Hi, I’m Colleen the sole owner of Itsy Bitsy Book Bits. I opened Itsy Bitsy Book Bits Promotions because I saw a tremendous need for all authors to have a company that was run by someone who wanted to help their work be seen and promoted. I have made it my mission through innovative ideas, hard work, passion, and determination to continue to strive to be the most inclusive and well-rounded promotion company available for indie & traditionally published authors. I’m a wife to my husband of over 26 years (28 together) and mom to an amazing 23 year old daughter. I love to read, play volleyball, Canasta, and TV when I have time. I taught myself to read at age 4 and just never stopped. My favorite genre is True Crime, Mystery and then Romance, but I will read almost anything. Once I start a book even one page, I have to finish it bad habit.
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Call the Canaries Home by Laura Barrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story is a little bit of what I would consider women’s fiction, but also a generational family saga. I was so drawn in to every individual character in this book, and I felt the author did a tremendous job of writing […]
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney My rating: 5 of 5 stars Alice Feeney is quickly becoming one of my favorite mystery psychological authors. This is the second book that I have read by her and the amount of twists and turns is spectacular. She has a unique way of keeping you on your toes […]
The Escape Room by Megan Goldin My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Escape Room was a twisting edge of your seat, classic tale about how far some people will go in the name of money, what it can cost them, and good old-fashioned revenge. This author did a phenomenal job of letting you get […]
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner My rating: 3 of 5 stars Warning SPOILERS contained in this review. I picked up The Summer Place from my library based off of a recommendation, but I’ll be honest it was not one of my favorite books this year. I found that the authors writing style was very […]
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sallie Kincaid has had to deal with so much. This historical book set in the 20th century is not my usual genre. I found the book intriguing, but it also elicited so many different emotions. It’s hard to think back to a time […]
The Magnolia Sisters by Michelle Major My rating: 4 of 5 stars Avery has just found out that she was not the product of a one night stand, but is the daughter of a famous artist father. As if that was not enough to disrupt her life, she also discovers that she has two sisters […]
A Magnolia Reunion by Michelle Major My rating: 3 of 5 stars A Magnolia Reunion by Michelle Major 3 Stars Jennie Copley returns home to Magnolia to celebrate her grandmother’s 90th birthday. However, running into her high school flame Lucas was not part of the plan. This was an incredibly short story and I think […]
His & Hers by Alice Feeney My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book by Alice Freeney is my first one, and it did not let me down. I love a good mystery/thriller book and this story had all of those elements. Bodies seem to be dropping left and right and they are all connected. […]
The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Girl in the Leaves is described as a shocking, true crime, story and one that will have you on the edge of your seat. Unfortunately, this story was anything but that. I found the story to be very chaotic, it […]
Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars Right in Front of You by Brooke May is the first book in the Morris Valley Gang series. The story revolves around a group of friends who have continued their friendship through the years, even though […]
The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda My rating: 5 of 5 stars OK if you wanna talk about an eerie thriller, then this is a book that you should pick up, this story begins with a missing journalist who comes to town to investigate a string of other vanishings in a little resort town. […]
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave My rating: 5 of 5 stars I borrowed this book from my library because I liked the cover, and I am so glad that I took a chance. The story has so many elements mystery, love, crime, and is just overall an excellent book. I cannot […]
A Borrowing of Bones by Paula Munier My rating: 4 of 5 stars So I picked up this book from my library because I really liked the cover and I liked that it had military characters. It took about 30% of the book to get into it but once I did, I really fell in […]
The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Quarry Girls is a high octane, thriller where young girls are missing and the secrets in the small town are severe. It seems as if everyone has something to hide, but they are all somehow connected. As the secrets begin to come […]
Family Money by Chad Zunker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Family Money by Chad Zunker is one heck of a thriller. This thriller has more turns, twists, and secrets, then you will be able to see coming. Alex, the main character is married to Taylor. They have two daughters and a beautiful home, but […]
Family Money by Chad Zunker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Family Money by Chad Zunker is one heck of a thriller. This thriller has more turns, twists, and secrets, then you will be able to see coming. Alex, the main character is married to Taylor. They have two daughters and a beautiful home, but […]
The Nature of Secrets by Debra Webb My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Nature of Secrets by Debra Webb is book 2 in the Finley O’Sullivan series. This one revolves around a very strong and independent woman who seems to have it all. However, as secrets unfold you are brought into the loop and […]
Runaway Justice by Chad Zunker My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s hard enough being a 12 year old, now imagine being a 12-year-old who is on the run, has witnessed something very scary, and has people chasing after them. This is the third book in the David Adams series and it does not let […]
An Unequal Defense by Chad Zunker My rating: 5 of 5 stars An Unequal Defense is the second book in the David Adams series and is every bit as great as the first one. David is back and although he has pretty much lost everything, he doesn’t allow it to define him. He’s trying to […]
An Equal Justice by Chad Zunker My rating: 5 of 5 stars David Adams has lived a life of poverty, hardship and heartache. Losing both parents at a young age and then getting into some trouble he is finally trying to put his life together and get back on track. Since David has seen what […]
