I absolutely love this book series. Who knew that menopause and hockey could go together so well? This is the third book in the Hot Flash Hookups series, and it continues to include all of our favorite past characters that we have grown to know and love. We get to watch the grumpy hockey goalie, Niko, as he battles for custody with his ex-wife for joint custody of his daughter and his strong attraction to the coach’s daughter Chloe. Is there room in his life for both a little romance with a gorgeous woman beginning menopause, who happens also to be an amazing hockey player, and to win the battle with his ex-wife who seems to enjoy playing games more than she cares about what’s best for their daughter’s well-being? You will not want to miss this next book of Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart, who are a dynamic duo when it comes to writing amazing romance books with a lot of humor in them. Every single one of the books in this series has had me rolling with laughter as well as tearing up when the characters battle their self-worth while navigating their attraction to these cute hockey players who seem to ignore what’s right in front of them. Happy reading my friends, this is a great series to cuddle up with a nice cup of hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and enjoy a little romance. @Brandy Rymer 10/2024
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A Tale of Two Crushes is such a sweet romance. Holland is the new girl in school and meets two different guys in her first two days at her new school. Little did she know that her two crushes were twin brothers with completely opposite personalities. Holland is a huge book nerd, who loves eating healthy, natural foods, and wants to be a nurse once she finishes school, which she hopes to do on a fast track. Asher, the first twin she meets is so similar to Holland that he seems like the perfect guy until he doesn’t respond to her messages. Chandler, the guy she meets the next day is cute beyond anything she could imagine, but he seems to be very self-centered, hates books as well as vegetables, and recently broke up with his snobbish girlfriend. The twins have had a constant battle with one another since they were very young, so when they both realize they both have their sights on dating Holland, the war begins, and she’s in the middle. Which boy will Holland choose to be with, or will she choose to go with neither due to their constant battles? You’ll want to read the book to find out what’s going on with both of these boys and who Holland chooses. Happy reading my friends, this is a great young adult book for all you romance fans who are looking for a soft romance. @Brandy Rymer 10/2024
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Love and Fate is an amazing second chance at romance between a rockstar and the girl he loved but pushed away due to his insecurities. This romance has everything you could ever want in a story, from an exciting rock band with cool members to love and loss and, of course, regrets for decisions made throughout life. I love that there are so many great lessons to be learned from the characters in this story, and they most definitely do, some good and some bad outcomes but in the end, love will always win out. You get to experience what life is like for parents in the music industry and how there must be a deep-seated trust between both parties in a relationship to make things work and be faithful. There are some deeply sad parts in this story, but those must happen so that the characters may experience the life lessons that come with these rough patches in life. This book was well-written and kept my interest the entire time I was reading it. I am so excited to find the first book and see what I missed out on by starting on book 2 of this series. Happy book hunting my friends! Give this book a read, you won’t regret it, it’s an amazing example of fate winning out in the end. @Brandy Rymer 10/2024
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Marlena Frank is such an amazing author; she brings this book to life with her dynamic characters. I loved following along with the unlikely pairing of Colton and Rennick along with the fieriness of Mary. This book does a great job of bringing out a fantastic world full of fantasy and western gunslinging fun. Who would have thought that a loner werewolf, Colton, pair well with a bloodsucking card shark like Rennick, yet it takes the partners to need one another to survive the evil happenings in Peridot. This book will have you on the edge of your seat at the action-packed, thrill ride this book takes you on. I am so excited to continue the Colton Fen series and to see what new adventures await our werewolf detective, as well as what kind of trouble awaits around the corner. @Brandy Rymer 10/2024
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Book #1 Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey was such a thrilling read, I couldn’t put this book down! I love the characters and how feisty they are, especially our main female character, Evelyn, who finds herself in a messy situation when she is mistaken for someone else while traveling abroad. Patrick happens to be at the airport looking to prevent Megan from going on the run, when he accidentally grabs Evelyn instead, who happens to look similar to Megan. All this mess happens because Megan, who was in a hurry to get onto the airplane, bumped into Evelyn and accidentally grabbed the wrong travel bag. Due to this accident, Evelyn was left holding Megan’s bag, which puts her in a very dangerous situation. Throughout this book we see Evelyn forced to step out of her comfort zone, and continually have to fight for her life, and the lives of her new friends. This story is so realistic, it will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what may be waiting right around the corner! There is a budding romance throughout the story, that is beautifully intertwined with the thrills of mystery and danger. What a wonderful touch to have a slow to develop romance that stayed in the bounds of old-fashioned courtship, showing that there are good men still out there who respect women’s morals.
