What a great story by an author that’s new to me. The beginning started in an interesting way as Claire is traveling to visit her twin sister. Claire ends up in the outskirts of Alienville where she goes missing. When Claire doesn’t show up when expected, her twin Moira travels to Alienville to find her. What Moira doesn’t know is that her showing up is the start of something unexpected! The author did an excellent job of writing a story that kept my attention and made me want to keep reading more. The characters and world building made the story that much more exciting. I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2024-08-08 20:49:412024-09-27 07:45:12Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Betsy Melano
Dr Moira McCann is a woman on a mission, her twin sister Claire has not shown up for a visit, it is rare enough that she does that, but when Moira doesn’t hear anything for a couple of days, she gets worried, so she heads to her last location, a small town called Allenville. Seth Call is the Police Chief of Allenville and he knows everything which happens there and more importantly keeps Outsiders from finding out about it, however when one disappears and another one arrives, he knows he will have to work harder than ever to do it.
As Moira tries to find a lead to the whereabouts of her sister, she tries the usual places, the only hotel, the local diner and the police station. Unfortunately for Moira, there are no answers forthcoming and she has a feeling that there is something else happening, but she also feels that the Police Chief is not telling her everything either. Meanwhile, Seth knows that the disappearance could be something to do with the local mating season and when bodies are found, he knows that the danger is escalating.
Moira keeps hitting brick walls and so when she happens upon even the smallest hint, she grasps it and follows where it leads, but the facts don’t add up, not to mention that Seth is a very sexy distraction and is a flame which could easily ignite and derail her and Seth is feeling the same way about Moira. Will they be able to find Claire before she falls to a gruesome fate, or will the secrets Allenville is desperate to hide reveal themselves first? This is a romance with a bucket load of sci-fi thrown in where secrets, revelations, danger and hope mix to bring a fast paced story you will not want to miss.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-08-08 05:39:092024-09-27 08:28:12Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series) by Donna S. Frelick. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I hadn’t read any books by this author before, so I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. I took a chance with this one and couldn’t be happier that I did! This is the first book in the Alienville series and what an incredible start it is. Within the very first chapter, this story gripped my attention and never let go. I couldn’t put it down for a moment which means I ignored quite a few chores and errands that day. I regret nothing! Moira and Claire are twins but couldn’t be more opposite. Claire is the whimsy, free-spirited sister while Moira is responsible and structured. Claire doesn’t respond to her sister so Moira goes to look for her, but nothing is as it seems. Once the Police Chief, Seth, meets Moira, he finds himself stuck between the truth and his feelings. I refuse to give anything away because this story surprised me at each and every turn! The flow and pace of this story is quite fast but somehow still feels natural. The characters are incredibly well-developed, and I loved the chemistry between Moira and Seth. If you enjoy an intriguing, suspenseful sci-fi romance, please pick this up because you won’t regret it. I cannot wait for the second book in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-08-07 22:17:582024-09-27 08:28:01Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Shannen Kern
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214971157-lost-hollow” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1718736881l/214971157._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214971157-lost-hollow”>Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1)</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12203924.Donna_S_Frelick”>Donna S. Frelick</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6739778259″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> The town is actually Allentown in North Carolina, but someone shot the sign making the second ‘L’ look like an ‘i’. This little town has secrets that it doesn’t want to get out. When Moira’s sister Claire doesn’t show up for their scheduled visit she starts to get worried. Sure Claire is scatter brained but she would at least find a way to get in touch right? Moira is on a mission to find her missing sister and she starts in the last place that she was known to be. Moira tries to get help from the Chief of Police in Allentown, Seth Call, but the last thing he wants is for the big secret to get out. After all, whatever or whoever took Claire is not going to give her back. This was the first book I have read by this author and it was a page turner. A long time ago I tried a Sci-fi book and knew it was something I most likely wouldn’t pick up again. I’m glad I took the chance on this one and I hope to read more from this author in the near future. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-08-07 22:15:302024-09-27 08:27:53Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Hit the small town feels on the nose. This is the first book I have read by the talented Donna S. Frelick and being from a small town in the mountains of North Carolina this story truly came to life. With multiple perspectives the author takes us on an adventure into the truly unknown. Moira and her twin sister Claire are both very different but all it takes in one missed meet up and Moira goes on the hunt. Starting where she last heard from her sister, Moira heads to the town of Allenville. All she wants to do is find her sister and when told to talk to the local police chief things shift. Seth is conflicted. He wants to help Moira find her sister but must protect his town. Adding to the growing tension and suspense, beasts, mutilated bodies, secrets being revealed and more, Moira and Seth also must deal with their growing feelings for each other. Claire only stopped for the night to rest while traveling to visit her sister and everything changed. Will Moira find Claire? What happened to Claire? The world building was amazing. I honestly could picture the town and its people in my head. Not only from memory but from experience living in a small mountain town, everyone has their secrets and some of them are way more than you ever expected. The characters give a wide range of perspectives from being an outsider searching for her sister, to an out-of-this-world outsider and even a passerby that got mixed up in the secrets of the town. This was an amazing start to a new series, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next in Alienville.
