I really enjoyed this short story. This author is definately one of my favourites and this book is brilliant. These stories are paranormal romances involved shifters. In this book it is a MM romance and they shift into vulture and jackel. The characters are really well written that you feel connected to their story from the beginning.
This is a really moving story and it takes the subject of death and deals with it in a respectful and beautiful manner. It is also a story about finding your mate when you least expect it and defending your love against all the odds.
This was a truly enjoyable romance. The story of CC and Reese requires some compassion and understanding because both have been hurt in the past. It makes them a little skittish when it comes to the possibility of another relationship. Starting right off with the accident that makes CC basically a “snow covered salt lick,” these two are testing each other out and seeing if they want to give in. CC loves Christmas. Reese has his reasons for feeling the way he does. But eventually, the two come together stronger. There adventures leave you chuckling and tearing up a bit. Come along and check this quick and easy Christmas read out. You’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Highly recommend.
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5 Stars LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts
• Luke is the fourth book in Default Distraction by A.S. Roberts and Holy Cow just when I didn’t think this series could get any better then Boom Luke’s story. I wish I could give this way more than five stars because this author definitely deserves it. I’m a huge fan of Rock Star Romances and this one definitely takes the cake. The characters are well developed and easy to fall in love with. I love them all and the way they all stand up for each other made my heart happy. This is Luke and Nikki’s story. She comes from a tight nit family and would do anything for them. She’s a Nanny who finds herself in need of a new job and finds herself in a interview with Luke who she’s had a major crush on since she was a teenager. She of course takes the job and finds that even though she is not a teenager she’s definitely attracted to him probably more than ever. Luke pretty much came from nothing and climbed his way up to the top. He really had issues with acceptance and letting go. He has it all ,a band with some pretty amazing men a beautiful daughter who is his everything and then in walks Nikki. Luke feels something with her he hasn’t in a long time but he feels a bit guilty in ways. Both of them are attracted to the other. Can these two have a relationship? Will she be enough to keep him and the job? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2021-11-02 05:04:432021-11-02 20:01:02LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
After a mission gone wrong, DEA Agent Elgin, Hud, Huddleston returns to his boyhood home to get his head on straight. Despite his better judgment, he’s drawn to the woman across the street, a petite Dominatrix with a freeze your balls off name. Figuring a little time on his knees will take his mind off his troubles, he puts himself in her hands, but Mary Beth Winters’ methods aren’t like anything he’s experienced before. He wants her, but what she’s asking in return is more than he can give. Following a Domme/sub relationship gone wrong, Mary Beth Winters packed away her toys and put her career, the BDSM lifestyle, and her hometown in her rearview mirror. She’s built a respectable life for herself in Willowbrook, but when former bad-boy, Elgin Huddleston returns to town, the pain she sees in his gaze convinces her to dust off her toy box to help him heal. Can she delve into the heart of his problems and protect her own heart at the same time?
USA Today Best-Selling author Roz Lee is the author of over thirty romances. The first, The Lust Boat, was born of an idea acquired while on a Caribbean cruise with her family and soon blossomed into a five-book series published by Red Sage. Following her love of baseball, she turned her attention to sexy athletes in tight pants, writing the critically acclaimed Mustangs Baseball series. Roz has been married to her best friend, and high school sweetheart, for nearly four decades. Roz and her husband have two grown daughters, a son-in-law, and are the proud grandparents to two of the cutest kids ever. Even though Roz has lived on both coasts, her heart lies in between, in Texas. A Texan by birth, she can trace her family back to the Republic of Texas. With roots that deep, she says, “You can’t ever really leave.” When Roz isn’t writing, she’s reading, or traipsing around the country on one adventure or another. No trip is too small, no tourist trap too cheesy, and no road unworthy of travel.
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Not all things born in the shadows are meant to be pulled into the light.
Slated for execution, shapeshifting assassin, Dahlia Nite, flees her world to hide in the human realm. As payment for the shelter they unknowingly provide, Dahlia dedicates herself to protecting humans from what truly lives in the shadows. Moving from town to town, she hunts the creatures that threaten an unsuspecting human race; burying the truth that could destroy them all.
