This is such an informative children’s story. A story with learning and fun, for both adults and children. Eee-ahh goes to school to learn, but the teacher wants to know where she lives. Therefore the lesson begins for all, including you the reader. I absolutely love this story. As well as the author. Her imagination opens so many doors for children. Creating so many projects and activities for all who read her book. The story is short enough to keep the children’s interest, and includes so much more. I hope you and your little ones enjoy it as much as my grandchildren do. 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 Mayberry2023-09-12 12:15:142023-09-12 14:56:03Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry
A Party To Remember is a festive novella in the Notebook Mysteries series. I’d recommend it to fans of the series looking for an enjoyable holiday read. If you haven’t read this series yet you should start with Emma to get to know the characters and their circumstances! It’s a fun historical mystery series with a great cast of recurring characters working together.
A suspicious party invitation has Emma and her friends curious and excited. On the one hand, it’s a chance to wear the fabulous dresses they bought on a recent adventure in Paris! But the strange choices in who has been invited, and the private or secretive nature of the hosts means they have a feeling something isn’t quite right.
There’s plenty going on in this book as characters have lots to prepare for – a wedding, the party, performances. Add in a young girl that Emma and Jeremy have suddenly ended up responsible for, everyone’s got a lot on their plate!
This book gets five stars from me. A great addition to the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2023-09-12 09:29:392023-09-12 14:55:27Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
The art in this book is so beautiful, and my heart really hurt reading this one. Putting your pet down is very heartbreaking not only for you as the human but for any pet friends they had. I teared up on this one, but it is a great learning tool to explain to children why their pet would have to be put to sleep permanently.
This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down. Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.
This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down. Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2023-09-12 08:26:152023-09-12 14:55:04Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
Great short add on to the Notebook Mysteries series. Finally Savannah and Ethan’s wedding has arrived, but not without some mysterious goings on. It was nice to see Emma and Jeremy being parental, I can’t wait for them to finally get married, and that John Harden and Emma kind of buried the hatchet. She is of course still wary of him but he was just as shocked as she was at the party. Gregory is a little mad and it was time he was stopped.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2023-09-12 08:22:092023-09-12 14:54:41Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Carrie Reed
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books are full of mystery and characters that bring life to the story. This book is no different. I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series as well. They will help your enhancement of the characters and series. This is a shorter Christmas mystery that you don’t want to miss. A story about Emma and an invitation to a party that she is confused about why the invite was sent. Emma is my favorite of the characters. I enjoy her determination and what she adds to the story. This is a fast paced story that I read in one sitting. It is hard to put down and kept me engaged to the end. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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 Wagner2023-09-12 08:21:392023-09-12 14:54:29Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Alexis is worried about taking the gig as Tour manager for a rock group, not that she could not do the job but her ex is still the front man to the group, can she keep her feelings in check or will the memories of the past be too much for her?
Jordan is in one of the most popular rock groups in the world but when he realises his ex girlfriend will be the tour manager his thoughts went to the time they spent together and after spending time with her on tour his feelings start coming back and he is determined to win her back.
So as they start to become more than friends and the relationship is growing but will someone in his past derail his career and his future with Lex.
This is the first story I have read by this author and I loved every minute of it. Jordan and Lex’s chemistry jumped off the page and with there history you get the understanding that these two were destiny to become one. I loved the secondary characters in this story as they gave the book another dimension and drawn you in from the first word.
The story was well written and the characters were well developed with always makes a book more interesting to read. I look forward to reading more books by this wonderful author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-09-12 08:18:542023-09-12 14:54:15When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Angela Shirley
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading and look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I enjoyed his attention to details that made his story feel realistic and easy to read. A well written story where a detective is in a race against time to find some serial killers. Cade has found a web site for serial killers, not only that but they are targeting him as well. Find out what happens to him. He is a great character that is strong and determined. He is relatable and my favorite of the story. The characters add so much to this story’s entertaining value. I found this book to be fast paced and hard to put down. An engaging story that is full of mystery and suspense. I highly recommend reading this book.
