This story follows a boy and his dog, specifically when the problem of a flea is introduced into the mix. Everything becomes more complicated when one remedy doesn’t work and friends come to help. I appreciate how the author went about telling an enjoyable story while also teaching about not jumping to conclusions. The colors and illustrations are fun and not overdone, stimulating the imagination while also reflecting the story. The story was short and easy to read as well as informative, perfect for kids!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2024-08-20 12:13:202024-09-27 11:24:56No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – review by Amanda Gonzalez
Another gripping thriller in this exciting series which once again had me hooked throughout. Oceanographer Alexis takes a dive with a school of basking sharks, but discovers a sunken motorboat. The boat has a lethal bio-engineered algae specimen on board which could contaminate freshwater sources. When Alexis becomes a target of a ruthless enemy she in lists the help of her friend and former Navy SEAL Seb Tremblay. The pair work on finding away of neutralising the algae whilst being hunted by a powerful enemy with vast resources. In order to protect the planets most vital resource and prevent global chaos Alexis and Seb must be prepared to make sacrifices. This was a real fast paced, page turner with an action-packed storyline and plenty of plot twists which kept me turning the pages. Both the characters and the Florida Keys setting came to life through the descriptive narrative which made me feel immersed in the story. Although it’s part of a series with an overarching conspiracy plot and a crossover of characters, it can be read as a standalone novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this story which had drama, suspense, romance and humour.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2024-08-20 12:02:012024-09-27 11:24:50Shadowed Storm: A Shadow Defense Security Thriller Book 4 (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I absolutely loved each one of these books in this series, I read them over the last few years, and they are still a favorite that I really enjoy. Below are each of my reviews on each incredible book below. Also, you should read them in order because there is a lot in the book on why and how the world became the way it is and if you don’t read them in order, you will get lost.
Magic-Price: Reviewed on November 28, 2021 OMG were to start with this book. This book literally had everything, from magic, betrayal, loyalty, love, guilty, it had all the feelings in this book. Ian is an amazing character that it was hard for me not to root for him. it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through that I couldn’t put it down. The situations that happen you really have to wonder if they would be able to get out of it. How it seems like everyone in the world hates him, but he still does the best that he thinks he can. I really enjoyed this book, it was very well written, and I can’t wait to read more from this. I might even read this one again. Magic-Scars: Reviewed on August 23, 2022 This is book two and honestly, I couldn’t have enjoyed it anymore then the first one. It starts off right away with not even remembering what was going on. And when troy finally starts to remember, he try’s very hard to put it all together. The author wrote this incredible book of kings, fighters, magic, betrayal, war, evil, and so much more that I could not put it down and just had to read to know what was going to happen to our wonderful characters. Magic users in this book use to be the ones that ruled, but people got scared and so they feared the Shinree and tried to do anything to control them, including drugging them. This book kept me reading and, on my seat, the whole time. But so did the first book in this amazing trilogy. Can’t wait to read book three to know what will happen. Great book, recommend.
