Omegaverse, or A/B/O, primarily centers on an alternate human (non-shifter) universe where humans have a secondary gender that typically presents itself during puberty. The genre’s origins can be traced back to fanfic of the TV show Supernatural, headlined by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. Over the years, the genre has evolved to include many subgenres, including, of course, the much-adored romance tropes found in all other love stories.
Whether you’re just getting into the genre or you’ve been around for a while, we’ve got some spicy, emotional, and pack-centric recs you won’t want to put down.
Recs Featuring Male Omegas
Lola and the Millionaires by Kathryn Moon
Themes
- Found Family
- Emotional Healing
- Age Gap
- Workplace Romance
- Hurt/Comfort/Trauma Healing
“I was safe here, and in spite of the weakness they’d seen from me last night, I was accepted.”
Claimed by the Team by Harper Lennox and River Ramsey
Themes
- Queer Awakening
- Grumpy / Sunshine
- Groveling
- Late Presentation
- Fated Mates
“Why did I think this could work? Oh, right. I’m a hopeless romantic who still longs for a genuine connection in a world that’s clearly decided I’m nothing more than an extra.”
Puck & Her Blades by Rosemary A Johns
Themes
- Tortured Hero
- Hurt/Comfort
- Forced Proximity
- Secret Relationship
- Found Family
“Everybody falls, but not everybody has the courage to try and fly in the first place.”
Knot Their Reality by Miranda May
Themes
- Fated Mates
- Age Gap
- Futuristic Sci-Fi
- Reality TV Show
- Second Chance
“Heated was my last shot. If I can’t find a pack here, then I’m going to have to accept that I’m meant to be a spinster omega.“
Recs Featuring Female Omegas
I Think Knot by Sinclair Kelly
Themes
- Insta-love
- Grumpy’sunshine
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Role Switching
- Queer Awakening
“These guys should come with warning labels. Too hot to handle. Or maybe it’s me that needs one. Caution: Slippery when wet.”
Forbidden Duet by Emilia Emerson
Themes
- Caretaking
- Dystopian
- Insta-love
- Childfree by Choice
- Curvy Heroine
“‘I wish you could see yourself like I do right now. You are an angel.’ His voice was a reverent whisper.”
Pack Darling by Lola Rock
Themes
- Fated Mates
- Forced Proximity
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Strong FMC
- Caretaking
“Omegas aren’t built for restraint. We want what we want, and we want it thirty seconds ago.”
Tryst in The Dark by Grace McGinty
Themes
- Arranged/Forced Marriage
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Age Gap
- Dystopian
- Breeding
“I wanted to run away, to find a den in the woods like the Omegas of old and live there. Maybe they were onto something, escaping the machinations of the government so they could live in peace without feeling torn in a million different directions.”
Stolen Omega by Layla Heart
Themes
- Insta-love
- Age Gap
- Suspense
- Fated Mates
- Criminal Organization
“‘I’m so glad you’re mine.’ His words surprise me, but I don’t think he’s got a clue what he just said.”
Pack Saint Clair by Thora Woods
Themes
- Con non-con
- Social Difference
- Past Abuse
- Found Family
- Designation Denial
“He looks at me for a long moment, his smile not quite reaching his eyes. ‘Just because you are an omega in heat, it doesn’t give me the right to your body. Do I want you? God, yes. Every cell in my body is telling me to take you until the only thing you know is me. But it would be such an extreme violation of your trust to take advantage of you like that.’”
The Scent of Us by Eliana Lee
Themes
- Friends-to-lovers
- Disabilities & Scars
- Fated Mates
- Trauma Healing
- Age Gap
“‘What happened to compassion is free?” he asked her mildly. ‘Not for homophobes,’ Juno replied immediately before sculling her entire glass of champagne.”
Knot Your Damn Omega by Devyn Sinclair
Themes
- Class Difference
- Insta-love
- Forbidden Love
- Con Non-con
- Intentional Childfree
“We’re not born with fears. Fear comes because we learn it. Because something forced it into us and taught our minds it wasn’t safe, even if we’re not fully conscious of it. There are no silly fears.”
The Blissful Omega Verse by Kate King and Jessa Wilder
Themes
- Hurt/Comfort
- Groveling
- Trauma Healing
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Dark Romance
“They were the whole world, and I was a satellite. Until one day, the world stopped turning. And then, somehow, I woke up the next day and kept going.”
Forget Me Knot by Marie Mackay
Themes
- Fated Mates
- Forced Proximity
- Age Gap
- Trauma Healing
- Found Family
“‘I don’t think she’s real.” Ice declared. ‘We’re having one of those… shared pack hallucinations.’”
Pack Rivals by Hannah Haze
Themes
- Class Difference
- Insta-love
- Fated Mates
- Late Designation Presentation
- Tortured Heroine
“It’s as if she’s burrowed under my skin and entered my bloodstream. As if my heart is beating to the rhythm of her name and her name only. ‘Can I see you again, baby girl?’”
Each rec above is sure to satisfy whatever trope or spice level you’re looking for.
Love the polyamory vibe? Check out this Why Choose / Reverse Harem Rec list.
Find these books and more in our Polyamory Recs shelf on Bookshop.
