Order of Vespers starts with 18 year old Jasper facing scrutiny over an explosion at her high school. She knows that while her powers caused the explosion and no one was hurt, no one can find out. Her family decides its best to send her away with family to keep everyone safe while she learns control. This sends her into a tailspin of secret societies and an impending war. Will she get to the truth of what’s really going on or will she remain in a danger she doesn’t know the seriousness of?
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Book three in The Lord Hani Mysteries Series is set in ancient Egypt during the Great Jubilee of the Aten. Hani is an Egyptian Diplomat who sets out to uncover the mysterious tomb robberies that are taking place and the sudden deaths of witnesses. Faced with a seemingly corrupt police chief and his henchman does not deter Hani as he seeks to solve the mystery. He soon is faced with also trying to deal with a deadly plague that is descending on the kingdom and puts his life and that of his family at risk.
The author does an incredible job of transporting the reader back in time to ancient Egypt by drawing on her real-life archaeological background. She includes maps, a list of “gods” and a character list in the book as extra little touches to aid the reader in understanding the characters and the history of that time. This book can be read as a standalone or as a part of the series. A must read for anyone interested in historical mysteries.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-12 09:20:502022-11-18 09:24:40Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Defiant Princess is a prequel novel to the Mafia Elite series. While being short and sweet it gives you further insight into the relationship of the women of the Mafia Elite series. In this installment you are given a look into a pivotal moment mentioned throughout the series that only makes you love these characters more. Well written and concise.
This is the beginning of a series and I must say it is starting with a strong, strong beginning. If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I would. Not only was this book written really well, it has an amazing storyline. You would think that having the love of your life thrown in prison would make a girl change her mind and try to find love elsewhere. Not in this story she loves him fierce and waits for him. His whole family is super supportive as well. Don’t get me wrong this book does have some villains in it and they are horrible. I haven’t despised some characters in a book like this is long time. They are just horrible but I love it at the same time. It shows a depth of writing to make the reader feel so many different emotions and to actually despise a character is a pretty hard feeling to portray in a book. So kudos to this book. The love that is shared between the main characters starts as bittersweet and transitions into full on passion. There are steamy scenes in this book that make you fan yourself. However, the drama is this book is all force and had me turning the pages and trying to read faster than I could just to see what was going to happen. You won’t want to put this book down. I stayed up way past a time that I should to finish this book because I had to know. It builds off of the secondary characters so you start to get a feel for what the next few books in the series are going to be about and it makes you love this story even more. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who believes in second chances, love a good second chance romance (that never really went away the first time), and loves to despise the bad guy. It is a quick read that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat but will make you swoon with your net breath. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this amazing series. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-11-11 11:04:142022-11-18 09:14:32Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Barbara Bohls
WOW I was beyond floored with this book! After reading the first book and falling in love I had high hopes that this book would be just as great. I have to confess IT WAS JUST AS AMAZING! The way that this author wrote Candi and Enzo’s story was one that just left me at a loss of words. This was a very unique and wonderful read and is a fun book that all ages can enjoy. Now do not get me wrong, there were a couple twists and turns that had me SHOOK but I loved the book. I cannot wait to read more books from the incredible author to come out so that I can lose myself in reading these wonderful stories!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-11-09 17:27:252022-11-18 08:56:28Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom is a super fun lighthearted fun read! I truly enjoy the way this author write’s and I just devoured this story! I really liked the fact that she showcased in this story the fact that brothers and sisters do not always get along. She was showing real life, which is something that anyone can relate to, which is not always getting along with your sibling. I think that this is a wonderful story! I cannot wait to see what the next story that comes out is about because I just love her books!!
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Petty is a man’s man who shows no signs of weakness, especially with his Satan’s Devils MC Brothers. He is rough, tough and comes off as aggressive to everyone around him. As part of the Satan’s Devils, he is accepted as part of the club and his Brothers know that he will always have their back. However, because of this hard exterior he portrays, Petty is not always well liked by everyone, including some of the members of his club. What his Brothers do not know is that Petty is harboring secrets and when his ex-wife pops back into his life after being gone for seven years all those secrets threaten to come out.
RoseLynn is an up-and-coming singer who is being stalked by her ex-boyfriend who will go to great lengths to cause her harm. Her manager hires the Satan’s Devils Security Services to protect her and act as her bodyguards. When Petty is asked to protect singer RoseLynn, she is less than happy about his attitude and thinks that he is a jerk. Petty could care less what RoseLynn thinks of him because he is there to do a job and nothing more and does not care if he is liked.
