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Hacker (The Mercenaries Series) by Nadine Travers – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Hacker (The Mercenaries, #2)Hacker by Raven White
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hacker is the 2nd book in the Mercenaries Series by Nadine Travers. Although part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. When I read this book I didn’t realise that there had been a book before it and did not feel that I was missing any necessary information. Although having now read Hacker, I’d love to go back and read Renegade’s story.
This is a really great, well written, free flowing book that keeps the reader engaged from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until the end. The story is packed with content and will drag you through many emotions.
Chris ‘Hacker’ Montgomery is unable to forget the girl he met 6 months ago who subsequently vanished so what happens when Marie appears and asks him to protect her and her sister from their mafia father?
I thoroughly enjoyed Hacker and Marie’s story. They are both great characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and want them to have their well deserved HEA.
This is not all flowers and romance, This book is packed with action, danger, intrigue and mystery. The romance part is just a nice added extra.
If you like a mafia romance with a bit of a difference then this book is for you. I really can’t wait to read more from this series.

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella is the first book in the Kirk University series by Diana Vale. I had not previously read any of this author’s work so was unsure what to expect from this novella but I did enjoy it and devoured it all in one sitting.
For a long time I have been a huge sucker for a teacher/student romance. It’s a trope that I do enjoy and this book didn’t let me down. My one moan is that even though I knew it was a novella, I felt that it was all over too quickly. I’d really like to have gotten to know Cassie and Diego a lot more.
I did enjoy reading about Cassie and Diego’s growing relationship but I do feel that for a long time I felt that Cassie was much more invested in the relationship than Diego was. I may be wrong but that’s the feeling that I had for much of the book. It felt as though Cassie was practically begging Diego to have a relationship with her.
I did however enjoy reading the book and would definitely read more of this author’s work.

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Witness (Ash Park Series Book 9) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Witness: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 9)Witness: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Witness is the 9th Book in the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn. The Ash Park series is centred around police detective Edward Petrosky and in this book he’s joined again by his partner Jackson. I didn’t discover this series of books and this author until the 7th book in this series and it’s still my mission to find time to go back and read the 6 books I’ve missed as I really want to get to know Petrosky’s character more. From my knowledge of Witness and the 2 previous books, I can tell he’s had a damn hard time of it in his life and in witness he sinks back into alcoholism again.
This is a really brilliant detective story with so many twists and turns that you really don’t know what Meghan O’Flynn is going to throw at you next. What started as a simple breaking and entering job turned into something way, way much more and Petrosky and Jackson are soon pulled deep into the dark and dangerous criminal world in a case that becomes a bit too close to home for comfort.
It totally amazes me how an author can write such an intricate and involved plot without losing the plot, so to speak. I’m totally in awe of authors who can do this and keep the reader engaged throughout and Meghan O’Flynn certainly does that with Witness.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Strings Attached is a Friends to Lovers contemporary romance novel by Loriana Cappello. Before reading Strings Attached I had never read any of Loriana Cappello’s writing but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely read more from this author.
Ashton Chamber and Calla Bryson were friends at school and both had a crush on each other but never did anything about is as Ashton’s best friend Scott made it clear that he wanted Calla. Several years on and Calla is about to start her last year at university and Ashton has to choose whether to complete his last year at university or leave and sign a record contract with his band Koolum Law. He’s finding it hard enough to make the decision without adding Calla to the mix.
I loved reading Ashton and Calla’s story. There is so much more going on than just their budding romance. There’s a LOT of family stuff going on to. I won’t go into it as it I don’t give spoilers but let me just say, it makes compelling reading. Calla and Ashton are both amazing characters. I totally fell in love with both of them and was desperate for them to have their much deserved HEA.
I would definitely recommend this book to others as it had me hooked from the very beginning and kept me captivated and entertained right up to the end.

