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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Carr

March 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in the Masters Of Consulate and wow this series just keeps getting better and better. I love the danger, the romance, to mixture of vampires and shifters and witches. These books literally tick all my boxes.

In this story we are with the Masters trying to still find Isala and the rouge witches and shifters that are trying to take over control. In this story the hunt and arrived in Master Calabrea’s area and he is one vampire you definately don’t want to mess with. No one dares answer him back or stand up to him. That is until he meets Tansia. She is fiesty and when she is tasked to work alongside Calabrea neither of them could know the feelings that would evolve between them.
Add to the danger of all the rogue members of the underworld after them there is also the jilted lover of Calabrea to deal with.
As thoughts of not being good enough swim through Tansia’s mind the option to change is taken from her hands when it becomes a matter of life or death. Is this what was seen the prophecies? Who or what actually is Tansia and what part will she play in saving the vampires and protect their way of life. Is this a case of fated mates and what will the consequences be of her and Calabrea teamed together for eternity? Could Tansia be the missing piece of the puzzle to finally catch Isala?

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Kerry Carr

March 24, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Club King Series. It is a steamy romance told from multiply points of view which really brings the story to life for me and makes every character come alive. Getting the story from several points of view really gives you a deeper understanding of the character and the story and gives the characters a depth that sometimes is missing. There are some dark aspects of this story which maybe a trigger for some people such as domestic abuse, sexual assault and child neglect.
Brooklyn has had a traumatic past which has left her with scars both physically and mentally. Since then she is trying to rebuild her life but she feels she carries to much baggage to move forward.
One a rare night out with her friend she meets 2 men who will change her life forever. Jaxon and Oliver are owners in Club 4. Never have they felt attraction to a woman as much as they have towards Brooklyn and so they set out to get her. However things aren’t that simple. The walls Brooklyn has around herself are so high that no one can get over them. However the brothers are determined to try. And when a past danger returns to Brooklyn’s life the Brothers promise to protect her from all danger. But how can you protect someone when they won’t allow you to protect them?
This story is a romance which has loads of obstacles to overcome and things get more complicated as more of the brothers become aware of Brooklyn and also become attracted to her.
Is this Brooklyns chance to finally get her happy ever after with maybe more that 1 man or will her past and the danger lurking in the dark finally be too much for her to overcome.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kerry Carr

March 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Notebook Mysteries series and this series keeps getting better and better. The books can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them all in order so you get the full story of the characters and their growth. We are back with Emma and Jeremy as they are faced with more Mysteries to solve. This books has more than 1 mystery happening which keeps the reader guessing all the way through the book. You never know what is going to happen or what will be uncovered next.
The author does a great job of researching the time period and this has paid off by really bringing the story to life.
With a mysterious case of kidnapped children, a enemy from the past trying to destroy her future and a new target firmly placed on Emma’s back, can Emma and Jeremy solve the cases and protect everyone involved or will these cases prove to be too much for our sleuth.
Emma is a courageous woman who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty to find the answers she needs. Her determination to get to the bottom of each case really makes these stories a gripping read full of danger and drama.

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kerry Carr

March 22, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. While these books can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading them in order so you can experience the full character growth and understand how they go to the positions they are in now.
We are back with Madame Chalamet and she now has a new apprentice. Things aren’t going great as her apprentice is scatty and not very disciplined even though she has the talent. Things get worse though when Madame Chalamet is approached by Duke de Archambeau to aid his friend in finding his missing daughter.
Things take a turn when the daughter maid is found murdered and with rumours of The Morpheus Society being involved in parties using chosen women as vessels to allow spirits to roam free Madame Chalament knows she needs to get to the bottom of this no matter the risk to herself.

What happened to the missing daughter? What happens to the women who are used at these parties? Have The Morpheus Society really sanctioned them? What dangers are lurking for Madame Chalament if she asks to many questions? And will the romance between the Duke and Madame Chalament finally take off?

