She’s resigned to being single. They’re on a mission to change her mind.
Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn’t going to watch itself.
Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men.
Rome, the new alpha music teacher.
James, the flirtatious beta vet he’s bonded to.
And Logan, the town’s grumpy alpha electrician.
Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams — a chance to be a pack.
But there’s no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself.
A Pack for Winter is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat and humor.
Eliana Lee writes character-driven romance with diverse casts and too many MMCs. After being repeatedly betrayed by love triangles, she now needs her heroines to have it all. She was born in Melbourne, Australia to immigrant parents and firmly believes food is a love language.
oh wow very cute and very smutty!! it really was a cozy omegaverse. i wasn't expecting it to actually be decent lol also look at that stunning cover!!!
What a cute and perfect winter story. This takes place on the same charming small town as A Pack for Autumn but this time Felix is determined to help Ivy find her pack. I really love vibes of the story. The small town is so fun, the characters are so sweet and Felix is so mischievous.
Ivy and the guys were all sweethearts. I’m usually not a fast burn lover but this one really worked. It was light and fluffy but still had its bumps. All of the guys were really charming and I loved how much they supported Ivy through her struggles. And if they even needed help, don’t worry, Felix was there!
These are just feel good omegaverses with light angsty drama and a lot of smutty time. I’m really loving this series and I’m excited to see what’s next.
“I was waiting for you before I even knew you were meant to be mine. What’s another year or two?”
Summary: Ivy Winter is a workaholic teacher (omega designation) on a shoestring budget. She gives all of herself and more--to her students, her community.
When an unfortunate food poisoning incident causes Ivy's suppressant to malfunction, she goes into temporary heat around the three men (alphas Logan and Rome and beta James). After their unexpected steamy night, the three decide to form a pack and court Ivy, in what is basically the sweetest found family omegaverse book ever.
Review: When I told my best friend I was reading this book, her reaction was along the lines of "Why?" and "Are you okay?" because it really is so far from my usual. But I loved every second of this book.
This was so sweet and cozy (the coziest) and healing, meanwhile the ridiculously hot. Not to mention funny! Hilarious and emotional and so worth your while.
Also, there is a cat named Felix who is the honorary town mayor (he even gets a vote on town business and everything 🥹); it is inexpressibly adorable.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Ivy is in spinster territory, before a surprise heat brings her two alphas and a beta she didn’t anticipate. Now they want to court her, but years of independence is getting in the way.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Why choose and omegaverse is an art form if you do it right, and Eliana Lee did.
I always need characters who are complex in their own right, who have feelings and a story of their own. I need individual relationships to shine as much as the group relationship does. And I need all important moments - bonds, declarations of love, etc - covered well.
And all of that was solid in this book. Ivy was a bundle of insecurity, and I loved how the guys broke that down. Watching music teacher Rome and veterinarian James and burly electrician Logan come into Ivy’s life and turn it upside down was too good. I was reading the entire thing with a smile on my face.
It’s top of my list to read the first book in this series and then follow along for more in the future.
I’m never getting over how cute this series was. It was everything I needed and I adore Elaina Lee’s books.
Ivy was such a realistic heroine. I could relate to her and even though at one point I wanted to shake her, I understood her reasons and was proud of the way she owned up to her mistakes. If you ask me to choose a favourite from the guys, I seriously can’t. I loved how wicked and naughty James was, Logan was perfect mix of grumpy and swoony and Rome? I adored how caring and loving he was. But the most special thing about them was, they never gave up on Ivy even when things got tough. I loved them all!
Another highlight for me was the way the guys bonded with each other. Also can I seriously kidnap felix? He is the cutest! We need a book about him and teddy 😂.
If you love beautiful small towns, quirky characters, adorable pets, love, friendship and spice? This book is definitely for you!
-Small town. -Omegaverse. -Reverse harem. -Asian Rep. -steamy. -Safe, could be read as standalone and KU.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
This was pretty fun. I loved the three guys and how they care for her and each other. The world these two authors have built is lovey, including the matchmaking cat.
However... there was something not quite satisfying. Ivy is a doormat and a "can't say no" person. She ends up pushing her guys away cause she's too busy saying yes to everyone's requests for help (except for them) and it was unsatisfying. They wait so long to step in and she doesn't learn on her own either.
Plus, the villain comes out of nowhere and the villainous act he does makes no sense.
