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Claimed by the Team
Always the placeholder, never the heart of the pack.
After being dumped by four exes who found their scent-matched packs, Lexie has a few simple rules for dating.
No packs.
No alphas.
And definitely no omegas.
When an algorithmic matchmaking glitch lands her with a pack that embodies her entire nope list, Lexie is ready to call a penalty. Even if Pack Lawson's very male omega is a six-foot-five, ridiculously hot defenseman.
The last thing the world of professional hockey expected was for Darren "The Brick" Malloy, the most ruthless player on the Grizzlies, to present as an omega after a nasty concussion.
Especially Darren himself.
And when his four equally shocked alpha packmates—Jax, Dmitri, Aidan, and Zayn—start looking at their massive new omega like he's fresh meat, he knows it's time to bring in a substitute.
But Darren's newly awakened territorial instincts won't abide another omega. So when an app matches his pack to a pretty beta with an apartment full of oversized sweaters and a lifetime of commitment issues, it's obsession at first scent.
Now they just have to convince the beta who's certain she'll never be anyone's first choice that she's their MVP.
After being dumped by four exes who found their scent-matched packs, Lexie has a few simple rules for dating.
No packs.
No alphas.
And definitely no omegas.
When an algorithmic matchmaking glitch lands her with a pack that embodies her entire nope list, Lexie is ready to call a penalty. Even if Pack Lawson's very male omega is a six-foot-five, ridiculously hot defenseman.
The last thing the world of professional hockey expected was for Darren "The Brick" Malloy, the most ruthless player on the Grizzlies, to present as an omega after a nasty concussion.
Especially Darren himself.
And when his four equally shocked alpha packmates—Jax, Dmitri, Aidan, and Zayn—start looking at their massive new omega like he's fresh meat, he knows it's time to bring in a substitute.
But Darren's newly awakened territorial instincts won't abide another omega. So when an app matches his pack to a pretty beta with an apartment full of oversized sweaters and a lifetime of commitment issues, it's obsession at first scent.
Now they just have to convince the beta who's certain she'll never be anyone's first choice that she's their MVP.
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Published July 15, 2025
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July 24, 2025
*spoilers included* good but one theme ruined it for me
This book has the potential to be truly great. Unfortunately one specific plot thread is highly problematic - Darren's lack of willing consent.
Lexie and Darren are really great focal characters - both are strong, funny, self reliant and caring, with mostly reasonable reactions and actions throughout the book. Aiden and Dimitri are also great MMCs - strong, caring, devoted, both manage to put others in priority position before accepting (very key word) anything solely for themselves. I have major issues with both Jax and Zayn though. In the hospital, Jax has a moment of instinctive forced control over Darren at the most inappropriate time. He never truly apologizes or rebuilds the broken trust. It's just swept under a proverbial rug and ignored, despite Darren's obvious discomfort. A snide "I said I was sorry" is not enough, and this was the beginning of Darren's nonconsensual journey. Zayn is barely better with his snidely possessive remarks and refusal to realize Darren isn't comfortable with the sudden turn of their relationship. He is also terrible as a team mate and pack mate from his first line on page, until he got what he wanted - his omega in heat.
You cannot take a strictly heterosexual character and force homosexuality as their only option anymore than you could the reverse. When all other options are barred from him, Darren's agreement is inherently forced. This is not a CNC scenario, it is simply survival. Considering the book is almost 500 pages, some time could have been spent building out a consenting relationship instead of just desperate acceptance of the last resort.
There are a lot of relatively mild but annoying detail errors made throughout the story. For example, there is a scene where Lexie indicates all the guys are in the room with her and Darren, not participating but watching the project they were working on. Approximately one page later she asks if Darren wants her to go get the other guys.... Who were watching them already..... Why did they need getting?
There is a significant lack of side characters throughout as well. They play on a hockey team. We know there are at least two other guys briefly introduced but where the hell is everyone else? For as long as this book is, it's sparse.
It is well paced. There aren't many typos like misspelling or incorrect word usages. It does have some good humorous moments sprinkled heavily throughout. Unfortunately the tone surrounding Darren made it an uncomfortable read for me.
This book has the potential to be truly great. Unfortunately one specific plot thread is highly problematic - Darren's lack of willing consent.
Lexie and Darren are really great focal characters - both are strong, funny, self reliant and caring, with mostly reasonable reactions and actions throughout the book. Aiden and Dimitri are also great MMCs - strong, caring, devoted, both manage to put others in priority position before accepting (very key word) anything solely for themselves. I have major issues with both Jax and Zayn though. In the hospital, Jax has a moment of instinctive forced control over Darren at the most inappropriate time. He never truly apologizes or rebuilds the broken trust. It's just swept under a proverbial rug and ignored, despite Darren's obvious discomfort. A snide "I said I was sorry" is not enough, and this was the beginning of Darren's nonconsensual journey. Zayn is barely better with his snidely possessive remarks and refusal to realize Darren isn't comfortable with the sudden turn of their relationship. He is also terrible as a team mate and pack mate from his first line on page, until he got what he wanted - his omega in heat.
You cannot take a strictly heterosexual character and force homosexuality as their only option anymore than you could the reverse. When all other options are barred from him, Darren's agreement is inherently forced. This is not a CNC scenario, it is simply survival. Considering the book is almost 500 pages, some time could have been spent building out a consenting relationship instead of just desperate acceptance of the last resort.
There are a lot of relatively mild but annoying detail errors made throughout the story. For example, there is a scene where Lexie indicates all the guys are in the room with her and Darren, not participating but watching the project they were working on. Approximately one page later she asks if Darren wants her to go get the other guys.... Who were watching them already..... Why did they need getting?
There is a significant lack of side characters throughout as well. They play on a hockey team. We know there are at least two other guys briefly introduced but where the hell is everyone else? For as long as this book is, it's sparse.
It is well paced. There aren't many typos like misspelling or incorrect word usages. It does have some good humorous moments sprinkled heavily throughout. Unfortunately the tone surrounding Darren made it an uncomfortable read for me.
July 23, 2025
2.5 stars. Pretty solid fated mates OMV. I especially loved the end and how attentive the pack was once they got out of their heads.
This is the book for the people who say they want a polyamorous pack but still want the FMC to be the complete center of attention.
Had some errors like the wrong name in a few places, and a couple inconsistencies in the writing, but nothing too bad.
My rating would have been higher if not for three things:
1. They can scent that the beta FMC is their scent match upon meeting her, but even though the beta-turned-omega MMC lived with and played hockey with them for like 7(???) years, they didn't scent that he was their scent match until he presented as an omega.
2. Only 1 of the 5 MMCs knows that he's into men when the one presents as an omega, leaving all 4 of the others to have gay awakenings that are kind of just brushed to the side in the story and not really discussed. They had all been friends and a pack for years without being interested in each other (hell, two of them barely even got along), but the second he presents as an omega, he's THEIR omega and they're closing the relationship even though he and at least one of the others are uncomfortable with the idea of being with men. This leads into the next issue, which is:
3. The insta love for both the MMC and the FMC. I don't always mind insta love, but it was too convenient here. The MMC presented as an omega and suddenly even his straight pack members were 100% on board with the knowledge that he was their scent matched omega. Then because he wanted the pressure off himself, he found a beta for them who also happened to be their scent match. And because the story (and the beta herself) wanted her to be the center of the pack, all 5 of the MMCs pivoted their focus again to her completely. Their issues as a pack, as baby gays, and with a brand new omega, were all swept under the rug in favor of developing a relationship with the FMC, and once that happened she was the bridge to all of them accepting everything else. I can't waste my energy typing out everything that's wrong with that, but there's a lot.
The ending almost had me giving this 3 stars, but then I remembered those three things above and couldn't do it. If those things won't bother you, this is a solid story otherwise. No third act breakup, and the pack and side characters are supportive and distinctive.
This is the book for the people who say they want a polyamorous pack but still want the FMC to be the complete center of attention.
Had some errors like the wrong name in a few places, and a couple inconsistencies in the writing, but nothing too bad.
My rating would have been higher if not for three things:
1. They can scent that the beta FMC is their scent match upon meeting her, but even though the beta-turned-omega MMC lived with and played hockey with them for like 7(???) years, they didn't scent that he was their scent match until he presented as an omega.
2. Only 1 of the 5 MMCs knows that he's into men when the one presents as an omega, leaving all 4 of the others to have gay awakenings that are kind of just brushed to the side in the story and not really discussed. They had all been friends and a pack for years without being interested in each other (hell, two of them barely even got along), but the second he presents as an omega, he's THEIR omega and they're closing the relationship even though he and at least one of the others are uncomfortable with the idea of being with men. This leads into the next issue, which is:
3. The insta love for both the MMC and the FMC. I don't always mind insta love, but it was too convenient here. The MMC presented as an omega and suddenly even his straight pack members were 100% on board with the knowledge that he was their scent matched omega. Then because he wanted the pressure off himself, he found a beta for them who also happened to be their scent match. And because the story (and the beta herself) wanted her to be the center of the pack, all 5 of the MMCs pivoted their focus again to her completely. Their issues as a pack, as baby gays, and with a brand new omega, were all swept under the rug in favor of developing a relationship with the FMC, and once that happened she was the bridge to all of them accepting everything else. I can't waste my energy typing out everything that's wrong with that, but there's a lot.
The ending almost had me giving this 3 stars, but then I remembered those three things above and couldn't do it. If those things won't bother you, this is a solid story otherwise. No third act breakup, and the pack and side characters are supportive and distinctive.
