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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Carr

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. I have loved every single one of these books and I really recommend reading them from the start so you follow the full story. The author does an amazing job with these vampire romance books. There is so much more happening than just the romance, there is danger and traitors in each side of paranormal beings from the witches and the vampires. It is a fast paced story full of twists and turns that keeps the reader gripped from beginning to end

They now have to find a way to work together after years and years of being enemy’s.
The romance side is really well written I love how opposites attract and how even though they are ment to be enemies Romano and Raven can’t deny or fight the attraction between them.
Even though everything is telling them they can’t be together what do you do when you can’t fight destiny.
Will this bring the witches and vampires together to make them stronger against their enemies or will this union only serve to make the animosity between witches and vampires even worse.
Fighting against their attraction whilst also fighting enemies set on destroying both the vampires and witches are they going to be able to survive?

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Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Carr

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Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery, Book 2)Felines and Fatalities by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery series. If you love a suspenseful fun read that will keep you turning pages then this is definately a read for you.
We are back with Ellie Warren, the owner of Kitty Beret Cafe and also the lady responsible for re homing and caring for several stray cats.
After her last adventure dealing with murder Ellie just wants a quiet life. How hard can that be right?

When a lady she hasn’t seen before arrives with a cat and a dying wish from her mother the Ellie put on a cat show, despite all her reservations and doubts Ellie agrees. It’s only a cat show after all and if it helps the cats get re homed even better.
What Ellie doesn’t count on is the dead body being found in the store room of the venue.
Now with the help of her friend Simon and her trusted cat Templeton they need to find out who the murderer is and why they have decided to strike now.
Is anyone else in danger or was there just something about the victim?
This is a fun mystery to read and with the added bonus of very smart cats it gives it a nice twist.

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Kerry Carr

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy. It is such a beautiful romance that captivates the reader from the beginning. This story is full of so much heartbreak and upset but also feelings of great love and forgiveness. This is a story about a couple who were deeply in love and how their past mistakes and decisions lead then to where they are today.

This is Josh and Mavis story. They were in love as teenagers but a serious of events and decisions tore them apart. Mavis took the decision to leave to save Josh from the hurt of a secret she carries but was that the right decision?

Can true love last the span of time to be rekindled? Will the secrets that were buried in the past come back to haunt them? Or will it be too little too late? Can forgiveness ever be giving without knowing the horrible truth of what you are forgiving someone for? Will this me Josh and Mavis’s second chance at a happily every after?

This book is full of anger and pain, secrets and upset but underneath it all is the constant feeling of deep love between the characters that time has not diminished.

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Love’s Mulligan (Stroke of Love Book 1) by CA Miconi – Review by Kerry Carr

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Love's MulliganLove’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful second chance romance story set in Las Vegas. The author does an amazing job at bringing the characters to life and their chemistry is amazing. This story is a beautiful mix of romance, lost loves and second chance but with twists because life isn’t as straight forward as an easy HEA.

Kellie is manager of the weddings at a popular hotel. She loves her work and even though her own love life is none existent she loves seeing other people getting their happy ever after. She takes great pride in her work and it is her everything. She has organised loads of wedding for the rich and famous, so when she is asked to organise a wedding for a golfer and swimsuit model it seems like business as usual until she sees the groom.

Harrison Hayes was Kellie’s high school sweetheart and he left her to fulfil his dreams of being a professional golfer. But now he reappears in her life and she can’t deny the attraction is still there.

Harrison can’t believe that the wedding co-ordinator is his high school sweetheart. To Harrison, Kallie has always been the girl that got away and he never stopped loving her. His marriage seemed like a good idea until Kellie walked back into his life now all he wants is her.

Will Kellie believe that Harrison never stopped loving her? What will happen if they admit their feelings for each other? What will happen to Kallie’s career if she runs off with the groom? Can love last and survive the space and time that has passed?

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Unbreakable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 1.5) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr

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Unbreakable Darkness (Vigilant, #1.5)Unbreakable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1.5 of the Vigilant Series. And just like the previous books in the series it is a great paranormal story that will keep the reader gripped.