• Omegaverse • Small town • MMFM • Burly Alpha • Adorable FMC • Previously bonded Alpha and Beta • Diverse Harem • Snowed in • Side character pet cat with main character energy
Book 2 in the Cozyverse series
What a perfect name for this series!! Because there really is no better way to describe this book other than cozy! Eliana Lee writes some of the best omegaverse books I've ever read. They're always so sweet with the perfect balance of emotions that will grip your heart. I've fallen in love with so many characters that she has written, and every time it's so hard to say goodbye to them! I couldn't get enough of this pack! Each so uniquely perfect for Ivy!
Starlight Grove was the perfect quirky little town! Full of so many charming characteristics. From nosy neighbors to a cat who got a say in votes being made for the town to alphas who smell like holiday treats. Eliana Lee and Emilia Emerson have created the cutest little town! I can't wait to go back and read A Pack for Autumn!
You will absolutely fall in love with every single member of this pack! James, the adorable beta, always knows exactly what Ivy needs to feel comfortable in situations she's clearly uncomfortable in. Logan, the grumpy Alpha, will have you squealing with how tender he could be with Ivy; even though he appears tough, this man was an absolute golden retriever. Rome, the artistic Alpha, who might need laughing gas to bring some of his walls down, but will win your heart over with the silliest poem. Ivy needed every one of these men to come in and shake up her cozy life she was very content in. They all balanced each other out so well! And watching these men grow as friends only added to the adorable balance this pack brought together.
I'm excited to see where else Eliana and Emilia take this adorable series! Because this town and these packs are too CUTE!
4.5 stars Ivy was such the overachieving people pleaser and needed to be taken care of, but in a way that allowed her to keep doing what she was passionate about. James was the comic relief and I loved that he was perfectly imperfect. Logan was a grouchy teddy bear and a big boi. Rome was a lil broody and doting. Their love story ended up being more of a slow burn than I was anticipating during the first part of the group. Ivy had some seriously self-destructive tendencies. Their dynamic and the easy way Logan especially fit into the pack was sweet.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: emotional manipulation by ex, death of parent via cancer (past event), race-motivated bullying (past event)
Tropes: ☃️ MMFM omegaverse 💙 cozy small town ❄️ snowed in ☃️ rom com & banter 💙 diverse representation ❄️ breeding ☃️ people pleaser rep 💙 30+ year old main characters
This is the second book in the Cozyverse universe, and it can be read as a standalone. This is a nice and sweet holiday reading that’s perfect for Christmas time.
This is a pack in the making with an already established relationship between Rome, an alpha music teacher, and his bonded beta vet, James. Next, there is Logan, the grumpy alpha electrician, and finally, there’s Ivy, our sweet omega teacher. I had a great time reading A Pack for Winter. It was so beautiful to see how the three MMCs recognized themselves as pack from the get go and were there to support each other. I genuinely loved every member of this pack, but Logan is my favorite.
Special mention to the scene towards the end between Chester (Logan’s dad) and Ivy. It was so heartwarming that I teared up a little.
Tropes & themes: MMFM omegaverse, snowed-in forced proximity, sneaky heat, build-a-pack, diverse representation (Sri Lankan, Chinese Singaporean, & a big boy), filthy mouthed pack beta, cunnilingus cum pants, care & spoiling, meddling cat, female friendship, cozy small town vibes, breeding (🔥) & more!
This is book two in the Cozyverse, a shared universe between Eliana Lee and Emilia Emerson. Each book may be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend the entire series.
Spoiler-Free Summary: Ivy dedicated her life to being the best teacher imaginable, forgoing the needs of her omega. Then, one fateful snow storm traps her with three men that make her body sing: Rome, the music teacher, James, his bonded veterinarian, and Logan, the grumpy giant. They help her through her first ever mini-heat, but just when Ivy expects them to disappear, they court her. All the while, Felix the meddling cat revels in his cleverness.
Thoughts: A Pack for Winter is like a freshly baked Christmas cookie straight from the oven: sweet, gooey, scalding hot, and deliciously satisfying.
Every moment of this book feels like the perfect holiday romcom, complete with banter, smut, and snowed-in forced proximity. I was smiling and kicking my feet the entire time I was reading, literally giddy with delight.
Of course, it would not be an Eliana Lee omegaverse without her masterful weaving of romance, culture, food, and depth. I was especially drawn to Ivy, the FMC, who struggles with anxiety, people pleasing, and otherwise finding a healthy balance in her life. I can 1000% relate. I also found myself feeling a kinship with Logan, Ivy’s bigger bodied alpha, who uses his grumpiness as an invisibility cloak. As always, Eliana has such a gift for handling her characters with care while allowing them the space and support to grow.