Book #2 This is the second book of the London Detective Agency series. It focuses on James, who investigates a stalker case for the local bakery owner, Tessa. This book continues along with the first book in the series and contains all of our favorite characters and many new ones. I loved how James finally finds someone to keep him from being such a huge workaholic in the office and gets him to get out a little more from his daily habits of spending way too much time at work. What a great mystery that has you second-guessing who the stalker may be. It casts a light of suspicion at so many of your favorite characters but beware not all are as good as they seem. This book has a lot of exciting scenes in it and will make you anxious to read it from cover to cover, so grab a snack and get ready for a fun read. Happy reading everyone, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 10/2024
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This book was a very unique read about fated mates and the path that they had to take to be together. What a wonderful story of a woman’s passing, and the final act of kindness that she was able to bring about as her dying wish. The fact that this story contains jackals, vultures, and other shapeshifters was so cool, I really enjoyed reading this short story. This had such a great moral to the story that no matter how different people may be, what truly matters is that we stand up for what we believe in, be a part of the change for good, and follow our hearts wherever they may lead us. If you like to read paranormal romances, I highly recommend reading this short story by the amazing Naomi Valkyrie. She never disappoints with her unique style of writing intriguing stories that interest you right up to the last page. Happy reading my friends, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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This is the third book in the Match Made in Montana series. It is a wonderful romance series based in a small-town country setting that is so beautifully portrayed. Each of our main character’s stories continues throughout each of the books, as well as focusing on a new set of couples. Each of the new couples needs to work through whatever situation is causing contention between the two before finding they have such a deep connection and shows how true love knows no bounds. What a great series this is, so old-fashioned in the morals of the people, it’s such a refreshing, feel-good read. I hope that you all enjoy reading this series as much as I did, I cannot wait to read more from Rachelle Paige Campbell, who has such a magical writing style that combines old-fashioned beliefs with romance that gives you hope for a brighter future. Happy book hunting my friends, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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I am a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice, and I love reading variation books, especially when they follow along with the original storyline. In this book, we get to follow Miss Georgiana as she seeks to find a potential mate so she may start her own family. What a wonderful short read this was. If you are a fan of the original characters then you will want to read this book, because we get to read about how many of the past characters are doing and learn of their fates. T. L. Clark did a great job matching the writing style and being true to the period from the setting to the speaking patterns of the character. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a short and sweet romance. @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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This was one of the most intense books I have read in quite a while. It had me on the edge of my seat and cringing in bed at night, I had no clue what could happen next. The setting primarily takes place in one of those spooky old towns where everyone knows everyone else, and if you are an outsider, you are not welcome. The neighbors are all real creepy like they are all out to drive out any who are not a part of some big secret that only those from town know. The things that happened to our main character, Josh, had me looking over my shoulder at night, I was so jumpy at every little noise. I love finding a book that can have such an intense powerful reading experience. John Evans did an amazing job in writing Midnight Falls; I must say I cannot wait to read more of his books. I hope if you are into intense thrillers or horrors then you will give this book a read, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you do. Happy book hunting my friends, I’m on to my next search for another great read! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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What a great M/M fantasy romance that was completely original. I love the angle that Amanda Kay took in developing this awesome storyline around good versus evil and having the ring be the protagonist in the story. The ring represents the world’s evil and tries to influence the hunter to kill the demon angel despite the attraction they feel for one another. This made for a great fantasy romance as we see our two main characters fight against all that they have been taught as their responsibility and follow along as they choose where their destinies will take them. This book was not a long read, but every page will have you on edge rooting for a happily ever after that may or may not be possible. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced adventure as the two main characters work against time to seek out the answers they need…will the past be able to help them save their future? Find out by reading Driving into the Night by the amazing author Amanda Kay who has a skill like no other! Until next time my friends, I’m off to find another great read! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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Mr. Lucky is a realistic tale of a man’s journey through life as he suffers highs, and lows, and works to give back to those who made his life a little easier after he hit his lowest point. This book has everything you could want in a crime thriller. From drug crime bosses, the Russian mob, detectives, and a winning lottery ticket. Lee Wood uses an excellent format of writing this book through multiple character’s points of view, allowing the reader to have a very diverse perspective. It is amazing how you get to follow James’ life from the view of multiple characters, he is someone that you will feel invested in, and hope that he can persevere through everything that keeps happening to him. Will James be able to survive all the hardships, or will he give in to the depression that is weighing heavily upon him? I was so excited to see that this is a book series, where we get to continue to follow the lives of the other characters that we’ve met. Stay tuned for more reviews to come as I continue the Trentbridge Tale series. Until next time my friends, happy reading! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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Anise Storm has done it again with this second book in the Titans of Chicago series! Not only does she bring the heat of romance, but she also has intrigue and suspense to accompany the plot. I love that she takes the time to develop the characters into such realistic, well-rounded people and puts them into situations that could happen in reality. The descriptions of college life on campus, and the interactions between fellow college students and the teachers are spot on. This book will grab your attention the moment the two main characters meet on a vacation retreat. I love that this series doesn’t just focus on the lead male roles of the Titans, but it showcases how strong the women are in the family as well. This book has so many crazy surprises that will have you gritting your teeth as you progress through the story. Read on to find out if Callum and Nicole can make their student/teacher romance work or if they are doomed to fail right from the start. Happy reading everyone, until next time my friends! I’m on the hunt to find my next great read! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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Warning, this book is definitely not for young readers. There are a lot of adult content and triggers that may be uncomfortable for some readers. This book is an amazing experience of what it must be like to enter the dating world post-divorce. B. L. Wilde is such an amazing author. She has spun a tale so realistic, that you feel as if you are watching Bella navigate the dating world. This book follows Bella through her journey of rebuilding herself after living with self-doubt and low self-esteem developed during her marriage to Joel, her soon-to-be ex-husband who was caught cheating on her. As Bella enters the world of online dating, as encouraged by her best friends, she realizes that not all are who they seem. This poor woman experiences highs and lows as she regains confidence in herself that she is a beautiful woman inside and out and deserves to be treated as such. I highly recommend reading this book if you are looking for a romance that has some great dating humor but also covers the dark side of dating as well. This book was so good, that I want to go back and re-read it again and keep the ending in mind as I follow along with Bella’s dating experiences. There is so much I hadn’t realized until the very end when Bella finally finds her “almost perfect” Mr. Right. Happy reading everyone, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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Made to Love Her was a short read, but let me tell you, Michele Sims packed every page full of suspense and thrills! I could not put the book down from the very first page, it starts right out with what seems to be a normal day for a happy couple, but boy were they wrong. This makes me fear elevators more than ever, oh my goodness it was scary hearing their tale. I have not read any of the Moore Family Saga books, but after reading this suspense novella, I want more of Cade and Lecia’s story! I am a huge fan after reading this book, the situations are so real and thrilling to read. If you want a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, with a little bit of spicy romance between husband and wife, then this is a great book to delve into. Happy reading everyone, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 09/2024
