The Alpha's Undeniable Omega: Arranged Mates Book 1, Lorelei M. Hart

When their unwanted betrothal suddenly showed them to be fated mates, neither Ahe nor Liko was prepared for the consequences.  Each man had their own shortcomings but it was clear that only together could they find the strength to overcome them.  With an interesting dynamic between the social expectations of both clans, there was something extra to keep me reading the story that could support and strengthen the relationship that initially intrigued me.  And even though there were issues that felt unresolved or swept under the rug, the ending was really fantastic for both men and what they were able to achieve together.

As Liko battled Fate with his own desires for his future he could have lost the possibility of everything with Ahe, but when they both finally gave in to their feelings and were honest with one another they found a way to truly live their fullest lives.  Together they built a family and created a foundation for the change both clans have needed for decades.  I didn't love how they got to that point, but some of my frustration was soothed by the love and support we witnessed at the end.

Issues hanging out there and not given closure, like with Ahe's mother and brother and a certain texter, really stick in my craw, in fact, it's been days since I've finished the story and I'm still annoyed by it.  What bothers me the most is that I remember those moments more than the joy they found.  Also, the way neither man seemed inclined to actually share their thoughts and feelings until it was almost too late was beyond frustrating.  The way the "fated mates" situation was pushed was a little too manipulative for me as well.

But in the end, it's the end that really saved the story.  What the author was able to accomplish gave so much hope and lightness and love.  And having the auntie as a strong supporting character was the bridge that both men needed to see that there's another way to live, another way to see things and that making big changes sooner rather than later was imperative to not only their clan's well-being, but to them as well.  So overall this was a sweet story that took it's sweet time getting to all the tender, fluffy feelings I love, but they did get there.

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Liko has his eyes set on an unattainable goal. 

In his clan, Omegas don’t get educations or have careers. They have babies. Period. Only problem is, Liko has always wanted more, even though his fate was sealed by a mating arranged before he even hit puberty. 

Ahe has no time for relationships, much less to be someone’s alpha.

Alpha Ahe’s life is ruled by responsibilities. He is alpha of his clan, a clan held firmly in the past, while running his multi-billion dollar business. He doesn’t have time for finding his perfect mate, which works out well since his parents signed away his choices almost two decades earlier. 

Both men know it can’t last, yet their magnetism is undeniable.

Both men agree to a three-month mating. What could go wrong? Ahe’s clan will have the political ties his parents pushed for, and Liko will get a way out of the life he was pigeonholed into—he’ll get an education.

Both men know the mating is a sham—a sham with a time-stamp, so why is it that their panthers disagree? Could they be the true mates they had once upon a time hoped for? Would that even matter, given their goals don’t mesh?