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 Wagner2023-09-12 08:11:462023-09-12 14:53:57Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Wow, good read. This book is so informative and scary. I really liked learning the history of the atomic bomb and nuclear weapons, some of which most already know of, dating back to Madam Curie. Hiroshima and Nagasaki still weigh on me and I can’t comprehend all of the death. I really like the glimpse into having bomb dropped in New York, how far it’s reach would be and what would occur afterwards. It was nice to see the breakdown of what to do in the event of a nuclear fall out as well. The whole book was very well researched and thought out, and a very intriguing read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2023-09-12 08:09:252023-09-12 14:53:48The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Carrie Reed
I enjoyed reading Ignite My Heart. Being a nanny myself, I can totally relate haha! I liked the 2 main characters along with Ciara. This book is about a woman named Blake who has had nothing but bad luck for as long as she can remember. Her marriage fell apart, her husband decided he wanted a divorce when she could t get pregnant and then married another woman who was pregnant with his baby. Blake was laid off and now she is staying in a dark dilapidated backwoods cottage of a friends for free.
Blake’s brother decides to introduce her to his friend Morgan who is looking for a live-in nanny. At first, Blake gets annoyed and walks out but after getting home to a leak, she decides maybe it’s not such a bad thing after all.
Morgan has big baby mama drama. His daughter is 9 years old and now all of a sudden, Fawn wants to see her daughter and wants custody of her.
Morgan and Blake have so much sexual tension that they try so hard to fight until they can’t anymore. Will Blake just be a nanny with benefits or will Morgan finally show her how much she means to him and have a real relationship with her? This is the first book I’ve read by this author and thought it was a good read.
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Loved it! I feel like Aspen is just continually let down by her friends, family and Phoenix. She feels like nobody is there for her and she is alone, but she can’t keep away from Phoenix, they have this pull between them. I hate how he treats her when we all know deep down he cares for her more than he thinks. The ending is a cliff hanger and I’m dying for the next book!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2023-09-12 07:44:352023-09-12 14:53:15Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Carrie Reed
Emma and gang are preparing for the holidays, as well as a wedding for her co-worker and friend. In the midst of all the preparations, an invitation arrives for a party thrown by an acquaintance. Normally, Emma loves a good party, but this invitation falls under suspicion when she finds out who the rest of the guests are. Is Emma’s intuition, correct? Will this be a party to remember?
This is such a great addition to the Notebook Mysteries series. This novella was fast paced and full of moving parts in the plot. Past characters resurface and Emma is thrown into the middle of trying to figure out the line between trust and suspicion. And on top of that, she and Jeremy are now guardians of a small girl. I really think we are going to see Emma grow more in her roles as the series continues. Looking forward to the next installment!
Nic Rivers came out of the army and has settled in the sleepy town of Eider but when she is asked to take point as a sniper against a man threatening his wife and kids her demons come out and she has trouble pushing them away. When one night she calls the inly person who can help her Con O’Hanlon who can chase the nightmares away.
When she is asked to join the task force they uncover that there is a killer on the loose that is setting up murders to look like suicides, but can they discover who the Priest is and stop them before more murders occurs?
I have read other books by this author before and this series does not disappoint. Winter has the gift of drawing you into the story and creating characters who are flawed but are strong and overcome the issues to get the job down, especially her females characters are full of sassy but also are happy to show the vulnerability.
This story has the twists and turns of a good thriller, with excellent writing and character development. The chemistry between the main characters flew off the page and with the addition of the secondary characters adding to the drama I can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series and get to see Nic and Con’s relationship development more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-09-12 07:11:562023-09-12 14:52:47Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley
Atonement is a romantic thriller with plenty of drama and turns. Centering around Nicolette Rivers, a female sniper that leaves the Marines because of PTSD, this book brings many things to the surface about real emotions and feelings. Nic is called to the scene of a man that is holding his family hostage. The man ends up shooting his wife in front of the kids, and Nic is forced to take him down which triggers her PTSD again. With all of the things going on in her head, she is then paired with Con, the only person who seems to be in her corner. They began investigating a string of suicides that are more than they appear to be and romance begins to blossom. I love that the characters are not perfect without flaws and issues of their own. I do wish there was more of a clear explanation on how or why the PTSD started, or what happened to cause the departure. I also was disappointed that the killer was very easy for me to figure out early on, but the character development and story saved the day on that. This is the first book in The McIntire series, so I am looking forward to seeing where the story leads next, and this is definitely worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2023-09-12 06:46:402023-09-12 14:52:31Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle
This has to be one of my favorites in the series yet. Some old favorites made appearances with some new ones. I loved reading how Emma and Jeremy dealt with taking on Henrietta and how the whole family dealt with it. The whole Christmas party, that was a total mystery that had me guessing. I love Emma’s events and what comes up. Such a wonderful series. All of the characters and the writing make for such a great cozy series. This Christmas novella is my favorite in the series so far just because of the cases and issues that came up. The way they were dealt with is easy to relate to. The whole family is so easy to love and they all take care of each other. Just one question, will Emma and Jeremy ever marry?
