These short stories all play off of one another in some way or form. I love what he author shows a vast amount of knowledge with dealing with each short story. There is plenty of steam with each one, so there is no fear in that. These stories are all about shifters finding their mates and the route to get there isn’t always pretty. However, that said each story does take you on an adventure and packs lots of adult content. It was fun to read because the stories are short that it doesn’t allow for you to get bored or feel like something is dragging on. If anything the book leaves you wishing for one to two more chapters from each story. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the quick once that each story set and loved the amount of steam put into each of the stories. It is a great book if you can’t read a bunch because you could finish a story and put it down and then come back to read another. Sometimes life is busy and calls for something simple that you can come back to over and over again. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2024-01-05 06:15:302024-01-13 17:04:13Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Barbara Bohls
Fascinating story of four teens. This story has a little of everything from Fae to dragon to goblin to human and more. There’s action, drama and some romance. I found it exciting and couldn’t put it down. It’s the first year of the new academy for these kids. Their kingdoms have all united and now there are challenges ahead. It’s a great story for fantasy lovers. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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 Kittell2024-01-05 06:03:122024-01-13 19:39:37Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Shelly Kittell
This was an entertaining little read. This is a collection of short stories about shifters. Most have HEA’s. I found the stories to be quite interesting for a short story. I wish they could have had a touch more meat to the story. Reading about female humans getting claimed by their male shifters is my favorite genre so I read this fairly quick. There are spicy parts so you might want to watch where you read. Gargoyle Mine was my favorite story. It’s a quick read that if you like this genre as much as I do, you should pick it up.
I hadn’t read the previous books and once I realised my mistake , wild horses couldn’t keep me away , I went on a little shopping spree ❣️📚🤣
Good grief if I didn’t understand the term “ facing my demons “ I sure as the sky is blue , do now !
Devon is a lucky girl to have not.1 but 4 men at her beck and call 🔥😉 they’re just loving their good lives and just as they think they’re settling in a threat looms and stakes are a lot higher this time round for my pea …..
There was plenty of steam and darkness so be warned 🔥 I was on the edge of my seat more than I was on it to be honest 🙈🤣
This was an intense read for and there were moments that I held my breath , I kid you not ! It’s dark , tense , violent , cruel,vulnerable, sexy and dangerous.
I need to confess … Tane Brown is so cruel and evil and he gives me the absolute heebie jeebies and I’d give my eye teeth to torture this waste of space !
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2024-01-05 03:13:542024-01-13 17:13:38Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Heidi Sturgess
Another wonderful read from this author. This is the first time that I have read one of her longer children’s books and it was great. A lovely introduction to chapter books for children. The story was fun and easy to follow with so many opportunities to encourage children’s imaginations. The illustrations that accompanied the story were well drawn and thought out – they added an extra depth to the book by bringing some of the story to life. Craig and Linda had a great sibling relationship and I enjoyed following their story as they tried to uncover the mystery of the Loch Ness monster and try to find her. Beneath the story are some important messages for the children and this author always does, I love how she weaves these into her stories. This was a great read and one that I would highly recommend for children.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2024-01-05 01:06:562024-01-13 17:13:24Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Katie Matthews
What a wonderful read to start off my 2024 reading journey! I really enjoyed this book; it was easy to read with really lovely characters who were likeable and relatable. I read this story in one sitting as I was so engaged in everything that was going on. I’ve not read anything by this author previously so I will definitely be on the lookout for more of her books to read. The authors wonderful descriptive language really did make me feel like I was right there in Ireland in a bakery at times! Although this is book 2 in the series, I read it perfectly well as a standalone but having met some of the characters now I would definitely like to read book one and learn more about them. I really liked Claire, she is that kind of character that draws you in and you kind of wish she was real as you know she would be a great friend to have. I admired her determination to be what she wanted regardless of her mother wish for a predictable life! She wanted to go after her dreams. Finn was a great character too and I loved this connection these two seemed to have. They had a great genuine chemistry and I was rooting for them from the beginning!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2024-01-05 00:49:402024-01-13 17:13:03Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a great mystery story that beautifully portrays the customs and traditions of Vietnam both during and after the Vietnam War. The parts that take place during the Vietnam War are so realistic and frighteningly sorrowful, that to feel the fear both sides must have been experiencing, was just heartbreaking. The paths that Jean and Blanche travel around Vietnam, and the people they meet while on their hunt for answers to what happened to their parents, take the reader into places you would not even imagine exist. I love the variety of characters that we meet throughout this story, especially the ones working to help Jean find her missing mother, they all show such deep love for the beauty of family bonds, embracing both Jean and Blanche as one of their own. The author did a great job on her research and gathering background information to keep this story true to the facts in her detailing, making the characters, and the descriptions of the areas she develops made the story come to life. I was on the edge of my seat, cheering for both Jean and Blanche to find the answers that they were seeking along their journey together. @Brandy Rymer 1/2024
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A fantastic read for fans of Beauty and the Beast, the Descendants, Cruel Prince, and GOT. This spellbinding fantasy romance series follows four teens from the adversarial realms of humans, fae, werewolves, and dragon shifters into their inaugural year at the enchanted Bastion Academy.
