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She hates the alien warriors that conquered her world. All of them but one...
Serena lived by three rules - Survive. Fight back. Stay hidden.
But that was before. Before she was caught and brought to T’Kinn, the most arrogant, annoying alien she’s ever met…and the sexiest.
This alien isn’t just a warrior - he’s a healer, and a threat to every secret she has. He’s determined to discover what she is and he’ll use every tool at his disposal… including her own desires.
He thought she was the key to unlock the mysteries of these human females - but she is so much more.
Kinn’s orders were clear. Find out why the females of Earth are different. Serena’s arrival in his hall gives him the perfect opportunity to learn more - if only she’d stop fighting him. Fierce, determined, and beautiful, she’s a constant source of chaos in his well-ordered life.
But once he learns her secret, all bets are off, and he will do whatever it takes to claim her as his own. Even if keeping her was never meant to be.
This series contains hot, growly aliens on a mission to find their mates - and a group of women determined to free their planet... and themselves.
Serena lived by three rules - Survive. Fight back. Stay hidden.
But that was before. Before she was caught and brought to T’Kinn, the most arrogant, annoying alien she’s ever met…and the sexiest.
This alien isn’t just a warrior - he’s a healer, and a threat to every secret she has. He’s determined to discover what she is and he’ll use every tool at his disposal… including her own desires.
He thought she was the key to unlock the mysteries of these human females - but she is so much more.
Kinn’s orders were clear. Find out why the females of Earth are different. Serena’s arrival in his hall gives him the perfect opportunity to learn more - if only she’d stop fighting him. Fierce, determined, and beautiful, she’s a constant source of chaos in his well-ordered life.
But once he learns her secret, all bets are off, and he will do whatever it takes to claim her as his own. Even if keeping her was never meant to be.
This series contains hot, growly aliens on a mission to find their mates - and a group of women determined to free their planet... and themselves.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2021
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264 books2,414 followersMina Carter is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of romance in many genres. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter, a puppy who pays no attention to her whatsoever, and a bossy cat.
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June 30, 2021
Too stubborn for her own good...
I am loving this series. They are quick, hot, and sweet little omegaverses. I love the syfy dystopian overarcing story line. In this one we have T'Kinn who's the healer and his little human assistant Serena, both we have meet in earlier books.
Kinn, while not quite as over the top Alpha as Var, he was a little more stuck in his ways about how omegas should be. I think that may have been due to him being a doctor and having a hard time seeing things differently than in anecdotal research. With that being said, it was Serena's fire and sass that he loved the most. Once her scent blocker wore off, and he was able to scent that she was his fated omega, all bets were off.
Serena, with her boatload of secrets, almost lost everything due to her prejudices and stubbornness. She could not bring herself to see beyond her preconceived notions that Kinn was a good alpha that truly cared for her. Due to his honor he kept his word to her and her secrets even though it was knowledge that would help his people. Instead of allowing herself to be happy, it took Kinn making the ultimate sacrifice to snatch her eyes wide open to what she could really lose.
I liked this one. From meeting the characters Kinn and Serena in the previous books, and Serena being a sassy mouthed firecracker, that there was gonna be head butting with lots give and take. I'm glad Serena dug her head out of her behind before it was too late. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. I do wish we had more at the end. To see how they hashed it out and see a little more of them happy together after everything was laid bare.
Oh man, if I thought this one was gonna have fireworks then the next one is gonna have explosions! The two generals, Max and Warr, are going head to head. I can't wait to see who's gonna crack first lol!! (As I think about that I'm evil cackling and giddily rubbing by hands together.)
Even though this was an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I am loving this series. They are quick, hot, and sweet little omegaverses. I love the syfy dystopian overarcing story line. In this one we have T'Kinn who's the healer and his little human assistant Serena, both we have meet in earlier books.
Kinn, while not quite as over the top Alpha as Var, he was a little more stuck in his ways about how omegas should be. I think that may have been due to him being a doctor and having a hard time seeing things differently than in anecdotal research. With that being said, it was Serena's fire and sass that he loved the most. Once her scent blocker wore off, and he was able to scent that she was his fated omega, all bets were off.
Serena, with her boatload of secrets, almost lost everything due to her prejudices and stubbornness. She could not bring herself to see beyond her preconceived notions that Kinn was a good alpha that truly cared for her. Due to his honor he kept his word to her and her secrets even though it was knowledge that would help his people. Instead of allowing herself to be happy, it took Kinn making the ultimate sacrifice to snatch her eyes wide open to what she could really lose.
I liked this one. From meeting the characters Kinn and Serena in the previous books, and Serena being a sassy mouthed firecracker, that there was gonna be head butting with lots give and take. I'm glad Serena dug her head out of her behind before it was too late. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. I do wish we had more at the end. To see how they hashed it out and see a little more of them happy together after everything was laid bare.
Oh man, if I thought this one was gonna have fireworks then the next one is gonna have explosions! The two generals, Max and Warr, are going head to head. I can't wait to see who's gonna crack first lol!! (As I think about that I'm evil cackling and giddily rubbing by hands together.)
Even though this was an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2021
3 - 3.5 stars!
This is the third book in The Omega Collection series and features Serena and T'Kinn (Kinn). Serena is an omega that is brought to T'Kinn because she is injured and both of them are attracted to each other. Serena hates alphas and Kinn is out to prove that not all of them are bad.
Kinn's goal is to find out more about the human omegas and he intends on using Serena to do it but she is a fighter and pushes all of Kinn's buttons. The more time they spend together, the more Serena realizes that maybe she shouldn't be judging an entire group by the actions of a smaller group and their relationship grows.
When Kinn claims Serena, things don't go as planned and everything starts to crumble. What will happen to Kinn and Serena?
I wish this had been longer because I felt like the end was rushed but it was a sweet and spicy read. I loved Kinn. Serena was a little harder to love because I felt like she was SO rigid in all her beliefs and she played the victim card at the end. I knew she was stronger than that and I wanted to see that. Overall, a solid read in this series.
