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Terrifying Love – A Halloween Anthology – Review by Kerry Baker

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Terrifying Love: A Halloween AnthologyTerrifying Love: A Halloween Anthology by Serena Nova
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Terrifying Love: A Halloween Anthology is a collection of stories and poems that some fantastic authors. I loved that each and every one of these stories were completely different from each other. And it was such a bonus that one of the authors has done poems. They aren’t something I usually read and yet I devoured it all.
I had read a few of these authors already but some where new to me. I enjoyed each of them for different reasons and they are all authors I would read more of in the future. I think this has to be one of my favourite anthologies and I would highly recommend it.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mornin The Super Bird: Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly is a fantastic children’s book that is entertaining but also informative. I read this book to my daughter this evening and she loved everything second of it. Reading this book easily took us twice as long as usual because she had to look at every single picture and talk about it.
Even though the book isn’t aimed at my age range I can honestly say I also thoroughly enjoyed the book. I love how involved my little one became but I also loved how colourful and entertaining the book was. It was informative and educational without being dull or lecturing.
This is an incredible book that I would urge any parent to buy. I am already looking forward to when we read this book again.

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In His Kiss (Unrequited Series Book 1) by Ava Alise – Review by Kerry Baker

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In His Kiss (The Unrequited Series Book 1)In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In His Kiss by Ava Elise is the first book in the Unrequited series. This is a sweet and heartfelt friends to lovers story that has some truly likeable characters right at its centre. I thought the author did a great job of balancing these amount of romance with the amount of drama – neither one seemed to over shadow the other.
I thought this was a quick and easy story o get into, a great way to pass away an afternoon or evening. It is easy to connect with both the story and the characters. This to me is a romance book done well and the author showed that this series is clearly going to be a good one. I am definitely looking forward to the second.

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I’ll See You Again (Reigning Hearts, Book Four) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Baker

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I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher is a fantastic story that I was pulled into straight away. Nicky and Mac are just brilliant characters. They fit together so well from the start and I was really wanting them to find a way to make things work.

I thought it that narration on the book was good as well. I could feel the passion in the story telling and I could easily distinguish between each character. They were all given their own voice and it made it brilliant to listen to. This author has easily become one of my go to authors and I will definitely be adding her to the list for audio books too!

Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Baker

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Next Door To A Star Krysten Lindsay Hager is a wonderful YA story that is so reminiscent of being that age. The author has done a fantastic job of making the characters so relatable that you connect with them easily.
The story is perfect for someone who is in high school as it touches on what they must be experiencing now. But at the same time it is also enjoyable for adults to read. I thought this was a sweet story and I really enjoyed every second of it. I would definitely say it is worth your time.

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Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Forbidden WolfForbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson is the first book in the Shadow Chronicles. This is an absolutely fantastic book that sucks in you right from the word go. It is exciting and adventurous. I loved how there was such a mix of characters. Each one seemed to have a part to play and were written so well that I was fully invested.
After reading the blurb I expected this to be similar to other books I have read of this type and yet it felt refreshing and new. The author managed to put their own stamp on the storyline so that it was easy to differentiate.
This is a brilliant book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I am already looking forward to book two.

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Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs – Review by Kerry Baker

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Jeremy Full of GraceJeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs is a unique and brilliantly interesting story. From the moment I read the blurb to this book I knew I just had to read it. I had to find out all about this world and if they would find a way to survive.
I thought the author did an amazing job at mixing so many different elements. They are ones that I wouldn’t have necessarily said would go together and yet she has made it work effortlessly. This book really does have a bit of everything in and really just grabs your attention. I didn’t know why to expect at all when I started reading this book but what I got was a fantastic and well written story that I couldn’t stop thinking about even after the book had ended.

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Kerry Baker

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Don by Hazel Storm is the first book in Her Three Immortals series. This book is a good story that clearly is setting the scene for whatever is going to come next. We get to learn about all the characters in this book and have the story develop slowly and right.
Although this is a genre I enjoy it isn’t one I read very often so it was a joy to pick up this one. This is a new author to me and I enjoyed how she built up the book and the characters. It caught me interest and has held it enough that I will certainly be read in the next book. It was a little bit more tame than I was expecting however it was a good book. I am looking forward to book two.

