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Hidden Obsession (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 2) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Kerry Baker

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Hidden Obsession (An Alliance Agency Novel #2)Hidden Obsession by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Obsession by Maddie Wade & India Kells is the second book in the An Alliance Agency Novel series. This book can be read as a standalone however I definitely think you should read them all as they are just that good.
Both of these authors are fantastic on their own and the combination of them together is just so powerful. This book was absolutely brilliant. It genuinely had me on the edge of my seat, heart racing and I could not put it down.
I loved the whole basis of the story. It had everything you could want from this type of book. The characters were just fantastic. I really felt like I connected with them. They had such a chemistry that you could feel on each and every page.
This series so far has been fantastic, and I cannot wait to read more from it. This collaboration of authors is definitely one of the best I have read.

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Testament of Feats: Book of Judgement Book One by K.H. Jones – Review by Kerry Baker

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Testament of Feats: Book of JudgmentTestament of Feats: Book of Judgment by K.H. Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Testament of Feats: Book of Judgement by K.H. Jones is an amazing new fantasy series that will utterly captivate you.
This is a brand new author to me and I really had no idea what to expect at all. The description gave nothing away which just intrigued me more. The story that unfolds in this book is just incredible. The author has such attention to detail – from the world he is creating to the characters and their stories.
This book had absolutely everything you could want. Action, adventure, fantasy, it truly has it all. This book has blown me away and I cannot wait to read the next one.

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A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella (Mystifying Music Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella (Mystifying Music Book 3)A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Song to Remember by Carrie Pulkinen is a Crescent City Wolf Pack novella. It can be read as a stand-alone although I personally like the build up of reading the other books first.
I loved how fast this book was. It felt like it was so intense as so much was packed into it with great detail. However it also never felt rushed and didn’t ever feel like anything was missing. The characters were brilliant. They had such a strong connection that you could feel on each page.
This author has created a fantastic series and one that I enjoy more and more with each book. I would highly recommend everyone read this series.

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The Traveler: Chimera Rebellion (The Book of Eleanor Book 1) by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Traveler: Chimera RebellionThe Traveler: Chimera Rebellion by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Traveler: Chimera Rebellion by Shannon Nemechek is the first book in the Book of Eleanor series. This is a fantastic and unique story that will have you completely hooked from the start.
From the moment I started reading this book I was utterly hooked. I really felt like I was immersed completely in the story and the journey of Katie and Colm. I loved how different they both were and how they managed to create a connection despite this.
Ms Nemechek has a great writing style – one that I have appreciated in previous books I have read. This whole book has a great flow to it. It was very well developed and did everything needed to capture my interest. This book is clearly the start of a great new series and one I cannot wait to continue.

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Naughty & Nice (Spicetopia #4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kerry Baker

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Naughty & NiceNaughty & Nice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naughty and Nice by Phoebe Alexander is the fourth book in the Spicetopia series. This book can be read as a standalone however the whole series is worth reading!
This series honestly just keeps getting better and better. Each book I pick up I think is the best one yet, and this book is no exception. I loved these characters. I loved how different they were from each other and yet how they managed to forge such a strong connection.
Phoebe Alexander has fast become one of my favourite authors and this book showcases the reason. It is a brilliant story that is so well written you will honestly not want it to end. She knows exactly how to grab your attention with not just one book but over and over again. This series is a definite must read and one I cannot recommend highly enough.

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Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls’ Club) (Once Upon A Widow Book 4) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Kerry Baker

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Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls' Club) (Once Upon A Widow Book 4)Earl of Darby (Wicked Earls’ Club) by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earl of Darby by (Wicked Earls’ Club) by Aubrey Wynne is the fourth book in the Once Upon A Widow series. This book can be read as a standalone.
Aubrey Wynne is one of those authors that always knows how to create a great story and this is just another one to add to that list. It was quite a quick read but was easy to get lost in. Nicholas and Hannah were very likeable characters that you could not help but get behind.
The story was well developed and moved along with an easy pace. If you like historical fiction then this is a book for you. And for any fan of this author it is a book worth the read.