Lies.
Betrayal.
Treason.
Amelia of Avonlee wants nothing more desperately than to earn the freedom denied to her since birth. Hell-bent on distancing herself from the prince of the warrior wolves, she will stop at nothing to end her betrothal. Even if it takes convincing her feisty cousin, Cora, to aid her in a potentially treasonous quest.
Prince Dane of Carpathia arrives at the Bastion determined to dominate the academy’s competitive arenas and show their longtime rivals what the wolves are really made of. He quickly finds his world turned upside down by one little word. Fate.Desperate times call for desperate measures, and with pressures from the outer realms mounting, a magically binding contract with the Necromancer’s devious daughter, Kessara, might be his only hope. That is if she doesn’t destroy him first.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the young nobles from the seven kingdoms of dragons, wolves, humans, and fae gather together for the first time. Fragile treaties between the once adversarial realms will be tested, and in this newly formed academy, only one thing is certain; not everyone has come to promote peace.
GOT and LOTR meet Pride and Prejudice as book one of the Kingdom of Seven Sovereigns series follows four noble teens into their inaugural year at the Bastion academy.
R.C. Reigh is an American author of fiction novels and short stories for both Middle Grade and Young Adult readers. As a young girl growing up in rural Illinois, she fell in love with reading about adventures in faraway places. She began writing as a hobby, and in the days before home computers were the norm, she would jot down ideas in notebooks or on her mom’s typewriter.
R.C. Reigh is a member of the Hampton Roads Writers (HRW) and a United Through Reading Ambassador.
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When I come across a beautiful young woman who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, I take matters into my own hands.
As a bodyguard to wealthy billionaires and the Larussio Crime Family, I’ve seen situations like this escalate time and time again.
When the criminal with a long past sets his sites on her, Alexis doesn’t see the extent of the danger, until it’s far too late.
But I’m not going to let anything happen to the wide-eyed innocent who takes my breath away and makes my heart pound with an excitement I’ve never known.
That woman speaks to my dark soul on a primal level, causing every protective and possessive instinct I have to kick in, far beyond what I’ve ever known.
The enemies think their deadly game is too perilous to overcome, but they are wrong. They will rue the day they went against one of the most ruthless protectors of them all.
I will keep Alexis safe, and she will be mine to love and cherish for all time.
Watch and see…
Nick and Allie
As a wealthy member of a security team, paid to protect billionaires and mafia men alike, I’m used to having anything or anyone I want.
Until I rescue a woman who takes my breath away in one moment with her beauty and leaves my head spinning in the next with that sassy little mouth.
Allie has perfected the art of keeping men at a distance, and I’m determined to break down the defenses she has so carefully constructed in the most delicious of ways.
But the criminals who endangered her closest friend are now after her, and my priorities are split.
They will be sorry they ever looked at the woman who belongs to one of the most ruthless protectors around.
Because I protect what’s mine.
And Allie is no longer just another woman on a long list, but the one I plan to make my own for all time. Because in this elusive little game of the heart, I plan to win.
Wait and see…
Elusive Surrender is the bundled collection of Elusive and Tenacious, the third in a sinfully delicious duet collection by International Best-Selling Author Via Mari. You will fall in love with these two fearless women who become the best of friends and capture the hearts of the men who will do anything to protect them, even from themselves.
You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each story and couple have a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Love shape shifters? These whimsical tales are sure to captivate!
Not all is as it seems in the shape shifter community.
Elorah can’t seem to shake Rowan’s amorous advances. In their cat and mouse game, there is no question who has the advantage.
The statue atop the bank building fascinated Terra from day one. But was it truly inanimate or was it alive?
