Trigger warning – please check the note by the author before reading. For those over the age of 18. This is a well-written romance. The steam rises; there is a bit of BDSM and erotic romance. Reuben has been dreaming of Alicia for 24 years. Now that he’s found her, he wants this to work. You can feel the struggle as they work for this. The characters are well-defined. The plot and topics are well researched. Though an uncomfortable read at times, the topics do need to be brought up as they are part of the story. This was a very good story that needed to be told. I do recommend it.
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 Kittell2022-08-06 14:17:512022-08-09 06:32:59Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Shelly Kittell
Clear your schedule for the day when you plan to start reading this one! You won’t be able to put it down!
Angie and a group of her friends are wanting to enjoy their last night of spring break. They go out to all the places where all the people are but Angie has this nagging feeling. Something’s not right. A hot waiter passes by them handing out jello shots and her friends are all hands on grabbing those shots. Angie passes as she’s the designated driver for the night. Before she knows it, she sees the waiter again, only this time in the back of her SUV with his gun pointed at the head of one of her friends. Angie is ordered to drive down a path that has only one end. A dead one…..
Angie escapes physically but the scars will remain forever. While spending some time in a mental hospital, she meets great people like Evelyn, Brenda, Jake, and Cody. Together, they form a bond that will help to bring justice to those that caused great harm to Angie and her friends.
Wow, this book has several twists and turns! It kept me on the edge of my seat and I wasn’t able to put this book down until I finished it from the very beginning. I love the author’s notes at the end of this book too, going over some safety tips while discussing how some of the scenarios came about for this book. I highly recommend this one and it’s definitely in my top 3 for book of the year for 2022!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-08-06 14:01:302022-08-09 06:32:39The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Julie Johnson
Unexpected I was very unsure going into this book but what I found was an intriguing story. I was glued from page one. This book has action, suspense and romance woven throughout a storyline that you just wanted more. The author has a very good writing style that made me so vested in the characters and their outcomes. I will definitely be checking out book 2.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-08-06 13:56:582022-08-09 06:32:06Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Rayne East
Addie’s first face-to-face encounter with Wes happens after a legal meeting…and it is that moment that she realizes that he does not remember her at all. When they cross paths again, she gives in and spends the night with the one she was in love with years ago. She is unsure they can have a a future if he doesn’t remember…and almost guaranteed they won’t have one if he does remember.
Wes was the victim of a bully attack 10 years ago where he lost a chunk of memory. Meeting Addie is the happiest he has been in years. But, what happens when an unscheduled trip home brings back memories he had forgotten. And who is being honest with him? Who can he trust?
This is a heartfelt story of young love, loss (in various forms), and confronting the past to heal. The story was captivating and held my attention from beginning til end. As the truth began coming out, it seems there was more to the story than either of them remember. You could feel Addie’s heartbreak, Wesley’s confusion and frustration, and the love they both have for each other. A well written book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2022-08-06 13:29:382022-08-09 06:31:46Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Rosanna Ingram
Another great book from one of my favorite authors. I have read many books by this author and I am never let down. I love how she is able to blend romance with drama and action. There is never a dull moment in one of her books. The characters are complex and interesting. They have chemistry that just pulses off of the pages. I was totally hooked from the first page and did not want to put this book down.
I have found I like to read mafia romances as it the world that the author builds draws the reader in and you are taken away vicariously into a life one would not normally have. I like the complexity of the plots and characters. I like being able to get lost in the story and the happy ending. I will definitely read more from this author in future.
