Posts

Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in The The Serrulata Saga. This could be read as a standalone however I think reading the books in order would really enhance my joy of the stories.
The author has an amazing way of writing that really brings the world to life. The characters are so well written that you can’t help but be captivated by their story. This has some steamy parts when Patrick and Iseul are together the chemistry was consuming. My heart felt so heavy for them as they struggled to be together in a world that doesn’t understand or accept them

This is a forbidden romance. Not only is it forbidden because it is a MM romance but also because of the heireacy at which out lovers find themselves in.

Lord Patrick Upshur has been struggling in his life. From being left with mobility issues after an illness, he is also keeping a secret from the world. And that is his attraction to men. Same sex relationships are against the law in the a Realm so his secret has to remain hidden.

Commandant Iseul of the White Riders fell for Patrick from the instant he saw him. He can’t deny his attraction he feels and he will stop at nothing to be happy with Patrick.

But will they even stand a chance? With their love being against the law will they survive to be together or will they have to keep their love secret. And what will happen if their romance is revealed.

View all my reviews

Catch a Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Match Made In Montana series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone as it focuses on a different couple.
This is another slow burn romance which a western feel. It is also full of drama and angst that makes the read interesting and keeps the reader captivated. Their is age gap in this story as well which was a bit of a sticking point for our lead male character.
Ted Stirling works at the ranch and after losing his wife it was just the distraction he needed. While working there he hires a young kindergarden teacher to teach yoga to the guests.
Stephanie is so full of life and happiness that he can’t help but he drawn to her however the age difference stops him from moving forward or approaching her in a romantic way.
Stephanie on the other hand has had a long time crush on a Ted. The problem is that when she is around him she finds herself unable to speak more than a couple of words.
When Ted’s sister turns up with Ted’s niece, Ted is way out of his depth caring for her so he asks Stephanie for help. The more time they spend together the closer they get but the age still makes Ted put on the breaks.
When something happens it has them both realising just how short and fleeting life can be. Will that be enough for them to take a chance on each other? Will Ted be able to work through his grief and heartache to then be able to open himself up to love again. And will Stephanie finally get a chance to be with the man she has wanted for so long.

This is a really sweet romance which isn’t without its challenges. Ted and Stephanie are definitely a couple you want to find their happy ever after.

View all my reviews

Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Vague Directions: Into the WoodsVague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun romance with paranormal elements which was unique and different to other stories I have read by this author. I also love the medieval aspect and being transported back in time to that era, when women were damsels and men were knights. The authors writing really brings the sites and sounds to life so you feel you are actually there.

Heather finally joins her friend at a medieval reenactment. She is excited about the event and plans to enjoy every moment of being someone else in a different time period. What she doesn’t realise is that something’s evil is following her. Who can protect her? Will a brave knight step up?
Enter Sir Roland, his old fashioned ways and charm sweep Heather off her feet. Could he be the man to save her?
Sir Roland loves the reenactments, however he is also keeping his eyes open as women have been going missing and this event could be the perfect time for the next victim to be found.
With evil lurking in the shadows Sir Roland will do whatever it takes to protect Heather but when her safety is under threat can she really trust him? After all she has no idea who Sir Roland really is as no one at the reenactment are who they claim to be.
This is a great romance with paranormal elements which all make for unique and captivating story.

View all my reviews

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet second chance romance. It is the first book in the Willowbrook Lake series .The author has written characters that are relatable that I had no trouble imagine myself in their world. The emotions were so heartfelt that I felt every emotion that they went through.
This is a heartwarming story about second chances, finding Love when you least expect it and when you imagined you could never love again

Adeline has suffered a deep heartache. After her husband has passed away she didn’t think she would love again, however when she hires Owen a contractor to help her with renovations to her house starts feel things she never thought she would again.
Owen comes across as a grumpy guy but he can’t help being drawn to Adeline.
He knows of her loss and offers to help her with the renovations as it seems the neighbourly thing to do. However the more time they spend together he can’t help but start to fall for her.
Will Adeline be ready to take a chance on love again? Or will it be too soon for her to move on?