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Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5)Secure Decision by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Decision by R.L. Dunn is the fifth book in the Chase Security series. This is a fantastic book that just adds to a brilliant series. As soon as I started reading this book I was pulled straight back into the series. The book was fast paced and exciting, full of adventure all the way through. I really connected with these two characters. I thought they had a good chemistry and just seemed to work so well together. I quickly became invested in their story and what would happen to them.
The author has created a really strong series and each book added to it just makes it all the better. I love when I get a chance to pick up a new book in the series and I am already looking toward to whatever might be next.

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Stepping Stone (The Stone Series Volume 2) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Kerry Baker

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Stepping Stone Audio Book by Dakota Willink is he second book the Stone Series. This is a direct continuation from book one so I would recommend listening to them in order. I thought this book was definitely better than the first – it felt like there a bit more to the story and I felt the connection to the characters a little more. Although I still found them to be flawed I could relate to them better and understood a little more why they acted in certain ways.

The author really did get a good balance in the story. I liked that it focused more on character development this time round and I though it made the pace of the book just right.

The narrators have done a good job of becoming the characters they were reading about. You could feel the switch between the two and they blended well. This is a good series and one that I have enjoyed.

WILD VAMP (JADED VAMP BOOK 2) AUDIO BOOK by L.D. WOSAR – Review by Kerry Baker

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Wild Vamp Audio Book by L.D. Wosar is the second book in the Jaded Vamp series. This is a book that I had previously read so was looking forward to the audio book version to revisit the story.

Unfortunately I did find myself struggling with the audio book version. I knew to expect it jumping between the different POV’s however I didn’t expect to find it as confusing while listening to it. I kept losing track of the characters. This was also the first book I have listened to that felt a bit over produced. The music and the effects that peppered the narration were, for me, a little off putting.

That being said this is still worth the 4* review I have given as the story itself I know to be great and everything I have mentioned was just my personal preference over audio books. I am certain that there are plenty of people who would be looking for this type of narration that would thoroughly enjoy this book. I would definitely recommend you listen to this book – although I would recommend doing the series in order for a better enjoyment.

Mariekkela: From Finland, with Love by Stuart Ledwith PhD – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mariekkela: From Finland, with LoveMariekkela: From Finland, with Love by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mariekkela: From Finland With Love by Stu Ledwith is a well written and unique story. It is spiritual and emotional right from the word go and slowly draws the reader deeper into the story. The author did a great job of creating and imaginative and vivid story that really centres around the characters. I could almost feel everything they did and it made it even better to read.
This is an author I have only recently become familiar with and yet I like how each of his books are different. No story is the same and you never quite know what you are going to get from him. This is another great story and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Motherland (The Tom Grant Series Book 3) by Samantha Adair – Review by Kerry Baker

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Motherland (Tom Grant #3)Motherland by Samantha Adair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Motherland: A Tom Grant Novel by Samantha Adair is the third book in the Tom Grant series. This is such an exciting and fast paced book that I found had me on the edge of my seat. The author packed so much into this book and it felt like the pages were just turning themselves. It was full of twists and turns at every point and I really couldn’t have told you how I thought it was going to turn out. Every time I thought I had a grasp on the story the author would change direction. I thought this was a well written book that was gripping from start to finish. I would highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to read more.

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The Hunter’s Heart (Love After Earth Book 1) by Astrid Sharpe – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Hunter's Heart (Love After Earth)The Hunter’s Heart by Astrid Sharpe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hunter’s Heart (Love After Earth) by Astrid Sharpe is a fantastic debut story that is unlike anything I have read before! This author has created a story that is imaginative and original. This is the kind of book that took me by surprise and I ended up reading in one sitting. I just had to read more about the tribe and Zensah.
I thought the writing style was fantastic. It seemed to use creative word play that helped to make the whole book come alive. It was developed slowly and meticulously so that I would be enjoy fully.
This is a fantastic book and I am already excited about what is next from this author.

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Dragons by Ty Drago – Review by Kerry Baker

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DragonsDragons by Ty Drago
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dragons by Ty Drago is a thrilling sci-do adventure that pulled me in right from the start. Andy was such a good character to read about – it really felt like you watched him developed as the story progresses. I didn’t know what to expect with this book as it is a new author to me but I was pleasantly surprised with how taken I was worn the book. I found it to be quite exciting and fast paced. I didn’t realise they it was a YA story when I started reading but I actually think that made it more likeable. The characters were all interesting, although I enjoyed reading about Andy the others all added something to that story. This is a well written book and a great new author I am excited to discover.