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July 18, 2025Dnf @ 80%
I don’t remember how I felt about the first book, but this one was rough. To start, the pacing was terrible. The relationships between the fmc and the alphas going from playing up all her insecurities and making her feel terrible to spending the weekend together and being all lovey and buying her a studio for her business was so fast. And Zayne was sooooo sleazy and terrible at the beginning that I thought it was setting him up to be kicked out of the pack for his behavior towards Darren until we got his POV, then his whole personality changed without addressing the straight bullying. The team dynamics also confused me. There was at least one reference of other players besides the pack, but then they referred to the pack like it was the entire team a few times, plus they had their own “team bus” that was just an rv for that pack? And Lexie was /in/ the locker room with them when they were gearing up for a game?? And it seems like everyone knows they’re a pack but when someone commented on her boyfriend playing and she asked which one, they got weird about it. Darren finally went into heat and I just had to give up finally.
I don’t remember how I felt about the first book, but this one was rough. To start, the pacing was terrible. The relationships between the fmc and the alphas going from playing up all her insecurities and making her feel terrible to spending the weekend together and being all lovey and buying her a studio for her business was so fast. And Zayne was sooooo sleazy and terrible at the beginning that I thought it was setting him up to be kicked out of the pack for his behavior towards Darren until we got his POV, then his whole personality changed without addressing the straight bullying. The team dynamics also confused me. There was at least one reference of other players besides the pack, but then they referred to the pack like it was the entire team a few times, plus they had their own “team bus” that was just an rv for that pack? And Lexie was /in/ the locker room with them when they were gearing up for a game?? And it seems like everyone knows they’re a pack but when someone commented on her boyfriend playing and she asked which one, they got weird about it. Darren finally went into heat and I just had to give up finally.
July 18, 2025
Needs editing and felt like the focus was off for parts of it
There were quite a few times in the book where there is reference to 5 alphas and not 4 alphas and an omega. They essentially end up treating her like an omega by giving the omega and her a nest to decorate and organize? There are multiple parts where it seems like it was written as her being the omega but then it was switched later to her being a beta and it’s just a bit jarring. Especially the emphasis on her taking knots felt like.. oh well we can just train her to be more like an omega? Where as she could have just been accepted as not being able to take them and still have a fufilling smut life.
I really liked the concept of her feeling unlovable but it felt like the conflicts within the pack took a lot or attention at the start but then kinda.. weren’t an issue later on? It also feels like the bisexual awakening(s?) were very glazed over.. almost as if being an omega forces you to be bisexual? Which is very weird and icky to me. There were parts that felt like they dragged on, and others where it felt more like it could have been in depth?
I think a lot of the concepts were interesting but just overall needs a good editor and some rework in areas. Also them having an RV to go to an away game feels very unrealistic? Why would they have a fleet of RVs for members of the team when they would just fly and stay in hotels? Feels not logical.
There were quite a few times in the book where there is reference to 5 alphas and not 4 alphas and an omega. They essentially end up treating her like an omega by giving the omega and her a nest to decorate and organize? There are multiple parts where it seems like it was written as her being the omega but then it was switched later to her being a beta and it’s just a bit jarring. Especially the emphasis on her taking knots felt like.. oh well we can just train her to be more like an omega? Where as she could have just been accepted as not being able to take them and still have a fufilling smut life.
I really liked the concept of her feeling unlovable but it felt like the conflicts within the pack took a lot or attention at the start but then kinda.. weren’t an issue later on? It also feels like the bisexual awakening(s?) were very glazed over.. almost as if being an omega forces you to be bisexual? Which is very weird and icky to me. There were parts that felt like they dragged on, and others where it felt more like it could have been in depth?
I think a lot of the concepts were interesting but just overall needs a good editor and some rework in areas. Also them having an RV to go to an away game feels very unrealistic? Why would they have a fleet of RVs for members of the team when they would just fly and stay in hotels? Feels not logical.
July 19, 2025
so i liked this book. i eat up a male omega obsessed with a female beta. and add in late designation??? so great. Lexie was hilarious at the beginning of the book and you felt for her after what she’s been through with her exes.
but despite me liking this book, i couldn’t rate it higher for a few reasons. one was the errors in the books. wrong words used and also wrong names used for Lexie’s sister and nieces and nephews. it’s like they changed their names and forgot to change them in all the spots.
the biggest reason tho was Darren’s relationship with his “pack”. i was… really confused about their pack dynamic and relationships before his concussion and late designation reveal. the way Darren described Zayn i didn’t expect him to be an actual pack member and just expected him to be a teammate. you also don’t learn anything about the background/history of the guys. or how they all decided to be a pack. and then post concussion/designation reveal, their new pack dynamics/relationships weren’t really explained. i understand that Lexie was brought in to bring them all together, but there needed to be more about Darren’s relationships with the guys, esp post heat. it sounded like none of the guys, other than a brief mention of Aidan, were possibly interested in men, but i needed more of an explanation post heat. does an actual relationship develop between Darren and Aidan outside of a sexual one during his heat? is Darren only with the guys during his heat? bc during the bonding, he did have sex with the guys, but there’s NO conversation of any sort of relationship dynamics at all. it’s the lack of conversation that really bothered me. bc of pheromones and how heats can be, def can understand if they’re only together during Darren’s heat bc they’re not biromantic. this would have made the pack feel like a real pack and relationships feel more genuine.
Lexie also went on 1:1 dates with each of the guys and we didn’t get ANY of those dates. this could have seriously helped learn more about the guys and their personalities and felt like something was missing in her own development in relationships outside of Darren.
also, listen, i don’t actually know anything about hockey but it felt weird and not accurate how it was portrayed in the book. esp with the whole private RV/bus for away games and Lexie being in the locker room before a game but there are not other teammates around??? and really no other mention of other teammates other than when Darren was on injured reserve.
MMMMMF, AAAAOB, multi-POV, 26 fmc / 27 mmc / 22 mmc / ??? mmc / ??? mmc / ??? mmc
hockey, scent matches, bonding/bite marks, heat scene, suppressants, knot training, “good girl”, slight miscommunication, no 3rd act breakup, no OW or OM drama, HEA, no epilogue, standalone
but despite me liking this book, i couldn’t rate it higher for a few reasons. one was the errors in the books. wrong words used and also wrong names used for Lexie’s sister and nieces and nephews. it’s like they changed their names and forgot to change them in all the spots.
the biggest reason tho was Darren’s relationship with his “pack”. i was… really confused about their pack dynamic and relationships before his concussion and late designation reveal. the way Darren described Zayn i didn’t expect him to be an actual pack member and just expected him to be a teammate. you also don’t learn anything about the background/history of the guys. or how they all decided to be a pack. and then post concussion/designation reveal, their new pack dynamics/relationships weren’t really explained. i understand that Lexie was brought in to bring them all together, but there needed to be more about Darren’s relationships with the guys, esp post heat. it sounded like none of the guys, other than a brief mention of Aidan, were possibly interested in men, but i needed more of an explanation post heat. does an actual relationship develop between Darren and Aidan outside of a sexual one during his heat? is Darren only with the guys during his heat? bc during the bonding, he did have sex with the guys, but there’s NO conversation of any sort of relationship dynamics at all. it’s the lack of conversation that really bothered me. bc of pheromones and how heats can be, def can understand if they’re only together during Darren’s heat bc they’re not biromantic. this would have made the pack feel like a real pack and relationships feel more genuine.
Lexie also went on 1:1 dates with each of the guys and we didn’t get ANY of those dates. this could have seriously helped learn more about the guys and their personalities and felt like something was missing in her own development in relationships outside of Darren.
also, listen, i don’t actually know anything about hockey but it felt weird and not accurate how it was portrayed in the book. esp with the whole private RV/bus for away games and Lexie being in the locker room before a game but there are not other teammates around??? and really no other mention of other teammates other than when Darren was on injured reserve.
MMMMMF, AAAAOB, multi-POV, 26 fmc / 27 mmc / 22 mmc / ??? mmc / ??? mmc / ??? mmc
hockey, scent matches, bonding/bite marks, heat scene, suppressants, knot training, “good girl”, slight miscommunication, no 3rd act breakup, no OW or OM drama, HEA, no epilogue, standalone
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July 14, 2025
I could not put this book down, read it in like 8~ish hours and want to go back again just to feel the rollercoaster of emotions this book made me feel.
Lennox & Ryan are amazing character writers. Each of the MMCs felt so real and complex. I seriously loved them all (ok, but ESPECIALLY Aiden). The relationships between them felt natural, the difficulties and zig-zags felt so natural. I will say there were times when I was in tears just wanting things to get smoothed over, but the progression was fantastic.
Lexie is out beta FMC who got everything she deserved in this pack while also being an integral part of it.
I loved this book!
Lennox & Ryan are amazing character writers. Each of the MMCs felt so real and complex. I seriously loved them all (ok, but ESPECIALLY Aiden). The relationships between them felt natural, the difficulties and zig-zags felt so natural. I will say there were times when I was in tears just wanting things to get smoothed over, but the progression was fantastic.
Lexie is out beta FMC who got everything she deserved in this pack while also being an integral part of it.
I loved this book!
July 16, 2025
Well worth the wait.
4.5 🌟
When I first read the blurb for this book I was IN! Waited what felt like forever for release day. I really enjoyed Claimed by the Band and I was hoping this one would be just as enjoyable.
This one was even better. You felt the emotions along side the man who fought tooth and for his position for his body to change to what would be classified as a "weaker" designation. You felt for the beta who just wanted to be loved.
This book is a wild ride.
Definitely recommend.
Spoilers as to why I didn't give it 5 stars so just look away if you haven't read it.
I needed more of Zayn's past wotht he group. At first I just thought he was a coworker that everyone hated not an actual pack member. Like for 7 years... the story about shaving cream wars was good but I need more. I just didn't understand him being there and being a huge dick to Daren. He redeemed by the end It was just confusing.
