A rebellious omega will bring this alpha king to his knees… for being ruthless with omega justice.
Maybe there’s no harm in one dance. In one hot kiss…
When I go into heat, there’s no ignoring what I am. Especially what I can’t have. But the King won’t be denied, and he follows me back to the Badlands.
If he breaks his own rules for me, will it bring our people together or start a revolution?
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This was really good. What the omegas went through everyday was unbelievable. Enjoyed the characters. Zelene’s character is so strong. Love her chemistry and connection with the King alpha. Can’t wait to read the next one.
An exciting new series start! I enjoyed the concept of this plot, the fact that the perceived weakest elements of the pack were actually the strongest. I loved the play on a class system and its effects on the underdogs. The Omegas, the women especially, were fierce and bold despite the oppression. The love story was good too like a Romeo and Juliette meets Beauty and the Beast. I enjoyed so much about this story and where I imagine it might go that I can hardly wait for the next one to release!
This is almost a dystopian werewolf shifter novel if there is such a thing Something has happened and the human population is almost wiped out those that are left are struggling This means that the werewolves are in charge but only the Alphas and Betas have a reasonable life Years before and omega caused the death of the queen and has revenge the King sentenced all Omega’s to the badlands where they suffer from disease and starvation. One Omega Zelene decides that things need to change and she tries to attract an alpha or beta so she can plead their case. What she doesn’t expect is that she will attract the attention of the king Adalai. Yes this guy is a typical obnoxious alpha but he does grow on you Will he make the changes that are needed you will have to read to see.
I Adored this Split Pack Story!!
Alphas and Betas live in community with a castle and behind walls, while Omegas live outside the walls and scrabble hard for their very existence. Things are so disjointed they can no longer shift into their wolves.
Omega Zelene sneaks into a party trying to get just one person to recognize there is no reason for Omegas to be treated so differently (and so poorly). When she attracts the attention of King Adara they both get more than they bargain for.
A touching and gritty story which is highly entertaining and full of action.
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This was a wild version of a Cinderella romance, and it captured my heart instantly!
I liked the strength and sass of the omegas. They were down. but not out! I loved how the king pointed out that alphas had something to learn from omegas!! The beginnings of change! The king had the strength and wisdom to change and unite against the humans. What a wonderful fairytale come true!
This is my first time reading this author/series
It was a quick attraction, fated mates romance
But it was done so beautifully
I was captive from the omega’s first attempt of subterfuge to her final capitulation
Don’t misunderstand at no point was she less than a queen
Adalai was such a softie! Yes he was the Alpha King but he wasn’t lacking a heart he was just a bit self absorbed I guess you might say
He never thought beyond the walls and the one man who should have kept him informed failed (though that is another story)
I do wish this was longer but it is the first in series so I hope as the author moves forward we get more substance
The series plot is laid out in this episode
We get hints and little bits but only enough to pique the curiosity… no solid answers yet
Lots of action
A possible betrayal
Mystery and suspense
Oh and the sweetest of romances
The author definitely used the carrot before the horse trick as I was left needing to know and am delving into book two next
This was a really good book. The storyline and characters were well developed, and the story just flowed nicely. It’s the classic romance tale of two people that were never supposed to be together, but with these two authors I didn’t expect nothing less than an intriguing and entertaining read.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
So it’s probably about a 3.5 stars for me. I still recommend because it wasn’t a bad book.
Great features are that the characters are fabulous, the sex scenes were slightly steamy- not overly detailed, great idea world/story wise- the ending- bringing the couples story to a close and leaving another couples open.
Negative features- in the beginning it grabbed me and pulled me in, but once they return to the castle there was a gap in time – they went from having 1 more day of heat, to jumping days after and having her crowned- then to a battle- and happiness in the relationship. It just seemed so steady, then rushed and jumpy.
I still recommend because it was a good first read and im intrigued in the characters enough to read the next book.
This was a weird mashup between Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast with werewolves and omegaverse. Despite the interesting mix, the premise worked with the creation of a very different take on were society and its internal tensions. It is also a telling reminder of some of the disadvantages of an absolute monarchy. Kudos to Zelene and Tavia for keeping their spirit in a society determined to oppress them and to Adalai for opening his eyes to see further than his father’s dictates.
An Interesting, Albeit Rushed Take, in the Omegaverse Trope…
“His Forbidden Omega”, the first of five books in P. Jameson and Kristen Strassel’s “The Royal Omegas” series, is a rich and intriguing tapestry of alpha, beta, and omega dystopian landscapes. This take on the ever popular trope however, is not as dark as other authors in the genre. This one not as sexually violent, or Stockholm level oppressive. However, where it lacks in typical omegaverse hallmarks, it excels in emotionally suspenseful story landscaping.
This is the story of King Adalai of Luxoria. An alpha wolf shifter king of the highest regard. A king known for his brutal and lethal ways, especially when it comes to defending his kingdom against the humans who would see his pack cleansed from the planet. A king also known for his unwavering stance toward and upholding of a long standing law that keeps the omegas of his pack separated and forcibly oppressed in the desert lands beyond Luxoria’s city center. And Zelene, a courageous omega desperate to improve the lives of all her omega counterparts. An omega that hatches a plan to attract a beta from the palace to help her change the division in their society. A plan that instead, attracts the attention of King Adalai.
What follows is a relentless, beautiful story of struggle, doubt, heartache, and hope. One that is as heart pounding as it is surprisingly introspective.
However, despite the beautiful story world the authors lay bare before you. The entire book feels rushed. You are left feeling as though important bits and pieces are missing. The entirety of the first eleven chapters march you relentlessly toward, what you feel deep in your gut, is a pivotal point in the story. You are brought directly to the edge of your seat with anxious anticipation over what will happen next. And then… Nothing.
Yes what we are given by the authors after this pivotal moment is beautiful, almost poignant. But the beauty is hollow. Without seeing the full struggle. Without witnessing the full extent of what Adalai and Zelene must have endured from the last point in chapter eleven, to the first point in chapter twelve. You are left confused, underwhelmed, and aggrieved.
There are a few bright spots beyond this point that almost bring you back to the feverish need the first chapters incites within you. But sadly here too they bring you right to the precipice of need only to leave you hanging and emotionally hungry. Could this be by design? Perhaps. It is the first in a multiple installment series. And yes, despite my disappointment in the gaps in this book. I will go on to read the second, because the underlying story is wonderful and I’m holding out hope that the jumps, skips, and hops present here will be filled further on down the literary road.