The Daredevil is the second book in the Waterfyre Rising series, and it is incredible! I was captivated and breezed through the entire thing before I knew it! You can read this as a standalone if you so choose, but you don’t want to miss out on the magical writing of Nadia Han. I was at the edge of my seat and loved every minute of it.
Royce is our daredevil who loves adrenaline spikes and seeks the thrills that others shy away from. But underneath everything is a man who just wants to be loved and accepted. Michelle is traveling for a new job, but she has walls around her heart and emotions, unwilling to take risks again. Will they be enough to save each other from what they’ve accepted as life, or will they create another excuse to hide away?
You can feel the chemistry leaping off the pages and it comes so naturally, which was incredibly refreshing. This author will be a constant recommendation to anyone in my life for sure, I highly recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2022-12-01 20:14:362022-12-08 14:11:03The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Shannen Kern
I had a hard time believing that this book would be better than the first since it was so amazing, but Painter of the Damned was absolutely stunning! I was engrossed in this book from the very first page to the very end.
Nick and Julia leave Venice with hopes of returning to a somewhat normal life after their terrifying ordeal called their honeymoon. With peace of mind setting in as they start heading home, they are apprehended before they can truly start their journey. They find out the person behind their capture is Salvatore, their worst nightmare. Salvatore intends to use Nick to obtain an all-knowing powerful book. Julia tries to help keep her husband sane in midst of this horrendous experience, but is her love enough to keep him tied to this world?
I can’t recommend this series enough! The author has woven an intricate blend of history and other worldly things that command your attention to the last word. You won’t be disappointed picking this up!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2022-12-01 20:03:192022-12-08 14:10:58Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls Book 2) by Rob Samborn – Review by Shannen Kern
What a great beginning to a new urban fantasy series. This has all the elements I enjoy in a story. Romantic suspense, magic, ringing in the morse god and Ragnorak theme is a wonderful idea. Its fresh and the action in here kept me turning pages. The two characters are on a journey of self discovery as well as searching for the illusive bad guy. The evolution of these two main characters is as fun to read as watch and wonder what will happen next.
This is a first time author for me. The writing is smooth and the transitions help the story move along a rapid pace. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2022-12-01 20:01:202022-12-08 14:10:52Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Lisa Helmick
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62952597-road-to-the-mansfield” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665435304l/62952597._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62952597-road-to-the-mansfield”>Road to the Mansfield</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21041433.C_B_Laurence”>C.B. Laurence</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5138299035″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Francie Roubideaux is from the Bayou where she spends her days catching frogs in the swamps and helping her mother see dresses by night. She has no idea why this woman had come to fetch her but it can’t be good. <br /><br />Rose Donovan is desperate to leave her small hometown and finds her escape by leaving a handsome stranger. Her father and friends tried to warn her but she was smitten. When they arrive in California her talents are sold by her now husband to the owner of The Mansfield. She soon realizes the truth of how things will be now that the rose colored glasses have come off.<br /><br />Beau Heartwell has it all with a good job, a loving wife and a perfect record as an up and coming lawyer. When his best friend is framed for a murder he sees stuff that makes him questioning things he had believed in over the last decade. He winds up finding himself with no job, wife or home. He makes his way to California to start fresh with a little help from friends and a new job with Express Investigation Team. <br /><br />All these strangers end up crossing paths at The Mansfield and things turn tragic. I’m looking forward to seeing how things transpired and how each of these characters were involved. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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Remington and his friends witnessed a crime as children and now as adults, that crime comes back to haunt him. Audri is Rem’s best friends’ sister who carries guilt from a childhood incident that changed her family and left her scarred for life. Despite the darkness in both of them, they find light in one another even though Rem has left his heart guarded so long and Audri knows his reputation. But they are made for one another, water and fire, light and dark. Family secrets bring them together, reveals dark secrets and can destroy them both. I read through this book overnight. I didn’t want to put it down. It had great suspense and I can usually guess the plot twists, but I definitely did not in this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-12-01 19:59:112022-12-08 14:10:41The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Tabitha Montero
This turned out to be a wonderful story! At first I was concerned about that is moving along at a slow pace with all the inter-speculation. That did bother me throughout the whole story but eventually I was able to get past it and get immersed into the story. The actual action and suspense throughout the story is attention grabbing. I loved that part of the story as well as the romance between Michelle and Royce. The connection between these two is cosmic and it is shown numerous times throughout the story. One of my favorite things is Royce’s job because of all the neat things I learned and I don’t think I have run across another one in my years of reading.
