Being quite hard to please with these type of my favourite genres I was pleasantly surprised.
It was a great page turner with lots of twists I wasn’t expecting.
We were first introduced to The Tempests family in Kerry Kaya’s first book in this series The Betrayal. Although I definitely enjoyed this one a lot more.
Tracey Tempest has finally found out the truth about her husbands Terrys shady past.
Along with her sons Ricky and Jamie she attempts to re build her life again.
With Max Hardcastle now a permanent man in her life she hopes they can move forward and leave the past behind.
But Max has enemies that put not only him in danger but the Tempest family too.
As secrets start to come out that will destroy Tracey Tempest, other revelations will blow everything up for Max, Ricky and Jamie.
I’m really enjoying this author and her books are getting better and better.

This book was Superb and it was a wonderful book
Max Hardcastle wants a quiet life
When his Garage goes up in flames he is suddenly annoyed and the fall out could tear the family apart
Crime writing started and finished
I had an ARC

Revenge
By Kerry Kaya
Pub Date: May 24, 2023
Bold wood
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
New author for me. But I did enjoy this book a lot. Tracy is a strong woman and you need to be wary of her. I had not read the first book in this series. I recommend doing that.
Cleverly plotted and written
4 stars

When Tracy Tempest's husband was killed in a gangland murder, it took her a while to come to terms with just what her husband did for a living. It seems she was the only one who didn't know just what a devious man he was. Her two sons, Ricky and Jamies, knew and were up to speed with how things had been over the years. Two years later and Tracy is starting to move on, she is in a new relationship with Max Hardcastle, he is no choir boy himself and it seems that someone is out to destroy him and his businesses as well.

This is a brilliant follow on to the previous book, Travy has had to deal with the death of her husband as well as learn some home truths. She is now more aware of the gangs and the lives her sons and new partner are involved in. While she may be aware she is not fully grasp the seriousness of what is to come. Naive, yes she is but loyal and fiercely protective of her sons.

It is great to see another instalment in this series and the author brings you up to speed with some of what happened in the previous book. This one starts with a bang, quite literally as a car dealership goes up in flames, not a simple accidental one either, this one was planned. But who by is the question. Several other gangs are included in this story and they have been mentioned before, but they all have something in common, they cannot be trusted and they will each look out for their own.

This author is brilliant at injecting tension, drama and danger into her novels and this one is no expectation. There are some spectacular twists and scenes that she has worked into this story and it had me on the edge of my seat. I do like the Tempest family and Max, they seem to be the more moral ones in the story, that does not mean they are not brutal or any less dangerous though.

As the story progresses the author brings in other twists and characters, they all have a place in this story but what part they play is not always clear until it needs to be.

If you have not read the previous book I would definitely suggest you do, although it isn't strictly necessary, it does give a brilliant intro to this family and the events.

This is open for fans who like a hard-boiled, dangerous and toxic gangland crime setting. It is a fabulous book and storyline and one I would definitely recommend.

Another fantastic read from Kerry kaya. Couldn't put this book down it was absolutely brilliant. Really hope there is a follow up to this book as would love to see how Tracey and max get in .

Dagenham Essex, Book Two and Revenge is a action packed full on cracking book, and Kaya has once again fulfilled my reading, this book has it all, a gangland crime with a spot of love and romance and family fall outs added.

Tracey Tempest moves on with new love Max Hardcastle , and when his showroom his livelihood goes up in smoke, who is targeting him and why? leaving Tracey finding out some home truths about the business, that her sons know all about.

A must read from start to finish for me, its better that book two as we get to know more of the characters that you either love or hate that brings out the best in the chapters. I loved reading and now to twiddle my fingers to await book three that to me is a good story in my books.

be prepared, be scared, if you dare, it really is a cracker.

The Tempests #2

After the brutal gangland murder of her husband Terry, Tracey Tempest just wants to move on. She'll never get over Terry's betrayal, but she's determined his steady past won't spoil life for her beloved boys Ricky and Jamie. Max Hardcastle just wants a quiet life and to maybe see how things go between him and Tracey. He knows she's been hurt in the past. but he's nothing like Terry and he'll do anything to keep Tracey happy and safe. But some people have other ideas.

Tracey Tempest is a woman you wouldn't want to mess with. She has a new love interest in her life, Max, who he helped her to get justice for her husband Terry's murder. I was instantly pulled into this story. It's well written, with strong characters, it's gripping, and I did not want to put the book down. All the old characters are back, and we meet some new ones too. But we need to find out which are the good characters. we also get a few sub plots running through the book. Even though I also gave the first book Betrayal 5 stars, I enjoyed this book a little more.

