3.5 stars Sweet romance This romance set in the Regency era quickly captures your heart. The sixth book in the Once upon a Widow series weaves a tale of jaded hearts, secrets and second chances. It’s a ‘clean’ romance and had some snippets of characters from previous books but not as overlapping as other books. With multiple POVs and engaging storyline this is a worthy read. Recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-06-04 00:07:042023-06-06 17:42:31Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Rayne East
Caitlin DeDanann’s life is a hot mess. Recently dumped. Overworked. Burned out. Her upcoming time off is the one thing that has gotten her through it all. Until her boss ruins her vacation by sending her on yet another assignment. What she thinks is just a routine background investigation turns out to be so much more. Vampire Evariste Gage Arsceneaux has spent over three hundred years riddled with guilt. Guilt over losing his wife. Guilt over a curse that doomed his family. Guilt over being turned into an immortal. Evariste throws himself into the one thing that can provide a much-needed distraction from suffocating remorse: work.
Reunited through an unwelcome business proposition, Evariste stares in disbelief into the unique eyes of his long-deceased wife. Knowing their time together is short, he uses their professional relationship and Louisiana’s flavorful cuisine to keep her close to him, hoping to spark the memory of their love.
Will the two let business dealings over sumptuous meals turn into something more? Or will hot tempers, pride, and spiteful ghosts from the past destroy any chance of a happily ever after?
Tropes: Star-crossed lovers, Fated Mates, Time Travel, A Big Family Secret, Things Aren’t Always What They Seem, Tortured Hero
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He’s not my brother, but he protects me like he is. He’s not my boyfriend, but I’ve always wished he was.
Angelo Mancini is my best friend and I’ve been in love with him my entire life, but I’ll never confess that to him.
One alcohol-filled night back in college, I asked him to take my virginity. He refused and I felt rejected and embarrassed.
Years later, I end up getting pregnant by the one guy he warned me to stay away from.
My world crashing in around me, I run to the one person I trust…and need…Angelo.
He invites me to stay with him while I figure out what to do. The more time we spend alone, the more it feels like he no longer sees me as just his best friend.
When he’s on stage, playing his guitar and singing a song he wrote for me, I can’t help but wonder if there could actually be more between us.
And if there is, does it even matter with me carrying another man’s baby? I’d like to believe that love always wins, but I’m in a no-win situation.
After all these years, we may both end up with broken hearts…and a destroyed friendship.
This is Book 3, and the final book, in the Wounded Hearts Series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read this books 1 and 2 first.
(This book contains steamy scenes, miscarriage, the passing of a grandparent. and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.)
Hi! I’m Debbie Cromack and I write contemporary novels that are romantic, sexy, and emotional with a lot of heart and worth-the-wait steam. I’ve been called the Master of Slow Burn, a title I happily accept.
I write realistic, flawed characters you’d want to get to know in real life. My heroes are virile and also broken. They have huge hearts, respect their women, and have a hidden romantic side. These men don’t just fall in love, they fall and never look back. My heroines are often awkward, feisty, and embody everything the hero never knew he needed.
After spending 25+ years in corporate America, being the CEO of an event decorating company, and then an online business coach, I tried my hand at writing romance novels, publishing my debut novel at the age of 50, and have been writing ever since.
I live in an old farmhouse where I care for a dwarf bunny named Nutmeg, two Nigerian dwarf goats named Patches and Tiny, and lots of chickens. I like my book boyfriends how I like my cocoa: hot and yummy! With my knack for decorating, I tend to go all-out for each holiday. And I’m a total sucker for the Hallmark Channel…especially at Christmas.
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Confronting and raw This is the first book I have read from this author and it was a pleasant surprise. The author’s writing is engaging and quickly grabs at your emotions. The storyline is not for the faint hearted as it is deals with real issues in a sensitive and realistic way. There were so many times that I felt my emotions peak as the characters faced some pretty confronting issues. With characters leading a double life and choices (and consequences) need to be addressed, this thought provoking story is not for everyone (*trigger warning) but is worthy a read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-06-03 23:56:112023-06-06 17:36:16Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Rayne East
I have read a couple books from this author and she continues to be one of my favorites. I love small town romance and this author knows how to keep you hooked. This is the third book in the amazing bluestone series. You could read this as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited to read this book that I started it right away. I could not put it down until the very end. I can’t wait to see who she will write about next.
