This was so lovely! I loved being back in Starlight Grove, the small coastal town with its quirky cast of characters, it's Gilmore Girls/Stars Hollow style festivals and overall vibes, and a new pack to get to know. Ivy is an omega, friends with Olive from book one, and a teacher who is working hard to make the most of what she has to work with (low funding, overworked, wants the best for her kids). During a snowstorm, fellow teacher Rome (alpha) and his bonded partner James (beta) follow her to the school to make sure she's safe (they already are drawn to her) and then get their neighbor Logan (an electrician and alpha) to come help with the power because she's worried about her class fishtank. But she has a heat spike (her first ever) and the three help her through it. They eventually start courting her and the story is so sweet, with all of them learning how to be a pack, figuring out how to lean on one another and accept support, especially Ivy. We get the spice expected in an Omegaverse romance, including some MM since James and Rome were already a couple. We also get just the warmest, coziest feeling, perfect for a winter storm, including some Christmas scenes. Logan may be my fave new alpha character because of his adorable mix of awkward and aggressiveness. Also, I am always here for plus size rep and we don't get it with dudes very often, so to see him grow to accept his insecurities when it's clear that Ivy loves him and his body was wonderful.
And maybe most importantly, Felix the meddling cat is back in action! Looking forward to book three about Lucy from Emelia Emerson whenever it's released.
Thank you to Eliana for this arc. Release date: Dec 13/24.