Caspuan’s Unbirthday (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom 4 Stars
This is a silly, adventurous book for younger children. It’s Caspian’s unbirthday and he is slightly disappointed with his grandfather’s present. Brown socks! Who wants brown socks? After his grandfather spills hot chocolate on them, Caspian starts floating in the air. The adventure begins as they are both wearing their “hot chocolate socks”. The book is filled with colourful pictures and lots of silliness. This story is sure to be a favourite among the kiddos.
I have to say I was completely captivated by this creatively written book from the very start! I just couldn’t put it down even when I read the very last word I still didn’t want to put it down, I just didn’t want it to end. Filled with so many wonderful characters, creative storyline twists, very interesting Gaelic Mythology plus just enough steamy moments to keep readers hooked this truly is a book you don’t want to miss! I wasn’t only captivated by the main characters Rowan and Alyssa but by all the others as well. I became so invested in everyone that I now need to know more about them all. I can’t wait not only to read more of this series but also from this very talented author. I now only need to see her name and I will grab the book because I just know it will be amazing!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-02-07 04:51:592023-02-08 12:27:10Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jules Herbert
Historical romantic comedy This was a well-written light hearted romance that had me smiling. I was glued as the strong storyline unfolded. I became so vested in the characters and their plight. Such an easy read, with great pacing and imagery. Recommend.
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 East2023-02-07 04:14:412023-02-08 12:27:04A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Rayne East
Good mafia romance This was a great book. Luke and Nikolai have a rough journey in becoming a couple. Luke has a strong, independent streak and doesn’t trust easily. Nikolai is Mafia and alpha all the way. Their chemistry is off the charts and made for some steamy passionate scenes. Will be looking for more from this author.
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 East2023-02-07 03:53:262023-02-08 12:26:57Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East
My first read by this author and it checked all the boxes. A spicy, suspenseful, romantic, and dramatic story. A woman determined and driven who wants to be ruled by no man. All the while the man whose love knows no bounds lurks in the shadows.
Luke is unique and her name says it all. A strong heroine who just wants a life all her own with some happiness. Nikolai is that chance but fear puts her in flight mode. When bad luck has her In the wrong place at the wrong time will her mafia man be the hero to save her?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2023-02-07 00:33:472023-02-08 12:26:44Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Lauren West
A year earlier, Luke Williams fled love in the middle of the night, determined to protect herself. Even though she left him, Nikolai Bazenhov knows where Lu landed and has kept tabs on her from a distance. However, when Lu finds herself in danger Nikolai steps in and uses everything at his disposal to keep her safe. Will that be enough? Will Lu accept the help? Can she keep herself protected from falling for Nikolai a second time? Will the two find their happily ever after?
This was the first book by May I have read but it will not be the last. I enjoyed her character development and well as world-building. Her writing was easy to follow as well as hard to put down. I would recommend this book.
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Caspian’s Unbirthday is the third book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. This cute children’s adventure book really grabs your attention with the bright and interesting illustrations that accompany the story. Grandpa always manages to come up with the most unusual and fun unbirthday gifts for Caspian, and this time it’s a pair of ‘Hot Chocolate Socks’. As expected, lots of fun and adventure ensue. What do Caspian and Grandpa get up to? Grab a copy of this great, silly little caper and follow along to see what happens. My grandson and I read this book together and he thought it was silly and fun. I thought it captured the imagination quite well with a little whimsey and magic thrown in to make things interesting. As with the other books in this series, it is an enjoyable story. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8. Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-02-06 23:08:402023-02-08 12:26:31Caspian’s UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand Book #3) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes
Good, solid story. In this addition to the series, the author makes the Seal, Cutter, realize that finding someone that of value isn’t just about the other person. It is also about finding value in and valuing yourself.
Cutter knows that he is not ready to settle down, especially with the women he dates. Since the one broke his heart, casual is all Cutter wants. After several of his SEAL teammates find and marry women who understand that loving a SEAL isn’t easy and are willing to work at it, Cutter finds himself wondering if there could be someone out there for him.