Lorena awakens to a room in Hell but when the alpha Hellhound announces she belongs to him, can she escape his watchful eye?
A unique mix of two species, Draco seeks more from his best friend, Esma. He will stop at nothing to prove to her she is the one for him.
Jax howls for his delectable Harlot- Ivy- but pursuing her is too dangerous.
Walker seeks forever with the gorgeous scuba diver; however, instead of treading water, she is swimming away.
Publisher’s note: *content warning* Release the Hellhound contains adult subjects that may not be suitable for all audiences. Paranormal Romance, shape shifters, anthology, short stories, HEA, fated mates. All characters depicted in this work of fiction are 18 years of age or older.
Award winning, International Bestselling author, Tamara K. Lawyer, who writes under the pseudonym TK Lawyer was born in Colon, Panama. She moved to the United States with her family to pursue her post- secondary education aspirations and found her love of writing sometime in 2013. Her first book, Nightfall was published shortly afterward, in October 2014.
She writes steamy and heartwarming paranormal and contemporary romance with HOT alpha males and curvy women. Her books often toe the line, straying from traditional ideas and opening readers’ minds and hearts to unlimited possibilities. She loves exploring new ideas and new ways of thinking.
When she isn’t reading or writing, she is likely spending time with her husband/best friend or catering to their lovable American Foxhound misfit who steals all the attention in their house.
Join The Winemakers for an enchanting Christmas celebration!
Amid the snow-covered beauty of the Count of Almoster’s estate, Pedro and Anne Daun’s love story continues, but this Holiday, their desires are on a collision course. Scarred by a painful past, Pedro guards his heart against fatherhood while Anne’s yearning for a child threatens to unravel their perfect marriage.
As the family gathers for a festive celebration, buried secrets set the stage for a winter’s tale like no other. When tragedy strikes, and a young boy vanishes into the snowy wilderness, Pedro’s courage is tested in ways he never imagined. Together, they must confront their deepest fears and find the true meaning of love, forgiveness, and the magical ‘Scent of Snow’ that can transform their lives forever.
Will Pedro and Anne’s love prove strong enough to weather the storm, or will the snowy landscape forever change the course of their destinies?
Stories are the very fabric of life. I want to transport readers to exotic settings, where they can find romance and happy endings and hopefully bring some back to their daily lives. Portugal brims with beauty and passion, and I research every tiny detail of my novels, hoping to make the reader treasure my grandparents’ country as I do. I have a loving husband who still is my hero and two amazing kids. When it’s cold and rainy, I run inside to read and watch movies under blankets, sipping wine. You can find me on the beach during summer, surfing with my family.
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Alien Redemption is a Sci-Fi Adventure that I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in but once I got started reading it was hard to put down. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. This Sci-Fi is packed with action, mystery, suspense, aliens and so much more. What would you do if you if your fresh start at a new life doesn’t work out how you wanted it to? What if the choices you make go from not so bad to way worse? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2024-01-04 23:43:082024-01-13 17:12:16Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver is a twisted sci-fi adventure with plenty of suspense, tension, drama, and action. With plenty of secrets, high stakes, and blackmail Claudia faces challenges and aliens that need to be saved. Things go from bad to worse as Claudia survives this dark adventure.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2024-01-04 22:14:512024-01-13 17:11:58Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Brandy Vaughn
This book was so much fun to read. It was tough to see all that happened to Julia, including all the loss she had to suffer while uric to rebuild. This was a really great sequel to book one. The author crafts some very interesting stories and I’m looking forward to reading more stories from the author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2024-01-04 21:42:242024-01-13 17:11:30Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Ashley Phillips
This is a journey of finding lost family members and putting some to rest. When Jean approaches Blanche about traveling to Vietnam with her to help her find her mom, Blanche isn’t prepared for what she might also find while there. Jean is keeping secrets and once they start to come out, Blanche learns even more about herself. There is mystery, intrigue, and suspense woven throughout this story and is sure to keep any mystery lover engaged.
My favorite part of this story is the re-telling of Cinderella. I really enjoyed that little tidbit. There is some history woven throughout this story too. A very good read that I would recommend.
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 Johnson2024-01-04 21:00:132024-01-13 17:11:22Mission Improbable: Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery) by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Julie Johnson
Lannahi once thought she was in love with a man, that is until she finds out that he was using her to take revenge on those who had wronged his father. Then he cursed her so that she could never tell anyone of his plans or escape him in the future. The Fae win kingdoms by challenging the current ruler. Lannahi decides the only way to escape her ex is by challenging the Queen of a winter kingdom mostly inhabited by landshapers. She wins but the former queen tells her that she will never be accepted. Lannahi fears that she was right. She can’t trust anyone within her new Kingdom. They are either loyal to the former queen or to the land.
