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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

For a short story I though the pace and flow was really good. The timeframe was perfect, there was nothing missing. The character development was good and yes, the relationship between Acheron and Errapel happened quickly but it’s paranormal and when they find a mate it does happen quickly.
The plot was very clear and very easy to follow.it followed a really nice timeframe that was short and to the point. I didn’t feel like there were any glaring plot holes either.
I really liked the characters and I have to say I wasn’t sure I would – nothing against the author but this isn’t my usual genre and I’d not read about a vulture shifter before but I fell in love with Acheron as soon as I started reading about him and then when I was introduced to Errapel I fell in love with him too. Both such beautiful characters, so nice, genuine and a pleasure to read about. I also love Carissa too!
Overall, a really great read, one I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie

5 ++++ Stars

She did it again! I loved this story and hated when it ended. It was a very quick read yet felt like a much longer book. Miss Valkyrie has a knack for writing quick reads that leave you satisfied and missing nothing. How she packs all the info you need to connect not only to the characters but to the story itself is amazing.

I was hooked at page one. This was a unique take on any shifter story I have ever read. I literally fell in love with ALL of the characters immediately. I must say though that my favorite character in this story was Carissa. Her and Acheron’s time together as he took down all of the details of her life were so amazing. I loved who she was even though her time was drawing near. I truly felt like I was in that room watching these scenes play out. I felt so sad for Acheron as he felt so alone and was forbidden to ever find the mate he so craved.

I’m having a really hard time writing this review. There is so much I want to add as the story keeps playing out in my mind but I am afraid I’ll venture into giving too much away in the process. I will say though that I loved the little twist this author threw in involving Azrael, and that time with Carissa and her story gave him the push he needed to take a chance.

I must say that one of my favorite parts of this whole book is the reverence and honor given to the dying. Where this would normally be a really hard topic this author made it somehow beautiful. I’m in awe!

I would love to see where this story goes, there was enough left at the end of this book to have me really curious about what might come after for Acheron and Errapel, and would love more about Azrael!

I LOVED this book, it still has me thinking about it and replaying the scenes and I really can not wait to read it again! This author is absolutely one of my favorites. Her writing draws me in and makes me step out of my genre comfort zone. That just doesn’t happen very often!

Might be one of my favorites by this author yet! AND THAT COVER!! Beautiful!!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book till the epilogue!!! I’m so mad with how it ended! You don’t need to give the promise of an epilogue, to just say it will be continued into the next book! Author Brooke May has never frustrated me more! I had every intention of reading the next book till that epilogue, but I digress.
I enjoy paranormal romances, it doesn’t matter which branch it’s in. The Mating Call by Brooke May is no different!
Lane and Cheyenne, mountain lion shifters, have been beckoned by the call. The mating call can happen at any time in their lives. They are always told when it happens they will know. They definitely knew! It felt like a string forcibly pulling on their chests to come together for each other. It was their time.
Brooke May’s book is about how they navigated the call! In a beautiful setting in the mountains of Wyoming, in a small mountain lion pride community, is where their story plays out. Insecurities on both ends have cast doubts and made one wonder if ignoring the call was the better option.
No alphas in this one stating mine! Just two mountain lion shifters sizing each other up as they answer true nature’s call to them!
Read it!
I dare you!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic book 1 to a paranormal series of mountain lion shifters. I loved how the story flowed in this book of Cheyenne and Lane. I could definitely relate to both characters in this story. Cheyenne is strong willed and wants her independence to find love on her own terms. Lane was out on is own, not by his account, wants to find his mate and have a real family he has longed for. When Cheyenne and Lane meet, at first there was hesitation by Cheyenne. As the story unfolds, it is about letting go of the past and finding love. I really enjoyed this book and very much looking forward to more in this series by Author Brooke May!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Tracy Manderson

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May

5 out of 5 stars

The Mating Call is the first book in the Long Claw Pride written by Ms. May. I have read a few of her books and I have enjoyed them so when I saw The Mating Call, I knew I needed to read it and Ms. May did not disappoint. The characters where amazingly written and I loved the little quirks it helped them feel like a real couple.

Usually when I read Shifter books it’s the males that are the dominate so I was happy when the females in the story where the strong minded and more of the dominant and acted more like the alphas as per the males.

This is a short and great first book in this series and I can’t wait to read book two.

Tracy

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found myself lost in this book. The characters were easy to visualize. This was well written and very detailed. May made me want to be in this book. I highly recommend it. I am so happy I decided to read this because I am a fan now.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lianne Probert

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mating Call is the first book in the Long Claw Pride series by Brooke May.