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best Of My Love: (Love In Emerald Creek) is a great second chance romance by N.D. Jackson. This was my first time reading any of this author’s work and I am sure that I will read more as I thoroughly enjoyed Best Of My Life.
Dre has never intended to return to her hometown of Emerald Creek. It holds too many bad memories for her. It’s the place where her heart was broken. But when her best friend is beaten up by her husband, she just has to pull up her big girl pants and go home and look after Shayna and her kids.
This book is filled with angst, which I love in a book. Dre wants to hate Erick, (the boy who broke her heart) but deep down she still loves him. Dre is a complete badass who takes absolutely no crap from anyone and I loved her sassy nature. She has absolutely no filter which make her hilarious at times.
As much as Erick was the bad guy I totally loved him straight away. He’s compassionate and sweet and he totally adores his daughter Orchid. For me Orchid and the other kids are total scene stealers in this book. I always love a book that has cute, adorable kids in it.
This is a great book which drew me in from the very beginning and kept me captivated and entertained right through to the end. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry (The Infinite Love Series Book One) by Kira Adams – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry (The Infinite Love Series, Book 1)Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Learning To Live: An Enemy To Lovers Ugly Cry is the first book in The Infinite Love Series by Kira Adams. The first thing I have to say about this book is that the author got it spot on when putting ‘Ugly Cry’ in the title. I have to admit that I sobbed like a baby reading this book. Tissues are a MUST when reading this book. I don’t cry a lot when reading books but when I do I know it’s a sign that the author has done an amazing job to set my emotions off so much.
I had never read any of Kira Adams work before reading this book but this certainly wont be the last book of hers I read. I’m already desperate to read the 2nd book to see what happens to Topher next.
I have to admit that Enemy to Lovers is one of my favourite romance tropes. I love reading the thought process as a character begins to realise that their feelings towards their ‘enemy’ is changing. Ciera and Topher’s story fulfilled this really well and I loved reading their story.
Ciera is one of the most amazing characters I have ever read. I loved her from the beginning of the book and as her story progressed I loved her even more. She really put me through the wringer.
I would 100% recommend this book to others and don’t forget the tissues. I guarantee you are going to need them.

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Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Where Flowers BloomWhere Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where Flowers Bloom: A Romantic, Modern to Historical, Mystery by Nikki Vale is a great romance story that totally drew me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go. Nikki Vale was an author that I had not read before reading Where Flowers Bloom but I would certainly read more of her work now as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Romance novelist Kendyll moves to North Carolina to try to rekindle the romance with her fiancé Vance. When she buys a very old house it seems as if the house has it’s own story to tell. Kendyll’s very vivid dreams also seem to be telling the story of a time long ago. I have to say that I became more invested in the story of Rose and Everett than I did of the ‘love triangle’ between Kendyll, Vance and construction manager (who is also related to the homes former owner) Wesley.
This is a very well written story. The author is telling 2 stories at the same time which I can imagine must be very difficult to do. The author also does a fantastic job of tackling the issue of black slavery. I was totally engrossed with this part of the story.
Another thing I must commend the author on is the characters. This book has some absolutely amazing characters who I totally fell in love with.
This is a fantastic read which I would definitely recommend to others.