Lannahi needs to watch her back no matter where she goes. Without allies she could easily lose her throne just as fast as she took it. Will she be able to retain her throne or die trying?
I enjoyed this book. The author took the time to let us get to know Lannahi as a person before she came into power. The author voiced Lannahi’s thought process to show where she was coming from with all of her decisions and to show that she is a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a prince or king to make her name known. She will stop at nothing to live free.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Santana Hickshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSantana Hicks2024-01-04 20:28:552024-01-13 17:11:11Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Santana Hicks
Alien Redemption is a adventurous sci fi story that I quite enjoyed. This is my first book that I read by this author and definitely will not be my last. I know never to judge a book by the cover so I took a chance being intrigued by the snyposis and I am so glad I did. My emotions ran up and down on this story….If you are a lover of sci fi, adventure, danger, lies and blackmail…I definitely recommend this book.
Claudia is looking for a new start while trying to stay on the down low. She approaches to wanting to be the medical attendant on a ship, but it comes at a price. Knowing Claudia is over qualified… Captain Bennet knows he got the better end of the deal… When a mission that is hush hush that leads to new species….will Claudia be able to stop the Captain and his deception and protect the new species.
Looking forward to reading more from this author….what a great story.
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 Hoerner2024-01-04 20:18:182024-01-13 17:11:00Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Recipe for Revenge by Hazel Smith is available now in eBook and Physical Book ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ Book Review
Recipe for Revenge mixes a little bit of suspense, a little bit of romance, and a ton of shenanigans to this recipe. April May, a small town reporter, has all the hottest topics to write about: a burnt down store whose owner is presumed dead, a burglary, and a missing person. She has also dug up some memories from a tragic accident that deeply affected her past and had to give up her foster dog whose owner magically reappears.
Recipe for Revenge is the second installment of the April May Cozy Mystery series. Despite being part of a series, this could be read as a standalone with no troubles. I have not sat down with a good cozy mystery in a long time and this one truly won me over. April is so relatable to me, especially her crochet abilities. And her love for Ralph, makes my heart happy. Hazel Smith really knows how to draw her readers in and keep their attention. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I enjoyed that the mystery was not only suspenseful but had a hint of romance thrown in. I will definitely get my hands on Installment #1 of this series and I look forward to reading other novels by Smith. Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Mertzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Mertz2024-01-04 20:17:142024-01-13 17:10:51Recipe For Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Ashley Mertz
I was looking for something light and fun to read while home for a long weekend when I stumbled upon Recipe for Revenge. I hadn’t heard of Hazel Smith before so hadn’t even thought to read book one in the April May series. Despite being the second book, Recipe for Revenge read well as a stand alone just as “advertised”. I never felt lost or confused and felt the story flowed well. I am not a huge dog fan (I know, I know) but I was shocked to realize how much I enjoyed the characters throughout, furry ones included. This was a great, fast paced cozy mystery that really hit the spot. I will likely go back and check out the first book in this series as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2024-01-04 20:05:392024-01-13 17:10:41Recipe For Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Felicia Bates
Another fantastic story children’s story from this author, I always enjoy reading her stories. She writes in a way that makes learning fun and interactive for kids along with fun life lessons. I enjoyed this short chapter book that kids of all ages will be able to read and like. I am always a fan of anything with Nessie, so this was definitely a book I enjoyed, Craig is trying to hunt down Nessie, but his little sister Linda keeps interrupting and getting in the way. I loved the idea of kids trying to hunt down the Loch Ness monster and the adventures they could have. The author weaves together magic, sea creatures, pirates, and great family lessons that are easy for kids to follow and enjoy. As a chapter book it has less illustrations than her other books, but the ones they have are beautiful. This is a story kids of all ages will enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2024-01-04 19:34:542024-01-13 17:10:33Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This book is another great read from the Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series! With its fun rhyming story line, beautifully rendered illustrations, and well-thought-out activities, both your child and yourself will have fun learning about different ways to entertain your dog and yourself! I’m so happy I stumbled on this series as it will help me teach my grandchildren more about dogs, the responsibilities of dogs, and the fun they can bring to their lives.
