Jester was wildly entertaining and exciting to read! Lisette’s tricks were mind blowing even though she does not have magic herself, she does try to do her best. She and her competition Luc do some pretty crazy things trying to one up each other. One has Magic while the other does not. While most of the story is from Lisette’s POV it was nice having some backstory of why her father was executed for his crimes against the crown. This book was written wonderfully and I can’t wait to read more from this author again soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2022-08-09 19:22:362022-08-10 10:48:49Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Wow. This book was everything I expected from Paul DeBlassie III. A dark telling of a man torn between two women. The love for his wife, and the love for his mother. Just like a horror movie, I wanted to scream at him sometimes. There were some very twisted parts and any time it delt with his mother I got the chills. Definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-08-09 18:17:142022-08-10 10:48:21Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Jamie Truex
I enjoyed reading this story. This is a steamy romance story that is well written and hard to put down. This is a newer author for me which I can’t wait to see what is next in the future for her. I enjoyed this author’s writing style and attention to details that brought the story to life. The characters are connectable and pull you into their world from the start. This is a fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss. There is great chemistry as well as great growth with them throughout the story. This is a darker story that I truly enjoyed what the characters brought to the story. I enjoyed how they came to life on each page which made the story entertaining to read. This made for such a great afternoon read and I highly recommend it
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2022-08-09 16:57:482022-08-10 10:47:56Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This was a fun read full of action and magic. The setting of Oasis with fancy hotels, gambling, shows, street performers, and magic reminded me of Las Vegas. The backstory is that Lisette’s father killed the King and was executed and he did not pass on his magic to her. I liked that the story is told from Lisette’s point of view but there are also chapters written from her father’s point of view which gives his story. Lisette’s goal is to become the next Jester to the Queen and she will do pretty much anything to get there. She doesn’t have magic so her show needs to be amazing. Luc is her biggest competition and enemy who is able to heal himself and always seems to outdo Lisette’s show. As Lisette and Luc get closer to the competition the tricks get more dangerous and they are both out to win. The characters were easy to like and the story was fun, sad, and suspenseful. I hope there will be more books to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2022-08-09 16:55:242022-08-10 10:47:32Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Audrie Harrington
Swoon. Swoon. Swoon. I loved this book from the start, but I’m not sure I was quite ready for all the feels. Kat is a single mom and artist and has moved to a new place. TJ is a coach and chemistry teacher and has returned home after a career in football. The natural way they connect from the start drew me right in. This book was heart- wrenching, passionate, emotional, sweet, and a tear-jerker. Full of chemistry and magic!
Key to His Heart, Kristina Beck, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Romance
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Codi Parhamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCodi Parham2022-08-09 16:04:592022-08-10 10:47:12Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Codi Parham
What an interesting and entertaining story this book turned out to be. This is a new author to me so I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading. The story sounded interesting enough for me to give it a try and I was honestly not disappointed. I was pulled into the story so effortlessly and I enjoyed every second of reading it. I loved how the author created such memorable characters and a storyline that was easy to get lost in. I found myself flying through this book quicker than I wanted because I wasn’t ready for it to end. This was an amazing book and such an incredible way to be introduced to a new author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-08-09 15:31:412022-08-10 10:44:50Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Kerry Baker
I have learnt to expect the unexpected from this author and his books and this one is no exception. I think this book has to be my favourite of them all so far. I was riveted by the story unfolding in front of me, and the way it was developed so perfectly. I kept changing my mind on what I thought had happened, never really able to settle on an answer leaving me open to be surprised as the story developed. I thought the book was so well written. The characters were brilliant. I bought into them just as much as the story itself. The whole book had me gripped and I read it all in one sitting. This is another example of why I enjoy this author so much and I urge everyone to add this to their TBR piles straight away!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-08-09 15:25:092022-08-10 10:44:17The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Kerry Baker
I LOVED THIS BOOK! This is a completely new author to me and wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but I loved the cover and decided to give it a read. I can’t express my love for this story enough, but I couldn’t put it down. I had Alice in Wonderland in New Orleans or Las Vegas vibes. Lots of intrigue and mystery with magic and secrets galore. I could picture the main character on Bourbon Streets in New Orleans performing her street magic for money. The characters are amazing, the writing is phenomenal, and the world building is truly out of this world. I am really hoping that there is second book in this story because in my opinion there just needs to be. Maybe two or three more. Highly recommended book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2022-08-09 14:05:252022-08-10 10:43:36Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Karen Pearman
Lisette takes us on a wild ride from beginning to end…from first glance at the cover, to the last drop, you are in for such a treat! Her goal…The Queen’s Jester…can she do it? It depends on if she can get past Luc. Lisette is a feisty female protagonist in a political hot mess. I read some of the other reviews and everyone is spot on with this. -5 Stars- for sure.
