Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) By: Alex Bailey 5 out of 5 stars
The story Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey is a book that I absolutely loved reading. The story caught my interest from the moment that I read that it involved a famous theme park. It hooked me in from the very beginning of the book and the “magic” of both the theme park and the holidays took over so I couldn’t put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Sophie and her niece Ariel. From the moment that Sophie learns of Ariel’s wish to honor her mother’s memory by going to the one place that her mother loved so much, she knew that she must make that wish come true. Even if it meant reliving past, sometimes painful, memories. She says she will find a way to get through it for Ariel. Ariel is a young girl who although has lost her mother she is loved and supported by family. I found Ariel to be someone who takes notice of details in life and seems to be able to understand things beyond her years. When they run into a kind, friendly, and charming stranger who offers his knowledge about the theme park Sophie feels relief. Could her attitude regarding the vacation to the theme park be changing? Sophie has a boyfriend who is reliable and stable. Her heart belongs to him, doesn’t it? What does the future hold for Sophie? Will she find herself guided by the magic all around her? Will that “magic” help the charming stranger win over Sophie’s heart? Read this book to find out. This is a heartwarming story that I found myself thinking about even after I had finished the book. I love the attention to detail that the author gives. I felt like I was right there with Sophie and Ariel seeing what they did. It is also a book that had my emotions going up and down all throughout. This is a wonderfully written story that I would highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 03:09:292018-11-13 15:30:40Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) By Alex Bailey – Review by Laura Furuta
Another fantastic collection of stories from this brilliant series of anthologies. All eleven stories were great to read and enjoyed all of them. Some of these authors I have read before but some were new to me and it was really great to find new authors to love! There isn’t one particular story that I enjoyed the most but there are a couple that have stuck in mind because of their uniqueness one being ‘Operation Ark by Pauline Baird Jones’. I really enjoyed everything about it, the authors writing was rich and detailed and I felt like I was there in the story with the characters. I’m not usually a fan of alien stories but ‘Desert Hunter by Anna Hackett’ certainly changed my mind about that! From the very first page I was completely captivated by the storyline, the characters and the authors writing. Overall a great anthology full of exciting stories of which I am sure there is something for everyone!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-11-13 03:07:392018-11-13 15:29:07Embrace the Passion (Pets In Space Anthologies #3) by S.E. Smith, Anna Hackett, Ruby Lionsdrake, Veronica Scott, Pauline Baird Jones, Carol Van Natta, Tiffany Roberts, Alexis Glynn Latner, E D Walker, JC Hay, and Kyndra Hatch – Review by Katie Matthews
Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry is a brilliant and funny book that will have you laughing out loud while speed reading to find out what will happen next. From the moment I read the blurb I knew this was a book I had to read. I wanted to know immediately why the sperm needed stealing. I wanted to know how it goes wrong. I wanted to know what the reaction was to then meeting her new boss. This book definitely did not disappoint in any way at all. It was entertaining and funny and such an enjoyable read. This was an entirely new author for me and I just loved her way of telling this story. I cannot wait to read more of her work.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-11-13 03:05:342018-11-13 15:27:21Getting The Goods by Elizabeth Perry – Review by Kerry Baker
Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen is the third book in her Crescent City Wolf Pack series. This book can be read as a stand-alone however I fully believe that you should read this whole series as it is that good. The author has yet again weaved another tale that will hook you in from the start and keep you reading. I couldn’t wait to find out how Bryce would discover Alexis’s secret. The two characters worked really well together. They were both strong and could help themselves, however it was nice to see them be help to the other as well. This series has been interesting so far and this book has been a great addition to it. The author really knows how to tell a great story and to keep you invested, not just in the book but in the whole series. I can’t wait to see what else is to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-11-13 02:59:232018-11-13 15:26:12Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack #3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Baker
Hard as Steel is Book 4 in the Surviving Series from author Virginia Wine. This book has romance, suspense and mystery from the start. I was captivated and thoroughly enjoyed this read from the start. Even though these reads can be read as a stand-alone personally I did find that I felt I was missing bits of information that I could have got if I had read the previous three in this series, but nevertheless this book has given me a brilliant introduction into Virginia Wine’s writing style, plots and captivating characters.
