This book was such a fantastic read! I wasn’t 100% sure when I first read the synopsis but one, I started it I was hooked from beginning to end. The author’s writing was fantastic, so gripping and engaging – it didn’t change the whole way through the book either. The characters were complex and the story was multi layered – it honestly is one of the best books that I have read this year! I can’t believe I have never read anything from this author previously but that will absolutely change now I cannot wait to get my hands on more of her work! 1 100% recommend this book – it was an amazing read!
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 Matthews2021-08-19 13:03:122021-08-22 01:05:26Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Katie Matthews
This is the first book in the Dream World Chronicles. It is a young adult fantasy adventure. I found the book a bit slow going in the beginning and had a hard time connecting to the characters but as the story progressed I found it an enjoyable read. There is loads of paranormal and supernatural occurances. And a shock realisation when you finally realise that nightmares are make believe after all. The stuff of nightmares actually exist.
When Alex and her sister lose their mother in a car accident they are sent to live with their grandmother who they have never met. Strange things start to happen as they realise that their grandmother isn’t all that she seems and that there are secrets about their family that they have yet to uncover. Now Alex is set on the path to uncover those secrets and face the dangers that go bump in the night.
It was an entertaining read and I look forward to reading the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-08-19 12:56:452021-08-22 01:04:53Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Kerry Carr
This book gave me so much emotions, a lot of happiness, sadness, worry, and the very power of my mind going “what if?” This was a very powerful book and it was amazing in so many ways not for the just the emotions it gave to me, but also the characters and who they were, and what they would be. It was first time read by this author, and I will read more of their books, and for sure the next one in the series.
I have never felt the feeling in my life of many whom have to give up their child. Betty in the book had to just this. I really felt I was in her shoes, the pain and suffering and the agony she was in. She lost the the person she cared about most as well as her daughter, she was basically taken away from her. She loved her truly, you could tell, she wanted to give her a wonderful life, but could she? The pain from letting her go really impacted Betty and who she was, and who she would become though the years. I felt so much tears forming reading the words upon what Betty went through. The heart break was really felt, for real.
Flash forward to Marlena. The adopted daughter of Betty. A young girl who lives her life unknowing she was ever adopted. A secret that would greatly impact her soon. Her father needs medical aid, she feels she’s his daughter and she can assist him with his medical needs. Then the big secret comes out, and Marlena learns she was adopted. I literally felt the heart break and the anger and hurt she felt as well as I did for Betty. All that time she could have been told, yet she wasn’t, how did her un-biological parents think she would exact? Did they think she would never find out? Easy to say, she was hurt and shocked beyond what very words could write out to describe the emotional impact.
These two worlds were meant to intersect unknowingly to both of these women. Marlena sets out to find out her birth mother and years to know her, to understand more, to meet her true mother and receive answers to so many questions she deeply needs emotionally, and truly feels she has a right to know.
As we get on the path to their lives that would intertwine. So much emotions were felt. More than I had already experienced. Truth of what happened with Betty and Marlena’s fathers surfaces. You truly felt everything, and I mean literally everything There was so much truth in all things felt and the characters who the whole adoption shaped both women to be was truly beautiful but devastating to both of them at different times in their life, past present, and the future.
