“A Pack for Autumn” by Emilia Emerson – A Review
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5
Year Published: 2024
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Omegaverse
Page Count: 362
Quick Summary
Olive Autumn Harvest (yes, really) just wants to be left alone. She takes a job as a lighthouse keeper in the charming, slightly ridiculous small town of Starlight Grove, hoping for some peace and quiet. But the town has other plans—namely, restoring the lighthouse with the help of three very persistent (and very attractive) alphas: Easton, Lars, and Finn. As Olive begrudgingly lets them into her world, she starts to realize that maybe she doesn’t want to be alone after all.
What I Loved
Small-Town Shenanigans: Starlight Grove feels straight out of a Hallmark movie, complete with over-the-top festivals and hilariously named committees. The book totally pokes fun at these tropes in a way that had me smiling.
Olive’s Neurodivergent Rep: While it’s never explicitly stated, Olive clearly has traits of autism—she struggles with being non-verbal at times, hates being perceived, relies on routines, and deals with depressive “dark days.” It’s some of the more thoughtful representation I’ve seen, and I really appreciated how it was woven into the story.
Found Family Vibes: Beyond the romance, Olive finds a group of omega women who immediately embrace her, which was honestly one of my favorite parts. Seeing her realize she’s not “too much” and that she deserves friendships as well as love was super touching.
Felix the Cat: This furry little troublemaker totally steals the show, and I’m not mad about it.
What Didn’t Quite Work for Me
Olive Could Be a Bit… Much: Look, I get it—life is hard, and her struggles are totally valid. But there were times when her complaints got repetitive, and I just wanted her to take a breath and do something about her situation instead of spiraling.
The Spanking Thing: I’m not here to kink-shame, but the whole “teaching her lessons” through spanking thing gave me pause. It felt more infantilizing than sexy, and it took me out of the otherwise sweet and cozy dynamic.
Dragged in the Middle: The pacing slowed down with a lot of repetitive internal monologues, and the romance took a bit longer to fully click into place than I wanted.
Who Should Read This?
If you love small-town omegaverse romances with low angst, found family, and a cozy feel, this one’s worth picking up. Just be aware that some of the alpha/omega dynamics might not work for everyone.
Final Thoughts
This was a cute, feel-good read with charming world-building, loveable side characters, and some steamy moments. While Olive’s personality and some of the alpha behavior didn’t always work for me, I still had fun with it. If you’re looking for a lighthearted omegaverse romance with a Hallmark movie setting (but with spice), A Pack for Autumn is worth checking out!
