because I wanted to learn more about him. The FMC was meh, one of those typical spitfire "I have to live up to my parent's legacy" types, but her real interest in journalism didn't stretch beyond anything more complex than some vaguely expressed desire for the "truth."
The writing got repetitive at times, especially when they had one of their thought monologues. The stakes are put up so high the plot seems impossible to be resolved so easily. It was also like the gravity of the situation wasn't understood by the FMC or she should be freaking out more. There are sadistic people in the government who want her dead for asking a few basic questions, and she’s still worried if her regular small newspaper editor wouldn’t publish her long and incriminating essay that could apparently turn the world upside down.
Gretchen also gets horny at random moments, such as when she’s running for her life or literally when he’s making dinner. One of the tensions in the plot is that earlier on, they can’t have sex or it would ruin Gretchen’s reputation to have a romantic relationship with an alpha. But…who would even know if they had sex or not, besides the murderous government workers they've slipped past at this point??
As an aside, this is the second omegaverse book I’ve read lately in a semi modern setting where women are routinely discriminated against and have suffered a regression in rights. Ngl but that’s pretty annoying and personally cuts into escapism, especially in this time and age.
Anyway, as likeable as MMC was, he couldn't save the book. I don't think this book packed a punch. Maybe it was the short length inhibiting plot and character development. I didn't realize until now that this is actually a spin-off, so maybe if I read from the main series I would've liked this book better. Idk.
The writing got repetitive at times, especially when they had one of their thought monologues. The stakes are put up so high the plot seems impossible to be resolved so easily. It was also like the gravity of the situation wasn't understood by the FMC or she should be freaking out more. There are sadistic people in the government who want her dead for asking a few basic questions, and she’s still worried if her regular small newspaper editor wouldn’t publish her long and incriminating essay that could apparently turn the world upside down.
Gretchen also gets horny at random moments, such as when she’s running for her life or literally when he’s making dinner. One of the tensions in the plot is that earlier on, they can’t have sex or it would ruin Gretchen’s reputation to have a romantic relationship with an alpha. But…who would even know if they had sex or not, besides the murderous government workers they've slipped past at this point??
As an aside, this is the second omegaverse book I’ve read lately in a semi modern setting where women are routinely discriminated against and have suffered a regression in rights. Ngl but that’s pretty annoying and personally cuts into escapism, especially in this time and age.
Anyway, as likeable as MMC was, he couldn't save the book. I don't think this book packed a punch. Maybe it was the short length inhibiting plot and character development. I didn't realize until now that this is actually a spin-off, so maybe if I read from the main series I would've liked this book better. Idk.
August 23, 2021
The couple: Ransom and Gretchen
Romance genre: Omegaverse
Series: The Unchained Omegaverse
Length: 156 pages
Plot: Gretchen is a reporter who has been sent to cover an explosion at a nearby government facility. When she gets there, she finds that it is not a simple fire like she first assumed. Rather, it is a deliberately-set explosion of a building that is far more extensive than it seems at first glance. Not only that, she manages to upset the scientist in charge, who then send soldiers after her to kill her. She is rescues by one of the alphas who has escaped the facility, and he decides he can use her to tell his story of captivity and torture. What follows is the story of a government cover-up as well as a burgeoning love affair.
Character development: This was a different aspect to an omegaverse story: Gretchen had been tested and believed she was not an omega and Ransom had been experimented on and believed he could not awaken an omega. For whatever reason, they were both wrong, but Gretchen's awakening was different from ones we've seen in the past - slow and steady rather than instantaneous. I also like the direction that this series is taking with the additioinal focus on women's places in society. Gretchen thought and talked about how things have gotten much worse for women recently in hersociety, and it's something worth examining in omegaverse in general. The dynamic lends itself to possibilities of ill-treatment even in the best-intentioned cultures. I mean, I'm not going to stop reading because omegaverse is one of my favorite tropes, but ignoring the set-up in a society that mirrors our own leaves out a lot of possibilities for plot. So kudos to Callie Rhodes for incorporating that here!
