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The Hartwell Sisters Saga #2
Omega’s Virtue: Part One
What is an omega to do when the mate who rejected her and the alpha she shot are best friends and want to share her?
~~ The heat rages when two possessive alphas and a fiery omega mate up.~~
As one of the notorious Hartwell omegas, Beatrice Hartwell leads the way in rejecting the Omega Virtues of Propriety, Obedience, and Serenity. So long as she can draw, duel, and eat whatever she pleases, Beatrice couldn’t wish for anything more, except (perhaps) more candied orange peel.
Lord Benedict Paxton has never met an omega like Beatrice Hartwell. She creates scandals, shoots strangers, and has no sense of self-preservation from dangerous alphas like himself. Still, from the moment he scented her, he knew she was his.
The normally easy going Colonel Jack Fordom repeatedly warns his friend away from the fiery omega. But Jack can no longer avoid the woman who changed his life for the better and the worse when she opened the door and said “Hello, Alpha,” ten years ago.
When fate throws the trio together, passions flare and the heat rises.
Can they overcome the dark secrets that threaten to tear them apart?
And more importantly, will these alphas succeed in courting their omega without someone getting shot?
~~ Omega’s Virtue Part One is a romantic comedy combining genres for a fresh take on the omegaverse set in the late 18th century. ~~
Omega’s Virtue Part One features MMF with a curvy FMC, enemies to lovers, and an omega who taunts alphas too much for her own good. There is mention of infant loss. Ends on a cliffhanger which will be resolved in Part 2.
The Hartwell Sisters Saga follows four sisters determined to overcome society's strictures and expectations. It is set in an alternate history with omegaverse dynamics and a guaranteed HEA. Each book can be read as a standalone except Omega's Virtue which is a duet. Readers are encouraged to read them in order.
~~ The heat rages when two possessive alphas and a fiery omega mate up.~~
As one of the notorious Hartwell omegas, Beatrice Hartwell leads the way in rejecting the Omega Virtues of Propriety, Obedience, and Serenity. So long as she can draw, duel, and eat whatever she pleases, Beatrice couldn’t wish for anything more, except (perhaps) more candied orange peel.
Lord Benedict Paxton has never met an omega like Beatrice Hartwell. She creates scandals, shoots strangers, and has no sense of self-preservation from dangerous alphas like himself. Still, from the moment he scented her, he knew she was his.
The normally easy going Colonel Jack Fordom repeatedly warns his friend away from the fiery omega. But Jack can no longer avoid the woman who changed his life for the better and the worse when she opened the door and said “Hello, Alpha,” ten years ago.
When fate throws the trio together, passions flare and the heat rises.
Can they overcome the dark secrets that threaten to tear them apart?
And more importantly, will these alphas succeed in courting their omega without someone getting shot?
~~ Omega’s Virtue Part One is a romantic comedy combining genres for a fresh take on the omegaverse set in the late 18th century. ~~
Omega’s Virtue Part One features MMF with a curvy FMC, enemies to lovers, and an omega who taunts alphas too much for her own good. There is mention of infant loss. Ends on a cliffhanger which will be resolved in Part 2.
The Hartwell Sisters Saga follows four sisters determined to overcome society's strictures and expectations. It is set in an alternate history with omegaverse dynamics and a guaranteed HEA. Each book can be read as a standalone except Omega's Virtue which is a duet. Readers are encouraged to read them in order.
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First published November 19, 2021
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Flora Quincy
11 books156 followersFlora Quincy is British-American author currently living in Glasgow with her Scottish Terrier, collection of stationery, and a daily pot of coffee. She fell in love with books at a young age. Reading romance, fantasy, and science fiction to escape into worlds far more exciting than real life.
With an overactive imagination, she had dozens of stories begun and discarded, before she decided to take writing seriously. Now those characters and worlds are finding their way to the page.
When she isn't reading or writing, she has a *healthy* relationship with the characters in her head. So far she hasn't been alarmed too many people while conversing with imaginary men and women as she takes the dog for a walk.
Other necessary facts:
Natural ginger, who recently discovers she likes having pink hair.
Food lover who hates olives and will always eat ice cream when it is well below freezing.
And is a proud addict to writing lists... soooo many lists.
With an overactive imagination, she had dozens of stories begun and discarded, before she decided to take writing seriously. Now those characters and worlds are finding their way to the page.
When she isn't reading or writing, she has a *healthy* relationship with the characters in her head. So far she hasn't been alarmed too many people while conversing with imaginary men and women as she takes the dog for a walk.
Other necessary facts:
Natural ginger, who recently discovers she likes having pink hair.
Food lover who hates olives and will always eat ice cream when it is well below freezing.
And is a proud addict to writing lists... soooo many lists.
