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SAFE HARBOR (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Baker

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SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5(The Logan McKenna Series)SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is the fifth book in the Logan McKenna Series. This book is just as good as the previous books and was brilliant to read. It can be read as a stand-alone however I would personally recommend reading the series in order to get a full understanding of the characters.
I enjoyed the fact that this one was just as intriguing as the others except this time we find Logan at the centre of it all as a suspect. It changed the dynamic of the story slightly and added an element to it I didn’t know was missing. I found myself reading this book quickly because I had to know what was going to happen. This really is a gripping series that is worth reading and I am looking forward to whatever might be next.

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie: A Novel by Julie C Gardner is a beautifully emotional story that utterly captivated my attention from the moment I started reading! I found myself completely swept away by these characters and their story and was engaged with them entirely.
I have to say that this book first caught my attention with the absolutely gorgeous cover. My eyes were just drawn to it and I knew straight away that I would have to read this book. Then when I read the description it shot straight to the top of my TBR pile. Once I started the book I was not disappointed at all as the story itself lived up to every expectation I had set for it. There was so much emotion in this book and the story was so deep and complex.
This author is a relatively new author to me but with books like this in her arsenal I will definitely be making sure to read as much of her work as possible. This is easily a 5* read and one I enjoyed immensely.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlight and Belladonna : A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is an entertaining and fun book with great characters and a fun storyline. I was drawn to the book from the off with the striking cover that caught my eye so easily. When I started reading the story itself is what kept my attention. I loved the characters in the book – they were so entertaining throughout. I got such a fun vibe from them but also felt the series side of them and the connection between them.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed her writing style throughout the book. I thought it was all well paced with some great character development. It felt like you really got to know the main characters and became invested in them. This was a well written and enjoyable book that I would certainly recommend.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Kerry Baker

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) is a collection of stories that will be sure to get your blood pumping! With a great selection of authors to choose from each and everyone of these stories brings something different to the anthology as a whole.
I liked the fact that with this anthology I got a mix of authors I was familiar with as well as ones I hadn’t read before. It meant that I knew going into it I would like at least some of the stories but it also gave the excitement of discovering new authors. Each book was different from the rest so it was easy to keep track of each of the individual stories. I liked the fact that I could pick it up and put it down between books without it feeling like it broke the overall feeling this series gave me.
I enjoyed each of the books in this anthology to varying degrees and overall I would say this is well worth your time! I am looking forward to reading more by each of these authors.

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen is a story of two opposites and what happens when their worlds collide unexpectedly. This book is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you thinking about it long after you have finished reading the book.
I have only read a few books by this author but I have to say this one so far is my favourite. There was just something about Tessa and Jordan that drew me in completely and refused to let go. I instantly connected with their characters and I really felt like I was going on their journey with them! I enjoy the fact that this author doesn’t stick with the HEA type story and isn’t afraid to make you, as the reader, step a little outside of your comfort zone. It always makes the books feel more real.
This is an amazing book and one I enjoyed immensely from start to finish. I cannot wait to see what happens next!

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Kerry Baker

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Wendigo ForestWendigo Forest by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wendigo Forest by C.A. King is yet another fantastic book by this author. It is a YA Novel about Clara and her family’s profession. From the moment I started reading this book I was drawn straight into the imaginative world the author has created. I could vividly picture everything she was describing and really became invested in the characters I was reading about. I loved the whole feel that the book seemed to have – not something I could specifically put my finger on but there was definitely that extra something there.
I always think I have found my favourite book by this author and then another one come along a to prove me wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this book and I am looking forward to my next ready by such an amazing author.

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A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Beach Wedding To Die ForA Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore is the second book in the Cozy Mysteries To Die For series. This can be read as a stand-alone book and does not have to be read in order.
It was great to be able to pick up this book and get back to the characters of Beck and her grandmother. They were such fun to read about in book 1 and just the same in this one. As with the first this is a great example of a whodunit story – it was fun trying to work out who I thought was the one!
This book was well written and exciting to read. It won’t me guessing throughout and even then I didn’t see the ending coming. It is a brilliant book and one I would highly recommend!