This is the third book in The Omega Collection series and features Serena and T'Kinn (Kinn). Serena is an omega that is brought to T'Kinn because she is injured and both of them are attracted to each other. Serena hates alphas and Kinn is out to prove that not all of them are bad.
Kinn's goal is to find out more about the human omegas and he intends on using Serena to do it but she is a fighter and pushes all of Kinn's buttons. The more time they spend together, the more Serena realizes that maybe she shouldn't be judging an entire group by the actions of a smaller group and their relationship grows.
When Kinn claims Serena, things don't go as planned and everything starts to crumble. What will happen to Kinn and Serena?
I wish this had been longer because I felt like the end was rushed but it was a sweet and spicy read. I loved Kinn. Serena was a little harder to love because I felt like she was SO rigid in all her beliefs and she played the victim card at the end. I knew she was stronger than that and I wanted to see that. Overall, a solid read in this series.
June 29, 2021
I would do anything for love
Oh my WOW! This addition to the series is my new favorite book! I love how Kinn would do anything, even go against his nature, for his little star. This is an epic love story that truly shows only we can choose to change. The authors kept me glued to my seat with this fast-paced high intensity read. And then they gave me the nudge to want to read more. Is Mother Superior more than what she seems? How about that subtle little nudge from the man in charge to his warrior? Could he have his own plan that only he is aware of? So many fantastic possibilities! And I can’t wait to see what happens.
Oh my WOW! This addition to the series is my new favorite book! I love how Kinn would do anything, even go against his nature, for his little star. This is an epic love story that truly shows only we can choose to change. The authors kept me glued to my seat with this fast-paced high intensity read. And then they gave me the nudge to want to read more. Is Mother Superior more than what she seems? How about that subtle little nudge from the man in charge to his warrior? Could he have his own plan that only he is aware of? So many fantastic possibilities! And I can’t wait to see what happens.
July 4, 2021
This is the third in the authors' First Contact Omegaverse series. A futuristic, dystopian earth has been invaded twice: first by "bad" aliens; then by "good" aliens. In the process, human women have been turned into omegas so that the alien alphas have someone to claim. Because almost all these characters appeared in previous books, I'm not sure this works as a standalone.
Here we gethealer Doctor Kinn and Serena, who is brought to him when she is injured. At first he thinks she's a Beta, but soon discovers the truth. Can he win the distrustful woman's love?
Although I know reviews are supposed to begin with the positives, I'm going to start with the negatives to explain why despite them, I'm rating this more highly than I have the previous books. All the entries in this series are short; thus, they skimp on world-building (it's still not clear how the two alpha clans are connected; how they turned human women into omegas; why they think earthling omegas are "damaged" -- though I suspect it's because these women aren't that submissive -- etc.). In addition, the relationships are insta-love; plot points given cursory treatment; and endings rushed. While Kinn and Serena know each other longer than the previous two couples, we really don't see their relationship develop: they go from doctor-patient to colleagues to lovers in a blink of an eye.
That said, there's much more emotion here than existed in the other two books. The conflict between the MC is organic and seemingly insurmountable since they want fundamentally different things: he wants the typical A/O possessive relationship; she wants her freedom (oddly, no one seems to understand that she might also want her . When Kinn realizes that he cannot make his omega happy, he's prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice and, well, all the "feels" as the kids say today.
3 1/2 stars which I'm raising to 4 for the authors' thoughtful exploration of colonization: even "good" colonizers impose their will on a subjugated people. In addition, the characters are enormously likeable and achieve growth; I appreciated Serena's strength and Kinn's devotion. I suspect the next book will have passion of a different sort when the two generals butt heads. The character I'm most interested in, however, is the Mother Superior. The forthcoming announced books don't list her story; I really hope we get it before this series ends.
Here we get
Although I know reviews are supposed to begin with the positives, I'm going to start with the negatives to explain why despite them, I'm rating this more highly than I have the previous books. All the entries in this series are short; thus, they skimp on world-building (it's still not clear how the two alpha clans are connected; how they turned human women into omegas; why they think earthling omegas are "damaged" -- though I suspect it's because these women aren't that submissive -- etc.). In addition, the relationships are insta-love; plot points given cursory treatment; and endings rushed. While Kinn and Serena know each other longer than the previous two couples, we really don't see their relationship develop: they go from doctor-patient to colleagues to lovers in a blink of an eye.
That said, there's much more emotion here than existed in the other two books. The conflict between the MC is organic and seemingly insurmountable since they want fundamentally different things: he wants the typical A/O possessive relationship; she wants her freedom (oddly, no one seems to understand that she might also want her . When Kinn realizes that he cannot make his omega happy, he's prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice and, well, all the "feels" as the kids say today.
3 1/2 stars which I'm raising to 4 for the authors' thoughtful exploration of colonization: even "good" colonizers impose their will on a subjugated people. In addition, the characters are enormously likeable and achieve growth; I appreciated Serena's strength and Kinn's devotion. I suspect the next book will have passion of a different sort when the two generals butt heads. The character I'm most interested in, however, is the Mother Superior. The forthcoming announced books don't list her story; I really hope we get it before this series ends.
June 30, 2021
Absolutely loved this book. It’s well written and has a great Alpha/Omega relationship which I like in a book. It’s also got steamy scenes and a happily ever after ending guaranteed.
