What an interesting and entertaining story this book turned out to be. This is a new author to me so I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading. The story sounded interesting enough for me to give it a try and I was honestly not disappointed. I was pulled into the story so effortlessly and I enjoyed every second of reading it. I loved how the author created such memorable characters and a storyline that was easy to get lost in. I found myself flying through this book quicker than I wanted because I wasn’t ready for it to end. This was an amazing book and such an incredible way to be introduced to a new author.
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 Baker2022-08-09 15:31:412022-08-10 10:44:50Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Kerry Baker
I have learnt to expect the unexpected from this author and his books and this one is no exception. I think this book has to be my favourite of them all so far. I was riveted by the story unfolding in front of me, and the way it was developed so perfectly. I kept changing my mind on what I thought had happened, never really able to settle on an answer leaving me open to be surprised as the story developed. I thought the book was so well written. The characters were brilliant. I bought into them just as much as the story itself. The whole book had me gripped and I read it all in one sitting. This is another example of why I enjoy this author so much and I urge everyone to add this to their TBR piles straight away!
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 Baker2022-08-09 15:25:092022-08-10 10:44:17The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Kerry Baker
I LOVED THIS BOOK! This is a completely new author to me and wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but I loved the cover and decided to give it a read. I can’t express my love for this story enough, but I couldn’t put it down. I had Alice in Wonderland in New Orleans or Las Vegas vibes. Lots of intrigue and mystery with magic and secrets galore. I could picture the main character on Bourbon Streets in New Orleans performing her street magic for money. The characters are amazing, the writing is phenomenal, and the world building is truly out of this world. I am really hoping that there is second book in this story because in my opinion there just needs to be. Maybe two or three more. Highly recommended book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2022-08-09 14:05:252022-08-10 10:43:36Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Karen Pearman
Lisette takes us on a wild ride from beginning to end…from first glance at the cover, to the last drop, you are in for such a treat! Her goal…The Queen’s Jester…can she do it? It depends on if she can get past Luc. Lisette is a feisty female protagonist in a political hot mess. I read some of the other reviews and everyone is spot on with this. -5 Stars- for sure.
I would say this is a romance, because of the way you can get sucked into Lisette’s romance. BUT, to me this reads more as a YA Fantasy overall (which is one of my favorite genres.) There is a Magic, and some practicing of magic. I just love how the world development allows for different characters progressing on their own individual paths. Every great fantasy novel does a good job developing the magical undercurrent that all the characters rely on, and the author sure doesn’t disappoint.
As Lisette’s own story unfolds, she goes through abandonment, deciphering between right or wrong (her own moral compass), and all the twists and turns that are involved all along the way. Her world is enchanting, fun, competitive, and a romance that is “enemies to lovers” if you’re into that. I would absolutely jump on picking up the story again, and can’t wait to read book 2. Thank you for this book!!!
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I will definitely be re-reading this trilogy from the first book through the third. I picked it because I was needing a little bit of a pick me up in life. This was just so much fun, there was laughter, smiles, and “good feel” emotions that just can’t be simulated on your own. Despite not knowing the backstory of the characters, I still found this to be a charming read.
Cat is obviously a baker, and her confidence inspires me to really enjoy my own hobby as well. It also makes me wonder what I can do to make my world a better place. I think this will be a good re-read for the holidays, as there is a lot of family and tight-knitted “ness” between the characters.
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Clayton Conway is an ex-cop working with a repo company. Cars and Boats, pick them up and done. Well until he picks up the wrong boat that is. Now The cartel is looking for him as he took one of their boats. That is all you get. No Spoilers! I will tell you this is a new author for me. I enjoyed his story and will be waiting for the next one in this series. The writing is clear and easy to follow. The story is intense and will keep you reading. I love Clayton as well as the other characters in this book. Great thriller and Great story too. Review@cinful
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2022-08-09 12:02:592022-08-10 10:38:06Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia Review by Cindy Mayberry
I enjoyed the strong female presence. Jester is a book I can see myself rereading. Lissette has some hard choices to make which enables her survival skills. Using her goal of becoming the Queen’s Jester. You can see how much focus she has on her goal one could call it an obsession. There are many lessons to be learned from this book.
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Shakedown is the first novel in the First Coast Thriller series. It highlights the story of what happens when a cartel’s boat gets repossessed. Clayton Conway is an ex-cop who works for D&D Recovery, and while he is trying to help the FBI with their investigation into the cartel he is also in the process of recovering from his personal demons. Xavier and Jimmy who are both Clayton’s co-workers assist him try to keep the cartel from dominating Jacksonville Florida. Cassie (Clayton’s sister), he is daughter, Reese, and his estranged father, Wendell all play a role in what happens with the crew of D&D. This first book in the series sets up a nice cliffhanger for the next installment of the First Coast Thriller Series.
