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Scorned
Spiteful, twisted, and out for revenge, Bethany Johnson is the ultimate woman scorned. After spending the past twenty years abroad she is about to set foot on British soil once more. Hell bent on revenge she is determined to make Tommy Carter pay for rejecting her.
Tommy Carter has got his own problems, a wayward son, a brother who is out of control, and to top it all off in order to save the life of his youngest brother he has been roped in to committing the brutal murders of four men.
Their worlds could not be further apart and it is only a matter of time before they collide together bringing devastating results for everyone around them.
Tommy Carter has got his own problems, a wayward son, a brother who is out of control, and to top it all off in order to save the life of his youngest brother he has been roped in to committing the brutal murders of four men.
Their worlds could not be further apart and it is only a matter of time before they collide together bringing devastating results for everyone around them.
- GenresCrime
355 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2019
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August 28, 2022
Can this series get any better? Well ‘The Score’ ( Book 2 ) was brutal this was mind blowingly good, such a fast paced action gangland drama I could hardly read the end of the sentence for wanting to get onto the next one to see what was happening next
Again can be read as a stand alone but tbh I would read all of them as they are so good
As for the characters, Gary has to be one of the most deplorable I have ever met in a book, conniving, evil and not a care for his fellow brothers, he made me fume at what he was doing…..
So yes I really REALLY enjoyed book, this so much so I have abandoned by TBR list and am going straight to Book 4 and the final instalment in this thrilling family gangland drama
10/10
5 Stars
Again can be read as a stand alone but tbh I would read all of them as they are so good
As for the characters, Gary has to be one of the most deplorable I have ever met in a book, conniving, evil and not a care for his fellow brothers, he made me fume at what he was doing…..
So yes I really REALLY enjoyed book, this so much so I have abandoned by TBR list and am going straight to Book 4 and the final instalment in this thrilling family gangland drama
10/10
5 Stars
April 24, 2022
4.5 ⭐️ this is turning out to be a fabulous series, it’s gritty, it’s violent with well developed characters some you will love, others you will hate. On to the last book in the series an ARC of The Reckoning I’m so excited
December 8, 2019
WOW!
Absolutely loved every single minute of this book. Well done Kerry, it’s amazing. I wasn’t expecting it to be released but so glad I found it. Can’t wait for the next one!
Absolutely loved every single minute of this book. Well done Kerry, it’s amazing. I wasn’t expecting it to be released but so glad I found it. Can’t wait for the next one!
January 11, 2020
Well blow me down what a Fantastic book Scorned is,it's a gritty,gripping story of the Carter family and their friends.Bethany is back and determined to destroy Tommy for dismissing her over 20 years ago and she means business.The Carters have a family that is as strong as it's weakest link and they fight for what is theirs but Gary is still being used by Bethany but is blind to it but his son see's the looks on his cold hearted mothers face.A FANTASTIC series of books 5*
January 13, 2020
Brilliant book
Thoroughly enjoyed this book,didn't want it to end.please tell me there will be another book,young Thomas in Spain perhaps.10/10 for this book
Thoroughly enjoyed this book,didn't want it to end.please tell me there will be another book,young Thomas in Spain perhaps.10/10 for this book
November 20, 2024
The return of Tommy Carter, his family, and the woman he once rejected.
Scorned is the third instalment in the Carter Brothers series by Kerry Kaya.
I had high expectations for this book, especially after I enjoyed the first book so much. Sadly, Scorned wasn't what I hoped it would be, but I still enjoyed aspects of it. I loved seeing Tommy Carter and his family again, and I actually really welcomed the time jump where the kids were older and had something to bring to the story.
Bethany's return was the focus point of the plot and although I felt some sympathy for her in book one, she is insufferable in Scorned and it felt as though her purpose was very predictable, such as her manipulating her son to infiltrate the Carter family to benefit her plan. Also, Gary was equally as irritating, if not more. It is clear why he has such disdain for his brothers, Tommy especially, but to try and ruin the harmony of the family after everything they have been through is a low blow.
