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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2021-11-09 13:58:292021-11-09 14:49:38The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lianne Probert
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2021-11-08 20:33:202021-11-09 14:32:35The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
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. Reviewed by Erica B
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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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-11-08 11:23:272021-11-09 14:17:37The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell
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!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-11-08 06:05:222021-11-08 07:39:31The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lorrene Huisman
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-11-08 01:40:192021-11-08 07:35:44The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-11-07 18:25:392021-11-08 07:14:32The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May- Review by Lauren West
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-11-07 11:53:582021-11-08 07:05:23The Mating Call by Brooke May – Review by Erica Shoebridge
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ediehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEdie2021-11-06 22:18:232021-11-06 22:52:37The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Edie Kelleher
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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This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed her books from the first one I picked up. They are well written and the author’s attention to details kept her books engaging and hard to put down. This book is no different. I was pulled into the story by the characters from the beginning. They bring the story to life on each page. They are connectable and made the story fun and entertaining to read. This is a paranormal romance story that is fast paced and hard to put down. This is a story about mountain lion shifters. A story of pride and letting go of the past, overcoming it. This is a great story that has great growth of the plot and characters throughout the story. This is a great pick and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-11-01 05:07:352021-11-02 15:33:44The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The Mating Call is the first book in the Long Claw Pride series by Brooke May. It is the start to a sublime new shifter series- this time we get mountain lion shifters. Ms. May had me at shifters – but making them mountain lions added an extra element of interest for me. It turned out to be a really great paranormal romance, with fated mates, drama, angst, family, community, finding where you belong, letting go of the past, and more. Cheyenne and Lane were so easy to love- I was completely invested in them and the outcome of their story. Ms. May didn’t make it too easy for them though- and they had to work for their chance at happiness. This is definitely my favourite book of Ms. May’s- so far! I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series now! Can’t wait!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-10-31 11:13:072021-11-02 13:07:17The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes
The Mating Call by Brooke May is the first book in the Long Claw Pride series and a paranormal romance. Who doesn’t love a paranormal story set in a small town with mountain lion shifters and soul mates. Throw in some action and drama, hopes and needs, wants and love and mix it up with fate and you have yourself a great read. I enjoyed the characters and the world that Brooke’s narrative has given us which is so easy to imagine and get lost in. They are positively crazy, most definitely fun and a lot wild this pride but you can’t help but fall in love with them good or bad. Cheyenne had hoped for more but she can’t stop what fate has in store for her and when the Call comes she can’t ignore it. But letting go of her past is not going to be easy. Lane just wants to finally belong and have something for himself but the road has been long and he isn’t sure he will get what he is seeking. Reviewed by @jennadb
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In the world of mountain lion shifters, a time comes when each will find their mate, the other half of their soul. The call comes when they least expect it.
Cheyenne Mackenzie was determined to forge her own way and find love all on her own, but after ten years of failure, the mating call has finally struck her, drawing her back home to Long Claw.
Lane Matthews was cast out of his home and left to wander from one job to another until opportunity struck him and had him heading north to find a family he’s longed for.
Lane is willing to give it his all to claim his mate and prove himself to her, but Cheyenne has reservations that might make it impossible to break through. Her past has clouded her path to the future while Lane strives to put distance from his own and start over in a place he can finally see himself settling at.
With the encouragement of her family, Cheyenne might be able to let go of the past and embrace the future Lane is all too willing to give her.
Nestled in the small mountain town, possibilities bloom as walls begin to crumble. Join the world of mountain lion shifters and become part of this wild and crazy pride.
Romance author Brooke May spends her days writing whatever her overactive imagination has brewed up and her evenings reading while she works alongside her mom. Telling stories is second natural to her, from a young age she has told anyone who would listen what she had thought up. Now, a mom of two, she splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her beloved Bighorn Mountains.
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