The Colors of Love is the second book in the Colors Trilogy by K.R. Raye. This is a New Adult contemporary story with emotion, challenges, friendship, college life, lessons, triggers, romance, and drama. We re-join Lance, Imani, and Melody as they face some serious challenges and navigate their way through college and life. Their friendship is about to be tested in many ways. Are they up for some serious challenges? Only time will tell…. Bring on Book #3! Happy Reading!
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Murder Most Pemberley is the first book in the Eliza Darcy Mysteries series by Jessica Berg. This is an original, contemporary cozy mystery that is a nod to ‘Pride and Prejudice’, a bit of a fanfiction story if you will, as our female lead, Eliza, is a descendant of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. I thought the premise of the story was brilliant, and quite clever on the part of the author. I really wanted to love this story as I am an Austin fan…. But unfortunately, I was left a little wanting as I couldn’t connect with the character/s the way I would have liked, which prevented me from fully immersing in the story. I have had a very busy few weeks of late, reading a lot of darker thrillers, which may have coloured my opinion of this book…. So, I have decided to revisit this book again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way, or if perhaps I was just having an ‘off’ reading day. If you love cozy mystery, or are an Austin fan, then you might want to grab a copy of this story to explore. Happy Reading!
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Love’s Mulligan is the first book in the Stroke of Love Series by C.A Miconi. It is a wonderful contemporary romance with second chances, a surprise wedding element, interracial romance, sport/golf, past history, emotion, drama, chemistry, and angst- set amongst the bright lights of Las Vegas. I wondered at the meaning behind the book’s title and have since learned that a mulligan is a golfing term that refers to ‘a second chance to perform an action, usually after the first went wrong’… so now the title makes perfect sense…. A gorgeous cover, a sweet story, and wonderful characters. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Happy Reading!
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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker made for quite a thought-provoking read. This illustrated poetry collection is not just bright and colourful, it is a journey through the author’s mind, and life. His thoughts make for interesting reading as he tells stories with his poetry. Sprinkled with humour, dreams, hopes, energy, emotion, insights, opinion, memories, struggles, love, and just a touch of madness- Mr. Becker puts it all out there, challenging the reader, whilst stimulating their minds. There are parts that are quite dark, but there are lighter moments too. I enjoyed the unique creativity and lyrical quality to his work. Well worth the read!
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The Girl Who Escaped is the latest thrilling read from Mark Nolan. This story is a bit of a spin-off from his Jake Wolfe series, but fans of Jake and Cody needn’t worry, these two fan favourites haven’t been put on the sidelines- as both return to play an important part in this new story. You don’t have to have read the Jake Wolfe series in order to appreciate this book- but having said that, if you did happen to read the series first, then it would definitely give you an even greater appreciation of this story. FBI Special Agent Brenda Reynolds is called in to investigate after the only survivor of a murder spree is left in a somewhat catatonic state, due to the trauma of the attack. She hasn’t spoken since the police arrived on the scene, and at present is the leading suspect in their investigation. Angie has been locked up in a psychiatric institution since her breakdown, and all efforts to communicate with her have failed. What can Brenda bring to the table to help get Angie talking again? It is crucial to the investigation to find out what happened on that dark and lonely road the night of the attack, so Brenda is willing to do whatever it takes to find out what happened, and hunt down the killer before more girls become victims. If that means bringing Jake and Cody on board, then she’s willing to work with them, even though they have a bit of a difficult past. With murder, kidnapped girls, obsession, danger, a game of cat and mouse, and plenty of twists- definitely made this an exciting read. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Nolan does next! Happy Reading!
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Jester by Brielle D. Porter is one of the best books I have read this year- or ever! It is such a fresh, original, and fun story- a fantastic fantasy with a little bit of a darker tone, plenty of mysteriousness, magic, dramatic developments, rivalry, revenge, danger, obsession, illusions, intrigue, interesting complex characters, stellar world-building, murder, politics, agendas, adventure, family dynamics/drama, humour, romance, emotion, and sooo much more. I am so impressed with this book- even more so when I discovered that it is the author’s debut novel! Way to go to stamp your mark as an author! First time up to the base and Ms. Porter has hit it out of the park!!! If this is what she can do as her debut- I CAN. NOT. WAIT. to see where we will go from here! I am excited to find such a talented author to add to my MUST-READ author list! I can not recommend this book highly enough- if you love well-woven fantasy that provides an immersive experience in the form of a rich, vibrant, and exciting story- then you will definitely want to get your hands on this book- STAT! I don’t want to go into the story in too much detail, as I really don’t want to spoil it for you. The blurb does a better job of whetting the appetite for what to expect, than I would, without giving too much away. I recommend going into the story a little blind and letting the author and the story surprise you- in the best possible way! I loved Lisette (Mirage) and Luc… their rivalry really added to the overall feel and excitement of the storyline. I was so invested in them and the outcome of the story that I stayed glued to the pages the whole way through- reading the whole book in one sitting, just so I could find out how everything played out in the end. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this book. I can’t wait to get my hands on Ms. Porter’s next book- my mind is whirling with possibilities! Ms. Porter is definitely an author to watch out for, as I can see great things in her future! Must Read! If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would!
