This is a collection of 6 short shifter romances. Each one of them is unique and we have shifters of all kinds from werewolves, and cats to a shark which was a first and very unique story for me. I am a real lover of paranormal romances and I love the dymantic between the dominant shifter and their fated mate. All the stories are fated mate stories however none of them are straight forward or easy. The author does an amazing job of captivating the reader and each story is unique and different which I loved. I also loved how the fated mates to these powerful, handsome, breathtaking men were just normal woman with curves and insecurities. It made you feel it could happen to you. The only little thing for me is the stories even though they felt complete and finished with me being greedy I wanted so much much. I really enjoyed this collection and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Selene, the main character, immediately finds herself in a position where she has no place to live and no job. She thinks she always puts 100% effort into her jobs, yet she continuously finds herself let go. So much so, the local job finding business refuses to help her. This doesn’t stop her from asking for something, anything they can offer. Thankfully someone takes pity on her and conveniently walks away so she can preview any job listings their office received. This is when her life forever changes.
Selene thinks she’s found a cushy job in paradise and after speaking with one of the owners, finds that her room and board would be covered if she takes the position to live on the island while completing her job. The details were a bit sketchy, but she rolls with it. When she first arrives, she isn’t bothered by the fact that she will be the only employee who stays overnight on the island other than the owners and the visitors staying at the establishment. Then she is informed that if she ventures outside after dusk, she must wear a mask at all times.
She immediately finds the mysterious island exciting, intriguing and a tiny bit dangerous.
The author created yet another paranormal romance plot that is a bit outlandish, but still satisfying for those who enjoy a bit of steaminess. Selene is a bit annoying at first, but you will soon grow to love her. While the book is a quick read, I felt it was missing a bit more details to fully reach its potential. I think overall readers will enjoy it, but it leaves you wanting to know more. Maybe a good start to a series for this character/location? Either way, I cannot wait to read the author’s next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2024-02-02 11:07:392024-02-14 21:17:14Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Darla Yocom
A New Day for Cray (The Adventures of Cray Series) By G Pa Rhymes 4 Stars
This is a cute story filled with colourful illustrations that will capture a child’s attention. Cray the crab is a bully who punches all of his friends. He thinks it is funny but they do not. They don’t like it at all. What happens when Cray loses his pincher? This is a great story to teach young children about bullying in a way that they will understand. It is a fun and easy read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2024-02-02 11:03:472024-02-06 10:53:05A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G PA Rhymes – Review by Anna Hirsch
A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo. This is a lovely true story about a woman and her missing cat. During the search she finds her faith in God answers her prayer and she finds Muffin. This is a very Christian faith based book for kids around the ages of 6-18. I really enjoyed it and I read it to my 5 year old nephew and he enjoyed it. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is as well. Being a Christian I could relate to this book in all the ways but if someone is not I could see how they wouldn’t connect. I think its a important book for kids if their families practice the Christian faith.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76854377-savage-lies” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1673615562l/76854377._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76854377-savage-lies”>Savage Lies</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23199631.Isla_Vaughn”>Isla Vaughn</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6228363516″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> I have jumped backwards into the series after starting to read further on in the series. I recently read the prequel and whilst this introduced characters book 1 really drags you into Cole and Riley’s story. <br />The characters develop well and the twisted and semi dark, bully groundwork is laid. The world built around their high school, sports and the relationships and history that some characters have as this story unfolds really makes you feel that you could be there.<br />Once again a book by this author that grabs you and holds you in place until you have reached the cliffhanger of an end.<br /> <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34425105-tracy”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2024-02-02 08:56:282024-02-14 21:16:56Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
This is the third book in the Love on Tap series. This story follows Miller and Maisy. Miller is kind of the odd one out of the family. Maisy sees past all that. These two meet after Maisy jumps in his car after running away from her wedding. That is when you know the fun is about to commence. The chemistry is definitely there, but should they really entertain the idea?
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I am really enjoying the adventures with Craig and Linda and their mission to save Nessie’s Grotto. I didn’t think they would ever see Nessie again from the last time they were there, their parents seemed really upset with them talking about Nessie constantly, but I am glad they were able to come back. The lesson on earthquakes and seismographs is a great addition to the book, it gives children something to actually learn while reading a fun story. I look forward to their next adventure with Nessie.
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I love this story. Curse of the Forbidden Island is a supernatural fantasy story with a mix of intrigue, myths and definitely some steam. Although the story was short, it really packed a punch. I loved the premise of the storyline and I could not put this down until the very end…..