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Magic of ChristmasThe Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth is a fun, entertaining read with a little bit of Christmas sparkle thrown in for good measure. This is the perfect type of book to lose yourself in for an afternoon. It is a quick and easy story to read but one that captures your attention and keeps moving forward nicely.
I liked the pace of the book and how the author developed the characters. Rowan is one of those characters that I really didn’t take to immediately however by the end of the book I got the impression that you weren’t meant to. You got to see her develop throughout the book and grow to like her in a way that doesn’t happen very often. She was well suited to be with Jeremy and by the end I really liked them both together.
This was on overall enjoyable book with great characters. It is definitely worth adding to you TBR pile.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Kerry Baker

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is the first book in the Mirror Chronicles series. This is an interesting and unique retelling of Snow White that will grab your attention from the first page. This is a YA novel however I would definitely say it has an appeal to adults as well – I enjoyed every part of this book!
I really enjoyed the way the author created this story, it felt like she took you on a journey throughout the book. I found myself connecting with the characters and really engaging with them. My favourite was “The Mirror”. I liked how he was portrayed and the premise behind what he was trying to achieve. I thought he was a clever character with enough intrigue behind him to keep him interesting the whole way through.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed her approach to it all. I am certainly looking forward to seeing what else is to come from this author and this series.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Kerry Baker

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Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tompkins School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick is the third book in A Supernatural Academy Trilogy. Personally I do think you need to read these books in order to fully understand what is going on. This book is a great addition to the series. I loved getting back into the lives of the Twins and seeing what adventure they found themselves in the middle of this time.
As with the previous books I thought this one was exciting and interesting the whole way through. It took no time at all to get straight back into this world and familiarise myself with the characters that I have come to love. The author really knows how to keep the pages turning and the story alive from start to finish. It is a shame that this is the last in this series however I am excited to discover more of this authors work.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Kerry Baker

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith is an interesting and though provoking story that in all honesty I didn’t expect to enjoy so much. This type of book is completely out of my comfort zone but having read books by this author previously I decided to give it a go and I am glad that I did.
This whole book is a journey that you take and experience fully. You become invested easily and really find yourself engaging with the story. I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but what I got was a well thought out, crafted story that really gets you thinking about things in a different way.
If you want to try something a little different to what you are used to or want to push the limits of what you normally read then I would certainly recommend you try this book.

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Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Kerry Baker

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Key to Tirumfall (Tirumfall Trilogy #3)Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Key to Tirumfall by J Drew Brumbaugh is the third book in the Tirumfall Trilogy. This series does need to be read in order as it is a continuation of the same story throughout. This book is a fantastic conclusion to what has been an amazing series. Reading this book was just as exciting as when I started the series. I absolutely devoured reading this book as I just had to see how it was all going to end. Yet at the same time I really didn’t want to get there as it meant the end of this amazing series.
When I started reading this series it was the first time I had read anything by this author and I can now say it will definitely not be the last. I loved how descriptive and imaginative it all was and how engaged and connected to the story and the characters I became. This is a brilliant example of why I like this genre of writing and I really can’t wait to see what else this author has to offer.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Baker

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Thunder On The MoorThunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews is a unique and well written book that had my utterly engrossed the whole way through. I loved how the author has taken the two different times and combined them so easily as if it is done every day.
Maggie is such a great character. She is strong and engaging character. It was easy to relate to her and what she was feeling. It was so easy to imagine being in her shoes, going through the experiences that she did.
The story itself was well thought out and developed perfectly. It felt like the author took her time to create a great story. As a new author to me I was impressed with her writing style and the overall progression of the book. I am looking forward to reading more from her in the future.

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Age of Druids (The Druid’s Brooch Series #9) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

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Age of Druids (Druid's Brooch #9)Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas is the ninth book in the Druids Brooch series. This series does not have to be read in order however I would definitely recommend it as I think you would miss a lot of the finer detail if you started from this book.
There are not many series that go on as long as this one, let alone would be able to hold my interest. And yet this book does it with ease as the author creates yet another interesting and unique story. I was immediately caught up in this story and found myself flying through the pages. Yet at the same time I wanted to stop and savour every page knowing that the series is coming to an end.
As much as I don’t want this series to end I am looking forward to seeing what is next for this author. It will be great to read something new and I am already looking forward to it.

