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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great YA story that was a surprisingly quick and easy read. I loved the idea of this book from the moment I read the description and couldn’t wait to get started. I think overall it is a great book although I do wish at times it had a little more detail. However, I definitely became invested in the book and wanted to see how it would turn out.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I think she has the potential to be one I read more often. This book has all the signs of a great series and I am looking forward to book two, to see if I am right.

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3)Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great addition to this series, one with a very modern day Shakespeare feel to it. This was a fun and entertaining story to read with some highly amusing characters. This is one of those books that is quick and easy to read because you get right into the story and can’t put the book down.
This is an author that really knows how to connect to her audience. All of her books and series are different and yet she nails it every time. I love how light-hearted she has kept this series and I think they have been wonderfully written. Any rom-com fan should check them out.

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The Rom Com Movie Club (The Rom Com Movie Club Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Rom Com Movie Club - Book OneThe Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another fun and romantic story by an author who consistently delivers on great books each and every time. I really enjoyed the whole feel of this book. It was fun, light-hearted and such an easy book to read. All the characters added something to the story and it was great to see such a mix.
This author is one that I always enjoy and this book is a great example of why. For anyone who is a fan of the romance genre I would urge them to read anything she writes.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Kerry Baker

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was looking forward to reading this book after reading the first in the series. This book was just as good as the first and I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters. It was instant and believable. They are the kind of characters that you can really get behind and want to find a way to happiness.
This author really knows how to write a story that builds as the book goes on. It is a slower pace than a lot of books but I think that helps to add to the story. It allows you to get to know the characters more and become invested in their story. I am looking forward to what this author produces next and I will definitely be reading it.

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The Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Perfect Mrs. ClausThe Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you want to get into the Christmas spirit then this is definitely the book to read. Savannah is such a heart warming character. She is relatable in so many ways and you can’t help but root for her, want her to find her way. The connection between her and Matthew is lovely to see. Watching it develop over the course of the story is something that really made me happy.
This isn’t an author I am familiar with but I enjoyed getting to know her and her writing style. This book was the perfect kind of introduction and I am looking forward to discovering more of her work.

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Kerry Baker

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring #3)Gunner by T.J. Beach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is definitely and interesting one to read. As the third book in the series it can be read as a standalone although I do think it would be best read in order. I enjoyed the story but definitely feel like I missed a few details and background information.
This book is a good thriller. It pulled me in and I wanted to read more to see what was going on. I enjoyed seeing the dynamic between all the characters. With the added complexity of COVID I think it created an intriguing story. Having experienced the pandemic so recently I think this really helped you to engage with what was happening. I thought this was a well written story and I am looking forward to reading the previous books in the series.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get my hands on another book by this author. Everything she does is so well written and I just can’t put it down. This book is no exception and was just as good as I now expect. This is an incredible MM fantasy story with some of the best characters I have read about this year. I connected instantly with Garrett and Quinnlan. I loved their chemistry and wanted to read more about them.
I loved the idea behind this book as well. It was a fresh and unique take on finding a mate, which is a trope that can be fairly overdone. This author has quickly and effortlessly become one of my favourites and I look forward to every book she writes.

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Baker

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

KG Fletcher has done it again. She has created a story that is complex and romantic and completely captivating. I was hooked on this story as soon as I started reading and I couldn’t wait to see how the story would develop. I thought the characters were perfect for the story too. They had such complicated histories and the kind of connection that you want to work.
As the first book in a new series this is a strong start. It sets the tone for how the rest of the series is likely to go and has got me excited for the other books already. I am looking forward to seeing what is next for the series.

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun an engaging version of Snow White that myself and my kids really enjoyed reading. It was easy to read but still put across an important message. As with all this authors’ book it was well illustrated, which really helped to capture my kids attention.
For an author that we hadn’t read until this year she has certainly become a firm favourite in a short space of time. We are already looking forward to the next book.

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley has done it yet again. She has created a story that is well written, with great characters and simply is simply incredible. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books and she always manages to pull me in from page one. I loved getting to know theses characters more and read this book in record time.
This wholes series has been one of my favourite ones and I love getting back into it with each book. They are always exciting and intense. This book is the perfectly example of that. I would highly recommend it and can’t wait to read more.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another fun and entertaining story by an author that has become one of our families favourites. We loved the premise of this book and the perspective it was told from. As usual the book was illustrated so well. The pictures really bring the story and the characters to life and make it even better to read.
This author has become one that I won’t hesitate to read as her books really do bring joy to the whole family. I can’t wait for the next book.

