I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

I have only recenly discovered this author. What a great discovery it was, what a great author. My kind of writer, with my kind of books is a win, win.
Gangland crime at it's best. Kaya put the grit into these gritty reads. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Mandasue Heller, Caz Finlay or Casey Kelleher, to name a few, Kaya is certainly on her way up there with some of the top authors in this genre.

Centered around two brothers, Fletch and Spencer this gritty read takes us on a journey of family, love, deception, friendship, it has it all. A grippng read that felt fresh, interesting and intreguing. There is enough going on to keep you engaged but not overly complicated that you lose track of who is who.
Books in this series

Fletcher Family
1. The Price (2021)
2. The Score (2021)

I am now about to start book 2, not much will be getting done this weekend.

First book of the year and first book by this incredible writer! I've always been a fan of books in this genre and there is lots of them around now but this really is one of the better ones in my opinion. The story centers on two brothers Fletch and Spencer that didn't have any easy upbringing due to their brute of a dad but when they have a chance meeting with the equally brutal Billy King things start to look up for them. A brilliant gangland thriller and I'm so excited that there is plenty more for me to read by the fabulous Kerry Kaya.

This book Was a winner for me from the start . It was a gangland rivalry with plenty of gritty action and underworld feuds to keep me hooked all the way through from , love, family, betrayal and friendship it had the lot . Can't wait to read more by Kerry Kaya

Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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I will admit I ended up enjoying this way more than I expected to 😂
The writing style hooked me straight from the start.
The chapters are nice and short so the book moves at a really good pace.
I found some of the characters so endearing and real, and then others I hated with a passion (though you were meant to)
There’s a little bit of everything in this book:
-thriller
-action
-family ties
-secrets
-romance
-gang wars
And because of this you definitely don’t get bored!
I also love how totally British/London this is. The dialogue I thought was perfect!
I’d be really interested in reading more from this author!

TWs:
Mention of child abuse (not explicit)
Gangs/violence

Fast paced and deliciously gritty Kerry’s book The Price is an absorbing read of Gangland rivalry between The Bannermans and Billy Knight. The book has everything, a romance, lies, deceit and had me turning the pages faster and faster to find out what happens. Looking forward to the follow up, The Score.

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Wow. Okay this book is everything I could have asked for. I am newer to this genre of a sort of darker storyline, but I think that Kerry did an excellent job of creating believable dialogue that still was gritty, but wasn't too far fetched that it was unbelievable.I think that the characters dynamic was toxic, dramatic, and also addicting. I haven't read anything else by this author, and this was a very strong introduction both to this sort of setting, as well as the author herself. I love the rivalry in this book as well, I think it adds a layer that continues to build up until the ending where everything sort of collapses in the best possible way. I think that the plot overall was amazing, the twists were strong and for the most part unpredictable and this was overall a strong and enjoyable read. I also really appreciated that the violence was in my opinion in good taste and not on every other page as it is with some other books similar. Overall I thought this was a great read.

My first by this author and I assure you it will not be my last. It's a gritty stand alone novel which keeps you turning the pages. There are no excuses just down to earth writing. I've found that this genre is either loved or avoided. Me? I absolutely love them. They are true to life.

If you love the writings of Cole, Chambers etc then you're going to love this.

It's hard hitting. But it's easy to read. I read it in one night. Ok very little sleep but it was worth it. Lots of twists and turns that will keep you coming back for more.

I would definitely recommend this book.

Enjoy!

I have never read a book by this author before but I will definitely be reading more of her books . This book was fantastic well worth a read.

This is my first book written by this author and definitely won't be the last. This is authentic gangland material at its best. The story draws you in right from beginning and doesn't stop until the last page!

A dark, gritty read filled with copious amounts of turmoil and violence; Yet another gangland thriller that has kept me absolutely hooked throughout!

I'll certainly be keeping my eye out for any future releases by Kerry Kaya! 👀

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review 📖

This is a gritty and realistic read which I have devoured. I love a journey into the world of gangland crime.

This is filled with great characters and is a book that has converted me as a fan of this author. I have been completely unable to put this novel down.

This is a book which I have been completely pulled into. I have found it unpredictable and have been left wanting to read more by this author.

Brothers Fletcher and Spencer have had a tough start in life, surrounded by poverty, violence and drink from their Step uncle they are taken under the wing of gangster Billy King. The Bannermans are his rival family and he will do anything to stop them in their tracks.
The bond between the brothers is lovely. When one of the brothers falls for Kings wife Susan when acting as her chauffer things become tense, If Billy finds out he will kill both of them.

This was an exciting gangland book with violence to make you gasp at times. It was written in such a clever way that made the characters believable. It had a gripping storyline and the imagination of the writer made the book so real.

Thank you Kerry for a real rollercoaster of a read. xxx
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this excellent book. xx

If you are looking for a gritty book that keeps you hooked, then you need to read this book. You truly feel as if you are there with the characters rather than reading about them on the page. The characters were also really intriguing. It was great to see how close families can be, how caring and loyal characters can be in one sense but then be involved in the dark, gritty lifestyle that they are.

This was my first book by the author and it certainly won’t be my last. I can’t wait to read some more from her as she has a real talent and kept me hooked all the way through. The book was dark and disturbing in places, also heartwarming in others and I had to keep going just to see what happened next.

A great four stars from me.

Oh my goodness this book has taken over my life for the last few days, I could not put it down, it felt like I was watching it on TV and I now am having major withdrawal symptoms!