Magic-Borne: Reviewed on April 17, 2023 I have read all the books to this series and not one has disappointed me yet. It is a little heart wrenching that this will be the last book of the trilogy but I’m so glad that I read them. this book was very well written that once again I felt like I was right there in the story, from loving the characters to hating them all in one. This book was filled with magic and fantasy, lots of action. This book like the
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This book was incredibly hard to put down. I felt like I couldn’t read it fast enough to know what was going to happen. The characters in this book were super relatable and well developed I almost felt like I know who they were and that they were real people. The story line flowed very well and went well together that it was easy to follow. There was just enough twists and turns into the book that it really kept me guessing into what was going to happen. Gillian would do anything for her brother, so when he falls ill to the sweeping illness that sweeps over the land, Gillian gets prepared to do anything to help him and bring him back to good health, even if that means to enter the forbidden shadowlands. This story really put a twist to the little red riding fairy tale, but it’s filled with so much adventure, twists and turns, witches, magic, action, dragons, fairy tales was an incredible read, highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-08-20 11:44:222024-09-27 11:24:36Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Jennifer Reimer
This is a book by an author I haven’t read before. It’s a great book based on the lost city of Atlantis and a portal that brings Andrea, to another civilization. Andrea has been planning on opening the portal since she was a child and found an ancient book that explains how the portal works. Although Andrea isn’t sure how she may get back to Earth, she is excited to have made it through the portal. This sci-fi story has danger, romance, and uncertainty. The characters are easy to connect to and world created by the author is amazing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2024-08-20 10:49:152024-09-27 11:24:08The Rebirth Part 1 (Planet Amazon Series) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Betsy Melano
Troy a Shinree finds himself one of the only shinree allowed to go to war. He is still a slave to the king but not forced on magic blockers. He finds himself assigned to the kings wife Aylagar and assigned to her regiment. He must fo what he’s told and his master is no fan of magic. Finally Troy and 4 others are called up for a special mission into the heart of battle they go with Troy on a special mission only he can be aware of, but their mission goes awry ..can he hang on?
Ian Troy a magic weilder who has freedom in a world where anyone who weilds magic is drugged and enslaved due to the destruction they can cause. the magic cost in this particular story is death of anything with life near the spell casted. People… trees… grass… everything and Ian learns this devastating fact on a major scale when he discovers the crown of stones.
However there is so much more to Ian’s Story as you meet the characters surrounding him and journey into a deep dark tunnel of secrets of his birth, his heritage and all the lies and manipulation that have plagued his entire existence.
This is the first book of a series exploring multiple races at war with one another for the same reason… its all about control. it begs the question can the races find a way to get along
In the final installment of this breathtaking series Ian Troy is all that’s left to save his realm and his people from his sadistic father who’s made himself the self appointed emperor….the resistance is shattered, the crown of stones is lost,the people have no hope and Ian Troy is in hiding marked by the crown for destruction. He’s had a vision of a tragic desolate future but can he bring the change that’s needed to thwart his vision?
This final book unveils all the secrets of the Shinree that have been lost to endless slavery and the secrets of their magic and the start of their Slavery. Ian Troy still bears the marks of his use of magic, and gathers more marka with every use changing him a little more. What is one man willing to carry, or give up in the name of peace? Can he defeat his father once and for all or is the entire race doomed?
This was a thrilling conclusion with a bittersweet but very circular and appropriate ending that left me sad this series was over as i became attarched to the characters. A fantastic read with Brilliantly done characters, twisting and turning plot with vivid imagination and descriptions. So well done.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2024-08-20 09:07:172024-09-27 11:23:54The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Saxton
I have read this set of books at different times in 2023. It’s now out as a trilogy set and I want to make sure you don’t miss this series! I’ll post my reviews here of each book in the trilogy. This series is worth the time to read!
Magic-Price 4 stars Read in 2023 In book 1 of this series, the reader is introduced to Ian Troy, a self-imposed exile. He’s a Shinree and those of his kind are drawn to magic. They become addicted to the use of magic. Ian is different though, after a tragic event changes the course of his life forever.
This book is full of adventure, mystery, magic, and so much more. I loved the character Malaq as he brought some levity to the story.
Magic-Scars 4 stars Read in 2023 It’s two years later and Ian Troy wakes up in a prison cell. He’s been tortured and drugged, all to keep him from using his magic. Little did he know the price he’d have to pay for all this magic!! There are a lot of people wanting or needing him to be free so he’s not without some help.
I struggle to write reviews on epic books because I never want to give anything away. Just know that you should read this but be prepared for the journey ahead!
Magic-Borne 4 stars Read in 2023 Ian Troy is at his lowest low. The entire realm is falling apart and he’s the only one who can do anything about it. Or can he?
This book features elements of time travel and hallucinations. I find that difficult to process when reading (or even in watching something). I struggled with keeping up with aspects of the story for this reason.