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Bake Happy is the third and final book in the Bake Believe trilogy by Cori Cooper. This was both a fun and bittersweet read, as I knew it was the final book in the series and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye yet. This follows on from the previous books, so I suggest reading the first two instalments before beginning on this one. As I have said before, I love how original and fun this series is. Ms. Cooper has crafted such a clever and imaginative teen/YA fantasy story- with magic, family, humour, recipes, a sprinkle of drama, teen life, adventure, emotion, heart and soul. Oh, and recipes, did I mention yummy recipes? I have loved Cat (and company) right from the moment I met her back in book one. I love how wonderfully quirky and endearing the character/s are- they really brought the story to life and things definitely wouldn’t have been the same without them. Our adventures all started in Book One when we met Cat Anderson for the first time and saw how her life was turned upside down after she discovered baking, and found out exactly what her baking could do. It took her a while to get a handle on her baking ‘skills’ which may have caused a little chaos in the process. But now things are going smoothly and she has everything under control…. or does she? Stay tuned for a surprise or two, because things are about to get quite interesting. I’m really hoping that we may get to revisit Cat again in the future. In the mean time I’m looking forward to seeing what Ms. Cooper does next! Happy reading!
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Fairly Royal is the fourth book in the Fair series by Grace Grahme. It is a slow burn, fake relationship, best friend’s little sister romance- with drama, humour, spice, and sweet developments. What happens when a royal Prince needs a solution to a pressing problem? Will his best friend’s little sister be the answer to his troubles? Things are certainly about to get interesting…. Now I need to explore the other three books in the series before I move on to any other of Ms. Grahme’s work… Happy Reading!
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Remember to Forget Me is the first book in the Too Lost to Love, the captivating new series by Hazel Storm. It is a cleverly woven second chance romance with a friends to lovers element, mystery, tension, secrets, trauma, past history, pain, guilt, connection, chemistry, steam, intrigue, family tensions/dynamics, memory loss, drama, and some angsty moments. I have adored everything that I have read by this very talented author, and this book was no exception. As soon as I saw this pop up on my recommended book list I high-tailed it to the website to one-click myself a copy, putting everything else aside so I could dive right in. I was engrossed right from the beginning and stayed completely immersed in the story right till the last word. Addison (Addie) fell in love with her best friend at the tender age of 13 – he was her muse and everything to her…. the centre of her world. Without him by her side she never would have survived the devastating loss that rocked her to the core. But then her world was shattered again when a brutal attack left her heart in shreds. Now, he doesn’t remember their time together, it’s gone, completely erased, except for a few melodies- and her guilt is a heavy burden to bear. Ten years may have passed, but she is still stuck in the past, unable to fully move on. If fate brought them together once more, and offered her a chance to spend time with him again, would she grab that opportunity with both hands, even knowing what they once had together has been erased from his mind? Will she risk her heart and more pain for a few stolen moments in his arms? What happens if he does remember? Could she bear his hate and scorn? Well worth the read to find out… This was a fantastic story, and a wonderful start to this new series…. I am hooked and can’t wait to see where we go from here. Happy Reading!