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November 21, 2021
Beatrice and Benedict...and Jack
This is the second in the author's Regency/Shakespeare Adaptation/Sweet Omegaverse mash-up series centering on the four Hartwell sisters and their loves. I want to begin by saying that I found the blurb misleading for two reasons. First, I don't consider this a standalone: the narrative provides little background on characters and lines of action introduced in the previous Omega's Gambit. Second, the cliffhanger that will be resolved in Omega’s Virtue: Part Two is hardly, as the disclaimer states, "small." I do appreciate the trigger warning, but want to advise readers that safety may be a concern since neither Beatrice nor Jack have been celibate in the intervening years (this doesn't bother me; it may bother others).
I really liked the first one so am sorry to say that this one wasn't for me. I will say that if you like MM and MMF (this series' greatest strength is its LGBTQ+ representation); consensual, softer Omegaverses; well-described sex scenes; and a strong plot underpinning your erotica, you may enjoy this. Certainly, Ms. Quincy has created a vibrant, relatively complex world for this genre: the last book centered on gender critiques and politics; here, we get meditations on class (short version: even in alternate timelines, class differences are problematic) and religious celebrations. I loved some of the allusions ("Dolly Barton," though "Tiffany" doesn't belong). Finally, the prose is reasonably professional (some typos, but none glaring that I could see).
I had several problems with this, but, in the interests of brevity (and clarity), I'll mention three:
1) The Throuple: I admit that I'm not a ménage fan; I'll read it, but it's not my favorite kink. Even beyond the subjective, however, this relationship simply doesn't work here. Beatrice and Jack (not, oddly enough, Benedict) have known each other since childhood: he was her first, greatest, and, until Benedict, only love. Thus, I'm not clear what, exactly, Benedict adds to such a strong, already established True Bond -- he certainly added nothing for me.
2) Repetition: Was so pronounced that I almost DNF'ed several times and ended up skimming whole sections. I lost count of the number of times Beatrice told Benedict she hated him or wouldn't be "bought;" or she threatened to shoot him; or she ran from either Alpha; or her past with Jack was recounted (it seems as though it were summarized anew every other page); or Jack got into a fight; or Benedict was concerned for Beatrice's safety; or characters asked about the carriage race, etc. The narrative was twice as long as it needed to be -- and felt like it
3) Incoherence: Little about this plot or character dynamics made sense. For one thing, characters often appear with no context and we don't get any information on them until pages later (examples include Mrs. Markham and Hero). They also rarely behave in any logical manner. If Jack is open to Benedict's desire that they share Beatrice, for example, then why . Note: Unlike in Much Ado About Nothing, we do at least get a backstory for why Beatrice is no longer with the man she loves.
If character' motivations were unintelligible, the plot was even more so (If Jack knew the Hartwell sisters so well, then why does Viola only vaguely remember meeting him?) and very poorly organized. Information was often presented backwards, so to speak. We hear of Benedict fantasizing about a threesome before we even know of his relationship with Jack. Beatrice remembers things that only later we realize are important. Part of the problem is that this book begins in medias res and contains several flashbacks (indeed the first couple of scenes is really a prequel); I realize that the author slowly reveals her backstories in order to create suspense. That would have been fine -- even interesting -- if the organization was better or if the reveals came sooner. I spent a third of the book wondering why Jack and Benedict were so close; when I got the answer finally in a flashback, I was too frustrated to care any longer.
2 1/2 stars which I'm raising to 3 because it's consensual. The author thanks her Alpha and Beta readers (those terms have new meaning in the Omegaverse context), but they have done her no favors. Finally, I suspect that at least one big secret will be revealed in the second volume.
Note To All Authors: Please don't compare POC to food or things. Thank you.
This is the second in the author's Regency/Shakespeare Adaptation/Sweet Omegaverse mash-up series centering on the four Hartwell sisters and their loves. I want to begin by saying that I found the blurb misleading for two reasons. First, I don't consider this a standalone: the narrative provides little background on characters and lines of action introduced in the previous Omega's Gambit. Second, the cliffhanger that will be resolved in Omega’s Virtue: Part Two is hardly, as the disclaimer states, "small." I do appreciate the trigger warning, but want to advise readers that safety may be a concern since neither Beatrice nor Jack have been celibate in the intervening years (this doesn't bother me; it may bother others).
I really liked the first one so am sorry to say that this one wasn't for me. I will say that if you like MM and MMF (this series' greatest strength is its LGBTQ+ representation); consensual, softer Omegaverses; well-described sex scenes; and a strong plot underpinning your erotica, you may enjoy this. Certainly, Ms. Quincy has created a vibrant, relatively complex world for this genre: the last book centered on gender critiques and politics; here, we get meditations on class (short version: even in alternate timelines, class differences are problematic) and religious celebrations. I loved some of the allusions ("Dolly Barton," though "Tiffany" doesn't belong). Finally, the prose is reasonably professional (some typos, but none glaring that I could see).
I had several problems with this, but, in the interests of brevity (and clarity), I'll mention three:
1) The Throuple: I admit that I'm not a ménage fan; I'll read it, but it's not my favorite kink. Even beyond the subjective, however, this relationship simply doesn't work here. Beatrice and Jack (not, oddly enough, Benedict) have known each other since childhood: he was her first, greatest, and, until Benedict, only love. Thus, I'm not clear what, exactly, Benedict adds to such a strong, already established True Bond -- he certainly added nothing for me.
