This is an amazing quick read. I fell in love with the characters from the start. They both had some serious growth throughout the short book. I was able to read this book in a couple hours and I honestly can’t wait to read the rest of the series. This book is a really good book t o start the series with because I feel like it is laying the groundwork for the rest of the series. You finally are able to put everything together at the end of the book. It is all wrapped up with a pretty bow that allows you to continue on. I loved the level of spice this book has. It actually really helped carry the story line. I don’t mean that in a bad way, the spice is part of the entire story and obviously the series based upon the name. So, I felt like it was just the right amount. If you are looking for a sweet little get away from the real world, I highly recommend this book. Knowing that it is a series, I am excited to see what happens next and who the book is going to focus on. It is hard to tell how amazing this book is without giving away things. I just can’t stress enough how good this quick little read was. Reviewed by: @bbohls View all my reviews
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209108548-before-you-say-i-do” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Before You Say I Do” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1708791525l/209108548._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209108548-before-you-say-i-do”>Before You Say I Do</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18910355.Marina_Hanna”>Marina Hanna</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6417721100″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Emma has a bad history of her past and what her ex has done to her. She is all about not settling. She has rules and boundaries, that is until she meets Liam. He’s usually a one and done kind of guy. Emma tries to keep Liam at arms length. But they both want more than just a hook up, and they are both falling for each other. Emma is so guarded but Liam breaks through it with her. I love the character building, and how they can work through things. There are lots of steamy parts but in all the right places to build up the story. <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/205892722-detective-dylan-and-the-hunt-for-home-plate” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1706140118l/205892722._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205892722-detective-dylan-and-the-hunt-for-home-plate”>Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/43717492.M_J_Murray”>M.J. Murray</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6417698554″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Dylan, Emily, and their dog Theodore are trying to help Mr. Farner find the missing plates from the baseball field. They go check the playground where the Benny brothers are guarding the sandbox. But they don’t have them. There is also a birthday party at the park going on, they check there where a little girl is wanting a softball party. She doesn’t have it. They go on all these adventures to find the missing baseball plates. Well they end up going back to the start where a few smaller kids are playing pirates at the jungle gym. And wouldn’t ya know, they have the missing plates!<br />This was another absolutely adorable story of detective Dylan!! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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I just loved this book!! You don’t read a lot about foster care and over coming many issues that can come with being put through the system. Especially a children’s book! This book had wonderful illustrations, but also a wonderful storyline. It really puts you in the shoes of a little boy who has been through a lot and must overcome a lot at the same time. In this book, Cam and Inaya are training for a charity run. The charity run is to raise money for a friend of theirs’s who is in the hospital needing open heart surgery. As you go along you see these two practice running, handing out fliers, and getting ready for the big run. One day after a run the two go home and meet their new foster brother. Loris keeps to himself. He doesn’t say much, he doesn’t play with the others, and he keeps to himself quite a bit. Cam and Inaya try over and over to get him to join them in stuff but he always says no. One day at school Loris stands up to a bully in their school. All the kids are scared of him, but Loris has been scared of worse. The foster siblings start to bond over things and Loris lets his guard down some. Race day comes and Cam hurts himself during the run. Loris takes over for him and helps with the rest of the race. The event is a huge success and the children bond even more. Such a wonderful book. Teaching great values while learning about courage, kindness, and overcoming many fears that pop up in different ways. I would defiantly recommend this book for children 10 and under, but it’s also a good book to show teens to encourage understanding and help stop bullying in my opinion. I can’t wait to read it with my girls.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2024-04-10 10:09:382024-05-03 13:15:58Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179502461-queen-of-the-fairies” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Queen of the Fairies” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1699880768l/179502461._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179502461-queen-of-the-fairies”>Queen of the Fairies</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/6417689109″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> The queen of fairies wants to write a book about fairies. All the good things fairies can do, help the kingdom and make the world pretty. And the bad fairies who play tricks and can be mean. <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/203197423-before-i-let-you-go” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Before I Let You Go” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701724121l/203197423._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203197423-before-i-let-you-go”>Before I Let You Go</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7190543.Kellie_Wallace”>Kellie Wallace</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6417664677″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Elsbeth, and her sister Zara buy this beautiful fixer upper home. Zara is more of the super girly girl and sees no interest. Elsbeth sees an amazing future with this home. Elsbeth has always stayed close to home since her parents are getting older and her father is in final stages of his cancer. Elsbeth was dating Jeff, an investment banker. El always had her doubts about Jeff. Then it all comes tumbling down once El reads a text on Jeff’s watch.