RoseLynn cannot shake the feeling that there is more to Petty under his hard exterior than he lets on. Petty finds her to be a pain in the butt but admires her strength for leaving an abusive relationship. He also finds himself drawn to RoseLynn’s singing voice and feels drawn to her. Knowing that it is a work relationship both RoseLynn and Petty try to deny the attraction they feel for one another. Soon the job will be over, and they can go back to their respective lives.
This was another amazing book by this author, and I found it impossible to put down. The characters and scenes were relatable, almost too much so, as at times they reminded me of my own past. I must say that the author did a remarkable job of telling Petty’s story, which I will not spoil. I will say that the emotions and thought process when faced with those actions, that type of behavior, are true. Nobody wants to see themselves as weak or admit to anyone what is going on for fear of not being believed. Petty was no different when placed in those situations and never wanted to be viewed as weak. He went to great lengths to hide the truth because of his views on the roles of men and women that he had learned from an early age from his father. RoseLynn was to be admired for leaving her abuser and taking the steps necessary to move forward and not be a victim. She had a toughness about her where she would not back down while also maintaining a softness and quiet beauty. Her softness brought out the best in Petty and it was nice to see him let his guard down. A seriously fantastic read that brought me to tears many times.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-09 15:11:082022-11-18 08:52:09Petty’s Crime (Satan’s Devils MC Las Vegas Book 3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61393565-dream-shifter” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Dream-Shifter” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1656957162l/61393565._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61393565-dream-shifter”>Dream-Shifter</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5092661600″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Lois did another knock out wonderful book! This is aimed for I would say tween years but even as an adult it was super cute and really easy to follow.<br />Gwendolyn is an aspiring journalist, well when she’s woken up abruptly she changes into what ever she is dreaming about. Well suprise! She’s woken up and she’s an ELK! Now Gwendolyn has to figure out how to shift back to herself, but also learn how to be what she shifts into, but as an elk in hunting season this could be a little dicey. This is a journey Gwendolyn has to learn how to adapt to this new form. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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This book is the second in the series and did not disappoint me at all. I fell in love with Austin in the first book and this book brought me more into the character that he is. There is nothing like living the dream you always wanted to have something go wrong and then trying to figure out what happens next. I feel that the characters in this book made that journey from what was supposed to be too what is to be, full of adventure, steam, and personal growth. Can love really make someone forget about what they feel is in their blood to do? This the main topic of this book. Don’t get me wrong there are tons of emotions and growth in this book that kept me turning the pages as quickly as I could. I fell in love with this story because everyone wants to believe in a love so strong that the other person would want to give up on everything just to make them happy. However, we all know that isn’t really how things go and this book covers that completely. I laugh, cried, swooned over this story and I highly recommend it anyone who just needs to escape for the day and be wrapped up in an amazing love story. This book can be read as a stand along but I feel for you to fully get the depth of the characters you will want to read the first book in the series before this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-11-08 09:51:452022-11-09 08:49:39I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Barbara Bohls
Maggie Rivers, or Tink as she is known by her club members, is kept busy as the President of the Devil’s Handmaidens. Her dark past is the driving force behind why she is determined to take down human smuggling rings and help those in need. Running the club, a business, and trying to take down human traffickers keeps her busy, but she still feels a void. When ex Navy Seal Ellington Rutledge, or Noodles as his club members call him, comes along to help with a sanctuary him and Tink feel an immediate attraction. Tink and Noodles are perfect for each other but will it last when her past comes back to haunt her?
