The captivating world of Princess Zarina comes alive in this enchanting tale of a magical kingdom, in A Dress To Remember by K.L. Small, featuring kings, queens, knights, carriages, and horses. Known for her beauty and selfishness, Zarina is the thirteenth child of the King and Queen, and her request for the finest dress in the kingdom sends her and her aunt to the mysterious dressmaker deep in the forest. As it turns out, the cloth is cursed with dark magic. On the return trip to the castle, Zarina meets locals who resent the King and Overseer for their oppressive policies, but before she can help, the royal family is killed. This riveting story follows the young princess as she endeavors to save her kingdom with the help of the enchanted dress. Readers won’t be able to put down this entrancing read, sure to be the first of many from this talented author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Thompsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Thompson2023-03-22 11:22:222023-03-28 09:17:09A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Nicole Thompson
I selected this book solely on its title, without looking into the author or even reading the description. The Murders of Lillian Ross for some reason made me think that Lillian Ross may have died several times, which was very thought provoking. Upon opening this book, I was already hooked. I love the way Sirena Van Schaik writes. She was able to go between memories, and present, evidence logs, to interviews seamlessly. With the amount of shifting of perspectives this book had, you would anticipate the reader would get slightly lost or confused, but that never happened. More than once i thought this story was based on real life events. This story is about a woman with an affluent background whom went through some very violent and ugly things before she was even 16, and spent her entire adult life trying to survive. I found myself wiping tears almost every other page. I do not recommend anyone whom is faint of heart read this book. Anyone who is triggered by sex, violent sex crimes, and drugs also should not read this book. For sure, this story will stay with me for many years to come. With that being said, I give this book 5 stars and I’m definitely looking to read more by Schaik!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Davidsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Davidson2021-07-02 11:13:062021-07-02 12:32:24The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Shaik – Review by Crystal Davidson
Competing with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager is the second book in the series. This book is a continuation of the first one, which tells the story of Hadley- a young girl who is new to her town and school, and adjusts to fit in. Her next door neighbor is a TV star who is seemingly her friend, but as the story unfolds Hadley begins to wonder is she really her friend? Hadley experiences many ups and downs while settling into the next chapter of her life, and she learns who her friends are, and who is just pretending. This story was an excellent read that I would recommend for all ages. The plot is realistic and the characters are very easy to relate to, and many of them are extremely likable. I give this book. 5 stars and I’m anxious to read what’s coming next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Davidsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Davidson2021-06-22 19:28:552021-06-23 08:36:16Competing with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Crystal Davidson
Next Door To A Star by Krysten Lyndsay Hager is my first book by this author, as well as the first book in its series. This book represents exactly what I remember my early teenage years to be like. The unsure feelings about where and how you fit into the world. The struggles involved with making and keeping friends, fitting in at school, and crushing on boys. It is definitely age appropriate for the preteen or older audiences. This story has a few ups and a few downs and was really an unputdownable read. I’m anxiously looking forward to reading book 2! 5 stars!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Davidsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Davidson2021-06-08 20:20:342021-06-09 07:48:59Next Door To A Star by Krysten Lyndsay Hager – Review by Crystal Davidson
Ink’s Devil (Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #5) by Manda Mellett – Review by Sam Sheerin, 5 stars This is my first read by Mandy and what can I say, this has everything I could ever ask. Heat, passion, vengeance, love/hate, family feuds. I love how Mandy did the three person POV which totally worked and you could see the strong family relationship bonds that are evident throughout the book. Ink and Beth are one of the cutest couples but if you could picture them knowing what you know you wouldn’t see them together at all. The MC has a tight knit family appeal, brother in arms and all. Look forward to reading some of the other Satan’s devils books
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sam Sheerinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSam Sheerin2020-01-24 07:02:022020-01-24 07:14:59Ink’s Devil (Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #5) by Manda Mellett – Review by Sam Sheerin
It is that time of year! We get to pull out the cozy blankets and warm up by the fires with a good book. These novels are the perfect ones to do so with! I haven’t had the pleasure of reading every single one just yet but look forward to doing so as the season continues to unfold. I have however read several already and just had to come leave a little review to start because, well there is 26 stories guys! I won’t get this finished till almost in time for the season to finish and I want everyone to go get this before the Holidays are too close to being over so we all can enjoy!
With all that said… This was such an imaginative spin on your favorite Holiday movies. There is 26 stories by 26 different authors. Each author has chosen one and fine tuned it into a modern way that will be sure to keep you entertained well throughout the season. There is something for everyone, from “It’s A Wonderful Life” to “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.
Right now I am reading “Love, Actually” (By the Sea) which is written by Traci Hall. She was a new author to me and I am loving it. “Love Actually” is one of my favorite Holiday movies so I was excited to see that was one of the movies that was used as an inspiration. I have also enjoyed several other stories from authors that I have previously read before, like Tamara Ferguson, Mimi Barbour, and Stephanie Queen. I can’t wait to find out what else is in store for the rest of the novels to come, and I just might have to re-read a few of those I have finished! Thanks for the wonderful reads ladies! Happy Holiday’s!