<br />Carol the girls’ mom calls El and tells her she needs to come home as their late aunt had left something for Elsbeth in her will. Elsbeth has a hot and cold relationship with her mother but definitely is a daddy’s girl. Elsbeth gets to her parents home, and looks at the will that’s left for her. Her great aunt left her an entire estate, well a whole dang island!! Go read for yourself!! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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The Changed Man is Book Four in the Olympic Peninsula series. It is a contemporary romance with family dynamics, drama, secrets, intrigue, mystery, suspense, angst, and conflict. The characters are interconnected from the previous books in this series, so it is best to read the previous books prior to this one. This story focus on the MC Jake O’Connell who has returned to Port Townsend for his brother David’s wedding. Jake has been estranged from the family and returned without letting anyone know that he was coming so his return causes quite a stir within his family. He has held a bit of a grudge against his brothers because they left him to run the family business while they ran off to pursue their dreams. Jake has left his life as the CEO of the family business in North Bend and has turned to a life of writing. The story focuses on how Jake has transformed his life, and the complex relationship Jake has with his family, especially his twin brother, the famous country singer Joe Bob Blade. When Jake meets Chiara, his brother’s son’s guardian, he feels an instant connection, but she is married. He wants her despite the obstacles that are standing in his way. This book builds on prior ones in the series and delves a bit deeper into the complicated lives and relationships of the O’Connell family. The characters were relatable, engaging, multi faceted, complex, and experienced tremendous growth throughout the story. The storyline was well written with intricate details that fully immerse you into the lives of this complex family.
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 Barnes2024-04-09 17:11:132024-05-03 13:09:20The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden is Book Five in the Loretta’s Insects series. It is a children’s picture book that teaches children about the life cycle of fireflies. Loretta loves insects and while digging in her flower bed she finds glowing larvae. She places them in an empty ant farm and watches them as they dig little mud houses underground. After several days of observing the activity of the larvae Loretta notices that there are fireflies coming out so she takes the ant farm outside so they can fly free. She then spends time watching the fireflies and makes some interesting observations about how they flash. A cute and informative read that is a good resource for kids to learn about the life cycle of a firefly. The illustrations were okay, but I personally found the illustrations in previous books in this series more captivating and engaging. Overall, a great read.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210127019-charming-chapter” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Charming Chapter: A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1710779134l/210127019._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210127019-charming-chapter”>Charming Chapter: A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/48719676.Lori_Haas”>Lori Haas</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6413794139″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Laura is an older woman. She joins a book club and becomes fast friends with the ladies. Sylvie tells Laura she should try pet sitting all over the world. Be able to travel and find herself now that her husband has passed. Laura goes to the UK and pet sits for one couple. One day she’s walking the dogs and literally runs into a very handsome man Hugh. They end up spending a lot of time together, Hugh helps Laura figure out her family tree. Laura is enamored by Hugh and wants to stay longer in the UK to know this man.<br />You have to go read this because anything else will spoil! This had me laughing and a little teary eyed. I absolutely love this. I would love a second part to this book for Laura, Hugh, Georgina and Anthony. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga is the first book in the Yoga for Kids: Lesson Plans for the Teacher series. It is a resource guide for teachers and parents that teaches children about mindfulness, healthy eating, gratitude, caring, truthfulness, compassion and peace through yoga. The book contains songs, exercises, coloring pages, games, affirmations, links to resources, and pages for teacher’s notes. I loved this book and how it combined yoga with planting seeds both literally and metaphorically. I learned a lot, including that yoga means “union” because it brings together our mind and body and that yoga is good for our minds and our bodies. My favorite chapter was entitled “Planting Seeds of Gratitude and Kindness” which contained ideas and activities for children on how to share what they are grateful for. I loved the idea of a gratitude journal that children can write what they are grateful for in and update every week. I will be telling all my teacher friends about this book so they can possibly implement the ideas into their teaching. A great resource that I highly recommend to parents and teachers!
