This is the second book in the Hani’s Dauguter Mysteries. We continue to follow Neferet as she finds herself trying to discover who the corpse that has washed up is and who killed him. Neferet may end up in danger herself as she takes on this mystery. I enjoy getting to know more about these characters. I also love how the author includes Egyptian tidbits throughout the book.
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Echoing Hearts: This is the first book in this series that I enjoyed reading. It is a story that is full of romance and attraction that brings heat to another level. I enjoyed how the author used details to bring the characters to life on every page. They are connectable and have great growth throughout which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss for sure. A fast paced, engaging, hard to put down story that kept me turning pages to the end. I highly recommend this book.
His Forever Muse: I enjoyed reading this friends to lovers romance story. This is one of my favorites by this author. I found this book to be well developed where the author used details to make the story realistic. A story where it is full of not only romance but some suspense as well. Brandon and Calliope have known each other for most of their lives. He is her brother’s best friend and should be off limits. What happens when she runs into him in the middle of the desert? He is a steamy adult now but does that mean he is still hands off? You don’t want to miss what happens with these two. They have great growth and chemistry throughout. There is even a little suspense that you won’t see coming. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story. It is entertaining and easy to read. An engaging story that I highly recommend.
Unexpected Entanglement: This is the third book in this series which I enjoyed reading just as much as the previous two books. I would highly suggest reading the previous two books to help your enhancement of this author. This is a series I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This book is just as engaging and hard to put down. I enjoyed how the author used details to make her story come to life on each page. The characters are relatable, strong and supportive of each other. They pull you into their world from the start and have me coming back for more. I enjoyed watching their growth and their chemistry just as great to see. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. A story where a simple favor turns into so much more for these two characters. You don’t want to miss what happens next. I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.
Dangerous Rhythms: This is the fourth book in this series. This is a series that keeps getting better and better with each book. I highly suggest reading the previous books as well to help your enhancement of this author’s writing skills. They can be read as a standalone but they are really enjoyable stories you don’t want to miss. This is a well written story where the author used details to make the story come to life on each page. The characters are connectable, engaging and they certainly bring romance. A story about getting caught between duty and love. Which one will win? Could it be that both situations are a win? I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They have great attraction and growth throughout the story. A fast paced story that is not only hard to put down but also engaging to the end. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.
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An introduction to fireflies. Everyone loves catching fireflies when they are young, I like how Loretta is interested in the life of the fireflies and tries to watch them in her ant farm, until she has to set them free so they can fly and glow. Reading the information on fireflies at the end, I can see how Loretta was to be experiencing all the stages of a fireflies life but the wording didn’t translate well, and I was left kind of confused. My favorite part of the book is the information about the life of a firefly at the end, I was interested to know they are considered beetles, and that they glow in all stages of their life.
This novel has an interesting plot. I’ve never known people to invite others into their home to review it unless they are looking to sell. Kat does not want to sell, so it is peculiar to me that she wants someone to write about it. Other than that, Rae is a force to be reckoned with both professionally and personally.
Rae and Dean have this connection that is undeniable from the moment they meet. You can feel every bit of emotion from the authors writing. If you are looking for a great romance novel, this is it. I cannot wait to read the sequel!
His Forever Muse:
Where do I start? This novel is just as good as the first! The author does such an amazing job of bringing these characters to life. Brandon and Callie are best friends that lost connection and are brought together by fate. The lack of judgement that Brandon has toward Callie is outstanding and I believe he should be the standard for all men to look up to. He is not perfect by any means, but I absolutely love his character.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series. The writing is phenomenal and so easy to sink your teeth into. If the characters and plot are anything like the first two novels, then it will take me no time to read the third. Highly recommend! Super cozy novel with some action and suspense tied in.
Unexpected Entanglement:
This author knows how to create amazing, relatable characters. Even though Chris Sullens is a famous entrepreneur, he can talk to and relate to a small hometown community. From the main characters to the smallest of characters, the author puts an immense amount of personality into each of them as if you have known them for multiple series. In this case we have known Chris, but not to the extent in which we now know him in this novel.
This book is a tale of two love birds that struggle to express their opinions to each other but wear their hearts on their sleeves. The story of Rowan and Chris pulls at my heart strings and I was rooting for them every step of the way. Frustration, anger, lust, and happiness are all emotions that play major roles in this novel and I highly recommend you pick it up! There is a small amount of love scenes in this book which I appreciate because I do not enjoy complete erotica novels. It is easy enough to skip over those scenes as well. I sincerely cannot get enough of this author!
