This book is not for the faint of heart, please check the trigger warnings before reading. With that being said if you love a dark spicy read this book is it! The chemistry between Hawke and Charlotte is absolutely palatable. He’s dark and twisted thanks to his past while she is sweet and full of light, throughout reading it’s clear opposites attract. I loved that BDSM was integral for the story. Then the fact of the thriller aspect was fantastically thrown in as well. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series because I need to see more about the other characters in this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine Taysomhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine Taysom2021-08-05 17:18:452021-08-06 07:17:01Hawke (Men of Syn Duet) by Anise Storm – Review by Christine Taysom
This is my second audio book by this author which is just as great as the first one I listened to. I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story and the characters to life using different tones of voice. They made it fun and easy to listen to. It is understandable and the narrator did a great job with it. This is a story about Asher and Jasmine. Asher leaves the door to the underworld unattended and now he finds himself in a crisis. Jasmine is a necromancer, she has never not been able to tame a ghost until now. Now that lost souls escaped the underworld and they are left to bring them back. Will they be able to bring them back in time? This is a really great story and kept me listening. I highly recommend this audible.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-08-05 15:21:382021-08-06 07:12:52Finders Reapers (New Orleans Nocturnes) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I enjoyed this second chance romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that packs a punch in the romance department. It is a fast paced story about a woman who had it all until her fiance’s mistress turns up pregnant. Now she finds herself back in her hometown and face to face with a one night stand that she wanted to forget but here he is. This is a great story where the character gives life to the story and makes it fun to read. They really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-08-05 15:13:112021-08-06 07:12:26Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The first book in the Green Street Girls series, Bared by N.D. Jackson is an amazing one! You will not want to put it down. I started and finished in a few hours. Such an easy read with a great story. I can not wait for the next one to come out!! Great characters and wonderful friendships and a true and real sister story. The main characters of Athena, Indigo and Gwen, and their lost sister Charlie, is just what you’re asking for in true friends. Then you have Tru, the main man who will break down the walls that Athena has around her. So fantastic and such a great book. I can not wait for the next in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kellie Piaskowskihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKellie Piaskowski2021-08-05 14:26:082021-08-06 07:11:56Bared by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kellie Piaskowski
Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton is such a lovely sweet story. I enjoyed this book so much! Elle Brook is baking and running her mother’s bakery, Elle’s Kitchen, when a competing bakery, Got Cake, owned by Zane Masters, moves in next door. Elle is determined to not like Zane and is sure that he is her enemy. As they grow closer, Elle has to decide if Zane is innocent or is trying to use her. This book was clean and sweet and well worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-08-05 14:12:302021-08-06 07:09:53Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Rebecca Hill
Repair by Trish Williford is a contemporary romance novel set in K Bromberg’s Everyday Heroes World. I have been a huge fan of K Bromberg for years but until now had never read any of the novels set in her world. I’m now kicking myself for leaving it so late as I absolutely loved Repair and not just for the fleeting glimpse of Grant Malone. The book is written in dual POV which is something I really love. We got to see the story from both Charlie and Tank’s POV. I love to read what’s going through the heads of both leading characters. Charlie and Tank are both amazing characters and I loved reading their story. After a one night stand with Tank, Charlie moved away from home 8 years previously and is now back in town. Added to this is that Tank is the best friend of Charlie’s brother. This is a book that is filled with angst which is another thing that I love in a romance novel. We also get some amazing steamy scenes which are HOT. If you love a steamy, angsty contemporary romance with great, relatable characters then Repair is the book for you. Definitely recommend that others give this book a try. It’s a fantastic read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-08-05 13:54:182021-08-06 07:08:37Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Karyn Taylor
The God (Her Three Immortals Book 2) by Hazel Storm 4 Stars!!!!
I was once again hooked from the first page in this the second book of this series. I really love how the author has written unique characters and keeps the story unpredictable. I like how there is just the right amount of drama to twist into the romance.