2) Repetition: Was so pronounced that I almost DNF'ed several times and ended up skimming whole sections. I lost count of the number of times Beatrice told Benedict she hated him or wouldn't be "bought;" or she threatened to shoot him; or she ran from either Alpha; or her past with Jack was recounted (it seems as though it were summarized anew every other page); or Jack got into a fight; or Benedict was concerned for Beatrice's safety; or characters asked about the carriage race, etc. The narrative was twice as long as it needed to be -- and felt like it
3) Incoherence: Little about this plot or character dynamics made sense. For one thing, characters often appear with no context and we don't get any information on them until pages later (examples include Mrs. Markham and Hero). They also rarely behave in any logical manner. If Jack is open to Benedict's desire that they share Beatrice, for example, then why . Note: Unlike in Much Ado About Nothing, we do at least get a backstory for why Beatrice is no longer with the man she loves.
If character' motivations were unintelligible, the plot was even more so (If Jack knew the Hartwell sisters so well, then why does Viola only vaguely remember meeting him?) and very poorly organized. Information was often presented backwards, so to speak. We hear of Benedict fantasizing about a threesome before we even know of his relationship with Jack. Beatrice remembers things that only later we realize are important. Part of the problem is that this book begins in medias res and contains several flashbacks (indeed the first couple of scenes is really a prequel); I realize that the author slowly reveals her backstories in order to create suspense. That would have been fine -- even interesting -- if the organization was better or if the reveals came sooner. I spent a third of the book wondering why Jack and Benedict were so close; when I got the answer finally in a flashback, I was too frustrated to care any longer.
2 1/2 stars which I'm raising to 3 because it's consensual. The author thanks her Alpha and Beta readers (those terms have new meaning in the Omegaverse context), but they have done her no favors. Finally, I suspect that at least one big secret will be revealed in the second volume.
Note To All Authors: Please don't compare POC to food or things. Thank you.
December 30, 2021
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The devil in me spoke. "Why are you being pleasant? Do you plan to seduce me? Knot me here in my sister's house?"
The way his eyes widened, darkened and took on a mercurial mirrored effect; the sinful deepening of his scent told me he had not been obsessed with any carnal longings. I was the culprit in revealing my own desires. The blame for his arousal lay at my door.
"Vixen," he growled. "Go now before I decide to be more alpha and less man."
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Ahhh, man. Regency omegaverse. There isn't anything quite like it, and goddamnit I love it!!
The first book of this series was already so unique and clever, but this book, to me, surpasses the first in the series. The story starts off with a bang and the more you spend time with Trix and her boys, the more you fall in love with them. (Well, I was in love with them from the get go, especially Jack lol. But the way their relationships build over time and get progressively more intense is just delicious.) I'm totally in love with this universe Flora has built, and I'm so pumped to meet all the characters she has in store for us. (Especially Polly. DAMN I can't wait to get to Polly's book. Polly's the babe)
-> The pacing is faster in this one. More action and drama, more flashbacks that really deepen the story. And of course, you have your classic scrumptious regency scenes; dining room/fireside/library conversations, races & outdoor parties at the manors of dukes; you really get that sense of the "upper crust" that makes great contrast with those characters from regular society, with its army vets and wrestling rings and taverns.
-> The guys are just... *chef's kiss*. I'm absolutely weak for them. Pax the aristocratic art collector who thinks he can buy anything and anyone, who progressively learns to have more empathy; Jack the brawling Scot who hides his accent and his past... and his relationship with Trix!! They cannot be in the same room without a whole bunch of angst and chemistry going on at the same time and I just ship them so hard!!
-> Trix gets a little "flashing hot and cold" for me BUT, I mean. You can't help but love a lady who right when they first meet. And the use of flashbacks throughout the book really gives an impression of evolution & time passing & again, it really deepens your appreciation of the characters, to have had the impression of "being with them" through their many changes. And of course, she's got her own baggage, just like the guys do. So I still love her indecisive ass, there are just some chapters where I want to push her into the guys' arms like "COME ON YOU BOTH WANT THIS" lol.
-> THE VOCAB in this book. It's like the caviar and champagne of smutbooks. I just open on a random page and get this stylistic feast, it's brilliant.
-> The M/M in this is divine. I don't care much for sex if I'm not invested in the characters, but here Pax & Jack have so much going on, their backstories & motivations, the years deepening their bond and how that's going to come into play when entering a more, shall we say carnal relationship... YES. OK so that was a lot of words to essentially say, the spice is really fucking stellar in this book. There's not too much of it just yet so I cannot WAIT for part two where things get even spicier O.O
-> And finally, my favourite line in this whole book: Was I insensate from so many orgasms?
Seriously, you gotta read this book. Not only do you get your regency romance itch scratched, you get Alphas who can boast a knot AND a fancy cravat, and a ton of sweet sweet pining. (And also, all the OV goodness of nests and barks and "mirrored-gold" fuck-me eyes and desperate needy scent-marking and guys who can give themselves prostate massages like CHAMPS)
The devil in me spoke. "Why are you being pleasant? Do you plan to seduce me? Knot me here in my sister's house?"