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Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5) by Anise Storm
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The Titans of Manhattan Series is an amazing series. Each book is getting better. We get to hear each Titans story. Kristopher and Alessia is this book and you might remember Alessia from earlier in the series.
Alessia isn’t new to the Titans world. She thought she got away from all that after her past, but that doesn’t seem to be the path she is taking. Alessia is starting a new job and guess who she’ll be working with Kristopher. The quote I chose for Alessia is: “Right now, you seem to be quite the gentleman. They say first impressions are everything, and I’m just sorry I haven’t made a better one on you. I—”
Kristopher doesn’t always seek out women, but he can’t help it when it comes to Alessia. Going through a nasty divorce is one thing, but it’s different when it involves kids. Now he’s working for the promotion of a lifetime. Can he get it all or will he lose it all? The quote I chose for Kristopher is: “It’s a court ordered arrangement where we live apart and lead separate lives. The only reason we didn’t get an actual divorce to begin with was because of the children.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
Beautifully written, The Letter Carrier follows Michelle Naget and her family during WWII, during the Nazi invasion. For four years, the Nagets were forced into servitude by the Nazis by housing and caring for the commandants that passed through their little town of Braquis. Only through faith and determination will the Nagets make it through. Based on a true story, The Letter Carrier sheds light on another country impacted by the Nazis. Gripping and eye-opening, The Letter Carrier and all its characters are relatable. Every feeling the character feels is detailed in such a way that the reader feels along with them. I suggest taking your time reading The Letter Carrier to fully absorb all the plights, feelings, and events. There was not a single part I did not like. Overall, The Letter Carrier is a must read. I highly suggest it to anyone looking for an enthralling read from the eyes of someone who lived through the terror.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Breanne Christianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBreanne Christian2022-08-09 10:23:162022-08-10 10:36:26The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Breanne Christian
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Key to His Heart is a fantastic read. This story had me hooked from the beginning. I had a hard time putting it down. You will love this book.
Katrina is newly divorced and a soon to be mom. She loves to paint and is an artist. She also has visions. She meets her landlord’s nephew and knows he’s the man from her visions. Will she be able to get him to understand? Will she find out what is going on with her? The quote I chose for Kat is: “Tobias, I love you more and more every day, and I’ll prove it to you for the rest of my life.”
Tobias or TJ is helping out in his parent’s store when a pregnant woman comes in. She wants the rocking chair that his parents aren’t selling. Then he helps her out in more than one way. Now he doesn’t want to let her go. The quote I chose for TJ is: “Pfft. Comparing my life to then and now, it’s amazing what I’ve learned about myself. I thank my lucky stars she’s only a distant memory now. The thought of Kat and Toby not being a part of my life makes me sick to my stomach.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-08-09 10:22:372022-08-10 07:08:55Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck-Review by Amanda Kimble
Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia. I really enjoyed this book. Its a crime thriller and that is one of my favorite genres. I can’t wait to read this next book in this series. This story is of Clayton Conway who was a cop but due to his gambling addiction he has lost everything. His career and his family. He’s trying desperately to make it up to his wife and daughter but its slow going at best. He’s renting a room above a bar and now is a repo man. When he gets a order to repo a powerboat that belongs to a cartel member things take a much heated turn. Clayton thinks if he can bust up this cartel he can get back his old job as a cop. The danger even effects his wife and kids. He will do anything to protect them. This book is full of twists and turns you don’t see coming and it will keep you turning pages til you are finished!
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Applause for Ms.Leslie. She definitely has a way with words. The way she is so descriptive makes me feel like I can smell the flower. When the book opens you can immediately feel the dominant temperament of Dominik. The way he takes control but then melts is amazing. Leah. Wow. Just wow. I have no words!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2022-08-09 09:11:232022-08-09 09:13:35Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Heather Hoke
This is a romantic adventure. What happens in Oasis certainly stays in Oasis. Lisette is trying to make a name for herself and Luc is her main competition. He has an edge: real magic. Lisette lost her magic when her father was executed for killing the King. The sparks arise between these two as does some new evidence against the Queen that shows she may have been the one to murder the King. I love the passion and suspense in the story. The back and forth. The characters are so well-developed. The plot ran smooth with some twists in it. This is a story that will have you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happened next. It sucked me in right from the start. I highly recommend it.
