“More than anything, I wanted to be his happy ending.”
In a word: Read the thing. This was a quick read and I rather enjoyed it. It seemed a bit different than the rest of the series, most notably because it featured two completely new characters who were mostly unrelated to the leads from the other books. Ben and Robin both suffered troubled childhoods, relying mostly on each other for love and comfort. They tried dating once, but ended up separating because Robin desperately wants children and a family, and Ben is afraid to be a father. They decide to remain best friends, but it’s obvious that they still have strong feelings for each other. This story is meant to be a Christmas tale, though Christmas only really comes up in the first couple chapters and in the epilogue, so it’s not exactly as advertised. The main part of the story is mostly Robin and Ben dancing around each other while dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. It’s clear right away that they’re both pretty much head over heels for each other, but insecurities and trauma are keeping them apart. This story doesn’t really have any misunderstandings, just mild miscommunication as these two figure out what they really want in life and what they aren’t willing to live without. Though we’ve never seen Robin or Ben in the series before (that I can remember), it didn’t take long for me to get attached to them. They both desperately want to be together, but they feel like they can’t, and it’s tearing at them a bit. Ben seems resigned to always being alone and watching Robin from afar, while Robin goes through a string of shitty alpha boyfriends on his quest to make the family he’s always wanted. It’s hard watching these two trip over themselves over and over, but so satisfying when they finally get things right. This book is as low-drama as the other books in the series, but I feel like this book has more of a focus on the position of omegas in society, especially since Robin seems to interact more with the people in the town. Gossipy Oceanport makes a reappearance, and it drives me nuts. Making up for that, though, is Robin and Ben’s relationship, along with a cute Corgi puppy, and an appearance from Conner. I’m sad that this is the last book in the Oceanport Omegas series, but it had a good run.
The Summary: (from Goodreads) The very best presents are nine months in the making…
When Robin was three, his mother took him to the mall and then disappeared into the crowd of Christmas shoppers, never to be seen again. Growing up in foster care was hard, but finding out that he was omega gave him hope. Someday, he’d have his own family, better than the one that abandoned him. Problem is, he needs a partner. A good one. When his latest boyfriend dumps him—on Christmas Eve!—he ends up at his best friend Ben’s house. Ben used to be a fantastic partner, but he’s got his own demons, so Robin tries to be happy with just his friendship these days.
Ben’s always loved Robin, but as the fourth generation in a family that passes down abuse like it’s an heirloom, he’s decided to put an end to the pattern. He plans to never have children, for fear he’ll turn out just like his father, and so he keeps Robin at arm’s length. Until Robin goes into heat and all plans are turned upside down.
Robin is pregnant, a Christmas miracle. The start of the family he’s always wanted. But is Ben strong enough to overcome his fear and his family history? And can Robin, abandoned by so many, find the courage to trust Ben to stay?
[available for purchase at Amazon.ca, also available as part of the Oceanport Omegas Complete Series Bundle]
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