This is a series that definitely needs to be read in order as there is too much information carried over from previous books in this series. Fantasy adventure readers will love this series and hope for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2024-08-20 09:00:062024-09-27 11:23:39The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Julie Johnson
This box set includes The Crown of Stones, Magic-Price, The Crown of Stones, Magic- Scars, and The Crown of Stones, Magic- Borne. Each book needs to be read in order. This series is an exciting adventure in a fantasy world.
The Shinree people are living as slaves. Their magic suppressed and their minds being drugged by the Langorians. However, Ian Troy, also a Shinree, is a soldier on the run. After using his magic during a war, and killing everyone, he was exiled from the city of Rella. He is able to suppress his magic because he knows when he releases a spell everyone and everything around him, for miles, is killed. One day Troy is unable to suppress his magic, almost as if he is being controlled by an outside force. And this begins his adventure to find out just what the heck is going on. Some people try to bring him to their King or Queen, while others just try to kill him.
There are many characters introduced throughout this story. Some are just talked about in the past tense as there are many deaths in this story. Troy, Malaq, Sienn and Draken are just a few who seem to be important to the survival of all humankind.
The second book in this series is The Crown of Stones-Magic Scars. The adventure continues with Ian Troy leading the fight for good. Although, in this book, he doesn’t remember who or what he is. After being in prison for two years and on the drug, Kayn’l, that all Shinree are forced to take, he is still just a shell of a man. Slowly Ian learns of his fate and his purpose: to free his people and help build a new kingdom, where everyone can be free and live in peace. (Sounds like what we need in the real world!) In order to do this, he must remember what happened to the Crown of Stones magic. At the same time, he must prevent the bad guys from figuring it out first.
Magic Borne is the third and final book about Ian Troy and his adventure to save his people from evil leaders and suppressed magic. It seems throughout the three books, when one leader was defeated another, meaner one took over. Unfortunately, the evil leader this time is Troy’s own father, Jem Reth. Reth wants to make all people slaves to him. Ian faces many challenges while trying to figure out how to defeat his father. During this story Troy continues to struggle while controlling his magic.
This story includes all the components of a great book. Hot steamy romance, fighting, magic, adventure and great writing! The characters, while in a fantasy world, still had feelings and thoughts, sometimes even deep thoughts. Ian, being the main character, shows the most growth with his life and sacrifices.
“Like my magic and my scars, the past and future are a part of me. I’ll always carry their weight. But I think it’s time I try living in the present for a while.”
This was a great conclusion to this series and even though it’s a long story like the first two, the excitement and adventure makes the pages fly by. I recommend this book, this series and this author, especially to those readers who love fantasy adventures. Schneider has created a world full of control, greed and power-hungry rulers. Even though I don’t usually read fantasy stories, I’m glad I read this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2024-08-20 07:42:052024-09-27 11:23:32The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shannon Fowler
This is an epic series that you won’t regret adding to your collection!
Magic-Price: Ian Troy is a man that was raised to have no conscience and when his magic takes a tragic turn, he suddenly finds one. Unfortunately for him, he spends the next 10 years’ time on regret, shame, and suppressing his magic. With a past enemy rising to power seemingly overnight, he struggles with keeping his magic under control while trying to keep Rella, the country he was raised to protect, safe. As he begins the trek to save what he was raised to protect, he finds out that everything is not always as it seems. Much of his past is a lie and secrets are revealed! Will he figure out who he is and what he can do in time to save Rella?
I enjoyed this read. At times, I felt like there was a lot going on. However, I feel like the author did an excellent job in world building and weaving in its backstory throughout the story. I enjoyed how she wove together the relationships between characters. I appreciated how I didn’t always see the twists and turns coming, too. This was an excellent beginning to what promises to be an epic trilogy! Looking forward to book 2!
Magic-Scars: Ian Troy has been captured, tortured, and drugged. The king and his father are at the center of him forgetting who he is and what all he has done. After he’s rescued and presumed dead by the latter, he slowly comes back to himself and what he finds isn’t to his liking. He has to come to terms with the things that he has done and also what has been done to him in order to find the power within himself to thwart the king and his father’s evil plans. Can he find his friends and keep them safe before they can be used against him? Can he find out how to harness the power of the crown of stones before his father?