In this book we follow Dexters story. Since moving with his family things seem to be going from bad to worse. Dex always seems to attract trouble and it seems moving to a new place hasn’t changed that. However things start to take a dangerous twist when he gets involved in things he doesn’t understand and starts to unravel secrets he shouldn’t know about.

Add to this a romance, a murder mystery where kids are going missing and a plot twist that involves something wrong with the football team and cheerleaders and a magical ring and this book becomes one read you can’t put down. This story is told through Dexter’s eyes and his reactions to the situations happening around him.

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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Charm Collectors series. I do recommend reading these books in order so that you can follow the story. This is a urban fantasy and the author does an amazing job of making the reader visualise and experience everything as if they were actually there. The characters are really well written as well and they are relatable.

This books picks up where the first one ended. Kayda and Harlow have always been friends. Partners in crime going through life together. That is until Harlow leaves. Going on the run with Caspain.
With Harlow gone the Collective turn their attention to Kayda. Now Kayda is in for something she never expected before and she has to face it without her friend.

Meanwhile Harlow and Caspian have left, hoping the dust will settle behind them. They are on the hunt for a magical sword. While searching they also uncover secrets about the Collective which makes them even more targets than they were before they left.
This book is full of adventure from start to finish and with loads of twists and turns and mythical dangers along the way it Will definately keep the reader wanting more.

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Carr

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 8th book in the Logan McKenna Mystery series. Everytime I pick up one of these books I know I’m going to be take on a gripping murder mystery and this was just as I expected. The characters growth throughout these books is amazing to see and its nice to see her finally happy with her long term love Ben. But it seems everywhere Logan goes there is always trouble.

We are back with Logan in her new home. Finally settled with her now husband Ben, Logan is enjoying her life and decides to embrace her love of Birds of Prey.
Now she has spare time she decides to volunteer at a wildlife centre where she can fully immerse herself and her love for these beautiful birds.
Sounds perfect right? That is until one of the vetanarians Logan works with turns up dead. Was it a natural death or something more sinister?
With Logan believing there was foul play she sets out to uncover the truth but little does she realise that by digging she has brought herself to the attention of the killer and now its a race against time for Logan to find the murderer before they get her.

This story is very gripping and will have you turning the pages and not being able to stop. I was fully immersed and captivated by this story that I couldn’t put it down.

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Kerry Carr

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Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series and even though the author has wrote other books about different sectors, this one can be read as a standalone.
Wow what a book. I love paranormal romances anyway but this book is so much more than that. This story is a romance with a murder mystery twist which keeps the reader guessing and wondering who to trust.
The main characters Kieran and Quinn are very deep characters. Both have secrets and even though Quinn won’t admit it they complement each other.
Quinn is a strong Omega woman. She doesn’t want to be tied to an Alpha but when her parents are killed she is left with no choice but to place herself with a Alpha.
So she turns up in Kieran’s sector and practically begs him to marry her, to combine their sector and protect her in the process.
But Quinn doesn’t want to be tied down, she wants to find her parents killer so she leaves.

This leads Kieran on a hunt to find the woman he is destined to be mated with and when they find each other again both Kieran and Quinn realise they have a lot to learn.

Quinn is a very dominant character who doesn’t like submitting to Kieran and Kieran wants Quinn to submit willingly and not by force. Can this pairing work? Will Quinn come around and realise that by submitting to Kieran she won’t have to lose herself? Or will Quinn determined and stubborn character stop them from truelly being the amazing pair they are ment to be?

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Kerry Carr

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting and thought provoking read. The author does an amazing job of transporting us through the use of poetry. There are many sensitive issues in this books such as dealing with mental health and pain tha life throws our way.
Each poem is unique in length and style but they are all captivating and allows the reader a glimpse into the author’s mind, and world.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with a book about poetry but the authors writing style and the uniqueness of each poem made me read from cover to cover.
The artistic way the author writes makes the reader feel fully captivated by the story of this person’s life and their outlook on things.