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I have really enjoyed reading the Notebook Mysteries series. Kimberly Mullins is an amazing author who pays special attention to details while writing her mystery books. This allows the reader to delve into the process of trying to solve the mystery right along with our main characters. I love that each story in this series continues to build upon the characters’ backstories, making them more and more dynamic as we delve deeper into their pasts and examine their current relationships with one another. It is also amazing that any one of the books in this series can be read as a stand-alone, although I recommend you read all of the series from the beginning, which is something I am going to go back and do since I jumped into reading the middle of this series. The characters are so relatable, the settings are realistic, and the events that happen are believable, which is so important to a good mystery book. Some parts progressed a little slower at times, but it makes it worth the reader’s time to stick with it because details in a mystery read are so imperative to not miss. This is a great series to read if you love a good mystery that has you guessing throughout the book and then continues to be filled with unexpected twists and turns right to the very end. Happy reading, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
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This is the second book of the London Detective Agency series. It focuses on James, who investigates a stalker case for the local bakery owner, Tessa. This book continues along with the first book in the series and contains all of our favorite characters and many new ones. I loved how James finally finds someone to keep him from being such a huge workaholic in the office and gets him to get out a little more from his daily habits of spending way too much time at work. What a great mystery that has you second-guessing who the stalker may be. It casts a light of suspicion at so many of your favorite characters but beware not all are as good as they seem. This book has a lot of exciting scenes in it and will make you anxious to read it from cover to cover, so grab a snack and get ready for a fun read. Happy reading everyone, until next time! @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
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Magic-Price C. L. Scheider outdid herself in this magical book of perseverance and tough life decisions. It reminds the reader to think before you act. There are consequences to every wish we make in life. I love that this story takes us through Ian Troy’s life, showing us where he was before he found the Crown of Stones and how he feels about being a magic user. Then allows us to see the consequences his wish has caused to himself and everyone. Fast forward ten years later, when all Ian wants to do is forget that he’s ever been a magic user, causing his mind to remain in a fog with his drinking habits, when everything he had been running from has caught up to him. What will Ian do, will he go back to his old ways and use his magical abilities, or will he remain constantly on the run? Read this first book to find out…I am so excited to start book #2!
Magic-Scars Ian Troy is back in this second installment of The Crown of Stones series, Magic-Scars. I was so excited to jump right into this book to follow the fate that Ian had befallen after his tragic mistakes had come about from wishing with the Crown of Stones. Now that Ian’s finally freed from his captivity, he enters a world full of people being unsettled and fearful for their lives. Ian’s old enemy Draken of Langor has taken control of Mirra’kelan and is a terrifying king who rules with an iron fist. Ian finds himself amongst a group of rebels who are seeking a way out of their situation. As Ian tries to find and put back together the Crown of Stones, he is faced with odd marks appearing across his skin, that continue to multiply in number as his search continues. What is the meaning of these magical scars that are appearing, do they have anything to do with the Crown of Stones? Will he be able to help the group of rebels to find their freedom, and regain his use of magic without overloading his addictions? You will not want to set this book down as you follow Ian Troy’s latest adventure.
Magic-Borne In this final tale of The Crown of Stones series, we are excited to find out what the fate of Ian Troy will be. The rebellion has been destroyed, and so many have passed due to the violence. Mirra’kelan is now under new rule with another self-appointed emperor, the people are even more fearful for their lives. Ian Troy will have to come out of hiding to help save his friends and family. Will he be able to continue to utilize his magic and not fully give over to the beast inside of him or will he be able to hold onto his humanity? Will Ian’s premonitions come to pass, or will his trip to the ancient past bring about peace and serenity for his people? This book series just continues to grow in suspense and the thrill of watching Ian Troy strive to undo everything he had brought to pass from his first run-in with the Crown of Stones. This book has amazing characters that you will be so in-depth that you may lose yourself in the pages as you ride along this exciting journey of war, love, and the drive to never give up.
