I really enjoyed this story, it was easy to read, had a nice pace and flow and great characters too. I love sports romance stories so this one was right up my street! I loved Ray! I really felt for him and everything he went through – boxing was so important to him. Alyssa was such a lovely character too; she had been through a lot as well. I think as soon as these two came together again I could tell there was something. They had a genuine and real connection and a lot of chemistry too! Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to other readers.
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 Matthews2021-09-02 07:06:232021-09-02 09:32:30Fight for it by Amy L Gale – Review by Katie Matthews
Romance, crime and revenge Book 2 of the DAG series and it just gets better and better. Loved Amy and Hugh’s stories and their relationship. Amy is a strong FMC, who knows what she wants. Straight up I connected with her. Hugh is adorable and has a strength all of his own. The DAG team are brilliant and I can’t wait to find out more about each of them. Some unfinished business leaves the door wide open for book 3. An excellently written book that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-09-02 06:48:032021-09-02 09:32:11Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series Book 2) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Rayne East
If you are looking for a romance with adventure, I would recommend The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols. I read this in just a couple of hours and it kept me engaged the entire time. Just fired from her ex’s business, Lucie is down on her luck until she is hired on the spot by a company secretly operated by a secret royal family and her main mission, that she is unaware of, is to find the first piece of a puzzle to save the royal kingdom. Her boss, unbeknownst to her, is Prince Max Delaroche. These two set out on a journey to find a key, but along the way they find and discover their love for each other. This is a fun book with bits of humor mixed along the way. I really enjoyed Lucie’s character. Looking forward to the upcoming books in this series for a quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2021-09-02 06:47:432021-09-02 09:31:51The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Bethany Rollins
This book took me roughly 2 weeks to read. I enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. Had I the time to sit and binge it I certainly would have. If you are looking for a quick but thought-provoking and deep sci-fi book I’d recommend this book series. Great vacation/beach read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Elizabethhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Elizabeth2021-09-02 06:11:182021-09-02 09:31:32Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Nicole Elizabeth
Wow! Just Wow! This story is amazing! The suspense in here is incredible! I lived how it kept me guessing! I was really drawn into the life of these characters! I loved some, disliked others and was extremely suspicious of a few. This has a large cast and I just couldn’t get enough of them. Then there is that attraction between Max and Liliana…Man I could feel that coming off the pages!
One of the BEST books I have read by this author! She wields her pen/computer perfectly drawing the reader into the plight of Liliana. Then adds Max and she lets us know a bit about him then makes us adore him for what he is attempting. I am so happy I read this and eagerly look forward to the next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-09-02 05:04:002021-09-02 09:31:06No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick
This book brought a lot of emotion on for me, but in a good way, it really was enjoyable in more ways than one. I really connected with the characters, especially as I went through learning about them and the events that made them who they were to where we are at this point in time. It was hauntingly beautiful at times, and the story itself brought on more emotions for me, but in a good way I would say.
Sindy and Ryan were two souls, who basically have their life’s set, and the choices they made defined them. In truth though, were these choices ones provided by longings of their heart or just what their brains may have have thought best suited for them? Through a wake of sadness, of a character that had passed, that really helped define Sidney and Ryan, brings them both together, there may be some unexpected occurrences brought on by this. They inherit a late doctors business. To one character he was their true father figure, and to the other they were a employer as well as a good friend, The pain and loss brings on a lot of emotions and not understanding how Sidney and Ryan came to gain this business.
Through their time together, there were moments of where they seemed to be fed up with one another. Other times, they opened up and about their pain and suffering and where they came from, and I felt for them both separately . If there was not enough going on, Sidney has to deal with her past again in a bad way, trough this lets say suspenseful time, it brought these two souls together and they really for one another. Realized its not just chemistry that this perhaps could be the best thing that ever happened to them, only if they allowed it and fought for it. Sometimes you get called home, not because you think tis a good idea, because sometimes the best things can be found where your life first began. Watching them grow closer was beautiful in many ways, and I loved how the story went for sure!
