This was a fun book to read. It had mystery, romance and a dash of suspense! The story was easy to follow and well written. I especially enjoyed how the characters developed and grew right up until the end. Vampires has always been made to be the villains and I loved how Sylvia used this angle to build her story on. We all love bad boys and what’s worse than a villain? How about a police officer that falls for said villain? Opposites attract and in this book that made for some epic chemistry! Looking forward to reading book 2
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jelizehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJelize2021-08-05 19:29:062021-08-06 07:23:41Master Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) Reviewed by Jelize van der Walt
Sylvia Black has hit home with another winner. Master Tuscano will have you on the edge of your seat. It picks up where Master Descalia left off. Delilah is off trying to get revenge on her own and ends up in several pickles of her own. Christian has to come to her rescue. I caught myself gasping and just feeling all the emotions as I was reading their adventures. It’s got witches, vampires, fairies, etc. Who doesn’t love paranormal stories? You must pick up this book and read the adventures of Master Tuscano and Delilah. You won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-08-05 19:13:162021-08-06 07:22:55Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell
Sign Steal Deliver: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel by Carrie Pulkinen is the first book in the Gods of Thunder MC series. When you mix Hermes and the rest of the Gods visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras and Kat a cat shifter, what do you get? I always look forward to reading a new book from this author because I know it will be fun and original. There is humor, romance, and suspense while Hermes and Kat try to save Mardi Gras. I like the mix of the paranormal and mythological characters in this series. It adds a new touch that I do not often see when reading. I look forward to reading more soon in this series and from this author.
Boy Released is the second book in the Boy Series by JD Spero. I highly recommend reading Boy on Hold (first book) before reading this book. I found the book engaging. JD Spero takes on the complexity of mental illness. The story is compelling and realistic. The characters are complex and complicated. This book left me wanting more. I finished this book in one sitting. Tyler was released from psychiatric rehab. He is a witness to an attack. With his mind, it will be difficult to see if he is a criminal or a hero. Then there is the little thing about the wealth he is about to inherit. I highly recommend this book.
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 Fish2021-08-05 18:39:192021-08-06 07:21:35BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero – Review by Erica Fish
Wow! This was a great book! Someone needs to make it into a movie (and not change anything!). I really enjoyed this storyline and the weaving of Indian lore into it. The story touches on sibling disagreements, dealing with the loss of loved ones, the effect of dementia/Alzheimer’s on a family, making new friends, and dealing with fears. I also enjoy the touch of dealing with a bully and how you can’t always believe what others say, no matter how convincing they are. I also like the compassion that Radhika shows toward others and never lets the dream world change who she is. It was a great read and full of suspense and twists and turns everywhere.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Lewis2021-08-05 18:21:532021-08-06 07:21:07The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Jana Lewis
Flirting with the Enemy was a sweet story. I did have a lot of questions as I was reading since it really jumped in right at the start. I was glad that they were able to be answered as the story went on. I loved Zane’s character! Elle was a good character but I had difficulty at times connecting with her. She frustrated me because her train of thinking was all over the place at times and I just had a hard time with her. I did connect with her on a personal level when she was taking care of Joyce. It resonated with me regarding things going on in my life right now. Overall, it was a good story. The epilogue had me confused at first but then it made sense at the end. I would read more books by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2021-08-05 17:57:272021-08-06 07:20:42Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Trish Ann
This is the 2nd book in the Masters of the Consulate series. Christian has wanted Delilah since they met. Delilah loves Christian but there are so many obstacles in their way. How can they overcome it all? I love the women in these books. They are a force all their own! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-05 17:52:442021-08-06 07:20:15Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Michelle Collier
This story was really cute! Sheldon and Simone’s road was really sweet as were their adventures together. I loved the idea of being part of a rescue team liberating big cats. There were parts that felt a little forced but mostly it developed smoothy as pertaining to their relationship, obstacles and overall plot. I enjoyed the story and would read more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2021-08-05 17:52:162021-08-06 07:19:30Lyon Tamer by Jen Luerssen – Review by Trish Ann
Pardon me while turn down the AC. Salvatore is the overload to the Consulate of Masters and he is not one that you mess with. Lucian is a cop trying to solve a case. When she is changed to save her life what new danger will await her? Can she survive the heat she feels around Salvatore? I completely got lost in the action of the story. I will be starting book 2 right now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-05 17:47:142021-08-06 07:19:04Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Michelle Collier
I absolutely loved this book. The second chance love story always gets my attention and this one definitely did not disappoint. I feel like the characters were well developed and their stories weren’t overdrawn in detail. Charlie and Trent were very sweet and I loved the she was his redemption. There was the right amount of heat and sweet in this love story as well as reliability. I liked the dynamic of Charlie’s siblings as well as the other people in their lives. Also, the drama wasn’t drawn out and what was included fit well within the plot. It wasn’t forced or drawn out taking away from the main intent. This small town, second chance for love story really hit its mark.
