Kennedy Layne

I read this book from a series out of order, so my review is probably tainted by not knowing the backstory. A witch, who owns a tea shop in a small town (a completely original setup right there), solves the town’s mysteries. In this one the festival’s prized giant pumpkin disappears. Quite a good little story about finding the pumpkin. But…the familiar, a cat, is irritating as heck. I don’t want to read anymore just for that reason alone. But what takes it over the top is that the town is full of supernatural creatures, but no one knows? For example, the cemetery groundsman is the grim reaper?? And no one knows that Ted is actually a golem made of wax? This makes for complex explanations without good reason. Why not write it for a world where everyone knows these beings exist? It was confounding… (mehr)

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Starr's Awakening (Red Starr, #0.5) Read & Reviewed Nov. 3rd 2015 5 Stars
Kennedy Layne has me salivating to read both her CSA & the Red Starr series. One of the things I love is the characters from both series interact with each other, yet they are 2 entirely different series.
You know a series is going to be great when a short 100 plus page prequel makes you ravenous for more. I love the character Catori Starr & can't wait to read the 1st book in this series, which I have already downloaded to my Kindle.
Red Star HRT is a Hostage Rescue Team, while CSA is a Security Agency. Both are run by ex-military.
I am impressed by Kennedy Layne. Her writing pulls you in and seduces you. You can't put it down. Her details are no more nor less than what the story needs. Her characters are developed and feel real. Her situations are tense. There is mystery & suspense.
Definitely going on my Favorite Authors List & Series Following List.

Hearths of Fire (Red Starr #1) Read & Reviewed Nov. 14th 2015 4 Stars
This was not my favorite Kennedy Layne book.
That said it was still outstandingly good.
Well written. The words flowing from the pages.
My mind wonders......
How good would a book be written by both Kennedy Layne & Kresley Cole? I think they have complementary writing styles. Their co-authored books could be the biggest thing to hit the literary world!

Targets Entangled (Red Starr #2) Read & Reviewed Aug. 7th 2016 4 Stars
A Military Suspense Contemporary Adult Romance.
It is very well written. Red Starr HRT's 'Promised Land' is heading for their mission target. Only a few of the crew know where and what the mission is. Shortly after they get on way strange things start to happen. They seem to be just accidents or someone being careless. Until one of the crew is found murdered.
Daegan is one of the few who knows what their mission is. He is the Sniper for Red Starr HRT. Ferrin works in the Radio/Communications. Daegan and Ferrin soon find themselves involved not only in the murder but each other as well.
I always enjoy Kennedy Laynes stories and that stands true for this one too. My only problem with her books it that occasionally she gets just a bit technical for me. A description of a gun or equipment can take up a paragraph or more and by the time I'm done reading and digesting the information I have to go back to see what the action was.
Her romance and love scenes are always passionate and on a glorious adult level.
This story is filled with action, suspense and hot romance. It will keep you intrigued and guessing till the very end. In fact, even then, you only get enough answers to give you an HEA and satisfy the 'Who Done It'. But there are more questions to be answered. Which means I will most definitely be reading Book #3 'Igniting Passion'.

Igniting Passion (Red Starr #3) Read & Reviewed Jan. 23rd 2017 4 Stars
An Action/Adventure Suspense Adult Romance
A few editing errors. Flows well. Plenty of action. I enjoyed it very much. Ms. Layne didn't overdo the technical talk on this one and that is a major plus for me.
I already have the next book in this series. I am looking forward to the next step in their mission.… (mehr)