Why was Mark there at the end. I 100% wanted a confrontation, but he just randomly showed up and was randomly in the V.I.P box and didn't know she'd be there? After all the social media coverage That just didn't make much sense either, like bumping in to them when she seemed alone in the street or in a shop or idk seems more likely than there.
I found a few typos and a continuity error. Usually there's an email I can send it to I'll reach out in FB.
4.5 🌟
When I first read the blurb for this book I was IN! Waited what felt like forever for release day. I really enjoyed Claimed by the Band and I was hoping this one would be just as enjoyable.
This one was even better. You felt the emotions along side the man who fought tooth and for his position for his body to change to what would be classified as a "weaker" designation. You felt for the beta who just wanted to be loved.
This book is a wild ride.
Definitely recommend.
Spoilers as to why I didn't give it 5 stars so just look away if you haven't read it.
I needed more of Zayn's past wotht he group. At first I just thought he was a coworker that everyone hated not an actual pack member. Like for 7 years... the story about shaving cream wars was good but I need more. I just didn't understand him being there and being a huge dick to Daren. He redeemed by the end It was just confusing.
Why was Mark there at the end. I 100% wanted a confrontation, but he just randomly showed up and was randomly in the V.I.P box and didn't know she'd be there? After all the social media coverage That just didn't make much sense either, like bumping in to them when she seemed alone in the street or in a shop or idk seems more likely than there.
I found a few typos and a continuity error. Usually there's an email I can send it to I'll reach out in FB.
July 17, 2025
I feel really conflicted how to rate this one but I've decided on 3.5 stars, rounded up.
On the one hand, it was a good story, with fantastic sweetverse vibes. These authors write really well together and I've come to love their clear, emotive style of writing and the interesting characters they create.
On the other hand, there were some pretty key gaps in the middle of the book, and one glaring issue in particular that left me with questions - despite the great ending.
Things I Liked:
- The MMCs were all unique and easily distinguishable, with fun personalities. I loved Darren and Aiden, and I wish we'd seen more of Dmitri, who didn't get much screen time or dialogue.
- The FMC was extremely likeable: I loved that she was a small business owner and had a genuinely demanding career. She wasn't some perfect person who always looked stunning and that worked really well for me. Her being a beta was just the icing on the cake: I'm a huge fan of omegaverses where the main female isn't an omega.
- The smut was incredibly respectful (consent is king with these guys) and was mostly free of kink and triggers.
- The hockey element was integrated really well too, not an overwhelming amount, but it also wasn't just a sidenote in the story.
- There weren't any final act break-ups or drama for the sake of drama. The plot was primarily focused on how they all came together as a pack rather than lots of external plot points or OW/OM drama.
What I disliked:
- Okay, so the biggest issue I had with this book was how Darren's bi-awakening storyline was handled.
***Spoilers below***
From the beginning the guys are living together as a platonic, mostly straight alpha pack, with what they believe is a straight male beta pack member in the mix. However, once Darren's omega reveal happens, the pack - who up until then had never expressed sexual feelings towards him - start thirsting after him and wanting him as “their omega”.
The whole reason Darren recruits Lexi is literally to divert their attention away from him, and the implication is that he's not interested in them sexually and/or doesn't want to be theirs or anyone's omega.
Fast forward to 70% which is Darren’s heat scene. Up to this point, there's been no prep, no discussion, no scenes between the guys to show that their relationship is changing, and then suddenly, Darren is taking it up the ass from his entire pack like a pro and is totally fine and accepting of everything afterwards.
This weirded me out for a lot of reasons, but mainly because it seemed to come out of nowhere. If Darren's heat lowered his inhibitions it still doesn't follow that he'd do a complete 180 and immediately accept being an omega, be totally fine with his first anal experience, his first bisexual experience, and be fine with sleeping with his friends and teammates.
When you consider that none of them had even kissed before his heat, you can see how dramatic a shift in character this moment was. And then afterwards, it's still unclear if the men are in a purely sexual relationship or if there's meant to be more.
I have no issues with Darren or any the guys being solely heteromantic, if that's what the authors intended, but the way the story is written makes you think more is coming, especially considering the tension in the earlier POV chapters that suggested Aidan and maybe Zayn might have deeper feelings for Darren.
All in all, I thought this was a good addition to the Fameverse. This series is well written, so if you can ignore the issue I raised above you'll enjoy this book. I will definitely check out the next book in the series from these authors.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
On the one hand, it was a good story, with fantastic sweetverse vibes. These authors write really well together and I've come to love their clear, emotive style of writing and the interesting characters they create.
On the other hand, there were some pretty key gaps in the middle of the book, and one glaring issue in particular that left me with questions - despite the great ending.
Things I Liked:
- The MMCs were all unique and easily distinguishable, with fun personalities. I loved Darren and Aiden, and I wish we'd seen more of Dmitri, who didn't get much screen time or dialogue.
- The FMC was extremely likeable: I loved that she was a small business owner and had a genuinely demanding career. She wasn't some perfect person who always looked stunning and that worked really well for me. Her being a beta was just the icing on the cake: I'm a huge fan of omegaverses where the main female isn't an omega.
- The smut was incredibly respectful (consent is king with these guys) and was mostly free of kink and triggers.
- The hockey element was integrated really well too, not an overwhelming amount, but it also wasn't just a sidenote in the story.
- There weren't any final act break-ups or drama for the sake of drama. The plot was primarily focused on how they all came together as a pack rather than lots of external plot points or OW/OM drama.
What I disliked:
- Okay, so the biggest issue I had with this book was how Darren's bi-awakening storyline was handled.
***Spoilers below***
From the beginning the guys are living together as a platonic, mostly straight alpha pack, with what they believe is a straight male beta pack member in the mix. However, once Darren's omega reveal happens, the pack - who up until then had never expressed sexual feelings towards him - start thirsting after him and wanting him as “their omega”.
The whole reason Darren recruits Lexi is literally to divert their attention away from him, and the implication is that he's not interested in them sexually and/or doesn't want to be theirs or anyone's omega.
Fast forward to 70% which is Darren’s heat scene. Up to this point, there's been no prep, no discussion, no scenes between the guys to show that their relationship is changing, and then suddenly, Darren is taking it up the ass from his entire pack like a pro and is totally fine and accepting of everything afterwards.
This weirded me out for a lot of reasons, but mainly because it seemed to come out of nowhere. If Darren's heat lowered his inhibitions it still doesn't follow that he'd do a complete 180 and immediately accept being an omega, be totally fine with his first anal experience, his first bisexual experience, and be fine with sleeping with his friends and teammates.
When you consider that none of them had even kissed before his heat, you can see how dramatic a shift in character this moment was. And then afterwards, it's still unclear if the men are in a purely sexual relationship or if there's meant to be more.
I have no issues with Darren or any the guys being solely heteromantic, if that's what the authors intended, but the way the story is written makes you think more is coming, especially considering the tension in the earlier POV chapters that suggested Aidan and maybe Zayn might have deeper feelings for Darren.
All in all, I thought this was a good addition to the Fameverse. This series is well written, so if you can ignore the issue I raised above you'll enjoy this book. I will definitely check out the next book in the series from these authors.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 13, 2025
This is my first book from these authors so I was unsure what to expect, and while it wasnt horrible there were some things that could be updated that could make it better.
My rating is not impacted by spelling/grammar since this is an ARC but I would be remiss if I did not mention for those of you who will read it once released [in case these items are not updated in time] that there were quite a few spelling errors, grammatical inconsistencies, and areas where wrong character names are used that can cause some confusion in the story.
This is your typical fated mates with a male omega and a female beta, but the bi-awakenings in the pack are not the main focus, and tend to actually feel a bit brushed off which puts me off a bit as its kinda a big deal imo but to each their own. There were also some gaps in the middle of the book that can cause some confusion, and im not sure if its because its two authors writing together, or if its just because there needs some editing to this book. Either way, it didnt keep me from reading it but more of a heads up in case that is a deterrent for anyone else.
Overall, I liked the story and I think if there was another re read by some beta readers and some updates it would be more solid.
My rating is not impacted by spelling/grammar since this is an ARC but I would be remiss if I did not mention for those of you who will read it once released [in case these items are not updated in time] that there were quite a few spelling errors, grammatical inconsistencies, and areas where wrong character names are used that can cause some confusion in the story.
This is your typical fated mates with a male omega and a female beta, but the bi-awakenings in the pack are not the main focus, and tend to actually feel a bit brushed off which puts me off a bit as its kinda a big deal imo but to each their own. There were also some gaps in the middle of the book that can cause some confusion, and im not sure if its because its two authors writing together, or if its just because there needs some editing to this book. Either way, it didnt keep me from reading it but more of a heads up in case that is a deterrent for anyone else.
Overall, I liked the story and I think if there was another re read by some beta readers and some updates it would be more solid.
July 25, 2025
4⭐️
This was another great Omegaverse from this duo 🥰. I liked the spin of both a beta and an omega basically adapting to the pack at the same time. And I loved Darren being a 6’5’ late blooming omega (former beta) figuring out what it meant for his hockey career and his pack (which had never been together, or interested in being together).
I would have like more with just Darren and the alphas though to see what their relationship would have looked like going forward.
This was another great Omegaverse from this duo 🥰. I liked the spin of both a beta and an omega basically adapting to the pack at the same time. And I loved Darren being a 6’5’ late blooming omega (former beta) figuring out what it meant for his hockey career and his pack (which had never been together, or interested in being together).
I would have like more with just Darren and the alphas though to see what their relationship would have looked like going forward.