Dangerous Rhythm:
This author hits a sweet spot for me every time I read one of their novels. Each one of the Echo Series books can be read as a stand alone because there is not much information that you need to catch on to the current book. That being said, I absolutely think it is worth it to go back and read the others if this is the first one you plan on reading!
I loved Curtis and Lina. They fit together like PB&J even though Lina tried her hardest to stay away from Curtis. I also love the tidbits of information about the Chinese culture. If you like a good romance intertwined with some suspense, this is the book for you. I cannot recommend this author enough.
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Holly Bush is the author of The Earl’s Match, a historical based romance, and is the fifth book in The Thompsons of Locust Street Series. Each of the books in this series can be read as a standalone, which was a good thing because this was the first of this series I have picked up. This engaging novel followed Payden and Clarice. I really loved how Holly wrote their characters and how the characters developed as the story went on. It almost feels like you’re there in this time with these characters and how real they felt as people struggling with real life things. It was vivid and descriptive and I really enjoyed reading it.
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Great new addition to the Long Claw series! I love the different twists that come with it. Really had me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to read the next one!
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Alicia Street’s Make Me Burn follows Jinx, who has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Logan, for as long as she can remember. The problem is, her brother Victor now hates Logan for betraying him years ago. When Jinx and Logan see each other again for the first time in years, they can no longer hide their feelings for each other, but the tension between Logan and Victor keeps coming between them. This was an enjoyable story with a lot of angst and plenty of romance. The only thing I found a problematic was the age gap, which would be fine but it was explained that he was attracted to her when he was in college and she was underage. My favourite character is Jinx because she’s a strong, independent woman, and I love it when romance books portray women as enjoyers of sex and not just innocent. I recommend this book if you can see past the age gap. Jinx and Logan clearly have a lot in common and strong feelings for each other so they are a couple to root for. ‘Every glimpse of Logan a treasured image to store away in her secret vault.’
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Fearless Love is book 5 in the Bennetts of Langston Falls. It follows characters James and Sara. James who is closed off from love after a devastating breakup and single mother Sara a travel nurse who never stays anywhere for longer than a year.
This is a contemporary romance. Not my current genre of interest but a great story regardless. I loved the story and detail given to the location and characters. K. G. Fletcher did well with this book. I will definitely be looking into other books Fletcher has written.
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Having read the first book in this series and being unable to put it down, I knew as soon as I saw this I just had to read it. My excitement was completely justified because this was yet another extremely well written and creative storyline that I truly could not put down unless I was forced too. Damn my family insisting on eating LOL. Filled with so much drama, danger, mystery, murder and lies just to name a few things, this really is a book you don’t want to miss. I know I have said this about this authors writing before but this story truly comes to life in your minds eye as you read it, thanks to such vivid descriptions, that truly make you feel like you are really there.
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First things first, this reverse harem was wonderfully done! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and having all of the different genres was great. Love, mystery, fantasy, reverse harem just to name a few. Ember has a big heart for animals and shifters, and when 3 show up on her doorstep, wounded and battered she lets them in and she helps heal them. However, a certain Prince frustrates her to no end. All he wants to do is help, but sometimes his willingness gets to be a little bit too much. Secrets about her past start coming to light, and Ember is unsure about herself and starts to question everything around her. The storyline and world was built beautifully. I felt like I was actually there living the story. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I absolutely Love this series and I’m kind of sad we are at the end. This AMAZING author always creates such captivating storylines and wonderful characters that weave their way into your heart and this book is yet another fine example of that. I truly loved every single word of James and Sara’s story filled with so much emotion and amazing chemistry. I so wish I could go to Langston Falls. LOL As I touched on before this is the last book of the series and even though it can be read as a standalone you truly do need to do yourself a huge favour and read the whole series. You really don’t want to miss a single one!
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I’ve been sent into Sweetopia, the amusement park my family owns, as an undercover boss. My mission is to identify the rebel employees who are organizing a strike against our company. I don’t expect the prime suspect to be the beautiful woman who portrays the park’s most popular character: The Red Velvet Queen.
I can’t fall in love with her. And if she finds out I’m heir to the Sweetopia fortune?
I’ll lose everything.
JOLIE:
I’m a single mom working two jobs to make ends meet while I try to care for my two young sons, one of whom has cystic fibrosis. My life is all doom and gloom until a dashing coworker begins visiting me in my dressing room. Between that pleasant distraction and the steps we’re taking to hold our bosses accountable…life may finally be looking up.
But I can’t fall in love with him. And if he finds out who I really am under this wig and fake crown?
He’ll leave me, just like everyone else in my life has done.
What will happen when Cy and Jolie’s true identities are finally unmasked?