I loved the strong female characters in this book. Although they were badass and belonged to a motorcycle club, they were doing good in the world as they tried to stop human smuggling. Each woman in the club had her own dark past and trauma which they overcame. This book was action packed and full of suspense throughout. I cannot wait to read the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-07 13:19:452022-11-09 08:42:09Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Wonderful book for a range of ages, teen to older adult. It is an interesting read, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The beginning of the book is a little slow, but once it gets going you won’t want to put it down. The setting is in New Orleans, a place I absolutely love, and the author did an excellent job of making it such a magical place, like it is in reality. One of my favorite things about this book is how diverse the characters are. There is a little bit of everything, from a sheltered young teen to a prostitute, and I love that the author includes LGTBQ as well! This book is modern day Salem Witch Trials mixed with teenage runaway and an added flair of girl power. Miranda, a 16-year-old, starts noticing that she has magical powers, and decides to run away to New Orleans from her conservative family. Not only is she running away from her family, but she is terrified of what is happening across the United States to other women showing magical abilities, even young women who used their abilities against vicious male attackers. She has spectacular character growth from a naive teen to a power and confident young woman. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Dawkinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Dawkins2022-11-06 18:18:572022-11-09 08:41:30The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Helen Dawkins
Hassan is a Pakistani-American who has recently lost his job and is on the verge of being evicted from his apartment. This is something that he has not yet told his parents because they would not understand. Hassan is also unmarried, which is a no-no in his mother’s eyes because in their culture Hassan must be married with children to be considered successful. Hassan is feeling conflicted about pursuing his own dreams while also being true to his culture and making his parents happy. He is on several dating apps but has yet to find the right woman. Then while out at the bar he meets Yasmine, and he is instantly enthralled with her.
Yasmine, however, has secrets that she has been keeping about who she really is and where she comes from. She is forced to tell Hassan when her secret life puts his life in danger. As hard as it is to believe, Yasmine tells Hassan that she is from another realm and that new King of her realm will stop at nothing to take her back to their realm. With both of their lives in danger this New Year’s Eve might be their last.
This book was action packed from start to finish. The characters were magnificent, and the storyline was intriguing. It was hard not to feel how conflicted Hassan was about how his life was turning out. He obviously wanted to make his parents happy but at what cost to his own happiness? Yasmine was smart, courageous, and fierce. No matter what deadly enemy came her way she managed to never give up and fought courageously to protect those around her. Kassia was as smart as a whip and an interesting piece to the storyline that added an extra element. Vincent was clearly evil to the core and sought power at all costs. Then there’s Jack the Troll and the blue giant called The Tall One who are unique in their own ways. This book was full of action, suspense, magic, secret portals and every so often a sprinkle of witty wise cracks from a green troll. A must read for anyone who enjoys action, humor, and magic all rolled into one.
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This book is geared toward children between the ages of nine and twelve. It’s a creative story filled with fantasy, magic and drama. Gwendolyn is a dream shifter. She becomes the animal that she’s dreaming about. She usually wakes up a girl again but one night a fire alarm jars her from her sleep. She wakes up as an elk during elk hunting season. One problem, she doesn’t know how to shift back to being human.
I’ve read many books by this author and usually they are aimed at a younger audience. This was a nice change. Personally I had a hard time with the book because I didn’t like the main character. I found her selfish and annoying. I believe children will thoroughly enjoy the book though. They will be able to relate to certain aspects of the story. Every child loves magic and talking animals.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2022-11-05 16:25:152022-11-08 09:27:46Dream Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch
This book was super cute!! I got this thinking that my youngest daughter (7) would like it. My oldest (10) also enjoyed not only the story but the fun illustrations as well. The Queen in this book is know as the most fair and honest person in the Kingdom of Aleta. Everyone comes to her with their problems so they can be solved fairly. She uses a mirror to help her with the harder problems. Looking for the sparkle of fairness in everyone’s eyes each time. When the dwarves bring her a problem where both sides think they are being fair the Queen needs her mirror. But there is a problem when the mirror shows her that SHE isn’t the fairest! Oh my! She entrusts Snow White to get to the bottom of the problem. Can Snow White find out where things went wrong? How is the Queen not fair? Will the poor dwarves’ problem get solved? What will happen to the Queen?! Such a fun book. In the back of the book it has information on how mirrors work and reflect. It’s a great way to help your kids learn about some science stuff while reading a cute book. I would recommend this book (and the other science books she’s written) for kids ages 5-10. I know my two kiddos have enjoyed them all so far!! Can’t wait for more!!
Rex is a man that has been running from the crimes he committed in Vietnam over twenty years ago. When his sons drown an immigrant fisherman that witnessed their crime after scuttling a shrimp boat, Rex feels remorse but keeps quiet. When the fisherman’s daughter discovers her late father’s wartime journal, she approaches Rex with secrets her father never told anyone. Now that his sons are being forced to face their crimes, Rex is also forced to face his past. Rex must decide if he should continue living his life of lies or beg for mercy from those that he hurt.