Well worth getting lost in the authors world for a while.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kerry Carr

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I have enjoyed all the books in this series and this one is just as good. I live how the characters of Emma and her partner/lover Jeremy’s characters have grown and developed through this series.
This story starts off fast paced and has you gripped with the pair of them on the hunt for theives when a train crash derails their plan and mission. Can Emma and Jeremy keep their eyes on the target or will the theives escape?

Once the return how that isn’t the end of their adventures when both of them are set on cases where nothing is has it seems and when the past comes back to Jeremy’s life what effect will it have on everyone around them, including Jeremy, Emma and Emma’s Dad.

This is one mystery that you won’t be able to put down and you will keep reading till the end to find out what happens.

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Kerry Carr

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Forerunner Series. I have loved all these stories from the beginning. They are packed full of action and adventure and the characters are so well written that you feel like you are viewing their lives as it happens. The books are aimed at young adults, however I have found them all enjoyable. I do recommend reading the series from the beginning as some characters from past books make appearances and it give the characters more depth when you know what they have gone through to get to where we find them. The stories are historical fiction and the authors attention to detail and research of the times is what really brings the stories to life for me.

This story mainly focuses around Kara. She is an amazingly strong and determined woman. In a time where women were meant to just marry and be happy Kara set out to destroy that notion from the beginning. After fleeing an arranged marriage she tries her hand by trying for the Dublin guard. When she proves her worth on the battle field to be as good as any man her life seems set on the course she wants. But things aren’t that simple, with battles looming, confusing feelings and her family in danger will Kara be able to keep all the plates spinning or will her dreams crash around her?

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My Darling Rogue (A Wicked Rogues Romance Book 1) by April Moran – Review by Kerry Carr

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My Darling RogueMy Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a historical romance with a sexy steamy twist. The author does an amazing job of setting the scenes and the story along the lines of the time but by injecting some sexual chemistry between the characters making this one story I couldn’t put down.

Gabriel Rose is the illegitimate son of a nobleman but because of this is he has a lower standing in society. However he has his eye on a particular lady, even though he should. He can’t deny his attraction to Lady Celia Buchanan. Knowing that his affection and attraction to her isn’t allowed he has turned away and kept his distance until things change and what was thought impossible becomes possible.

Lady Celia has secrets of her own. She is a very strong, determined young woman, who because of circumstances in her past has become a bit of a flirt. She feels an attraction to Gabriel, there is something about the dark mysterious man that keeps drawing her in. Will the secrets he hold be enough to heal her pain and make her feel whole again? Or will the fact of his parentage or lack of mean that their connection can never be?

This story is beautifully written, you really get a feel for the era and how society viewed certain things such as a woman being a flirt and a man with interests on a lady above his social standing. The way the character come together and their personalities beautifully complement each other and takes this romance to another level.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great, modern retelling of the Cinderella story. It is a young adult romance with a sprinkle of fantasy and magic as well. The author does an amazing job of filling the story with so many twists and turns that it keeps the reader guessing every step of the way but the link to the Cinderella story of meeting “a prince” and leaving behind the “wicked stepmother and stepsisters” is all there.
Even though there is an element of a fairy tale in this book the story is also set and is relatable to modern day and modern life for young adults. From the romance between our 2 main characters to the group of girl Bullies that want to make Ashley’s life miserable at school just like she is at home.
This is a great story and one I really enjoyed.

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The Colors of Love (The Colors Trilogy Book 2) by K.R. Raye – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Colors of Love (Colors Trilogy, #2)The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Colors Trilogy.
We are back with Lance, Imani and Melody as they try to navigate college life. Dealing with new stresses, Romance, demons of the past and their future the 3 friends are going through their life’s facing different situations and finding and losing love.

After the devastating events of the last book it has sent shock waves through the 3 friends. Now they are all trying to rebuild their lives and all the challenges that they will come against. As young adults there is a lot of angst. Love and romance are confusing concepts. One thing none of the friends want is a repeat of the last time one of them fell in love.
With Melody’s past relationship and the terrible end that came too she is reluctant to let another man close to her. Is she right to keep herself guarded and closed off?
Imani is always strong and sensible but when she gets into a long- distance relationship with DJ she finds herself feeling and confronting emotions she’s never felt before .