Zarifah, her belly dancing name, realizes that her fiance is not who she thinks he is. Her now ex-fiance isn’t willing to let Zarifah go. Zarifah realizes that she never really knew him other than the face he presented and that he never wanted to know her more than the dancer persona, which is only part of who she is. As Zarifah makes positive steps away from that relationship, the ex is an ever-present dark cloud threatening her sunny skies.
The author gives Zarifah a guardian angel in Cutter. Cutter teaches Zarifah to use her pepper spray and be aware of her surroundings. Cutter helps Zarifah realize that the right one will see all that she is and enjoy all aspects of who she is. Zarifah teaches Cutter that the right one does exist. This is a cute story that has strong, positive themes built in. Solid performer in the series. Good read!
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 Policicchio2023-02-06 23:04:552023-02-08 12:26:25Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by M Policicchio
Boy! If there were any two people that shouldn’t date, it is Ryan and Peyton. The judgment, the preconceived notions, the hurt and the bitterness that start this relationship are the reasons you wonder even if faking it is a good idea. But soon you realize that all the venom that they spit out is a byproduct of the baggage they carry and the chemistry they feel.
Peyton hasn’t dated in three years, choosing to focus on her career and making her non-profit program a real place in the community. When the good-looking baseball player pursues her, Peyton is flattered and doesn’t take the time to do some basic cyber profiling. She misses the one big, glaring detail that would have made her run for the hills. He is married. Peyton discovers this in a most embarrassing way, at a team party when his wife shows up.
Ryan has been burned before. He wants nothing to do with his cheating teammates but Ryan doesn’t make waves when he gets pulled into Andy’s, jerkface extraordinaire, scheme to keep Andy’s wife from realizing that he brought a date to the party. The only reason that Ryan is willing to accept is that Peyton is beautiful and completely sexy. To everyone’s surprise, Peyton and Ryan have to continue the fake dating charade longer than anyone expects. As the feelings slowly start becoming real for both, the baggage becomes too much for them and threatens to tear them apart.
Andy is a complete and utter sleazeball. There should have been many more consequences for him after what he did. I love the foundation idea Ryan has. It is needed in today’s world. All the small things Peyton does for the kids at her program, the members of her community are amazing. The world needs more of that. The story is a really good one. It was sad and funny, it was happy and heart wrenching. It has great banter and dialogue. Andy is the worst. But overall a fantastic read!!
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 Policicchio2023-02-06 22:57:012023-02-08 12:26:17Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by M Policicchio
Can I have a Nikolai? Strong, beautiful, deadly, alpha protector that wants to keep the woman he loves safe from his world of death and mayhem.
Luke, an independent woman with a man’s name, has some issues. Her father was living a double life with two families until he was forced to choose. A mother that willingly changed herself for every man so that she would finally convince one to stay, but they never did. A sister that hated her for leaving her behind. When Lu, as she preferred to be called, found the one guy made all of that disappear, she ran. Until Lu was someplace she wasn’t supposed to be, everything was going just fine.
Nikolai kept secrets. Nikolai kept secrets for a living as part of his Bratva. He kept secrets for a living in his security business. It was just what he did. Until he met Luke. Luke was everything he wanted in a woman. Until she ran. Nikolai let her have her space until she needed him. Now, he was never letting her leave him or their life together again. If he could keep her hot, little feet from disappearing.
As Nikolai and Luke work together and separately to discover if Lu is actually in danger and from whom, they uncover more than either was bargaining for and must be willing to let go of the past to survive the present. Nikolai and Luke are pure heat!! They are great together. They fight. They (lifting eyebrows) make up. They fight. She never wanted his help/protection anyway. He isn’t willing to let her go. So good. Excellent!
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 Policicchio2023-02-06 22:51:082023-02-08 12:26:11Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by M Policicchio
The first chapter can make or break a book sometimes. If it’s amazing then get sucked in early and if it’s not good you struggle to continue and sometimes you don’t. This book definitely fell into the former. I started reading in bed one evening and next thing I knew I was almost a quarter of the way through the book.