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Kerry Baker

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an intriguing and powerful story this is. I felt the emotions immediately and really felt like I connected with the main character. Her journey is heart breaking and yet you could feel a strength from her that I hadn’t expected.
This book really catches your attention. It is suspenseful, intriguing and has so many twists and turns that I honestly didn’t know how it was all going to turn out. As a new author to me I think this book does a great job at showcasing her skill and piquing my interest enough to want to read more. This is a fantastic story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Kerry Baker

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant YA story and for me it is all about the main character, Jasper. She is strong, interesting and really engaging right from the word go. I couldn’t help but like her from the minute I started reading about her.
I thought the story was really well written. It was clearly well thought out and imaginative. This is a new author to me and I enjoyed the writing style she brought to the book. This was a really good introduction to her work and I am looking forward to reading more from her in the future.

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Lucas the Spy CatLucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun and cute story that I really enjoyed sharing with my children. It was really interesting to see how my youngest engaged with the pictures while my oldest engaged with the story. I loved the idea of the story. We all found it such an exciting idea and we ended up reading it multiple times.
This author clearly has a skill for creating fun and entertaining children’s stories. If all of her books are like this then I she will have a new set of fans with my family.

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book turned out to be much more emotional than I expected when I first started reading. It really feels like you go on the full journey with this character. She experiences so much and you can watch her development right from page one. I wasn’t sure which way this book was going to go but it definitely became a feel good Christmas story.
This is an author I have only recently become familiar with and so far I am enjoying her work. The book is well written and has a nice steady pace. It was easy to engage with and I wanted to see how things would turn out. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book.

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Kerry Baker

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t wait to read this book after enjoying the first so much and if possible this book is even better. I loved Austin’s story. I really thought that you could feel his emotion and the heartache he had been through. He is the kind of character that I wanted to findbhis happy ending because he deserved it so much.
This author is really creating a strong series. I look forward to reading her books and I can’t wait to see what she does next.

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The Kidnapping by Linda Burson – Review by Kerry Baker

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The KidnappingThe Kidnapping by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an entertaining and fun story with a suspenseful element added to it. I didn’t expect to find myself so amused by this book and yet time and again the characters and the story had me smiling. I thought the storyline was really well developed. It intrigued me right from the start and that lasted through the whole book.
Linda Burson is an author that I tend to come back to every now and again and every time I do I am glad. Her books are well written and just a joy to read, this being no exception. A great book.

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Misfortune of Song (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 5) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

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Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga (The Druid's Brooch)Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas is the fifth book in the Druids Brooch series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone.
As with the previous books this one is well written and captivating. The characters and the story just seem to come to life as you are reading about them. It was easy to picture yourself in the setting the author created.
The pace of the book was perfect, it flowed well from start to finish. Another book I have thoroughly enjoyed by this author.

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Hot for Teacher by Felicia Carparelli – Review by Kerry Baker

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Hot for Teacher - Shakespeare Made Us Fall in LoveHot for Teacher – Shakespeare Made Us Fall in Love by Felicia Carparelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick and easy read, the best kind of book for a lazy afternoon. I enjoyed reading about Juliet. She has more of an interesting development than I expected from the description. At times I did struggle with Jim a little. I thought he was harder to connect with but once I did I rnjoyed what his character did with the story.
This is a author to me and I think she did a good job of creating a second chance romance. I wish there had been a little more detail to the story at times.but overall this is a well written and enjoyable book.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Rainbow's Red Poetry BookRainbow’s Red Poetry Book by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Poetry isn’t something I typically read but something about this book caught my eye and I just had to give it a go. I really enjoyed reading the different poems in this book. Each were distinctive and I thought they were all interesting. I liked that I was able to read one and then come back to the book. I found myself reading the poems during spare pockets of time.
I thought the author has done an amazing job at creating a vivid image with each individual poem. They elicited emotion and they left me thinking. This is a great collection.

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Yesterday’s Over (Philly Heat Series Book 3) by Becky Flade – Review by Kerry Baker

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Yesterday's Over (Philly Heat series, #3)Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great addition to the series and, for me, is all about the characters. I thought the connection between them was really strong and I could believe the relationship as it developed. The fight between them combined with the growing attraction was fascinating to see.
This author is still relatively new to me but with each new book of hers I read the more I find I like her. The wroting is strong and the books are always interesting. This was a great story and I look forward to discovering more.

