Ginny goes back to her small hometown to help with father due to him needing surgery. The only problem is she left that town and her ex-husband, Max, two years prior. Ginny’s ex-husband whom she hasn’t spoken to since she left two years prior. OF course, being home at Christmas time brings back nostalgia and second thoughts. Max finds he still has feelings for Ginny – will she find those feelings are still there for Max? This is a sweet Christmas romance – giving off vibes of a Kristin Hannah story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2022-12-20 20:16:332022-12-30 06:01:59Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Tanya Wall, December 2022
This is your typical boy wants to win sort of story. Boy wants girl, boy makes a bet. Boy gets girl. No, I’m just kidding. Honestly, this author winds this story up so tight that the reader will have a hard time breathing before the end of it. I caught myself holding my breath, wanting nothing more than to see this little flame and gust of wind collide into something enormous. And I can’t say I was disappointed.
All I need now is for someone to whisk me away on a romantic tropical holiday before the holidays to bring my spirits up. These characters, the world building and the dynamite chemistry between these two is undeniably one of the better reads when it comes to a romance tug of war. Pick this up, read it between the holidays and new years, and I bet you, you will have a better outlook on what’s to come. Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00AimstoReadhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAimstoRead2022-12-20 19:01:262022-12-30 06:01:38Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Amy Brennan
Falling Home is the first book in the A Buckeye Falls series. This is an excellent read if you want a second-chance romance set during the Christmas holidays. I fell for the main characters, Ginny and Max, quickly. I could relate to going home to help a parent, but not everyone has a Max pining for them. Ginny left the small town for a job and left everything behind for a new adventure. Max stayed in the small town and prospered in everything but love. Will the exes find their way back together? The story is sweet and filled with holiday cheer. I look forward to seeing what the next book in this series brings. This story definitely helped me get into the magical holiday spirit.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2022-12-20 18:42:512022-12-30 06:01:28Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Sheri Schrader
Such a perfect romance story. This is book One in the Bluestone series. Novella length. I read it just a few hours. Loved every bit of it, I can’t wait to read the next book. Lilly and Jake are the perfect couple once they go through a few minor bumps to figure love out.
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This is a lovely second chance romance that has some really festive cheer to it. This book, for me, was all about the characters. They were so easy to connect either, really engaging and heartwarming. You could tell right from their first interaction that their connection was still their. This author is still a relatively new author to me but if this is the standard of her books then I am excited to read more!!
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 Baker2022-12-20 16:25:322022-12-30 06:08:26Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Kerry Baker
I absolutely loved this story. I loved that this was about an ex husband who never really got over his ex and that the ex-wife ran as far as she could. I also loved that Max (the ex-husband) had an amazing relationship with his ex’s father, because I think that an overlooked part of stories can be the people on the outside who are impacted by the divorce. This goes for in real life as well. I also truly loved that when Ginny came home to help her father, the entire small town she used to live in conspires for them. This truly left me feeling the happily ever after. I highly recommend this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-12-20 16:24:062022-12-30 06:08:18Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Christine Baranek
I really enjoyed this heartwarming contemporary romance with a second chance at romance theme. Set in the small town of Buckeye Falls, Ohio, during the festive holidays, Ginny Meyer returns to her small hometown from New York, to help her father recover from surgery. She does not plan on involving herself in any of the usual festive events, such as, Christmas caroling and cookie decorating, and she is definitely going to stay away from Max, her ex-husband. However, Ginny soon finds herself helping out with the Christmas Jubilee, along with Max. Meanwhile, diner owner Max Sanchez has spent the past two years missing Ginny, after she broke his heart and left town. He’s willing to do anything to spend time with her now that she’s back, and luckily he loves Christmas. Max hopes that his charm, some holiday cheer and his famous cheese enchiladas will make Ginny reconsider leaving again. Whilst embracing the holiday season Max can sense that Ginny is warning to the idea of staying in Buckeye Falls, but he might need a Christmas miracle to convince her to take another chance on love. I loved the main characters and felt the chemistry between Max and Ginny really came across in this sweet story. The descriptive narrative brought the small town setting to life, and I loved the feel of Buckeye Falls and meeting all the townspeople. An enjoyable and engaging read, and it left me with a real festive feeling!
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 Gordon2022-12-20 15:50:202022-12-30 06:08:09Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Ginny and Max were married, high school sweethearts. Everything was great until their dreams seemed to fork in different directions. Ginny followed her dream job to New York and Max stayed in their hometown. A couple years later, Ginny finds herself returning to her hometown to take care of her father. When she can’t avoid running into her ex… she finds that her feelings for Max, while buried, are still very much there. Can they find a way back together again? Or is it too late for them to bring their paths back together again?