I was able to connect to Luke a lot more than. I would have wanted. Her mother was good at putting herself first and her children were after thoughts on a good day and because of that Luke is determined to be the exact opposite and though it’s good in theory it has it’s draw backs.
Nikolai is a big sexy Russian and will do anything to protect what is his.
This book hit all the boxes for me and I look forward to reading more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-02-06 21:28:162023-02-08 12:26:02Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Robin Rankin
This was a quick 4 star read. When Dusty returns back to his ranch he finds a surprise. Lovely Jo fled her previous home looking for a place to hide. Finding out she is on the run he has to decide if he will protect her or turn her in for the reward. She has something to offer Dusty, will he take it? Will he allow her to stay? Overall this was a good read. If you like age gap, western romances, you will like this one. The author does a great job of pulling you into the story. I liked the characters and look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2023-02-06 21:27:582023-02-08 12:25:52The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Michelle Austin
Very good psychological thriller, with some great twists. A wonderful quick read, you won’t want to put down. Susan Specht Oram does a superb job, the characters are so well written as with the whole book, detailed so well that I, felt like I knew them. I really felt for Jackie. Makes me nervous as I am getting older. Do you really trust those you love to take care of you?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2023-02-06 21:25:092023-02-08 12:25:44Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Toni Sellers
This book is a good read. Krysten did an amazing job with character development and showing young adult relationships.
This book follows Landry. She is a teenage girl who is trying to discover herself while having an active social life. As we all know friendships are hard to maintain especially when jealousy and other out forces are intervening. Being young and finding yourself is hard enough now add in jealous friends and love triangles and you have a recipe for disaster.
Teenage girls are ruthless and fight dirty. When someone allows jealousy to get the best of them issues will arise. Landry just wants to try something new and different for herself. She has always tried to blend in and when her friends push her to try something new she now has the chance to stand out. What happens when the girl hardly anyone notices starts getting noticed?
Will popularity and new friends change her? Will she find a boyfriend? Will she be the next up-and-coming model? Read this book to find out what is in store for Landry and her friends.
This book is a military romance that has it all, strippers, Navy Seals, caring Grandma’s. It is completely easy to fall in love with Cutter, our main male character. He is everything you could want in a nicely wrapped package.
Cutter starts out only going for strippers, afterall he isn’t ready to settle down, at least not with just anyone. He wants to find his happily ever after with a woman who is perfect for him and can handle military separations. Zarifah just wants to live her life, dancing and making money doing what she loves. Her ex however thinks he can put a ring on her finger and tell her what she will and will not do. So when he shows up at one of her shows with a weapon desperate to have her or allow no one too. The one thing he does not expect is her to have a personal body guard that is also a Navy Seal. Can Cutter and Zarifah finally find their happily ever after or will the past keep them apart for good?
This is definitely a quick read and the characters are well written. I loved the interactions between Cutter and his grandma. As well as Zarifah and her fellow dancers. There are a few trigger warnings to this novel such as domestic violence but the author does a fantastic job with the topic.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2023-02-06 19:59:322023-02-08 12:25:03Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Vanessa Watts
As a student studying Greek mythology, Celtic mythology piqued my interest and the modern spin on the story was the icing on the cake! I got lost in this book, like no one is parenting the children lost. It was such an awesome story and was written so well. I have never read a book like this one and it was such a refreshing change for me. The author wrote it so eloquently and in a way that made me yearn for more information with every page I turned. Loved how it ended and couldn’t recommend enough!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2023-02-06 19:54:492023-02-08 12:24:56Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by April McCoy
If you enjoy steamy romance and mafia type stories, this one’s for you! I had previously read some of Brooke May’s previous books and this one definitely has romance but added the element of dark romance to the mix. Luke, the strong female lead, has such an independent woman modal with everything she does until Nikolai comes along. Unfortunately, Luke stumbles onto a scene, wrong place wrong time, and is now in shock. Nikolai vows to be there for her and protect her at all costs of this event. This book is quite an emotional rollercoaster in such a good way. Definitely worth the time to read this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2023-02-06 19:18:112023-02-08 12:24:20Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Jennifer Ramos
It’s Caspian’s UnBirthday and Grandpa gifts him with a very unique gift. That gift will take Caspian and Grandpa on an unforgettable adventure for the day!!
