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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series and is another great addition. It was great to get back into these characters, my kids are really starting to grow attached and become invested. They enjoy reading more about the characters and the stories are always so interesting.
The story this time was about a missing cow and we all really enjoyed watching as Kris tried to find it, and the suspected cowboy. The illustrations brought the book to life and made it even more enjoyable. This is a great book that the whole family have loved to read.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a fun and entertaining story that had both my children laughing as they discovered how each of the animals would eat their sandwich. They loved trying to guess what the next animal would do and when we got to the end of the story they wanted to read it all over again.
The book felt so lively and engaging. The author really knows how to connect with his audience and how to bring them as much fun as possible. This is the first book that we have read of his but I can already tell it will not be the last. This is a brilliant story for the family.

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters)Just Ducky by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.A. King has done it again. She has created an interesting, gripping and completely unique story that had me absolutely hooked right from the word go. I never fail to be impressed by her books and will buy them without reading the description as I know that whatever I get will be worth it. And proof of that can be found in this book.
The story is captivating. From the minute I started reading I knew this was going to be one I could not put down. I loved the characters instantly. I wanted to know more about them and wanted to see how they would continue to interconnect. The story was interesting and really matched the characters it was about. This author really does know how to write incredible books and I cannot wait to read anything else she has to offer.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Single parent stories are one of my favourites tropes and when I saw the second book in this series was just that I could not wait to read it. This book was brilliant from start to finish and the author has done an amazing job at writing this style of book. She has effortlessly made the characters ones that are easy to connect with and engaging. I was behind them the whole time and couldn’t wait to see what they journey would be like.
This author is one that I always enjoy and I think this book has to be one of my favourites that she has written overall. The story is interesting and I connected with it straight away. It is brought to life by the characters and the emotions. This is a book, and a series, that I would highly recommend.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Kerry Baker

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series, although I did not realise this when I started reading. Thankfully, it can be read as a standalone as the author has done a great job of including enough information so you can understand what is going on. This book is a great story that portrays the highs and lows of family life and the sacrifices that must be made.
The story is well developed and I thought you could feel the emotions of the characters as they go on their journey. They had so much to contend with and I was fully invested in how things would turn out. Although I did not read the first book prior to reading this one, I will definitely be going back to see the start of their story.

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Kerry Baker

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a much shorter story than I was expecting, which is a shame because it is one that I could have read for longer. I enjoyed the characters and the story and I would have loved to see both developed even further.
I thought the story was a really interesting one to read. The characters were the entire focus of this book and it was great getting to know the more. I would have loved to see more about Jordan and Cane as they are the ones who pulled me into this story. This is a great read and one I enjoyed.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book offers such an incredible story of friendship that preservers throughout the years. It offers the perfect insight into two best friends navigating their way through life and how they find the strength to face everything. This book resonated with me on a level I did not expect. It felt so relatable to my own life and the things that I might have to face moving forwards.
The author has created a story that is appealing and so easy to connect with. It was a well written story that explored the lives of two women and made me feel hope about what the future could hold in the second part of my own life. This is a great story and I really enjoyed this so much more than I expected.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another book by this author and another glowing review. I always feel like my reviews could be copied and pasted from book to book but what I write is applicable to them all. This book is fun, entertaining from start to finish and my kids loved reading it. It is such as well imagined story and the illustrations really bring it to life.
This author really is a complete natural at writing children’s stories and there is not a single one we haven’t enjoyed. This book will again be read multiple times I am sure and has already been thoroughly enjoyed.

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Kerry Baker

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What Lies BuriedWhat Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really looking forward to getting back into this story and the characters after reading the first book only recently. This story was everything I expected it to be and it took no time at all to be swept up in the events going on again. The story was just as gripping as the first book and I loved watching how it developed as the story went on.
This book deals with some delicate topics but it does so with absolute ease. It draws you in from start to finish and is even better than the first one. I loved reading this book and I am looking forward to the next one I will read from this author.

