Kaleidoscope by Kevin Berry 
(Stim #2) 
Publication date: January 3rd 2014 
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
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The sequel to STIM…an Aspie new adult contemporary novel set in an earthquake zone.

Chloe is different. She has Asperger’s Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder and probably a few other inconvenient conditions as well. She’s a quirky, resourceful and clever psychology student, but her world is literally about to be shaken apart. A devastating earthquake sparks a chain of events that spiral her life out of control. She’s off her meds. Her oddly-named cat is missing. She doesn’t know what she wants out of life any more. Misfortune and uncertainty don’t mix well with bundles of energy and Chloe’s tendency to ignore consequences. It’s as if mayhem and trouble are her constant companions.

Will Chloe be able to cope with the earth-shaking events that rock her world? 

I loved the first book, Stim, so I couldn't wait to read Kaleidoscope. It follows on from Stim and while it can be read as a standalone, reading Stim will give you the background of Chloe's relationship with Robert. It is set after the Christchurch earthquake and focuses on Chloe, a psychology student with blue streaked hair. Chloe has Asperger's Syndrome and is Bipolar. Chloe craves order, she has a set of clothes that she wears for each day of the week, and so the aftermath of the earthquake turns her life upside down. She struggles with the fear of another quake, the loss of her kitten, the lack of power and water and losing her home and possessions. She also loses her meds, which causes some manic episodes. Chloe is a likable character and I love how she makes up her own hybrid words for things. This story is told with sensitivity and humour. As someone who has never experienced an earthquake this made me think of how much I take for granted!

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Kevin Berry is an indie author. His particular niche is writing Aspie New Adult contemporary novels set in an earthquake zone. The first of these is STIM, published in October 2013.

His first novels, co-written with Diane Berry, are Dragons Away!, Growing Disenchantments and Fountain of Forever (humorous fantasy). These are available as paperbacks and ebooks at Amazon and elsewhere.

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Found in Us by Layla Hagen 
(Lost #2) 
Publication date: July 24th 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
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**This can be read as a STANDALONE. The second book in the Lost series tells Jessica and Parker’s story.**

All Jessica wants -as a college graduate — is to be a good girl. She landed the job of her dreams at a museum and is trying to eliminate temptations. No more short skirts (when she can help it). No wild parties. And no men.

She particularly excels at that last thing. . .

Until her path crosses Parker’s. Again. Jessica remembers the last time their paths crossed very well. She was left with a seriously bruised ego. She knows it would be best to avoid him altogether. But the charming Brit makes it hard for her to elude his electrifying pull. He is as irresistible as he is captivating.

And enigmatic.

Because underneath the sleek Armani suit and the sweet British accent that makes her crave his touch, Parker isn’t the perfect gentleman everyone thinks he is.

He’s exactly what Jessica doesn’t want, but desperately needs.
A bad, bad boy.

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My name is Layla Hagen and I am a New Adult Contemporary Romance author.
I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.
And I drink coffee. Lots of it, in case the photo didn’t make it obvious enough 

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