This is a super cute book with superior graphics. The colors on the illustrations are very vibrant and capture the eye and will hold a listener or reader’s interest while reading or hearing this story. Children will love the idea of an unbirthday gift and will likely ask for unique gifts, just as Caspian receives!
This was a really cute book! It was also a very silly book! Caspian’s Unbirthday presents are always crazy and fun and adventurous. I love his grandpa, he seems like so much fun to me. The illustrations in this book are colorful and the story is enthralling and keeps you gripped. Children of all ages should enjoy this story very much!
Luke a woman who has a man’s name and is a professional dancer. Who runs away from love because she doesn’t want to be like the woman she despises, her mother. Action packed fast paced book. Nikolai tells Luke he loves her. Then she runs away. He keeps tabs tell the perfect opportunity presents itself.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Diazhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Diaz2023-02-06 18:23:432023-02-08 12:23:42Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
This was a good read in how realistic Landry’s every day life was as a young teenage girl- you know, other than the modeling contract, that’s less ordinary! What WAS ordinary, sadly, is how her “friends” responded. So many themes of this story rang true from what I remember of my teenage years; the insecurities and desires to fit in, the boy crazy feelings that run through groups of friends and the fear of offending anyone and everyone unintentionally. In all honesty, the realistic nature of the stories left me feeling uncomfortable remembering my own teenage years, not something I had anticipated reliving any time soon! Kudos to Ms. Hager for creating parallels that most every teenage girl can relate to!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sharonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSharon2023-02-06 17:58:522023-02-08 12:23:34True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Sharon Funkhouser
We enjoyed this story. This author always writes interesting tidbits that any small child can grasp easily. We enjoy looking at the experiments as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela2023-02-06 16:04:222023-02-08 12:23:28Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, February 2023
This was a short and sweet novella. It’s getting us set up for the full series that is the author is going to be releasing. I am here for it. I can’t wait to see where the characters go.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Johnson2023-02-06 15:50:322023-02-08 12:23:21Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Johnson
This book is my favourite of the series so far. I knew, just from the description, that I was going to enjoy this book but I didn’t expect it to be one I couldn’t put down. I read this book in one sitting because I could not get enough of the characters. They were so real. Their journey isn’t something you just read about, it is something you experience with them. The story itself fit the characters perfectly. It was well thought out and perfectly executed. I could have kept reading for much longer than the book goes on for. I am excited and sad for the next book as it means more of this fantastic series but it is also the last. In the meantime I will just re-read this book again.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-02-06 15:38:192023-02-08 12:23:02The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Kerry Baker
This is an intriguing story right from the start. There is a lot going on and it felt as though the story could go any way at any time. I was hooked on the story and just had to know how it would develop. The author captured Dominic’s emotions so well. You could it across each page as he experienced everything he goes through. For me, this added a depth to the book that otherwise could have been missing. This author never fails to capture my attention with her writing style. Each book she releases is different from the previous ones and yet has her familiar feel to it. I have enjoyed every book I have read and this one is no exception. I thought this was a great story and I would definitely recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-02-06 15:28:592023-02-08 12:22:37Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Kerry Baker
This is a really good second-chance mafia romance. I really enjoyed the plot line and the way May advanced her story. Nothing ever felt rushed but I never felt there was anything missing either. I loved the character development of Luke (Lu) and Nikolai. We get their backstory and how they were once a couple, but Lu ran after Nikolai expressed his feelings for her. Lu thoughts she’d left Nikolai behind, but he had been keeping a close eye on her all this time and she wasn’t as over him as she thought she was. If you are looking for a dark, steamy romance then look no further; this is the book for you. It’s a quick read, I didn’t want to put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2023-02-06 14:29:392023-02-08 12:22:30Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Megan Conley