View all my reviews

Double Delight (Double Delight Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Double Delight: The Complete SeriesDouble Delight: The Complete Series by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great book filled with 2 stories. Both of them were steamy reads with our main characters having a lot of chemistry and passion between them. These stories are both short and I read then both in one evening as I couldn’t put them down.

Book 1 is April’s love. After savings herself for marriage April was devastated when she catches her ex cheating. When she meets her old school flame Will she decides he’s just what she needs to get over her ex. When Will offers to teach her all the ways of making love she doesnt object. But what happens when the one night stand April plans turns into something more? Could a relationship work between Will and April?

Book 2 is Monica’s Manhunt. Monica is April’s friend and she is back looking for Mr right after her last marriage failed. Matt is best man at his friends wedding he isn’t interested in the whole happy ever after thing but when he meets Monica he can’t deny the pull and chemistry between them. Could Matt be Monica’s Mr Right? Can they both get what they need and want from this relationship?

View all my reviews

Bad Enough (The Deadman’s Tribe Series Book 2) by Nicole Craig – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Bad Enough (The Deadman's Tribe, #2)Bad Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Dead man’s Tribe Series. This books are great. They are romance suspense reads with a strong alpha male which I love. This story has got elements that kept me reading long into the night, from steamy romance, danger, angst and twists and turns which kept me hooked all the way through.
Sylvan is a romance writer. She has always been about HEA’s however she is still to find her own. For her next book she wants to explore new avenues so she is put into contact with a Dom called Lobo to help with her research of the scene.

TB(LoBo) is an IT specialist. Him and the Tribe team get hired to look for a missing girl. This girl is the 5th one to go missing.
As this case progresses and TB and Sylvan’s relationship gets closer, TB realises that she could be the next one on the kidnappers hit list. But when Sylvan starts to hold things and information back TB makes it his mission to get to the truth and protect the women who dispite his best efforts he is falling for.

Both Sylvan and TB have both had past traumas that still affects them to the present day. Sylvan is a good girl, TB is a bad boy. They are so opposite do they even stand a chance of working? And with the added danger of someone who may want to cause Sylvan harm will she be able to trust TB enough so that he can protect her? I really enjoy these books and I can’t wait to see what the author has planned for us next.

View all my reviews

Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series. This is a great start to the series. It is a cosy mystery filled with intrigue, murder, suspense, danger and a classic who dunnit.
Lexie has been asked to talk at the first book club and the book/author she discusses is Agatha Christie. Things seems to be going well until one of her friends dies suddenly.
Now Lexie needs to put all the skills she’s read about in detective stories to uncover who the murderer is. But it is a race against time as more people start turning up dead.
Will Lexie be able to solve this mystery? And with fingers of suspicion being pointed at Lexie as well can she prove her innocence?

I loved the authors writing style and how there was a mixture of Agatha Christie’s influence mixed in with the new story. The author did a great job with the characters as well all of them are unique and a little eccentric in certain ways.
I can’t wait to see what else this series has to offer.

View all my reviews

Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very emotional story about one woman’s journey leaving the home and family she loves and moving to a different country to start a life with the man she loves. I didn’t realise this was a second book, however the author does an amazing job with the story that it can be read as a standalone and still appreciate and understood.
My heart went out to Mariella as she struggled to find her way in this new world, struggled to build relationships, struggled with challenges that faced her. Despite all of this is her strength and resilence shone through.
Even though you could feel the pain and sadness over her missed family and home she always tried her best to love forward and be the best wife she could be for the man she loved.
When she has to return home she is faced with reminders of her reasons for leaving. Faced with the decisions she had made Mariella is again forced to choose between the family and her home Italy or returning to the man she loves and the life they are building together.
I can’t imagine being in that position of having to choose one or the other.
This is a very emotional historical story which will tug at the heart strings but also shows how one woman’s strength and determination and resilience can change and shape their live.

View all my reviews

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really good YA fantasy adventure. I have read books by this author before and I have loved them all. This was such a good read that I couldn’t put it down.
The author has a great skill for world building and writing characters that you can’t help but be invested in.