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1) by Brinda Berry – Review by Kerry Baker

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1)Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kismet heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry is the first book in the Surviving Love novel. This is a book that is full of action and is fast paced and exciting. I loved the characters in this book – they had a strong connection and worked really well together. Each complimented the other and added so much to the story.
I haven’t read too much by this author but I do really enjoy her writing style. I like the way the story is built up slowly, nothing feeling forced or rushed and yet still having that exciting feeling to it. This book highlights this style really well and definitely makes me want to read even more by this author. Overall this was an enjoyable book with great characters that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Bishop’s Gambit (Redclaw Origins Book 2) by McKenna Dean – Review by Kerry Baker

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Bishop's Gambit (Redclaw Origins, #2)Bishop’s Gambit by McKenna Dean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bishops Gambit by McKenna Dean is the second book in the Redclaw Origins series. This is a brilliant example of a great detective novel and I liked the fact that it was set in current times. It meant the book had a unique feel to it and the story feel new and refreshing.
The characters were great as well. They had such a strong connection and just seemed to work really well together – both professionally and beyond. It felt like you could really get to know them!
The author has a great writing style as well. She kept the story moving at all times and really gave the characters the room to tell their story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to what comes next.

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Super Sorry by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Kerry Baker

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Super SorrySuper Sorry by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super Sorry by C.A. King is one of the best examples of a YA fantasy story that I have read in a long time. This book had everything you could want – excitement, hilarity, an amazing character – while also show casing exactly what it is to be someone of this age. You really need to make sure you have plenty of time when you start reading this book as I can guarantee that once you start it you will not want to put it down!
For me Sarah is such an incredible character. She was so easy to connect with and relate to. But I also found her to be so entertaining as well. She drew me fully in to this story and even now I find myself thinking about! This book is just another example of why this author has quickly become one of my favourites. I would highly recommend you reading this book today!

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The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4 by Cynthia Cooke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense by Cynthia Cooke is the fourth book in the Deafly Secrets series. This is a fast paced and exciting book that really keeps the pages turning. I found that once I had started this book I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order to get the full build up however it can be read as a stand-alone.
The chemistry between Cat and Tom was great to see – especially given they had been married for so long. I thought they made a strong couple and made the story even better. This is a great book and one that I definitely enjoyed reading!

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Love Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love SurreptitiouslyLove Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders is a fun and romantic story perfect for losing yourself in. It is a quick and easy read, exactly what is needed for that lazy afternoon.
I thought the story overall was a fun and entertaining one, if a tad predictable at times. However I thought the characters were strong and well written which made up for that and meant I fully enjoyed the book regardless.
I always enjoy this authors writing style and how each book has a different feel from the last. They are all distinctive and yet have the same common feature about them – the fact that they are all great!! I would definitely suggest you give this author a try and this would be a great book to start with.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Queens Dog by N.L. Holmes is the third boo in the Empire at Twilight series. This book can be read as a standalone although the whole series is worth the read. This book is exactly what I have come to expect from not only this series but this author. It was a detailed and well thought out story that really draws you in to what is happening. It is so easy to imagine everything the author is describing it really does feel like you are there with the characters.
I like how the authors interest in the historical side of these books clearly comes through. For me it makes the whole book a bit more interesting to read as you can really feel the intensity about it. This story really did have a bit of everything and I couldn’t hep but sympathise with the character the position he found himself in. This is a great book and I would definitely recommend it.

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Kerry Baker

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1)Shattered Reality by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Reality by C.A. King is the first book in the Summoned series. This is a brilliant retelling of an old classic story brought into more modern times. The author has done an amazing job of making the story her own while also keeping the same mythological feel about it.
The story is everything I have come to expect from this author – well written, exciting and completely engaging from the moment I started reading. The characters were really interesting to read about as well. They added to an already strong storyline.
C.A. King really has become one of my firm favourites and this book is just one example as to why. I would highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to see what is next!

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CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler – Review by Kerry Baker

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CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoirCAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cafe Confidential: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler is an emotional and engaging book that is so vivid and easy to imagine. This is completely different from everything I have read previously by this author and it was lovely to be taken through her journey in such a wonderful way. The whole book has been written in a manner that makes it all seem so exotic and exciting while still also being completely relatable despite me not having had the same experiences.
I loved going on this journey with the author, it has really made me feel more connected to her than I though possible. This is a great book and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Kerry Baker

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Faerie's Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 1)Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Faeries Magic: a fae shifter romance by Jessica Feyden is the second book in the Seasons of Fae series. This book is an exciting fantasy story that will really grab your attention.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to say from the moment I saw it I absolutely knew I had to read it. The cover is so eye catching and enticing I just couldn’t wait to read the story hidden behind it.
For me this story was made entirely by the two main characters. They had so much stacked against them and yet will still so determined to fight. They were strong and interesting which made them great to read about. I enjoyed the book overall and the great story the author produced. A very good read and I can’t wait to explore more of her work.