I still love the relationship between Tommy and Stacey, and seeing how they navigate raising their children 20 years on from the first book was lovely. Pete, Karen, and Jake were great additions to the story. Karen and Jake were mostly present as they had their individual sub-plots which eventually caused tensions amongst the family.
I had a soft spot for Jimmy in the first book, and it was nice to see him take on a support role after a significant event happens in the book (no spoilers!). Jimmy loves his brothers, and family as a whole, so it was nice to see him step up and be the figurehead during a time of need.
Ideally, it wasn't the ending I wanted for the Carter family, but Kaya made the reality of gangland crime very clear, which I appreciate. Onto the fourth and final book!
Scorned is the third instalment in the Carter Brothers series by Kerry Kaya.
I had high expectations for this book, especially after I enjoyed the first book so much. Sadly, Scorned wasn't what I hoped it would be, but I still enjoyed aspects of it. I loved seeing Tommy Carter and his family again, and I actually really welcomed the time jump where the kids were older and had something to bring to the story.
Bethany's return was the focus point of the plot and although I felt some sympathy for her in book one, she is insufferable in Scorned and it felt as though her purpose was very predictable, such as her manipulating her son to infiltrate the Carter family to benefit her plan. Also, Gary was equally as irritating, if not more. It is clear why he has such disdain for his brothers, Tommy especially, but to try and ruin the harmony of the family after everything they have been through is a low blow.
I still love the relationship between Tommy and Stacey, and seeing how they navigate raising their children 20 years on from the first book was lovely. Pete, Karen, and Jake were great additions to the story. Karen and Jake were mostly present as they had their individual sub-plots which eventually caused tensions amongst the family.
I had a soft spot for Jimmy in the first book, and it was nice to see him take on a support role after a significant event happens in the book (no spoilers!). Jimmy loves his brothers, and family as a whole, so it was nice to see him step up and be the figurehead during a time of need.
Ideally, it wasn't the ending I wanted for the Carter family, but Kaya made the reality of gangland crime very clear, which I appreciate. Onto the fourth and final book!
January 23, 2020
Keeps you on the edge of your seat
The 3rd book for the Carter gang and it doesn't disappoint.
With Tommy still holding the rien as Top Dog he doesn't need to be getting his hands as dirty as he use to. He has it all. Stunning loyal wife who he has been with since teenagers and 3 young adult children, his brothers working by his side who are feared by other gangs and enough money for the rest of his life. What more could he want in his perfect life...
Karen meets a new man
Jake has a hidden secret
Are all brothers who they seem
Nothing can stay perfect forever.....
The 3rd book for the Carter gang and it doesn't disappoint.
With Tommy still holding the rien as Top Dog he doesn't need to be getting his hands as dirty as he use to. He has it all. Stunning loyal wife who he has been with since teenagers and 3 young adult children, his brothers working by his side who are feared by other gangs and enough money for the rest of his life. What more could he want in his perfect life...
Karen meets a new man
Jake has a hidden secret
Are all brothers who they seem
Nothing can stay perfect forever.....
January 4, 2020
this author just gets better and better and i so love how she brought the two characters from her second book .Bethany Johnson is back after her fathers death and her son . Gary is as nutty as ever so hates his family .Karen wants her dad Tommy to meet her boyfriend .and he has got family problems his son is acting strange and someone wants revenge i so recommend this author she one talented lady cant wait for next book
January 8, 2020
Full marks for Kerry lays .
Well what a brilliant writer this book was explosive and had me gripped to my seat well done Kerry . Your mind works like martina Cole and this novel puts you in her league. I would hugely recommend this book and I salute you on your hard work on this novel . I just could not put this book down . It would be nice if you could do a follow up just to let us all know how it ends up . I give you give stars but worth more .
Well what a brilliant writer this book was explosive and had me gripped to my seat well done Kerry . Your mind works like martina Cole and this novel puts you in her league. I would hugely recommend this book and I salute you on your hard work on this novel . I just could not put this book down . It would be nice if you could do a follow up just to let us all know how it ends up . I give you give stars but worth more .
November 28, 2022
Wow!!! Book one was outstanding, book two was incredible and his third book was out of this world. I couldn’t put it down and started to feel anxious as the story went in a direction I hated, and the characters I despised so much in the first book took such an evil twist I longed to see them pay for what they did.
