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Mate or Meal #2
The Wolf Who Hatched an Egg
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves, shape-shifters, sex toys] Snack or sweetheart? Definitely sweetheart. Or so werewolf Liam thinks when he meets swan shifter Shiloh. Shiloh is everything Liam's soul yearns for, a gorgeous, feisty spitfire who turns his blood into flame and makes his entire being sing. But Shiloh is reluctant to believe in Liam's good intentions. Shiloh has been searching for The One for as long as he can remember. In his quest, he made several mistakes, and now he is reluctant to believe again, especially in a wolf. After all, wolves prey on his kind. How could he possibly entrust his heart to one? As they struggle through misunderstandings and try to build a relationships, a third member joins their little family—a mysterious swan egg abandoned in front of their door. Will it strengthen Shiloh's bond with Liam or will it separate them forever? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
141 pages, ebook
First published November 7, 2011
About the author
Scarlet Hyacinth
87 books387 followersScarlet Hyacinth was born in 1986, in a Romania still struggling under the weight of the communist regime. As a young girl, she started studying the English language and fell in love with books.
After a childhood spent devouring hundreds of pages of fantasy literature, Scarlet found her calling. While at uni, she discovered with the help of a dear friend that she had a knack for writing. The rest, as they say, is history, or rather, lots of hard work and sleepless nights. Today, she can only say with a smile that nothing is impossible and that no matter what others say, you can achieve your dreams if you work hard enough.
After a childhood spent devouring hundreds of pages of fantasy literature, Scarlet found her calling. While at uni, she discovered with the help of a dear friend that she had a knack for writing. The rest, as they say, is history, or rather, lots of hard work and sleepless nights. Today, she can only say with a smile that nothing is impossible and that no matter what others say, you can achieve your dreams if you work hard enough.
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November 10, 2011
I never got into this book and kept putting it down a lot. It wasn't as entertaining as the first one and I never liked Shiloh the cuckoo bird Swan
November 25, 2011
This second book in the series is as much fun as the first. Adding the complication of children, and how to deal with actually hatching an egg between a swan and a wolf is as hilarious as it sounds; except it also made me think about taking that a step further and applying it to humans. Then it becomes obvious that this is more of a fable – it is really talking about acceptance and dealing with differences between humans.
Shiloh, the swan shifter, is a bit of an odd creature. Definitely at a loss for what to do, he ends up sleeping around in the hope of finding his mate. That may be an odd thing to do, but there are many people who do the same, and the ‘bird’ element in him makes it even more believable. His fear of making a mistake seems a little over the top, but once the egg is found he quickly refocuses. What I did like was his strength and pride, how he stood up for himself and the egg; not much of a ‘typical prey animal’ there!
Liam, the wolf shifter, is strong, aggressive, and determined to make Shiloh see that they are meant to be together. The swan egg throws him for a loop – but not for long. I loved the way he kept trying to get closer to Shiloh and how he stands up to those who want to come between them. He may have made a couple of mistakes in the beginning, but he is clearly the right second parent for the little swan.
If you like shifter stories with a difference, if two characters struggling to find a balance attract you and if you want to cheer on ‘two against the world’ (well with the help of a few friends), you will probably like this story.
Shiloh, the swan shifter, is a bit of an odd creature. Definitely at a loss for what to do, he ends up sleeping around in the hope of finding his mate. That may be an odd thing to do, but there are many people who do the same, and the ‘bird’ element in him makes it even more believable. His fear of making a mistake seems a little over the top, but once the egg is found he quickly refocuses. What I did like was his strength and pride, how he stood up for himself and the egg; not much of a ‘typical prey animal’ there!
Liam, the wolf shifter, is strong, aggressive, and determined to make Shiloh see that they are meant to be together. The swan egg throws him for a loop – but not for long. I loved the way he kept trying to get closer to Shiloh and how he stands up to those who want to come between them. He may have made a couple of mistakes in the beginning, but he is clearly the right second parent for the little swan.
If you like shifter stories with a difference, if two characters struggling to find a balance attract you and if you want to cheer on ‘two against the world’ (well with the help of a few friends), you will probably like this story.
August 17, 2013
Another cute book in this series. It's definitely not as silly as the titles suggest. Shiloh is a swan shifter, Liam a wolf. Again the most unusual of mates. And things get more complicated by both of their pasts.
One thing I am starting to truly love in these books. The author is taking care to actively portray the instinctive characters of the animals that are the second form (as it's called in the series) for these guys. I find that an extremely nice touch and one that makes reading them even more interesting.
