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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kerry Carr

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Notebook Series. I would really recommend reading the first 2 books in the series first as they themes and characters all follow through the series. This book continues from the end of the last book.
What I love about these books is how well the stories are written. You completely feel transported to the era the books are written in. The stories are a great read, they are full of mystery and murder and our main character Emma has loads more challenges to overcome, from learning to run a charity made with a donation from a wealth client to solving a mystery involving drugs, kidnapping and more.
Adding to this mystery is another case brought to her by an old flame but are things as they seem?
It is a thrilling read that will need the reader hooked and guessing from beginning to end. You feel captivated and transported in time which adds to the charm of this series.

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Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Juliet's Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways, #4)Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this beautiful romance story. It was really nice reading Juliet’s story. Following her on the journey to find what her heart desires love and the possibility of a family. Throughout this journey Juliet struggles with her faith and her ability to remain confident in God’s plan for her when everything seems so far out of her reach. However god works in mysterious ways and if we keep our faith he will surprise us when we least expect it.

Juliet’s surprise comes in the form of Jake. When Juliet becomes ill Jake helps her out and even though at first they seem to be so incompatable as their feelings grow and progress you know they are the perfect fit for each other.

This is a beautiful clean romance with a lot of reference to religion and keeping faith in God’s plan for you.

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An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo Book 4) by Calla Zae – Review by Kerry Carr

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An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo, #4)An Alien Storm by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in the Soliders of Saedo. While I haven’t read the previous books in the series I still really enjoyed this sci-fi romance. I loved both the main characters. Both were really easy to like and feel for at times.

Vanessa is a chef on the plant of Saedo. After escaping her abusive ex husband all she wants in a quiet life. She doesn’t dream she will ever find love again. That is until she meets a star being called Arkon.

Arkon has secrets in his past as well but he can’t deny or help the attraction he feels towards Vanessa. Could she be the one he’s been waiting for? Are the destined to be together? Or will their pasts stop them from finding love?

Along side the romance there is also danger as something is trying to change the peaceful world they live in.
This was a really good read and i am not going to read the others in the series.

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Kerry Carr

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Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. It is fast paced and the chemistry between the two main characters is pretty much felt from the beginning of the story and increases as you progress.
One thing I really enjoy is the realistic stories about Ian and Grace. Both of them come into this situation / relationship with a background and wounds from previous relationships. Like most new relationships it’s hard to find the happy ground so there is a bit of drama and some issues around trust however the passion and chemistry between then is amazing.
Grace needs to leave her current home so when she sees her neighbour Ian looking for a roommate she is interested. The ad says there’s no rent as long as Grace is prepared to cook him a meal every night. How hard can that be right.
Neither of them expected the connection between them to grow as it does but with them being new to each other and roommates on top of that does their budding romance stand any chance at all?

This story is full of twists and turns and things you just don’t see coming which keeps the reader hooked

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Bella: An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn: Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan's BeginningsBella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These two books are the prequels to the Logan Mckenna mystery series. Both books give us more of an insight into Logan’s life and her family history.

Bella is a beautiful story about how Logans great grandmother Norah met Giovanni. Giovanni is a very skilled man and makes beautiful creations. One of his creations ends up becoming a family heirloom that is passed down through the generations. This story is heartwarming and interesting to read about how life was in the past and how hard times were.

JAGGED DAWN- The second story catches up to present day and follows Logan’s life. In this story we live through her pain as she goes through the trauma of losing her husband. Through all the fear and grief we see signs of the Logan we know from the other stories as we see her strength and determination shine through.

Both these stories give us a better insight into Logan’s family history and explains in more detail the pain and trauma that was mention in the following stories when Logan progresses from music teacher to murder detective.

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I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale – Review by Kerry Carr

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I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap RomanceI Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a student teacher romance written from the view of the teacher. After reading the first one from the view of the student it was nice to read this one from the opposite view point. The author does an amazing job with the characters. They are very deep.
Diego is a teacher at Kirk. He has just got out of a really long marriage and doesn’t think he will ever find love again. That is until he meets Cassie. Their attraction and chemistry is instant but because of Diego’s job he tries to avoid getting involved.