Serena is brought to the healing hall after she got hurt fighting alien soldiers. T’kinn is the healer there and isn’t happy to have a human female there especially a fighter. That is until he smells her and realises there’s something off about her scent. He decides to keep her around to study her. Serena can’t let Kinn find out the omegas secret, if he does it will change everything. After helping him treat soldiers for a couple of weeks, Kinn goes to lock some equipment away and when he does the soldier he’s just treated grabs Serena and tells her she is his. Queue Kinn roaring and literally throwing the soldier out of the treatment room, probably undoing all his hard work. It’s at that time the patch to hide her omega scent stops working and Kinn wants to make her his and Serena agrees. After claiming her though Serena’s sister gets injured and will die without Kinns help. He promises Serena he won’t tell anyone what he sees or hears when they go to see her. That’s when he finds out something very interesting. After that Serena seems to retreat into herself and the mother superior tells him that she has something called the Fade and if she is kept like she is she will die, and so will their unborn child. Kinn is distraught but decides to do a ritual suicide to free Serena from their bond. Just as it’s about to happen Serena finds out what’s happening and seem to snap out of the Fade and she literally runs to find him in time and luckily she does. She declares him hers and he’s never to try that again, never to leave her again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Serena is brought to the healing hall after she got hurt fighting alien soldiers. T’kinn is the healer there and isn’t happy to have a human female there especially a fighter. That is until he smells her and realises there’s something off about her scent. He decides to keep her around to study her. Serena can’t let Kinn find out the omegas secret, if he does it will change everything. After helping him treat soldiers for a couple of weeks, Kinn goes to lock some equipment away and when he does the soldier he’s just treated grabs Serena and tells her she is his. Queue Kinn roaring and literally throwing the soldier out of the treatment room, probably undoing all his hard work. It’s at that time the patch to hide her omega scent stops working and Kinn wants to make her his and Serena agrees. After claiming her though Serena’s sister gets injured and will die without Kinns help. He promises Serena he won’t tell anyone what he sees or hears when they go to see her. That’s when he finds out something very interesting. After that Serena seems to retreat into herself and the mother superior tells him that she has something called the Fade and if she is kept like she is she will die, and so will their unborn child. Kinn is distraught but decides to do a ritual suicide to free Serena from their bond. Just as it’s about to happen Serena finds out what’s happening and seem to snap out of the Fade and she literally runs to find him in time and luckily she does. She declares him hers and he’s never to try that again, never to leave her again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2021
The writing and editing of the ARC version of the manuscript was clean, with no typos that I found and well constructed sentences. The world building was competent, though not a vivid character in itself. The characterization was good, with the hero and heroine both being sympathetic individuals, if not especially nuanced. This story was not really long enough to develop very vivid world building or nuanced characters, in my opinion. The development of the romantic relationship was delicious, with some Enemies to Lovers action and an Alpha hero who sees the heroine and thinks, "MINE". I have a definite weakness for alpha heroes who see what they want and go after it. He is devoted to her, in his boneheaded alpha way. The heat level of this novel was three chili peppers. The plot was tight and the pacing was quick, which is a good thing in a story this short. There was a medium amount of well justified angst, since she considers him the enemy for most of the novel, and medium stakes. The stakes felt much higher in this novel than the previous novel in the series, which I appreciated. This novel used the Enemies to Lovers trope, the Mating Bond trope, and the Grand Romantic Gesture trope. The world building, plot, and pacing were all four stars. The characterization and development of the romantic relationship were also four stars. I therefore gave this novel a combined rating of four stars. This novel had a Happy Ever After ending instead of a cliffhanger ending, so that was a big plus. I recommend this omegaverse romance to readers who enjoy their sci-fi romances with an alien invasion and occupation. I look forward to reading the next book in this series when it releases and will probably buy myself a keeper copy of this novel.
I received a free advance review copy of this book, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free advance review copy of this book, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2021
This was an intense read that really took us deeper into the Tolath culture and how, despite being stubborn and fierce, the Earth Omegas are perfect for these warriors. This story focusses on Serena and Kinn and it really brought out all my emotions as they struggled to find a way to the future. For Kinn, that was a happy mating with her, but for Serena, well, it was freedom. These diverse needs led us on a twisted journey that had me on the edge of my seat and deeply afraid this would not go well for either of them. Thankfully, the authors didn't let me down but man, it was quite the journey! We also got to spend more time with other characters and I cannot wait for their stories ;)
June 24, 2021
For this reader a far more intense read than the previous two books. New elements not before addressed are introduced here. In this one we learn of The Fade and the Iratzi Tarn, the final elemental solution in each culture. This story has a total immersion into the thoughts, beliefs, actions, and reactions of Kinn and Serena. Kinn is the Alpha Healer, but he's met his match in the feisty Serena. H'thor alphas love the good chase for capturing their omegas (and always win) but in this situation Kinn's omega Serena gives him such a run for each other's lives resulting in both catching the other.
There is an interesting battle of wills played out between Lord Overseer Tane and the Mother Superior Ariadne that I'm sure will be addressed in a future book. The ending leaves the reader with a promising hint for the future for General D'warr. Forewarned is foretold but will D'warr heed Lord Tane's warning. I look forward to more tales in this series. This is my ARC review and is voluntary.
There is an interesting battle of wills played out between Lord Overseer Tane and the Mother Superior Ariadne that I'm sure will be addressed in a future book. The ending leaves the reader with a promising hint for the future for General D'warr. Forewarned is foretold but will D'warr heed Lord Tane's warning. I look forward to more tales in this series. This is my ARC review and is voluntary.
August 2, 2022
5 stars ⭐️
I really loved the interaction between Serena and Kinn. Each of these stories leads into the next, so you are really better off starting on book one with this series. Each story is not overly long, but still enjoyable.
I really loved the interaction between Serena and Kinn. Each of these stories leads into the next, so you are really better off starting on book one with this series. Each story is not overly long, but still enjoyable.
October 7, 2022
3 Stars
I'm going to be generous and give this three stars. And all those stars are for T'Kinn and Tane.
This one was admittedly better than the second book. It def was more interesting, although quite predictable.
I really liked the hero T'Kinn. I though he was a great alpha hero and I'm happy he got his HEA. He broke my heart there at the end of the story.
The heroine Serena on the other hand... No. I didn't hate her but I didn't like her either. I don't even feel like it's worth going into detail about her personality. I just found her completely unlikeable.