These Mysteries will keep you on the edge of your seat with characters that are so well written you feel like you know them. The story keeps you guessing right to the end and i can’t wait to see what the author has planned next.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Kerry Carr

March 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a gripping historical fiction story. The author had done a amazing job with researching the era and all the attention to detail really brought the story to life and made me feel like I was experiencing that time period along with the characters.
This is a story full of danger, Suspense a chance of romance and secrets that will be revealed over time. How are you meant to react when you find yourself falling for someone who is the enemy? Why are they the enemy in the first place? And what connection is there to the Romanova sisters family.

The Romanova sisters have escaped with their lives and moved to England. Olga is the eldest sister and its her job to protect her younger sisters but being in isolation is putting pressure on their relationships. Now the sisters must navigate a new place and start a new life all the while protecting their identities.
When Olga find out that her mother is thought to have given secrets to the enemy she goes undercover as a maid to try and discover the truth about her mum and what her actions mean for the sisters.
This is a gripping read that keeps you on the edge of your seat as the secrets get reveled. I loved the historical detail as it really brings the story to life.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Kerry Carr

March 20, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Hustlers Triology. The characters are really well written. You can’t help but feel invested in their story and their romance. The author does an amazing job of giving us our character and then making them deep and realistic by evolving their backstories which make the people they are today all the more understandable and in ways relatable.
This story is about Flynn and Chavez.

Flynn is a professional coach and motivational speaker. If only her life was as positive and good as the lives she’s trying to create with her work.
Chavez is a talented tennis player who has a reputation of having a hot temper.
When a chance meeting throws them together there is no denying the attraction between them is electric.
However they are both working through their demons. Chavez has left his career, just upped and disappeared so when he plans to return he asked Flynn to join him as his coach to keep him motivated and focuses.
But how will that work out for them when their attraction becomes more and more intense. Will Flynn become even more of a distraction than a motivation? Will giving into their attraction spell trouble for Flynns already challenged mind? With both of them working through their pasts can they move forward in a positive way?
This is a great read about romance, taking a chance, fighting for what you want along with secrets which need to be revealed.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kerry Carr

March 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Millersville Series. This book isn’t as much of a dark psychological Thriller as the first book The Lodge but it is still an entertaining Thriller that will grip you from beginning to end.
This is a story about theft, danger, family, friendship and its full of twists and turns along the way. The characters are well developed and as a reader you feel that you are right along with them. The story is told by alternative characters which keeps the story interesting and allows the reader to get both sides of the story.

Jas and Paul thought they had pulled off the perfect robbery. When Jas’s father has been found to have a lung disease she knows she will stop at nothing to get him treatment to prolong his life. Even if that means stealing the money for the treatment. They think they are in the clear until they are stopped by a couple of “officers” but they were wrong and when they then find themselves being the victims of robbery they lose everything.
This other couple Bets and Zerk are seasoned criminals and they think they have finally got their win fall and could retire. However they didn’t get away a free as they thought and they really underestimated the determination of Jas to get back the money.

What follows is an action packed story full of twists and turns as Jas fights against time to retrieve the money to help her Dad but will she be too late?

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The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

March 18, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really emotive read. The author does a great job with the characters. While the subject matter is a bit hard to read the author handles the subject in a way that is respectful but allows the reader and insight in the thoughts and feelings of the people involved and the repercussions of the incident that took place. This story is fast paced and has turns in I didn’t see coming.

When Ben finds a young girl at a party, naked and very drunk he is horrified to discover that in her drunken state there was guys taking advantage of her. Unsure of what to do to help her being in a drunken state himself he locks the bedroom door to stop anyone else entering the room.
Since that night Ben has been terrorised with images about that young woman. Did she consent to what was happening to her? Was she even aware of what was going on? And if she wasn’t aware or didnt consent does that mean his best friend is a rapist?
This story is seen through the eyes of a privileged young man with the world at his feet and feeling untouchable with his friends. After what happened with Claire his world starts to unravel as the guilt of what he had witnessed starts to eat away at him.
This book is very emotional and the writers writing will make you feel every emotion that Ben is going through. All the anger, angst and guilt really jumps off the pages at you.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr

March 17, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another romance from The Studs Of Clear Creek County series. This a short story but it is packed with some much action, angst, Romance that you can’t stop turning the pages. This is a BWWM interacial romance which is set in a time when interacial relationships weren’t accepted or approved of.

