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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kerry Baker

August 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This books is heart breaking and yet amazing all at the same time. This book covers a topic that is difficult to discuss with children – loss and the loss of a pet. The author handles it beautifully and it is an emotional and well written story. Thankfully, this isn’t a topic I have had to touch on with my kids but it thought it was a great way to gently introduce them to the subject. And, in the future if it becomes any more relevant, I will certainly revisit this book with them as a way to explain what is happening.
This whole series has been engaging and fun to read and, despite the subject matter, this one has to be my favourite so far. I can’t wait to see what is next.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Kerry Baker

August 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a gripping thriller that is every bit as exciting and intense as the first book. It was great to connect with Neve again and see her character develop even more in this book. This book can be read as a standalone but I personally think it is better to read them in order so you can get a full appreciation of the characters and the story.
I was pulled into this book right from the start. It was a fascinating story and I felt like it kept me on the edge of my seat for most of it. This is the kind of book that you have to read in one sitting because it is so good. It took me no time to get through it and yet I could have kept reading for so much longer. This is a fantastic book that I would highly recommend.

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Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis – Review by Kerry Baker

August 18, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an intriguing book that has a unique take on the legend of Atlantis. It was great how the author took a topic well known and turn it into something different. I became invested in this story very quickly and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out. The story was exciting and full of ‘monsters’ and fantasy.
This isn’t the first book that I have read by this author but I think it is my favourite so far. I loved the new perspective and I thought the story itself was well written and engaging. The characters all added even more to the story and I enjoyed how they each played their part. This is a great book and I am looking forward to more of this authors work.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Kerry Baker

August 18, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

A Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a well written and fun YA romance story. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book going into it. Both of these authors are new to me so I was unfamiliar with either writing style. But, I connected with the story quite easily and thought their individuals styles of writing clearly worked well together.
I enjoyed reading about the characters of this book. They really were the heart of the story and I found them interesting and engaging. Their journey was evident on each and every page and I really wanted to see where they would end up. I enjoyed the overall story too. I thought the authors did a great job at getting you, as the reader, interested in what was going on. The book was well paced and a generally good story. This is one I thoroughly enjoyed and I look forward to more from this duo.

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Kerry Baker

August 17, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable and sweet romance story that is perfect for that rainy afternoon. The characters have a great chemistry, despite a rocky start. They were perfect for each other and it was lovely to watch their relationship develop.
This is still a pretty new author to me and I am enjoying becoming more familiar with her work. Each book is fun to read, well written and engaging. As a reader I found myself becoming invested in what was going on. This is a great book that is well worth the read.

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The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Baker

August 17, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to an already enjoyable series. it was the characters in this book that pulled me and kept me reading until the end. They had a great connection from the moment they met and I enjoyed watching it develop as the story went on.
I wasn’t familiar with this author before I started reading this series but I have enjoyed each and every story so far. They are engaging and interesting. Each story is different to the last but pulls you in just the same. This is a great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Baker

August 16, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series and follows on from book one. This book is just as good as the previous one and I was pulled into the story as soon as I started reading. I loved the main characters. Their story, their connection it all felt so relatable and real. The characters are what made this book for me, I wanted to see how things would work out and how they would develop.
The book was well written and has a great pace to it. I like the authors writing style and I will be looking into more of her work for sure. This book was thoroughly enjoyable and I think it is well worth the read.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kerry Baker

August 16, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As with every book I have ever read by this author, this one is absolutely fantastic. It took no effort at all for me to get into this book. I was pulled in right from the start and was hooked on the characters. This story was so emotional. It was complex and heart wrenching, with complicated characters. It is exciting to read and I became invested really quickly.
This is an author that I never fail to enjoy. Her books are ones that I buy without reading the description because I know how amazing it will be. I loved the fact that this is a spin off as the original series was so good. And after reading this book I know this series is definitely going to be just as good. I would highly recommend this book.

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Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend by Terri Sabol – Review by Kerry Baker

August 15, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-Return by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful and well written book that touches on a subject that isn’t really discussed, especially amongst kids. The author navigates what could be a difficult topic with such ease and does so in a fun and engaging way. It was nice to pick up this book after reading the first one and my kids enjoyed it all the more.
From an adult perspective, this book was more emotional that I expected. I think I enjoyed this book just as much as my 2 kids did. We have read this book multiple times already and I am sure we will be reading it many times more.

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Kerry Baker

August 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is so far from your typical rock romance and it gives the book a refreshing an unique feel to it. I loved the introduction of Hastings and her ‘quirks’. It is great to see a character portrayed as she has been. It created a much more inclusive feel to the book that I never really considered to be missing in other books of this genre before.
This is the first book that I had read by this author and I loved the way it was written. You connect easily with the characters and want them to do well. They are exactly what the other needs and yet they have a complicated path set out. This was a great book and I can’t wait to discover more from this author.

