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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy. I would definately recommend reading the first book as it sets the story up and takes you on the beginnings of the adventure to where the characters find themselves in this book. This second installment continues and follows on from the first books ends. As soon as I started reading it I was dragged back into this world, where currently evil is residing and destroying everything in its path.

A group of people survived the Rupture and this is their stories. Told from different perspectives the reader gets an insight into each individuals struggles to survive in a world where evil reigns, you get to read all about their struggles and battles and how each of them is fighting to find ways the over come the evil destroying their world.
All of the characters are well written and unique and each has a story to tell. The reader can’t helped but be dragged into their lives, pain and struggles as good trys to triumph.
It isn’t all dark though there is some hope that they can defeat evil but finding a way is the challenging part.
This story is full of adventure, secrets, mystery and magic that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.
I can’t wait to read the final installment of this Trilogy.

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Kerry Carr

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Kings Of Screen series. All of these books can be read as standalone but I loved them all. The author has a amazing way of bringing the character to life. Making them relatable and real, describe emotions and feelings that the reader can relate to and giving the characters personalities which endear them to the reader and makes the reader invest in their story.
This is a romance which has got a push pull feel from the beginning. The characters chemistry jumps off the page and their flirtatious behaviour on the part of Nathan and the fight that Catrina puts up to make sure she keeps things strictly business is great entertainment.
When Nathen and Catrina met it was a one night stand. An amazing time granted but that’s all it was.
Catrina goes to work the next day ready to take on a big case of someone buying a studio only to discover that the person she’s representing is none other than the guy she thought she would never see again.
Now despite the attraction and chemistry she needs to keep things professional because failing to do so could lose her everything she has worked so hard for.

Nathan has it all, money, a good career, everything except a woman to share it with. When he realises that Catrina is his attorney he realises this is his chance to capture the one thing he’s missing. But she isn’t that easy and when she tries to keep things professional he tries even harder to make her cross the line.

Both Nathan and Catrine have things they risk losing but what if losing the things they have could mean they gain something much more. Will they be prepared to take the risks to find happiness? Can they keep their attraction and history a secret?

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Kerry Carr

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Wounded Heart Series. It can be read as a standalone however once you read one you will definately want more. This author has an amazing way of writing which allows the reader to feel every emotion, from happiness to sadness, from frustration and anger to complete bliss as well as love, flirtatious behaviour and heartaches that follow along the journey.

This is a friends to lovers romance which isn’t straight forward. For a start Angelo has always grown up protecting Lucia. He has never allowed himself to act on his feelings even though he loves her. You can feel his conflicting emotions as he trys to remain the protector and friend, the guilt of wanting her so badly battling with his responsibilities to protect her.
Lucia on the other hand wishes Angelo would stop seeing her as a little girl but see her as the woman she has become.
After a drunken night where she offers Angelo her virginity leaves her feeling rejected she decides to move on.
Fast forward and their paths cross again. Will now be the time when they are honest and confess their true feelings for each other?
Or will there be too much water under the bridge to ever make this work. Can love conquer all or will some obstacles be to much to overcome and any attempt to try may destroy their friendship.

This is a slow burn romance that deals with some difficult situations such as loss and miscarriage. It is a beautiful emotional love story

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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Kerry Carr

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House of ArsceneauxHouse of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good paranormal romance. It was a very unique story which I haven’t read before. It was full of danger, twists and turns, Romance, curses to break and a love hopefully to be renewed.
The author’s attention to detail really brought this story to life. The connection between Caitlin and Evariste. The attraction and chemistry between them is instant and hard to fight against. Evariste realises that Caitlin is his wife who was murdered hundreds of year before. In his eyes she has returned to him, to break the curse over his family. However the snag is Caitlin remembers nothing. She knows she is attracted to Evariste but she doesn’t understand why.
As secrets begin to unravel and they spend time together Evariste hopes she will remember who is was and what she means to him.
But things aren’t straight forward for them. Secrets are revealed by Caitlins family that has her questioning things, and with a danger lurking in the dark wanting nothing more than to separate Evariste and Caitlin again do they stand any chance of rekindling their love and saving themselves.
I loved this story. I really couldn’t put it down. I was so lost and invested in their lives that every struggle felt like my own. Amazing read.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Kerry Carr

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was really emotional and heartwarming story. It deals with loads of things from love and loss, finding happiness, moving past hate and the need for revenge,finding the path to forgiveness and learning how to overcome guilt over circumstances we can no longer change.