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I enjoyed this novel. It was a bit different than what I normally read but it was really interesting. I loved the building of this story and how we were slowly introduced to the world created by this author. The story kept my interest from the beginning to the end and I really enjoyed all the twists and turns in the story. I recommend this story for anyone who enjoys reading science fiction stories.
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When Moira goes searching for her ditzy sister Claire, who has vanished near the small mountain town of Allenville, North Carolina, she uncovers more than she ever expected. Two rival groups with an uneasy truce are disrupted when a member of the secluded mountain group kidnaps Claire for their own nefarious purposes. Can the leaders of the two groups collaborate to rescue Claire before it’s too late, while also safeguarding the town’s secret from Moira? Moira finds herself attracted to the appealing police chief Seth Call. Still, she realizes that he’s concealing secrets, including his feelings for her, to protect himself, the town, and its history from an Outsider. It took a few chapters to get into this book as I wasn’t sure what was happening, but then it turned into an exhilarating journey to the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucinda Morton-Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucinda Morton-Phillips2024-08-07 20:24:202024-09-27 08:27:14Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips
This is the first book in the Alienville series. This is a great sci-fi romance, suspense read. I am not normally a fan of sci-fi however this has so many elements to it that I couldn’t helped but be gripped. In this story you will find danger, violence, conspiracies, creatures from other worlds, as well as intrigue and romance. There is literally something for everyone. The authors creative mind has really created a story that has so many characters and so many layers that I found myself lost in the story. When Moira’s sister Claire goes missing, Moira decides to go to the last place she was supposed to be which was Allenville. When Claire arrives she gets a strange feeling that something bad has happened to her sister and turns to Police Chief Seth Call for assistance.
Seth knows or at least suspects what has happened to Moira’s sister. Their are strange and violent creatures that also love in Allenville. If his suspicions are correct the Claire has fallen pret to these creatures. The problem becomes is she alive or was she murdered? And if she is alive has she been transformed into one of these creature? And the biggest question of all, how is he going to explain to an outsider like Moira what is actually going on and the dangers that lurk in this small town? Can he keep the towns secrets and protect Moria at the same time? Will Moria’s determination to get to the truth or what happened to her sister also put her in harms way?
This story has so many twists and turns that I couldn’t put it down. I look forward to seeing what the author produces for us next
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I couldn’t put the is book down. It was very easy to read. This book has everything g in it. Moira arrives in a mysterious small town trying to find her missing twin sister. There is just something off on the town. She can tell that no one is giving her the full truth. Can she find her sister before it is too late? Can’t wait for book two.
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This story was packed full of so much! It was a rollercoaster for sure. There was action, mystery, drama, feuds, and so much more. I swear the best stories come from small towns. I believe this is the first story I have read by this author. I will definitely be reading more by her. I also cannot wait for the sequels to this series. There were plenty of twists, turns and shocking revelations to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire book.
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Another well done Sci fi romance to add to your library! Moira is concerned when her free spirited twin sister yet again falls off the radar while in the mountain town of Allenville but Moira has a gut feeling this time feels different so she heads there to find her. On her arrival this town looks like a normal small mountain town but something feels different and she can’t put her finger on it. She meets the police chief Seth who she also finds gorgeous but evasive and she knows he’s hiding something, but their chemistry is undeniable. She continues searching while Seth is keeping a secret and protecting two sides of very different species and trying to keep the peace. As secrets unfold and mutilated bodies show up what will Moira find and can her interest and easy friendship with Seth survive as she learns the truth. Will she find her sister or was she too late? And what on earth (or perhaps not of earth!) Is going on in this town. The multi pov of this story really gives it depth and I encourage any Sci fi lover to check this one out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2024-08-04 20:24:162024-09-27 07:32:28Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Melissa Saxton
I was not sure about this book but it sounded interesting so I decided to read it. I am so glad I did. I could not put it down!!! Moira goes to the town of Allenville to look for her twin sister, Claire, who has disappeared. The town seems like any ordinary town until Moira stumbles on some information at the local library. Could the town really be the home to aliens? This is such a good mystery book that had me loving the characters and the plot.