And finally Lance. Lance is definately a ladies man. However now he main focus is looking after his girls and becoming a professional athlete. So how will he react when there is another danger aimed at his girls or when his promiscuous history comes back to bite him.

This story is full of emotion as they all deal with their own problems but their love for each other and unwavering support shines though the pages.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really dark BDSM romance. There are trigger warnings with this book that the author makes the reader aware of right at the beginning so it may be a trigger for some people.
The authors writing is really good. The way the author talks about mental health, ways people deal with it and the thoughts and feelings people suffer through was really eye opening but was dealt with in a way that was respectful and informative.

This story is a romance around the BDSM lifestyle but it is so much more than that. The characters of Reuben and Alice are both damaged in their own way and their back stories are really heartbreaking. But it makes their connection even more powerful and beautiful. It was also different to read a romance from the perspective of people in the BDSM lifestyle and to realise that even though for some people it is just a kink for others it’s way to manage stress and anxiety in their lives.

This story is very emotional, your heart will break hearing Alice’s story and you will laugh at how sassy she is and how much she tests Reuben’s boundaries.
Can a Brat be trained? Or will Reuben find a way to make Alice submit to him willingly?

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Popov Bratva series. These books can be read as a standalone however since I’ve read this one I definately want to go back and read the rest of the books in this series. This story is a perfect mix of danger and Suspense teamed up with characters who have a love/hate relationship but the chemistry between them is so hot you just know one or both of them are going to get burnt.

This story is about Dom and Leah.
Dom is a Mafia Prince who’s job is acquiring things for people. These things are something not obtained in a legal way but he’s never not completed the job. The is until he meets Leah.
When he tried to steal her car, Leah’s fiesty attitudes makes her fight to stop him from stealing her car.
Not wanting to get caught Dom does the only thing he can think of. Kidnap Leah and steal the car.
But Dom didn’t really think it all the way through and when it turns out Leah is a famous singer, the simple kidnapping becomes a whole lot more trickier.
Add to this the secrets that Leah’s past holds and the unmistakable attraction between Dom and Leah and this is one story that will keep you hooked.

How can a singer destroy the career of this Mafia prince? Would she turn him in if he let’s her go? Would it be so bad to keep her beside him forever? And is he wanting to keep her so she doesn’t go to the police or is there something more between them that makes their connection hard to ignore.

This book has so many twists and turns that you never know what to expect you just have to hang on for the ride.

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Kerry Carr

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. It is a fast paced story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story full of different aspects such as revenge and redemption. There is also a enemy to lovers romance which at first you don’t expect. The main character Lisette is very strong willed and determined to succeed, however sometimes her plans to do that could be seen as questionable.

Lisette has been left on her own since her father was executed for murdering the king. Now she has to struggle through life trying to get out from the disgrace her father caused by commiting that crime. Lisette’s dream is to become the Jester however this will be no easy feat considering she doesn’t have any real magic. When she enters into the challenge to become the Queens Jester its a highly dangerous thing to do and when her worst enemy Luc also joins the challenge things just get worse for her. After all Luc has what she doesn’t. Luc has real magic not an illusion like Lisette.
As the challenge progresses Lisette sees evidence go show the Queens involvement in her husbands death.
Was Lisette dad really to blame for the Kings murder? Now Lisette has a choice. Does she strive to clear her family name and lose her dream or does she live under the disgrace of her fathers supposed crime and fulfil her dream of being Queens Jester? Is that even an option with Luc in the competition?

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Kerry Carr

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Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Titans of Manhatten series and omg. I have loved all these stories but this one really tugged at my heart. The emotion that the author puts into the story is so real that the reader feels everything from pain and sadness, to happiness and everything in between.
This story is about Kris and Alessia.