Which sorta seems like a general theme in this series. The changed earth omegas are not the submissive meek little women they alien alpha's are use too. And hey, I'm good with that. But the way these heroines are written come across far too abrasive and rude for me. I know their circumstances and fears are a big factor in how they respond and react to the good alpha's here but ultimately I can hardly stand it. It feels a little too overdone. To the point it's hard to buy that these women are some kind of badass. Specifically Serena's twin Max being the perfect example of this OTT characterization. And yes, considering what women survived the bad alpha's attacks and have since hidden and organized a rebellion it would make sense for them to be and act tough. And usually I love a badass heroine like this but it hasn't translated well for me due to the distinct lack of character depth. We are given crumbs and expected to understand and buy into these self sufficient badass women and truthfully that's usually easy to do when we get to look inside the characters head and understand their pasts. See what experience's made them who they are. Instead literally everyone is forced under the "survived hell and are angry" umbrella and it's noticably lacking.
Plus, to be honest now that I'm three books deep I still feel disappointed by all the lost potential with these books. The length by default causes the story to be condensed and fast paced, so much so we lose out on valuable scenes for story, character and relationship building.
I have enjoyed this series despite what I might review of them. I have. And I appreciate and enjoy the world these authors have created and I'm just disappointed these books aren't longer and more detailed. Just imagining what these stories would be like with 100 more pages, more world building and proper character introduction/history and growth would be amazing. Especially because the writing is actually good and could only get better.
But alas, that's just wishful thinking.
Overall I did enjoy this. It went by super fast. T'Kinn almost made me cry at the end too. Loved seeing more from Tane as well. I really like what I'm seeing with him.
I'm going to be generous and give this three stars. And all those stars are for T'Kinn and Tane.
This one was admittedly better than the second book. It def was more interesting, although quite predictable.
I really liked the hero T'Kinn. I though he was a great alpha hero and I'm happy he got his HEA. He broke my heart there at the end of the story.
The heroine Serena on the other hand... No. I didn't hate her but I didn't like her either. I don't even feel like it's worth going into detail about her personality. I just found her completely unlikeable.
Which sorta seems like a general theme in this series. The changed earth omegas are not the submissive meek little women they alien alpha's are use too. And hey, I'm good with that. But the way these heroines are written come across far too abrasive and rude for me. I know their circumstances and fears are a big factor in how they respond and react to the good alpha's here but ultimately I can hardly stand it. It feels a little too overdone. To the point it's hard to buy that these women are some kind of badass. Specifically Serena's twin Max being the perfect example of this OTT characterization. And yes, considering what women survived the bad alpha's attacks and have since hidden and organized a rebellion it would make sense for them to be and act tough. And usually I love a badass heroine like this but it hasn't translated well for me due to the distinct lack of character depth. We are given crumbs and expected to understand and buy into these self sufficient badass women and truthfully that's usually easy to do when we get to look inside the characters head and understand their pasts. See what experience's made them who they are. Instead literally everyone is forced under the "survived hell and are angry" umbrella and it's noticably lacking.
Plus, to be honest now that I'm three books deep I still feel disappointed by all the lost potential with these books. The length by default causes the story to be condensed and fast paced, so much so we lose out on valuable scenes for story, character and relationship building.
I have enjoyed this series despite what I might review of them. I have. And I appreciate and enjoy the world these authors have created and I'm just disappointed these books aren't longer and more detailed. Just imagining what these stories would be like with 100 more pages, more world building and proper character introduction/history and growth would be amazing. Especially because the writing is actually good and could only get better.
But alas, that's just wishful thinking.
Overall I did enjoy this. It went by super fast. T'Kinn almost made me cry at the end too. Loved seeing more from Tane as well. I really like what I'm seeing with him.
January 21, 2022
3.5 stars
July 7, 2021
We know the Earth Omegas' secret from the previous books and T'Kinn will soon discover it. I love T'Kinn and his willingness to do ANYTHING for his omega. Serena while a great match for T'Kinn fights against his claim to her detriment. T'Kinn's solution is totally heartbreaking and I will admit to crying.
This is a well written story where the main characters are willing to sacrfice everything for those that they love. I have liked this story the best of the first three in the series. As we get a glimpse of two of the future books, I will say that I am looking forward to their release.
A very enjoyable series with a great storyline.
This is a well written story where the main characters are willing to sacrfice everything for those that they love. I have liked this story the best of the first three in the series. As we get a glimpse of two of the future books, I will say that I am looking forward to their release.
A very enjoyable series with a great storyline.