This story is filled with lovely sayings and thoughts. I loved that Royce is a volcanologist because that leads to a lot of cool and sweet sayings. One of my favorite…okay there is the T-shirt sayings (so cute!) but also:
“Love flows through all of us like magma flowing through the earth. Sometimes it takes an eruption for you to understand its beauty, its power, its essence—the love that is seeped within nature.”
Just makes me go Awe! See what I mean? Just filled with wonderful sentiment.
I really enjoy all the work this author puts into these stories. So many connections, fun filled times perfectly woven through the story. I get pulled into their lives and come to care about the characters and what is going to happen. I look forward to more from this series and this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2022-12-01 19:58:072022-12-08 14:10:34The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Lisa Helmick
Painter of the Damned is the second book in the Painted Souls series. Let me recommend reading the first book in this series before delving into this one. Nick and Julia are back and trying to get out of Italy but get waylaid. This is a fantastic book that kept me up late into the night. There is a dual timeline between the current day and the 16th century. I enjoyed the story and how it continued developing from the first book. I won’t say more about the plot because I do not want to take anything away from anyone else reading the book. If you enjoy historical fiction, art, thrills, and chills this is a great read to grab. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
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I was not expecting all the steaminess this book provided. So if that isn’t your thing then this book will not be for you. It is done very tastefully compared to other books. However, once I started I could not stop. I had to know how their story played out!
Royce and Michelle are friends through their mutual friends. Their story turns out to be so much more. They discover that it’s the Universe that has put them in each other’s lives. They have encountered one another without really knowing. I loved that part of their story. They were destined to be together.
Royce was raised by his aunt and encountered some hard moments very early in his life that likely shaped him to be who he turned into. He is a successful business owner that Michelle was trying to not let herself get caught up in. When unlikely circumstances kept pushing them together!
The end, I was not expecting that at all. What a great happy twist and this author did an amazing job at making you feel like you were watching their story unfold and keeping you sucked in the whole time.
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 Pulliam2022-12-01 19:43:262022-12-08 14:10:22The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Devon Pulliam
I knew I was going to love this book SO much! I read the first one and loved it from the very first page! It was the same for this one! I was actually stuck just from reading the blurb! So good! Characters are amazing, the plot was great! Author has a way of grabbing your attention and keeping you interested and I love that! And it’s friends to lovers? That’s one of my favorite tropes and I can’t get enough of it. Michelle and Royce are just great together! There’s some spice in this book as well but who doesn’t love that? 😍 the suspense and drama ALSO had me hooked. I need a book that gives me all the emotions and this book did that! Such a great read!! Check trigger warnings before reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2022-12-01 19:43:232022-12-08 14:10:16The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Ashley Sugar
Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Jessica Stone
I’ve been blown away a lot quite recently with the “mafia” romances I’ve been reading and this one once again, did not disappoint.
Pretty straightforward story about a strong independent, intelligent woman, who ends up falling for the man she never saw coming. Katerina or Kate as she likes to be called is a design consultant hired on to a new job, when her and her team are flown out as a team to spend some time working on a design concept. Some crazy things start happening shortly after they arrive and Kate ends meeting our gorgeous gorgeous man Chase. Not knowing that he’s the billionaire who hired her team for the project at the time, it’s already too late for Katerina to get away from this man. From the moment he met her, Chase is enthralled with her brains and beauty, and don’t get me wrong, Kate feels the attraction as-well, it even has her thinking she might have found something special, something real, that is until she finds out Chase is her new billionaire boss. Their connection grows, but so does the danger surrounding them, and the ever growing threat to Kate from an unknown enemy. Is it linked to her new acquaintance to Chase or does it have to do with who Kate is and where she comes from….