Christopher is a rancher. His father wants him to follow the plan and marry the richest woman in town to secure their future. However Christopher doesn’t want to lie and con his way into a marriage like that he wants to marry for love and when he meets Greta Fey he realises he has found the one.

Greta Fey is a determined young woman who won’t stop until she gets a equal lifestyle for her people. This had lead her to gather some enemy’s among the white people. She doesn’t have plans for falling in love. Especially not with a white man.

However you can’t help who you fall for and even though Christopher and Greta Fey have to face some battles to be together they are determined that they will win and their love will survive.

This is a short read which I read in one sitting. The characters are really well written and the story was captivating

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kerry Carr

March 16, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This book was amazing. After the cliff hanger of the first part of Isaac and Jack’s story I was read for this however the author total blew my socks off. This story is full of angst, danger, passion, old passions rekindling and secrets finally out in the open.

Isaac and Jack shared one weekend together which changed their lives completely. Both used fake names and both were hiding secrets about their families. When Jack leaves Isaac heartbroken they both thought they would never see each other again. But boy were they wrong.
Fast forward 5 years and when Jack’s family receives threats Jack is sent to stay with the Hawke family for her own protection. Little does she realise that a member of that family is Nolan the man who changed her life forever.
What follows is a story of secrets, betrayal, danger and uncovering truths that will change everyone’s lives forever.
Even thought the feelings a passion is there still Isaac is wary however he knows Jack is the woman for him and whether she likes it or not she will be is. He will stop at nothing to protect her from the threat against her and also the threat that may come from a source closer to home.

Jack thought she was protecting Isaac all those years ago by leaving and not looking back. After all this time can she make Isaac understand her reasons for what she did and could he ever forgive her?
Now they have found each other again can they finally be happy or will the dangers waiting for them prove to be too much.

I was so invested in these characters. My heart cried for them both at parts and left me wanting to bang their heads together in others. I can’t wait to see what else the Hawke Family have in store for us

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A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Kerry Carr

March 15, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Inspector Scala Mystery series. Thankfully these books can be read as standalone books as i haven’t read the previous 3 books yet. This book was a gripping murder mystery, full of twists and turns that keep you guessing from beginning to end.
The story contains many secrets and lies and people who aren’t who they make themselves out to be. Add to this the curse of Macbeth and it all added to a story you won’t be able to put down.
We start with a theatre company hired to put on a show of Macbeth but when one of the members of the acting company turns up dead it is up to Inspector Scala to solve the case and find the killer. After initially thinking the last known person was the suspect the Inspector soon realises just how wrong that assumption is and as the victims life starts to become more clearer secrets start to emerge which I didn’t see coming.
If you love gripping murder Mystery with characters that are complex then this is definately a book for you.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Carr

March 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Bennetts of Langston Falls Series. Even though it is part of a series it can still be read as a standalone and be enjoyed just as much.
Well where to start. I have loved this author’s writing and story building for a long time. Every book makes you feel like you are actually a bystander watching these characters in real life. The characters in this story are well written and I love how opposite each other they are. On paper you think this will never work but K G Fletcher makes the magic happen and wow.
This is a really sweet romance between a small town country boy and a high flying city girl. Even though they are worlds apart their connection is instant and their attraction to each other is something neither of them can deny. But what happens what something that should have been a one time things leaves them wanting more? Do opposites attract enough to make their differences non existent?
Walt is the grumpy brother, always guarded and protective of all his family and for years he has shielded himself off from the prospect of love. If he takes the chance now with Elyse will it be something he will end up regretting or will it be the start of something amazing?