Ivy would do anything to save her family’s ranch. She formed a plan to act like she was engaged to one of the workers, Ace. Ivy is attracted to Ace but there is something that he is not telling her. She starts to feel something for Ace but she doesn’t know if he feels the same. Will Ivy save her family’s ranch or will it be too late?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2023-06-03 23:55:492023-06-06 17:38:49Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Heather Bass
Crime, self discovery and redemption This was a deeply captivating read. Toby’s story just pulls you in and takes the reader on a journey inside the prison system and how she makes it out the other side. This is the first time I have ventured into this type of story and I’m so glad that I did. Glued from page one right til the end, I could not put this down. Amazingly insightful, well written and eye opening I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-06-03 23:40:242023-06-06 17:37:46Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Rayne East
What Do the Plants Say by Lois Wickstrom is a wonderful book about Alex the Inventor. Alex is exploring plants and decides that she wants to learn more about them and the way they communicate. So, Alex invents a translator to speak to the plants. Alex finds out that the plants would love to have a party.
This is by far one of my favorite books by Lois because it reminds me of my dad. He loved to plant flowers and had hindered of them around our house. Each day as he cared for them and watered them, he would talk to them. He would say, “plants need someone to talk to them to help them grow.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Burnshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Burns2023-06-03 23:28:042023-06-06 17:36:54What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns
I never hesitate to pick up any book from this author ever….and I really liked the suspense of this story and just when I had it all figured out…I did not have every piece. This story is fast paced and really draws you in.
What happens when one sister constantly meddles in her other sisters love life? That is what happens when Melody totally despises her sister, Sahara’s boyfriend Keith. Call it sister intuition of sorts, but Melody will do anything to prove to Sahara that her boyfriend is nothing but trouble. When a stalker comes into play for Sahara’s affections and lies upon lies are spun in many webs….Will Melody and Sahara be safe?
This is a well written romantic suspense that had me guessing. Highly Recommended if you love suspense, danger, lies, twists and turns!
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 Hoerner2023-06-03 23:25:232023-06-06 17:41:11Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
“Fear is the name of his game…” Stalked By the Devil is the second book in the To Kiss A Stalker series by Stacy Deanne. This is a gripping story with intrigue, drama, mystery, BWWM, angst, obsession, stalking, tension, and danger. This is the second book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone, but having said that, I am interested to see what might have happened in the first book, so. I will be going back to explore it and find out what it was all about. The story was quite gripping and a little dark and intense at times, with a bit of a ‘mystery’ to unravel. I enjoyed to dramatic developments- and the tension that Stacy-Deanne injected into her story. Looking forward to exploring more of Stacy Deanne’s books…
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 Hayes2023-06-03 23:04:092023-06-06 17:36:07Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series Book #2) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Hayes
This is the first book that I’ve read from this author. There is a LARGE dose of pop culture and music in this poetry book which I absolutely loved. This isn’t my usual style of poetry that I read but a lot of these poems certainly made me think deeper about a bunch of stuff. It was a breath of fresh air to get a new perspective on some topics. His love for The Beatles, which he made clear from the start, was apparent throughout the book. I loved the artwork on each of the pages as well. I was pleasantly surprised when the pages weren’t just normal white.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jade Bruntonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJade Brunton2023-06-03 22:45:472023-06-06 17:46:28Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jade Brunton
Being my first “poly” book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Although a new writer, this author shows great promise with exceptional writing. Mike and Dane were fun characters that were full of personality and spice. Not sure what I expected from this type of story, but it was refreshing to see that jealously wasn’t really a factor in their relationship, and the happiness of their partner and their relationship trumped any of those potential feelings. Vanessa grew on me throughout the book, but I still find myself struggling to like Vy. I get being a little shocked and needing some time after learning about Dane and Mike’s unusual relationship but YEARS? She’s just a bit much in my opinion. I think if the book were a bit longer I could have learned to accept her character as well, but that’s my only real complaint. I look forward to reading more in this series.