Looking at the reviews before I read this book, it seemed that this is the story that so many people were waiting for. I was kind of worried that I may a bit lost by reading the 7th book in the series having not read any of the others but that was not the case. Although I can sense that there are other great stories that I now want to read, this book can be read as a standalone easily as the author fills any gaps there may have been. I really need to read some of the other books by this author now as I absolutely loved Evan and Callie’s story. As someone who suffers badly with mental health issues I could relate to Evan so much. I just wanted to give that man a huge hug. The author does an amazing job of handling Evan’s mental health journey. I loved how she showed just how much the love and support of those around him, in particular Callie, allowed Evan to work through his issues. This is so much more than a romance story, although I loved the romantic side of Evan, added to the fact that this is a very sexy story at times. Evan and Callie are amazing characters and I could have read about them for hours and hours. Well worth the 5 stars!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-08-06 12:34:082022-08-09 06:30:23Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Karyn Taylor
After reading Insatiable Darkness, I couldn’t wait to read this book and the author did not disappoint. EmVee and her father are now on the run. EmVee isn’t quite human and things are as they were. Loving this series so far.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Slaglehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Slagle2022-08-06 12:25:492022-08-09 06:28:57Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle
Well I feel like a broken record, lol. I have said the same about the last 6 books in this series, I loved it. This is my favorite mafia romance series I have read. In Rivals, this is about Mia, one of the New York mob boss’ daughter. Mia grew up sheltered by her father, Joey, and abused by her step-brother Ricco. Her family is not a respected mafia family and she also come to learn about her family’s hand in a sex traffiking ring. Mia wants out and her freedom but her only way to do that is to escape. Mia needs to escape and find Nico La Rosa for protection through marrying him. Since they are technically not allies, Nico has a hard time trusting her when she shows up demanding this marriage. However, the benefits seem to outweigh the red flags. The two of them, after marriage, work to take down her old family. During this process, the two of them find out that they actually have come to care for each other, which completely surprises Nico since he never thought he would marry. Are the two of them able to take down the New York family and find the love Mia never thought she would have? I have already said it, I loved this book in the series. Once again, the author always knows how to blend love, loyalty, protection, and strong characters into an amazing romance story. Mia is great. While she may have been sheltered, she still grew up in the mafia life and could kick some major ass. She is extremely cunning and a strong character. Nico, just like the rest of the Chicago family mafia men, is amazing. He is a calm present, but deadly. Nico is also low key caring, protective, but also a lover who values honesty and freedom. He never takes that freedom away from Mia, even when he is not trusting her fully. The two of them did not have much banter because of their circumstances, but the author progressed their story so well, the love just shown through the whole story. If you have not read any of these mafia books yet, you are missing out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2022-08-06 12:07:072022-08-09 06:28:15Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
EmVee and her father are on the run since her mom and siblings are gone, and they’re all the other has left. When she sees Kayson at a fight of her fathers, she knows it’s not a good sign. EmVee has been experiencing some new things and she knows it is from being bitten by Silas, but what does it all mean?
When EmVee witnesses her father being shot and carried off, she turns to Kayson, the only person she feels may be able to help her. Is he telling the truth about her mother and siblings possibly being alive, or is she going to be on her own forever?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2022-08-06 11:59:412022-08-09 06:26:23Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Shea Gilkerson 8/6/22
Ladies and Gentlemen I am proud to announce that this book has the perfect Book Boyfriend. If you think I am exaggerating then pick the book up yourself so you can prove me right. Lets talk…
Katie going back to her hometown, where she grew up but left for college and bigger things and now hardly comes back. Well she finds herself in town for a friends wedding, and because you cant say NO to the bride, she finds herself with the plus one of her ex-boyfriend. Chase. The man she let get away 10 years prior because they went to different schools and she didn’t want to do long distance.
One thing I loved most about this book is the flashbacks we get so that we can see everything that happened when they were dating and back in high school.
In the flashbacks we see how much Katie desired to be in the big city and have a career. But as she returns home and starts to hang out with her mother and sister compared to the time and crazy hours she works and the ungrateful demanding boss she starts to think is it all worth it…
This book is fast pace and sweet. It does get a little emotional so you may find yourself in tears towards the end. But overall a very enjoyable read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shavon Bownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShavon Bown2022-08-06 11:33:382022-08-09 06:25:12This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by She Reads All
I have not read anything by this author before and went in blind (that cover called to me). New adult books arent my usual go to reads but will read them as they can have great stories, just not my favorite age range. I instantly fell in love with both of these main characters and the realness and rawness of what they went through, how they are coping and how they deal day in and day out. Throw in the autism awareness components and I was hooked (as a mom of a child with autism this was so beautifully done)
I will be reading more from this author as they have a gift of telling a story you feel to your core.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2022-08-06 11:29:402022-08-20 11:31:31Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
Reading this book was a breeze! I was just turning the pages and wondering what would happen next to Wheels! The author paints a beautiful canvas with the layers to Wheels as a character, and Qadir and all that makes him who he is. Reading this story has been like watching a movie! With all of the twists and turns I was so ready to find out where all of the trouble was coming from. This story is one of strength that is clearly exhibited by Wheels. I feel so much more empowered by reading this love story. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2022-08-06 11:15:162022-08-09 06:24:22Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Ashley McMillon
Mia is the daughter of a mafia man who only sees her as a pawn. She doesn’t want the life that he wants her to. Seeking out the help from Nico, another mafia man, she sells out her family’s secret information to get what she needs. With Nico by her side, she can finally take her father down. Nico is dark, quiet, smart, and dangerous. Mia can’t help being attracted to him. This is action packed, steamy, and proves that blood isn’t everything. Will she get the love she’s always been looking for? This book is amazing. And I need to read it again because I enjoyed it so much. The characters were great and the whole story was enthralling. You need to read this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mercedes Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMercedes Jones2022-08-06 11:13:492022-08-09 06:23:56Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mercedes Jones
This is the first book in the series and ends in a cliffhanger. I enjoyed this story much more than the original Romeo and Juliet. Loved the characters. Great twists and turns. Plenty of action, danger, and steam. There are a couple of moments that get you right in the feels. Overall, a great read! Looking forward to the next book!
