I stumbled across Cafe Confidential: an unfiltered and intimate memoir and couldn’t pass it up. I haven’t read many memoirs in the past but I’ve never been disappointed by those that I have read so I figured I couldn’t go wrong. I love Lynda Filler’s style of writing and was really intrigued by her story. I did coincidentally learn that she has another memoir, Love, The Beat Goes On and my interest is definitely sparked. Cafe Confidential is a little under two hundred pages long and a fast 5 star read. I never in a million years could imagine living my life in such an exciting carefree way as the author! Can you imagine if we all set out to find our truths in such a way? Great read, highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2020-10-26 05:02:092020-10-26 05:02:09CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler – Review by Felicia Bates
Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes. I loved this book. Its set in the 1920’s in NYC. Brek and his best friend Finnegan travel overseas to get to the States. Ending up in New York City they struggle day in and day out trying to find work when a man offers them something that seems to good to be true they can’t pass it up. This opportunity sends them to Detroit where they are up to their necks in booze, women and guns, all things illegal especially during prohibition. Finally realizing they have entered a very dark and dangerous world (the Mafia) they are too far in to get out. During the time Brek meets Gabriella and falls madly in love but she doesn’t know that he is up to his eyeballs in illegal activity. Being away from Gabriella, Brek makes it his goal to get back to her and hopefully in one piece. This book is full of danger, romance, mafia and drugs. It will grip you from the start and you will be hard pressed to put it down until you finish. I loved it and can’t wait to read more by this author!
Grosse Pointe is a mafia romance set in the 1920’s, it will keep you on the edge from start to finish. I could not put it down once i started. Set in NYC, irish born Brek is in the mafia when he meets gabriella, they must over come obstacles to be together but can they do it? I won’t give anything away except its like a mafia version of Romeo and Juliet.
The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes was a great read. I enjoyed the attention to detail. Historical fiction is not my go to read, but I love when I find a good one. I loved all the elements that the story provided: the mystery, suspense, and action. I did not want to put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2020-10-26 04:57:052020-10-26 04:57:05The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Playing Series 3 Book Set: Sports Romance by Stephanie Queen
Playing for the Money
This is the first book I’ve read by the author but it won’t be the last. Queen knows how to capture a reader’s attention and knows how to keep it. Playing for the Money is a great read.
Cat, the coach’s daughter, takes on the task of being a bad boys handler. Being the daughter of the coach has points, but also has disadvantages. The quote I chose for Cat is: “I’ll contact the Players Association so you won’t have to pay their attorney. I’m pretty sure I can convince them.”
Hunter, the bad boy football player, finds himself in trouble. Not once but twice. Cat comes to his rescue for the second one. He keeps his personal life locked up tight. The quote I chose for Hunter is: “I wouldn’t know. Because I don’t need to be crazy to be in love with you. I’d be crazy if I didn’t love you, Cat.”
Highly recommended for sport romance lovers.
Playing for Love
Queen has really done it with this book. You’ll need tissues. Maybe two boxes. Playing for Love is a great book and I can’t wait for the next one.
Mia, best friend to Gabe’s girlfriend, went to college with the pro. She had a huge crush on him back in the day, but does she still have it? The quote I chose for Mia is: “I can’t wait to dream of you again, to wake up with you and remember it wasn’t all a dream.”
Gabe, a star QB, isn’t sure what he wants anymore. His love is football…or it was. What happens when his crush from college shows up? The quote I chose for Gabe is: “It’s not the way I feel. You , Mia, are far more important to me than football.”
Highly recommended for sport romance lovers.
Playing for Keeps
Queen loves to keep her readers wanting more. This next story requires tissues as well. The heartbreak reading this is real.
Tate, someone who loves the game, isn’t quite ready for the storm called Chloe. He plays hard to get and really despises her. The quote I chose for Tate is: “Get out, Chloe. It’s time for me to strip down and take an ice bath and I wouldn’t want you to get overexcited and out of control.”