This author was a first time read for me, but truly tugged at my heart strings and had me with tears of joy as well as sadness. I kept rooting for the family to meet and connect. For them to have their look and say “your my mom” or “your my daughter.” All in all this was beautiful to read and I am so glad I got to read this. Emotionally beautiful in so many ways. A must read. It takes a special author to impact so many emotions on the reader, and this one did that. I loved it so much, defiantly recommend this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-08-19 12:38:122021-08-22 01:04:26Written in the Stars (Mothers and Daughters Collection) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Lorrene Huisman
I believe this is the first book I have read by Hazel Storm and I instantly regret that fact. I am a sucker for books about Gods. Throw this being a reverse harem/why choose book into the mix. *insert chefs kiss here* Perfection. This book dragged me in almost immediately. Grey, Aroz, Raef, and Vanessa are life. The chemistry between each brother and Vanessa is enough to set the pages on fire. I need all the books now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Dayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Day2021-08-19 11:47:142021-08-22 01:02:22The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Amber Day
This book is a part of the Mothers and Daughters collection by Angela Christina Archer. The story is a beautiful collaboration of emotions as you get to know Marlena and Betty and how their worlds intertwine. This book is a reflection of a reality that many young women faced in the 1950’s. My heart went on a roller coaster ride through happiness and heartbreak. Every character in the book has a backstory and they are painted in so much detail that you are fully entangled in their world. You feel what they feel and see through their eyes. Angela Christina Archer has quickly become a favorite author of mine and I can not wait to explore more of her books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nakyshia Legerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNakyshia Leger2021-08-19 10:44:562021-08-22 01:02:03Written in the Stars (Mothers and Daughters Collection) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Nakyshia Leger
I must say that I love young adult genre books, especially fantasies. I hadn’t heard of this book before but noticed in on the library shelf. The cover caught my eye, and it was a recommended by one of the staff picks for the month. I loved it. I felt engulfed in the story from the beginning as the author does a wonderful job of describing the characters and the world the live in. I love her way of using all types of paranormal characteristics in the book, especially dream catchers. This isn’t something I am used to reading about in books but was glad to see that she decided to use them in this story. I look forward to picking up the next installment in this series to find out what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2021-08-19 10:16:382021-08-22 01:01:45Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Karen Pearman
This is the first book I’ve read by Smith. Unbreakable had me hooked from the first line. Ripper and Erin’s story will have you wanting more.
Erin loves working at the free clinic. After losing her mom she threw herself into work. She tends to Ripper and can’t stop thinking about him. The quote I chose for Erin is: “No, it’s not okay. No one could ever beat me up about what happened to Salinda as much as I beat myself up. You went to prison for what you did and lost your whole family. My family loved me, supported and protected me. You were just a scared little boy. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like for you.”
Ripper is part of the Diamonds. They built their town and now it’s being threatened. When he goes to the clinic to get stitched up he meets Erin. The quote I chose for Ripper is: “I’ve done my time, Erin. It will never be enough. I will always have to live with what I’ve done. Ten years in prison was only the beginning of the punishment. I get it. I don’t deserve you. I don’t deserve anything. I’m sorry, darlin’. You’ve got to believe me; I’m so sorry.”
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 Kimble2021-08-19 08:21:272021-08-21 23:59:34Unbreakable (The Diamonds #1) by Tee Smith-Review by Amanda Kimble
Dating the Intern was an adorable RomCom by Natalina Reis that I was enthralled with the moment I picked it up. This book pulled me in the moment I met Ivory Tower and her fake boyfriend Li Qiang. I was cheering on their fake romance and hoping for much more from them. Li Qiang was the perfect boyfriend in every aspect he shielded her from the harshness she was dealt from her horrible father and helped her with dealing with the TV show. In the end she really won with him. I can not wait to read more of Natalina’s books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Poehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Poe2021-08-19 06:57:372021-08-21 22:23:55DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Tonya Poe
This is not my first audio book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. This is an author I never hesitate to pick up one of her books or her audio books. I was pulled in from the beginning with the voice of the narrator. I loved how the change of their voice gave the characters not only a realistic feel but gave life to the character themselves. This is a dark romance suspense story that took me on an emotional roller coaster ride just waiting to see what would happen next. Gianna is a woman that has been broken in more than one way. With a determination to survive she runs from her abusive husband. Then she runs into Derek. Will he show her another way of life? I loved their chemistry and their connection. I highly recommend this audio book and this author.