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Kerry Baker

August 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series. I would highly recommend reading them in order as this book picks up right from where the first book ends. I thought this one was just as good, if not better, than the first. I was able to get straight back into the story and the characters. I really enjoy Kodiak and Tamaska. Their connection is so strong, you just know they have to find a way to make things work. The adventure continues throughout this book and it is exciting to watch it unfold.
The author has written another great, intriguing book. There is plenty going on to keep you interested and I, for one, am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Kerry Baker

August 11, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an exciting and fast paced thriller that keeps the twists and turns coming throughout the book. This is the kind of book that you get into straight away and have to keep reading to see how things will work out. The story didn’t quite go the way I expected it to either, which is always a pleasant surprised considering just how many crime and thriller books I have read.
This author is still a pretty new author to me, but with books like this I definitely want to get more familiar with their work. It pulled me in straight away and was a very intriguing story. This is on I would definitely recommend.

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Kerry Baker

August 11, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Love, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked up this book I went into it fully blind, without reading the description or any of the existing reviews. So I was completely taken by surprised to discover the main ‘topic’ of the book. Surprise aside, it was refreshing to read a book where everything isn’t perfect and women can attain their pleasure with ease. This book felt much more representative than any of the usual romance books that you read.
That being said, it was also a fun and enjoyable story that pulls you, the reader in, right from the start. It was easy to connect with the character and she is definitely one that you root for. This book is a must read for women and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kerry Baker

August 10, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well this was an unexpected and emotional story. I went into this book expecting a fun and entertaining story (which we got) but I didn’t expect to be emotionally invested in the characters, specifically Liz, and her journey. I thought thr author navigated you through it brilliantly and it made me connect with the book even more.
This is still a pretty new author to me but stories like this definitely make me want to read more. This was well written and fun and I enjoyed going along for the ride.

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Baker

August 10, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Love Shots by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the fourth in the series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a fun romance story of childhood friends and small towns. I though the main chataracters had a great chemistry between them. It was relatable and easy to connect with. I found their story amusing and enjoyed getting to know them.
This author has created a strong series that is fun and interesting to read. Each book is different and thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to reading more.

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Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Kerry Baker

August 9, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Granting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a really great romance story with some complex and interesting characters. As the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. I knew straight away that the book was going to be enjoyable but it was the characters that really drew me in. I loved their connection and how they had to navigate everything going on. The fit together well and made for a strong couple.
The storyline was great to read. It fit the characters well and I became invested in what was happening. This author crafted a well written book that is easy to lose yourself in for an afternoon. I am looking forward to seeing what is next for this series.

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Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney – Review by Kerry Baker

August 9, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun and cute story that teaches kids how to handle any worries and anxiousness they might have. The book is a great tool for teaching kids how to deal with their emotions but it is also engaging and easy for them to connect with. The images really made the book come alive.
Even though this book is aimed at a younger audience, it is easy to see how the techniques could be applied to all ages. This is one of those books that we read as a whole family and will definitely read more than once.

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Kerry Baker

August 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great addition to the series. It is a fast paced story and I thought the characters were interesting. I enjoyed watching their development throughout the story. They had a strong connection that was engaging and relatable.
This author really knows how to write books that are so different from each other. None of her series are the same and her individual.books are so distinctive. This was a great book and I am looking forward to more.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kerry Baker

August 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Cruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an utterly captivating, emotional and well written book this is. From the moment you start reading it is impossible to stop. The author takes you on such an emotional roller coaster with the characters. I felt on edge the whole time I was reading about them, never quite sure how things would turn out.
The story was amazing. There was sp much going on and I just had to know where things would end up. This author always knows how write brilliant books and I think this has to be one of my favourites so far.

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Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

August 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to jump back into this series. it had been a little while since I had read the previous book in the series and I couldn’t wait to see what else this author had produced. This book was every bit as good as the rest of the series, if not better. I was pulled straight into this book and the characters. It is full of chemistry and intrigue and I couldn’t put it down from the moment I started reading.
This series keeps getting better and better, and does not seem to be slowing down any time. This author really knows how to create an amazing story. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I don’t read the blurb, I go in blind and wait to be taken on the ride. This is a brilliant book that I would highly recommend.

