Oh man, this is the one series where they are all my favorites. Alexis is awesome. I loved this one. The drama, action, the romance and everything else is outstanding. The writing is phenomenal. This author has again written a story that had me holding my breath and gasping, and other action items as I read along or yelling at my Kindle as I read like I was talking to friends. The research is good. The characters are very relatable with an engaging story. This whole series is full of 5 stars. A must read.
Great book! As always, I love the illustrations. The story is great. Showing kids what taking your pet to the vet is like is not so scary this way. It also opens up for conversation. I love this series. It’s one of my favorites.
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 Kittell2024-08-06 09:53:012024-09-01 06:50:20Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Shelly Kittell
Casting Vows is the third book in the Heart of Gold Series by Ariella Talix. I want to start this by mentioning this is the first book I’ve read not only from this series but, also from this author. However, as far as I’m aware, that didn’t make this book any less incredible. It’s a wonderful MMF historical fiction, which was absolutely amazing to see. I adored reading this beautifully loving, and healthy representation of a polyamorous triad! I absolutely cannot wait to check out more of this author!
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Notebook Mysteries: I really enjoyed this book! I started off the series with the previous book and still haven’t had a chance to dive any further back; however, the author does a wonderful job of keeping the story line up to date but also gives enough backstory without bogging down the plot. I love the characters and the strong female lead, which is something that most period books just don’t have, or are not written as well as these are. I love the world building and the witty banter. It is romantic but not steamy. Loved it and will definitely read the next, and eventually the previous!
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Another amazing mystery in this series, Neferet is watching out for her family when that civilization’s version of a Ponzi scheme pops up. Then deaths begin occurring. Neferet and her friends begin looking into them. Such a strong and brave young woman. I love the twists and turns throughout the story. The details are amazing. The author really does a great job with research. i so enjoy this series.
This book was ok. I had a hard time shifting gears especially since there were three stories. I enjoyed The Gift the best. There were good connections and spice between the characters. I would like to read others if this author.
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Another fantastic installment in this series! I came away feeling like I’d been on an emotional ride. The adventure was to fix a reputation. That was a heck of a fun ride. I do love it when a wild man is tamed. This author never fails to entertain and toss in a few twists. It is always an exciting adventured to read her stories because I know to buckle up for the ride.
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 Kittell2024-08-06 09:06:182024-09-01 06:49:53Wild King (King Brothers Series) by K.M. Scott – Review by Shelly Kittell
I really like the start to this series. Atlantis has always fascinated me. The whole concept of this story has been both fascinating and intriguing. To have a fountain of youth approach drew me in. Where do I find this door. I was drawn in right from the start. I thought the writing was good. The research done was quite good. The characters are fascinating. I can’t wait to read the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-08-06 08:55:092024-09-01 06:49:22The Rebirth Part 1 (Planet Amazon Series) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Shelly Kittell
What a good story. She’s lost and has a chance for a new start. He’s the hot instructor. Sparks fly….. I came away loving this. Emotions were high. The story had me rooting for these two. I sure wish I had had a meddling sister instead of 3 brothers. It’s an engaging story that grabs you from the get go. I need to read the next book now.
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This was a really nice second chance romance for the YA set. Life falls apart and you get all the teen angst and everything that goes with it. I came away feeling that it gave a pretty realist little view of teen romance. It had you feeling all the motions. It was pretty easy to become engaged with the story. The writing was good and the characters were very well developed.
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Oh, I loved this story right from the start. James and Tessa have an attraction and watching that is cute, sweet and fun. Watching them also solve the mystery of who’s stalking her at her bakery is quite the whodunit also. This is a case that is both entertaining and full of twists and turns. Old faces are making appearances and this is a definite must read. This is book 2 of the series.
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Hope is in hotel management. She tries for a promotion only to not get it. Unbeknownst to Hope, Sara, her sister, entered her into a raffle to win a dive resort on the island of St. Croix, which she ended up winning. Hope leaves snowy Chicago for sunny, warmer weather and a hot dive instructor to boot. This slow burn romance will have you turning pages just to see how it ends. From heartbreak and heartaches, to fretting over a disaster to …… well you’ll have to read it to see how it ends. I believe I’m definitely going to have to read the series because I need to know what comes next for Hope.
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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery By Lois Wickstrom 5 Stars
Cute book for the kids especially as we introduce Science to them. This is a must read with littles, mine always loves books by Lois Wickstrom and we continue to enjoy them over and over.