I would say this is a romance, because of the way you can get sucked into Lisette’s romance. BUT, to me this reads more as a YA Fantasy overall (which is one of my favorite genres.) There is a Magic, and some practicing of magic. I just love how the world development allows for different characters progressing on their own individual paths. Every great fantasy novel does a good job developing the magical undercurrent that all the characters rely on, and the author sure doesn’t disappoint.
As Lisette’s own story unfolds, she goes through abandonment, deciphering between right or wrong (her own moral compass), and all the twists and turns that are involved all along the way. Her world is enchanting, fun, competitive, and a romance that is “enemies to lovers” if you’re into that. I would absolutely jump on picking up the story again, and can’t wait to read book 2. Thank you for this book!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2022-08-09 13:45:122022-08-10 10:42:20Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Taylor K Stephenson
I will definitely be re-reading this trilogy from the first book through the third. I picked it because I was needing a little bit of a pick me up in life. This was just so much fun, there was laughter, smiles, and “good feel” emotions that just can’t be simulated on your own. Despite not knowing the backstory of the characters, I still found this to be a charming read.
Cat is obviously a baker, and her confidence inspires me to really enjoy my own hobby as well. It also makes me wonder what I can do to make my world a better place. I think this will be a good re-read for the holidays, as there is a lot of family and tight-knitted “ness” between the characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2022-08-09 13:41:222022-08-10 10:41:30Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Taylor K Stephenson
Clayton Conway is an ex-cop working with a repo company. Cars and Boats, pick them up and done. Well until he picks up the wrong boat that is. Now The cartel is looking for him as he took one of their boats. That is all you get. No Spoilers! I will tell you this is a new author for me. I enjoyed his story and will be waiting for the next one in this series. The writing is clear and easy to follow. The story is intense and will keep you reading. I love Clayton as well as the other characters in this book. Great thriller and Great story too. Review@cinful
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2022-08-09 12:02:592022-08-10 10:38:06Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia Review by Cindy Mayberry
I enjoyed the strong female presence. Jester is a book I can see myself rereading. Lissette has some hard choices to make which enables her survival skills. Using her goal of becoming the Queen’s Jester. You can see how much focus she has on her goal one could call it an obsession. There are many lessons to be learned from this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2022-08-09 11:34:342022-08-10 10:37:46Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Piper Foster
Shakedown is the first novel in the First Coast Thriller series. It highlights the story of what happens when a cartel’s boat gets repossessed. Clayton Conway is an ex-cop who works for D&D Recovery, and while he is trying to help the FBI with their investigation into the cartel he is also in the process of recovering from his personal demons. Xavier and Jimmy who are both Clayton’s co-workers assist him try to keep the cartel from dominating Jacksonville Florida. Cassie (Clayton’s sister), he is daughter, Reese, and his estranged father, Wendell all play a role in what happens with the crew of D&D. This first book in the series sets up a nice cliffhanger for the next installment of the First Coast Thriller Series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbie Englandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbie England2022-08-09 11:34:072022-08-10 10:37:16Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Barbie England
Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5) by Anise Storm
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The Titans of Manhattan Series is an amazing series. Each book is getting better. We get to hear each Titans story. Kristopher and Alessia is this book and you might remember Alessia from earlier in the series.
Alessia isn’t new to the Titans world. She thought she got away from all that after her past, but that doesn’t seem to be the path she is taking. Alessia is starting a new job and guess who she’ll be working with Kristopher. The quote I chose for Alessia is: “Right now, you seem to be quite the gentleman. They say first impressions are everything, and I’m just sorry I haven’t made a better one on you. I—”
Kristopher doesn’t always seek out women, but he can’t help it when it comes to Alessia. Going through a nasty divorce is one thing, but it’s different when it involves kids. Now he’s working for the promotion of a lifetime. Can he get it all or will he lose it all? The quote I chose for Kristopher is: “It’s a court ordered arrangement where we live apart and lead separate lives. The only reason we didn’t get an actual divorce to begin with was because of the children.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
Beautifully written, The Letter Carrier follows Michelle Naget and her family during WWII, during the Nazi invasion. For four years, the Nagets were forced into servitude by the Nazis by housing and caring for the commandants that passed through their little town of Braquis. Only through faith and determination will the Nagets make it through. Based on a true story, The Letter Carrier sheds light on another country impacted by the Nazis. Gripping and eye-opening, The Letter Carrier and all its characters are relatable. Every feeling the character feels is detailed in such a way that the reader feels along with them. I suggest taking your time reading The Letter Carrier to fully absorb all the plights, feelings, and events. There was not a single part I did not like. Overall, The Letter Carrier is a must read. I highly suggest it to anyone looking for an enthralling read from the eyes of someone who lived through the terror.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Breanne Christianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBreanne Christian2022-08-09 10:23:162022-08-10 10:36:26The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Breanne Christian
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Key to His Heart is a fantastic read. This story had me hooked from the beginning. I had a hard time putting it down. You will love this book.