This was a fun read that is a first read for me from this author. I’ve already added the previous books to my never ending TBR file.
This book is full of adventure as Taylor has to go undercover to help try to solve the mystery of the missing local book club president. When the ever prompt Anita Juarez doesn’t show up for the regular book club meeting and her car is located on a very mysterious road, a lot of care and concern is shown.
This book will not let you down, although this series should probably be read in order. I love Taylor’s cats and how they play into the story too! There are twists and turns, with lots of intrigue and even some humor sprinkled throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-06-03 21:20:422023-06-06 17:36:45Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Julie Johnson
Eleanor Dixon continues Tally’s adventures in Japan for book 3. I thought this one was more scary and tense than the first two, especially if you have younger kids. I thought the cultural references and traditions were very well laid out in this book, even though I am adult, I learned some Japanese vocabulary as well as history of taiko drumming.
I thought the best characterizations is when Jophiel takes a break from Tally (I won’t tell you why!) and the pain/angst Tally goes through not having her new friend literally by her side. As with the first two books, I enjoyed how the story of the spirit/being at the beginning of the chapter interweaves with what is happening with Tally and her friends in modern day times.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-06-03 20:49:552023-06-06 17:37:38Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jennifer Crain
I have to start with I had a hard time getting into this book. However, I loved the originality and how well this novella flowed with the original series! I think these books deserve to be made into movies they are THAT good.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2023-06-03 20:13:062023-08-04 22:40:30The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Emmye Marihugh
If you’ve been reading this series since the beginning, then you know Damon…and his story is one you’re going to want to read! When Skylar’s best friend, Gia, is determined to have a popular boyfriend her senior year, Skylar is tasked with playing matchmaker. When Gia sets her sights on Damon, the guy who Skylar has a crush on (even though he goes against everything she believes in), Skylar finds herself having to play the game by Damon’s rules. However, these two seem to hate each other…but things start to turn and they find themselves fighting their growing attraction in order to keep their secrets safe. Will they be able to fight their own feelings? Or are some things worth the risk?
This book was just as good as the previous books. Skylar, Gia, and Damon are characters that pulled me in with their story. I couldn’t devour their story fast enough…only to come to the ending that has me waiting (not so) patiently for the next book!! I cannot say enough good things about this series!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2023-06-03 20:09:312023-06-06 17:38:42Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rosanna Ingram
This book really messes with your head and emotions. I’m still not even sure what the truth is lol. It’s was so entertaining and you immediately feel nothing but empathy for Truly. When her world is turned upside down so was mine. Is everything in her head or did the events actually happen? If you supernatural books this is a great one to read.
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 Howard2023-06-03 20:06:412023-06-06 17:42:22Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard
I liked this better than the trilogy- thought the plot, writing and sequence of events was more succinct and less wordy and drawn out. I appreciated how the story picks up right after Magic-Borne, and throughout this novella, we learn more about Ian and Jarryd’s previous experiences as well as their down-again and up-again friendship.
My favorite part of the book was how the main character of the book doesn’t even exist, being spirits/faes/undetermined entities that inhabit the islands Jarryd and Ian have sailed to. Haven’t read a book before that a non-entity drives the plot along as well as C.L. Schneider does in this book. Overall, I enjoyed this book and makes you think- would you want all your fears taken away?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-06-03 20:04:022023-06-06 17:36:38The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Crain
This was a fascinating and heartbreaking story. There was so much hope and then absolute heartbreak. I felt each tear and every bout of anger. Very well written and told.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2023-06-03 16:32:302023-06-06 17:35:45Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) Audiobook by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Amanda Glaspie
Huff…Puff…Grind by Lois Wickstrom is a re-telling of The Three Little Pigs but with s S.T.E.M. twist. First of all, this book was so cute! The three little pigs ( Hal, Stella, and Brad) have all been to architecture school and have smartened up. They are able to outsmart the wolf and try to make him an ally. This book shows children how to rely on problem-solving and kindness to get things done. I also really loved the illustrations. This is another winner by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-06-03 14:58:132023-06-06 17:41:03Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis
Living With Conviction is the memoir of Toby Dorr. This memoir is about how Toby made a bad decision that changed her life forever. Working in a program that she’d created training dogs in a local prison, Toby finds herself falling in love with an inmate named John. Toby helps him to escape and they go on the run together. This story tells how Toby serving her prison sentence leads to her turning her life around. This story was very up-front and honest. It is actually quite soul-bearing. Toby is able to make you understand why she did what she did and the lessons learned. I was especially happy to read about how she found redemption with the community of female inmates that she was in prison with. It took a lot of bravery to tell her story and by doing so Toby has inspired so many.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-06-03 14:38:422023-06-06 17:38:35Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by La Toya Lewis
Not exactly sure what was the cause but a rift has settled between her daughter’s, Ruth makes a plan to take a vacation with her two daughters and one granddaughter to see if she can do something to heal it. The only problem is that Ruth is dying of cancer. She might not make the trip. As Ruth’s family gather for her birthday, she makes Merci, the granddaughter, promise that she will ensure the trip will happen if Ruth is there or not.
