There’s no such thing as fairytales—until there’s a happily ever after. When mob boss Nico Drakos dies, his son, omega Zane, knows the time is ripe for change. Just because all the mob’s business dealings have always been illegal, that doesn’t mean they need to stay that way. Zane is well-loved by everyone, and the council is ready to follow him wherever he might lead them. Time to put his business degree to work! The only person that stands in his way is his father’s second-in-command, Donovan Morelli. Alpha Blaze was practically raised by the mob, groomed and trained to follow orders, no matter how dark. But, seething with jealousy, Donovan gives Blaze a command. One he can’t refuse. While Blaze keeps a wary eye on Zane, he falls under the omega’s spell. Then the alpha does the unthinkable. He defies his order. Zane needs a safe place to hole up, but he doesn’t give a damn about his surroundings because the alpha everyone considers a bad apple lights a fire in his heart, one Zane is powerless to extinguish. With a memorable cast of supporting characters, this classic fairytale gets a modern mpreg twist. And while there is no once upon a time, they do live happily ever after. For fans of alphas and omegas who give everything to be with the one who they love, this first book in Colbie Dunbar and Trisha Linde’s Once Upon An M/M Romance series checks all the boxes. It includes an alpha and omega who refuse to be defined by their past; seven men and women with whimsical quirks whose fierce loyalty to Zane earns them a place in his heart; plus a baby who arrives safely, despite the odds.

Happily Ever Afters are overrated. Cake is far more satisfying. Omega Bellamy knows better than anyone how food can heal the heart and soothe the soul. Since the death of his omega father, working in their family’s diner has been the only thing to bring him any kind of solace. Deep down, though, he knows that there has to be more to life than these worn floors and the handful of regular customers. Unfortunately, with the hospital bills piling up, and deadlines looming, it looks like his future may already be decided. As a restaurant chain mogul, alpha Larkin is surrounded by everything he could ever possibly want… except his heart’s desire. Money and fame mean nothing without someone to share it with, but greed and arrogance are hard habits to break, and he’s convinced that no omega will ever be able to see past his flaws. Larkin is in the process of buying out the local competition when he overhears Bellamy and his alpha father talking about their emotional burden. Struck by a sudden case of guilty conscience, he proposes a solution that could benefit them all. He will help them get back on their feet in exchange for Bellamy working in Larkin’s new restaurant. The alpha needs help with new recipes. And because he knows Bellamy would never fall for him, he figures seeing the omega every day is the closest he’ll get to a relationship. But he wouldn’t say no to more. Sweet & Sour is the second standalone book in the Once Upon an M/M Romance series by Colbie Dunbar and Trisha Linde. With a mixture of knotty heat and sweet treats, Sweet & Sour combines food and fairytales, along with a cast of intriguing characters, including Bellamy’s beloved alpha dad who’s still mourning the loss of his husband. And Larkin’s loyal staff who see through his hunger for power and understand it for what it really is—tragic loneliness. Beauty and the Beast gets an mpreg twist, giving this classic tale a touch of heat, and obviously, a baby. Because what fairytale is complete without a happily ever after?

This gruff alpha has burned all his bridges… until he meets an omega who has him wanting to rebuild. Alpha Cole wants nothing more than to be left alone in peace and quiet. Too bad there’s a huge new condo development going up in his backyard. If it were just a bit of hammering, he could live with that, but it doesn’t stop there. Oh no, it just keeps getting worse. Now they want his land, too. Well, you can forget it. His grandfather built this house with his own two hands, and there is no chance they’re going to tramp all over his land. No way! Omega William is the youngest and the smallest of his foster brothers, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming big. Together, he and his two siblings have started their own business, and they have just landed themselves a huge contract to build a new complex. It’s a dream come true! If only it weren’t for that house smack dab in the middle of the lot. No one seems to be able to convince the homeowner to sell, but maybe if William can get him to see some sense, maybe make him an offer he can’t refuse… Burning Bridges is the third standalone book in the Once Upon an M/M Romance series by Colbie Dunbar and Trisha Linde. With a mixture of knotty heat and scorching chemistry, Burning Bridges brings an overlooked fairytale to light, with a cast of lovable characters, such as foster brothers whose bond runs deeper than blood, an alpha whose loneliness has made him an outright troll, and an omega with a heart of gold who seems to be able to look beneath the surface. Billy Goats Gruff gets an mpreg twist, giving this classic tale a touch of heat, and obviously, a baby. Because what fairytale is complete without a happily ever after?

A modern mpreg fairytale. They say beauty only runs skin deep… but what if no one bothers to look beneath the surface? Omega Joel has always been a bit of an odd duck. A square peg, an eccentric… a misfit. He doesn’t fit into his mother’s perfect new family, he doesn’t fit in with the preppy rich kids at school, and as he gets older and heads off for college, he knows with certainty that he doesn’t fit into anyone’s idea of a love interest. Not that it matters anyway, because no alpha will ever compare to his best friend, Toban. Toban has always been there for him, is the only person who feels right—which means that he is strictly off-limits. Nothing in the world can make Joel jeopardize that friendship. It’s just not worth the risk. Alpha Toban is a good friend… and he reminds himself of this daily. Friends watch out for each other, they protect each other, and they most certainly do not fall in love. Toban has been in love with Joel pretty much since the first moment he laid eyes on him, but he knows that he’ll never be good enough for the smart and sexy omega. When they get to college, he finds the new dating pool is more like an ocean, and if he’s not careful, Joel could easily drown. Fending off the omega’s potential suitors quickly becomes a full-time job. One run-in with a handsy bully could spoil their friendship for good… or maybe it could lead them to an even more promising future. Odd Man Out is the fourth standalone book in the Once Upon an M/M Romance series by Colbie Dunbar and Trisha Linde. Super sweet with knotty heat, Odd Man Out tells a story about love and loyalty, friendship and family, and the middle ground where they all blur together. The Ugly Duckling is about to get an mpreg twist in this retelling of a classic tale, except this time… with babies. Because what fairytale is complete without a happily ever after?