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 Barnes2024-04-08 15:45:292024-05-03 12:46:53Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Though Yoga by Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Before I Let You Go is a contemporary romance with danger, drama, mystery, suspense, intrigue, secrets, and paranormal elements. The story centers around the MC Elsbeth whose life seems to be falling apart with one bad thing after another happening to her. When she inherits a house on a remote island from an estranged aunt Elsbeth seizes the opportunity to have a fresh start. This, however, does not come easy as she is wracked with guilt about leaving behind her ailing father and how she ended things with her boyfriend. When strange things start happening at the island home it leads Elsbeth to Bishop, who claims to be an angel, and a mystery that needs to be solved before time runs out. As secrets are revealed she uncovers the house’s dark history. I was gripped by the storyline and the earthbound spirit that needed Elsbeth’s help. This was a well written story with great characters and a unique storyline that kept my attention until the final pages.
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Secrets of the Moon is a YA paranormal story full of drama, danger, suspense, action, secrets, lies, romance, and werewolves. The storyline is exquisitely written with vivid scene descriptions that pull you in and fully immerse you into the story. The characters are real, raw, multi-faceted, and intriguing. From the first few pages I became completely engrossed with the story and it kept my attention until the end. The story starts off with Marjorie who has been in a car accident that left her, and her friends severely injured. Thirteen months later she is still feeling guilt over the accident but has forged forward which is a testament to her strength and resilience. When Kyran arrives in town Marjorie is attracted to him, but his constant mood swings and broody attitude has her wondering if he is mutually interested in her. Kyran knows Marjorie is his mate but is unable to pursue her due to a genetic defect. He does feel the need to protect her from the threat and imminent danger that she is in. Can these two ever have a future together? A great read that leaves me anxious to read the next book.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49478435-sugar-spice” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1569454953l/49478435._SX98_SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49478435-sugar-spice”>Sugar & Spice</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6914918.Phoebe_Alexander”>Phoebe Alexander</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6403470894″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> CT’s family own Sweetopia. Cy has never heard of a hard days work in his life. He’s always had the better side of things. His parents talked about how the struggled when they first opened the place. Cy really wants to go to Greece. His parents tell him the only way he will go is if he works at the factory undercover. And they also offer a huge payout as well.<br />Cy’s first day on the job and he runs into The Red Velvet Queen(Jolie). And boy did Cy start to fall fast for her. Cy needs to focus on the job and figure out who the actual spy is trying to take out the factory. <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/208467318-make-me-burn” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)” src=”https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/111×148-bcc042a9c91a29c1d680899eff700a03.png” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208467318-make-me-burn”>Make Me Burn</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5398771.Alicia_Street”>Alicia Street</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6403462130″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Firstly, this is book 9, can be read as a stand alone, or delve into the entire series.<br />Logan and Vic become best friends in college. Vic’s parents considered him another son. They were everywhere together. Jinx has always been the younger sister. Both boys were always so protective of her. Jinx of course fell head over heels from him from day one. Logan told Jinx all his secrets, they became fast friends. During school, Logan changed his number and basically disappeared. But Vic knew what had happened and the secret that could have torn everything apart. Well fast forward 8years later when Jinx and Logan reunite at a friend’s wedding.<br />Logan and Jinx end up hooking up “just to get it out” of their systems. Well…that doesn’t go as planned. Logan knows Vic will tear him apart if he knows his old bff and his little sister had a fling. Jinx is determined to figure out what happened between the two. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
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This is book three to The Olympic Peninsula series and even though you COULD read this without reading the others (the author does a wonderful job at explaining who everyone is and giving little tidbits to let you know what happened in the previous books), I personally would just recommend that you read them all. You don’t have to, like I said the author is wonderful, but I would. Plus once you read one you will want to read the others to learn about these wonderful characters and their somewhat odd stories/lives. In this book you read David and Maddie’s story. David returns to the family for his sister Teresa’s wedding (her book is number 2). It’s odd that he just shows up out of the blue and the rest of the family can’t quite get a read on him. He’s been a surgeon in Africa for the last four years, but he doesn’t want to discuss it. He also doesn’t want to talk about his fiancée who’s coming to visit around the holidays. Weird right? But they’re not the only guests visiting the family. Maddie who is a serious actress is also staying at the O’Connell Compound and she has a leading role at the local theater! Unfortunately her co-star is Kilo, who’s the local yoga instructor, Teresa’s ex husband, and a huge charmer of the ladies. Even though she is drawn to David, knowing he’s engaged and his life is going another direction Maddie is pulled into Kilo’s web full of charm and excitement. She’s okay with a little theater fling, but it will end when the show does. Right? David wants Maddie, but his life is so complicated right now. He left Africa for a reason, he is busy appeasing his fiancée, and he also needs to figure out some custody issues as well. These two would have been perfect for each other. Time just isn’t on their side. Their lives are not on the same path right now. If only they could hit a reset button and meet each other at another time in their lives. Such a great series!! I can’t wait to finish it!! Grab this set today if you love contemporary romances with twists and turns and even a little magic!!