July 22, 2025
Rating- 3
Heat- 3
Tropes- sweet omegaverse, MMMMMF, hockey romance, fated mates
Need to know- there is no reason you need to read the first book before this one
This book is a an example of great plot with just ok execution. Darren and his pack are pro hockey players. Darren has had to work twice as hard as his teammates because he is a beta, but he has proven himself to be just as fierce as the alphas. His world is upended when he unexpectedly becomes an omega. This change not only threatens his career but the stability of his pack since they aren’t romantic partners. His solution is to bring in a female beta, Lexie.
I loved the idea of a male pro athlete suddenly turning into an omega and seeing the fallout. I’ve read many books where a beta unexpectedly becomes as omega but I’ve never read one from the perspective of a male whose career requires aggression. The career aspect of this change was handled very well. Unfortunately the relationship aspects were not. Prior to bringing in Lexie, I couldn’t decide why these guys were even a pack. They didn’t even seem to like each other. I think the authors were trying to show that Lexie made them a cohesive group but the antagonistic relationships in the beginning of the book were so prominent I was just confused. To add to that, none of the guys were in a sexual relationship with each other and Darren wasn’t into guys at all, but once he became an omega, the alphas immediately wanted him. Darren was so bothered by their attraction that it was his main reason for wanting a beta. This mindset continued until his heat when he suddenly wanted them all. I was left wondering if any romance was involved between the guys or if they would just see to his needs during a heat. We never got clarity on what their dynamic is.
Heat- 3
Tropes- sweet omegaverse, MMMMMF, hockey romance, fated mates
Need to know- there is no reason you need to read the first book before this one
This book is a an example of great plot with just ok execution. Darren and his pack are pro hockey players. Darren has had to work twice as hard as his teammates because he is a beta, but he has proven himself to be just as fierce as the alphas. His world is upended when he unexpectedly becomes an omega. This change not only threatens his career but the stability of his pack since they aren’t romantic partners. His solution is to bring in a female beta, Lexie.
I loved the idea of a male pro athlete suddenly turning into an omega and seeing the fallout. I’ve read many books where a beta unexpectedly becomes as omega but I’ve never read one from the perspective of a male whose career requires aggression. The career aspect of this change was handled very well. Unfortunately the relationship aspects were not. Prior to bringing in Lexie, I couldn’t decide why these guys were even a pack. They didn’t even seem to like each other. I think the authors were trying to show that Lexie made them a cohesive group but the antagonistic relationships in the beginning of the book were so prominent I was just confused. To add to that, none of the guys were in a sexual relationship with each other and Darren wasn’t into guys at all, but once he became an omega, the alphas immediately wanted him. Darren was so bothered by their attraction that it was his main reason for wanting a beta. This mindset continued until his heat when he suddenly wanted them all. I was left wondering if any romance was involved between the guys or if they would just see to his needs during a heat. We never got clarity on what their dynamic is.
July 18, 2025
Not sure why but I’m giving the one author another chance mainly because she now has a co-author.
5% in - why is she even thinking about using this app when she goes on and on about being hurt so many times? That makes no sense.
20% in - you know they haven’t met yet?!! I like slow burn but this is just crazy.
DNF’d at 64% - in a RH, first time with ALL partners should be on page. When the authors didn’t do that, it felt like those relationships didn’t matter.
Author is back on my never read list.
5% in - why is she even thinking about using this app when she goes on and on about being hurt so many times? That makes no sense.
20% in - you know they haven’t met yet?!! I like slow burn but this is just crazy.
DNF’d at 64% - in a RH, first time with ALL partners should be on page. When the authors didn’t do that, it felt like those relationships didn’t matter.
Author is back on my never read list.
July 19, 2025
Mid at best hockey omegaverse
Sigh.
I don't know what the authors know less about, knitting/knitwear design or hockey, in a book where the FMC is a knitwear designer and the MMCs are hockey players. It's very feel-good without much of any substance. The editing and continuity errors weren't great, either.
Not the worst hockey OV out there, but definitely nowhere near the best.
Sigh.
I don't know what the authors know less about, knitting/knitwear design or hockey, in a book where the FMC is a knitwear designer and the MMCs are hockey players. It's very feel-good without much of any substance. The editing and continuity errors weren't great, either.
Not the worst hockey OV out there, but definitely nowhere near the best.
August 7, 2025
Claimed by the Team -
Harper Lennox & River Ramsey
5♾️/5✨🌟
* MMMMMF
* Scent matches
* 4 alphas 1 omega 1 beta
* Scent matches
* SPOILERS *
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴.
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘵, 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘔𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴.
Lexie, Darren, Zayn, Aidan, Dimitri, and Jax had me hooked from the moment I started this book. When I saw that this book featured five males and one female, I knew without a doubt that this was going to be an amazing love story. I’ve read one other book where a hockey player hid him being an omega or how he came out like Darren did.
From the way that Darren and Lexie met, I was done for when it came to these two because I knew they were going to be everything. I literally fell in love with these two so much.
I’ve never loved a book so much the way I fell for these two. Lexie and Darren go through so much emotional feelings and I loved how it was well written what they went through.
I cannot wait for more from these two authors because I’m how sucked in to this lovely writing.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Harper Lennox & River Ramsey
5♾️/5✨🌟
* MMMMMF
* Scent matches
* 4 alphas 1 omega 1 beta
* Scent matches
* SPOILERS *
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴.
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘵, 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘔𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴.
Lexie, Darren, Zayn, Aidan, Dimitri, and Jax had me hooked from the moment I started this book. When I saw that this book featured five males and one female, I knew without a doubt that this was going to be an amazing love story. I’ve read one other book where a hockey player hid him being an omega or how he came out like Darren did.
From the way that Darren and Lexie met, I was done for when it came to these two because I knew they were going to be everything. I literally fell in love with these two so much.
I’ve never loved a book so much the way I fell for these two. Lexie and Darren go through so much emotional feelings and I loved how it was well written what they went through.
I cannot wait for more from these two authors because I’m how sucked in to this lovely writing.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
July 20, 2025
3.25
There were elements of this book i just loved. Lexie is a gem of a character, and i enjoyed most of the other characters. I loved seeing her become sure of herself. She and Darren were adorable together, especially when they were first getting to know each other. The pack dynamics and Darren's adjustment to his new designation are interesting.
What I didn't get was ANY romantic chemistry between Darren and his pack members. None of the spicy scenes felt natural, but the ones between them felt especially performative. There was a lot that felt like 100% biology and 0% personal interest.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There were elements of this book i just loved. Lexie is a gem of a character, and i enjoyed most of the other characters. I loved seeing her become sure of herself. She and Darren were adorable together, especially when they were first getting to know each other. The pack dynamics and Darren's adjustment to his new designation are interesting.
What I didn't get was ANY romantic chemistry between Darren and his pack members. None of the spicy scenes felt natural, but the ones between them felt especially performative. There was a lot that felt like 100% biology and 0% personal interest.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 15, 2025
I love male omegas!
This one was a great story of an accidental designation switch to male omega and a frequently hurt and given up on love female beta. Lexie and her pack find each other and even though she’s hesitant she was able to give them a chance. I love the spicy scenes both individual and pack. Very great book, can’t wait for the next one!
This one was a great story of an accidental designation switch to male omega and a frequently hurt and given up on love female beta. Lexie and her pack find each other and even though she’s hesitant she was able to give them a chance. I love the spicy scenes both individual and pack. Very great book, can’t wait for the next one!
July 14, 2025
That was such a good book! I loved Darren! Late presenting male omegas are now my favourite! I honestly wish the book was longer! lol. The relationship developed well, i loved the plot. it just gave me the feels! I was in tears by the end of it! I highly recommend it!!
July 17, 2025
All the feels!!
I love when Betas get their happy ending!! Lexie was struggling at first, the guys shouldn't have kept that secret from Darren though. Wish there were more POV from Darren too. Overall, this was a great read, now I'm gonna go read book 1 again.
I love when Betas get their happy ending!! Lexie was struggling at first, the guys shouldn't have kept that secret from Darren though. Wish there were more POV from Darren too. Overall, this was a great read, now I'm gonna go read book 1 again.
July 25, 2025
This turned pretty quickly into a rage read for me. I don’t think I’ve ever made so many notes about a book while reading it. I’m not gonna repeat those now, I’m drained after having made all of them.
Way too many things were glossed over, like the building of the romantic relationships, and others were too drawn out. The whole heat episode got 65 pages!
One of the biggest issues, it seems that there’s a possibility of forced sexual orientation change in this omegaverse world and that feels kinda icky and wasn’t handled well.
For a book that has almost 500 pages, this was not a satisfying read. Lots felt unfinished or unexplored. It flowed well enough that it was easy to read, but it does need a proper edit. There was also more telling than showing. We’re told they’re all in love, even if we haven’t really seen it grow or be displayed in the reading, so it must be true. Just wasn’t believable. The sex scenes were executed kinda poorly too for the most part. At least to me they weren’t exciting, and it felt like they were supposed to be a substitute for the relationship building.
Also would’ve like an epilogue to get more of a HEA vibe instead of the HFN.
Not sure if I’d give another book by this author duo a try.
Way too many things were glossed over, like the building of the romantic relationships, and others were too drawn out. The whole heat episode got 65 pages!
One of the biggest issues, it seems that there’s a possibility of forced sexual orientation change in this omegaverse world and that feels kinda icky and wasn’t handled well.
For a book that has almost 500 pages, this was not a satisfying read. Lots felt unfinished or unexplored. It flowed well enough that it was easy to read, but it does need a proper edit. There was also more telling than showing. We’re told they’re all in love, even if we haven’t really seen it grow or be displayed in the reading, so it must be true. Just wasn’t believable. The sex scenes were executed kinda poorly too for the most part. At least to me they weren’t exciting, and it felt like they were supposed to be a substitute for the relationship building.