This book in particular is a great reminder to all pet owners that you need to mix things up with your pets, so they don’t get bored, because boredom often leads to trouble. It talks about a great many things you can do with and for your pet that you will probably enjoy yourself as well.
Being a pet owner takes a lot more energy, knowledge, and time than people often think when they are caught in the moment of seeing a cute furry face. These books would be a wonderful educational starting point if your child or someone younger wants a pet. That way, you can make sure they understand what all pet ownership takes and are truly up for the task. I definitely recommend this series and can’t wait to read more of it myself
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2024-01-04 19:23:182024-01-13 17:10:24Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Donya Pedigo
April May is the Laurel Lakes newest reporter when she comes to town from the big city of Chicago to the small town. After a local business burns down, April finds herself involved in another mystery that has surprise connections to her family, her foster dog Ralph’s owner, and post events, she races to find the “Recipe for Revenge”. She also finds herself getting attached to an attractive vet in town and making close friends making her rethink her original get back to Chicago ASAP mentality. The April May books are meant to be stand alone books and can be read in any order. I did read the first book but I do wish I did so that I would have a better backstory on how and why she ended up in Laurel Lakes, but you definitely do not have to read it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2024-01-04 18:59:422024-01-13 17:10:15Recipe for Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Tabitha montero
Cute yet intriguing murder mystery with a dash of romance. This is book 2; however, I read it as a standalone and I didn’t really feel lost at all. I enjoyed the mystery and suspense that Hazel Smith brought to us with the FMC April May, who seems to have some of the worst luck around. I also really enjoyed the dash of romance sprinkled throughout the book…nothing too heavy, but it was a nice touch. You can definitely read this as a standalone, but I am going to be going back to read the first one. Pick this up if you are looking for a lighter murder mystery with a dash of romance. Reviewed by @meggs1717
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2024-01-04 18:32:202024-01-13 17:10:03Recipe For Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Megan Conley
Mission Improbable: Vietnam is part of the Blanche Murninghan Mystery Series. It is a historical cozy mystery that takes place in the year 2003, 30 years after the Vietnam War. The story follows the adventures of an amateur sleuth named Blanche who has gained a reputation for being determined to solve a good mystery. In her newest adventure she has been asked to travel to Vietnam to help a woman named Jean find her mother. As the two women spend time together, they discover they have a lot in common as they bond while navigating through the mystery surrounding each of their painful pasts. The author takes the reader on an emotional journey of self-discovery as both women try to seek answers and find closure. The characters of Blanche and Jean are relatable and the qualities of each are admirable. Both are strong, smart, determined, and driven to find answers. The attention to historic details fully immerses you into the story and makes you feel as though you are there. A great read with mystery, intrigue, secrets, adventure, family, and friendship.
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 Barnes2024-01-04 18:03:532024-01-13 17:09:52Mission Improbable: Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery) by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I didn’t realize this was part of a series, so I read this as a standalone. While I want to go back to read the previous ones now because I loved this one, I wasn’t lost going through this one at all. I enjoy a good cozy mystery so this one hit the spot! This book definitely pulled on my heartstrings as Jean tells her story and Blanche listens intently and decides to help. Will they be able to find any answers, or will the questionable characters they meet put an end to their journey? The way the author paints the vivid scenery of Vietnam is amazing. I couldn’t put this one down and read straight through. Don’t pass it up!
I read a previous book by this author, but I loved this one even more! I’m a huge fan of the sci-fi genre which unfortunately means I find many books that seem to follow the same pattern. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this author created a magnificent adventure with detailed characters that I was immediately fully invested in. The single thing I didn’t like about this book was the cover. I almost didn’t pick it up because something put me off, but I’m glad I took the chance anyway. I highly recommend choosing this for your next read if you love sci-fi adventures!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-01-04 17:08:332024-01-13 17:09:34Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Shannen Kern
Claudia Zimmerman is a doctor, or at least she used to be before she was thrust out of her profession after being blamed for something which wasn’t her fault, all thanks to her employer wanting to save face rather than admit a mistake. The main drawback to this is that it has meant she has had to stay in hiding under an assumed name and not spending long periods in any one place.
As part of her disgraced status, she finds a job on a ship for medical personnel and decides it might be her only way off of the station she is currently in and escape her woes, however, that was not to be and instead she finds that the captain knows exactly who she is and what she has done, or at least been railroaded for. She is in shock and has no idea how to respond until the captain decides to go in for a little blackmail and threatens to turn her in if she doesn’t join his crew and so reluctantly, she does exactly that.
