The Alpha's Fake Mate: Omega Misfits Book 2, Wendy Rathbone

Holland and Orion are made for one another, though neither expects that at all.  Holland is absolutely given the short end of the stick in his life and when his incredibly traumatic experience colors his view drastically, it takes all the patience and interest and determination Orion possesses to give the Omega another chance to see another side, a side that could include love.

Orion is atypical in his desires and also in the way he endeavors to run his inheritance.  Those aspects bring him Holland.  He also has a savior complex that gives Holland exactly what he needs to escape the life that is threatening to suffocate him.  Holland's perspective opens Ori's eyes to a life he never thought twice about.  I really liked their dynamic because it was so very atypical to their society.

There were so many parallels to the plight of women and anything other than a wealthy hetero male and while the references and frustrations were a bit heavy handed, they were still relevant.  Holland had an admittedly horrendous experience and I don't blame his bitterness or dissatisfaction one bit.  What I did have a bit of trouble with was how vitriolic he was, how angry he stayed even when he saw clearly who Ori was and what he did for Holland.  Being upset with the world and encouraging Ori to use his position and wealth to do more was great, but that he took all that anger out on the man he absolutely knew was the exception to his hatred was frustrating.

Everything really did work out for both men and I truly enjoyed their dynamic, it made the story much more interesting.  I would have liked to see a little more into the brothel after various changes were made and for there to be a little more in the way of seeing Holland soften rather than it being a kind of sudden moment.  Those two things would have been appreciated.  Overall I enjoyed the first story in the series more, but am interested to see where we may go from here based on how different Ori and Holland's story was from Kris and Thorne's.

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The Alphas think they own everything. Including people. Well, I’m here to say they don’t own me, and I will never let one of those bastards touch me again.

The frenzy of their Burn cannot be trusted. I know from experience. My first time with an Alpha nearly ended in my death. And because of the laws which favor Alpha rights, and place a large number of unbonded, adult Omegas on chattel farms, my abuser can never be tried for his crimes against me.

Omegas are being hurt. Omegas are dying.

All Alphas are violent. Or so I believe. Until I meet Orion.

Ori is everything a guy could want in a mate. Six foot three. Beautiful brown wavy hair. Bright, dark eyes. Muscles like chiseled marble. He even says “please” and “thank you” at all the right times. He’s got it all, except he’s an Alpha.

Though he has given me a room in his home free of charge, and has signed fake paperwork saying we are bonded so I don’t have to answer my attacker’s claim, can I trust him?

But now I’m in danger. If I don’t take a real mate, my life as I know it will be over. Can I believe in the goodness of Ori? Can I learn to love again?