a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61427884-this-time-around” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>This Time Around by Jane Suen My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s so good that Katie is heading home for her friends wedding I’m so proud of her for standing up to that nasty boss of hers 🤭😉
We hit a tiny glitch , the bride doesn’t want any singles at her wedding so Katie gets hitched with her ex high school boyfriend , Chase, and there’s some unresolved issues …..
Chase had his heart broken by Katie and when he agrees to be her plus one I think there’s more than vengeance in his heart …. His life has also changed drastically, he became an instant daddy to Timmy when his parents were killed in an accident and he’s a real hands on daddy and man he just makes my knees go like jelly and little Timmy is a real sweetheart ❣️
Things between Katie and Chase seem to pick up where they left off but they really do need to clear the air and they’re so perfect for each other and add Timmy to the equation and it’s the perfect little family ❣️
Just loved Katie and Chase , they just stole my heart ❣️📕
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-08-06 09:52:422022-08-16 07:59:09This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Sturgess
Second chance love story at its purest. When you dream big sometimes you forget to live big and that’s where Katie sees herself. When she ends up back in her home town on a set up date with her ex everything makes sense again. Has it been to long? Has he changed? Will his nephew/son accept her? And what about her new life? Which is the path she will choose? Great book highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Regina Williamshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRegina Williams2022-08-06 09:49:122022-08-06 10:43:29This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Regina Williams
I love that this story is all about second chances. Second chances with love, family and life.
Katie is easy to connect with and you find yourself wrapped up in her world. This story makes you remember that life isn’t all about work and climbing the corporate ladder. That a job and the money isn’t going to necessarily make you have all the happiness in the world. I loved the back story connection with Katie and Chase. I wish there had been more to that part of the story line.
I did appreciate how Katie suddenly got the courage she was looking for when it came to her job. THere are bosses out there like BFH. Katie just needed to be “home” to realize where she was meant to be.
Chase was dealing with his own hatred but to see him fall back into the comfort of loving Katie. Makes you think maybe a fairy tale type of love exists. Growing up a little fast since he took on the responsibility of Timmy.
I wish there had been more to this story. I felt like some storyline was missing. It doesn’t feel complete and I have a ton of questions after finishing this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-08-06 09:18:422022-08-06 10:42:59This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Devon Pulliam
As the doors swing shut, the sexiest voice on the planet chases me through the narrowing gap. “Hey! Excuse me. Do I know you?” Addison runs into Wesley at a legal meeting and realizes he doesn’t remember her after a bad beating he received ten years ago. Sad,she is resolved to go on, but Wes feels she is familiar. The two engage in a journey that takes them down a road that has to be traveled. This is a book that will touch you hard in the emotions. I guarantee you will feel it all. The story is well-written and developed in such a way that a few plot twists thrown in felt normal. These two are very relatable. The only thing I would have hoped for is a snippier line to the new roommate, Charlotte, from Wesley. That chick is messed up and rude. It’s up there as one of the best romance books I’ve read for the year.