Next book in the series: Archer
Romance genre: Omegaverse
Series: The Unchained Omegaverse
Length: 156 pages
Plot: Gretchen is a reporter who has been sent to cover an explosion at a nearby government facility. When she gets there, she finds that it is not a simple fire like she first assumed. Rather, it is a deliberately-set explosion of a building that is far more extensive than it seems at first glance. Not only that, she manages to upset the scientist in charge, who then send soldiers after her to kill her. She is rescues by one of the alphas who has escaped the facility, and he decides he can use her to tell his story of captivity and torture. What follows is the story of a government cover-up as well as a burgeoning love affair.
Character development: This was a different aspect to an omegaverse story: Gretchen had been tested and believed she was not an omega and Ransom had been experimented on and believed he could not awaken an omega. For whatever reason, they were both wrong, but Gretchen's awakening was different from ones we've seen in the past - slow and steady rather than instantaneous. I also like the direction that this series is taking with the additioinal focus on women's places in society. Gretchen thought and talked about how things have gotten much worse for women recently in hersociety, and it's something worth examining in omegaverse in general. The dynamic lends itself to possibilities of ill-treatment even in the best-intentioned cultures. I mean, I'm not going to stop reading because omegaverse is one of my favorite tropes, but ignoring the set-up in a society that mirrors our own leaves out a lot of possibilities for plot. So kudos to Callie Rhodes for incorporating that here!
Next book in the series: Archer
July 15, 2021
🐺 “Go ahead… You know you want to look.”
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Gretchen is feisty, brave and determined to prove to everyone that she’s a great reporter. I loved how she managed to overcome her fears regarding the alpha and step out of her mother’s shadow.
Ransom has suffered for years and everything from his past was horrible and heartbreaking. Now, finally free, he’s hell-bent on revenge. He’s strong and violent - a one-man army. But he’s also honorable and protective and I liked that about him. And he had some unexpected abilities that I loved so much.
The development of their relationship was great. There was a lot of tension but their attraction was undeniable and scorching hot. Both had a past to deal with in order to discover their strengths and find peace and happiness.
And when Ransom finally got his revenge… Oh, so satisfying!
Overall, the story is a great start of the new series. It’s filled with fast-paced action, danger, drama, steamy romance, unexpected twists, revenge and wonderful characters.
I loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next!
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Gretchen is feisty, brave and determined to prove to everyone that she’s a great reporter. I loved how she managed to overcome her fears regarding the alpha and step out of her mother’s shadow.
Ransom has suffered for years and everything from his past was horrible and heartbreaking. Now, finally free, he’s hell-bent on revenge. He’s strong and violent - a one-man army. But he’s also honorable and protective and I liked that about him. And he had some unexpected abilities that I loved so much.
The development of their relationship was great. There was a lot of tension but their attraction was undeniable and scorching hot. Both had a past to deal with in order to discover their strengths and find peace and happiness.
And when Ransom finally got his revenge… Oh, so satisfying!
Overall, the story is a great start of the new series. It’s filled with fast-paced action, danger, drama, steamy romance, unexpected twists, revenge and wonderful characters.
I loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next!
July 1, 2021
Good but…
I like this author and this general universe, but I feel we missed the mark on a few key points. First, the characters are not very bright. There is no strategy, they just wait around until the bad guy comes get them. H has been waiting 8 years for his revenge, you would think he be more proactive. Then I have an issue with h’s age. I think she’s 23 but supposed to be a seasoned reporter? Even if she had been reporting since she was in high school it sounds like her experience is limited, so she should be overwhelmed and asking how her mom would have handled it. It bothered me all the references to her being a hard edge reported because she wasn’t. And it distracted me. There were also a couple of typos that I was surprised to see.
Other than those, it was a fun read and a great introduction to a new series. I read the story in a day, so obviously not turned off by the few shortcomings. I definitely recommend.
I like this author and this general universe, but I feel we missed the mark on a few key points. First, the characters are not very bright. There is no strategy, they just wait around until the bad guy comes get them. H has been waiting 8 years for his revenge, you would think he be more proactive. Then I have an issue with h’s age. I think she’s 23 but supposed to be a seasoned reporter? Even if she had been reporting since she was in high school it sounds like her experience is limited, so she should be overwhelmed and asking how her mom would have handled it. It bothered me all the references to her being a hard edge reported because she wasn’t. And it distracted me. There were also a couple of typos that I was surprised to see.
Other than those, it was a fun read and a great introduction to a new series. I read the story in a day, so obviously not turned off by the few shortcomings. I definitely recommend.
