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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kerry Carr

July 30, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book is a new series by this author and from this book its going to be a great series. It is a young adult read but I really enjoyed it. I loves the fantasy aspect and the danger. With twists and turns around every corner you are kept on the edge of your seat all the way through.

When Alena’s world is destroyed she loses everything. She loses her home, her family and eventually her name. She is taken away and trained to become part of The Guild. The Guild is a group of people who are highly trained and Alena needs to find where she belongs.
After a successful trail on her own she comes back with the head of a Siren which makes her a Slayer.
Now she gets placed in the service of the Sacred and now her real adventure begins.

It’s a great 1st book in the series and I am eager to see where the next book takes us.

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Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Kerry Carr

July 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Azrael by Matthew Huntley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read. Its my favourite type of book. I love a crime Thriller that keeps you gripped from the first page. The author does an amazing job not only of portraying his characters but also in the writing of the twists and the psychological challenges that face our detectives.

Levi Andrews is now a retired detective. He worked with his partner to capture the Azrael killer. With the death of his wife and his partner he leaves after the suspect is caught and the murders stopped.

However when Detective Parker Williams turns up on Levis doorstep, his world is turn upside down. There has been murders committed and they hold all the hallmarks of the Azrael killer.
Did Levi capture the right person? Is the killer still at large and back to their murderous ways? Is it a copycat? If it is then why now after so long?
Working together Levi and Parker need solve this case with the help from the past case and all Levisham knowledge. However getting into the mind of a killer means it changes you and scares you at the same time.

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Mann in the Crossfire (Jarvis Mann Detective Series Book 8) by R Weir – Review by Kerry Carr

July 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Mann in the Crossfire: A Jarvis Mann Hardboiled Detective Mystery Novel by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 8th book in the Jarvis Mann Detective series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. However I think if it is read in order then the characters would all make sense in their connection to each other. This didn’t detract from this book for me in any way though.
The author does an amazing job at keeping you hooked on the edge of your seat. With danger and suspense you are on a rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
I love a crime story and this one has an unsolved mysterious murder and an extremely dangerous element with the gang vibe.The author does an amazing job describing the gang element that you get an understanding about how dangerous that environment is. Even the people who help our detective are dangerous and questionable which makes you wonder how it will work out and if our Dectetive Mann can solve this case without losing his life.

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FURY OF CONVICTION (The Dragonfury Series Book 2) by Coreene Callahan – Review by Kerry Carr

July 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Fury of Conviction by Coreene Callahan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read. I like the supernatural element in the story revolving around dragons and the romance between Hamersveld and Natalie is really special.

Natalie has been kidnapped to use as part of a breeding programme to help create more baby dragons.
Hamersveld is one of the dragons in the pack. When he sees Natalie he vows to rescue her. However he can’t take her as his own due to the fact he can’t produce babies.
Still he needs to rescue her and when he does the connection between them is amazing. So fully committed to each other it would make for a perfect ending. However things aren’t that good. Natalie has to leave before the rest of Hamersveld’s pack come and take her back to the breeding programme.
With both their hearts breaking it is a classic story of if you love someone you have to let them go. But will this be the end for Natalie and Hamersveld or just the beginning.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D.Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

July 27, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is A Green St Girls Romance. I really enjoyed this book. The author does a great job of dealing with tragic events such as death and guilt in a considerate way. The story is deep and sad in parts but the romance is hot and steamy.

Athena has had a tough time. She has lost one of her friends to cancer and she was abandoned by her parents. Blamed for the death of her ex boyfriend. Athena just wants to live her life. She is guarded from everyone and never let’s anyone in. That is until she meets Tru.

Tru is a professional pool player who is playing in the tournament held at Athena’s pool hall. The attraction between them is instant and electric. Tru is only going to be there for the tournament so he wasn’t looking for anything long term. However, Athena rocks his world. He wants to know everything about her, including what happened to make her build her walls so high.

Will Athena be able to protect her heart against Tru? Can Tru break down her walls to enter her heart? And what happens if they fall for each other? What happens when a quick fling turns into a passionate romance?