Dinopotamus is very caring towards the kids and I love how he keeps them warm at naptime with the “warm spot”. Perfect for our bedtime/naptime routine
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Tyler is living her best life, career wise but relationships well that’s a different story. Scouting around trying to find the next big thing in music she would not have thought she would run into him again in her wildest dreams but there he is Cary Kingston, gods gift to women and a self proclaimed bachelor, but when they are together there is a connection even she does not to acknowledge.
Cary has has a crush on Tyler for as long as he can remember and now they are working together maybe this is the time to see where it could go but she has been hurt before and can he replace the bad memories with good. You need to read to find out.
I really enjoyed this story, it was just a nice romantic read. The characters were well written and the secondary characters added to the story and you get drawn into the main characters arc to will them together. Tyler was a strong character and knew what she wanted from her career but the venerable side to her character intrigued me more. Seeing the cocky side to Cary was good but I always love a flawed character and especially a male character is lovely to read.
This is the first book I have read from this author and loved the writing style and character development, I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.
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Chapter One starts in a very descriptive way all I wanted to do was climb into the book and get lost there “ The night is silent save for the subtle breeze rustling the nearby trees , and distant sound of waves dancing over the sand .” 🥰but that’s where the blissful moment ends …
Serin is out spying on Falcon for Ivy and both think they’re undetected but Falcon is more than aware and comes home in a rage 😡 and is out to hurt Ivy and that he does at one of their “parties” with Lantia which left me all over the place , heartbroken and sad for our lost , confused and jealous lovers and again it’s a lesson that karma is a nasty thing …..
We are launched back into the world of Chamberlain and Katie and my god what a second part to the story.
After being broken and lost, Katie is finally rebuilding her life and confidence to who she is, it has taken years to get this far but one day rocks her world when she sees him. Seeing Chamberlain has shook her but all the feelings are back and she is struggling with the realisation that he could hurt her again but is she willing to give love another chance?
Chamberlain has finally found his love, Katie but after so many years can he prove to her that it was other elements keeping them apart and he will try and make up for things till his dying days but there is only one thing he needs her to trust him again and not run away at every turn. Can I get her back where she belongs.
This conclusion to a thrilling story was just as epic as the first half. The story picks straight back up and has you back into the world of Katie and Chamberlain like you have never been away. The strength you see within Katie as the story unfolds is brilliant to read and with the secondary characters around her is just a wonderful story.
As you also get to see Chamberlain and get into his path you get to understand the workings of this complicated character and that he has nothing without Katie in his life which was just refreshing to read. With the twists and turns within this story you find yourself falling deeper into the world and becoming part of it.
I would definitely not recommend this book as a stand alone you really need to get the grounding from the first part but you would not be disappointed. Can’t wait to read more books from this wonderful author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2024-08-06 05:40:152024-09-27 07:37:13The Predator Part Two (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Shirley
Word Play is a children’s book that children ages 2-6 can enjoy. It’s educational and teaches kids sometimes things don’t happen as quickly as they like. Joe is a eager kindergartener who’s eager to learn words and to read. Joe picks letters from his cereal every morning. He’s very excited for his first day of school and being able to read. My son is six and he loved this book and all the colorful illustrations. We highly recommend reading this book and we look forward to reading more from this Author.
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It is the Victorian era and it is an era full of the power of steam which is just beginning to develop, but what happens when this new age of steam and steam, powered contraptions becomes mashed with the challenges of time, but not as we know it? Time when chaos is added into the mix, this is where we find the chaos clock .
This book is a selection of short stories based on this concept however, not in the traditional sense. From the creation of the chaos clock and the effects it has on the world around them, this collection explores the evolution of creation and creator alike, from the Eldritch monsters that live in a parallel version of this world as it collides into ours.
This collection will take you from madness and mayhem, desperation and despair. A collection where people confront their deepest darkest fears, as the time that they know of disintegrates, and moulds itself into something completely new.
So forget what you knew about time, and how it runs, instead dive into this dystopian past, where nothing is as it seems, time has no meaning and the chaos clock rules all, but will you survive the spiral, or will you experience the same madness as those being watched over by the Eldritch monsters above, below and all around them in the spreading darkness.
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BOOKBUB -Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol
In ‘Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet’, experience a vet visit through the eyes of cats Oscar and Emmy. Learn about the importance of regular pet check ups to extend the life and health of your pets.
Going to the vet isn’t just for when fur babies are sick. This book encourages children to be part of the process of helping to maintain the health of their pets. Find out what your family can do to help your pets live a longer and healthier life.
The infographics in the back of the book teach about dental care, nail trimming, vaccinations, and hairball prevention.
