Cherry Bomb

by Sarah Blue

Designating late as an Omega, becoming a stripper, and falling for my mom's ex-boyfriend wasn't exactly how I imagined my life, but here I am.

The moment I designated, I was kicked out of my mother’s house. Two Omegas under one roof wouldn't do. I was a burden to her and her pack.

With few career options, and no pack in sight, I found myself working at Lavender Moon. The scent club not only offered a means to provide for myself, it was the perfect place to learn how to be an Omega.

Too bad I was doing a terrible job of it.

Until a confident Beta walked into the club making me an offer I couldn’t refuse. He wants me, and so does his pack.

The two Alpha firefighters are handsome, caring, and possessive in a way I didn’t know I needed. The only issue…one of them just so happens to be my mom's ex-boyfriend.

Despite feeling unworthy of their attention, they say they want to court me, that I'm precious. I've never been loved before, not even by my own family. Can I look past my trauma and give this pack my heart?

Cherry Bomb is a standalone MMMF Omegaverse romance set in the Lavender Moon Universe.

Genres: Omegaverse, Why Choose, Found Family

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 30, 2026

About the author

Sarah Blue is a USA Today best-selling author of paranormal, omegaverse, and contemporary romance. When she isn’t writing you can find her nose buried in a book or picking up a new craft she probably won't finish. She lives in Maryland with her husband, children, and two cats.

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Reviews

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I have MISSED Sarah Blue’s OV universe. I love her poly relationships - everyone loves everyone here! MMMF with two alpha firefighters and a perfect beta.

Betas are always my favorite in ABO dynamics. The only clearheaded ones in the bunch. And Sarah’s betas are always a little unhinged. As I said, perfect.

A standalone that ends in a HEA.

[Ash (so there’s this book) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Adult Omegaverse Romance
Spice: 3/5🌶️
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*

The Catalog: MMMF omegaverse, midnight ballerina omega, late presenting omega, mother’s ex-boyfriend, firefighter alphas, high roller beta, big dick beta energy, cum pants hot tub, heavy scent marking, touch starved FMC, good boy, power play, found family

CWs: toxic family dynamics

Pack Dynamics:
α α β Ω
Sterling (α): never been with an omega
Nate (α): ex of FMC’s mom
Hayes (β): wealthy, card shark beta
Hailey (Ω): wary of alphas & relationships

Synopsis:
When Hailey presented as an omega late in life, her mother hastily kicked her out of her home, leaving Hailey with no choice but to become a dancer at Lavender Moon, a scent club. Then, when a wealthy card-shark beta with BDE offers her money to accompany him to a poker game, she finds herself being courted by him, his hot fireman alpha, and her mother’s ex boyfriend.

Thoughts:
Literally nothing brings me out of a weird reading mood faster, and with more enthusiasm, than a Sarah Blue omegaverse. This story’s swoony romance, feel good humor, and slightly unhinged beta was just what I needed. I feel so fed.

First, I really love the idea of Lavender Moon, the scent club (first seen in Lavender Moon), and I love how the omegas that work there feel so empowered. It’s such a refreshingly positive representation of sex work. I think Hailey’s personal experience with working there was really sweet and I love how it aided her character development.

Of course it wouldn’t be a Sarah Blue book without a touch of taboo funsies, and having one of the alphas be an ex boyfriend of Hailey’s mom brought all the low key, angsty feels. I love the way Hailey and Nate worked through their dynamic. I also super loved Sterling, the head alpha, and his dominant, caring personality.

But I must admit that Hayes, the slightly unhinged, extremely attractive beta is my King of Hearts. I love a beta that is confident in their designation and isn’t afraid to swing that confidence around like a monster dong. You’re going to love his shenanigans.

Expect all of the spoiling, scent marking, and heat tending alongside sweet and spicy moments that will melt your heart. Between the mortifying knotting toy mishap and taser you’re going to have to learn about for yourself, this book is entertainment front to back.