Bycatch is a haunting tale of one man who is forced to come face to face with his past and the harm it caused. With multiple timelines the reader can see into the past as the Vietnam war is taking place, while reading about the shrimping industry and the characters in present day Biloxi, Mississippi. When a theft is committed in Vietnam during the war, the parties involved go their separate ways and think that they will never see the other again. Until one fateful day when they run into each other decades later in Biloxi, Mississippi. Things start to unravel as one man dies and the other is forced to face the consequences of his past actions. A beautiful and haunting tale of war, greed, and the consequences of bad choices.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-04 17:20:012022-11-08 09:24:27Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book was an intense read from the first page right up until the last page. Our characters, Ivy, and Falcon are perfectly matched for each other and seemingly have the perfect relationship. Then Falcon suspects that Ivy has betrayed him by cheating on him, so he decides to hurt her in the worst possible way and exacts revenge. This was a short read, but it was packed full of drama that escalates very quickly. A story of love, lust, anger, betrayal, deception, jealousy, and revenge.
Warning that this is an 18+ book due to the explicit sexual scenes and domestic violence.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-04 16:38:122022-11-08 09:24:04Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book is a very quick read. It is very well written. It also tackles things that are of heavy circumstances. It hooks you at the very beginning and keeps you attached to the book throughout the whole story. It takes you on a journey of jealousy too revenge. It won’t disappoint if you are looking for something quick that can pack a punch.
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When Erin is given a box of figurines gifted to her by her late grandmother she is transported back in time to Nazi-held France. Erin incredibly enough finds herself living the life of a pre-deceased ancestor whom she was named after. She helps to protect members of the Resistance by performing and composing music for an influential German Officer. When Erin rescues a downed British pilot, she puts her life farther in danger by protecting him and evading his capture. She finds herself attracted to the pilot Arick and cannot understand why she recalls him from a former life. However, this attraction could become deadly as they are both running out of time to save their lives.
This was a beautifully crafted masterpiece that transports the reader back in time. The main character Erin is strong, courageous and an extraordinarily talented pianist and composer. She must be brave and do as the German officer wants to save her friends, herself, and Arick from being put to death. The scenes were rich and vivid allowing the reader to feel as though they are there experiencing the moments the characters are as the story unfolds. You can hear the music as Erin plays the piano. You can see the Gypsy girl swirling around and smell the smoke in the air. You can feel the sense of impending danger and cannot help but continue to read and see how the story ends. This book is a beautiful story of love that transcends both time and place. I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-04 10:34:412022-11-08 09:48:25Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I haven’t read many books that have been based in historical times. I normally stick to supernatural, mystery, romance, and children’s (mom of two) books. But I am glad that I gave this one a chance! Erin has a passion for music. She’s a concert pianist and composer, but now she’s been slammed back in time to when Nazi held France! WWII is not where she thought she’d be at this point in her life!! She’s so confused with memories that aren’t hers and of course war time! She must keep up the ruse that she belongs there, while she figures out what the heck happened. And how to get back!! She slowly learns that she’s performing for not only her life, but the lives off all those who live with her. No pressure there!! She’s protecting them by writing music for a nasty German officer. She sees the consequences of creating wonderful music during war time when the German officer asks for more and more. She can’t keep up her lies for long. As Erin tries to hide a British pilot named Arick and help him evade capture and certain death, she can’t help the feeling that she knows this man from another life. And her future life! It’s like her soul knows his. As confusing as it is, she comes to grips with never seeing him again and sending him off with the resistance, but she is betrayed and they are caught. She’s caught in WWII writing music to stay alive, but the darkness’s of war are closing in on her to quick! Time is running out and she still doesn’t know how to get back to her own time!! The German officer is deadly. He also holds all power. He can send them off to a work camp or just kill them outright for anything he wants. As an enemy pilot, Arick can be shot and killed in an instant without another glance. Will she save Arick? Will Erin protect the members of the house? Will they find out she doesn’t belong? Or will they think that she’s gone crazy?! She has to figure out what to do quick, before it’s to late! You have to give this one a chance! You won’t be disappointed. If you love the jumping through time and the suspense of the story unfolding you will love this one. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read other books like this one now!! Thanks for a great read!