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Kerry Carr

March 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Emissary by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this mm romance. It has all the elements I love for a paranormal romance. The danger and the secrets and lies to be uncovered. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters and the story to life and I love the play on angels and demons. Sworn enemies so we are always told.
Kai and Byron story is a very deep and emotional journey. Both of them have had troubled pasts and both are struggling to find their way in the world. The one thing that makes them the same is the attraction they feel towards each other even though one is an angel and one a demon.

Kai is the angel of death. He has been sent to earth the keep the humans safe by getting the demons under control. Kai also has his own demons to fight. After losing his true love he is finding it hard to carry on and struggling to get through day by day. That is until he meets Byron.
Byron is a demon fighter. He’s had a tough upbringing too and has struggled to make it where he is today. When Kai and Byron meet the connection is instant but there is one problem Byron is the demon that Kai is supposed to destroy.
Who wants Byron killed? Is it someone from his past or present? Can Kai destroy the only other person he has feelings for since he lost his true love. And what would the consequences be if he let his heart decide?

This story is action packed, full of twists and secrets that I just didn’t see coming.

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Exposed (Descendants Series Book 3) by Lea Cherry – Review by Kerry Carr

March 12, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Exposed by Lea Cherry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd and final book in the Descendants series. I do highly recommend reading the first 2 books first so this book is fast paced and it jumps right back in from the beginning, so if you didn’t know the story you could feel a bit lost.
This is a YA fantasy story. It is action packed with adventure, danger, secrets, lies, Mysteries to solve and people to save, witches and magic add an additional sparkles to the story. The author does an amazing job with the main character Amy. She has had such a hard time as secrets about her parents came to light and the loss of her friend and she struggles to work through all that.
At the same time the danger hasn’t left and she now needs to try and a find a way to save her mother but when the only person who can help turns out to be the only person she can’t trust, Amy is left wondering if she should put her trust in this person and if it is wise to do so.
Can she save the people she needs to without losing her life or soul or will making a deal with the enemy be a decision she will regret?
It was a great fantasy read which will keep you hooked all the way through.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

March 11, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Creatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable read. It has something for everyone. There is danger, Romance and witches and warriors, creatures that go bump in the night and a mysterious black mist causing all the trouble. This author does an incredible job of taking a fantasy world and making it believable. The characters are well written and their story is definately a gripping read.

Zoe has been training her whole life to become a warrior. To protect the human race from strange creatures that are set out to destroy them. Given the gift of magic she enters the academy to train to the best. However, Zoe doesn’t want to stand on the sidelines and use magic she wants to fight like all the other brave warriors.
This is her path in life to rid the world of the horrible scary creatures that arrived by a strange mist and are slowly destroying the human race. Her family’s life is dedicated to protecting the people from these evil monsters. But what happens when Zoe finds love? And how will she react when she find out the person she’s falling for is part of the same dark monsters that she is set out to rid the world of?

This is a great story and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read more.

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Kerry Carr

March 10, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting read for me. The author does an amazing job of allowing the reader into Dan’s head and you really get to understand all the confusing feelings and emotions he goes through as he discovers his feelings towards Jake are moving to something deeper than just work mates. Dan is a hard character to like at first with his thoughts and feelings towards Jake being very vocal and not in a positive way. Dan is hard work and sometimes hard to like. Jake on the other hand is a caring soul. He embraces his sexuality and isn’t ashamed of it.
As they journey together they learn more about each other and circumstances bring them closer together than either of them thought possible. Will Jake turn out to be the missing piece in Dan’s life without him even realising he was looking in the wrong place all along?
This book is beautiful to read and see the characters growth through out really made this book a great captivating read

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Carr

March 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Love On Tap series and I really enjoyed it. This is an enemies to lovers story and it is full of laughter as our 2 main characters Cash and Hollis battle against each other. The author does an amazing job with the characters and I love how sassy Hollis is. She is one determined lady who won’t back down from a fight.
You can feel the chemistry and attraction between them right from the start even though reading the words you would think they hated this sight of each other but the chemistry is there and it gets more intense as they push each others buttons.
All to the mix a crazy family and this is a story that will have you hooked and laughing all the way. The main question is how long will it take them to realise that all this banter and pushing of the buttons is just hiding their true feelings? And what happens if they stopped the fighting and gave into them?