Ok so that being said, this one’s a hottttt one, granted I’ve read spicer but this had me sweating a bit. The chemistry between these two is undeniable and so much fun. Chase is very controlling, domineering, typical manly man ,I will protect you, you’re mine sort. And Kate is very much a, I can do things by myself, I don’t need you holding my hand, stop telling me what to do, I’m a grown woman, type of gal. They butt heads in the most delicious way possible.
I absolutely loveee the spin on the mafia romance, the book has ties to the mafia don’t get me wrong but it’s not fully centered around big mafia men telling women what to do, keeping them safe, being the main story. The action/mystery of who is behind the increasing attacks on Kate kept me guessing all the way to the end and still I was flabbergasted. I still have soooo many question I need answered, I cannot (hopefully) wait to read more about these two and delve deeper into their life and the story of those surrounding them.
Wonderful mix of smutty, mysterious, mafia romance all put together and packaged neatly, I think this author did a wonderful job building her characters and starting this world, I’m excited to see more!
Degrees of Innocence, Dark Mafia Romance , Cruel Deceptions, Via Mari, Reviews, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romance, Mafia, Romantic Suspense, Jessica Stone, November 2022
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What a great story! I love a good suspenseful mystery twirled with some romance. Book one of the WaterFyre Rising Series, this book features Remington or Remi, who emerges from his dark and mysterious past as he claims his own path in life being successful and not letting disruptions in his way. There is also Audri, the sister of one of Remi’s best friends, who is seeking her own path in the world amidst her own past and present struggles. The various moments they had appeared in each other’s lives, they always had a sense of connection and alluring connection for one another. When their circumstances fall into seeing each other more often, they eventually can’t help it but to see where this connection leads to. It is honestly amazing to see their love journey emerge. As their relationship develops, other alarming details seem to start connecting Remi and Audri into unfortunate circumstances that seem all interconnected. Lies, deceptions, harassment, past secrets and betrayal lead them into such horrible situations they never imagined. Remi has been known to make sure those who wronged him got what they deserved but how would Audri feel about his actions towards protecting himself and those he cares for? This is a must read and a great introduction to another amazing series! Contemporary romance and suspense at its best!
Degrees of Innocence is the first novel in the Cruel Deceptions series. While at a resort preparing for a week-long training and development session for a new medical center, Katarina meets a mysterious stranger named Chase under interesting circumstances. She soon learns that he isn’t entirely who he says he is thus starting a whirlwind of drama and pure lust. This feels very 50 Shades of Grey adjacent as Chase is very much Elijah from the vampire diaries and Christian Grey morphed into one man. While Katarina is a sweet, innocent, career driven woman.This was a quick, entertaining read that can absolutely be read in one sitting plus there are several books in this series ready to be devoured.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2022-12-01 19:24:592022-12-08 14:14:51Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Brittany Angel
Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls #2) by Rob Samborn
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The author kept me entertained from the beginning. Painter of the Damned is the second book in the Painted Souls Series.
Julia is Nick’s wife and she is trying to figure out how to get them both home. Coming to Venice was a bad idea. Now she’s wishing she didn’t go. Can she get them out of there? The quote I chose for Julia is: “I hope that hurt. ‘What was that for?’ Are you serious? This better not be déjà vu, you a-hole. Gonna tell me what the hell you did to get Interpol involved, or what?”
Nick is getting images from a past life. Something that has happened since they got to Venice. Now he’s landed them both in some trouble. Will he be able to get what is needed done? The quote I chose for Nick is: “That’s who this is about. It’s gotta be, Jules. I met her for like five minutes. She’s Tintoretto’s descendant. She wanted to free the souls, too, and Della Porta friggin’ killed her. And now he’s trying to pin her murder on me.”