When Maddy gets a DNA test kit of her gran for her birthday she isnt impressed but decides to do it anyway. Little does she realise the results will alter her life forever.
Turns out Maddie is one quarter villian. What does that even mean?
With her friend Leo they try to figure out what it means. When they both take the test to find out how bad they are Leo doesn’t take it seriously which then causes him the he taken to another world.
When Leo disappears Maddie has to face challenges and obstacles to try and save Leo but these challenges have her starting to question just how much of a villain she does have inside her.
Is Maddie really a villain? Can she save Leo?
This is an interesting look at good Vs evil and whether we are born that way or our choices in life make us that way.
With the fantasy/fairytale elements added in it makes the story and references easier to understand for younger audiences as well as older ones.

View all my reviews

Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great informative read into the reasons why we procrastinate and how we can make changes that will make us more productive with our time and lives.
I am bad when it comes to procrastinating and it interesting to read that by doing that it puts me in a disempowered state which I was never aware of before. This book allowed me to look into the reasons why I procrastinate and lose focus and I was very surprised.
The hints and tips to overcome this was amazing and after implementing some I can feel my attitude and focus improving.

I would really recommend this for people who want to get a handle on procrastinating and want to find a way to improve their focus on all tasks and areas in their life.

It was very informative but written in a way that everyone could understand and digest the information.

View all my reviews

Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Love Burns series. This is a great rom com with characters I couldn’t help but fall in love with. The chemistry between Zach and Libby is instant and the fact that Zach is a hot fireman is definitely extra points for me.
This story is full of sizzling chemistry, emotions, and tension as you are left throughout the story wondering if they will or won’t get together.
Libby has just moved to the small town. She hasn’t met anyone but this definately wasn’t how she wanted to introduce herself with a fire started by her toaster.
When Zach arrives he expects this to just be another call out. He doesn’t expect to meet a woman who does things to him that he can’t even explain. He doesn’t know what it is that he’s feeling but he knows he can’t let her go.
But things won’t be easy as Libby tells Zach she doesn’t date.
Can Zach get Libby to take a chance on a relationship with him? What does he need to do for her to take that chance? And with so much chemistry between them how long is just being friends going to last?
I really enjoyed this story and I can’t wait to read more in this series.

View all my reviews

Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such am emotional story. The author deals with such emotional topics such as grief, loss, betrayal, and the biggest on of all mental health. It is a beautiful story of friendship and the struggle of finding yourself and learning to live again.

Lydiahas found her life hard after losing her husband and her daughter leaving for college. She finds herself alone and not knowing what to do with herself. Until she gets a call to help her friend Kate.
Kate has hit rock bottom and doesn’t want to live anymore. When she wakes in hospital with Lydia she isn’t happy. Lydia means well but she doesn’t understand why Kate wants to end her life.
In an attempt to bring her friend back from the brink of despair Lydia suggests taking a trip, travelling to all the places they went in their 20s.
Could this journey help them both heal and learn to live again? What happens if Kate is still set on ending it all?
And when someone from Lydia’s past returns will she lose her focus on protecting and saving her friend for a second chance at love?

This story is very emotional, heartbreaking as much as heartwarming. The characters are well developed and i feel for them both but how can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?

View all my reviews

Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a contemporary romance set in the 80s/90s. It is a very moving story and has plenty of drama and angst as well as dealing with topics such as addiction. The authors character development was great and I really felt drawn into the lives of Nick and Dani.
Both of them have had a rough start in life but they found comfort and love and a sense of safety with each other at a young age.
Fast forward and Nick is now part of a band just like he dreamed off and with Dani now old enough she leaves and follows his tour disgused as a groupie.
However the Nick she knew has changed and what is in his place is a man who fully embraced the rock and roll life, including the drinking, drugs and women.
With Nick being in a constant brain fog he has no idea that the young girl he fell in love with all those years ago is right in front of him.
After Dani witnessed Nick going through several relapses she decides to follow her dream and with the aid of Nick’s band she starts to make her own way in the music world. However her heart never leaves Nick.
Can she save him the way he saved her all those years ago? How will he react when he realises just who Dani is and why she seems to familiar to him? Will the love they once shared still exist or does the Nick that Dani knew before the game, partying and drugs not exist anymore?
This is an emotional and at times heartbreaking story but will love and music bring them together while addiction is trying to tear them apart.