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Kerry Carr

March 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

His Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really gripping read. The author is new to me but I will definately be keeping my eyes open for more books. I loved the story and the role reversal. It was nice to read a romance Suspense with the female character being the protector instead of the male. The romance and chemistry is a slow burn as both Ginger and Jack have issues to deal with but there is no denying that it is there.

Jack is running to become president when he and his friends and family are attacked. In that one moment he lost his friends and his pregnant wife and he feels like his life is over. Why would someone do this to him? When he has time to recover he decides to keep on with his race to become president but the danger hasn’t passed and he relys on his security team to keep him safe. One person in that team though catches his eye in a way not entirely professional.

Agent Ginger Carver has been assigned to cover Jack’s protection detail. She has seen his darkest moments of losing everyone he cared for and his slow rise to pick himself up. She realises that her feelings are growing in ways that aren’t professional but with the increased risk Jack if he makes president and the unknown person(s) trying to take his life Ginger knows she can’t allow herself to be distracted from the main goal. Protecting Jack at all costs.
Will they give into the chemistry between them? Will it mean Ginger takes her eye off the ball?
Can she protect him while allowing her emotions take over?

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Carr

March 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical story. It was full of mystery but it was the historical side that really brought this story to life for me.
The author’s research into the history of Stewart’s Close and Edinburgh during that era really puts an added layer onto this story for me.
Kenna’s character has to endure so much in this story but what I love about her is through it all she never loses her determination to return and get the justice for her sister. Even when it seems all hope is lost and there is no way she can overcome the odds her strength and determination proves anything is possible.
When her is murdered Kenna plans to see justice done but then things are taken out of her control. She is moved around and ends up on Stewarts Close in Edinburgh which has been locked up because of the plague. With no one being able to come in and no one able to leave how can Kenna escape? When the fight turns into a fight for her life as well as getting justice does Kenna have the strength to overcome it all.
This book is full of twists and turns which make it a read that you will be hooked on and the attention to the historical really brings the era to life

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Kerry Carr

March 6, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It is a moving story about a young princess who is always selfish and how she changes by the experiences she has. The author does an amazing job of creating this story and our princess.
Princess Zarina is very head strong and as the youngest child she is used to getting things her own way but this isn’t a good thing as she has grown up to become selfish, only concerned about herself.
When she get a dress made for a ball being held in her honour, the dress isn’t all that it seems. It’s magical and the stories it unravels will teach this princess that by helping and thinking of others it will make her a better person.
What happens once she is in the dress turns into an adventure as she matures and finds herself. There is danger, loss, unexpected reunions and a snake in the grass determined to destroy the Kingdom.

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Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Kerry Carr

March 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great read. I have enjoyed everything this author had written in the past and this was no different. This story is very dark as well as steamy. What I love about the characters is just when you think you have them figured out you realise you don’t at all.
The attraction and chemistry between Nazario and Viviana is strong and instant. Viviana is a strong female until she is with Nazario the she becomes so submissive to him. Viviana is a big surprise in this story. Nazario is a hard character to figure out, one minute I loved him and the next I hated him. One things for sure once you meet these characters you never forget them.

Viviana is set on a course for revenge. After Nazario’s father kills her friend Viviana will stop at nothing to make sure he pays. Even if that means pretending to be his mistress. All she thinks about is revenge until something gets in her way Nazario.
Nazario wants his father gone too but at his hand. He knows how much he stands to gain from his father demise but also how much danger Viviana is in even trying to get revenge herself. Will they work together to rid the world or his father or will Viviana be hell bent on doing this her way? And what happens when his father is gone? Will they live HEA? Or will the new found power go straight to Nazario’s head? Will getting revenge against his father help Viviana heal or will it send her down a road she can’t escape from?

This story has it all, danger, secrets, lies, passion, revenge, and is a story you will not be able to put down or forget.

