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Wild Darlin’

Author: Amy Oliveira

Publication Date: May 07, 2026 

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

Spice: 3.5 🌶️

Trope:

• Why-choose omegaverse
• Cowboy Romance
• Newborn kidnapping / infant loss
• Alpha-males MMC trio
• Hurt but not broken FMC
• Touch her and die vibes x3

Quick Summary:

An emotional cowboy why choose with an Omegaverse twist that was compelling and gripping in its storyline and characters.

Veda has her newborn torn from her arms and she is sent to live on a ranch with three, brooding cowboy alpha-males that eventually teach her to challenge everything she believes about herself and her life. She doesn’t back down from the fight this time and for the first time in her life she might not have to do it alone.

What worked for me:

It will come to no surprise that I adored the protective cowboy trio MMCs, each brought something different to the story and the relationship. In addition, it worked well with the “hurt but not broken” Veda, FMC vibe as she discovered her power and learned her truth.

The overall storyline was compelling, with good spice intensity between the characters.

What didn’t work for me:

The opening scene was so traumatic and rushed. It was emotional, gripping but also just devastating to set the vibe of the book. I say it didn’t work for me, but mostly because it hurt my heart. Check your triggers right from the start if newborn kidnapping or infant loss is hard or triggering for you before you read this.

Why you should read it:

If you want a more intense and compelling read centered in the omegaverse and hot cowboys with protective instincts on overdrive but are good with the associated triggers then I recommend this read. It will make you feel the story, which is not always what I and many others experience with omegaverse subgenre.

Overall: I recommend the read!

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—no sugarcoating, no holding back, questionable grammar and dialogue all mine. All thoughts entirely my own.

Releases: May 7^th 2026