The way his eyes widened, darkened and took on a mercurial mirrored effect; the sinful deepening of his scent told me he had not been obsessed with any carnal longings. I was the culprit in revealing my own desires. The blame for his arousal lay at my door.
"Vixen," he growled. "Go now before I decide to be more alpha and less man."
---
Ahhh, man. Regency omegaverse. There isn't anything quite like it, and goddamnit I love it!!
The first book of this series was already so unique and clever, but this book, to me, surpasses the first in the series. The story starts off with a bang and the more you spend time with Trix and her boys, the more you fall in love with them. (Well, I was in love with them from the get go, especially Jack lol. But the way their relationships build over time and get progressively more intense is just delicious.) I'm totally in love with this universe Flora has built, and I'm so pumped to meet all the characters she has in store for us. (Especially Polly. DAMN I can't wait to get to Polly's book. Polly's the babe)
-> The pacing is faster in this one. More action and drama, more flashbacks that really deepen the story. And of course, you have your classic scrumptious regency scenes; dining room/fireside/library conversations, races & outdoor parties at the manors of dukes; you really get that sense of the "upper crust" that makes great contrast with those characters from regular society, with its army vets and wrestling rings and taverns.
-> The guys are just... *chef's kiss*. I'm absolutely weak for them. Pax the aristocratic art collector who thinks he can buy anything and anyone, who progressively learns to have more empathy; Jack the brawling Scot who hides his accent and his past... and his relationship with Trix!! They cannot be in the same room without a whole bunch of angst and chemistry going on at the same time and I just ship them so hard!!
-> Trix gets a little "flashing hot and cold" for me BUT, I mean. You can't help but love a lady who right when they first meet. And the use of flashbacks throughout the book really gives an impression of evolution & time passing & again, it really deepens your appreciation of the characters, to have had the impression of "being with them" through their many changes. And of course, she's got her own baggage, just like the guys do. So I still love her indecisive ass, there are just some chapters where I want to push her into the guys' arms like "COME ON YOU BOTH WANT THIS" lol.
-> THE VOCAB in this book. It's like the caviar and champagne of smutbooks. I just open on a random page and get this stylistic feast, it's brilliant.
-> The M/M in this is divine. I don't care much for sex if I'm not invested in the characters, but here Pax & Jack have so much going on, their backstories & motivations, the years deepening their bond and how that's going to come into play when entering a more, shall we say carnal relationship... YES. OK so that was a lot of words to essentially say, the spice is really fucking stellar in this book. There's not too much of it just yet so I cannot WAIT for part two where things get even spicier O.O
-> And finally, my favourite line in this whole book: Was I insensate from so many orgasms?
Seriously, you gotta read this book. Not only do you get your regency romance itch scratched, you get Alphas who can boast a knot AND a fancy cravat, and a ton of sweet sweet pining. (And also, all the OV goodness of nests and barks and "mirrored-gold" fuck-me eyes and desperate needy scent-marking and guys who can give themselves prostate massages like CHAMPS)
November 12, 2021
Beatrice is the eldest Hartwell sister, and an omega with a closely guarded secret for the last ten years. While she accepts her biological needs as an omega, she also fights what is expected of her by a society that favors alpha's above all else. When fate lets her meet with Lord Paxton, and puts Jack Fordom on her path again, the passion between these three rises. But it also means a confrontation with past hurts and secrets...
I really liked the concept of this book: an MMF regency omegaverse romance, with a concept of fated mates. The interactions between these three main characters are filled with emotions. I liked the way the author gave all their points of view equal attention, and made it clear all three characters matter equally to the story. While this is the second book in a series, it's not necessary to have read the first book, but it does end in a cliffhanger. Since the second book seems to release soon, that doesn't feel like a problem to me. It is a pretty long book though, and I felt like the tension between these characters could have been resolved a little sooner. But maybe that's just me.
This book is an interesting combination of MMF romance, with a regency background and omegaverse characters. If you like omegaverse with omega's who fight for their rights, you might like this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really liked the concept of this book: an MMF regency omegaverse romance, with a concept of fated mates. The interactions between these three main characters are filled with emotions. I liked the way the author gave all their points of view equal attention, and made it clear all three characters matter equally to the story. While this is the second book in a series, it's not necessary to have read the first book, but it does end in a cliffhanger. Since the second book seems to release soon, that doesn't feel like a problem to me. It is a pretty long book though, and I felt like the tension between these characters could have been resolved a little sooner. But maybe that's just me.
This book is an interesting combination of MMF romance, with a regency background and omegaverse characters. If you like omegaverse with omega's who fight for their rights, you might like this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 22, 2021
First time reading a book by this author and it won’t be the last.
This book took me back to my teenage years where I would buy a historical romance every payday. The world building was solid. The characters were charismatic. There was angst, drama and lots of nesting in this knotty tale.
