taramisu's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ⭐
Apparently, I'm a sucker for sweet omegaverse. The missing half star is for the middle, which dragged a bit. I just love nice guys.
I wish the extended epilogue was properly part of the book instead of a free download. It's perfect and so adorable.
Apparently, I'm a sucker for sweet omegaverse. The missing half star is for the middle, which dragged a bit. I just love nice guys.
I wish the extended epilogue was properly part of the book instead of a free download. It's perfect and so adorable.
sndmaldo's review against another edition
5.0
Sept 2023: Listened to the audiobook and it was even better
lthornsl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
virgo_reader's review against another edition
1.0
I have yet to find an omegaverse that holds a candle to Lola and the Millionaires… TEARS.
I like the concept of this book - first in a series of short standalone set in an omegaverse where alphas and omegas can ride out heats in a *controlled setting*. Basically, alphas pay top dollar for the chance to… help omegas… get through their heats. Super interesting set up, and I liked that this world seemed a bit lighter than other omegaverses I read where omegas are, like, hunted.
I understand this is a novella so we’ll be getting less face time and character development, but I truly felt I didn’t know the characters at all. We get POVs from Emily, the omega, and Griffin, an alpha, exclusively - until the epilogue, which jumps forward in time.
Emily felt… very Mary Jane. Sweet, beautiful, doesn’t curse, Southern belle. I thought it was funny that she told Griffin he should wait until after her first heat to decide if he wanted to pursue a relationship with her because she is “so different” during her heat. I was like… oh, is she a freak? But no, she just says “fuck” instead of “fricken”.
Because the majority of this 100-something book is steam (pre-heat and during the heat), we don’t get relationship development or plot. We meet the other alpha, Dion, during the heat only. He’s just a pretty face. I don’t have a problem with books that are solely smut - but it has to be GOOD smut. Most of the steamy scenes gave me the icks.
There were also a lot of grammar issues that felt clunky to me.
Will I try the next book in the series? Probably, because I like omegaverses and want to find another one that works for me so badly.
I like the concept of this book - first in a series of short standalone set in an omegaverse where alphas and omegas can ride out heats in a *controlled setting*. Basically, alphas pay top dollar for the chance to… help omegas… get through their heats. Super interesting set up, and I liked that this world seemed a bit lighter than other omegaverses I read where omegas are, like, hunted.
I understand this is a novella so we’ll be getting less face time and character development, but I truly felt I didn’t know the characters at all. We get POVs from Emily, the omega, and Griffin, an alpha, exclusively - until the epilogue, which jumps forward in time.
Emily felt… very Mary Jane. Sweet, beautiful, doesn’t curse, Southern belle. I thought it was funny that she told Griffin he should wait until after her first heat to decide if he wanted to pursue a relationship with her because she is “so different” during her heat. I was like… oh, is she a freak? But no, she just says “fuck” instead of “fricken”.
Because the majority of this 100-something book is steam (pre-heat and during the heat), we don’t get relationship development or plot. We meet the other alpha, Dion, during the heat only. He’s just a pretty face. I don’t have a problem with books that are solely smut - but it has to be GOOD smut. Most of the steamy scenes gave me the icks.
There were also a lot of grammar issues that felt clunky to me.
Will I try the next book in the series? Probably, because I like omegaverses and want to find another one that works for me so badly.
chrisn32's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. A new take for me on OV that I thoroughly enjoyed. The book was a sweet little short story, so we get a well written smut short. Love the way griffin and dion attend to her needs before theirs. This book got me out if reading slump and with a little more plot/character development and understanding, this would be a 5 star. Since this is a standalone short, Ik some questions won’t get answered, but a few loose ends could have also been tightened up (I.e. how Emily talks about the horrible breakup with her last pack. And when griffin thinks about what waterplay is). More to be explored and answered but a good book.
sincity_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
((Listened via Audio))
My first Omegaverse EVER! I was told this would be a good place to start and I have to agree.
Heat Haven was a sweet novella and prequel to the next book in this series. I had so many questions on the terms like "knot" or "nest" being thrown around. This book didn't include too many problems or drama, it was just a good ol' fun time so I didn't feel overwhelmed being in a new world I didn't know.
It was such a great introduction to reading Omegaverse and I'm happy this is where I popped my cherry! Pausing to look up the terms didn't take away from the story since it was a sweet, easy read. I feel like it really prepared me for the next full length book in the series, which I really enjoyed!
If you're looking to try Omegaverse, read this little gem with no expectations. Just read it to get a glimpse into the world and terminology.
My first Omegaverse EVER! I was told this would be a good place to start and I have to agree.
Heat Haven was a sweet novella and prequel to the next book in this series. I had so many questions on the terms like "knot" or "nest" being thrown around. This book didn't include too many problems or drama, it was just a good ol' fun time so I didn't feel overwhelmed being in a new world I didn't know.
It was such a great introduction to reading Omegaverse and I'm happy this is where I popped my cherry! Pausing to look up the terms didn't take away from the story since it was a sweet, easy read. I feel like it really prepared me for the next full length book in the series, which I really enjoyed!
If you're looking to try Omegaverse, read this little gem with no expectations. Just read it to get a glimpse into the world and terminology.
otherworldofmyown's review against another edition
3.0
Hot, warm and fuzzy giving, omegaverse romance.
This was a quick read and I had a great time.
Definitely recommend to feel hot and happy!
This was a quick read and I had a great time.
Definitely recommend to feel hot and happy!
bookgeek117's review against another edition
3.0
The expanded epilogue should have been apart of this book