This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. This is the second book to the Welcome to Bunya Junction and it could be read as a stand alone. I love a good contemporary story but this author exceeded my expectations. I could not put this book down until the end. I now need to read the first book to get a better backstory to all of these other characters.
Pandora Sebastian is a very famous supermodel that is getting tired of her job. She runs from one of her photo shoots to a small town bar. Pandora is greeted by a very handsome bartender named Jonas. She is drawn to him but she doesn’t know why. Pandora is in shock when this small town welcomes her with open arms and treats her like a real person and she loves it. She knows that soon she will have to go back but will Jonas come with her? Will Pandora get her happy ending or will she find herself alone once again? Review by @heatherbass
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5 Stars Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne
Born to Fight is the first book in the Can’t Resist You Series by Brittany Anne. First off I absolutely love the cover and second I was expecting something completely different than what I got. I was pulled in from the beginning and found myself on the edge of my seat throughout this whole book. It’s a bit intense in some parts but very well written. This is a story about Hunter and Rain. Hunter is the Leader of Resistance and he wants to take down the UNR. Rain has been on her own the last couple of years and living in a bunker in the woods trying to stay hidden in hopes they don’t find her. Hunter was left for dead until she saved his life and now finds herself thrown into Resistance by the man who started it all. What will happen when he discovers the truth? Will Hunter choose his heart or his purpose? I highly recommend reading this to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
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Forever by Ivy Nelson is book nine of the Diamond Doms series. I didn’t read any of the other books in this series before jumping into this one. I don’t feel like I lost any of the story but if you want to meet all of the characters, you should start at the beginning. I will definitely be going back and reading the rest of the series.
Russell has to keep Holly and Gemma safe. That’s his only priority. Gemma sure doesn’t make that an easy task. There are people after Club Solitaire and part of Russell’s past May hold the key. Russell didn’t expect to feel anything for Gemma but once he sees her, there is instant attraction. Both Gemma and Russell have some baggage that gets in their way. Russell doesn’t really do relationships and Gemma’s been through a lot recently but maybe they can act on this attraction. The attraction between Russell and Gemma is just the beginning of what his book covers. There is so much mystery, danger and intrigue you can’t wait to find out what happens.
This was a good read, even coming into the series at the end. I did, however, feel like there there was a lot of Holly’s storyline in this book even though it was more Russell and Gemma’s book but otherwise it was a good read and the characters were great!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2021-10-04 05:38:082021-10-04 08:43:17Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Angelina Frazzini
Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow 4 Stars
This is a titillating and tantalizing retelling of Cinderella. I love reading reinvented fairytales and this is like no other that I have read. This story is so sexy! The author added some monsters in the mix and this has become one of my favourites.
Although Ashling is disheartened and disconsolate, she still sees beauty in the world around her. She made a promise to her father before he disappeared and years later, she loyally has kept her word. It’s admirable. She is gentle and strong at the same time. Her stepsisters and stepmother are just as horrible as in the original. Her stepmother probably more so. There was one scene where my heart broke for Ashling.
There was more to this book than just finding true love and that’s what made it all the more interesting. The only thing that disappointed me was the ending. That’s because I truly thought that this was a stand-alone. Now I have to wait for part two. Please hurry Ms. Morrow.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2021-10-04 05:19:402021-10-04 08:42:55Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Anna Hirsch
This is a good detective story. It really drew me in. Its fast paced and I easily read it in about 24 hours. It was nice to see a lot of the characters we have met in previous stories of Logans plus meet a few new ones.
This is the seventh story I have read from this author. This one I did figure out but that didn’t make it an less entertaining. I 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 Helmick2021-10-04 05:13:502021-10-04 08:42:01Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lisa Helmick
Everything is going well for Logan; she is now engaged and it looks like life is on track. So, when her students and her produce a music video and it goes viral, can she still have a happily ever after.
Logan is happy in life, her personnel life is great and her career is going well until a video that her and her students make goes viral and she worries how this will affect her relationship with Ben, but as usual with everything going on she also stumbles upon a body and let’s just say it gets more complicated from there on in.
