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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Kerry Baker

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a box set of four fantastic stories that are all great to read with brilliant characters. I connected with each and every story in this collection and loved the fact that they were distinctly different from each other. I thought each of the books were well written. It took no effort to get into them at all and I enjoyed watching how each story progressed.

  1. This author is new to me and I thought this series was a great way to become familiar with her work. These books have caught my attention and I will definitely be looking to read more her in the future.

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The Winemakers Box Set (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Kerry Baker

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This box set is a brilliant trilogy of stories. They are a great example of historical romance books and I really enjoyed each and every one of them. The characters were all easy to engage with and I loved learning about them all. Even though I read the books back to back, they were all so different from each other that it was easy to keep them separate.
The books are well written and relatable, despite the fact they are historical fiction. The author has found a way to draw you in as a reader and keep your attention across all of the books. I found myself enjoy each for a different reason. I would definitely recommend this series, it is truly worth the read.

Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Kerry Baker

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the moment I started reading I found this book to be highly enjoyable. I thought the author did a great job of creating relatable and engaging characters. they had a really strong connection from the start and Katie was the perfect addition to the story. for me, the author captured her, and her emotions so accurately.
The story was well written and I thought the pacing of the story was really good. The author knew how to move the book on and keep it progressing without sacrificing anything that was happening. I thought the book was a great story overall and it is one I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a lovely retelling of the Lion and the Lamb story and it is written perfectly for children. It is an entertaining and loveable story that subtly teaches kids a great lesson. The way the author brought the characters and the story to life was amazing. Even though it wasn’t aimed at my age range, I found myself enjoying it just as much as my kids.
I am sure I have said it about this author before (and will certainly say it again) but this has got to be my favourite book of hers so far. It was delightful to read and I loved the enjoyment my kids got our of it. I would definitely recommend this story.

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery (Rhapsody In… Series, Book 1) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Kerry Baker

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral MysteryRhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to the series and is a well written mystery book. The book brings so much intrigue and suspense and had me hooked from the moment I started reading. I loved watching the mystery play out as the characters worked to solve it.
This is an author that I still haven’t read a huge number of books from and yet she has definitely made a lasting impression. I am excited each time I come to read one of her books and I always connect with the story she is telling. This book is another success and reinforces the fact that I want to read more of her work.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Kerry Baker

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The description for this book I found to be a little confusing when reading it, so I wasn’t fully sure what kind of story to expect when I started reading this. What I found was such a fun and engaging story that you can’t take too seriously but is so enjoyable to read. I loved the characters. They seem to have such complicated lives but I thought it made them so much more interesting to read about. Watching their relationship develop, however unconventionally, was great and it made me connect with them even more.
The book was well written and engaging. I think the author has done a great job setting the pace and flow of the story. It is the kind of book that I found easy to read and could have kept reading for even longer. After realizing this book is part of a series, I will definitely be going back to read the others.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a clever and well written book about fairies. From the moment you start reading it draws you into the story. My daughter in particular loved this story. She thought it was entertaining and she easily connected with it. As always, this author has done a brilliant job of weaving in educational topics without it seeming like she is trying to teach kids anything. It is always done with such ease.
This book has to be the one that has my favourite illustrations so far. I thought they were perfect and matched the story perfectly. Both kids engaged with them and I think it made them love the story even more. This is a brilliant story and is one that will be read again and again.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author does it yet again. This book is such a fun an entertaining story and it is engaging from the moment you start reading. Of all the books that we have read by this author I think this one has to take the award for most entertaining. Every one of us found the book amusing and my kids were right there with Unicorn as she heads to the party. They laughed their way through this book and it made me enjoy it even more.
Lois Wickstrom is a family favourite, and this is cemented even more with each and every book we read. This book just reinforces the fact and has been added to the collection of books we will continue to read multiple times.

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Kerry Baker

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really excited to see a new book by this author and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I was instantly pulled into this story, specifically the characters. I thought they were so interesting and engaging. I enjoyed their connection so much, the tension and the chemistry.
The storyline was exciting and fast paced. It fit the nature of the characters so well and made me connect with them even more. This book was such as great story that I thoroughly enjoyed. It has already made me look forward to the next book.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Kerry Baker

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great story by and author that is one I have really come to enjoy. I connected so easily with the characters in this book. They were believable and relatable from start to finish. I thought Chloe was fun to read about and I loved watching her try to find herself.
I thought the story was a fun and lighthearted romance story. This author always seems to have an easy to read writing style that makes the book that much more interesting. I engage with her stories and this one was no exception. This was a great story that was a perfect Saturday afternoon type book.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Kerry Baker