You cannot dispute how intense this read is whether that’s from the twists and turns that are thrown our way throughout, the steamy scenes or the guessing game you play in which you keep losing because the author always has to keep you guessing with new clues. Steel and Nicole our two main characters have an amazing chemistry, but is what these two develop enough to break the wall that Nicole has built so high? Or keep the calmness that Steel needs in his life? I love that this book was told from various POV’s it gives us the opportunity to really understand each character, their thoughts and feelings and also their actions, it definitely brings you closer to each character.
Overall this is a brilliant book that has opened up the chance to experience a new author her work, and the rest of the books in this series! With the rest of the secondary characters within this read, I can’t wait for them to get their own story to tell! Don’t miss this read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2018-11-13 02:58:392018-11-13 15:05:50Hard as Steel: Book 4 (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Chantelle Smith
Getting the Goods By: Elizabeth Perry 5 out of 5 stars
The story Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry is a new adult/romantic comedy book. This is a story that hooked me in from the first chapter and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is a book that had me with a smile on my face more times than not and almost falling off the couch laughing. Not only is the story hilarious it also has two main characters that I loved reading about. She has a plan: find a hot man, get a hotel room, and go from there. What she doesn’t plan on is getting caught as a thief and the situations that happen after. He is a man that doesn’t believe that he will ever be in a relationship. She is a strong, stubborn, and determined woman. While the two of them are attracted to each other when these two are together they annoy each other most of the time. This story includes the main characters bantering back and forth with each other and sarcasm can be found in many of these conversations. Will she finally get what she was seeking from him in the first place? What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. There are some steamy scenes in this story that will make the temperature in the room rise. This story also has additional characters that you are introduced to. I enjoyed reading about the part that they played in the story and their interactions with the main characters. If you are looking for a book that will tickle your funny bone this is one I highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 02:56:182018-11-13 15:04:16Getting the Goods By Elizabeth Perry – Review by Laura Furuta
An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller is the third book in her Summer in New York series. This book is a fantastic friends to lovers story that will have you so invested in the characters you won’t want to stop reading. This author in an author who really knows how to write a good story. As with her other books this one flowed well, had great paced and was interesting. I have always loved a friends to lovers story and for me Lindsay did this so well. I absolutely fell in love with the characters. They were so relatable and engaging. I really believed how strong the feelings Carter had for Bailey were. All the way through this book the author had me captivated. I hadn’t read any in this series previously and that is something I will be changing immediately.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-11-13 02:53:252018-11-13 15:02:51An Agreement (Summer in New York #3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Kerry Baker
Distant Memory (The Solum Series Book 3) By Colleen S. Myers Rated 5 stars
I am so glad to be reading this third book. I can not even explain my feelings after finishing. Happy, Sad, frustrated? Well a bit of all three. The story picks up where the last one left off. Finn has been taken and Beta (Elizabeth) is determined to find him. Her relationship with Marin is still a bit rocky and they each are dealing with trust issues.
This story is full of action! Pretty much from the beginning. It’s also full of twists and turns. Sometimes I wasn’t sure which way I wanted to story to go. I can only imagine poor Elizabeth (Beta) having to make these decisions. I easily became involved in the characters and the story. I had a hard time putting this down. Reading this felt like coming home.
There are a ton a characters. We met many of the new ones in the last book. We are able to revisit with many of them here. While they are all actively involved they don’t Steal the story away from the main characters. I enjoyed all of these characters immensely (Even Xade). Getting to know them and basically becoming involved in their lives I will miss hanging out with them. Wondering what adventure Beta (Elizabeth) is going to go on next. So rereading is what will be on board for this series.
