This book was so unexpected in a good way. I could not put it down. Savage is a very apt description of so much in this story, it is not for the faint of heart. I’m not one that typically likes degrading in any way but there’s a sort of redemption that makes it not so bad. I’m a fan of BDSM novels so I understand the dynamic that is trying to be achieved. Even though I’m not a fan of some aspects I understand the background of Kingston and Ava and I love the author’s creativity! I absolutely could not wait to be able to read more every day and I’m sad I don’t gave a release date yet on book 2!
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This is by far my favorite book in the Heartstrings series, what a wonderful moral that we learn in this book. Not only do we learn that actions speak louder than words, but we also see that the love of mankind is far more important than anything money can buy. Seraphina also referred to as Meanie by Aiko, our first cupid that we met in book one of this series, not only helps to show why she’s developed this nickname, but she grows through the process of this latest assignment. She is working with Seth, a man that she has been tethered to two other times, both of which failed after she had left the romance to finish blooming on their own, must come back a third time to help Seth, a pro ice hockey player, to find the love of his life. Seraphina is surprised by the man that she is confronted with, as he has changed, and not for the better, allowing fame and fortune to change his entire outlook on life. He is now more focused on himself, instead of the love that he once had for his teammates and the love of the game. Her work is cut out for her, especially when Seraphina learns that the person that Seth’s heartstring leads to is a woman who works in a local place that helps kids in a low-income neighborhood to have opportunities at daycare and activities to keep them out of trouble. Seth grew up in a similar situation thanks to his grandmother taking him in at a young age and giving him the love of ice hockey. Seth has a lot to learn when it comes to wooing a woman who does not need or want all the expensive dinners and entertainment that he’s used to showing his dates but is more drawn into the love he shows the children. Will Seth be able to find his past self, and find joy in the simple things of life, or will he allow his fame and fortune to continue to blind him to the greater things in life, such as true love? @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This book was so fun to read, I loved that Malayeka was the cupid who got the feuding families, whom she had worked with when the feud had first begun ages before. It’s like the saying goes, things just keep coming around, well hopefully after this cupid works her magic, maybe the feud will finally come to an end but with love winning out this time. Malayeka has her hands full in this story, where she’s got to work with the Thomson family and the Reid family who are well known for their feuding town where each side of the road has matching businesses, but each side is run by the other family. Unfortunately for our cupid, the person she is tethered to is a Reid, and her heartstring leads to a Thomson. The two who are attached have had a secret friendship their whole lives that they have had to keep hidden from both families. The Thomson side of this romance has no problem telling his family how he feels, it’s the Reid side who values the love of her family and is too scared to speak up and stand up for the love that she hides deep down, where she thinks if ignored, it’ll just fade away into safety. This is where our cupid gets to come in and help guide these two into seeing how much better life would be if they’d just open up to the love, they have for one another and how much more healing it would be for everyone in the long run in the town. This was such a fun read that incorporates old-time teachings and morals but is based in a modern time. Will these families be able to get past their old-fashioned beliefs and allow their children to let their love for one another blossom, or will they drive the two love birds apart? @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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Faida is the second book in the Heartstrings series which features a very cynical cupid who has seen too much history of failed relationships in her time. Faida is one of Cupid’s helper cupids who is tethered to a single dad, who is a successful CEO of an ad company, who has been burned in love. His daughter’s mother was a multiple-time cheater, who decided she was better off leaving her daughter and her ex to live her life filled with men, drugs, and alcohol seeking the thrill of life instead of motherhood. This leaves a very sour taste toward love in the mouth of Robert, a single dad who devotes his entire life to his business and his daughter. This is where Faida comes in, to help Robert open his heart to the concept that not all women are as bad as his ex, and that not only does his daughter deserve a mom in her life, but he deserves love as well. Mika is Robert’s assistant, and the right hand of the business, who jumps at any request he has thrown at her. Mika has a soft spot in her heart for her boss as well as his daughter, but she’s too passive to speak up for what she wants. Will Faida be able to convince Robert that what he needs has been right in front of him the whole time, or will he allow his