Katrina is newly divorced and a soon to be mom. She loves to paint and is an artist. She also has visions. She meets her landlord’s nephew and knows he’s the man from her visions. Will she be able to get him to understand? Will she find out what is going on with her? The quote I chose for Kat is: “Tobias, I love you more and more every day, and I’ll prove it to you for the rest of my life.”
Tobias or TJ is helping out in his parent’s store when a pregnant woman comes in. She wants the rocking chair that his parents aren’t selling. Then he helps her out in more than one way. Now he doesn’t want to let her go. The quote I chose for TJ is: “Pfft. Comparing my life to then and now, it’s amazing what I’ve learned about myself. I thank my lucky stars she’s only a distant memory now. The thought of Kat and Toby not being a part of my life makes me sick to my stomach.”
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 Kimble2022-08-09 10:22:372022-08-10 07:08:55Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck-Review by Amanda Kimble
Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia. I really enjoyed this book. Its a crime thriller and that is one of my favorite genres. I can’t wait to read this next book in this series. This story is of Clayton Conway who was a cop but due to his gambling addiction he has lost everything. His career and his family. He’s trying desperately to make it up to his wife and daughter but its slow going at best. He’s renting a room above a bar and now is a repo man. When he gets a order to repo a powerboat that belongs to a cartel member things take a much heated turn. Clayton thinks if he can bust up this cartel he can get back his old job as a cop. The danger even effects his wife and kids. He will do anything to protect them. This book is full of twists and turns you don’t see coming and it will keep you turning pages til you are finished!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2022-08-09 09:33:542022-08-10 10:36:02Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Tausha Treadway
In this book, we have introduced again to Andy and Stephen along with Andy’s daughter Stella. Andy and Stephen are in a committed relationship until Andy is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Stephen sees Andy at his lowest point and gets overwhelmed and he leaves. Andy is devastated and with the help of Fitz and MJ, we see Andy reclaim his life with Stella and move on. Stephen returns and upheavals everything just in time for a serial killer to settle on them because they are gay men. Andy is gone through so much and you take this ride with him, you feel sad with him and frustrated with Stephen. Your feelings will be all over the place, it’s one hell of a ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Veronica Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVeronica Lee2022-08-09 09:26:312022-08-10 10:34:52I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Veronica Lee Aug 2022
This riveting novel has you guessing from the minute it starts! In a tale of evil, betrayal, violence and love hits you right where it hurts, a parents love for a child. Gabriel must follow his heart or his eyes; his family or his Mother and her troop of stern nuns, all in the midst of the hot desert sun, and all of the magic and terror that goes along with it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dessalynn Acostahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDessalynn Acosta2022-08-09 09:18:572022-08-10 10:34:07Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie II- Review by Dessalynn Acosta
Applause for Ms.Leslie. She definitely has a way with words. The way she is so descriptive makes me feel like I can smell the flower. When the book opens you can immediately feel the dominant temperament of Dominik. The way he takes control but then melts is amazing. Leah. Wow. Just wow. I have no words!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2022-08-09 09:11:232022-08-09 09:13:35Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Heather Hoke
This is a romantic adventure. What happens in Oasis certainly stays in Oasis. Lisette is trying to make a name for herself and Luc is her main competition. He has an edge: real magic. Lisette lost her magic when her father was executed for killing the King. The sparks arise between these two as does some new evidence against the Queen that shows she may have been the one to murder the King. I love the passion and suspense in the story. The back and forth. The characters are so well-developed. The plot ran smooth with some twists in it. This is a story that will have you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happened next. It sucked me in right from the start. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-08-09 07:33:152022-08-09 07:42:23Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Shelly Kittell
Just wow! This book was so freaking good. The story was artistic in its own special way, and held me as I read, I could not get enough of this book and what it has to offer. The story not only provided much intrigue, but a lot of realism and a world that was magical on it own to imagine!