I kinda felt at loose ends when finishing. So I’m not sure if there will be another in the series or not. I am very glad I found this series and highly recommend it to any science fiction readers with a side of romance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-11-13 02:52:202018-11-13 15:01:06Distant Memory (The Solum Series Book 3) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Lisa Helmick
Getting the Goods By Elizabeth Perry Rated 5 stars!!
OMG! This story! It’s so freaking good! I could NOT put this book down! Whether its from the shocking things that come out of Gabrielle’s mouth or the sexy sweet Conner. I really never know what is going to happen next. I enjoyed the love, friendship, fun times and desperation that filled this book. I really want to share scenes but I don’t want to give anything away! Just read it!
Conner and Gabrielle were the best main characters. Conner is arrogant and sexy and my favorite. Gabrielle is snarky and accident prone, on a mission and my favorite. Be prepared to laugh and be in shock with your mouth hanging open when around these two or just Gabriella. Now I am not usually a fan of men calling women “baby or babe,” but coming out of Conners mouth it doesn’t sound degrading at all. He uses it as a definite term of endearment. When he says “Babes”….I just get a mushy inside.
Gabriella and her best friend, Maria are completely over the top sometimes but it all fits together perfectly. They made me laugh and *snort* a few times. They have a back and forth banter that i couldn’t stop smiling over. They are friends til the end and all the times in between.
Conner in the Epilogue….OMG! This is why I love this man! He is strong, sexy and confident…except over one thing. He just melts my heart! That is one of the best epilogues I have read in a while!
This is my first book by this author. I am impressed and will be watching for future books by her. The story…..unpredictable. The characters….unpredictable. See a theme here? This is an amazing book that will be re-read for years to come! Thank you it’s Outstanding!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-11-13 02:42:352018-11-13 14:58:51Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry – Review by Lisa Helmick
Distant Memory: She remembered everything (Solum Series Book 3) By: Colleen S. Myers 5 out of 5 stars
The story Distant Memory: She remembered everything (Solum Series Book 3) by Colleen S. Myers is a fantasy/science fiction book. It is one that I have been looking forward to reading. This is a series that I have enjoyed since the first book. I didn’t want to put this story down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about Elizabeth “Beta” Camden. Beta is a character that you only grow to love with each chapter of each book that you read. She is strong, independent, and stubborn. She is also smart and resourceful. This is a story that I went into having a lot of questions and wondering if all of them would be answered. It is a book that had me turning pages in order to find out what happens next and if everyone is standing in the end. There is action and danger around every corner and I was always wondering who can really be trusted. The story has truths that are revealed and plans put into motion. Most of the additional characters are ones brought forward from the first two books along with some new ones. I enjoyed reading about everyone’s part that they play and their interactions with Beta. This is a wonderfully written story and series. Highly recommended reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 02:41:552018-11-13 14:55:25Distant Memory (Solum Series) By Colleen S. Myers – Review by Laura Furuta
This is the first book that I have read by this author so obviously I read this as a standalone – I definitely think I would have benefited from reading the previous books in the series however I quickly read through the reviews so I kind of had an idea of what had happened previously. I enjoyed the story, I thought the characters were complex which meant I had to work a little harder to understand them, so it wasn’t a particularly easy read but I kind of liked that about the book. There were some good plot twists that definitely meant that I was constantly guessing what was going to happen next. The author’s writing was rich and detailed and I could really feel those emotional times coming across well. Whilst I didn’t connect with the characters, Steel and Nicole, as much as I thought I would or wanted to I did enjoy reading their story. I would definitely like to read more from this author and this series again in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-11-13 02:39:462018-11-13 14:57:16Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Katie Matthews
The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana is a unique YA fantasy story that is full of magic and the unusual. It is also a murder mystery that is action packed and well paced. I felt that the characters needed a little more developing but the plot is interesting and keeps you entertained as this mystery unfolds.
Wren is accused of murder by cupcake and has a month to find out who framed her and who the actual murderer is and clear her name.