When they finally give in things still don’t run smoothly. With Diegos job and an ex wife making the divorce harder than it needs to be. Their path to love doesn’t run smooth.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. I loved the fairy tale feel about it and the parts of the story that were similar to Sleeping Beauty.
The author does an amazing job writing the characters and their story will grip you from beginning to end. I literally couldn’t put it down. This is a story about love overcoming all odds stacked against them and really being unconditional. You can’t help but feel for our characters because at every turn something seems to get in the way of their love.

This is the story of Cathal and Eala.
Cathal is always following his brother trying to stop him getting into trouble. On one occasion he ends up on Swan Island. This is a scared placed and no one should be there or harm the Kings swans.
When he is injured by the swans he meets Eala who is the queen. As their relationship grows there are all sorts of obstacles for the couple to over come. All Ealan wants is to be with Cathal however she has a need to protect her people and also she is trapped on the Island by the king.
Cathal wants to rescue her and release her from this guided prison however he’s not sure how and with secrets and outside forces working against them.Can they both become free and together and also save Ealan’s people or will it all be to much and drag the couple apart?

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The Prisoner of the Dead (Dead World Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It isn’t my normal choice of genre however I really enjoyed it and found I couldn’t put it down. The author does an amazing job of creating the apocalyptic world our characters are in. The descriptions are so well written you actually feel like you are there experiencing it all first hand.

There is a virus that is running the world taking over all the people turning them into zombies. Everywhere Baron goes he finds villages dead or full of zombies. Baron had learn to survive in this hostile world. All he wants to do is lay low and avoid getting infected.
His plans change however when he finds himself captured by a woman who is immortal. As they travel trying to flee the zombies and get to safety Baron realises that this woman could be the key to ending this virus that is taking over the world

This story is fast paced and very entertaining. You get a real feeling of being scared and running for you life through these characters. If you love zombies and apocolypse stories then this is definstely a read for you.

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by Kerry Carr

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Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fast paced romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters. It’s a real fairytale romance of a poor girl finding a rich guy and all the ups and downs they need to go through to be together. I really loved Regan’s character. She is a young girl who hasn’t got the best family life but who is determined to change and make.her future better. You really feel her emotions, and her embarrassment about her family and where is comes from is evident from the beginning.
When Jeremy and wealthy business man walks into the diner that Regan works at there is an instant connection but Regan isn’t prepared to open up to him straight away.
What follows is a story about 2 people finding out that they aren’t so different and that just because you have money doesn’t change the person you are.
Jeremy is always kind and respectful to Regan. The emotions from him are feelings of attraction but also caring as he gets to know her and her story.

However things aren’t all rosey and when Jeremy’s parents find out that he us dating a girl who is less than acceptable for their son things start to get confusing as Regan and Jeremy fight to prove that others are wrong and what they feel is real and true.

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr

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It Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes Natural by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this authors books. I love the paranormal romance and how the story evolves. This the 3rd book in the Powder River series. Even though reading from.the beginning will enhance the story its not essential as this book can be read as a standalone. The author does an amazing job of making the paranormal feel normal and the growth of the characters through the books keeps the reader hooked.
In this book we follow the story of Brandon and Macy.

Brandon is part of the Powder River werewolf pack. He has his life mapped out and is happy with his choice to join the military. That is until the night before he is due to leave when he bumps into a woman who is his fated mate. Now torn between doing what he was going to do and being with this woman he just met he decides to leave but can never forget her. After he returns he decides it’s time to finally find and be with his fated mate.

Macy has a lot of expectations placed on her. She struggles to constantly be a good daughter and do the right thing. So when her friend drags her away for one night of madness she gives in and goes wild. This one moment of madness ends up with her losing everything.
However Macy is a strong determined woman and through all the ups and downs she gets through it all but she feels like something is missing. Could it be something to do with Brandon? Is she feeling the pull towards him as he is to her?

This story is definately a rollercoast of a ride that keeps the reader gripped. This book is full of drama, love both lost and found and shifters falling in love. What more could you want for a fantastic romance with surprises along the way.

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files) by C.H. Sessums – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files)The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this mystery story. It is set in the 1930’s and the author does an amazing job of transporting the reader back to that time period. I love our lead character Jenny. She is a very determined young woman and faces danger head on to solve her case.