past issues with love to continue to keep his heart closed to romance? Not only do we get to watch Faida in her element, but we also get to meet some of the other cupids as well as they occasionally need to help one another out with their assignments. In the end, will Faida be able to help Robert open his heart, as well as find hope in romance once again? @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This book puts a whole new twist to Cupid, in this first book in the Heartstrings book series. Aiko is one of the cupids that Cupid created after the needs of the human race and romance became too great for him alone. Aiko is a cupid whose specialty is failed romances, but with dire consequences that lead to her being put into restrictions repeatedly. She is finally released from her most recent restriction and allowed to find Alejandro’s (Al) true love by connecting his heartstrings to the love of his life. Aiko goes about this process like no other cupid, trying to utilize two different women to teach Al what it takes to catch and keep a good woman’s attention without embarrassing himself. This does not work how Aiko intended, in turn creating a bigger mess, which she then needs to work with Al to correct, hopefully before it’s too late, to make amends with the woman that Al is destined to be with. I loved all of the hilarity that befalls our cupid, as well as the person to whom she is tethered, and the experience of seeing all of the follies that come with finding love. This book combines humor, love, and dating all into a delightful new romance series that will leave you looking forward to the next book in the series. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This is the 6th book in the Jorja Knight mystery series, and it just keeps getting better and better. When I finished the last book in this series, I was so excited to get started on this next book and read all about how Jorja would be going on vacation to travel with her best friend Gabriella. As with any mystery story, you know a private investigator isn’t going to get a vacation that easily. This book lived up to my expectations and then so much more, it has such amazing world-building, along with descriptions of places all around the world taking me to places I’ve never even dreamed of going. I love the descriptions and the situations that our main character is put into, they are so realistic, it’s exactly what I would expect to happen when traveling so far away from home. The fear and anxiety that this story provokes are so amazing, I was worried for Jorja and Gabriella both, never knowing what might happen next. This book kept me on my toes, I was unable to put it down until I got through the entire book in one sitting! I am now going to go back and start back at book number 1 and read through the entire series because if the first 4 books are anything like the last two, I’ve read, I cannot wait to dive in for the ride of my life! Solving mysteries and fighting crime, what an amazing way to spend my day from the comfort of my own home. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This was the first book I’d read in the Jorja Knight mystery series, and I absolutely loved it! This story had me following along every twist and turn with all the different clues Jorja kept following along as she tried to piece together the mystery behind the death of former PI Howard’s untimely demise. The characters were developed so dynamically, that you wondered who may have been involved in the obvious crimes committed. I was shocked at all of the different clues that Jorja was able to uncover from such little nuggets of information she was able to find, it showcased the powerful job that she performed as a private investigator. The outcome of what was going on was astounding, I was shocked, but excited at the same time when I got to the end of the book with how everything had turned out. There are a lot of surprises that you could never have guessed, which is something that only the best mystery books contain. I can’t wait to read more of this series by this author, I feel like there is so much I don’t know about the main characters that I’m excited to go back and learn about them. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This book was such an amazing read, I was not expecting Elbert to become a magical creature of such magnitude, it was awesome! I seriously thought he was becoming a chicken, so when Valora nicknamed Pollo, it had me cracking up. This story has it all, from amazing magical beasts, shapeshifters, and two families who showcase such love for one another, to the point of being willing to do anything to protect them. Even the animals in this story had great personalities, and no characters were left out in being dimensionally developed. The time era that this book was written in fits perfectly with the settings that are drawn beautifully in the words of the story, it’s like being right there living alongside our huge family, all working together on the farm, and in the gardens. I love that each character is so approachable, they are all down to earth, and the townsfolk treat one another as a big family. It shows that everyone takes care of their neighbors. We even have our local gossip who runs the local shop where everyone needs to go for supplies. I hope this story will continue because I would love to continue following the story of Elbert and Valora, and their families along their magical journey. The trappers are all still out there hunting these magical beasts, what a great continuation to build upon as well. I’m adding this to my must-read list and will be watching the author for more fantastical books to come. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This was a wonderful story of a woman’s life, and her search for the meaning of the world beyond. Andrea was a successful woman who loved to write and tell stories and was ready to leave this life behind after being told she had a short time left to live. After much planning and preparation, she travels to a place she deeply connects with and slips away while under the stars. Andrea has an out of body experience, realizing that she is now a ghost floating above her body, unsure what comes next. She comes upon a coyote, who she questions about all of the topics that have been weighing on her mind, but instead of giving her direct answers, as spiritual coyotes, tricksters, are well known to do, he tells her a story. Throughout the story we are told multiple stories, mostly by Andrea, who has a talent for recounting tales and stories. In the end the coyote tells a powerful tale to Andrea and a small group of friends while around a campfire, with Andrea snuggled into her sleeping bag, under the stars. This story was so beautifully written, and has such an impactful influence about it, with deeper meaning. I really enjoyed the telling of the tales between the two companions. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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What a wonderful addition to the series!! Maddie and David’s story flows so well with the continuation of all the others. Having read the previous books in the series there were some redundant parts but necessary for someone who started with this book. I’m not sure I like the ending because it just, well, ends. There’s no summation or even a fin. Overall great book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2023-12-18 11:27:472024-01-04 11:33:31The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 3) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Emmye Marihugh
I absolutely love this book series, if I could give it more stars on the rating scale I would. The Magic Man is the third book in The Olympic Peninsula series, where we get to read the story of Joe’s older brother, David, and find out about what happened to cause him to return from his time working as a doctor in Africa. Not only do we get to follow along with David, but we also get to know Maddie’s story. The sparks were flying between David, Kilo, and Maddie, at the end of the last book in this series, it’s time to find out which guy she chooses to be with. Also, what is up with Sylvia, David’s fiancé from Africa, he claims he will not be marrying but has to deal with issues that are weighing heavily on him. I love that this series takes place in the Pacific Northwest, a place I know very well. Cat Treadgold has done an amazing job portraying the beauty of Port Townsend, and the feeling of unity that is so well-known in its small community. It’s great that we get to continue with the story of the main characters from the first 2 books in this series. This group has grown together, but sometimes being together all the time, can lead to feelings of being too close. Will each of the couples be able to work through their marital issues, or will we see some relationships that have been building take a turn for the worse? You will not want to put this book down once you start reading it, the best part, is you do not have to read them in the order that they were written, I prefer to do it this way, but each book can stand on its own just as well. You’ll just be missing out on some great stories if you skip any. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This book was nothing like what I had expected from my first impressions upon seeing the cover. I was expecting a sweet romance between the two characters featured and wasn’t exactly sure how a creepy-looking elf that looked a little like our main character, Marcie, would play into their romance, but this book offered me this and so much more!!! I was so excited when I started reading and realized it was going to take a dark twist that I was not expecting at all! This book had everything I could want and more, a budding Christmas romance, a beautiful wedding (not for our main characters), an overbearing privileged homeowner who had an adorable dog needing love and care, a sweet innocent house and dog sitter for December, and a super creepy elf that feels like it’s watching Marcie’s every move. Add to the mix a cute new neighbor, Ted, with a friendly dog of his own and we’ve got a great mix of characters to make a very interesting story. Oh, but don’t forget the homeowner’s weird boyfriend who brings Marcie into the mix, by recommending her to be the house sitter, who also is the person who gifted the elf to his girlfriend, the homeowner. The elf was to be Marcie’s biggest priority during her house sitting, even more, important than taking care of the sweet dog, with a list of daily tasks she had to take photos of, that were listed out down to the finite detail, including a bubble bath with the creepy elf…you’ll want to pick up this book to see how this all turns out because something was not right about this house sitting job. This book was awesome, it’s got romance, intrigue, drama, violence, and a super creepy elf doll who seems to watch your every move. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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I was so excited to find this new series by Tam DeRudder Jackson, and what a great surprise it was when I started reading it to find out it was a twist on a sports romance. Not only is our star football player, Callahan, got the looks and the physique of a star player, but he’s got the brains to go along with it! Much to the surprise and dismay of our other main character, Jamaica, who does not date athletes, well until she meets Callahan, who does not give up so easily. Sparks fly when these two get paired together as partners in a Lit Class group project, which grade weighs heavily on both of these characters because maintaining high grades is detrimental to both Jamaica and Callahan for keeping their scholarships. What a great fit these two are in this project, despite what they were both expecting, too bad Tori has a crush on our star football player and doesn’t like to take no for an answer, when she sees something, she wants, she assumes daddies’ money can buy her everything that she wants. What she wants is a star up-and-coming NFL football player, namely Callahan. Tori makes sure that she is there every step of the way to cause Callahan and Jamaica issues, making progress on their class project, as well as a possible romance between the two, even harder to explore. This was a wonderful romance, where you get to learn a lot about football, but also about the works of Austen as our two main characters complete research for their Lit Class project. I cannot wait for the next book in this series where we get to follow the story of one of Callahan’s teammates. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This story was absolutely amazing, I loved the twist with involving the mob in this book. It made it so exciting to read, plus what a great way to get to meet new characters. Meeting Curtis and Lina’s families and seeing their family traditions was a genius move to help bring these two characters together even more. I loved the descriptions of the different countries that this book takes place in, it was so beautiful to feel a part of the New Year celebration, and oh my all the food descriptions made my mouth water! The Echo Series has been one of my favorite series to read in 2023, I cannot wait to read the next series that C. R. Alam. She has an amazing talent for writing books that draw you into the storyline and keep you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next book to continue delving into the characters’ lives. You just get so invested in each of the characters’ stories, but the author continues to build upon the past character’s lives, allowing you to continue to learn about their continuing celebrations in their happily ever after. I look forward to the new series coming out in 2024! @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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This book was one of my absolute favorites in this whole series, and I have to say I loved all of them! Wicked Ends not only gave me the romance I have grown to adore from Isla Vaughn, but she also added in some deep dark mysteries to be solved as well, and boy was it fun to try to piece together all of the clues. I have loved getting to know all of the characters throughout this series, and the fact that they all continue to appear as featured characters as the next family member becomes the main character is just so amazing. What a great story of enemies to lovers that this book has given us with Shane and Winter, their stories from their childhoods are so heartbreaking to read about, but then to see everything that they go through in reconnecting as adults, adds to the intrigue of their relationship. I especially appreciated the bonus epilogue where we get to see into the future of what is going on in everyone’s lives, such an amazing way to end a series that has become so wonderful to follow along with. If you haven’t read any of the books in the Hidden Valley Elite series, you really should start back at the beginning, because each book builds upon the next book in the series. The only thing I regret is that the tale is over, but I cannot wait to see what the author has next in store for her next book or series, because she is an absolute amazing writer! @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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What a wonderful story about Lauren and Jake, college sweethearts who have not seen each other in years due to a traumatic event that caused them to part ways on bad terms due to no fault of their own. Lauren went on to become a social worker, and Jake a police officer both working in the same community for the past couple of years without ever crossing paths until one sad night. Both were called in on a domestic violence case, where they are shocked to be reunited. The twin’s mother is sent to the hospital to seek medical attention, and their abusive father is taken to jail to await his trial. Lauren understands that there is nowhere to take the twins, so she volunteers to take them into her own home. Jake sees this as a perfect opportunity to reconnect with Lauren and to talk to her about what happened in the past in hopes of rekindling their relationship. This story is all about hope for a better future, and the fact that true love can conquer all obstacles, even time. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
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A King So Savage by April Moran
