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Caro Ayre

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A childhood in Kenya has left me with lasting memories of hot sun filled days, vibrant coloured birds and flowers, armies of insects, roaming wildlife in vast expanses of open spaces and warm waves lapping on silvery sands.
I then moved and now live in an idyllic setting in rural Somerset in a Victorian house. In the summer the house is filled with Bed and Breakfast guests. Building restoration is an ongoing affair which along with gardening, painting and writing.

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Average rating: 4.14 · 659 ratings · 22 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Breathless: Secrets tear a family apart. 4.20 avg rating — 248 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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 Mallaig Link: Detective McKay Mystery Series 3.99 avg rating — 256 ratings — 3 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
	Feast of the Antlion 4.22 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2011 — 4 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
	Reunion Safari: A life-changing Holiday (African Adventure Series Book 2) 4.38 avg rating — 29 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
	Never too Late: Love and loyalty tested in an emotional Rollercoaster. 4.10 avg rating — 20 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
	Smoke Screen: A Thrilling Crime Investigation 4.44 avg rating — 18 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
	Framed : A Detective Inspector McKay Mystery 4.44 avg rating — 16 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
	The Perfect Alibi: A Detective Inspector Gavin McKay Mystery 4.42 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
	Dawn Rainbow: A heartbreaking tale of love, friendship and loyalty. 2.50 avg rating — 2 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
	Never too Late: Love and loyalty tested in an emotional rollercoaster. 0.00 avg rating — 0 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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I loved Cutting for Stone, and had to read this one. I was not disappointed. I thought it was an amazing book, with insight into so many different cultures, and hidden depths. I am going to order the audio book so I can hear it from the authors voice ...more
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Another delightful mystery set in Devon. Looking forward to reading more.
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Another delightful mystery set in Devon. Looking forward to reading more.
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Another delightful read from Tannis. Looking forward to the next one.
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