Jenny has been sent on the mission by her uncle who passed away. He fears she is in danger. All because of an expensive necklace she wears.

What happens next is a story that twists and turns as mystery gets deeper and more confusing. What Jenny doesn’t expect is that a routine search for missing jewellery would end up in several people dying.
Is Jenny going to be capable enough to solve this case or will she end up just risking herself by playing detective?

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Kerry Carr

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. Its a paranormal adventure. The author did an amazing job of bringing the character of Abbey and her story to life. It was also really good how the author wrote the clowns, making them dangerous and scary without being too much or too graphic. Needless to say after reading this book I’m going to be more wary of clowns in the future.

Abbey has just started at a new school. What people don’t know is she had a special gift of seeing spirits. Not ideal when you want to be a normal girl and just fit in. However things start to get stranger after a incident she witnessed at the circus has her seeing clowns everywhere. These clowns aren’t the fun loving entertaining kind. They mean trouble and when her friends start going missing Abbey knows she needs to face the growing fear of these clowns to figure out the truth. Can she figure it out before its too late and stop the clown apocalypse before it happens?

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

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My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a lovely romance story. It is really well written and the author does an amazing job of bringing the story and the romance to life. Right down to the name of the place Cupid’s Cove. The characters are well written and really likeable. I love Lara’s character. For a young woman she is very determined and knows what she wants in life. I also love that at the end of every chapter is a recipe for something sweet and tasty really bringing the bakery theme and sweet treats to life.

After a failed relationship Lara swears off men and romance and decides to focus all her attention on the family bakery. Things are going good until her father decides to allow another bakery to be open. Feeling betrayed by her dad Lara has a instant dislike for the new place and owner and as the owners plans become more realised she thinks it is all a publicity stunt. I mean who can find love by eating cookies?

Graham has given up everything in his life for this one chance to make his business successful. He thinks he has a winning combination. A bakery selling mouthwatering cookies and a dating app that allows people to find love. What he doesn’t expect is to find love with the sassy daughter of the Mayor who wants to see him as a enemy.

This story has it all to keep the reader entertained and wanting to know what happens next. Will their cookies be a match? But as with most romances it isn’t straight forward, with town gossip, the local radio station and everyone wanting a bit of this budding romance can Lara and Graham make it work?

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Behemoth (Grimm Wolves MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Carr

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Behemoth (Grimm Wolves MC #1)Behemoth by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in the Grimm Wolves series and wow what a story. This is a MC romance but what I loved about it is that the main character Francis although a biker is also a soft gentle soul. His character is so vulnerable that you can’t help but fall in love with him.

Francis has had a very hard childhood and wears his scars on his body as proof. He is closed off from everyone preferring to be alone. He also has a talent for reading peoples minds. This and the way his looks has lead him to close off. After all who could love a monster.
He spends his days working as a firefighter and is also a member of the Grimm Wolves MC. He never imagined a run in with a beautiful woman could unravel him and make his once sad life filled with happiness again. However things aren’t that simple.

Grace is a single mum raising her gifted son Damien. Damien’s father is in prison. After her relationship with Damien’s father which was brutal and abusive Grace wants nothing to do with any MC’s until she meets Francis.
Can Francis show her that not all MC’s are the same? Can Grace learn to trust this man who swears to love and protect her? And what will be the fall out between the two MC’s when Francis dates another guys ‘old lady’?

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Unchecked: A Steamy Love Triangle Love Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Kerry Carr

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Unchecked (MetroGen Downtown Kiss and Tell, #1)Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg what a story. I read this book in one sitting. The author does an amazing job with the fast paced story and I loved the characters. The Cliff hanger at the end has be dying to read the next book to find out what happens. I really can’t wait for it.

In this book we read about Stella. She works at the hospital. She’s a fun loving gal with a live in the moment attitude towards life. This way of living leads her to have a couple of friends with benefits. Glazier, and Marcus were her fun friends nothing more and all parties were happy with that.
Stella was too until she meets Alex and finally sees a chance at a future with someone she cares about. However her past relationships come back to bite her in the butt and a shock discover.