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Nobody Knows (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Nobody KnowsNobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nobody Knows is the first book in the Razes Hell series by Kyra Lennon. This is a contemporary romance set around rock band Razes Hell. I had never read any of Kyra Lennon’s work before reading Nobody Knows so I had no idea what to expect from this book. What I got was a great story that had me gripped from the very beginning right through to the end.
A publicity stunt to make it look like brothers Drew and Jason Brooks are at war with each other goes badly wrong when the 2 brothers actually end up at odd with each other. Stuck in the middle is Ellie who has been friends with both since childhood. The problem is that she’s always been best friends with Jason but now her and Drew have admitted to an attraction to one another. What will this do to the already strained relationship between the brothers?
I really loved reading Drew and Ellie’s story. The book contains a great deal of angst as Ellie wars with herself over her friendship with Jason and her new relationship with Drew. She’s totally stuck in the middle and doesn’t know what to do for the best.
I am a total sucker for a rock star romance so I lapped this book up and can’t wait to read more of the trials and tribulations of the Razes Hell guys.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound By Secrets is the 2nd book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. I have been a huge fan of Amy McKinley’s writing since I first read the Gray Ghost series and I always love when she releases a new book for me to indulge in. I had loved the first book in the Deadly Isles series Twisted Secrets and was looking forward to reading more about the Hale Brothers.
In this book we get the story of former Navy SEAL Jaxon Hale and his former best friend’s sister Kayla Kane. Jaxon and Kayla had spent one night together as teens and hasn’t seen Jaxon since she moved away following the death of her brother. Now he has Kayla back in his life Jaxon is going to do everything he can to make sure that she doesn’t ever leave him again.
I loved Jaxon and Kayla’s story. It’s a fantastic second chance romance with a lot more thrown in. Amy McKinley’s stories are always full of danger, intrigue, mystery and passion and Bound By Secrets is a fantastic example of her amazing storytelling talents. She has the amazing knack of being able to grab you straight away with the story and keep you gripped and entertained right up to the very end.
I’ve given every book of hers I’ve ever read 5 stars and this will be no different. This book is definitely worth the 5 stars. Highly recommend!

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Hole is the first book in a new series by Phoebe Alexander. The series is called the Alpha Bet Guys. Each book is about 1 of a set of 5 alpha guys who like to make bets.
I’ve been a huge fan of Phoebe Alexander’s work for a couple of years now and just knew that I was going to love reading A Hole.
The ‘A’ in A Hole is Ace, a comedian who has a massive crush on the bank teller in the building he works in but the thing is her friends has told her he’s an A hole! But is he really?
This is a funny, hot steamy romance that I’m sure you’ll love if that’s the kind of book you enjoy. It is a novella so it’s not a long drawn out story. It’s fast and flows well and I can guarantee that you’ll be hooked to Ace and Ella’s story.

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At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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At All (Adams Brothers, #3)At All by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At All is the 3rd book in the Adams Brothers series by Mindy McKinley. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. As this is such a great series I would recommend that you read all 3 books, so it would make sense to then read them in order so as not to create spoilers. Each book contains the story of one of the Adams brothers. Having read the first 2, I could not wait to read Sebastian’s story as he seemed to be such a tortured soul.
I absolutely adored Sebastian and Maelie’s story. Tenor saxophone player Sebastian has been thrown out of his band due to his problems with alcohol and women. He’s to spend 6 months sober and celibate before the band will allow him back in. Teaching saxophone during his 6 month sabbatical Sebastian meets fellow teacher, violinist Maelie Barre who has demons of her own to deal with.
Mindy McKinley has written a very entertaining book. I loved the storyline and Sebastian and Maelie provided so many laughs and amusing situations which made this book a pleasure to read. It’s not all fun and games though and the path to true love never runs smooth and this story is not without it’s trials and tribulations for the couple.
I also adored catching up with the couples from the first to books in the series and getting updates in their lives. My only issue with this series is that the boy’s mother didn’t have more than 3 sons as I’d really love to read more from this amazing family.

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Gunner: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Gunner (Eidolon Black Ops #6)Gunner by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gunner is the 6th book in the Eidolon series by Maddie Wade. Maddie Wade is an author I have become a huge fan of after reading the Tightrope book and the Fortis Security Series. I have the boxed set of the first 5 Eidolon books on my kindle and I’m sad to say that I’ve only read the first one so far but after reading Gunner and getting to know the Eidolon guys (and their better halves) I can’t wait to read the others in the series.
Gunner has become estranges from the Eidolon team after an incident involving his sister but needs their help when Lacey Cannon, a woman he has rescued in the past becomes in danger.
I absolutely loved Gunner and Lacey’s story and I have to admit to it having me in tears on several occasions, particularly in the prologue where I cried ugly tears. This is a fantastic story that will drag you through every emotion. If you are an emotional sod like me then I’d advise tissues. Gunner’s past has truly has a major effect on the man he has become and his story both fascinating and heartbreaking.
I adored Lacey too. She’s admired Gunner from afar ever since he saved her previously and she has to rely on him again when her life becomes in danger.
I love how Maddie Wade can entwine a great romance story with a fast paced, dramatic, dangerous, thrilling story that runs alongside and keeps the reader gripped from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go.
Would give this more than 5 stars if I could.