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such a wonderful, emotional and heartwarming story. It is one that we all, as a family, loved reading together. They characters are brilliant and engaging and lovely to read about. This is also a book that I enjoyed personally reading, even though it is not aimed at me as an audience. It was so nice to see a book after a foster child and I think the author handled the sensitive topic which such ease.
This was an unexpectedly fantastic story and for once it is one that even I am looking forward to reading multiple times. I loved how it taught my kids something more than they usually get from these kind of books. We will definitely be looking into more books from this author.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Kerry Baker

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As soon as I saw this book was the sequel to the first I knew I had to read it. And I think this is even better than the last a brilliant book from start to finish. For me, this book was all about the characters. I found them so easy to connect with and completely relatable. From the moment I started reading I wanted to know more.
I think the author did a fantastic job in developing this story. I was engaged with the story right away and I loved watching how everything played out. The author somehow managed to create the same joy you feel with a festive read without it feeling out of place. I loved the way it made me feel and how the story unfolded. Getting to read more about the characters from the previous book was just the icing on top. This is a brilliant book that I would highly recommend.

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kerry Baker

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana #1)Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a lovely Romance story about two old “friends” who manage to set aside their differences and find love. I think the author has created a well written and descriptive story that draws you into what is going on. I thought the story was interesting and it was nice to read a clean Romance, as it isn’t normally my go to book.
I really enjoyed watching the characters discover more about each other, and themselves in the process. And Hank made  a brilliant addition. This is a really great book.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many anthologies and books written by dual authors but this is the first specific book that I have read with multiple authors attached. I loved the way the book was written and the story was developed. This is fantastic fantasy story with so many moving parts which made it so easy to connect with.
The characters that have been created with this book are so interesting. They caught my attention immediately and I was pulled into their story effortlessly. The book is so fast paced and exciting, I was carried along with ease. This is a brilliant story and I am really looking forward to book 2.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kerry Baker

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was brilliant to get back into a story with Cray and his friends. Each one is always so entertaining and just as good as the last. This particular book is all about friendship and kindness and it was such as joy to read. the author takes the readers on such a fun journey, right alongside the characters. it is imaginative and engaging.
Each book that we read by this author is always one we enjoy. I love being able to read them to my children and they also enjoy connecting with the story. This author has really proved they know how to right a fantastic children’s story and we will be eagerly awaiting the next book.

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Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Kerry Baker

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Before I Let You GoBefore I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great paranormal romance story that is exciting and fast paced. For me this book really was all about the main character, Elsbeth. I found it so easy to connect with her while reading the book and I wanted to go in this journey with her. So much happens to her throughout this story and it was great to see how she developed through it all.
This is the first book that i have read by this author but it won’t be the last. It as well thought out and exciting to read. I found myself engaged with the story and really enjoyed the characters. This was a great book to read and I will definitely check out more.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Kerry Baker

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great children’s fantasy story about a young girl who has to find her way in a world of magic and adventure. It is an exciting story that really draws the reader in. It is well written and imaginatively told, in a way that makes it really easy to picture what is being described to you. I really enjoyed getting to know the character and watching her navigate the situations she finds herself in.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it is one I can definitely say I enjoyed. Even though I am not the intended target audience for the book, the author has managed to write it in a way that I could still connect with the story. This really is a great book and I am intrigued by what else they have to offer.

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Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Mermaid TailsMermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the absolutely perfect kind of story for my daughter. It is the exact type of book that she is now able to read and it was all about mermaids, which is one of her favourite things. She was instantly drawn into this story which meant I was as well. It was a joy to watch her read it and discover the story.
The book was really written and knew the ages it was aimed at perfectly. It was entertaining, engaging and such a fun story. I loved that we got to learn about other sea creatures throughout the book as well. This was a brilliant story that I enjoyed just as much as much children.

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

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

This book is a brilliant, entertaining story that is well written and perfect for its intended audience. My daughter has just moved on to reading books like this and it was a great addition to add to her collection. We both connected with the story easily and became really engrossed in the story. It was written in a way to draw you in and painted a creative image.
The book is exciting and action packed the whole way. It grabs your attention and makes you want to read more. At each page my daughter was asking questions and wanted to know about the story. this was a really great book and a fantastic way to discover a new author.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kerry Baker

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is one that we have enjoyed from the beginning and we were all excited to pick up the next book. Getting back into these characters and their engaging stories took no effort at all. The book has yet another interesting story to focus on, addressing common issues to educate kids told through fun characters.
The illustrations in the book really help bring it to life. They make it easy to picture what is going on and easy for children to understand. My kids connected with it and wanted to read the book multiple times. We really enjoyed this story and we are looking forward to the next.