This is the seventh book in this series and this book does not disappoint, it is full of the usual twists and turns you accept from a Logan McKenna story and has you following along trying to solve the murder with Logan as her friend. I could not put this book down and accepting the story to follow one way and then suddenly driving in another way has you definitely on your toes. This can be read as a stand-alone story but I would read this series from the start as you get to understand the dynamic between Logan and Ben and how they first started and some back history which I think helps you to enjoy the stories better. Can’t wait for the next book in this wonderful series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-10-04 02:44:002021-10-04 08:40:09Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Angela Shirley
The Book of Carraig is the second book in this AMAZING series by author Andrea Matthews and it is just as fantastic as the first book. Yet again I couldn’t put it down and had that feeling where I wanted to hurry up and read it to see what was going to happen but at the same time didn’t want it to end. Sleep is overrated right?? I do HIGHLY recommend reading the first book, The Cross of Ciaran before reading this, not only because it’s amazing but also as it picks up Ciaran and Caitlin a year later when he returns to Ireland. Of course it is a very different Ireland now.
As I mentioned before this book is as fantastic as the first and continues with more romance, magic, drama and mystery just like the first. I really don’t want to give too much away. I personally can’t wait for the third book. I am totally hooked.
Ms Matthews you write with so much heart! You and your writing definitely have a place in mine.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-10-04 02:12:252021-10-04 08:39:36The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) By Andrea Matthews – Review By Jules Herbert
How do you review an amazing book like The Cross of Ciaran but not give anything away to those who are yet to discover the amazingness of this book and Author Andrea Matthews? I guess I will go with the KISS theory for once and Keep It Simple Stupid.
This is the first book I have read from Andrea Matthews and I am definitely 100 percent a fan. Her love of history and this world she created is evident in every sentence and in the way the characters, especially Caitlin and Ciaran, draw you in and develop through the story. Ciaran can come stay with me anytime he likes! This book has a little bit of everything in it and it will keep you turning page after page. I just couldn’t put it down!! It definitely now has a special place in my heart.
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Going into this book I was not sure what to truly expect. It was somewhat an emotional tale, but also one that portrayed hope and beauty in the life we are given. This story was original and heartfelt and you could feel the emotions written word by word on each page. Marie DeBlassie did an amazing job with the way this story was told! The story is told by Mercy who is a young girl living in a small town in NM. As she tells her story its clearly not a fairy tale, but her everyday life as she has lived it. She is raised in a town where dark skin is frowned upon, Spanish is a forbidden language, and La Llorona (the weeping woman) has a hold on the towns generations of women and once she takes you there is no way back. She is raised by a single mother who she feels secretly fights her depression/unhappiness for Mercy’s sake, and her only friend and best friend is a girl named Sherry (or Sherry baby as she calls her). Her story strongly represents the power of facing your fears, overcoming your doubts, and living your life how you choose.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-10-04 00:13:062021-10-04 08:38:33Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Marie DeBlassie- Review by Lauren West
1931. Jack, Frances and Uncle Sal are supposed to be the guests of honour at a dazzling New Year’s party in Nice. But instead, their hostess needs their discreet help to solve the theft of government documents before it becomes public.
With all their plans awry, Frances swaps her evening gown for a maid’s uniform, Jack poses as chauffeur, and retired Vaudeville artist Uncle Sal intrigues the guest at the house party as a man of possibly nefarious mystery.
With their suspects out and about, including nights at the casinos, it is difficult to keep track of their suspects without raising suspicion about their roles. Just when Jack and Frances think they’ve solved the theft, a death under palm trees raises the stakes.
They need all their wits and ingenuity to unravel this tangled web and catch the murderer before a second victim dies …
If you love sparkling dialogue, glamorous settings and the charm of the Golden Age mysteries, you’ll enjoy Carmen Radtke’s cozy whodunnits, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Rhys Bowen and Carola Dunn.
“A delightful new cozy series full of fun, with unforgettable characters in a little-used setting.” Barbara Silkstone, author of the Cold Cream Murder series
Carmen has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books and newspapers by her side.
She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist and screenwriter.
When she found herself crouched under her dining table, typing away on a novel between two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, she realised she was hooked for life.
The shaken but stirring novel made it to the longlist of the Mslexia competition, and her next book and first mystery, The Case Of The Missing Bride, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic competition in a year without a winner.
Carmen now lives in York, UK, with her family, including a rescue cat and a leopard gecko, where she is working on a new Jack and Frances mystery.
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A hot, possessive bodyguard meets an independent charge nurse who doesn’t want protection or anything to do with the self-assured playboy – until he takes matters into his own hands.
Relying on herself from an early age, Allie O’Conner has learned the hard way to protect her heart. She has perfected the art of keeping men at a distance, following clearly defined rules. Only one-night stands and only at the local club. No strings, no relationships, and no heartbreak.
