Alpha Donovan is certain about one thing. His work recovering missing omegas who’ve been separated from their rightful protectors is a service—to the alphas who hire him and to the omegas themselves. What he’s less confident about is his unconventional desire to be dominated by someone as strong as he is. No alpha is supposed to want that.When Donovan arrives in North Leland, he expects it to be … it to be just another job. Find the omega, bring her home. Then he meets Judge Tarek, the gorgeous alpha determined to thwart his mission. Tarek disapproves of his job, but not his fantasies, which he’s ready and oh-so-able to fulfill.
Everything is backwards in this strange town. Wanting another alpha’s teeth in your neck is okay, but returning an omega to their rightful place isn’t? Donovan has a lot to learn, and if he can’t change his way of thinking fast enough, he’s going to lose what he’s never allowed himself to believe he could have.
Omega Replaced is an alpha/alpha novella with BDSM components in the Omega Reimagined series. It can be read as part of the series or as a standalone. This is a non-MPREG omegaverse.
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My, oh my, Donovan and Tarek are hot, hot, hot. This series has explored several different mixes of alpha, beta, and omega, and this time, we get a pair of alphas who have so much chemistry between them that they have to be made for each other. We do, of course, get a bit of angst for our sexy alphas to overcome, but it’s shortlived, and for the most part, this one is just off the charts sexy with a bit of D/s play. I love that Tanya Chris has taken what I usually see in an omegaverse and twisted it to fit different types of characters who don’t follow the caste rules. Each story focuses on a different relationship, but characters do pop in and out and there’s an underlying storyline with a bit of intrigue that feels like it may be nearing a conclusion. Even with that continuing storyline, the author does give us enough information so that each book can be read as a standalone. That said, once you’ve met any of these terrific characters, you’ll want to know them all.
I love the way the author expands on and mixes up the stereotypical alpha/beta/omega dynamics, and I love the way she challenges her characters to reach beyond what society says they can be to what they really feel they are…or could be. I loved the realization Donovan had – that he WAS an alpha and therefore could do WHATEVER he wanted. Sometimes facing your fear of what others think and what they expect can be the most daunting challenge of all. I loved this book, and I am really looking forward to the next one and seeing if Devin finally, FINALLY, gets what he deserves. I feel sorry for Marta.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I have not read all of the books in this series but this one captured my attention from beginning to end. Donovan is a bounty hunter who gets involved with another alpha, Tarek. There’s insecurity, doubt, ups and downs throughout the story. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Another interesting couple in the world of North Leland, where the citizens may live according to their most intimate nature without prejudices and sure to find new friends and protection against outside forces. This book is written from Donovan’s POV, but Tarek’s behaviour and words give sufficient indication of his personality. There is a little bit more kink that in the previous books, and though Angel and Leo (the MCs of the first book) do not appear, almost all the other side characters and MCs have their say in Donovan’s acceptance of his desires and self discovery. A very enjoyable read.
Alpha seeking Alpha…
Tarek and Donovan are an unlikely couple, both being Alphas. In the Northern Pack there have been a lot of changes lately, making them very different from the other packs. That overarching plotline has continued in this book, along with the story of Tarek and Donovan. Donovan has effectively been in the closet all his life about preferring other alphas. When he finally gets what he wants, he finds that there are a lot of changes he has to make to get to keep it.
I love Tanya Chris’ writing – it’s very smooth, flowing, and easy to read. In this series I really enjoy the way the characters interact, the great chemistry, the recurring supporting characters, the humor, and the emotional tone of the books.
I absolutely LOVED this marvelous, grab-you-by-the-feels, fantastic, gripping, fresh, original, intense, intriguing, exciting, definitely different, smoking hot, unconventional, and totally awesome addition to this amazing series. It had me hooked from beginning to end, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Tanya Chris’s Omega Reimagined series has made us think outside the box of the normal Alpha/Beta/Omega relationships. She has exposed us to several different pairings and Omega Replaced does not disappoint.
Alpha Donovan is trying so hard to be what society expects of him. He is struggling with his sexuality, and doesn’t know what to make of North Leland, a town where omegas are mated to each other and a beta identifies as an omega. A chance meeting with Alpha Tarek allows him the hope that maybe, he could be himself in a place that cast no judgement.
I thoroughly enjoyed Omega Replaced!! It is well written and very entertaining.
Looking forward to the next booking in this wonderful series.
Alpha to Alpha love. Northern pack is an awesome haven for all castes. Sent to retrieve an omega to the Southern pack, Donovan has found a set of different laws. I loved that scene with Lars and Shade, but Tarek has eyes only of Donovan. Will the two of them be the newest item in town? Carmen comes in this book as the omega to be retrieved and I like getting to know her a little better. I can’t get enough of the series!
This is a fantastic addition to the “Omega Reimagined” series & this intensely, intriguing MM wolf shifter romance can be read as a standalone. It has strong well-paced, interesting plot with some unusual situations/events with some good scenes descriptions & world building. In particular, I liked the character development of “Donovan Sandstone, a alpha bounty hunter” who seems to have a more rigid & arrogant outlook on the alpha/omega scenario & the emotional issues involved when he becomes involved with another alpha (Judge Tarek) naturally there is some insecurities & doubts as these two continue to develop throughout the story-line.
There is: wolf shifters, various wolf packs/territories, omegas, alphas, humans, traditions, alpha/omega issues, an Omega Rights Coalitions, traditions, some humor, drama, intrigue, secrets, prejudices, disagreements, confrontations, disagreements, frustrations, loneliness, self-esteem issues, vulnerability, doubts, attractions, jealousy, assumptions, hearings, apologies, advice, contentment, steamy scenes & a satisfying conclusion.
