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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Hannah Porter

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

After reading the Code of Honor Books by this author I couldn’t wait to jump into another series by her 🥰. I just had to read these. I love reading supernatural books, especially shifters’ stories. This might be the first time reading one where the main shifter was a mountain lion, and I quite enjoyed it. Just like the other Brooke May wrote, this one kept me engaged til the very end. It was well written with a unique take on the mating bond. I couldn’t help loving the mated pair Lane and Cheyenne. Even though they both have personal stuff to get over, I think the fates got it right putting those two together. I can’t wait to read the next book of this series to escape to this amazing world again 🥰

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Jules Herbert

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

Cheyenne and Lane were drawn together by the mating call but they definitely go beyond that to form an amazing bond. This is the first book in what I know is going to be a fantastic series. The talented author has created wonderful characters and an intriguing storyline that draws you into their world so effortlessly. I am really looking forward to seeing what’s next for everyone not just Cheyenne and Lane but the whole family!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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

Wonderful book! I love the original take on shifters and how they find their mates. Wonderful characters and just enough mystery to keep you on your toes. I can’t wait for more on Long Claw!

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The Mating Call (Long Call Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Kristan Anderson

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

The Mating Call by Brooke May is book one in her Long Call Pride series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I was presently surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I’ve been into the shifters lately but this book stood out as they are mountain lion shifters, which is the first I’ve read about that. Made it that much more original to me. I found myself connecting with Cheyanne and appreciated the attention to detail that the author brought to the story. It made it easier to sense everything. Overall, I enjoyed the story and seeing how Cheyanne and Lane navigated the mating call and the vast emotions and changes it brought. I am excited to read the next book!

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THE MATING CALL (LONG CLAW PRIDE BOOK 1) BY BROOKE MAY – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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

I am obsessed with this author work and when I saw this book I knew that I had to get my hands on it! I love a good paranormal shifters romance and this one DELIVERED! The characters both had vastly different upbringings and that is what made their connection so great. I was on pins and needles and needed to know what was happening so much so that I was reading this while working out! I cannot wait to read more from this author!!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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

This is book 1 in the Long Claw Pride series following mountain lion shifters. I enjoyed the difference to the usual wolf shifters, it was refreshing and written well.
Another unique element was the way that finding your mates works. I thought this was unique and a lovely way of doing it. The author’s writing flowed well, and the descriptions created vivid imagery of both scenery and characters.
The characters are likeable, both with a past which affects their outlook on their mating situation and the character development as the book progresses (and the romance) was great to see. You can’t help but root for the couple every step of the way.
This was an enjoyable book with many unique elements and written well. I look forward to the reading the rest of the series!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lisa Helmick

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

This is a good story. I love reading about shifters so this was an easy pick. The is interesting and held my attention up to a point. After that there was some skimming and just a push to finish. I like Cheyenne and her family is a hoot. Each sister completely different personalities. The future stories should be fun The male lead has such a calming attitude. A perfect addition to this wild bunch! Overall it is a cute story

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Emily H

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

Cheyenne Mackenzie was determined to have a different life than her mother. Her mating was nothing more than a mating and Cheyenne wants more than just the animal instinct. Years later Cheyenne feels the call and heads home, Lane Matthews is there and recognizes her as his mate. Cheyenne is weary about the mating though can she and Lane have a mating that is met with compassion and feelings for one another or will they be enemies thrown together by the call?

Entertaining story. I get where Cheyenne was coming from, she had seen her mother break in her mating and wanted more. I really liked Lane and thought the chemistry was fantastic. Looking forward to the next book.