All He Has Left by Chad Zunker My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received a copy of Alle He Has Left early as this month’s kindle first program and having never read this author I was intrigued and impressed. The mystery this author wields will have your head snapping back and forth. It refers […]
Dirty Minds by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars With a sniper on the loose, Jack and JJ are trying desperately to figure out what is going on and why. We start to see more of what is going on with the Ben Carver situation, and now you have to wonder what did […]
Dirty Dozen by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Talk about dramatic and theatrical. We have a suspect who seems to want to be a copycat killer. Things, however, may not be as they seem as each stage of the murder has everybody confused on who the killer is and what his or […]
Dirty Martini by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars In Dirty Martini, we have an unusual case that plays out with 1000’s of people watching and so many suspects. The mystery is surrounded by college students and any one of them who could be a murderer. I enjoyed how this book played out, […]
Playing Dirty by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars The aftermath of the dirty tricks that Floyd keeps using against Jack and Jaye are getting more and more extreme. Can Jack still win as sheriff? Can JJ and Jack find their way back together without irreparable damage done to their marriage? This time […]
Dirty Devil by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Back from the craziness of the mortuary convention, Jack and Jaye are trying to recover. However, there is a new case with a new murder victim, and this one it seems had it coming. The victim in this story was not a great guy, […]
A Dirty Job by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this eighth book of the series, it seems as if Jaye and Jack might finally have a chance at happiness, and be able to move on to the next step of their life together. However, as is always the case with this […]
Book Lovers by Emily Henry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Lovers by Emily Henry was my first book by this author. I read it because it was part of our book club pick. First off, this book is multi-faceted with numerous characters and stories which I enjoyed a lot. I really love the […]
Dirty Money by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Poor Ben is not in good shape and JJ and Jack are worried. They know this has to be the work of Malachi, but how can they prove it? Jaye is feeling all the guilt and taking it on her shoulders. Jack is starting […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 3 of 5 stars Unfortunately for me the last book was just completely anti climatic. I didn’t feel as if there was any real big mystery or that it was presented in a way that grabbed me. I ended up not liking any of the characters at […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 3 of 5 stars As the journey and mystery continue, I found myself not enjoying this book at all. I felt like this particular book focused more on Julie, and the fact that she whines and throws fits like a teenager especially where Lacey is concerned instead […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars With each new book a new mystery unfolds within the big mystery itself. Lacie is starting to question who she really can and cannot trust. Are the people who have been helping her truly there to help her or is there something mysterious […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, for Lacey McNeil that picture could be worth a thousand heartaches. Lacey, is a recent empty nester with her twin boys off to college. She is at a crossroads of what is next when […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Right from the beginning of part two we get to see just how much of a narcissistic jerk Robert is, and how much Lacie has put up with, and given up for his every demand and whim. He apparently thinks the vow “obey” […]
The Southport Secret by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Being a 40-year-old woman who is a recent empty nester and now having to deal with the huge secret cannot be easy. As Lacie and her two friends, Julie and Thomas embark on their investigation to find out just what is going on […]
Remember Home by Ginny Sterling My rating: 4 of 5 stars Military man John Griffin is stationed in Afghanistan when he receives an innocent letter with a box of Twinkies from who he thinks is a kid. Little does he know that it is from Lily Hogan, a school teacher in the United States. This […]
Savage Start by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savage Start by Isla Vaughn is a prequel to a new series. This was hands-down, one of the best short prequels. I have read to a new series in a long time. First, let’s just start off with the fact that the cover is […]
Dirty Laundry by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dirty Laundry (A J.J. Graves Mystery Book 6) I started this series back in 2015 and then life happened and now I’m finally able to get back to reading on a regular basis so couldn’t imagine not returning to the series. Liliana Hart is […]
Elijah: A clean and wholesome medical romance by Edith Mackenzie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Elijah is the third and final book in the series and one I have been very much looking forward to. I really enjoyed Elijah’s story and how it all came together. I found it funny to picture all of […]
Marked for Death by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Safety is an illusion.” Let me just say this one quote could not be any more accurate. You learned so many secrets about Keegan that I found myself on the edge of my seat wondering what was coming up. This book felt like […]
Moonlit Mirage by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it! I love a book that has romance, mystery, and action, especially if the main catalyst isn’t sex. I thought the author did a great job of introducing us to these characters […]
Covert Threat by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have been patiently waiting for Trev’s story. This book grabbed you from page one, and it never let go of you. This series has continued to get better and better and the authors writing has come so far from book one. I found […]
Vantage Point by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Vantage point by Amy McKinley is so far my favorite one in the series. Stella “Red” it’s such a fun character. Her sass, humor, and unapologetic love of family first makes her one heck of a character. While, I found some of her choices […]
Where the Flowers Bloom by D.L. Darby My rating: 4 of 5 stars Where the Flowers Bloom is the debut book from D.L. Darby and I felt as if it was a very solid debut book. Let’s start with all of the positive things, Daphne is a very well written, strong, heartfelt character, that I […]