This is a pretty intense book. Ian does some really awful things. Granted, some of them are not completely his fault, but he still has to pay the price of them. I feel like the author did a good job of walking him through coming to terms with who he is and what he’s done. He had to make some hard choices and pay for them. In a world where everyone seems to be out for themselves, Ian Troy seems to always be thinking of others more than himself. Thankfully, he has loyal friends that stick with him through the horror and violence.
Just so other readers know, there are several scenes that are explicit.
Magic-Borne: Ian Troy has taken the power of the crown into himself to keep his father from using it against the realm. As he continues to figure out the cost of that decision, he is faced with a dire vision of a future he’s not sure he can change. However, to save those he loves, he will do what it takes to see peace. Or will he? Inevitably he and his friends face death and destruction in the final showdown with his father. Will the cost be too great for Ian? Or will peace finally reign? This was the final book in this series of Ian Troy and The Crown of Stones. It was a good closing to an epic ride, but also left it open for the next series to spin off. Ian’s sacrificial love for those who are part of his inner circle, is that of deep familial love. He drew people from different backgrounds together and built a chosen family that fought and sacrificed for each other. There were times that he was surprised that others would take up for him, even though he would -without question- stand for them. I think a lot of people think the same way. We would sacrifice for the ones we love but are surprised when they choose to do the same for us. I enjoyed this series. I was a little sad that it was the ending, but then happily surprised to find out that there is a spin off in the works!
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The Predator Series continues with Wildfire Knockout. This novella is a quick read and oh so good! Beth and Scott finally become friends, but the real question is can they become more. Finding the one can be easy, healing is the hard part.
This author continues to bring us into her world, where the tough, sexy women don’t really need rescuing, but the helpful, sexy men sure don’t hurt. This story was easy to read just like the first two before it and since this is book three in the series, it must be read in order.
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This is the first book in the Half Moon Bay series. This is a contemporary romance which has lots of twists and turns, angst, slow burn romance and finding love when you least expect it. This was definately a book I would enjoy curled up on a beach somewhere. Once I started it I was transported to the beautiful setting of white beaches and blue seas.
Hope thinks her life is good until her boyfriend leaves her because she is predictable. Hope has never really taken a risk in her life so when her sister tells her about a raffle to win a scuba resort Hope thinks it’s a joke. I mean it’s not like she will win right?
But that is exactly what happens and now Hope finds herself leaving her old life behind and setting off somewhere new to start and run her resort. However she doesn’t have a clue on how to run a scuba resort. She needs help and that comes in the form of scuba diving instructor Alex.
Alex sees that Hope needs help and he’s only to happy to help her find her feet. But when the chemistry between them starts to become too much can they resist the pull. Especially when fate keeps dragging them back together. Both Hope and Alex have scars from their past but can they both be brave enough to realise that their way forward could be with each other?
I loved both Hope and Alex. They both have their own demons from their pasts but when they are together all that seems to fade into the background. You can’t help be captivated by their story and wishing for their happy ever after.
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This book is part of the Demented Souls Series and tells the story of Malice. Recently just left the Army, he is working in a ranch. The men in this series, take a no nonsense, alpha-male attitude but really, he is a caring and the guys in the group are just like brothers. Malice is in a Diner when he meet’s Bonnie. She has come out of an abusive relationship, but her ex cannot understand why they are no longer together. Something happens with her ex whilst they are in there and Malice goes to protect her. Escorting her out, he gives her his phone number, just in case she needs anymore help.
This then begins an undeniable chemistry and where the story begins! It is a wonderful story and it kept me reading page after page. I have not read the books before this, but I am now looking forward to having a binge on all of them! I enjoyed the story, learning about Malice and the MC Biker Group. Would 100% recommend this if you love Romance, Drama and Suspense.