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Along with a great story, Frelick delivers well-developed characters. It’s easy to get lost in Moira’s search for her sister and curiosity as she learns more about the community in which she seemingly vanished. It is equally easy to feel Seth’s internal conflict as he decides how to handle the situation keeping Moira from seeing more than she should. Sci-Fi usually isn’t my cup of tea, but the characters and fast paced plot kept me interested and ready to read the entire series.
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Lost Hollow by Donna S. Frelick is my first read by this author, and I was thoroughly entertained. I’m not usually into sci-fi books, but Donna did a great job of writing an intriguing book. This story was filled with twists and turns, and quite honest a little bit of conspiracy was added in… which was a plus! We are introduced to Moira, who is on a chase to find her sister, the last time Moira heard from her was from Alienville but Moira has a feeling that not all is well. Moira has been working hard and is beginning to wonder if she is putting herself in danger by searching for her sister. Everywhere that Moira turns and thinks she is on the right path to finding her sister, her efforts turn into nothing but a blank lead. Moria is introduced to Seth, the Chief of police along her path in the search for her sister Claire, but quickly finds that Seth may not be on the same mission that she is. Seth is trying his best to distract Moira to keep her safe, but he quickly finds that he has feelings growing for this woman, now he has some difficult choices to make. Moira finds herself with some unfamiliar territory with her growing feelings towards Seth and feels like her efforts to finding her sister are going nowhere. What else will happen for Moira on her journey to finding her sister Claire, will she be successful in her search, will her and Seth grow into something more? The only way to find out is to pick up a copy and read for yourself! Donna, good job on writing such an entertaining book, I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the Alienville Series!
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Wow! What a wonderfully unique and well written story! I had no idea what I was getting into with this one, but I’m so glad I picked this one up!
The author crafts a story full of action and suspense m, as well as a little romance that keeps you turning the pages—it really has everything. The content is so unique and the characters are likable and the story is told from multiple points of view, which I loved. On her way to visit her sister, Claire ends up in a strange small town, Allenville and isn’t heard from again—her sister Moira goes to find her and things aren’t as they seem. Will the secrets of the town be discovered? What happened to Claire?
This was my first by the author and I’m so pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this story. Run to pick this one up! I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
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Moira is on a chase to find her sister, the last time she heard from her was from Allenville but not is all it seems. Searching out the Police Chief Moira starts wondering is she in danger pursuing her missing sister but she has to get to the bottom of it even if every turn ends up a blank.
Seth is the Police Chief in charge of keeping the peace between the two elements which live within the town but when Moira comes into his life looking for her sister Claire knowing exactly what might have happen, he tries to help and guide off Moira so nothing happens to her like almost all the others but with his growing feeling for this woman he has a tough decision to make.
I am not normally a science fiction reader and this is my first read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. This story is full of twists and turns with hints of conspiracies with mystery with danger intertwined.
The characters of Moira and Seth work well together as a duo and there interactions are brilliant within the story and there chemistry is off the charts and with the secrets and lies which are uncovered will there friendship survive.
This is a well developed story with a dark undertone and layers upon layers that as you get deeper into the story you start peeling back and more then appear which has you not being able to put the book down.
I will definitely look at reading other books by this author in the future.
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This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that made her story pop. This is a well written story that is a romance suspense story. Maria is in search of her sister and Seth agrees to help. What happens next is something you don’t want to miss. They are great characters that have a strong connection. They have great growth throughout the story which makes it easy to read and entertaining as well. Their story is fast paced, engaging, and hard to put down. This is one story you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.
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What a great Sci-Fi series this will be! This book has the small town charm that makes you fall in love with it. Bring on the characters, the mystery, murder and drama and bam you have yourself a book that you won’t be able to put down.
Claire gets off track with a detour and ends up in small town Allenville. After sending a message to her twin Moria she comes up missing. Moria finds herself in town a few days later on the search for her sister and some answers. She doesn’t expect to discover what she will unravel after falling for a town member.
Little does she know there’s more to the town than meets the eye and it’s not just bears lurking in the woods watching. She quickly discovers the truth to this hidden town. But will she believe it? Will she stay? Will she find her sister? Grab this book and these questions are all answered with a quick read!
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This is the first book that I have read by this author and it certainly will not be the last one. I usually stick with strictly romance or some suspense or a cozy mystery. But when I read the blurb for this one I thought I would give it a try and I am so glad that I did. It was an interesting read with a great story line and a good cast of characters.