If you like an edge of your seat read then The Price is definitely the book for you. From the very first page I was pulled into the book and didn’t come out until I’d read the last sentence. I found myself reading it in every spare moment I had.

The characters were created so beautifully that I could create them in my mind, each one unique and with their own story. There is swearing in the book, but this made the story even more real and gritty and added to the whole atmosphere and scene setting of it.

Fletch is a great character with lots of depth, and I found myself rooting for him throughout. The Price packs a punch with characters coming to unexpected ends, this definitely isn’t a story that has happy ever afters throughout but this adds to the thrill of reading it. There are some real plot twists that leave your heart pounding.

I love stories set in the East End and this was the perfect setting for the The Price. The story centres around two London gangs, one led by the notorious Billy King, the other by the dark and very nasty George Bannerman. I’m not going to give any of the plot away as it would spoil it for you,

I cannot recommend this book enough, I’d love to see a sequel to this if it was possible and I could imagine it being a hit as a TV drama.

Review as part of the blog tour

Fletch, his brother Spencer and their best mate Stevie are local lads up to no good. They soon get noticed by Billy King. King’s not a man to be messed with and little do the lads know they will soon be joining the ranks of Billy’s gang.

Billy takes a shine to Fletch and it shows, money flows and loose lips talk and the trust grows. This trust is put to the test when Fletch catches the eye of Billy’s wife, the attraction is mutual and given Billy really doesn’t deserve his wife Fletch soon finds himself head over heals.

While Fletch is preoccupied, King’s gang is like a pressure cooker waiting to go off, local rivals are pushing their weight around and Billy has to make a statement.. although he’s smart.. he doesn’t actually want to get caught.. he just wants these guys to know you can’t cross Billy King and live!

The pressure ramps up when King has Spencer take out one of the rival crew. Fletch is very protective of his brother and this further adds to the stress Fletch is under, but why is he so protective? His brother is big enough to look after himself after all.

The bombshell twist hits home hard and Fletch has to do everything he can to stop his brother learning the truth.. he’s also got to work hard to keep his relationship a secret still if he doesn’t want his boss to kill him.

Inevitably for a gangster Fletch’s world comes crashing down and his life is spiralling out of control. Can he keep his family safe?

The Price is a super fast paced and easy flowing gangland tale focusing on family and hidden secrets. The twists came just when you needed them to keep you sucked in. A fun enjoyable read

I haven't read anything by Kerry Kaya before but I will certainly be looking out for her in the future. The Price is a cracking read. A gangland thriller which follows in the style of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

The book is about Fletch and his brother Spence, who work for local gangland boss Billy King. Fletch falls for Billy's wife Suzie - if Billy were to find out about this Fletch would be a dead man. Just what is Fletch prepared to lose & will the cost be too high...even for him!

This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended and I will definitely be looking out for Kerry's next book.

Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't read many books focus on gangsters, except when they were the bad guys in some crime or mystery novels. So it was quite interesting to read a book that had not only a crime element, but also some romance in the mix, which I liked because it gave the book an added tension.

I love that there is a darker sense to the story because we are connecting with Fletch and he's part of a gang. There is danger and action in a criminal setting. It had twist and turns and I loved that it got me curious to know what will happen next. The characters were what made me really want to read page after page. Although they are criminals, I could understand their motivations, which was fascinating and it made wonder.

With interesting characters that had firm personalities and were dynamic. With rival gangs, street crime, and that feel of good and bad in the characters attitudes and goals. I went through the book at a fast pace. It was attention grabbing and had some curious moments, that made me thing of what was happening and comparing it to the real world and the possibilities and truth in the plot.

Overall, it was exciting and surprising, and it wasn't what I expected, but in a good way. I enjoyed it and it was refreshing for me.

[Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]

A perfect example of a good gangland tale! If you are looking for an author on par with Kimberley chambers and martina Cole look no further!

After their mum leaves their abusive father, And seeks safety and refuge at her step-brother,Frank’s house, young Fletch and Spencer become embroiled with local gangster Billy King and his criminal activities. The pair sink deeper into King’s feud with rival gang, the Bannermans. Whilst the money and notoriety are good there is always a price to pay for this way of life as Fletch soon finds out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Fans of gritty gangland thrillers are going to want to add Kerry Kaya’s The Price to their must-buy list.

Harry Fletcher is well aware of the risks that come with working for notorious gangster Billy King. Having grown up on the tough streets of the East End of London, Fletch has spent a lifetime ducking and diving and doing whatever it takes to survive. Dodging bullets and keeping one step ahead of the law are all part of a day’s work. Danger does not scare Fletch, however, when he starts sleeping with Billy’s beautiful wife Susan, he puts himself squarely in the line of fire because if his boss finds out that he is having an affair with Susan, the consequences could be deadly.

The deeper Fletch gets with Susan, the more reckless he becomes. Fletch is on top of the world and getting bolder and bolder by the minute. Billy hasn’t yet discovered his affair with his wife, so he’s not going to be found now now…or is he? Unbeknownst to Fletch the target on his back is getting bigger and bigger. Pretty soon, Fletch is going to realise that everyone must pay for their transgressions and misdemeanours – even him!

Kerry Kaya delivers everything readers could possibly want with her debut gangland thriller, The Price. The danger and foreboding of the criminal underbelly are brought to chilling life, the characters are larger than life and the stakes have never been higher. Tense, terrifying and with twists and turns galore, Kerry Kaya’s The Price is a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride Kimberley Chambers fans will not want to miss.