2 Alphas and 1 omega. So many lies, deception keeping mates apart for ten years. When they come back to each other it’s tense until they finally come together with their third mate. Just as they finish the omegas heat there is drama that leads the Alphas in one direction and one stubborn omega going into another to save a young girl but finds herself in lots of trouble and a dangerous situation. We are left without answers….so…..
It does end in a cliffhanger…. Ugh I know but hopefully part 2 will be out soon.
I would recommend this to the sweet Omegaverse world.
This book took me back to my teenage years where I would buy a historical romance every payday. The world building was solid. The characters were charismatic. There was angst, drama and lots of nesting in this knotty tale.
2 Alphas and 1 omega. So many lies, deception keeping mates apart for ten years. When they come back to each other it’s tense until they finally come together with their third mate. Just as they finish the omegas heat there is drama that leads the Alphas in one direction and one stubborn omega going into another to save a young girl but finds herself in lots of trouble and a dangerous situation. We are left without answers….so…..
It does end in a cliffhanger…. Ugh I know but hopefully part 2 will be out soon.
I would recommend this to the sweet Omegaverse world.
November 28, 2021
This was better written than the first book, but… it went on… and on… and on… and it still has a second part. Just. No. It did not need to be this long already, let alone have a part two.
I still don’t like the use of the word ‘ain’t’, even if it is explained as a way the aristocracy fashionably affect their speech to mimic the lower classes. It just… still doesn’t work. It didn’t feel like a grounded world building plot point, the way that other differences in this world do. It felt like the author had done it accidentally and then tried to explain it away. Haha. This is obviously just my pet peeve, but I feel like so much else in this world’s class systems has been transported so well, and that one throws me every time. Oh actually - Beatrice at one point thinks that her youngest Alpha sister, Iris, is potentially at risk of becoming a shrew, and my immediate thought was that they would only refer to omega’s as shrews, the way that only women are referred to as shrews in our world. Because it would be embarrassing for an omega to never find a mate and their personality would be under attack: whereas, like men in our world, I feel like alpha’s would not be derided with words like ‘shrew’ for having a tough personality or not settling down.
I also was not a fan of the lack of hygiene around anal sex before vaginal sex. Just… that is so not good to have that bacteria in your vagina. But, I am just pretending that they quickly cleaned up off page.
Mrs. Hartwell. What to say. This is not what I was expecting. I feel as though she is irredeemable, and so unlike how she was portrayed in the first book. She was maybe unthinking and cold in moments, but only because she did not know how to relate to certain omega issues. It does make me wonder how she is so close to her children. Polly does not seem to care much for her though, so maybe it has purposefully been set-up this way. I am hoping she is found out, but I am mostly confused about how we are supposed to feel about her in later books. Will she continue to be in them? In a way, I do enjoy the role she has been given in this book. It is an interesting one, and also makes me wonder at her relationship with her mate (Charles), and how their uncle (another alpha who loved him too) fit into all of this? Why did Charles keep his letters? But also does the uncle potentially actually love his mate / wife (Charles’ sister)? Because it seems as though their communication is bad, and perhaps she assumes that he does not care for her. Will their aunt ever find happiness? My fascination with these side characters shows how good the world building is, and how even the secondary characters are all interesting. But yes - Mrs. Hartwell’s character is a bit of a shock. And this is not the behaviour of someone hardened after losing their mate, as her mate was present. So, I feel reluctant to have to read about her again in other books if she will be portrayed in a positive light in those.
Prediction for Polly’s book: her Shakespeare reference will be A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Jack calls her the Faerie Queen. And probably with that Drexler fellow. The play for this book is, Much Ado About Nothing, but I found it a little of a stretch. Jack’s similarities to Don John seem non-existent. The Hero storyline is also… hmm… It does not quite work other than there being some vague similarities. Maybe Jude and Hero will end up together? (Updated: looked up Hippolyta’s name in reference to Shakespeare, and she is indeed a character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She’s the woman getting married that the acting troupe are practising their play for. Basically only seen at the start and end of the play, and I had completely forgotten about her character to be honest. Her namesake is from the Greek myths, where she is known as Queen of the Amazons - so now that reference in the book makes more sense.)
I particularly loved Jack and Beatrice together, but I am enjoying Benedict’s character and the MMF angle. I do wonder though, as Jack becomes more dominant in their throple, will Benedict’s presence be as justified?
Still lots of grammatical mistakes and omissions of words, or mistaken words, etc. and obviously needed to be edited down, but I didn’t really mind to be honest. I still really loved this book, and love the characters.
I still don’t like the use of the word ‘ain’t’, even if it is explained as a way the aristocracy fashionably affect their speech to mimic the lower classes. It just… still doesn’t work. It didn’t feel like a grounded world building plot point, the way that other differences in this world do. It felt like the author had done it accidentally and then tried to explain it away. Haha. This is obviously just my pet peeve, but I feel like so much else in this world’s class systems has been transported so well, and that one throws me every time. Oh actually - Beatrice at one point thinks that her youngest Alpha sister, Iris, is potentially at risk of becoming a shrew, and my immediate thought was that they would only refer to omega’s as shrews, the way that only women are referred to as shrews in our world. Because it would be embarrassing for an omega to never find a mate and their personality would be under attack: whereas, like men in our world, I feel like alpha’s would not be derided with words like ‘shrew’ for having a tough personality or not settling down.