I love the chemistry between the characters and how Mom causes trouble. I can totally relate to the no one is good enough for my boy perspective of mom and the I’m the Goddess attitude. I really like how the author has brought the characters together and how the drama is created and keeps the story fresh and grabs the reader. I cannot wait for the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2021-08-05 13:52:532021-08-06 07:08:07The God (Her Three Immortals Book 2) by Hazel Storm – Review by Caralee Loonat
Repair: An Everyday Heroes World Novel (The Everyday Heroes World) by Trish Williford is a romantic second chance story with some great characters. These are the kind of characters that you find yourself rooting for because you want them to find their happy ending. They story is such a sweet and endearing story. They seemed to fit so well together that it wasn’t hard to fall in love with them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I like how she went about the story. There was some great character development throughout and the boom had an easy pace about it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely explore more of her work in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-08-05 13:43:282021-08-06 07:07:40Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Kerry Baker
Sign Steal Deliver: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen is straight up delightful! If you are interested in the Greek Gods and Goddesses, with a modern twist, of course, pick up this book! When Kat, a cat burglar, attracts the fancy of Hermes, the God of Thieves, at Mardi Gras, the race is on to capture not only her heart, but the item she has stolen from him. This book is full of romance and comedy, but also some intriguing characters. The Greek Gods/Goddesses in the present-day real world is so much fun and makes for a page-turner that you will find is not long enough by any means. The chemistry between Hermes and Kat is engaging and, of course, steamy. If you are looking for a hot, fun summer read to beat the heat, this one should be on your list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-08-05 13:18:312021-08-06 07:07:09Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Chrissy Spulak
I really enjoyed this love story. Its a really moving story about friends becoming lovers and all the problems that can follow it. The beautiful part of this book for me is Tank’s story. Throughout his childhood he has suffered loss and neglect and even as an adult he feels he is worthless and undeserving of love. However Charlie doesnt see him that way. She has loved him for years and one night together sends them into a spin. Charlie happy and looking to the future and Tank overcome by self doubt and pushing Charlie away.
8 years later Charlie returns and the connection between them is just as strong but with Charlie’s brother warning Tank off and Charlie’s emotions and upset from the past can they work together this time or are they best just forgetting what could have been and remain friends.
My heart was broken for both Tank and Charlie. It was heartbreaking to read Tank feeling so down about his self worth that he would ruin something so good. And also reading the heartache Charlie went through when she got the man of her dreams only to lose him again the first time around.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-08-05 12:18:032021-08-06 07:06:15Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Kerry Carr
Repair by Trish Williford is a novel in The Everyday Heroes World. It is a sweet second chance romance, with drama, past history, chemistry, and plenty of sizzle. This book showed up on my recommended book feed, and it sparked my interest- so I grabbed a copy to explore. As is my first read from Trish Williford, I was intrigued to see what she could do with a story. I was easily pulled into the story and thought the characters were very likeable. I really did enjoy this sweet story and am happy to find that Ms. Williford has more books published that I will be going back to for a one-click spree. Charlies’ perfect world came to quite a messy end twelve months earlier. She left her old life behind for a fresh start in her hometown. Only problem is that moving home comes with certain complications- namely a hunk called Tank, her brother’s best friend. They share a past that was part of the reason she left and hadn’t returned for eight years. But she is determined not to let their past cause her any more angst- but that might not be quite so easy. What happens makes for a sweet and spicy read.
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 Hayes2021-08-05 10:46:052021-08-06 07:05:20Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Angela Hayes
Master Descallia is the first book in the Masters of the Consulate series. This book wraps up the main story line, but there is room left to lead into the next book in the series. While this book is referred to as a romance, I felt it was more lust-filled than love filled. The main character, Salvatore, is a bit of an alphahole and I didn’t care for him very much. I know it’s a dark romance, which I usually love, but this didn’t feel dark so much as that he’s just a jerk. Maybe the description of dark is referring to the overall content, not specifically the romance? I did love that Lucianna was willing to stand up to him and call him out. Overall, the story was good – full of action and danger that’ll keep you turning the pages.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2021-08-05 10:11:382021-08-06 07:04:53Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Naomi McDonald
I LOVED THIS BOOK! The author is a one click every time for me. But this departure from what I expect to read – paranormal romance with loads of wit – was such a treat to discover. I have always adored mythology and loved that Pulkinen brought some classic mythology into her well crafted and sassy paranormal romp. This book grabbed me on page one and left me reading eagerly to find out how everything would play out with Hermes and Kat. Mythology and paranormal lovers will LOVE this book – immediately one click – you won’t regret it!