As the trip gets closer, the chasm between sisters has only gotten bigger. Merci is worried that she won’t be able to convince her mom to go on the trip. Merci is also hiding things from her family. She has decided that she will reveal them on this trip.
This heart wrenching story is from the POVs of all women involved. Each gets their say. Each gets to reveal their truth. An overarching theme is their faith, how that gets each through the hard times. One even faces a battle of questioning God and her faith due to the actions of others.
This story of love and family is beautifully told. Although not my usual fare, the story is just the get lost in your feels, tear-jerking, redemption story of sisterhood that would be best read on a beach with the warm breeze quickly drying the tears off your cheeks or in a garden of blooming posies.
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 Policicchio2023-06-03 14:29:592023-06-06 17:37:30The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by M Policicchio
I have read a few books by this author and yet again I was surprised by how quickly you fall into her stories! She has an unbelievable knack for taking heroes who think/act like they have fallen, throwing in a wonderful heroine, and seeing what excitement unfolds. We all know that a good woman can really shake things up but wow! These two absolutely have spark but now, who will win the battle of the wills? And who is willing to pay the price for what they truly want? This is a must read!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alisa Boomerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlisa Boomer2023-06-03 14:14:432023-06-06 17:36:30Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Alisa Boomer
The Wandering Isles is a novella that is book 1 of the Soulbound Journey series. It takes place after the Crown of Stones series. We are following Ian Troy as he sets sail for the Wandering Isles with his friend Jarryd Kane, believing them to be abandoned. As they get to the isles, they soon realize that there are other magical beings there and find themselves in a very unwanted position. This novella was a wonderful read. Going on more adventures with Ian Troy post-war was an immersive treat. Wonderful world-building, adventures, and character development are par for the course with this author. You feel like you are on this wondrous adventure with Ian and Jarryd. The writing takes you along with all the emotions that the characters experience. A great addition to the Crown of Stones saga.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-06-03 14:11:532023-06-06 17:35:37The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by La Toya Lewis
Undeniable is such a thrilling story! It is frustrating in a fantastic way and keeps you on the edge of your seat! Military PTSD is a tragedy that leaves our main hero certain he is just the wrong man while the heroine sees him as anything but the wrong one. Add in danger, twists you absolutely cannot predict, and a spicier BDSM side, and this story had me hooked! Not for the faint of heart, this book will have you staying up late to read the next chapter!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alisa Boomerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlisa Boomer2023-06-03 13:56:582023-06-05 14:06:55Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Alisa Boomer
What fun story to read to the kids. Looking from an animal’s perspective was amazing. A great turn around as far as people go. Made a person think, that’s for sure. The author made note of the different houses and vehicles. I laughed so hard when the deer asked where in the house people poop. The story was well written and easy to follow. Even easier for the children to understand. This may have been a new author for me, but not for long as I will be looking and reading more her.
Living With Conviction is a powerful True Crime Memoir written by the author about how she helped a convicted murderer escape from prison in a dog crate. It is a poignant, moving, real, and raw account of the sensationalized news story that was the inspiration for the movie ‘Jailbreak Lovers’. Told from Toby’s perspective the reader gets a firsthand account of the events leading up to the escape as well as when they were captured nearly two weeks later. Toby takes the reader through her time incarcerated in prison and her journey towards finding redemption, healing, and her own self-worth.