September 26, 2021
Interesting Twists & Turns
This is the most exciting Boundarylands story I've read in a while. Ransom & Gretchen's adventure had many surprises. Spoilers: The huge reveal that it's likely that 'Fulmer the Psycho' unintentionally made the alphas who escaped his inhumane government lab nearly invincible through each sick experiment they survived was a really great surprise. I was STILL trying to figure out how Ransom made Gretchen an omega when she tested as a beta until the moment Ransom realized Fulmer's experiments gave him the power to turn any female into an omega, dormant omega or not. Beyond Gretchen & Ransom's HEA, that was the best part of the book. After all the years these alphas lost due to torture & abuse by a hateful mad "scientist", they deserved to get SOMETHING back. I can't wait to see how the alphas take down evil beta males like Fulmer w/ new powers.
This is the most exciting Boundarylands story I've read in a while. Ransom & Gretchen's adventure had many surprises. Spoilers: The huge reveal that it's likely that 'Fulmer the Psycho' unintentionally made the alphas who escaped his inhumane government lab nearly invincible through each sick experiment they survived was a really great surprise. I was STILL trying to figure out how Ransom made Gretchen an omega when she tested as a beta until the moment Ransom realized Fulmer's experiments gave him the power to turn any female into an omega, dormant omega or not. Beyond Gretchen & Ransom's HEA, that was the best part of the book. After all the years these alphas lost due to torture & abuse by a hateful mad "scientist", they deserved to get SOMETHING back. I can't wait to see how the alphas take down evil beta males like Fulmer w/ new powers.
September 10, 2021
Rules don't apply to some alphas
This is a spinoff series and it seems that some of the rules have changed.
Ransom has sworn vengeance on the man who experimented of him and hundreds of other alphas.
Gretchen is a female beta reporter relegated to weddings and other social type items. When she gets a chance at a possible "real" story, she takes it. Only the reporters are not given the truth. So she starts asking questions and finds herself marked for death.
As I said before, some rules are changing but....
Spoiler Alert
Why was there no biting by the female in order to claim her alpha? Was this a mistake by the author? Or is it not needed now? I would love an explanation, maybe in the next book.
This is a spinoff series and it seems that some of the rules have changed.
Ransom has sworn vengeance on the man who experimented of him and hundreds of other alphas.
Gretchen is a female beta reporter relegated to weddings and other social type items. When she gets a chance at a possible "real" story, she takes it. Only the reporters are not given the truth. So she starts asking questions and finds herself marked for death.
As I said before, some rules are changing but....
Spoiler Alert
Why was there no biting by the female in order to claim her alpha? Was this a mistake by the author? Or is it not needed now? I would love an explanation, maybe in the next book.
May 18, 2022
Quick read, perfectly done.
📚 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Omegaverse romance
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Ransom has been held in an underground cell for the past 8 years. When he escapes, he'll bent on revenge, he's surprised to meet Gretchen, a reporter covering the situation. Beneath their obvious and indescribable connection is the need to get the truth out.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: I love series like this - books hanging at about 200 pages, which reads with some spice thrown in for good measure that are perfect "in-between" reads or the cure to a good book hangover.
If you go in with that expectation, you'll be fine. I think the synopsis promised more spice than I got, but whatever. Otherwise, it was perfect for what I needed now.
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3/5 🌶🌶🌶
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📚 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Omegaverse romance
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Ransom has been held in an underground cell for the past 8 years. When he escapes, he'll bent on revenge, he's surprised to meet Gretchen, a reporter covering the situation. Beneath their obvious and indescribable connection is the need to get the truth out.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: I love series like this - books hanging at about 200 pages, which reads with some spice thrown in for good measure that are perfect "in-between" reads or the cure to a good book hangover.
If you go in with that expectation, you'll be fine. I think the synopsis promised more spice than I got, but whatever. Otherwise, it was perfect for what I needed now.
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 3/5 🌶🌶🌶
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December 2, 2022
Oh, I liked this :)
I enjoyed this one. So much so that, I plan on going and reading the Boundrylands series now, while I continue reading this one.
I liked the setting and how the dynamics of the world are laid out. I cared about Ransom and Gretchen's journey. It was quick but given the subject, that made sense. Showed the dynamic between alpha and omega. It's biology.