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Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Playing Series 3 Book SetPlaying Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Playing Series 3 Book Set: Sports Romance by Stephanie Queen is a collection for 3 sports romance novels but an amazing author. Each book is a different type of sports romance and each one is brilliant in its own right. The characters are all such strong characters that have great chemistry between them. I loved how different each couple seemed to the last I had read about – it made them so distinctive since I was read these books all at once.
The stories themselves were all well written. They were easy to engage with and I found myself flying through them so quickly I was enjoying them so much. They were fun and entertaining but also contained enough emotion and depth that you really got in to them all.
This author is one that I have become familiar over the past year or so and I have enjoyed everything that I have read by her. This is another great series and one I would highly recommend.

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Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Kerry Baker

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Child of ProphecyChild of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh

Child Of Prophecy by J Drew Brumbaugh is the second book in the Tirumfall Trilogy. This book is a fantastic follow up to book 1 and continues the story that you fall in love with. As soon as I started reading this book I was transported right back into this world and the characters that you get to know in book one. The book is full of adventure and fantasy and really is exciting to read. After enjoying book one so much I didn’t want to be disappointed and I was so pleased when the author delivered yet another high quality book. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book and I cannot wait to read book three.

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EAST BEACH (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 3) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Kerry Baker

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East Beach (Red Farlow Mysteries: #3)East Beach by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

East Beach by W.F. Ranew is the 3rd book in the Red Farlow Mystery series. This is a highly intriguing book that is full of twists and turns the entire way through.
This is one of those books that you really have to pay attention to as there is so much going on. The author has created a complex and intriguing plot that really keeps the pages turning. I gave up trying to figure out what was going to happen because the author was so good at leading down a certain path only to change things up in a second.
This book was well written and full of suspense it really was a brilliant book to read. I would definitely recommend this book!

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Love On The Ropes (Love In Action Book 1) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love On The Ropes (Love in Action, #1)Love On The Ropes by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love in the Ropes by Aviva Vaughn is the first book in the Love in Action series. This is a fun and lighthearted book that is entertaining and from start to finish.
Having only read the Beckoned series by this author it was great to read something that had an entirely different feel to it and showcased this authors talent in a new way. I thought the book was a great story with some highly entertaining characters. They had such a great chemistry between them even if they didn’t like each other to start off with.
The whole book is well written and I found it really easy to get into. This is another great book by this author and I am looking forward to what comes next.

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters Book 2) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters, #2)Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson is what I would class as good old fashioned action story! It is interesting to read about, filled with fun and adventure. It is an exciting read.
The author has created a story that is highly entertaining and felt like is action packed and fast paced from the start. I could easily imagine the scenes in this book and it made it feel like I was right there with the characters on their discoveries. I loved how the book made me think of the old adventure movies like The Mummy and Indiana Jones. It has such a nostalgic feel to it while a also feeling fresh and new. This is a great book and definitely worth your time.

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Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes – Review by Kerry Baker

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Grosse PointeGrosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes is a brilliant historical fiction novel that will transport you right to the time in which it is set. This book has been so well written you can vividly picture exactly what the author is describing and the characters. I loved Brek and his whole demeanour. He felt so unpolished which is exactly what I would want from his type of character. He for the time and the genre perfectly.
This is the first book that I have read by this author but it certainly won’t be the last. Well written and interesting this is a book I would definitely recommend!

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Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Baker

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Reign The Larussio LegacyReign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reign by Via Mari is the third book in the Larussio Legacy series. I would recommend reading this series in order so you can fully understand what is happening in the story.
This book is an absolutely fantastic addition to the series. It has everything in that you come to expect from this author and is also a gripping and intriguing story. I was drawn straight back into these characters as if I had only just put the second book down. Gio and Serena are brilliant together, their chemistry is undeniable!
The author has really built this story up over the 3 books well and I really enjoyed this one! I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. This is another amazing book by and truly incredible author.

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