~4.5 Stars~
Donovan tried to be a traditionalist when it came to how Alpha and omegas should act, but inside he was struggling with his own battles. Donovan’s struggle not only with accepting who he really was, but that it was ok for two Alphas to be together. Tarek was sweet about the whole situation and I like how he tried helping Donovan open up to the idea of the two of them being together.
This story kept my interest the entire time. I really enjoyed the writing style and all the characters. I loved getting to see the couples from previous stories. The drama is light but well played out. Overall, I really enjoyed this story just as I have the rest in this series.
Following along in this series has been a delight. Our heroes here are bold enough to push against the accepted and make their own way. I enjoyed the characters not only because they had the courage to stand up but because they did so boldly, though Donovan was a tad reluctant at first. His strength grew and watching that along with his change of heart, when he relished his error, was a beautiful thing. Terrific characters, strong storyline that abolishes the idea of bigotry and a warm HEA that brings harmony to our heroes. I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
is told from Donovan’s POV and I absolutely adored him. At the beginning he was so arrogant, so righteous of his opinions, holding strong onto his convictions of everyone’s place in society. Boy, was he in for a shattering experience!
I felt sorry for the guy. His particular needs would never have been accepted in his home pack, and sadly, the deeply ingrained mental conditioning done by his upbringing prevented him from accepting that he could actually have everything he’s ever dreamed of. Northern Pack laws would of allowed him the unique chance to be his true self, but shame and fear of judgment stopped him from seizing the freedom of choice. I was sorry to see how conflicted he felt. He has found Tarek, a domineering alpha, who had a special way to make Donovan feel week and strong at the same time, ready to try every and each of Donovan’s kinky whims and also capable of showing tenderness and understanding… the only alpha for Donovan, once he opened his mind and heart.
is an amazing addition to the Omega Reimagined series. I love the way Tanya Chris writes these unconventional shifters, with unconventional needs and desires, and eventually helps them find the pefects homes for themselves, where they can finally feel like they belong. Just like Donovan and Tarek. Two alphas in love and happy, in the face or norms and contradictions.
Recommended.
I loved when Carmen called Donovan out on his truth! Tables are turned, and food for thought! Donovan was tenacious, but failed to respect the union Carmen had made and wanted to keep. Not liking Donovan’s motives at all !!! Lots of life lessons and self truths learned in time. Inspirational. Looking forward to more.
Tanya Chris delivered a solid and well thought out addition to her Omega Reimagined series. As always, I loved the refreshing originality. I also appreciate how Tanya Chris is able to layer a story with important topics while keeping an interesting storyline. One never overtakes the other.
I thought the character development was good. I appreciated how Donovan grew as a character and the path Tanya Chris took him down. It was realistic and I enjoyed seeing the other characters. The BDSM aspects were extremely hot. The world-building in this story is flawless – one of my absolute favorites.
I feel the storyline presentation could have been a little stronger. While I can understand why it was just Donovan’s POV, I think adding in a second POV would have made it more engrossing, at least for me. I missed that layer of complexity. With that being said, there is nothing truly missing from this story. It’s a great addition to the series and I can’t wait for the next one. I’m still fully invested to see where the author goes.
4.5 stars for an original and solid read.
Pursue your own preference: great philosophy for a steamy coupling
Another hot and boundaries-stretching shifter romance by one of my favorite writers in the genre. Donovan is a wolf shifter who’s too ashamed of his desires, which he sees as unnatural, to reveal them to other shifters. He believes there’s no place for openness, fulfillment and acceptance for him in wolf shifter society. His visit to North Leland, in a territory that has embraced diversity and freedom of choice, offers him a taste of forbidden delights, a strong and willing partner, and a revised outlook on his future. It’s a great standalone story with no cliffhangers and brings back some of the main protagonists from earlier stories in the series who remained in North Leland.
Just a caution – Donovan likes his share of pain. Good thing shifters heal so quickly!
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book supplied by the author through StoryOrigin; this is my voluntary and honest review.
I would rate this 3.75 stars.
This is book five in the series, but I’ve not read the previous four and had no issues reading it as a standalone. This one focuses on Donovan, an alpha from Southern Pack who comes to Northern Pack territory as a bounty hunter for a runaway omega named Carmen. When he arrives, Judge Tarek refuses to give him an extradition order. His stay, while trying to convince Carmen to voluntarily return to her family, shows him how restrictive the wolf caste system is. As he acknowledges his forbidden desire for another alpha, he has an affair with Tarek that is rapidly becoming something else. Can he confront the difference between what he’s been taught his whole life, and the reality he is faced with?
Since this is about Donovan’s character development, the POV stays with him. The politics snuck up on me, although I don’t know why; the correlation with patriarchy and gender roles is obvious. In this world, omegas are treated differently in each region as is the legality of same sex and mixed caste unions. Central and Western Pack are mentioned, but don’t play a role. Here’s where some more in depth world-building would have made this really shine for me. Maybe that’s unfair because perhaps it was already done in previous books, but with this writing style, I doubt the previous books were markedly more detailed. Ditto the secondary characters in this book who have had their own books: they are all likeable and move the story forward, but not much is learned about them here. So reading the previous books might have given me a greater emotional attachment to them. However, it’s cleverly written because you can read them all in order for the overarching political story, or you can just read the ones you want if that couple strikes your fancy without missing much.
The sex scenes are steamy and well written. While this world has heats and knotting, there was no mpreg. The development of Tarek and Donovan’s relationship is fast–a matter of days. While cute, I would have liked more connection outside of the sex. In the end, did me wanting more detail about everything affect my enjoyment of this book? Nope. This is a new to me author and I really loved the writing style. As a fun, easy to read, steamy, paranormal erotic romance, this is a great choice when you want to be entertained for a few hours and have some food for thought (it’s okay to be who you are), without a lot of angst. I will read this author again.