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I am a huge fan of Brooke May’s books, especially The Predator series. I was so happy that this book is all about Noah’s story and that we get to know his character on a deeper level. This story starts immediately with a tragedy, which had me in tears from the first page. After reading the Prologue and learning of the tragic occurrence that befell Noah, you get to read all about our new characters including a widower, Bijou, and her daughter Claire, who run a community center in their small town in Georgia. After the tragedy Noah experienced, he moved his family to this small town in Georgia, where he went to heal. What a beautiful story that unfolds as Noah and Bijou meet and work together to improve the quality of the community center. I was so excited when some special characters made an appearance from the past Predator series, no spoilers on who, but know that the storylines do continue with some little hints as the storyline goes along following Noah’s new life. Happy reading as you continue this newest installment of The Predator series. @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
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I love this side story about Beth and Scott, key characters in The Predator series. Beth wants to pursue her dreams of being a female boxer while working to overcome her feelings of inadequacy stemming from her past. Scott is a great manager and could help Beth to soar as he fills in for Beth’s best friend who is out during her pregnancy. The only problem is that Scott is a player, and Beth is the next girl in his sights, claiming to have changed his ways. Will the two be able to their clashing personalities long enough to work together to see Beth reach her goals, or will they fall prey to their attraction for one another?
Brooke May is such a great writer, who takes the time to create dynamic characters as well as placing them in realistic situations that deal with real-world issues. I love that the reader is entertained by the author’s use of witty characters, and we get to laugh, cry, and fight alongside them, cheering for them to overcome all obstacles to achieve their goals. Every book in The Predator series continues the storyline of our characters, allowing the reader to watch as the storyline continues to progress throughout the lives of these amazing characters. If you like reading a romance series with strong women, and men who fight for the love of their lives, then this is the series for you. Happy reading everyone, may you enjoy this knockout book. @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
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Wheel of Evil is the third book in the Hani’s Daughter Mystery series, but the first of the series that I have read so far. It was very intriguing to read as the tale unfolds and the mystery thickens as to who is behind the scheme leading to several investors’ deaths. As our main character’s uncle gets involved, it leads her, along with her friends and family, to get to the bottom of what’s going on before her uncle meets his demise. This book was exciting to read and had a lot of thrilling events take place that keep you guessing what may befall our main character next. As the main character gets closer and closer to uncovering the answers that she is seeking, she finds herself in a very dangerous situation. Will her friends and family be able to help her, or will they find out what they need to know after it is too late? If you love to read a book full of action and love the thrill of trying to solve a good mystery, then this is the series for you! Happy reading, I hope you enjoy the adventure. @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
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Brooke May does it again, with yet another fiery romance in The Predator series! We finally see the outcome of Katie and Chamberlain’s reunion and follow along with their rollercoaster of a relationship. I was so excited to find out if they could overcome their past misunderstandings and find out whether they could reconnect on a romantic level, or if Katie’s family ruined yet another part of her life. This book is the perfect mix of life lessons, romance, sports, and of course, a great storyline to keep you wanting more on every page that you turn. The romance is hot, the boxing matches are exciting, and the friendships are so heartwarming. Who says family is only those you are related to by blood, sometimes the best family is the ones that you get to choose yourself, and this story proves this. I love that we get to delve deeper into Beth and Scott’s story as well as follow alongside Katie and Chamberlain’s reunion, and we get to know the adorable Marissa, who is the perfect mix of the best of both parents. I am so excited to continue reading the next books in this series. If you like romance and are a fan of persevering characters who deal with real-life issues, you’ll love this series. Happy reading everyone! @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-08-09 00:36:232024-09-27 07:46:17The Predator Part Two (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Brandy Rymer
