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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Kerry Carr

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories, #2)Undeniable by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in Central Florida Stories. These books can be read as a standalone as well. This story is a romance, but with cartels and danger it gives the story an extra element. Add to it the BDSM factor and it becomes a gripping steamy read.
The author does an amazing job with the character. Both of our main characters have problems in their past that they are working through. As a reader I like that because it makes them feel more realistic.

In this story we are with Arely and Kurt. They have known each other for years as Kurt was a friend to Arely’s brother. Arely always had a soft spot for Kurt but she was always his friends baby sister.

Fast forward and their lives cross again in a way neither of them expected. Arely is on the run from a dangerous cartel and needs to keep a low profile. To do this she starts working behind the bar at a BDSM club. What she doesn’t realise is that the owner is Kurt.

Kurt has problems of his own, suffering from PTSD he’s struggling to function in every day life. He has no drive until a blast from the past in the form of Arely walks back into his life.
For the first time Kurt sees her as the woman she has now become and the Dom in him wants to claim her for his own.

Will this couple finally get their HEA? Will the cartel find Arely? And if they do will Kurt be able to protect her from the dangers that are coming her way?

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this cosy romance. I loved the reference to Jane Austin and the connection the author makes. I really loved Eliza’s character. She is a determined lady and when she wants to solve something you can be sure she will solve it.
Our story is based in the English countryside while men are gentlemen and ladies are supposed to act like ladies. Eliza travels there to visit her family and to find out just what happened between them and her father. However like most families there are the nice people and also the not so nice people and some are just plain crazy.
When murders start to happen Eliza realises she needs to solve more than just the family history.
This book is a fun Cozy Mystery which will have you laughing with a sprinkle of romance and a touch of danger this book is a captivating read.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second  book in the Antipodes Series and it was just as intriguing as the first book. The characters are well developed and the book is easy to read. The story keeps you hooked all the way through as you follow the journey of the characters as they adapt to their new way of life.

Cam has matured in this book and after hearing that someone he loves could still be alive he sets out to find them. The journey is challenging and makes him question things he knows and thinks about love and loyalty. The main question is if given the opportunity to redo life would you take the same course with the same mistakes or would you change your plans maybe for the better or maybe for the worst.

It’s a really thought provoking theme and set in time when the world is destroyed by a disease  and only few people surviving its an interesting concept.

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The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Kerry Carr

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The DetailThe Detail by Dana Wayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. I loved the mix of crime and romance. The twists and turns made this a very gripping story. The author does an amazing job with the characters and with their background it gives them real depth. I loved how both Jess and Seth have feelings for each other but neither feels brave enough to tell the other how they feel.
Their chemistry is great and the way they interact with each other in a fun teasing way makes their feelings clear to everyone but them.

Jess and Seth have been on a manhunt for a serial killer. Now they have their man they need to travel to collect him and bring him to face trial. With the times it’s going to take to get their and back Seth sees this as a chance to break down the walls and get to know Jess better. However with a serial killer in their car and a journey back full of problems things won’t be smooth.

With the serial killer in question out for vengence and his target being none other than Jess, both Seth and Jess struggling with their feelings and dealing with Jess ‘s family this is one story where you will not know what’s going to happen unless you read it.
Will Jess and Seth confess their feelings? Now that the serial killer has Jess in his sight will he be able to get his revenge? Will the confusing feelings between the partners make their job harder and cloud their judgement of their job?

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Kiss a Thief by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Carr

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KISS A THIEFKISS A THIEF by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this romance story. I was gripped from the beginning. The author does an amazing job with the characters. Their passion from the beginning was instant and hot. You fall in love right away. Yet with the twists you also feel the complete heartbreak as well.

Mia is an art curator in a gallery. When she first meets Dylan sparks fly. Dylan is smart, so attractive, everything a woman could want. Dylan feels the spark too. He feels that Mia is so different to all the other woman he has had in his life.
As they start to date their relationship starts to bloom and as fast moving as the relationship is you can feel them falling in love.
However things aren’t smooth sailing and when some art pieces are stolen from Dylan’s home everything points to Mia being the theif.

Did Mia really steal those things? Was the feelings and connection all an act for Mia to get access to his home? And if Mia is innocent can their relationship ever be fixed after the lack of trust?