This author has come out with MANY wonderful books that I have enjoyed reading! I have read many children’s book by this author and have bought many of them for my friends with children. When I saw this book was coming out, I knew that I had to read it. This book revolves around a child, Gwendolyn, who becomes the animal that she is dreaming about. The illustrations in this book were stunning as always as well as the story line engaging. The way this author writes children’s books, she makes it entertaining for the child but also the person reading the books to the children. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-11-03 17:02:482022-11-08 09:47:44Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
Nico is a celebrated yoga master living in Los Angeles who has always relied on his charm and good looks to get him what he wants. When he is viciously attacked and nearly killed Nico starts to question his life and the choices he has made. He decides to return to his hometown of Buenos Aries in the hopes that he can figure out what his purpose in life is. Once there, he is excited to be reunited with old friends, family and an old lover but quickly realizes it is not what he was looking for. His grandmother persuades Nico to trek through Peru on a quest to find his spiritual teacher. This sends Nico on a journey of self-discovery as he navigates his way through past trauma and tries to find his place in the world.
As someone who has tried to navigate through their own personal trauma, I found Nico’s journey to be inspirational and motivating. Nico came across initially as someone who seems like he only cares about himself and his own needs. Once you get to know him better you start to see that there is more to him than he lets on and that his past traumas have impacted his life in a negative manner. It was interesting to read about his journey of self-discovery as he navigated his way through the trauma to move forward. A truly uplifting and inspiring read.
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This is the first book that I have read by this author, and I LOVE THIS BOOK! The first thing that drew me to this book was the cover art. Once I saw this, I immediately knew that I had to read this book. The way that the author wrote had me not wanting to put this book down. I was not expecting the book to end the way that it did, and it had me wanting more! I cannot wait to read other books by this author as this one was amazing!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-11-01 20:47:552022-11-02 12:58:23Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48499524-more-than” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”More Than” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571438511l/48499524._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48499524-more-than”>More Than</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13525865.Diane_Barnes”>Diane Barnes</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5079869861″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Peggy is a single mom of her twins Grace and Greg. Her husband Patrick passed away leaving her to raise the kids alone. Peggy is supposed to be on a diet to help with her blood pressure but she can’t resist those delicious brown sugar poptarts. Grace is upset that her mom isn’t sticking to the diet and is trying to get her to eat healthy. Peggy isn’t fond of Grace’s boyfriend Julian. He always pulls up to get the twins blaring his stereo through the neighborhood. Julian’s mom Carmen, sends a friend request to Peggy and asks if they can meet up and talk since the kids are together all the time. Carmen has invited grace to go skiing with her family for the weekend and tries to convince Peggy to let her go. Peggy won’t let up and refuses to let Grace go with her boyfriend for the weekend. Peggy doesn’t like that Carmen has been buying Grace clothes that are too revealing and asks her to stop.<br />Peggy isn’t wanting her kids to leave her to go to college. When the school letters arrives she thinks of destroying them but she doesn’t. Peggy puts the letters on the counter, Greg grabs his-he has been accepted to St Mike’s, where his father went to college. He calls for Grace to come open her letter-she also has been accepted to St Mikes. Peggy gets upset that her kids are leaving her in six months.<br />It’s graduation time, Peggy makes the twins their favorite dinner and desert, Grace and Greg give Peggy a picture of the family when they were younger and also hand her a card for a weight loss boot camp. They are scared to loose their mom because of her health. Peggy does end up becoming best friends with Carmen. Peggy, Carmen, and Roni are able to get live seats to Messages From Beyond, Peggy’s favorite show. Peggy is hoping she will connect to Patrick at the show but she’s terrified to get on the plane. Carmen is be her side the whole way to keep her calm and steady. They get to the show, Lynda “connects” to Patrick and tells Peggy a bunch of nonsense. Peggy leaves the show upset and distraught. Her favorite person is a fake. Carmen and Roni console Peggy and they talk about what happened. Peggy does wind up going on her first date in 14 years. Peggy ends up seeing Henry almost everyday and has been sticking to the weight loss boot camp. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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Lucas’ family knows that he is not like other cats. Every night he leaves and does not come home until morning. His family has their own ideas as to what he is up and suspect that he is solving mysteries in the forest with other animals. Curious as to what Lucas does all night his family puts a camera on his collar to see if they can solve the mystery of where he goes and what he does every night. Does Lucas have a secret identity as a spy cat who solves mysteries?