Until her best friend is in an automobile accident, and she meets Nick, the blue-eyed devil who makes her heart race with desire.
As a young, wealthy member of the elite security team, Nick Montgomery is used to having anyone he wants, and no woman for more than a night. Until he meets the raven-haired beauty who wants nothing to do with him but is in peril from the same men who endangered her friend.
He is bound and determined to break down the defenses Allie has so carefully constructed while protecting her life, but when those walls finally crumble, will he really be there to pick up the pieces?
These alpha bodyguards are hot, possessive, and paid extraordinary salaries to protect powerful men entangled with the mafia. They are used to getting what they want, but when they fall, they fall hard, and will stop at absolutely nothing to protect and pleasure the women they love.
If you like Sybil Bartel, Anna Hackett, and Ivy Smoak you will love the Billionaire Bodyguard series where the passion is as fiery as it is deadly. Each novel can be read as a stand-alone but reading the series in order will provide the best experience. No cheating and a happily ever after each and every time.
Via Mari is a contemporary romantic suspense author who likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises in the next. Her book series feature the most handsome alpha billionaires, elite bodyguards, and powerful mafiosi. They all exemplify extreme romance with dominant males who will stop at nothing to protect and capture the hearts of the woman they love.
Via likes to push boundaries, and so do her alphas! She likes to write about relationships with power exchanges—exploring the differences, similarities, and extreme levels of trust individuals in Dominant/submissive relationships must have—and the deep desires that drive these relationships.
Via was raised in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and she enjoys exploring new places. Since childhood, she has always enjoyed reading books that carry you away. In fact, you can still find her in the early hours of the morning curled up in an overstuffed chair by a crackling wood fire, reading a page-turning novel, especially during the harsh winters of the Midwestern United States.
When not writing, Via spends her days with her husband and family, including an adorable fur-baby. She enjoys gardening, shopping at the local farmer’s market, and walking for exercise in town or around a big city. And she loves traveling to research her next novel.
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In 1968, Noemie BellaRose lives in a small South Carolina town. Her family moved there from New Orleans. Noemie fights the realities of living in this small town as a Creole woman but has made a home for herself and her brother. Noemie is attending night school to finish her college degree in accounting. A degree is part of Noemie’s plan to secure the future for her and her brother.
Richard Winters left a broken dream in New York. He got on his motorcycle and rode away from the pain and the past. He stopped in Noemie’s small town. Richard didn’t plan on staying but he did. He didn’t want any trouble but he found it when the town’s Queen B took a shine to him. Richard didn’t want love but fate had other plans when he crossed paths with Noemie.
Noemie and Richard were battling the long-held beliefs in the South, Richard’s past, and Noemie’s family situation. When things start coming to a head in the small town, will Richard and Noemie face the future together?
The support that Noemie discovers from friends is endearing. I love that Richard is not afraid to stand up for Noemie or their love no matter the cost to him. This is a sweet love story with a HEA.
Warning: The book contains scenes depicting domestic violence and attempted sexual assault. This may trigger some listeners
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-10-03 23:16:462021-10-04 08:37:54Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti – Review by M Policicchio
Lauren Besoner shows up at her boss’s house to carpool to a hearing in another city. Her boss, a judge, she finds dead on her floor. Sam Overstreet, the detective investigating the murder of the judge, keeps showing up at Lauren’s door with more questions. The supporting characters were just as fun to get to know as Lauren. Her ex-husband Tony, yes, you love to hate him. The story was very intriguing and kept me turning the pages. I was trying to follow all the pathways and was still stumped until almost the end. Was very well written. Courthouse gossip, people that had cases in her court, people that worked close to her, ex-lover, and a fiancé, so many theories. Am looking forward to Book 2.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-10-03 22:33:252021-10-04 08:37:32Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Angela Packard
Such a good read! As with all Cinderella stories your heart goes out to poor girl who lost those who loved her. Ashling is no different… her pretty mixed with her courageous spirit make her a hard character not to fall in love with. This sorry though is by far becoming one of my favorite Cinderella’s because of where she ends up! I just know that when Teague spend time with her he is going to love her I can’t wait for the rest of the series to come out! Callum and Teague put a new spin on this Cinderella story with their steamy romance and to be honest I am super here for it! I can’t wait to find out what happens next!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00LaBeccah Davishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaBeccah Davis2021-10-03 22:20:342021-10-04 08:36:52Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by LaBeccah Davis
Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Melissa Saxton 5/5 stars! Ready to fall in love with a character? Rowan is a feisty, witty, no nonsense princess who cannot stay out of trouble and feels rules are made to be broken, but one reckless adventure leads her and her cousin in enemy territory. Rowan will question everything she knows as she tries to get out of the mess she’s in. her inner sparky dialog is delightful as she wades through emotions, realization, smoldering affection she didn’t expect with the enemy.