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kerry Baker

August 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an interesting look at how to read tarot cards. Told from a unique perspective, the author introduces you to the art of reading the cards through beautiful prose. She also gives you an insight into how the cards have guided and shaped her own life, offering a real view as to what they can do.
Tarot cards isn’t something I can honestly say I have ever been interested in. Yet reading this book has certainly piqued my interest. This was a refreshing view into something I don’t know very much about and the author has done a great job of engaging with me as the reader. This is definitely a book worth reading.

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

August 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author has done it, yet again. She has produced an engaging, entertaining and educational story that had our whole family riveted. This author has joined a small handful of other authors that my kids ask for constantly. We re-read each book multiple times, and every time we do they seem to find a new part that becomes their favourite.
I love the way this author creates something that is fun and yet teaches kids something fundamental. The pictures within the stories always bring them to live too. This was just another example of how brilliant her work can be and we are already looking forward to the next book.

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Fortune’s Favorite (Soulbound Journeys Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

August 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As soon as I saw another book by this author, I picked it up and started reading immediately. As the second book in the series, I would highly suggest reading the previous book first. I was pulled straight back into this series, and this story, right from the first page. It was the kind of book I struggled to put down once I had picked it up.
This book is exciting to read. It is well written, engaging and had some brilliant characters. This author really knows how to produce a creative and captivating books. I would highly recommend all of their work and this series at the top.

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring – Review by Kerry Baker

August 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Firewall by Jessica Mehring
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an intriguing story that captured my attention right from the start. I loved how this story built on itself the more it went on, developing the storyline and the characters. The author built the suspense, throwing in twists and turns to keep you as the reader on your toes.
I enjoyed learning about the characters. They were engaging and I connected with them easily. This is a new author to me and if this is the quality of work to expect then I will certainly be checking out more of her work.

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Saved by the Everyday Hero (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Naomi Valkyrie & Various Authors – Review by Kerry Baker

August 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Saved by the Everyday Hero by Amelia Hayden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic collection of romance stories and I enjoyed each and every one of them for entirely different reasons. I chose to read this book for Naomi Valkyrie. She is author that I have become a huge fan of over the last couple of years so when I saw her name on this collection, I had to get it. But each book in the collection is fantastic in its own right. I read a new story every couple of days and I loved the fact that they were all so different and stood out from each other.
I have grown to love anthologies as they offer an insight into so many authors. I have discovered so many new books to read through anthologies and this one is no exception. My TBR list has grown exponentially and I cannot wait to start discovering them.

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Kerry Baker

August 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Back to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fun and entertaining story. It is an enemies to lovers Romance but had a much more relaxed and most than most books of this type do. The main characters had such a great connection. I loved watching their relationship build as the book went on.
This is a well written book that draws you in. I found myself chuckling away a few times while reading the book and I connected with thr characters so easily. This was a great book to pass an afternoon away and I would highly recommend it.

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Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Kerry Baker

August 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Leaving No Traces by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great story I a brilliant series. I was caught up in the mystery right from the start and had to see how things would play out. It was an exciting story, full of twists and turns. I never quite knew where it was going to go next.
This is the only series I have read by this author but it ilhad been a great way to become familiar with their work. I am.really enjoying their writing style and how fast paced and full on each book seems to be. I will certainly be reading more from them in the future.

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Refrain (Off the Record Book 3) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Kerry Baker

August 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Refrain by Madelynne Ellis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an emotional and captivating story this book turned out to be. The main character has been through so much. He is broken and flawed and yet so relatable. My heart cried out for him and I wanted so badly for him to accept he help he clearly needed. I think I connected with him more because his mental health issues were clear and open, not something that was brushed aside and glossed over.
This author is pretty new to me and I am enjoying discovering their work. The quality of writing is fantastic and this book is the perfect example. If all her books are like this, I cannot wait to read more of what is on offer.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Kerry Baker

August 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was one of those that took me by surprised by how good it was. I expected a well written romance but I didn’t expect to connect with the characters so much. Something about them drew me in from the start and I could not help but want to read more about them. Their connection was strong but it was also fun.
I enjoyed the overall story. It was such an entertaining book but it had a depth to it I didn’t think it would. This author has created an amazing story with some incredible characters right at its center. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I will definitely be reading them all if they are as good as this one!

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The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Kerry Baker

July 31, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

The Anchor Knot:securing the knot of truth (Knot, #6 by DonnaLee Overly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a well written and interesting book that places the focus on the main character, Gabby. This is the 6th book in the series and the first I have read by this author. I didn’t realise initially that this was not the first book. I would say it csn be read as a standalone but I definitely think you would benefit from reading them all, something I am going to go back and do!
I really enjoyed Gabby’s character. I loved that the focus was on her. It strengthened the whole story overall. I enjoyed watching her work to overcome the challenges she faced. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book and I am looking forward to discovering the rest of the series.

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