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Letter CarrierThe Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It was inspiring as much as it was heartbreaking. The things Michelle and her family went through was unimaginable and truly makes you grateful for the safe life most of us have today. I love how it is based on a true story and the author has done an amazing job with the research which truly makes this story an deep insight into that time.

We are transported into WWII, when Nazi Germany was invading many countries and what affect that on the people living in those areas.

When they take over and capture Michelle and her family they are forced to serve the Nazi in their own home. The family are forced to indure physical, mental and emotional trauma, never knowing if they were going to survive or not.
One thing that comes out of this story is hope. Michelle never let’s go of her faith and the hope that one day she would be free. During this story we see her blossom through all the bad times to become a strong and inspirational woman with a story to tell. A story which will make anyone stop and think and admire the courage of the people that survived that time

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Kerry Carr

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really captivating romance. The author does an amazing job with the story and the characters. Both of our main characters Ella and Jake are strong determined people who care about and want to protect the people they love. A chain of events leads them to start off on oppositites sides fighting for custody of Ella’s niece.

After Ella’s sister passes she is left with custody of her niece. Dealing with grief and the sudden responsibility she is shock and devastated to recieve a letter to discuss custody of Tessa to her paternal grandparents.
This starts a whirlwind of emotions including the immediate attraction the the lawyer who is pursuing this case Jake Taylor.

Jake Taylor doesn’t deal in family law normally however he takes this case because he wants to save his uncle and aunt from being hurt. Unsure of whether this child is really their grandchild or someone trying to con them he heads into war to find out the truth. What he doesn’t expect is to run into Ella.
He knows her love for the child is real but a part of him can’t help thinking she is behind the lie, if it is a lie.
What happens next is a rollercoaster so emotions run high and secrets and lies slowly come out in the open.
When torn between doing what is right by Tessa and doing what his aunty and uncle want which side will Jake choose?

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Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Kerry Carr

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Key To His HeartKey To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a beautifully written story. The author has filled this story with so many emotions it is a real rollercoaster of a read. The additional twists and turns makes this story so much more than a normal romance. The passion and connection between Kat and TJ is so magical and intense you feel completely drawn into their story.

Kat is a recently divorced woman who moves to this small place where she knows no one. She is planning on creating a new life for her and her baby and she plans on doing this on her own.
However fate has a different idea. And that comes in the form of TJ.

TJ used to be a NFL player who after her retired became a chemistry teacher. He has always wanted to settle down in life and have a family. So when Kat walks in to his parents shop she takes his breath away and there is a spark he’s never felt before. But surely she’s married right?

What follows is a beautiful story and along the way we see fate lending a helping hand in this couples lives in a way neither of them expected. But things aren’t always plan sailing and when Kat starts to confess somethings that go against everything TJ knows and believes can they work through it and trust fate and follow their hearts or will their heads and past experiences stop them from being able to make that final leap together?

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Ballet School Rumours (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure Book 3) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ballet School RumoursBallet School Rumours by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Amberwood Hall Ballet School series. This is a really fun series for young readers. It is a beautiful mix of a story that includes themes that young readers relate to.
This is a fun story involving friendships, both paranormal and real and the problems that can occur.

We are back with Lauren and her friends at Ballet School. When her friend Katie decides to start a wall for gossip it seems like a good idea. Until rumours start about the strange things going on at the school. When one student inparticular decides he’s going to get to the bottom of it Lauren becomes concerned for her ghost friends Grace and Rodney.
In the lead up to the school production the rumours start to turn more sinister in nature and starts to cause rifts between the friends. Can Lauren find out who is causing the rumours before it destroys her friendships?

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The Secret Cure: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Twist by JD Spero – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Secret CureThe Secret Cure by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow this Thriller is an amazing. I was so totally gripped from the beginning. There are so many secrets and lies in this book that when they are all revealed I was really shocked and surprised. The author does an amazing job with her characters making them come alive. The character I really felt for and ended up loving is Rosalie Giordano. She is such a strong and determined character. I could feel every ounce of her anger and betrayal and in turn her need for vengence.

Rosalie used to be a dancer. After her hard upbringing she was rescued by her husband. However when she was struck down with an illness then left her in a paralysed state things in their perfect marriage goes wrong. Unable to move or speak all Rosalie could do was watch.
Her husband thinks she has no chance of recovering so he turned to his therapist.
Rosalie starts to feel there is more to their relationship that a professional patient/client relationship so when she starts to get movement back she keeps this to herself and starts to plot her revenge against husband who betrayed her when she was at her weakest.