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Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Capturing Fate (Fatal Truth, #2)Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Capturing Fate is the 2nd book in the Fatal Truth series by Abbie Roads. When I read this book I was not aware that there was a book that came before it and I certainly didn’t feel that I was lacking in any information when reading this one. This was my first time reading this author and I’m always wary when trying out a new author. I needn’t have worried as I loved this book.
I will say that it took me a little time to get into the book. When I read the first few chapters I just didn’t get the feel of it. So I put it down to try again later. When I picked it up later I was hooked into the story very quickly and did not want to put it down. I just put it down to me not being in the right frame of mind because this story had me totally gripped.
For me the best part of the book is the section that takes place on the island. Daughter’s interaction with the men on the island really grabbed me and was the ultimate page turner.
This book is filled with so much danger, drama, suspense and intrigue. The author does a fantastic job of weaving a compelling story. Add to that the romance between Daughter and Dolan and this book was just everything I enjoy in a book.

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At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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At Once (Adams Brothers, #2)At Once by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At Once is the 2nd book in the Adams Brothers Series by Mindy McKinley. It can be read as a standalone but as I loved this and the first book so much I’d say you have to read book one ‘At Last’ before reading this one.
At Once is the story of middle sibling Mason Adams, a very talented furniture maker and recently divorced Gabi Turner who is trying to make a success of her business with best friend Kylie; G&K Designs. When trying to make a huge success of first major job designing the house of a very wealthy, fussy client, Kylie introduces Gabi to the amazing furniture made by Mason Adams. Gabi falls in love immediately with his work before meeting the man himself. Lets just say that I’d hate to have been in the way of the sparks that flew when these two first met. When the fussy client also falls in love with Mason’s work, Mason and Gabi are forced to work closely together.
I adored this book. Gabi and Mason’s story has me hooked immediately and took me on a fantastic journey that I didn’t want to get off of. Their characters are amazing and I fell in love with both of them and was rooting for the two of them to get their deserved HEA. I also loved getting to see the other Adams siblings again and see what’s going on in their lives.
One thing I really love is that I have the 3rd book At All ready and waiting for me on my kindle and I just can’t wait to see what Mindy McKinley has in store next for the awesome Adams Brothers.

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Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Daddy's Girl (Freshwater Book 3)Daddy’s Girl by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daddy’s girl is the awesome 3rd book in the Freshwater series by Belinda Williams. It’s a fantastic contemporary romance series set in the Freshwater area of Australia. It can be read as a standalone but I’d definitely recommend reading all three books in the series and if you read all three then it makes more sense to read them in the correct order to avoid spoilers. I’ve now read all 3 and I can safely say that I adore this series of books.
For as long as she can remember, Em Georgiou’s father has been trying to set her up will suitable, eligible young men all of whom she’s had absolutely no interest in. Even if she was interested, she’s going nowhere near someone recommended by her father. That is, until she meets Joel Scott who is trying to win a contract with her father. Neither of them are interested in relationships, their careers are the number one factor in their lives. That is, until they both can’t stop thinking of the other.
I absolutely loved this story and both Em and Joel are amazing characters that I just fell in love with. Well, I already adored Em from the previous 2 books. Joel expected a daddy’s girl, a spoiled brat but what he got in Em was totally the opposite: a beautiful, highly intelligent woman with similar interests and passions as his own.
This is a fun filled, romantic story that I’d call a page turner. I was to enthralled in Em and Joel’s story and did not want to put it down.
Would definitely recommend Daddy’s Girl.