[Emily S · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I think we were fate, ya know?”

Sweet sweet cherry! She was something special right from the start. And her pack knew it too.

Hailey just wants to be wanted and there is nothing sweeter than a pack who is all in on each other and all in on her. She is spoiled and loved and taken care of in all the best ways.

While she may have designated late and was forced to forge her own path she came out on top. While she was working at our beloved Lavender Moon Club she meets beta Hayes. He is full of charm and talks himself into a date away from the club.
Meanwhile Sterling and Nate are both busy being dashing firemen who come to rescue in their community. And may come to rescue of our dear omega Hailey aka Cherry in a rather compromising position.
When these four finally all come together they are truly a cherry bomb. It takes both constant gentle reinforcements and an unexpected heat for things to really kick off between them all. Cherry is one of my most favorite FMCs from Sarah! She’s so strong and determined yet soft and oh so loving.

I love the lavender moon universe and cherry bomb is no exception! It’s swoony and forbidden. It’s sweet and spicy and everything you need for a perfect omegaverse.

•What to expect•
Omegaverse
Mom’s ex-boyfriend
MMMF
Pole dancer fmc
Firefighters + pro poker player mmcs



HEA: yes
Spice: ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥.5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
POV: multiple
Standalone: yes but in a connected standalone universe (you don’t need to read the others to enjoy this!)


*I am grateful to have read an advanced copy. My review is completely my own.

[JabberwockyStories · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for the free e-ARC! This is my honest review!
SG Rating 4.5/5; Rounded up to 5 for GR.

Cherry Bomb is a stand-alone part of the Lavendar Moon Universe but the prior books are not required to read before this installment.

This story follows the Omega, Hailey (Stage name Cherry) trying her best to make ends meet after being forced out of her mother's home. Insert a sweet Beta approaching her asking to accompany him to a game of his and two firefighters who come to her rescue when some nightly play goes wrong.

Sarah is truly one of the queens of Omegaverse...esp when she throws in a bit of taboo! I loved the characters and how they each had their own unique relationship with one another in the pack but also had a strong connection as a whole pack.

Seeing Hailey and Nate find a way back to each other after the horrible things Hailey's mom did to them both was satisfying! I love our meddlesome Beta, Hayes pulling all the strings to bring his pack together! I'm also a sucker for a quiet, but protective Alpha and I think Sterling was the perfect pack Alpha to steer his packmates into working together to get Hailey to accept them.

I can't wait to see what's in store for the next Lavendar Moon omega!

If you enjoy omegaverses with scent clubs and want a splash of taboo (mom's ex-boyfriend) I absolutely recommend picking this up!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Favourite Quote: "My life, my future, is mine, and I think it could be a quite beautiful life if I let it"

Thank you so much to the author for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I was honestly so happy to Lavender Moon and Sarah's Omegaverse. This was such a quick, and easy read, and I enjoyed that all the characters experienced growth in themselves and their relationships through open communication and no huge break-ups. Hailey is exactly who I would be in a romance novel, if a smoking hot rich Beta showed up offering to buy me a car and telling me I don't need to work anymore (if I don't want to), I would be like where do I sign?? Add to that two hot Alpha firefighters (one of them her terrible mom's ex), all of whom love one another, it makes for a perfect read. The found family amongst the other Omegas in the club as well as her pack were also a really positive aspect which fed in to a loving story. The spice was the perfect balance, without overtaking a relatively short story and Hayes had me smiling throughout. I always seem to end up on team sassy Beta. I inhaled this book in an afternoon and can't wait to read some more from this world (Riley is next right Sarah???)

4⭐️

[Hannah Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this one! I stayed up until 2am last night so I could finish it because I was so hooked!! Getting to see glimpses of characters from lavender moon was amazing as well!