I also was not a fan of the lack of hygiene around anal sex before vaginal sex. Just… that is so not good to have that bacteria in your vagina. But, I am just pretending that they quickly cleaned up off page.
Mrs. Hartwell. What to say. This is not what I was expecting. I feel as though she is irredeemable, and so unlike how she was portrayed in the first book. She was maybe unthinking and cold in moments, but only because she did not know how to relate to certain omega issues. It does make me wonder how she is so close to her children. Polly does not seem to care much for her though, so maybe it has purposefully been set-up this way. I am hoping she is found out, but I am mostly confused about how we are supposed to feel about her in later books. Will she continue to be in them? In a way, I do enjoy the role she has been given in this book. It is an interesting one, and also makes me wonder at her relationship with her mate (Charles), and how their uncle (another alpha who loved him too) fit into all of this? Why did Charles keep his letters? But also does the uncle potentially actually love his mate / wife (Charles’ sister)? Because it seems as though their communication is bad, and perhaps she assumes that he does not care for her. Will their aunt ever find happiness? My fascination with these side characters shows how good the world building is, and how even the secondary characters are all interesting. But yes - Mrs. Hartwell’s character is a bit of a shock. And this is not the behaviour of someone hardened after losing their mate, as her mate was present. So, I feel reluctant to have to read about her again in other books if she will be portrayed in a positive light in those.
Prediction for Polly’s book: her Shakespeare reference will be A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Jack calls her the Faerie Queen. And probably with that Drexler fellow. The play for this book is, Much Ado About Nothing, but I found it a little of a stretch. Jack’s similarities to Don John seem non-existent. The Hero storyline is also… hmm… It does not quite work other than there being some vague similarities. Maybe Jude and Hero will end up together? (Updated: looked up Hippolyta’s name in reference to Shakespeare, and she is indeed a character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She’s the woman getting married that the acting troupe are practising their play for. Basically only seen at the start and end of the play, and I had completely forgotten about her character to be honest. Her namesake is from the Greek myths, where she is known as Queen of the Amazons - so now that reference in the book makes more sense.)
I particularly loved Jack and Beatrice together, but I am enjoying Benedict’s character and the MMF angle. I do wonder though, as Jack becomes more dominant in their throple, will Benedict’s presence be as justified?
Still lots of grammatical mistakes and omissions of words, or mistaken words, etc. and obviously needed to be edited down, but I didn’t really mind to be honest. I still really loved this book, and love the characters.
November 23, 2021
Delightful Historical Omegaverse
I love this mix of Regency romance and omegaverse. The writing is clever and the plot is intriguing with lots of twists and turns. The characters are fascinating and well developed. The sexy times are sizzling!
I love this mix of Regency romance and omegaverse. The writing is clever and the plot is intriguing with lots of twists and turns. The characters are fascinating and well developed. The sexy times are sizzling!
March 23, 2022
dragged, hard to read, frustrating
I skipped so many pages, geezus. It just dragged on forever!! It was such a chore to read, but the core plot kept me going. It’s not bad but it wasn’t an enjoyable read. Felt like work.
I skipped so many pages, geezus. It just dragged on forever!! It was such a chore to read, but the core plot kept me going. It’s not bad but it wasn’t an enjoyable read. Felt like work.
May 17, 2022
not sure the turn of events
I’m not sure the turn of events that left the book on a cliffhanger were necessary for Beatrice’s story. But I’ll reserve judgment for the next book.
There could have been a paring down of the repetitive internal thoughts, but I find I like the characters well enough
I’m not sure the turn of events that left the book on a cliffhanger were necessary for Beatrice’s story. But I’ll reserve judgment for the next book.
There could have been a paring down of the repetitive internal thoughts, but I find I like the characters well enough
dnf
February 18, 2022DNF @46%
The pacing and some of the wording/tenses were too off for me to continue.
The pacing and some of the wording/tenses were too off for me to continue.
January 26, 2024
why doesn't anyone just talk to anyone else? 2/5 stars .
tropes: omegaverse, taming the shrew, why choose, rejected mate, childhood love, too dumb to die
potential triggers: stillbirth, domestic violence, miscommunication (it triggered ME ), on-page violence (not graphic)
was it entertaining?
as concisely as i can: it's an MMF omegaverse, historical adjacent/AU romance where everyone is inherently bisexual. it's a lot and even though this is the second one in the series that i've read, not 100% sure i understand everything. what i do know is that the latter half of this book is just graphic sex. i am not exaggerating -- they have sex for more than 100 pages. all 3 of them. again, it's a lot.