Kris had it all. A good job, lovely wife, amazing kids. His life to him was perfect and he wanted for nothing. That is until his world crashed down around him when he found out his wife was cheating all throughout their marriage. Now he’s on his own fighting to see his kids and pushing hard for the promotion he wants. He plans to enjoy single life and just focus on him, his kids and work.
That is until he meets Alessia

Alessia has just got her dream job working in the emergency room. Like Kris her focus is her family and her career.
When she runs into Kris the connection is instant and when they give into their attraction one night of passion changes both their lives forever.

Alessia knows she should stay away from Kris not only do they work together, but with a very public messy divorce in progress it’s not ideal for a blooming romance but things get worse when a scandal looks to ruin all that they have.

Will they survive all the turmoil? Or will the pressure of Kris’s past be too much for them to overcome?

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Kerry Carr

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really beautiful love story. I was a bit confused at first about the characters as they seemed to have a connection but I couldn’t figure out why, however it all made sense as I carried on reading and it made the feelings and emotions understandable and a lot more realistic.

Addison and Wesley were young sweethearts. What a tragic event happened their were both injured, but Wesley ends up losing his memory of everything. Including his love for Addison.
After the event Addison is forced to cut all contact with him which breaks her heart even more but she does as she has been told. Why does she need to keep her distance?

Fast forward 10 years and they meet again. Wesley has a feeling he knows her, it’s like his heart knows her even though he has no memory of why he feels that way. Addison remembers Wesley all to well and her love for him has never left, so when Wesley asks to spend time with her she agrees.
What will happen if his memory returns? Will they be a happily ever after couple or will things come to light that will make Wesley hate her?
And without side forces working against them do they stand any chance at all?

This is a beautiful story about love, heartbreak, regrets and redemption. If 2 people have been in love, can that love still have survived even without them being aware of it?

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Carr

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This the 7th book in the Mafia Elite series and omg I absolutely love this series. The stories are full of danger, twists and turns, loyalty and a really good steamy romance. These stories for me really captivate me and this book was just the same.

In this story we follow Mia and Nico. Both of them are part of different Mafia families.

Nico is considered quiet but is a very smart calculating underboss. He’s looking for a way to bring down the other Mafia boss. His research keeps bringing up one name. That of the bosses daughter Mia. He know she could be the key to finding a way to destroy the other boss but how will he get her to talk?

Imagine his surprise when Mia turns up to see him with a proposition. One that will get Nico everything he wants but will also change his life forever.

Mia is a confident, strong, fiesty women. For years she has been kept locked up by her father. But she holds a secret. She is the rat in her father’s family and she is determined to bring him down. The only way she can do that and protect herself is to team up with another Mafia family.
So she approaches Nico asking for marriage so that she is protected from her own family.

Will Nico accept her conditions? Will they successful bring down Mia’s father and his illegal actions? And what happens when a proposition of convenience turns into something more real and intense?

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series. I have loved all of these books. It was beautiful to see how the character Cat grew and developed through these books. Each books deals with different aspects and troubles that any young girl goes through and the way Cat deal with these things makes the stories enjoyable and relatable.

I also love the passion Cat has for baking and how the success of her baking depends on the emotions she is feeling and what she is going through at that time. It is also lovely to read of the connection of the family starting with her grandma and passing down the love of baking.

Another beautiful little surprise in the stories is the recipes so you can make them yourself. I found this a really unique twist and helped to bring the story to life even more.

These books are definately a must read of any young person trying to navigate the changes that come from being a child and growing into a young adult.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Carr

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the books by this author. The stories are always so beautifully written and the characters and their story always captivate me. And this books was exactly the same.

This books is a story about second chance love and all the challenges that come with it.

Kate is our leading lady. She is a strong independent woman who knows what she wants. So when the chance at the job or her dream comes up she gives up everything to take this job. By everything I mean family, friends, the love of her life and the place she calls home. However the reality isn’t always as good as the dream and when she finds herself returning home she feels like she could have been missing out all along and everything she wanted could have been right in front of her.