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This set is getting better and better with each book! The characters, what they go through, and their cute little Compound life is so great! In this book you get to meet Jake again and get to know him a bit better. He’s been the CEO of the family business and has had a small feud with his twin brother Joe for quite some time. Him showing up out of the blue for David’s wedding throws the whole family for a loop. What’s he doing here? Why now? He resigned as CEO?! What the heck. Who is this brother who has done a complete 180 with his life?? Jake seems more laid back. He rents a random weird Victorian mansion. He’s even writing books! One of which they want to make a movie!! The family once again has a hard time reading their brother. What happened to him? Who is this new man and what happened to their brother? He seems a bit haunted but much more easy going then before. While he’s rattling around Port Townsend he finds a woman that he can’t keep out of his thoughts. She’s beautiful and she doesn’t even know it. He’d love to give her everything in the world, but she’s married. Just his luck! What will he do with the ghost that haunts him and the woman he wants but can’t have?? Man of man! Such a great book. I can’t wait to read the next one!! You have to give this set a shot!! Contemporary Romance with a few twists you won’t see coming! Such a super cute family with lots of ups and downs.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2024-04-04 19:38:082024-05-03 12:12:36The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
The Complete Echo Series is a contemporary romance boxed set that contains all four books in the Echo Series. Each story centers around different characters that will certainly take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as each couple must work through issues like time, distance, separation, jealousy, insecurity, self-discovery, and drama. In Book One, Echoing Hearts, we meet Rae and Dean who come together unexpectedly when Rae is asked to interview a home designer. When Rae meets Dean, the homeowner, is rude, obnoxious, and arrogant. After being left at the alter Dean is feeling jaded and the last thing, he is looking for is a relationship. He is civil to Rae at first but eventually becomes attracted to her wit and feisty attitude. This is an enemies to lovers story with drama, angst, chemistry, and finding love unexpectedly. In Book Two, His Forever Muse, we are introduced to Brandon and Calliope who come together unexpectedly after fifteen years apart. Brandon is a gifted artist and musician who has lost his inspiration and creativity. He needs to find something that will spark his creativity, and this is where Calliope re-enters his life. They both find themselves in Morocco at the same time but for very different reasons. When they run into one another all the feelings Brandon once had for Calliope are rekindled. Calliope, or Callie, has had a rough past with a man who abused her and fled from him to start a new life. When she runs into her childhood friend Brandon old feelings resurface but she must decide if she trusts him enough to share her painful past with him. This was a second chance, friends to lovers romance with drama, passion, and overcoming a painful past. In Book Three, Unexpected Entanglement, we meet Chris and Rowan who are faking being engaged to one another. Rowan is planning the perfect wedding for her cousin at an inn that her family owns. Despite the wedding being only two weeks away Rowan is determined that things like the inn needing repairs and staff will not stop the wedding from taking place. Chris is a wealthy and successful hotelier who finds himself somewhat reluctantly helping Rowan plan her cousin’s wedding. The witty banter between them gives the story a lively twist. The passion between Rowan and Chris is undeniable and might just get the two sidetracked from planning the perfect wedding. This was a fake to real romance with drama, tension, suspense, passion, family, and humor. In Book Four, Dangerous Rhythm, we meet Lina and Curtis who are thrown together when Lina is hired to protect Curtis from someone who wants him dead. Lina must get over the less than perfect past her and Curtis have together and focus on keeping him safe from those who want to harm him. Lina is very serious by nature while Curtis is more easygoing so the two balance one another out. Lina has a hard time keeping her mind focused on her job because she is distracted by Curtis’ charm. This book had a reversal protector role, action, danger, suspense, angst, tension, and passion. This was a great boxed set with fantastic characters, great storylines, and twists and turns. Each story had another story that was simultaneously weaved into it which added an extra dimension to the overall theme of the book. Although the theme of each book was romance there were underlying themes of angst, danger, suspense, drama, mystery, and intrigue that kept me riveted. The stories contained strong characters who were relatable and engaging.