Books and authors featured:
A Wonderful Life By: Mimi Barbour
A Royal White Christmas By: Leanne Banks
Brianna’s Season For Miracles By: Joan Reeves
Jingle With My Princess By: Mona Risk
Can She Get Home For Christmas By: Rebecca York
Mistletoe Inn By: Jacquie Biggar
A Miracle On Christmas Tree Street By: Alicia Street
The Holiday (Christmas) By: Nancy Radke
Love Letters From A Snowman Katy Walters
Holiday Affair By: Stephanie Queen
Almost Christmas in Connecticut By: Aileen Fish
A Christmas Creek Carol By: Rachelle Ayala
The Polar XPress By: Dani Haviland
Love Actually (By The Sea) By: Traci E. Hall
The Ref-er-ee By: Taylor Lee
Her Mr. Miracle By: Donna Fasano
A Christmas to Remember By: Cynthia Cooke
A Joyous Holiday Inn By: Susan Jean Ricci
Two Hearts Home for Christmas By: Tamara Ferguson
Christmas With the Clouds By: Suzanne Jenkins
How Gavin Stole Christmas By: Natalie Ann
A Sharla Brown Christmas By: Ev Bishop
In the Spirit of Christmas By: Alyssa Bailey
Finding Love on Christmas Vacation By: Stacy Eaton
A Christmas Getaway By: Jen Talty
Boyfriend Wanted for Christmas By: Melinda De Ross
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2018-10-26 22:35:202018-10-27 05:58:16LOVE, CHRISTMAS 2 – MOVIES YOU LOVE ANTHOLOGY~ Review by Liz Vrchota
The Catch is technically the second book in the Fisher of Men series from Phoebe Alexander. It could be read as a standalone without confusion, but I promise that you won’t want to miss the first one! The books are fabulous. In fact, I may be a bit partial in the consideration that Phoebe is a one-click for me. I don’t ever question, I just buy when it comes to her novels, but she has never ever let me down, and this was no exception to the rule.
As with most of Alexander’s works there is a strong tie to body positivity among her lead female character, Paisley. Something we all could use a little more of in our lives. I loved Paisley, and learned a thing or two from her myself. I too am a curvy and vivacious woman, and I too have my own demons. I appreciated how Paisley handled hers and could relate to her on a very personal level.
Paisley has been on the run from her past for a long time now. Her current situation finds her helping out at “The Factory”, a local swingers club in a small Maryland town. Yes, I said swingers club, so if some spicy romance scenes are not your thing heads up, but really it is done with the utmost class and absolute realistic approach. Something rarely found in fiction related to alternative lifestyles
It is at this club that she meets Calvin. Where Paisley finds a comfort and release in the lifestyle Calvin does not. It is not something he disapproves of, he just doesn’t want to live the lifestyle. This is all well and good and leads to a good friendship between the two instead. At least until the twist you don’t see coming is thrown in their path. What will happen when these two are thrust together to protect Paisley from her past?
Broken Circle by Amy McKinley is the first in the Gray Ghost Series. I started this book because it looked interesting, and I couldn’t put it down. The book has twists, turns, suspense, romance and everything else you could imagine. The characters are well written and you can really feel their emotions while reading this book. This is absolutely a must read and I cannot wait to start the next book, I have a feeling these books are going to be one that gives me a good book hangover when I am done with their story. Great read and I will definitely read more books by this author. I give this book a solid 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Piercehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Pierce2018-09-20 16:32:362018-11-07 16:33:36Broken Circle by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Pierce
Tightrope by Maddie Wade was rollercoaster of a first book for me. This book will leave you screaming at your kindle because you can’t believe the way it ended and are in need of the next book. There were so many twists that I had to re-read a few chapters just to make sure I was reading things right. Your emotions will be all over the place; you will feel sorry for someone then by the end you will want to punch that person. I am not going to give anything away; I will just say that I couldn’t put this book down If you’re looking for a book that will suck you in and have you begging for more; highly recommend that you read this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2018-06-21 16:57:372018-10-27 16:58:36Tightrope Book 1 by Maddie Wade – Review by Jessica Leombruno
The Brute by Tarrah Anders was another addicting read. If you’re looking for a fast-paced sexy office romance where the Beauty tames the Beast with a little revenge twisted in; this book will have you up-all-night!
Ben is the CEO of Adams Enterprises who will fire someone for just looking at him the wrong way. Ben needs a new assistant because they keep quitting on him (I wonder why). In walks Bella a small-town farmer’s daughter, but she can hold her own when it comes to Ben and she has him figured out. At Bella’s three month evaluation besides telling Bella how good she is at her job, Ben ask Bella to be his date to a Gala. This is just the beginning of their office romance…
Like I have said before about Tarrah’s books, she knows how to write some hot steamy scenes that will leave you needing a cold shower afterward. You will fall hard and fast in love with Ben and Bella; they are just so cute together and balance one another perfectly.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2018-06-16 16:56:142018-10-27 16:57:18The Brute by Tarrah Anders – Review by Jessica Leombruno
Heart of a Fighter by Grace Brennan was an excellent read. I loved the characters and was trying to figure out what was going on with each through the book. I didn’t want to put the book down. I am excited to read more about these characters. I am a big fan of paranormal romance books, and this one was not a disappointment. I give this book 5 stars and can’t wait to read more by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Piercehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Pierce2018-02-03 16:30:532018-11-07 16:32:17Heart of a Fighter by Grace Brennan – Review by Amanda Pierce
Love on a Limb by Laurie Lewis had me wanting more from the beginning. I have been in a reading funk since finishing a series not too long ago. I could not put the book down. The characters and story were relatable and I wanted to know more about them from the very first page. I have never read anything by Laurie Lewis before but I will now read anything that she writes. I hope this isn’t the end of their story, I will watch the page closely to see if their story continues. The book is written wonderfully and I would definitely give it 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Piercehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Pierce2017-12-31 16:22:052018-11-07 16:28:44Love on a Limb by Laurie L.C. Lewis – Review by Amanda Pierce
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