The book made me feel many thing as I said. The warm soothing feelings it brought, as well as the tear falling moments. All in all, we can not deny this is an wonderful book to read, and its a book I will defiantly will re read again. I would want to revisit this town and characters again with no doubt.. The author did an wonderful job of the character development and all the surrounding components. Really enjoyed reading! This is one, I think all of us need to read, its not one to be missed and that’s a fact.
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 Huisman2021-09-02 04:15:002021-09-02 08:57:21Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lorrene Huisman
A Natural Passion is a sweet contemporary romance by Tammy Mannersly. I have really enjoyed Ms. Mannersly’s previous books, so when I saw this book had released it was a given that I would one-click a copy and dive in. This book kind of had a love-triangle vibe going on- but with Ms. Mannersly’s own unique spin. Dylan O’Day is a marine Biologist who has developed feelings for the new intern, Kyra Stone. But he keeps his feelings to himself, and Kyra develops a crush on another co-worker. Then add in some poachers who bring tension, danger, and drama to the mix- and we get a very interesting story, with just a bit of a twist. Will Dylan tell Kyra how he feels before she gives her heart to another? You really should read all the intriguing details for yourself. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Mannersly does next…
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 Hayes2021-09-02 03:31:212021-09-02 09:30:30A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Angela Hayes
Gone Country is the first book in the Cousins Gone series by Katrina Marie. This is the first book that I have read from this author so I really didn’t know what to expect going in. What I found between the covers was a cute and very light read. Diehard city girl meets down to earth country boy. This is a tried and true recipe that I have read many times before and have enjoyed- especially as an in-between my heavier reads book-snack. I think this story held a lot of potential, but failed to deliver, for me. Like I said, it is a cute and light read- there really wasn’t anything there that really grabbed my attention to make it stand out from the crowd. The characters were ok, but they frustrated me so much, I really had trouble connecting with them. But I feel that with some tweaking like fixing the grammar issues, keeping the pace from lagging and dragging, having more detailed descriptions, with more development of the story and characters, and a little extra (realistic and unmanufactured) drama or conflict would definitely go a long way to making this book more memorable… but again that is just me. Please don’t let me put you off reading this story if you like a lighter read- I just prefer my stories with a bit more ‘meat’. I am curious to read some of Katrina Marie’s other work to see what else she can do and if this is just a one-off issue, for me. I will probably go back and read this book again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way, or if maybe I was just having an ‘off’ reading day with this.
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 Hayes2021-09-02 02:59:042021-09-02 09:30:11Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Angela Hayes
The three young students on Earth are back in their next journeys through space and time in which they are drawn into the ways of ancient wisdom, mystical energies and entities. They leave their place of safety to travel across the globe and hike on foot to a hidden place in the Himalayas, on this journey they make friends with those guiding them, face dangers and uncertainties, but it is all worth it when they arrive. Meanwhile another reptilian species is making its way to a planet in another system to find an ancient relic which will aid them in powering their ultimate weapon to use in their fight for domination, but it isn’t all smooth sailing as they encounter traps and dangers of their own.
As the students begin to learn what their masters are teaching them and using the techniques to explore the vastness of the past and future of Earth so that they are able to retrieve and use the ancient aero facts and knowledge they are sent to retrieve. However, in New York, another past enemy is intending to thwart their plans with some of their own and when a new master joins them, it is a race against time to find the ones they are looking for.
As time passes and plans develop and change, these three groups of people race against time to find the important elements they need to complete their mission, but who will come out victorious, the reptilian humanoids, the three students or the other mysterious group plotting against them all? This is a thrilling journey across space and time which will keep you hooked into the adventure as mysteries are revealed and the players in the multiverses come together at last.