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Something About Aimee is the first book from the Girls from the Street series by S.E. Smith. I have read a few of Ms. Smith’s books now, but this is definitely my favourite of the bunch, so far. As soon as I saw the cover and read the blurb, I knew I would like it- but I never expected to love it as much as I did. It was such a treat to read, incorporating much of what I love to find in my stories. This is a stellar romantic suspense, with plenty of action, danger, agendas, dramatic developments, originality, creativeness, tension, chemistry, intrigue, suspense, mystery, and so much more. The author definitely got the recipe right with this book. I loved every minute between her cover. Aimee (Wheels) and Qadir are such wonderful characters, I loved them from the outset. They have been meticulously crafted into well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. Aimee brings such a fresh and somewhat quirky vibe to the whole story- very cleverly done by this talented author. Both her MC’s are ‘different’, in a great way- which added more depth and an extra element of interest to the whole story. I don’t think it would have been the same without these two particular characters. I also loved the little bit of mysteriousness that the author had instilled in them both- especially Wheels with her backstory/upbringing etc. I really wanted to know more about that- I felt that her origins might be something unexpected and really interesting. I have my own suspicions on this, so I am hoping that we may find out more about her in future instalments. I was immediately captured by these wonderful characters and their exciting tale- finding myself completely invested in them and the outcome of their story. I couldn’t read quick enough; I was that eager to find out what happens. I only meant to read a few chapters before bed to see what the story was like- and before I knew it several hours had passed and I had devoured the entire book in one sitting. This is definitely one of my favourite, and most memorable reads this year. Happy Reading!
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Rivals is the seventh amazing book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. Again, another fantastic instalment in this stellar series- which I have said with every book that has released, but it’s true- the series just gets better and better with each new instalment, and now I am hard-pressed to choose a favourite from amongst them all because they are all so brilliant! IAs with the rest of the series, this is a fantastic mafia romance- a romantic suspense, with an enemies to lovers element, plenty of action, danger, drama, intrigue, mafia politics, chemistry, passion, steam, tension, emotion, hidden agendas, dramatic developments, and so much more. This is Mia and Nico’s story- and wow, you’d better buckle yourself in for this one. When Mia needs help, she turns to Nico for help… Nico is intrigued, but she’s the enemy. With far more than their hearts at stake, and you know what they say about ‘no good deed goes unpunished’- so what happens here makes for quite a riveting read. You won’t want to miss this exciting story… but be prepared to develop a taste for Ms. McKinley’s stories. One book won’t be enough. Happy Reading!
Thief is the fourth captivating book in the Popov Bratva series by Leslie Georgeson. OMG have I got some catching up to do with this author. I can’t believe it has taken this long for me to discover her fantastic work/s!!! I have seriously been missing out. All it took was one book and I have developed a Leslie Georgeson addiction that I am only too happy to keep feeding. Oh Yeah – I feel a book binge coming on …. This is a sublime Bratva romance- an enemies to lovers story with plenty of action, danger, mystery, suspense, dramatic developments, intrigue, chemistry, sizzle, humour, banter, comradery, ‘brotherhood’, angst, agendas, secrets, betrayal, incredibly interesting characters, and so, so much more. Dom is a Bratva prince who sets out to fill a customer order which will require him to ‘acquire’ a certain type of vehicle- but things don’t quite go according to his well laid out plans and this thief ends up stealing something much more valuable than just a sexy car. A Bratva prince, a country music star, a stolen car, danger, and plenty of sparks combine to ignite quite an exciting ride…. I have come into this series a little backwards, starting on Book #4- so thankfully ‘Thief’ is able to be read as a standalone without feeling like I was lost or missing important information. Having said that though, and from what I could tell, the series has a stellar cast of recurring characters who each get their own book in the series. These characters have well and truly whet my appetite for sampling more of their deliciousness- and Ms. Georgeson has me well and truly hooked on all the enticing developments. And as I said earlier, one book is definitely not enough! I am so happy to have finally discovered this talented author, and to find that she has numerous other books ready for me to devour. I am excited to find someone worthy of a major book-binging session. I am looking forward to stalking- hmm, umm- I mean ‘following’ her, and will be keeping an eye out for anything new she produces so I can snap them up, too… As I said, this is the fourth book in an on-going series. The series consists of: -Freak (Book One) ….. Zeke and Mia’s story -Snitch (Book Two) ….. Sacha and Willow’s story -Thug (Book Three) ….. Lev and Siena’s story -Thief (Book Four) ….. Dom and Leah’s story (Dom is Lev’s twin brother) -Beast (Book Five) ….. Adrik and Annika’s story (due for release in Oct 2022) -Punk (Book Six) ….. due to release in March 2023 Very Highly Recommended! Happy reading!