This is my typical go to type of book to read BUT I am so glad I chose it!! It was so good! The book was about historical spy thriller. Operation Blackbird was so intense and action packed you will enjoy every page of it! It was a page turner for me. The world building, characters, and plot was thought out perfectly!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-02-06 13:41:292023-02-08 12:22:21Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Melissa Fink
This is the third book in a series, but I found that it could stand alone. I have yet to read the first two. The characters and plot certainly kept my attention. I finished it in one night, because I just didn’t want to put it down. There’s murder, suspense, mystery, and twists! I just thought I had it figured out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie McComashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie McComas2023-02-06 13:38:032023-02-08 12:22:13Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie McComas
Jacklyn Stone is struggling to overcome the sudden death of her husband. She is trying to wade her way through the grieving process but feels overwhelmed by the myriad of emotions that she is experiencing. After losing the love of her life Jacklyn feels lost and lonely without him and often feels extreme guilt over having not been able to save her husband. At other times she feels anger over the secrets that her husband kept hidden from her during their marriage.
Jacklyn is usually strong and outgoing but now she struggles to keep herself going and chooses to stay home reading instead. Normally a competent business woman Jacklyn now finds her once thriving business starting to flounder. She feels as though she is losing a grip on her life and in the midst of her grief starts to make small mistakes. Her son, Dusty, and her daughter, Rose, are concerned about their mom’s mental health so they offer to take her on a mini vacation to a retreat where she can relax and heal.
Jacklyn is hesitant to go to the retreat but once she sees the beautiful surroundings she feels as though this might be just what she needed to heal. However, once inside Shore Lodge she soon discovers that there is something far more sinister at work. Jacklyn soon discovers that it is actually a psychiatric facility and that she has no hope of ever leaving. Her children have not only lied to her, but they have abandoned her and had her committed. Cut off from the outside world Jacklyn struggles to maintain her sanity and find a way to escape from the facility.
This book was a roller coaster ride of emotions for me. I felt great empathy for Jacklyn and my heart broke for her to see what her children did to her. She was grieving the loss of her husband of 37 years and rather than show compassion her children had her committed to a psychiatric facility. Then being spoken to and treated as though she was crazy by the staff made me cringe and I wanted to scream at them for mistreating Jacklyn.
Dusty seemed kind and caring initially and at first glance he seems to have his mom’s best interests at heart. It does not take long to realize that all he cares about is himself and his own gain. Dusty made me so angry that he took advantage of his mom like that when she was experiencing such loss and trauma. He was the epitome of evil and is clearly a narcissist who could not see beyond his own selfish needs with no thought to how it effected others. I could not fathom ever doing such horrible things to my own mother or being so cruel and heartless. Rose seemed as though she was just too wrapped up in her own life and her pursuit of a career to find time for her mom. It was easier to let someone else take charge so she could do her own thing. In time, it seems that Rose does care for her mom and wants to help her. Whether Rose felt guilty and changed her mind about having her mom committed, or she had a change of heart, is the question.
This book was intense from start to finish and will have you questioning who you truly trust! A must read for anyone looking for a psychological thriller.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-06 13:36:212023-02-08 12:22:08Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This was written by a new writer to me, so I was not sure what to expect. A friend recommended it after she read it and I am so glad that she mentioned it to me. It was highly enjoyable and not at all what I expected. In other words, it is not my typical fairy tale romance as it involved an arranged marriage of characters from two different worlds. The heroine is such a strong-willed character that you cannot help but love her. She is prepared to do whatever it takes and will stop at nothing to save her people even if it means marrying someone she does not love. Of course, throughout the story and all the incidents that occur it is no surprise at how the story ends. It was an extremely fast paced read for me and I would highly recommend it if you are into young adult romances.
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