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 Lesieur2021-09-02 02:05:452021-09-02 09:29:53Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I had fun reading this book about a strong willed young woman. The character didn’t let herself be bullied or get discouraged when being told no. Emma was a very likeable character and a nice refreshing heroine of sorts doing things that may have certainly been punishable during the time period this book is set in. When Emma kept getting rejection after rejection when applying to business school I felt her frustration through the pages. Having been born in the 20th century with all the rights we as women have I couldn’t imagine growing up in the time this book is set. I do highly recommend this book for anyone that likes to get lost in another world for a while.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-09-02 01:01:022021-09-02 09:29:34Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Char Wahtomy-Alba
I wouldn’t read this book without reading Talisman’s first book in this series due to the fact that this book leaves off nearly at a perfect pace from where the first book ended. It combines the Journey of three friends through time and space encountering a number of mysteries that shake the foundations of a number of civilizations that the friends weave their way into to defend civilizations from impending doom. The question is can they make it in time? This second book lets us dive further into the backgrounds of each character giving more depth. I can’t wait for another book such as this to be released by Talisman. Turn of a century so to speak battle to get ready for? Whose going to win?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Yateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Yates2021-09-02 00:57:482021-09-02 09:28:50Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Charlene Yates
Boy Released This book is a follow-up to Boy on Hold. Its after 10 years when Tyler was released from prison and starts reacclimating into life in a cabin that isn’t rented out in a hotel purchased by Tylers mom Marcella and his stepfather Bernie. Hen is involved and works at the hotel. Things get disrupted when Marcella is attacked, and the suspect is only Tyler especially when he came running out trying to explain what he saw and it’s mistaken for his confession. Who truly did this? Will they find out or will Tyler be locked up forever? This book can be read as a standalone, but I find having the history to go with it is great as well.
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Boy on Hold This book just blew me away honestly. From the trips Hen’s brother was constantly on and having to the bad egg vibe all the way down to the horrible gut wrenching dread the followed you through the book. I thought that it would be interesting, but I didn’t think the author would be able to captivate me in the way that I was captivated. Hen’s life and his second mother was ripped away from him, as well as his brother at what cost? Who would do a terrible thing and why? Care to journey down this path with me and read this heart wrenching story? Don’t put it down for too long, Hen is waiting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Yateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Yates2021-09-02 00:26:022021-09-02 09:26:43Boy on Hold (Boy Series Book 1) by J.D. Spero – Review by Charlene Yates
This book was amazing! I loved book 1, but book 2 really pulled me in!! The character development and the storyline advanced further in book 2, and it really captured my attention with the imagination and detail. You truly feel as one with each character, and can easily imagine yourself there. As we reunite with the characters from book 1 we become privy to their dedication for their beliefs and their different worlds. As the story progresses we are able to see more about each character and more in-depth views of the multiverse, and how everything connects. James Talisman is very talented and he is one of the reasons I am venturing out to read more Sci-Fi books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-09-02 00:24:102021-09-02 09:25:48Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book #2) by James Talisman- Review by Lauren West
Can we just pause here and appreciate the author for how amazing they write? Yet again CR struck and wrote a fanatical book that just increased my desire for reading the next in the series. Hot, passionate and so much drama that you would think that that Coven leader may have his way this time. What’s real and what isn’t? Whose to tell? Can Levi save her this time?
Three years ago, nurse Sindy Carruthers returned to Bunya Junction wounded, wary and shamed by a relationship gone wrong. Welcomed home by her family and supportive community, she now manages the local medical practice and enjoys her newfound confidence. She’s perfectly happy on her own, until a blast from the past in the form of Ryan Flanagan appears.
Dr. Ryan Flanagan—renowned plastic surgeon to the stars—heads to Bunya Junction to pay his last respects to the man who opened his heart and house to an abandoned boy. Ryan’s no fan of Bunya Junction or the harsh judgments of some of the townsfolk, so he’s stunned to discover that his old mentor has bequeathed him half a general medical practice—hoping he’ll stay on and serve the community. The other half of the practice now belongs to the beautiful Sindy Carruthers, his closest friend’s twin sister.
