For those of you who don’t know, Via Mari is an amazing author and her books literally never disappoint. Underboss’s Retaliation is no exception. I loved the plot and the characters in this one. This is a great enemies to lovers story with a plot unlike no other. This one will take you on a wild ride as you read it. I found it so hard to put down. The banter between Dominick and Emelia was amazing and I definitely didn’t know what was going to happen between them as I read. I love the added dimension of them being from rival families. This book did not disappoint at all!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-12-27 17:00:512022-12-30 07:04:11Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Christine Baranek
I am a sucker for a good romance. I am even more of a sucker for a bad boy romance. This is possibly one of the best bad boy romances I have ever read. And I completely recommend reading this one, because I could not put it down. I loved Paige “Andie” and her attitude, temperament and behavior. She is one of those girls everyone knows. The one who has tried her best to fight past the cards that life handed her and she did it on her own terms. However, I related to her character so much because she was married to an older man hoping that he would give her the stability she never had in childhood. Beckett, is the best type of bad boy – the kind who has a party boy image but really has one girl that he holds a flame for, and even he may not realize it. I love that they have a history from college and that neither really has changed one bit. I love that they changed and evolved but in the end really stayed true the essence of who they were when they met. I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. I also loved the plot point of Beckett and his hockey career. You could feel him fighting for redemption in every aspect of his career.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-12-27 16:52:162022-12-30 07:04:01Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Christine Baranek
This is my first read from this author. If you like slow burn steamy romance with second chances and a “bad boy” then keep reading this review. We are met with our former NHL star Beckett Miller who is the middle of his career and life spiraling down due to his terrible life choices. Then our leading lady Paige.
Paige has kept up with Beckett’s debacle from afar because they seemed to have prior connection and was her what if.
When everything starts to hit the fan for the both of them, they seem to find each other again. Their chemistry seemed to never dwindle and this was steamy and slow burn. Just an overall good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Marlowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Marlow2022-12-27 15:51:552022-12-30 07:03:51Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Michelle Marlow
I loved reading this dark mafia story. This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book as well to help your enhancement of this author and series. This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up and I never hesitate to pick her books up. This is a well written story where the author used details not only to bring life to the story but steamy romance as well. I found the characters to be relatable and I had no problem picturing myself in their world with them. They have great chemistry and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. This is a fast paced story that I read in one sitting as it is that awesome. This is a must read and I highly recommend this book and this author,
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Beckett’s latest scandal is a doozy…he has lost his money, his friends, his restaurant, and his career is on the line. Trying to figure out what to do next leads him to see his house. Through the process, he builds a friendship with his realtor. However, she is going through her own struggles. Will they be able to help each other heal and move forward?
Paige is a realtor with broken relationship with her cheating husband. After she is hired to sell Beckett’s house, their past comes to light and they begin to form a friendship of helping each other. Due to her husband, she has a hard time trusting the men in her life. But, when the time is right, can she take a chance on Beckett? Or is the notorious bad boy not the man for her?
I enjoyed this story because both Beckett and Paige had their own storylines that were interesting…and the way they came together was enjoyable to read. There is no cheating in this book…so don’t worry about that. I feel that each of the characters grew on their own while being able to be the help that the other needed. Overall, a good story!
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 Ingram2022-12-27 15:26:182022-12-30 07:03:30Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Rosanna Ingram
This is a great collection of the Hawke family series. This is an author that I love reading and have from the first book I picked up. This is a complete collection of this series which you do not want to miss. Each book features a family member plus lets you see what is happening with the others. Each book is unique and hard to put down. They have steam and characters that you will fall in love with. They are connectable and have not only great chemistry but growth throughout as well. This is a must read collection and I highly recommend it.
Ginny is returning to her hometown to take care of her father as he recovers from surgery. What she is not there to do is to see her ex-husband and catch up with him (because there are still lingering feelings after all these years) or take part in any of the holiday activities that the town is known for. However, when she ends up planning the Jubilee, along with her ex, all those plans go out the window.
