Surrounded by Scales

The New Hemlock Wolf Pack Saga #8

by Maggie Hemlock

Omega wolf, Abel, has had all he can take of playing card games with his grandparents in Spain while a war rages in London. Instead of toughing it out at their hideaway, he decides it’s time to take up his best friend’s offer to move to Heartville. It’s not like he’s living his London dream life anyway. He thinks his biggest problem will be how the humidity messes with his fur and living in the middle of nowhere. Only Abel has no clue, just who he’s about to encounter at the airport.

Alpha dragon, Dara, resigned from his post at the Moonscale Hospital as a contentious objector. He’s newlywed, married to the retired detective, Samuel Grint, and is on his way to be Heartville’s first official doctor. Leaving his London life behind will be difficult, but there’s a need to be filled at the clinic of the budding territory. He’s optimistic that he and the love of his life can build a happy home in Heartville. Besides, staying together and out of the war, are the most important things, right?

Wrong!

Dara’s about to learn what happens when a dragon discovers he has not one, but two loves of his life. His destiny crashes with Abel’s at the airport. Only then does he discover that his true-mate and new husband are exes!

Will Abel’s broken heart tear down what could’ve been an incredible love story, or will the true-mates and Sam find a way to fall in love with each other all over again?

Genres: Omegaverse

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2023

Reviews

[Aziza · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm so disappointed in this book. Dara and Abel didn't seem to really care about Sam or his feelings. He was just a third wheel who served them. He was only missed when he wasn't there to make them coffee in the morning. Sam knew that would happen and just basically accepted it. I'm pissed that this didn't seem like a happy ending for Sam. I understand that he felt compersion but he deserved love also. Dara and Abel would say I love you to each other then quickly amend it by adding the word all. So it seemed like he was just an afterthought to them. It was sad. I kept wishing someone would come along and actually love him back. And make Dara and Abel regret treating him like he barely mattered aside from doing their chores and errands.

[Deb Swietek · Rating 5 out of 5]

True mate and old lover. A thruple made by fate.

I love this universe! My old friends are here. New ones appear. Look for panic attacks from Cade. But also a selfless act of bravery. Two very different pregnancies, and the births. You will fall in love with our main characters, Abel, Dara, and Simon. Come join them on the road to HEA. I am sure you will love this book as much as I did.

[Judy Ferrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh brother!

Sam used to date Abel but broke it off so he could find his true mate. Then Sam marries a doctor named Data and they leave London. Neither expect Data to true mate with Able. Talk about issues!

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I wanted to love Surrounded By Scales, but something in there just didn’t work for me. I’m not sure what. I didn’t *love* any of the 3 protagonists and it took a really long time for them to sort themselves out.

[lori forsyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful adventurous book/stories

Back with the moon scale dragons!!! The characters are all very strong but are actually marshmallows with their mates!!! Lots of action love & laughter - and lots & lots of babies!!
Thank you - Lori

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

love a full circle moment

I love how these characters story turned out! Also I enjoyed seeing more from Cade and Eston and their family!