This book is told from the views of 3 different women. All of them went through the same tragic event, a plane crash which killed everyone on board apart from them and it has effected them right up to this present day. This is the story of their journeys as they overcome their demons and find ways to live a more peaceful life.
The characters development through this book was great and reading through there struggles although at times heartbreaking also gave you hope that things can change and you can find peace no matter what you go through.
This book is emotional so I definately recommend some tissues but its well worth reading the sad times to see our characters bloom.

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Trapping the Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

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Trapping the ButterflyTrapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely coming of age story set in the 1920. It is a short story and I was able to read it in one sitting. The author does an amazing job and the research into the era from the gangsters to flappers this story has it all.
Bethany has lived a very sheltered life with her aunt and uncle. Since her parents died she has been living with them. They have kept her sheltered, trying to turn her into a proper lady. However as Bethany grows she feels a desired to spread her wings and be just like the other girls her age.

With her 18th birthday coming she finally realises this is her chance to get the freedom she craves, however her aunt and uncle has other plans.
Add to this the danger she faces when she catches the eye of a gangster as well as the eye of the policeman and this beautiful emerging butterfly may have her wings clipped before she even stretches them.

I really enjoyed this story. Bethany’s character is very strong and determined and even though she is nieve about life you can see her character growth as the story progresses.

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really eye opening and inspiring story. The author bravely tells us his journey from almost losing everything to finding himself, happiness and realising what it truelly means to have love in your life.
This books is set up in chapters and each chapter is a story about a certain aspects or event that happened which allowed the author to grow and develop spiritually.
As someone who loves to find ways to improve myself and improve myself spiritually it was a really great read. Reading about the author’s findings and then looking for similar things in my own life.
The author shares some really sensitive stories with us and their ability to be open and vulnerable allows the reader to see that if they can achieve this sense of inner peace and love then so can they.

I loved it.

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Carr

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in The Bennetts Of Langston Falls Series. This a a sweet romance and just like the other books in the series you can’t help but be captivated by the story. The author writing has the ability to transport the reader into this small town and the characters are so well written then could be your friends, they are easily to relate to and emotions and feelings came through in this story.
This book can be read as a standalone but because these books are so good I would recommend reading them all.

Hank has always wanted to become a famous country star but when his band decides they don’t want the same thing it leaves Hank feeling lost and wondering if all he was made for was working on his families farm after all. That is until a chance meeting changed his life in more ways than one.

Ella Mae is a talented songwriter. She has been touring with her brother Travis and when she meets Hank she feels such a strong connection that she invites him to join the band too see what life on tour is really like. The more time together they spent the more perfect the duo seem to be, both musically and romantically but it’s not going to be an easy path to their happy ever after.

One of the things I loved about this pairing is that support for one another. Elle Mae supports and encourages Hanks dreams to become a country star and when problems hit Elle’s personal life he is there standing and supporting her in the same way. Their attraction and connection is so pure that you can’t help but want them to succeed and get everything they dream of.
As well as the excitement of being on tour with the band and the romance that is building between Hank and Elle Mae the author also deal with topics such as drug and alcohol addiction and the effect that has not only on the person going through it but also everyone around them. It’s a beautiful story that shows that no relationship is perfect and that there could be problems along the way. The question is can Hank and Elle Mae overcome them together? Or will Hank decide that he prefers the quiet easier life on his families farm?