Lane and Cheyenne are Lion shifters and destined to be mates. As soon as the couple meets there is no ignoring the chemistry between them. This was my first lion shifter book, I’m more used to hearing about werewolves, there are lots of similarities though and I really enjoyed it. The love story between Lane and Cheyenne is not a smooth one, they both have pasts to contend with but this just adds to the story and makes you root for them even more. The fact that they both have obstacles to overcome makes the couple much more relatable. This was an easy-to-read story, the pages turned so fast I couldn’t read it fast enough.
I’m looking forward to book two.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals
By Naomi Valkyrie
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a short story with a whole lot of feelings. This is a MM Paranormal Romance, it also contains an Adult theme. Besides recording the final words of Carissa. Acheron is fighting his mating call. With the help of Carissa and Errapel, Acheron is able to put his life into perspective. While the story is complete, I would have liked just a bit more for the mated couple. But some things are just the way they are. Being an unwanted shifter, Acheron was still brave enough to complete the work assigned to him.
Naomi Valkyrie is one of my top authors. Her stories never disappoint. This is just an example of where her story’s eye takes her readers. This may be outside of my usual genre, I enjoyed it just the same. The characters themselves tell this story. Which makes for a strong cast of players. You are about to read a unbelievable page turner. Caught up in the first chapter, Naomi Valkyrie will keep you reading. Well Done Naomi Valkyrie! Well Done! ! !

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this story. Mating Call is book one in the Long Claw Pride series. The author, Brooke May, really has an amazing talent at creating this new world of shifters. One note I would have appreciated was a little more background on why they are Mountain Lion shifters. What made them that way and what is the deeper story?
That note aside the story line itself is really well developed, with characters that are well fleshed out and make you care about them. I thoroughly enjoyed Cheyanne & Lane’s story and look forward to reading more about the rest of the family.
This wonderful HEA tale will keep you engaged and leave you with a smile.

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The Mating Call by Brooke May – Review by Erica Banes

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)
Brooke May
This book is a quick easy read. I’m not going to give spoilers, over all its a starightforward love story that involves shifters … A couple of scenes I didn’t get why they were in there really but overall it was a good book. I can see myself reading the rest series.
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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Erica Banes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals
Naomi Valkyrie
this is a very short story. I normally won’t read anything under 200 pages but I figured I’d mix things up. I loved this story and wish this would become a full novel as well as a series, Its that good. I was so sad when it ended. It takes a different spin on shifters and that intrigued me as I continued to read I fell into the story and didn’t want it to end.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was had me intrigued from page 1. I love shifter books and this was the first time I have read a mountain lion shifter story. The story of Cheyenne and Lane is full of pain and trouble. They had to overcome a lot. Cheyenne hoped she could find her own man before the “pull” got her. The story flowed perfect. I really didn’t want to put it down because I could relate to Cheyenne. She wanted to do her own thing away from her family in the small town. Lane just wanted to get away from his past. Together they worked to over come a lot. The characters are well-written and relatable. The plot feels like it could have come from anybody’s life (take away the shifter part, lol). Fantastic book that kept my interest all the way. Give it awhirl. Great read, you won’t be sorry. Highly recommend.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My only complaint about this short story is that it was to short!! I wanted to keep reading about this Vulture shape shifter, who is sent to help a dying soul, in a city that his “kind” is banned from! Feeling a pull and restlessness, he makes the dangerous journey to Mandara to help the soul come to peace and move on, but man is he in for a few surprises!! Because vultures touch the dead they are shunned and it’s forbidden for them to take mates. But fate always throws some twists in life when you least expect! So what happens when the soul he’s helping has a couple dying wishes that go against all the rules and also holds some secrets of their own?! Will this young Vulture do his job and make a record of her life and her secrets!? Will the soul get her wishes and pass peacefully? Will the cities’ people find the forbidden Vulture in their city and take the law into their own hands? Can they fight what society deems wrong and overcome the hatefulness many have towards them? Ushering souls to move on is their job, yet they are outcasts because of it. This Vulture has many things to overcome, but will he be able to? I hope the author write more! I can totally see this short turned into a series!! I LOVED IT!!!!!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thus was a enjoyable, no an amazing read. I loved the how the females in the story appeared to be very strong minded and more of the dominant and struck me more as the alphas than the male at certain times which was a main contribute to the book. Fast read for me, and truly loved it! Freaking amazing story!

This story was a shape shifter book, so of course I had to pick this one up, as I love all those type of stories, this one truly delivered and then some! It was more of shifters meeting and drama with their romance. The story had action and the drama, and love that can go deeper than the grass on a night with a moon being your light! I personally loved the drama side with Cheyenne and her siblings, as they are lion shifters and they are selected for mates, they worry as how their father was. I did not expect that part of the story to come into play, it was a good addition that added to the story and developments of the characters, Cheyenne was for sure my favorite, she changed more than her form, was very admirable!