Chloe, aka Smitty, is trying to climb her way to the top. She is sassy and honestly a great person. She sets her eye on Tate. If only she can get over his personality. The quote I chose for Chloe is: “I already am, big boy. Didn’t you know? I’m the pathetic little girl of the late-great master trying to fill her daddy’s shoes and never gonna make it.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2020-10-26 04:55:512020-10-26 04:55:51Playing Series 3 book set: Sports Romance by Stephanie Queen- Review by Amanda Kimble
5 Star Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen is a wonderfully collection of three books about three different couples each one can be read as a standalone. Sports genre is one of my favorite genres I mean what’s not to love about it . There’s drama, romance and some heated moments that will definitely make the room feel warm. There’s a friends to lovers and second chances. This author has a way of pulling you and not letting go until the end. The characters are fun and realistic and easily relatable . Find out what happens with each of these couples. I can’t recommend this author enough . If you are looking for your next sports romance pick up this book set you won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-10-26 04:54:582020-10-26 04:54:58Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
I thoroughly enjoyed this set of three books in Queen’s ‘Playing Series’, each one is a full sports romance novel set in the world of the Boston Militia football team. As the novels contain adult themes and steamy scenes they are intended for adults 18+. ‘Playing for the Money’ is a bad boy sports romance centred around NFL bad boy Hunter Quintanna and his coach’s daughter, Cat. Hunter is desperate to keep his contract with the Boston Militia as he needs the money to support his Mum and siblings but when he meets Cat, the very off limits daughter of his coach he finds it hard to keep his hands to himself. When Cat became bad boy Hunter’s handler to turn around his reputation she definitely did not expect to loose her heart to him. As much as Hunter & Cat try to keep their relationship professional their sizzling connection can not be ignored. I loved Cat and Hunter and their chemistry sizzled off the page, I was cheering them on hoping they would get their happy ever after.
Novel two, ‘Playing for Love’ has a more second chance at love feel to it and having been introduced to the world of the Boston Militia in book one I was looking forward to being back amongst the team. Superstar NFL quarterback Gabriel Wyatt loves football but unfortunately his girlfriend does not and has moved to Atlanta. Things get more complicated when his girlfriend asks him to show her best friend Mia around Boston. Mia turns out to be the girl from Gabe’s college days who he kept at arms length so that a relationship would not compromise his football career. The more time they spend together the crush that they had on each other four years ago develops into something more. Another wonderfully written sports romance by Stephanie Queen who has developed a great world surrounding the Boston Militia and one which she makes come alive. The main characters are likeable and relatable and the storyline is full of romance, angst and drama which had me hooked from beginning to end.
‘Playing for Keeps’, has a enemies to lovers storyline and introduces us to Tate and Chloe. Tate Fontanna is a footballer or as Chloe refers to him as, a ‘jock’ and Chloe Smith is a sports reporter who Tate looks at as being dangerous. Tate believes Chloe is just after a story and can not be trusted whilst Chloe thinks Tate is a player. However neither can deny their instant attraction to the other or the sizzling chemistry between them. Tate needs to avoid bad press as his contract is up for renewal but ignoring the ambitious Chloe is harder than he thinks and Chloe also starts to see Tate in a different light until a scandal erupts and Tate finds out if he can really trust Chloe or not. I loved the banter between Tate and Chloe and how they had to overcome their initial thoughts about one another to develop a relationship. Both characters are likeable and realistic and the author has a way of making the reader feel engaged with them. Tate and Chloe’s chemistry really came across in the narrative, and this led to some sexy scenes. The plot had enough going on in it to keep me happily turning the pages and I felt immersed in the world of the Boston Militia once again.
I ‘binge read’ the three novels, each one can be read as a standalone story although they are all set in the same world and the characters do crossover. Although each novel was an enjoyable read, the stories did take me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading them. Despite all the angst and all the emotions each story in the series is guaranteed a happy and satisfying ending.
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I really enjoyed this office romance. The story flows along and easily kept me reading. The characters are fun and inventive and I wondered what they would do next. Quinn was soo soo amazing I had to pinch myself a couple times to get out of my Quinn-stupor. Then I realized he has flaws and secrets….yeah he learns a lesson in a big way. Sidney is the same at times. Quite unbelieving then she does a similar thing….secrets only break things. Gah! Idiots both of them. But they go together so beautifully. I also enjoyed her friends and especially her serial Tinder user and roomie. She added some crazy times to the story.
Overall a quick story by an author whose work I enjoy. I always look forward to see what she will bring me next. Another one that is well done.
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After Sidney’s chance for a promotion goes down the drain, she does what anyone in her situation would do…she drowns her sorrows and lets her fellow train passengers become her sounding board for what is going wrong in her world. One stranger on that train is Quinlan. He just moved to the city for a new job opportunity and finds himself entranced by the drunk woman. However, they go their separate ways. But fate brings them back together…when Quinn becomes Sidney’s boss (and the one who got the promotion she wanted). Their relationship is forbidden…is it worth the risk to keep it a secret? And Quinn has secrets of his own that could end their relationship…which is difficult for a woman like Sidney to accept since she demands honesty.