What can possibly happen when you are down on your luck looking for the next job….Selene finds out when she find a job that could good to be true. Imagining the perfect job on a beautiful island with all amenities included! When talk about the island and the myths linger….Selene is still all in. When pieces of the puzzle come together….what is the Curse of this island…..
Definitely read and find out, I do not want to give any spoilers away…..and the ending!!! Another great story by this author….
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 Hoerner2024-02-02 06:54:532024-02-14 21:16:41Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
I really liked the premise of this short story and I really hope/wish/want/plead with C.A. King to do a more in-depth telling of this story. The Curse of the Forbidden Island is a paranormal/horror/reverse harem/romance that definitely has the potential to be a fantastic book. My biggest issue with it is that I felt rushed throughout and there were some plot holes and parts of the plot that I wish were more developed. I also really wanted the characters to be more developed. I felt that the information we were given was just dumped on the reader (sometimes seemingly at random) and it could have been more developed. I also recognize that this short story is only 52 pages long and there’s only so much time which is why I’d really love to see this developed into a longer story. The plot is there and I think King has the ability and wherewithal to do it. This is a super quick 20-30 minute read (depending on how many distractions you have ;)) and it’s spicy in all the right ways. Like I said, I enjoyed it but I’d just like to see more character development and some of the plot holes filled in and more plot development as well. Reviewed by @meggs1717
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I loved this one. What a cool PNR read. It was fascinating from the start. Looking for that fresh start, she ends up at a resort that most employees don’t stay on at night. I laughed at the story. I had unfog my glasses because there’s a bit of steamy romance. It’s a story that will catch you right from the start. You won’t want to put it down. You’ll want to if the island is cursed or not and th author won’t tell you early. I love the writing of the book. She’ll make you wait till towards the end. Really fun characters that make the story with their personalities. I found the story made a dull evening quite entertaining. It’s a quick read that’s well worth it.
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I loved this paranormal cozy. It’s a little cozy with the ghost of Jean Lafitte. Humor, mystery and adventures in the city of New Orleans. I loved it and couldn’t put it down. Juliet and Jean were quite the pair together. The description and detail that went into the story made it feel so much like you were there. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
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What an amazing story. It was powerful and inspirational at the same time. Watching Danny and Nora take the trip through Danny’s life was a ‘wow’ factor. I found the writing to be quite thought provoking. There were a couple of subpltos here that tied together nicely. I was in it right from the start. Great characters and fantastic writing. This is a book I can definitely recommend. I hope to read more from this author.
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Really interesting plot. This book has a little bit of everything. Family troubles, in my different ways, forbidden love different than you’ve read it before, and a hope for the future that differ drastically. So fun to read that I couldn’t put the book down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2024-02-02 02:01:452024-02-14 21:14:48The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Wow. Take the relic hunters and place them against each other. The brothers stick together, but when there are orders to hunt them down, wouldn’t you rather your own team find you than somebody else? This one was crazy! Read this if you like turning the pages and not being able to stop reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2024-02-02 01:43:432024-02-14 21:14:32Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kayla Octaviano
This book had its own unique twists and turns. Again, stepping back to a real life time in history, these characters do their thing. Little do they know, they are chasing more trouble for themselves than thought possible. With the relic hunters on the defense, this book is exciting, crazy, and very fun to read.
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Super fun read! I’m not a big history buff, but relating back to Hitler was extremely interesting to read about. These wonderful characters being put into real life scenarios is crazy and a lot of fun! Can’t wait to read the next one!
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Very fun. Fun to read about the group being brought in as a group, working together again. This book puts their team against other teams who are trying to reach the same goal. Twists and turns promised, adventure like no other, and fun characters that you can relate too.