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Manifested Dreams by Dr. Yvonne Johnson -Review by Kerry Carr

July 27, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Manifested Dreams by Yvonne Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really beautifully written book about one person’s family history. I love how the history was written in letters given down the generations.

It follows a family’s history from being slaves to white people to the first black president. The story is interesting and really opens your eyes to what people had to go through in the past when things were all against them just because of the colour of their skin.
It was a captivating read that I really enjoyed.

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Out of Time (Westbeach Series Book 4) by Toni Denise – Review by Kerry Carr

July 26, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Out of Time: Westbeach Series 4 by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is the 4th book in the Westbeach Series. I haven’t read any of the books previously but I had no trouble getting sucked into this book and the lives of the characters. I love that this book is a mixture of romance and danger which keeps the story alive and gripping.

Jessica has taken some time away from the family resort and has decided to open her own B&B. She has a lot of work to do but it is the ideal place for her. Jessica is a very strong independent lady who keeps her heart save behind a barrier.

Will is uncle two 2 children. While his sister is in rehab he has looked after the children until her return which has taken longer than anticipated. There is an attraction between Will and Jessica but with everything that’s happening for them both is it really the right time to look into a relationship?

After Will gets ransom letter demanding money Will knows he needs to take the threat seriously. When his sisters house gets burned down he know he has to keep the children safe so he moves them into Jessica’s B&B.
What trouble has he brought to Jessica’s door? Why is someone trying to get money out of Will? Can he protect Jessica from the danger that could now be aimed at her? And can either Jessica or Will survive the pain of opening their hearts up to each other.

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Kerry Carr

July 26, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Pet Me by Angelique Jurd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a lovely written MM romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters. The portrayal of Bayley as a shy almost frightened young man and Sam who is confident and knows what he wants.
The story does contain references to pony play but it’s beautifully done between 2 consenting adults. The attraction between them is impossible to ignore but Bayley’s shyness makes things harder for Sam to judge what he wants.
This book is a sweet romance about founding out each others needs and wants but also taking things slow and experimenting together. As sweet as the romance is there is plenty of passion between them.

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Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

July 25, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Check Out by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good story. It was well written and the characters were made really realistic. The author does a great job of described PTSD in our hero Nash and how that and his past experiences impact his life.
Nash is a Marine veteran. He lost his eye and wears an eye patch which makes him self conscious and worried about other impressions of him.
When he meet Betsy the attraction is instant between them but both are unsure and have issues they need to deal with. Nash and his PTSD and anger issues and Betsy and her family problems.
Can they work their way through their problems and get together or will their issues keep pushing them apart.

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Carr

July 25, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Sign Steal Deliver by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really loves this story. I have loved all the books by this author but this one was my favourite. I love the twist of Greek gods and shapeshifters. As well as the romance there is also an element of danger and suspense which makes this book so enjoyable to read.

Hermes is the god of theives among other things. He has lived a long life but never felt a connection with anyone. That is until Kat comes along.

Kat is a shapeshifter and is a cat burglar. She meets Hermes when she’s sent to do a job of delivering a message to the underworld. What she does expect is to meet Hermes and fall for him. However no matter how much she likes him, Hermes is her key to getting into the underworld to see her sister.
Can she put her feelings to the side and steal from Hermes?

When Hermes finds his key stolen, Zeus and Hades give him 12 hours to recover the key else they are going after Kat themselves.

Can Hermes forgive Kats deception and theft? Can he get to her and protect her from Zeus and Hades? And is Kat’s feelings for him real or just a way to get to his Key?

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Bittersweep by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Kerry Carr

July 24, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Bittersweep by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love these books. I love how the author is able to transport you back in time to a era long gone. Because it is a historical romance the language reflects that which sometimes could get a little confusing but it didn’t take away any enjoyment I had for this book.
As well as a sweet romance there is also danger, secrets, Mysteries and murder which makes this book a def page turner.

Elizabeth has returned home to the Town of Bittersweep where she grew up. After leaving the town in a hurry when her family home burnt down Elizabeth left behind her mother who had passed. Why had her house been on fire? Why did her mum pass was it an accident or something sinister? And what secrets did her mum keep in a box. Did things happen the way Elizabeth thinks or are your memories mixed up by a child’s imagination? That’s what Elizabeth sets out to find answers too.