One thing I am starting to truly love in these books. The author is taking care to actively portray the instinctive characters of the animals that are the second form (as it's called in the series) for these guys. I find that an extremely nice touch and one that makes reading them even more interesting.
November 10, 2011
Their are quite a few WHAT? moments (as others have stated). But it seems a lot of books seem to have more of them lately.
One of my biggest was Shiloh forgave his parents too easily. After the way they showed up the way they did and thought the worst. sorry, I would Not be that forgiving so soon.
One of my biggest was Shiloh forgave his parents too easily. After the way they showed up the way they did and thought the worst. sorry, I would Not be that forgiving so soon.
November 13, 2011
Shiloh is a sweet... But Also loved Liam... he knew what he wanted since the start and never let his mate down... cute...
April 2, 2019
Me agradó, sobre todo el tiempo que tomó resolver algunas cosas, y que haya habido acción. Hasta lo del huevo estuvo muy bien.
April 14, 2014
I liked this a bit more than The Lamb Who Cried Wolf Mate or Meal 1 as there was less overt mention of cannibalistic practices so I could pretend it was merely a species issue between different shifters. I'm sensing a trend towards instant fatherhood in these books - forget enjoying a honeymoon period after mating and get straight into parenthood. I liked Shiloh's insecurities and look forward to reading the presumed squirrel/wolf mating in the next installment.
September 6, 2015
Cute book. Shiloh is a bit flighty. Liam is waaaay to forgiving. I liked the underlying theme of acceptance of everyone's differences. Liam is wonderful when the egg just shows up. Shiloh should have guessed who did it. Overall I enjoyed the tale.
November 10, 2011
2.5 Stars
July 17, 2018
Liam tiene todo mi corazoncito💓
April 21, 2012
Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
I can't think of a more interesting story than one about a wolf hatching an egg. Not just any egg but an abandoned swan egg, which would normally mean dinnertime for a wolf. Yet, with his partner by his side, Liam swears to protect the innocent baby from himself and the other predators who may be looking to sneak it away.
Shiloh and Liam make one dynamic duo. Liam may be the wolf and predator in the relationship, but Shiloh is as fierce as they come. He has the heart of a lion trapped in a swan's body. His spunk made him an instant favorite for me. Liam, on the other hand, seems to be the awkward, self-conscious partner in the relationship. This role reversal made these characters entertaining.
The plot line of this story was anything but dull. Not only does the pair need to figure out how to make their unique relationship work they have to also deal with the shifter world accepting them. Additionally, they are faced with ex lovers popping up and an egg to care for. Though the odds may seemed stacked against them, they still manage to make their relationship work and sneak a little playtime in as well. I could sympathize with their relationship and how it their lives were so crazy, continuously twisting, and turning. I could not wait to see them get past everything and have the happy conclusion they deserved.
While I did not have the pleasure of reading the first Mate or Meal story, I still enjoyed meeting the main characters from it. It made me want to read the previous story in this series as well as read any others to follow. Especially, if I get to experience Shiloh and Liam occasionally popping up. They are two men I adored by the end of The Wolf Who Hatched An Egg.
I can't think of a more interesting story than one about a wolf hatching an egg. Not just any egg but an abandoned swan egg, which would normally mean dinnertime for a wolf. Yet, with his partner by his side, Liam swears to protect the innocent baby from himself and the other predators who may be looking to sneak it away.
Shiloh and Liam make one dynamic duo. Liam may be the wolf and predator in the relationship, but Shiloh is as fierce as they come. He has the heart of a lion trapped in a swan's body. His spunk made him an instant favorite for me. Liam, on the other hand, seems to be the awkward, self-conscious partner in the relationship. This role reversal made these characters entertaining.
The plot line of this story was anything but dull. Not only does the pair need to figure out how to make their unique relationship work they have to also deal with the shifter world accepting them. Additionally, they are faced with ex lovers popping up and an egg to care for. Though the odds may seemed stacked against them, they still manage to make their relationship work and sneak a little playtime in as well. I could sympathize with their relationship and how it their lives were so crazy, continuously twisting, and turning. I could not wait to see them get past everything and have the happy conclusion they deserved.
While I did not have the pleasure of reading the first Mate or Meal story, I still enjoyed meeting the main characters from it. It made me want to read the previous story in this series as well as read any others to follow. Especially, if I get to experience Shiloh and Liam occasionally popping up. They are two men I adored by the end of The Wolf Who Hatched An Egg.
September 5, 2012
3.5 stars.