So many gripping moments, so many twists, I honestly don’t know how Kerry managed to put it altogether, but I’m bloody well thankful she did.
So many gripping moments, so many twists, I honestly don’t know how Kerry managed to put it altogether, but I’m bloody well thankful she did.
February 19, 2020
Amazing!!!!
What can I SAY???? 5 stars all the way!!!
This was an amazingly written book and you can't help but get attached to all the characters. You are pulled into their lives so brilliantly you have to keep reading just to find out what happens next. Couldn't put it down but really didn't want it to end. Great job Kerry another smashing read!!
What can I SAY???? 5 stars all the way!!!
This was an amazingly written book and you can't help but get attached to all the characters. You are pulled into their lives so brilliantly you have to keep reading just to find out what happens next. Couldn't put it down but really didn't want it to end. Great job Kerry another smashing read!!
February 27, 2020
Book 3
Don't read this book unless you've read Barking Boy and Top Dog.
This series is so easy to read, I read this book in less than a day. The author has confirmed another book will follow but maybe not until next year. In the meantime I'm going to read Plus One and My Brother's Best Friend (the latter is written under Kerry Carter)
Don't read this book unless you've read Barking Boy and Top Dog.
This series is so easy to read, I read this book in less than a day. The author has confirmed another book will follow but maybe not until next year. In the meantime I'm going to read Plus One and My Brother's Best Friend (the latter is written under Kerry Carter)
May 17, 2020
I couldn't leave it down until I was finished and the story takes up straight away from the storyline of the last book. There is a lot of betrayal in this one and despite what happened, I wanted to believe that Tommy would walk in at the last minute. I do hope that there will be another book to complete Danny's story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 27, 2020
Wow! I’m not a big reader, it usually takes me weeks/months to finish a book but this one took me one and a half days!!!! It kept me gripped the whole way through, so many twists and turns, my heart rate was through the roof so many times as well! I couldn’t wait to finish it but so sad it’s now over! Although on the plus side I can start The Reprisal now!
March 15, 2022
This was gritty gangland at its best. A fast paced page turner.
Kerry Kayas books are getting better and better.
The 3rd book in the Carter series and we are back to Tommy Carter again.
20 years have passed for Tommy and his brothers and his children are grown up now although two of them are causing Tommy all sorts of problems.
Also a certain person is back for revenge.
Family is everything to Tommy but can you trust all of them?
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Kerry Kayas books are getting better and better.
The 3rd book in the Carter series and we are back to Tommy Carter again.
20 years have passed for Tommy and his brothers and his children are grown up now although two of them are causing Tommy all sorts of problems.
Also a certain person is back for revenge.
Family is everything to Tommy but can you trust all of them?
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
February 25, 2020
Brilliant
The 3rd book in the series ended with a bang literally. Absolutely gripping read, long live the Carter's.
This had me gripped all the way through, can't wait for the next one.
The 3rd book in the series ended with a bang literally. Absolutely gripping read, long live the Carter's.
This had me gripped all the way through, can't wait for the next one.
February 27, 2020
Unputdownable
A fitting finale to this amazing trilogy. Exciting and sad it kept me up till I finished. A new author but be assured Kerry your next book/s will be an automatic purchase. Thank you .
A fitting finale to this amazing trilogy. Exciting and sad it kept me up till I finished. A new author but be assured Kerry your next book/s will be an automatic purchase. Thank you .
March 2, 2020
Brilliant
Omg. I love this author. I have read the series about the Carter family and every book had me on edge of my seat.
The last book scorned was great.
Kerry kaya u must keep writing
Brilliant talented
Omg. I love this author. I have read the series about the Carter family and every book had me on edge of my seat.
The last book scorned was great.
Kerry kaya u must keep writing
Brilliant talented
March 18, 2020
Brilliant
What can I say . Proper page Turner. Live Danny. Kept screaming at the pages . What a read. Well recommended this 3 book trilogy. Cant wait for her next book. Whatever and when ever that is x
What can I say . Proper page Turner. Live Danny. Kept screaming at the pages . What a read. Well recommended this 3 book trilogy. Cant wait for her next book. Whatever and when ever that is x
May 8, 2020
Couldn't put it down
This is my first read by Kerry kaya & definitely won't be my last. I just couldn't put this book down. If you like London crime books, you will love this. Just sorry I had read the 2 previous books by Kerry first.