Terri Sabol is an accomplished children’s book author, renowned for her heartwarming and entertaining stories featuring the real-life adventures of her two beloved rescue kittens, Oscar and Emmy. Born and raised in Texas, Terri developed a love of writing and storytelling at a young age, and always dreamed of one day becoming an author. Thinking that was out of reach, she focused on her other dream… teaching.
After graduating from college with a Masters degree in education, Terri worked as an early childhood teacher, and it was during this time that her passion for picture books truly blossomed. She was inspired by the joy and wonder that children experienced when reading and listening to stories, and it was this love for inspiring young minds that led her to create her own series of children’s books.
Terri’s debut book, “Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued”, was published in 2016, and told the heartwarming story of how she came to adopt her two kittens from the animal shelter where she volunteered. The book was an instant hit with children and parents alike, and it quickly became clear that there was a demand for more stories featuring Oscar and Emmy and to help educate children on the importance being involved in pet care.
Over the years, Terri has continued to write new books in the series, each one capturing the unique personalities and quirks of her two adventurous cats. Her books not only entertain children, but also promote the values of compassion and kindness towards animals, as well as the importance of rescue and adoption.
In addition to her Oscar and Emmy series, Terri has also written several other books showing off her writing skills, including “Green With Envy” and “Kneading a Winning Idea”.
When she’s not writing, Terri can be found spending time with her two rescue kitties, Oscar and Emmy. She also loves travelling and exploring new places and visiting old favorites, all the while taking inspiration for her next book. Through her stories, Terri hopes to inspire children to explore the world around them, to embrace their imaginations, to never give up on their goals, and to always be kind and compassionate towards others, especially animals.
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Goodreads – Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey
Bookbub – Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey
When Tessa Lopez opened her bakery, she expected to barely break even. Instead, she’s become one of the most popular shops in London. Someone is stalking her, though, sending her threatening letters and photographs. When the police can’t help, she goes to the famous and too-sexy private detective, James Moore. As they work to solve who her stalker is, Tessa and James have an undeniable attraction. But he doesn’t date clients, or so he keeps repeating. As the stalker grows bolder, will they be able to resist their attraction? Or survive the person hellbent on making her his, at any cost.
Tropes: damsel in distress, protector, private investigator, forbidden love, alpha, international
Stephanie R. Caffrey is a debut romantic suspense author who lives with her family in the Midwest. When she’s not working on her books, she’s a substitute teacher, and loves to write fanfiction. She is a proud marginalized voice in the Mexican-American community. Besides writing, she enjoys sewing, knitting, and cross stitching.www.srcaffrey.com
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She’s determined to unravel their plan to control the world’s water supply.
They’re out to silence her—permanently.
Oceanographer Alexis Hayes can’t resist an impromptu dive when she spots a school of basking sharks. But the moment of pleasure takes a dangerous turn. Alexis discovers a sunken motorboat’s lethal treasure—a bio-engineered algae specimen capable of contaminating freshwater sources. Now, she’s the target of a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to recover the specimen.
But Alexis has a secret weapon, friend and former Navy SEAL Seb Tremblay. Together, they set out to find a way to neutralize the algae. Pitted against a powerful adversary with vast resources, the serene waters of the Florida Keys become a deadly hunting ground with Alexis and Seb, the prey.
In a high-stakes game where every move could be their last, what sacrifices are Alexis and Seb prepared to make to protect the planet’s most vital resource and prevent global chaos?
If you like adrenaline-pumping thrill rides blending action, suspense, and romance with a splash of humor, you won’t be able to put down Shadowed Storm, the fourth installment in Mavery Ellscott’s Shadow Defense Security series.
Each novel in the Shadow Defense Security series is a stand-alone; however, the overarching conspiracy plot is present in each book and characters cross over.
Mavery Ellscott’s first foray into writing was not romantic suspense. She wrote and published a neighborhood newspaper. A pretty big endeavor for an eight-year-old armed with scrap paper and her dad’s old typewriter. Total circulation—two. Fortunately, her later publications fared better. She’s even made it beyond the first round in a contest or two.
A conservationist, Mavery has won a few environmental awards. So, it’s no surprise she yearns to write a high-speed chase with eco-friendly cars.
A friend needs help, when a family member is viciously murdered. . Emma and Jeremy must juggle new family responsibilities and an undercover investigation. The situation becomes complicated quickly with more than one suspect desperately seeking money that the deceased may have been hiding. Is there money to be found? Murder and mayhem abound, and Emma and Jeremy will have to use all their skills to solve this case!