But the shadows are shifting. The lies are adding up. And when Sentinel City is threatened by a series of bizarre brutal murders, light is shed on what should never be seen. The secrets that have kept humanity in the dark for centuries are in danger of being exposed.
Wrestling with a lifetime of her own deceptions, Dahlia investigates the killings while simultaneously working to conceal their circumstances. But with each new murder, the little bit of peace she has found in this world begins to crumble. Each new clue leads her to the one place she thought to never go again. Home.
Flash Point is the award-winning first book in the Nite Fire Series.
C. L. Schneider is an award-winning author of adult epic and urban fantasy, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley Region with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds Schneider creates, please visit www.clschneiderauthor.com or connect with her on social media, where she is an active part of the indie author community.
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This guide is full of proverbial spells, daily conjurings, and mystical insights designed to help those in search of a little more magic in their day to day life, no complicated spells, expensive accessories, or experience required.
That’s the thing about everyday magic: it’s always within reach, within the self, and in the world. Only not in the way readers might normally think. It’s a less mumbling ‘double double toil and trouble’ over a cauldron and a more cooking a delicious soup in a beloved cast iron pot. It’s simple. It’s mundane. It’s magic!
This book offers grounded mystical practices, including how to turn routines into healing rituals, to teach readers how to connect to themselves, the Universe, and the magic of everyday life. Journey into the realm of pleasure magic, radical self-care, synchronicity, and the profound joy of living a life beyond the expected with this alternative guide to daily mystic practices.
Dr. Maria DeBlassie is a native New Mexican mestiza and award-winning writer and educator living in the Land of Enchantment. She writes about everyday magic, ordinary gothic, and all things witchy. When she is not practicing brujeria, she’s teaching classes about bodice rippers, modern mystics, and things that go bump in the night. She is forever looking for magic in her life and somehow always finding more than she thought was there. Find out more about Maria and conjuring everyday magic at www.mariadeblassie.com.
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The action continues with Scott and Zelda in book 3 of the series. If you thought the first two were full of twists and turns, buckle up because this book has you in for a bumpy ride! I would highly recommend reading the first two books before attempting this one, as there is a lot of backstory that will add to the emotion of this one. Overall a very good addition to the series, though definitely not for the emotionally faint of heart!
If you enjoyed book 1, you will definitely enjoy this one as well! It continues with our favorite characters from Peaceful Slumber, Scott and Zelda, but follows new characters this time around. While you don’t have to read the first book to follow this one, it definitely adds to it. Like the first, there are many twists and turns that you won’t see coming! It’s another enjoyable read that I would highly recommend!
This book uses a somewhat common theme – the ability to communicate with and see the dead. However, it spins this theme into an unexpected romance, and it works better than you would think! I enjoyed this easy read, especially how the two characters, Scott and Zelda, developed throughout the books. Both had satisfying stories and character growth, and there were twists that I definitely didn’t expect! There were times that I thought the book was over and questions were being left unanswered, but all the loose ends were tied up by the end! I would definitely recommend this book!
I truly enjoyed Check Out by Debra Parmley. It felt like I was treating myself to read it.
Betsy is a librarian in her local library. She has some trouble getting along with her family and struggles with her past. Nash is an injured veteran suffering from PTSD from his time in the military – he is new in town, jaded, and mysterious. They are interested in one another, but Betsy thinks it is best to wait to get to know each other better while she awaits a visit from her younger sister, Leeann. Once her sister shows up with news she may have a stalker, we find the catalyst that draws Nash and Betsy to one another.
I’d like to see where the relationship between Nash and Betsy goes, as the book ends pretty abruptly. That being said, this was a good read with characters that drew me in and kept me interested. It is pretty quick to get through, and the author has a 2nd book in the series that extends into a story with Leeann after this ends. I will continue to read Debra Parmley!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2021-11-01 23:12:462021-11-02 19:58:38Check Out (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Shea Gilkerson
Check In offers suspense, romance, camaraderie, a POV of someone with some past trauma due to being in the military and the things he saw, and great pointers on what you need to pay attention to in the case of a crime being committed around you. The characters are likeable and relatable. I didn’t care for the implication that the robbers were not sober, but it wasn’t overtly stated.