The Mate or Meal series by Scarlet Hyacinthis a unique twist in the paranormal shifter trope. Pair together two unlikely animals and see if they fall in love or kill each other! In The Wolf Who Hatched an Egg, the pairing is a werewolf and a swan.
Shiloh is a shy, introverted swan shifter looking for true love. In the past, he’s had an idiot ex-boyfriend who abused him. Enter werewolf Liam. At first Liam doesn’t know if he can control his wolf urges and not eat the little swan, but the bond they share wins out. Just when they get together, a mysterious swan egg shows up and the two men must protect it, maybe even with their lives, to see that the baby is born.
This installment in the series was utterly delightful. Imagine a wolf sitting on a swan egg waiting for it to hatch and you get the picture. Liam and Shiloh were wonderful together and complimented each other perfectly as mates. I also enjoyed seeing characters from book one and being introduced to new ones that will follow in the series.
A fun, light read, just right for lazy summer days. However, I do recommend reading the series in order to get the full flavor.
Dark Divas Reviews
The Mate or Meal series by Scarlet Hyacinthis a unique twist in the paranormal shifter trope. Pair together two unlikely animals and see if they fall in love or kill each other! In The Wolf Who Hatched an Egg, the pairing is a werewolf and a swan.
Shiloh is a shy, introverted swan shifter looking for true love. In the past, he’s had an idiot ex-boyfriend who abused him. Enter werewolf Liam. At first Liam doesn’t know if he can control his wolf urges and not eat the little swan, but the bond they share wins out. Just when they get together, a mysterious swan egg shows up and the two men must protect it, maybe even with their lives, to see that the baby is born.
This installment in the series was utterly delightful. Imagine a wolf sitting on a swan egg waiting for it to hatch and you get the picture. Liam and Shiloh were wonderful together and complimented each other perfectly as mates. I also enjoyed seeing characters from book one and being introduced to new ones that will follow in the series.
A fun, light read, just right for lazy summer days. However, I do recommend reading the series in order to get the full flavor.
Dark Divas Reviews
October 31, 2013
I really liked Liam, but I thought he deserved better than Shiloh. Shiloh was just plain cray cray.
I can NOT get the picture of a wolf curled up next to a swan egg out of my head. Totally adorable.
I said this before, but I LOVE all of the different shifters in this series. Wolf, swan, hummingbird, lamb, squirrel, some sort of sea creature, a large feline, lion, antelope and the rate this series is going there's just going to be more!
I have to admit, this is a turning into a guilty pleasure of mine. The stories may not be all that great, but watching them realize the whole mate thing with someone who should be predator or prey is interesting.
With that said, I am glad no cannibalism took place in this book!
I can NOT get the picture of a wolf curled up next to a swan egg out of my head. Totally adorable.
I said this before, but I LOVE all of the different shifters in this series. Wolf, swan, hummingbird, lamb, squirrel, some sort of sea creature, a large feline, lion, antelope and the rate this series is going there's just going to be more!
I have to admit, this is a turning into a guilty pleasure of mine. The stories may not be all that great, but watching them realize the whole mate thing with someone who should be predator or prey is interesting.
With that said, I am glad no cannibalism took place in this book!
November 3, 2018
En esta segunda historia hay mucho más drama que romance, pero sin embargo la historia engancha bastante por la hermosa relación entre el cisne y el lobo. Deja muy buen pie para la tercera parte. 1era lectura 5/5
Una característica de esta saga, es que en el libro precedente podemos intuir cuál será la próxima pareja que tendrá su historia, ya sea porque se explicite o porque se deje entrever.
Liam y Shiloh son los protagonistas de este segundo libro, son amigos de Brody y Carson, a quienes conocemos en el primero, y otra vez son herbívoro y carnívoro, lo que les acarrea algunos problemas con su entorno.
Creo que aquí el malvado está mejor creado, aunque no se ve demasiado en acción más que para momentos concretos. En particular, lo que más me gustó fue ver a los pequeños cambiaformas y espero ver más de ellos a futuro.
En definitiva, esta ha sido una segunda parte bastante entretenida.
Una característica de esta saga, es que en el libro precedente podemos intuir cuál será la próxima pareja que tendrá su historia, ya sea porque se explicite o porque se deje entrever.
Liam y Shiloh son los protagonistas de este segundo libro, son amigos de Brody y Carson, a quienes conocemos en el primero, y otra vez son herbívoro y carnívoro, lo que les acarrea algunos problemas con su entorno.
Creo que aquí el malvado está mejor creado, aunque no se ve demasiado en acción más que para momentos concretos. En particular, lo que más me gustó fue ver a los pequeños cambiaformas y espero ver más de ellos a futuro.
