Review: Alpha Heat by Leta Blake
SYNOPSIS:
A desperate young alpha. An older alpha with a hero complex. A forbidden love that can’t be denied.
Young Xan Heelies knows he can never have what he truly wants: a passionate romance and happy-ever-after with another alpha. It’s not only forbidden by the prevailing faith of the land, but such acts are illegal.
Urho Chase is a middle-aged alpha with a heartbreaking past. Careful, controlled, and steadfast, his friends dub him old-fashioned and staid. When Urho discovers a dangerous side to Xan’s life that he never imagined, his world is rocked and he’s consumed by desire. The carefully sewn seams that held him together after the loss of his omega and son come apart—and so does he.
But to love each other and make a life together, Xan and Urho risk utter ruin. With the acceptance and support of Caleb, Xan’s asexual and aromantic omega and dear friend, they must find the strength to embrace danger and build the family they deserve.
REVIEW:
Okay, I am kinda obsessed with this omegaverse world and story. Slow Heat set the tone of the world and this story just added to that. There were complications, family drama, tensions, and it set the pace for action-packed story. At moments I thought I would have to put the book down and walk away because some scenes were just too much. But there was so much depth and heart from so many characters and while I did love the romance of the story, the real star of this book was Xan’s omega, Caleb.
So lets start with Xan, who is so confused and broken. The man truly breaks my heart in half early on in the story. I had to take a reading break because it hurt too much. But over the course of the story, something beautiful happens. Xan finds his voice, his confidence, and himself. He realized he was worthy of different kinds of love but also that he was an alpha and his voice was going to be heard. And let me just, it was so endearing that you couldn’t help but cheer him on.
But like I said, my heart truly belongs to Caleb. The man is a true bad-*ss. He was so self-assured and confident, it radiated from the pages every time he appeared in his crisp, white linens. He takes sh*t from no one and demands respect, omega status be d*mn. I loved everything about him. I could honestly read an entire book on his day to day activities, I loved him that much.
Urho and Xan’s relationship was amazing. Watching Urho unravel was hilarious, the man was losing his mind over Xan before finally making a move. Was the story steamy hot? Yup, but it was also balanced with tender, heartfelt moments. Leta Blake did an amazing job with how Xan an Urho interacted with and treated Caleb. Especially during Caleb’s heats, like I said, I love this omegaverse.
LINKS:
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