This is a read for those who enjoy fantasy and magic and an unusual murder mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-11-13 02:36:152018-11-13 08:54:07The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Jenni Bishop
Once Upon a Romance(A Dream Come True Book 1) By Alex Bailey Rated 5 stars!
First off I LOVE the cover! Very holiday and Disney-ish. A Perfect Mesh! It drew me to this and after reading the synopsis I grabbed it. The story just appealed to me. A WDW fan and the love of family. Both are Win-Wins for me. One of my favorite things is how the magic of Christmas mixes with the magic of Disney.
The characters were well thought out and grew over the story. I enjoyed how grumpy and grouchy Sophie was at the beginning. She off-set Ariel’s nice attitude. Ariel was a sweetheart and a little matchmaker. The families and that one “special guy” were full of fun and happiness as well. Even the crazy characters they run across on their trip were lots of fun. They were all a great addition to the story.
I loved all the Disney themed comments, actions and fun. The rides and the lines as well as their days planned throughout each park. I really felt like I took this adventure along with them. So Fun!
This book will appeal to Disney fans and all of those who believe in a little magic. A wonderful story of learning to get over loss while opening yourself up to new possibilities. There are so many reasons to love this book.
P.S. I enjoyed reading the acknowledgments and was surprised at all the different Disney websites that were listed. I plan to keep them for reference for my next trip. Thanks!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-11-13 02:32:002018-11-13 14:53:34Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey – Review by Lisa Helmick
The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella (The Confectioner Chronicles 0.5) by Claire Luana is a quick and easy read. I found it hard in the beginning to get into the story, it was a bit slow but once it got going I found it is a complex tale and with the twists and turns and adventures I found myself more intrigued. This short story is about Hale and how one night changed his life forever. He was a little obnoxious at first but we watch him grow and come in to himself. This is one for YA’s.
Degrees of Control (A Prestian Series Book 3) By: Via Mari 5 out of 5 stars
The story Degrees of Control (A Prestian Series Book 3) by Via Mari is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that hooks you in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put down until I had read the final page. I have loved this series since reading the first book. One of the reasons is the amazing characters of Chase Prestian and Katarina Mellers. In this story, Katarina deals with her issues of trust and of information regarding actions that have been taken in which she doesn’t feel right about. After turning down Chase’s marriage proposal she soon finds herself having to pretend that she has accepted in order to draw out the man who has put her and others in danger. You can feel the conflict that Katarina has as she knows that she still loves Chase, however, doesn’t know how to reconcile that with her personal convictions of right and wrong. Chase is always looking out for Katarina and her safety. He is still fiercely protective of her. He is also not willing to give up on the feelings of love that he has for Katarina. Both Chase and Katarina still feel the passion and desire that has always been part of their relationship. Will they be able to navigate the rough waters that they find themselves in and come out together on the other side? Will the one that has put their lives in an upheaval be caught? How much danger are they really in? Read this story to find out. With each story that I read, I only grow to love Chase and Katarina more. They are a couple that I believe are meant for each other. Their steamy romance makes the temperature in the room rise. Don’t miss out on this next part of their story. Highly recommended book and series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 02:27:362019-01-25 07:10:10Degrees of Control (Prestian Series) By Via Mari – Review by Laura Furuta
Cowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir (Author), Cheryl Gorman (Author), Leslie P. Garcia (Author), Becca Turner (Author), Lyssa Layne (Author), D’Ann Lindun (Author) 5 out of 5 stars
The anthology Cowboy: Claimed is a wonderful set of stories that include cowboys and romance. I found myself not able to put them down for long once I started. I just had to know how they ended. They had my emotions going up and down as I read about how the main characters of each story interact with each other. Most find themselves thrown together by circumstance while others reconnect. They find that they have a desire to be with each other and their attraction to each other is undeniable. Will their feelings for each other lead to them getting an HEA? Read these stories to find out. There is heartbreaking moments in the stories as well as heartwarming ones. Sometimes forgiveness is needed to move on and other times just the main characters meeting is enough to start them down their path. I also loved reading about the additional characters that are introduced in each story. I love to read anthologies as I always get to discover new authors. All of these authors have created amazing and wonderful reads that I will not soon forget. I have only recently started reading more in the western genre and I find that it is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Don’t miss out on this anthology. Highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 02:26:332018-11-14 07:05:06Cowboy: Claimed Box Set by Various Authors – Review by Laura Furuta
Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) by Theresa Paolo is a second chance romance, set in a small town, where everybody knows your business. Theresa is a good job of writing this story that is wonderful tale of love and has good vibe feel. The story is an easy read, it is engaging and at times humorous. There were also moments when I wanted to punch one of the characters. The chemistry between our main characters is smoking and sweet. This is a fantastic start to this series the characters, the Hayes family will have you falling in love with them and completely sucking you in to the story and I can’t wait to enjoy their stories or the story of this small town. I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a sweet romance!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-11-13 02:19:142018-11-13 08:47:09Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Jenni Bishop
Who, by Megan Mitcham is the first book in the stalker series. It is a psychological thriller that will have you hooked from the first page. The story is about a successful business woman, Larkin Ashford who is in the fashion industry. She finds out she has a stalker. But has no clue who is threating her or why? Will her very successful business be in jeopardy?
What a well written and engaging psychological thriller that I had to read in one sitting. The characters were well developed and very believable. You felt the emotions that they were going through throughout the story. I definitely recommend Who and cannot wait to see what happens in the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dori Cousleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDori Cousley2018-11-13 02:08:162018-11-13 14:48:11Who: A Stalker Novel By Megan Mitcham – Review by Dori Cousley
An Agreement (Summer in New York Book 3) By: Lindsay Marie Miller 5 out of 5 stars
The story An Agreement (Summer in New York Book 3) by Lindsay Marie Miller is a new adult/romance book. It is a story that hooked me in from the beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is part of a series that I have loved since reading the first book. I loved reading about the characters of Bailey and Carter. Bailey is a woman who has her own clothing boutique and also sometimes designs her own clothes. She is talented, hard-working, and successful. She is also looking for Mr. Right. Could Carter be him? Carter believes he is a broken man. Although he thinks about her constantly, he tells himself that he is not good for her. These two enter into an agreement in which Carter will help Bailey understand men. These two are attracted to each other. Bailey does have insecurities and doesn’t believe that someone like Carter would want someone like her. Friends are all these two will ever be, right? There is a chemistry between them. What does the future hold for Bailey and Carter? Will they finally get out of the friend zone and find happiness together? Will they get an HEA? Read this book to find out. Bailey and Carter are two characters that I grew to love with each chapter that I read. They are characters that I could empathize with and also root for. I also enjoyed the additional characters that are in the story. Many of them have been brought forward from other books in the series. Others are new. I enjoyed reading about the parts that they play in the book and their interactions with Bailey and Carter. This story is also one that had my emotions going up and down the entire time that I read it. There are times that are heartbreaking and also times that are heartwarming. A wonderfully written story with amazing characters. Highly recommended book and series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-13 02:07:552018-11-13 14:45:41An Agreement (Summer in New York Book 3) By Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Laura Furuta
Savannah’s Saviors by Bella Settarra is the fifth book in The Cowboys of Cavern County. This book can be read as a standalone. It is a story about second chances, trust and having faith. This is the story of Savannah, who was found on a dark road, perhaps suffering from hypothermia. She was found by two handsome cowboys, Tom and Greg. After finding out about Savannah’s life on their own, they knew what and who they wanted.
In a Savannah Saviors, you will be taken on an emotional roller coaster ride that has many unexpected twists and turns. The writing draws you in and keeps you engaged to the last page. I definitely recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dori Cousleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDori Cousley2018-11-13 01:58:522018-11-13 14:06:51Savannah’s Saviors (Cowboys of Cavern County, #5) by Bella Settarra – Review by Dori Cousley
This is the second book in this series, it’s not a standalone and reading the first book is a must. Loved both of these books! Laurie continues to hide from her past, knowing that one day it may catch up to her. What will happen when it does? I loved the emotional ride this book gave me as well as the sitting on the edge of my seat suspense. Laurie and Aiden are great together even though she is fighting her feelings for him. Find out what happens when the Devil comes calling! A must read!