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Miss Understanding (The Miss Series Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Kerry Baker

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Miss Understanding Audio Book by Aubrey Bondurant is the first book in the Miss Series. This is fantastically entertaining book that had everything you could want. I thought the heroine was so amusing. Her inner musings had me smiling to myself on plenty of occasions.

Although entertaining, I liked that the story had a deeper side to it. There was a depth to it that I didn’t quite expect when I started listening to it. I was drawn in completely and kept finding excuses to start listening to the book again. I thought that the two narrators did a great job of creating a vivid picture. It felt like they each captured the essence of the character and brought them to life.

I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to listen to more!

Red Coat by Isobella Dunn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Red CoatRed Coat by Isobella Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Red Coat Isabella Dunn is an easy but engaging story that really does tug at the heartstrings. For me this book is entirely about the characters. They are so relatable that I became invested in them immediately and really connected with their story.
I figured this book would be pretty emotional while reading it but I didn’t quite expect to be taken on such a journey. It really felt like I experienced the highs and lows with the characters. This is a fantastic book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I would highly recommend it.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Kerry Baker

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carnival of Shadows: A Teagan Blackwater Urban Fantasy Novel by Leslie Scott is the second book in the Black Water Magic series. This series is probably best read in order so that you get the full experience be character development although can be enjoyed on its own.
I thought this book was really well written. Having not read the first book I was going in a little blind however I soon picked up on the story. I loved the main character, Teagan. I thought she had that little something about her that really grabs your attention.
The story itself I found to be quite exciting. I wasn’t sure what to expect at all when I started reading and yet I found myself engrossed in what was happening. This was a brilliant book and I will definitely be going back to read the first!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes III) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kerry Baker

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Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ouroboros by T.S. Simons is the third book in the Antipodes series. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order so that you get the full experience. I think this book has to be my favourite of the series so far. I really got into this book and found myself getting completely lost in the story. There was much in this book, it had such an attention to detail and so much going on.
I really enjoyed getting to see more about these characters and the journey they are on. Even more so with this book it felt like I was going on the same journey with them, even with it being a dystopian future. I could imagine everything the author was writing and I felt immersed in the book as a whole.
This is a brilliant series and this book is excellent. I would highly recommend reading them.

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Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor – Review by Kerry Baker

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Blue Summer Part TwoBlue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor is a brilliant follow up to Part One. This is a series that you need to read in order so that you can fully understand it all. I found it so easy to pick back up the story. This book starts where book 1 left off and continues right on with the great story. This is a pretty quick read and it is quite fast paced. The author has done well to keep the momentum going in the second book and I found myself to be just as engaged with the characters.
I couldn’t wait to see how this was all going to play out. I was invested in the story and wanted to see how it was all going to end. I liked how much more the story was developed in this book, I thought you got more detail than with the first. I thought this was an overall enjoyable book and a great series.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romanfe by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination series. As with all of this authors books I absolutely loved this one. I engaged with the story straight away and fell in love with the characters. Their story just felt so romantic from the moment I started reading.
I thought the author did a great job of capturing what I always imagine the essence of Venice to be – love and romance. The story was easy flowing and just a joy to read. No matter which book I read by this author it never fails to entertain me entirely. This is a fantastic book and one I would highly recommend.

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Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs ParentLighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon is a brilliant book that is not only emotional but also insightful. The author is a special needs parent and has used her experience to try and help others navigate the tough situation they face. I have never been in the position of those this book is aimed at and yet I still found myself drawn in by the author and her own journey.
I thought the book did a great job explaining everything in simple, easy to understand terms which I can imagine is something needed in the circumstance. As the author had been through this herself everything she was writing had a greater depth behind it. This is a brilliant book that I think is a really helpful tool and is definitely worth the reading time.

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Dirty Tactics (Special Weapons & Tactics Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Peyton Banks – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dirty Tactics by Peyton Banks is the first book in the Special Weapons and Tactics series. It is a relatively quick book to listen to and one that is easy to get lost in. The story started strong and drew my attention pretty quickly. I thought Sarena was an entertaining character and I liked her feistiness that came across strong. I also really liked Marcus. The two of them worked well together and seemed well suited.

