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Kate Machon

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Kate grew up in the Midlands in the UK, but escaped to the island of Jersey at the age of twenty. Her working life has been spent with numbers, but her head has always been full of stories. One day, she decided to write them down. Now she spends her time creating fantastical characters and places.

She lives with her husband and two children. When not at her keyboard, she can be found walking her two rescue dogs or looking after her cheeky Shetland pony and tortoise.

She is currently working on book 4 in the Pix and Gabe Adventure series.

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	The Shadow Deception: A Pix and Gabe Adventure 4.89 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ghost Orb: A Pix and Gabe Adventure 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Across the Moors and Tides: A Historical Fiction Anthology of the United Kingdom and Its Territories by Ashley N.E. Murphy Editor, Gina M. Bright, Rachel Canwell it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Kate Machon rated a book it was amazing Darkness Calling (Garden Born Chronicles, #1) by Vic Liston (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Darkness Calling is a fascinating and page-turning read. I loved following the different perspectives of the siblings -and their mother - as they discover their connections to the magic they've been called to. The uniqueness of the magic system and t ...more
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Kate Machon rated a book it was amazing Harnessed in Gold: A Contemporary Fantasy Romance (The Secrets of Brownhill Book 2) by Mara Heath (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you’re a fan of contemporary fantasy romance, protective MMCs and a bit of Fae magic, you’ll definitely want to check out Harnessed in Gold! Things really heat up in book two as Betts and the gang race to find the Fae weapon before Brier gets to it ...more
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Kate Machon rated a book it was amazing The Light Keeper and the Northern Nightmare by Christina Wallace (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I've been reading the Light Keeper series from the very beginning, when Isaac accidentally released the faeries trapped in the glass globes hidden in his grandfather's attic and discovered he was a Light Keeper. Watching him and Yara grow from reluct ...more
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Kate Machon liked Mark Buxton's review of The Book Trap: A Pix and Gabe Adventure: "What worked: This book will have loyal readers thinking back to the first one when Pix was getting to know Gabe. She is forced to partner with Memoria from the Angel Archives, and the relationship has a rocky start. Memoria says Pix has “obstinate beh" Read more of this review »
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Kate Machon liked Vic Liston's review of The Book Trap: A Pix and Gabe Adventure: "The Book Trap was so much fun! A powerful, loyal and mischievous faery, and a rule abiding, yet not quite honest angel. What could go wrong when they team up together? Plenty it seems!! I thoroughly enjoyed the magic and whimsy of The Book Trap. Pix’s " Read more of this review »
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Kate Machon rated a book it was amazing The Trials of Agemo (Talismans of Teregrin Book 5) by Katy Metzger (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a fantastic conclusion to this YA urban fantasy series. This book does exactly what you want from a final instalment: all the threads that have been building throughout the series finally come together in a satisfying and emotional way. One of my ...more
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76 is a beautifully written and deeply evocative novel that captures the extraordinary atmosphere of the 1976 UK heatwave with remarkable authenticity. Drawing on the author’s own experiences, the book brings the era vividly to life - the oppressive ...more
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Kate Machon rated a book it was amazing The Kingmaker's Spy: A Wars of the Roses Historical Romance of Loyalty and Betrayal (Blood of the Bear Book 1) by Augusta Gosling	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Alice is a smart, determined heroine who completely steals the story—Warwick never stood a chance. The Kingmaker’s Spy blends sharp intrigue with a slow-burning, irresistible romance, as secrets, loyalty, and desire collide in a vividly drawn histori ...more
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