Max has missed Ginny since she left without looking back two years ago. He spends one night a week with her father as a way to still feel close to her. When he hears that she is coming back to take care of her father, his mind is all over the place. When they end up working the Jubilee with her, and all those feelings starting creeping back up, he knows he shouldn’t get too excited because she has plans to return to New York. Can he get the Christmas miracle he needs to convince her to take a chance on them again?
This is a story of how love is not always enough. There needs to be communication and a balance between work and home. These were together for over a decade…and it took one rough year to tear them apart. When they are given their second chance, will they take it? Or do they truly believe their time has passed? I enjoyed this story and the supporting characters (Ginny’s dad made me laugh!).
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 Ingram2022-12-27 15:13:242022-12-30 07:03:10Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Rosanna Ingram
Dominic Larussio is the underboss for the Larussio’s. When their rival and enemy attacks, they retaliate. Emelia De Rosa is going to be the pawn to get control of the situation. Dominic had not planned on the feisty woman who quickly becoming an infatuation. Can two enemies find a way to stay together while a war between families continues to erupt?
Another fantastic book in this series. You think the story is going one way and then there is a turn. Edge of your seat suspense and romance rolled into one. If you like mafia stories this is definitely a series to pick up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2022-12-27 15:05:132022-12-30 07:02:59Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Emily H
Underboss’s Retaliation picks up where the last book left off. I guess you do t have to read book 1 before this one but it’s recommended by me so you gey the full story. There are plenty of the same characters in this book as the previous book but this is more about Dominic. He is second in charge now and definitely plays the roll well. When he captures Emelia, he isn’t 100% sure what her fate will be but, quickly realizes, he wants to keep her as his own. He even goes as far as to put a wig on her so no one knows who she really is when he moves her from place to place. Her family is the enemy. Emelia is not a delicate little flower. She can totally handle herself and proves to Dominic that she won’t make it easy for him or his family to use her as a pawn. When it is known that Alena is taken by The DeRosa’s that means war. Salvatore will do what he needs to do in order to get his little sister back unharmed.
Emelia finds out her entire life has been a lie. She had no idea what was going on, who was behind all the moves in the DeRosa clan but she’s about to find out and her world will be shattered. Will Dominic be able to Pick up the pieces or will he be forbidden to go anywhere near the enemy? This book was nothing short of amazing. I wanna be Emelia when I grow up haha! I love the Larussio’s but, Emelia made this book awesome! Great characters, great story! I don’t understand one thing. When Alena is taken, Sal makes it like she is highly trained and knows how to protect herself yet, she seems to be anything but that! Otherwise everything else in the book was pure gold! 5+ Stars
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2022-12-27 15:02:492022-12-30 07:02:50Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Mulvey
This extremely talented author yet again brings us a creative storyline that is action packed from start to finish and filled with fantastic characters. I didn’t want to put it down! Dominic is now second in command and must do what is best for the family when along comes Emelia, the daughter of a rival who has retribution coming his way! She throws everything into a tail spin for him. She is so much more than he ever expected. He has to find a way to protect his family and keep what he truly wants…HER!! This is the second book for this amazing series and I think that if you haven’t read the first book you are absolutely crazy! You can read and enjoy this book without it but I highly recommend reading the start of the series simply because its so good you don’t want to miss it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-12-27 14:00:112022-12-30 07:02:21Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Jules Herbert
Royce Viktorsson was the adventurer of his group of childhood friends. Always seeking the thrill, but the high never lasted. It always felt like he needed more. As a part-time volcanologist, Royce spends most of his time managing all the adventure resorts he owns around the world. But even then, something seems to be missing. That was until he ran into Michelle Yates while in Iceland. Yes, they were acquaintances, but that was where things stopped, until now. Someone is trying to sabotage Royce’s resort business while Michelle’s life is seemingly in danger. I am a fan of this friends-to-lovers series and cannot wait for the rest of the series to come out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2022-12-27 13:24:212022-12-30 07:02:12The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
This is the second book in the series and it didn’t disappoint. You will find yourself invested in the characters from the very beginning. If you didn’t read the first book in the series, I would recommend it but it isn’t necessary as you will pick up things along the way to fill in the blanks. I think that this series is amazing and is really well written. There is the danger that you would expect in any mafia story but the twists and turns that this books takes are things that even someone like me who reads everything mafia didn’t see coming. The passion that takes place between the characters will have you fanning yourself and blushing at the same time. This book has it all, mystery, conflict, romance, steam, danger, and an everlasting love. If you are a fan of mafia books or just a really good love story, I highly recommend this book. Enjoy reading this book as you wont able to put it down once you start and be prepared to feel all the emotions as the characters, that is how you know it is a good book.