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The Secret Cure by J.D Spero is a tense psychological thriller that kept me intrigued right till the very end. Ms. Spero has woven a wonderfully twisted tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, lies, secrets, deceit, revenge, and unexpected developments. It is also told from several points of view- which gave me a really well-rounded perspective of what was happening and added extra depth and intrigue to the overall story. I don’t want to reveal too much here and ruin the suspenseful twistiness that comes with this read. I suggest going in blind and letting the author, characters, and story, surprise you! My favourite read from Ms. Spero to date…. And I can’t wait to see what she does next! Happy reading!
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Stitch By Stitch is the debut novel from Marie- Thérèse Hernon. It is a bit of a cozy mystery- written in a women’s fiction style, with a small town setting, murder, drama, and family- while giving us a interesting snap-shot into suburban life. Elisabeth is desperately trying to get her life back on track and to make ends meet after divorce leaves her financially strapped. With her children to support, Elizabeth goes against her better judgement, she maxes out her credit card on a new business venture that she hopes will solve all her problems. But murder puts her plans into tail-spin, leaving her with more worries to contend with. Add to the mix the fact that the detective investigating the murder just happens to be the guy who broke her heart back in high school. Another problem to add to her mounting pile. What happens here certainly makes for an intriguing read. Looking forward to more from Ms. Hernon in the future… Happy Reading!
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Where do I start with this book? First of all, I love a great romantic suspense/thriller, and having read (and loved) most of Ms. Dunn’s previous works, I really was incredibly excited to read this book- especially after I got to lay eyes on the cover and read the blurb. I really thought that this would be Ms. Dunn’s best book yet. So, to say I had high expectations is a bit of an understatement. Ritual Obsession is the first book in the Blood Obsession series by R.L Dunn. It is an action-packed romantic suspense- with mystery, murder, crime & investigation, police procedure, danger, intrigue, violence, murder, potential triggers (abuse, sexual assault, violence, emotional harassment, intimidation, manipulation) sinister plots, dramatic developments, chemistry, spice, ANGST….. and much more. As I was reading this, I felt like I was reading an earlier piece writing project of Ms. Dunns as I didn’t think it ‘felt’ as well-woven or polished as the other books of hers that I have read. I really struggled in my reading of this story- and is the first time that I haven’t been completely absorbed by one of her stories. I started and stopped so many times, and was easily distracted while reading. I had to ‘work’ to stay focused and immersed in the storyline. I wanted to give up so many times, but kept going, hoping that it would finally ‘click’ for me. But it didn’t. And I was left disappointed, because there was real potential here for a stellar read. The synopsis held the promise of everything I could hope to have in a book- but I hate to say that unfortunately this one had tooooooo much going on in it which only served to distract from the overall storyline. I will try and explain this.. I felt like there was a LOT of added information, almost like the story was being ‘padded out’. An ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ scenario. The plot went off on various tangents, quite often. There was a LOT of time/storyline spent describing dinner dates, adding/dumping information, manufacturing drama, and describing other characters ‘lives’- so much so- most of it wasn’t really pertinent to the story and didn’t help to propel the story forward in any way. I felt really frustrated by this and it really detracted from the story and my overall enjoyment of it. There was so much ‘thrown’ at this story that the end result felt overly complicated by unnecessary ‘dramatics’ and all the info dumps. As an example, the story shows our ‘main character’ Bobbie and her family/social dynamics, her new placement as detective in a new precinct, her work partners prickly reception that backflips into friendship, her other work colleague/dynamics, station politics/procedures, Bobbie’s chemistry and subsequent romance with Max (a colleague), her obsessed/possessive ex, her friendship with her housemate and their dynamics, the murders, the investigation/trying to track down the killer, her colleague Rose’s relationship/s love triangle of sorts with Andrew and Marco, the voodoo aspect, the killers perspective, lots of backstory and flashbacks, and so much dialogue, details, and other descriptions. I’m not sure what relevance was to be had to the overall story by going into Rose’s relationship/love life in such detail- with her swearing that one was the love of her life- then doing a complete 180 with the whole situation? I didn’t think any of that was relevant to the story??? It just seemed to be ‘added/manufactured drama’? I think most of that thread could have been left out and it would have made the story better, as it really just took the focus off the obsession/serial killer/investigation, which was supposed to be the ‘main’ part of the story. Then we get the story from multiple POVs, which I normally love as it gives a broader perspective to the storyline- but in this instance, we get so many that I think it detracted from, as well as bogged down, the main story. The dialogue also felt off at times, somewhat stilted or ‘manufactured’. And I felt that the intimate/sex scenes were also not up to Ms. Dunn’s usual level. I could go on, but I hope you get my point. I really wanted to love this book so much, and I feel bad that I can’t give it a higher rating. I am intrigued by what might happen in the next instalment, so I will be diving into that when it lands, and will keep you posted on my thoughts there. Hopefully my issues here will be sorted out or make more sense in the next book. Happy Reading!