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 Barnes2024-04-04 12:14:132024-05-03 11:55:45The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book was a great read. I love that the main characters had issues in their pasts and did what they could to move past them by setting boundaries. Emma will only have one night stands because of her past and when she meets Liam, that is about to change. They both agree to certain rules and boundaries but they quickly find that their hearts are moving faster than they would like. There are some steamy scenes in this book that help elevate the story line. I find that these scenes aren’t throughout the book but in very strategic places and that is what helps elevate the story line. There are some surprised in the book that I didn’t see coming and that made it even better. I love the simplicity of them falling in love. It kept me turning the pages and hating that it ended. There is character development throughout the book that doesn’t smack you in the face. It is at a pace that matches the story line. It isn’t like poof the characters are different then before. There is also struggle with the growth which makes the characters more relatable. With change comes some push back and that is what happens in this book. It is a gentle tug of war within themselves that grows into an amazing story. I highly suggest reading this. 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 Bohls2024-04-04 10:06:522024-05-03 11:55:14Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Barbara Bohls
Make Me Burn is Book Nine in the North Fork Series. Although this book is part of a series it can easily be read as a standalone. Logan Bennett has been attracted to his best friend’s little sister, Jinx, for as long as he can remember but she was always off limits to him. Jinx has had a massive crush on Logan since she was a teenager but could never act on her crush because he was friends with her big brother. When her brother and Logan had a falling out the three went their separate ways. When Logan returns home for a friend’s wedding he runs into Jinx and the feelings come rushing back for both. Logan is determined to be with Jinx now that her brother is out of the way and the bro code no longer applies. Jinx has only ever wanted a relationship full of desire, passion, and intense love and knows that Logan is the only man she can have that with. The passion and chemistry between Logan and Jinx is sizzling hot but life and past grudges with Jinx’s brother get in the way. Is there any hope of Logan and Jinx having a relationship? This book had second chance romance, passion, angst, drama, grudges, betrayal, and sizzling chemistry.
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 Barnes2024-04-03 17:44:502024-05-03 12:03:11Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Web of Evil is Book Two in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Series. It is a historical cozy mystery set in Ancient Egypt that centers around the character of Neferet, Hani’s daughter, who finds herself inadvertently wrapped up in a murder mystery after a body washes up on shore near her father’s rural residence. As they begin to unravel the clues, they find themselves drawn into a web of lies, deceit, and evil. The story is well written with great attention to historical details, vivid scene descriptions, and unique characters. The author does a great job of weaving a story full of mystery, danger, drama, suspense, intrigue, secrets, lies, and twists and turns that will keep you hooked until the end.
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 Barnes2024-04-02 13:12:392024-05-03 11:47:58Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is a the first time I have read anything by this author. I have to say that she knows how to capture an audience. Elsabeth inherits an island from her estranged aunt Lorraine. She isn ‘t sure if she should go because her father is very ill and could pass away at any moment. Her father insist that she goes and live her life. So she packs up her belongings and moved to this island in Guernery. She hoped to leave the drama of her life back in Texas. Do you believe in angels? This story might push you into thinking that they do exist. Especially when you stop and think about all the things that could have happened to you but didn’t. I promise that you will love this story just as much as I do.