November 21, 2021
I picked it up & couldn't put it down! It's a blessing I read fast or I don't think I would ever sleep. Serena pretty much says what she thinks. My kind of gal. When she is captured the Alphas can't decide what she is because her scent is strange. They take her to the healer Kinn to see if he can figure it out. By that time they are ready to be rid of her anyway, she is not like a female is supposed to be. Quiet, submissive, & obedient. Serena is loud, objective, & says things that could make a sailor blush! When they inform Kinn she is now his problem, he tries to get a closer look at her & sees she is injured. He offers her food if she will just let him treat her wound. She finally agrees. While he is taking care of her he tries to get her to stop saying she is a beta, she smells wrong. He is still trying to figure out what she is while he feeds her. A few weeks later, he was still asking questions trying to get her to give any information she would about her or her people, which she hadn't done. She was walking around the healer's room past a supposedly out cold alien, & he grabbed her. Using her hands in a club-like manner She fought him. Kinn ran in changed into beast-form & tossed him all over the room. He through the other alien out the door. Serena backed away from him, he kept coming forward . His sense of smell much more sensitive in this mode. He noticed her scent was different again & mentioned it. The patch she was wearing to mask her scent! Was it failing? She reached for her little blade but remembered it was no longer hanging around her neck. It was with the rest of her things in Kinn's office. He didn't lock the door, she ran in to get a scalpel & preform her last final freedom. Before she could get it off the tray he pulled her away & pushed her against a wall. He told her to never run from him. She won't open her eyes & tells him she's dead anyway. He tells her he won't hurt her. He again notices her scent changing, which scares her more. He tells her to stop being scared. She tells him just because he is lord of the medical unit doesn't make him the boss of her. He tells her he has said he isn't the lord of anything, he has no royal blood. Does she have to be so difficult? She says if she is that much of a problem he could let her go. He doesn't like that. He wants her to let him check her over in case the other alien injured her. She tells him she is fine. She tries to go back to her space but he sees she is favoring her leg. He tries to get her to willingly get on the bed, she doesn't so he catches her & uses a forcefield to hold her down. He senses her fear & wants to know why she would want to be out where she had been starving then here where she has food & blankets. She tells him, she has everything but what she really wants, freedom. She asks him what would he choose? She surprises him. He expects females to be less intelligent & aware than Alphas, she shows him she has a very keen mind & is very aware. He tells her she is cared for & protected here. She points out that what just happened didn't seem too safe to her. He is checking her swollen ankle when he discovers something on her heel. It is almost undetectable, he can sense her fear when he finds it. He wants to know what it is. She will not answer. He peals it off, & when he smells it he can smell chemicals. Again he wants to know it's purpose. He has put the device on to heal her ankle which will only take a minute with such a minor injury. He asks again with no answer. Not turns off the restraints & tells her if she thinks she can do it, to run. She knows she shouldn't, but she wants to... She takes off but doesn't get too far before he catches her. He gets another got whiff of her scent & without her patch to mask her scent he can tell. She is an Omega. Still she denies it. He claims her as his own. He still isn't understanding her. Even after he has marked her & claimed her, she still is not acting as a claimed Omega should. She doesn't understand it either. She is doing things she normally wouldn't do. Making blanket nests almost anywhere, her body is doing things her mind doesn't want her to do, she is even purring! He has to have done something to her. About then the human, Mother Superior comes in with a message for Serena. When she had seen Serena had been captured, she had sent notice to her people. She just got information about Max, her twin. She had been seriously injured & it didn't look too good for her. Serena says she will have to go to her. Kinn says he will come as well. She tells him he can't come, they will kill him. He tells her if he doesn't go, she won't either. She says fine. He tells her if she will just surrender to him, he will do everything he can to save her sister. She makes him swear that whatever he hears or sees where they are going he can tell no one. He agrees. They get there & she lets them know it is her & he is with her to help heal Max. He looks over what he sees is an army not just a band of rebels & understands why Serena had sworn him to secrecy. They go to the tent with the red cross on it to be sent in by the guard standing by. He sees Max on the bed with a gun in her hand wanting to know why Serena has brought him here. She tells her he is just here to help, they have an understanding. He gets her to put the gun down & let him try to help. He keeps talking when another soldier comes to report. He starts to figure it out when the soldier says "Patrols are in, General." He was working on the leader of the rebels. Lord Tane would kill him if he ever found out! He says no more interruptions! Max nods at Serena. Serena issues a command to the soldier to have Harris the Second in command to take command & debrief the troops until this is done. He tells Max it would be better if she were out while he did this. She agrees. He has checked her vitals one last time & is trying to understand. This is just not right! All these Omegas out here starving, fighting, injured. They should be cared for, cherished. He is thinking about how they all thought they would be looking for a male beta to be the rebel leader. It is not that at all, an Omega female! Again he is asking Serena why so many Omegas think this life is better than to be claimed & cared for by an Alpha. She asks if he really thinks they are going to give up their freedom just for something to eat & a place to sleep? He tells her they are not like the others. He will never hurt her. He has kept his promises. It is time she kept hers. She nodded & the go back to the citadel. She shoves all of her emotions away. She made a deal to save her sister's life. Now she has to pay that debt. She just has to do what every Omega forced to submit does, wait for deaths release. She did as he asked & answered as accordingly. No more arguments or sassing, just surrendered. He later found out she was pregnant, but she was not acting herself. This was not his Serena. Her sharp tongue, the sparkle in her eye was gone. He came in to find her talking with the Mother Superior & said he wanted to speak to Serena. Mother Superior caught his attention & got him outside to ask him if he knew what was happening to Serena? He said yes. She told him humans call it the Fade. He didn't even know they were aware of it. She tells him the kindest thing he can do is to kill her right now. He cannot understand why, she is so unhappy when she has everything. But what she wants, Mother Superior tells him. He wants to know what? Freedom. Kinn is demanding to know more about the fade when Lord Tane walks up behind them. He & Kinn try to tell Mother Superior that a bond between an Alpha & an Omega is unbreakable. They will die without each other, it is their way. She tells them that to make our own choices has always been our way. Do you think what is happening in there is better. She & the child will not survive much longer if you do not give her freedom. Kinn goes to take care of Serena. He tells her it is time to eat he gets a hollow "yes, my Alpha." Tane Stays with Mother Superior to ask a few questions, about the patch on Serena's foot. Which she denies any knowledge about. He pulls out the knife Rath had given him & says your people call it a mercy, you never mentioned it. She tells him the L'crav knew about it. He wants to know if she can save Serena from the fade. She tells him only Kinn can do that. He goes on to explain that if it comes to that Kinn will undergo the suicide ritual to free her from the bond. An Alpha will go mad without his Omega if it is a true bond. It has been arranged, she will return to her sister with Mother Superior. She came to get her & he tells her to get her away before he changes his mind. Lord Tane comes to find him. They go with his friends to bars around the citadel to celebrate his life before the ceremony at the end of the day when he will end it all. Serena wakes up willingly knowing who she is & that she is free. Kinn let her go. She is starting to regain herself. Max is there to help her get out of the citadel but they can't leave until morning because everything is on lockdown. There are fireworks & when Serena asks what they are for Mother Superior explains they are in celebration of Kinn's life as he is about to leave this life so she can be free. When she finds out she tries to say he could find someone else & is told no. Much to Max's upset she has to find & stop him. Max just wants to take Serena & leave. She figures they brainwashed her or something. They need to get out of here! They can fix Serena's head later! She just says no, she has to stop Kinn from killing himself. He is about to use the blade to end his life but sees her running to him. He asks Jaxx to finish it for him. He is seeing things to stop him, but is told what he is seeing is real. She jumps into his arms to keep the blades away from him. He sees Tane & Mother Superior speaking off to the side. He sees Warr running off after something but is too happy to care what he is after at the time. She tells the he is hers & stay away from him. They agree to go home. I loved it. I can't wait to read Warr!