However she isn’t the only person out for revenge against her husband and as the story unfolds there are more secrets and betrayals that we find out about. This is one thrilling ride which won’t let you go.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Kerry Carr

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It is a great mixture of romance and danger. The story is thrilling as we journey with Aimee and Qadir. I loved their characters. Aimee is such a strong independent woman. She’s had a tough life which has lead her to where she is and the person she is today. So pleased that she remains a strong character that isn’t afraid to speak her mind and be herself.
Qadir is a powerful guy and has such he isn’t used to people confronting him or going against his wishes, however when he meets Aimee he gets that and a whole lot more. Aimee will challenge him in ways he has never experienced before and he will allow her to do just that.
They meet when Aimee saves his life. And once the meet Qadir is certain he won’t let her go. But that’s when things change. Aimee escapes and leaves but what she doesn’t realise is that she now becomes a target.
Can this couple work through their life differences and find common ground? Can they save each other from the constant threats to their lives? With the distrust and danger do they stand any chance of being together or will the difference in their lifestyle and worlds but too much for them to overcome.

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Sword of Darkness (The Vigilant Book 3.5) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr

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Sword of Darkness (Vigilant, #3.5)Sword of Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book is part of the Vigilant series. These books can be read and enjoyed a stand alone read. This is a young adult fantasy adventure which is really gripping and full of magic and twists and turns to keep the reader entertained.
Reece is a bit of a thrill seeker. He likes an adrenaline rush so chooses to race cars. Since his father moved them to a new area he is trying to find a way to get his adrenaline fix but from joining he gets more than he bargins for.
What follows is a story about love, secrets and betrayal where Reece discovers a world he thought was only make believe and when he is forced to make a decision between the girl who’s stolen his heart or his families live who will he choose? Is there a way to protect his family and be with the girl he wants?
Reece has some tough decisions to make and has some tough lessons and realisations to deal with. How do you deal when everything you think is one way turns into something completely different?

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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et IgnorabimusA Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It was one of those books you read that even though it is fiction you could imagine something similar happening. With all the additives and GM stuff that is added to our food these days we really don’t know what we are consuming. I really appreciated the research the author put into this book so that it had more of a realistic feel and it makes the feeling that this could become a reality instead of a work for fiction. The twists and turns kept me gripped and I was shocked at how far the cover up goes and how much is hidden that we wouldn’t know about.

In this story we follow Calum as he tries to find out what is causing this outbreak which is turning normally reasonable people into aggressive humans. Could it be something they’ve eaten? When it seems that the only people not affected are vegans this leads Calum on the trail fo what is being used to taint the meat and dairy products. What he discovers is a bunch of secrets and cover ups that no one should know about and the consequence of this knowledge puts him in a danger situation.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. The author does an amazing job creating the world and the characters. It is a story that will grip you and doesn’t let go. I love the relationship between the family and the loyalty that they have for each other no matter what situation they find themselves in.
Leo is the main character well follow and this is his story. After losing their parents Leo has vowed to protect his brothers and sister no matter the cost. He works as a mercenary to earn money to keep his family fed. He had a rare gift which his boss exploits to the max. When Leo’s boss realises he isnt the only one in his family with this gift, Leo and his family need to make a decision. Stay and risk certain death or leave and have a chance of a better life.
What follows is a journey as they travel away from everything they know to hopefully be free. But this journey isn’t easy and when they are still hunted down by the people they left behind it leaves you wondering whether they will ever find peace at all or is the whole family destined to be hunted and targeted until one or all of them is dead.

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Let It Be Love (A Mustang Prairie Romance Book 5) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Let It Be Love (A Mustang Prairie Romance)Let It Be Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. This isn’t the first book I have read by this author. Each one is unique but I have never been disappointed and I wasn’t with this one. I love the author’s style of writing. How you feel completely drawn into the story and the lives of the characters. The storyline isn’t so far fetched either so it feels realistic and relatable which helps you connect to the characters even more.

Our two characters in this story are Kiki and Eric.
Kiki is a pop starlet. Her career is going well and she never saw herself falling in love but she did. She falls in love with a normal guy called Eric.
Eric falls madly in love with Kiki as well but he had trouble coping with all the gossip and rumours that surround his famous love. Are the stories true? Does he need to doubt the woman he loves?

Together they need to find a way to protect their love and work to make sure that nothing comes between them. But with Kiki’s agent and meddling paparazzi trying to tear them apart do they even stand a chance.