Also would’ve like an epilogue to get more of a HEA vibe instead of the HFN.
Not sure if I’d give another book by this author duo a try.
August 12, 2025
why do you hate man? the plot was promising at the beginning but you have to ruin everything by making a perfect straight guy into a pin cushion without consent, just plain disappointment. you did dirty Darren, there was no love interest between males !!!!!!! so please explain to me where the consent was????
July 16, 2025
Lexie has always been the placeholder in every relationship, she's found she's never been the heart of any pack.
Lexie was dumped by four exes who were lucky enough to finally find their scent-matched packs, now Lexie has set a few easy rules for dating.
No packs.
No alpha.
And above all else, there will be absolutely no chance of there being any omega.
When Lexi finds that some algorithmic matchmaking glitch suddenly lands her with some pack that embodies everything in her nope list, Lexie is ready to say nope, I'm out. Even if this so-called Pack Lawson's very male omega is this six-foot-five, insanely hot defenseman.
The professional world of hockey had been rocked and shocked. Darren “The Brick” Malloy, was the Grizzlies' most ruthless player, everyone had expected him to eventually emerge as an alpha, but that all changed suddenly when after a nasty concussion, Darren presented as an omega, shocking the entire hockey world.
And this presentation took Darren himself by total surprise.
And Darren's four pack mates Jax, Dmitri, Aidan, and Zayn were just as shocked at this presentation – and suddenly they start to look at Darren like he's fresh meat and Darren knows that it's time to bring in a substitute.
But, Darren learns that along with his newly awakened status, he has also become very jealous and territorial and he refuses to allow another omega to join their pack. So, they use an app to find their perfect match. And to their surprise, they are matched with this beautiful beta who has an apartment full of sweaters and her own lifetime of trauma connected to commitment, and for these five guys they are suddenly obsessed with her.
Now all they have to do is convince this lovely beta who believes that she's never going to be anybody's first choice that she's honestly their MVP and they want her at the heart of their pack.
Tropes: MFMMMM, Female Beta, Male Omega, Found Family, Hockey, No Third Act Breakup, and Scent Matches/Heat.
Claimed by the Team is the 2nd book in Harper Lennox and River Ramsey's Flameverse series. I loved the first book in this series and I was so excited to get my hands on this book. Harper and River are amazing authors and I find that I am always falling in love with the characters that they create.
I felt for Lexie. She had so many problems keeping and maintaining a relationship with not only alphas but a pack was just heartbreaking. And really it wasn't her fault, she's just a beta and most alphas want an omega in their pack. It's Lexie's sister who pushes her to sign up for a dating app that allows its users to meet exactly what kind of connection they want. Lexie goes on one horrific date and she nearly quits then and there. But, she decides to try one more time, praying that it'll lead her to a love connection.
Hockey star Darren Malloy is your typical manly man, everyone thought that he would eventually present as an alpha but after a nasty concussion he finally presents his true designation, he's an omega. This sends ripples of shock through the entire hockey community and shocks his entire pack.
Darren struggles through the first third of this book. He's so angry with everything and then he finally decides that he wants to find a female for his pack, but due to his jealousy and how territorial he's become with his new designation, he knows that he will never allow another omega to join their pack. And then he matches with the lovely Lexie on the same app she's using, and in that single match, he suddenly finds so much more than he could have ever expected.
Like the first book in this series, Claimed by the Team is another standalone but it contains the same themes as the first book. Like in the first book, Lexie is a beta, Darren is the omega who is one half of the heart of the pack and is at the heart of the story. And like in the first book Claimed by the Band, in this book our beautiful FMC and our omega are well defined and their emotions are beautifully well-developed and they have perfect characteristics. In Claimed by the Team, Jax, Aidan, Dmitri, and Zayn though different than in the first book in some ways kind of feel like they are fillers. At first I didn't really like Zayn, he was a bully at first, but as soon as he met Lexi, he stopped being a bully once and for all and we never see that trait ever again.
I found this book a little bit odd in a way though. I felt like the first half of the book was really well paced and it was really intriguing. Then after Lexie meets Darren and the rest of the pack, the pacing slows down and feels off.
And I wish that Harper and River had taken a bit more time in developing the romantic relationship between Lexie and the pack. I also wish that Harper and River had made Darren at least bi going in knowing that he was going to be an omega. Being a straight male omega going through his first heat with his pack of men, it's got to be difficult for him. But, they do help him through it.
Reading Darren going through his first heat and the pack help him through it made me question if it was truly a love relationship (we do know that it's a love relationship for at least Aidan), or if it was just a biological need, and was it thanks to the rest of the pack that Darren finally had his bi-awakening? This is something that Harper and River left unanswered.
The only clear and certain feelings that are crystal clear are the feelings between Lexie and Darren.
And I still don't get why there was this unsatisfying encounter that Lexie had to have with her ex? I don't get why that scene was written and why it had to be written in the book in the first place. This is just something that I don't understand.
Lexi's relationship with the pack except for Darren is so underdeveloped. The guys mess up their first two meetings that Darren so carefully sets up and then all of a sudden Lexi and the other guys are just all over each other and acting like they are all in love and have this perfect romantic relationship.
I will say that each of the MMCs do feel real and are complex characters. And I really did love each one of them (especially Aiden, I would draw Aiden into my marriage any day of the week). The relationship between the MMCs feels so perfect and natural, even when they have their difficulties, they seem to be able to work through them naturally and easily. And when they couldn't work their difficulties out, I was almost brought to tears just wanting them to smooth things over and work out their problems. I hated seeing them fighting. And I'll say that honestly the progression of this book was just fantastic and on par, even if there were problems in the writing.
I just adore Lexie our beautiful FMC who finally got her pack and she finally found happiness and love and realized that being one half of the heart of a pack isn't that bad.
Even though this book does have its issues, I do recommend this book and this series. If you can look past the issues, it's an enjoyable read. And I do recommend Harper Lennox and River Ramsey as authors. I am starting to enjoy their writing the more I read of them and I look forward to reading more of their books.
Lexie was dumped by four exes who were lucky enough to finally find their scent-matched packs, now Lexie has set a few easy rules for dating.
No packs.
No alpha.
And above all else, there will be absolutely no chance of there being any omega.
When Lexi finds that some algorithmic matchmaking glitch suddenly lands her with some pack that embodies everything in her nope list, Lexie is ready to say nope, I'm out. Even if this so-called Pack Lawson's very male omega is this six-foot-five, insanely hot defenseman.
The professional world of hockey had been rocked and shocked. Darren “The Brick” Malloy, was the Grizzlies' most ruthless player, everyone had expected him to eventually emerge as an alpha, but that all changed suddenly when after a nasty concussion, Darren presented as an omega, shocking the entire hockey world.
And this presentation took Darren himself by total surprise.
And Darren's four pack mates Jax, Dmitri, Aidan, and Zayn were just as shocked at this presentation – and suddenly they start to look at Darren like he's fresh meat and Darren knows that it's time to bring in a substitute.
But, Darren learns that along with his newly awakened status, he has also become very jealous and territorial and he refuses to allow another omega to join their pack. So, they use an app to find their perfect match. And to their surprise, they are matched with this beautiful beta who has an apartment full of sweaters and her own lifetime of trauma connected to commitment, and for these five guys they are suddenly obsessed with her.
Now all they have to do is convince this lovely beta who believes that she's never going to be anybody's first choice that she's honestly their MVP and they want her at the heart of their pack.
Tropes: MFMMMM, Female Beta, Male Omega, Found Family, Hockey, No Third Act Breakup, and Scent Matches/Heat.
Claimed by the Team is the 2nd book in Harper Lennox and River Ramsey's Flameverse series. I loved the first book in this series and I was so excited to get my hands on this book. Harper and River are amazing authors and I find that I am always falling in love with the characters that they create.
I felt for Lexie. She had so many problems keeping and maintaining a relationship with not only alphas but a pack was just heartbreaking. And really it wasn't her fault, she's just a beta and most alphas want an omega in their pack. It's Lexie's sister who pushes her to sign up for a dating app that allows its users to meet exactly what kind of connection they want. Lexie goes on one horrific date and she nearly quits then and there. But, she decides to try one more time, praying that it'll lead her to a love connection.
Hockey star Darren Malloy is your typical manly man, everyone thought that he would eventually present as an alpha but after a nasty concussion he finally presents his true designation, he's an omega. This sends ripples of shock through the entire hockey community and shocks his entire pack.
Darren struggles through the first third of this book. He's so angry with everything and then he finally decides that he wants to find a female for his pack, but due to his jealousy and how territorial he's become with his new designation, he knows that he will never allow another omega to join their pack. And then he matches with the lovely Lexie on the same app she's using, and in that single match, he suddenly finds so much more than he could have ever expected.
Like the first book in this series, Claimed by the Team is another standalone but it contains the same themes as the first book. Like in the first book, Lexie is a beta, Darren is the omega who is one half of the heart of the pack and is at the heart of the story. And like in the first book Claimed by the Band, in this book our beautiful FMC and our omega are well defined and their emotions are beautifully well-developed and they have perfect characteristics. In Claimed by the Team, Jax, Aidan, Dmitri, and Zayn though different than in the first book in some ways kind of feel like they are fillers. At first I didn't really like Zayn, he was a bully at first, but as soon as he met Lexi, he stopped being a bully once and for all and we never see that trait ever again.
I found this book a little bit odd in a way though. I felt like the first half of the book was really well paced and it was really intriguing. Then after Lexie meets Darren and the rest of the pack, the pacing slows down and feels off.