Cheyenne and Lane, were awesome characters, especially when put together on the same page. I loved Lane almost as much as i admired Cheyenne. For me, though they were each other’s chosen mate. They struck me as a very realistic couple, I mean life is no fairy tale, and you have to go though a lot to get to that happy ending. Again, this is where the character development of Cheyenne really comes into play, from her development with her heart, her trust, and allowing herself to care and more, especially from the trauma she endured. I was hooked with this book, finished it quickly, and I still long for more!

As I have made clear the writing was amazing, and I really loved how the story went about and how all things came together. I did love truly the female lions and how strong they were, they were no easy prey to say for sure! The ways of pack was an interesting thing to learn about, and I enjoyed seeing how things went about with all things that contributed to the story! Amazing, fun and a good read. A must read!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strong start to a new series
Absolutely love paranormal shifter stories and this one did not disappoint. Cheyenne and Lane are fated mountain lion mates and when the call comes they must act. Filled with drama, romance and of course family (the pride) this is a great first book for the series. Lookout forward to seeing what the rest of the series has to offer.

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Nite Fire Flash Point by C.L. Schneider – Review by Ashley Johnson

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half dragon half human Dahlia Nite is my hero! So this book had me hooked on dragons….the magic of it all….the superb writing that pulled me in making this book hard to put down. That and then add in solving murders? C.L. Schneider makes fantasy even better than it already is!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May- Review by Lauren West

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cheyenne and Lane were fated mates and found each other unexpectedly. Both were stricken with less than desirable pasts, but driven by the strength to overcome. Unable to ignore the pull of the bond they come together to find the love they have been missing with plenty of drama, action, and romance along the way. The story truly displays the beauty of fated mates and the support of a strong pack.
This book captured my attention from the start! The first book in the Long Claw Pride series, and it makes you excited knowing that there is more. The story itself and the characters were well developed and original. You cannot help but fall in love and get excited when you find a good paranormal series, and this is definitely one.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naomi Valkyrie has done and stole my heart once again with Fate, Frankincense & Funerals! This little gem might be a short read but man does it pack a punch! The world that Ms. Valkyrie has really become fully developed and just pops off the screen of your kindle as you read and that is hard to do with novellas, but also a really strong point of Valkyrie’s writing skills. She knows how to create these worlds so beautifully with vivid words that make you feel as if you can taste the air and smell it at the same time as you feel the ground you are walking on while you stand beside your character you are reading. I particularly loved the journey and the world we got to experience in Fate, Frankincense & Funerals. It was slightly dystopian and built on ancient laws that are heavily outdated. The shifter races are highly believable and I really loved the way they were described. I liked the way the romance was really prevalent in this one, something Naomi Valkyrie hasn’t played with quite as much in the past novels I have read of hers. I look forward to seeing what we will get next from her!

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The Mating Call by Brooke May – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked the characters of the Long Claw pride, especially Cheyenne, and her sisters and brother. All are deeply affected by the despicable actions of Casper, their father, who was by turns absent and abusive. While all the children grow up knowing that the mating call is part of life as a lion shifter, and that they will likely meet their mate one day, they are scarred from witnessing the action of their mother’s mate. Despite this, the women are all strong, independent females with unique personalities and interests. Cheyenne is an interesting heroine, one who has quite an emotional and psychological journey in this novel. I felt her deep connection to the land and her kin, and her closeness to family resonated with me. None of the characters are simple or archetypical; they are layered and unique, interesting and flawed. I appreciated this in particular about the book.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Emily Cook

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie

5- Stars

“We will turn what society believes about us to ash. We are going to set the world on fire Archeron. We’re going to burn it all.”

In a world where vultures and jackals aren’t meant to be together, Archeron and Errapel defy all odds to be together. This is a wonderful short story that captivates you the entire time, and has you begging for more. It took me about an hour to read, and is well worth it! Crossing my fingers that Naomi Valkyrie writes more stories about these characters!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie

5-stars

This author manages to completely blow me away time and time again! This story is absolutely phenomenal! Though this is a shorter read the storyline itself felt well rounded with a great amount of detail, making it easy to connect with the characters almost instantly. Right from the get go I was hooked, I was so intrigued by the characters that I read this book in one go because I just couldn’t get enough of them. Honestly, I loved everything about this one!