Len and Leann offered a lot of input via their inner voices, which was a nice way to explain a lot of backstory and former trauma, why they react the way that they do, as well as show the ways they complement each other. This is a quick, easy read – can definitely put it away in one sitting. I enjoy Debra Parmley’s use of detail to draw you in, and am looking forward to seeing more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2021-11-01 22:56:542021-11-02 19:57:31Check In (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 2) by Debra Parmley – Review by Shea Gilkerson
So at the beginning of the book I got Shadow and bone similarities. Which peaked my interest early on. The twist and turns in this book was great a few I kinda pieced together and some took me by surprise. It definitely dwent a bit differently than what I expected. I honestly thought the book was going to be about her mastering the elements becoming the best Master ever and that was it. Honestly it was so much better than that. The trials of war, family, courage, love, and wisdom in this book was astounding. I hope the rest of the series builds upon that. If you love fantasy books I highly recommend this series. You won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2021-11-01 22:56:222021-11-02 19:34:40The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Amber Poole
Belinda Williams does it again! Spoilsport is the 2nd book in the Pierce Brothers series. I feel like this book can be read on its own despite being apart of the series. The story of Luke and Nadia is lighthearted, fun and sexy. The plot is well written, the story has great energy and its just an easy read! A page turner forsure! Well done!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2021-11-01 22:24:522021-11-02 19:26:09Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by April McCoy
Belinda writes a tale you want to get cozy and not put down. Plot was amazing, story just flowed so easily. And what is better than the surprise of finding out how naughty the nice guys can be! I cant wait to read more from the author! Really well done!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2021-11-01 22:13:152021-11-02 19:25:39Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by April McCoy
Love’s Reverie is the second book in the Stardust Duet Series. K.G. Fletcher, again, delivers with her wonderful character building and vivid descriptions of the small-town life in the present day and in the past. I read the first book of this series and was impatiently waiting to read this one. Fletcher did not disappoint. Love’s Reverie was full of ups, downs, twists and turns along the way. The love between Kat and Phillip is a love that we all hope to find one day. With the added element of time travel, this book was captivating from start to finish. I look forward to reading more books by this author!
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This series continues to be enjoyable to listen to. The narrator is fantastic. I love Dahlia’s character in this series and now a new mystery comes to light. Dismembered bodies everywhere along a riverbank turning up and it’s up to help Dahlia solve the mystery while trying to keep safe. This story keeps you on your toes with mystery and twists. Looking forward to see what happens next!
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 Hoerner2021-11-01 20:32:292021-11-02 19:23:53Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
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. Trigger Warning: If you have ever had to deal with sex trafficking! Holy Moly! Nick is one man that has became my book crush immediately after reading Tenacious Mafia Romance ( Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari! It is completely hot and steamy! I absolutely loved the chemistry between Allie O’Connor and Nick! I love how this book covered sex trafficking for many they do not realize it happens in their own back yard. I love how Allie O’Connor and Nick are the perfect team at saving people. Also, are there really clubs like that in real life? I must be sleeping under a rock. I adore Allie and Lexie friendship. After Allie pass hurt Lexie defiantly called her out and made sure she gave nick a fair chance. I didn’t expect the ending at all to this book. It’s literally a rollercoaster ride of emotions! From being Allie O’connors protector even when she had the worse attitude, to being her sexual desire to ending up lovers. I want more of this story! Can we get a Lexie and Allie story about what happens next with Nick and Sheldon! I need and want more! I binge read this in less than 24 hours! Take my money Via Mari because this just became one of my top 5 favorite books of 2021. Smutty and Surprises left and right with a mix of thrill to it! I am pretty sure my heart pounded hardcore a couple of times throughout this book! Yaaaassssss girl!!
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Stranded by Feather Chelle was a cute and educational story about a family of dolphins that finds themselves stranded and calls out for help and are saved by the dolphin riders who come to help. Stranded is a great mix of education and adventure as it teaches about marine life and mixes in fantasy. I loved the fact I learned about serious issues but in a way that kept me entertained.