My only issue is that the story didn’t continue quite as strong as it started. It felt like it was all a little rushed – the events all happening within the space of a couple of weeks – which meant some of the detail had been skipped. I think it would have been better served to draw the story out a bit more, flesh it out and have it last a bit longer. That being said I did enjoy the story and I wanted to know what was going to happen.

Peyton Banks is still a pretty new author to me but I have enjoyed everything I had read so far. I am looking forward to my next audio book by her.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Kerry Baker

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Heart of Stone Audio Book by Dakota Willink is volume one in The Stone Series. I enjoyed the idea of this book however I do think it could have been executed a little better. As I was listening to it I found myself engaged and enjoying it but afterwards it felt like there hadn’t been much detail in it. By the time the book was over it didn’t feel like there had been too much development and that it had all happened in a very short amount of time.

I also didn’t connect with the characters too well, although I am interested enough to see what happens in the next book.

Overall I did enjoy the story though. It caught my attention in the moment and it is the first book that I have listened to with two narrators. Although that took a little getting used to once I had I thought it really added to the story. This is a good book and I am looking forward to the next one.

Her Blackened Rose (The Blackened Series Book 3) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Kerry Baker

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Her Blackened Rose (Blackened #3)Her Blackened Rose by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Her Blackened Rose by Isra Sravenheart is the third book in the Blackened Series. This is a fantastic series that I would highly recommend reading in order. It is a continuation of the story of Lady Isra and I honestly think you would miss too much if you started from this book.
It has been a while since I read the previous books but it was so easy to jump straight back into Lady Isra and her journey. I easily remembered details that I thought I would have forgotten and reconnected with the characters straight away.
This whole series feels so original which I think makes it so much more exciting! This is easily the best in the series so far and I can’t wait for more.

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WILD VAMP (JADED VAMP BOOK 2) by L.D. WOSAR – Review by Kerry Baker

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Wild Vamp: Jaded Vamp Series Book 2Wild Vamp: Jaded Vamp Series Book 2 by L.D. Wosar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Vamp by L.D. Wosar is the second book in the Jaded Vamp series. This is an action packed book that really is great to read. Personally I wish I had read the first book in the series before this one as it felt like I was missing out. It didn’t take too long to figure out what was going on story wise but I would have liked the character development.
I really enjoyed Kaysee. I thought she was such an intriguing character and I really want to know more about her! Overall I really enjoyed this book. I will definitely be going back to add the first book and will continue the series.

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The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews is a well written and interesting story. Combining the past and the present in an intriguing manner this book certainly caught my attention right off the mark and didn’t let go. I found this book to be so full of detail that I could easily imagine everything the author was describing. At times it felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing the same things as them.
I liked the mix of characters in the book too. I thought they all played a part and the different dynamics all added to the story. I haven’t read much by this author but everything I have read has so far been great. I didn’t realise going into it that there would be a follow on book to this one but I am really looking forward to reading it.

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Baker

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett is the first book in the Satan’s Devils MC. This book is an absolutely fantastic book and the start of one of my favourite series! This book is exciting to read and I was hooked right from page one. I loved the fact that from the word go the author was clearly not afraid of throwing in obstacles that you don’t often see in books. The fact that the main character is in a wheelchair and around an MC I just loved. It made it different from any other MC book that I have ever read.
Manda Mellett is an author I wasn’t familiar with a couple of years ago now and yet has very quickly become one of those that I would one click buy without even reading the description. I love her writing style and how involved she makes you get into each of her books. The characters are always so well suited and so easy to connect with.
This book is a brilliantly strong start to a series and it absolutely worth the time!

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BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Kerry Baker

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brink Of Denial: A Dark Mafia Romance by Sonya Jesus & Cam Johns is the second book in the Sons of Sindicato series. I knew after reading book one that I absolutely had to read this book and I can 100% say it did not disappoint!!! I was pulled straight into this book and read the whole thing in one sitting. I loved the dynamic between the main characters and everything about their story.
This collaboration between authors is definitely one of my favourites. They writing just melds into one and they seem to effortlessly create a seamless story. The writing is strong and without fail seems to capture my attention. This is a fantastic book and I cannot wait to read more from these two.

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