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Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Series Book 1) by James Chambers – Review by Kerry Carr

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Vox Astra: The Black BoxVox Astra: The Black Box by James Chambers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great collection of stories about space travel, monsters you would never imagine existed and an insight into how our future could look. The author does an amazing job of taking the reader on a journey our of reality and into space and the possibilities are endless. Each story is unique and has a unique plot. They were all really enjoyable and I really enjoyed the differences in each one. Some of the stories contained twists I didn’t see coming until it happened which made them even more enjoyable because you don’t know what’s going to happen and they keep you guessing. These stories are a glimpse into the future of human race and how we maybe see and portrayed in the future. Each story contains a variety of things from hard choices, to political reasoning for events which make you start to question life today.

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins Book 1) by Cecily K. Wolfe – Review by Kerry Carr

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins, #1)Faithful in Love by Cecily K. Wolfe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Cliff Walk Cousins series. I really enjoyed this historical romance. The author does an amazing job of transporting the reader back to the 1900s. The writing makes you feel like you are backing living in that era.

This is the story of Faith and Nico. Faith comes from a very priviledge background. Growing up Faith and her cousin Thomas have always been close however as they get older someone threatens that relationship. That person is Nico.

Nico is so happy to get the apprenticeship at Will Travers architects. Things seem to be going good. Even better once he sets his eye on Faith.
As their relationship grows, Thomas decides this relationship can’t happen so trys everything in his power to stop them being together. However his attempts may not matter when a accusation of thief comes again Nico.
Now with Nico’s freedom in jepody can Faith keep her belief and trust in God to save the man she loves or will she lose it all?

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Kerry Carr

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Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. The author does an amazing job with her characters making them seem real as well as the world they live in. I like the outline of people wanting to change history and the consequences of doing so. We all at some point wish we could change things that have happened in the past but this book really makes you think of the effect on the present.

Bernard was a soldier after losing his parents and the his wife and children to the war he is desperate to rewrite history and save them. Little does he realise what changing history and saving his family does to the present day of the world.

Alva has also lost people in her life. After losing her father she became estranged from her mother after she refuses to follow their ancient ways. This refuses leads her into trouble and with her partner starting the count down to the end of all worlds she is now in a race against time to save everything world.

Alva joins up with Bernard and together with the goddess Freyja and other helpers then set out on a mission to put history back in place and to stop the world’s from ending. The question is will the do it in time or is the world as they know it doomed.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Kerry Carr

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(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Mixed Emotions series. I really enjoyed this romance but it was a really emotional ride. The author did a great job at bringing to light the difficulties that both characters had. I really enjoyed how the characters were open and communicated with each other really well about what they needed. I found it refreshing when Gil and Sophie decided to take a break to work on themselves and their problems so they could come back together in a better way. That was really refreshing instead of them staying in what would have become a toxic relationship.

Overall the story flowed nicely and held my attention from beginning to end. I was rooting for them to work through their problems so they could be together. It was also nice seeing Sophie grow and figure out what she truelly wanted in life and then not be afraid to go for it.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent – Review by Kerry Carr

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So Right (Love Grows, Book 5)So Right by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Love Grows series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone and it is still completely enjoyable. The author does an amazing job with her characters. I like how fiesty their personalities are and also how she gives them both deep painful pasts. This to me makes the characters really come alive and explains why they are so against and unsure about what they are feeling.

Amara is a successful woman. She loves her career but is looking for ways to improve and progress. So when her boss give her the opportunity go and investigate a Inn for weddings she is excited to prove what she can do.
However there’s a catch. She has to go undercover with a Petro her handsome colleague and pretend they are looking to get married. Amara doesn’t like this idea, with one failed marriage she doesn’t want to even think about it again especially not with her younger handsome colleague.

Petro has always fancied Amara but with her walls so high he has never dared to approach her. He sees this assignment as a chance to get close to her and allow her to see the real him. Pretending to be a couple seems a good idea, but what happens when pretending crosses over to being real? And will their past stop this budding relationship before it even begins?

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Carr

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in the War of Destiny series. I was really captivated by this book. It was such a fast paced, gripping story that I read it in 24 hours. I just didn’t want to put it down. The author does an amazing job with the characters and you are transported back to a time when arrange marriages was a thing and people often lived unhappy abusive lives.