Fantasy fans unite! Twilight’s Curse started off full of action and the beginning of a great adventure! I’ll admit I haven’t read too many fantasy books although I love fantasy characters and I’m glad I picked up this book. The characters were amazing. The writing was superb. I felt like I was right there with Nix and Zoe. Gather your elven friends and give this book a chance. You won’t regret it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Johnson2021-11-01 20:16:092021-11-02 19:21:03Twilight’s Curse (Twilight Realm Series Book 1) by K. M. Wray – Review by Ashley Johnson
Blood Oath is book two by Amy McKinley in the Mafia Elite series. I absolutely loved the first book and the second one did not disappoint! This story follows Sofia and Enzo in an epic friends to lovers romance. I loved both of these characters so much, they fought so hard for each other during the entire story and I’m so glad they got their ending! Just like the first one this book had me on the edge of my seat. It was exciting, spicy and you could feel the emotion coming off the pages. Their willingness to sacrifice so much for each other had me wanting to sob at certain points. Amy McKinley knocked another one out of the park with this!
This book was sweet, fun romantic comedy about Luke and Nadia. The head strong Nadia has no time for a relationship nor games. After a one night stand with Luke, it was all she wrote. Nadia finds out that Luke was separated from his now ex-wife and she feels like she was lied to. Luke takes life seriously and after one night with Nadia he left his guard down. Luke felt so much spark with Nadia it was hard for him to forget. When Nadia purchases her own home, it becomes more of a hazard. When Luke helps Nadia to fix up her home, her intentions are just that. All business. The banter between Luke and Nadia just made me laugh, she is so head strong, he is serious business. Will Nadia loosen Luke up with this but yet let love come in ? Definitely read this book and find out. I thought this story was light, cute and enjoyable.
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 Hoerner2021-11-01 20:05:362021-11-02 19:18:56Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
I have really loved all of the Default Distraction books from the get go but, this sucker really took the cake! LUKE has to be the absolute favorite of mine of them all. I really enjoyed him for sure and his daughter Brielle as they fell in love with Nikki, who I also quickly fell in love with. I usually love Rockstar romances but AS Roberts really does a fantastic job of making her characters believable. Even the rockstars. That is not an easy task and I can always relate to them as well which I just love when I read romance novels. These books can all be read as standalones but I would recommend that you read them in order for the maximum enjoyment. Everything really builds and blends so well as you go in my opinion. I can’t wait to see what will come next from Ms. Roberts.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-11-01 20:01:072021-11-02 19:18:22LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Liz Vrchota
This book was so sweet! The characters were so relatable, and I loved watching the relationships build. Leann’s growth was amazing to watch! Seeing the very real responses to the conflict was just amazing to read. Honestly though, the story just gave me warm fuzzies seeing the relationships and growth happening!
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This is a very good crime mystery, I really enjoyed it. There is a lot of detail in the plot, but it is never difficult to keep it all straight, nor veering into boredom with monotony. I do find other books bore me with too many details, but this one was just right. The twists of the plot were very interesting, and definitely kept me guessing. Racine’s writing style is very engrossing, and seemed very realistic in the level of detail about Lauren’s stenography job and how the courtroom works. Great job!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-11-01 19:29:492021-11-02 19:17:19Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Erica Shoebridge
Twilight’s Curse is a story if magical proportions. It is filled with action, romance, and adventure. While it starts off leaving you with questions, Wray masterfully fills those in by intertwining Nix and Zoe’s lives. It was a well rounded story that held my interest!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tatyana Turleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTatyana Turley2021-11-01 19:19:072021-11-02 19:16:27Twilight’s Curse (Twilight Realm Series Book 1) By K. M. Wray – Review by Tatyana Turley
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) Amy McKinley
I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it, but it sounded interesting.. I’m trying to Branch out of my normal reads just to mix things up so this was a great suprise. Its a really good with alot going on… It kept me hooked till the end… You won’t regret reading it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Baneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Banes2021-11-01 18:32:002021-11-02 19:15:19No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Erica Banes
Spoilsport (Book 2) By Belinda Williams The second in this series and is just as good as the first! I found myself falling into this story and it’s characters. This isn’t my usual genre to read but I still loved it… It’s a good easy read I think anyone would love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Baneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Banes2021-11-01 18:24:432021-11-02 19:13:41Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Erica Banes
Ms. McKinley has done it again! Having read the first installment of this series No Way Out I knew right away that I wouldn’t be able to wait when the second installment hit my Kindle. Sofia and Enzo’s story is not an easy one but it does make for a great mafia romance. Filled with drama, suspense, chemistry, secrets and more Ms. McKinley sure knows how to hook her readers. Sofia so desperatly wants Enzo to choose her but how can he given the life style they are in? Will love conquer with this couple or will their lifestyle and danger get in the way? You’ll have to read Blood Oath by Amy McKinley to find out for yourself.