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 Bohls2022-12-27 12:58:212022-12-30 07:02:03Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Barbara Bohls
Christmas is a busy time, and this book was a quick read which was a perfect escape for me. I love second-chance love stories, I guess because my husband and I have one. This was a well-balanced book with Christmas story and real life. Such a sweet book, and I could see myself loving Buckeye Falls. I hope we get to see these characters again.
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 McComas2022-12-27 12:19:032022-12-30 07:01:54Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Julie McComas
This is the first book I’ve picked up by this author. I went in partially blind, only reading a little blurb about the story beforehand. It has been a very long time since I have found a story with the same kind of energy and magic as I found in books when I was a kid. I was hooked from the get-go. I love how real and relatable Isaac is. He literally falls into an epic tale of fantasy, but remains rooted in reality, all the while still learning from the experience and becoming fully immersed in the adventure. Even if this isn’t your typical cup of tea, I guarantee you will enjoy following Isaac on his magical journey! It took me back to my childhood as I hungrily flipped each page, wanting to consume more and more of the colorful world the author has created. It is well-written story and can stand on it’s own next to all the great adventures of my childhood reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2022-12-27 11:47:432022-12-30 07:01:44What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Chrissy Spulak
This is Joker and Lady’s story. Joker holds many secrets most of which could get him kicked out of the club. He has been on his own since he was 16. First joining the armed forces, then followed by the Satan’s Devils. His youth still haunts him and presents them in his nightmares/PTSD. His only family is the Satan’s Devils and if they find out his secret, that could mean being kicked out of the club. Can Lady help Joker to come to terms with his secrets? Will the Satan’s Devils really turn on him? This author has once again sucked me into her series. A place I love when reading/listening to her story. The story is fast paced and easy to follow. Be prepared to experience many emotions. The characters are just plain loveable. If you follow the series you will see just how close they really are. I recommend you read this series in the order it was written. I am sure you too will enjoy this series as I have. I am looking forward to see where this author goes from here.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2022-12-27 11:47:082022-12-30 07:01:34Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Cindy Mayberry
It’s her thyme to shine! Chef Olivia is the strong, capable young woman today’s society needs! The protagonist in Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer is a brilliant character with an array of emotions from sadness, empathy, anger, and even joy. As she comes into her own confidence through cooking and owning her own business, she discovers her true self! You absolutely need to add this to your reading list before the year is up!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Thompsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Thompson2022-12-27 10:46:482022-12-30 07:01:25Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Nicole Thompson
Argh, Matey! My young grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed this pirate story – Where Do Pirates Go On Vacation by Kim Ann. With vivid and fun illustrations that capture one’s imagination, the story practically leaps off of the pages for all who read it. Your own little one will no doubt find themselves swept up in its adventures too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Thompsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Thompson2022-12-27 10:46:032022-12-30 06:37:50Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Nicole Thompson
Knight in the Museum is the 5th installment of the Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series by Alice Bienia. It follows Jorja as she investigates the mysterious death of an ex-policeman. As she delves deeper into the events leading to his death, she runs into more and more concerning evidence that links him to other recent terrible accidents including other deaths. The whole mystery is made more intriguing by the inclusion of a pre-Columbian jade statue which is rumored to be cursed. This fast-paced story is sure to have you on the edge of your seat. I haven’t read any other work by Ms. Bienia but found the story to flow just fine as a stand-alone. If you like a good mystery with lots of twisty clues and a strong heroine then this book is for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whisper Hymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhisper Hymer2022-12-27 09:26:062022-12-30 07:01:15Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series Book 5) by Alice Bienia – Review by Whisper Hymer
