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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Okay I loved this book. It had a combination of some of my favorite things: omegaverse, why choose, historical vibes (old western), slow burn, forced proximity, hidden identity, and so much more!
Our FMC was strong yet still had a soft heart, and really wanted to work and earn her place, which was very admirable. She felt like a real person, not just a character, and that in itself is a beautiful thing.
Now our MMCs!? I get it, Esta, I want them all too! They are the most delicious mix of burly, brooding, possessive, doting, and passionate as alphas. I like how they each had their own personalities and complemented Esta well.
Thank you Mae Pierce for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
Our FMC was strong yet still had a soft heart, and really wanted to work and earn her place, which was very admirable. She felt like a real person, not just a character, and that in itself is a beautiful thing.
Now our MMCs!? I get it, Esta, I want them all too! They are the most delicious mix of burly, brooding, possessive, doting, and passionate as alphas. I like how they each had their own personalities and complemented Esta well.
Thank you Mae Pierce for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
Golly! This story had me in tears. But it was so worth it.
So we have Esta, Hale, Oliver, and Ruck. Esta is our beautiful Omega disguising herself as a Beta. She is kind, caring, patient, and hard-working. I couldn't help but love her. Poor thing, though, has gone through it and can finally breathe after a long time. Hale is the eldest of the 3 and kind of the default pack lead in a sense. He is also extremely reserved and distant. Ruck is Hale's younger brother and quite the charmer, but he has this softness to him that Hale sort of lacks. Oliver, my sweet Oliver. He is my favourite. He is such an amazing Alpha but is so gentle and nurturing.
The plot was a roller coaster of emotions. One minute, I was so happy, and the next, I was sobbing so hard with what was happening. We see Esta blossom whilst at Hartlock Ranch and finally start finding herself again. Then, it all comes crashing down when secrets are revealed. I love the grovelling because your girl deserved it. They all had their own insecurities and issues, and it was beautiful seeing them truly come together to form something incredible. Don't get me wrong, there was a bit of drama going on (kind of a lot), but it was resolved by the end of the story unravelled the way it was supposed to.
Worth the read 10000% over 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you so much, Mae, and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🩷 multiple pov
🩷 why choose
🩷 omegaverse
🩷 secret designations
🩷 grovelling
🩷 marriage of convenience
🩷 slow burn
🩷 pining
🩷 so much more...
So we have Esta, Hale, Oliver, and Ruck. Esta is our beautiful Omega disguising herself as a Beta. She is kind, caring, patient, and hard-working. I couldn't help but love her. Poor thing, though, has gone through it and can finally breathe after a long time. Hale is the eldest of the 3 and kind of the default pack lead in a sense. He is also extremely reserved and distant. Ruck is Hale's younger brother and quite the charmer, but he has this softness to him that Hale sort of lacks. Oliver, my sweet Oliver. He is my favourite. He is such an amazing Alpha but is so gentle and nurturing.
The plot was a roller coaster of emotions. One minute, I was so happy, and the next, I was sobbing so hard with what was happening. We see Esta blossom whilst at Hartlock Ranch and finally start finding herself again. Then, it all comes crashing down when secrets are revealed. I love the grovelling because your girl deserved it. They all had their own insecurities and issues, and it was beautiful seeing them truly come together to form something incredible. Don't get me wrong, there was a bit of drama going on (kind of a lot), but it was resolved by the end of the story unravelled the way it was supposed to.
Worth the read 10000% over 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you so much, Mae, and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🩷 multiple pov
🩷 why choose
🩷 omegaverse
🩷 secret designations
🩷 grovelling
🩷 marriage of convenience
🩷 slow burn
🩷 pining
🩷 so much more...
Mae Pierce has created a beautiful tableaux that marries the amazing backdrop of the historical west with the steamy angst of Omegaverse. It is a story filled with heartache, fulfilment, and love that endures within an Anti-Designation society. Esta withers under her status as a jewel within the crown and yearns for a life where she is seen and loved for herself first. She makes the daring decision to answer a mail-order bride ad in the hopes of escaping the terrifying future her father has in store. This decision is her reckoning, and yet, she is a phoenix that rises from the ashes.