Sindy knows Ryan will never stay in Bunya Junction and become her business partner, and that’s a good thing. Otherwise she might just lose her heart to him.
USA Today Bestselling author Nicole Flockton writes sexy contemporary romances, seducing you one kiss at a time as you turn the pages. Nicole likes nothing better than taking characters and creating unique situations where they fight to find their true love.
On her first school report her teacher noted “Nicole likes to tell her own stories”. It wasn’t until after the birth of her first child and after having fun on a romance community forum that she finally decided to take the plunge and write a book.
Apart from writing Nicole is busy looking after her very own hero – her wonderfully supportive husband, and two fabulous kids. She also enjoys watching sports and, of course, reading.
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EMOTIONALLY AND MENTALLY, CAMILLE THURSTON HAS HAD IT. SHE NEEDS A REST FROM HER HIGH-PRESSURE JOB AND BOSTON’S ENERGETIC LIFESTYLE. A SABBATICAL AT HER BROTHER ZACH’S CONNECTICUT HOME SEEMS LIKE THE PERFECT CHANGE OF SCENERY LITTLE DOES SHE KNOW THAT EVEN IN A SMALL TOWN, SHE CAN’T ESCAPE THE INTENSITY OF HER PROFESSION. A WOMAN IS REPORTED MISSING. ZACH AND HIS PARTNER, RUSS NOLAN, ARE ON THE CASE AND CAMILLE, WITH HER BACKGROUND INTO PRIVATE INVESTIGATION DECIDES SHE CAN’T SIT BY IDLY. HOWEVER, THINGS BECOME COMPLICATED WHEN SHE BECOMES INVOLVED NOT ONLY WITH THE CASE BUT WITH THE FAMILY OF THE MISSING WOMAN.
Linda Burson, a native of Pennsylvania, but long time Connecticut resident, has been writing ever since she was given a writing assignment in school, at the age of eight. Later, as a teenager, she started out writing memoirs and attempted several nonfiction pieces.
After attending college studying English, Psychology, and Business Law, Linda worked in positions where she wrote and edited papers for others. She spent time pursuing other interests and traveling. Much of Linda’s free time was spent reading mysteries, romance, and women’s contemporary fiction novels.
After several attempts at writing nonfiction, but having life get in the way, she put her passion on hold again. She gave up writing to focus on raising her daughters, being a wife, running her own businesses and taking care of her dog, a Lhasa Apso named Nathan.
After a serious bout of breast cancer, Linda eventually closed her business after fifteen years. She decided it was time to attempt writing again. This time, however, with nothing to distract her, she decided on tackling fiction, a contemporary, commercial romance with a dark edge.
On January 1, 2013, she sat down with her laptop and started writing the first chapter. After a few more chapters, she realized the story wasn’t near complete. Before she was aware of it, her idea of a single book turned into a trilogy, which turned into a much longer series called the MARCY SERIES. There are a total of thirteen books in the series.
When asked about inspiration, Linda has this to say: “Nobody really inspired me to write, but I do remember my mother and father always saying ‘anything you put your mind to you can accomplish. Don’t ever let anyone tell you, you can’t do something.’ Having the support and encouragement of my family is also important.”
Linda has also published a standalone murder mystery novel entitled, Murder Among Friends, a romantic suspense novel called, The Colors of my Life, and a short story as a part of a five-story anthology with other authors called Where There’s Murder, There’s Mystery. Her story is entitled, Lies Aren’t Forever. Another Romantic suspense called The Kidnapping is due out in August 2021.
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After inheriting an estate which has been passed down from generation to generation, Luci Delacroix can’t shake the desire to go there and learn more about her family’s secrets.
She and her fiancé, Beckett, venture to Stormwood and soon are at odds with each other. Luci is drawn to a mysterious entity, her own body betraying her at the very sound of his voice.
“I am yours.”
The way he touches her leaves her craving more and soon, the mere thought of leaving sends her into a panic.
“You are mine.”