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Forbidden Love; Written by Lisa Jones Gentry, As Told by Joe Steele – Review by Kerry Baker

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Forbidden Love: Written by Lisa Jones Gentry as Told by Their Son Joe SteeleForbidden Love: Written by Lisa Jones Gentry as Told by Their Son Joe Steele by Lisa Jones Gentry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Love by Lisa Jones Gentry is a brilliant story of two people who by design should not be connected and yet fate stepped in to change their lives.
I loved that this was all based on a true story. It really made me feel much more connected to the story and the characters. The author has an amazing way of telling this story that makes you feel like you are right there experiencing everything with them all.
I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book at all but I am so glad that I gave it a go. This has to be one of the best books that I have read this year and cannot recommend it enough.

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Winds of Fear (Fearless Series Book 3) by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Kerry Baker

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Winds of Fear (Fearless Series #3)Winds of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winds of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo is an amazing and gripping story. Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a standalone – it is the first book I have read by this author and I didn’t at any point feel like I was missing something from having not read the previous ones.
This book was an absolute thrilling ride. The description alone caught my interest and from the moment I started reading the book I was hooked. At times it honestly felt like the pages turned themselves I was reading it that fast. I just had to know what was going on!
Having never read anything by this author before I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a well developed and intriguing psychological story that I couldn’t put down. With fantastic characters there was nothing about this book I didn’t like. I cannot wait to read more by this author – starting with the rest of this series.

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Misplaced (Joined Book Two) by Mara Gan – Review by Kerry Baker

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Misplaced: Joined: Book TwoMisplaced: Joined: Book Two by Mara Gan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misplaced by Mara Gan is the second book in the Joined series. This book doesn’t necessarily need to be read in order although I would recommend it as I feel the overall story will be more fluent.
I was excited to start reading this book given how much I loved the first. Honestly I didn’t like this one quite as much however I still really really enjoyed it. I knew early on that I absolutely had to find out what was going on and to see if Meda was ever going to discover her missing memories – and what those memories might hold for her.
The characters were all interesting and I liked how it felt as though they all played a part. The story was full of twists and turns that it kept you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. I would definitely recommend this series.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Bourne by C.L. Schneider is the final instalment in this amazing trilogy. You do need to have read the other books first as the story follows on.
This book was an absolutely brilliant conclusion to what has been an amazing series. For most of the way through I really couldn’t decide how I thought it might end and that kept me on the edge of my seat!
By the time I started this book I was so emotionally invested in the characters and their lives. At time’s I was a wreck through this story and yet I loved every minute of it.
The author has created such an amazing world this series is definitely worth reading. Everyone should pick up book 1 today!!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stone: Magic Scars by C.L. Schneider is the second book in a fantastic series. This book does need to be read in order as it follows on from the events in book one.
As soon as I started reading this book I found myself pulled straight back in to the story and the characters. It took no time at all to find myself hooked with everything going on. I was right back on the journey with them and could not wait to find out what was going to happen.
The author has created a fantastic and unique world with this series and it is on that makes it exciting to read about. Having read the first two books I know I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book and to discover more work by this author.

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Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Kerry Baker

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Hula GirlHula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio is another fantastic book by an amazing author. If you haven’t read anything by Lara before then you need to rectify that immediately and this book is perfect to do it with.
I loved these characters from the moment I started reading about them. At first glance it really seemed like they had nothing in common however once you delved into them a bit deeper you started to see such a strong connection.
The author has done an amazing job of creating a deep and interesting book. Her writing style always captivates me and hooks my attention. This is definitely a must read book.