Wow. This book completely blew me out of the water. First this author was new to me and I really didn’t know what to expect. What an amazing introduction! I loved the fact that this book was set in a corner of the world that I am very familiar with. The action never stopped and the book took me on just an amazing journey. Just really loved this book and can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-05 08:32:162021-08-05 08:32:16Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Heather Lovelace
This fantasy was not what I expected at all. And I mean that in a really great way. It was such an interesting fantasy weaving classic themes with modern elements. The first few pages pulled me in immediately and I couldn’t wait to read more about Saoirse and find out more about her. Just a really great fantasy that opened up a new world, one I would like to visit again.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-05 08:25:082021-08-05 08:25:08AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Heather Lovelace
I enjoy historical romances and really loved the setting of this book. It just felt grand. I’m coming to enjoy the way the author puts together her tales and appreciate the way the stories come together. An easy read, this book was quick for me and one that romance lovers should enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-05 08:18:262021-08-05 08:18:26An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Heather Lovelace
I enjoyed the story Repair, Rescue Me Book 1 by Trish Williford. The chapters go between the point of view of Charlie and Tank, destined to be together but too many obstacles interfere with their happily ever after. We begin with an early encounter between the two and jump years ahead to where the repair to their strife needs to occur. This is a sweet story of love and finding out who you are meant to be with. He characters were all relatable and fun to get to know. I was able to read this in a matter of hours and always appreciate a quick read with characters that you come to love. The end leaves us with a tease of the 2nd installment that I am definitely going to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2021-08-05 08:14:332021-08-06 07:03:47Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Bethany Rollins
Repair Me! Gosh, I loved this love story. There’s always that one person you think about, or have, that you had and have built a long lasting friendship with, or better yet, relationship with, and this story fully dives into all the feelings, and problems that can come from such scenarios. Charlie and Tank have a long, and tumultuous history, filled with loss, and heartache, but don’t forget about the good things, the love they’ve shared, albeit within the confines of friendship, and the way they have supported each other, through thick and thin. Reading this novel tugged at my heartstrings, as you become so attached to Charlie, who is a kick-butt nurse, passionate about all those around her, and Tank, who has battled his own demons and come out stronger for it. I loved getting to know both their characters through the talents of Trish Williford, her writing coming across strong, and allowing you to visualize and connect with all those things, and people she introduces along the way. I am very excited to read the next installment and see how things turn out for Charlies brother, Jude! If you’re ready to fall deeper in love with your people, give this a read! It’ll have you appreciating all the small things in today’s crazy world. Thank you, Trish!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00AimstoReadhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAimstoRead2021-08-05 07:18:492021-08-05 08:03:58Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Amy Brennan
Pet Me: The Toye Shoppe by Angelique Jurd Five Stars
Pet Me: The Toye Shoppe is the first book I have read by this author. I hope it is the beginning of a series. I enjoyed this short book and look forward to the rest of the guys’ stories. Bailey and Sam are a wonderful combination. They have great chemistry. The story flowed well, and my only complaint would be it was over too soon. I am really looking forward to adding more of Ms. Jurd’s books to my library. Review by @sunbarn
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-08-05 07:14:262021-08-05 08:03:38Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Sunday Barnaby
I really enjoyed this first book in this series so I couldn’t wait to start the second and I absolutely loved it! I wasn’t sure when I started this series whether I would like it not being a huge paranormal fan but I can honestly say I think this is one of my favourite series so far this year! The characters are great, it’s steamy, sexy and a whole lot more! I love the multiple POV’s in the story, makes it seem more rounded and I feel like I know all of the characters so much better. I was so engrossed in this story that I read it in a matter of hours – there is a slight cliff-hanger not enough to drive you mad but definitely enough to make you want the next book! I am really excited to see where the author takes this series in the next book – I cannot wait!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-08-05 07:09:082021-08-05 08:03:15THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Katie Matthews