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Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Taking FlightTaking Flight by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taking Flight is the 2nd book in the Code of Honor series by Brooke May. Although part of a series, each book can be read as a standalone. I had previously read the first book in this series and a couple of other books by the author so I had expectations of enjoying this book and I’m glad to say that I enjoyed it very much.
Jody Meadows is the twin sister of country sensation Jilly Meadows and has lived I her shadows all of her life, always coming second to her sister. Now she’s had enough of being Jilly’s doormat and is looking for a way out. That way out comes in the form of airman Holt Preston who happens to be stationed in Germany when Jilly is on tour there.
I really loved this story. I adored Jody and wanted to slap her twin sister Jilly on so many occasions. I honestly think that Jody must have the patience of a saint to put up with her theatrics. I also adored Holt. He’s sweet and charming and also rather hot! I love how he wanted the best for Jody and fought for her to better herself.
I was hooked on this story from the very first page and was gripped to the story throughout, right up to the very end. I definitely recommend Taking Flight.

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Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Stormy's Thunder (Satan's Devils MC Utah #2)Stormy’s Thunder by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stormy’s Thunder is the 2nd book in the Satan’s Devils MC Utah Chapter. It is a spin off from the original Satan’s Devils MC Series by Manda Mellett set in Tucson Arizona. I first discovered the Satan’s Devils MC books during the Arizona series and have been an avid fan ever since, devouring all the books.
I was worried about reading Stormy’s story, although I knew that Manda Mellett can do no wring in my eyes. What worried me was that having met Stormy in the previous book I really wondered how on earth Manda Mellett was going to make me fall in love with stormy as I have with all of her other leading men. I mean, he really didn’t do himself any favours in the previous books and became a bit of a villain. In true Manda Mellett style she wove a beautiful, intricate tale, giving us Stormy’s background and showing us how he became the man he was. I have to say that I saw Stormy in a whole new light. He really had been dealt a rubbish hand in life. His story brought out so many emotions in me. I was so angry at the injustices he had previously been dealt with and soon fell in love with the amazing character that he actually was. It just takes the right woman to bring out the best in a man and Cat was definitely the perfect match for Stormy.
I can’t describe just how much I loved this book but it definitely deserves a lot more than the 5 stars I’m allowed to give it.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. I first fell in love with Amy McKinley’s writing with the Gray Ghost series and the Deadly Isles Special Ops series is a spin off from that series which makes me even more excited to read it. Amy McKinley is the queen of the psychological suspense thriller and this is probably my favourite genre/trope to read.
Navy SEAL Xander Hale is struggling after his last mission went wrong and is feeling rather disillusioned with life. A chance stop off at a coffee shop brings him together with grad student Riley Evans. A relationship is the last thing that either are looking for. Xander has recently split from his girlfriend and Riley’s ex is acting weird. But they do say that love hits you at the most unexpected times.
As you expect from Amy McKinley, this is much more that ‘just’ a romance story. McKinley writes the most amazing thrillers that have you gripped from the very first page and keeps a tight hold of you until the very last second. Twisted Secrets keeps up this amazing tradition. This story will grab you and take you on a journey full of danger, intrigue and romance and you won’t want to put it down.

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Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Crave (Clark Family Series Book 1)Crave by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Crave is a fantastic contemporary romance by Evelyn Sola and is the first book in the Clark Family series. I had never previously read any of this author’s work so was unsure what to expect. What I can say now is that I would definitely read more of their work as I absolutely loved this book.
I absolutely adored both of the main characters Jacob (Jake) and Sandra (Sandy, Dee, DeeDee…Lol). This is very much an opposites attract story. Jake comes from a very wealthy family, whereas Sandy comes from a ‘normal’ hardworking, everyday family.
I loved that this was an interracial romance and that all of those in Jake’s family did not bat an eyelid about the fact that he was having a relationship with a black woman. She was welcomed into his family with open arms. I also loved how sensitive Jake was to Sandy’s worries about the big difference in wealth and their racial difference. He was sweet and understanding with her and did everything possible to allay her fears.
The whole family dynamic makes this a fantastic read. The Clark family may have all the money in the world but it’s not a harmonious family. The storyline around the family dynamic (I don’t want to give spoilers) make this a gripping and enthralling read. It’s most definitely a ‘page-turner’.
I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend this book to others. I LOVED it!