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 Wagner2021-08-19 06:18:182021-08-21 22:23:26The Sound of Silence AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the first one. I can’t wait to see what the third book brings. This is a well written story about a young mother having to not only give up her love but also her child. Marlena was adopted and once she finds out she is on a quest to find the truth behind her adoption. Will she find her biological parents and what will happen if she does? This is a great story that I can relate to as I adopted my daughter and my brother is adopted as well and his search for his family. The characters were great and connectable. They were written with a lot of heart and soul. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride in parts. I enjoyed watching the growth with all of the characters and what they brought to the story. This is most certainly worth the pick up and I highly recommend it.
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 Wagner2021-08-19 06:12:002021-08-21 22:23:07Written in the Stars (Mothers and Daughters Collection) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I enjoyed this romance suspense story. This is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and kept me engaged to the end. This is a well written story about starting over and finding solace from the past and second chance romance. The characters are relatable and made the twists and turns edge sitting just waiting to see what would happen next. They brought suspense to a new level in parts and just kept me turning pages. I enjoyed what they brought to the story and also the growth with them. Liz and Matt are both trying to find solace from the past so they end up back in the same town. They have a past together but will fate allow them to be together this time? Will Matt be able to believe in himself and protect Liz? I really enjoyed their chemistry together. I found myself hoping they would get their happily ever after at the end. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
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 Wagner2021-08-19 06:02:432021-08-21 22:22:50TAINTED by Marsha R. West – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This is the first book in a new series for this author which I enjoyed from start to finish. This is a suspenseful story that I found to be fast paced and hard to put down. I enjoyed how the characters were connectable and how they kept the story engaging. The author’s use of details not only kept me turning pages but also brought the story to life. I enjoyed watching the growth in this story and wanting to know what happened next. This is a story about a group of locals becoming ill from something unknown and an assistant investigator who is on the case. Sarah is excited when she is called to work on a case with her boss. She is faced with using her abilities to solve a case that could just turn deadly for her. Will she be able to solve this case in time or will she be next? I really enjoyed what she brought to the story and how the secondary characters are supportive of her character. The twists and turns had me second guessing in parts. This is a great suspenseful story that I would 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 Wagner2021-08-19 05:53:262021-08-21 22:22:33Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery BOOK 1) by Heather Silvio – Review by Bobbi Wagner
5 Stars Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne
Stripped is the first book in the Stripped Series by Stacy-Deanne. This is a suspense with a bit of romance. I was drawn in from the beginning and had a hard time putting it down. It was a fast paced story with twists and turns that had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is a new to me author but I’m definitely going to check out what other books she has. This is a story about Dee and her Partner Connie who is put on a murder case of a woman who had been strangled to death. She’s shocked when the case leads her to her ex boyfriend who might be involved. Better yet she gets a lead to a leader of a sex cult. Will they solve the case and find who murdered Autumn? Find out what happens next in this must read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
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 Daughenbaugh2021-08-19 05:43:082021-08-21 22:22:15Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Anne Fremont is branching out into creating garden plans for town residents. After Anne finds Billie, the garden club president dead, something doesn’t add up.
While her client’s death appears accidental, rumors of affairs and troubling questions emerge. Anne knows the truth hides in the tiniest details. As she digs further, more dirt is revealed into the lives of the garden club members. It appears someone may have silenced Billie to keep their secret hidden.
Can Anne discover the killer before they plant her—forever?
Potager Plot is the fifth book in the witty Backyard Farming series by Vikki Walton. If you enjoy sassy sleuths and clever clues along with light-hearted humor and sweet romance all tied up in a clean cozy mystery, grab this book today.
Vikki Walton is the author of heart-warming and humorous cozy mysteries. When she’s not busy dreaming up ways to kill her characters, you can find her in her garden pursuing the murder of bindweed. Vikki lives in Colorado but is always on the lookout for her next travel adventure.