View all my reviews

Fire Meets Fire (Wretched Soulz MC #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Fire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MCFire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Wretched Soulz MC series. I absolutely adore books by this author. I am always impressed and captivated by the writing and characters. This is a MC romance with characters that have issues and demons that makes them deeper than just an MC club. This is a story filled with danger, angst, treachery, demons of their past and romance.

Chez is the president of the Wretched Soulz MC. As president he lives and dies by the rules of the MC club. He has come to terms with the fact that he will be a bachelor forever and he’s happy with that. At the end of the day his club comes first.
When he realises that someone is stealing from the Mac’s garage he is determined to find out what it is and punish them for taking liberties against his club. What he find will change his life and shake him up in ways he never imagined.

Helo is the thief in question. All her life she has suffered one trauma after another and now she finds herself medically discharged from the army with PTSD. Now she is in hiding and the only way she can keep her safe space is by fixing the owners bike. She doesn’t have access too funds so she uses her skills to get the parts from the MC club. She knows the risks if she gets caught but the risk of the people she is hiding from finding her is much greater.
When she gets caught by the president of the MC sparks and fists fly.

This is a very emotionally intense story which is what I love from this author. Both our main characters are very independent and capable of taking care of themselves, however Chez can’t deny the way Helo makes him feel, all he wants to do is protect her. However the problem becomes whether Helo or the MC club allow him to do that.
Can Helo let her guard down enough to accept help and protection from Chez. Can she trust a man after everything she has been through. And how will Chez react if his brothers in the MC club decide that they don’t want to risk themselves in protecting Helo?
Both of our main characters have trauma in their past which they are struggling to work through and which has shaped them into the person they are today.

View all my reviews

Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Mobile Cat Groomer series. Even though it is the second book they can be read as a standalone read, however if you love cosy mysteries then you will definitely enjoy reading the first book as well.

Molly is a mobile cat groomer. Along with her 2 furry friends she likes to look after other people’s felines as well as capturing her own in photos. While Molly’s friend Evan was capturing pictures of the cats he also caught something’s he never expected to.
That thing has one again lead this gang on a hunt for clues looking for a killer. But things won’t be simple and when Molly receives threats to her friends and her beloved pets if she continues to look she knows that she can’t give up. This person needs to be caught not just for the crime they’ve committed but to protect everyone she holds dear. But can they solve the clues and the killer before they strike again?

These books are great cosy mysteries with characters that you will love and twists and turns you won’t see coming. This is definitely a series I love to curl up reading and losing myself in Molly’s determination to solve the case. I look forward to reading more of Molly’s adventures with her felines.

View all my reviews

Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Troy (The Crown of Stones)Troy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to The Crown Of Stones Trilogy. After reading those and falling in love with Ian Troy’s story I couldn’t wait to read this book and re enter his world. This is a amazing fantasy adventure filled with danger and action packed. I loved this story because it gives us a deeper insight into Ian Tory’s life and the torment and persecution he suffered because of who he is.

Ian Troy is Shinree who was allowed to keep his magical abilities where all other Shinree babies were given medication to stop them. The king has placed him in the army to protect the Tells Kingdom.
Under the orders of the Queen, she makes his life unbearable. Nobody trusts him and everyone is afraid of what his magic can do.
Troy goes through the wars fighting constant battles and always feeling like an outsider. That is until the Queen wants to send him on a mission along with 4 other people to enter enemy territory to save her spy.
However there is a twist. The Queen has also sent Troy a secret mission of his own, to find and kill the King Draken to stop the war.
If Troy can completely this mission will everyone around him start to respect him? Is this a suicide mission that the Queen has sent him on? And if he fails what will happen will he lose his life or just his freedom? But at the end of the day does he even have freedom?