You will fall in love with this couple from the beginning and you will be cheering them on all the way through this story. But when the odds are stacked against them does their love stand a chance of surviving?

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Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder in the Lightning RoomMurder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really great young adult story. It is a historical fiction story which includes loads of elements such as mystery, Suspense, murder and danger. The author does an amazing job of mixing fiction with historical reference especially with regards to Nikola Tesla’s secret labs and the experiments that were conducted.
I love the main character Cora Croft. She is a very determined young woman who isn’t going to settle for a life of marriage as is normal for that time period. She is determined to make something of herself so when this mystery happens she will stop at nothing to solve it. What she doesn’t realise is how dangerous trying to unravel these secrets can be and how much danger she places herself and her friends Harrison and Marshall in.

This mystery will keep the reader hooked from beginning to end and the history references make this a really unique story.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting Sci fi adventure. What I loved is the magic of the story and how the author brings all the worlds to life so that you feel like you are actually experiencing it all first hand.
There is a little romance which is a nice touch but this story is more about action and adventure with a female hero which is nice to read.

The concept of the story was good too. About an orphaned girl, who doesn’t know where she came from all she knows she is doesn’t fit in. And then into adulthood where she works as a midwife but still doesn’t feel like she belongs, that is until the secrets of her true identity begin to unravel and show her a world where she belongs and the people she needs to protect as Princess.

What follows is a great adventure as Ellie trys to find her feet in this strange world while at the same time gaining the trust of her people. Will they welcome her home? Or will there be problems from her own people as well as the dangers already against them?
With the help of Locan they need to fight against aliens, and Elle’s uncle to save her people while also fighting the monsters that live inside of them.

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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Kerry Carr

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Paige and the Reluctant ArtistPaige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance. Its a very sweet story about 2 people from quite difference lives but with 1 thing in common. Art. The author does an amazing job writing the characters. I especially love Paige. She is a very determined woman who knows what she wants and won’t stop until she gets it. Mark on the other hand isn’t as keen to enter the artistic world and would rather stay on his ranch rescuing horses.

When they meet the attraction between them is instant. However Paige wants to keep things strictly professional. We shall see how long that last.
When Paige turns up to ask Mark to paint for the gallery he is very reluctant. He paints for pleasure not profit but when Paige makes him an offer he can’t refused he gets on with the task.
To help assist him and check on his progress Paige relocates to Montana to be near him and this is where we see the attraction build and the connection grow.
The characters work well together. Both have pasts and history’s which make embarking on this relationship anything but a walk in the park.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Kerry Carr

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the First Coast Thriller series. It is a great start to the series. This book is definately one that will keep a reader gripped and on the edge of their seat from start to finish. I loved it. I literally couldn’t put it down and the pace was fast enough that it kept me engaged without missing any details or depth.

This books is a crime Thriller and has so many twists and turns at the reader cannot be sure of what to expect or what the outcome can be. When you mix cartel boats and investigations with the FBI you just know that things are going to be pretty or plain sailing and lives will be on the line.

Our main character Clayton has had a rough time of things. He was part of JSO but he gambling addiction got the best of him and now he’s a repo man. All he wants is to get back into law enforcement and make his family proud.
When he is offered that change he grabs for it however it comes at a cost and that cost is crossing dangerous people and putting the family and friends he loves into harms way.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Carr

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Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting and gripping medieval romance. I love history and this step into the past was a really good read. The author does an amazing job with the research and the information about the 15th Century and how the world was in that time really bring history to life.
This book is a really interesting insight into the lives of people of that time, and how the War Of the Roses affected everyone not just the people fighting in the war.
Isabel’s is a knights daughter and of marrying age. When her father set her marriage up, she is apprehensive about who her husband will be and what he will be like. What she doesn’t expect is that she will be married off to  Sir William who is the enemy of her people. Why would her father agree to this union? Does he hope it will bring both parties together? How will Isabel cope trying to figure out her place in the world and how to do her role as wife to the enemy.

This story is a really interesting romance and shows what it would be like to be a young woman in that time period. Nothing is as it seems which makes this story really captivating.