First I’d like to say that I usually can’t get into historical books because of the old English, however, I really liked this book and there wasn’t a lot of verb-age that I didn’t understand. I really liked the storyline. If you are looking for a quick read this is not it. That being said I gave this book 4 stars because of the ending. I felt as though it could’ve used another chapter or 2 because I am left with questions that could have been answered rather easily and I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking it. I loved how the book switches perspective’s and the depth of each character. I will definitely be reading more historical romance novels from Wareeze.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2022-12-27 08:17:172023-08-04 23:32:33After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Emmye Marihugh
Wow! The story of Dom and Em’s relationship is rocky, to say the least. This story is full of intense action, drama, mafia, romance, and suspense. I was hooked right from the get go. I am a fan of the this series and have been since book 1 with Salvatore and Adrianna. The characters are fantastic. The relationship has everything in it: trouble, conflict, solving problems, etc. It shows how things go. Seeing other characters from previous books is great also. It keeps the flow of the story smooth. The writing is contemporary and really engages the reader. You can feel each character’s emotion. I definitely recommend this series. You can read it as a stand alone or in order.
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 Kittell2022-12-27 07:42:282022-12-30 07:00:57Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Shelly Kittell
I really enjoyed this romance story. The author does an amazing job with the characters and I really enjoyed how at the start Lily and Jake seemed to hate each other but the teasing and barbs they threw at each other was all building up to an attraction that neither of them could deny.
Lily changed her whole life,leaving her family behind to take over a tool shop her father left her when he passed. She has nothing to lose, she hates her job and her dating life is non existent as she always attracts the wrong guys. What she doesn’t expect is to meet a guy and not just any guy. Jake is a guy with so many red flags she should run in the opposite direction screaming.
Jake has never had a serious relationship. He’s known as a bit of a ladies man and he’s happy with that. Until he meets Lily. He’s never felt about a woman the way he does about Lily but how can he prove to her that he is the man for her and not the womaniser she thinks him to be.
This is a slow burn romance where the attraction is there but both Lily and Jake need to work through their past relationships and pains to be able to full let the other person in. Their connection is fun to read as they constantly push and pull each other.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-12-27 04:43:452022-12-30 07:00:45Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Carr
Wow…Manda Mellett weaves such creative storylines usually with a powerful, meaningful message in there somewhere and this book absolutely delivers that and so much more. I have enjoyed all of this series so much but this book pulled at my heart strings even more than I expected. Amazing characters, real world storylines and so much heart makes this an absolute MUST read!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-12-27 03:36:482022-12-30 07:00:37Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Jules Herbert
I haven’t picked up a detective novel in a while but I am so glad I came across this one! Very realistic descriptions, interesting characters and surprises at every turn! I found Hanging Softly in the Night to be a very captivating story and very refreshing to the previous detective stories I have read. This book brought to light how people can be very secretive about so many things in their life and yet show a very different persona to the world! I loved being on the edge of my seat and not wanting to stop reading just to know what the detectives find next. This was a very riveting book to read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good mystery to solve!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Noor Jivrajhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNoor Jivraj2022-12-26 22:30:502022-12-30 07:00:27Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Noor Jivraj
This is a cute story about a mischievous little girl who falls in love with ladybugs and wants to save them all. Loretta as a character is true to a child’s view point. The reader cheers her on as she finds more ladybugs. Never thought about putting ladybugs in the refrigerator before, and the story gives the reader information about them on story form. The illustrations are beautifully painted watercolour scenes!
This is a very cute story and the first in the series. I read this to my niece and she absolutely loved it. Loretta lives in a cabin with her family and she is a little mysterious. She goes outside and finds some ladybugs. Loretta is very curious about how they live in the winter and she brings them home with her. She ends up understanding a lot more about ladybugs than she ever thought. This is a very cute and educational read for kids. Review @heatherbass
The Hawke Family Complete Collection is all the books in the first series by Gwyn. I was so excited when she made a complete collection. What could be better than having all 6 books at your fingertips to read one after the other. My first book I read by this wonderful author was Savage Collision and that is where my love of her writing began.