And I wish that Harper and River had taken a bit more time in developing the romantic relationship between Lexie and the pack. I also wish that Harper and River had made Darren at least bi going in knowing that he was going to be an omega. Being a straight male omega going through his first heat with his pack of men, it's got to be difficult for him. But, they do help him through it.
Reading Darren going through his first heat and the pack help him through it made me question if it was truly a love relationship (we do know that it's a love relationship for at least Aidan), or if it was just a biological need, and was it thanks to the rest of the pack that Darren finally had his bi-awakening? This is something that Harper and River left unanswered.
The only clear and certain feelings that are crystal clear are the feelings between Lexie and Darren.
And I still don't get why there was this unsatisfying encounter that Lexie had to have with her ex? I don't get why that scene was written and why it had to be written in the book in the first place. This is just something that I don't understand.
Lexi's relationship with the pack except for Darren is so underdeveloped. The guys mess up their first two meetings that Darren so carefully sets up and then all of a sudden Lexi and the other guys are just all over each other and acting like they are all in love and have this perfect romantic relationship.
I will say that each of the MMCs do feel real and are complex characters. And I really did love each one of them (especially Aiden, I would draw Aiden into my marriage any day of the week). The relationship between the MMCs feels so perfect and natural, even when they have their difficulties, they seem to be able to work through them naturally and easily. And when they couldn't work their difficulties out, I was almost brought to tears just wanting them to smooth things over and work out their problems. I hated seeing them fighting. And I'll say that honestly the progression of this book was just fantastic and on par, even if there were problems in the writing.
I just adore Lexie our beautiful FMC who finally got her pack and she finally found happiness and love and realized that being one half of the heart of a pack isn't that bad.
Even though this book does have its issues, I do recommend this book and this series. If you can look past the issues, it's an enjoyable read. And I do recommend Harper Lennox and River Ramsey as authors. I am starting to enjoy their writing the more I read of them and I look forward to reading more of their books.
August 21, 2025
Did not live up to its potential.
When I clicked on this book I assumed it was a normal reverse harem but then, despite finding out it was an omegaverse, decided to give it a try anyways because the female lead was a beta while one of the male leads was the omega so I figured the rape angle would be minimized.
And then the female lead's situation broke my heart in the first chapter, indicting there would be plenty of emotional content, something that was lacking in most of the academy books I have been reading recently, so I was in.
The alpha/beta/omega thing needed more explanation. If I hadn't already had an idea of how it works due to reading a couple of omegaverse stories thinking they were about paranormal werewolves, I would have been completely confused. As it was, there were still things that didn't make sense to me (like why a male beta or omega would even have a knot).
The omega male lead's situation was also heartbreaking (being female, I could soooo relate) and both his and his pack's emotional struggles were outlined and depicted in a compelling and heartfelt way.
The beta female lead and omega male lead met and it was lovely. So nice to see adults in a romance acting like adults.
Then the beta female lead met the whole pack and... the story went straight to Stupidtown with far-fetched contrivance , artificial drama (it was a best case scenario, for christ's sake, why is it being presented as an issue?) and nonsensical conflict (the timeout would not have taken the ten to fifteen minutes portrayed).
And then the drama was quickly and easily resolved to introduce a whole lot of repetitive conversations, wish-fulfillment, oddly bland sex, a weird fixation on 'knotting' the beta female lead (which shouldn't even be a thing since she is a beta) before she's had regular vagina sex with all of them, and the pack treating her like a second, more acceptable omega which undercut the main message of the book .
On top of that, a lot of the conversations didn't make sense. For instance, why is the idea of dating a pack such a surprise to her when that is what she signed up for when she agreed to the original date?
Eventually, the omega male lead's heat hit, the beta female lead was reduced to a supporting auxiliary omega and there was a whole lot of emotionally beautiful, emotionally healing, very smutty, very hot M/M action! Highlight of the book!
The beta female lead continued to hold the role of a supporting auxiliary omega for the rest of the story , proving that, while she still wasn't good enough to be a part of a pack as a beta, she was good enough to be part of a pack as a spare omega.
It's not a bad story; it just set up a bold, unique situation and then failed to use it to explore and challenge worn out sexist tropes when the frickin' story was about exploring and challenging biological discrimination!. It was ironic.. and a little sad.
(Since the author decided to ignore that opportunity, the story would have been a lot better if either no female lead had been featured in the story or the pack had decided to shop for a female together after they had already found their footing and gone thru at least one heat so it come off as an authentic desire for a woman to share instead of them just using her as a heterosexual buffer and faux-omega.)
The male leads, their emotional and sexual journey and their amazing commitment to each other made the read worth it for me.
When I clicked on this book I assumed it was a normal reverse harem but then, despite finding out it was an omegaverse, decided to give it a try anyways because the female lead was a beta while one of the male leads was the omega so I figured the rape angle would be minimized.
And then the female lead's situation broke my heart in the first chapter, indicting there would be plenty of emotional content, something that was lacking in most of the academy books I have been reading recently, so I was in.
The alpha/beta/omega thing needed more explanation. If I hadn't already had an idea of how it works due to reading a couple of omegaverse stories thinking they were about paranormal werewolves, I would have been completely confused. As it was, there were still things that didn't make sense to me (like why a male beta or omega would even have a knot).
The omega male lead's situation was also heartbreaking (being female, I could soooo relate) and both his and his pack's emotional struggles were outlined and depicted in a compelling and heartfelt way.
The beta female lead and omega male lead met and it was lovely. So nice to see adults in a romance acting like adults.
Then the beta female lead met the whole pack and... the story went straight to Stupidtown with far-fetched contrivance , artificial drama (it was a best case scenario, for christ's sake, why is it being presented as an issue?) and nonsensical conflict (the timeout would not have taken the ten to fifteen minutes portrayed).
And then the drama was quickly and easily resolved to introduce a whole lot of repetitive conversations, wish-fulfillment, oddly bland sex, a weird fixation on 'knotting' the beta female lead (which shouldn't even be a thing since she is a beta) before she's had regular vagina sex with all of them, and the pack treating her like a second, more acceptable omega which undercut the main message of the book .
On top of that, a lot of the conversations didn't make sense. For instance, why is the idea of dating a pack such a surprise to her when that is what she signed up for when she agreed to the original date?
Eventually, the omega male lead's heat hit, the beta female lead was reduced to a supporting auxiliary omega and there was a whole lot of emotionally beautiful, emotionally healing, very smutty, very hot M/M action! Highlight of the book!
The beta female lead continued to hold the role of a supporting auxiliary omega for the rest of the story , proving that, while she still wasn't good enough to be a part of a pack as a beta, she was good enough to be part of a pack as a spare omega.
It's not a bad story; it just set up a bold, unique situation and then failed to use it to explore and challenge worn out sexist tropes when the frickin' story was about exploring and challenging biological discrimination!. It was ironic.. and a little sad.
(Since the author decided to ignore that opportunity, the story would have been a lot better if either no female lead had been featured in the story or the pack had decided to shop for a female together after they had already found their footing and gone thru at least one heat so it come off as an authentic desire for a woman to share instead of them just using her as a heterosexual buffer and faux-omega.)
The male leads, their emotional and sexual journey and their amazing commitment to each other made the read worth it for me.
July 14, 2025
3.65 of 5
Lexi has problems maintaining relationships with alphas. It's really no fault of her own, since she's "just" a beta and most alphas want an omega and a pack. At her sister’s insistence, she signs up for a dating app that lets users meet exactly what kind of connection they’re after. After one hilariously awful blind date on the app, she nearly quits. She tries one more time hoping for a love connection...
Darren Malloy, a manly man, presents as an omega when he gets a concussion while playing hockey. Through the first third of the book, he's really struggling and angry with everything. He decides he wants to find a female for his pack. He matches with Lexi on the app and finds more than he expected.
This book is a standalone in the Fameverse series but really has the same theme. The female, in this case a beta, and the male omega are the heart of the story. This also has the same issue as the first. The FMC and the omega are the most defined and have well-developed emotions and characteristics. The alphas: Jax, Aidan, Dmitri, and Zayn, though different feel more like fillers. Zayn is a bully at the beginning in the story but that trait completely disappears when they meet Lexi.
The first half of the book was intriguing and well paced. But things really slowed down after Lexi meets the pack at their house. The pack romantic relationship is under developed. We know it's familial before Darren destinates as an omega. Darren, is supposedly a straight male but he eventually has his "heat" that his entire pack helps him through. Is it a love relationship (it is for Aidan), or a biological need, and did Darren and the rest of the pack have a bi-awakening? It's really unclear. The only thing certain are the feelings between Lexi and Darren. There is also an unsatisfying encounter with her ex and I wonder why that was written in the first place.
The underdevelopment between Lexi and the pack is there too. They mess up the first two meetings Darren has set up and soon Lexi and the pack are lovey-dovey and they have romantic relationships.
Tropes:
MFMMMM
Female Beta, Male Omega
Found family
Hockey
No third act breakup
Scent matches\heat
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️ of 5
Lexi has problems maintaining relationships with alphas. It's really no fault of her own, since she's "just" a beta and most alphas want an omega and a pack. At her sister’s insistence, she signs up for a dating app that lets users meet exactly what kind of connection they’re after. After one hilariously awful blind date on the app, she nearly quits. She tries one more time hoping for a love connection...
Darren Malloy, a manly man, presents as an omega when he gets a concussion while playing hockey. Through the first third of the book, he's really struggling and angry with everything. He decides he wants to find a female for his pack. He matches with Lexi on the app and finds more than he expected.