USA Today Bestselling Author Phoebe Alexander writes romance about characters like her: with extra curves and life experience. Her stories often include themes of ethical nomonogamy, such as polyamory. She believes love is love, and everyone deserves a happily ever after, no matter your size, shape, age, or color.
Phoebe lives near the beach on the East Coast with her husband and multiple fur babies. When she’s not writing, she works as an editor and consultant for indie authors. She also volunteers to run a 6000-member indie author support group.
Phoebe enjoys hanging out with her three adult sons, as well as travel, Broadway musicals, dark chocolate, swimming, hiking, college basketball, and making Seinfeld references whenever possible, especially in her books. Her single greatest fantasy is just having some free time. Join her newsletter for bodypositive memes and plenty of dog pics!
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Valeria Joseph seems to have it all: career as actress on the soap opera, Charmed Lives, and everyone wants to be her. Then her so-star, Cecily Taylor, fixes her up with a rising pop star named Dex Doyle and sparks start to fly. Suddenly Valeria has a bigger spotlight on her and she’s overwhelmed by the drama that follows Dex. It’s one thing being in a daytime drama, but another thing to live in one.
Then Valeria’s hometown ex-boyfriend reaches out to her as he’s overwhelmed by his college athletic career. She’s never gotten over him, but Davis always wanted a quieter life than her. Can Valeria find true love in the big city?
Krysten Lindsay Hager writes about friendship, self-esteem, fitting in, frenemies, crushes, fame, first loves, and values. Her work includes YA contemporary, middle grade fiction, and adult and young adult rom-coms. She is the author of True Colors, Best Friends…Forever?, Next Door to a Star, Landry in Like, and Competing with the Star (The Star Series: Book 2), Dating the It Guy, Can Dreams Come True, and In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety. Her debut novel, True Colors, won the Readers Favorite award for best preteen book and the Dayton Book Expo Bestseller Award for children/teens. Competing with the Star is a Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist. Best Friends…Forever? is a 2019 Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal Winner in the Children – Preteen genre. Landry in Like is a Literary Classics Gold Medal recipient and a 2020 Readers’ Favorite Bronze Medal Winner. She received her BA in English and master’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Immerse yourself into the captivating world of the Echo Series, where timeless romance meets the indomitable power of friendship. Dive into this collection of standalone novels, each centering around a different couple, as they embark on an extraordinary journey of love, self-discovery, and triumph over their deepest fears.
Echoing Hearts – Dean and Rae’s story from dislike to friend-zoned to lovers
Rae thinks he’s arrogant. Dean pegs her as a redhead beauty with claws. Despite their resistance, attraction and fate keep pulling them together. Then, her rockstar best friend, Brandon, emerges, stirring up jealousy and doubt. Struggling with unexpected passion, longing, and distrust in this emotional rollercoaster ride, will they recognize and embrace love?
His Forever Muse – Brandon and Calliope’s second chance from childhood friends to lovers romance
Brandon Rossi is on a quest to find inspiration when he encounters the unconventional beauty with golden eyes who has haunted him for the better part of his adult life. Fifteen years haven’t dulled their connection; they’ve only intensified it. He’s willing to lay down everything for her, but will Calliope share her secrets with him?
Unexpected Entanglement – Chris and Rowan’s fake fiancee small town romance with a twist
Rowan’s goal is to throw her cousin a beautiful wedding in two weeks. So what if her family’s inn still needs work and staff? She’ll make it happen. She doesn’t need the gorgeous hotelier, Chris Sullens, to rescue her. But strange incidents push them to join forces. Can they plan the wedding together, or will their unbridled passion entangle them into something more than they bargained for?
Dangerous Rhythm – Curtis and Lina’s whirlwind protector-rockstar adventure
Curtis Bisset lives a wild rockstar life but craves more. It all changes when he witnesses a horrifying crime and is forced into hiding with the formidable Lina Cheung. As his bodyguard, Lina has always watched over Curtis. But her new mission is to keep him safe from a crazed mob boss. Little does she know that his mission is to win her heart.
R. Alam is an award winning romance writer who loves to write heartfelt and steamy love stories with strong yet vulnerable characters readers would root for. There hasn’t been a main character she’s written about whom she didn’t fall in love with despite their shortcomings. She’ll laugh with her characters, cry along with them, then laugh again in the end.
When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll most likely find her in the kitchen, cooking, baking, or eating while wearing her trusted Birks, sweatpants, and “I’m emotionally attached to fictional characters” T-shirt.
After a whirlwind decade of living abroad, C. R. now lives in Durham, NC, with her husband, daughter, and cat.