Taste of Honey includes three stories all containing adult content and are very spicy reads, definitely not intended for a younger reader, so be forewarned. I loved that each story is a short read, but the storyline is so in-depth that you don’t even realize you’ve already gotten to the end until you’re there. It is so encapsulating, and what a great ride they each take you on, leading you through the dark world of adult content where most do not normally go except in a book. The characters are all very different in each of these stories, yet they all have a similar theme of trying new things that they never saw themselves trying out, but that appeal to their deeper desires than they ever thought possible. I love that the steam factor in each of these stories is just the right mix with the storyline, making it important but not all-encompassing, allowing the reader to enjoy each character’s build-up and background stories. This is a great book to read if you’re in the mood for some saucy romance with great plots to go along with them. @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-08-05 19:16:342024-09-27 08:36:58Taste of Honey (Taste of Honey Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Brandy Rymer
I love reading Sinister Styx books, and this one was no exception. What a great short story that shows the perils of what happens when fate steps in. This book had drawn me in right from the start. I knew that there would be trouble in paradise between the two main characters, but I had no idea that it would go to such extremes so quickly. Think that you’ve got this story figured out as you read, think again as the author throws in a wicked twist at the end. I cannot read more from Sinister Styx; she has an amazing way to develop storylines that grab a hold and draw you in right from the start. If you like a twisted suspense, with a hint of adult content, then you won’t want to miss out on this quick read. @Brandy Rymer 08/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-08-01 21:52:252024-09-26 13:19:53Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Brandy Rymer
This book series keeps improving as each new book builds up the suspense with each new mystery happening to the club members. I was shocked that there were so many deaths and injuries this time, having the drama continue to build up and the suspense grows as I read each page. I had my suspicions and was happy to see I was right about who the guilty party was, but boy the author had me working to solve the mystery as there are so many different leads to follow about every character in the book club. We get to continue following the lives of our book club members from the first book in the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series as they explore their love for mysteries and Tey’s adventures. I am curious if the books that the group is reading are real because I’m intrigued to read them if they are, and if they aren’t then the author should consider writing them because the stories that the book club is reading have me just as intrigued as the story that I’m following along. This book is full of amazing past characters as well as lots of new characters that you get to know, guiding the reader to have even more suspicious characters to suspect of wrongdoings. I’m hopeful that this series will continue because I love a good suspenseful mystery with just the right amount of soft romance to add to the drama. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
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I got to read this story when it was part of a compilation of stories by several amazing authors called, “Saved by the Everyday Hero” and loved it. Naomi Valkyrie is a great author; she brings the story to life through her magical way of writing such a realistic storyline. She takes her time developing the characters so dynamically that you can’t help but love them. I am so excited that this is now available as a story all by itself as well as in a compilation.
I absolutely loved reading this romance compilation; it was filled with happily-ever-after stories that enchanted me with every story. I loved getting to read so many different authors in one place. I have found some new authors that I will seek other works because they were so amazing at bringing the characters to life. There was at least one story that had someone you could relate to, I found there were so many that I could relate to in my life. Reading stories that make you feel warm and fuzzy was wonderful. If you love a good short romance story with a complete plot and all the character development, this is the book for you! I hope to be able to find more books like this in the future, where amazing authors come together to compile their work into one place for us romantics. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-07-27 01:20:392024-09-26 12:41:34Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Brandy Rymer
Nicolette Terry is a new author who hit her first book right out of the park! This first book in the Love Ties Us series is amazing, it had me in tears throughout the story. There were so many instances that I felt that I was right there with the group of friends experiencing their trials, their losses, and their heartbreak. What a beautiful gift to be able to write such a realistic romance, that carries such a sad tale of heartbreak, but which was necessary to lead to the rekindling of a second chance at love. The realism of the action in the military scenes just about did me in, they were so realistic with the stories that I’ve heard from veterans. I truly hope that there are such amazing resources that are available as the ones that are mentioned in this book because there are so many who battle the demons of their memories of what people have experienced while serving our amazing nation.