One thing that I love about Eliana’s style of writing is the absolute feralness in her characters. I am obsessed with the way she plays with omegaverse designations and their more primal natures to write characters that feel so fierce in their love.
As for Pack Winter, each character was artfully developed and expressed on page. I want to thank Eliana for the representation she brings to this genre; it is an honor and a pleasure to read about different cultures and experience how they interact with the Omegaverse.
I especially want to talk about how happy I am that Eliana wrote a big boi MMC. I loved Logan and I thought his representation was so endearing and relatable. In addition, the way Ivy was written as a woman that loved Logan’s body because it was *his* and not because of anything specific was so fucking emotional for me. Body diverse omegaverse characters are very important to me personally, and I really loved Logan. And don’t get me started on the body hair rep 🙌 I feel like Eliana wrote Logan for me, even though I know that’s not true 😂
I could continue to write a giant love letter to Eliana’s work, but you’ll have to take my word for it. This book is absolutely amazing and the Cozyverse is absolutely becoming my favorite omegaverse series I’ve ever read.
i am SO ready for another omegaverse from Eliana 😍
update: 𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 thank you Eliana Lee for this ARC of A Pack For Winter ❄️🦭🐠⛸️✏️
i am really loving this shared universe that Eliana and Emilia created. you do not need to read A Pack For Autumn before you read this book, but i would recommend to understand the dynamic of the town, esp Felix.
sometimes in an omegaverse that has scent matches/sympathetic, relationships can be instalust/instalove and things are full force ahead. so this book does a great job of understanding that sometimes that just isn’t enough to make relationships work. and everything happens at the time it needs to and comes together when people are ready.
this book had so many funny moments with all the guys, but Logan ended up being my favourite of Ivy’s mates. he seems grumpy but really he’s just nervous and doesn’t want to mess things up. also i’ll fall for anyone who lies and pretends they hate pickles so they can give me their pickles.
“Princess, I’ll find out where he lives. A few little snips and his house will be back in stone ages. Maybe he’ll go into debt trying to fix it. Maybe it’ll be the first of many terrible incidents that eventually results in him living in a cardboard box somewhere.”
this book shows that relationships take work and prioritizing what’s important. but also showing that that includes yourself as well. people pleasers and those who just want to do everything themselves, this book will resonate with you.
you also get more into the friendships with the omega girls and how much they are there for each other.
this book is perfect for the holiday/winter season ❄️
”Revenge and organization. Was there no depth to the ways this man could make me swoon?”
multi POV MMFM omega, 2 alphas, 1 beta established MM relationship building a pack 31 yo fmc small town “it’ll fit” DP OM/ex drama female friendships scent matches/sympathetic mating marks/bites knotting mini heat scene HEA epilogue interconnected standalone shared universe
Ivy, quedó marcada en mi corazón porque la entendí perfectamente muchos de sus sentimientos auto destructivos los sentí propios y era como leer a una amiga personal
Logan, el electricista alfa gruñón y curvy... mis panties salieron volando cuando el hombre apareció
James, el chico que siempre te saca una sonrisa por las cosas que dice y hace, necesito uno en mi vida
Rome, el maestro de música centrado que me tuvo a sus pies desde el primero momento
Si aman los libros de omegaverse, harem inverso y que les calienten el corazón, este libro es para ustedes 🙏🏼
What is going on with the multiple epilogues? I've read this author's dissolution series and it wasn't packed full of epilogues but this is.
I find it interesting because only two other omegaverse authors do this.
---- I'm not a fan if you can't tell----
And one of those happens to have a book titled very similarly to this. Why now with the unnecessary epilogues? To match someone else's cosy style?
I'm more of a fan of Lee's MM relationships than the MF and that's saying a lot. And no, I will not sign up for your new letter for even more unnecessary epilogues. I wish this author would go back to her own style. I really preferred the third person POV in her first duet.
Eliana Lee is an auto read/auto buy author for me. Omegaverse, a vacation guide, a nuns dictionary - I’m gonna read it. I had big dreams of getting on her ARC team and was OVER THE MOON when I was accepted to read APFW - especially after having the opportunity to ARC read APFA. This book was hands down a 500 ⭐️ read. The alphas, our omega, our beta. The tension, the building of the pack, the scents, THE HEATS. The shitty ex. The girl gang. Our Felix who is sweet and demure and an angel! The spice was 🥵, the emotions real. Logan may be at the top of my list for favorite alphas of all alphas ever. We protect him at all costs and ride for him at dawn. This new CozyVerse is my Roman Empire and you can’t give me better drugs than Emilia and Eliana together! Also, the bonus art?! FUCKING SLAY ME NOW.
