The Lynx Who Purred for a Sidhe Prince

Mate or Meal #9

by Scarlet Hyacinth

[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, fae, HEA] Ally or admirer? When lynx shifter Corbin Mckenna falls for Sidhe prince Winter Tomacelli, he doesn't expect being forced into a political marriage. What is more important—the happiness of two men in love, or the safety of two peoples? Years ago, Winter lost his parents to an assassination, and he knows that now, the duty to protect the Sidhe falls on his shoulders. Secretly, he is happy when a wedding with Corbin Mckenna is suggested as a solution to improve diplomatic relations between shifters and Sidhe. With one kiss, Corbin is capable of turning his entire body into flame and sweeping him off his feet. But Winter fears what a bond with him will entail for Corbin. He fears losing Corbin, like he lost his parents. To survive, their love will have to fight their duty, and an unexpected outside threat that could kill Winter. What will their future bring? ** A Siren Erotic Romance

Genres: M M Romance, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Romance, Fae, M M Paranormal, Contemporary

143 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2012

About the author

Scarlet 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.

Reviews

[Kinny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must say, the story of the second generation is so much better than their parents. There is manageable angst in this one not the tearjerker that was Carson/Brody or Nico/garret. Playboy Corbin falls hard for prim and proper heir to the Sidhe throne Winter. This series also introduces future mate pairings like Isaac and believe it or not baby Shea Cunnigham McKenna's potential one. I can't wait for those pairings.

[Ale Rivero · Rating 3 out of 5]

A esta altura de la serie, aunque me siga gustando la forma de narrar de la autora, se me han empezado a hacer repetitivas las tramas, y siento que hay detalles que Scarlet se saca de la manga para engrosar el drama.
Lo más interesante de esta novena entrega es conocer un poco más a los sidhe (hadas) y las situaciones que deja abiertas para resolverse en el futuro me llaman también mucho la atención.
Probablemente afectó a mi lectura el hecho de que a la traducción fan que tengo le ha hecho falta una revisión considerable.
Por otro lado, es lindo ver a Corbin al fin sentar cabeza, y que a diferencia de los protagonistas de los anteriores libros se tome su tiempo para llegar verdaderamente al corazón de su compañero.
Pienso seguir leyendo estos libros pero no de forma continuada, o me cansaré =/

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadly I'm still scan/skip reading the sex scenes which occur too frequently, the plot continues well, I would now love to hear more about King Sterling and baby Shea...are they? Is it something else? . Unfortunately I found it really hard to warm to Corbin and Winter. Also why does everyone fall pregnant so quick? And why do the women mostly need to be evil or killed off if they're not?

[Complicated Contradiction · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had a good build up. But the ending seemed too abrupt and easy.

[Phaney · Rating 3 out of 5]

2012 Review:

Mm, a reliable series.
This was nice and well-written, as usual, with likeable protagonists, although I have to wonder at how relatively simply this great big, looming danger could be resolved in the end. And yeah, with this we get another male pregnancy. Of course! :P

Actually I don’t think it’ll let up soon with those. Let’s see. It seems as though one of the protagonists for the next book might be able to conceive, and baby Shea obviously has some sort of connection to Winter’s not-so-evil uncle.

Ah, but I don’t care right now. Let’s move on to the next book. :3

[blub · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was good but I have to say Corbin isn't my most favorite character so my rating may be a bit bias ¬_¬ I think I've been overthinking too much while reading the story since it seemed/was implied that everything could have been avoided if Winter wasn't sent to help the shifters (err...well the Cunninghams). His life wouldn't have been endangered and his uncle wouldn't have to have plotted a way to kidnap Shea. Also there the way the author tried to chronicle/timeline it was a bit confusing. There was also a mistake in which Alexis name was used in place of Winter's.

[Rachel Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my top favorites in the series so far! I love how complex this world has become, and I really do adore this second generation of shifters and magical beings all together. I really enjoyed reading Winter and Corbin's relationship and interaction, I thought it was very sweet. And I hoping? thinking? that we're starting to see a future generation to come of new characters and pairings. All in all, this is one of my favorite series from this author, it keeps getting better and better! Can't wait for more!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book!! I love the direction with other paranormal creatures and it was fascinating to get a closer look at the players in that world. I can't wait for the future books and from the way the series is going, it looks like we're gonna see 3 generations of mates!! And I'm putting my money on Sterling for Shea. Can't wait! Great job Scarlet!

[PointyEars42 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just like the last 8 books. Only different. Sigh. At least Winter is only mostly feminised, which is an improvement over some previous characters. There's a real plot lurking in here... somewhere.

[Gaa-chan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Clover · Rating 4 out of 5]

that was a very sweet story.

[Heather♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Erticchic378 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better!

[Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Hearts

Review to follow

[Gbook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had fun reading this. Is every male getting pregnant?! xD

[Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a creepy cover!

[Ericka Walden · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite out of the entire series!!!