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Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Kerry Baker

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Summer Break: A Joe Football NovellaSummer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summer Break by Autumn Sand is A Joe Football Novella. This book can be read as a standalone and is a great quick story that provides more backstory to already loved characters.
It was great to be able to jump back into these characters. As a short read I found this book to be perfect for a lazy afternoon where I could let myself get lost in the characters and their story. The author has done a great job of creating a story that is short but also packing a punch. It never at any point felt like it was rushed or missing something.
I would definitely say that if you had read Joe Football then you need to add on this story. If you haven’t then this is a great way to showcase these characters and the writing skill of this author.

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The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Hazed Series Box SetThe Hazed Series Box Set by Brittany Tarkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington is a great story about two opposite personalities and the connection they forge.
I was intrigued by this series from the moment I read the blurb. I instantly knew I wanted to find out all about the secrets Hayze was hiding. Normally with a series like this I split it up and read something else in between each book. However with this series I found myself just continuing on through as I had to find out what was going to happen.
As I was reading the series I loved the fact that it was a YA college romance and yet it felt like so much more than that – deeper and more mature. It actually made the feelings the characters were experiencing more relatable.
This was a great series and a brilliant way to discover a new author.

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Not a Good Death (Agents of Dart Series Book 2) by Naomi Bellina – Review by Kerry Baker

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Not a Good Death: Agents of Dart Series Book Two (Romantic Suspense)Not a Good Death: Agents of Dart Series Book Two by Naomi Bellina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not a Good Death by Naomi Bellina is the second book in the Agents of Dart series. This book can be read as a standalone, you do not need to have read the previous book first.
As my first read by this author I wasn’t sure what to expect. I will be honest and say the blurb didn’t really grab my attention too much however the reviews it received definitely caught my interest. I found the book to be fast paced and exciting in a few parts. You could really feel the suspense throughout the book.
I’m not overly sure how I felt about Lily and Dillon choosing to work together given they are together. However that being said I think the author did a great job of balancing the two aspects of the story. I definitely warmed to them both by the end of the book.
The author has a great flow to her story and it is that which really kept me reading. I enjoyed the way the book was developed and the picture that was painted. I will definitely be looking into more work by this author.

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Irresistible At Christmas (Irresistible Romance Book 2) by Tamara Ferguson, Natalie Ann, Suzanne Jenkins, Cynthia Cooke, Alicia Street, Alyssa Bailey, Stephanie Queen, Patrice Wilton – Review by Kerry Baker

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IRRESISTIBLE AT CHRISTMAS (Irresistible Romance Book 2)IRRESISTIBLE AT CHRISTMAS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irresistible at Christmas is an anthology of Christmas stories that are all perfect season heart warmers. I really enjoyed the fact that for once I knew the majority of the authors in this anthology so, although it meant I was introduced to less new ones I knew that I was going to enjoy it all before I started.
Each of these books had completely different things about them that I loved. And yet each of them had an appeal that made you want to read them. The authors all managed to get their own personalities across and yet the books all went very well together.
I don’t think I could honestly pick which of these books was my favourite as I enjoyed them all so much. If you haven’t started your seasonal reading yet then I would say this anthology is the perfect way in which to do so.

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Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours, #2)Love & Omens by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love & Omens by Carrie Pulkinen is the second book in the Crescent City Ghost Tours series. After reading the first book I knew roughly what to expect from this book however I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did.
I really found myself connecting with these 2 characters. From the moment I started reading about them it felt like I was sharing their journey with them. Their abilities felt so different from each other and yet at the same time completely relatable to the other.
The story was well developed and interesting. More than once I found myself reading quicker and quicker because I wanted to read more of it. While I enjoyed the first book I have to say this one definitely stole the show for me. I am so excited to see what else is to come from this series!