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Secrets in the Mirror by Leslie Kain – Review by Kerry Baker

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Secrets In The MirrorSecrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I started reading this book I expected an intriguing thriller, which we definitely get, but I wasn’t expecting such an emotional and complex story. Everything is centered around the two brothers, who are completely different from each other but have a strong link between them. I was caught up in everything going on with them and loved watching how the story unfolded.
The book was full of twists and turn and the author really knew how to move the story forward while keeping you hooked. I was never quite sure which way things would play out and I was happy to be taken on the journey. This is a great book that really will keep your interest.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As usual, this book was an entertaining and fun story that kids can relate to so easily. This book felt much more topical that the others thanks to my son’s recent discovery of climbing (and falling). Bandages have become a regular staple in our household and this book made it all seem so much more exciting than it otherwise would have been.
The illustrations in the book were incredible and we all loved looking at each and every one of them. They really brought the story to life and had is returning to it time and again. This book, and this author, is fantastic and a book that is definitely worth reading.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kerry Baker

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Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first in a new series and is a well written and intriguing thriller. It was clear that not everything was as it seemed and I loved watching how the plot unfolded. There were many twists and turns throughout the book, all of which keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
Having become familiar with this author through another one of her series I was looking forward to seeing what this one had to offer. If this first book is anything to go by, I expect this one will be even better!

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The Boss of Centocelle (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to the series and is a well written and intriguing mystery story. It throws you into the story right from the first page and doesn’t seem to let go until the end. The author has worked in some great twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.
This author is one who I am only loosely familiar with but with each book that I read the more interested I become. I connected with this story easily and could not put it down until I had finished it. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin StoryTroy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I saw there was a new book in this series, I could not wait to start reading it. This whole series is one of my favourites and this book just adds to the excitement. I was drawn into the story immediately, swept away with the story with such ease. I loved getting a glimpse into this world before the start of the first book.
The characters perfectly match the fantasy world that has been created and I loved how they each added to the overall story. This author has an incredible talent of creating gripping and fantastic stories and this is just one example. I loved this book from start to finish and I would highly recommend it.

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Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Baker

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Summer of MudSummer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant coming of age story that mixes adventure and emotion so well. The main character, Scoob, is one that is so easy to get behind. She is engaging and relatable and I found myself willing things to turn out for her the whole way through the book. The journey she goes on is amazing to watch and I loved how she discovered so much about herself.
The story is really well written. Although it is not aimed at my age group, I was still drawn into the story in a way that made me want to read more. The overall pacing of book matched the feel of the story. The characters go through a fantastic development which only made me enjoy reading about them even more. This is a brilliant story that I would highly recommend.

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kerry Baker

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Healing Hearts (Echo #0.5)Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a wonderful prequel story that shows how the whole series started. This couple is one that I wanted to know more about, having seen glimpses of them. I loved watching how their relationship started and developed as the book went on. Their connection was undeniable.
I thought the story was a great addition to the series and was really well written by the author. I found it engaging and I was pulled into the story right from the start. Although this book is a novella, it didn’t feel rushed or like anything was missing. This is a fantastic book from start to finish.

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As the fifth book in the series, I could not wait to start reading this. As soon as I started reading, I loved the characters. I found them so engaging and I really wanted to know more about their story. I thought their connection was believable and easy to connect with. It was great watching it develop as the story went on.
This author has created a great series and each one is well written and interesting. I enjoyed the story presented in this book and thought it was a great fit for the characters. The storyline was well developed and I enjoyed the overall pace. This is a great series and great book that I would recommend.

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour Series) by Ava Bond – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour #1)The Rake by Ava Bond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a well written and interesting historical romance story that really comes to life. As I turned the pages, I was pulled into the mystery surrounding the whole story and couldn’t wait to find out what the author did with the characters.
This author is one I am only recently familiar with but I have enjoyed every book I have read so far, with this one being no exception. The historical knowledge really came through in this book for me and I think it added an extra layer to the story. I loved the connection between the characters and I really enjoyed getting to know them. I was drawn into this story right from the start; if this book is any indication for the rest of the series, I am already looking forward to it.

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant addition to the series and I found it to be fun and entertaining right from the start. The book is definitely all about the characters and their connection. I found it so easy to relate to them both. They were engaging and I loved watching their connection develop.
The book is a really well written story and really fits in with the rest of the series well. The author builds up the story as the book goes on and I found myself invested in the outcome. I really enjoyed everything about the book and I it definitely made me want to read more from this author in the future.

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection)A Song of Salt and Secrets by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a great addition to the series and I was really excited to get back into it. For me, this book was even better than the first and I really enjoyed the story the author has created. I loved that this book was centered on a siren, which is again not a typical main character. It added a new element to a book that was well written and a great read from the start.
The characters in this book were just as engaging as the previous and I wanted to know more about them too. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to what this author produces next.