As the days and weeks pass, Claudia becomes more used to her situation and her role, as well as the challenges which come with it, including and almost permanent state of stress and anxiety about what the captain will threaten her with next, but she does her job well and looks after the crew. Normally, she isn’t allowed off the ship while they are on jobs, but one day, she is requested, and she knows full well that what she is about to do is something she will have qualms about. It turns out she is right, and her assignment is distasteful and downright abhorrent, especially when it turns out that the reason she is there, is for her to run checks on a new, sentient and humanoid species for a very specific purpose.
The more time she spends with these individuals, the more she comes to feelings of protectiveness and is loath to let the captains plan come to fruition, but will she be able to do that and stay alive while looking after these beautiful, birdlike creatures, or will she end up out of her depth? This is an epic sci-fi adventure full of plots, secrets, lies and revelations as one woman seeks to protect a new species from a less that positive fate while battling her internal mechanisms and biases, which spins a story full of unpredictability and emotional ups and downs throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-01-04 16:55:132024-01-13 17:09:25Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
The Marcy Box Set contains books one through three featuring Marcy Jenson and her journey navigating trauma while facing reality through a different lense., Marcy is a business owner of her own cafe and has been dating Brad Preston for two and half years. The last four months she has been having nightmares that disrupt her sleep. When her best friend, Jill, mentions that her temper has even caused customers to leave the cafe, Marcy tries to dismiss it as everyone is being too sensitive. Brad dumps her after she shoves him during an argument.. The following evening, Marcy is held at gunpoint by a robber in a gas station. Thankfully, she has professional training and disarms the stunned gunman and beats him down. When the police arrive, she gives her statement and is trying to leave when she is accosted by news crews. She is approached by Liam who would like to speak to him in private. He tells her about his life and the trauma of losing his family and believes she can help him take on the bad people. Marcy begins therapy with Dr. Bengali who claims that they need to find the underlying cause of her rage.
Brad proposes to Marcy and she accepts. The following Monday, Brad is gone on a business trip, Liam contacts Marcy again. He provides her with a burner phone and tells her to meet him at a park after dark. Marcy is used as bait for a group of thugs that Liam executes. On Wednesday, Liam gives her a gun and they take on a gang. Marcy doesn’t shoot one of them but hits them with the gun. At home, Marcy realizes she hasn’t checked her phone for messages from Brad. She listens to them as they become more angry that she hasn’t answered his calls.. Marcy becomes distraught and experiences a breakdown causing her to go to the hospital. Brad flies home and sees her at the hospital where he ends their engagement.. Liam had told her about a cabin in Vermont where he would teach her how to use a gun. She spends two weeks with Liam and they fall in love. Liam dotes on her, but due to his work, they have to keep their relationship secret. While she has been gone, Brad has been trying to find her. Jill claims he has been calling the cafe too.
Marcy returns home and tells Brad she is in love with Liam. However, she can’t deny that she still loves Brad. Brad tells her to no longer see Liam. Liam goes to California to finish his revenge on the men that murdered his family. Marcy follows him and spends time with Liam and Will. Before Liam executes the plan for the men, Marcy returns home. She continues therapy and is stuck with deciding what man she should spend her life with. With nobody to confide in, Marcy’s nightmares and confusion intensify. Dr. Bengali and Marcy have made several breakthroughs in her therapy. However, the revelations are certain to alter Marcy’s life forever.
Intense suspense builds through each book and there is a smooth transition between each edition. Marcy’s relationships are complex and dominate her entire life. Meanwhile, Dr. Bengali seems to be the voice of reason. Marcy is so codependent that she doesn’t miss a beat by running to Brad or Liam when she fights with one of them. While she can’t handle the thought of either of them being with another woman, Marcy doesn’t see herself manipulating them. She refuses to accept accountability for her own actions by blaming them for the predicament.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2024-01-04 16:15:322024-01-13 16:59:21The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J. Burson – Review by Stephanie Runyon
This book is about Seraphina, a cupid, and Seth, a hockey player. Everyone knows who Seth is. And it is not good. Seraphina knows Seth well. This will be the third time she helps him find love. Good thing he does not remember her. This is the fourth book in the Heartstrings series, and you will love every page of it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidi Schoolmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi Schoolman2024-01-04 14:11:132024-01-13 16:59:10Seraphina (Heartstrings Series) by Brooke May – Review by Heidi Schoolman
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