Loved this story and the characters that it contained. I saw a lot of character development as well. Especially with Lisette. I found she really grew through the story, She was a very admirable character as well. Whom she started as, and what by the end of the book, she finished as, was rather remarkable. I loved the plot, and all it contained. The story was a quick read for me, as I could not put it down, it held me and I kept needing more answers to my questions and to keep on reading! It was just soo good! I loved this book so much!
The author truly captivated me and I loved their writing style, as well as how they brought this story and characters to life. A must read for sure! Definitely a very high recommendation on my list from me!
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 Huisman2022-08-09 07:03:082022-08-09 07:24:22Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Lorrene Huisman
I loved this book! It reminded me a lot of The Nightingale and exposed me to more knowledge of what life was like in France during WWII. I like that this viewpoint was from a young girl and everything was from her perspective. Many of us do not realize the dangers the conquered people endured during that time. Michelle, the main character, shared her story through the eyes of someone very young and not fully aware of what was going on (in the beginning). She was forced to grow up quickly and take on a lot of responsibility in a very dangerous time. I also like how we get little glimpses of young crushes and the turmoil a young girl would go through when the person you have a crush on is in places unknown. I did not realize until the end that this was based on a real woman and her family, which makes it all the more precious to be part of.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Lewis2022-08-09 05:24:452022-08-09 07:23:54The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Jana Lewis
I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. It is a fast paced story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story full of different aspects such as revenge and redemption. There is also a enemy to lovers romance which at first you don’t expect. The main character Lisette is very strong willed and determined to succeed, however sometimes her plans to do that could be seen as questionable.
Lisette has been left on her own since her father was executed for murdering the king. Now she has to struggle through life trying to get out from the disgrace her father caused by commiting that crime. Lisette’s dream is to become the Jester however this will be no easy feat considering she doesn’t have any real magic. When she enters into the challenge to become the Queens Jester its a highly dangerous thing to do and when her worst enemy Luc also joins the challenge things just get worse for her. After all Luc has what she doesn’t. Luc has real magic not an illusion like Lisette. As the challenge progresses Lisette sees evidence go show the Queens involvement in her husbands death. Was Lisette dad really to blame for the Kings murder? Now Lisette has a choice. Does she strive to clear her family name and lose her dream or does she live under the disgrace of her fathers supposed crime and fulfil her dream of being Queens Jester? Is that even an option with Luc in the competition?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-08-09 05:04:232022-08-09 07:23:33Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Kerry Carr
This is a love story. But not a typical one. This brings two people together in the most beautiful way; and it a starts with a rocking chair and a baby.
When Katerina, pregnant, and newly divorced walks into TJs store to purchase a special blue rocking chair, it’s love at first sight. Their love story took me through loops and red tape so many times, i could do nothing but to keep reading. There is an element of the mystical when Katerina knows TJ before they meet from her dreams. She has felt him, dreamed of him before she knew him.
The tiptoeing and hesitant romance is so thrilling. It’s like watching a Nicholas Sparks movie. Their romance is timid and sweet. Tj is the definition of sweet.
TJ, a retired football player, doesn’t know what hit him. Katerina is everything to him and he just knows she is his forever. If only he could convince Katerina of the same. it devolves and escalates into this whirlwind love affair that left me biting my nails reading nonstop until the end. There is room for more character development and the story seemed rushed but over all I loved it and would read it again. Read more
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Savannah Schwarzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSavannah Schwarz2022-08-09 04:18:072022-08-10 07:09:22Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Savannah Schwarz
Bake Happy is the third and final book in the Bake Believe trilogy by Cori Cooper. This was both a fun and bittersweet read, as I knew it was the final book in the series and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye yet. This follows on from the previous books, so I suggest reading the first two instalments before beginning on this one. As I have said before, I love how original and fun this series is. Ms. Cooper has crafted such a clever and imaginative teen/YA fantasy story- with magic, family, humour, recipes, a sprinkle of drama, teen life, adventure, emotion, heart and soul. Oh, and recipes, did I mention yummy recipes? I have loved Cat (and company) right from the moment I met her back in book one. I love how wonderfully quirky and endearing the character/s are- they really brought the story to life and things definitely wouldn’t have been the same without them. Our adventures all started in Book One when we met Cat Anderson for the first time and saw how her life was turned upside down after she discovered baking, and found out exactly what her baking could do. It took her a while to get a handle on her baking ‘skills’ which may have caused a little chaos in the process. But now things are going smoothly and she has everything under control…. or does she? Stay tuned for a surprise or two, because things are about to get quite interesting. I’m really hoping that we may get to revisit Cat again in the future. In the mean time I’m looking forward to seeing what Ms. Cooper does next! Happy reading!