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Ruarnon Triology. I really recommend reading these books in order so you can follow the story and have a better understanding of what’s going on.
This story is full of action, adventure, danger, lies and betrayal which will keep any young adult engaged. The author does a great job with the world building and characters especially Ruarnon who is non- binary.
In this book we see Ruarnon in charge after their parents have been kidnapped. They now need to plan and launch a rescue mission to save them from an evil king. But he is as evil as Ruarnon had been lead to believe. Who can Ruarnon trust? Can they save the people that are taken as prisoners? And what would be the consequences if they don’t succeed.
This book is fast paced with loads of action. It is definately a read that someone who love fantasy would really enjoy. I can’t wait to read the final book in this great series

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The Hussar’s Duty (The Winged Warrior Series Book 3) by Griffin Brady – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Hussar's Duty (The Winged Warrior #3)The Hussar’s Duty by Griffin Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical story. It has something for everyone. Romance, danger,unrest, brave warriors, war and plenty of action.
This is the 3rd book in The Winged Warriors series and even though this book can be read on its own and still be enjoyed I would recommend reading the books in order so that you can fully immerse yourself in the story and the history. You can take that the author is passionate about this time period as the research and details involved in this book are amazing. As a reader you are transported back in time and given a complete insight into what life was like.
Jacek is a brave warrior. As part of The Winged Warriors he has been on several missions fighting for his country. During that time he also found love.
Now he has a decision to make that no warrior wants to face. Does he go back to fight and do his duty for his country or does he stay with his family? Both decision have consequences and we follow Jacek through all the ups and downs and the twists and turns thats happen along the way when his wife tries to give him the best of both. The freedom to fight again while having his family near but this also leads to complications and problems and the price maybe too high for Jacek to pay.
This is a completely engaging historic tale. The writing style is so descriptive that you can actually visually every scene the author describes. I felt completely invested in Jacek’s life, his family and the consequences of their decisions.

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Kerry Carr

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical romance. It is a very sweet story about love, heartache and finding love again when you least expect it. The author does an amazing job of transporting the reader to that time period and really bringing it to life.

Helen was swept away by love at a young age, so much so that she leaves her home where she is a Lady, travels to Ireland and gets married against her parents wishes. She was young and thought she knew it all but how wrong she was.
Fast forward and she now finds herself alone with a 3 year old daughter. Returning to her family home all she wants is to be safe. Romance is the last thing on her mind. Until the Earl of Griffith walks into her life.
Their meeting was a act of fate you might say when Helen’s brother asks him to collect her from the ship. As soon as he lays eyes on Helen he knows she is the one for him and when he finds out the truth about her being widowed he plans to make Helen his.

This story is beautiful. Helen is dealing with a lot of grief and doubts about her judgement after everything she has been through and she is scared to let Conway close to her incase she gets hurt. But Conway is a patient man and I found it so beautiful how patient he was in allowing her to realise what he knew all along that they were meant to be together.

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Kerry Carr

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great collection of stories. They are short romances by various authors which is a great way for you to read new authors. All the stories are romances with various degrees of steamyness. All of them are uniquely different and as the title suggest they all revolve around a alien encounter.
I enjoyed pretty much all of the stories in this book. They are all fast paced and engaging reads.
My favourite has to be The Alien and The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie.
Naomi is definately a favourite author of mine and I have read lots of her work. What I particularly loved about this story is the fact that I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. There was danger from the crime bosses fighting for control, and also the danger that Leilphun is when his warrior takes over. For a time i was concerned that Kasper was just going to use Leilphun for his abilities. I don’t want to give too much away but it is a story that gripped me from the beginning and didn’t let go.
Overall there wasn’t a single story in this book that I didn’t enjoy and reading each authors unique take on romance and Alien beings kept them all interesting. No two stories were the same. I loved not knowing what i was going to be getting next.

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Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Kerry Carr

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SeenSeen by Lori Nelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this sci-fi crime story. It was not what I expected it was so much better. This story has so many twists and turns that I couldn’t help to be gripped from beginning to end. It is an original story which was a great mixture of danger, Suspense, lies, betrayal and a young girl finally learning who she can and can’t trust.
I loved Mouse’s character. She maybe almost 16 but she has a very mature head on her shoulders. The way she reacts and overcomes the obstacles in front of her is great to read. I loved how determined she is not to give up. She has a determination to get to the truth no matter what that is or what she finds along the way.
I also love her brother Mepth he is so protective of Mouse but when he is giving the horrible choice of protecting his sister or his daughter which will he choose.

