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Falcon’s Mate: A Bird-Shifter Novella (Seize the Hunter Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Michelle M. Pillow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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Falcon Shapeshifter Paranormal Fantasy Romance

Princess Ari knows it’s her time to marry and has picked out several suitable men in her mind—none of whom are Falcoan Army Commander Rurik of the Fifth. Who cares if he’s sexy and all the women want him? The man tormented her when they were children, causing her untold humiliations. Luckily, there is really no need to worry about such a match. Shifters cannot rule, and Rurik is a natural-born falcon shifter. But it would seem fate has other ideas.

Bird Shapeshifter, Paranormal Science Fiction & Futuristic Fantasy Romance

This book was first published in “Talons”, a multi-author print anthology, and in a matching ebook collection as “Talons: Seize the Hunter”.

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5 Stars! "Michelle Pillow does a great job of weaving years of pent-up love between these two. You can read this as a standalone, but seriously all of Michelle's work is great." Robyn on Amazon

5 Stars! "A wonderful entertaining read that takes us on a journey to a new world where soldiers are falcon shifters and women rule the planet because they are less volatile and of course more rational(supposedly)." Robin Manor

5 Stars! "Sweet and steamy just the way I like it! The characters were great and the story exciting, funny and at times a bit sad making for a very enjoyable read. I highly recommend it." Madhatt

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018IFNGRW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Raven Books LLC; 2nd edition (December 1, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3742 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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Michelle M. Pillow is a prolific NY Times & USA TODAY bestselling author with millions of books sold. Though she writes in many genres, she is best known for Sci-Fi & Paranormal Romance, Mystery, and Paranormal Women's Fiction (PWF). Her rich world-building creates portals for the imagination. She is a winner of the RT Reviewers' Choice Award. Fan favorites include the Qurilixen World (a multi-series collection) and Warlocks MacGregor series.

Over the course of her career, Michelle has worked with several publishers, including Random House, Virgin Books, Adams Media, Pocket Books, several small presses, and as an Indie.

Though she writes intricate plots, she can never seem to remember where she left her coffee cup (if you find it please return).

She loves to interact with readers. Visit her at ➜ MichellePillow.com.

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★ FAN FAVES: Dragon Lords (dragon-shifters), Lords of the Var® (cat-shifters), Warlocks MacGregor® (contemporary Scottish magic), Order of Magic (paranormal women's fiction), And so many more...

She is a member of The Author's Guild and ALLi.

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​Michelle M. Pillow®, Warlocks MacGregor®, and Lords of the Var® are registered trademarks of The Raven Books LLC​®

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LisaC
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute short story
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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Commander Rurik and Princess Ari are childhood nemeses and when the mating chalis decides Ari's future husband and King, the results reveal a surprise. A falcon shifter story that will make you smile. A short enemies to lovers story.
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CK Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Will Queen Ari be able to love and stay with her new husband.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015
Princess Ari was soon to become Queen very soon she didn't realize that all these years that she had been acting like a spoiled child when it came to the Commander Falcoan Army of The Fifth she would make sure that The Fifth always got the most dangerous assignments in a lot of remote areas of the kingdom but now The Fifth is back to celebrate her wedding Commander Rurik was very jealous of the fact that the woman he has loved for so many years is about to marry another man for life he realizes that she is a spoiled princess but he wants her non the less she on the other hand can't stand the fact that Rurik is the man who used to always make fun of her and always embarrass her when they were younger and she hated him even now but she would not be admit that she felt something more than just hate for the Commander Ari is about to drink form the Chalice and her husband would be chosen for her what Princess Ari was not prepared for her new husband once she not blind anymore just before her coronation. There were some interesting parts to the story but the story line didn't have enough content for me I thought it should have been equal sex and story content. Funny. Adult. I was given a copy for and honest review.
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Wendy Horner
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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Great book!
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Alexandria Quist
3.0 out of 5 stars A simple story
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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Though I was intrigued by the world represented, neither the characters nor their sex was able to truly pull me in.
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cheri
5.0 out of 5 stars Remember how annoyed you were but secretly kind of liked it
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015
Remember in school when a little boy used to tease the heck out of you? Remember how annoyed you were but secretly kind of liked it? Well, Commander Rurik and Princess are all grown up now and despite what they say about the other, neither is willing to admit how they really feel.

The time has come for Princess to rule as Queen and take a mate to rule by her side. In this world the choice is not hers but predetermined. Guess who, however with the custom of their first mating will she even know the gorgeous Falcon born shifter is the man beside her? And if so how will they react?

This is a charming story of love and growth. Both have grown up since their childish pranks, but will they give themselves a chance for more?

As always, I am in love the the characters and could not put the book down. Ms Pillow has a way of building worlds that a may be different with strange customs, but with characters who always draw the reader.

A 5 star recommend. I was provided an ARC for an honest review.
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Falcon's Mate
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015
Ari is a Princess of Falconia who has always loved Rurik, a natural falcon shifter, Leader of the 5th division in the Falconian forces as a natural-born shifter is destined to be. Unfortunately he teased and tormented her as a child so she also kind of despises him. Rurik has always loved Ari but thought she thought she was better then him and teased her as a child.

The woman of her world rule instead of the men. Her father has ruled alone as King until Ari was of age to rule as Queen. Ari is to drink from the Mating chalice, which will determine who her life mate will be or if she will choose to remain alone. After that, she will be crowned Queen and her new mate will be the King, ruling by her side.

When the chalice chooses Rurik, she is taken aback by the choice. She knows she loves him and wants him to love her. However, she knows that he wanted battles and adventure and he cannot have that at her side. Of course someone is trying to pull them apart for their own gain. It was a short but great story. I cannot wait to see where Michelle takes us in this new world she had created.

I received a free copy for an honest review.
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obsessiveglider
5.0 out of 5 stars Falcon's Mate
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015
This is a really good quick read. It is amazing when the magic around you knows you better than you think you know yourself. Ari is getting ready to choose her mate, and while she thinks she has several good candidates in mind it really comes down to the magic of the chalice. When she is drinking the liquid in the chalice to start the magic she is thinking about one person who she thinks she hates and does not want for a mate, so of course that is who she winds up with. But the truth is both Ari and Rurik have really loved each other for years, but think the other hates them so they want nothing to do with one another. When they are thrown together in the mating bed the truth wins out and they find themselves mated. After Ari thinks that Rurik will not want to be her king so tries to tell him that he is 'free of her', which is the last think either of them really wants. In the end Ari has to follow her heart to let Rurik know she does want him for a mate.....this is the best kind of HAE!
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Robin Manor
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Workd of Falcon Shifters, Magic and Steamy Romance to Discover
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
A wonderful entertaining read that takes us on a journey to a new world where soldiers are falcon shifters and women rule the planet because they are less volatile and of course more rational(supposedly). Even though this is a novella it was packed with a lot of story, background and history of the main characters and development of this new paranormal magic Scifi world, including a look into the culture and rituals.
The story centers on the ceremony of the Princess who must now take a mate as it is time the crown is passed on to her. She must take a mate which is chosen for her when she must take a secret drink from a special Chalice. When she wakes it will be with her mate and the future king who will support and rule by her side.
The princess is a bit flustered as her childhood tormentor and secret crush has returned for the ceremony after many years away. Will he be the one the chalice chooses despite the history of no purebred shifters becoming king for many many many years?
An entertaining, quick read with an enchanting Romantic storyline with some hot steamy scenes that will transport you to an exotic magical land. Hope there will be more in this series.
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Sonia Webster
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2016
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