FMC: annoying. deeply annoying, self-righteous, never stops talking (even in her own head), could easily be set right with a few sensible questions but that would require shutting up. her insecurities and anxiety eat up so much of the on-page action that i started to resent her as the primary narrator. she starts the books with strong omega forward sociopolitical convictions that evaporate for most of the second half, and then miraculously reappear just in time for a cliffhanger.
MMC #1: rags to...comfortable, if not wholly respectable, semi-brooding, sensitive childhood love. he's still pining, she's still pining, no one admits they're pining. there's also a pseudo pain kink that feels unnecessary.
MMC #2: is he a rake or not? please pick a side. prototypical alpha-hole with artistic sensibilities. oddly emotional, albeit arrogant and demanding, possessive, and very lean and tall (this is mentioned approximately 18 times so it must be important.)
was it enjoyable?
it should have been. the first in the series was good, this was a slog. maybe it's because the FMC was obnoxious, and her internal monologue is most of the book, but i didn't have a great time here. it doesn't help that most of the relationship building happens (after an extremely stranger year-long time jump) within 10 days of arguing and running away, followed by 4 or 5 days of endless sex. it was excessive. the secondary plot was more interesting by far.
was it well-written?
yeah, sure. no notes.
tropes: omegaverse, taming the shrew, why choose, rejected mate, childhood love, too dumb to die
potential triggers: stillbirth, domestic violence, miscommunication (it triggered ME ), on-page violence (not graphic)
was it entertaining?
as concisely as i can: it's an MMF omegaverse, historical adjacent/AU romance where everyone is inherently bisexual. it's a lot and even though this is the second one in the series that i've read, not 100% sure i understand everything. what i do know is that the latter half of this book is just graphic sex. i am not exaggerating -- they have sex for more than 100 pages. all 3 of them. again, it's a lot.
FMC: annoying. deeply annoying, self-righteous, never stops talking (even in her own head), could easily be set right with a few sensible questions but that would require shutting up. her insecurities and anxiety eat up so much of the on-page action that i started to resent her as the primary narrator. she starts the books with strong omega forward sociopolitical convictions that evaporate for most of the second half, and then miraculously reappear just in time for a cliffhanger.
MMC #1: rags to...comfortable, if not wholly respectable, semi-brooding, sensitive childhood love. he's still pining, she's still pining, no one admits they're pining. there's also a pseudo pain kink that feels unnecessary.
MMC #2: is he a rake or not? please pick a side. prototypical alpha-hole with artistic sensibilities. oddly emotional, albeit arrogant and demanding, possessive, and very lean and tall (this is mentioned approximately 18 times so it must be important.)
was it enjoyable?
it should have been. the first in the series was good, this was a slog. maybe it's because the FMC was obnoxious, and her internal monologue is most of the book, but i didn't have a great time here. it doesn't help that most of the relationship building happens (after an extremely stranger year-long time jump) within 10 days of arguing and running away, followed by 4 or 5 days of endless sex. it was excessive. the secondary plot was more interesting by far.
was it well-written?
yeah, sure. no notes.
August 8, 2022
The book goes like this:
- Beatrice is incredibly angry and hurt that she's been abandoned. Vows to be independent and fine without any alpha.
- Jack reappears, and Beatrice loses all sense. She immediately suffers from body betrayal syndrome. He pursues her without a care for her feelings because he "knows what's best for her."
- Beatrice is a submissive doormat who isn't the least bit independent or threatening despite all attempts at portraying her as such.
- Pax is there as an overly dominant asshole who contributes nothing to the story.
- Cue filler. Beatrice has no backbone, so they all get together without any proper apologies/reconciliation.
- In the end, there's
- Cliffhanger, because why not drag this out for no reason?
Should have DNF'd.
- Beatrice is incredibly angry and hurt that she's been abandoned. Vows to be independent and fine without any alpha.
- Jack reappears, and Beatrice loses all sense. She immediately suffers from body betrayal syndrome. He pursues her without a care for her feelings because he "knows what's best for her."
- Beatrice is a submissive doormat who isn't the least bit independent or threatening despite all attempts at portraying her as such.
- Pax is there as an overly dominant asshole who contributes nothing to the story.
- Cue filler. Beatrice has no backbone, so they all get together without any proper apologies/reconciliation.
- In the end, there's
- Cliffhanger, because why not drag this out for no reason?
Should have DNF'd.
December 15, 2021
Beatrice Hartwell has been a very naughty omega: she dared to publicly challenge the status quo. And not just in front of anyone. She chose to challenge the very powerful and influential Lord Paxton - an Alpha who always got his way. And to make matters worse, Beatrice suddenly goes into heat and flees from the domineering Alpha with her reputation in tatters. Trying to pick up the pieces, Beatrice must confront her confusing attraction to the Lord while trying to find peace from her past, from the mate who rejected her. Omega's Virtue is a slow burn, heart wrenching, panty melting, sex bomb of a story. Loved every minute of it!