Little recap:
Cherry Bomb is an omegaverse in the same area as lavender moon. A girl gets thrown out by her mom after one of her mom’s alphas reacts to her scent and ends up working at lavender moon. She meets a guy there and he asks to hire her for an event he has to go to and he’s the first guy she’s wanted the whole time she’s been there. he is a beta and he has a pack already but they’re looking for an omega (which she is) but one of the alphas in his pack was the alpha that reacted to her scent at her moms 😏 i ate that uppppp

The scene with the knot toy took me out! It was hilarious!

Who doesn’t want two alphas and a beta to be obsessed with them?! I mean really who would say no? 😂

Hailey really grew into herself and begin accepting who she wanted to be across the story and it was amazing to read!

Sarah did it again with the omegaverse!! I will literally read anything she puts out at this point.

5 ⭐️
5🌶️

[Commamirandabooknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review 📖
Cherry Bomb
Written by Sarah Blue
@sarahblueauthor


You know you're reading a Sarah blue book when the first line makes me laugh out loud right away!

It always makes me so giddy when the Omega starts to meet her future pack members one at a time, especially the beta of the group. There is just always something about the beta that gets me. My goodness each encounter with the MMCs just gets me! I'm hooked. I ate this book up.

I honestly can never get enough of Sarah's Omegaverse books. These books keep getting better and better and just when I think I have a favorite book and pack she creates new ones for me to love. This pack is my current new favorite. This pack just hit all the marks for me. I didn't want to put the book down and I needed to know where their story would go.

I have so many questions about Riley I hope we will learn more about him in the future 🤞🏻


#MMMF
#OmegaverseRomance
#sarahblue
#whychooseromance

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review

She does it again, this woman is truly a gifted writer!

Sarah was the author that got me into the omegaverse and I’ve never looked back. Her story telling is magical and you really do feel and care for these characters.

Cherry bomb was a spicy and sweet story of being a late bloomer and finding your place in the world, that your past doesn’t always have to shape you but that you get to decide who you get to be and learn from the mistakes of that said past and not to repeat them.

Cherry herself is all of us who have been through a hard past but came out better on top of it all. Hayes would have to be one of my faves, he was sweet, cocky and all around proud of who he was.

And it looks like there will be a new story in this series coming soon with hopefully Riley, that will definitely be fun to read.

If it’s your first time wanting to read omegaverse books then definitely go with Sarah Blue, the queen of the omegaverse in opinion.

[Kali Dempsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐ 4 🌶️

Lavender Moon was one of my favorite Sarah books so being back there was such a treat. And dare I say, I may love Hailey and her men even more?! This was so much fun. Sweet and spicy with MMCs that make you swoon. I just adored all of the dynamics with these characters too.

It wouldn't be a Sarah Blue book without a beta that brings you to your knees and Hayes was everything I was hoping for and more. This man was E V E R Y T H I N G. A beta with absolute Alpha energy. The bonding, or I guess, not bonding, scene had me cackling for hours on end. He was just so perfect and exactly what this pack needed.

I loved getting to see our LM friends again too and I'm really hoping we'll be back here soon. I just love them all so much.

Thank you so much to Sarah for the advanced copy!!

[my_throne_of_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book so much! Sarah writes amazing omegaverse romance! This one follows Hailey as she designated late as an omega and her mom kicked her out. So she starts working at Lavender Moon which is a scent club. She is learning how to be an omega when a confident Beta walks in making her an offer. He wants her and so does his pack, which are two other Alpha firefighters. They are handsome, caring, and possessive in a way she didn’t knew she needed, but one of them is also her mom's ex. Having been rejected from her mom's pack makes Hailey unsure of what she deserves but can she overcome it all for this new pack to form.
I really loved the dynamic the boys already had going. Hayes being the confident, rich Beta and Sterling being the pack Alpha which Nate is Alpha who is hesitant about the whole situation giving his history with her. They do do a great job of making her feel like the centre of their pack which Hailey absolutely deserves!
If you are looking for a steamy, queer, omegaverse romance this book is for you!
Thanks to Sarah Blue for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Dominique - · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah Blue always writes omegaverse that feels intense, hot, and deliciously character-driven.