Savage Collision – Danika Eriksson is a woman on a mission, a mission to save her baby sister from the man who has seemingly drawn her into the seedy side of life, a strip club. She is like a dog with a bone and is hell bent on giving the man what for. She is intelligent, feisty and outspoken and not one to back down. When she comes face to face with one Savage Hawke, she gives him a piece of her mind an unapologetic piece at that. What she didn’t expect however was her attraction to him. I love the way our heroine doesn’t stay away from a good confrontation and speaks her own mind especially when it comes to those she loves most. Savage is certainly surprised when confronted by this woman who waltzed her way into his club to give him a piece of her mind. Hell, he may even like it. God knows his past has been one hell of a struggle with a monumental secret. But he has built a good life and has come so far in a few short years. Together they could be good, but will the threats be too much, and could a good thing be over before it even starts? Will Savage be able to save his girl, or will she be lost forever? Can Savage overcome his past to really see his future? Has Dani bitten off more than she can chew? I love the way things develop between our two main characters, especially when she realises Savage is really a good guy an exceptionally sexy one at that. I also enjoyed the little twists the author weaved within the story. It is filled with love, romance, suspense and regret. There was moment when I was biting my nails as things develop but there were also times of emotion that threatened to spill over. It is certainly a rough road for these two and I was rooting for them all the way. I also loved that our heroine was so freely able to speak her mind and what she actually said often had me laughing out loud. Gwyn McNamee is a must on everyone’s to READ list.
Tortured Skye – Tortured Skye (Hawke Family Novels) is the second book in the series by Gwyn McNamee and is an erotic contemporary romance that will set you on fire. I love anything Gwyn writes, and the Hawke Family series is one of my favourites. The emotions that Gwyn instils in her stories has the ability to grab you from the very first page and keeps you titillated right until the very last word. Skye Hawke has lost one half of herself and is still trying to come to terms with it by hiding her pain behind her stubborn and hot headedness and downright rudeness. She also has a secret, a secret she has had since she was sixteen years old. Gabe Anderson doesn’t do commitment, but now that he has noticed his best friend’s little sister is no longer little, he has more to lose whichever way he turns. Love the woman and lose the best friend or keep the best friend and lose the woman.
Stone Sober – was not what I expected, it was better. Gwyn is a great storyteller, and this is one of my favourite series. I have loved the other two books in the series, but this is my favourite so far, they just keep getting better and better, if that is even a possibility. Gwyn weaves lots of twists and turns that will have your heart pumping and emotions running all over the place. There are laughter and tears, sorrow and doubt, confusion and heartache, love and heartbreak and that is just naming a few. It is a little dark as well and that just adds to the excitement, drama and thrills. Stone is the baby of the family and has just returned home but he is not so sure that is a good thing. He has a secret that only one other person knows, a secret that has led him down the wrong path, a secret that he uses vices to try to escape from. Now he has found a new vice and knows he needs to stay away or ruin a beautiful thing. Nora is smart and sexy and turned away from a brilliant career to strip but no one knows her reasons and no one understands but it is the perfect job, it is freeing and that is just what she needs for now. But when she finally finds out who hides in the corner, in the shadows her life will forever be changed. Trust me this is an amazing story, and you will not want to put it down. It is hot and dark and forbidden and oh so good.
Building Storm – just blew me out of the water. I thought Stone was my favourite and now Building Storm has surpassed my expectations. Gwyn is an amazing writer and I always know I am in safe hands when I read one of her books. This story I devoured in one sitting, even though I had to get up for work the next day I absolutely could not set it aside. I was so wrapped up in the story time was gone before I even came up for air. Gwyn knows just the right ingredients to weave together to give you an experience you will not forget. Your heart will be pumping and jumping out of your chest and your emotions running all over the place. I felt as though I was the one in the story as I felt it all. I laughed, I cried and sobbed, my sorrow and love were real, my heart broke and at times I could not breathe. It is as beautiful as it is dark, it is as wonderful as it is sad, and it is raw and powerful. The complexity of the characters and their lives and the plot is a work of art. There will be no spoilers on this review as the story speaks for itself.