January 25, 2023
I was freakin' Beatrice, I identified with this character so hard. Those are my favorite kind of books. Beatrice may seem like a powder keg, because she is. She is racked with feelings of abandonment and it-should-have-went-this-way thoughts. Beatrice has experienced loss which still plagues her to this day. She puts up walls of verbal barbs. She's erratic because she suffers from anxiety, especially when the mate who abandoned her comes back into the picture. He's with another alpha! What? There are MMF scenes in this book, but they all care about each other which made it very sweet. I'm excited to delve into the second book and see how Beatrice's story concludes.
November 24, 2021
Man, did this story drag on for the majority of it. I did not connect with any of the leads. I felt like the poly aspect of this really bogged it down. I think if you take either Beatrix or Jack out of the triangle it would have been better. The idea of Alphas falling for each other, interesting! And between the two male leads, Beatrix had the most chemistry with Pax.
I don't think I'll be tuning into part 2. I barely got through this one. This also makes me wary of the next one with the other sister, since it's reverse harem.
I don't think I'll be tuning into part 2. I barely got through this one. This also makes me wary of the next one with the other sister, since it's reverse harem.
December 14, 2021
I love Omegaverse books, but this heroine with how immature she was - despite everything. I'm actually sort of thankful it was broken down to two parts since I'm...not sure if I could have continued on with how she is. The guys though are the shining stars in this MMF romance, so they were fun to read........but Beatrice...it's a bit much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 26, 2021
These characters are larger than life, which is a nice change from the flood of books lacking in this genre. There are some grammatical issues that could be fixed with a proofread, but other than that, this is a good read. Red hair seems to always be the first sign of a headstrong character, so readers won't be disappointed.
November 29, 2021
This is a regency/ historical mmf omegaverse romance. I enjoyed the world building and characterizations. There is no denying the heat, passion and chemistry between Beatrice and her alphas. The story is immersive and well written. The pace is quick with all the drama, action and heat. This is a fantastic read.
December 13, 2021
Heroine is Exhausting
I really enjoy the premise and writing, but the main character is exhausting and annoying in her immaturity. Paxton never does any wrong by her and yet she’s a total shrew to him. Beatrice does not need a second book - disappointed this ends on a cliffhanger as I really liked the first book.
I really enjoy the premise and writing, but the main character is exhausting and annoying in her immaturity. Paxton never does any wrong by her and yet she’s a total shrew to him. Beatrice does not need a second book - disappointed this ends on a cliffhanger as I really liked the first book.
December 27, 2021
An interesting premise became an enjoyable story with one exception - her character. I loved the idea of this story but her character just wasn’t what I thought she would be. The male characters were fabulous though so they made up for some of her negativity. I requested a copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review.
December 30, 2021
In this interesting and exciting story, Beatrice is an omega whose alpha, Jack, left her. Now years later another alpha, Pax wants her. Pax wants Jack too. Their intriguing romance is full of drama as secrets unfold and the trio find their place. Fun read with a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 28, 2021
Overall an interesting read with strong characters with heat, romance but the main heroine was hard to peg at times. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 8, 2022
Delightful!
I got so caught up in the smut that I legit forgot there was a plot! Before the smut I was so wrapped up in the plot that I was annoyed there was smut!
A perfect mix of the two, with historical flair and omegaverse goodies!
I got so caught up in the smut that I legit forgot there was a plot! Before the smut I was so wrapped up in the plot that I was annoyed there was smut!
A perfect mix of the two, with historical flair and omegaverse goodies!
October 2, 2022
leaves you wanting more
I love Beatrice possibly more than Viola, and certainly love her alphas. There’s a lot going in in the story and it’s left in a cliffhanger, but the next book is already out so off I go!
I love Beatrice possibly more than Viola, and certainly love her alphas. There’s a lot going in in the story and it’s left in a cliffhanger, but the next book is already out so off I go!
December 12, 2021
Well written
I really enjoyed this book. Beatrice annoyed me at times, but the guys kept me. Jack is bae ❤️❤️ that ending though 😱
I really enjoyed this book. Beatrice annoyed me at times, but the guys kept me. Jack is bae ❤️❤️ that ending though 😱
February 23, 2022
enjoyed
This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the main female she was feisty and loud. It was a pretty good but confusing read.
This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the main female she was feisty and loud. It was a pretty good but confusing read.
January 22, 2023
Really enjoyed the characters as they were engaging and the storyline is, at times. funny and definitely action-packed. Can't wait to see how the cliff-hanger is resolved!
February 10, 2026
Not bad but not a book I would read again.
May 5, 2025
Good read
I loved meeting the next Hartwell Sister and seeing a bit more of the first one. I was a little frustrated by the slower moving action, although the “medium burn” aspects were very well done (I just felt there were parts where seeing everyone’s view points slowed it more than needed). However, the writing was still done well and I enjoyed the time I spent reading it.
I loved meeting the next Hartwell Sister and seeing a bit more of the first one. I was a little frustrated by the slower moving action, although the “medium burn” aspects were very well done (I just felt there were parts where seeing everyone’s view points slowed it more than needed). However, the writing was still done well and I enjoyed the time I spent reading it.
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