Taking a job as the school teacher she meets JP Honeycutt. Immediately feeling an attraction she tries to distance herself from this man and his charms. However when she becomes a suspect in a murder the only person riding to her rescue is him.

Can she let herself learn to love again? And what secrets does JP hold which could hold the answers that Elizabeth is trying to find.

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Avenging Devil Part 2 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Carr

July 23, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Avenging Devil Part 2: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. I was waiting on the edge of my seat for this book and I wasn’t disappointed. I have loved all of the Satan Devil books but this one was out of this world and a great conclusion. This is a book full of suspense and danger. The emotion between all the characters are real that you feel every one. From the despair and hate, to worry and fear.

We start off where we finish the first book with Saffie and Niran in danger as the Crazy Wolves get closer. Saffie has been through a lot escaping her abusive husband and losing her child. Niran and the Devils are trying to help her move on however that all stops when the Crazy Wolves catch up to them. They kidnap Saffie back to her life as a slave to her husband.
Niran knows that to stand any chance of saving Saffie he needs to stay alive so he acts as if he wants to become a member of the Crazy Wolves. However there are things in his way. Mainly his skin colour.

When the Satan Devils realise Niran and Saffie are missing it doesn’t take them long to figure out what has happened. Now with the help of the brother chapters they go to war to rescue Niran and Saffie and take down the Crazy Wolves once and for all.

Can the Satan’s succeed in their mission?can Niran stay alive while being part of the Crazy Wolves? Will the relationship between Niran and Saffie be able to be repaired or will Niran’s deception even to save them both cause Saffie more pain and make her unable to trust him?

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Kerry Carr

July 22, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Chatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really gripping story. It is very dark and intense but is a story that will captivate you from the beginning. I love how realistic this book is especially with regard to the chatrooms and the talk inside there. Everyone always pretends to be someone they aren’t. It’s a fast paced story full of twists and turns that I definately recommend reading.

It starts off very dark with a murder and an incident that leaves Troy alone in a world that keeps spinning around him. Troy’s dad is an abuser, who always used violence so is that a gene that Troy now possesses.
With his world spiraling out of control around him he decides to take revenge over his 2 co-workers who are misleading and hurting men on this chat site. Armed with his two fake profiles Troy wants to teach them both a lesson but how far will he go.

Add to this the stress of Troy’s last encounter with Veronica resulting in her being pregnant. Veronica is now set on being a family with Troy and the baby until she researches Troy’s family and finds out about the risk of the killer gene. Will she keep her fantasy of being a happy family or will she run to protect herself and the baby? Can she escape Troy when he finally realises he wants to be a dad or will her obsession of being a family mean its too late?

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Carr

July 21, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Life Is Hell series and yet again it is an amazing read. On this story we follow Haddie and Jezebel. I love how these books are all unique with the main characters but they have a main theme running through them all which is the quest to stop the trafficking.

Haddie is an angel sent to Earth on probation for helping her brother Mal. She is very bitter and hates being on Earth. She plans to do her time and the go back home.

Jezebel is a shifter. We don’t know too much about her story in the other books but this one reveals all. Jezebel’s story is a heartbreaking on and when she feels her past is catching up to her she runs. Little did she realise she would be taking Haddie with her.
At the start their relationship is volatile with neither liking the other but over time as Jezebel’s story is revealed their connection grows.

When Jezebel goes missing Haddie will do what ever it takes to bring her back home. Even if it means giving up her chance of ever returning to her heavenly home.

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Kerry Carr

July 20, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Houses of Deception by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sixth book in the Madeline Dawkins series and I don’t know how but Cynthia Hamilton keeps making them better than the last.
In this story we are reunited with our strong and fearless heroine in Madeline along with her now husband Mike. Together then make up a great investigative team and each case they gets is always never as it seems. And the cases in this book are no exception.

The first case involves a couple who are already Madeline’s clients. Well clients of her other business of party organising. Troy and Tara. At the couples 5th wedding anniversary everything seems perfect in their life, however when Tara is kidnapped and her life threatened Troy reaches out to Madeline and Mike to find and rescue her. However what they find as they start investigating is that things aren’t what they first seemed and someone is hiding things.