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Petty’s Crime (Satan’s Devils MC Las Vegas Book 3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Baker

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Petty's Crime (Satan's Devils MC Las Vegas #3)Petty’s Crime by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My reviews for these books and this author feel like they have become repetitive because all I can do is rave about how good they. This book is another in a long line of amazing and well written books that are all exciting, fast paced and just brilliant. I was hooked as soon as I started reading and could not put it down until I had finished. The story is just was complicated and angst ridden as the others and the characters fit it so well.
This author has achieved something most authors don’t. She has created a successful and lasting series – spanning numerous books and spin off series – that just gets better with each new book. I have only just finished this book and I am excited for the next

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Baker

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Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

D.M. Earl has already shown how great she is at writing intense stories and this is just another amazing example. I was hooked on this story from the word go and could not put it down. I loved the story of Tink and Ellington. They connection was so strong it pulled me in.
The book was really well written. The author has such a unique writing style and it is one I really enjoy. This book has a depth and complexity about it that you wouldn’t necessarily expect from this type of book. This is a brilliant book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Mis-Spelled (The Stellaluna Chronicles Book 1) by TH Leatherman – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna ChroniclesMis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles by T.H. Leatherman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an unexpectedly great YA fantasy story. I didn’t really know what to expect when I started reading this book but I was pulled into it straight away. Evan is one of those characters that you can’t help but like. He does things differently to everyone else and I found it really engaging.
The book had a great development arc too. It started off relatively so but did not stay that way for long. The author created a pace that added to the book and made it even more enjoyable. This is a new author to me and they have definitely piqued my interest. This is a great book and I would highly recommend it.

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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Protector (The Freemasons #4)The Protector by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is easily my favourite one in the series so far. I loved everything about it – the story, the characters. It has some deep topics that are addressed, which could be triggers for some people. It’s makes the book that much more complex and really pulled me into the story.
I thought the author handled the story well. She has a great way of tackling rough topics while creating an enjoyable story. I loved this book and cannot wait to read more from this author.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is fast becoming a favourite author of mine and my daughters. We love reading her books together and seeing what else she might come up with. This book is just as good as the others, although it felt liked it was aimed at a slightly older audience. However, we both connected with the story and looked forward to reading it.
The main character was enjoyable. She fit well with the creative story and helped to carry it all.
The author really has such a talent for creating unique and imaginative stories that the whole family can enjoy. I am already looking forward to sharing the next one with my kids.

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Spidersight (Tirzah M.M. Hawkins Horror Stories) by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins – Review by Kerry Baker

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SpidersightSpidersight by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I was on to a good book when even the description got my heart racing. I knew right away that I had to read this book because I had to know what was going on. This book was creepy and had me on the edge of my seat in a way that only good horror does. I think it was made more tense by the fact that it was all told from a 5 year old perspective.
This is a completely new author to me and I loved reading their work. It was exciting in a way that I haven’t found in a book recently. I cannot wait to read more from them soon!

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Kerry Baker

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After She Became a LadyAfter She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is yet another great historical romance from an author I have just recently become familiar with. As with her other books it is well written, interesting and a perfect fit for the era it is being written in. I was caught up in the story right from the start and this lasted the whole way through.
This author has a skill for creating strong characters and I thought that was evident with this book. I was engaged with the characters and really wanted to see how they would work things out. This was a great story overall that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Kerry Baker

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I started this book I expected a typical historical romance story. What I actually got was something much more complex. I loved how intricate and vivid it seemed to be. I really got caught up in Erin and the journey she goes through. I felt the connection between her and Arick.
This is a new author to me and I really enjoyed her style of writing. There was so much more to this book than I expected. I thought the author did a great job of portraying the era and everything that comes with it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant collection of Christmas stories and is really one to get you in the festive spirit. I really enjoyed each and everyone of these stories and the different styles of the authors. They were all distinct and separate from the others with the only overlap being the theme and the romance. Each book was well written and there was some amazing characters across the board. Even when reading these books back to back they were easily to distinguish and easy to connect with.
I had read only a small amount by any of these authors so it was great to be introduced to some new ones. Each of them brought something to the anthology and it made it a great collection to read. I am looking forward to discovering more of their work in the future.

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