You GUYS. Eliana has done it again! I adored this so much!
Read this for a smutty, cozy, low-angst time. Read it for men who want to take care of their woman and are soooo dependable. Read it for bromance and romance and found family. Read it for breeding, daddy vibes (no actual daddy kink, they're just MEN, you know?). Read it for a cat mayor, girl gang, and small town shenanigans. Read it for laughs, for swoons, and for spice.
I've been in a slump for the past few months. Sure I read things, but this is the first time I TRULY enjoyed something! It's darling for what it was and I can't wait to read more from Eliana in the (near) future.
Drawbacks - I'd say my only issue is that I wanted her ex to really suffer, and maybe some more follow-up about her work. The former, I understand not belaboring the point, the latter, perhaps we'll see more as the series goes on.
I love a good Omegaverse and this had the best of both worlds. It was sweet and swoony and gave all the cozy vibes but omg this book had me blushing and melting! I don’t want to play favorites but I love me a big burly man 😏The banter in this was just top tier and I’d recommend this book on that alone.
I also loved that these characters were all in their 30s. As I’ve enter the 30s club this year it was nice to see. All the MCs had their own paths in the world and I loved seeing them navigate their new pack dynamics and just the love that they had for Ivy and each other was just beautiful to see. I def recommend for all the cozy vibes and Omegaverse goodness 🔥
⭐️5. I don't think I could give this any less than 5 stars. There may have been parts I wasn't a fan of, but everything else made up for it. I am a sucker for a cozy, sweet, steamy Omegaverse. An omega getting basically worshipped by two Alphas and a beta?? Yes. Ivy still having her own life, and showing independence while still taking care of her pack? Yes. An accidental heat? YES. Both being the absolute sweetest and coziest book, while having steam so hot you feel like you need to open a window? Hell. Yes.
3.75 I love cozyverse books 😍 This was cozy, sweet, and full of spice. Hate that the next in the series isn’t coming until 2026. Hope it’s summers story next!
This did have some heavier moments to it, but all in all it was cosy and cute (although the epilogue felt too long and the book could have easily ended a few chapters earlier, but oh well).
Obsessed!!! I’m so in love with all the characters. It was such an honor to be picked to apart of the arc team and I can’t thank the author enough. This was everything I could have asked for in an Omegaverse.
Sweet, cozy, a bit of angst with the perfect amount of spice. Eliana is becoming one of my favorite authors and this one was a total home run!
This is the perfect cozy Omegaverse to read this season!
Eliana writes some of my favorite FMCs so it’s no surprise that I immediately connected with Ivy, and I love that she was a teacher! For some reason, I associate teachers with sweet, small-town, innocence..which definitely adds to the cozy vibe.
When it comes to the heat factor, you can count on top tier spice when it comes to Eliana’s writing, and this is no exception! Lots of dirty talking, worshipping, and bodily fluids 💦
I loved meeting this new set of characters and the overall vibe of this world. It’s just a breath of fresh air for a dark romance reader like myself, especially post-spooky season. So if you’re looking for something hot 🥵 that hits those holiday season vibes, but don’t want anything overtly Christmas-y or cheesy, and you’re a fan of Omegaverse—you need to pick this one up!
And if you've never read omegaverse but want to give it a try, this would be a good one to dip your toes into the genre. It’s easy to follow, no shifting or paranormal qualities, just a simple contemporary setting..but better! Trust me, just read it!
Everyone should already know how much I absolutely adore everything @elianaleewrites puts out into the world. A Pack for Winter was no exception. APFW was perfectly cozy and spicy. Somehow Eliana knows how to just write the perfect book. Not only was this book incredibly entertaining, swoony, heartfelt, and hilarious, it was just perfectly executed for me. I adored Ivy and her men and I adored getting to watch their relationship and love blossom throughout the book. Each character was so well developed and realistic. I could not put this book down!
If you love cozy omegaverse stories set in a small town with all the wintery vibes, you need to read this book. It also has: - 30+ MCs - all of the caretaking - spiceeeee - a feisty matchmaking cat - surprise heat - found family - girl group besties
Thank you Eliana for allowing me to be on your ARC team!!