July 1, 2021
Kinn is the third book in the Omega Collective series. It can be read as a stand alone, but I think it’s richer experiencing this series in order. Serena has been captured, but she knows too many secrets. When her biggest is uncovered, T’Kinn, the lord healer, claims her for his own. But as the fight slowly leaves his omega, will this alpha be willing to face a brutal truth about human omegas to keep her for his own?
Oh wow! This book! Holy smokes! I did not want to put this book down! Kinn and Serena completely captivated me right from the very first page and they just about broke my heart, but I loved them so very much! This book was a perfect example of why I love Omegaverse books - the caring, purely arrogant and all alpha male, the strong, courageous, and submissive only when she wants to be omega female, and two worlds and cultures crashing together that cause problems and eventually love. This book was fascinating! It helps ask the “what if” questions of what if an omega doesn’t want to be claimed and doesn’t want the life that she’s been forced to take?! Whoa! So good! I loved Kinn and Serena together, I adored their passion, their battle of wills, their banter, the ways they both felt they were right, and I loved the ultimate sacrifice that one was willing to take. This book is fast paced, full of life and love and passion, and it has truly been fascinating to watch earth females conquer these alien males with sass, strength, and heart! Eeee! Go read these books now!!
Oh wow! This book! Holy smokes! I did not want to put this book down! Kinn and Serena completely captivated me right from the very first page and they just about broke my heart, but I loved them so very much! This book was a perfect example of why I love Omegaverse books - the caring, purely arrogant and all alpha male, the strong, courageous, and submissive only when she wants to be omega female, and two worlds and cultures crashing together that cause problems and eventually love. This book was fascinating! It helps ask the “what if” questions of what if an omega doesn’t want to be claimed and doesn’t want the life that she’s been forced to take?! Whoa! So good! I loved Kinn and Serena together, I adored their passion, their battle of wills, their banter, the ways they both felt they were right, and I loved the ultimate sacrifice that one was willing to take. This book is fast paced, full of life and love and passion, and it has truly been fascinating to watch earth females conquer these alien males with sass, strength, and heart! Eeee! Go read these books now!!
June 30, 2021
Mina and Susan make a perfect pairing, great minds and all right? Book 3 continues to show both writers amazing talent, though I bit too short I was wishing for more to chew on. That being said, the characters were great and fit the storyline.
What makes the human females different is his task at hand. The sassy stubborn lil female that's found herself in his presence will make that task easier and oh so rewarding. If. She'd. Only. Cooperate.
Get frisky with an alien, H to the N! she has no love for the invades of her world. Nope it doesn't matter in the least he took care of her, he's a healer after all it's what he does. Nope no kinda feels there whatsoever.
He's everywhere she is. He so aggravating...sexy and no no no... alien. Our poor sassy miss has a bigger task on her hands than keeping her secret. Hard at keeping her feeling in check and not give them free rein. Our healer, well yeah he'll be up in her face as much as possible to get know her and her race better, it's just a job. Or is it?
Show Susan and Mina some loves grab this great little story and step into the Omega Collection world and have fun!
What makes the human females different is his task at hand. The sassy stubborn lil female that's found herself in his presence will make that task easier and oh so rewarding. If. She'd. Only. Cooperate.
Get frisky with an alien, H to the N! she has no love for the invades of her world. Nope it doesn't matter in the least he took care of her, he's a healer after all it's what he does. Nope no kinda feels there whatsoever.
He's everywhere she is. He so aggravating...sexy and no no no... alien. Our poor sassy miss has a bigger task on her hands than keeping her secret. Hard at keeping her feeling in check and not give them free rein. Our healer, well yeah he'll be up in her face as much as possible to get know her and her race better, it's just a job. Or is it?
Show Susan and Mina some loves grab this great little story and step into the Omega Collection world and have fun!
July 22, 2021
👽 “I am your alpha. I will know all your secrets.”
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Serena is smart, brave and sarcastic. And after being captured, she’s trying her best to escape the alphas and protect her close ones. I loved her feistiness and stubbornness.
T'Kinn is the top Healer of his clan. He’s bossy, arrogant and determined to discover all of Serena’s secrets. But he’s also very protective and caring - a true and honorable alpha.
The development of their relationship was great. Despite all the mistrust, Kinn and Serena were a great match. And their chemistry was scorching hot. In addition, the sacrifices both were willing to make for each other (especially Kinn) were mind-blowing.
Overall, the story is another wonderful addition to the series. It’s a fast-paced read filled with emotions, drama, secrets, revelations, steamy romance and great characters.
I loved it and cannot wait to see what happens next!
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Serena is smart, brave and sarcastic. And after being captured, she’s trying her best to escape the alphas and protect her close ones. I loved her feistiness and stubbornness.
T'Kinn is the top Healer of his clan. He’s bossy, arrogant and determined to discover all of Serena’s secrets. But he’s also very protective and caring - a true and honorable alpha.
The development of their relationship was great. Despite all the mistrust, Kinn and Serena were a great match. And their chemistry was scorching hot. In addition, the sacrifices both were willing to make for each other (especially Kinn) were mind-blowing.
Overall, the story is another wonderful addition to the series. It’s a fast-paced read filled with emotions, drama, secrets, revelations, steamy romance and great characters.
I loved it and cannot wait to see what happens next!