This is my first read by Kerry kaya & definitely won't be my last. I just couldn't put this book down. If you like London crime books, you will love this. Just sorry I had read the 2 previous books by Kerry first.
May 10, 2020
Couldn't put it down!!
This was absolutely brilliant, brilliant story line except for one characters demise😢 brilliant characters and brilliant ending. I want more! Told all my family and friends to read this and others. Brilliant!!
This was absolutely brilliant, brilliant story line except for one characters demise😢 brilliant characters and brilliant ending. I want more! Told all my family and friends to read this and others. Brilliant!!
June 30, 2020
Amazing
Just amazing! I've loved every second of every one of Kerry's books. Fabulous storyteller, an action packed rollercoaster from the first page. Remember though, if you want happy characters, she don't do that here 😂
Just amazing! I've loved every second of every one of Kerry's books. Fabulous storyteller, an action packed rollercoaster from the first page. Remember though, if you want happy characters, she don't do that here 😂
July 4, 2020
Great read, move over Martina
Keeps you reading, wanting more, absolutely page turning brilliance. Kerry is up there with Martina, Kimberly and Kerry Barnes. Can't wait for her next rendition.
Keeps you reading, wanting more, absolutely page turning brilliance. Kerry is up there with Martina, Kimberly and Kerry Barnes. Can't wait for her next rendition.
July 7, 2020
5 stars!
I really enjoyed the Carter series, really well written and you really get to know all the characters. I read this a while after reading the 2 previous books but got into it straight away. An excellent gritty, fast paced crime trilogy, definitely an author to watch!
I really enjoyed the Carter series, really well written and you really get to know all the characters. I read this a while after reading the 2 previous books but got into it straight away. An excellent gritty, fast paced crime trilogy, definitely an author to watch!
August 14, 2022
OMG kerry kaya smashed it with this Gangland thriller series about the Carter Brothers, it kept me up half the night and was
Truly amazing from start to finish
It,s a 10 from ME.. It kept me on the edge of my seat so much I really thought I would fall off.
WOW IT WAS TRULY AWESOME OUTSTANDING.
Truly amazing from start to finish
It,s a 10 from ME.. It kept me on the edge of my seat so much I really thought I would fall off.
WOW IT WAS TRULY AWESOME OUTSTANDING.
October 5, 2022
ANOTHER HIT
Another excellent book about the Carter's. Gripping, blood thirsty and absolute edge of the seat story. I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the 4th book in the Carter series.
Another excellent book about the Carter's. Gripping, blood thirsty and absolute edge of the seat story. I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the 4th book in the Carter series.
June 19, 2023
Brilliant !!!
Couldn’t put this down.
Just discovered Kerry Kaya, and I’ve read 3 of her books back to back.
If you like Martina Cole. You will really enjoy Kerry Kaya’s work.
Would highly recommend her books.
Couldn’t put this down.
Just discovered Kerry Kaya, and I’ve read 3 of her books back to back.
If you like Martina Cole. You will really enjoy Kerry Kaya’s work.
Would highly recommend her books.
January 31, 2024
This was good but a little detail irritated me. Tommy’s older son’s name was Peter in the first book now it changed to Liam. I guess author forgot the name and why he was named after Staci’s dead brother.
March 14, 2024
Brilliant read
Just loved this book. Full of drama and action. The Carter family are a family you want to thrive. Fantastic storyline that keeps me reading way past my bed time. Just can't put it down. Amazing Author. Well done.
Just loved this book. Full of drama and action. The Carter family are a family you want to thrive. Fantastic storyline that keeps me reading way past my bed time. Just can't put it down. Amazing Author. Well done.
December 14, 2019
Brilliant
Another great read from this author , please keep them coming .Each book was great and unusually the sequels were all great not losing anything along the way
Another great read from this author , please keep them coming .Each book was great and unusually the sequels were all great not losing anything along the way
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