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her stories are based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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A twenty-year-old secret lies revealed. Someone wants it reburied at any cost. She’s now marked for termination with extreme prejudice.
Julia Xero is in shock. At twenty-two, the introverted orphan found her dream job cleaning up after the dead and even acquired a family worth staying and fighting for. The semi-stuck-up hidden race she works for doesn’t take the news that she’s not entirely human well, but Julia stubbornly stands her ground despite one of them “shockingly” trying to kill her outright.
Remanded into her employer’s custody, Julia is desperate to skip past these inane distractions so she can concentrate on stopping the true danger—a plot to neuter a large portion of humanity without their consent. More than willing to kick ass and take names, Julia obstinately pushes forward despite the realization that someone can’t abide her very existence.
Can Julia stay alive long enough to discover and stop her new nemesis while keeping her newfound family from becoming collateral damage?
The Secret Aftermath is the fast-paced second book in The Discoveries of Julia Xero urban fantasy thriller series. If you enjoy close calls, digging for secrets, and do-or-die heroines, then you’re in for an unearthed treat in Gloria Oliver’s mystery adventure.
Grab your copy of The Secret Aftermath to uncover more hidden truths today!
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Hope Collins is in a rut, but her dreary Chicago existence gives her the safety she craves. Until her life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly becomes the owner of a scuba diving resort on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Leaping into the unknown, she arrives to complications. The biggest?
Gorgeous yet enigmatic dive instructor Alex Monroe.
Alex has made peace with his life on the island—mostly—but is soon captivated by the beautiful, but clearly out-of-her-element Hope. Deeply scarred by his past, he has found a way to move on. But only an existence, not a life.
Until Hope arrives.
While trying resist the magnetic pull between them, a series of mishaps throws them together. Both are searching for new beginnings, but can they trust that the only way forward is with each other?
With an irresistible tropical setting, Finding Hope is a slow burn, steamy beach romance and the start of Hope and Alex’s epic journey from wounded souls to soulmates. This captivating tale is the first novel in the completed Half Moon Bay series. Dive in today!
Dive into steamy small-town romance, where passion meets paradise!
Erin Brockus writes steamy small town romances that transport readers to exotic, tropical destinations, and provide a perfect beachy getaway from everyday life. Her mature, relatable characters are impossible not to root for, and she weaves breezy romantic adventure into her stories, emphasizing scuba diving and the ocean.
Drawing on her twin passions for diving and travel, Erin infuses her characters and narratives with a sense of excitement and passion. Her idea of the perfect day involves sipping a cocktail on the beach after exploring the ocean depths.
Erin lives in Washington wine country with her husband, who is also a scuba instructor. She is currently hard at work on her next island adventure. When she’s not writing, you might find her out for a run or cycling through the countryside on the next quest for adventure.
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It was like falling through the rabbit hole. Nothing was the way that she’d expected it on the other side of the doorway. The advanced society that she’d hoped for no longer existed and a medieval society that fought with sword and staff was in its place. To make matters worse, she was stuck here with no way home.
Will two gorgeous men and a friendly queen help her find some meaning in her life?
When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find Crystal Dawn out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass, takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I think she told me. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. She has always told stories and even written some but publishing books didn’t start until 2012 with The Rebirth, was the first of the Planet Amazon books. Crystal has also been lucky to have some wonderful beta readers who keep her on track and help inspire her. Secretly, she crushes on all her sexy heroes because all her stories end happily. That is one of the things that makes writing such a joy. Knowing that it makes her reader’s day a little brighter. Not that she doesn’t read sad books sometimes. While still in school, she read Where the Red Fern Grows and cried like a baby. It was a wonderful book and sometimes a bit of sadness has to be put in books because that’s part of life. While she reads all kinds of books at some time or another, PNR and SFR, which she writes is what she reads the most for pleasure. When she started writing, she decided on going Indie after the first two books because an author has more control. She believes Indie will compete well and continues to grow. The need to give pleasure to her readers keeps her going and she sees a long career ahead. Growing up mostly in the NW Arkansas area, it has given her a good place to set some stories and many of her characters come from there or nearby SW Missouri. The start of her stories is the easy part. Finishing them is a little harder when all the stories are in there trying to get out. She loves reading, chocolate, fine sweet wine, and traveling among a large list of pursuits. Her favorite people, after her family and close friends, are her readers who she says are some of the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.