I honestly just love this author so much; I’ve lost count of how many of her books I have ready and I’m sure each one just gets better and better. I am really enjoying this series and I think this may have been my favourite so far! Sam and Ellie – oh my – what a couple! I loved their story, Sam’s story honestly broke my heart sometimes, I just really wanted something positive for him in his life and I knew as soon as he made contact with Ellie, she would be the one to do it! Ellie had her past problems as well and I really felt for her, both of these characters had almost but given up until that fateful wrong number and from then on, I was rooting for them the whole way through! There are some parts if this story that will trigger some readers but as always, the author deals with them sensitively whilst remaining true to life. I cannot recommend this book enough – it really is an amazing, emotional and heart-breaking read at times and well worthy of the 5 stars I give it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-08-05 07:07:502021-08-05 08:02:58Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Katie Matthews
This is a fun paranormal story. The story is engaging and easily kept my interest. So much that I read it in one setting. The characters are wonderful. I enjoyed Hermes but Kat stole the show. She has quite the interesting past plus she shifts into a house-cat. Yes I said house-cat! At first I thought humdrum but boy was I wrong! That is what helps elevate her! She surprised me and impressed me over and over. Delightfully refreshing from her name and occupation to her shifted character.
Secondary characters are fun. Yes we get to see a lot of the Gods and their personalities but my favorite is a guy named Peter. Really he is entertaining! Just read it to find out how great this character is. I chuckled at his antics more than once.
This author just surprises me with her wit and intuitiveness with all these characters. I love reading her stories and can’t wait for more from her in this series and others.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-08-05 06:54:292021-08-05 08:02:38Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick
I was super excited to read this book by N D Jackson, I have read book by her previously so I couldn’t wait to get going and as I completely expected I wasn’t disappointed at all. She certainly knows how to command the attention of her readers; the pace and flow was excellent and the characters were wonderful to read about. I think what really shone through for me in this story was the connection the girls had – they were all so relatable and I just really wanted to be part of their group! I absolutely adored Athena, she was such a great character and I cannot wait for the rest of the series! I really loved the author attention to detail and how well she got across the feelings of these authors – I could honestly feel what they were feeling at times! This is definitely a one click recommendation from me! A fantastic 5 star read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-08-05 06:47:062021-08-05 08:02:17Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Katie Matthews
I really enjoyed this romance story. It has parts that make you laugh. The leading lady Elle is really relatable. She is a young business woman who is running her mother bakery. It’s not what she wants to do but she feels she owes it to her mother. When Zane opens up another bakery right next door it makes Elle angry.
The anger from Elle to Zane intensifies when he makes her an offer for her business. It will give Elle the chance to do what she really wants which is create cakes so why does she see this as an insult. Elle’s firey temperament brings out her protectiveness towards her mothers business and she will stop at nothing to protect it.
Zane however can’t understand Elle’s reaction. All he wants is to spend time with her and get to know her but Elle fights him all the way. Until she gives in and things seem to be looking up.
Is this all a ploy by Elle to find out what Zane’s planning? What happens when pretending to have a connection to someone turns into a real passionate connection? Can Elle survive opening her heart to Zane?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-08-05 02:07:482021-08-05 08:01:56Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Kerry Carr
Hold Me Forever (Heron Harbor Book 3) by Lea Nolan is a contemporary romance that has all the feels. This wonderfully written heart-warming tale is engaging and enjoyable and takes us on an emotional ride right along with the characters. The story flows nicely and the descriptive narrative brings world Lea has imagined and the characters to life. There is lots of feelings in this book and has plenty of angst and drama to keep the pages turning. With lots of charm, wit and chemistry and romance. Unfortunately, it is the last book in the trio.