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Very unique book. I’ve never read a book like this. Intriguing, entertaining, twists and turns at every moment. I would suggest this book to anybody who likes adventure, being on the edge of your seat, and fun story lines.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2024-02-02 01:24:282024-02-14 21:13:35Relic Hunters: Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Holy wow. So much to unpack in this, but without giving anything away… Lets just do this. First, while this is the 3rd in the Sinful Duets, you can read it alone, but you really should read the other 2, so you get all the backstory. It really helps to understand the stories better, plus, they’re just really good… Also, if you LOVE broody men and sassy women, you’re gonna love these stories. Our ladies are smart and sassy, and our men are fierce and strong and PROTECTIVE.. (and SEXY) but shhh, I didn’t say that. **wink** Anyway. You’re not going to want to miss this book *or the other 2*. They are full of all the feels. All the emotions. Lots of suspense, a little human trafficking, some BDSM… I mean, if you’re not into that stuff, you may not like these stories as much, but it’s not like hard core, so maybe just be forewarned, they’re in the story before you give it a go.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Manda Kellyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngManda Kelly2024-02-02 00:44:132024-02-14 21:13:23Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Manda Kelly
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123138003-smooth-hoperator” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685576298l/123138003._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123138003-smooth-hoperator”>Smooth Hoperator</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15303783.Sylvie_Stewart”>Sylvie Stewart</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227628342″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Carter, former political figure, now slinging brews in a brewery. He meets the local librarian, Sunny, and her grandfather. There are people out there that would like to ruin what Carter has going, but he wants to stop them before everything is lost. Sunny could be helpful IF she gets on board with his crazy plan. Of course, she gets to use him to make her true love jealous by fake dating him. The only thing is that as they spend more time together his feelings start to become real. Will Sunny reciprocate his feelings or will she leave him behind? This series doesn’t have to be read in order even though the books do intertwine a little. I enjoyed this story and reading about this family. Each story brought something a little different, but the author did a great job bringing the characters to life. They were also very relatable. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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Wowza. Talk about plot twists and action packed stories. I didn’t realize this was the 2nd book in a series, but I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by not having read the 1st book. Also, for me, this story did seem to maybe drag on a bit at times, but the action and all the things in the other parts of the story sure made up for it… By the end of the book I was on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put it down. If you love a great suspense romance thriller, you wont wanna miss this one. Kathryn Dodson has absolutely got a new fan, and I cannot wait to read more of her work!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Manda Kellyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngManda Kelly2024-02-02 00:08:062024-02-14 21:12:29Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Manda Kelly
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157375118-hidden-mischief” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684448473l/157375118._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157375118-hidden-mischief”>Hidden Mischief</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37003501.Alyndra_Quinn”>Alyndra Quinn</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227603510″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> It has been a while since her husband passed away and Ashton is still trying to find herself. She has a side to her that rarely, if ever, gets to see the light of day. When she applies for a membership at the club Shatteres Embrace she didn’t expect to see Zachary there. Not only is he her best friends brother but her new boss. He should be off-limits but how can she turn down what he is offering? I enjoyed this book and the characters were likeable. The story flowed fairly well and was easy to read. I look forward to seeing what the next book in the series has to offer. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-02-02 00:04:542024-02-14 21:11:16Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Fuller Sight is a metaphysical novel. Much of the book takes place outside of time as we know it. Danny Anderson is an 18-year-old young man who has decided that he needs to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the girl he loves from throwing away her dreams of becoming a doctor. He kills himself by running his father’s car into a bridge’s concrete abutment.
Upon his death he meets his mother, Nora Anderson, who died nine years earlier. She is his guide for the remainder of the book, helping him review and better understand himself and those around him.
As he reviews his life, we gain a better understanding of his father, brother, and the Nigerian American family across the street who became a second family after his mother died in an automobile accident. We especially become acquainted with that family’s daughter and Danny’s best friend, Sadé Okoro. Their friendship becomes mildly romantic to the point of Sadé expressing her dream of going to college together which Danny believes is financially out of reach.
In any case, her university plans with Danny are abruptly shunted when she witnesses a drunken Mitchell Anderson violently slap Danny on the 9th anniversary of Nora’s death. Sadé takes Danny to be tended to by her mother, Ezzine Okoro. Danny experiences complete memory loss due to his father’s blow.
That night, Mitchell dies in his sleep due to an accidental overdose accompanied by liquor. The next day Mitchell is discovered dead in his bed and the death is deemed suspicious. Circumstantial evidence along with a violent scene the day before makes Danny a person of interest.
Sadé is convinced of Danny’s innocence but Danny has less trust in himself than she has in him. She determines to tell the police she was the one responsible, reasoning that if the detectives have more than one suspect then their theory of the case would be so weakened that they wouldn’t be able to charge Danny.
All throughout this story, Nora and Danny see all of this as well as the fuller view. They come to understand the karmic life lessons and how the greater community, both living and dead, are all on a path to grow, learn, and love each other. No one is excluded in the greater community, not even those who think and do their worst.
This same process continues as Nora guides Danny through previous lives as the son of South Carolina plantation owners in 1775; as a blind beggar and former commander of the royal guard in the Gorkha Kingdom (near Tibet and India) in 1680; as a monk and former heir to an English nobleman in 1349; as a widow and spy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1780; as an observer of Danny’s grandmother when she was a suffragette in Washington DC in 1917; and finally back observing his father’s actions in 1971.