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Don’t Worry, I Still Hate You by Marie Skye – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever After by Piper Rayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Don’t Worry, I Still Hate You is a quirky romance by Marie Skye. This was my first time reading an of this author’s work so I was unsure what to expect from this book.
I will admit that it took me a bit to get into this book. I was quite confused at the beginning and not exactly sure what was going on. I wondered if there had been a previous book that I should have read first. Once I got into the story and got a grip of what was happening I did enjoy the book.
I usually fall head over heels for the main characters in a book but I really didn’t take to Ash or Perrie at the beginning, probably due to the fact that I was unsure what was going on. Once I got to grips with the storyline, I began to like these characters more and more.
Overall, I did enjoy the book and would still recommend it to others. If you find it a bit hard going in the beginning then persevere with it because it is worth it in the end.

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The Longest Run: a Ski Patrol Rescue Romance (Lawson Family #4) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Longest RunThe Longest Run by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Longest Run is the 4th book in the Lawson Family Series by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. Each book concentrates on the story of one of the Lawson siblings and can be read as a standalone but as I’ve read and loved all 4 books, I recommend that you read them all. I’m sure you won’t regret it.
In this book we finally get the story of the 1 female Lawson sibling. Poor Carly has been overshadowed by her brothers and any prospective boyfriend is treated to the over protective brothers routine. I love Carly as a character. She’s loving her job, loving life and definitely not looking for a long term romance. Just someone to keep her bed warm during the winter ski season and then move on. Until she met Chris Markham.
Chris Markham was an Olympic potential skier until he suffered a serious accident that left him a paraplegic. Being a strong and resilient man, Chris is still determined to continue skiing and join the Paralympic team. Chris is probably one of my favourite male characters that I’ve read in a long time. I applaud Tracey Carmer-Kelly for having the leading man in her book as a wheelchair user. It’s very rare to read a romance novel with one of the main characters in a wheelchair. In fact I think this is only the 2nd book I have read like this and I’ve read a LOT of books. Chris is an amazing character and I loved reading his and Carly’s story.
I’d definitely categorise this book as a MUST read!

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Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Jordan's Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2)Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jordan’s Justice is the 2nd book in the Jordan and Tessa Series by T. Christensen. In my opinion this book could be read as a standalone. When I started reading this book I had no idea that there had been a previous book and the author does such a great job of making sure that you have all the information necessary to have full enjoyment and understanding when reading this book. It was my first time reading any of this author’s work and I was very impressed with this book.
I absolutely adored Tessa. She’s had a very tough life and works her backside off to support her mother and her daughter. She’s an amazing woman. With most book reviews I usually comment about how much I loved the main female and male characters but in this book I pretty much hated Jordan about 90% of the time. I loved how he was with his daughter Jordis but I hated how he treated Tessa. Although this certainly made for a story that I was totally gripped to and couldn’t wait to see how it all panned out.
The storyline is fantastic and is very well written. The story flows well throughout and keeps the reader very engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’d love to go back and read the first part of their story.

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Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Matching MiriamMatching Miriam by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matching Miriam is a great psychological thriller by Mya O’Malley. I had first read Mya O’Malley’s books when I read her Maggie series and was even more delighted when I started reading this when I realised that this book includes Naomi who was the main character from the Maggie series.
While this book does not contain the large paranormal content of the Maggie series there is still an inkling of the paranormal in this book.
I loved the main character Detective Miriam Marty. She’s feisty and takes absolutely no nonsense from anyone, so when her ex Jesse comes back into her life she’s totally thrown and struggling to deal with him. Then, when Naomi tells her that she sees great danger coming her world is totally changed.
This is a great psychological thriller that I absolutely loved reading. Mya O’Malley does an amazing job of keeping the reader totally hooked on the story and on the edge of their seats, wondering what’s going to happen to Miriam next. Is she really in as much danger as Naomi thinks she is? Is she willing to let Jesse back into her life and help keep her safe?
I’d definitely recommend this book. The characters are very well written and the story flows extremely well, carrying you along on a journey that you won’t want to get off.