The second case they have is to find a missing man called Dylan Latham. Dylan is the son of Burt Latham( Burt was responsible for helping Madeline and saving her life). When Dylan is reported to them as missing Madeline starts the hunt and again things soon take a twist. Not only is Dylan missing but also his girlfriend Paige. Could this just be a case of a young couple running away together? Or has something more sinister happend? Is it connected to the help Burt gave Madeline or has Dylan’s girlfriend uncovered something that has placed them in danger?

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Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Carr

July 19, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It is an interesting concept about a microchip being able to change our lives for the better or the worst.

Gigi, Lilly and Ellen all went to Dr Kite for help. Gigi needed help with a medical condition, Ellen wanted help losing weight and Lilly needed help staying young and overcoming her divorce.
Dr Kite helped all 3 women, however Dr Kite isn’t a real doctor and what none of them realise is the consequences of the chips. Sometimes getting what you want in life isn’t worth consequences.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Kerry Carr

July 19, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. Its a really quick read but full of spice and passion. Even though it a short story you get a complete story so nothing is missing. The author does an amazing job with her character. It’s a relatable situation of the hot guy who ever woman wants and the geeky girl who thinks no one would want her.

The feelings from Poppy are so raw. You can really feel her fear and anxiety about her feelings for Turner and how she is going to progress with them in this state of constant anxiety.
Turner is totally in love and wants to do everything in his power to prove to Poppy she is everything he wants. All she has to do is trust and let him. However that isn’t as easy as it sounds.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Kerry Carr

July 18, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautifully written holiday romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters, making you totally invested in their life and happiness from the beginning. You learn about the characters past which affect their present so they become more like human beings instead of a made up character.

Holly comes across as a hard women. She has a dislike for Christmas and also for people in general. Since losing her dad she has closed herself off from the world and fear rules her life. However that changes when she meets Blake.

Blake is a former Olympic snowboard winner. However his life gets turned upside down when he loses his leg due to cancer. He now has to learn to live again and find his place in the world.
The attraction between Holly and Blake is instant however they both have trouble overcoming their fears.
Can they overcome things together? Will Blake be able to bring Holly back to life? Will Holly be able to help and support Blake in following his dreams and returning to the slopes as a winner?

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Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Kerry Carr

July 17, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really fun story. I was gripped from the beginning until the end. I couldn’t put it down as I wanted to know who was responsible for the murder. There are so many twists and turns and suspects that when you think you have it figured out the author throws another curve ball and it all changes.

Sophie always seems to find herself in trouble. In the last book she was a suspect in a murder and in this book she returns as a witness to a murder.

When Sophie finds her friend Marla murdered in her home the hunt is on for the killer. However things aren’t straight forward and trouble comes knocking on Sophie door again. As Sophie plays detective to find out the truth she puts her own life in danger as she gets too close to the truth.

Can Sophie find out who the killer is before she becomes the next victim? Is the killer someone who is known to Sophie and to Marla? How do all the characters mix and fit together? And can Sophie stay out of trouble long enough to rebuild her life?

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Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster (Frat house confessions) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Kerry Carr

July 15, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a romance of opposites attracting. There are so emotional parts and some funny parts which all mixed together makes a great read.

Casey is a shadow of herself since losing her friend. She has become a wall flower who just exists instead of lives. Focused on her studies she has no time for fun or romance. That is until Setter runs into her life.

Setter is a jock and a total prankster. He is spending his time at college having fun, having meanless flings with women and pulling as many pranks as he can.

When Casey and Setter are paired up for a project they start to explore who the other person really is. Also when Casey’s dad asks Setter to help his daughter start to live again their feelings grow and develop.

Will Casey be able to live again? Is Setter just spending time with her cause he was asked to? Could Casey be the woman to tame Setter once and for all?

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Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Kerry Carr

July 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Bad Man on Campus by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Bad Man on Campus Series. This is ok to read as a standalone alone which is what I have done.I found this story really sad and heartbreaking at times. But a good story through all the pain.
The author does a good job with the characters.
Glory has had a really hard time in her life. With an incident that happened in her past it sent her on a downward spiral, and when the love of her life left that was when she turned to drink to cope.