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 Kittell2023-09-12 06:29:562023-09-14 09:21:25Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Shelly Kittell
He’s back. Cade is on the hunt for another serial killer. Oh, this one is just as good as book 1 was. This has become one of my favorite series. The action is palpable. The story and writing are just as fantastic. This is one great journey to find the killer. I could not put this down. I had several moments of finding I had held my breath during those exciting moments. This is another absolute must read. I can’t wait for the next book.
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 Kittell2023-09-12 06:12:022023-09-14 09:21:18Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell
Wow! This is a heck of a thriller. Cop chasing a psycho serial killer. The adventure kept me glued to this one. I love this kind of book. Any book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and grateful that you don’t fit the killer’s type, is a great mystery. The writing is top notch and kept me engaged all the way. I couldn’t put it down. The characters are memorable and were perfect for this mystery. This is definitely an author I’ll be adding to my favorites list.
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Amaleigha is given the opportunity to write to children in other countries by her teacher, Mr Bowles.
Before they are able to write to children in Ukraine, they learn more about the country, such as it is the second largest European country.
After learning a bit about the country, Amaleigha is excited to write to her pen pal to ask them questions about the country!
The day arrives where she is finally able to write to her pen pal! Mr. Bowles passes out notecards with names and Amaleigha writes to Vova. She tells him about her family, where she goes to school and even her favorite food.
They wait for the responses and sometime later, Amaleigha receives hers. Vova tells Amaleigha that they are learning about America in school and reading books by Ukrainian authors. He also explains about his daily life and that he may want to be an artist.
Reading this made me wish that we had done something similar to this when I was in school. It seems like a great way to discover more about a different country and how other people live. In one correspondence, Amaleigha and other students read a letter that mentions war with Russia which causes the students to be worried about their pen pals and the people of Ukraine.
I went into this thinking it was going to be a short read. It was a lot more descriptive and an emotional roller coaster than I thought.
I learned a lot about Ukraine. War is scary and just because war is not happening around someone, doesn’t mean one shouldn’t stay informed or finds ways to help.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Moriah Venablehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMoriah Venable2023-09-12 05:56:052023-09-14 09:20:51Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Moriah Venable
Another great episode of crime TV! This author truly knows what they are talking about when it comes to crime. Just like Killer Blonde, these killers are very stereotypical. Cade is a great detective, and the author does a great job depicting his personality in this novel. I love how developed the characters are and that the author does not cut corners when it comes to the plot and the characters. I cannot get past the predictableness of the novel, which is why I rated it four stars rather than five.
Also, I want to talk about Reynolds. She is a great character, but Cade had to have known better than canoodle with a news reporter. I am glad that Cade found a new person that will hopefully treat him the way he deserves to be treated. Overall this book is so good and if you love a good crime novel then this series is for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2023-09-12 05:48:432023-09-14 08:59:08Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Allyson Ware
We have 2 people that need healing but in different ways and often it’s that “common ground” that brings people together
Ali and her twin brother were orphaned but they were fortunate enough to be taken in by a caring foster family once they were old enough they head on to live their own lives. Ali gets a message that her brother was killed in a bombing but she’s having a hard time believing it because she’s hearing him and feeling him and she heads to Hoh rain forest in hopes of either finding him or a clue as to where to find him , but she meets up with a rainstorm and end up on the doorstep of a cabin ..,,
Said cabin belongs to Joe Bob Blade , famous singer that needs time to heal , he’s not to utter a word and when you’re on your own it’s easy but when you get an unexpected house guest that piques your interest things become a little harder and definitely a lot more interesting 😉
Being stuck together on a cabin with awful weather outside ms not much else to do could lead to steamy moments without real steam I know that sounds confusing but you’ll get it when you read this and once back in reality both have a hard time forgetting each other and will they find they way to each other !?
