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Ageless Fate (A Collection of Strays Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Toby Wise (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 656 ratings
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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  5. Publication date
    April 2, 2019
  6. File size
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PHB3ZVS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Toby Wise
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ A Collection of Strays
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 656 ratings

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Toby Wise

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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 loves football 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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Customers find this book well-written and easy to read, describing it as a happy story with a found family feeling. They appreciate the romance and family dynamics, with one customer highlighting the unique older omega with younger alpha trope. Customers like the character variety, with one review specifically mentioning the inclusion of a non-binary character, while another notes the absence of angst and drama.

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20 customers mention "Story quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as delightful and better than expected, with one customer noting it's a cute fated mates narrative.

"I needed this sweet book after the read I just had. I like how the omega is the strong older one. This was the insta love mate book...." Read more

"This was such an amazing read. I loved the age difference and all of the kids that the Omega had...Each one different and special in their own way...." Read more

"This was such a wonderfully heartwarming story about love and family!..." Read more

"This is a fairly light-hearted story of a family of misfit shifters whose "dad" finally finds his alpha mate and ultimate happiness...." Read more

12 customers mention "Adorable"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable, describing it as sweet and enjoyable, with one customer noting it's a fun cute start to a series.

"...There wasn’t a lot of angst in this story but it was still enjoyable and sweet!" Read more

"...a first read from this author and I’m already in love with this adorable made family. Can’t wait to read on and see what they get up to." Read more

"...The wide cast of characters were well depicted and so much fun...." Read more

"This is such a cute, sweet, happy story. I've added it to my reread list, and I can see myself coming back to this lovely world again and again...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character variety"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters fascinating, with one customer particularly appreciating the inclusion of a non-binary character.

"...a human(ish) child in the mixed shifter family, and the range of characters in the children...." Read more

"...The writing was good, the smexy was knotty and the side characters were fun" Read more

"...As a non-binary person, I really enjoyed reading a book with a non-binary character...." Read more

"This was such a feel good and adorable story. The wide cast of characters were well depicted and so much fun...." Read more

9 customers mention "Angst level"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's storyline, with one mentioning it has little to no angst and drama, while another describes it as a standard omegaverse story.

"...humor that I absolutely loved, great feel good emotions, not a lot of conflict or angst....just a really well written and well developed read...." Read more

"3.5 rounded to 4. Pretty standard omegaverse story, met fated mate, mated, and then baby...." Read more

"...The characters are so great, and the story is wonderful." Read more

"...Easy to read, low angst, sweet story. Wonderful reading!!" Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting its unique way of wording things.

"I really liked this book. It was cute quick read. 4 stars for rating, 3 for spice...." Read more

"...Who couldn’t love a unicorn. The writing was good, the smexy was knotty and the side characters were fun" Read more

"...a lot of conflict or angst....just a really well written and well developed read. I'm definitely looking for more from this author and this series." Read more

"...This author has an interesting writing style, a certain unique way of wording things that you will enjoy once you get used to it...." Read more

8 customers mention "Family dynamics"8 positive0 negative

Customers love the family dynamics in the book, particularly appreciating the found family feeling.

"...This was the insta love mate book. I loved loved the mixed family dynamic. Who couldn’t love a unicorn...." Read more

"This was such a wonderfully heartwarming story about love and family!..." Read more

"...I love the family dynamics and all the different shifters...." Read more

"...They are all so different and unique but such a kind loving family. Toby wise this was a great intro into the series. I’m so in love with this family." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one review specifically mentioning it as an insta love mate story with mpreg.

"...I like how the omega is the strong older one. This was the insta love mate book. I loved loved the mixed family dynamic. Who couldn’t love a unicorn...." Read more

"This is a mm shifter romance with mpreg, the first in a series that should be read in order...." Read more

"...But it is a touching story of family and loving relationships, even if they are a bit mis-matched." Read more

"...The way they find each other is so awesome and romantic. I love how Charlie is accepted into the family by everyone...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning the strong omega characters and another noting the older omega with younger alpha trope.

"...reaction is I enjoyed the heck out of this fluffy, quick, and sweet strong, older Omega with a family finding a fated mate in a somewhat abused,..." Read more

"...4 stars for rating, 3 for spice. The family Dakota built is amazing, and it gets even better with the addition of Charlie." Read more

"...Charlie is great as a lovable alpha and Dakota is a strong, loving omega who takes care of all his kids...." Read more

"...And maybe a little more confidence. Dakota: love the strong omegas especially the ones with a group of misfits he calls his children lol...." Read more