Esta's future happiness hangs in the balance as Hale, Ruck, and Oliver work to overcome their own traumas from human laws that subjugate the Designated. They must work together to make their dreams a reality and what terrible sacrifices are made along the way.
This was such an unusual take on Omegaverse and I love how mired it is in the vein of Historical Romance. The sweeping landscapes are a beautiful setting for a world rocked with oppression and injustice. This story had so much at stake but its heart was breath-taking even in its pain. I cannot recommend this new book or series enough. Mae Pierce is a powerful storyteller and I hope you will take a chance on a Historical Omegaverse when it releases on February 10th. As always, please check content warnings.
Esta's future happiness hangs in the balance as Hale, Ruck, and Oliver work to overcome their own traumas from human laws that subjugate the Designated. They must work together to make their dreams a reality and what terrible sacrifices are made along the way.
This was such an unusual take on Omegaverse and I love how mired it is in the vein of Historical Romance. The sweeping landscapes are a beautiful setting for a world rocked with oppression and injustice. This story had so much at stake but its heart was breath-taking even in its pain. I cannot recommend this new book or series enough. Mae Pierce is a powerful storyteller and I hope you will take a chance on a Historical Omegaverse when it releases on February 10th. As always, please check content warnings.
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What if an alpha does not wish to lose his mind over an omega's irresistible charms?
I received this ARC copy for free from the author. It does not affect my review
I really wanted to love this book, but I just didn't.
The start was good. Getting to know each other, trying to change who you were to become the person you wish to be.
When the book's big conflict happened, I wanted to stop. Hale's hatred for omegas is just barely disguised misogyny. He hates them for what they are, not for who they are.
No one in his environment called him out on this. They all found it perfectly logical to hate an entire gender/designation because of some events.
This just gave the book incredibly bad vibes. I did not want them to get back together. The grovel phase was good, but I would have been much happier without Hale in this book. I would have preferred to have her married to Ruck with Oliver on the side.
In terms of pace, the book dragged for me. It felt slightly bloated with unnecessary scenes that probably served to set the mood but made me impatient for it to be over.
In terms of content, I disliked the religious themes as well as the HEAVY discrimination plotline. I wish I'd known this before starting because it's not a fun read.
I received this ARC copy for free from the author. It does not affect my review
I really wanted to love this book, but I just didn't.
The start was good. Getting to know each other, trying to change who you were to become the person you wish to be.
When the book's big conflict happened, I wanted to stop. Hale's hatred for omegas is just barely disguised misogyny. He hates them for what they are, not for who they are.
No one in his environment called him out on this. They all found it perfectly logical to hate an entire gender/designation because of some events.
This just gave the book incredibly bad vibes. I did not want them to get back together. The grovel phase was good, but I would have been much happier without Hale in this book. I would have preferred to have her married to Ruck with Oliver on the side.
In terms of pace, the book dragged for me. It felt slightly bloated with unnecessary scenes that probably served to set the mood but made me impatient for it to be over.
In terms of content, I disliked the religious themes as well as the HEAVY discrimination plotline. I wish I'd known this before starting because it's not a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Historical Western Omegaverse?! YES Please!!!
We are taken along for a ride as Esta leaves the big city, and troubling circumstances, to be a mail order bride for a cowboy on the edges of society.
I'm a sucker for a cowboy MMCs and these men did not disappoint!! They're broody, possessive, protective and sweet only for Esta. None of them can help but fall for the whirlwind of a woman that's taken over their every thought.
Hale might have wanted a wife to help take care of his youngest brother but that all changes once Esta comes into the picture.
Everything takes a turn when Esta's true designation comes to life. Things don't happen instantly nor seamlessly, but these men are determined to keep her. Packs might be outlawed but what are the men supposed to do when being with her feels so right?
I can't wait for more historical omegaverses, I hope we get more!
We are taken along for a ride as Esta leaves the big city, and troubling circumstances, to be a mail order bride for a cowboy on the edges of society.