This is a very action packed story which is gripping and I couldn’t put it down. Ian Troy’s character is really dark in the Trilogy and now I understand why because of everything he has gone through previously.

View all my reviews

Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Just Ducky (Weird Shifters)Just Ducky by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Weird Shifter series. I have always enjoyed this authors work and when I saw this I didn’t hesitate to read it. I love paranormal romances and this has that as well as danger, suspense, adventure and high stakes.

Ducky (just as her name suggest) is a duckling shifter. To everyone around her she’s an embarrassment and is constantly bullied and teased. After all what good is she as a shifter if she has no abilities?
When she hears that Vampire Lord Kobreon has returned looking for his mate she can’t wait to see him. She knows she has no chance as his mate but she needs to just see him from afar.
However fate has other ideas and when she is taken inside the castle in her duckling form she gets closer to him than she ever imagine possible.

Vampire Lord Kobreon has a lot of his plate. With a war on the brink of breaking out between the supernatural and humans he has his plate full trying to find a cure for the kings daughter. The last thing he needs is to worry about finding a mate.
When a little duckling turns up in his life he finds a companion he never knew he wanted or needed. But how will he respond when he realises that Ducky is much more than a little duckling.
Can Lord Kobreon find the cure to save the kings daughter and prevent a war from starting?
Is there any way Ducky can help, or is she just a useless little duck?
This is a captivating story and I loved every part of it.

View all my reviews

Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Oath Series. This is the first book I have read by this author but I am definitely going to be reading more. This is was such a beautiful moving romance. The author deals with topics such as grief and how that can affect someone’s life in a variety of ways creating a huge impact that some people struggle to work through.
Both of our main characters have suffered losses but together they help each other work through it and find love that they didn’t even know they wanted or needed.

Hailey Prescott has made her life her business. As the owner of a B&B she loves the fact that people come into her life and leave without any fuss or heartache. She has never thought of finding Love or a family as the business is her life. And then Loch Mackenzie comes into her life. Hailey can see and feel the sadness that Loch carries with him and plans to help him work through his pain the way she has done in the past.

Loch Mackenzie is a superstar but after the death of his sister he is struggling to move forward as the grief is all consuming. His agent books him into Hailey’s B&B to rest and recover. He can’t explain it but there is something about Hailey that makes him feel alive again.
Neither of them was expecting to find love but sometimes things happen for a reason. Could this be fate putting Loch with Hailey and giving him a reason to live again?

View all my reviews

The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 5 in the WaterFyre Rising series. Even though these books can be read as standalone Indo recommend reading them in order so you can get a more complete picture of the WaterFyre men and how they find themselves where they are now
I have enjoyed every book in this series and this one was just as enjoyable. The author has an amazing way of gripping a reader and making them completely invested in the characters lives. Another thing I love about these stories is that they are told from a duel perspective so you get a complete story from both characters and not just a one sided story
This is a story that is filled with drama, angst, hot chemistry, secrets and danger
Both of our lead characters Arrow and Vivian have had traumatic pasts but both of them are trying to better themselves despite their demons.
Vivian is a strong independent woman. She has had a lot to deal with in her life and things aren’t getting any easy as she is trying to locate a girl who has been kidnapped. With everything she has goes on the last thing she needs is romance and when Arrow approaches her she turns him down. However when they meet again she can’t deny the attraction she feels towards him. There is something about him she is struggling to resist but is it a wise decision to let him in?
Arrow has his own demons that he fights with everyday. He struggles to trust and let people in but there is something about Vivian. When he is near her the demons he fights seem to calm and he doesn’t want that feeling to stop. However she isn’t making it easy for him. She is resisting him at every turn. Can he persist and eventually break through the wall she has around herself?
When Vivian goes up against some dangerous people all Arrow wants to do is protect her but will she allow him close enough to protect her from this danger or will she keep pushing him away to protect herself from the danger giving him her heart could cause?

