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Kayla D. Ward

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in The United Kingdom

Genre

Psychological, Horror, Suspense

Member Since

January 2026

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Kayla D Ward is a Scottish author writing psychological horror and dark, character-driven fiction.
Based in the Scottish Highlands, she writes stories about complicated people, uncomfortable choices and the darker places the mind can go when left alone with itself.
When she isn’t writing, Kayla can usually be found reading something unsettling, listening to music far too loudly, or attempting to convince herself that learning the drums in her thirties was a perfectly reasonable life decision.
She lives in the Highlands with her husband, three children, cat and an ever-growing collection of books.

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Average rating: 4.65 · 34 ratings · 27 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	WILDER 4.60 avg rating — 25 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
	Struan 4.78 avg rating — 9 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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Kayla Ward rated a book it was amazing Rise of the Dragonwitch (Chronicles of Tir Na Book 1) by Timothy K. Clark (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
This was my reintroduction to epic fantasy after a long break, and I have to say, it reminded me why I love the genre. Finley is kidnapped and taken through a portal into a world not dissimilar to medieval Earth. Once there, she comes across many diff ...more
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Kayla Ward is now following M.M. Felsner Author of A Name We Sing in Light: Discover Your Next Spi...
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Kayla Ward is now following G. Harris Author of Death in the Veil (The Veil Trilogy Book 1)
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Kayla Ward rated a book it was amazing The King's Favourite (The King's Favourite, #1) by Rebecca Clare Smith (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
This was my first wolf shifter romance, so I went in with no expectations, and I can honestly say I wasn’t disappointed. The author throws you straight into the action with an FMC who is the King’s favourite Seer being kidnapped by the enemy. She is fo ...more
Aug 02, 2026 07:27AM · 2 likes · like · see review
Kayla Ward made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please merge topic " Is it possible to have an update on this process? Thanks Kayla "
Jul 17, 2026 10:03AM
Kayla Ward rated a book really liked it Sold to Sin by Stephanie A.	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
4.5 Stars! This book is not a romance. It is a dark, psychological read. Alira is kidnapped while clubbing in Romania and events transpire which lead to her being sold a Cartel. She suffers significantly at the hands of her keepers as she fights for s ...more
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Kayla Ward rated a book it was amazing Take My Hand by Katie Bower (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 love the way the author writes her characters. Both Jules and Zander are sweet and frustratingly realistic in a way which makes you forget you’re reading at all. Take my hand will definitely stay with me. I loved spending time with these characters ...more
Jul 17, 2026 09:55AM · like · see review
Kayla Ward joined the groups Free Books & Kindle & ARC & Beta Readers & Giveaway and Goodreads Librarians Group
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Kayla Ward has read Essays & Lectures: The world is a stage and the play is badly cast. by Oscar Wilde	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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“My ears pick up every little noise. The violent storm outside. My thundering pulse. Breathing.
Breathing which doesn't match my own.”
― Kayla D. Ward, WILDER

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“She runs the same trail every morning. Same route. Same pace. Predictable. She wears routine like skin.”
― Kayla D. Ward, WILDER

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“My ears pick up every little noise. The violent storm outside. My thundering pulse. Breathing.
Breathing which doesn't match my own.”
― Kayla D. Ward, WILDER

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“She runs the same trail every morning. Same route. Same pace. Predictable. She wears routine like skin.”
― Kayla D. Ward, WILDER

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