I was gripped from page one by this original story of family secrets, murder and magic. The three Rowan siblings have more than a little magic about them, empathic Victoria who has a talent for reading others feelings, Phillipa, who can charm and bewitch, and Liam who with one touch of any object can reveal its secrets. As children they were raised by a narcissistic mother who would twist their magic for her games and this has affected them all in adulthood. Vic has moved away from her childhood home in Grimsby but returns on the death of her mother, Rachel. The siblings find themselves faced with the consequences of their mothers actions, as she used her antique shop as a front to torment the residents of Grimsby. Discovering their secrets and then blackmailing them. Vic has spent years working in the city, ignoring her past and hiding her powers but when her autistic brother Liam is arrested she has to stay and discover the truth. In order to help her siblings she now has to confront her past and use her powers. Making her life even more complicated is the boy she once dated and dumped who says that he knows the truth about her.
This story was so much more than a small town Murder mystery, it has a dysfunctional family with an abusive mother, secrets, blackmail, magic and a hint of romance. I was hooked from start to finish and found myself completely immersed in this unique story. The atmospheric and slightly claustrophobic small town setting really came alive through the authors wonderful descriptive narrative. The characters are all unique and fascinating and bring a different element to the storyline. I liked the use of magical realism within the story itself and the plot twists kept me in suspense until the last page. The novel does contain some triggers especially in regards to child abuse and trauma but these are dealt with sensitively. Although this was a rather dark and uneasy read at times it was also addictive and a real page turner. I can honestly say I’ve never read anything else like it and I would definitely recommend ‘A Spell of Rowans’.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-11-01 18:00:162021-11-02 19:11:06A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash – Review by Jennifer Gordon
‘Come Back Tomorrow’ by Amy Argent follows clinical psychologist Tori Somerset as she befriends cancer patient Will Everson who seemingly has given up on life and surrendered himself to a fate of being alone. If wholesome and sweet romances are your bread and butter, then this book isn’t one to miss- Tori and Will’s relationship is beautifully written and incredibly compelling. It’s not hard to see why the pair are destined to be together as they treat each other with kindness, respect and courtesy. Despite the book primarily taking place in a single place, it manages to feel much larger in scale- Tori’s big heart and Will’s sarcastic wit going leaps and bounds further than the confines of the hospital. Their chemistry is palpable and their affection towards each other is undeniably evident, which makes Will’s dire circumstances all the more heart-breaking. Despite the genre of the book, Argent refuses to shy away the ugliness of cancer and the massive toll it can take on a person’s health, and the story is all the more stronger for it- other novels with similar premises tend to sugar-coat or romanticise the illnesses they portray but ‘Come Back Tomorrow’ doesn’t fall into this trap. Argent thoroughly and clearly describes the way the cancer has affected Will- not only on his body but also on his mind, emotions, perspective and relationships.
A romance novel is only as good as its romantic leads and ‘Come Back Tomorrow’ doesn’t disappoint. Will has a penchant for painting, cats and comics and, beyond his understandably aloof exterior, he is arguably kind to a fault- willing to sacrifice his own comfort and happiness so as to not trouble and sadden the people he cares about. Tori is similarly compassionate- not only is her very career predicated on the notion of helping people but she does so in her spare time, which is what leads her to Will in the first place. She spends her time befriending those who seemingly have a very limited support system to assist them during their illnesses- bringing light and love to those who need it the most. These two truly good souls are a match made in heaven, and it’s a delight to read about their journeys to each other.
In conclusion, if you’re in the mood for a sweet and compelling romance, then ‘Come Back Tomorrow’ is a book you’re not going to want to put down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hansi Wasalahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHansi Wasala2021-11-01 17:52:062021-11-02 19:08:35Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 1) by Amy Argent – Review by Hansini Wasalamudalige
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