This book is a standalone in the Fameverse series but really has the same theme. The female, in this case a beta, and the male omega are the heart of the story. This also has the same issue as the first. The FMC and the omega are the most defined and have well-developed emotions and characteristics. The alphas: Jax, Aidan, Dmitri, and Zayn, though different feel more like fillers. Zayn is a bully at the beginning in the story but that trait completely disappears when they meet Lexi.
The first half of the book was intriguing and well paced. But things really slowed down after Lexi meets the pack at their house. The pack romantic relationship is under developed. We know it's familial before Darren destinates as an omega. Darren, is supposedly a straight male but he eventually has his "heat" that his entire pack helps him through. Is it a love relationship (it is for Aidan), or a biological need, and did Darren and the rest of the pack have a bi-awakening? It's really unclear. The only thing certain are the feelings between Lexi and Darren. There is also an unsatisfying encounter with her ex and I wonder why that was written in the first place.
The underdevelopment between Lexi and the pack is there too. They mess up the first two meetings Darren has set up and soon Lexi and the pack are lovey-dovey and they have romantic relationships.
Tropes:
MFMMMM
Female Beta, Male Omega
Found family
Hockey
No third act breakup
Scent matches\heat
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️ of 5
August 22, 2025
4.25 Stars
This book had me thinking and feeling a lot of things. I read a lot of omegaverse and honestly a lot of them are very similar. There is a female omega that is the scent match for a pack of male alphas and betas. Don’t get me wrong. I like those stories. But I always like to see something different. This book has something different. In this book we have a pack of alpha and beta teammates, until the beta presents as an omega. So, we get a male omega and a pack full of alpha males who now realize that their omega is a male and not a female as they planned. If this was a contemporary why choose, I might have some real issues. But this is an omegaverse, and one thing we have to remember is that these stories are all about their biology taking over and controlling things. There is also the addition of a female beta, that has been matched through an app. It’s a beta that doesn’t have an interest in a pack like this. This gives a completely different dynamic, even though, by the end, the pack has a similar dynamic as most omegaverses, with the female as the center of the pack, even though she is not the omega.
I always love to read a story with a male omega. Omegas are often seen as weaker, so a male omega has a lot to fight against to prove that they are also tough. Darren was not only a beta/late presenting omega, but also a hockey player. He had to push himself to be the player he was before presenting and then was put in a completely new position. I go back and forth on the different members of the pack other than Darren and Lexie. The guys are also put in a weird position, finding that their teammate is their omega. By then end, a lot of my issues were resolved, so I really did enjoy what I read. There were just times when the alphas irked me.
I am usually a fan of just about any omegaverse that you put in front of me. And this one is really no different. The author goes in a different direction than a lot of omegaverses go, and that’s something that I really appreciate. Because it is an omegaverse, it is definitely spicy and I didn’t think there was too much spicy. It was the right amount to ensure that the story and the issues didn’t get lost.
This book had me thinking and feeling a lot of things. I read a lot of omegaverse and honestly a lot of them are very similar. There is a female omega that is the scent match for a pack of male alphas and betas. Don’t get me wrong. I like those stories. But I always like to see something different. This book has something different. In this book we have a pack of alpha and beta teammates, until the beta presents as an omega. So, we get a male omega and a pack full of alpha males who now realize that their omega is a male and not a female as they planned. If this was a contemporary why choose, I might have some real issues. But this is an omegaverse, and one thing we have to remember is that these stories are all about their biology taking over and controlling things. There is also the addition of a female beta, that has been matched through an app. It’s a beta that doesn’t have an interest in a pack like this. This gives a completely different dynamic, even though, by the end, the pack has a similar dynamic as most omegaverses, with the female as the center of the pack, even though she is not the omega.
I always love to read a story with a male omega. Omegas are often seen as weaker, so a male omega has a lot to fight against to prove that they are also tough. Darren was not only a beta/late presenting omega, but also a hockey player. He had to push himself to be the player he was before presenting and then was put in a completely new position. I go back and forth on the different members of the pack other than Darren and Lexie. The guys are also put in a weird position, finding that their teammate is their omega. By then end, a lot of my issues were resolved, so I really did enjoy what I read. There were just times when the alphas irked me.
I am usually a fan of just about any omegaverse that you put in front of me. And this one is really no different. The author goes in a different direction than a lot of omegaverses go, and that’s something that I really appreciate. Because it is an omegaverse, it is definitely spicy and I didn’t think there was too much spicy. It was the right amount to ensure that the story and the issues didn’t get lost.
July 23, 2025
A solid 3 star mood read. I loved the first book, this was definitely weaker however I still devoured it within 24 hours.
I really loved the idea of the plot - the beta being the center of the pack, vs the typical omega. It’s a nice change of pace for the FMC to NOT be the omega. I also liked that one of the MMCs awoke as an omega, vs starting off as one. I enjoyed the book overall, like I said a good mood read.
What I didn’t like - the hockey setting. Simply because it was….not at all realistic. I don’t feel like this author did any research into hockey, and it shows. You’re telling me there’s 6 total hockey players for a team? Because that is definitely not right. As somebody who actively watches hockey, this was a major pain point for me with all the inaccuracies. It took me out of the book completely. (But this probably isn’t a problem for a regular reader).
My other major complaint is how the MMC relationships occurred. I feel like at the beginning, the author teased that the male omega had sexual feelings for his male pack mates (alphas), and this was before he awakened as an omega. Then he awakened, and ran in the complete opposite direction - vehemently rejecting the male alphas and trying to desperately find a female beta. Then his heat hits and obviously he wants the alpha knots. This all lines up with typical omegaverse….but something felt so off, so missing. Like an important conversation of what their new relationship looked like. Aiden had very clear inner monologue of wanting Darren. But there was never any conversation on this? They just have sex during heat and that’s it. It just didn’t feel…right? Complete? Something was off regarding the MMCs relationships.
Also I’m going to call out that Zayne, Aiden, and Jax all had page time to have sex with Darren. Poor Dimitri had to share a chapter from Lexies POV while she’s taking a knot for the first time. He got shafted. I said it.
Still a 4 star rating for me however because I wanted OV read and this was still a solid book.
I really loved the idea of the plot - the beta being the center of the pack, vs the typical omega. It’s a nice change of pace for the FMC to NOT be the omega. I also liked that one of the MMCs awoke as an omega, vs starting off as one. I enjoyed the book overall, like I said a good mood read.
What I didn’t like - the hockey setting. Simply because it was….not at all realistic. I don’t feel like this author did any research into hockey, and it shows. You’re telling me there’s 6 total hockey players for a team? Because that is definitely not right. As somebody who actively watches hockey, this was a major pain point for me with all the inaccuracies. It took me out of the book completely. (But this probably isn’t a problem for a regular reader).
My other major complaint is how the MMC relationships occurred. I feel like at the beginning, the author teased that the male omega had sexual feelings for his male pack mates (alphas), and this was before he awakened as an omega. Then he awakened, and ran in the complete opposite direction - vehemently rejecting the male alphas and trying to desperately find a female beta. Then his heat hits and obviously he wants the alpha knots. This all lines up with typical omegaverse….but something felt so off, so missing. Like an important conversation of what their new relationship looked like. Aiden had very clear inner monologue of wanting Darren. But there was never any conversation on this? They just have sex during heat and that’s it. It just didn’t feel…right? Complete? Something was off regarding the MMCs relationships.
Also I’m going to call out that Zayne, Aiden, and Jax all had page time to have sex with Darren. Poor Dimitri had to share a chapter from Lexies POV while she’s taking a knot for the first time. He got shafted. I said it.
Still a 4 star rating for me however because I wanted OV read and this was still a solid book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2025
Claimed by the Team is a really cozy, feel-good take on the omegaverse. It’s low on drama and high on heart, which was exactly what I needed.
The story follows Lexie, a beta who’s used to being overlooked in relationships because of her designation. She works hard and keeps to herself, and after getting dumped one too many times, her sister signs her up for a dating app. Thanks to a technical glitch, she ends up matched with Darren and his pack.
Darren is a hockey player who used to be an beta or so he thought. After an accident, he suddenly presents as an omega, and it completely throws his life off course. He’s frustrated, lost, and struggling to accept this huge change. His pack is supportive, but even they are unsure how to move forward with him. Then Lexie enters the picture, and slowly, things start to shift—for all of them.
What I really liked is that the story gives us different POVs, so we see how each person is dealing with the situation in their own way. No one’s perfect, and they all mess up at times, but that’s what makes it feel real. Their growth is slow, believable, and comforting to follow.
I do wish there was a bit more shown (rather than told) when it comes to Lexie getting to know the pack, especially after their first date goes sideways. That part felt a little rushed. But overall, this was such a warm, non-toxic read that gave me all the soft, fuzzy feelings. If you like gentle stories with emotional growth and strong found-family vibes, this one’s worth picking up.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story follows Lexie, a beta who’s used to being overlooked in relationships because of her designation. She works hard and keeps to herself, and after getting dumped one too many times, her sister signs her up for a dating app. Thanks to a technical glitch, she ends up matched with Darren and his pack.
Darren is a hockey player who used to be an beta or so he thought. After an accident, he suddenly presents as an omega, and it completely throws his life off course. He’s frustrated, lost, and struggling to accept this huge change. His pack is supportive, but even they are unsure how to move forward with him. Then Lexie enters the picture, and slowly, things start to shift—for all of them.
What I really liked is that the story gives us different POVs, so we see how each person is dealing with the situation in their own way. No one’s perfect, and they all mess up at times, but that’s what makes it feel real. Their growth is slow, believable, and comforting to follow.