I couldn't put Cherry Bomb down and honestly thought it was a novella at the speed I was able to read it. Sterling, Hayes, Nate, and Hailey are so good together. Hayes is such a smexy beta with confidence and cash to spend on spoiling his omega. Sterling has a heart of gold and the groundedness to lead the pack. Nate is so sweet and has been there for Hailey when she really needed someone. Hailey brings all of them even closer together and gives them someone to funnel their love into *as well as each other* and it makes for the perfect OV read.

[BobbiJo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cherry Bomb is so freaking sweet! If you need a sugary sweet Omegaverse, this is the book for you!

Very little angst, all the insta feelings, and some delicious spice await you. Cherry Bomb pulled me in from the first chapter and never turned me loose.

I loved how understanding and patient the guys were with Hailey. The romance moves fast, despite their original intentions to move slow. Hailey has a lot of fears and emotional barriers thanks to her family pack, but they are not match for Sterling, Nate, and Hayes.

Don’t miss out on this romance that is sure to give you a cavity while also making you sweat.

[Cecelia🐈‍⬛ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another omegaverse banger from Sarah! Love this universe she’s created in only 2 books and I really hone there will be more 👀

Hailey was everything. A bad bitch omega that didn’t take no shit. Precious alpha Nate we all love a slutty fireman mustache. Sterling was just the perfect alpha truly no notes. And as Sarah always does an unhinged beta Hayes, wild as hell but can keep up with Hailey they’re a perfect match. This packs dynamic was so precious of them figuring it out since Sterling is the only one to know how packs should work but them all being open and communicating what they need etc was just so fantastic.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting an ARC from Sarah Blue is always a "clear your schedule" kind of day for me and these never miss.

Cherry/Hailey is just out here trying to survive when Hayes, Nate and Sterling crash into her life. I loved the setting of Lavander moon and the multiple VIP rooms Hayes bought his way into🫠

I also found the dynamics really fun and just an overall light read which I desperately needed.

Can't wait to see what other treats Sarah has in store for us this year because this first one is a smash hit!

5/5 stars

[Blair Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

everything about this book was so much fun. i’m so glad to be back in the lavender moon universe!

another taboo love story with an omega and her moms ex boyfriend 🤪 its so damn delicious and this was a work of art.

i need to make it clear that i am for the streets when it comes to a sarah blue beta and hayes is very much included in this. i loved him so badly and he was so chaotic but so down bad at the same time. i love a man who knows what he wants.

AND LET ME BE CLEARRRRR !!!! THESE ALPHAS ARE ELITE!!! they are so soft and gentle but soooooo filthy. ugh the best 10/10

[CL Carman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Babes, let's all take a moment to thank Sarah for yet another delicious OV.

Cherry Bomb has my favorite OV combo of 2 alphas, 1 beta, and a broken omega who finally gets the princess treatment that they deserve. It has all of the things that I love and look forward to reading in a SB book: shenanigans, swoony moments, a chaotic heat (where the beta is the only sane person in the room), and me mentally building my dream nest to burrow myself in.

Now excuse me while I glare angrily at my husband for not buying me a car for going on a date with him. 😤😒

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, i am here thanking Sarah for her brain. I'm hooked every time. Cherry Bomb was no exception. The bad mom? The insecurities about not being enough? the blackhead videos as comfort? The headlamp and tweezers? (i bought a whole set up to torture my spouse last year 🤣). Personally such a relatable book (minus the 3 dudes and knots 🥲🥲🥲) ANYWHO. It took me less than a day to read this baby and I hope we get a Riley book ❤️

[Coletha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man oh man! I couldn’t put this one down. Sarah has a way of taking a story and making you feel absolutely everything for everyone. Hailey and her pack definitely grew together as the story went on and you couldn’t not root for them. For once in a long time, I didn’t have a favorite MMC. I loved all of them and how they had patience with Hailey.