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Faida (Heartstrings Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Karyn Taylor

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FaidaFaida by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faida is the 2nd book in the Heartstrings Series by Brooke May. It is a funny but sweet paranormal romance. It can be read as a standalone but I’d recommend also reading Aiko, which is the first book in the series.
Faida is a cupid. Cupid himself has too much work for just one person so had a small group of women who carry out much of his work for him. Having become demoralised about love, Faida is struggling with her role as a cupid. If she doesn’t have much belief in love herself, then how can she instil it in others. This is not helped when she’s given a tricky assignment to complete.
Robert Peters only loves one person and that is his adorable daughter Alice. He has absolutely no wish to become involved in any romantic relationship so he’s less that impressed when Faida announces that he’s stuck with her until he falls in love.
This is a funny and charming read. I particularly found the early interactions between Faida and Robert very amusing as both are exasperated with the other.
This is a short book which I devoured in a couple of hours but the author manages to pack a lot of content in and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

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A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 4) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Karyn Taylor

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A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock 'N Sweet Romance Book 4)A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Kiss Under a Blue Christmas Moon is the 4th book in the Daydreams and Dragonflies Rock n Sweet Romance Book Series by Tamara Ferguson. I’ve been a huge fan of Tamara Ferguson’s writing for some time now, being a fan of this series and the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior books so was excited to get to read another of her books. This book keeps up her usual high standard of storytelling and of creating amazing characters that I fall in love with.
This is the amazing story of Mia and Noah. Having read the blurb, I expected to get a bit of Mia and Noah’s story as teenagers but the majority of the book to be about when they meet again as adults, but in fact it’s the other way round. Most of the book is centred around Mia and Noah meeting and falling in love as teenagers and I have to say that I loved reading about this time in their lives. Many authors give you a quick glimpse of the early years but feature on the present time but I really enjoyed that this book was different.
Noah and Mia are both amazing characters and I fell in love with both of them straight away and was desperate for the two of them to get a much deserved HEA. After how much they had gone through both together and apart, this is one couple who definitely deserved to get a HEA at the end. I recommend that you read this book to get Mia and Noah’s full story as it’s definitely a great read.

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Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance is a fantastic contemporary romance novella by Amy McKinley. This novella was previously published in With Love From Venice (Voyages Of The Heart Anthology). Amy McKinley is an author that I’ve now been a huge fan of for a couple of years and it’s always an excitement to get to read more of her work. I absolutely loved this novella and devoured it in one sitting as I just didn’t want to put it down.
I could easily have read a full length novel containing the characters Fiona and Connor as I adored their story and could have read so much more about them. This is a second chance romance. Connor and Fiona were childhood sweethearts when Connor’s mum moved him away from his home in Ireland to a new life in America. Now Connor is back in Ireland to complete his final year of university, only Fiona is now engaged to Connor’s former best friend.
This was a great read that I was hooked by in the very first chapter and as the author is such a fantastic storyteller, I was hooked throughout desperate to know how Connor and Fiona’s story ended. Did they get the HEA that they both deserved? Can Fiona forgive Connor for leaving her? Well, I’m not going to spoil the story for you. Give this great novella, (and this fantastic author) a chance and lose yourself in Connor and Fiona’s story.

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Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by Karyn Taylor

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IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS - PETS TO THE RESCUE (Irresistible Romance #6)IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS – PETS TO THE RESCUE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irresistible Anthology: Pets To The Rescue is a collection of 7 contemporary romance stories set around Christmastime where adorable pets play a significant role in the stories. The 7 stories are:
Two Hearts Christmas Rescue by Tamara Ferguson
Mistletoe Magic by Natalie Ann
Bayou Christmas by Suzanne Jenkins
Candy’s Christmas Wish by Cynthis Cooke
Melt My Heart by Alicia Street
Playing Santa by Stephanie Queen
A Snowy Seaside Christmas by Traci Hall.