3 years later she is on the road to recovery from the trauma and also her alcoholism. Things are better and when Kace arrives back in her life this could be their second chance.

Kace left to deal with his own problems and his need for distance from everyone he knows to move forward. Now after a successful time as a hockey champion he has returned to get back the woman he loves. However time has changed and Kace’s reputation as player means that the couple will have a lot of hills to overcome if they are going to be together. Hills and obstacles put in their way from the past and the present.
Are Kace and Glory strong enough this time around to get through them and revive their love. Or will too much have happened and things not been forgive will that eventually tear them apart.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Kerry Carr

July 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great paranormal read. It has a mixture of everything that keeps you gripped from danger, to romance. This book is full of twists and turns which keeps you guessing and keeps you hooked.

Lucy is a young girl who has a traumatic life. Her mother was heavily into drugs and was returned to Lucy dead after a night out. Lucy was heartbroken and now all alone she thinks. But there are secrets that she doesn’t know. Secrets that will change her view of herself and also put her in danger.

When she goes to live with her uncles after her mothers death she starts to learn about the truth of her gifts. This revelation opens her eyes to a whole new world she didn’t know existed and puts her in danger when her demon father trys to find her.
Add to this a romance with Marcus who lives upstairs. As perfect as he seems he isn’t who or what he seems to be.
This books will keep you guessing all the way through and you feel Lucy grow from a shy unconfident girl into a more confident girl.

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The Halfling’s Court (A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Kerry Carr

July 12, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Halfling’s Court: A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really loved this book as it contains two of my favourite subjects and motorcycle club and fantasy. The author has for a unique theme for this book with the mix of danger with the MC club and the mystery and magic that surrounds the magical world.
The MC part of the story keeps the book placed into reality which gives the story a realistic feeling. You actually feel that it could happen.

Lance is a halfling. He is leader of his MC club and it is his job to protect his club and his people from threats. However some threats are worse than others and the when King of the fae comes after him Lance had a war on his hands he never anticipated. Will Lance take his rightful place as the new king of the Fae? What happened to the ancient dagger? Will Lance’s life be the same and can he protect his people?

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The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – – Review by Kerry Carr

July 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really loved this story. It is a sweet romance and is also about finding yourself and where you belong. The author does an amazing job with the characters making them come alive and feel real for the reader.

Jody thinks she is a screw up. Every jobs she tries she fails at. She just can’t seem to find her place in the world and figure out what she’s good at. When she gets a call saying her grandmother has had a fall and needs her help Jody takes it upon herself to go to her aid. After all what can happen in a small place running a cafe? And who knows this might just be the place she feels at home?

Adam is a local lad who doesn’t like tourists or outsiders invading his town. After an ex (who was an outsider) left and broke his heart Adam keeps his distance. That is until Jody comes steam rolling into his life. He doesn’t want to like her, he wants to keep far away from her, however something is drawing them together.

Can Adam let his guard down and trust another outsider? Will Jody finally find her place running her grandmother’s cafe? Or will they both be left heartbroken if Jody messed up again and leaves?

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Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Kerry Carr

July 10, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Least Likely Suspect: Revenge by Cooper McKenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The story was captivating and I couldn’t put it down. The main character was someone I could understand and relate to. As a mother myself with a son if I was to experience what she had I would have the same feelings of anger and revenge in mind.

When Samantha found out her son had died at the hands of his girlfriend all she see is red. Her heart is broken and as well as grief and is also consumed with anger and can only think of getting revenge on the person who murdered her son.
When her son’s friend Micah came to her with a proposition to leave her life as a retired school teacher behind and become a secret assassin in exchange for getting her son’s killer brought to justice, she jumps at the chance.
Will Samantha finally get justice for her son? Can she really become an assassin instead of a retired school teacher who sings in a church choir? Will the job of bringing bad people to justice give her a purpose in life again?

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Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr

July 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Taking Flight by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Code Of Honour Series. It was a really enjoyable book. Even though it is part of a series it can be read and enjoyed on its own. I love the characters. The author does an amazing job of making character’s you fall in love with. The story itself is fast paced and you can’t put it down because you want to find out what happens to the characters.