I loved the interactions between Sidney and Quinn. Sidney is a strong female lead character that doesn’t let people walk all over her. She demands answers and doesn’t stop until she gets them. There were moments that made me laugh and some that made me tear up. This was a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed!
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Governor’s daughter Jane Anderson is used to getting what she wants. When a girls’ trip to Mardi Gras thrusts her into the arms—and fangs—of New Orleans’ hottest vampire, he gifts her with immortality, super strength, and a complexion to die for.
There’s only one tiny problem. Jane faints at the sight of blood.
When Ethan Devereaux meets Jane, his cold, lifeless heart learns to beat again. Convinced she’s his late fiancée reincarnated, he turns her, claiming her as his own. But when Jane wakes up dead in Ethan’s attic, she’s loud, obnoxious, and downright ornery. He doesn’t know if he should kiss her or stake her, but one thing’s for certain…
She is so not his long-lost love.
But Ethan turned her, so he’s stuck with her. Jane has three weeks to learn the ways of the vampire and get her license, or she’ll be staked. If Ethan can’t help her overcome her aversion to blood, his undead life might also be on the line.
Join the supes of New Orleans Nocturnes as they lighten up the darker side of the Big Easy in this fast, steamy romantic comedy.
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*The New Orleans Nocturnes Series is intended for readers 18+
Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice.
Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.
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I enjoyed this Christmas romance story. This is a warm, sweet story that will bring Christmas spirit to your soul. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. The characters are well developed and connectable. They make the story easy to read and engaging. Rowan is up for a promotion and her next assignment is bring people into a Christmas themed park. Her problem becomes when she has to work with a partner that she doesn’t like. Will she save the park? Will she find more than just a promotion in this assignment? I loved watching the growth with the characters. They made such a great, believable story that was entertaining. I highly recommend this book.
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 Wagner2020-10-25 16:22:422020-10-25 16:22:42The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Playing Series 3 book set contains the first 3 books in the Playing Series by Stephanie Queen. I wrongly assumed that this was a trilogy of books containing one couple’s story. That’s what I get for reading the blurb of the first book and liking it then deciding to read the set and not looking at the rest of the blurb. What you actually get is 3 full complete stories of 3 fantastic couples. This set contains the following: Playing for the Money – Cat and Hunter’s story Playing for Love – Gabe and Mia’s story Playing for Keeps – Tata and Chloe’s story
I had never previously read any of Stephanie Queen’s work but I love a sports romance and liked the look of the blurb of book 1 and so decided to give this set of books a chance. I am so glad that I took a chance on this set as I absolutely loved all 3 books. I don’t think I can pick a favourite. All 3 are very different stories but all great engaging entertaining reads. Each book had me hooked from the very beginning and kept me going until the very end. I really didn’t want to put these books down. The proverbial page turner!
The author has produced excellent, relatable, realistic characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and great storylines that keep you entertained from beginning to end, so If you love great sports romances. Or even just great romances where the sexy times are HOT then this set of 3 books is a MUST read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2020-10-25 15:13:052020-10-25 15:13:05Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Karyn Taylor
She’s No Cowgirl is the fifth book in the My Cowboy series by Brooke May. This is the first book that I have read by this author, but definitely won’t be my last. This book can obviously be read as a standalone. Ms. May really brings the characters to life. I enjoyed the flow of the story. Hunter and Kennedy are following their dreams, when they have an accidental meeting. Will their chemistry be enough to keep them together, or will real world issues get in their way? This fun fast paced book was a great weekend read. I look forward to going back and reading the first four books in the series. Review by @sunbarn
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With this being my first read by this author, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I wasn’t disappointed! This book had an excellent storyline that had me hooked from the very beginning, characters that really brought the story to life and with that had me thoroughly enjoying following their journey throughout. This book had romance, suspense, mystery, action and of course the twists and turns that had me turning the pages until the very end! I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to go back and read the previous books and really get a better experience with this author and her brilliant writing!