The story starts with Mouse recording a crime with her drone. A crime that involves her family. But before she has chance to investigate it properly she is kidnapped. Who would kidnap her? And for what reason?
The answer to those questions show just how much betrayal runs in the family and has her questioning everything she once thought.
Can she escape the kidnappers? Will she turn her family in for the crimes they have committed? How can she live alongside people who she now can no longer trust?
This was a great read. I really recommend reading it if you like a story that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat.

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Kerry Carr

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is part of the Physical Collection series however these books are standalone reads. The author does a good job of explaining the concept of a polyamorous relationship and all the complications that can arise from that type of relationship as well as how beautiful the relationship can be when all parties learn to respect and embrace the other partners views, wants and needs.
Dane and Mike have been together for 7 years and like any relationship it has its ups and downs.
Both Dean and Mike are bi-sexual and when Dean announces he would like to add a woman to their relationship so that they can have a family Mike isn’t so sure. After adding a woman to their relationship in the past didn’t end well its left Mike feeling unsure about taking that route again.
What follows is a story of how Mike and Dean find their way by adding not 1 but 2 women to their relationship and how they all navigate the complications that involves for them all.
Will this be the exact thing that’s needed to make Dean and Mike’s relationship even better or will adding the extra people cause a rift between them that can’t be healed.

This story is very steamy in parts but the author is able to convey so much during those parts of the story that just the characters getting intimate. There is so much that a reader can sense from those moments that the author doesn’t spell out.
Overall it was an enjoyable read.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow what can i say about this book. I have loved all the author’s work so far and this one is right up there as my favourite. It is book 1 in a new series called Welcome To Knollville and I really can’t wait to read more.
This is a crime story with a very unique paranormal twist. The author keeps you guessing all the way along and even at the end I am not sure if things happened as we were told or if it was all the imagings of a woman who suffered trauma and was mentally unstable.
I really don’t want to say more and risk giving the story away. All I will say is this is a story that will grip you and even when you finish it will still have a tight grip on you. It is an amazing read and I’m so excited for more in this series.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the Tally & The Angel series. I do highly recommend reading these books from book one so that you get the full story of Tally and how she comes to have an angel called Jophiel living in a necklace around her neck. This is a great read for children as the story weaves a magical adventure as Tally and her father explore the world.
In this installment we see them visiting Japan as that’s where Tally’s fathers work takes them. As Tally gets to explore the area and make new friends she also comes across a ancient curse.
What follows is a story of magical beings, Paranormal happenings, friendships. It also has some history and Japanese culture which makes the story really come alive for me. This story is full of secrets and discoveries and Jophiel and Tally with the help of her 2 new friends try to solve this ancient curse.
I have loved watching Tally’s growth in these books. I can feel her maturity grow from the first book to know and its beautiful how she comes to rely on Jophiel’s presence to keep her safe and being the curious child that she is.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Kerry Carr

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Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Abredea series and what a great start it is. This is a dystopian story about the world turn apart by a plague to be pieced back together by the Grey Stars and their corrupt Caste system.This book will take you on an adventure full of twists and turns. It was an interesting read and the author does an amazing job of allowing the reader complete access to the people in the stories. From the people in high places and government( causing corruption) to the people places in the lower caste systems. This story is written on different timelines 1 in the past and 2 in the present. At first this I found this a bit hard to follow but the more I read and learnt the characters and their place in the system the easier it became and the more excited I was to learn where the past and present join.

This full of emotions, from the lies and corruption, to the lower classes struggling to build themselves up and living life as a constant battle.
I really felt sorry for Juliana. Her parents were Blue Star( quite high ranking) but when she goes for her Coding they tell her she is a White Star( a lowest class) so not only does she have to go through the shock and upset of this change of life, she also needs to find the strength and learn to live in a completely different way than the way she was raised. When reading this story you can feel her confusion, pain, but also strength and determination as she struggles through.

Overall this was a great read, with lies unravelling, past meeting the present and people not entirely happy with the Caste system planning a revolt there is something for everyone. The author does an amazing job with these characters that you can’t help but be invested in their lives and their battles.
I can’t wait to see how this series continues.

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The Passion Of 3 By Ariella Talix- Review by Kerry Carr

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The Passion of 3The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really moving read. It is a steamy MMF romance. The author does an amazing job with this story really describing the relationship between our 3 main characters in a way that makes it understandable. There is no denying the feelings and love that is between Grey,Caro and Nash. This is a story of second chance love, learning to forgive and move on and learning how to fight for what you want and who you want to be with.