I would like to thank #NetGalley, #BoldwoodBooks and the author #KerryKaya for my ARC of #Revenge in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to boldwood books and netgalley for this arc, love this series. After Terry Tempest was shot and killed on his 50th birthday, tracey his widow has been told that it was max hardcastle who did it, he also spent years in prison accused of killing terry, but was it him? Or did someone set him up? Max and tracey join forces and when she receives a call from max, telling her his car lot has gone up in flames, someone has it in for max.. Raymond is hellbent on revenge for missing out on his fathers assetts when he was shot and killed. Kenny, Terry's business partner is in prison for his murder, but is causing mayhem from within.
Loved this, edge of the seat stuff, not sure if i have any fingernails left, gangland at its finest more please kerry kaya

Kerry Kaya has done it again with this next instalment about the Tempest family. It starts with Max Hardcastle’s car showroom being torched and it’s obvious from the off that someone is out to get him and bring him down. Along with Ricky and Jamie Tempest, he sets out to find out who. What follows is a gritty, gripping page turner that I read in one day. Fast paced this kept me on the edge of my seat. With believable characters and graphic violence this is gangland writing at its best. Thank you to Boldwood Books, Netgalley and of course Kerry Kaya for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is another well written, cleverly plotted gangland book by Kerry Kaya. It is book 2 to feature the Tempest family and revenge is certainly the game! I loved the characterisation and the descriptive passages, as well as the build up to the thriller of an ending. Tracey is a very strong character and a fiercely protective mother and I hope book 3 is not too far off. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Kerry Kaya certainly knows how to write a cracker of a read and entertain her readers with her excellent writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than a day. It is one of those moreish reads where every spare minute I had I would return to my kindle and continue reading. This is such a well written book with mostly likeable characters. I always think the author has done their job when I have such hatred and loathing for some of the characters, and this is exactly how I felt towards a couple of them here. This was, right from the start, a book that immediately grabbed my attention and held it all the way through to the end. I loved everything about it - the plot line, the multiple story threads told through different characters and the way the story changed from one character to the next one flawlessly. The last part of the book was full of action and I had to keep turning the pages as I wanted to know what would come next. Revenge raced to a thrilling ending and I loved the epilogue, it gave the book the best closure. If you like gangland, crime books then this will certainly be for you and I'd recommend it although would say read the books in order to get to know the characters from the beginning, and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

WELL DESERVED 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kerry Kaya at her finest, one of the best books I’ve read this year, brilliant as always and delivers a masterpiece, brilliant from start to finish I loved it

This book took me a evening to read. The story was amazing, made me want to read each chapter faster.
5***** for this book

This author has done it again another brilliant addictive read. Tracey Tempest is one strong lady. she has a new love. an old friend of her husband's Max Hardcastle who helped her to bring. Kenny Kempton to justice. Her boys don't know about Max, yet they are working for him. all is good until someone. Burns down Maxs car lot. Someone means them harm. And they have to work out who before they lose anything or anyone. Iso can't wait for book 3 once you start this book you won't want to stop.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Wow what another gritty page turner gangland book by this author

Second in the series so much happens it just keeps you on the edge of your seat

Second book in this series and when I started reading it, I hoped it would be as good as the first one. I enjoyed getting to know the Tempest family although they are not (always) the most friendly people. Some of them even are evil through and through, but that is exactly what you need when you create a gangland crime. Harsh, vicious, revengeful, those are the characteristics of the people who play the main parts.

But there are also good sites to some of them. They would walk through fire for those they trust and cherish, but in a gangland crime you never know who is your mate and who you have to be suspicious of. People who have known almost all your life and had the best relationship with, can suddenly be the ones to stab you in the back. Others prove again and again you can count on them. 

Revenge is often the key word in this kind of books. The one question that remains is who is out to get who? Are you ever safe in this world?

Gangland crime is not always about violence. There is time for love and friendship too. 

The author wrote a fabulous book with great characters and showed us that even the most spiteful people can suddenly see the light too. I loved it. 5 stars

Thank you
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After the gangland murder of her husband Terry,Tracey Tempest just wants to move on. She'll never get over his betrayal but she's determined his past won't stop her from moving on with her life and hopes that both her boys Ricky and Jamie can do the same.
Max Hardcastle wants to begin a new chapter of his life hopefully with Tracey in it,he knows she's been hurt in the past but Terry he isn't and he'll do anything to show her that he just wants her to be safe and happy.When his car garage is torched his certain someone has a grudge to settle.
When the Tempest boys discover one last secret their dad was keeping the fall out could tear the family apart.Can they pull together and survive?or will REVENGE be their downfall?
In this second book in the series Kerry kaya has delivered another winner filled with gritty addictive characters that I could'nt put down it was gripping from start to finish..one of my favourite authors looking forward to reading the next installment.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

Well what can I say but BRILLIANT loved reading this book I do love Tracy she is a woman to br wary off. After her husband was killed by his friend and business partner Kenny Tracy Tempest has to become a strong woman and mother to survive the hurt left by her husband. Now Tracy is back with her boys and of course Max who wants to live his life with no hassle, until his car showroom is torched and the Tempests along side Max go on the hunt.Brilliant read 5* but worth 10*

Kerry Kaya roars fiercely back into action with this the 2nd book in the Tempest series,in her no nonsense and very real way we are back with the characters from Book 1 ( and a few new ones ) and Revenge is certainly the word of the day,the question is who will get it?,when?and how? The book takes us through the various scenarios and as it does we get to know what makes the individuals tick,who is goodz and who is evil…..I have to mention Patricia who is a wonderful character to read
Such good writing along with brilliant sub stories make this a book I loved and now look forward to Book 3 😊