What a sweet story! I truly enjoyed reading this book. Ginny and Max’s story is a beautiful one that isn’t too far from reality to be believable. Both of them love the other deeply, but lost sight of their love by letting life get in the way. I love how Max never truly gave up on Ginny. Their heartache and struggle to find each other again is similar to a Hallmark story. This is a sweet, heartwarming read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2022-12-20 14:18:442022-12-30 06:07:30Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Desiree Ottinger
Falling Home is a sweet second chance romance is set in a small town in the magical holiday season. Where the snow is falling and trees are being trimmed and the magic of Christmas is everywhere. Well that is everywhere except where our female lead is at. The book is a good Christmas romance story. A quick read to be devoured in front of a fire snuggled up. Ginny is dreading returning to the charming town of Buckeye Falls where she left it all behind but now her Dad is ill she has no choice but to return. Max’s life has not been the same since she walked out of his life. Now she is back he vows to find a way to get her back in it. Can they put the past behind and make a new future? Can they ignite a spark that once was? All that and more will be answered when you grab a copy of this book. Why not grab a couple and give as Christmas gifts. If small town second chance romances are your thing then Libby’s novels will do the trick.
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 Bishop2022-12-20 13:49:522022-12-30 06:07:20Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jenni Bishop
I loved this book so much. I fell for the main characters Ginny and Max pretty much straight away but I must admit Max wormed his way into my heart first. The story starts out with Ginny returning home to care for her Dad when he needs to have hip surgery but she isn’t looking forward to it because her ex husband is there. It is a visit that she knows will come filled with so many memories. She is also really uneasy when she first gets home to find out that her dad still has a lot to do with Max. Meanwhile her pending visit has thrown Max for a loop as well. As soon as you meet him it’s obvious that in his heart he is still in love with Ginny. I truly couldn’t put this book down because I just had to keep reading to find out what would happen. The book is wonderfully written by a creative author who now definitely has a fan in me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-12-20 12:38:092022-12-30 06:07:01Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jules Herbert
I loved this book from the beginning to the end. I cannot wait to read more of this story. This story is filled with love and laughter and pulled on my heartstrings so much. I could totally relate to leaving your hometown and returning due to a family illness. I experienced that with my own mother. I however did not have a former flame to worry about falling back in love with. Thank goodness. Seriously, this is a wonderfully written story and I highly recommend reading it especially during the holiday season. I would love to see this picked up by Hallmark and turned into one of their holiday movies. I think it would be a hit.
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 Pearman2022-12-20 10:27:172022-12-30 06:04:55Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Karen Pearman
This book made my heart swell even though I am such a Grinch! It is the perfect book for second chances, especially right around Christmas. The characters are lovable, the story is addicting, and you can’t help but love all of the romance! This was an easy read and I highly recommend it for the holidays.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Granthamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Grantham2022-12-20 10:12:322022-12-30 06:04:35Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Sara Grantham
I absolutely loved this second-chance romance. Max and Gin are so made for each other. They fell apart and didn’t really divorce for the right reasons. Ginny came home for her dad’s hip surgery and life changed from there. Oh, you must read this book. The characters are entertaining and feel so very real. They feel like the town I spent my high school years in. Such a well-written book, you could feel their struggles. Love is hard and they have to work to get back to it. Well-written, clean, and entertaining to boot, it sure makes for one of the best romances to read for the holidays. I give it a heartwarming 5 out of. Loved it and recommend it all the romance lovers out there. Definitely a GAC or Hallmark worthy. I can’t say enough. I will be reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-12-20 08:16:462022-12-30 05:50:19Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Shelly Kittell
I loved this story! Ginny left Buckeye Falls in a rush for her dream job and left Max broken hearted his dream diner. She returns home for an extended visit during Christmas to help her dad through a surgery and hopes to not run into Max or get brought into the small town gossip that is Buckeye Falls. Fortunately for us, the two meet up rather quickly upon her return and with the unwanted help of the locals, Max and Ginny begin to mend what was broken. This was such a cute book with plenty of fantastic characters. The author was able to give us so many emotions and made me want to get to know the town and all its people. Perfect read for the Christmas season!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2022-12-20 07:50:172022-12-30 05:50:00Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Bethany Rollins
Ginny left home after her divorce to go to New York and get a job in Marketing. for the last couple years she has managed to avoid her ex-husband. Now she is headed home to Buckeye Falls to help her father when he has surgery. Being home in Buckeye Falls at the holidays is making Ginny rethink a lot of things about her current life. Was New York and a big shot job really all she wanted in life? Now that she is face to face with her ex-husband, does he still feel the same way about her as she does him? This is a great holiday romance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-12-20 05:02:572022-12-30 05:49:40Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Kelli Harper
When New York transplant Ginny Meyer returns to her small hometown to help her father recover from surgery, she isn’t looking for any complications. No Christmas caroling, no cookie decorating, and certainly no time spent with her ex-husband, Max. The trouble is, she’s looped into helping with the Christmas Jubilee—and a certain ex is her planning partner. Now all her plans to avoid Max disappear in a puff of tinsel. But she can resist his charms, right?