Caro and Nash always had a great relationship and when Grey was added their relationship went from something really good to something amazing. When all 3 of them are together then complete each other. However, a misunderstanding, means Caro thinks Nash cheated on her so without even speaking to Nash and Grey she just leaves. This one misunderstanding leaves all 3 of them heartbroken and wondering what went wrong
Fast forward 10 years and Caro and Nash meet again. Their attraction and connection is still there and strong as ever and as they start another relationship they both realised that they are missing someone. Grey is their missing piece.

If they find him will he want them still? Can they get to him before its too late and he commits to someone else? Will they be able to make this relationship work this time now they are older and wiser?

You can’t help willing and cheering for them to work but the path to true love is never smooth and there will be some challenging times ahead for these 3 if they want their happy ever after.

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Kerry Carr

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Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read. It is the authors Memoir about her life, the decisions she made and the consequences of those decisions. It is a really raw and emotional story. It gives the reader a indepth look into the prison system and how inmates are treated. It also shows us what life is like after a person is released and trying to rebuild their life.
The author’s life sounded pretty normal, she had a good job, a husband, nice lifestyle and kids, however like in a lot of seeming perfect lives the reality isn’t always the picture the outside world sees. When she meets John who is an inmate at the prison she volunteers at the connection is instant. She finds everything she is missing in her life in John and when they make plans for a life together she makes the decision to help him. A decision which will change her life forever.

I could understand Toby’s decision to cling on to and grab the happiness she was missing. But that one decision changes her life so much. In some ways in a really negative way however, as we learn it also gave her the opportunity to really find out who she was as a person. It was interesting to see and read about her growth and development of character as she had to deal with when she was taken out of her safe and comfortable environment and placed somewhere she had never experienced before.
This story was a really inspiring read and seeing Toby’s growth and resilience as she overcome all the obstacles in front of her allows the reader the see that no matter what bad or misguided choices you made you can always change it around and become a more aware and developed person because of it.

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Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Carr

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Cecily in the CityCecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in The Cecily Taylor series. I really recommend reading these books from the beginning as we have followed Cecily from the start of her dreams of being an actress and all the ups and downs that come along with that. This is a sweet YA romance and deal with many topics that they may face in their lives so as jealousy and people looking for ways to bring you down.
Cecily is leaving to follow her dreams. With a job on a TV soap, the man of her dreams and now living in the big city her life can’t get anymore perfect. All her dreams are finally coming true.
The problem is Cecily doesn’t expect the downsides that follow being famous and having a famous boyfriend. When stories and rumours start to circulate can Cecily and Andrew be strong enough to work through them and know the truth?
All Cecily wants is to live a happy life doing a job she loves with the man she loves by her side.
Why are people out to get her? What could they be achieving by hoping she fails?
This is a great story about learning to see through lies and rumours, staying true to yourself and fighting for what you want no matter how many people try to put you down and put obstacles in your way.

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Punk (Popov Boys #6)Punk by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book is the Popov Boys series. This is one of those series where each installment is just as good if not better than the installment before which just goes to show how great the author is at keeping the stories fresh and with new ideas.
This is a great age gap romance which is also full of danger, Suspense, kidnappings and risk being taken that could be lethal.
I really like Efrem’s character. He is trying to make up for being born into a family who have done wrong. He doesn’t want to be the same so he risks his life every night trying to make the city safe and protecting innocent people disguised as Punk.
When he takes a job as bookkeeper for a record studio the story really gets interesting when the attraction he feels to his boss Miranda is really intense.
Miranda is a strong willed, determined woman who is on a mission to find Punk who she believes is responsible for murdering her brother. However she is asking questions and looking for answers in places that are going to put her life in danger.
What will happen when Miranda realised that Efrem is Punk? Will the chemistry they have between them be enough to overcome that and find the truth or will Miranda’s hunt for her brothers killer put them in a situation that is dangerous to both of their lives.
This is an edge of your seat Mafia romance which you won’t be able to put down and the twists and turns will keep you guessing from beginning to end

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Sleeping Love by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Sleeping LoveSleeping Love by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful MM friends to lovers romance. It is also a twist on the story of Sleeping beauty where the spell is only broken my true loves kiss. The author does an amazing job of creating the world and it is full of magic, danger, and longing love. This story has characters that you want to succeed in the form of Ayo and then characters you can stand such as the king.