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 Smith2020-10-25 15:12:292020-10-25 15:12:29The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Chantelle Smith
This is a great collection of romance short stories by twelve amazing authors. Each book has their own style and you will find twelve completely different stories. They have one thing in common, they bring hot romance to a new level. There is something different in each story and something for anyone. I found some of my favorite authors as well as a few new authors. One of my favorite stories is called A Hole. This is a great story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters bring the story to life and are connectable. They made me laugh as well as their great chemistry. I highly recommend this book, I know you will find a few favorites like I did.
This is a shorter story that is full of fantasy and myths. This is one of my favorites by this author. I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are really well developed and bring the story to life. I had no problems connecting with them. This is a story that brings a town full of myths and characters with a past. The Fawns move from town to town but in this new town, there are myths told. Entering the forest without hearing these myths could prove dangerous. I really enjoyed this story and the fantasy adventure it took me on. I highly recommend this book and this author.
A tale of a Fairie Princess named Mira and Cadoc a shifter who happens to be the Wolf King. A wonderfully written story full of action, betrayal, loyalty, and love. It took me a few pages to really get into the book but once I got reading I had a hard time putting it down. There are some great characters in this story that I really got interested in finding out what would happen to them. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2020-10-25 06:54:142020-10-25 06:54:14Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Betsy Melano
I love romances and sports romances are my favorites! Within this book box set, are three great football romances. I loved each of the characters in the books. You will be drawn in quickly to the stories and won’t want to stop reading. Grab this set, you won’t regret it.
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I love how this story wasn’t your usual fantasy read or what you’d expect in any sense. I love how Kara sought out to pave a place for self and found a sense of worth within herself. Her courage is further exemplified with her fierce desire to combat her dangerous enemies but protect those around her as well. What I enjoyed about Kara was she was very likeable and relatable as a heroine. This story was intriguing, page-turning and powerful to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-10-25 06:53:232020-10-25 06:53:23Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Faith Jackson
Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) By Hazel Storm (Author), PE Kavanagh (Author), Phoebe Alexander (Author), Jodi Payne (Author), Stella Williams (Author), Lucy Eden (Author), Jayce Ellis (Author), Bree Kraemer (Author), Aidy Award (Author), Maida Malby (Author), Moni Boyce (Author), Emily Gray (Author) 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading this anthology. The stories are romantic, steamy, and wonderful to read. Each one has amazing characters that I enjoyed reading about. They come from all different backgrounds. There are also secondary characters in the stories that I enjoyed reading about as well. I love anthologies as I get to read from a wide range of authors. Some I have read other stories by and there are also new authors that I am introduced to. All of the authors have created well-written stories that will have you hooked. I didn’t want to put them down. Don’t miss out on a box set of stories that are romantic and have the temperature in the room rising. I highly recommend this anthology.
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 Furuta2020-10-25 06:52:592020-10-25 06:52:59Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed reading this book it’s different from my other ones. Its definitely different to any book I have read before it’s a story about creation, faith and humanity. The author brings the story of the page with his writing.View all my reviews
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Bishop’s Gambit (Redclaw Origins Book 2) by McKenna Dean is a paranormal romance story. It is a fun and witty tale that is set in the 50’s and is not all that it seems. An agent, her partner, a dog that causes chaos and is not just a dog and a house in the burbs are just some of the things we encounter on this paranormal journey. I loved the banter between the characters which made it all the more interesting. McKenna throws in a curve ball towards the end which leaves the story not wrapped up in a bow. It is an engaging read and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next instalment. If you love paranormal you will like this one.
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Stephanie Queen is definitely a favorite author of mine. If you have not dug in to her Beachcomber Investigations series, you simply must! I picked this set up because of the author and I’m somewhat shocked that I loved it as much as I did as I’m not really into the sports genre, but as usual this author pulled me in and didn’t let go.
This box set contains 3 books about 3 different couples. Each one can be read as a standalone but reading them all gives you the best experience.
You get everything you could want in these books. An enemy to lovers, a second chance, and what I would call a forbidden romance. Each one has its own level of heat, sweetness, drama, and I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud while reading this set.
Once again this author reinforces how I feel about her writing style and the flow of her books. Beachcomber will forever be my favorite series by this author but this one will run a close second.
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This is the second book in the Freshwater series and I was really looking forward to it after enjoying the first book. The characters have great chemistry, depth and backstory, and the Sydney setting feels familiar as an Australian myself. The plot is easy to follow too. A great romance read.