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What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Kerry Carr

March 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers: 100 Authors Reveal What They Wish They’d Told Their Younger Selves by H. D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting and inspiring read. This is full of advice for potential writers giving them advice and insight into what it actually takes to become a successful writer. In this book we hear from 100 accomplished and successful writers as they tell us their secrets and their tips on what you need to do to start your dream of being a writer. All the advice is things they wish they were told when they started their journeys.
I was nice to get an insight into the working minds of some of the authors I have grown to love and seeing how each authors methods for writing is as unique as the authors themselves.
I would definately recommend this book for anyone who is looking for guidance to start writing.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Kerry Carr

March 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Virus Of Beauty series. I would highly recommend reading the first book as this book follows on from it and you will get a better enjoyment of the story.
This is an action packed YA fantasy adventure. It is very fast paced and is full of magic and danger. The war between witches and wizards is worse than ever and Wilf is being blamed for something he didn’t do. I felt sorry for Wilf. He doesn’t want to be a wizard. He wants to be a normal kid with normal kid problems.
That all changes however when Katryn is kidnapped he now has to embrace his wizard powers if he hopes to get her back.

It is a good fantasy read which is captivating from start to end.

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Kerry Carr

February 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance. It was an interesting read and I love how our 3 characters all meet in their dreams it was very unique. This is a romance with a hint of danger which made the story even more gripping. I loved all 3 of our characters and their connection that was built up through their dreams is so special you just know there would be fireworks when they all come together. And boy was there.

Maddie, Cole and Charlie all meet up when they are kids in their dreams not realising that as they grow they would become soul mates. When the time is right the 3 soul mates finally meet and everything is finally right in their world. That is until a danger threatens to take Maddie from them. Cole and Charles are certain that no one will harm Maddie while they are around even if it means putting themselves at risk.

This is a steamy read but their connection and love for each other is what really brings this story to life. I loved it.

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Real Movie Hero (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 2) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

February 27, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Real Movie Hero by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This the second book in the Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII series. I have loved these stories and thus was was no different. It is a military romance so it is full of danger and action as well as having a romance that is passionate and captivating.
I love how the protectiveness of Reed spills over not only in his professional life but also around the woman he cares about. Their meeting was dangerous and unexpected but you could feel the attraction straight away between them.
Reed is definately a movie action hero in real life.
I can’t wait to see if other members of the Green Brotherhood find their HEAs.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Kerry Carr

February 26, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Protector Wolf Series and i can’t wait to read more. The author has a great mixture of paranormal adventure and danger as well as a forbidden romance which gets your heart and pulse racing. I’m a huge fan of books about shifters and vampires so I was sold right from the beginning.

Tamaska is human. Her only goal in life is to succeed at what she does enough to set up her own business as an event planner. She has no idea about the dangers or supernatural beings that live alongside her. That is until one that that was supposed to change her life in a good way ends up changing it in a way she never imagined.

She hires some people to protect the rare gem she is auctioning off the Blood Opal. What she doesn’t realise is the people she hired are shifters. She immediately has a distrust for the leader Kodiak but she doesn’t know why. When the jewel goes missing she thinks it was him but how wrong she is.
Kodiak hates humans. Can’t stand them. The only reason he took this job is to earn money to provide for his pack. So what happens when he starts reacting to a female human in a way that makes him want to protect her? Why is he getting these feelings towards her and what does it mean?
When he goes to her aid and takes his eye off the thing he was suppose to be protecting they now have to work together to find and reclaim the missing item.
Who stole the Opal? Why do they want it? Can Kodiak and Tamaska trust each other to work together? And what is the strange feelings that keep bubbling up between then despite both of them trying to ignore and deny them?