Julia is a 15 year old girl. She thinks her life is great and she falls for her childhood friend. However this love isn’t going meant to be as her farther think Adam is below them and refuses to let Julia marry him.
Hoping to destroy this budding romance Julia is then placed into an arranged marriage with Gergory. What follows is a story that breaks your heart as Julia is forced to deal with grief, heartbreak over not being with the man she loves and abuse at the hands of her husband
She feels like there is no way out.
That is until one man offers her it all, a chance to be with the love of her life, freedom from her abusive husband, everything she has dreamed off. However as with most things there is a catch and this catch will change Julia’s life forever.

This story is a great mixture of historical story and paranormal vampire aspect. I can’t wait to see where the story leads.

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kerry Carr

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Soul Connection series and this series just keeps getting better with every book. The author does an amazing job of making the paranormal and paranormal experiences believable and at times relatable. The characters are well written and engaging and I love how their personalities jump off the page. I would recommend reading the books in order as we do see characters in this story from previous books however it doesn’t deter from this story if this is the first book you read.

This story is about Russ and Hope. Hope has the ability to connect to people using telepathy. Using this skill she is able to help people solve their problems. However when she connects with Russ not only cant she connect with him telepathically by she can also see the world through his eyes.
Russ gets a fright and starts to think he is going mad when he hears this womans voice in his head. He gets frustrated over the fact that she has access to him however he knows nothing about her.

While they are trying to find the reason for their connection a relationship grows and once Russ and Hope figure out the reason Russ will stop at nothing to safe Hope like she had saved him before.

This story is heartwarming and full of twists and turns which will keep you guessing to the end. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters and their story.

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Kerry Carr

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Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Guardians of the Garden series. I would really recommend reading the books from the beginning to help you appreciate the characters even more. This is a great fantasy adventure. There is romance, secrets, betrayal and a battle between doing what’s right and doing what’s wrong.

We are back with Seth. Seth is secretly working with the Joneses to get access to Edenia. He is doing this to get help for his very ill sister. However this time the payment they want is in the form of Miriam. Seth had finally found a connection with someone and now he has to choose to betrayal her to save his sister or let his sister suffer with her illness. Fighting a constant battle between his heart and his head Seth is set on a path which may end up destroying him.
Miriam has never left Edenia. She is finally finding she had a place and a voice in this town now. However her attraction and connection with Seth makes her trust him completely. She never thinks he would betray her to her enemy. With Seth fighting this battle will Miriam be able to help him or will she lose him? With her beliefs being shaken about the masters and his plan for her we find Miriam starting to rebel and follow her heart instead of her instincts.

The author does an amazing job of giving the characters their own identities and story’s but somehow skillfully wrapping them and joining them together to make a story full of twists and turns which will grip you from the beginning.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author has definately become a favourite of mine. Every book is a unique paranormal romance with twists and turns. The author really brings the characters to life and the reader can’t help but fall in love with them.

In this story Lockwood decides he’s going to buy a gumball to keep him awake for his drive home. What he doesn’t realise is that one decision will change his life forever.
Now Lockwood is cursed and while he is dealing with unstable magic, tentacles appearing out of nowhere and his life being turned upside down he also finds love in the form of Rex.
Lockwood and Rex seem perfect for each other but there is one problem in their way. Rex is promised to the king of the eels.
Can Lockwood and Rex overcome the differences and be together. Can Lockwood forgive all the secrets and learn to embrace his new life or will the something still be plotting against Lockwood and Rex having a happy ever after?

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Kerry Carr

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read several books by this author and have loved everyone of them. This book was just as good and captivating as the others. The author does an amazing job of of writing a story that twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing and her characters are so well written that you feel like they are your close friends.

Cate and Patti are best friends. They have been friends for years until an incident that happened twenty years ago changed it. Even though they are friends they aren’t as close as they once were as Patti moved away to escape her past.
However the past is now coming back to haunt the women and they now need each other to get through this.
Could a incident that happened 20 years ago change their lifes today? Can their relationship survive going through that trauma all over again or will this time be breaking point for their friendship

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Carr

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Welcome to Bunya Junction series. I have loved all of these stories. The author does and amazing job with her characters so that you feel every emotion that they go through from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, you feel every emotion along the way.
This story is is about Franceen and Scott. Both are doctors. Both work hard and love their patients. But they can’t deny the strong chemistry between them. This story is so strong, emotional and heartbreaking at times as we leave of their pasts and how it effects them in the present.