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In a nut shell this is a fantastically written corporate love story with wonderful highly relatable and likeable characters that had me totally captivated from start to finish. Bailey and Fox definitely had me hooked. This is the second book by this extremely talented author that I have read and I can now safely say that all I need to see is her name and I will be picking up that book to read! I am definitely now a total fan!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2024-03-13 23:55:112024-03-26 09:13:34Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Baker – Review by Jules Herbert
This was a good 5 star read. This was a great second chance romance. I really liked this story line with the single parents. Bailey lost her husband and focused on raising her daughters and her career. She ends up talking to Fox during a flight, where things change for the both of them. They have several things in common. Can they keep things professional? Will they both let their walls down and be happy again? Overall I really liked these characters and their stories. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. All of the characters added a great element to the story. If you are looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author and series.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201957426-the-earl-s-match” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1699636804l/201957426._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201957426-the-earl-s-match”>The Earl’s Match</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3378392.Holly_Bush”>Holly Bush</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6342548238″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Payden Thompson went to Scotland, his homeland, to save his land and title from an illegitimate relative. He went through many hardships and returns home heroic but broken. Clarice Endicott is pretty much done with the boring social scene. Her mother tends to meddle too much for her liking. Her mother is rearing for her to get married and is trying to find her the perfect match. The chance meeting between these two may be just what they both need. This was a good historical romance. I didn’t realize this was part of a series and the final book to boot. You can read this as a standalone, however I want to know about the rest of the clan so I will be reading the others. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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So I’m picking up this talented author for the first time. This is the sixth book of the Chase Care Series. Even though I started This series on the 6th, I don’t feel like I miss a lot from the previous books. It is totally understandable without reading the others . Now This storyline the author has created along with the well developed Characters and intriguing world, id have to say it is just as good if not better than our favorite primetime medical drama lol you know the one i’m talking about. It has danger, spiciness,action, and some heart pounding , breathe stealing suspense. R.L. Dunn really knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly Recommend reading this !🥰 Now I’m definitely about to go read the first five previous books. Omg and when I’m done ill be moving on the R.L. Dunns Chase Security Series, it has 7 book 😍 lol im gonna be busy for the next 2week 🤣
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This second chance at love romance was just what I was looking for. Two single parents are brought together through work and hit it off. They of course run into obstacles as all single parents do when trying to have a relationship. Throw work and life in the mix and there is no telling what can happen. I really loved how the characters were very relatable. I like reading from both characters’ point of view. I think it really made for a better read. Bailey and Fox were my kind of characters. I look forward to reading more from this author!
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Mistaken Identity is an actioned packed novel full of suspense and just the right amount of romance. As the mystery unfolds, Caffrey gives the reader a story full of the unknown to keep the pages turning. This is the first book I the series and will be an interesting read.
Web of Evil is the second book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series, an extension of the Lord Hani series. Neferet and her friends work together in this series to solve mysteries in Ancient Egypt. A body is found on the riverbank, and there are many questions. Neferet and Company weave a great story of smart females finding the truth in an ancient civilization. So many little details make the story come to life thanks to the knowledge and research of the author. She uses her experience and knowledge in archaeology to make everything very real and relatable to the reader. Both this and the Lord Hani series bring Ancient Egypt a mysterious edge in a fun and entertaining way. If you enjoy cozy mysteries and historical fiction stories this is a great book to grab.
A Girl, Stuck is part of the Found Families series. Though I have not read other books in the series, this one can be enjoyed as a standalone book. Harriet, better known as Harry, is a tough PI and criminology professor. I enjoyed getting to know her in this story. She is confident and daring by going undercover to get intel on the Trubetzkoy crime family. I expected a private investigator but enjoyed her unconventional style and approach to gain the upperhand in the situation. The story is pretty fast-paced and kept me reading and wanting more. I also enjoyed the romantic elements of the story as well as the dialogue. I’m now curious to pick up other books by this author. I want to pick up other books in this series to get more insight into other recurring characters in the series.
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The start of the book does catch your attention enough for you to keep reading. After the prologue it starts at the end of Payden and Robbie’s journey the past five years. I like how the author brings about his past memories into the present. The flashbacks do give the reader a sense of what Payden has gone through during the war. I like how all the characters complement each other in some way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2024-03-13 20:33:072024-03-26 09:08:16The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Kristin Boutelle
This was my first book by the author, I didn’t realize it was book 5 in a series, but I felt like the author did a great job of summarizing the previous relationships without it being overwhelming. I am always a fan of historical romances and I love that this one took place in America. I thought the author did a great job of creating a vivid and descriptive world, I really felt like I had been transported back in time. I also enjoyed the POV from both of the characters so we could see what they were both thinking and feeling. I always love Clarice as an unconventional heroine who wants more than just to be married, she want to be independent. Payden is a broken man after the horrors he suffered trying to get his family’s land back and having his revenge on the man who had ruined his life. The two of them have an unconventional meeting and from there they just can’t seem to stay away from each other. The story is definitely a page turner with drama, twists and turns, and love. This was an absolutely fantastic novel that I recommend for any lover of historical fiction. I can’t wait to check out the rest of the series and see what else the author has written.