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She’s No Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five Stars
Have you ever read a story that just made you smile for no reason? That’s how I felt reading this book. It was sweet and beautiful. You have two people wanting to live a dream that others don’t see for them. But the beautiful part that dream is something they share. One has no time for love while the other holds a secret. I really enjoyed the characters. They fit together perfectly like puzzle pieces. The author definitely gets you a great story for you to fall in love with. I found myself investing in the happiness of Hunter and Kennedy. Even knowing it’s fiction I wanted the best for them. I recommend you read this story if you want something sweet in between the spicy.
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Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 2) by Jessica Feyden 3 stars
Mira is a Fae princess and Cadoc is a wolf shifter. They are fated mates but have quite a few bumps in the road to overcome to truly have a happy ending. They Fae and the Shifters are sworn enemies which makes things harder. I love paranormal romances but this book felt rushed. It’s like the author wanted too many things to happen in one book. There wasn’t a nice flow to the story. One minute they love each other, the next paragraph they are arguing and trying to kill each other. I continually had to stop and reread sentences to figure out what happened. There was no build up to get to know the main characters therefore I felt no connection to them. My favourite character was Cashiel who happened to be a secondary character and wasn’t in the story enough as far as I was concerned. The premise of the story is good and must have been excellent in the mind of the author. There was just trouble putting pen to paper.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2020-10-24 18:42:512020-10-24 20:11:09Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Anna Hirsch
Grosse Pointe is the first experience I have had reading Natalie Barnes, but it has me hooked and ready to check out her other works while I wait for more new stuff from her. Grosse Pointe is a vivid and crazy good ride you will take to the year 1926, the streets are alive and crawling with all walks of life during the prohibition era. We are transported to Ellis Island and the bustling city of New York, the beginning of the American Dream for many at the time in our world. I was so excited with how this book literally came to life and popped off my kindle to play out right before my eyes. We get to meet some amazing characters and follow them through a tumultuous time. I like the small nods to a mafia romance, something that was very prevalent at the time and the gangsters really were awesome to read. I am excited to see what will come next from Natalie Barnes!
This book drew me in from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. I loved this modern take on an ancient tale. There are wonderful characters in this story, Mudesa and Perry. Mudesa is having to go back home to handle her parents affairs after their death. Perry is a private investigator looking for something he was hired to find. This book is full of fantasy, magic, twists and turns. The author does an exceptional job in taking me into a fantastical world that I never want to leave. This is not the first book I have read by this author and it will not be my last. I find this author to be a great storyteller and I cannot wait to read what’s next.
A fun and enjoyable sports romance with a cowboy/cowgirl twist. Although book five in the ‘My Cowboy Series’ it can be read as a standalone story, however some of the characters do crossover. In ‘She’s No Cowgirl’, Hunter Masters does not want to continue with his families ranching legacy and has his own goal of playing American Football. Meanwhile Kennedy McGraw grew up in a man oriented world and was forced to put her football ambitions behind her. When Kennedy is given the opportunity to prove that women are just as capable as men in the world of sport she jumps at the chance. Kennedy and Hunter then meet by accident in the locker room and they both feel an instant attraction and chemistry between them. However, Hunter has always been too focused on football for relationships and Kennedy denies how she feels and keeps Hunter at a distance. Eventually the couple have to admit their feelings for each other but just as their relationship is developing an article by K.D. comes out declaring a secret which will cause a scandal. Hunter and Kennedy have to decide if they can trust each other and survive the potential scandal together or if it will tear them apart. I loved the main characters, Hunter and Kennedy and how their relationship developed during the story, their chemistry definitely came across in the narrative. This was an easy read and the storyline flowed well and the plot had enough going on in it to keep me happily turning the pages. I liked how the author included some more difficult themes such as the sexism that Kennedy suffered in the man dominated sports world and this added depth to the story. A great read which I thoroughly enjoyed and I am keen to read the rest of the books in this series now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-10-24 16:32:182020-10-24 20:09:37She’s No Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a historical time travel story that is engaging and kept me turning pages. It is a well written story that has characters that I had no issues connecting with. They bring the story to life and made me feel as if I was right there with them. I enjoyed how the author’s details made the story easy to read and easy to keep up with. Maggie was talked into going on an archaeological dig with her father. When she finds herself transported back in time, 450 years, she finds things are just as exciting as her father’s stories. This is where the story starts and was hard to put down. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book. I don’t regret picking up this book and neither will you. This was a great, historical story that I highly recommend.
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 Wagner2020-10-24 16:07:262020-10-24 16:07:26Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Bobbi Wagner
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