Hard as Steel is book four in the Surviving Series by Virginia Wine. This is the first book O have read by this author and would have benefited by reading the other books in the series, just to get a better handle on the characters. The way this author writes a story is well thought out, detailed and emotional.
Steel’s job as a private investigator keeps him too busy for a relationship. But that comes to an abrupt end when he meets an unforgettable woman. It is a delicate battle of wills and denial. An extremely entertaining battle, amd only with one outcome.
I really liked Hard as Steel and struggled to put it down. It was an action packed adventure. 4 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2018-11-13 01:39:172018-11-13 08:44:41Hard as Steel (Surviving Series Book 4) by Virginia Wine – Review by Tracy Wilkin
This is a collection of short stories that are written by some great authors. Some are new to me while others are some of my favorites. This is a collection of stories about cowboys that will make your heart thump, swell and leave you wanting more. You will find stories about heartbreak, second chances, forgiving, learning to love again and these cowboys are steamy hot. I know you will find your favorite in one of these stories if not all. I highly recommend this anthology!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2018-11-13 01:31:432018-11-14 07:06:19Cowboy: Claimed Box Set by Various Authors – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The E’mani kidnapped her friend, her former lover, and Elizabeth Camden vowed to get him back. In the process, she learns the truth about herself, the full truth, and finally has her revenge.
Elizabeth “Beta” Camden is a survivor and she remembers everything.
Colleen plays many roles. Not only is she a veteran, a mother, and a practicing physician, but she is a writer of science fiction and contemporary romances. Colleen’s dreams include surviving her son’s teenage years, exploring every continent on this planet, except Antartica, cause that’s way too cold, and winning the Nobel peace prize. Dream BIG! Currently, she is working on Distant Memory, the third in her SciFi Romance series.
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On the run from her past, Laurie is always looking over her shoulder. Though Aiden and she are together, Laurie can’t escape the demons who haunt her. To Laurie, she must keep running to keep the Devil’s beasts off her scent.
Nightmares eventually become reality and Laurie’s thrust face to face with Devil. New players enter the game, people die, truths are revealed, and Laurie is forced to chose: to either fight or give up completely.
While Laurie entrapped by the Devil, can Aiden save the woman he loves–or– will he be outwitted and left with his love dead in his arms?
**NOTE: This book is part of a two (2) book series and should be read AFTER the first installment, “Killmore,” in order to maintain the story’s continuity.
Martha Sweeney is an Amazon Best-Selling author who writes in a variety of genres: romance, suspense, thriller, coloring books, romantic comedy and science fiction. She strives to push herself as a storyteller with each new tale and hopes to push her readers outside of their comfort zone whether it be genre or the stories themselves.
With a B.S. in Psychology, Martha utilizes her knowledge of human and animal behavior successfully in the business world and in her writing to present realistic characters and situations. She’s been creative since she was little, always drawing, coloring or making crafts, so her venture into being an author was a natural transition.
She lives in sunny California with her husband and enjoys writing poolside most months out of the year.
When Sophie’s eight-year-old niece, Ariel, asks Santa Claus for a single wish to honor her mom’s memory, Sophie knows she must grant it. Unfortunately for Sophie, Ariel’s wish is to ride her mom’s favorite ride on Christmas day, and it’s at the last place on earth Sophie wants to visit—Walt Disney World. It will be the first Christmas without her sister, and reliving childhood memories of her best friend is not how she wants to spend her holiday. Sophie’s only desire is to spend Christmas on the slopes with her reliable and stable beau, Darren, who has reluctantly agreed to postpone their trip until the day after Christmas.