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland – Review by Kerry Baker

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read the book this author had written about England, and having just booked a family trip to Scotland, I knew I had to read this book too. As with the other book, I found this one to be detailed and descriptive. The view point offered had such a refreshing feel to it and it felt like I was looking at Scotland from a locals eyes. I learnt about so many places from this book and it has really made me want to visit it.
This author really has found their niche in terms of their writing style. For this book, I found it so easy to imagine the places being described and it has made me excited to visit some of them this summer. This was a great travel guide that I am sure I will revisit in the future.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have lived in England all my life and I am always looking for new ways to discover more about it. This book offered the perfect opportunity to do that. It felt like a refreshing and unique perspective, all told by an author whose writing style I have really come to appreciate. The way places were described was detailed and descriptive and I could easily imagine what the author was trying to portray.
This is the first non-fiction book that I have read by this author and I know it will definitely be one that I will revisit often. It have already marked out the places I want to visit based on this authors recommendations. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone that wants a different view of how to travel round the country.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second my kids knew I had a book by this author, we had to read it! They were so excited before we even got to the first page. As always, we were all instantly engaged either the story and the characters and how the author brought them both to life.
What really makes these books so special is the illustrations. They are so vivid and and make it so much easier to imagine everything going on. We spend just as much time looking at then as we do reading the book. This is a really great story and we all enjoyed reading it multiple times.

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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As the second book in the series, this story is a great follow in from the first. It is a story that is so easy to get into and I found myself invested in it straight away. I really enjoyed the characters of this book. From the moment they met I felt their connection and it was such a relatable one. I wanted then to find their way with each other.
This author is one I pick up every now and again and, when I do, I am always reminded as to why I should read more of their work. This book is well written and interesting. I enjoyed how the story unfolded and getting the know the characters. This is a great book that I really enjoyed.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Kerry Baker

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such a sweet and heartwarming story. It is unusual to get a book that has such an older character as it focus and even more unusual for one to do it so well. The main character was really engaging and I thought her whole arch was so inspiring and brilliant to read. She is the kind of person that makes me thing you can do anything no matter how old you might be.
I thought the story was really well imagined, and made me appreciate my capital city more than I have in a while. I loved watching the main character explore it and discover more about herself. The story was interesting and I easily became absorbed in it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish.

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Kerry Baker

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoy a well written historical romance, and this is one in which the author has done an amazing job. I wasn’t sure I would connect with the age-gap romance but it felt so effortless. I was pulled into the book immediately and engaged with the characters straight away. I loved their instant connection and how it evolved as the book went on.
The story matched the characters perfectly as well. It is the kind of book that I couldn’t put down because I wanted to see what would happen next. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I am definitely impressed with what I have seen so far. I am looking forward to reading the next book.

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Secrets of the Moon (Chronicles of the Lost Child Series) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Kerry Baker

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Secrets of the MoonSecrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first started reading this book I thought it was going to be good, but this book was so much more than I expected it would be. It is a fantastic YA fantasy story that was is exciting to read from start to finish. The characters had such a strong connection and I loved how the story centred around them.
I have only recently discovered this author but this book has cemented the fact that I will be looking into more of her work. The way she writes completely draws you in and has you hooked from start to finish. I loved reading this book and could have easily read more of it. I would definitely recommend it and I am looking forward to reading more of this authors work.

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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Baker

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Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant contemporary romance story that pulls you in right from the word go. For me, this book is definitely all about the characters. I really enjoyed watching the relationship between the main characters develop from a one night stand to something more.
The story is a well written book and I liked the pace that the author had achieved. It added to the overall feel of the book and, for me, made it so much more engaging. I wanted to see how things would play out and what was in store for the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the moment I started reading.

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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had read some of these books previously and thoroughly enjoyed them so jumped at the chance to read all of them in one collection. I loved each and every one of these books and all of them for different reasons. There were some common themes across all of them though – great writing, fantastic characters and brilliant storylines.
This author is one I have only become recently familiar with but I am enjoying what I have read so far. Although this is a collection of books, I read through them all so quickly because I couldn’t put them down. I wanted to see how things would play out and I went from one book to the next with ease. This is a brilliant collection and I enjoyed it from start to finish.

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 4)The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love getting my hands on another book in this series as they are each as good as the last one I read. this book is exactly what I have come to expect as well. It is well written story with a great plot and fantastic characters. They are complicated and interesting and so easy to connect with. For me, these are the kind of characters that carry a story and I want to find out more about.
This author has really shown off her writing style with this series and it has definitely caught my attention. I have enjoyed each and every book so far and this one is no exception. I am looking forward to my next book by this author.

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