Having a Diploma in Criminology, and loving true crime books, this book was a must read for me. It is one thing to read a book written about a true crime case, or watch a movie about it, but it is another to read a firsthand account from the person themselves. Reading Toby’s memoir helped me gain insight into the reasons why someone might decide to commit a crime and helped me to gain a better understanding of the complex emotions that are often involved. Toby’s story is more complex than the sensationalized news story, or the tv movie of the week. It is about more than the thrilling jailbreak, the running from the law, or the high-speed police chase as Toby and John tried to evade capture. It is a story about self-discovery and finding one’s self-worth.
This was a beautifully written memoir that gives the reader insight into how one wrong mistake can have life altering changes. Toby’s life forever changed the moment she met and fell in love with a convicted murderer while she was working in the prison dog training program. Until the moment she met John her life had been dull, monotonous, and she had never even had a speeding ticket. When she met him, she felt like she was truly being listened to for the first time in her life and the two formed a strong connection. Until Toby met John it is apparent that she never felt heard, and that she felt unloved, and unwanted by those around her. Toby seems to be a people pleaser who did not know how to say no or stand up for herself. Meeting John changed that for her because he was attentive and for once in her life, she truly felt heard and loved. Helping him escape prison was a mistake that came with repercussions but ultimately helped her become stronger and find her purpose in life. This book had drama, danger, angst, heartbreak, love, hope, courage, faith, healing, and redemption. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-03 11:58:572023-06-17 20:02:09Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I enjoyed this short and fun look at humans from an animal’s perspective. A family of deer are guided on a tour of a human town by a racoon. They get to see many of the differences between humans and animals and the way they live. This is a cute story that people of all ages will enjoy. While visiting the humans can be fun the young deer also finds out just how unnerving it can be. This is a cute read that gives readers a look at how animals might interpret the way we live. The deer family has some good questions and the pictures are fun and invite discussions. This story is an easy way to start a discussion with young children. The descriptions that the racoon uses to explain the way humans live are very entertaining and will bring a smile to everyone.
Mike and Dane have been together for awhile but there is more that they want in their relationship. They want a woman, but not just any woman. One that can join them and create a family with children. This is the story of their search for that elusive woman. This was a thought provoking story of a poly relationship where a family can be whatever the people in the relationship find works for them. Very spicy and descriptive.
Cecily is a high schooler who is looking to get her big break. She just got a taste of what it will be like after she acts in a music video. With her favorite artist who just happens to become her boyfriend. She is pushing super hard to move to the city and continue her modeling / acting career. Plus she will be in the same city as her boyfriend. And get out of her small town. She isn’t all that sure she wants all that fame comes with. But she also knows she doesn’t want the opportunities to pass her by. This book was so good. It perfectly encapsulated the insecurity and the friendship issues that occur in high school. I also really enjoyed Cecily’s family and how they seemed very realistic about their daughter becoming an actress. This was such an emotional book. I definitely felt all of Cecily’s emotions throughout the book. I also really enjoyed in the beginning where she starts being confused about if she wants the negative parts of having a big break, such as the social media comments. I definitely think this is such a good summer read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-06-03 09:56:162023-06-05 14:06:17Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Christine Baranek
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The book was full of everything I love in a book…plenty of heart, feelings and second chance. Jasmine is an adorable smart little girl who loves her mom and never knew her dad. Celia is a beautiful girl who broke Kyle’s heart about 8 years ago when she broke up with him and told him she didn’t love him. Not only was Kyle heartbroken but so was she. Kyle was able to move on and have other relationships but he always thought back to Celia and never stopped loving her. Imagine their surprise when they run into eachother at a friends wedding. Both characters have had heartbreak growing up from family members and still carry that baggage. What will happen when Celia finally tells Kyle the truth….why she broke up with him and didn’t give him the chance to choose what he wanted for his future. Will he be able to forgive Celia for what she did / didn’t do all those years ago? This book was definitely a 5 star read. I loved all the characters and cannot wait to read the next book and see what the author has in store for Zara. Grab your copy of this book and you won’t be able to Put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2023-06-03 09:12:072023-06-05 14:06:08Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Michelle Mulvey
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