July 23, 2021
In “Rath” we met the doctor, T’Kinn and the human female, Serena. She was unique. No one could place her scent. She smelled nothing like a beta or an omega. We start to learn about how the woman are disguising themselves to not be caught. Serena has as much fight as the others perhaps more. But she held a secret and that could cause a lot of danger for the other omega. When Kinn finally learns Serena is “unique” and takes her as his, it is almost a hard pill for Serena. I love that there is always a bit of tug-of-war with these two. We also find out a bit more about A’Rett, the spymaster as well as find out that Serena has a sibling. And what about Lord Tane and Mother Superior? There is a story there too. We also have D’Warr and Jax. This is getting interesting with each story. We learn a lot about the omega and what an alpha will do for her. It almost brought me to tears. Till D’Warr’s story.
June 29, 2021
This was an amazing story! I loved every minute of it. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. I have really enjoyed this series but this story was amazing. I was caught up in Kinn and Serena's love story.
Serena is different than any human, beta or omega, that Kinn has met before. She is a fighter and she keeps her secrets to close to her. It wasn't until one day when he realizes that she is his mate. He claims her but things don't go as plan. Kinn is the lord's healer and good at his job. When she needs him to save her sister, he agrees on the condition that she comes back with him. Serena says yes but it is clear that her spark is gone. Will they figure out what they really mean to each other before it's too late?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Serena is different than any human, beta or omega, that Kinn has met before. She is a fighter and she keeps her secrets to close to her. It wasn't until one day when he realizes that she is his mate. He claims her but things don't go as plan. Kinn is the lord's healer and good at his job. When she needs him to save her sister, he agrees on the condition that she comes back with him. Serena says yes but it is clear that her spark is gone. Will they figure out what they really mean to each other before it's too late?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 23, 2021
Serena is a total spitfire! She's neither Omega nor Beta and is a PITA for Kinn! There Earth females are nothing like they are used to - they are NOT submissive or obedient!
Serena is keeping some major secrets whilst essentially spying behind enemy lines. They are allies to her rebellion within the stronghold, some of which will surprise you! Kinn is a great mix of arrogant male, prime protector and befuddled alien. This is most definitely an Enemies to Lovers
OMW Kinn was a total grumpy, arrogant sweetheart. I loved the way he was willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice to give Serena what she needed. We also get a glimpse at more than one future couple, including a certain Head honcho. Can't wait to read more!
Serena is keeping some major secrets whilst essentially spying behind enemy lines. They are allies to her rebellion within the stronghold, some of which will surprise you! Kinn is a great mix of arrogant male, prime protector and befuddled alien. This is most definitely an Enemies to Lovers
OMW Kinn was a total grumpy, arrogant sweetheart. I loved the way he was willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice to give Serena what she needed. We also get a glimpse at more than one future couple, including a certain Head honcho. Can't wait to read more!
June 27, 2021
Kinn is the top Warrior Healer of his clan and has been given the order of trying to find out what makes Earth females so different from those off planet.
Serena has been found by patrolling warriors, injured and half starved while hiding from violent rogue warriors from a separate clan.
Trying to convey that his clan is honorable and cherishes females, Kinn is not making much progress.
Serena has seen horrific atrocities happen to women caught by the original clan that came to Earth looking for their fated mates but took without asking or naturally connecting first.
Can a love be strong enough to survive giving freedom of choice?
A very emotional heartfelt story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
Serena has been found by patrolling warriors, injured and half starved while hiding from violent rogue warriors from a separate clan.
Trying to convey that his clan is honorable and cherishes females, Kinn is not making much progress.
Serena has seen horrific atrocities happen to women caught by the original clan that came to Earth looking for their fated mates but took without asking or naturally connecting first.
Can a love be strong enough to survive giving freedom of choice?
A very emotional heartfelt story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
June 29, 2021
Kinn and Serena's Story . . .
T’Kinn is an Alpha Healer tasked with finding out what makes the women of Earth different. But Serena is strong-willed and fights him every step of the way. But as he learns more through his determination to figure this out, his intrinsic honor, and the feelings he has for Serena, he finally knows that he must claim her for his own. But is that permitted?
The story line was wonderful with just the right amount of tension. There was much more going on, but I was focused on their relationship and watching how it grew and changed. The characters Kinn and Serena are definitely well-matched in the fact that they can challenge each other to be more and are worthy opponents who can add the passion it will take to turn this into a forever love.
T’Kinn is an Alpha Healer tasked with finding out what makes the women of Earth different. But Serena is strong-willed and fights him every step of the way. But as he learns more through his determination to figure this out, his intrinsic honor, and the feelings he has for Serena, he finally knows that he must claim her for his own. But is that permitted?
The story line was wonderful with just the right amount of tension. There was much more going on, but I was focused on their relationship and watching how it grew and changed. The characters Kinn and Serena are definitely well-matched in the fact that they can challenge each other to be more and are worthy opponents who can add the passion it will take to turn this into a forever love.
July 1, 2021
This was such an emotional story. I loved the storyline and the characters. There was plenty of action, drama, passion, steam and love. T'kinn of the H'thor and he was the healer of the Tolathian citadel. Warriors brought in a human female that was hurt, Serena. T'Kinn (Kinn) healed her but kept her as he needed to find out why she smelled different. I really love Kinn's character, he was strong, caring, dominate, and steamy. Serena was a strong omega female, but she tended to get on my nerves. I really enjoyed when the alpha brought out his omega's natural instincts. I highly recommend this story and this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2021
Serena is hiding in plain sight but not as well as she thinks. So when she is brought to Kinn she isn't sure what to think. Kinn knows there is something off about Serena but he can't put his finger on what. But when desire leads to a baby can he give Serena what she needs?
Kinn is the latest on Mina Carter and Susan Hayes The Omega Collection. I enjoyed getting to know Kinn a bit better. And Serena is struggling not only we with her nature but also with secrets. I enjoyed seeing her look beyond her prejudices. But will she accept the truth of her heart and nature before it is too late?
This is an enjoyable read and wonderful addition to this series. I look forward to where Ms. Carter and Ms. Hayes will take us next.