This story is captivating and gripping. I wanted them to find peace and happiness they deserved together but it wasn’t an easy ride for them. I couldn’t stop reading.

View all my reviews

Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Beyond the Bridge Series. This was a gripping psychological thriller. I captivated by this story and I couldn’t put it down. It is full of suspense, twists and turns, secrets that needs to be revealed and a plot I never saw coming. I can’t wait to see what else this series will bring.

Irena Fishbone is a strong independant woman. Have splitting with her ex husband she has moved on raising their daughter on her own and fixed boats as well as being a rescuer. She has even found love again with Buzz.
Things aren’t all sunshine though as her ex husband hasn’t paid her child support for years preferring to spend money on trainers.
This story starts when they all go on a boat trip to celebrate their friends promotion. As the waves get rougher Irena and her ex husband Jack fall overboard.
Irena makes it back to the boat but Jack is nowhere to be seen.
What has happened to Jack? Did he drown or survive? With no body Irena is left wondering what has happened to Jack? Will he ever be found? And if he is what shocking secrets will be uncovered?

View all my reviews

Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Summer of MudSummer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting YA read. It also has historical elements and the author does an amazing job of transporting you back to that time period. One thing I loved was seeing the growth of Scoob through the story. She seemed to develop from a child who was souly focused on her own wants and dreams to maturing and realise that sometimes things aren’t all about you.
This story is fast paced, and in parts heartbreaking.
Scoob is a talented young child. When she lands a job playing in a jazz band and a possible meeting with someone very influencel in the industry. It seems her life and dreams finally have a chance to come true, that is until her brother takes her away.
RC makes her leave to attend a music festival however that isn’t the real reason they are leaving. What is RC hiding.
When a dam breaks flooding the town they are living in it leads to chaos and heartbreak for everyone.
This is an emotional rollercoaster of a story. The love between the siblings shines through from beginning to end, even when Scoob was angry at RC you still feel the bond between them. When things go wrong does Scoob realise what is more important. Following her dream or her brother.

View all my reviews

What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

What Lies BuriedWhat Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the sequel to the book Secrets In The Mirror. I strongly recommend reading that book first so that you get the fully understand the trauma that Gavin has suffered, it helps you to understand and appreciate what has drove him to be the way he is now suffering with PTSD.
This is a psychological suspense story but what really stood out for me was the authors incredibly ability to allow the reader a deeper insight into the person’s life who suffer from PTSD, how they are affected but also how it affects their own family and everyone close to them.
This subject is dealt with in a way that is informative but also respectful allowing the reader to fully understand just how many it affects people’s lives.

There is also family drama, and secrets that will be revealed. With Gavin’s parents dead and now his twin brother, his PTSD is worse than every before. He now has to return to his childhood home to deal with what is left of his parents home. However Gavin returning isn’t an easy thing. Not only does he have to deal with all the past trauma, but there is also secrets he is yet to unearth and with the added danger of people still looking for him Gavin knows this place isn’t safe for him anymore. But will confronting all of his past and demons be the thing he needs to start and heal himself?

Meanwhile at home his wife Katie is suffering her own problems. She loves Gavin and will do anything she can to help support him and help him. However, she knows feels like she is the only adult left in the marriage. Not only does she have to take care of Gavin but also their daughter and keep their business running. Can she continue the be strong and take care of everything including her husband’s mental health or will it get to much and mean she will have to make the decision to support her husband or protect their daughter.

This is a really moving and thought provoking story. My heart goes out to both Katie and Gavin because neither of them wants their life to be the way it is with PTSD controlling every aspects of their lives.

View all my reviews

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in the Moto X Series. I do recommend reading these books in order so that you get the complete story and because we are introduced to Parker in the previous books as well.