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The rebirth is a compelling exploration of Planet Amazon, where Andrea Staton has dedicated her career to finding a hidden doorway Earth to the planet Amazon.. The narrative takes us on a journey through the planets and tto deal with the men on this planet, becoming a warrior. It is keeping readers engaged with its rich character development and immersive storytelling. The protagonist, Andrea, is a well-crafted character whose struggles and triumphs resonate deeply. The author masterfully weaves themes of Science Fiction, Drama and suspense, making the story not only entertaining but also thought-provoking.
The author’s use of world building enhances the reading experience, inviting readers to reflect on the medieval society, that fights with sword and staff, was in place of the advanced society she was hoping for. However, these minor flaws do not detract from the overall impact of the story. In conclusion, Rebirth is a must-read for anyone who enjoys Spaceships, romance, ancient technology and male slaves! This book leaves a lasting impression and prompts readers to ponder its themes long after the last page is turned.
I highly recommend it to and Sc-fi fans!
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Alexis is out diving when she spots the “ ordinary” which is ocean life and the “ unordinary” an algae , it’s no ordinary algae and it’s effects can be devastating to mankind and now she’s under the radar of the “ creators” of this bio engineered algae , she’s in danger and these people are ruthless …
What they didn’t bank on is Seb , her former Navy Seal friend and man he’s all alpha and had he weak at the knees 🙈and one would think that because they’re trying to save humanity they’d have support but the bad guys seem to one up them the whole time but fear not good will always overcome evil 😉
While the fight to save mankind was going on there was also the battle of the heart which did break the tension a little and it was a good distraction from the heart racing tension 🥰
It can be read as a stand-alone but I highly recommend you read the entire series for a fuller experience 😉
Neferet, Bener’ib and Mut-Tuy are back with another mystery to solve and this time it is closer to home, because Neferet’s Uncle Pipi has gotten involved in a get rich quick scheme, it is a chariot workshop which wants to expand and he is an investor, unfortunately, he is on trouble because the payments keep increasing and he starts to be unable to afford it and is scared.
This is where the other investors start dying and this terrifies Pipi and the rest of the family, especially when it becomes clear that there are some unsavoury characters behind the scheme and things begin to go wrong. As usual, an investigation starts and Neferet becomes embroiled in the scheme herself, but can she and her band of teenage investigators figure out who is behind the chariot workshop pyramid scheme before anyone else is killed, or will this be their last investigation?
This is a historical murder mystery where danger lurks around every corner and emotions run high when money, chariots and two young sunets become involved.
This is an important edition and a reminder that our furry family members should go to the vet not only when they’re sick but for regular checkups , vaccines, grooming and dentistry!
I loved that we got the pet’s perspective and that there are ways suggest to calm not only the little furry friends but also the family members 🥰🐾
Again , the illustrations are magnificent!
Everly library , rescue centre , SPCA and vet should have this series on hand …. My humble option ❣️📚🐾
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One can’t help but fall in love with Oscar and Emmy ❣️🐈⬛🐈⬛🐾 what a gift it is to do life with them and share their eventuates !
Each edition has a life lesson for pet owners young and old and the illustrations are bright , beautiful and captivating 🥰
This time round Oscar and Emmy have to stay with grandma as the family is going on holiday , they’re actually quite fortunate to have her as a sitter and that that don’t have to go to a kitty hotel or a kennel 🥰 but there’s still a few things to take into consideration….
The term pet sitter is so well explained and it gives a good understanding of what it actually entails both for the sitter and the pet . Yes it’s fun to have furry friends but it’s a big responsibility and one needs to know what to do especially if there’s a need for medical care .. but rest assured Grandma , Oscar and Emmy has a good time and everyone is safe and loved 🥰🐾
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Selene Marley is a woman who owns a small shop in the town of Everton, near the Ozarks where she has a comfortable life and a partner in crime, Rayden Hendrix, the shop has some regular customers who peruse her natural herbal remedies and organic food. She has her future planned out with Rayden and it is everything she could want, security, love and happiness and maybe even a wedding, not to mention good friends and beautiful scenery.