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If you enjoy crime shows, this book is for you. Reading this book was synonymous with watching a crime TV show. I was not necessarily surprised by any of the actions of the plot/characters. Both were very well developed, just predictable. It also stereotypes both serial killers and detectives/police officers.
Overall I definitely enjoyed the book. The author is a fantastic writer and reels you in from the first sentence. Even though it was predictable, I cannot wait to dive into the next book in this series to find out what comes next for this detective!
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Mia has moved to Louisville to live with her grandmother since her husband has passed away and left her as a 28 year old widow. She soon reunites with her only friend she had during her Junes she spent with her grandmother, Mitch. Mitch is a Louisville firefighter and is engaged to a woman Mia feels is perfect. Then there is now Jeff in her life, her mentor from Bellarmine College. Somehow she has fallen for both Mitch and Jeff but they have both betrayed her trust. Who will she believe? Will her heart heal from this betrayal?
Death consumes all, but even it spit out Camden Callahan.
In the years since his father’s betrayal, 19-year-old pirate, Cam, has done the unimaginable to keep his true identity a secret. When a desperate gamble gets his crew slaughtered and his captain kidnapped, Cam wakes from the ashes of their ship, gifted with newfound powers and a fresh start in life.
But with the fate of his captain—the only one who knows Cam’s past—uncertain, he must infiltrate an island run by an overzealous doctor, and his deadly followers, before the captain spills Cam’s truth to the world, ripping away his last chance at freedom.
Even beneath the tropical sun, shadows thrive as dark deals are struck, forcing Cam to confront old foes—both within and without—as time runs out.
On this island, wearing his old name may be the only way Cam can keep himself, his captain, and his new allies alive. Doing so, though, would mean choosing to face death—and his father—a second time.
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Bells are ringing, people are singing and Christmas is coming. The family is planning a wedding for Christmas Eve. They are all working to make it an event to remember.
Before that can happen an invitation arrives to a party. Emma is immediately suspicious-why were they invited, why was it in Chicago and not New York City? Is Emma overreacting or is something up at the party?
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her stories are based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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After the worst year of Mia’s life, she finds herself in the bedroom of summer vacations at her grandma’s. All the memories of those summers, the time she got to forget all nonsense from her parents, was supposed to be a comfort not a chokehold. Mia is making some positive changes like going back to college. But try as she might, there is one person she can’t avoid forever.
Mitch has made a name for himself as a firefighter, he has a fiance, and he might have finally moved on from the one girl he can’t forget, until she comes waltzing back into his life. Mia. His childhood best friend. When they run into each other at church, Mia gets a glimpse of Mitch and his new life. She is prepared to leave him alone. When she needs help on an assignment for school, Mia turns to Mitch.
Mia and Mitch try to rekindle their friendship, keeping it strictly in the friendzone. Feelings long buried come to a head when Mia realizes that she is being duped. The mentor that has been encouraging her all year is oddly connected to Mitch. When Mia confronts Mitch, the mystery unfolds as well as secrets come to light. All is not pretty in the daylight. The truth that comes out threatens to destroy what Mitch hopes to build with Mia.
This one is a very sweet tale. Lots of energy. Moves quickly. No steam. Not quite what I was expecting but good enough to read until the end. I have to say, I wasn’t expecting some of the twists. I had the wrong person pegged for a long time. Then some of Lacey’s moves were unexpected. Overall, a good story worth the read.
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 Policicchio2023-09-12 00:02:122023-09-14 08:58:32Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by M Policicchio
After famously stopping a serial killer, a detective makes a disturbing discovery: a dark website for serial killers has targeted him.
Summoned to a mysterious meeting, detective Cade Dawkins is confronted with his past. A University of Minnesota computer science professor has discovered a disturbing website on the dark web. Made up of serial killers, they use the site to share exploits, brag and offer challenges to one another. But it gets worse. After Cade famously stopped a serial killer in the Twin Cities—and nearly lost the two women closest to him—a new site-wide challenge is issued: Come to Minnesota and outsmart the detective who stopped the Blonde Killer. Come and kill here.