I also like the parallel to what's going on in our world irl. It had a ring of truth to the persecution alphas suffered, and how a government with too much power can wield it, unimpuned, with devastating results, and unintended consequences.
A steamy love story, danger, discovery, and passion. Quick read that was just right.
I enjoyed this one. So much so that, I plan on going and reading the Boundrylands series now, while I continue reading this one.
I liked the setting and how the dynamics of the world are laid out. I cared about Ransom and Gretchen's journey. It was quick but given the subject, that made sense. Showed the dynamic between alpha and omega. It's biology.
I also like the parallel to what's going on in our world irl. It had a ring of truth to the persecution alphas suffered, and how a government with too much power can wield it, unimpuned, with devastating results, and unintended consequences.
A steamy love story, danger, discovery, and passion. Quick read that was just right.
August 1, 2021
On the run
Gretchen is a reporter but not covering anything good, just women's stuff. She was sent to start coverage of a story of a raging fire out in the middle of nowhere. Ransom started it and was now in hiding to get his revenge on the man who took away his life and made him watch as his twin brother died. He was an Alpha and taken to a facility to be experimented on. Gretchen was targeted to be killed but not on Ransom's watch. There was this pull towards her. They had to fight their way out of situations. Gretchen was changing becoming an omega. Will they make it out alive? Very nice story.
Gretchen is a reporter but not covering anything good, just women's stuff. She was sent to start coverage of a story of a raging fire out in the middle of nowhere. Ransom started it and was now in hiding to get his revenge on the man who took away his life and made him watch as his twin brother died. He was an Alpha and taken to a facility to be experimented on. Gretchen was targeted to be killed but not on Ransom's watch. There was this pull towards her. They had to fight their way out of situations. Gretchen was changing becoming an omega. Will they make it out alive? Very nice story.
September 17, 2022
I have read other stories by this author and have liked the stories enough to over look the grammatical errors. Unfortunately I have gotten hung up on some of this stories issues first is what self-respecting reporter does not go back for their bag which has notebook or cell phone or some sort of recording device…second is the trope of living up to parent’s legacy..make ur own quit coat tail riding on ur mother’s legacy…it’s not yours..also the constant in her head about getting recognized for her awesomeness…All I seen was mediocre riding coat-tails expecting to be recognized as greatness…this ended up in DNF pile as I could not get passed the 50% mark.
July 20, 2021
Unexpected
I don’t think there is anything about this book I didn’t like. It was different then I usually read. I’m more into werewolves and other shifters but this book took me by surprise. I read the reviews and decided to give it a chance and I’m super glad I did. I definitely wasn’t disappointed when I finished this book (other then the fact it was over!) I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for this series! Hopefully a little bit of Ransom and Gretchen as well! Thank you for a great story!
I don’t think there is anything about this book I didn’t like. It was different then I usually read. I’m more into werewolves and other shifters but this book took me by surprise. I read the reviews and decided to give it a chance and I’m super glad I did. I definitely wasn’t disappointed when I finished this book (other then the fact it was over!) I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for this series! Hopefully a little bit of Ransom and Gretchen as well! Thank you for a great story!
September 23, 2021
A good story for Random
This book is a good read about an alpha male that has been abused. His story actually hurt my heart. Ransom telling the horrors from his captivity was heartbreaking. After Ransom saves this female reporter Gretchen, things start to look better for him and her. The bulk of the story has this couple on the run. However they do get to know each other and build a connection that neither of them knew was possible. The book was a good length, serious angst especially consistent with the danger, and push-pull relationship. Read On!
This book is a good read about an alpha male that has been abused. His story actually hurt my heart. Ransom telling the horrors from his captivity was heartbreaking. After Ransom saves this female reporter Gretchen, things start to look better for him and her. The bulk of the story has this couple on the run. However they do get to know each other and build a connection that neither of them knew was possible. The book was a good length, serious angst especially consistent with the danger, and push-pull relationship. Read On!
December 26, 2021
Awesome!