John Stone is providentially married and enjoys as much time as he can with ‘framily’ including their daughters, sons- in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends who become more important with the passing of every single day.
He holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Mankato State University and a Master of Industrial Relations degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Between those two schools he also attended United Theological Seminary (UTS), a Minnesota ecumenical seminary and while there served as Interim Minister at Zion United Church of Christ in Long Prairie, Minnesota; Assistant Chaplain with the Minnesota Department of Corrections in Sauk Centre, Minnesota; and Youth Minister at the Church of Christ in Richfield, MN.
In his professional life he had the privilege of working with churches, schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and many organizations founded and run by people of color including Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC); NAACP; Latino Communities United in Service (CLUES); The St. Paul Foundation’s El Fundo and the St. Paul Urban League.
More recently he raised money from individuals as well as public, government and private sources to serve causes benefiting people who are economically disadvantaged, veterans, neighborhood watch organizations, higher education and medical research.
Currently, he is retired and pursuing a new career as an author.
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When a food critic chokes on a traditional baby trinket in Juliet Vance’s King Cake, she loses her dream job as a pastry chef in the French Quarter and finds herself thrust into a supernatural adventure to find a long lost treasure. Forced to team up with the infamous buccaneer Jean Lafitte, the Terror of the Gulf Coast, the two must search the haunted streets of New Orleans and enlist help from local ghostly legends in order to break the centuries-old curse on the treasure.
With a fortnight to find the jewels and break the curse, Juliet must decide if she can trust the pirate and join his quest before the clock runs out.
If you enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean series or Fine Spirits Served Here, you’ll love this thrilling adventure set in the mysterious streets of The Big Easy.
Mary Walsh is an award-winning multi-genre author of 15 books. Her genres include urban fantasy, romance, cozy ghost stories, historical fiction, and nonfiction. Her latest urban fantasy adventure, The Curse of Jean Lafitte, stars Jean Lafitte the Pirate in present-day New Orleans searching for his cursed treasure.
After growing up outside of Pittsburgh, Mary now lives in Mechanicsburg, PA, with her husband Dave and their four kids. She is also a freelance editor and public speaker. She spends a lot of her days fighting her dog Scarlett for foot space under her desk. Mary is one of the co-founders of Books Books Books, an annual book fest that brings in over 125 authors. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X @marywalshwrites.
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WINNER of the 2020 Wishing Shelf Book and Readers’ Favorites 2021 Awards! Viking legends, unforgettable characters and authentic history combine in an exciting series starter! Vikings and Saxons, ghostly curses, witches and soothsayers, dangerous were-creatures and a young boy who must find his courage…
Danelaw life is good! Practicing martial skills, grumbling over chores, listening to scary stories and shadowing his brothers everywhere, Finn is a normal boy of ten in the Viking Kingdoms of ninth century England. A bit timid, his father plots his apprenticeship while the family prepares a grand wedding. Off to the North, his uncle sails home after years of exile. And unbeknownst to all, the ghost of an ancient mage sits sentinel over his clan freehold. But when a witch’s curse comes alive, a mishap turns young Finn into a vardoger, haunted by his own forerunner ghost.
Suddenly thrust into a new realm beyond Midgard, Finn struggles to be a boy by day and a ghost at night. His own clan fears him, he overhears murder plots, he learns the truth of giants and the hidden folk, and the witch still hunts revenge…
Will Finn find the courage to defeat his enemies, save his uncle, and accept his new ghostly existence?
Like history and legends? Enjoy the gritty realism of TV’s Vikings or the multi-character fantasy of The Song of Ice and Fire? Want Viking Age drama and adventures like The Last Kingdom, then this is a series you’ll love!
Jay Veloso Batista is a published author of Historical Fantasy and Supernatural Suspense, technical non-fiction, poetry and role-playing games. The Forerunner Series includes ‘Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse,’ ‘The Vardoger Boy,’ ‘On Viking Seas,’ ‘Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (2022),’ ‘Mauraders in Jotunheim (2023),’ and ‘Voyage to Cordova (2024).’ Jay loves history, cycling and hiking, and good craft beer! A frequent traveler for business and pleasure, Jay has visited all 50 states and all of the continents except Antarctica, and the places he has frequented support his story craft. A father and grandfather, Jay lives on the eastern Delaware shore with his wife where they can kayak, swim in the ocean and eat lots of blue fin crabs! You can learn more about Jay at www.jayvelosobatista.com or on his Facebook Author page.
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Nothing anyone said in the daylight was going to change a thing. The fact remained: what happened at night was real enough to change things forever.