(There was also an allusion to Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and that there is no place like home. That earned some bonus points from me!)
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2021-08-05 17:44:442021-08-06 07:18:03Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Trish Ann
Salvatore Descallia a centuries old purebred vampire who lives on the Amalfi Coast and he is the Overlord of the Consulate of Masters, a group of vampires who make the decisions on how their kind will live with those around them, he rules with an iron fist and is not afraid to fight those around him into submission, including the human Syndicates around the world. Lucianna Denaro is a young woman with long, dark hair and crystalline green eyes and she is about to run into a man who will make her rethink every strategy she has.
Women have been going missing on the streets of Las Vegas, kidnapped while doing normal, everyday activities, but always at night, Salvatore knows that it is nobody in his clan as they wouldn’t dare do something like that behind his back, but he has no idea who is behind it, or where they are being kept, however, he is determined to solve the mystery and get them back, so he jumps on a plane and sets out to investigate it. As his second in command fills him in on the new information, he is also sent a picture of a woman who he has to keep an eye out for, however, this woman intrigues him and he cannot keep his mind off her for the entirety of his flight, Meanwhile, Lucianna is preparing to use her skills to prepare for another days work and decides to visit her new place of employment and get a feel for the place, but when she gets there, she senses the presence of a man with a magnetic personality, however, as she is being shown round the place, she and another girl are viciously attacked and as she is on the verge of death, Salvatore approaches her and asks for her consent to save her, she agrees, even if it is going to change her life forever.
When she wakes up from her transition, she cannot deny that everything is sharper and clearer, but she still doesn’t like the idea of what she now is, it isn’t made any easier when there is a physical and emotional connection with Salvatore which is so strong they both struggle to keep apart and resist the temptation lying in front of them. As she recovers and more information about the missing women surfaces, she realises that there is something she can do to help and she goes to great lengths to prove just that, however, Salvatore is resistant and doesn’t want her anywhere near the danger looming. Will Lucianna and Salvatore be able to keep denying their connection and make headway finding the missing girls and proving that their kind aren’t the ones responsible and will Lucianna be able to accept her new life and the loss of her old one? This is a thrilling paranormal romance with a mystery entwined within which will keep you guessing until the conclusion.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-05 17:44:142021-08-06 07:17:28Master Descallia : Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This book is not for the faint of heart, please check the trigger warnings before reading. With that being said if you love a dark spicy read this book is it! The chemistry between Hawke and Charlotte is absolutely palatable. He’s dark and twisted thanks to his past while she is sweet and full of light, throughout reading it’s clear opposites attract. I loved that BDSM was integral for the story. Then the fact of the thriller aspect was fantastically thrown in as well. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series because I need to see more about the other characters in this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine Taysomhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine Taysom2021-08-05 17:18:452021-08-06 07:17:01Hawke (Men of Syn Duet) by Anise Storm – Review by Christine Taysom
Charlie and Tank have known each other for all their lives. These two are like two soulmates that take forever to realize that they are meant for each other. Having been friends since they were young, they have always been part of each other’s lives. A bad decision on the night of Tank’s father’s funeral tears them apart for eight years. After cheating relationships, failed attempts to see one another, fate brought them back together. Charlie has returned home to work at the local hospital. Tank has a chance for redemption. This book is fantastic. Charlie and Tank work through lies, challenges and health crisis. They even work through brothers that are best friends with Tank. The humor is blended in nicely. You’ll love to see how things turn out with Justin, Tank and Charlie. That had me falling off my chair laughing. The book is very entertaining with some romance, a a little steam and some drama. You might get a happy ending with a cliffhanger. This is book 1 of a series and I’m dying for Book 2 because I want to see what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-08-05 16:49:592021-08-06 07:16:33Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Shelly Kittell
Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Barbara Stegall This is a great HEA! Trent aka Tank grows in to a man any woman would love to have by their side. His love for Charlotte aka Charlie was overwhelming. Having them come back together for their HEA warms the heart. Trish Williford has created such a great world. I felt the characters were real. So much so I feel like I’m missing my friends. I will have to get the next book soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara stegallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara stegall2021-08-05 15:35:432021-08-06 07:14:29Repair by Trish Williford – Review by Barbara Stegall
This is my second audio book by this author which is just as great as the first one I listened to. I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story and the characters to life using different tones of voice. They made it fun and easy to listen to. It is understandable and the narrator did a great job with it. This is a story about Asher and Jasmine. Asher leaves the door to the underworld unattended and now he finds himself in a crisis. Jasmine is a necromancer, she has never not been able to tame a ghost until now. Now that lost souls escaped the underworld and they are left to bring them back. Will they be able to bring them back in time? This is a really great story and kept me listening. I highly recommend this audible.
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 Wagner2021-08-05 15:21:382021-08-06 07:12:52Finders Reapers (New Orleans Nocturnes) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I enjoyed this second chance romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that packs a punch in the romance department. It is a fast paced story about a woman who had it all until her fiance’s mistress turns up pregnant. Now she finds herself back in her hometown and face to face with a one night stand that she wanted to forget but here he is. This is a great story where the character gives life to the story and makes it fun to read. They really made the story for me. 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 Wagner2021-08-05 15:13:112021-08-06 07:12:26Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The first book in the Green Street Girls series, Bared by N.D. Jackson is an amazing one! You will not want to put it down. I started and finished in a few hours. Such an easy read with a great story. I can not wait for the next one to come out!! Great characters and wonderful friendships and a true and real sister story. The main characters of Athena, Indigo and Gwen, and their lost sister Charlie, is just what you’re asking for in true friends. Then you have Tru, the main man who will break down the walls that Athena has around her. So fantastic and such a great book. I can not wait for the next in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kellie Piaskowskihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKellie Piaskowski2021-08-05 14:26:082021-08-06 07:11:56Bared by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kellie Piaskowski
Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton is such a lovely sweet story. I enjoyed this book so much! Elle Brook is baking and running her mother’s bakery, Elle’s Kitchen, when a competing bakery, Got Cake, owned by Zane Masters, moves in next door. Elle is determined to not like Zane and is sure that he is her enemy. As they grow closer, Elle has to decide if Zane is innocent or is trying to use her. This book was clean and sweet and well worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-08-05 14:12:302021-08-06 07:09:53Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Rebecca Hill
Wow! I was very much drawn into yet another amazingly written story by this author! Sign Steal Deliver is book two in it’s series. I did read out of sync but it can totally be read as a standalone, although I will be going back to read book one of the series most definitely! I adore the authors writing style very much! I had my share of laugh out loud moments. GOTTA love those too! This story is very entertaining, funny, and has it’s fair share of steam as well! I was hooked on story from get go and I highly recommend giving it a read if you love Greek inspired paranormal, romance!