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The School of Nine (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Kerry Baker

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The School of Nine (The Mythic Academy Collection, #1)The School of Nine by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a well written and interesting fantasy story that is about a school for muses. This isn’t something I have seen as a subject matter for a book before so it caught my attention right from the start. For me, this book was all about the characters. I connected with them instantly and wanted to know more about them and their story.
Overall, this is quite a short story and I think it would have definitely benefited from being a longer book. However, that did not detract from my enjoyment of the story and it definitely has me looking forward to book two. I cannot wait to see what is to come next.

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great mystery story that had me hooked right from the start. I connected with the main character instantly and wanted to see how everything would play out for her. The book is really exciting to read and I thought the author really built up the tension so well. I couldn’t decide which way things would turn out but I enjoyed being taken on the journey.
The author has a great writing style for this kind of book. She easily created the mystery and the suspense that went along with it and made me want to know how things would end. This is my first experience of her writing but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will definitely read more.

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Kerry Baker

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book that I have read by this author and it is just as good as the previous one. I loved how this story was told ad the characters and everything about it. I connected with them from the moment I started reading and became so invested in them so quickly. The author created meaningful and impactful characters that I wanted to know more about.
The storyline was just as good as the characters. I was drawn in from the start and could not wait to see how things would play out. It isn’t very often I feel the need to comment on a book cover but each book I have read by this author has the most gorgeous and captivating covers. These alone would have driven me to pick up the books. This book is fantastic, well written and one I would highly recommend.

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War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson – Review by Kerry Baker

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War in Sorcery's Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy #3)War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the third book in the trilogy and I would highly recommend reading them in order. It was great to get back into this story and the character and seeing the conclusion of the story I have become invested in. I was looking forward to seeing how everything would play out and I think the author did the series justice.
This author was a relatively new author to me when I started reading this series but this it has definitely cemented the fact that I will be reading more from her. Her writing style makes it easy to engage with the story and I enjoyed reading this series from start to finish. I am looking forward to seeing what else this author has to offer.

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Murder on West Main (A South Shore Mystery) by I.M. Foster – Review by Kerry Baker

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Murder on West Main: A South Shore MysteryMurder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I.M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t familiar with this book, author or series when I started reading so I was pleasantly surprised to find this was a historical story, as well as being a mystery. I thought this book was a brilliant mystery story. I loved watching it all play out and the characters piece everything together. I was right there with them trying to figure out what had happened and who was responsible.
The way the author has created this story, weaving it all together, is so well done. It had me pulled in from the start and I couldn’t stop myself from reading the book to find out what was going on. I kept thinking I had figured it out until the author would add more to the story. This is a brilliant book and I am looking forward to reading more.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading the first book in this series and this book is definitely just as good. I thought the characters brought this story to life and I loved the connection between them. The constant push and pull, their chemistry, it all made the book so much better to read.
I thought the overall story was great as well. Sylvie Stewart is an author I always enjoy reading and this collaboration between authors is just as good. I think their writing styles work really well together and it made the book even more interesting to read. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this series.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get my hands on the next book on this series. By book 10, most series have started to wan and lose their grip on me but this one just keeps getting better and better. I was pulled straight into these books and the characters. I loved getting to know them and discovering even more about this world I have come to love.
This author really has an interesting writing style. Her books have a dark and intense feeling to them and yet they are so easy to read because of how well written they are. This series has easily become one of my favourite to read and I cannot wait to see what else this author has to offer.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fantastic and fun children’s story, and is one that is entertaining from start to finish. It is a completely engaging story that really caught my kids attention right from the word go. They loved the idea of getting stuck to a giant sweet and really found it funny that this happened to the character.
This author really knows how to write brilliant children’s books. They are a firm favourite in our house and with each book we just love her even more. This book has been added to the collection of ones we will read multiple times (and already have) and I am sure it will be joined by many from this author.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the first book in this series, the kids and I were all excited to get our hands on the next one. It was so great to get to know more about Kris and her adventures. This one is just as fun and imaginative as the other book and we all enjoyed it from the moment we started reading.
The storyline was greatly entertaining. The host of other characters introduced made it so much more interesting to read and we loved each one of them entirely. My kids loved the pictures throughout the book and it made it more engaging and fun. This is shaping to to be a great series and one of our favourites.

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Kerry Baker

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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I started reading this book, I wasn’t expecting it to be as gripping as it found it. I was pulled into the story straight away and could not put the book down until I had finished. I loved getting caught up in all the twist and turns and I could not have predicted how this book would turn out.
This is the first time I have read a book by these authors and their collaboration has to be one of my favourites. The way their writing styles combined felt effortless and I found it to be engaging and exciting. This is a brilliant story and I will definitely be going back to read the first.

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