Highly recommended for Historical Thriller lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-12-01 19:16:302022-12-08 14:14:44Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls #2) by Rob Samborn-Review by Amanda Kimble
Royce lives is life look for the next thrill and pushing limits. Michelle, a travel blogger doesn’t want to get involved or attached to anyone due to her past demons. Their friendship turned romance makes them both face their demons and obstacles. This is the second book but you can definitely read this as a stand alone. There are steamy scenes. A good story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-12-01 18:59:032022-12-08 14:14:39The Daredevil (Waterfyre Rising Book 2) By Nadia Han – Review by Tabitha Montero
Amazing! It’s like you never skipped a beat. This story picks up from where it left off in the first book. Again, great character, and plot. This has a little of everything and a dash of romance. I believe I am hooked, just love this author and their writing style.Revenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing! It’s like you never skipped a beat. This story picks up from where it left off in the first book. Again, great character, and plot. This has a little of everything and a dash of romance. I believe I am hooked, just love this author and their writing style.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2022-12-01 18:58:522022-12-08 14:14:31Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Nina Maes
Excellent Read! This is a fast paced, page turner of a book. its full of twists and turns, packed with drama and suspense. Great characters, the author writes them well. I absolutely loved this story. It was hard to put down but didn’t mind because I was thoroughly engaged with the story. Looking forward to what is going to happen next.Secrets Never Die by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent Read! This is a fast paced, page turner of a book. its full of twists and turns, packed with drama and suspense. Great characters, the author writes them well. I absolutely loved this story. It was hard to put down but didn’t mind because I was thoroughly engaged with the story. Looking forward to what is going to happen next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2022-12-01 18:48:362022-12-08 14:14:25Secrets Never Die (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 1) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Nina Maes
This book came out amazing Chase and Katarina are my two favorite characters. Chase is so determined that Katarina is what he needs and Katarina is determined in her career knowing that the Mafia life is going to change her path and love will change his path with Katarina. Funny that this is my second book with Mafia romance, and every story has a different ending and it keeps me on my toes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Gonzalez2022-12-01 18:47:442022-12-08 14:14:11Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Charlene Gonzalez
Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls Book 2) by Rob Samborn. I loved this first book and this one was no different. I flew through the pages as fast as I possibly could. Its such a good thriller. Its the story of Nick and Julia O’Conner who are trying to make it back to the USA from a vacation from hell. They have been thru murders, arrests and all kinds of mayhem. They make it almost to the border when they are arrested. Julia is freed but Nick is charged with murder and sent back to Venice. Nick sends Julia to find Carlo to help her find an attorney for him but little does he know he’s sent Julia right to the enemies camp. Carlo is the new painter for the new order and he may be behind all the chaos. This book has flashbacks of Nick’s life and tells parts of the story. You need to really pay attention to know what’s going on and also I highly recommend reading the 1st book before this one. It makes it so much more enjoyable. Pick up a copy of this book and get ready for a high speed ride you won’t soon forget!
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I think it’s important for all people, of all ages, to run with their ideas and make their dreams come true. This author, in my opinion has done just that. The fact that she started writing and has shared what has come from the inner depths of her mind, based on true events, and those that have eloquently come together to allow the reader to jump in and not want to come back out. I didn’t know what to expect from this novel, but I am so very glad that I picked it up, because it’s certainly something that took my mind of current events and let me disappear into farm life in Texas.
The descriptive adventure that transpires will make you want to pull your hair, scratch your head, put on another sweater, and sit by the fire while snow falls to really put you in the zone. I definitely wish I had more time to spend on this author, and this review, but I needed to say, well done! Fellow readers, you won’t regret picking this up. Do it, now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00AimstoReadhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAimstoRead2022-12-01 18:23:252022-12-08 14:13:55The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Amy Brennan
This is the first book I read from this author. I loved it! This is book 3 of 3, but could be easily read alone. The characters are fantastic. There are a few different story lines, but still easy to follow each story. The ending ended on a cliffhanger, so I’m eager to see if the author is going to release another book.