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 Kittell2022-08-06 09:05:052022-08-06 10:42:19Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Shelly Kittell
Eliza Darcy is an American who has a ton of family in England, and is headed there for a Darcy/Bennet family reunion. She is hoping to spend time with a couple of cousins she’s already met, and meet other family members she doesn’t yet know. What she doesn’t know is the amount of mystery and intrigue she is about to walk into. What she can’t possibly anticipate is the murder and mayhem that she is about to walk into and have to contend with…or the love she will find. Love for her family, and for a new love interest. One way or another, Eliza’s life is about to get more interesting. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, international intrigue, and maybe even a healthy dose of appreciation for Pride and Prejudice.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candice Esteshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandice Estes2022-08-06 09:04:382022-08-06 10:40:50Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Candice Estes
Katie who broke up with her high school boyfriend and left for college never looking back, comes home for her friend’s wedding. Long hours on dream job have taken its toll on her and she has forgotten to RSVP and find a plus one for the wedding. Katie called her sister Mary two days before the wedding and upon Mary’s insistence, she came home for the big event. Once she arrived safely and in her sister’s care, Katie called her friend Laurie to let her know that she would be there but without a plus one. Laurie would not have that as she wanted everyone to be paired at her wedding so she told Katie that her plus one would meet her at the wedding. Guess who that is? Her ex-boyfriend, Chase, that she so rudely and coldly broke up with upon leaving for college. Through the pages we read more about the lovers past and get to the deep-seated issues that lie in the way between them. Along the journey, Katie realizes that what she thought was her dream job in reality is not and her boss truly is the Boss From Hell. Such cute characters were well developed and well written so that we get to hear the inner thoughts of both Katie and Chase as we follow along with them. It was such a sweet romance and of course like most romance novels, the two find a way to be together and to build a life worth living. This book is a great read and a cute escape for an afternoon by the pool or at the beach. You can’t help but to fall in love with the leading man Chase and to cheer for the couple when they finally decide to pair up again but for life this time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Driskillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Driskill2022-08-06 08:49:562022-08-06 10:40:21This Time Around by Jane Suen- Review by – Stephanie Driskill
Mixed emotions What a ride! Rivals is the 7th book in the Mafia Elite series and is the last. I have loved every single book in this series. Each pair of characters has become like family and I am so torn now that it is over. Happy to see that there will be a spin off series and that I can still catch up with the Five families in these books. This book us Nico and Mia’s story. Both characters have appeared in previous books. As always, action abounds, along with drama and some stolen steamy moments. It’s everything I have come to expect from this excellent author. Recommend reading the whole series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-08-06 07:39:332022-08-06 10:39:42Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rayne East
Yes yes all the yes! This story was SO good. I was drawn into it by the description and needed to know more. I finished it so quick because it was just that interesting. Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm is book one in the proposed Too Lost to Love series. I’m honestly obsessed with this book, so I’m looking forward to any others! Addie was there when Wesley forgot who she was because of a bully. After becoming a pop sensation, Wesley can do and have anything he wants. But he can’t remember six months of his life. So imagine his surprise when this girl he’s never met seems so familiar to him that he needs to know more. After years, they are in one another’s lives again. Is this a sick joke, or fate. Honestly, the twists in this story really got me. Something I truly wouldn’t have predicted. You have to read this book, it really was that good.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2022-08-06 07:14:072022-08-06 10:39:19Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Kristan Anderson
I LOVE psychological thrillers and this book was no exception. I was glued to the pages from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down until it was finished. I love that the author not only alternated between past and present but also included every main character’s perspective. The story never felt rushed or over saturated with details yet the author managed to pay an incredible amount of detail to each character’s storyline- past and present. I loved that at any given time I could love and appreciate a character and then decide they were despicable and none of them were likable at all. I can not say enough about the shifts in perspective throughout this whole book. The twists and turns of this story did not disappoint and despite EVERYTHING that happened, I was fixated on one line from the beginning half of the book… “I wonder does he see her as an ice cream or martini kind of woman? That one data point would answer all my questions.” I loved the book from beginning to end and will need a minute to digest how much so!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2022-08-06 06:58:412022-08-06 10:38:53The Secret Cure: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Twist by JD Spero – Review by Felicia Bates
What is better than a bad boy romance? Nothing but adding in the mafia, makes it even more better. The main characters in this book are amazing. The lead female is a sassy, bright, intelligent, and beautiful. The lead male in this book is your classic tall, dark and handsome with an edge. He gives bad boy vibes and she is there for it. The way the meet is actual funny and involves pepper spray….Yep, that good. However, that fluke of a meeting is the best thing that could have happened to either one of them. They both have secrets and need each other to overcome them. What looks like two people from two different worlds might just not be the case. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was either from wanting to know what would happen next, to laughing, to just being that darn good. I’ve read a lot of mafia books before and I have to say that this one is right up there with my favorites. I will certainly be going back and reading the rest of the series. Between, the page turning suspense, the drama between the characters, the steam, and the final outcome, this book has it all. I highly recommend reading it if you have an afternoon free.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-08-06 06:08:162022-08-06 10:38:29Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Barbara Bohls
This wonderful author really gives it all, some fighting, great character development, a mystery and more made it impossible to put this book down. While the first installment to this series is a small novella, this installment was a very detailed novel that I just simply couldn’t put down. Full of other worlds, all kinds of characters, humor and more trust me when I say that you need to run and pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-08-06 05:28:482022-08-06 10:38:02Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by a Stephanie nicole
I find it strange that for someone like me who is so NOT sporty how much I actually do love a good sports romance! I was drawn into this story from the very start and was held captive till the last word. This is the first book I have read from this author and it definitely will be the first of many for me I am sure. While I read this book in the series and fully enjoyed it I will however be going back to the very start of the series to read all the prior books to further enhance my understanding and enjoyment. I mean its the thing to do when you enjoy something so much right? Evan and Callie are wonderful characters who held a place in my heart for the entire book. Evans battles with extreme anxiety rang true to me as mental health is dealt with on a daily basis in my own home. It was written with love and hope which is something we all need in our lives right??