Lines will be drawn as what lies in the manor takes control, growing stronger with each passing second.
“Forever.”
But there’s more to him than meets the eye. Deception, passion, and rage explode, tearing apart the once happy couple. Luci belongs to the manor now and what lies inside. And he won’t be letting her go that easily.
Luna Mayfield is a lover of all things dark, especially the paranormal and supernatural mysteries of this world. She takes her love of said dark things to create tense love stories involving vampires, shifters, ghosts, and other creatures of the night. Residing in Wisconsin, she celebrates Halloween all year round, adding more and more skulls to her collection. Join her as she finds love in all the dark places.
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Welcome to Whispering Pines, Wisconsin. A place for those who don’t belong.
Sixteen years after a family feud drove her from the cozy Northwoods village of Whispering Pines, Wisconsin, former detective Jayne O’Shea returns to prepare her grandparents’ lake house for sale. Once there, not only does she find that the house has been trashed, her dog discovers a dead body in the backyard.
Jayne intends to stay out of it, but when it becomes obvious the sheriff isn’t interested in investigating the death, Jayne can’t stop herself. Her list of suspects grows faster than the plants in the commons’ pentacle garden. Could it be the local Wiccan green witch with her stash of deadly plants? The shopkeeper who slips into trances and foretells death? The visitor determined to practice black magic?
What Jayne knows for sure is that the closer she gets to solving this crime, the more the sheriff wants her to back off. And when a local fortune teller provides a crucial clue, Jayne knows it’s up to her to solve this murder.
Suspense and fantasy author Shawn McGuire started writing after seeing the first Star Wars movie (that’s episode IV) as a kid. She couldn’t wait for the next installment to come out so wrote her own. Sadly, those notebooks are long lost, but her desire to tell a tale is as strong now as it was then. She grew up in the beautiful Mississippi River town of Winona, Minnesota, and now lives in Wisconsin. Shawn is a homebody and loves to read, craft, cook and bake, and spend time outdoors.
This book wasn’t really what I was expecting. I typically read mostly psychological thrillers, and thought this would fall into that genre. I would classify it more as a contemporary novel about mental illness. I can still appreciate it for what it was, and overall enjoyed the novel. I love when books are told from different perspectives, however I found the mother hard to relate to and therefore didn’t enjoy her chapters as much. Overall I would recommend this book if you have an interest in psychological disorders.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristy Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristy Nelson2021-09-01 22:48:092021-09-02 09:23:26A Divided Mind (The Divided Series Book 1) by M. Billiter – Review by Kristy Nelson
This was a wonderful, though short, story. I was ready to dive right in and instantly fell in love with the meeting of the two MCs. It is swoon-worthy at times, downright frustrating at times, and overall was a great quick read. Tammy did a great job with making you feel things for the characters – even making them feel like real people that deserve real feelings! I only wish that it was longer – as I would have loved more detail. Some parts felt a bit rushed and the story ended far too quickly for my liking. I will definitely be reading more by this author and if you have the time for a quick, drama-filled, and sweet romance story, definitely pick this one up!
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I give Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins, 4 stars.
The concept and time period of this book are what caught my interest. The author portrays such an interesting plot and it is obvious that she had done her research. There is such detail that you feel like you are right there along with Emma. The cases she pursues are varied and interesting. You can tell she really wants to help people. Not to mention all of the other things she does to help others. She is such a great main character. Then there are her friends and family. Each one one is different and brings their own unique perspective. They make this story even better. The many things happening throughout the book kept me intrigued and engrossed in this book until the end, where I was pleasantly surprised by how many times the author kept me guessing. That is what a good mystery book should do.
This is a pleasant historical mystery featuring a young woman with violence mention, but no gory detail. I recommend this book to take a step back in time with a wonderful young female detective ahead of her time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-09-01 21:58:062021-09-02 09:22:13Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Erin Wolf
This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Ms. Mullins did an excellent job of presenting realistic characters and how they might interact in that time. I feel like she also did an excellent job letting the reader know the timeline of the backstory and how it fit in with the “present day” of Chicago in 1883.
