Here's what the critics are saying:

5 Angels – “Kicking Sideways is a tale of love enduring everything …Dina Keratsis did a fabulous job in this book with so much pain, love and heartache. There are times when you cry but then, through it all, you will not want to put it down and will regret finishing it so soon. This is definitely a recommended read for this is truly one of those books that is worth keeping.” - (Lena C, Fallen Angel Reviews)

5 Beacons - “Ms. Keratsis places her heart in the center of these young people and gives them life to reach out and touch the reader… Believability stirs within Kicking Sideways and blankets the reader with every turn of the page. Sweet, poignant, and well-crafted, this is one story that shouldn’t be missed.” - (Linda, Lighthouse Literary Reviews)

4 Cups - "Ms. Keratsis has written a sweet love story full of angst over the past, neglect of self, and the walls of protection we all build to protect our hearts. Cree is a determined young woman, saddled with too much responsibility too soon; while Mike is trying to be that soft place to fall when Cree needs to rest, but of course she resists the offer. Ms Keratsis’ ability to craft and express the emotions of a woman on the edge had me crying and fussing at Cree for being so stubborn. This book will tug at many a reader’s heart. Thanks Ms Keratsis for this journey." - (Kathy, Coffee Cup Reviews)

4 Stars – “Anyone who has a swankering for a white knight on his courageous steed will enjoy getting to know Michael Sullivan, who was first introduced in Dina’s novel Charlesgate, This book is for the romantic in all of us who dream of happy endings…and even happier beginnings…” - (Alice Klein, simegen.com)

“KICKING SIDEWAYS is a romance that shows, how two people find love, and trust in each other. Together they make each other complete. With the help of secondary characters, they show what being a family is all about. KICKING SIDEWAYS shows, not everyone needs to be a superhero, and that we all need a little help now and then.” - (Gloria Gehres, Romance Readers Connection)

"It's an amazing read…the author, Dina Keratsis, writes the kind of stories that parallel real life issues and situations. It's a story that you will relate to and if you're like I am, you will wish the book would never end." - (Sandie Vega, MyShelf)