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Just wow! This book was so freaking good. The story was artistic in its own special way, and held me as I read, I could not get enough of this book and what it has to offer. The story not only provided much intrigue, but a lot of realism and a world that was magical on it own to imagine!
Loved this story and the characters that it contained. I saw a lot of character development as well. Especially with Lisette. I found she really grew through the story, She was a very admirable character as well. Whom she started as, and what by the end of the book, she finished as, was rather remarkable. I loved the plot, and all it contained. The story was a quick read for me, as I could not put it down, it held me and I kept needing more answers to my questions and to keep on reading! It was just soo good! I loved this book so much!
The author truly captivated me and I loved their writing style, as well as how they brought this story and characters to life. A must read for sure! Definitely a very high recommendation on my list from me!
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I loved this book! It reminded me a lot of The Nightingale and exposed me to more knowledge of what life was like in France during WWII. I like that this viewpoint was from a young girl and everything was from her perspective. Many of us do not realize the dangers the conquered people endured during that time. Michelle, the main character, shared her story through the eyes of someone very young and not fully aware of what was going on (in the beginning). She was forced to grow up quickly and take on a lot of responsibility in a very dangerous time. I also like how we get little glimpses of young crushes and the turmoil a young girl would go through when the person you have a crush on is in places unknown. I did not realize until the end that this was based on a real woman and her family, which makes it all the more precious to be part of.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Lewis2022-08-09 05:24:452022-08-09 07:23:54The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Jana Lewis
I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. It is a fast paced story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story full of different aspects such as revenge and redemption. There is also a enemy to lovers romance which at first you don’t expect. The main character Lisette is very strong willed and determined to succeed, however sometimes her plans to do that could be seen as questionable.
Lisette has been left on her own since her father was executed for murdering the king. Now she has to struggle through life trying to get out from the disgrace her father caused by commiting that crime. Lisette’s dream is to become the Jester however this will be no easy feat considering she doesn’t have any real magic. When she enters into the challenge to become the Queens Jester its a highly dangerous thing to do and when her worst enemy Luc also joins the challenge things just get worse for her. After all Luc has what she doesn’t. Luc has real magic not an illusion like Lisette. As the challenge progresses Lisette sees evidence go show the Queens involvement in her husbands death. Was Lisette dad really to blame for the Kings murder? Now Lisette has a choice. Does she strive to clear her family name and lose her dream or does she live under the disgrace of her fathers supposed crime and fulfil her dream of being Queens Jester? Is that even an option with Luc in the competition?
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 Carr2022-08-09 05:04:232022-08-09 07:23:33Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Kerry Carr
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!
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 Hayes2022-08-09 01:33:582022-08-09 07:22:06Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Angela Hayes
Saxton Lance, a.k.a. Apollo, is frustrated. He had his Omega in his sights before it escaped into the woods. Now he may have to wait for hundreds of years before he has another chance of capturing a dragon to claim his soul. On a night out with his fellow slayers to ease his disappointment, he is drawn to the scent of a woman he sees dancing at a club.
A woman he wants in his bed.
Orelle Molyneux has had a close one. Defying the rules, she slips out of Havenshade to relish the open forests of Derwent Valley when she is nearly caught by her slayer. On a trip to town, she meets up with friends who invite her to a club. There, she lets loose, imagining herself dancing for her ideal man. Never does she expect that when she opens her eyes, her fantasy man is in front of her and takes her breath away.
But both have secrets. Both can destroy the other. When the truth is revealed, there can only be one outcome.
For Apollo to find peace, he has to kill the woman he loves.
Isobelle Cate, paranormal and contemporary romance author is a romantic at heart. She infuses her stories with history, magick, and off the charts steam. When she isn’t writing, she immerses herself in reading, baking, and has taken up crocheting.
Isobelle is currently writing four series:
The Cynn Cruors Bloodline Series features vampire/werewolf hybrid highlanders whose mission is to keep humans safe from their nemesis, the Scatha Cruors.
The Firebinders Series features supernatural humans infused with fire in their blood that can both heal and kill.
The Dragon Hearts Series features dragonslayers whose objective is to kill their Omegas, dragons who are keepers of their souls. What happens when the keepers of their souls are also the women they love?
The Second Chances Series is a contemporary romance series about self-made millionaires, the women they fall for and the circumstances that nearly tear them apart.
Isobelle lives in Manchester with her family and their pet attack goldfish, Ninja.
Isobelle loves hearing and chatting with her readers. Feel free to contact her.