There were multiple mysteries throughout the book that drew you in to the characters and how they worked together using each other’s strengths to solve the crimes. There were some surprises that I wasn’t expecting, too. Definitely looking forward to the next book and seeing what new mysteries they will have to solve!
I was pulled right in as soon as I started. Karina’s Saturday morning is interrupted when the FBI knocks on her door. She is shocked to hear they are looking for her ex. Loved Karina and her sassiness no matter who she was talking to while they searched her home.
Knowing how straight laced her ex is she doesn’t believe what they were telling her. She needs to find him before they do to help him find the truth behind what is going on.
Will Karina be able to help Mike clear his name? How far is she willing to go?
Overall this was a thrilling page turning read. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what came next. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2021-09-01 21:22:402021-09-02 09:20:47Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Michelle Austin
This book was so FANTASTIC! I never hesitate to one click a book from Author Amy McKinley and get totally pulled in. This book had me hooked right from the beginning. I loved how the author has a breakdown on the different mafia families to start. Matt, better know as Max Caruso, is trying to get back what is owed to him. He will stop at nothing to achieve that. Liliana is the daughter of a Benito Brambilla, another high power mafia boss. Max disguises himself to work for Benito, and the story unfolds to rescuing Liliana from her father. There is a story behind this, and I do not want to include any spoilers. When the plans start unfolding with Max rescuing Liliana and him telling her the truth about her family, I was at the edge of my seat!! The planning down to the every minute detail!! This book is just totally worth the read. If I could give more then 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I would!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-09-01 21:21:242021-09-02 09:20:30No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Notebook Mysteries: Decisions & Possibilities was a good read. I fell in love with this cover when I first saw it and was automatically drawn in from the beautiful characters and design on the front. I was expecting this amazing mystery story with a female lead. I got the female lead, and this book had a myriad compilation of women empowerment scenes, especially for the story being set in the late 1800s. I enjoyed that aspect but for some reason I wasn’t able to be fully drawn into this story like I wanted to. It just felt off to me. I’m not sure if it was an off reading day but it just didn’t vibe well with me. I enjoyed reading it I just kept getting distracted and the storyline just couldn’t hold my attention. Maybe the next one will be better for me!
I absolutely loved this book! I read it all in one day. If you are looking for a book that has romance and some love making in it this book is definitely for you! My favorite thing is how the author made it relatable to relationships nowadays and how we try to take one our partners struggles because we hate seeing them struggle or hurt.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayleigh Rose Allenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayleigh Rose Allen2021-09-01 21:07:232021-09-02 09:19:51Forever Valentine by Diana Vale – Review by Kayleigh Allen
This is the 2nd book in the series and just like the first book it just draws you. The characters are vividly enticing. I felt a part of this world as I read. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance as 3 college friends prepare for an ancient battle. Will they be able to save Earth? The twists and turns in this book means there is never a dull moment.
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 Collier2021-09-01 20:32:162021-09-02 09:18:43Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Michelle Collier
Notebook Mysteries: Decisions and Possibilities takes place in 1883 in Chicago. Emma is a. 18 year old teen sleuth who is a very likable character. I felt like I was in Chicago during this time period and loved each of the characters. I am excited to read the rest of the series!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2021-09-01 19:49:562021-09-02 09:18:03Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Paula R Sayers
Brody is an actor who has taken some time to prepare for an upcoming role. One night he sees what appears to be a burglar breaking into the house next door. Unbeknownst to him it is Willabelle, the neighbors granddaughter there to house sit. They are both instantly attracted to one another and from there on out inseparable, until a little speed bump of drama, in the form of an ex and a substitute publicist, interferes. This is a quick, to the point, easy read about instant love and a little bit of drama.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angie Finleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngie Finley2021-09-01 19:35:552021-09-02 09:17:26Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Angie Finley
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