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Dahlia has finally gotten a break since her divorce from her son’s father, Trey. Promoted to General Manager of Riverbank Lodge, her boss has assigned her the task of setting up a 2-day event for the lodge’s fifth anniversary. She has 6 weeks to accomplish this, but there is one catch. The Pavilion had to be built for the party, and the contractor was Levi Vance. Levi used to be her best friend since childhood, but after discovering Trey was cheating on her at her birthday party, she had avoided seeing him. Levi was Trey’s friend and had known of Trey’s infidelity. Levi had not gotten over severing his connection with Dahlia, and he was determined to rectify the situation. Both had once had strong feelings for one another, but the timing had never been right; with this in mind, he wasn’t going to allow the estranged relationship continue.
Renee Regent wrote a nail-biting romance novel with the right balance of conflict and character development. There were moments when I thought Dahlia was ultimately going to pack her bags and run away from Levi. I liked her devotion to parenting her son and how Levi developed a deep connection with him. Trey was despicable, and the twist added into his character threw me for a loop. The execution of the end is flawless, and I would recommend this 5-star novel to any romance novel lover. There are a couple of explicit scenes, so this isn’t appropriate for youthful readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2021-08-18 23:13:442021-08-21 22:21:58So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Stephanie Chapman
Sweet Nightmares: The Dream World Chronicles Book 1 by Chynna Pace is a paranormal fantasy book. It is the best of both worlds.
In her whole life, she has never experienced a nightmare. She has no idea that this is what makes her a fighter. Alex Rokosz, who is fifteen years old, has always yearned for a family. So when her mother dies and she and her sister are forced to live with Matilda, the grandmother they never knew they had, Alex wants to form a relationship with her and learn more about her father’s disappearance. Instead, she meets a slew of strange characters in her new home, including Kacper, her grandmother’s mysterious seventeen-year-old roommate.
When Alex witnesses Matilda and Kacper killing a real-life nightmare, things get crazier. She wakes up in a world where sleeping is hazardous, nightmares are real, and creativity is magical. She learns that her family has a deeper history than she previously thought and that her own destiny is far larger than she ever anticipated.
I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book that I have read from this author, I cant wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2021-08-18 22:19:242021-08-21 22:21:32Sweet Nightmares: The Dream World Chronicles Book 1 by Chynna Pace- Review by Shadel Ayerbe
Way to spin it off on a new series! This is not a typical Love Triangle. There is much more to it than meets the eye. This is the first book in the Stripped Series written by Stacy-Deanne. It is a spin off from the Bruised Series. In this story we meet Baltimore Detective Dee Quarter. Her and her partner Connie Wilks are called in to a homicide which involves and ex-boyfriend of Dee’s and another man who just seems to be very intriguing but has ulterior motives to bring her in a cult. This book sounded very intriguing as it involves a Murder Mystery, Romance and Cults but it’s also because it is a BWWM (Black Woman/White Male). I haven’t read much of this genre but it totally worked in this book! I loved the characters and the mystery within it all. I hadn’t read this author before but I was very pleasantly surprised. This story was a very easy read and it was very engaging and it really brought you in. I wished I had read the previous series just so that I could have a little bit more of a background but you can totally read this book without doing so. I can honestly say that I am excited for the next book in the series! Well Done Ms. Stacy-Deanne!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2021-08-18 21:59:052021-08-21 22:21:13Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Melissa Agena
Unbreakable is the first installment of The Diamonds series by Tee Smith. In this story we meet good girl Erin and bad boy Ripper. We get to see how they meet and fall for each other and have to overcome obstacles from their pasts that may affect their futures. I really enjoyed how the Romance and Suspense entwined with each other. It made me want to keep reading page after page. I can’t wait for the second installment of the series. I’m hoping we’ll get to know more of the characters we were introduced to in book 1.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helani Kihehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelani Kihe2021-08-18 21:15:422021-08-21 22:20:53Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith – Review by Helani Kihe
She does it again!!! Book two was just as good of not better than book one. When I got to end and read that this was the end of Levi and Tasha’s story I was absolutely devastated. I wanted to read more about their life!!!!! I still have so many questions!!! What happened with the master hellspawn?! Are we going to get a showdown with all of them?! Are we going to Tasha again?! So many questions!!!!! I can’t wait to read book 3 even though it will be based off someone else. I made the mistake of starting this before I went to bed and before I knew it the sun was coming up! Wonderfully done!!!