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-Doris2024-03-13 19:46:542024-03-26 09:08:06The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This was such a great book to read over the weekend! I made a mistake and read this book not realizing it was part of a series. Although I’m sure the experience is slightly better with all of the history and background, I didn’t feel like I was lost at any point. The flow of this story was great, so I read it all in one day. This is a new author for me, but definitely one I’ll be keeping an eye on because their talent is apparent in just one book! I loved reading about Payden and Clarice although it is absolutely heartbreaking at times. If you enjoy historical romances, this should absolutely be your next read because it is magnificent!
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 Kern2024-03-13 19:46:092024-03-26 09:08:00The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Shannen Kern
The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush is a great historical romance
It turns out that Payden Thompson’s hunt for the man who is endangering his family and clan is anything than a simple conflict. After a brave attempt at rescue goes bad, he is brutally hunted down and abused by the man’s followers and his illegitimate kin. After his valiant return to America, Payden finds himself unable to let go of his worries and trauma due to the violence and loss he experienced in Scotland.Clarice Endicott is bored with Philadelphia society and resents her mother’s attempts to match her with one of the wealthier young men looking for a well-connected bride. She meets the attractive but gloomy Payden Thompson by coincidence; he has recently returned from Scotland after five years away.
Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings us into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2024-03-13 19:34:582024-03-26 09:07:56The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
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Mistaken Identity is a suspenseful romance that packs a great punch. This was my first time reading a novel written by Caffrey and it grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I had to read this novel from start to finish without putting it down. The mystery portion will keep you on your toes while you attempt to crack the case. The romance was just the right level, not too mushy, but adorable. The characters are charming and down to earth, but not too predictable. The story line was well put together, flowed at great speed, and believable. I highly recommend this novel to any reader who enjoys a good mystery with a light hint of romance on the side. I look forward to reading more from this author.
An enjoyable and engaging historical romance which kept me captivated from page one until the last page. Payden Thompson returns to America having been imprisoned and beaten whilst in Scotland, pursuing the man who had been threatening his family and his clan. The violence and loss has left Payden feeling fearful and the trauma is haunting him. Meanwhile, Clarice Endicott is finding Philadelphia’s society boring and she’s against her mother’s schemes to find her a wealthy husband. Then she is introduced to the handsome but sullen Payden and he captures her interest, especially when she learns that he has just returned from five dangerous years in Scotland. Clarice also makes an impression on Payden, but he is so consumed by his past violence and tragedy that he can’t see past that. I loved Payden and Clarice and their chemistry really came across in the narrative. The storyline kept me hooked, and the descriptive narrative brought both the characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. The added historical details made me feel as though I had been transported back in time and made the era the story is set in also come alive. I hadn’t realised that this novel was part of a series, about the unconventional Thompson family who are taking Philadelphia’s high society by storm. Although I read it happily as a standalone story, I personally feel that the family’s relationships and their backstories would be better understood if the books are read in order.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2024-03-13 16:39:022024-03-26 09:07:45The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Beautiful watercolor illustrations that bring the pages to life. Lois Wickstrom is a treasure in the way she takes a very common thing, such as a kid interested in bugs and turns it into an informative story for all ages to enjoy. In the story Loretta finds “armadillo bugs” which is the name she gives one of the four stages of a fireflies’ life cycle. While at first Loretta took the bugs and put them in her ant farm to observe them, she later releases them back into her garden. She wants to find more of them but when she discovers the eggs, she respects nature and covers them back up until they hatch on their own. The life of fireflies at the end honestly was informative for the whole family and left us all with one question, There’s glowing turtles?
Always such colorful illustrations in this fun series. One of my favorite things about Lois Wickstrom’s works is how she gives common items such interesting names that you wouldn’t think of but make perfect sense. The Hidden Present’s new word is for a compass, it is an Inquisitive Indicator and honestly, I will be using it from now on as a compass does point to the wonders of your mind. Like Caspian you may not always know the questions but following isn’t always such a bad thing, you never know what you’ll find at the end.
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