Book Review: Outcast: New Beginnings by A J Ashton (Tarrenfall Chronicles Book 2)

     Lara and her brother have moved to a new land and made a life there as swords. As time wore on he settled down with a lovely were and have 2 beautiful children while Lara continued her previous patterns. When one of her contractors lets her know of a job requiring someone very familiar with the paranormal world her interest is peaked. Along the way she meets up with an old friend that she hopes to never be parted from again. Can the regrouped pair complete this newest contract that has allowed a stone of great evil to be released upon the realm? 

    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I will start by saying that this is book two in a series and they are not stand alone books. If you would like to read this please start with book one then move on to this one. 

    We follow Lara as she is in the land she and her brother sailed to at the end of book one. All of our questions about their life together and even how her brother are doing are answered fairly quickly, although he is very rarely a part of this book. While Lara does take on a contract that is seeking out a stone of great power and influence it is for the right reasons. The only thing she has to worry about is it pulling on her greatest weakness, her vampire side. Meanwhile, she has reunited with her old flame, bringing him along for the ride. Cairn has went through a lot during their separation and his greatest weakness may be his downfall. 

    I enjoyed this book. As with book one it is a great mix of paranormal and fantasy with a dash of romance and adventure thrown in. The book is well written and you genuinely care about the characters. I look forward to more from this author in the future. 

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Books by this author: 

Outcast: Origins (Tarrenfall Chronicles Book 1)

Book Review: A Dangerous Fossil by John Delaney

     Jemma had always loved fossil hunting, making it the focus of her life. She had found many smaller fossils, but when she and her dog, dino, went looking after a storm on the beach she uncovered something extraordinary. With the help of her nephew and a few trusted colleges Jemma unearthed and transported the largest plesiosaur ever found, nicknaming her Plessy. Once Plessy was displayed at the local museum the true trouble began. Breaking and entering, theft, and attempted murder are not too drastic. Can Jemma survive with Plessy still in tow? 

    I received a copy of this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review. I can't say that I have read a lot of dinosaur books that are for adult audiences. Most of them have been children's books for my 6 year old son. Still, this was a thrilling mystery. 

    While the author does let the reader know who the culprit is behind the heinous acts rather early the process of finding out if they will get away with their plan is exciting. The 'villain' fulfills the role in a way that could be possible and the acts are largely well thought out. I enjoyed most of this book, although I could have done without the cheating aspect. It was just as pointless as the act itself. 

    My favorite character was easily dino, even though he was a dog. He played a big part in the book from the location of the prized fossil to leading Jemma back to the scene of a crime. If you are looking for an interesting and unique mystery this could well be your next choice! The book is well-written with characters that are largely relatable, if sometimes annoying. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here.