Carnations and Hot Toddy Kisses by Stacy Eaton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Carnations and Hot Toddy Kisses (Heart of the Family Book 4) is the conclusion to the series and man am I sad. I wished we had “seen” Chris and Robin in the conclusion, but over all it was a great way […]
Orchids & Hurricane Kisses by Stacy Eaton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Let me just say that this series is getting better and better and I’m so sad that there’s only one book left in it. The authors writing and writing style has continued to grow tremendously. After dumping Autumn at the altar, Rye […]
Roses & Champagne Kisses by Stacy Eaton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Roses and Champagne Kisses is book 2 of The Heart of the Family Series and let me just say I am so glad that I never stop reading an author based off of one book. Book 2 was so much better than […]
Her Christmas Movie Kiss by Grace J. Croy My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s truly not often that a second book in a series is every bit as good or better as the first book. However, I found myself loving book 2 every bit as much. This series truly is so sweet, romantic, and […]
Her Christmas Rescue by Grace J. Croy My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first book by this author and I am so glad that I picked it up. I wanted to read some Christmas stories in December and the cover on this book let me just say OMG it is one of […]
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses by Stacy Eaton My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Good men are always complicated, but they are worth the effort. Trust me.” This was my favorite line from the book, which was my first by this author. I chose it because we’re in the holiday season and I liked the title. […]
The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere My rating: 4 of 5 stars So, I’m not sure how I never read this book before or have seen the movie, but I was missing out. This is the story of two families and how different their lives are, but more importantly you see the struggles of each […]
The Locked Door by Freida McFadden My rating: 5 of 5 stars We read this book as part of our book club and holy sweet Jesus what an excellent choice. This story had you from page 1 and kept your head spinning non stop. The characters are very well written, they are equally likeable and […]
Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Plane crashes, Russian spies, ex military, heroes, and a love story. What more could you ask for? Jack and Hannah have a past. Neither one of them thought that they would see each other again, and believing that the future was dead. After […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a great prequel to the Mafia Elite Series. Getting to know the mafia princesses while they were younger was a real treat and especially getting to know Marissa. I’m so sad this series is finished but can’t wait to see them maybe show […]
Moments That Define Us by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Moments That Defined Us by Amy McKinley was a wonderful short story. This is the prequel to the Gray Ghosts series and I loved how much was squeezed into this book. You really got a feel for what the men had gone […]
Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars My first KG Fletcher book did not disappoint. This beautiful love story has everything that you would want in it, true love, companionship, some heat, and sacrifice. Teddy made a huge sacrifice many years ago while trying to do the right thing, leaving behind […]
If You Tell: a True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen My rating: 4 of 5 stars I went into this book blind only knowing that it was a true crime book but no further details. We picked it to read this month for my book club […]
A Silent Way to Die by N.R. Daws My rating: 4 of 5 stars I can officially say that I am hooked on this series which is saying a lot because up until this series I have never liked historical anything. This historical crime book is packed with action to the hilt. Kember and Hayes […]
A Quiet Place to Kill by N.R. Daws My rating: 4 of 5 stars I borrowed A Quiet Place to Kill by N.R. Daws through Kindle Unlimited and it’s my first book by this author. I choose the book based off of the cover and dove right in. I will say that I almost gave […]
November 9 by Colleen Hoover My rating: 5 of 5 stars November 9 by Colleen Hoover takes you on a beautiful journey that lasts over several years. It makes you wonder if a love story like that actually exists and it makes you question would you be able to make the sacrifices that they did? […]
Confess by Colleen Hoover My rating: 4 of 5 stars Confess by Colleen Hoover is an easy four-star read. My heart basically broke from the first chapter for Auburn and all that she had to encounter at such a young age. The way the story weaves the lives of Auburn, Adam, Owen, and the remaining […]
Eye of the Storm by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book 2 in the Gray Ghost series, kept me on the edge of my seat. Chris and Mari are an unlikely pair and the way they are brought together is intriguing. This story has things happening that you never see coming and […]
Embers on the Wind by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg My rating: 4 of 5 stars Embers on the Wind is a very complex, thought-provoking, novel. It spins back-and-forth over several generations and deals with some sensitive subject matter. It took a little while to get into this book, but about a quarter way through you can […]
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Broken Circle by Amy McKinley is an easy four-star read. This book immediately has love, action, murder and Mayham. Liv and Alex seem to be living their best life and being very much in love. When Liv is surprised by a life-changing event she […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars The sixth and final book in the series completes the story just like you would hope. The mystery throughout comes to a very satisfying conclusion and the series as a whole has a happily ever after which I really appreciated. This […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holy wow this fifth book takes the whole series to a new level and it is so far the one that has the most action, the most secrets, and the most mystery. Someone from the past resurfaces and it throws all […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars The twists and turns throughout the series are getting even more complicated which gives the series a great hook. Laura, Harry, and Greta are still trying to figure out how all the pieces fit, but each time it seems that they […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars As we begin to get into the story and mystery more and more we are realizing that not everything is as it seems. There are secrets from the past that are slowly creeping in and by book 3 you are now […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars The story picks up where book one left off. The mystery surrounding the kidnapping of Trin has gotten more complex. Laura feels as if there’s more behind the scenes going on and just trying to help solve this mystery while being […]
Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane by Sage Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Journalist Laura Williams is pulled back to her hometown when her mother takes a fall and needs help. However one of the conditions from her work is that she will need to write about any story that they ask her to […]
Mystery at the Marina by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mystery at the Marina: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 2) by K.L. Montgomery is the second book in the series. Sunshine Baker is at it again, trying to solve a new mystery. She has found that she enjoys the new […]
Three More Months by Sarah Echavarre My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by Sarah Echavarre and the amount of emotions I have running through my body are overwhelming. Having recently lost my mom it touched on so many feelings. I found myself laughing, crying, and doing so much thinking. Oddly […]
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read this book to my 6 year old niece for bedtime and she just loved it. She liked that the colors were bright and that there were kids of all different kinds. She loved the mermaids fin and […]
The Dinosaur Who Discovered Hamburgers by Adisan Books My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little kids book I read to my niece who is age 6. She found it funny and said it made her smile because the dinosaur was on such a big mission. She loved the colors in the […]
Rivals by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sadly this is the last book in the series. I have loved the series as a whole so much and the final book did not let me down. Mia Tucci and Nico come together in a rather crazy way, but watching as their story unfolds […]
10 Minutes Before Sleeping by Tanya R. Taylor My rating: 2 of 5 stars I borrowed this book on kindle unlimited and right from the beginning found it to be a little odd for my liking. I found it quite jumpy, I was uncomfortable with the amount of prejudice portrayed, and I couldn’t understand why […]
Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 4 of 5 stars I can’t believe that this series is over! The Hawke Family has been such a big part of my year of getting back into reading and I will miss them. This is Byron and Steele’s love story and it did not disappoint. When Byron […]
Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 4 of 5 stars This quick read is the 5th book in the Hawke series. It was easily read in one sitting and I was excited to read more about the big guy. Saint and Caroline make a good couple and I enjoyed them. As with all shorter […]
Building Storm by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Building Storm is so much about rising from the ashes. It’s about losing everything, being broken, and finding out that when you think you can’t go on there’s a rainbow behind the clouds. The story brings together two people who are both broken and […]
Stone Sober by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stone Sober by Gwyn McNamee is the third book in the Hawke series and by far my favorite. The story has so much suspense, action, and storyline that brings all of the previous books together. There is romance, steamy sex scenes, and tearjerker moments. […]
Tortured Skye by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book 2 in the Hawke family series picks up where book one left off. I originally read Savage Collision in 2017 and then never found the time to read past that book. I just reread book one and immediately had to go onto book […]
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first Colleen Hoover book (I know I know I know). 10% in an I am already bawling, tears streaming down my face like I am Kenna and can feel everything she is going through, the self torture, the pain, the […]
Amos by Edith Mackenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love A good hot cowboy story and Amos definitely fits the bill. The author does a great job of introducing Olivia to the series and the connection that you see forming between Olivia and Mrs. Applebottom really brings some depth to the story. I […]
Witch Charm by Sonia Parin My rating: 3 of 5 stars Witch Charm is the fourth book in the MacKenzie coven mystery series by Sonia Parin. I enjoyed this book as I did the previous ones, but I just feel like something is missing I can’t quite put my finger on. I’m enjoying all of […]
Levi by Edith Mackenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story had everything my heart needed. I absolutely loved how rugged, tense, and hard Levi was and loved even more the other side you got to see of him. This author did a brilliant job of showing you just a hint of PTSD. She […]
Witch Cast by Sonia Parin My rating: 4 of 5 stars The third book in the Mackenzie Coven series keeps on track with the previous two. It is a cute little paranormal cozy mystery with new fun characters. It’s neat to see Lexie‘s growth and that she’s really starting to come in to her own. […]
The Last Lie Told by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars Holy YES PLEASE! I got this book early as part of the Kindle first program. It is set in Nashville, Tennessee one of my favorite places. Right from the beginning you can sense the mystery, suspense, and secrets. This book had me […]
Witch Indeed by Sonia Parin My rating: 3 of 5 stars Lol Witch Indeed is the second book in the series and picks up where Witch Inheritance left off. Lexie has a new companion as you would expect, a cat named Luna. Reading the shenanigans that these two encounter and the extent of their back-and-forth […]
Witch Inheritance by Sonia Parin My rating: 3 of 5 stars Witch Inheritance was my first book by Sonia Parin. Poor Lexie has been trying to stay away from the “family business” but when she is suddenly left with no choice, this book takes you on a journey through a cozy little mystery. This book […]
Bound by Grace by Carsen Lane My rating: 4 of 5 stars Bound by grace is the prequel to Caging Grace by Carsen Lane. This is a small novella that can be read in a quick sitting. It sets up the beginning of Graces’ story by showing the love that Liam and Aggie had. You […]
Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is my favorite story I’ve read so far this year it had every single aspect that you would want in a contemporary women’s sports fiction. The female main character Grace is bold, fierce, and broken. This character is written […]
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Let me start by saying the third book in this series, was hands down my favorite! Not only is there tremendous growth from the author, but you become so incredibly invested in each of the characters. The vivid picture the author brings you […]