This series kickoff picks up on the former Boundary lands series albeit with different characters. I loved Ransom's evolution into a full forged Alpha despite the torture, loss, and deprivation he endured at the hands of Fulmer. And the courage, strength, and determination Gretchen displayed really earned my admiration as a heroine. Women rock! This author has the ability to grab your attention from the first page and keep it to the last. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
This series kickoff picks up on the former Boundary lands series albeit with different characters. I loved Ransom's evolution into a full forged Alpha despite the torture, loss, and deprivation he endured at the hands of Fulmer. And the courage, strength, and determination Gretchen displayed really earned my admiration as a heroine. Women rock! This author has the ability to grab your attention from the first page and keep it to the last. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
May 25, 2022
Really enjoyed this!
This book was recommended to me when I was searching for an omegaverse book that was not RH. It really sucked me in! The plot held my interest, the world building was decent (although I hope the Boundarylands get fleshed out more in future books) and the dual POV was well done. The main characters' relationship was a nice medium burn that developed in a believable way (for a paranormal romance).
Overall, I definitely recommend this book if you're looking to try an omegaverse with a M/F romance.
4.5 ⭐️
This book was recommended to me when I was searching for an omegaverse book that was not RH. It really sucked me in! The plot held my interest, the world building was decent (although I hope the Boundarylands get fleshed out more in future books) and the dual POV was well done. The main characters' relationship was a nice medium burn that developed in a believable way (for a paranormal romance).
Overall, I definitely recommend this book if you're looking to try an omegaverse with a M/F romance.
4.5 ⭐️
March 3, 2024
Oohhh a great start to the new series which is a spin-off from The Boundarylands. Ransom's story after escaping is a complex one after being in caged underground for 8 years. Are the changes in his body because he's an Alpha or because of the experiments he was forced to endure. After escaping and meeting Gretchen things just heat up. The structure of the book is similar to Callie's other books but is nevertheless a great read.
November 16, 2021
Ransom
This was a good read but it drug in many places with a running dialogue of the male/female thinking about or remembering things. Page after page of it. Found myself skipping thru to get back to the action.
I’m ok with the character thinking thoughts but not 6-10 pages of thinking.
This was a good read but it drug in many places with a running dialogue of the male/female thinking about or remembering things. Page after page of it. Found myself skipping thru to get back to the action.
I’m ok with the character thinking thoughts but not 6-10 pages of thinking.
March 9, 2022
Ransom
This book was lukewarm for me. Decent writing, without glaring errors or overused cliches; interesting plot; developed characters . It just didn’t keep my attention. It wasn’t riveting. I didn’t fall in love with the world building or the H and h’s love story. So just a 4. Not bad, but it wasn’t amazing.
This book was lukewarm for me. Decent writing, without glaring errors or overused cliches; interesting plot; developed characters . It just didn’t keep my attention. It wasn’t riveting. I didn’t fall in love with the world building or the H and h’s love story. So just a 4. Not bad, but it wasn’t amazing.
January 2, 2023
I found the pacing of this book strange.
The majority of it takes place over 2-3 days but somehow still drags on unnecessarily.
I appreciate the need to build the back story and the basis of the series but when the showdown/climax is over within a couple of pages it feels like it was finished in a hurry.
The majority of it takes place over 2-3 days but somehow still drags on unnecessarily.
I appreciate the need to build the back story and the basis of the series but when the showdown/climax is over within a couple of pages it feels like it was finished in a hurry.
January 26, 2024
Truly suspenseful
In the grand pantheon of stories about the omegaverse, this story gives all the best of the genre. Add to that the dystopia of a society terrified by governmental propaganda and you have a great story with compelling characters and solid world building. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In the grand pantheon of stories about the omegaverse, this story gives all the best of the genre. Add to that the dystopia of a society terrified by governmental propaganda and you have a great story with compelling characters and solid world building. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 4, 2021
Wow
How much more drama can one story handle. This one was as the whole Omegaverse series has been AWESOME! I can’t wait for the next book. I’m totally addicted to this series. Thank you for another great story.
How much more drama can one story handle. This one was as the whole Omegaverse series has been AWESOME! I can’t wait for the next book. I’m totally addicted to this series. Thank you for another great story.
July 6, 2021
Great read⭐️⭐️⭐️
This started off kind of slow but wow when it picked up it took off. I was a little nervous about this spin-off from the original boundaryland Omegaverse but so far I am impressed. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This started off kind of slow but wow when it picked up it took off. I was a little nervous about this spin-off from the original boundaryland Omegaverse but so far I am impressed. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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