However both have been hurt in the past and this past pains keep popping up between the couple. Things aren’t helped when Franceen sees pregnant women and babies everyday knowing that is the one thing she wants but can’t have.
Scott is a huge family man and his connection with his twin sister is so special and unique.
Can this special couple work through all the pain they have suffered in their pasts so they can have a future or will they be too scares by past pains to allow themselves to fall again.

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Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset (The Industrial Age) by P.L. Tavormina – Review by Kerry Carr

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Seven Strengths: A Tale from TurasetSeven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset by P.L. Tavormina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a really enjoyable, thought provoking read. I felt such strong emotions of our lead character Celeste. The journey she goes through in this story is amazing and very inspiring.
Celeste has grown up in the foothills. Always living in the quiet country she longs for an exciting life in the city. She doesn’t want to be married to a person her parents choose, or be running their Inn. She doesn’t understand why her parents are so over protective of her.
Their worry isn’t unfounded though as their family holds a special gene which means some members are able to see pollution and there are people in the world that what them gone.
When Celeste gets the opportunity to go to university in the city she jumps at it. However things aren’t as perfect as she imagines and she starts to realise that maybe home is where she is truelly meant to be.

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Traveler: Book 2The Traveler: Book 2 by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the Traveler series. I highly recommend reading the first book before this one so you get to appreciate the Travelers story. The author does an amazing job bringing this story to life with the descriptions of the world and the thoughts and feelings the Traveler experiences.
The Traveler is an ancient being who travels the universe. After each stasis period the Traveler becomes someone else and experiences life in a different way. When the Traveler awakens in this story he feels hope but that soon changes with the circumstances and experiences that the Traveler goes through. After feeling like a lifeless being for so long how will he cope in a living world. Not only that how will the Traveler cope with these overwhelming feelings of despair and helplessness.

This story is very deep and moving. You feel every emotion that the Traveler does which makes you feel so connected to the character.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Kerry Carr

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Anchoress series and they just keep getting better and better. The author’s growth of the characters and their relationships is really good and the reader feels like they have grown as the characters develop. The world’s the author creates are magical but also seem so realistic.

We are back with Van and her friends as they go on the missions every summer to find the sacred items of creation. This time Van needs to find the staff with the flame. However her boss has other ideas. She doesn’t want Van to go off searching. She needs her to go and stop the increase in demons and figure out why the shield protecting their World seems to be failing.
After completing in the Jaychund Games and failing Van starts to have doubts about her abilities but when she breaks a rule in the Balish territory she finds herself placed in another round of games. How is that fair?
Add to this Van having to watch her friend and ex boyfriend flirting at every opportunity and her crush on the Balish Prince can Van keep her focus long enough to complete her mission and solve the mystery around the third seal. Or will the distractions prove to much and with the additional worry or a virus and enemies out to get even with her she doesn’t know who she can trust and who only has her back to stab her in it.

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Plague Of Death (Anchoress Book 2) By D.L. Armillei- Review By Kerry Carr

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Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Anchoress series and its just as captivating as the first book. I do recommend reading the first book to get a complete understanding of the characters however the author does an amazing job of bring parts of the first book into this one so the reader will still understand and enjoy this read if the first book hasnt been read.

We are back with Van. After her successful mission in the last story and the revelation of her gifts and responsibilities to her people Van is pushing herself harder than ever to become the best warrior. She can’t let anything or anyone be her weakness so she puts a hard shell around her to keep her strong. However by doing that she isn’t facing and dealing with the losses she experienced in the first book.

In this second story she has new challenges to face. Firstly the boy she loves she can’t be with because he’s her protector. Secondly her new mission has her enter a part of the living world full of con men, and pirates and a women who may not be a woman but who is very dangerous. This part of Living world is much rougher and far more dangerous than Van has experienced before.
And those challenges are just the tip of what Van goes through. However with the help of her best friend Paley and her protector Brux she sets out to complete this mission as well keeping her people safe.
But at what cost? Van is aware of darkness that lingers inside her. Will she be able to keep the darkness at bay or will her actions and the curse of her ancestors bring it to the surface?

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