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-08-06 04:06:192022-08-06 10:37:36Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Jules Herbert
Katie broke up with her high school boyfriend Chase, left town and fully committed herself to her career all the while never really getting over him. Years later she decides to return to her home town for a friends wedding. It was a very last minute decision and her friend insists she attend with a plus one so she sets Katie up with someone she thinks will make a great plus one…..it just happens to be her ex boyfriend! Chase having returned to town the previous year with his nephew he is now raising is not so keen to hang out with the woman who shattered his heart. The big question is can these two forgive old wounds and learn to see each other as the adults they now are? This great book really is an emotional heartfelt read that at its heart is a second chance story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-08-06 03:26:502022-08-06 10:37:05This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Jules Herbert
Just love this cover !!! What a delectable morsel Nico is ❣️🔥😱😉
So Mia is her daddy’s pawn and she’s not having any of it and is determined to bust their trafficking ring wide open and I say good I. You girl ! Look there’s no love list between get dad and her stepbrother Ricco and quite frankly I wouldn’t spit on either of them if they were on fire ! They’re nasty and a real waste of space !
Mia goes to the one person she knows that can protect her , Nico and within a few days the family envelope her more than her own flesh and blood , these men might me mafia but they have a moral code of sorts and they love and protect fiercely , Mia is right where she belongs 😍
I loved Nick and Mia and their story kept me on the edge of my seat ! Another brilliant instalment ❣️📕
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-08-06 01:42:262022-08-16 07:59:27Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess
Fabulous book….riveting story draws the audience in at every turn. My only disappointment, was that the backstory wasn’t as developed as I would have liked. Kinda just throws Aimee in there, leaving the reader with questions. Quick, easy read. Enjoyed the strong female lead and the way that she carried herself throughout the book! Out of author SE Smith’s normal wheel house of Sci-Fi, however she did phenomenal with this sizzling romance/mystery as well! Aimee Wheels is a homeless courier who works so hard at everything she does. Despite being homeless, Aimee is extremely educated and fluently speaks multiple languages. When Aimee helps to stop a plan to kill Quadir, an extremely wealthy & powerful sheik, Quadir is completely smitten with Aimee and vows to make her his wife, but Aimee isn’t having it. Fiercely independent & certainly not able to be bought, Aimee makes it clear that she is her own person. After some twists and turns, the find themselves falling for each other. Can their two very different worlds collide and allow them obtain the fairytale, happily ever after they both desperately want?
Excellent read. Relatable characters. Can not wait for book 2 in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christina Granhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristina Gran2022-08-06 01:03:112022-08-06 10:36:36Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Christina Gran
This time around is about a girl named Katie who comes home to attend a wedding. While there she gets roped into attending the wedding with another single guest. The only problem is, her date is her ex boyfriend. A boy she loved and never quite got over. A boy whose heart she broke 10 years before. A boy named Chase, who is not a boy any longer and is raising his orphaned nephew. He has grown into a handsome man and Katie can’t help but notice. Katie is not the only one who has not gotten over the relationship of the past, but Chase also carries some bitterness from the past and the way Katie broke his heart. After the wedding the two realize they still have feelings for eachother but how could they possibly make it work? Katie has to get back to work and Chase can’t uproot his nephew to be closer to her. I really liked this book. It has a great story and you can get lost in the pages. The only reason I took off a star is because there are a couple parts where the story seems to go off track giving information that, while important, doesn’t fit in the moment. Other than those couple parts, the story was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torey Fosterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorey Foster2022-08-06 00:17:442022-08-06 10:35:57This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Torey Foster
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