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Tale of a Body Thief is the fantastic first instalment in the Rovena Silvex Chronicles by Kristy Centeno. I have loved everything I have read by this author, so I was definitely excited to get my hands this, her latest offering. I had really high expectations going into this story, as her previous books have been amazing- and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was possible for her to hit another home run with this new story/series. I needn’t have worried though, and never should have doubted her- as this book is every bit as good as her previous works- if not better. This is a wonderfully original and exciting fantasy with intriguing paranormal elements, plenty of action, danger, the occult, hunters, demons, witches, thrills, excitement, edge of your seat suspense, mystery, dramatic developments, violence, the supernatural, good vs evil, agendas, and adventure. There is so much packed in-between the covers of this book- making for such an exciting read. I was completely hooked right from the word go- and didn’t come up for air till I had read every last word. Ms. Centeno has written such an engrossing, detailed, and wonderfully dynamic story- that I was completely caught up in all the developments. She had me avidly reading the whole way through, sometimes on the edge of my seat waiting to see how things would play out. The story is very original, imaginative, and well-woven. And was everything I could have hoped for (and more) from this talented author. The characters were superbly crafted into fully developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks and flaws. They really brought the whole story to life and added so much more depth and ‘flavour’ to the whole adventure. I love Rovena- she is such a feisty, strong, kick-a( ) character. But this demon hunter also has a few surprises up her sleeve, too. The story is set to continue in future instalments- so I can’t wait for the next book to see where we go from here! If you love fantasy, the paranormal/supernatural, demons, witches, good vs evil, sinister agendas, intriguing characters, and spell-binding storylines- then you will definitely want to snap up a copy of this book, asap. Happy Reading!
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The Liminal Space is the second book in the Antipodes series by T.S Simons. It is a YA, post-apocalyptic, dystopian story; with some science fiction elements, drama, and tension. All in all, an intriguing and thought-provoking read. Having read the first book, I was curious to see what would happen in this book- so grabbed a copy and dove in. Again, as with he first book, there is quite a lot going on, but I seemed to ‘settle’ into this story easier than the first book- which made for a more enjoyable read. That’s not to say that I didn’t have a few issues with the story/developments- but thankfully they didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the story.
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Watcher is the first book in the Star-Crossed Celestials Duet by A.L Morrow. It takes ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and gives it a bit of a twist. This retelling comes with a MM paranormal romance and celestial spin which was definitely an extra element of interest for me. It’s full of fantasy, forbidden love, banter, humour, action, drama, celestials, demons, tension, and agendas. I don’t want to give too much away and spoil it for you, because if you love your retellings with some fantasy and a sexy twist- then you are definitely going to want to read this story for yourself. The story is set to continue in the next instalment…. Can’t wait! Bring on Book #2! Happy Reading!
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Caged Fire is Book One in The Vigilant series by L.M Preston. It comes after the novella length prequel that set us up for the series. This story continues what we started in the prequel and is another intriguing YA fantasy with even more going on for EmVee and co. She is in the thick of things here, facing challenges and situations she never even contemplated only a short while ago. Events have left her shaken. Now she has little choice but to confront the past, monsters, and so much more- life is about to test her like never before. I wonder where we go from here. So, I’m off to explore Book Two… 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 Hayes2022-07-22 23:49:312022-07-25 09:28:38Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book #1) by LM Preston – Review by Angela Hayes
Kiss A Thief by Marina Hanna is a fun contemporary romance with an insta-love aspect to the story- as well as sizzling chemistry, steamy encounters, humour, tension, crime and investigation, a little mystery, trust issues, and angst. Billionaire Dylan Knight meets Mia Harris and the sparks fly right from the get-go. They can’t get the other off their mind and soon find themselves on the insta-love train to forever after. But are there hidden agendas at work? Was there an ulterior motive to their meeting? Is one being set up to take a fall? Because when theft occurs, they are both set to lose. I really liked Dylan and Mia, I thought they were really great together and I didn’t mind that they fell hard and fast. I connected with them easily and was invested in them and the outcome of their story right from the beginning. I have read a few of Ms. Hanna’s books now and have loved them- but unfortunately this one didn’t have the same effect on me as the others did. I really wanted to be wowed, like I was with the others, and I wanted to adore this book so badly, but ended up just a little disappointed. I felt that the beginning of the story was a little slow to get going… but then the last part felt rushed as threads were ‘tied up’ a little too quickly and conveniently. Things that were made quite an issue in the story suddenly didn’t seem to matter much anymore, or were brushed over/aside. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy the story, but felt it wasn’t as ‘strong’ as some of her other books. This story also introduces us to the characters who will get their own books in the future- setting us up for at least two more books. I am looking forward to ‘Before You Say I Do’ (Liam and Emma’s story) and ‘My Crazy Heart’ (Zack and Melanie’s story). Happy Reading!