Collateral Damage: A Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Collateral damage picks up shortly after Ruthless Heir ends. This is the long-awaited book that is Trey’s story. Trey always comes across as much softer than his family but in this book you discover that he is every bit as protective […]
Ruthless Heir by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Luc and Summer Are my absolute favorite couple ever I love they both come from a terrible background and have used that to their advantage to not just grow closer to each other, but they are also using it to integrate themselves into the […]
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars The 4th book in Amy McKinley’s Mafia Elite series brings us into Marco La Rosa and Elena Caruso’s story. This story had me on the edge of my seat throughout. The author brought in a whole new experience because of the Bratva connection. The […]
Rich As F*ck: More Money Than You Know What to Do With by Amanda Frances My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found this book to be incredible! As a woman who believes in the right mix of faith and manifestation I found the author did a great job of giving tips to remind us […]
The Good Lie by A.R. Torre My rating: 4 of 5 stars I borrowed this book through Kindle Unlimited and it’s my first book by this author. This gripping psychological story will make you second guess just about everything. There is suspense, romance, lies, turmoil, and shock. Dr. Gwen is a very likeable character that […]
Betrayal at the Beach by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 4 of 5 stars Betrayal at the Beach was a great cozy mystery story. You can’t help but be drawn to Sunshine Baker and her amateur sleuth skills. This was just the type of book that you would want to read on a cold and snowy […]
Flying on the Inside: A Memoir of Trauma and Recovery by Rachel Gotto My rating: 3 of 5 stars I picked up Flying on the Inside mainly because of the subtitle. I was hoping to find a very heartfelt story about a woman’s incredible journey. While there were a few moments that touched my heart, […]
Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars This third book hands-down is my absolute favorite in the series. The characters are extremely well written and I love how fierce not just Stefano but also Emiliana are. It’s amazing to me how they almost match fierceness more than any other couple […]
Blood Oath by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars For me this book was even better than the first book. I really connected with Enzo and Sofia. This book had suspense, intrigue, a lot of action, and also gives a little history into the relationship going back to when they were six and […]
Kitty Counts Her Blessings: A children’s picture book about the joy of gratitude by Kat E. Erikson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute and quick little kids book. I would say around ages 0-4 would probably enjoy it. I read it to a little one and they liked the pictures a […]
At First Light by Barbara Nickless My rating: 5 of 5 stars At First Light is the first book in a new series by Barbara Nickless. I picked this book because it was one of my options being a prime member for the Kindle First. The two main characters are Dr. Evan Wilding who’s a […]
Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ok let me start by saying I know I know how could this possibly be my first ever MC book? However, I’m not sure I could have picked a better one to start with. The Satan’s Devil’s are a biker club based out of […]
No Way Out by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This author has done it once again. I love how each book I’ve read by her not only gets better but she does a great job of balancing just the right amount of action, suspense, and romance. No way out is the first […]
A Hope For Emily by Kate Hewitt My rating: 5 of 5 stars As any good parent knows you spend your whole life trying to decide what is best for your child. You spend seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years struggling to be sure that you don’t make a mistake or jack them up. How […]
When Silence Screams by Mark Edward Langley My rating: 4 of 5 stars When silence screams (The Arthur Nakai Mysteries Book 3) was my first book by Mark Edward Langley and I plan to go back and read the first two. It took about 18-20% of the story to really get into, but it was […]
Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly My rating: 4 of 5 stars Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly is a quick insta-love romance book. Brody Bash is a famous actor trying to get a little R and R when he meets Willa Stone in a very funny and unexpected way. The cute banter between the […]
Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Forged by Secrets is the third book in the deadly isles special ops series by Amy McKinley and revolves around the third brother Ty and Malina. Ty and Milene have always had sort of a push and pull relationship in large part due […]
The Third Nanny by Michele Pariza Wacek My rating: 4 of 5 stars The third nanny is my first book by this author but I cannot wait another second to dive into more! Janey is desperate to find out what might’ve happened to her sister who disappeared many years before. Julia and Max are in […]
Ryan’s Bed by Tijan My rating: 3 of 5 stars So I read Enemies by Tijan and was so enthralled with it that I wanted to read another book and chose Ryan’s Bed. For me this book didn’t compare much to the writing of Enemies. I thought that the story was good and the author’s […]
Enemies by Tijan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was my first book by Tijan and I went in blind without reading anything about it. I was immediately engaged in this book and thought the author brilliantly brought all the characters, their feelings, and relationships together. I enjoyed all the angst, found myself laughing, […]
Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley was a wonderful quick read with vibrant descriptions and likeable characters. Sergio and Gianna seemed to just fit right together and made for a sweet romance. Set in Venice, I could easily picture what the […]
Courage of Us by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author. Courage of Us revolves around Patience and Duke, two lifelong friends and the trials of that friendship after a night together. This is a sweet romance novel that anyone would enjoy. I found both characters […]
Brink of Denial by Cam Johns My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read the prequel Sons of Sindicato and had high hopes for this book and it did not let me down! First off the men in this book are exactly what I want to see in a book about this subject matter. They […]