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This was such an adorable story! It’s part of a series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone. We meet Malayeka, an ethereal being or angel, who, along with her with her five “sisters”, work for Cupid to help him with his workload in helping people fall in love. Malayeka is given an assignment to help two people fall in love, Billie Reid and Leo Thomson. The catch, they live in a small town and their families have been feuding for decades and it’s ugly. I loved how well written the characters were and Malayeka was hilarious in her efforts to help them fall in love. I found the story flowed well and had a use of both humor and heart. Highly recommended!
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Mary and Brad have known each other most of their lives, and from grade school on, Mary had a crush on Brad. When Brad takes too long to ask her to senior prom, Mary makes a fateful decision that changes the course of their relationship until many years later. When Mary’s sister Katie gets married, she is somewhat surprised to see Brad in attendance. Mary hopes that she can save her relationship with Brad before it’s too late. Brad isn’t sure he can get over the pain and bitterness from that fateful decision so many years ago.
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 Estes2022-12-01 18:04:212022-12-08 14:13:33Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Candice Estes
Adrik had a horrible childhood with some trauma that resulted in facial dis-figuration. After living on the streets as a teen, he finally gets up the courage to ask the Russian mafia for a job. After being hired, he fell in love with a mafia princess but he cannot get close to her or let her see his face. Annika was attacked five months ago leaving her wheelchair bound. When the psycho came back for her, her mafia family sends her off to a secluded house in the middle of the night under watch. She requests Adrik be a guard. Once there, the two grow close but he must protect her at all cost and he is not suppose to get close to her. Opinion This is the fifth book in the series but the first one I’ve read. I found that I was able to follow the story quite easily, even though I haven’t read any other books in the series. I’m a lover of mafia romances. This book is a lot less violent that other mafia books that I have read and would be perfect for those interested but squeamish. The story is cute, mafia princess falls in love with a guard. I just found it odd that Adrik would not let Annika see his face and would cover it up with hair and a hoodie. If he is guarding her, he should be able to see all around them at all times. Covering your face up would not allow this. Other than this oversight, I think the book was a great and sweet love story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Brown2022-12-01 17:57:502022-12-08 14:13:26Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Dawn Brown
This is the 5th book in the series by Leslie Georgeson and I am still in awe. The way that this book was written to tell Adrik and Annika’s story was wonderfully done. The way that these characters interact, and their story unfolded was done in such a wonderful way that I found myself reading instead of working. Adrik underwent something horrific, just like Annika did and once they finally were able to share with one another what the other went through, it solidified their relationship and had them becoming closer to one another. There were lots of twists and turns in this book that had me unable to guess what was going to happen next. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series and find out what happens next!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-12-01 17:45:472022-12-08 14:13:21Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
This book is the second book in the Tallie Brown series. I never read the first book before stumbling upon this book and I will say that it pretty much works as a standalone. I do highly recommend reading the first book first, only because there is a lot of backstory needed that made the first portion of the book hard for me to follow. However, once I got a grasp on the characters and their backstory, I found the book absolutely impossible to put down. As a character, I really liked Tallie. Her back story was hard to relate to at first, but she is such an interesting and complex character that I found it impossible not to root for her. I don’t want to give too much information because anything else will spoil it. Pay close attention when reading this because there are so many clues hidden throughout this book. It definitely hooked me and didn’t let me go until the next page. I can’t wait to continue reading more about these characters in upcoming books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-12-01 17:45:332022-12-08 14:13:10Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Christine Baranek
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This is a well written story that is full of mafia romance, trust and some rules are meant to be broken. I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life on each page. They pulled me into their story from the start and had me coming back for more. They have great growth and chemistry throughout the story. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. It is an engaging story that you don’t want to miss. Will rules be broken? Is there a happily ever after? This is such a great story, I highly recommend this book.