It was always the same: a warm night, a scream of desire on the wind, the pounding of the ocean waves. Yeah, about as cliché as it got. Knowing that didn’t make it any less real. When there was a mystery afoot, she was there searching for answers.
They weren’t fooling anyone. It was obvious the six owners of the resort were masquerading as Casanovas. That was the reason for all her snooping around: she was going to figure out exactly what was happening on the island, if she had to rip one mask off of them at a time.
In retrospect, maybe she wanted to keep her job instead of playing detective.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche.
Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time.
To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger.
People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years.
I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you differently.
I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes—I want them to know they are making a difference.
Fast forward to today…
C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author has over 75 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres.
Awards include:
Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019
Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017
Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal
2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella
2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre
City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200786125-elusive-surrender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705323386l/200786125._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200786125-elusive-surrender”>Elusive Surrender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16229360.Via_Mari”>Via Mari</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227581321″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Part three has arrived with books five and six. Make sure you’re not at work and that you have nothing important to do, nor anything important planned because you won’t want to put this down. First up is Sheldon and Alexis. She finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and in da ger to boot. A bad man has also set his sights on her and will stop at nothing to get her. Sheldon takes it upon himself to keep her safe no matter what the cost. With the story of Nick and Allie, she is in trouble for trying to do good. Her friend was in trouble and she was only trying to help. Luckily for her she has someone who us willing to do what it takes to make her see that not all men are bad. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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‘This is going to be such a long meeting. Time to pull it together. Fast. I have a job to do. And no time in my life for lusting over authoritative siblings of my friends.’
Hidden Mischief is the first book in the Shattered Embrace series by Alyndra Quinn. This also appears to be Ms. Quinn’s debut novel- so I was curious to see what lay between these covers. The blurb certainly engaged my curiosity to want to find out what lay under these covers- but as a debut novel, could Ms. Quinn deliver on the promises held in the blurb? Well, I am happy to say that she does indeed deliver a captivating story that held my attention the whole way through. There were a few minor issues that I popped up here and there- but nothing that detracted any from my overall enjoyment of the story. We meet Ashton as she applies to join an exclusive BDSM club, Shattered Embrace, and there is definitely a bit of a mysteriousness about her. I immediately wanted to know her and find out what drew her to the club scene, and what happened in her past to make her feel she had to ‘retire’ from the scene. Add in the fact that her best friend, who is a Dom, didn’t know she was a sub- and I was pretty much hooked. Then Zachery enters the scene- and yep, he delivers all the Alpha-sexiness, so I am all-in! Chemistry sizzles and sparks ignite- which results in a slowwww-burn that gives off some intense heat. This story is made even more intriguing by the fact that Ashton doesn’t realise until it’s too late, that the CEO of the company she has just been hired to consult for, is also the head of the BDSM club she has just applied to….awkward much. And he’s also her best friend’s brother- ummmm, doubly awkward. So if you love Dom/sub stories, a little mysteriousness, sizzle, and great characters, then you will definitely want to get you hands on a copy of this book to explore. This is a steamy, opposites attract contemporary romance with a best friend’s brother element, tension, palpable chemistry, banter, a BDSM club, Dom/sub dynamics, Alpha type male, protective MC, a strong independent yet submissive FMC, friendship, slow burn romance, spicey encounters, humour, secrets, emotion, drama, and intriguing developments- which made for an engrossing read. I really wasn’t sure what to expect from this book to be honest, and I certainly didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did- but after reading this, I immediately added Ms. Quinn to my ‘must read’ author list – and I am excited to see what the rest of the series contains. So, bring on Book #2! Happy Reading…
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183712970-deja-brew-all-over-again” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1703107107l/183712970._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183712970-deja-brew-all-over-again”>Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15303783.Sylvie_Stewart”>Sylvie Stewart</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227556787″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Miller may be the one to always mess up in his family, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love them. I’m not 100% sure he goes looking for trouble, I think it finds him. When he first meets Maisy she accidentally gets into his car while trying to escape her courthouse wedding. Why is she running? For that answer you will have to read the book and fall in love with the characters as I did. Even if you have ups and downs, at the end of the day family is family whether they are blood or not. It has been fun reading about the Brooks family and I look forward to reading the next in the series. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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Savage Lies is the 1st book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. Diffently recommend reading the prequel 1st. This book carries on from the prequel with Riley and Cole as the main characters. The author adds more detailed characters in this book. Coles brother and his 2 cousins. There is more of the push and pull of the FMC and MMC of wanting to be together and hating each other, and both are trying to destroy each other. This is a fast and easy read, which was very enjoyable, and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you start reading.
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