One day, all that changes when a pearlescent veil splits the town into two causing earthquakes and destroying the homes and businesses in their street, but the most terrifying thing is when everyone is separated. All the women are grouped together and the men all disappear, never mind where the children have gone and so when Selene starts to become accustomed to the new life she is having to make, she discovers her resilience.
As the days pass and Selene learns more about the ones around her, she comes across hints of a world not unlike hers, but more progressive and with different flora, fauna and traditions, but just when she has lost hope of seeing Rayden again, he reappeared in a sorry state, beaten and bruised, but they are still grateful to find each other again.
As the ramifications of the veils appearance and their new lives sink in, can Selene and Rayden navigate this new existence while also keeping their sanity in tact? This is a sci-fi adventure where worlds collide and lives intertwine to create a present fraught with danger, in this emotional rollercoaster.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-08-20 02:32:402024-09-27 10:28:56The Veil by Karli Rush – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Gaelan Erceldoune is an alchemist and is part of the scientific circles of Victorian London in which he meets fellow scientist Simon Bell, so when Simon’s wife falls ill with cancer and no other medical interventions working, he goes to see Gaelan who provides him with a last resort potion, however, it doesn’t work and a distraught Simon drinks what is left in hopes of joining his deceased wife.
Unfortunately for Simon, this doesn’t work and he wakes up a few days later and finds that he is changed and is no longer able to die! Fast forward five years and he hears of a patient in Bedlam, a hospital for the mentally infirm who resembles his own situation, however, when he finds out it is Gaelan, he is determined to ask questions and so he enacts a daring rescue.
As the years pass and the two physicians fall into a cycle of daily life, a pharmaceutical firm, Transdiff Genomics come across some diaries buried in what used to be Bedlam, and they begin to put prices together which should never have been unearthed and so Simon, Gaelan and a disgruntled Transdiff employee who questions their morals Dr Anne Shawe have to work together to stop certain information from landing in the wrong hands.
Can the intrepid trio do this all while Gaelan and Anne try to deny a growing attraction, or will life be changed forever more? This is a historical fiction which has some roots in reality, while creating fantastical elements throughout which will keep you on your toes throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-08-20 01:35:512024-09-27 10:28:11The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
The Rebirth Part One: Aliens and Royalty is the first part of the Planet Amazon series, written by Crystal Dawn. This was such an interesting and intriguing sci-fi romance with tons of adventure and so much more. A wonderful and original spin on both the Atlantis and the Amazonian Mythologies. I breezed through this book, reading any chance I got because I just had to know how it progressed. Crystal is a new author to me, but one I will be looking out for from now on!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2024-08-20 01:30:182024-09-27 10:18:07The Rebirth Part 1 (Planet Amazon Series) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Finn Cunningham
“This touching story… – Teaches young readers important truths about their identity in Christ. – Encourages children to see themselves and others as God sees them. – Includes an Activity Guide including Scripture suggestions so you can create your own sticky notes for your child and keep the conversation going. – Provides tips on how parents, grandparents, or other adults can discuss how God finds kindness, forgiveness, and serving as true strength, bravery, and courage. – Makes the perfect inspirational gift for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, and even graduations. – For children ages 4-10 (or any age!)”
Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco is a cute, faith-based, and inspirational story aimed at children aged 4 to 10 years. The story is accompanied by sweet, colourful, and engaging illustrations which really help fire the imagination and bring the story to life. Andrew loves to dress in his armor and play with his friends- setting off on many adventures… but what happens when his confidence is challenged? He is about to learn some valuable lessons- While the story and illustrations were quite well done, I did notice that due to the illustrations being quite bright and detailed, and taking up the whole page in most instances, that the text/written story should have been a bit larger and darker/bolder so it can be more easily read -> because as it stands, the writing is quite faint compared to the images and at times ‘disappears’ into the illustrations/background- which could make it difficult to read for little ones, or at bedtime in dimmer light. But, it is a cute little adventure story with some important messages and lessons. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-08-20 00:31:552024-09-24 19:36:16Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco – Review by Angela Hayes
Offsides is the third book in the Game Time Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson. It is a steamy NA sports romance, with angst, drama, emotion, chemistry, sparks, tension, and how love finds a way. This series revolves around the Wildcats football team, and this time it is Finn McCabe and Chessly Clarke’s turn. Theirs is a bit of an angsty and bumpy ride- as Finn fumbles the play and has to work for a second chance. What happens makes for an angsty read- but with some sweet, tender scenes, some emotion, steam, and just enough fun to keep things very engaging. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-08-20 00:20:232024-09-24 19:36:05Offsides (Game Time Series Book #3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Angela Hayes
The Apothecary’s Curse starts out a bit slow but once you get invested in Gaelan and Simon’s life you can’t put it down. Gaelan has had an interesting life due to making a potion that has cursed him with immorality (and fast regeneration). Simon only wants to cure his wife of cancer but instead he is granted immortality instead of death. The book deals with many different time periods that all tie together wonderfully to give an exciting and refreshing story. At first I found it to be a bit confusing but once I started to put the pieces together I could not put it down. I felt a hint of ‘Interview with a Vampire’ feel to if due to the immorality factor. Instead this focuses on apothecary/ alchemy with a hint of the elixir of life or the alchemists stone. The ending is left open for another book which I anxiously wish to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2024-08-20 00:07:252024-09-27 10:18:00The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Callie Luna
Fifteen years ago, Mallory Lawson “married” her childhood sweetheart, Beckett, in a pretend wedding on his family’s apple farm. She treasures not only the memories, but the ring he put on her finger. The trouble now, her brother, Evan, wants to put that family heirloom on his fiancée’s finger. Mallory adores CeCe, but she struggles to get past her girlhood fantasies of Beckett swooping back into her life with a certain ruby ring…
Beckett Fox is at a crossroads. After losing his grandfather, he’s listless and fearful of coming back to the family farm. There are too many memories, and most of them are tied to the love of his life, Mallory. He doesn’t even know if she remembers that fateful day when they were kids, playing make-believe under the apple trees, but he does. Now he’s back to help his buddy get married, and he hopes to find peace on the family farm, with Mallory by his side…
When the wedding planning kicks into high gear, Beckett and Mallory are thrust together as maid of honor and best man. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between them. Beckett fears Evan won’t support him dating Mallory, so the pair date in secret. But true love won’t stay hidden forever…
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s Buckeye Falls Series reminds readers of small-town life where everyone knows each other. Fans of Sharon Sala’s Blessings, Georgia series and Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series will fall in love with Buckeye Falls and the childhood sweethearts who are tired of hiding their feelings. Come for the wedding and stay for the whole series.
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Forever-to-Fall_Libby-Kay.jpg1200800itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2024-08-20 00:02:302024-09-03 09:40:08Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay
All he wanted was to end the war. Fate had other plans.
This box set doesn’t just contain The Crown of Stones Trilogy. It holds an adventure that transports you to a shattered land in need of rescue, an immersive reading experience that drops you into the mind of exiled soldier Ian Troy: a man born with an addiction to magic, living in a world where magic is reviled, and its users are enslaved.
This dark, epic saga comes to life as you journey across the war-torn realms of Mirra’kelan and meet its ever-evolving cast of characters all struggling to survive and find their own path to peace. You’ll cross realms devastated and divided by years of conflict, molded by secrets and lies, and governed by prejudice and fear. Learn their tangled history. Unearth the lore. Discover the true origins—and the danger—of the ancient Shinree’s powerful magic.
Travel with Ian as he returns to the past to save the future, crossing time to solve the mystery of The Crown of Stones, his true connection to the artifact, and the role it played in shaping all their lives.