Tainted Saint – is one story I have been waiting for, Caroline’s story. I have said it before, but I will say it again, Gwyn is an amazing writer and I always know I am in safe hands when I read one of her books. As usual I devoured this story in one sitting. It is a quick and easy read, but I wished there was more. Caroline hid behind the mask and decided to let her inhibitions out for one glorious night with the man she thought didn’t even know she was alive. Saint has loved her since the very first time he saw her, but he is not good enough for her. One night is all he wants until he tastes her and then he knew he had to make her his. Gwyn is definitely a go to whenever a new story comes along.
Steele Resolve – is sadly the last book in this great series. I suggest you read all the books in the series in order so that you get the complete picture and backstories of all the wonderful characters. I have come to love all the characters in this series and am glad that Gwyn included Luca as part of the Hawke family. This sexy M/M romance is a story where it is bad enough being a mob boss without throwing being gay into the mix makes for one suspenseful and explosive story. Luca has come home and wants back into the Hawke family that he had when they were younger but when you are the son of one of the most dangerous mob bosses, you are by default just as bad as your surname. What he didn’t expect was to find the one person who could make his life complete. Byron can’t stop thinking about the man he had just had a one-night stand and when that person turns up for a meeting with the Hawke’s he realises just how much of a mess his life is now in. Will he reveal the truth to the people he sees as family or will he walk away from the best thing that has ever happened. This story was so good I am sorry to see the series end but can’t wait to see what Gwyn has in store for us in the future.
Wonderful, Sweet, small town second chance holiday romance that I totally loved every page.
When Ginny takes time off during the holiday’s to head home from New York to Buckeye Falls to help her father during his hip surgery the one thing she does not want is to run into her ex-husband, Max. Both Max and Ginny are career driven..and when both Max and Ginny are successful their marriage ended up falling apart. Max never stopped loving Ginny, even though she had big career dreams in New York. With the love and support of the entire population of Buckeye Falls, will Ginny and Max reconcile and fall back in love and pick up where things were left?
I loved this story so much. It gave me all the feels of love, joy, second chances and support with everyone of the characters that love Max and Ginny. I am overjoyed to know there is a 2nd book coming and I cannot wait!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-12-26 20:56:502022-12-30 06:59:47Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Small towns often have that special quality that for most makes you wanna stay but for others they cannot wait to escape. Enter Ginny who returns to her small hometown to help her dad out after surgery only to be bombarded with not only memories of the past but of the man she left behind. While Max has never moved on from loving his ex-wife and it seems like fate bringing her back to him. Will the Christmas spirit and small town life convince Ginny it might be worth it to hang around? Can Max and Ginny move past the past to find their happily ever after? This is a super quick read but definitely fits within this season.
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 Watts2022-12-26 20:40:042022-12-30 06:59:37Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Vanessa Watts
It’s been awhile since I read a good, old-fashioned adventure novel so I was eager to read this and it definitely lived up to my expectations! The creativity and imagination that so clearly runs through the veins of the author made it a delight to read, also living up to the fantasy found in any C.S. Lewis novel! Isaac Moore is a delightful main character, making the journey he goes on even more enjoyable to experience. The author definitely puts in the work of showing his character development through the story, which always draws me in even more, as well as showing that he remains true to himself from beginning to end. I loved the writing style this author had and can’t wait to read more by her!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Kearney2022-12-26 18:23:292022-12-30 06:59:26What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Kayla Kearney
This was a great novel of friends to lovers. I really loved how Brady took the time for the characters to grow. The two leads grew as individual characters in their own storylines, then as friends, then as lovers. The progression and growth were really spectacularly done without getting lost, bogging down, or getting boring. Just an all-around well written book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jess Dimmockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJess Dimmock2022-12-26 18:09:302022-12-30 06:59:16Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Jess Dimmock
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