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A Collection of Strays
Series · 9 books · 2019-2023

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Before Fate

2023

The members of the Burke pack come from all over, each one of them having trials and tragedy they’ve gone through and overcome. Yet, they all somehow fit together. ‘Somehow’ being a stubborn yet kind omega forcibly adopting them until they’re compelled to stay and accept being loved and cared for. This is the story of each person in Dakota’s adopted pack finding their way home. Free prequel that can be found in Prolific Works
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Ageless Fate

2019

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would find my true mate in my ER. He’s handsome and everything I’ve ever wished for in a mate but will my age be a problem for him? And most importantly, what will the houseful of strays I’ve adopted think of Charlie? ~Dakota Waking up in the hospital was not on my list of things to do but finding my true mate makes it worth the pain. My father pushed me out of our pack when I wouldn’t conform to his mold of what an alpha should be like but Dakota shows me I’m worthy of his love just the way I am. Not everyone in my instafamily welcomes me with open arms and I can’t help but wonder, ‘Will I ever find acceptance?’ ~Charlie This 30,000 word novella is filled with adopted family feels, mpreg, and knotty fun and intended for 18 and over readers.
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#2

Touching Fate

2019

Meeting my true mate is supposed to be the best day of my life, but when I step in front of Elwood’s door, expecting to jump into my alpha’s arms and live happily ever after, I am sorely disappointed. I have no idea why my mate doesn’t want me but I’m determined to keep him in my life, even if it’s just as my friend. How long can I take keeping my alpha at arm’s length before it breaks me? ~Frankie What is it about the adorable red-headed boy that draws me in and has my dragon wanting? I can’t help but realize Frankie is everything I’ve ever wanted in a mate. Everyday it gets harder to remember I’m supposed to be holding back my feelings because we’re only friends. When we do finally touch, I know it’ll be explosive and change both of our lives forever. ~Elwood This 35k novella, which is book two in A Collection of Strays, is guaranteed to give you the mpreg, shifters, and happily ever after you love. Touching Fate is filled with knotty fun, shiny eggs, friends to lovers, true mates, and laugh out loud shenanigans and is intended for those 18 or over.
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Fate's Perfect Timing

2019

I’m just your average non-binary unicorn, making a living as a beauty guru on YouTube, dreaming about finding my mate. I dream about the perfect meet cute and to my absolute delight, meeting Sam is just that. He’s everything I ever pictured in a mate; strong, broad, and bearded. But will our inexperience push each other away? ~ Isaiah I was shunned by my family after not going through with an arranged marriage. That night, I was positive I’d just met my soulmate and I was prepared to spend my life alone. That is, until I met Isaiah. All I wanna do is take care of them the way they deserve, but alpha instinct only goes so far. Lady Fate’s finally brought us together, but can we figure out the rest ourselves? ~ Sam This 30k novella, which is book three in A Collection of Strays, is guaranteed to give you the mpreg, shifters, and low angst happily ever after you love. Fate’s Perfect Timing is filled with self discovery, panties, true mates, second changes and laugh out loud shenanigans and is intended for those 18 or over.
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Trusting Fate

2020

This wasn’t supposed to be in the cards for me, yet here I am, with not one but two mates. Lady Fate has a sick sense of humor that apparently rivals my own. Looks like it’s Present Cameron’s problem now. ~ Cameron My near constant state of mind is worry. Can you blame me when I have two beautiful and amazing mates in my life? They’re quick to reassure me and with their help, just maybe I can learn to trust that Lady Fate knew what she was doing bringing us together. ~ River I never imagined anything being as special as meeting River, until I met Cameron. River is my gentle giant, Cameron a sassy menace, and my heart is instantly charmed. They complete me while encouraging me to be the best version of myself. It’s easy to see why Lady Fate pushed us together. ~ Jace This 32k mpreg story is book four in A Collection of Stays series. It’s filled with magic, learning to trust yourself, true mates and eyeliner covered sarcasm.
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Submitting to Fate

2020

I hide behind snarky comments and teasing smiles because letting people see the true me is terrifying. The day I find out Wyn is my mate, all the BS falls away. He sees me, the real me, and instead of running for the hills, he stays by my side. My past reminds me of my failings but Wyn says I’m good. As I submit to him, just maybe I'll learn to believe him. -Rhett Here I am, finding myself mated for the second time, pregnant without even really trying with a mouthy, bratty alpha. What the heck was Lady Fate thinking? As time goes on and with a little trial and error, Rhett and I learn to fit into our new dynamics. Rhett may submit to me, but I submit to Lady Fate, and so far, She's never pushed me past what I could take. -Wyn This 30k word story is book five in A Collection of Strays Series. Within you'll find true mate dragons, eggpreg, shiny marbles, found family, a cat named Dog, and a happily ever after.
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Bite Sized Fate

2020

How was I supposed to know one night of fun would change my life forever? I’ve always pushed the possibility of love away. When you’re a vampire, it’s safer to be alone than to never grow old with the one you love. All my rules go right out the window when Yasha comes strolling back into my life with a bump hiding under his jacket. ~ Tony When I brought the beautiful man back home with me, I never dreamed it would end with this. Tony won’t have to sacrifice love, because I’m a vampire too and according to the bun in my oven, he’s my one true mate. I’m not going anywhere, as long as he doesn’t push me away. ~Yasha Bite Sized Fate is a 10k short in the Collection of Strays universe. Inside you’ll find vampires, quirky clan mates, found family, and of course, Lady Fate interfering to bring everyone a happily ever after.
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Fate's Final Chapter

2020

The entire Burke pack and their loved ones join Frankie and Elwood for a day of celebration as the two join their lives together in a life force sharing ceremony. Join the family you’ve come to know and love five years after Frankie and Elwood’s mating, checking in with each and every member of the Burke pack. Mandy will find her mate, kiddos will get into trouble, cakes will be destroyed, and of course, everyone will have their happily ever after. Fate’s Final Chapter is NOT a standalone and should be read after the other books in the series. It is book six in a Collection of Strays Series. This book features MF, MM, and MMM relationships and is 23k of domestic mates, steamy scenes, and Lady Fate bringing everyone together.
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A Sucker for You

2021

Dating is complicated. Dating while also hiding the fact that you can change into an octopus might as well be impossible. Matteo is a self-proclaimed disaster when it comes to crushes. Especially when that crush, Simon, is gorgeous, kind, and smells like everything good in the world. Thankfully for Matteo, Simon enjoys taking the lead and helping Matteo out of his bubble. The bad news? Neither of them know much about Matteo’s shifter side and things quickly grow complicated when Matteo’s octopus instincts unknowingly choose Simon as his mate. Simon and Matteo will have to work through pheromones, extra appendages, and mating instincts. Can a human and a shifter find common ground and choose each other? Or will complications come between them? A Sucker for You is set in the Collection of Strays world and features tentacles, eggpreg, and of course, a happily ever after.

Author

Toby Wise
Toby Wise
Author · 30 books

Toby Wise is a stay at home parent who hails from a tiny town in Wisconsin. Contrary to popular Wisconsin stereotypes, he’s not a cheese-head who enjoys beer but rather an introvert who spends all his time on the internet, drinking coffee, spending time with his kid, and cooing about his adorable cat, Pikachu. In April of 2019, A Collection of Strays was born after the world of fanfiction drew him back into his love of writing. Now he’s writing all things omegaverse as long as it includes silly moments and found family.

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