Like Wind Against Rock by Nancy Kim My rating: 4 of 5 stars Like Wind Against Rock was my first book by Nancy Kim and I enjoyed it very much. The author did a wonderful job of storytelling. Her writing style was smooth and engaging and I found myself settling into the story very quickly. […]
Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series and I do recommend reading book 1 first. This book focuses on Jaxson and Kayla. Kayla is on the run from an abusive relationship and the author does an incredible job of showing all the […]
Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Twisted Secrets was everything I look for in a romantic suspense book. Xander seems to be what I consider a man’s man, strong, fierce, but gentle. Riley, while plagued with some issues is a strong female character. This story had romance, mystery, and unexpected […]
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my second book by Sonya Jesus and my first book by Cam Johns. Sons of Sindicato has romance, murder, suspense, and so much more. For only 108 pages, it packs one heck of a punch. Braelynn is a strong female character, […]
Date Night by K.M. Lowe My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by K.M. Lowe, it was a very sweet and charming book. I loved the quick quips of Hannah and the comebacks from Kyle. I really enjoyed the secondary characters and thought that they brought a lot of the light […]
Black Boy Out of Time by Hari Ziyad My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I saw this book it immediately looked like a book I would enjoy and so I wanted to give it a try. I thought that the author did a good job of writing, although some of it didn’t necessarily flow […]
A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON by Tamara Ferguson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by Ms. Ferguson and it was a very sweet romance book. The story revolves around Mia and Noah and with their young love they experience some growing pains. Each character has a tragic history […]
Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Not only was this my first Carrie Pulkinen book, but it was my first ever shifter book. Not knowing what to expect I went into it with an open mind and I absolutely loved it! Alice and Maggie are two light hearted fun […]
Different, But the Same by Michaela York My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a debut book and boy does it have so much potential. You can tell that the author has a passion to write and she encompassed several subjects. The description says this book is for mid teens and I think that […]
Not One of Us by Debbie Herbert My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not One of Us by Debbie Herbert is a suspense/mystery story. This is my first by this author and I loved her writing style. She kept you on the edge of your seat, but without a bunch of filler. The relationships were […]
Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story was very enjoyable, although too short. Fiona, Lach, and Conner are all strong characters who are different in many ways but each with their own strengths. I thought that the author did a great job of giving you just a taste of […]
Fighting for Us by Bella Emy My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author and I liked it. I think that the author did a great job of giving some of the backstory on each character and I thought she did a great job of introducing all of the […]
Corporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first discovered this author 5 years ago when I read the first Walker series book. So when I saw this one I had to buy it and read it. The author did NOT disappoint, this story is absolutely captivating, Chloe is a strong […]
Office Mistakes by Beth Hale My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was a quick and easy read! I think it it was a longer length you really could connect more with the characters, but that’s hard in a short story. i think that the authors writing style is fun and smooth and I […]
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars I could NOT put this book down! From the very first page it had me invested and the more I read the more I had to carry it with me wherever I went to try to grab a few […]
Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my second book by this author and I love it even more than the first. The setting is beautiful, you can feel like you are there. The author does a great job of describing without over subscribing. I love the main […]
Coffee and Calicos by Rosie Pease My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my first read by this author and I LOVED it! It felt like a true cozy mystery book right from the beginning. It is funny, light-hearted, and engaging. You immediately feel connected to the characters and the humor is spot on. […]
Not Like Her by H.K. Christie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author and I found it to be fairly good. The authors writing style made it a fast paced read with some great details. I found that the characters were well written, but they lacked much back […]
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love a good suspense thriller and this book was so on target! The author did an incredible job of weaving the story from beginning to end. There was suspense, murder, mystery, relationships, twists and much more with the turn of every page. […]
Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it! I love a book that has romance, mystery, and action, especially if the main catalyst isn’t sex. I thought the author did a great job of […]
The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink My rating: 5 of 5 stars First and foremost WOW! I am a pretty critical reader, rarely giving higher than 4 stars so you have to blow me out of the water and this book did just that. It takes a unique author to tell a story that […]
The Farmer’s Slaughter by Liliana Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars I found Liliana Hart by accident about 8 or 9 years ago when I saw the cover to her first JJ Graves book and that book blew me away. I’m a bit behind on the series, but every book I have read has […]
Hunted by Sarah Biglow My rating: 4 of 5 stars So, I have read the super “popular” vampire series, but haven’t really given more thought to the genre. I loved the cover of this book (which is how I pick all books, no synopsis reading here) and wanted to expand into something other than my […]
At Last: Adams Brothers: Book 1 by Mindy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book surprised me, I’ll admit it. I’ve never read anything by this author and picked it up based off of the cover. Dom and Tallulah were such a cute couple, but not in the fluffy no substance kind. What […]
Night Justice by India Kells My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ll be honest, I picked up this book to read because I liked the cover which was mysterious and I love Chicago lol. India Kells did a fantastic job of character development, intrigue, and just the right amount of action. I enjoyed the concept […]