An entertaining read, which had me gripped from start to finish. In this page turner of a novel, Tallie Brown’s life never made sense, she was brought up in isolation by her mother, Julia. Who would take her from one third-world outpost to another, suddenly and without explanation. Life normalised for Tallie when her mother took a position on a mountaintop in the Pacific northwest. However, when Julia unexpectedly dies, Tallie soon discovers that her mother had a secret life. Meanwhile, Journalist Jackson James’s promising career ended, resulting in him working as the editor of a community rag in a posh D.C. suburb. When a lead about a potential scandal takes him to the dying Virginia coal town, Cutler’s Ridge, he meets a mysterious and beautiful woman, Tallie. Both Tallie and Jackson are loners and do not trust easily, but as their stories become intertwined they come to the conclusion that something terrible happened in Cutler’s Ridge. There are those in the town who want the past to stay hidden, and the couple are soon threatened putting them in danger. This was a fast paced story with great characters, an atmospheric small town setting, and a storyline full of drama and suspense. The likeable and relatable Tallie was a great main character, and I liked how her relationship with Jackson developed throughout the story. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life and made me feel immersed in the storyline. An enjoyable and engaging read, which I definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-12-01 17:41:302022-12-08 14:12:57Secrets Never Die (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 1) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the second book by this author that I have read. I enjoyed this one just as much as the first one I read. This is a well written story that is full of romance and suspense. A story that is fast paced and hard to put down. He is a protector in the shadows until she is more curious and gets closer to him. There is great growth both in the plot and character throughout the story. Their chemistry is off the charts which made the story easy and entertaining to read. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world with ease. They made me feel as if I was part of their story. The suspense had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next with them. This is a really great story and I highly recommend it.
An enjoyable and entertaining novel, which had me hooked from start to finish. Having read book one and been introduced to the main character, Tallie Brown, I was looking forward to continuing her story, and I was not disappointed. This second novel picks up where the previous one ended, so I would recommend reading them in order. Tallie was raised by a paranoid woman on the run, and having spent her life hiding from the ghosts of her mothers past, she uses her unique skills to track down those who have simply vanished. When Tallie responds to an Amber Alert for a missing girl, it leads her to discover that General Cai Kaswell, her newly discovered father, and the world’s best hope for peace is amongst the vanished.
Tallie gets drawn into a conspiracy that links her past to the string of unsolved disappearances, and her search for answers sends her around the world. Having nearly lost her trusted friends, Tallie is assigned to a charming operative, but she doesn’t fully trust them, and has to watch her own back as she searches for General Kaswell. Tallie learns that she may be the unwitting catalyst for all the disappearances, resulting in both Tallie and her father being lured into a plot that will threaten the Constitution, and the balance of world power. This is a fast paced, page turner of a story, and I was kept gripped throughout. The storyline is full of drama and suspense and the plot twists keep it from becoming predictable. I love Tallie, she’s a likeable and realistic main character, who is easy to feel engaged with. A five star read and one which I definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-12-01 17:03:282022-12-08 14:12:30Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Nick and Julia O’Conner are on the run trying to return home to the United States to put an end to the hell of a vacation that they have experienced: murder, arrest, fights, running from the cops. The O’Conner’s were just about to reach the American consulate when the two are arrested and taken into custody. Julia is released from custody and gets to follow along as Nick is transferred back to Venice where he is detained for murder. Nick tells Julia to go find Carlo, their friend in Venice, and have him help to find an attorney for Nick. Little do they know that Carlo is the new Painter for the Order and warden of the dammed spirits that reside in the painting Paradise. We get flashbacks of Nick’s previous life and find out that he may or may not know the location of a book lost that can bring about world-changing power. Will della Porta find be able to use Nick to find the book? Does Nick remember where the book is? Should Julia just return to the States by herself and not believe this nonsense that her husband speaks of? Read the book because I give no spoilers into the outcome! It is a great read full of thrills and mystery and mayhem! The characters are wonderfully written and I find myself able to quickly fall into step with them and experience what they are. This book had me on the edge of my seat and I highly recommend that one reads it!
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 Driskill2022-12-01 16:44:232022-12-08 14:12:41Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls Book 2) by Rob Samborn- review by Stephanie Driskill
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