This is a the first time I have read anything by this author. I have to say that she knows how to capture an audience. Elsabeth inherits an island from her estranged aunt Lorraine. She isn ‘t sure if she should go because her father is very ill and could pass away at any moment. Her father insist that she goes and live her life. So she packs up her belongings and moved to this island in Guernery. She hoped to leave the drama of her life back in Texas. Do you believe in angels? This story might push you into thinking that they do exist. Especially when you stop and think about all the things that could have happened to you but didn’t. I promise that you will love this story just as much as I do.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2024-04-02 10:18:462024-05-03 11:47:03Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
This is he 9th book in the series but have no fear, if you just grabbed this one; you can read it without reading the others first. I alway recommend reading the other books in the series because you can get more intricate details of the characters and the story line. This book hooked me in from the beginning and it kept me entranced through the end. I love a missed connection type of love story. The main characters met before and due to circumstances they couldn’t explore that spark that they both felt. Jump forward some time and they have another meet cute. Guys, this story just melts you into the chair and allows you to just sink your teeth into you lip and read. I could not be disturbed by anything while reading this. Food – I just walked while reading to get something to feed my face. lol. I could not put this book down as the growth with the characters developed so did my grip on the book. It was a quick read for me because of that reason. I feel like this book was very well written and written in such a way that you don’t even realize that you got to the end of the book by the time you finish it. I highly suggest reading this book and the whole series. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed by: @bbohls View all my reviews
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 Bohls2024-04-01 11:18:072024-05-03 11:38:09Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Barbara Bohls
This is a cute kids mystery book. In this book the kids are on the hunt for a 200 year old time capsule that has been moved. The kids have to use their problem solving skills to crack codes and figure out clues. All in all this book was very engaging and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2024-04-01 07:44:532024-05-03 11:35:37Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elisha Johnson
Mistaken Identity is the First Book in the London Detective Agency Series. It is a romantic suspense full of action, danger, mystery, drama, intrigue, angst, secrets, betrayal, revenge, greed, and corruption. The story starts off with a bang as the MC Evelyn is getting ready to travel abroad and start a new chapter in her life as a graduate student. She gets more of an adventure than she anticipated when she is bumped into by a woman named Megan who happens to look just like Evelyn. In the confusion Evelyn and Megan ended up with one another’s bags and Evelyn panics because her bag contains all her important research papers. When Evelyn heads to lost and found to drop off the mystery bag she is quickly abducted by a strange man who mistakes her as the mystery girl Evelyn had bumped into earlier. The strange man turns out to be a PI who is trying to protect Megan from a crime family. Before long Evelyn finds herself wrapped up in a mystery that involves trying to take down a notorious crime boss. The stakes are high, and danger lurks around every corner for Evelyn, Patrick, and their friends. Evelyn is strong, feisty, determined, and tough as nails in the face of danger. As Patrick and Evelyn fight crime together a slow burning romance starts to blossom between them. Looking forward to Book Two in this series.
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 Barnes2024-03-31 14:01:062024-05-03 11:26:52Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is the first book in the series ‘Spicetopia’, technically, they can be read in any order as they are individual storylines with interconnecting parts. But I recommend starting with this book and reading in order.
Jolie and Cy have an immediate connection. To bad each other them are hiding major parts of themselves. Cy, the millionaire and son of parents who own the family theme park ‘Sweetopia’ and Jolie, the single mom that is half family theme park Queen and other half dominatrix.
Cy has his inheritance on the line and agrees to go ‘undercover’ in the theme park to figure out who the rebel employees are and their plans to go public with horrible information about the Sweet Family, specifically Cy mother and father. Cy is originally under the impression the rebels are lying and just stirring up trouble. He doesn’t expect to end up on their side nor to fall in love with the beautiful Queen, Jolie.
Jolie, has been under extreme pressure taking care of his chronically ill son as well as juggling two equally demanding jobs. The Sweets, have horrible health insurance and want a robot more than an employee. She wants to put their ignorance on the live news for everyone to see, but she didn’t imagine she’d ever find a wonderful man that makes her feel alive.