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The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not. by Robert Rife – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not.The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not. by Robert Rife
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really unique book. It has a mixture of everything from sci-fi to romance and even a little horror as well. The author separates the chapters so that each one is from the perspective of a different character in our story. This was nice as if felt like different stories inside one book.
I liked the humour in this book. It’s quite dark but didn’t stop me from laughing at different parts.
The characters have a very real feel to them which makes their personality and humour easy to connect with.
Most of our characters are damaged in someway and trying to regain their lives and this makes them endearing to the reader. This story is fast paced and contains lots or action and adventure which will keep the reader gripped and maybe a little confused. One thing for sure once you start you won’t stop until the end.

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr

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Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant, #0.5)Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really interesting young adult book. The book itself can be read in one sitting and I got that it is a prequel. The story really wets your appetite for what is to come and I can’t wait to see where this story will lead.
The author does an amazing job with the characters. Our leading lady EmVee is a very strong willed and confident person and when she realises something isn’t right with the town they have moved to she doesn’t stop until she get answers.
So begins a tale of mystery, secrets and paranormal occurrences which leave the read questioning everything and wanting more.
As well as all this we have all the teenage angst as well with regards to emotions, relationships between friends and crushes and also learning who to trust and who not to.

This book is fast paced and gripped me from the first page. I can’t wait to see what the series has in store

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I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Kerry Carr

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I'm Not Your Difference (Fitz, #4)I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in Fitz series. I think if you read them from the beginning it will give you a better understanding of the characters and their stories. I haven’t read them in order. It didn’t take anything away from my enjoyment of the story though but I will be going back and reading from the beginning.

This book has it all and deal with some very sensitive subjects, the main one being sexuality and how some people are targeted because of that.The author does this in a way that is respectful and informative which really brings the story to life.
It is full of emotions from happiness and sadness, love and betrayal, danger but underneath it all is family love.
Andy has really got a struggle on his hands. His partner recently left after he couldn’t cope with Andy’s diagnoses of Parkinsons. Leaving Andy to cope on his own with his illness but also their adopted deaf daughter.
Heartbroken Andy pushes forwards always trying to do what’s right for them both.
Just when Andy feels he’s back on track Stephen returns and wants to give it another go. Can he be trusted after last time? Should Andy let him back in or will he end up being hurt all over again.
Add to this drama the fact that there is a serial killer on the loose that is targeting gay men and Andy is in more danger than just getting his heart broken.
Fitz is Andy’s brother in law and he’s a detective. When he is handed the case of numerous men who have passed supposedly at their own hands he realises something isn’t right and its a race against to to stop the killer and potentially save Andy from becoming a victim.

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Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book OneDeath & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really entertaining and enjoyable young adult fantasy. The author does a great job with the character and the world building. It is a story that really grips the reader and drags them down into an alternative world where all is not what it seems.

I really love Evaline’s character. She is a very determined young woman who is set on her goals of becoming a detective even though everyone is against the idea she pushes on and doesn’t stop. When her father turns down a chance to solve a mystery to find an ancient artifact Evaline decides to accept the mission. This leads her into an alternate world where past curses and magic await to test her. With the help of her friend and love Delbert can she solve the mystery and find the ancient artefact? Can she stop the destruction of this alternate world before it affects her world? Or will the curses that are on her family prove too much for her to overcome?

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Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kerry Carr

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Enchanted in TimeEnchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful paranormal story. The author’s writing is beautiful and really drags the author into the story and the lives of the characters. I love how the characters from the past and present mix and how their lives are connected in ways you don’t expect.
Roxanne has been through an awful lot and is now dealing with grief over losing her husband and son but also guilt. To help her overcome this she takes a job to help a old lady in her final days.
However the old lady and the house aren’t what they seem. There is a story to tell about the residence of the houses past. A story of love, betrayal and unanswered questions. Claudette wants this story told before she passes.
So that is also part of Roxannes job. But with strange happenings in the house, strange figures appearing and Roxanne not knowing what’s real or just her mind playing tricks this is one story that will take some time to unravel and when it does it will shock and surprise everyone.

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On Viking Seas (The Forerunner Saga Series Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Kerry Carr

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On Viking Seas (Forerunner Series)On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in The ForeRunner series and all I can say is wow. This is one series that keeps getting better and better with each installment. The author has done a great job with mixing history and mythology to create a story that is unique and full of action and adventure, as well as mythical beings and secrets left to reveal. This story also covers what it was like to be a slave and how they suffered which was a moving retelling of past events and shines a light on just how awful those times were.