Repair by Trish Williford is a contemporary romance novel set in K Bromberg’s Everyday Heroes World. I have been a huge fan of K Bromberg for years but until now had never read any of the novels set in her world. I’m now kicking myself for leaving it so late as I absolutely loved Repair and not just for the fleeting glimpse of Grant Malone. The book is written in dual POV which is something I really love. We got to see the story from both Charlie and Tank’s POV. I love to read what’s going through the heads of both leading characters. Charlie and Tank are both amazing characters and I loved reading their story. After a one night stand with Tank, Charlie moved away from home 8 years previously and is now back in town. Added to this is that Tank is the best friend of Charlie’s brother. This is a book that is filled with angst which is another thing that I love in a romance novel. We also get some amazing steamy scenes which are HOT. If you love a steamy, angsty contemporary romance with great, relatable characters then Repair is the book for you. Definitely recommend that others give this book a try. It’s a fantastic 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 Taylor2021-08-05 13:54:182021-08-06 07:08:37Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Karyn Taylor
The God (Her Three Immortals Book 2) by Hazel Storm 4 Stars!!!!
I was once again hooked from the first page in this the second book of this series. I really love how the author has written unique characters and keeps the story unpredictable. I like how there is just the right amount of drama to twist into the romance.
I love the chemistry between the characters and how Mom causes trouble. I can totally relate to the no one is good enough for my boy perspective of mom and the I’m the Goddess attitude. I really like how the author has brought the characters together and how the drama is created and keeps the story fresh and grabs the reader. I cannot wait for the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2021-08-05 13:52:532021-08-06 07:08:07The God (Her Three Immortals Book 2) by Hazel Storm – Review by Caralee Loonat
Repair: An Everyday Heroes World Novel (The Everyday Heroes World) by Trish Williford is a romantic second chance story with some great characters. These are the kind of characters that you find yourself rooting for because you want them to find their happy ending. They story is such a sweet and endearing story. They seemed to fit so well together that it wasn’t hard to fall in love with them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I like how she went about the story. There was some great character development throughout and the boom had an easy pace about it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely explore more of her work in the future.
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 Baker2021-08-05 13:43:282021-08-06 07:07:40Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Kerry Baker
Sign Steal Deliver: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen is straight up delightful! If you are interested in the Greek Gods and Goddesses, with a modern twist, of course, pick up this book! When Kat, a cat burglar, attracts the fancy of Hermes, the God of Thieves, at Mardi Gras, the race is on to capture not only her heart, but the item she has stolen from him. This book is full of romance and comedy, but also some intriguing characters. The Greek Gods/Goddesses in the present-day real world is so much fun and makes for a page-turner that you will find is not long enough by any means. The chemistry between Hermes and Kat is engaging and, of course, steamy. If you are looking for a hot, fun summer read to beat the heat, this one should be on your list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-08-05 13:18:312021-08-06 07:07:09Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Chrissy Spulak
I really enjoyed this love story. Its a really moving story about friends becoming lovers and all the problems that can follow it. The beautiful part of this book for me is Tank’s story. Throughout his childhood he has suffered loss and neglect and even as an adult he feels he is worthless and undeserving of love. However Charlie doesnt see him that way. She has loved him for years and one night together sends them into a spin. Charlie happy and looking to the future and Tank overcome by self doubt and pushing Charlie away.
8 years later Charlie returns and the connection between them is just as strong but with Charlie’s brother warning Tank off and Charlie’s emotions and upset from the past can they work together this time or are they best just forgetting what could have been and remain friends.
My heart was broken for both Tank and Charlie. It was heartbreaking to read Tank feeling so down about his self worth that he would ruin something so good. And also reading the heartache Charlie went through when she got the man of her dreams only to lose him again the first time around.