But when Sophie runs into a charming stranger, who offers up his extensive Disney knowledge, he instantly becomes her hero. A wave of relief washes over Sophie—he may just be the one to give Ariel the magical experience she desires. And, even though Sophie doesn’t realize it, he may be exactly what she needs too.
Can a bit of Christmas magic help this ruggedly-attractive stranger win Sophie’s heart when she believes it already belongs to Darren? And will Sophie continue to allow her painful past to haunt her, or will she let it go?
Alex Bailey was a bored writer/editor of documents as humdrum as vacuum cleaner manuals. She left that life behind to create more exciting worlds than the one she lived in. The Future Memoir of Ann Jones was the first book under her (absolutely necessary) assumed identity (in order to hide Ann Jones’ identity). When she’s not dreaming of being swept away to the “happiest place on earth,” she’s tending to her organic garden while belting out Disney tunes. Some of her favorite hobbies include: telling her children that “Mother knows best”, attempting to convince woodland creatures to clean her house for her, wishing upon stars, and Disney-ing.
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Elizabeth Perry is a Cleveland, Ohio native who now resides in a small town surrounded by the lake in Michigan.
Her free time is taken up shuffling her children all over God’s green earth, which she complains about way more than she should, but wouldn’t change for the world.
She is a true romance addict and a firm believer that every story deserves a happy ending, no matter how hard it is to get there.
She runs on coffee and cuss words and has been known to tell way too many dirty jokes.
If she’s not writing, she’s reading, or spending time with her family or girlfriends, who luckily, tell just as many dirty jokes as she does.
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BAILEY – Still single at twenty five. Not the future I had in mind.
If only I understood men. How they think. What they want.
So far, online dating is a bust. Until my new friend Carter agrees to help me.
He’s rugged and sexy in a brooding kind of way. Too be bad he’s got me in the friend zone.
Because the only man I want is him…
CARTER – From the moment we meet, I can’t stop thinking about her.
She’s everything any man would dream of having. But she’ll never be mine.
I’m broken and lost. I’m not good enough for her. No man is.
That’s why I’m breaking guy code and spilling all of our secrets.
So she won’t be subject to the manipulative ways of men.
Because Bailey deserves her knight in shining armor. Even if he’s not me…
AN AGREEMENT is a heartwarming standalone romance about what happens when a lonely entrepreneur meets a billionaire’s daughter. This is the third book in the Summer in New York series, which each feature a brand new couple who fall head over heels in the big apple.
Lindsay Marie Miller was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, where she graduated from high school as Valedictorian. At sixteen, she started writing her first novel after being inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s International Bestselling Twilight Saga.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University, she put her B.A. in English Literature to good use and published her debut novel, Emerald Green.
An author of over a dozen romance titles, Lindsay currently resides in her hometown where she is always working on her next novel.
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Cowboys-Rugged, Gentlemanly, Charming. When you fall in love with one, no one else will do until you can make him yours. Cowboy, Claimed by your heart!
Rescue Love by Melissa Keir
Dogs, Danger, and a Cross-Country Trip…. Nothing has gone easy in Alexis Bandit’s life. On a trip to rescue mistreated puppies and drive them to their forever homes, she meets up with a tuxedo-clad cowboy on the run and offers him a ride.
Jason Fields thought he had it all—a beautiful fiancée, a loving family, and great job—until he overheard his future father-in-law talk about arranging his murder. Now he’s on the run, without money, a phone, or a credit card. With a killer on their tail, four mischievous pups, and many miles of highway, what could go wrong?
Snow Bird Springs: TROY by Cheryl Gorman
Artist Alexandra “Alex” Kent has lost her creative mojo and is desperate to get it back. Upon learning of the legend of Snow Bird Springs, Colorado, she arrives in town ready to do whatever is needed to find it again. The legend demands she sacrifice something of value in exchange for having her wish granted. But her most valued possession is her wounded heart, and she vows never to give it away again.