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 Bishop2021-08-05 01:47:482021-08-05 08:00:57HOLD ME FOREVER (HERON HARBOR Book 3) by LEA NOLAN – Review by Jenni Bishop
Boy Released by J.D. Spero is the follow on from Boy on Hold and is a YA cozy mystery thriller. The story takes place ten years after the first book Boy on Hold and is also told in multiple POV’s which enriches the reading experience as you get a much more in depth look into the characters. It is raw, it is honest, and is more grown up than the first book. The tension and emotions throughout are palpable and is heart-felt. It deals with mental illness and is a great story.
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 Bishop2021-08-05 01:38:292021-08-05 08:00:37BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero – Review by Jenni Bishop
The Singer and Her Song is a very different read and much easier read than The Lightning Horse. It is a story that brings to light the current plight of refugees needing to forge a new identity in a new land while overcoming the trauma of the past. I felt great empathy for all the characters and felt invested in their lives. N.L. Holmes does an excellent job of world-building and making the reader feel like they are in ancient Egypt without needing to spell it out for them. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Penelope Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPenelope Taylor2021-08-05 00:07:112021-08-05 08:00:19The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Penelope Taylor
This boxed set contains the first three books of the Dangerous Curves cozy Christian mystery series, set in the fictional small town of Bryce Beach. YA librarian and amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker, who hates her name and can’t even bake an edible muffin, always manages to put the clues together just in time to avoid disaster! Join this curvy redheaded librarian on her quest to keep Bryce Beach safe…and well-read, of course.
Book #1: Betrayal at the Beach
When tragedy strikes the Bryce Beach Public Library, the choice is clear for librarian Sunshine Baker: solve the mystery or lose her job.
Despite having no prior sleuthing experience, Sunshine feels uniquely qualified due to her ninja YA librarian skills and all those Nancy Drew books she read as a kid. With the help of children’s librarian Molly Simmons and cataloguer Evangeline Dupree, Sunshine and her colleagues scour Bryce Beach for suspects, clues, and the stolen treasure.
Can she and her squad recover the proceeds from the library’s annual fundraising gala and Bryce Beach’s most priceless historical artifact, the Bible with the town’s founding fathers’ signatures?
But here’s the most vexing question of all: could one of Sunshine’s colleagues be a backstabbing traitor out to destroy the library? As Sunshine always says, “Jesus, take the wheel!”
Book #2: Mystery at the Marina
Sea creatures are washing up dead on Bryce Beach…
…and librarian/amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker wants to know why.
It’s only been a month since Sunshine cracked the case of the Bryce Beach Bandit, who stole the library’s donations and the Founders’ Bible, a priceless relic. Now something else is afoot in the sleepy coastal town: dead fish and other sea creatures are washing up on the shore, and no one seems to know why.
Sunshine has noticed an increased Coast Guard presence in the waters near Bryce Cove. And the two labs researching the dead fish have both mysteriously misplaced the samples they took. She suspects these two situations are connected, but how can she prove it?
And what happens when she uncovers evidence that will ruin one of Bryce Beach’s most prominent families?
Book #3: Shooting at the Shore
There hasn’t been a murder in Bryce Beach since 1878, and librarian/amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker wants to know what happened to her quiet, charming town along the Eastern Seaboard.
The town has been abuzz with new tourists, and now a developer wants to come in and take over a whole city block with new restaurants, shops, and even swanky condos. One citizen has been rather vocal about trying to keep the big city developer out, and when the body washes up on shore, everyone suspects the sweeping changes Bryce Beach has been undergoing are related to the murder.
It doesn’t take Sunshine long to figure out that something much more sinister is afoot. She only needs to look deep into the past to figure out who has the motive, means, and opportunity…
If she gets that far before meeting the same fate as the victim.
Join Sunshine and her fellow librarians on their adventures to keep Bryce Beach safe. Scroll up and one-click this cozy Christian mystery boxed set today!
K.L. Montgomery writes #bodypositive sweet romance, romcom and cozy mystery. A librarian in a former life, she now works as an editor and runs the 5000-member Indie Author Support group on Facebook in addition to publishing under two names.