Ayo had grown up beside the Prince but once his magic start to show the king banished him to an island and took away his magic. Now Ayo is forced to live along and struggle to survive, he is also banned from seeing his friend Prince Yi. That is until a curse is placed over the kingdom and the only person who can save Prince Yi is Ayo.
But that is just the beginning. Once Yi is awoken from the curse the pair move forward looking to get Ayo’s powers back. Together they must overcome enemies old and new while fighting for each other. Bit as secrets and past actions start to come alight will the pair be able to hold on to their new found love or will the past destroy their only chance of happiness
I really enjoyed this story. I felt every struggle and fight that Ayo has had to endure from losing his parents, to being stripped of his magic and exiled away from the one person he loves. I do love how strong and determined his is to fight for his love no matter the consequences or the obstacles in front of them.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. It is about a group of boys in a juvenile detention centre who are fed up with the way they are being treated so they come up with a plan to escape. But what will the price be for their freedom and is it worth all the trouble they go through?
The author’s writing was interesting as they have first hand knowledge of this environment which really brings the story to life and really educates the reader on what actually happens in these places.
There is definately a divide between the educators who believe these boys can be rehabilitated and do everything in their power to facilitate and help them to do that and the other side of the deputies who believe they are all lost causes and can’t be changed. Reading the verbal and physical abuse they endure really bring home how some children leave these places and go on to reoffend again.

This story is really well written and the detail that goes into the planning of the boys escape and what happens during and after really make this a gripping read that I just couldn’t put down.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this slow burn romance. The author does a great job of making it engaging and making the characters likeable. This story has some great moments that really made me laugh and it is full of twists and turns so you never quite know what to expect.

I really enjoyed the growth of the characters especially Bailey. What starts out as a joke list by her brother of ways she can improve herself actually turns into her journey of finding herself and learning to be the best person she could be.
I also enjoyed her relationship with Tanner. Even though she was reluctant to give him the time of day as the story progresses and she actually gets to know him she realises he is more compatible for her than she thinks. Just goes to show you can never judge a book by the cover which I think is a great lesson to teach people.
I like how they complement each other and the grow together which was really nice to see.

Overall it was a lovely sweet romance which a lot of character growth which made the story even more engaging as you want to see how the characters are going to progress and grow.

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Kerry Carr

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Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this paranormal romance. The author does an amazing job of creating a unique magical story that had me gripped right from the start. I loved Rose’s character. She is a very strong, determined woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. One thing she doesn’t plan on is falling in love with the enemy.
Titan is a Prince to the outside world but it is all a lie. A lie made possible by stealing the magic from Rose’s coven to hold up the illusion. Titan is a hard character, sometimes I liked him and some times i hated him but one thing is there is no denying the connection and attraction between him and Rose.
But can sworn enemy’s actually become lovers? When Titan loses everything will he lose Rose as well? Will Rose stand up to her covern to protect the man she loves?
This story is full of paranormal happenings, a love/hate relationship, a connection that can’t be denied as well as secrets and lies that will come out in the open. This was a great read.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Carr

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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series and omg I am officially addicted to these books. The author has such a unique way of writing. All of the characters have back stories and quite dark backstories which shape them into the people they are today. I definately recommend reading these books in order as Damon is the brother of Cole from the first 2 books so they follow on.