Kinn is the latest on Mina Carter and Susan Hayes The Omega Collection. I enjoyed getting to know Kinn a bit better. And Serena is struggling not only we with her nature but also with secrets. I enjoyed seeing her look beyond her prejudices. But will she accept the truth of her heart and nature before it is too late?
This is an enjoyable read and wonderful addition to this series. I look forward to where Ms. Carter and Ms. Hayes will take us next.
Did Not Finish
August 7, 2021** DNF 47% **
I cannot believed that I DNF'd a Mina Carter or Susan Hayes book. In all my years reading everything and anything by both these authors, I have never DNF their book and I feel so freaking sad. Lawd I tried to trudge but my hatred for Serena just overwhelmed my reading experience. She's such a fucking shrew and surely doesn't deserved an awesome Alpha like Kinn. I couldn't stomach her rigid uncompromising prejudice attitude so I had to put a stop before I physically hurl my ereader through the wall. I love my ereader, it is my greatest companion so yeah, I fucking DNF'd for the safety of my tablet.
Hope the next story will have a much better heroine. Sorry to both Mina Carter and Susan Hayes *sad face*
I cannot believed that I DNF'd a Mina Carter or Susan Hayes book. In all my years reading everything and anything by both these authors, I have never DNF their book and I feel so freaking sad. Lawd I tried to trudge but my hatred for Serena just overwhelmed my reading experience. She's such a fucking shrew and surely doesn't deserved an awesome Alpha like Kinn. I couldn't stomach her rigid uncompromising prejudice attitude so I had to put a stop before I physically hurl my ereader through the wall. I love my ereader, it is my greatest companion so yeah, I fucking DNF'd for the safety of my tablet.
Hope the next story will have a much better heroine. Sorry to both Mina Carter and Susan Hayes *sad face*
June 30, 2021
Fierce, strong and nothing submissive Serena was intended to not yield to the Healer but when circumstances forced her hand, she had to decide what was best and accept the consequences. Healer T’Kinn was an honorable warrior, and he would do anything for his Omega’s well-being. From the beginning these two characters were struggling with strong and intense emotions, difficult decisions and duty. I was moved by T'Kinn ‘s situation and even visualized it with the descriptions that were offered. That caught me. I was intrigued with the Mother Superior character. That story promises to be very interesting! Action, suspense, doubts, romance and heated passion.
June 30, 2021
Great read! I really enjoyed this one and had a lot of fun with the characters. I loved Serena's spunk and the fight that she had. She just refused to give up and not fight even when odds were against her. I loved how Kinn was so confused by her. She was so different than any other female that he knew about that he was pretty much just lost with the way that she acted. It was great seeing them find a balance and start building some trust between each other and a relationship that followed. This story pulled me in from beginning to end and I am really looking forward to more from this series and characters that we have met.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
July 2, 2021
4/5
Told in 3rd person.
Heroine is a virgin, one stubborn b*tch. No pun intended.
Almost as stubborn as my grandma who believe God was gonna cure her cancer.
Trigger Warning mentions of rape, severe depression(?)
-1 Star
Heroine TOO mother f*cking stubborn for my taste.
YES I PREDICTED WARR AND MAX(Serena’s twin sister)!!
Cant wait to read their book! They’re like 2 ends of the spectrum.
If you thought Serena was stubborn, y’all should meet her sister Max.
Told in 3rd person.
Heroine is a virgin, one stubborn b*tch. No pun intended.
Almost as stubborn as my grandma who believe God was gonna cure her cancer.
Trigger Warning mentions of rape, severe depression(?)
-1 Star
Heroine TOO mother f*cking stubborn for my taste.
YES I PREDICTED WARR AND MAX(Serena’s twin sister)!!
Cant wait to read their book! They’re like 2 ends of the spectrum.
If you thought Serena was stubborn, y’all should meet her sister Max.
July 2, 2021
Short, sassy, and steamy. When are these Alpha alien males going to learn that Earth females are tough and will not submit easily? Kinn is the top warrior healer and he is searching for why the Earth females are different from any other females they have met. They are sassy and they are fighters. What he doesn't expect is to discover his mate, his omega. Serena has been taught to fear the Alphas. She has seen what can happen when submitting to them. However, things are not always what they seem and the human spirit cannot be squashed. What results had me in tears. Ok so there is an HEA but the journey there is an emotional rollercoaster.
August 1, 2021
*4.5 stars*
The blurb talks about ‘hot growly aliens’ and that is just what I found!
This series has included all the sexy, growly aliens and the women who meet and match them. This is the third instalment and, of course, my new favourite. The grumpy doctor, T’Kinn, found Serena a puzzle he had to unravel while she was equally determined he did not. That made for a lot of fun as they argued and bantered their way through their own version of space-age courtship…
If I had any wish it would be that their story, each story in this series, was longer. I would love more of the fun and heat, the romance of it all!
*I happily reviewed this story
The blurb talks about ‘hot growly aliens’ and that is just what I found!
This series has included all the sexy, growly aliens and the women who meet and match them. This is the third instalment and, of course, my new favourite. The grumpy doctor, T’Kinn, found Serena a puzzle he had to unravel while she was equally determined he did not. That made for a lot of fun as they argued and bantered their way through their own version of space-age courtship…
If I had any wish it would be that their story, each story in this series, was longer. I would love more of the fun and heat, the romance of it all!
*I happily reviewed this story
November 16, 2021
Kinn is a healer and some alphas brought Serena to him. She doesn't smell like an omega but her scent is off so she can't be a beta either. Kinn is tasked with finding out why the human omega's are so different from other species. Kinn discovers that Serena is an omega using a sent blocker and she is his omega. He claims her but Serena fails to thrive and Kinn is forced to make a mighty sacrifice so he can live. Will Kinn be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice for his omega? I love this book, the story is original and the characters are amazing. This is a must read if you like strong alpha males and resilient strong females.
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