With two killers from the site terrifying the public, the media turning on him, and the governor threatening to fire him, time isn’t Cade’s friend. But then, neither are the serial killers.
Author Allan Evans has been finding success of late. His debut novel, Abnormally Abbey, was published in 2020, and the follow-up, Class Clown, came out in 2022. Silent Night, a short story, was in the Haunted Yuletide anthology (2020) and a serial killer thriller, Killer Blonde (the first in this series), was published in 2021.
Son of famed jazz musician Doc Evans, Evans has written advertising and marketing for nearly two decades. A soccer coach, he can often be found on the field teaching kids about soccer and life. Evans lives in the Twin Cities.
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Having worked as a bodyguard for high-profile celebrities and CEOs, Morgan now owns a national protective services company that trains and places bodyguards. But can he protect his nine-year-old daughter from the custody suit of his toxic ex? Needing a live-in nanny asap, he hires a friend’s sister. Too bad it is only temporary because his daughter is nuts about her. Even worse—so is he. Between losing her job teaching at a university and getting over a painful divorce, Blake is trying to get back on her feet. She moves into a creepy rent-free cabin in the woods until she can find another teaching position, but jobs in ancient classics are difficult to come by and her savings are dwindling fast. When her big brother calls saying he has solved her problem and she needs to come meet Morgan, Blake assumes he has found her the big dog he’d suggested for her protection at the cabin. She arrives with doggie biscuits in hand, only to meet a hunk whose gorgeous body and brooding gaze takes her breath away. Unable to have children of her own, the last thing Blake wants is to become a nanny, but Morgan and his little girl take her on an unexpected journey of the heart.
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Alicia Street is a USA Today bestselling author and a Daphne du Maurier award winner. She writes both steamy and sweet romance and sometimes collaborates with her husband, Roy. She spent many years as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. A compulsive reader of every genre, Alicia loves watching old black-and-white movies and inventing new recipes for soup.
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This book pulled me in with the cover, and after reading the synopsis I knew without a doubt I had to read it.
Mia and Mitch are childhood friends who end up going separate ways and eventually find their way back into one another’s life. So much has happened with each of them since the last time they spoke. Mia is a widow trying to restart her life and Mitch is an engaged fire fighter who still has a soft spot for Mia.
I enjoyed this book and found myself hoping something bad would happen to a certain person. Some people just suck and this person was one of those people.
Ms. Lindell weaves an enjoyable story and I appreciate that. Would definitely read other books by her in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-09-11 22:10:052023-09-14 08:58:15Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Robin Rankin
I went into this book thinking that it was going to be more of a “leave the shoes on” type of book and it was most definitely not.
While it is a good story, and I did enjoy it…there were a few times the plot threw me off because it didn’t match earlier context.
Mia was not the stiletto wearing heroine I thought she would be based on the title and blurb. She was a younger widow trying to figure out where she fit into this world. She’d lost herself somewhere along her journey.
Mitch was a stronger male hero, but they danced around one another so much that when you finally think there is going to be some spice, it’s more like a bell pepper and not even a jalapeño.
Granny, though…while a secondary character…she’s the one who kept the story going. She’s the one I identified with most because I could see and hear her in my head as she reminded me of some of my aunties. Granny was a gem.
Please don’t get me wrong, this was a good book…it could use a tweak here and there. I *believe* this is the author’s first novel and for that she gets all the stars…she stepped out of a comfort zone and put herself out there in romancelandia which can be a brutal place. It was a good story…just wasn’t what I was expecting based on the title. And hey, I am used to reading bully romance. This was a clean, contemporary romance book.
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Liam is usually the protector of his twin sister Ali. He travels overseas and is presumed dead by all but Ali. Three years later, he is “found” and comes back home to help his pregnant sister and new husband. Ali and new husband, country singer Joe, have just bought a new house with 2 guest cottages on the property. Liam stays in one and Joes sister Teresa. Liam’s protector instincts take over even though he typically is weary of the rich, after Teresa starts having serious accidents. I did read the first book in the series and would recommend doing the same. While the story focuses mostly on Liam and Teresa, knowing the backstory is very helpful.
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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