the cliffhanger leaves you breathless and ready for more. fans of fantasy adventure and strong female story leads will love this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2021-10-03 22:11:052021-10-04 08:35:27Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Melissa Saxton
This book captivated me from the beginning. I enjoyed the fact that the main characters were a bit older. The characters come across very relatable. Callie has been through so much at the hands of her husband and she’s trying to get away. CC has been through a lot himself and when his sister in law asks for his help because her neighbor is in need he is there to help. The attraction between Callie and CC is apparent from the first time they meet but there are more important things to deal with first. I enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-10-03 22:03:202021-10-04 08:34:32Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn – Review by Candida Hopper
Scarlet Princess opened up with one of my favorite opening lines of all time, “Death was a hefty price to pay for vodka.” The prologue was not even a page long, and I already knew I was going to love this book. It also has one of my favorite lines of all time later on, “I didn’t want the kind of love that could break you.” Robin & Elle, you have become some of my favorite authors, just like that. Princess Rowan is one of those heroines that you love instantly, even when you know she is gonna pay for what she just said. I had no trouble slipping into this character’s pov. Lord Theo slowly grows on you. For some reason, Jude Law’s face kept coming up as Theo in my head. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this story, the created world, the characters, and the writing style. It was wonderfully done.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2021-10-03 21:34:582021-10-04 08:34:06Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Tina Vega
Wow, this book had a whole lot packed into it; it’s definitely not your typical shifter romance!
Characters- Elias is such a sweetie, I love how down to Earth and thoughtful/understanding he is. Then the author also goes, oh he’s a guy I have to make him do a few stupid things too! Love it! Mila at first reminded me of a girl in a horror movie or a drunk girl in a bar bathroom calling her ex- running right into danger and throwing all the common sense out the window, thank goodness Elias is there to ground her and bring out her badassery! Special note- I wish Lily was my sister (wouldn’t hurt to be her either)!
Plot-this was not what I expected at all! I loved that it still had the shifter coming of age/returning to where you belong, but still brought something new to the table with what they are fighting against!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2021-10-03 21:10:212021-10-04 08:33:39Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Amanda Lundin
This is the first book I’ve read by Finn. It won’t be my last. I will also be looking up Samantha Cole’s books. Kiss Me Before Flight is a wonderful read.
Callie is trying to escape her abusive husband. He beats the living daylights out of her. Her neighbor steps in and gets her some help. Will Callie find another chance at love. The quote I chose for Callie is: “He did a number on you this time, Callie. Today might not be the day but soon, very soon.”
CC, Conrad Chapman, loves to fly. When he gets a call asking for a favor. He goes to the rescue and finds a beautiful woman. She’s being hunted by her husband. The quote I chose for CC is: “You’re right, but the decisions are hers to make. We can like them or not, but, in the end, the best thing we can do for her is to make suggestions or offer solutions and let her go from there.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
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 Kimble2021-10-03 20:21:412021-10-04 08:32:49Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn-Review by Amanda Kimble
Born to fight was an excellent read, one that fully immerses you in the story! I was thoroughly enthralled in the book, unable to put it down. While this is the first for me from this author and the first in the series I surely will be watching for more!
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Thia Finn did a fantastic job portraying suspense and pain of an abusive relationship. I had a hard time putting this book down. The characters were realistic, and the struggles they faced were very well-written. The emotions were heavy in some scenes, but that’s what made it such a wonderful read. It was easy to get lost in the tale that Thia Finn weaved with this book. I will definitely be reading the rest of her books.
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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine
4-stars
Silent Gavel was a great mystery read, right from the start I was intrigued and that intrigue didn’t let up until the very end. I really enjoyed the pace of this story, it was slower than I’m used to reading in this genre, but I enjoyed it as the author really gave us a chance to get to know the characters on a deeper level.
Even though it was slower paced I still felt very much entertained and curious as to how everything was going to play out for Lauren, I had all kinds of theories going on in my mind, and not one of them was correct, and that added to my love for the story.
I am really looking forward to reading more from this author and of these characters asap.