You won’t be disappointed when you need this cover to cover! Bravo Ma’am! Bravo!

[Stacha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah never disappoints with her dedications. Haha!

I loved being back in this world! Lavender Moon is such a good time! Cherry/Hailey is so sweet a starved of affection, just her luck to have a smooth talking beta and two firefighter alphas that are looking to change that for her.
I’ll forever be obsessed with how she writes her beta men, they really do it for me. Sassy, confident, and embracing their designations!

Fingers crossed we get Riley’s story!

[Noni · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶/5

Ahhh my heart always full after reading Sarah Blue's books, maybe because her characters is always kinda related to me (like daaaamn i gotta take a breather because that hit too close to home Sarah wtfff). This book is sooo good, I kinda want my own Hayes because that Beta is my dream man goddamn you Hayes. Sterling with his "baby girl", giiirl istg I'm melting everytime he said that. And my man Nate, i adore youuu my mustache man 🤤👌🏻.

[Rach✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read/Finished: 01.23.26

(WARNING: SLIGHT SPOILERS)

Overall Ratings:
5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5/5 🔥🌶️🔥🌶️🔥

It was so lovely getting back into the Lavender Moon universe! I’m so glad we got to see some cameos from Luna, Ezra and Leo again (loved them so much).
I loved getting to know Hailey and how we got to meet Nate, Sterling and Hayes. They all owned my heart and I need to reread this book again cause I’m still processing LOL.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah Blue writes an omegaverse like no other. I fall hard and fast for her characters and their stories and her spicy scenes are creative and fun. Cherry aka Hailey is a late designation Omega trying to find herself, and in doing so she finds her pack. I love how she meets all the pack members, builds individual relationships and comes into her own. I couldn't put this book down it was so swoony!

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my honest review.

[Caity Friend · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah Blue has done it again! I loved this book, the MMCs are sweethearts and Hailey is so sweet, especially with her cat Smokey. And the guys are just so sweet on her and some of the pickles she gets into are so embarrassing but the guys just make it all better. And I love the little cameos from Lavender Moon and I’m hoping we get a book with Riley!

I received this ARC from the author for my honest review.

[Jessalyn Flint · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Omegaverse was the perfect palette cleanser for me to break up some of the romantasy I’ve been reading. It’s light and cozy with a touch of classic Omega drama! Hayes is such a great character and I LOVED his big Beta energy. I always love my Alphas but give me a confident Beta and I’m a puddle. Cherry Bomb is full of spicy goodness and I loved every moment of it!

[Chiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've loved Lavender Moon and I love being back in this world.

This was a nice and quick omegaverse read. The wonderful pack that came out of this was so lovable and incredibly close together. I loved how Hailey managed to overcome her fears thanks to the characteristics of both her Alphas and her Beta. These characters compliment one another in the perfect way.

[Brittany G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, I ate this book up. I enjoyed the pack dynamics so much. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and the roles and contributions each made towards their collective relationship. Hayes and his easygoing personality were my favorite.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good. Lavender Moon is one of my favorite omegaverse books and this one might have just surpassed it. I couldn’t put it down. I’m absolutely loving this series and I’m already excited for the next one!!

[Bentley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will always be grateful for a Sarah Blue ARC!!! Love lavender moon and this was just such a fun omegaverse read! We get MMMF (!!), a little forbidden-ness (hello mom’s ex??), and overall just fun read!

[Bonnie McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah’s books are such comfort reads for me. She was one of the first Omegaverse authors I read and she has never disappointed. Cherry’s story is so good. It has a hint of forbidden but a whole lot of devotion. I loved getting to go back to the Lavender Moon world.

[Queen B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beta Read.

Review to come.