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The Mating Call (Long Call Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Barbara Bohls

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

This book is a great way to start a series. Shifter romances are not my normal go to for reading. I was not disappointed with this book. The author does an amazing job describing details of the MCs and the settings that you actually feel like you are there as a fly on the wall. All of that being said, this book explores the shifter world of a mountain lion, which I have never heard of before. I probably shouldn’t have been surprised as anything can be a shifter. That is was intrigued me with this book. It was my hook into it. Once I started reading, I was not able to put it down. I kept turning page after page to see what was going to happen or how something was going to end up. It was a very fast paced read and kept me entertained the whole time. I highly suggest reading this series. If you aren’t into the shifter genre, this book is still worth it. If you haven’t dabbled in this genre before, this is a great series to start with.

Reviewed by: @bbohls
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The Mating Haze (Long Claw Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Barbara Bohls

The Mating HazeThe Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book does not disappoint. I was intrigued with the blurb about this book. The haze that could surround the MCs of this story if they don’t take the mating mark right away. This is something that I haven’t read about in other shifter books. It is something that I can come into this series and consider a new take on the shifter genre. That said this book was excellently written and very descriptive. I was able to picture everything in my mind like a picture. There are some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It definitely kept me turning pages to see what was going to happen and where everything was heading in the story. The romance in this book is spit on for the story. It isn’t too much and not too little. I feel like this book was really thought out. It is part of a series and I would highly recommend reading them all. I was bot disappointed at all while reading this book and I intend on reading the rest of the series. This is a fast paced book and will keep you turning pages. It will allow you to loose yourself for a few hours while reading it. I always feel that a great book will make you loose track of time and this book did that and then some.

Reviewed by: @bbohls
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The Mating Call by Brooke May – Review By Bethany Overton

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This book is a real page turner. I can’t wait to read the next books, I’m invested now. I felt a connection with the characters in the book and it’s a book I would reread in the future. It is a mountain lion shapeshifter book based in a small town in the mountains.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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

This book was a good one. I have read a few books by this author and I am glad I picked this one up. The main characters were awesome. This was a paranormal read and so I was excited to dive in. I loved the main characters and the female MC’s were fantastic. They were super strong and all around relatable and really made this book enjoyable! I am looking forward to reading more of this series in the future!
Happy Reading!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by stephanie nicole

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

This was an enjoyable read from start to finish. This book included strong female characters, shape shifting, drama, and great character development. When I first saw this cover and read the synopsis I knew right away that I had to pick up this shape shifting adventure. While all of the characters where fantastic I really loved the drama and intensity that Cheyenne brought to this story and when the author brought Lane in the intensity between the two increased ten fold. While there is intensity, and drama between the two characters there is also romance, and such terrific character development that they really felt like a real life couple. But will Lane and Cheyenne get their happy ending? Will Cheyenne’s trama keep her heart sealed off? Can Cheyenne learn to trust and love her mate? You’ll have to read this fantastic shape shifter story to find out for yourself.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Betsy Melano

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

Cheyenne is a strong willed woman who sets out from her hometown to try finding her own way in San Francisco. Cheyenne is searching for her mate, someone she can wholeheartedly be herself with as a mountain lion shifter. One night after a date that didn’t work out, she finally feels the mating call pulling her in the direction of her home town. Who will be waiting for her when she reaches her childhood home?
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author did a great job sharing Cheyenne’s thoughts and feelings. And I loved how independent Cheyenne is going off to the big city and giving her dream career a chance. The characters in the book are a big family and love each other very much. I definitely connected with Cheyenne and the multitude of feelings she dealt with after meeting her mate. I can’t wait to learn more about Cheyenne’s siblings and the changes happening around their town in future books of this series.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride #1) by Brooke May-Review by Amanda Kimble

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

5/5 Stars

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

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author creates a world we can escape to. The Mating Call is the first book in the Long Claw Pride Series.

Cheyenne is eighteen and ready to be on her own. She goes to Cali to find herself before the call comes. When it does come she is ready to go home. There she finds her mate already waiting for her at her house. The quote I chose for Cheyenne is: “And I’m not. I just want to find my own footing before I have to let nature take hold of me.”