I do wish there was a bit more shown (rather than told) when it comes to Lexie getting to know the pack, especially after their first date goes sideways. That part felt a little rushed. But overall, this was such a warm, non-toxic read that gave me all the soft, fuzzy feelings. If you like gentle stories with emotional growth and strong found-family vibes, this one’s worth picking up.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 31, 2025
This is the second book of the Fameverse series, where each book focuses on a different FMC and contains a HEA. This sports romance (hockey) features a late presenting male omega, his pack of alphas and a beta (the FMC) who doesn’t want anything to do with a pack. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Omegaverse
✨Why choose (MMMMMF)
✨Slow meet
✨She doesn’t want a pack (with an Omega)
✨Good girl kink
✨Heat & knots
✨Alpha that stress bakes
✨They worship and spoil her
✨Bi-awakening
✨She helps him build a nest
✨Scent matches
Rating: 4/5 Stars 4/5 Flames
The Lovely: I loved the non-traditional dynamics in this book in terms of the late presenting male omega and a female beta that doesn’t want to be second string to an omega. And after four different alpha boyfriends left her for a pack with an omega, she deserves to be the center of attention. I adored how the pack treated her (albeit, after a very rocky start).
The Mundane: I did not love the slow meet setup at the beginning. It was nearly the 30% mark before the FMC met the first of the MMCs, and it just felt like the book didn’t really start until then.
Recommendation: I grabbed this ARC of this because I’ve enjoyed Harper Lennox’s other books. This one was comparable to Claimed by the Band in terms of having all the feels, but still less than Harper’s Claimverse series. However, I absolutely adored how the pack cherished the FMC. If you like omegaverse plus sports romances, and a pack that truly comes to worship the FMC, I think you’d like this book.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Omegaverse
✨Why choose (MMMMMF)
✨Slow meet
✨She doesn’t want a pack (with an Omega)
✨Good girl kink
✨Heat & knots
✨Alpha that stress bakes
✨They worship and spoil her
✨Bi-awakening
✨She helps him build a nest
✨Scent matches
Rating: 4/5 Stars 4/5 Flames
The Lovely: I loved the non-traditional dynamics in this book in terms of the late presenting male omega and a female beta that doesn’t want to be second string to an omega. And after four different alpha boyfriends left her for a pack with an omega, she deserves to be the center of attention. I adored how the pack treated her (albeit, after a very rocky start).
The Mundane: I did not love the slow meet setup at the beginning. It was nearly the 30% mark before the FMC met the first of the MMCs, and it just felt like the book didn’t really start until then.
Recommendation: I grabbed this ARC of this because I’ve enjoyed Harper Lennox’s other books. This one was comparable to Claimed by the Band in terms of having all the feels, but still less than Harper’s Claimverse series. However, I absolutely adored how the pack cherished the FMC. If you like omegaverse plus sports romances, and a pack that truly comes to worship the FMC, I think you’d like this book.
August 12, 2025
Everything you want from an omegaverse!
Lexie’s had some bad luck when it comes to finding love. After 4 failed attempts at finding her happily ever after, she’s all but ready to throw in the towel. With a push from her sister, she decides to try a connection with an already formed pack. Unexpectedly, she hits it off with the newly present omega Darren, and decides this may actually work. If only the alphas would get it together. Once they finally communicate and spend time with each other, everything just falls into place.
This was everything I would expect from an Omegaverse story, but more. I’m very satisfied by the way each dynamic was portrayed from beginning to end. Darren was the best! He’s such a dreamboat! I can’t express enough how well put together his character was, and the way he handled everything after his status change. The alphas were great as well. There was a lot of tension between the 5 guys after the presentation. They definitely needed Lexie to help create a balance in the pack. I loved the use of the omega community really stepping it up for Darren. They all came prepared to make history.
Side note: I kept waiting for the ex and his trashy side piece to turn up and get taste of their own medicine and I’m beyond happy that it was included. Sweet satisfaction!
If you ask me for a omegaverse recommendation, this is it…. It has everything you’re looking for. For those who like spice with their story, this is definitely for you. WELL DONE!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Lexie’s had some bad luck when it comes to finding love. After 4 failed attempts at finding her happily ever after, she’s all but ready to throw in the towel. With a push from her sister, she decides to try a connection with an already formed pack. Unexpectedly, she hits it off with the newly present omega Darren, and decides this may actually work. If only the alphas would get it together. Once they finally communicate and spend time with each other, everything just falls into place.
This was everything I would expect from an Omegaverse story, but more. I’m very satisfied by the way each dynamic was portrayed from beginning to end. Darren was the best! He’s such a dreamboat! I can’t express enough how well put together his character was, and the way he handled everything after his status change. The alphas were great as well. There was a lot of tension between the 5 guys after the presentation. They definitely needed Lexie to help create a balance in the pack. I loved the use of the omega community really stepping it up for Darren. They all came prepared to make history.
Side note: I kept waiting for the ex and his trashy side piece to turn up and get taste of their own medicine and I’m beyond happy that it was included. Sweet satisfaction!
If you ask me for a omegaverse recommendation, this is it…. It has everything you’re looking for. For those who like spice with their story, this is definitely for you. WELL DONE!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 5, 2025
Multiple reasons forced me to give only two stars to this book :
1. The writer doesn't seem to understand how an hockey team works. I'm not a fan of hockey but even I know that there is definitely more than 7 players in a team. Excluding the MMC, only two other players are named and they barely have any dialog in the book. For away games, all of the players and the support team usually travel together. There is definitely not a personal bus dedicated to 5 players. Finally, the team definitely doesn't pay for a night out for the sister of a player's girlfriend and her husband.
2. Zayn had a change in personally with no explanation. In the first few chapters with Darren's POV, Zayn is a bully towards Darren. I was expecting him to be kicked out of the pack. We then had one chapter following his POV and, suddenly, he wasn't a bully anymore.
3. Excluding Darren, all of the MMC are treated as a group for the romance. They all had their first date and their first time with Lexie together as a group. When Lexie finally went on one-on-one dates with those guys, those dates were all described in one single paragraph, with one line per date. We never saw one date scene or one sex scene between Lexie and only one of the other MMC (excluding Darren).
4. Only Darren and Aidan were interested in some male on male action before Darren found out he was an omega. Afterward, suddenly every one was interested to do it with Darren. None of the MMC ever had a discussion with Darren saying they were attracted to him, even after his heat. During Darren's first heat, it almost felt like the MCC were all drugged and forced to have sex because of the hormones. I was too uncomfortable so I skimmed that part of the book.
1. The writer doesn't seem to understand how an hockey team works. I'm not a fan of hockey but even I know that there is definitely more than 7 players in a team. Excluding the MMC, only two other players are named and they barely have any dialog in the book. For away games, all of the players and the support team usually travel together. There is definitely not a personal bus dedicated to 5 players. Finally, the team definitely doesn't pay for a night out for the sister of a player's girlfriend and her husband.
2. Zayn had a change in personally with no explanation. In the first few chapters with Darren's POV, Zayn is a bully towards Darren. I was expecting him to be kicked out of the pack. We then had one chapter following his POV and, suddenly, he wasn't a bully anymore.
3. Excluding Darren, all of the MMC are treated as a group for the romance. They all had their first date and their first time with Lexie together as a group. When Lexie finally went on one-on-one dates with those guys, those dates were all described in one single paragraph, with one line per date. We never saw one date scene or one sex scene between Lexie and only one of the other MMC (excluding Darren).
4. Only Darren and Aidan were interested in some male on male action before Darren found out he was an omega. Afterward, suddenly every one was interested to do it with Darren. None of the MMC ever had a discussion with Darren saying they were attracted to him, even after his heat. During Darren's first heat, it almost felt like the MCC were all drugged and forced to have sex because of the hormones. I was too uncomfortable so I skimmed that part of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2025
This book is about a beta who has had her heart broken one too many times, it’s about an omega who just had his entire world flipped on its head and a pack unable to navigate their new reality. This book is about taking a chance, it’s about building trust and being open to new experiences, allowing faith to work its magic.
I’m not a sports person, so I don’t understand why I keep reading and getting obsessed with all these sport romances, but I do and this one was marvellous. The authors really knew what they were doing here, while they were building the characters they also got me so invested in them, cheering for their wins, crying at their losses, laughing as the FMC casually jumps out the bathroom window in a dress, they had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read where they bring us next on this journey in the Fameverse.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys omegaverse, anyone who loves reading a book with unending devotion.
It’s rare for me to quote something on the very first page, before even the first chapter, heck, it’s basically in the forewords, it’s a note from the authors but I think it’s so powerful, I just have to include the quote. So as usual, these are a few of my favourite quotes.
“She doesn’t need to change to get her HEA with her guys.”
“Normal. I can act normal. Even if nothing about this situation is normal at all.”
“I'm a hopeless romantic who still longs for a genuine connection in a world that's clearly decided I'm nothing more than an extra.”
I’m not a sports person, so I don’t understand why I keep reading and getting obsessed with all these sport romances, but I do and this one was marvellous. The authors really knew what they were doing here, while they were building the characters they also got me so invested in them, cheering for their wins, crying at their losses, laughing as the FMC casually jumps out the bathroom window in a dress, they had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read where they bring us next on this journey in the Fameverse.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys omegaverse, anyone who loves reading a book with unending devotion.
It’s rare for me to quote something on the very first page, before even the first chapter, heck, it’s basically in the forewords, it’s a note from the authors but I think it’s so powerful, I just have to include the quote. So as usual, these are a few of my favourite quotes.
“She doesn’t need to change to get her HEA with her guys.”
“Normal. I can act normal. Even if nothing about this situation is normal at all.”
“I'm a hopeless romantic who still longs for a genuine connection in a world that's clearly decided I'm nothing more than an extra.”
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