Cynthia Hamilton does it again in Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6). How I love Madeline and Mike. The rapport they have between them is unique and endearing. The romance in these mysteries is always low key but it’s always there, and in excellent taste. Two mysteries in one in this excellent read. I must confess I had one of them about half figured out but couldn’t quite get there with the other one. A great mystery and well worth your time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2021-08-18 21:02:202021-08-21 22:20:28Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Jonell Collins
I read this story with my oldest, who is 4 years old. Although it seems like it would be better for older kids, I still think the lesson resonated with my 4 year old as well! It was a great learning tool, especially with the activities at the end. It brought a simple yet serious conversation (as serious as one can get with a younger kiddo) that might not have happened as organically had I not picked up this book to read with him! Already looking forward to reading some of the other Jake The Growling Dog books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Mansfieldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Mansfield2021-08-18 20:54:092021-08-20 15:00:18Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Katie Mansfield
I really liked this set of books featuring amateur sleuth/librarian Sunshine Baker. She is a loveable character, one who genuinely enjoys her role as YA book librarian, introducing great stories to the teens of the town. She also can’t help her curiousity when trouble is afoot in her small town. The first book, Betrayal at the Beach was a great introduction to Sunshine and her community. Unwilling to just let crimes happen, especially in HER library, she jumps into action to solve the mystery of stolen funds and the Founder’s bible. Mystery at the Marina is an excellent follow-up, though more than once I found her a little too nosey for my liking… not everything is your business, Sunshine! Shooting at the Shore follows in a similar vein, and as Sunshine is now making a name for herself, she goes to work figuring out who killed a beloved matriarch of Bryce Beach.
These books do live up to the ‘cozy mystery’ vibe well. The reader can follow along as Sunshine puts together clues, and guesses along with her what might have occurred. Sunshine is Christian, but it isn’t an overwhelming theme, just a part of who she is and what she believes. I appreciated that the work wasn’t in the least preachy, just an aspect of her beliefs and community. These are an enjoyable set of books that I definitely recommend!
This is the second book in the the Journeys Through series by James Talisman but it could definitely be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed this latest addition in the series more than the first and couldn’t put it down. The time travel parts were really interesting and engaging, and I really enjoyed the development of the characters from the previous book. Can’t wait to see where it goes from here.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2021-08-18 20:28:132021-08-21 22:16:33Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Btittany Angel
Sweet Nightmares is the first book by Chynna Pace that I have read. It is a thought-provoking YA Paranormal Fantasy book. Chynna Pace has taken us on the ride of a teenage girl who just lost her mother. This young lady has never had a nightmare. Now when she sleeps it is a dangerous realm for her. She is learning there is more to her family than she has ever realized. This story has played out in my mind’s eye thanks to Chynna Pace’s attention to detail. I kept turning the pages because I needed to see what was coming next. I highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to see what is coming next in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-08-18 19:39:252021-08-21 22:15:36Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Erica Fish
Her Dark Love is the fourth book in the Dark Spell Series by Isra Sravenheart. This is the book that brings all things front and center. It is a fantasy story with witches and magic, romance and heartbreaks. In this story, we learn about the backstory of Lady Isra. She was not always on the dark side; she was once on the light side. This book has helped answer some questions along the way. Just like in the past, things are not as they seem. This story was full of twists and turns. I enjoyed Lady Isra’s character a bit more because of what I learned about her past and what she has gone through. I highly recommend reading this book and series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-08-18 19:12:052021-08-21 22:15:13HER DARK LOVE (DARK SPELL SERIES Book 4) by ISRA SRAVENHEART – Review by Erica Fish