When Cady Fox leaves dinner with the senior attorneys at her law firm one spring night, the only thing on her mind is: Will they make her a partnership offer the next morning? What she doesn’t expect is to be accosted on her bike ride home in an inner-city park by a man whose nefarious intent requires her to shoot him to death on a deserted basketball court at 11 p.m.
Growing up poor in Appalachia, Cady had few expectations that she would be a success in Big Law. Now, on the cusp of her greatest moment, she becomes the focus of a police investigator tired of people claiming white privilege when killing Black men and a public outcry for justice for the dead man.
For Cady Fox, her world cracked open long before she found herself face to muzzle with a .45 on the concrete jungle of a desolate urban basketball court at an hour before midnight one spring night. The line between stand your ground and murder always blurs in the moment of a confrontation. Cady is forced to navigate the criminal justice system and the societal tensions that come with that blur, learning how the past eats your soul when your only choices are to run or stand your ground.
J. Ullman grew up in Southwest Ohio and those experiences and settings color A. J.’s works of fiction. A. J. has worked in a variety of endeavors, from restaurants, to libraries, to law offices, to community mental health centers to family practice medical offices. A. J. is a lawyer and a certified family nurse practitioner concentrating work these days in the medical field.
Experiences with psychiatric nursing have left indelible impressions on A. J. and these concepts are explored in A. J.’s novels, One In A Million, Hit or Miss, Drifting, Falling — Diary Of A Call Girl Suicide, And The River Runs Deep: The Cold Case Murder Mystery Of Leah Marcus, Havall 16 and Stand Your Ground.
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Lisette’s father killed the King. His execution leaves Lisette alone, disgraced, and without the magic he intended to pass on to her. In Oasis, that’s a problem. Glutted with enchanted performers, Oasis is a sin city where courtiers pay in gold to drink, gamble, and above all, be entertained. To survive on its competitive streets, Lisette peddles paltry illusions in place of magic.
Desperate to prove herself, Lisette enters into a deadly competition to be chosen as the highest-ranked magician in the world, the Queen’s Jester. But her rival, the irritatingly handsome Luc, possesses the one thing Lisette does not―real magic. Lisette will do anything to win, but when evidence implicating the Queen in her husband’s murder surfaces, Lisette must choose between redeeming her family name, or seizing the fame she’s hungered for her entire life.
Brielle D. Porter decided to become a writer after a well-meaning elementary school teacher told her she had a gift for it. Stolen moments under the covers reading anything from Harry Potter to William Goldman solidified the desire to tell stories herself one day. Jester is her debut novel.
Brielle lives with her husband and three sons on a lavender farm in Northern Idaho. When she’s not writing, she can be found running and beekeeping. Only ask her about her hobbies if you have plenty of time to spare.
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Chicago, 1887 – Events start suddenly for Emma. She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck. Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town. Will the robbers evade capture? Will Emma and Jeremy emergency unscathed?
Home again, there’s time for things to settle down to normal though Emma never wants to settle for normal. She looks to the newspaper for new cases. When one of these starts to take up all of her time, she asked Jeremy to step-in on a second case.
Both become entangled in the two cases with both of them offering the other support as needed. Emma’s case involves a murder and a missing husband. Jeremy’s case involves child labor and possible sabotage. Things aren’t as they seem in either case. Tough decisions are made and they made Emma and Jeremy reevaluate those around them.
I can tell you all about the thrill of finding a good read and the double whammy of it being a suspenseful thriller. But wow! This book took the genre to a whole new level. My heart was pounding. Palms sweaty, and gripping the kindle so tight. I was kidnapped from my world and brought into this incredibly well written Mark Nolan novel and there were ZERO regrets.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-08-08 23:48:202022-08-09 07:21:28The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by April McCoy
Book 2 in the Hawke family series picks up where book one left off. I originally read Savage Collision in 2017 and then never found the time to read past that book. I just reread book one and immediately had to go onto book 2.
How can you ever think it is a good idea to get involved with your brothers best friend? But that is exactly what Skye does. Feeling a pull towards Gabe Anderson should never of been part of her life. However you immediately feel the connection these two have and what they have been fighting off for years. One simple kiss and it throws their entire lives into complete chaos.
Enduring what Skye has can simply not be easy. I can only imagine what a sudden loss like she has experienced feels like especially given who the loss was. In Gabe‘s case he too has suffered incredible loss but in a different way. We find these two pulling towards each other and I think that the type of losses they both have experienced is what makes them magnetic to each other. I felt like they had a kindred spirit because what each of them have endured, the pain, the loss, hurt, the struggle and most of all I think they both encounter a sense of not feeling like they belong because of missing people or emotions.