I found parts of it held my interest so much that I could not put the book down. I read it pretty quickly which sometimes is hard working a full time job. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
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Lost Hollow: A Small-Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) By Donna S. Frelick
Well, here’s to what is going to be a great series. Lost Hollow is the first great instalment in the Alienville series by Donna S. Frelick. Ok I have to admit it did take me a couple of chapters to get fully into this book, but once I did it is safe to say that I could not wait to turn the page to see what was going to happen next. This book has everything you could want in one book, suspense, drama, twists, and turns and just because the author could there is romance thrown in to the mix. The characters in this book are quite relatable and I am fairly sure you will enjoy reading about them. Claire is on the way to visit her sister Moira, who also happens to be her best friend and twin sister. On the way to visit Moira Claire has to take a detour which takes her to Allenville. The last message Moira received from Claire was to say she would be staying in Allenville for the night and when they continue her journey. How ever it has now been three days since Moira has heard anything from Claire, so Moira leaves her home in West Virginia and travels to Allenville. Moira books into the Traveller’s Rest Inn. While at the Inn Moira asks where she could get some help in finding her sister and is directed to the local police station where she meets the police Chief Seth Call. While Seth has a feeling, he knows what has happened to Claire and with his attraction to Moira he knows he also has to protect his town by keeping the towns secrets. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. This is another 5-star read for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sue Kemphttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSue Kemp2024-07-22 20:46:242024-09-26 13:30:30Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Sue Kemp
Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick. This is the first book in this series and I can’t wait for the 2nd book. This book kept me busy flipping pages until the very last page! I loved it! Its the story of Moria whose twin sister Claire has gone missing on her way to visit. She has vanished without a trace. Moria is left empty handed at every turn and everyone in town is helping her. The cute Chief of police is also helping, Seth Call is the chief and he has a pretty good idea of what happened to her sister. Its the same weird things that happen in this town but its very hard to explain to someone not from there. The chemistry between Moria & Seth is sizzling and throw in a little Sci Fi and you have got a Romantic Suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book and get hooked just like I did!
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This is a new-to-me author and this is a new series. I read some reviews on other books by this author and decided to give it a chance.
What a great start to this series! There is pretty of action and drama to keep you engaged throughout. The writing style is easy to follow too! I look forward to more books by this author!
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Donna has become one of my go to authors since I discovered her way back when. I wasn’t to much of a sci fi fan until I started reading her work. Now I get so excited when I see a new book. One click and it is in my hot little hands. Lost Hollow is a compelling small town Sci Fi suspense romance tale and could be my favourite book of Donna’s so far. This complex vividly rich story has been cleverly woven together. There are many moving parts and multiple layers. I am not going to tell you anything more because it is so good you need to head in and peel back these layers to reveal the prize underneath. This gripping tale is full of danger, violence, suspense, intrigue, conspiracies, mystery, beings from other worlds, war and rivalries. Engrossing doesn’t even begin to tell how good this story is. This amazing series is really Sci Fi at its best. I need more now and can’t wait for the next book in this new series. Moira is determined to find her missing twin sister and finds herself in Allenville but it is not just a normal little town. Nothing is as it seems. No, it holds secrets that others don’t see. Will she find her sister, or will she become another mystery to be solved in this town?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-07-17 19:08:202024-09-26 12:26:05Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Jenni Bishop
Be prepared to stay on the edge of your seat the whole time you are reading this book. This book has suspense, romance, and action all rolled into such a well told authentic story. You immediately fall in love with the main characters. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2024-07-15 19:51:482024-09-26 13:42:40Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Heather Goodman
Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance, written by Donna S. Frelick, is the first book to the Alienville series. Moira’s twin sister Claire, who is on her way to visit, goes missing without a trace. Moira sets out to find her sister, whose last known location was Allenville. Moira is hit with dead-end after dead-end, trying to piece together where her sister may have gone. The Allenville citizens, including the hunky chief of police Moira has enlisted for help, Seth Call, have a fairly good idea of what has happened to Claire, but it would be very difficult to explain or get her to begin to understand the hidden truths of Allenville and its ways.