They both have secrets and when those secrets are exposed, they are both left wondering what to do next. Will Jolie be able to take care of her family while also enjoying her own life? Will she forgive a man who utterly lied about everything, even his name? Will Cy, chose his blood family or the woman he has fell in love with? How important is money to him?
I absolutely loved this adventure with these two and would recommend this book & series to anyone who wants a spicey romance without the storyline being too heavy.
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 Dawkins2024-03-30 17:22:202024-05-03 11:19:45Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Helen Dawkins
No Rest for the Wicked is Book One in the Life is Hell Series. It is a polyamorous paranormal romance with action, drama, suspense, mystery, danger, passion, magic, demons, demon hunters, witches, and shifters. The story centers around the MC Delilah, a demon who has been hunting adulterers for as long as she can remember. She used to enjoy it but now she finds herself bored and in need of a break. Delilah decides she needs a holiday, so she drives until she finds a quaint little town called Juniper Lake. She figures this is just the quiet little place where she can relax and recharge but instead finds herself wrapped up in a mystery that will put her to the ultimate test. This was a fast-paced and intriguing read full of twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very end. This is one of my favorite authors because of her unique writing style and way of weaving a story that never fails to deliver. She always has interesting characters that fascinate me with their quirks and multi faceted personalities. Delilah is yet another of those characters that I loved because of her feisty attitude, strength, determination, and witty sense of humor. Oh, and let’s not forget the amazing cover on this book, wow! Anxious to read the next book in this series!
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 Barnes2024-03-29 14:50:422024-05-03 11:06:56No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/134719173-code-dog” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Code Dog” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682653583l/134719173._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/134719173-code-dog”>Code Dog</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/6384463373″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Timmy, Beth, Arthur are working on a science project for school. When Timmy gets a call that Mrs Vance fell and needs someone to take care of Cody her dog. Timmy rushes off to get Cody and see Mrs Vance. Mrs Vance tells Timmy that there is a time caspule and $1000 reward, but he only has one week to find it. This was such a great read for anyone! And pretty awesome that Cody knows Morse Code and is a tracker!! Cody is the Goodest dog of them all. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2024-03-29 11:43:172024-05-03 11:13:57Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199536055-mermaid-tails” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Mermaid Tails” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705164624l/199536055._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199536055-mermaid-tails”>Mermaid Tails</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8068674.Suzanna_Lynn”>Suzanna Lynn</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6384450689″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Me and my daughter enjoyed this book. The pictures were stunning. And we loved every fact with each page. It helped us learn about the ocean life. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2024-03-29 11:35:522024-05-03 11:12:46Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Tori Mitton
Family Ties Family Lies is a gripping tale of one woman’s quest to find the truth about her family. It is set in a small town that seems quaint on the surface, but appearances can be deceiving. Under the seemingly innocent appearance is where small-town drama and gossip runs rampant. Rose is a photojournalist who has just suffered from a fall that left both her and her camera wounded. As she is trying to recoup, she receives an urgent call about her mom that has her rushing back to her hometown. While caring for her ailing mother Rose is looking through old family mementos in the attic when she stumbles onto a photo that sends her on a quest to uncover the truth behind it. Despite those around her telling her that it is best to leave the past alone because it cannot be changed Rose continues to dig for the truth. As Rose digs into her family’s past, she slowly starts to unravel some secrets that may have been better left buried. A heart wrenching tale full of angst, drama, secrets, lies, family ties, and self discovery.
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 Barnes2024-03-28 15:54:472024-05-03 11:01:08Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Hood of Sedna (Stevie Capot Chronicles Book 1) by Mina Skye- 4 out of 5 stars
This was a great first book to this new steampunk series. The author wrote a very unique storyline full of memory lose and survival. Stevie is a little baddie with a mouth to match and I am all for it! I can not wait for more to come out in this series. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2024-03-28 15:35:382024-05-03 11:06:48Hood of Sedna (Stevie Capot Chronicles) by Mina Skye – Review by Elisha Johnson
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Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