I'm a sucker for a cowboy MMCs and these men did not disappoint!! They're broody, possessive, protective and sweet only for Esta. None of them can help but fall for the whirlwind of a woman that's taken over their every thought.
Hale might have wanted a wife to help take care of his youngest brother but that all changes once Esta comes into the picture.
Everything takes a turn when Esta's true designation comes to life. Things don't happen instantly nor seamlessly, but these men are determined to keep her. Packs might be outlawed but what are the men supposed to do when being with her feels so right?
I can't wait for more historical omegaverses, I hope we get more!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Genre: Adult Omegaverse
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
Tropes & themes: MFMM omegaverse, mail-order bride, historical western, marriage of convenience, slow burn, forced proximity, pining, hurt/care, secret omega, small town, designations are “lesser,” forbidden romance, surprise heat, inexperienced / sheltered FMC, found family, pioneering spirit, and more.
Spoiler-free summary:
Hale Hartlock wants a wife. Not for himself, but for their child brother that has run feral since the death of their mother. He doesn’t even care who she is, so long as she isn’t an omega. Esta is running from her life in the city, where her family’s status as Designated cages her in a nightmare. That’s why she had no choice but to answer Mr. Hartlock’s ad. However, she wasn’t counting on his visceral hatred for her omegas, which makes it impossible for her to come clean, and especially when she realizes that she’s fallen for her husband… and his brother…and best friend too.
Thoughts:
I’m having a hard time putting into words how much I love this book. I’m genuinely nearly speechless with satisfaction and soul deep happiness that this story exists.
There is something so incredibly special about the world the author has created, and the way western romance and omegaverse have been so artfully woven together. I am obsessed with the societal split between the “Designated,” those with a designation, and humans. I love how this turned omegaverse hierarchy on its head, and how the author created the deep sense of cultural loss for the Designated.
The writing itself was so beautifully vibrant and full of imagery. My brain feels well fed.
As for the romance, my gods. This story is brimming with yearning! Esta wishes for romance with her husband of convenience, all while fighting the feelings she has for Ruck and Oliver—feelings that society has told her are wrong, but her heart say are so, so right. And don’t get me started on the sweet, sweet torture of two men in love with a woman that isn’t theirs. The taboo of it all was perfection.
I don’t want to give too much away about the dips and twists in the plot that these characters are forced to face, but know that I was completely hooked from page one and never once lost my obsession.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Classism
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
✨️ARC✨️
Omega Founded by Mae Pierce
Under their watchful eyes, I wasn't alone. My troubles became quibbles to their endless expanse. I was nothing when I was under the night sky. A blip, a
piece of chaff in the mix.
"You have a cruel heart, Hale." "I know it."
"Sweet star."
"l want you to have everything you need." The world, I added to myself.
♡
Hartlock Ranch needed a mail-order bride, only betas need apply.
The problem is, that Esta applied and arrived, but she's an Omega in hiding. With a tea made by her sister to hide her scent as an Omega, time's ticking. She needs to tell the Alphas what she is. But how will they react? She fled a gilded prison and a violent man who wanted her for his vile plans. Will they persevere? Will love conquer all?
♡
Y'all, this scratched an itch, I didn't know I had. In a world where Omegas and Alphas are known as the Designated, and do not shift. But glands, bites, and knots very much exist! It delivers on plot, romance, tense atmosphere, KNOTTING, and I got a trip to grovel city! There's something about simpering men that hits just right. Esta is a force, a take-no-shit Omega that demands to be seen and heard. So it was just a matter of time before all the Alphas fell for her. Hale, the boss-man with a fractured past and a broken heart. Ruck, the charming younger brother, with the inability to be still. And Oliver, the neglected Alpha who can't read, and just wants to be loved. Sparks flew off the pages, and I couldn't put it down.
Releases February 10th on Kindle!
Thank you to Mae Pierce for this ARC!
Thoughts and opinions are my own!
Omega Founded by Mae Pierce
Under their watchful eyes, I wasn't alone. My troubles became quibbles to their endless expanse. I was nothing when I was under the night sky. A blip, a
piece of chaff in the mix.