This is Parker’s story. I’ll be honestly my heart broke reading this. Parker has such a tough start in life which lead to issues with addiction, and partying until he met Megan and had his daughter.
He is trying so desperately hard to be the best man and dad he can be, however because he hasn’t worked through the issues from his past, the demons are always holding him back.
When Megan leaves him Parker starts to spiral out of control again, doing things he knows he shouldn’t and risking not only his family life but his career and everything his sister and him have created.
Parker needs help to handle his demons but until he accepts the help himself no one else can help him.
What is it going to take for him to realise he needs help to overcome his past trauma’s and the be the best dad and man he can be? Will he realise too late and lose everything?

Parker is a dark character in the sense that he has a lot of trauma and addictions to work through, however he is also a good man who is trying his hardest to be the best person he can be for the people he loves. That’s why my heart went out to him because he tries so hard but always seems to fall short which people dealing with trauma seem to do. You can’t expect to move forward and be happy if you have demons and trauma from the past to work through.

This story is gripping and thought provoking and in parts heartbreaking as Parker’s emotions and despair fly off the pages. The fight he goes through and his determination to be better is what really endeared him to me.
The author did an incredible job at making the reader feel every emotion and struggle that Parker went through.

View all my reviews

Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Magic and Heartache series. This is a short story at only 96 pages long but it was action packed and i loved every part of it.
This is a paranormal romance with a mixture of magical beings and a coffee shop with an added touch of something special in each drink.
One of the owners is Jordan. She loves her coffee shop and how it brings everybody together but there’s one thing she doesn’t like and that’s her ex and his new lover showing up at her work everyday.
As much as she hates to see them she can’t tell them to never return.
There is one person that brightens her day and that is Cane.
When Cane approaches her to help him with a spell to see the future for her ex and his new partner at first Jordan doesn’t want to help. However the more she learns of the ritual, and the opportunity to see more of Cane proves to be the thing that seals the deal.

What happens when they get a more intimate knowledge of each other? Will the spark between them explode into a fire or will it sizzle out? And is Jordan even ready to move on? Will she lose her chance at love again by still being hung up on her ex?

For a short story this packs so much into it and I can’t wait to read more in this series.

View all my reviews

A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

A Patriot's TaleA Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read. I love historical stories and this authors attention to detail really brought this time and the Revolutionary war alive for me.
I love the lead character of Lilly. She is a young woman but she has had to deal with so much loss in her life. I love how determined she is and how she doesn’t let anything stop her from achieving the goals she sets out to achieve.
After losing her parents and her brother Lilly is determined to join the rebels and fight against the people who murdered her family.
The problem is she is a woman and at the time women weren’t seeing as beings who can fight. However Lilly is determined to prove them wrong, this is her journey as she overcomes obstacles, finds love, recovers from losses and fights to alongside men to win the war.
This is a very real story and is really eye-opening. The characters are written in a way that makes them feel real and you can actually imagine being there with them, fighting alongside them and facing all the odds and obscales against them.
This was one book that I couldn’t stop reading until the end.

View all my reviews

The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Divine Vintage series.
This was another enjoyable read by this author. This story is a wonderful mix of paranormal, romance, mystery, family secrets and forced proximity.
Justine has a big decision to make with regards to the job she loves. With funding being cut she looks for employment elsewhere and is surprised when she is invited for an interview but if she gets this job it would mean leaving her small town, the job she knows and loves and starting somewhere new.
With all this emotional turmoil happening the last thing she needs is a handsome grumpy guy and the ghost of his mother walking into her life but that’s exactly what she gets.
When Jackson’s mother dies he contact the museum to see if they would like any of her clothes. As a star of the screen he thought there maybe something they would like.
When Justine turns up at the house he is surprised and can’t help but be a little captivated by her passion for fashion from the past. As they look through the clothes of his mother and grandmother they also find a box of letters and when they realised they are snowed in together this is when they decide to solve the mystery of Jackson’s Family secret.
Who was Jackson’s father? With them being forced into each others company will they realise that they actually enjoy it? And what part will Jackson’s mum’s ghost play in the uncovering of the secret and the blossoming connection between the couple?