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Decisions and Possibilities is a book that keeps things moving, with multiple team members and mysteries joining Emma’s story. Emma has turned 18 since the first book, and has a lot on her plate. With a business, solving mysteries, and a couple of men in her life, there is a lot happening for her!
It can be a bit tough to stay in the mode with the “Dear reader” and “narrator” asides at times, but this book is fast moving, drew a good visual of 1800’s era, while also having strong female leads with solid male support in their endeavors, which is a nice touch.
If you’re interested in a quick YA crime read, with an admirable female lead and twists and turns, you should check this out.
An enthralling story! I could not put this novel down; this story grabbed my attention at the get-go. I devoured this book. I started reading at 1:30 am and could not find the will to stop reading until the last chapter. Went to be at 4:30 am for an 8 am shift; at this point, who needs sleep?
I am always a fan of a heroine who won’t be bullied; Rowan is no exception. She is vocal, brave, resilient, witty and a lover of good vodka. I love the interaction between Rowan and Theo- it is fun, flirty, and downright humorous. That darn cliffhanger has me waiting with bated breath for Book Two. Scarlet Princess is original, entertaining, refreshing, unpredictable, definitely, a must-read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Opal Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngOpal Nelson2021-10-03 18:46:342021-10-04 08:29:42Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Opal Nelson
This book had me hooked. Imagine: America has fallen. UNR has taken over and wants all the power. Rain has lived on her own, off the grid, for nearly 2 years. She has a bunker she transformed in a home of sorts. She was content with this life. Till one day when she found one of the Resistance leaders. Bloody. Left for dead. What does she do now? Oh, this book was so good! I hope it hooks any reader! Ready for the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Colleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Colley2021-10-03 18:15:152021-10-04 08:29:23Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Stephanie Colley
Entwined is the first book in the Stone and Cinder Book series by A.L. Morrow. I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves Cinderella. The story is a fantasy retelling of Cinderella, and it was very well written. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story included and the twist on the original tale was a great way of writing a modern version. If you enjoy retellings of original stories with a different twist, then I highly recommend you pick up this book and then hold on to your hat while you wait for book two in the series.
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 Devereaux2021-10-03 18:02:572021-10-04 08:29:05Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Sarah Devereaux
Decisions and Possibilities is a book that keeps things moving, with multiple team members and mysteries joining Emma’s story. Emma has turned 18 since the first book, and has a lot on her plate. With a business, solving mysteries, and a couple of men in her life, there is a lot happening for her!
It can be a bit tough to stay in the mode with the “Dear reader” and “narrator” asides at times, but this book is fast moving, drew a good visual of 1800’s era, while also having strong female leads with solid male support in their endeavors, which is a nice touch.
If you’re interested in a quick YA crime read, with an admirable female lead and twists and turns, you should check this out.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Barbara Stegall This is the 2nd book in this Historical series – I did not read the first one and feel like I would have enjoyed this one better had I read the first book. This was a well written book with great characters. Not only is the main character Emma is well developed but so are the supporting characters. I enjoyed that Emma solved a number of cases. Oh you can’t miss how she keeps her “case book”!
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 stegall2021-10-03 17:02:142021-10-04 08:26:48Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Barbara Stegall
The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews is the follow-up to The Cross of Ciaran, the tale of a fifth century Irish priest who is exhumed and awakens in modern day Ireland. I am drawn to history and am fascinated by archaeology, so I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and was not disappointed by this installment in any way. I have ancestors from Ireland but have never been. Reading the descriptions, I felt as though I were there among the rolling green hills and experiencing the culture and learning the history. Like the first book, the past and present are melded together seamlessly and makes for a very smooth, entertaining read. I highly recommend this book, along with the first, and promise you will not be disappointed. Major props to this author.
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. Spulak2021-10-03 16:57:352021-10-04 08:25:49The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Chrissy Spulak
Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn is part of Samantha A. Cole’s Trident Security world. I was hooked to this story from the first chapter.
Callie wants to escape her abusive relationship and with the help of her neighbor’s brother-in-law that might be possible. Conrad “CC” is the pilot for Trident Security and with their help, he’s trying to help a woman that makes him feel things he hasn’t felt since his wife died. Will Callie be able to escape and will she ever be able to find her independence?
Thia’s writing had me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next. Plus, now I have to know more about this world that Samantha has created.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2021-10-03 15:52:412021-10-04 08:24:50Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn – Review by Jessica Leombruno
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Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