I am not going to review all 7 stories but have chosen to highlight my favourite which is Two Hearts Christmas Rescue by Tamara Ferguson. Over the last couple of years I have become a huge fan of Tamara Ferguson, loving her books set in Crystal Rock, Wisconsin so I was excited to get a chance to read another book from the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series.

This book gives us the story of Kinley and Jake. Kinley is the vet in charge of the animal shelter and Jake has been sent to help out there while he works on a hush hush dangerous assignment for the AFOSI. The attraction between Jake and Kinley is instant but as he’s only due to be there for a couple of weeks both try their best to keep each other at arms length and Jake doesn’t want to get Kinley embroiled in the assignment he was working on.

I really enjoyed this book. As with the other books in the Two Heart Wounded Warrior series there is a dangerous and intriguing story line along with the romance which helps keep the reader fully engaged and wanting to know how the story is going to pan out.
Definitely worth the read.

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The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves, #1)The Kissing Bough by Madelynne Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Kissing Bough is a regency menage novella by Madelynne Ellis and is the first book in the Forbidden Loves series. At only 90 pages it is a quick read but the author still manages to pack a great story into those 90 pages. This was my first read of this author’s work so I was unsure what to expect. What I got was a great, well written story with great characters, some of whom I loved and others I didn’t like very much (Viola’s horrible brother).
I’m sure that those who lived in Regency times would have been totally scandalised by the very thought that menage relationships even existed. To be honest I’m sure many here in the 21st Century would be just as scandalised. I however, loved Viola’s story with Percy and William.
Due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Viola has a reputation that she dies not deserve. So when she stands at the Kissing Bough in the hope to be kissed by a prospective suitor she is sought out by cousins William and Percy who want her to enter into an agreement with them.
This is a great Christmas read which I devoured in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed. I was hooked to the story from the very beginning and the author kept me engaged throughout right up to the very end. Definitely recommend.

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OFFICE MISTAKES by BETH HALE – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Office MistakesOffice Mistakes by Beth Hale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Office Mistakes is a short, hot and steamy contemporary romance by Beth Hale. It’s the first time I’ve read any of this author’s work but I don’t think that it will be the last as I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I devoured this book in one sitting and although short, the author has managed to pack quite a bit into the story.
It’s a great office romance and the story flows along at a quick pace. I loved both of the main characters, Audra and Charlie. Both have been working together for 2 years and have both admired each other from afar and now both are up for the same promotion. So what happens when they hook up together at the office Christmas party?
Well, what happens is a great story that kept me hooked from the beginning to the end. I became invested in these characters and wanted to know how things would turn out for them. I was really hoping that they would get the HEA that they deserved. Did they? Well, I’m not going to give away that spoiler. If you want to know how their story turns out then I recommend that you give Office Mistakes a chance.

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CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Corporate ChristmasCorporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Corporate Christmas is a great contemporary romance by Bernadette Marie. This was the first time that I had read any of this author’s work but I was attracted by the blurb and decided to give it a try. I’m so glad that I decided to take a chance with this book as I really enjoyed it and would definitely read more of Bernadette Marie’s work if this book is any thing to go by.
I really loved the main female character Chloe Richardson. She’s feisty, talented and willing to work her backside off for something she really wants: and that is to land the big contract and get a promotion. However her dream crashes round her when her boss’ son hires someone for the promoted role and then fires her, even though she lands the contract, with the help of newly hired Jason Mitchell, who she really wants to hate but can’t help admiring.
I really enjoyed this book. Chloe and Jason’s story is a really great read that I was drawn into from the beginning and was kept engaged in by a great storyline which is well written and flows well making it an easy read.
With the added attraction of this being a Christmas story which I love reading this is a book that I’d definitely recommend.

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