Lane is busy working away when the call hits him hard. He drops everything and follows the pull towards his mate. The only thing he is missing is his court date. He finds his mate only to be taken from her. The quote I chose for Lane is: “No, I want to be able to tell our grandchildren someday it was me who put every log up, who nailed in almost all the nails to seal our home closed to keep the love in, and I want to be an example for our children, grandchildren, and all the generations to come how hard work can be so rewarding.”

Highly recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May-Review by Elena Tobar

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

This is a story of two fated souls drawn to each other. This book pulled me right in from the very first page. Cheyenne feels herself drawn to Lane no matter how hard she tries to fight it. She’s a strong independent woman and is terrified to let her walls down, but Lane is so sweet, hardworking and patient that she feels her resolve crumbling by the minute. I laughed, smiled and swooned at their interactions as they began to grow closer. The attraction between them is undeniable but it’s so much more than that. They’ve both spent a lifetime yearning for and searching for something that they can only find in each other’s arms. The ending was so sweet and perfect that it made me love this book even more. I absolutely cannot wait to read the rest of this series.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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

Cheyenne is a mountain lion shifter from Long Claw where she is surrounded by her family and beautiful, mountainous scenery, but all she wants to do is live her life on her terms and decide her own fate, so she leaves for the big city to build a career in radio. Lane is a mountain lion shifter from a broken family who has spent more time alone and wandering the countryside with only a horse as a companion and finding work where he can.

One day, ten years after she left Long Claw, Cheyenne is preparing for another radio show when all of a sudden she feels a painful internal tug to which takes her breath away and surprises her with its intensity. Meanwhile, Lane is also struck by a painful pull and he almost falls off of his horse because of it, but when he realises what it is, he reads straight off in the direction it points out.

As Cheyenne and Lane both heed the Mating Call and head towards Long Claw, they are both anxious about what the future holds and whether they will be attracted to the other or clash like two titans. Lane is the first to arrive and is immediately wondering about what he has let himself in for and how comfortable he already feels in this small town, while Cheyenne feels happier than she has in a long time and a sense of belonging she didn’t want to admit to. Their first meeting doesn’t go quite to plan and over a family meal, Lane begins to wonder why Cheyenne keeps her distance and practically runs as far from him as she can, but Cheyenne is worried that the past could be repeating itself.

Will Lane be able to break down the walls around Cheyenne’s heart, it will past experiences stop their future before it can even begin? This is a romance with ups and downs where pasts taint futures and collide with each other to bring secrets into the light, all while exploring the meaning of belonging and connecting with those around you.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Ashley Hasting

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

This book is hot and steamy for sure! Cheyenne is a lion mountain shifter who saved up money to leave her little Long Claw town to go and hope to star in a radio station. 10 years later, she finds out a tugging way that her time has come for her mate. She returns home to meet Lane Matthews, a hot and sexy fixer upper Lion Mountain shifter who enters her Long Claw family home. There they welcome friendship, love, and family. Some things from the past show up and they all work together. I truly loved this book and already getting ready for the 2nd book in this series! 🙂

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Cindy Rushin

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

I enjoy reading books about shifters. Although they are mostly about werewolves, so I found this book The Mating Call a refreshing change as it is about mountain lion shifters. It was a joy to journey along with Cheyenne and Lane as they discovered each other and fell in love. The author has created a nice world and I look forward to reading the next book.