I absolutely adored this book and found it a fun read. It is beautifully illustrated with animals having adventures and solving mysteries together. The end of the book contains fun activities that encourage learning while doing so in a creative and imaginative way. A must read for children of all ages!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-01 11:31:142022-11-01 12:46:31Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25109174-queen-s-destiny” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One:” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1425950547l/25109174._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25109174-queen-s-destiny”>Queen’s Destiny: Blood Prophecy One:</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4998896.Barb_Jones”>Barb Jones</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5066336640″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This story takes many characters who will intertwine with each other. We have Amber, she was adopted at 4 years old into a beautiful family. We have Chloe who is a seer, this story kind of goes back and forth between their present life and their past lives. The two strangers will meet and dates will intertwine with each other. As a prophecy that spans a millennia, how will they work together to make things work for the present and possibly fix what has happened. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62689681-lucas-the-spy-cat” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Lucas the Spy Cat” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1663871139l/62689681._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62689681-lucas-the-spy-cat”>Lucas the Spy Cat</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19112413.Samantha_Shannon”>Samantha Shannon</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5077069042″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> We really enjoyed this book. Lucas is out all night on adventures and doesn’t come home until the sun comes up. So his family puts a spy collar on Lucas to see what he’s doing at night. As soon as Lucas gets home, he gets tucked into bed, and his human sister and mom take his collar to watch the video of what he is doing. It was absolutely adorable. We loved the puzzles at the end! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658426858l/61643331._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg”>Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5077055651″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Me and my daughter enjoyed this book a lot. Mama warbler takes on a cuckoo egg. It hatches first and protects her best from a cat trying to get the warbler eggs. Finally the warbler eggs hatch. It takes twice as long to get food and twice as long to feed all of her babies but she loves it. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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Robbie is faced with the task of helping Annie and Cat run a public song writing contest. A challenge that he is up for as far as working with Annie because Robbie thinks they will become romantically involved. On the other hand, the thought of working with Cat terrifies him. Annie is on the verge of relaunching her singing career after taking time off to raise her son. She has been raising her eight-year-old son alone since her ex-lover/manager fled the country nine years ago. Suddenly her ex is back and wants joint custody of their son.
The author has done a wonderful job of portraying the hard work, dedication, and determination that goes into having a successful music career. It is like having a behind the scenes look at the music industry and experiencing the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running a successful music business. The characters were a blend of personalities that somehow worked together and were relatable. Some moments were tense, some moments were emotional, and some moments left you singing along to the tune you could not help but sing inside your head. An enjoyable read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-10-31 08:01:252022-11-01 12:29:11More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
A beautiful collection of poetry about life, love, hope, and never giving up. These poems were a true inspiration, and this collection is something worth reading repeatedly. These poems made me cry, made me think, and touched my soul on a deep level. Many of the poems resonated so deeply with me that it was as though I had written them myself. I especially loved the poems Game Over, and No Surrender because they reflected my thoughts on what it felt like to severe ties with toxic people in my life. I also enjoyed Hate VS Love, Recipe for Life, and Sunrise because they were gentle reminders that there is beauty to be found if we look hard enough and how important it is to be able to see the beauty in the small things. I highly recommend this beautiful written collection of poetry.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-10-30 09:56:512022-11-01 12:20:35Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Lottie Flannigan is a young lady living and working in New York City in the year 1912. During the day she maintains a professional appearance while working as a legal clerk for a local law firm in Midtown. Her personal life while living in Greenwich Village is very different from that of her professional life. During her time away from her Conservative job in Midtown, Lottie maintains a Bohemian lifestyle in Greenwich Village where the traditional values of Midtown are rejected.
Lottie can keep her two lives separate until they suddenly collide when she starts working on a high-profile criminal case that involves a local police officer, Charles Becker. Lottie finds herself being blackmailed and risks her personal life being exposed if she does not do what the blackmailers say. Lottie is uncertain as to who she can trust and must risk everything to expose the truth behind who is blackmailing her.
I loved how the author so seamlessly blended fact and fiction together by intertwining the character of young Lottie into a real-life high profile criminal case that occurred in New York City in the year 1912. Lottie is independent, strong, persistent, and determined to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding who is blackmailing her. Lottie as the niece of Emma from the Notebook Mystery Series, is a lot like her aunt, who makes appearances throughout the book. The author did a wonderful job of blending in topics that were taboo in that time such as exploring one’s sexuality, and the women’s suffrage movement. This book contained mystery, suspense, blackmail, romance, and some steamy sex scenes. A must read for anyone interested in historical crime.
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