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 Carr2021-08-05 12:18:032021-08-06 07:06:15Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Kerry Carr
Repair by Trish Williford is a novel in The Everyday Heroes World. It is a sweet second chance romance, with drama, past history, chemistry, and plenty of sizzle. This book showed up on my recommended book feed, and it sparked my interest- so I grabbed a copy to explore. As is my first read from Trish Williford, I was intrigued to see what she could do with a story. I was easily pulled into the story and thought the characters were very likeable. I really did enjoy this sweet story and am happy to find that Ms. Williford has more books published that I will be going back to for a one-click spree. Charlies’ perfect world came to quite a messy end twelve months earlier. She left her old life behind for a fresh start in her hometown. Only problem is that moving home comes with certain complications- namely a hunk called Tank, her brother’s best friend. They share a past that was part of the reason she left and hadn’t returned for eight years. But she is determined not to let their past cause her any more angst- but that might not be quite so easy. What happens makes for a sweet and spicy read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-08-05 10:46:052021-08-06 07:05:20Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Angela Hayes
Master Descallia is the first book in the Masters of the Consulate series. This book wraps up the main story line, but there is room left to lead into the next book in the series. While this book is referred to as a romance, I felt it was more lust-filled than love filled. The main character, Salvatore, is a bit of an alphahole and I didn’t care for him very much. I know it’s a dark romance, which I usually love, but this didn’t feel dark so much as that he’s just a jerk. Maybe the description of dark is referring to the overall content, not specifically the romance? I did love that Lucianna was willing to stand up to him and call him out. Overall, the story was good – full of action and danger that’ll keep you turning the pages.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2021-08-05 10:11:382021-08-06 07:04:53Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Naomi McDonald
Seven year old Henry Trout is outside after his bedtime one night, searching for hedgehogs. What he sees instead is something gruesome and heartbreaking- his beloved neighbour, Miss Sally, is assaulted and left for dead. When Henry’s brother, seventeen year old Tyler Trout, is arrested and charged with the crime, their mother, Marcella, and even Sally’s son, Bernie are convinced Tyler is innocent. But Tyler has been acting very strange lately, and under the bad influence of his friend, Derek, leaving the local police to cast on Tyler. But Henry knows his brother could not have done it, because he thinks he knows who did.
JD Spero’s novel, “Boy on Hold” is a heartbreaking story with relatable, empathy-inducing characters, full of suspense and intrigue. Young Henry is so innocent and charming and his relationship with his loving big brother is admirable. Marcella, as a single mother, does the best she can to protect her children and is willing to fight to keep their innocence. There is not a likable character in the bunch, and it was easy to bond with the Trout family, and root for a positive outcome.
Spero’s novel also touches on the devastating reality that is schizophrenia and mental illness. She realistically depicts a young boy struggling with the disorder, with his family watching on, neither of them recognizing the disorder for what it is, until it takes over completely and they have gone too far to turn back. Spero manages to depict mental illness in an honest and compassionate way.
The novel is told from different time periods- before and after the crime. Each chapter is labeled so it is easy to follow along with the time switches. I am normally not a fan of novels told in this way, but in “Boy on Hold” this plot style added to the suspense.
“Boy on Hold” is a unique and gripping story with realistic and relatable characters. I eagerly look forward to the second book in this series, “Boy Released”.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin2021-08-05 08:58:572021-08-06 07:04:22Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Erin Clemence
I LOVED THIS BOOK! The author is a one click every time for me. But this departure from what I expect to read – paranormal romance with loads of wit – was such a treat to discover. I have always adored mythology and loved that Pulkinen brought some classic mythology into her well crafted and sassy paranormal romp. This book grabbed me on page one and left me reading eagerly to find out how everything would play out with Hermes and Kat. Mythology and paranormal lovers will LOVE this book – immediately one click – you won’t regret it!
Wow. This book completely blew me out of the water. First this author was new to me and I really didn’t know what to expect. What an amazing introduction! I loved the fact that this book was set in a corner of the world that I am very familiar with. The action never stopped and the book took me on just an amazing journey. Just really loved this book and can’t wait to read more from this author.
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This fantasy was not what I expected at all. And I mean that in a really great way. It was such an interesting fantasy weaving classic themes with modern elements. The first few pages pulled me in immediately and I couldn’t wait to read more about Saoirse and find out more about her. Just a really great fantasy that opened up a new world, one I would like to visit again.
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