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“The Nazi’s took her country, her village, and her home, but Michelle Naget discovers that freedom begins in one’s heart.”
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis is a superb coming of age story set in France during WWII. What sets this story apart from others is not only Ms. Lewis’s wonderful writing and storytelling talent, but also the fact that this is a true story. This historical story tells of a young girls experience to survive and also trying to keep her family safe- with all the dramatic details we read of family, war, faith, courage, heartache, friendship, culture, challenges, and struggles- all while giving us a window into life in those times. 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 Hayes2022-07-21 23:14:342022-07-22 09:16:44The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis – Review by Angela Hayes
This Time Around is the newest instalment from one of my ‘must read’ authors and is now firmly at the top of my favourite books by Jane Suen. It is a sweet second chance contemporary romance, with emotion, family, angst, chemistry, steam, touching and tender moments, fate, miscommunication/misunderstandings, hurt, grudges, and just enough drama to keep me flipping the pages. With work pressure and responsibility weighing her down, Katie Simmons decides to attend a wedding back in her hometown at the last minute, hoping for a little light distraction. But, little did she know that she would be coming face to face with a part of her past she thought she’d let go. But fate had ensured that they were thrust together at the wedding- mmmm awkward much. With past hurt, grudges, chemistry, and some sizzle- things are about to get interesting. As with anything Ms. Suen does, she had me hooked right from the beginning and kept me engaged the whole way through. Looking forward to whatever Ms. Suen decides to do next! 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 Hayes2022-07-21 22:59:152022-07-22 09:15:26This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Angela Hayes
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines is a wonderful contemporary romance with family, secrets, lies, angst, friendship, humour, chemistry, passion, drama, and finding love unexpectedly. Elle is in for the fight of her life- and the stakes couldn’t be higher. She is determined to succeed. There is a lot riding on the outcome. But will she win much more than she expected or hoped for? How far would you go be willing to go for family? You really should read all the captivating details for yourself. Looking forward to reading more from Ms. Raines… Happy Reading!
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Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck packs an emotional wallop that really tugged on my heartstrings. It is a small-town contemporary romance, which is inspired by true events. The story touches on subjects that may be considered sensitive to some readers- but was done honestly and realistically. It is told from a duel POV which balances the story while giving the reader a great perspective of events. Ms. Beck has woven her story with so much heart and soul. She has crafted some very realistic characters, who have been well developed with their own personalities, quirks, and flaws. It was easy to feel for them and what they were going through. Investing in them and their story wasn’t hard- I was all-in. Ms. Beck proves once again to be a great storyteller, constructing a plot full of complexities, connection, struggles, secrets, confusion, angst, discovery, drama, fate, chemistry, tenderness, understanding, sizzle, and romance. A sweet story! 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 Hayes2022-07-19 22:31:032022-07-21 06:59:11Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Angela Hayes
The Vilification of Aqua Marine is the first book in a new superhero adventure series by the brilliant Megan Mackie. This is definitely another feather in Ms. Mackie’s cap and is a testament to what a talent and versatile writer she is. She’s is such a skilled writer that I think she could write a shopping list and make it exciting reading! This journey of self-discovery is a fun superhero fantasy adventure with plenty of action, imagination, danger, drama, and enough twists to keep me well and truly hooked. Rhainnon (aka Aqua Marine) has always dreamed of being a superhero and stamping her mark on the world. But in her opinion, her ‘superpowers’ are a bit of a fizz. She doesn’t think she has what it takes, even though she should be quite powerful, what with one parent being a superhero (dad) and the other a supervillain (mum). Add in an evil nemesis, a surprising discovery, and a cleverly-woven caper… and this story really takes off! A completely engrossing and fun start to a fantastic new series…. I really can’t wait to join Aqua Marine (and co) on another entertaining adventure! Highly recommended! 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 Hayes2022-07-18 02:37:112022-07-18 07:23:18The Vilification of Aqua Marine by Megan Mackie – Review by Angela Hayes