When she bumps into her old love Chase the feelings for Kate resurface all over again but Chase isn’t the boy she left behind. He has changed and has never gotten over the rejection from Kate all those years ago.
Another person who throws themselves into his work Chase doesn’t have time to relationships and with the added pressure of taking care of his nephew, women as the last thing on his mind. Well all but one woman.

When they meet again at a wedding the chemistry is still there, but can they make their lives work to see what could be or will life and challenges stop them from once again being together. Does love work any better the second time around or is it destined to just repeat the past and end in heartbreak?

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr

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Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in the Vigilant series, and we are back with Emvee. After the shocking twists and losses from the previous book Emvee and her father are on the run. They are trying to escape the past however they can’t stay hidden for ever. Someone is after them and they won’t quit.
When Emvee sees her father shot by a mysterious woman she vows to get revenge so she sets out on journey to find her father. With the help of her friend Demi and Demi’s boyfriend Sax they embark on a journey to find the truth and hopefully save her father.
But things aren’t that easy with people from her past returning Emvee doesn’t know who to trust and when she starts getting weird feelings from the bite off Silas things take an even stranger turn.
This story is full of secrets and lies that need to be unravelled if Emvee is ever going to understand the life she now leads

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Kerry Carr

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. The author did an amazing job with the story and the characters. For me the character and their connection is what made the story for me. I loved how much fun they were and the banter going back and forwards between Anna and Phillip I’d what really brought this couple to life.
I have to say i adored Anna. She is such a fun character and she doesn’t mince her words or bother about what she says or who too and for me that is her charm. She can play nicely when she needs to but she doesn’t see why she should be any different than she is and that’s a good message for women just be yourself.

This is a romance story between friends when they play at being a couple. Anna is her own woman, she has her own mind and she won’t act a certain way because it’s expected of her. Phillip is the opposite. Because of his title he has to act and behave in a way that is appropriate for his title.
Anna and Phillip have been friends for years and there has always been a spark between then. So when Phillip proposes they pretend to be in a relationship to keep the press of his back, what could possibly to wrong?

As they navigate their new reality with each other they don’t realise when things start to slide between being fake and turning into reality.

Will Anna and Phillips relationship survive all the media and his familys interfering? Will they realise that what they have is real and not fake before its too late?

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg this was an amazing Thriller. I have loved the books by this author from the first one I’ve read and this one is so good. The author does an amazing job of creating a story that is suspenseful and keeps the reader really gripped. The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat not wanting to stop reading until you find out the ending.

In this story we are with Angie. What started out as a holiday with her friends turns into a nightmare when they are kidnapped. Angie manages to escape but that’s where things go from bad to worse. After returning to the car with police her 3 friends are found dead and Angie is the number 1 suspect.
Angie trys to explain about the kidnapper but with no evidence of anyone else being involved the police don’t believe her.
All this trauma causes Angie’s body to shut down and she loses the ability to talk and tell her side of the story.

When FBI Agent Brenda Reynolds comes to see her she realises the only way to get this kidnapper is to get Angie to talk but that is no simple task.

Now it’s a race against time as the kidnapper/killer is still out there and has his eye on Angie. He won’t settle until he gets the girl that got away. Will Angie find her voice before its too late? Will she be able to give a description of the kidnapper or will the trauma she suffered be too great for her to remember anything? And will the kidnapper succeed in his tasks of getting his revenge on Angie?

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Kerry Carr

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Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really heartwarming and beautifully written romance. I loved the authors writing style and the characters. Corrie is such a strong and determined character who’s love for her family and her faith in things being the way the should be keeps her moving forwards no matter the odds against her.

When she returns back to the family farm to help after her father’s accident it’s not somewhere Corrie saw herself returning too. But farming runs in her blood and even though she is overwhelmed she fits back into farm life as if she never left.
When she is left needed help the brother of her ex flame offers her help. This bring her old flame Luke back into her life, wanting to rekindle things, however with his past betrayals this isn’t possible for Corrie.

When things start to get worse with her parents marriage, the stress of the farm and the younger siblings and someone from their past out for revenge she turns to Lukes brother Aaron. But when feelings of friendship turns into attraction it just adds another complicated situation to an already complicated life.