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 Hayes2022-08-09 01:33:582022-08-09 07:22:06Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Angela Hayes
Saxton Lance, a.k.a. Apollo, is frustrated. He had his Omega in his sights before it escaped into the woods. Now he may have to wait for hundreds of years before he has another chance of capturing a dragon to claim his soul. On a night out with his fellow slayers to ease his disappointment, he is drawn to the scent of a woman he sees dancing at a club.
A woman he wants in his bed.
Orelle Molyneux has had a close one. Defying the rules, she slips out of Havenshade to relish the open forests of Derwent Valley when she is nearly caught by her slayer. On a trip to town, she meets up with friends who invite her to a club. There, she lets loose, imagining herself dancing for her ideal man. Never does she expect that when she opens her eyes, her fantasy man is in front of her and takes her breath away.
But both have secrets. Both can destroy the other. When the truth is revealed, there can only be one outcome.
For Apollo to find peace, he has to kill the woman he loves.
Isobelle Cate, paranormal and contemporary romance author is a romantic at heart. She infuses her stories with history, magick, and off the charts steam. When she isn’t writing, she immerses herself in reading, baking, and has taken up crocheting.
Isobelle is currently writing four series:
The Cynn Cruors Bloodline Series features vampire/werewolf hybrid highlanders whose mission is to keep humans safe from their nemesis, the Scatha Cruors.
The Firebinders Series features supernatural humans infused with fire in their blood that can both heal and kill.
The Dragon Hearts Series features dragonslayers whose objective is to kill their Omegas, dragons who are keepers of their souls. What happens when the keepers of their souls are also the women they love?
The Second Chances Series is a contemporary romance series about self-made millionaires, the women they fall for and the circumstances that nearly tear them apart.
Isobelle lives in Manchester with her family and their pet attack goldfish, Ninja.
Isobelle loves hearing and chatting with her readers. Feel free to contact her.
When Cady Fox leaves dinner with the senior attorneys at her law firm one spring night, the only thing on her mind is: Will they make her a partnership offer the next morning? What she doesn’t expect is to be accosted on her bike ride home in an inner-city park by a man whose nefarious intent requires her to shoot him to death on a deserted basketball court at 11 p.m.
Growing up poor in Appalachia, Cady had few expectations that she would be a success in Big Law. Now, on the cusp of her greatest moment, she becomes the focus of a police investigator tired of people claiming white privilege when killing Black men and a public outcry for justice for the dead man.
For Cady Fox, her world cracked open long before she found herself face to muzzle with a .45 on the concrete jungle of a desolate urban basketball court at an hour before midnight one spring night. The line between stand your ground and murder always blurs in the moment of a confrontation. Cady is forced to navigate the criminal justice system and the societal tensions that come with that blur, learning how the past eats your soul when your only choices are to run or stand your ground.
J. Ullman grew up in Southwest Ohio and those experiences and settings color A. J.’s works of fiction. A. J. has worked in a variety of endeavors, from restaurants, to libraries, to law offices, to community mental health centers to family practice medical offices. A. J. is a lawyer and a certified family nurse practitioner concentrating work these days in the medical field.
Experiences with psychiatric nursing have left indelible impressions on A. J. and these concepts are explored in A. J.’s novels, One In A Million, Hit or Miss, Drifting, Falling — Diary Of A Call Girl Suicide, And The River Runs Deep: The Cold Case Murder Mystery Of Leah Marcus, Havall 16 and Stand Your Ground.
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Lisette’s father killed the King. His execution leaves Lisette alone, disgraced, and without the magic he intended to pass on to her. In Oasis, that’s a problem. Glutted with enchanted performers, Oasis is a sin city where courtiers pay in gold to drink, gamble, and above all, be entertained. To survive on its competitive streets, Lisette peddles paltry illusions in place of magic.
Desperate to prove herself, Lisette enters into a deadly competition to be chosen as the highest-ranked magician in the world, the Queen’s Jester. But her rival, the irritatingly handsome Luc, possesses the one thing Lisette does not―real magic. Lisette will do anything to win, but when evidence implicating the Queen in her husband’s murder surfaces, Lisette must choose between redeeming her family name, or seizing the fame she’s hungered for her entire life.
Brielle D. Porter decided to become a writer after a well-meaning elementary school teacher told her she had a gift for it. Stolen moments under the covers reading anything from Harry Potter to William Goldman solidified the desire to tell stories herself one day. Jester is her debut novel.
Brielle lives with her husband and three sons on a lavender farm in Northern Idaho. When she’s not writing, she can be found running and beekeeping. Only ask her about her hobbies if you have plenty of time to spare.
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