View all my reviews

The Boss of Centocelle (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boss of Centocelle is the sixth book in the Commissario Scala Mystery. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone read. However that being said these stories are so good you will want to read more.
This is another gripping crime read that is full of suspense , twist and turns and connections you can’t see coming. It enters the dangerous world of drugs, gangs and the unfortunate consequences of the people who get involved.
What I also love about these books is that the author gives us a deep insight into Commissario Scala’s life and how his job affects his loved ones.

This is a fast paced story dealing with gangs and drugs. And when 2 cousins turn up dead Scala has to unravel a tangled web to find out who was responsible. Was it gang related? Were they killed by a Rival gang or by their own? What was the reason?
As Scala starts to unravel this case another young man is found murdered. He is part of this gang too? If not why was he targeted? And does his death have anything to do with the suspects Scala is currently watching?

This is a story which will keep you gripped, with dangers, jealousy, betrayal, gangs and so much more. It is a very cleverly woven story which I really enjoyed.

View all my reviews

Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 10th book in the Master of Consulate series. This is a great series with a paranormal romance element as well as the underlaying story of the war between the Masters and the rouges which runs through each of the books.
Each book focuses on a different couple, however I personally recommend reading them in order so you get a complete sense of the story, why the war is happening and how each person fits into it.
This is a story of danger, romance, fated mates, vampires, warewolves, witches and a fight that seems like it is never going to end.
In this story we meet Master Oradea and Natalia Benzini’s story.
The war on the rouges has entered the territory of Master Oradea, who will stop at nothing to stop the rouges from wreaking havoc in his territory. He has never thought of meeting a mate before and has no plans to now until Natalia Benzini shows up.
Natalia Benzini is the daughter of a crime family, when she is kidnapped and told to pass on a message from the rogue vampires her brothers know she needs to be protected. So they reach out to the only person capable from protecting her Master Oradea
As the story progresses their simmering attraction becomes harder to deny can they resist the pull they feel towards each other? After all Natalia is off limits.
But with danger around every turn, could the distraction caused by Natalia be the cause of Master Oradea not capturing Lucus and the rogues? Can he protect her from all the dangers surrounding her including himself?

View all my reviews

Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable read. The story was so cleverly written that I didn’t know who the real culprit was and my opinions changed all through out the book.
The saying is true that money is the root of evil and it definitely is in this case. This story so full of danger, suspense, secrets, lies, a little romance, and a constant feeling of not knowing who you can trust.

Erica thought her life was good until she finds out things about her husband which put them in danger. As she tries to help Terry out of the debt he is in she realises that her husband isn’t the man she thought he was.
While Erica is left with the feeling she doesn’t know the man she married she is also blind-sided to find out she is set to get a lot of money when she turns 25.
Just when she thinks that’s their problems solved Terry leaves her and then winds up dead. Was it an accident or something more sinister?

When Erica gets a warning about her safety from Terry’s life, Erica is now left wondering who she can and can’t trust. Why would anyone one to harm her? Could it be due to the money she is due to get? Or is it something to do with Terry’s past.
Can she figure out who is trying to harm her and protect herself before it’s too late?

This story is full of shady character so you will definitely be left guessing who is the person who is trying to harm her. I was completely captivated by this book and I couldn’t put it down.

View all my reviews

Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Healing Hearts (Echo #0.5)Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 0.5 in The Echo series and where the incredible series all began. This is a novella which makes it a quick read but it is still filled with everything I have come to love from this series. There is chemistry, angst, drama, mystery and of course romance.
This is Gene and Amanda’s story.
Gene is a ER doctor who after years of helping patients has lost his passion for the job he once loved. Needing a break he decides to return home. Little did he realise that decision would change his life and rekindle his passion in a way he never expected.

Amanda is a baker and when she is caught in a strange accident Gene helps her recover. Along the way he also decides to help her figure out what actually happened that day.

As the couple spend time together their chemistry grows and what Gene realises he can’t be without her, could it be possible that Amanda may feel the same?
And what could possible come of this attraction? Amanda is ready to settle down but with Gene not even knowing where he will be from one minute to the next do they stand any chance of making it work?

This is another great read in the series. I promise you after reading this you will want to read the whole series

View all my reviews