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mr. Talisman’s second book I must say was even better than the first book. One of the things I appreciated most about this one was that there seemed to be more personality with the characters. I loved how Matt, Julia, and Dan had […]
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is not my normal genre, but I found it so intriguing! The author does a great job of bringing the reader in visually. As you are reading you can close your eyes and feel like you are right there. While I […]
Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard My rating: 4 of 5 stars Broken Pieces by Judith Pinkard was a beautiful and raw story. When I saw the cover I knew I had to pick up this book, but I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to read. This is a biographical book not about […]
Don’t Let Me by Marie Skye My rating: 4 of 5 stars I would like to find Ms. Skye and just maybe gently smack her. This is the first book I have read by this author and W-O-W! I loved her writing style and her frequent use of my favorite word the F word lol. […]
The Inheritance by India Kells My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Inheritance by India Kells, was a quick read that I breezed right through. With the book only being 92 pages I was concerned about character development but was extremely pleased. You were able to get to know plenty about Lani and Max and […]
The Light at Dawn by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Light at Dawn By KL Montgomery Is a book that will truly rip your heart out, tear it to shreds, stomp on it, and then slowly put it back together. This is the first book that I have read by this […]
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ummm holy crap?! The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry is a book that has it all if you enjoy reading mystery, psychological, thriller type books. When I got this month’s list of “First Reads” I thought why not pick this one and I […]
Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser My rating: 4 of 5 stars Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser is the first book I have read by this author and it was truly a gem! The characters were funny and relatable in so many ways. I found myself constantly amused while reading it, that it played like a sitcom in […]
Saving Beck by Courtney Cole My rating: 5 of 5 stars Several years ago, I saw a cover of this book on Amazon and it wowed me so I bought the book without reading any of the reviews or the synopsis. The first couple of pages dropped my jaw and I went “WTF am I […]
4 Stars This series has been awesome! I can’t wait until I have time to read the all of them!
Liar by Lia Fairchild My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was the conclusion to Gray and Daniel’s story and it did not disappoint. The author does a wonderful job of making her characters be real people. I loved that she portrayed how two people who are overcoming their own demons can work together to […]
Compulsive by Lia Fairchild My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am SO glad that I read this book for a second time! Lia Fairchild not only does a great job of writing, but i appreciate that she doesn’t do a lot of “filler” stuff going into way too much detail about the sky, the […]
The Girl Who Came Back by Kerry Wilkinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars A real thriller that kept me on my toes. This book had so many twists my head was spinning, but in a good way. I had many theories throughout and although I figured most of it out before the end I […]
This was my first read by Geri Glenn and it was wonderful. She has a powerful way with words that bring up all kinds of emotions. I could actually feel the angst and fear through this short read. I look forward to more books.
A Great Welcome to My First MC Book
This was my first book by Scott Hildreth and my first MC book. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. The characters were well written especially for a novella.
Fisher Knox is a man on a mission who has an unexpected twist when he meets Anna whose in the middle of her own journey. The comfort and compatibility expressed in the writing flowed smoothly. There was just the right amount of sexiness with out being vulgar and overdoing it.
I can’t wait to read other books by this author and the rest in this seven sins series.
Where the Night Ends by Melissa Toppen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Where the Night Ends by Melissa Toppen was my first book by this author and I can’t say that I was disappointed. Like all books I buy, once I saw the cover I had to have it. Sebastian and Tessa are start […]
Changing Fate by Leigh Ann Lunsford My rating: 5 of 5 stars Leigh Ann knocked it out of the ballpark as always. This was the perfect ending to the Endgame series and I’m so sad to see it “end”. Review by @colleennoyes View all my reviews
Fighting Fate by Leigh Ann Lunsford My rating: 5 of 5 stars Leigh Ann Lunsford does not disappoint! This is another wonderful book and I have to admit I am sad that there is only one book left before the end. Review by @colleennoyes View all my reviews
Dogged by Holly Tierney-Bedord was a quick and light-hearted read. As a dog owner, I often wonder what my dog may be thinking and this story gives the reader a little insight into that. Through the voice of Rufus, the dog it is not your typical love story about a man and a woman, but more the love story of a broken man Edward, his previously abandoned unwanted dog Rufus, and a woman Mikayla who can help change all of that. This was a story about finding true love, however it also showcases how humans and animals can come from different walks of life, troubles, past hurts, and create a loving family. It was sensitive, loving, and outright funny! I found myself reading with a lot of awe, oooh, and laughing moments. This is a clean and fun book that I think any reader would love whether a teenager or an adult. I felt that the author did a wonderful job of bringing you in and through the whole book I could feel as if I was the dog lol.
Slaving Over Christmas by Allyson R. Abbott My rating: 3 of 5 stars I thought this was a wonderful short novella! I loved the characters and it was so true to form about how sometimes things in life happen that you have to work through. I think that the author did a great job with […]
Savage Collision: A Hawke Family Novel by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savage Collision by Gwyn McNamee is an incredible mix of romance, love, lust, heat, and just the right amount of suspense to keep it interesting. It’s a story about two people who each have their own struggles, hang ups, and […]
This was my first book by N.D. Jackson but OMG it won’t be my last! I just went and bought the first three in the series and can’t wait to dive into them.