Quick & low angst MM romance
3 out of 5 stars
Quick & low angst MM romance
Book 1 in Toby Wise’s A Collection of Strays series. You don’t need the prequel, Before Fate – but I think it helps with the backstory/world building. Quick and low angst shifter omegaverse, fated mates, MPREG novella. It’s insta love between Charlie & Dakota and syrupy sweetness. I like Dakota’s kids and how hard Charlie works to connect with all of them. The banter is a lot of fun – especially since the youngest of the kids is turning 18 during the story. Charlie and Dakota get their HEA and a cute little epilogue. I’m looking forward to Elwood’s book, Touching Fate.
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  • Mike Harms
    5.0 out of 5 stars A/B/O role reversal
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020
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    While this may not be five star writing or a five star romance, I have been waiting for some more role reversal in A/B/O settings, and this adds some additional of my favorite tropes. Hence my personal reaction is I enjoyed the heck out of this fluffy, quick, and sweet strong, older Omega with a family finding a fated mate in a somewhat abused, younger alpha. I loved the inclusion of a human(ish) child in the mixed shifter family, and the range of characters in the children.

    It’s Omegaverse fluff, but it’s my kind of onegaverse fluff.

    The biggest critique is it moves so quickly (it’s a novella) that most developments are given short shrift and move at lightning speed. If you just accept quick, fated mate romances with just jump into most serious and sexy developments with a line or two, it reads as quick and escapist (rather than eye-rollingly fast and simple).
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  • Jessica C
    4.0 out of 5 stars really liked it
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025
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    I really liked this book. It was cute quick read. 4 stars for rating, 3 for spice. The family Dakota built is amazing, and it gets even better with the addition of Charlie.
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  • Leerion
    3.0 out of 5 stars sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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    I needed this sweet book after the read I just had. I like how the omega is the strong older one. This was the insta love mate book. I loved loved the mixed family dynamic. Who couldn’t love a unicorn. The writing was good, the smexy was knotty and the side characters were fun
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  • MCren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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    This was such an amazing read. I loved the age difference and all of the kids that the Omega had...Each one different and special in their own way. I loved how Charlie just opened his heart to them all, and how he just followed his omega's lead when it came to the family. This book was different but so well written and showed so much love of family and mates. There was a lot of humor that I absolutely loved, great feel good emotions, not a lot of conflict or angst....just a really well written and well developed read. I'm definitely looking for more from this author and this series.
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  • FoolishFeathers
    4.0 out of 5 stars a great start to a series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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    This is a mm shifter romance with mpreg, the first in a series that should be read in order. This does have some of the typical aspects of shifter mating like insta-love, heat bonding and in this case, mpreg but it had its unique characteristics too. This author has an interesting writing style, a certain unique way of wording things that you will enjoy once you get used to it. There wasn’t a lot of angst in this story but it was still enjoyable and sweet!
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  • emily mayrand
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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    I loved that way more than I expected to. This was a first read from this author and I’m already in love with this adorable made family. Can’t wait to read on and see what they get up to.
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  • Cassie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely will read again
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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    This was such a wonderfully heartwarming story about love and family! I enjoyed every bit of it (which is rare for me because I don't typically do happy endings lol). My absolute favorite thing about the book is that there is such a diverse cast of characters. As a non-binary person, I really enjoyed reading a book with a non-binary character. Honestly, it's great to know an author that is writing queer friendly literature that isn't only friendly to certain parts of the queer community. I have already recommended this to all of my friends. Fantastic job, Toby! <3
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  • Lois Karasek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different than anything I've read before.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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    This is a fairly light-hearted story of a family of misfit shifters whose "dad" finally finds his alpha mate and ultimate happiness.

    You need to be prepared to blindly set reality aside to accept some of the premises presented (like a male omega wolf birthing a baby), but the depth of the related emotions will let you accept the unlikely and believe.

    If you're not into a lot of mushy affection described in your reading, this book may not be for you. But it is a touching story of family and loving relationships, even if they are a bit mis-matched.
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  • CharlieN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2019
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    A cute and fun quick read with plenty of sweetness, sass and heat! If you like books with strong themes of acceptance, love and found family then this is definitely one for you. A great debut novella and I can't wait for more!
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  • Tracy Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Charlie and Dakota!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2020
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    Such a great family dynamic between Dakota and his kids. Love how Charlie was accepted so easily. Also love Cameron and is sassy little ass.
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  • Liash
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to the series
    Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2022
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    This was a fun and sweet read. I loved the alternating POV, and how the characters interacted. Dakota and his found family were wonderful to read about, and Charlie fit in so well. It wasn't quite long enough or had enough depth to get a 5 star rating from me, but otherwise it was a great read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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  • Ute
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dakota and Charlie
    Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2019
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. It is such a sweet story about caring and to let other persons be, who they are. And an a....e of father, who can't accept his son like he is. I'll want to read the next book too, that's for sure. I recommend this book.
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  • Celpompom
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2019
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    I enjoyed this book.

    Dakota and Charlie were very sweet with each other. I loved how they are different than more conventional alpha and omega types and how by being together they slowly embraced their differences.

    I loved all the kids and I can't wait for their stories
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