Well I don’t want to give too much away but this story involves Damon and Skylar. Damon is still coming to terms with everything he’s learn surrounding his mother’s passing (gotta read the other books). This has led him to be a very angry young man. He is a bit of an ass and treats people like dirt. He’s easy to be a character to hate.
Until Skylar comes along. Skylar propositions Damon, if he can make her friends dreams come true he will get her. Damon is up for a challenge, after all any excuse to get his hands on Skylar. Not that he likes her (Yeah right) but to make this deal sweet for him.
What unfolds is a story of 2 people finding a connection then never knew existed but with some many people involved someone is bound to get hurt and with the cliffhanger at the end I am literally on the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Carr

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Sicilian Gods series and omg they just keep getting better and better. I have loved all of these books and I do recommend reading them from the beginning so you get the complete story the crime families and why they are in the situation they are today.
This is a enemies to lovers story based around a Mafia family and their bitter fights with other families. As you can imagine there is plenty of danger, threats, violence, secrets and lies that will get uncovered as the story develops.
One thing I love about the men in the Larussio men is they are scary and they fight hard but they also protect and love the people closest to them just as hard.
In this story we are with Lorenzo. At first I thought he was the most scary of the family. He is all business and doesn’t bat an eye at threatening people to protect his family. Which is how he encounters Izzy.
Izzy is a determined reporter, scared of nothing and no one not even Lorenzo. But she is hiding secrets about her past too about who she truly is and why she is so determined to uncover the truth about the Larussio’s.
The attraction between them is intense and something neither one of them can deny but with Izzy’s trust issues this isn’t going to be an easy romance.
And with their enemies now looking at her as a way to bring down Lorenzo, he will protect her with everything he has and God help anyone who tries to take her away from him.

This is an amazing read that is full of twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. This author delivers amazing books everytime and i can’t wait to see what is instore next.

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the Balefire Series even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. However I do recommend reading them previous books as the characters are in all of the stories and you will be able to understand all the characters and their stories.

This story follow the bands manager Garrett and Olivia.
Garrett and Olivia have a past. They were young loves but their relationship fell apart when Garrett choose to follow the band as their manager instead of staying with Olivia. Olivia was left hurt and heartbroken but she pushed forward in her life.

Fast forward and Garrett made his dreams come true, he manages one of the most successful bands ever but he can never get Olivia out of his head.
Olivia has done well for herself too. Her determination means she owns her own production company. When Garrett contacts her to produce the next music video for the band she is filled with loads of emotions. Why does he want to see her now?
As things progress Garrett realises she is the one for him and he is determined to win her back. But is it too late? Can Olivia forgive him for what happened all those years before? Even though the attraction between them is still there and strong can too much have happened for them to work through it?

This story is a steamy read. I wasn’t a fan of Garrett in previous books but after reading this i can understand the things that lead him to be the way he is today and the way he was with the members of the band and their ladies. I can understand Olivia’s reluctance and determination to not be hurt by Garrett again. It took her so long to rebuild herself after he broke her heart the first time.
This story is a rollercoaster full with past heartbreaks, trust issues and hope that they can overcome all the odds to get to their happily ever after.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Curse of Ash and IronA Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this retelling of a Cinderella type story. The author does an amazing job of making a familiar and classic tale into something new and refreshing.
This story is a story of a curse keeping 2 people prisoner, and 1 man desperately trying to break this spell. This story also has a historical element and the author doesn’t an amazing job of making the reader really feel part of that era.

When Ben meets his old school friend Eleanor after not seeing her for years he is shocked to discover that her and her father are trapped in a curse placed on them by her evil stepmother. Now it is a race against time as they need to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s eve else Eleanor and her father will be cursed and bound to her step mother for ever.

This is a story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat wondering if they will or won’t break the spell. I was hooked and had to read it in one sitting just to find out what happens. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Fiddle and Fire (Hearts of Gold Book 2) by Ariella Talix – Review by Kerry Carr

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Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance (Hearts of Gold Book 2)Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting historical romance. I haven’t read a historical romance with a MMF relationship before so that was unique given the time. The author does a really good job with all 3 main characters. All the information and backstories really helped to bring the characters to life for me. The romance was between Issac, Walter and Suzette is very powerful as Suzette can’t choose between the friends and the whole idea of not having to choose came about. The added danger and Suspense of events when Suzette’s past catches up to her gives this story another level making it more than just a romance.
I did enjoy this read, it was fast paced but at times I got confused when the pov narrative changed between the characters at random times of the book making it a little hard to recognise from who’s point of view I was reading from but overall it was enjoyable and a different take on a historical romance.
I would be interested in reading more from this author as the ideas were new and unique to me.

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