There is nothing Troy Slade loves more than ranching except maybe women as long as they aren’t interested in any long-term commitments. He has seen firsthand how love can tear a man’s life apart. But when he meets Alex, she touches a nerve he doesn’t want touched and makes him long for a family of his own. Because of his background, he doesn’t believe he is good enough. Can Alex sacrifice her heart for Troy’s love? Will Troy sacrifice the belief he isn’t good enough for Alex’s love and the family he has always wanted?
UPSTAGING THE COWBOY by Leslie P. Garcia
Can a former Marine and a Hollywood diva facing apocalyptic changes in their lives salvage new beginnings together? When Stone Winters joined the Marines, he always meant to come home. A woman’s impossible dream kept him away so long that he doesn’t think there’s anything left—especially not when he meets Price Adams, a film star with another impossible dream. He just doesn’t think he’s up for that again. Price Adams traded in a childhood on her grandparents’ ranch for Hollywood glitz in spite of being a teenage mother. Torn between the stardom she won and full-time custody of her daughter, she accepts one last role—in Cowboy Apocalypse, an inane movie about zombies being filmed on ranches around deep south Texas. Burned by men more times than she can remember, Price doesn’t want a man in her life—especially not one who looks down on her career and the courage she needs to let it all go.
COWBOY KIND OF FORGIVENESS by Becca Turner
For many, Christmas is a joyous time of year meant for families and friends to gather near. For Everly Thibodaux, it’s a time of tragedy and heartbreak. Her twin brother died before the holiday in a freak accident, leaving her alone and empty. Her brother’s best friend, the man she carried strong feelings for, witnessed the event that shattered both their worlds. All her anger falls on him for destroying her life.
Swift Scott’s life crumbled until he fell into a bottle to drown the pain of losing a friend and the misery he caused for the woman he loved. After two years of self-destruction, he pulls himself together and moves back to Swells, hoping for reconciliation and forgiveness from Everly. Except that Everly, like him, is stuck in a well of heartache and grief. He knows he can’t force her to love him or even tolerate his presence, but he’d settle for seeing her smile again, no matter the cost. In a small town like Swells, they can’t avoid each other forever and circumstances draw them together once more. As the one person who truly understands her heartbreak, Swift can be the only man who helps Everly learn to love again.
REVERENCE by Lyssa Layne
Fresh out of college with a broken heart, Dax Lindsley is trying to find his path. When his brother, guitarist for the popular band Heart of the South, invites him to tag along on a quick vacation, he welcomes the opportunity to escape reality and clear his mind. What he finds is Stella Lindemann hiding from her own reality? The two have more in common than they realize but will they give each other a chance to figure that out?
COWBOY Proud by D’Ann Lindun
All Madeline Harper ever wanted was to escape the tight fences of Black Mountain, Colorado. Nothing would stop her from pursuing her goals–not a devoted boyfriend, or infant son. For the last five years Shan Ellis’ life has consisted of being a dad. He sacrificed everything for his son. College. A career. Girls. Now, the one woman he can’t forget is back in town. Can they overcome the mistakes of the past and find love again?
Bound By Blood Crescent City Wolf Pack Series by Carrie Pulkinen
5-Stars
Alexis is a rogue and has always kept to herself. She has never let herself stay in one place and has always managed to get by. She hasn’t ever wanted to stay in one place, not even for her sister, until she gets to know her sister’s former partner Bryce. Attractive, sculpted, and confident, Bryce is promoted to a new position. He is attracted to Alexis but afraid to share his sensitive side. She has her own secrets but as they spend more time together following a near death experience for Alexis they fall for each other. Alexis struggles to accept fate and let him in and does not want to get him mixed up in why she nearly died.
This was such a great addition to this series. It can be read as a standalone novel but I highly recommend reading the other books as well. The characters are developed well and grow as the storyline easily flows from one event to the other. It’s easy to get lost in this novel and lose track of time. There are a few sexual scenes they may be difficult for some but I felt that it gave the romance developing between the main characters some spice. Such a great read!
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