Jody has always been stuck in her twin sisters shadow. For all her life she has had to stay in the background as her sister become famous and adored. Just once she wants someone to see her. She gets her wish when she meets Holt in a bar. Is he attracted to her or is it because he thinks she is her twin.

Holt is a pilot on leave. After heartbreaks in the past he never gets close to woman. One night is all they get. So when he meets a beautiful woman in a bar and she offers him one night he takes her up on that offer. However, Holt soon realises one night with the mystery lady isn’t enough.

Feeling things he hasn’t before he sets out to find her. What he finds is a woman who is caught and stuck behind her sisters shadow. With Holts help can Jody break free from her bossy attention demanding sister? Can Holt show her how to fly? Could Holt have finally found the woman that is going to keep him grounded and out of the skies?

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Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Kerry Carr

July 8, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy these Regency romances. The author does an amazing job of setting the scene and the details of how people act and their behaviour really makes you feel you are part of that era. This is a story about two people who don’t know each other finding themselves in circumstances which eventually grow into love.

Lady Isabel Carlyle needs to escape her half brother and his cousin. She plans to leave them all behind but first she wants to get back at him by returning the bonds he stole from his employer. However, her plans change when she is caught by the Viscount himself. Now she is face with a choice. Either she marries him or she goes to jail.

Viscount Matthew Rutherford needs a wife. After being betrothed twice and his intended dying in suspicious accidents he doesn’t think it will ever happen. However when he sees Lady Isabel in his study, he comes up with a situation to suit them both. She can either be sent to jail for theft or she could marry him.

When she accepts they now need to learn to live together and get to know one another from scratch. There is always the lingering doubt of is this a marriage of convenience or can love possible bloom. Also what happened to Matthew’s other brides to be and will the same thing happen to Isabel. Matthew vows to protect her from harm but will that be from someone they know or a unknown source.

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Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries, book 5) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Carr

July 7, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Lake of Flowers by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in The Lord Hani Mysteries Series. I’ve loved these book from the very first one. Each one is captivating and the author does an amazing job of transporting you back to Ancient Egyptian times. The author’s knowledge of Ancient Egypt, the relationships between the people and their gods and how they all link together is what really makes this story come alive for me. I love anything to do with Ancient Egypt and the detail and how accurate the author is really makes these books stand out for me.

Lord Hani is back and things are changing fast. Lord Hani is hired to find out who is behind the thefts that are happening in from the Royal household. However these aren’t normal thefts and could be connected to an attempt on the King’s life.

At the same time there are revolutionaries who are looking to restore things to the way they were. As they grow in number Hani finds himself draw towards them and treads a fine line between serving his King and plotting against him.

It is a step back into a complicated time where things aren’t always what they seem and there are always more secrets and lies than first expected.

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Kerry Carr

July 6, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Remember His Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Remember My Name Series. It is just as emotional and gripping as the first book. The author does an amazing job with her characters. The way the author writes about Wren’s life, from him being bullied, to the abuse at the hands of his father, to struggling with his gifts as an empath and all that entails makes you feel every emotion and like you are battling everything with him.
This is a M/M romance Thriller. When Wren’s husband is murdered he sets out to find his killer.
After Wren struggles with making his husband believe him that bad things are going to happen to him when it actually happens Wren is the main suspect in his murder. You are then taking on a journey full of twists and turns are Wren tries to uncover who murdered his husband before the murderer claims his next victim and to clear his name for the murder of the man he loved.

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Georgia Clay (Southern Promises Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Carr

July 6, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

Georgia Clay by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Southern Promises Series. It is a beautiful romance about two people who went to school together meeting up again at their high school reunion and falling in love.
The characters are well written that you feel invested in them. What I liked about this story was there wasn’t any danger of someone splitting them up. This romance grew and blossomed.

Clay is a songwriter and Katie is a successful insurance executive. Both of them have successful lifes and have done well since school. Clay has always liked Katie but always felt she was out of his league but now that’s changed.

When they meet again at the school reunion the sparks and attraction was still there and after spending the night together they decide to give a long term relationship a try. Can they make it work? Both are focused on their careers but will they be able to make room for each other in their lives?

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