Though she remains a Hoosier at heart, K.L. shares her coastal Delaware home with some furry creatures and her husband, who is on the furry side as well. She has an undying love for her three sons, Broadway musicals, the beach, Seinfeld, the color teal, IU basketball, paisleys, and dark chocolate.
New York Police Department’s Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan is under siege by the flu, and Detective Nick Larson and his partner, Detective Victor Sacco, are up to their armpits with work overload. The captain’s cigar is seriously chewed, and everyone is working around the clock. To complicate matters, on a personal level, things aren’t going smoothly, either. Laura Howard, the woman Nick loves, is also having issues with a psycho twin sister who is doing everything to ruin Laura’s business and her life.
Then Nick’s captain assigns a new case, a suicide. From the moment Nick steps on scene, however, something doesn’t feel quite right, especially when, upon investigating the case further, the supposed suicide looks more and more like an actual homicide. Immediately, Nick’s instincts kick into gear, but rev into overdrive when similar, questionable suicides pop up around the area. And with the way things have been going lately, it would just be Nick’s luck to have a serial killer on the loose.
Set in New York City, Hanging Softly in the Night is a story of murder, mental illness, dedication, perseverance, and, ultimately, justice.
Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is an award-winning romantic suspense author with a unique point of view. Her suspense novels take place in locales across Europe and the United States, reflecting her international upbringing and extensive time as a global traveler. In her duology, The Coin and The Book of Hours, her characters, Gabriela and Richard, walk the same paths as their creator, though her life was never in so much danger.
Her novels have received several awards, including the Bronze medal for The Coin at the Readers’ Favorite 2018 International Book Awards; and her short story collection, The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories, was a twice Silver Medal winner–at the Readers’ Favorite 2018 International Book Awards and at the 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards. This short story collection takes the reader on a ride across all genres, including tragic tales of survival of ordinary Cuban citizens in the 1960s (based on the author’s own experience of exile). NY Literary Magazine describes The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories as “a gracefully-written, varied collection of entertaining, touching, suspenseful and thought-provoking short stories.”
The author’s creepy short story, “Retribution Served”, is featured in the anthology Book Dreams: Volume 1, and is available through all retailers.
Ms. Alonso-Sierra’s writing career began circa age thirteen with a very juvenile science fiction short story, but the writing bug hit, and she has been writing, in one capacity or another, ever since. She has worked as a professional dancer, singer, journalist, and literature teacher in both the university and middle school levels (and not necessarily in that order) and holds a Masters in English literature. She loves to hear from readers and, when not writing, roams around to discover new places to set her novels.
Her detective novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel, and its prequel short story, “Mirror, Mirror,” are currently available worldwide.
Ms. Alonso-Sierra, as always, is working on the next project. She lives in South Florida with her husband and her dog, Amber.
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When Ellie Warren opens the Kitty Beret Café, her life revolves around finding forever homes for rescued cats and serving lattes. That is, until a woman’s body is discovered behind her shop—the same woman who’d thrown a hissy fit with Ellie in front of lots of witnesses. With Ellie’s cat, Templeton, supplying clues and the help of handsome Detective Simon Dare, she’s on the prowl for the murderer. Will Ellie discover the identity of the culprit before the murderer sinks their claws into her?
Ruth J. Hartman spends her days herding cats and her nights spinning mysterious tales. She, her husband, and their cats love to spend time curled up in their recliners watching old Cary Grant movies. Well, the cats sit in the people’s recliners. Not that the cats couldn’t get their own furniture. They just choose to shed on someone else’s.
Ruth, a left-handed, cat-herding, farmhouse-dwelling writer uses her sense of humor as she writes tales of lovable, klutzy women who seem to find trouble without even trying.
Ruth’s husband and best friend, Garry, reads her manuscripts, rolls his eyes at her weird story ideas, and loves her despite her insistence all of her books have at least one cat in them. See updates about her cozy mysteries at Ruthjhartman.com.
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