I could not put this book down and am so excited to read more books by this author. I am hoping that she will continue to build stories around all of the other characters within the group of special friends because I am already hooked and invested in their lives and want more. The build-up of each character having such mischievous attitudes makes for some amazing future storylines, that are yet to be explored. This was most definitely a book I’d recommend to anyone who loves a continuing storyline that doesn’t fail to connect, as you’ll see when you read this, the first of this book series. Happy reading everyone, I know I truly enjoyed this new author’s first book and look forward to reading many more by her. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-07-26 01:00:492024-09-26 13:24:50The Story That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Brandy Rymer
I absolutely love this book series and recommend anyone looking for a feel-good romance series to start with the first book and then this one second. Each can be a standalone, but you’d be missing out on getting to know the whole gang that are key characters in each book. Nicolette Terry has written such a great book series, it gave me everything that I want in a romance, and then more. The author’s use of such masterful ways of going into detail about the character’s life stories really draws you in and helps you to connect with them. Every character is so realistic, that you feel like you can relate to the real-world issues that are going on in their lives.
I love that this particular book gives us Cadence’s story and that we get to see what is going on between her and her boyfriend and learn who the “I met someone” is referring to from Book #1. It’s great to read a story that deals with regular people’s problems and have a glimpse into the lives of people who have not had an over-the-top family life but are more down to earth in the fact that they grew up with less than stellar situations. It allows the reader to feel an emotional connection, and to relate to the drama and contention that makes up the storyline. It’s so hard to trust love when you’ve been burnt and don’t feel like you are worthy of being yourself. It’s nice to have a story that connects so well and overlaps the previous book, showing how well they go together. You are just getting the situations from another point of view from other characters in the friends group. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-07-26 00:37:252024-09-26 13:24:42The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Brandy Rymer
What a great romance with a wonderful storyline and amazing characters that grab your heart. This is a story about Drew and Katie, both at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, dressed in outrageous mascot costumes. Both had sworn off romance and fell for one another from the moment they met. This is such a sweet romance that will take the reader through the ups and downs of dating, especially when you are getting over a bad relationship history. What a great book to read if you’re in the mood for a short romance that will have you laughing throughout the book, but still get your happily ever after. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-07-21 23:48:002024-09-26 12:35:19Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Brandy Rymer
The Predator was a great contemporary romance by Brooke May, who has a wonderful skill at her craft. What an amazing talent she has for developing characters that are so realistic and placing them into storylines that you can’t help but get invested in. This story starts in the present tense but not long into the story you go into the past and spend almost the entire story in the past, as our main character tells her best friend her life story. By the time you are about finished with the story, you get to come back to the present, and boy are there some unexpected huge surprises waiting for you! I was hooked from the moment I opened this book; I could not put it down I read this in one sitting and couldn’t help myself to jump right into the next book in the series. The author stands true to her writing style in that she works hard to create such dimensional characters that will have you laughing and crying right alongside them as you follow through their heartbreak and the battles that they go through. Every good romance must have some contention to bring you to the big finish, well this book brings you right to a cliffhanger, so be prepared! This is a perfect read, especially for these hot summer nights. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
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The Shattered Embrace series is definitely for an adult audience, that being said I absolutely love this series. Before I read this book, I reread the full series before starting the book, including the side story of Derek and Jordan in Wonderland, so I could have a full understanding of everything that led to this point in time. I had read the previous books earlier, but love reading a series through one right after the other when I have time. This book takes us into the life of Derek, Zachary’s half-brother, and we learn a lot more about his deep secrets. Not only do we get to read the story from Derek’s point of view, but also from Justine and Jordan’s points of view. Both ladies are subs of Derek’s but also have way more to their character than meets the eye. This story is full of thrilling moments, and intense interactions between opposing teams that are fighting for dominance in a bigger battle than just in the business world. You won’t want to miss this explosive next book in this series, where Derek will get to fight his battles for dominance in his personal life as well as his professional life. Will his skills as an ex-navy SEAL be able to keep him and his loved ones safe, or will he get distracted by his newly developing feelings get in the way? @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
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