Trixie grew up living a different lifestyle than most people, spending some of her life as part of a commune and maybe a little hippie. She is the type of woman though who can light up the entire room with just one smile. She has an energy about her that draws you to her and makes you feel like you want to be part of that world with her in it. Her last relationship has left her feeling uneasy and unsure of herself.
Jack is the hot and sexy kind of man that will make your knees weak! He was married to the love of his life and has two beautiful children. He had what everyone perceived as a once in a lifetime love that was ended too soon by tragedy. He has devoted his whole life to his sweet girls and that’s all he has room for and never wants to experience “love” again. He holds on to a secret that he just can’t allow anyone to find out about, especially now.
Trixie always had a crush on Jack as children but she was just the annoying little girl next door he never really saw. When she moves back to Mustang Prairie and they encounter each other for the first time it’s not in the greatest setting and both are taken aback. They soon discover there is an undeniable chemistry between them and boy is the sex hot! Spending time as friends with benefits is just what Jack thinks he needs and wants, but can Trixie do casual and cut off? What happens when two people have different wants and desires?
It Must Be Love is a beautiful story about how two people have an idea of what love is but soon discover that maybe they really have no clue at all. Sometimes when you have had a life filled with disappointment in the love department, you realize that maybe it’s because it was all leading you to the one you truly belong with, but is that the case with these two? Is there anything there past lust, desire, and fun? Can they overcome their past to find a future together? Only time will tell and you’ll have to read the book.
ND Jackson does a wonderful job of bringing you the visualization of what is going on. You can see the bluest skies, the hot bodies, the way the clothes fit. You can feel what is happening and find yourself laughing and crying. I love that the author uses enough details but doesn’t overdue it where it becomes long and boring and you are just sitting there waiting for the dang point. I love that the author builds several relationships and explores those, not just a potential love story but the friendships, the families, and everything in between. This book felt like a community and a community that anyone would want to be part of. I’m hoping we get to see more of these characters in follow up books.
Karma by Leigh Ann Lunsford My rating: 5 of 5 stars Leigh Ann Lunsford has again hit it out of the park. This is the 3rd book in the Endgame Series and it’s rare for the third book to be every bit as good as the first and second but it is. Mason Adler is […]
Fighting Solitude by Aly Martinez My rating: 5 of 5 stars Reading Fighting Solitude by Aly Martinez in one sitting left me completely and utterly drained. This series has such a special place in my heart as I have watched the Page brothers overcome all of life’s detriments, obstacles, hurts, and deaths. I have cried, […]
My Salvation by Michelle Dare My rating: 4 of 5 stars WOW what a great book My Salvation by Michelle Dare was to read! It is the first in the Salvation Series and left me yearning for the next one! Caliana (Cali) Crawford, has finally had enough of her crappy job, where she is unappreciated. […]
Perspective by Annie Jocoby My rating: 4 of 5 stars Perspective by Annie Jocoby is the 4th and final book in the Exposure series and the excitement continues! Now that CJ and Asher have taken the next step, they still have to deal with the fallout they will endure from bringing Natalia to the United […]
Close Up by Annie Jocoby My rating: 4 of 5 stars Close Up by Annie Jocoby is the third book in the Exposure Series and picks up immediately where book 2 left off. CJ is completely shocked by Asher’s proposal and even though she wants to say yes, there are still so many doubts for […]
Dirty Deeds by Liliana Hart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dirty Deeds by Liliana Hart is a Novella as part of the J.J. Graves mystery series. Jack Lawson and J.J. (Jaye) Graves have finally taken their wedding vows after solving their last murder. Now all they want is a quiet honeymoon, relaxing on an […]
Tempting Fate by Brinda Berry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Tempting Fate by Brinda Berry is her second book in the Serendipity Series and I absolutely loved it! This is the story of Collin Cordova who we met in the first book “Chasing Luck”, as Malerie’s friend and business partner. Collin, has a flourishing […]
Seducing Fortune by Brinda Berry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Seducing Fortune is the third book in the Serendipity Series by the talented Brinda Berry. Dylan Mercado, has taken over his father’s car business after his father was forced to retire because of health issues. He has always been a playboy, taking home one […]
Fighting Shadows by Aly Martinez My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dear Lord, Fighting Shadows the second book by Aly Martinez in the On the Ropes Trilogy DID NOT disappoint! I had been not so patiently waiting for this books release since I read Fighting Silence and I was truly unable to put it down. […]
Focus by Annie Jocoby My rating: 4 of 5 stars Focus by Annie Jocoby is the second book in the Exposure Series and begins with CJ Parker missing. CJ is gone and Asher Sloane has no idea where she is or why she was taken but his concern is that maybe it has to do […]
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton My rating: 4 of 5 stars As the first in Sue Grafton’s alphabet series this was a great book, well written and a smooth read. It was very easy to get into the story and to connect with the main character. It wasn’t too “mystery” but had just […]