I loved this gripping story and can’t wait to see how the rest of the series unfolds.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Carr

February 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Devil’s Handmadien MC. As with the first book in the series this is a really dark gritty story. If follow Shadow who is one strong woman. She comes across as scary especially being the MC’s enforcer, however like with most members we’ve met in the MC groups she is this way for a reason and her story is a heartbreaking one. The author does an amazing job of telling Shadows story in a way that is respectful but allows the reader to experience the pain and sorrow she went through.
Now along with her friend Panther they are trying to uncover and stop the trafficking rings. Shadow wants to help other girls falling victim like she did. Shadow is one very broken individual who is trying everything in her power to heal herself from the physical and mental scars left behind and she does this with the help of her new family.
Panther is shadows other half even if she won’t see or admit it. He knew from the moment he met her that he wanted her and no matter what she throws at him he never gives up. Together they work on stopping the trafficking rings but Shadow isn’t the only one holding on to past mental and physical scars.
Can Shadow and Panther learn to work through their demons and help to heal each other? Or are some scars just incapable of healing?

This story is action packed, full of danger and at times a heartbreaking read. You can’t help but feel for both Shadow and Panther as they struggle with not only the dangers around them but also the demons they are still left to fight.
It’s another amazing read in this series and I hope they keep on coming.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Kerry Carr

February 24, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Heart & Hand Series. I really enjoyed being transported in time with this read. The author writing was captivating and really enveloped the reader in the world they had created.
This is a historical fantasy romance but it is full of action and adventure as well which make its different from a typical historical romance. There is danger, secrets and betrayal as well as a romance between 2 people who meet by accident but never forgot each other.
Anna has been married to Roger. However her marriage isn’t what she was expecting and when Roger goes missing for long periods of time she enjoys the peace. But things arent what Roger leads her to believe. He has a plan, a plan that would make him and everyone associated with him a traitor including Anna.
Larkin has been made aware of a traitor in their mists so he sets out to find and rid the kingdom of this traitor and their supporters. So imagine his surprise that when on his search he finds the woman that has never left his mind. Can it be true that she is part of this and being a traitor also or is she just an innocent pawn in a much bigger game her husband is playing.
Can Anna prove her innocence? Would Larkin believe her? And what happens the pair are reunited after all that time?

This is a very enjoyable read and i can’t wait to see what the author has next for us.

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Hot For Me (The Balefire Series Book 4) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

February 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Balefire series and focuses on the last single member of the band Adam Tron and Cristy. This is a great read. I love the characters. They are both confident and playful characters on the surface but they both have secrets in their pasts which could make their HEA hard to reach. The author does a great job of creating the rock star world around them. The attraction between Adam and Cristy is instant and I love how they love to tease each other and how that teasing behaviour progresses into something deeper and meaningful.

Adam and the Balefire band are out on tour again. Their ready to rock every arena they perform in with the help of the lasted pop sensation Cristy. What Adam doesn’t expect is for Cristy to be the woman that rocks him to his core. Could the final member of the band finally find a woman wilder than him to tame him? He really wants her but he feels she is holding something back from him and he’s determined to find out what it is so they can be together.

Cristy’s career is going great so when she is offered the chance to perform alongside the biggest rock group she jumps at it. The fact that she is attracted to the bass player also helps. As they work together the feelings between them intensify and what she believed would be a fling while they are on tour turns into something more meaningful. But she has a problem. There is a part of her life she has kept secret from everyone and she wants to keep it that way.
Will she be able to keep this secret from Adam? What’s the consequences if she does? Can they ever really get their HEA if there are secrets between them?

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My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard – Review by Kerry Carr

February 22, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this a really interesting read. I liked who the author found the courage to tell her story even through a fictional world. Her story is one of self discovery and finding self love which is very powerful. It was also emotional to read about her struggles with anxiety and how that has bothered her all of her life not just in childhood. I found that really reassuring as a person who also struggles with anxiety. It allowed me to feel like I wasn’t abnormal for still being this way into adulthood.
I found this story very emotional in parts due to being able to relate to it perfectly. Sometimes it was like the author was talking about me and my life.
The author’s writing is beautiful and the story is written in a very open and honest way which I loved. Even though fictional characters and storyline the author’s struggles and journey shone through. It was an inspirational read. And I found it comforting to know that I wasn’t the only one still struggling with anxiety even though I’m an adult.

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