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As the first book in a bre series by an author I always I always enjoy I knew I had to read this. Especially as it is the first book I have read about mountain lion shifters, which I found to be a nice change from the norm. I was pulled straight into this story and the characters. I wanted to find out more about them as they both had such histories.
I thought thr story itself was well written. I engaged with the story and thought it was a well developed book. This is an author that never disappoints and this book is no exception.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

This was an enjoyable and engaging paranormal romance featuring mountain lion shifters. The lion shifters each have a fated mate who is the other half of their souls and they find each other when they least expect it. For Cheyenne and Lane it happens when Cheyenne feels the mating call which draws her home to Long Claw. Meanwhile, Lane also feels the call and heads to Long Claw determined to prove himself to his mate. However, Lane finds that Cheyenne has reservations due to her past that may affect their future together. I loved the characters in this story, and felt immersed within the ‘Long Claw Pride’. The small mountain town setting was really brought to life by the descriptive narrative and the storyline flowed well. The chemistry between Cheyenne and Lane came across and I was cheering them on hoping they would get their HEA. I look forward to future books in this new series by Brooke May.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride book 1)by Brooke May – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mating Call
Long Claw Pride
Book 1
By Brooke May
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I wish I could give this story more than 5 stars. I love Paranormal Romances. This is a full length novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Cheyenne has graduated high school. She was ready to see the world, find her own path. Even though she thought she could ignore the mating call. After 10 years on her own, The Mating Call brings her back home. Lane has lived on his own since he became an adult as well. While ranching keeps him busy and traveling, he soon gets his Call as well. Will Cheyenne and Lane follow the Call? Can they resist the mating? Keep reading! No Spoilers will be found here.
Brooke May has leveled up to my Paranormal Romance writers. Her story added a new Shifter to my list. The Lion Pride!!! The story starts out strong and you instantly become drawn in. This is a rollercoaster of emotions and the characters are just right for each other. As they work their way through The Mating Call. You will not be disappointed with this series. I am looking forward to reading book 2. Well Done Brooke May! Well Done!!!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

The Mating Call by Brooke May is a paranormal romance of mountain lion shifters.

Cheyenne Mackenzie was out to make her own destiny and not let the mating call rule her life. The mating call can come at any point in a mountain lion shifter’s life and when it does happen it is like two magnets pulling towards each other. Cheyenne decides when she hits 18 she is moving away and she ends up in San Francisco working at a radio station. After 10 years of not taking a vacation, Cheyenne is forced to take a vacation and it couldn’t be better timing because she was hit with her mating call.

Lane, who was forced to leave home at 15 becomes a drifter working as a ranch hand who is used to being alone with just his horse. He feels the pull to head west and without knowing where he was going to end up he just keeps driving. Ending up in Long Claw, Lane gets hit with his making call. 

I love the relationship that is forming between Cheyenne and Lane. It is perfectly imperfect. This is a series I definitely look forward to seeing more books added to. Brooke May did a fantastic job of pulling the reader in and keeping them hooked. I can’t wait to read more from May. 

The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Krista Vaughan

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

The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Krista Vaughan

The mating call pulls you to your mate and makes everything so easy. What if you didn’t want that? How do you fight it? Cheyenne moved away. Even her stubbornness couldn’t deny the pull back to the Long Claw Pride to meet her mate. Lane felt the pull, too. He is ALL IN. He will do anything to show her that he is with her for life. Who doesn’t want a mate that is unwavering in their devotion and love for you? They have many obstacles but the forces pulling them together seen to have gotten it right. At least in my opinion! Such a great romance! Highly recommended!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

I have to say that my most favorite thing in the world is to find a new author and a new series to sink my teeth into. This book definitely fills both. I like how the author has a unique and fresh take on shifters and has a real good blend of romance and drama. The characters just jump off of the page and I feel as though I am right there in their midst.

I like how she makes the relationship complex yet simple as let’s face it you cannot escape your destiny now can you. I like how Cheyenne has some reservations and Lane needs to work for the relationship. I am also quite happy that it was not one of those predictable stories. i found that I just couldn’t put this book down and am eager for the next one. I also like the teaser in the epilogue that just really keeps the eagerness and wanting. I cannot wait!

 

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Piper Foster

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

Cheyenne and Lane I really like both do these characters. I enjoyed how we got to read from both of their POV. I really enjoyed reading this Paranormal romance I really enjoyed the shape shifters as lions, I liked how they have soul bonds.

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

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

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

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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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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