You will fall in love with this story and characters and you will be inspired by Corrie’s determined nature to make sure she does what is right by everyone she cares for, even when things are against her.

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Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stitch by StitchStitch by Stitch by Marie-Thérèse Hernon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. The author does an amazing job with the characters. In the beginning you really feel for our leading lady Elizabeth. She is struggling with so many things from her divorce, to trying to survive day to day life all the while fighting against her ex husband and his horrible sister. You really feel her struggle at times but as the story progresses you see Elisabeth grow into a strong independent woman.
The main thing I related with her on was her love and devotion she has for her children. No matter what she is going through she always fights for and puts her children first.
I also loved the mix of romance with an old flame and mystery when someone turns up dead.
And that someone is the lady that Elizabeth decides to invest in to start her own business. But when she finds Lousia has been murdered her problems only get worse financially speaking as she loses the money she has invested. Add to this the added stress of her ex flame being the one who is on the murder case which only adds to Elizabeth’s mounting stress.
Will the person responsible for the murder be who Elizabeth expects? Will she be able to find her feet and get back on track on her own to support herself and her kids? And what of the old flame, is his appearance back in her life the sign of something new that was lost or will it just lead to more stress and confusion.

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1)Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this gripping crime story. This story is a chilling, twisted read. The author does an amazing job with the characters and the storyline. It really gives an insight into what life is like in the police force. Even those this is a crime story about a serial killer there is also a romance blossoming between Bobbi and Max. They are work colleagues and even though Bobbi doesn’t want to mix business with pleasure the connection between them is undeniable.

Bobbi has joined a new team of detectives but she’s not going to be welcome with open arms. Her new partner doesn’t want her so she makes her life hell from the beginning making Bobbi feel unwanted. There is a member of her team that makes her feel welcome though and that’s Max.
The connection between Bobbi and Max is undeniable.
When there is a serial killer called The Bathtub Murder on the loose. Bobbi and Max’s department are on the hunt.
When it turns out that Bobbi fits the type of victim the killer likes, she wants to work undercover to help capture this killer. Max doesn’t like this idea and doesn’t want Bobbi in harms way.
With everything in place for Bobbi to go undercover will Max be able to keep her self from The Bathtub Murderer and stop him from attacking again, or will the murderer attack again and take the woman that Max is giving his heart too? Will Bobbi’s partner Rose ever be able to accept her and see her as an equal partner instead of a spoilt rich kid.

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Kerry Carr

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet #1)Watcher by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. It is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet but with a MM romance. This story is full of Forbidden Love, and the twists and turns to find their happy ever after. I also loved the twist of it being about messengers(angels) and watchers (fallen angels).
There is a war between them and with watchers being left on earth they teamed up and supported the demons to fight against the angels.
I’m not going to give too much away but the romance is between a watcher and a messenger so you can imagine the problem that brings with the sides being at war.
The author does an amazing job at retelling the classic tale and adding the unique twist of the paranormal storyline. The characters are really well written and their personalities really jumped off the page. You will feel like you know them personally but the end.

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex Book 1) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Kerry Carr

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex chronicles Book 1)Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This a great start to the series and a fantastic paranormal adventure. I really enjoy Rovena’s character. She is a very strong and determined lady with skills even she is not aware of. As a hunter her job is to stop the demons that are leaving the underworld before then can harm innocent people. However she senses there is something she doesn’t know about. Some secret to her past and who is really is that is kept hidden from her.

When Rovena is sent to a morgue to look at a body her job is to find out who killed the person and how. But things don’t go to plan. As she is studying the person they wake up.
Face with a dead person who doesn’t seem dead Rovena doesn’t know what to do. As time reveals that it’s not the soul of the deceased person in the body and demons trying to get at the soul that’s taken over the body Rovena has to do the unthinkable. She needs to protect a demon from harm instead of destroying it.
So we now start on a journey full of danger and surprises as Rovena learns its a lot harder to protect a demon than it is to destroy it.
I really can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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