Throw into the mix an over protective, control freak older brother who is also the best friend of the man you’re falling for and your emotions will be all over the place. There is some suspense in this book just as there is in book one which I enjoyed. This author does a great job of being very detail oriented, very specific, and setting up the foundation/background of each character so that you know where they’re coming from and why they are the way they are. She also did a good job of bringing in characters from book one and so you kind of get to see a little bit of a continuation of those characters that you first fell in love with.
If you enjoy a story with well developed characters, hot sex scenes, a little suspense, and an intense romance than this is the book for you. I highly recommend reading the series in order though to gain the most out of the storytelling.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2022-08-08 23:03:152022-08-08 23:03:15Tortured Skye (A Hawke Family Novel Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Colleen Noyes
This book is so much more! Saved by Love doesn’t just fall into the romance category. It hits some potentially very heavy topics along the way. Mental illness being a big one. Autism being a big theme throughout as well. The way the author co-mingles these topics works beautifully. I loved this book, I wasn’t sure I wanted to read it at first. Why, because when books are in a series I usually like to start at book 1. However, besides now having to go back and read the other, this book is just as fantastic as a stand-alone novel. Callie and Evan both are damaged in their own way. Callie brings everything Evan wants and then some to the table. Unfortunately his mental instability is holding him back. Retiring extremely early in his NHL career, Evan struggles with severe anxiety. Anyone who suffers from anxiety and or depression can relate. You can also relate how being caught in one’s head holds you back. Which is Evan in a nutshell. Callie is the breath of fresh air he never knew he needed. A small crush no big deal, or so Callie thought. However Evan doesn’t recognize her. Allowing them to get to know each other without anyone holding them back. A screwed up childhood Callie is preserving. Hoping she can rub off some of that success onto Evan. Now I briefly touched on the autism theme, which is something near and dear to my heart. The way the author represents autism as a minor theme made me extremely happy, I even shed a tear at some points. Don’t let this book pass you by because you haven’t read the ones that have come before it, you’ll be disappointed if you do. Jump in doesn’t matter that it’s book 7!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2022-08-08 22:21:182022-08-09 07:20:25Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Beverly Finnie
This story revolves around Reece and the hard choices he has to make. His adventure takes him on a journey that will make him in the middle of the action. Looking for answers in both himself and the mysteries that are developing in his world.
This is an interesting YA story. There is a good mix of action and adventure in this book. It was nice to see Reece begin to find his way and grow. He has a lot going on and must learn and grow quickly, life is not going to stand still and wait for him to figure things out. While this story is easy to follow it is part of a series and readers may want to read the others in the series to better connect with the characters in this book. There is a nice mix of magic and adventure that will have those that enjoy YA stories entertained.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gabrielle Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGabrielle Lee2022-08-08 21:47:272022-08-09 07:19:51Sword of Darkness (The Vigilant Book 3.5) by LM Preston – Review by Gabrielle Lee
Roxanne takes on a job caring for an elder author, Claudette. Roxanne agrees to help Claudette finish her last book. In doing so, things start to get interesting and questionable. This was a quick read, as it kept me questioning what was going on! I really enjoyed the twists this story had.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrina Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina Jones2022-08-08 21:39:052022-08-09 07:19:15Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Katrina Jones
I absolutely love this series! The characters are true to form from the other books… the writing is engaging… and most of all, you can’t wait to see what happens next in this mafia family world!! Each book brings different stories and twists from the last, but they blend seamlessly together. This is a thrilling, sweet, steamy foray into a family that lives fast and bonds faster.
When Mia put herself in danger to warn the family previously, I was eager to learn more about her. Her relationship with Nico is unique and fits so well with his personality type. I love the dialogue between all the women in the family and that they look out for one another.
Following the alliance in this book that brings the Chicago and New York families together, I cannot wait to read about the Veretti boys. I would love for this world to continue building so we can learn how everyone moves into their new roles and what happens next!
Bake Happy is the final book in this YA romantic fantasy trilogy. Make sure you go back and start with the first book Bake Believe.
I love stories that are a little different and this trilogy is definitely original and imaginative. It is fun and entertaining and has humour that will have you laughing. This quirky tale will have your taste buds salivating with the magical recipes included. It is interesting and unique and gives us the usual raging teen angst and grumpiness. The story is humorous and engaging as we adventure along with Cat and her magic. It’s hard to say goodbye.
Cori has hit the spot that YAs are going to enjoy reading about Cat and her family.
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 Bishop2022-08-08 20:12:172022-08-09 07:18:27Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Jenni Bishop
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