Once Upon A Pack

Royalverse #1

Once Upon A Pack

Ari Wright

4.2
435 reviews
2,892 ratings
First published March 13, 2025
475 pages, Kindle Edition

My Review

*Oh my goodness, I simply must tell you about this delightful book I just finished - "Once Upon a Pack" by Ari Wright! As someone who adores both fairy tales and paranormal romance, finding this Cinderella-inspired omegaverse story felt like stumbling upon a hidden treasure in my favorite bookshop. Let me start by saying I was completely enchanted by how the author wove classic Cinderella elements into a modern paranormal setting. The dynamic between our heroine Ivy and her three potential mates - a prince, a duke, and a baron - had me absolutely riveted. I particularly loved how each of these men brought something unique to the story - we've got our brooding prince, our morally grey duke, and this absolutely adorable sunshine baron who honestly stole my heart a bit! The character development was quite satisfying, especially watching Ivy grow from someone struggling with anxiety and family obligations into a stronger, more confident woman. And darlings, the romance! While I would have loved to see even more groveling from the men (because honestly, they had some making up to do), the sweet moments and steamy scenes were perfectly balanced. I will say that some parts felt a tad lengthy, and I found myself wishing certain plot elements had been developed further - particularly the background of how these three men came to form a pack in the first place. Also, if you're expecting ultra-detailed steam scenes, you might find these a bit more subtle than typical omegaverse fare. But oh, the fairytale elements! They're sprinkled throughout like magic dust, making this feel both familiar and fresh at the same time. The beautiful chapter artwork and details added such a special touch too - it really enhanced the whole experience. Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially if you enjoy fairytale retellings with a paranormal twist, sweet romance with some spice, and watching characters earn their happily ever after. Just don't expect too much heavy angst or drama - this is more of a cozy, heartwarming read. My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) *adjusts reading glasses while curling up with another book*
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Book Description

Once upon a time? Um, no. Because that’s how fairytales start and Ivy Addison is no princess. In fact, she’s very happy being an absolute nobody. She doesn’t have glass slippers or a trust fund or “graces”—and she’s pretty sure she doesn't need rescuing. She also most definitely isn’t overworked as the housekeeper for a rowdy pack of royals... and she certainly has no feelings for any of them. Well, aside from Asher, the Crown Prince and star of all her mortifying dreams. Or Sebastian, the oh-so-charming baron who always has a smile just for her. And Dair, the dangerous duke with all sorts of bad ideas in his eyes. Turns out, there’s a reason she can’t stay away. But when these famously eligible men find out their maid is their mate… Can the royal alphas convince Ivy they’ll be her happily ever after? Tropes: RH/why-choose Royal romance Only soft for her Fairytale reimagining Innocent, kind-hearted FMC Brooding prince MMC Charming, golden-retriever MMC Morally gray duke MMC Fated mates Rags-to-riches Second-chance Hurt/comfort Groveling Touch her and d** Omega awakening Rut/knotting/heat Welcome to Ari Wright's Royalverse! Once Upon A Pack is a why choose Omegaverse romance intended for readers 18+. It contains knotting, heat, swoony alphas, and absolutely no choosing! HEA guaranteed!
Author:
Ari Wright
Ari Wright resides in a sun-soaked corner of the United States, where she spends her days raising littles, cooking, reading, consuming massive amounts of music, and doing entirely too much daydreaming. Ari began writing novels at the age of twelve. A passionate book-lover all her life, her mother once joked that she had to start writing her own stories because she had read everyone else’s. After fifteen years of writing, Ari finally set out to author her debut contemporary romance novel... instead, she wrote two! It has been her lifelong dream to share the worlds inhabiting her mind with others. Welcome to her dream come true!

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