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Falling For a Star in the City is the second book in the Stars in the City Series by Krysten Lindsay Hager. It is a contemporary YA romance – with all the (teen) drama, angst, tension, and emotion you might need to keep flipping the pages. It is also a little bit of a journey of discovery too, as Paige grapples with (re) finding and re-defining herself after her ‘perfect’ life’ crumbles before her eyes. Having to reevaluate and pick up and ‘start’ over again brings its own challenges. With fate providing a new love interest- even while her first love seems to want to rekindle their relationship. What’s a girl to do? It also takes a look at dealing with fame, finding new purpose, and realizing what’s really important. The story also has some sweet moments that even my old, jaded heart, flutter for a beat or two. If you love YA romance, sports romance (hockey), a love triangle(ish) vibe, angst, emotion, and sweet scenes- then you will definitely want to grab a copy of this to read. Happy Reading…
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Drew has been told by his brother in law he needs to show up to his Halloween in costume as a team mascot and he needs to stay at the party. While at the party he meets another guest, Katie who is dressed as the craziest mascot he has ever seen. After having a couple of beers Drew convinces her to slip away from the party with him. He soon takes Katie home and leaves her at her door after being invited in. Both have said that want to remain single after several bad experiences however Drew hasn’t been able to get her off his mind even with a big business deal about to possibly go bust. Should he ask Katie out and see where things go or should he leave things be? After saving Katie’s dog at the dog park she decides to take the initiative and ask him to dinner. Could this lead to more between them?
Nicolo, Nico to friends and family, is the youngest son from Issac, Walter, and Suzette (the trio from Fiddle and Fire). The family has relocated to Los Angeles and is flourishing. Nico has a best friend, Matty, who is in a difficult situation. Matty’s mother died when he was young. Ever since Matty’s father’s drinking problems have increased. Matty has now officially become his father’s punching bag. Matty never fights back.
When Matty shows up at Nico’s window after a brutal beating, Nico and his parents conspire with the local doctor to keep Matty. However, one evening as the family is enjoying dinner with friends, Matty’s father breaks into their home and steals Matty back. When Nico’s fathers take the cops to Matty’s house so that Matty’s father can be arrested for assault and brandishing a weapon, the adults step in and make a decision. Matty can’t stay with his father. A friend and local parish priest, Father Andrew, agrees to help Matty escape but doesn’t tell anyone where Matty goes.
Four years after Matty left, Nico was in the process of completing his final year of med school in San Francisco when he met Eden, a nursing student. Eden and Nico fall in love, despite part of Nico’s heart always belonging to Matty. After a courtship and romance, Eden and Nico get engaged and head home to LA. Nico will be learning to run a medical clinic. Eden has the option to work as a nurse in the clinic. Nico realizes that Eden is with child. When they go to their local church to talk to Father Andrew about marrying them, Eden and Nico find Matty.
Matty is just weeks away from taking his final vows to become a priest. Now I don’t want to spoil anything but there was some tomfoolery and shenanigans that led to this. The love Matty and Nico once had for each other is not dead. Matty and Eden feel an instant connection but there are sooooo many obstacles standing in the way. One huge one being the looming vows awaiting Matty. Secrets and sins are revealed. Decisions are made. Some other good stuff happens. There is a twist or two in there. Don’t for the spice.
Period romance is not my go to, but a decent read. If you like a historical romance with some heat, this series and story is for you!! This one reads fast and moves fast. So hang on!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2024-08-05 23:11:292024-09-27 08:39:15Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Series) by Ariella Talix – Review by M Policicchio
This is my first time reading a book by Sinister Styx, so I don’t really know what to expect but I was super excited to read this story. This is an extremely short read but that did not take away from the quality of it. It should not take you no more than an hour to get read. As for the story, dark romances are one of my favorite genres so after seeing this and then reading the synopsis I dove in and loved it. You know you just want that feeling you wanna read but don’t wanna be tied down for long. Well this is the perfect fit for you. The author is really talented if in such a short read made me feel so many emotions alongside Ivy and Falcon. I will definitely check out more of this author’s work.
The Taste of Honey is the complete series in one little bundle with I love because hello no waiting lol. I love that I can just continue on to the next book with zero waiting. This is my first time reading a story by Julie Castle and I get to discover her and the most awesome in this bundle lmao. This consists of The Gift, the Commanders Club, and Once In Love. All of them were fantastic reads. It’s hard to pick a favorite but If I have to I’d say maybe Once in love. This author has a captivating blend of romance and drama. Castle’s writing vividly brings to life the complexities of relationships, with an emphasis on emotional depth and character development. The series explores themes of love,and personal growth through engaging storytelling and intricate plots. I can Not wait to read more from the author🥰
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