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Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Kerry Baker

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Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series)Loving Jake by Lisa Lanay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving Jake by Lisa Lanay is the first book in the Almost Perfect series. This is the type of book that will have you shouting at the characters from your living room!
Lisa Lanay is a new author to me and not one I had heard of before this book. However the moment I read the blurb I knew I had to read it. And I am so pleased that I did. The characters were absolutely brilliant. They were the right balance of cautious and completely frustrating that makes for an exciting read. And once they finally started heading in the right track the scenes between them were just perfect.
The actually writing style was great as well. The author really knew how to describe everything to just the right level of detail. I never found myself wishing she would hurry up with a scene or left feeling like I wanted more. I am so, so pleased that I gave this author a go and I cannot wait to check out more of her work!

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Love in the Lowcountry (A Winter Holiday Collection Book 1) Featuring Poinsettias for Carly by Michele Sims – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love in the Lowcountry: A Winter Holiday CollectionLove in the Lowcountry: A Winter Holiday Collection by Savannah J. Frierson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love in the Lowcountry (A Winter Holiday Collection Book 1) is a varied and exciting collection of books by some fantastic authors. This collection definitely has something for everyone and Ioved how from story to story you got something entirely different.
I started out reading this anthology mainly for Michele Sims. This is an author that I had read previous works of and have always enjoyed. However, once I got the book I couldn’t stop myself from delving into the rest of the work and I can definitely say that I am pleased I did. Not only did I discover books that were well written, engaging and well paced, I also discovered some new authors that I hadn’t heard off before.
Even if you aren’t interested in all the books I would recommend buying this anthology as I am sure you will find more to like than initially expected.

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Vampire State by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Kerry Baker

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Vampire StateVampire State by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vampire State by Alexander Charalambides is a fantastically written book that will completely capture your attention.
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed how he took a very well trodden topic and still managed to put his own stamp on it. The characters were brilliant. They were well developed and interesting to read about. Especially Rowena, she was easily my favourite.
I also really liked the fact that the author didn’t have to rely on typical vampire traits – ie blood and gore – to portray them as evil. It felt like that was the “given” meaning he could focus on other aspects.
The book was entertaining and a really enjoyable read: I would certainly recommend it and I will be looking out for more work by this author.

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Addie: To Wager on Her Future (Other Pens, Mansfield Park book 5) by Leenie Brown – Review by Kerry Baker

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Addie: To Wager on Her Future (Other Pens, Mansfield Park #5)Addie: To Wager on Her Future by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Addie: To Wager on Her Future by Leenie Brown is the fifth book in the Other Pens, Mansfield Park series. This is a sweet regency romance that will draw you easily into the characters.
I don’t often read regency books so I always enjoy slipping back into the genre. This book was a great way to do that as well. The characters were really enjoyable to read about. The story was well paced and easy to connect with.
It is a relatively quick read so the type of book I would say is perfect for a lazy afternoon. I liked that I didn’t have to have read the other books first although I definitely think I will be adding them on.

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Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Kerry Baker

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Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First RespondersRisking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Risking Everything is a collection of work by some fantastic authors. All done in aid of an amazing cause this series is an anthology of stories all about people in the first response industry.
K.L. Montgomery has to be one of my favourite authors right now so to see her name mentioned in this collection instantly meant I would be giving this ago. Her story is brilliant. The main characters had such a connection and chemistry between them. I was drawn to them straight away and desperately wanted them to get their happy ending.
This is an anthology that I can see will just keep on giving as I am looking forward to keep dipping in and out with a different story each time.

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Chasing Clay (The DeWitt Agency Files Book 3) by Lance Charnes – Review by Kerry Baker

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Chasing Clay (The DeWitt Agency Files, #3)Chasing Clay by Lance Charnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chasing Clay by a Lance Charnes is the third book in the DeWitt Agency Files. This book is such a thrilling ride from start to finish. I will be the first to admit that I was blown away by the description however the boom had for such good reviews that I gave it a go. I’m so glad I gave it a go.
The book was fast paced and exciting. I never quite knew which way the author was going to turn.
The book was fun to read because I really felt that I got behind the characters, especially Matt who I absolutely loved. As the first book I have read by this author it was a great introduction. I am looking forward to discovering more of his work.