This M/M paranormal romance is truly one of a kind and I would recommend it to everyone, this is a story that you won’t want to miss!!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Edie Kelleher

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great start to a series! Cheyenne and Lane were such likable, relatable, fun and overall enjoyable characters. Im a big fan of shifter books, and having Mountain lions in this one was something a little different. I found this to be such a easy read, keeping me turning the pages. Brook Mays world building is outstanding, I really felt the story come to life. I cant wait to see what the rest of the series has to offer.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Edie Kelleher

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense and Funerals is such a enjoyable book to settle in with a cup of tea. I loved the uniqueness of the storyline and how the books explores themes such as race, discrimination etc. It was quite a short read, and maybe due to this I felt like it was a bit rushed in moments, but still extremely well written. Naomi Valkyrie has great world building with her narrative and descriptive language, as well as spark between the Characters. Overall, definitely a must read if you like MM Paranormal Romances.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
Five Stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals is a very short and totally awesome story by Naomi Valkyrie. Ms. Valkyrie is a go to author for me. She never fails to amaze with the details and descriptions she weaves into her stories. This book packed a detailed plot, amazing characters into 57 pages. Ms. Valkyrie made death beautiful. I would love more short stories from Kharon!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Krista Vaughan

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Krista Vaughan

Naomi Valkyrie had given us a wonderful short story of unusual shifters with unusual abilities coming together to find that they are mates. Vulture shifters aren’t allowed to take mates. Despite Acheron’s protests, he and Errapel still come together. Can they fight to keep their love? The strength of mates can take on the world. A wonderful read!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really good paranormal romance. This takes the story of fated mates to a whole other level in the sense that when it’s the right time the couple  physically feels the pull to join with their mate. This book contains things I love such as romance and shifters. You can’t help falling for the characters and wanting them to succeed and be happy.

Cheyenne is a strong independent woman, after her father leaves them she decides that she doesn’t want to hang around for her fated mate, especially if he turns out to be like her dad. Cheyenne  decides she is going to try and avoid the mating call at all costs but what she doesn’t realise is when the mating call happens then she will be powerless to resist.

Lane has not had a settled life. So when he gets the pull of the mating call he packs up his life and moved to find his fated mate.
However things for this couple aren’t going to be easy. Even though they are fated mates both have issues from the past they need to deal with before they can be completely happy together.

Can they work out their pasts to create a future? Will they even want their mating call to bring them together or will Cheyenne keep trying to find fate.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An MM Romance with more than meets the eye, Fate, Frankincense and Funerals was a quick, cute read. If you are a fan of fated mates, shifters and MM romance, definitely give this one shot. It was a pleasant journey discovering the whole truth behind the events of the story. My only complaint is that I wish I had more time to spend with these characters. Acheron and Errapel were definitely two MCs to route for. I am keeping my eyes open for a continuation to this story, hoping to get a growth arc for Acheron and a push for change in the society they live in. Carissa’s story was also intriguing and I am excited to see how that would affect things. Here is to hoping there is a sequel!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I LOVE this author! Every book I have read so far has been just amazing and this book is no different. The cover is stunning and the writing is on point. In this paranormal world we have Errapel who is a hare shifter and Acheron is a vulture shifter and he is forbidden to take a mate. But fate just so happens to pair the two up. It is so sweet that Errapel has no qualms about who his mate is and readily accepts him and their bond, but getting Acheron on board and changing the way things are done in their world is a little tricky. I enjoyed watching these two get closer and closer until finally all my dreams come true. This book had a little more romance than her last series and I am loving it! This author is so talented in her writing, the characters and story are so cleaver and nicely descried and thought out. I will always look forward to more, and can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense and Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie is yet another outstanding book by this author. Every single book of hers that I read is exciting and this one is no exception. I live how each and everyone of her books is different from the last as well. Nothing feels overdone or repetitive.
I loved the characters in this particular book. You really become invested in them right from the start and want them to find a way. Even with all the obstacles to overcome you are rooting for them to work.
The entire story is one that just pulls you in and really has you hooked. I really loved this story and I am eagerly awaiting whatever is next from this author.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals is a paranormal shifter romance by Naomi Valkyrie. It centres around Acheron, a vulture shifter whose restlessness results in him being sent on an unusual and dangerous assignment.
Death is a main theme in this book. Acheron, by virtue of being a vulture shifter, is responsible for carrying out end of life rituals. I really liked the rituals and traditions Valkyrie detailed in this book – it’s a well-developed culture and presents an interesting perspective on life and death.
To an extent, I felt like the romance between Errapel and Acheron was a bit rushed. I would have appreciated more time for trust to build between the two of them. That said, it’s a short book and where fate is involved one can skip through courting.
This is a sensitive and interesting story, which gets four stars from me. Valkyrie has definitely whetted my appetite and I would love to read more with these characters! I’d recommend this book to fantasy fans who enjoy M/M romance looking for something they can comfortably read in one sitting.

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