Nolan is a very talented writer that I know is a reliable author that will hit all the right contemporary romance notes. This book absolutely lived up to my expectations. This beautiful story unfolded and immediately pulled me in. I loved the immediate push/pull between the main characters and thoroughly appreciated how the story developed. I love this author and her writing. Always a one click for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-18 18:57:092021-08-18 18:57:09HOLD ME FOREVER (HERON HARBOR Book 3) by LEA NOLAN – Review by Heather Lovelace
It was interesting, after reading the other three books in the series, to get a glimpse into some of the early events that shaped Isra. We are flown back to her adolescence, when she was training to become the witch she would morph into, with her “friend” Everilda beside her. Seeing the emergence of her powers, and the beginnings of her relationships with characters like Everilda and Astrid, added depth and nuance into understanding how she evolved as a witch. I enjoyed reading about Isra’s lighter side, and how those crucial formative years had such a impact on the woman she would become.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-08-18 18:34:442021-08-18 10:07:12Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Erica Shoebridge
Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail is the 3rd book in the Jake the Growling Dog children’s book series by Samantha Shannon. This book was absolutely adorable! My daughter and I had a cuddle together and read this story and she loved it! The pictures are beautiful, and the story was very touching and had a great way of helping kids to understand about disabilities and that we really are all the same no matter what we look like. Jake has a trail that he walks each day. On this trail, he meets friends, but one day when he and a friend see new prints on the trail, they become scared of what might be on the trail and if it might be able to hurt them. Samantha Shannon has done a great job of having Jake and his friend use their imagination to think of what the prints may be from. When Jake later meets what the prints are from, he realizes that he had simply never encountered someone like this before and that they were friendly and just like him on the inside but a little different on the outside and that was ok! As an early childhood educator, I really think this book would do fantastic in schools and daycares, especially in kindergarten and grade 1 classes and I will be mentioning it, and this series of books, to my many teacher and ECE friends for the upcoming school year!
If you have little ones in your life, I highly recommend this book, and series, for their book collection! My daughter and I cannot wait to find out what Jake’s next adventure is all about!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Devereauxhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Devereaux2021-08-18 18:34:302021-08-21 22:14:38Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Sarah Devereaux
Unbreakable is the first installment of The Diamonds series by Tee Smith. In this story we meet good girl Erin and bad boy Ripper. We get to see how they meet and fall for each other and have to overcome obstacles from their pasts that may affect their futures. I really enjoyed how the Romance and Suspense entwined with each other. It made me want to keep reading page after page. I can’t wait for the second installment of the series. I’m hoping we’ll get to know more of the characters we were introduced to in book 1.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helani Kihehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelani Kihe2021-08-18 17:22:032021-08-21 22:13:33Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith – Review by Helani Kihe
This book had me at first bite! I will admit that there was a moment I was so engrossed in the story, my partner touched my shoulder and I jumped so I high I almost threw my kindle. 😳 I also stayed up waaayy later than I should have to finish it, but that’s typical with a good read. Vampires and lycans have been at war for centuries. So long that most cannot even remember why they’re enemies anymore. Each species has grown up on horror stories of the other and to fraternize with each other is a death sentence. Tasha is a vampire that is quite the loaner. She is one of those girls that you automatically notice and know are special, but they can’t see it in themselves. She’s also reckless and adventurous which is what leads us to meet Levi the lycan. Levi … Ugh! I love me a dominant character!! As most wolves must be, he is a wild and dominant character – only a little moreso as he is a black wolf; and that only grows as the story progresses. I’m definitely going to immediately dive into the next book as I am not ready for this story to end yet.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meganhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan2021-08-18 17:15:372021-08-21 22:12:47Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Megan Watson
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