En definitiva, esta ha sido una segunda parte bastante entretenida.
January 7, 2012
3 1/2 stars!
Without the eroticism and violence, Scarlett Hyacinth’s THE WOLF WHO HATCHED AN EGG could easily have been a children’s fable. However, there is quite a bit of m/m sex here as well as abandoned babies, bureaucrats, stalkers, murderers, revenge, mutilations, and whorish behaviors, so this is definitely not a tale for the little ones. This book is a thrilling drama that may be a bit silly at times but is overall a story of a couple overcoming tremendous odds to be together and build a family.
See my complete review at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... (January 8, 2012)
Without the eroticism and violence, Scarlett Hyacinth’s THE WOLF WHO HATCHED AN EGG could easily have been a children’s fable. However, there is quite a bit of m/m sex here as well as abandoned babies, bureaucrats, stalkers, murderers, revenge, mutilations, and whorish behaviors, so this is definitely not a tale for the little ones. This book is a thrilling drama that may be a bit silly at times but is overall a story of a couple overcoming tremendous odds to be together and build a family.
See my complete review at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... (January 8, 2012)
February 10, 2012
Kept skipping some scenes, plus I never warmed up to Shiloh...uggggghhhhh he was totally annoying. Some parts of the plot??? was jerky, like the author was driving and kept hitting brakes, and I missed a few in mu opinion key parts of the story....oh well. Sorry but doesn't compare to the 1st one. As I saw in a another review I too need a WTF shelf lol
March 14, 2012
typical Scarlet Hyacinth serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical Scarlet Hyacinth? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all serials by UNLESS motivated otherwise by markedly good/bad writing:
Scarlet Hyacinth
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry.
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all serials by UNLESS motivated otherwise by markedly good/bad writing:
Scarlet Hyacinth
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry.
November 9, 2011
I liked the first one better (if I imagine there is no cannibalism, just hate between different shifters).
Nice to see improvement, pack elder finally decided it's not nice kill and eat other shifters. Say no to cannibalism :D
Nice to see improvement, pack elder finally decided it's not nice kill and eat other shifters. Say no to cannibalism :D
September 11, 2016
¿Por qué lo he vuelto a leer? Simplemente porque me encanta la idea de que un Lobo cuide de un huevo.
La relación, en principio, tan dispar entre Liam y Shiloh hace que sea una novela donde lo que en realidad importan los sentimientos y mas que las acciones que éstos los obligan a hacer.
Lo mejor de todo es que no hace falta leer las otras partes de la serie para poder estar al tanto de lo que pasa en este mundo.
La relación, en principio, tan dispar entre Liam y Shiloh hace que sea una novela donde lo que en realidad importan los sentimientos y mas que las acciones que éstos los obligan a hacer.
Lo mejor de todo es que no hace falta leer las otras partes de la serie para poder estar al tanto de lo que pasa en este mundo.
September 23, 2013
After jumping around the series, I have finally gone back to the beginning and continued from there.
This was a cute read. I really like how the author brings out the animal characteristics in each person. It ties in well with their human personalities.
The story didn't flow quite as smoothly for me and certain developments in the storyline felt rushed.
All in all, a fun read.
This was a cute read. I really like how the author brings out the animal characteristics in each person. It ties in well with their human personalities.
The story didn't flow quite as smoothly for me and certain developments in the storyline felt rushed.
All in all, a fun read.
November 23, 2011
Maybe it was because I read this RIGHT after finishing book 1, but to me this was just one big "HUH!?" and read too similarly to the first book. I thought the characters in this one and their problems with each other were just all over the place.
November 26, 2011
I would have given it 3.5 stars all because Shiloh was pretty stupid a lot of times. Liam was perfect though plus the fact that Brody and Carson along with the kids are still there made it really enjoyable for me.
August 26, 2016
Ok, I will admit... there were a TON of grammar issues... and, yes... it was a bit distracting... but, I DON'T CARE!!! This was a cute, short read that I totally enjoyed and I plan to continue on with this series in the very near future!!!
March 19, 2012
a good and unusual shifter story.
November 10, 2011
It's so Fluffyyyyyy
mpreg - sorta!
mpreg - sorta!
January 12, 2012
The plot was nothing special and main characters didn't awake any interest in me.
January 16, 2012
Interesting premise, but I couldn't really get into it. I did finish it, hoping it would get better, but it didn't and it was a chore.
November 28, 2014
I really am enjoying this series so far.
October 29, 2014
Cute sweet sensitive a nice continuation of the Mate or Meal series.
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