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Revive (Rewind Book 3) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Kerry Baker

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Revive (Rewind #3)Revive by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Revive by Rowan Shaw is the third book in the Rewind series. This book can be read as a stand-alone although the whole series is definitely worth reading!
This book has to be my favourite of the series so far. I loved the relationship between Patrick and Brandon right from the start. I felt their connection which I think made me connect with them that bit more than any others in the series.
The author also packed her usual creative writing into this whole book. I was swept away with the story and I really enjoyed the depth and complexity of it. I thought the author did a great job of exploring a the side of a subject that is still very much prevalent in today’s world. She did it with such an ease and sensitivity towards it.
This is a fantastic book and one that I think everyone should read.

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Evergreen by Mya O’Malley – Review by Kerry Baker

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EvergreenEvergreen by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evergreen by Mya O’Malley is a sweet and romantic story that really has you believing in happily ever after.
I was drawn immediately in to this story and the journey that June and Graham went on. It was such a lovely story the connection between them.
I really liked that we got to see another side to this author. I am used to her other work which is a completely different style. Reading this book shows just how talented she is as you would never know she doesn’t write like this all the time.
This is a great book and one that I will definitely recommend.

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Holiday Terminal by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Holiday TerminalHoliday Terminal by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holiday Terminal (A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson is a brilliant collaboration of work by these two authors. This is a fantastic book that will really get you in the holiday spirit.
This is a quick but heartwarming story about two people who are given their second chance at love. The question is will they take it.
I really enjoyed these two characters. For me they are what got me invested in this book. I wanted to see if they could work things out. I wanted them to get their happy ending.
I loved how the authors developed the story was well. This is the perfect type of book to curl up with one afternoon and shut the world away. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope these authors choose to work together in the future.

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Lost in Carmel by Terri Lee – Review by Kerry Baker

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Lost in CarmelLost in Carmel by Terri Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lost in Carmel by Terri Lee is an emotional and completely relatable story. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to say I was so impressed with the way she crafted this story. It is so easy to look at the typical Hollywood lifestyle and assume you know it all. However this book takes a look at the darker side to it and really takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.
It is so easy to connect with Natalie and empathise with that she is feeling. While she might be a star her feelings and her concerns are completely normal.
I was impressed with this boll from start to finish and it has definitely whet my appetite for more books by this author.

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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker

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Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Courage of Us by Brooke May is the first book in the Code of Honor series. This book is a fantastic read that really draws you, as the reader, into its pages. The author immediately builds the connection between you and the characters. I knew right from the word go that I wanted Patience and Duke to find their happy ever after.
The story was well paced too. The author gradually developed the story and the emotions within it. You could feel Patience’s pain on each page. This was a brilliant start to a new series and another great book by this author.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider is an exciting story that I found to be really unique and utterly captivating. Before I had even picked up this book I was drawn to it, from the cover that instantly caught my eyes to the description that completely hooked my attention.
When I delved into it the story itself was just as good. It was a detailed story that painted the picture of what was happening so vividly it honestly felt like I was there at times. I loved how none of the characters were made to seem perfect. It actually meant that I connected with them all that bit more because you could see their flaws.
This is a brilliant way to start a series and I cannot wait to see what is to come next.

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Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Kerry Baker

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Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel #1)Knight Watch by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Knight Watch by Maddie Wade and India Kells is the first book in Alliance Agency series. This is a brilliant start to a new series by two authors that are absolutely fantastic.
This book is definitely action packed. The whole thing is such a whirlwind of a journey. It feels like you take everything single step with these characters, especially Sydney.
These authors have managed to combine their writing styles so successfully that for me you really couldn’t tell them apart. They worked so well together and have created a story that really is a must read. Having read this book and the prequel I cannot wait to see what else is to come.

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