Included in this box set:
Magic-Price (Book 1)
Magic-Scars (Book 2)
Magic-Borne (Book 3)
A Sneak Peek at The Wandering Isles (Soulbound Journeys Book 1)
C.L. Schneider is an award-winning author of immersive fantasy fiction, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. While fantasy is her main focus, she also pens the occasional horror or apocalyptic tale. Born in a small Kansas town, Schneider resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley Region with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds she creates, please visit her websitewww.clschneiderauthor.com or connect with C. L. Schneider on social media, where she is an active part of the indie author community.
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I’ve always been the perfect daughter, sister, and friend.
After all, my father and brother are Titans. We’re high society, so I have an image to uphold.
Costa Rica was supposed to be just a last summer hurrah before the new semester began.
It ended up being the night when the good girl did something bad.
A one-time indiscretion. Or so I thought … until I walked into class the first day of school.
My one-night stand turned out to be my professor, and it looks like he still has other lessons to teach me.
CALLUM
It was a fling with a hot girl on vacation.
Only, she is now my student and off limits to me.
But I’m a Titan—I get what I want. And I want her.
She’s unable to resist me any more than I can resist her.
Our stolen moments quickly turn into a forbidden liaison we need to hide from the world.
Yet the thing about secrets is… Nothing stays buried forever.
When someone who wants to ruin my career also develops an obsession with Nicole, I realize money and power mean nothing. Because he just might have what it takes to finally bring a Titan to his knees.
Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance.A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Forbiddenly-Yours-eBook.jpg1200746itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2024-08-20 00:00:512024-09-03 09:39:04Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm
Simon Bell, a physician in Victorian London, is looking for something to cure his wife who has cancer. He gets an elixir made by the apothecary Gaelan Erceldoune that is meant to cure his wife, but it does the exact opposite. Beside himself and not wanting to live without her, Simon takes the rest of the elixir, however he has now become immortal. Five years pass when news reaches Simon of a man in the Bedlam Prison that has the same powers as he does. To his surprise is it Gaelan. Now they must hunt down Gaelan’s missing manuscript if they want to reverse this strange phenomenon. Those diaries are unearthed in the present day by Transdiff Genomics where Anne Shawe works. She and Gaelan have a connection that leads to shocking information coming to light. There is so much going on in this book but the author did an amazing job with the transitions between past and present. That is hard to do whist keeping the reader engaged and the story moving forward. Overall this was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait to start on the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-08-19 22:48:142024-10-23 12:21:45The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I adored Tyler from the beginning and once I got to know her it grew from there. She comes from a musical family and her gift was helping the musicians make it and keep it. She also has the most adorable dog Rory and I would love to snuggle with him.
Cary a popular musician who is in the second half of his career will do anything for those he cares about and number one on that list is Tyler.
I think my favorite part was when they were in Austin. Having lived in the area as long as I have it made me happy to know the places they went to and that they were really places.
This was a good debut for Ms. Snow and I hope to read more of her in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2024-08-19 22:25:172024-09-27 10:17:39Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow – Review by Robin Rankin
This book grabbed my attention simply with the unique cover, so my interest was piqued already. I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the synopsis sounded promising which led me to dive right in. It took me a little bit of time to find my reading groove as it starts a little slower, but once it picked up, I voraciously read the entire book in one sitting. It’s evident how much research went into this magnificent story as the author expertly crafts a historical mystery with a theme of immortality throughout. The characters are absolutely astounding and relatable in this darker sci-fi read. If you are on the fence deciding whether to pick up this book or not, I highly recommend jumping in and losing yourself in a historical fantasy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-08-19 22:25:062024-09-27 10:17:31The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Shannen Kern
15 years have passed since Tyler and Cary have seen each other. They went to school together and each had a crush on the other but nothing came of it. Cary is a world famous rockstar and confirmed bachelor. Tyler is a music manager and has sworn off dating musicians. Will the make an exception since they are still attracted to one another? Rock Crush and Roll was a fun rockstar romance that I had no problem getting into. I enjoyed the easy flow of the story and the chemistry of the characters. I will definitely be looking for more work from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-08-19 22:24:012024-10-23 12:22:17Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