This story is basically several stories in one as we find the Agneson family separated and each member going through their own struggles.
You have Thorfinn who is still at sea battles the elements, storms and dangers as they cross the seas. His sister Kara is now of marrying age and fighting her uncle against the planned marriage which she doesn’t want. You have family members travelling to other parents to recover and come to terms with some devastating news and finally there is Cub who has been captured and taken as a slave to work in the tin mines.
Can this family defeat all the odds against them and be reunited? Or are the odds to high against them as they struggle on their own?

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Kerry Carr

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1.5 in The Twilight Realm Trilogy. This is a young adult story however it was thrilling enough to keep me entertained and captivated. The author’s world building is amazing and our main character I loved. She is so fiesty and determined that nothing will stop her from completing her assignment.
Yarissa didn’t want to be a spy. She was completing her training and wanted to join the Elites to protect her Realm. However fate and the king had other plans for her.

Now she finds herself sent on a mission to find the whereabouts of the missing princess. She starts her journey with 3 other people but ends up on her own. Now she needs to find a way to complete this assignment on her own.
However things don’t go sailing and when she finds herself captured she needs to use all her skills as a fighter and a spy to save herself.

This story is full of magic and adventure. It’s a story about learning to trust and also trusting yourself and your own ability. I can’t wait to see how the story progresses

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kerry Carr

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really enjoyable romance. I loved the chemistry between the characters both Bridger and Tia know how to push the others buttons and that only sparks their chemistry more.
Bridger is well known as a playboy. He plays hard both on and off the ice but this behaviour is now biting him in the butt as bad press and being distracted during games is having a negative impact on his career.
He’s decided to lay off women and concentrate on his career that is until Tia walks into his life.

Tia has had a bad experience with rich playboys and has learnt her lesson the hard way. Never again will she be caught up with a rich playboy. However things get a bit sidetracked when she meet Bridger.

The attraction between them is instant and steamy. With both of them not wanting to commit they settle on 1 weekend of fun. But what happens when that 1 weekend isn’t enough.
Could Tia be the girl to finally tame the notorious playboy? Will Tia even contemplate more with Bridger? And what happens if Tia’s past is revealed? Will Bridger pursue her as hard as he plays in life? Or will Tia stand her ground and and deny Bridger the one thing he wants, Her?

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Kerry Carr

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts, #1)Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this sweet romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters giving them a depth that makes them relatable and allows the readers to really feel the feelings and emotions they go through. The connection between the characters is instant with Destiny already being a fan of Nicco. Over the course of the story we see how they get closer while fighting Destiny’s insecurities and Nicco’s playboy image. This is a great read that keeps you hooked wondering will they get it together or won’t they.

Nicco is a actor that has every girls heart racing and Destiny is no exception. So when they meet at her friends photo shoot the spark is immediate. Destiny is a romance writer who is struggling to find her story however a little time with Nicco has got her creative juices flowing. So when Nicco comes to her with a proposition, he becomes her muse of her story and she helps him with his career, how could Destiny refuse.
As their journey continues their feelings grow but with both of them having been hurt in the past and insecurities are they going to be able to work through it all to make it work? Will Destiny finally get to write her own happy ever after or will they both end up with their hearts broken again?

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Carr

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Triad Resumption, Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC #6)Triad Resumption, Part Two by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is part 2 in the series and after all the trauma and heartbreak from the first one I was dying to get this one to see how the story ends. These books can’t be read as a standalone. You really need to read all the books in order to get the full feel of all the characters and their stories. This book is very emotionally charges and has some elements with maybe a trigger for people. The author handles all these situation in a way that is respectful but eye-opening at the same time. My heart broke for Chains for all he went through and continues to go through but the love that Jackson and Winnie have for him is so strong and you feel that through this story.

Chains has been rescued but he is in a really bad way. After all the abuse and trauma he suffered at the hands of his abductors he needs to do a lot of healing both physically and mentally.
Things start to look up for him. He decides to embrace his romance and love for both Jackson and Winnie, his brothers are accepting of it as well which makes him happy. However as good as things are Chains can’t let go and be happy until he knows who wanted to torture him to death and why?
Now with the help of his MC brothers and Winnie and Jackson, Chains now needs to face his demons as his past comes back to haunt him and he’s not prepared to allow anyone he loves to get hurt.
This story is very brutal to read in parts but you really get the full sense of the MC brotherhood as they all band together to protect their own. I loved this story so much I can’t wait to see who’s story we will hear next

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