The Detail by Dana Wayne was a surprising find, in a great way. She might have been a new-to-me author, but now that I have a taste for her stories, that is something I plan to remedy immediately. Ms. Wayne weaves a brilliant romantic suspense here, with all the ingredients that I look for in an engrossing story. Detective Jessica Foster has been on a manhunt for a serial killer that has had her tied up in knots for far too long. When he is finally captured, she and her partner end up on cross-country journey to bring him back home so justice can be served. But things don’t quite go according to plan. With a deranged killer hell bent on revenge, secret feelings for her partner, family problems, and several crafty twists add to the intensity. Let the cat and mouse games begin! I can’t wait to explore Dana Wayne’s other books… 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 Hayes2022-07-18 02:19:482022-07-18 07:22:56The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Angela Hayes
Shake Down is the first book in the First Coast Thriller series by Armand Rosamilia. As this is my first foray into Mr. Rosamilia’s work, I was unsure of what to expect- but I love a great crime thriller, and as I am a bit of a book addict, I devour my way through dozens of books a month and so I am always looking for more authors to add to my TBR list- so one-click I did and plunged into the adventure. Clayton Conway was forced off the police force due to his own doing. Mistakes that left him with little choice but to go into the repo game- recovering cars and boats to make ends meet. But when a powerboat belonging to a notorious cartel comes up for repo, things take a dangerous turn. What happens next? You will need to read all the intriguing details for yourself! I will definitely be joining Clayton for more adventures in the future. As well as keeping a lookout for anything else Mr. Rosamilia produces. Now I’m off to read ‘Throw Down’ (Book #2 First Coast Thriller Series). 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 Hayes2022-07-18 02:00:272022-07-18 07:22:34Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Angela Hayes
Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg is a clean contemporary romance full of emotion, drama, faith, Christian values, jealousy, revenge, second chances, family, struggles, finding love unexpectedly, and discovering your true purpose. Corrie has returned to her family farm to help out after her father is injured in an accident. With a bumper crop to harvest she will need plenty of help. But with little choice, she is forced to take on her old boyfriend’s older brother, Aaron, to help out. Things take a complicated turn when feelings surface- as well as other obstacles that emerge along the way that will test her like nothing ever before. This is a sweet, simple, and clean story with characters who proved to be quite endearing. 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 Hayes2022-07-18 01:43:062022-07-18 07:22:15Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Angela Hayes
Triad Resumption, Part Two is the sixth book in the Grimm Wolves MC series by D.M Earl. After the events in the previous book, I really couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and to finally have the second part to the story. What we started in A Tormented Man’s Soul held me in its grip and played with my emotions- so when this second part to the story landed on my Kindle, I put aside everything else and jumped right in. Chains is the enforcer for the Grimm Wolves, a tormented man, and after everything he has been through his fight still isn’t over yet. He will need to face his demons, deal with the past, and uncover the enemy before he can embrace his future. Let the action begin! As this is the second part to the story we started in A Tormented Man’s Soul, you will need to read that book before starting on this one. I also really recommend reading the rest of the series too, as there are recurring characters, other pertinent information, backstory, and important details contained in those 5 books that will help you to better appreciate this instalment. If you love intriguing MC romance with an original spin- paranormal romantic suspense with plenty of emotion, drama, danger, brotherhood, bonds, tension, banter, and thrills- then this is definitely the story/series for you. Happy Reading!
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Murder In the Lightning Room brings us something different by the talented A.D. Brazeau. I have loved Ms. Brazeau’s other books, so there was never any doubt that I would snap up a copy of this to explore. It proved to be a very intriguing and engrossing YA historical mystery that incorporates the world of Nicola Tesla- as well as theft, murder, secrets, and so much more. Cora Croft is a 17 year-old school student with a nose for mystery. She is pulled into the mystery and sets about helping Tesla uncover the strange affairs. But with danger lurking things become complicated. What happens makes for an exciting read. I hope this is the start of a new series with Cora as she investigates various other mysteries. We will have to wait and see. Looking forward to whatever Ms. Brazeau has in store for us next? Happy Reading!
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