Hi, I’m Colleen the sole owner of Itsy Bitsy Book Bits. I’m a wife to my husband of over 23 years (25 together) and mom to an amazing 20 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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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 […]