I cannot stress enough that I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the plot, the descriptions-everything melded together perfectly! The author did exceptionally well to keep the story moving at just the right pace to hold my interest from beginning to end without being too detailed or not detailed enough. I would love the opportunity to read the next book, to see how the story continues for these characters!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2024-07-15 17:35:442024-09-26 12:18:39Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katie Turner
An enjoyable sci-fi romance which had me hooked throughout. When Dr. Moira McCann’s twin sister Claire doesn’t turn up for a visit, she gets concerned. Claire’s last text came from Allenville, a small town in the North Carolina mountains, so Moira travels there to find her. Arriving in the remote county of Allenville, Moira seeks help from its Police Chief, Seth Call. He knows that being early summer its mating season in the mountains for certain vicious species, meaning that anyone who wanders off the known paths becomes prey. However, despite Seth’s instant attraction to Moira, he must keep the secrets of his town, his people and their history. Although Seth keeps the truth about Claire’s true fate from her sister, Moira starts to think there is more to the little town than the sexy, but secretive Police Chief is saying. Moira is determined to discover her sister’s fate, even if the truth is unearthly. I found the characters to be likeable and relatable and the chemistry between Moira and Seth came across. The setting came alive through the descriptive narrative making me feel immersed in the storyline. The plot twists, element of suspense and of course the romance all kept me gripped until the last page.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2024-07-14 11:48:352024-09-26 12:15:13Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she blew my mind. I have never read a Science fiction romance in a long time. This is the first book of the Aliensville series. I fell in love with these characters right from the start. I could not put this book down until the end. I can’t wait to read the next book to this amazing series.
Dr. Moira McCann loves being a twin. Her sister Claire is her best friend. So when her sister doesn’t show up for a visit she feels like something is wrong. Moira calls and texts her sister but she doesn’t get an answer. She traces the last message Claire sent her sister to a small town called Allenville. Moira finds help in police chief Seth Call. They are trying to solve this mystery but this small town has secrets. Will Moira find out what really happened to her sister or will she be another mystery not solved?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2024-07-14 00:53:172024-09-26 12:14:20Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Heather Bass
Lost Hollow is the first book in the Alienville Series by Donna S. Frelick. I was so happy when I saw that Ms. Frelick had a new book coming out, and that it was the first book in a brand-new series. Woot!!! I have loved all her other books, so I really couldn’t wait to see what this new book had in store for us. This is an action-packed, sci-fi romantic suspense with plenty of intrigue, danger, adventure, mystery, secrets, drama, fate, politics, feuds/rivalry, race wars, discovery, a quest for the truth, small town setting, intensity, gripping developments, depth, rich detailing, vivid descriptions, wonderful world-building, multi-layers, community/clan/species dynamics, twists, violence, dynamic characters, agendas, tension, and emotion. Moira McCann arrives in the small sleepy-hollow town of Allenville, way up in the Smokey Mountains, on a quest to find her missing twin sister. Even though her sister is quite quirky, free-spirited, and can be a bit ditzy at times, there is something more to her ‘falling-off-the-radar’ this time. So, Moira arrives, determined to track her down. Right away, Moira feels the mysteriousness of the town and its inhabitants- there is something more going on and she won’t be put off or set aside. The local sheriff may be easy on the eye, but she feels he’s not telling her the whole truth. What is he hiding? When mutilated bodies start turning up, and secrets begin to be revealed, Moira finds herself more out of her depths than she ever anticipated. Mind-boggling truths. Wild Beasts. Killing sprees. Mating Season. Agendas. And cover-ups. Moira’s world will never be the same. Will she uncover the truth? What happened to her sister? Can they save her before it’s too late? With danger stalking, chemistry sizzling, and targets on their backs- things are about to get quite intense. Reading this book was like getting several stories in one. We also get several perspectives, which gives us a bigger understanding of what is happening- and a much bigger picture to appreciate. Following not just Moira on her search for her sister, and the adventure that ensues- but we also get her twins perspective of the events- as well as the whole ‘alien’ aspect of the story, which was really fascinating, well thought-out, and well-written. It gave me a bit of a sci-fi ‘Deliverance’ vibe, which I loved. I can wait for book two, to discover what happens with to Claire, and see where we go from here. Another engrossing story from this very talented storyteller! Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-07-13 00:43:432024-09-24 19:31:35Lost Hollow: A Small-Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book #1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Angela Hayes
Wonderfully written sci- fi romance. I was hooked right from the first page. Easy to read and fast paced. Full of mystery, drama, suspense and more. The characters were so interesting and relatable, I definitely can’t wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2024-07-12 21:35:372024-09-26 13:48:53Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Toni Sellers
Oh my goodness, I loved this book. First off, I enjoy this author’s writing. Her style is engaging and easy to find yourself engaged with. Once I started reading it, I was hooked. It’s pretty fast-paced, exciting, and full of drama. I love romantic suspense. toss in a little scifi and that just gives it a new level of thrill. I found the characters to be quite interesting and full of unique personality. The story premise was excellent. I found the book quite enjoyable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-07-12 14:58:402024-09-01 06:35:37Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Shelly Kittell
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