"You have a cruel heart, Hale." "I know it."
"Sweet star."
"l want you to have everything you need." The world, I added to myself.
♡
Hartlock Ranch needed a mail-order bride, only betas need apply.
The problem is, that Esta applied and arrived, but she's an Omega in hiding. With a tea made by her sister to hide her scent as an Omega, time's ticking. She needs to tell the Alphas what she is. But how will they react? She fled a gilded prison and a violent man who wanted her for his vile plans. Will they persevere? Will love conquer all?
♡
Y'all, this scratched an itch, I didn't know I had. In a world where Omegas and Alphas are known as the Designated, and do not shift. But glands, bites, and knots very much exist! It delivers on plot, romance, tense atmosphere, KNOTTING, and I got a trip to grovel city! There's something about simpering men that hits just right. Esta is a force, a take-no-shit Omega that demands to be seen and heard. So it was just a matter of time before all the Alphas fell for her. Hale, the boss-man with a fractured past and a broken heart. Ruck, the charming younger brother, with the inability to be still. And Oliver, the neglected Alpha who can't read, and just wants to be loved. Sparks flew off the pages, and I couldn't put it down.
Releases February 10th on Kindle!
Thank you to Mae Pierce for this ARC!
Thoughts and opinions are my own!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm usually not a fan of old-timey / historical novels, but I really enjoyed this one! It's based in 1880, and humans and Designated (Alphas, Betas and Omegas) for the most part don't get along. "Heirarchy Laws" have been passed to make them more "equal," though it's still fairly one-sided in favour of the humans. After being abused by a human who was determined to marry her, she answered an ad in a newspaper searching for a bride and fled to the outskirts of the wilderness. Here she met her husband-to-be, Hale, his brother Ruck, and their farm hand, Oliver. They were all stricken by her the moment they saw her, but of course she was only to be married to Hale. What no one knew was that she was an Omega, despite the ad requesting only Betas, due to Hale's hatred of the Omega Designation (which we learn about throughout the book). She meant to come clean about it right away, since her scent was hidden by a special tea she had taken to keep hidden on the train, but then she feared they'd send her away, so she kept it a secret for a little bit longer.
Needless to say, her secret does get out, and Hale is angry. He wants her gone, despite how close the two seemed to be getting previously. Both Ruck and Oliver are furious about his decision, and eventually want to fight to keep her. They wish they could have her, but as per the "Heirarchy Laws," packs are forbidden.
How will Hale, Ruck and Oliver find a solution? Does Hale get his head back on straight?
The spice is about a 2.5/5, which I enjoy. I like that there's more plot and character building than just spice. It's spaced out nicely, in my opinion. There's a little agnst but not much, a woman who wants to cause OWD, but the MMC wants nothing to do with her, one or two of the guys are mentioned to have interactions with women off page before being with the FMC, mentions of abuse, some on page SA, kidnapping, etc. There's nothing crazy, but check your TWs just in case!
If you like any kind of Omegaverse, historical or old-timey romance, or cowboys / country / small town romance, you should definitely give this read a chance!
Needless to say, her secret does get out, and Hale is angry. He wants her gone, despite how close the two seemed to be getting previously. Both Ruck and Oliver are furious about his decision, and eventually want to fight to keep her. They wish they could have her, but as per the "Heirarchy Laws," packs are forbidden.
How will Hale, Ruck and Oliver find a solution? Does Hale get his head back on straight?
The spice is about a 2.5/5, which I enjoy. I like that there's more plot and character building than just spice. It's spaced out nicely, in my opinion. There's a little agnst but not much, a woman who wants to cause OWD, but the MMC wants nothing to do with her, one or two of the guys are mentioned to have interactions with women off page before being with the FMC, mentions of abuse, some on page SA, kidnapping, etc. There's nothing crazy, but check your TWs just in case!
If you like any kind of Omegaverse, historical or old-timey romance, or cowboys / country / small town romance, you should definitely give this read a chance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Classism