Max Sanchez has three great loves in his life—his diner, Christmas, and his ex-wife. He’s spent two years missing the woman who broke his heart and left town, and he’ll use any excuse to spend time with her. Max hopes some holiday cheer, and his famous cheese enchiladas, can help them find their way back together. Buckeye Falls hasn’t felt the same since Ginny left, and Max can tell she’s warming to the idea of staying in town. Now if only he could get her to stay with him…
With a little help from the residents of Buckeye Falls, this Christmas is bringing more than presents under the tree.
Author Libby Kay’s books are perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins’ second chance romances or Sharon Sala’s smalltown romances. Readers will fall in love with Buckeye Falls, Ohio and the townspeople as they embrace the holiday season. Slip in to this enchanting smalltown and stay awhile! You might just fall in love…
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.
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I just love it when I read a book and I think it can’t get any better and then it does !!! Now I loved the first book but this one just blew me away ❣️
So much is happening Josh and Mavis are getting closed and closer to the wedding . Austin has job opportunities coming his his way . Casey is blossoming into herself and Austin has a lot to do with it and what I say is with love … Mavis is so so yesterday Austin and Casey you’re it ❣️
I identified so much with Casey and I’m so damn proud of her for conquering her insecurities and tacking those giants that could cripple us if we give them half a chance !
Much and Lauren had me really worried and my heart cries for them , I hope and pray they work through what’s hurting them 🙏 hang in there guys , hold onto love and the good memories, fight for you 💓
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-12-19 22:53:452022-12-30 05:48:51I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Heidi Sturgess
I enjoyed reading this romance story. This is the second book in this series which is just as great as the first one if not better. I have enjoyed reading this author’s books from the first one I picked up by her. Her books are engaging and her writing style is such that she brings the story to life with her skills. This book is no different. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story from the start. They made this book fun and entertaining to read. This is a hard to put down story that you don’t want to miss. There is great growth and chemistry throughout the story. I truly enjoyed reading this story and what the characters brought to the story just added to it. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2022-12-19 08:20:132022-12-19 10:36:51I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Jessica Stone
The quintessential love story, this book was a fast an fun read.
Lily, trying to escape her boring, listless life and dead end job in London, moves to a small town in Montana after inheriting a Hardware store from a father she’s never known.
Jake, a longtime friend of Lily’s fathers, is immediately intrigued with lily upon meeting her shortly after she arrived, he’s bemused by her sailors mouth and posh accent, but even more so taken by her beauty. Known as the town playboy, he’s ready to give up his ways and settle down with lily, he knows she’s the one for him. The only problem is getting to know lily and convincing her that he’s no longer that man.
This book was fun, it’s very fast pace, which I loved, the characters have a wonderfully witty dialogue, and though the book felt fast paced the relationship built between the fmc and mmc was anything but. The romance was slow and sweet, drawn out just perfectly. I’m a sucker for a headstrong female lead, but even more i can’t help but getting sucked in by a male lead who acknowledges that female lead’s abilities, and powerful traits.
All and all a wonderful book, definitely worth the read, not my usual type but wonderful nonetheless, superb writing and story telling from this author, can’t wait to read more from them!
Love Tools, Bluestone Series, Isobel Reed, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Jessica Stone, December 2022
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62924397-kamana-wanalaya-for-the-holidays” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665479695l/62924397._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62924397-kamana-wanalaya-for-the-holidays”>Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5133198.Susan_Renee”>Susan Renee</a><br/>
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She is Tenley Shay, the voice behind TJ ON PAR, a podcast for Practical Adult Relationships, who spends her days touting her disapproval of love and the practicality of remaining a single-bell for life.When I, as my Love Guru persona, publish an article about spending a week at a couple’s retreat at my favorite Hawaiian resort, she’s quick to pass on her cynicism. He invited Tenley to retreat and if he could not get to falling in love with him . He would donate to her podcast. I can’t wait to read more from this author. <br />
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https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lacy Mercadohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLacy Mercado2022-12-18 22:47:392022-12-19 10:32:48Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Lacy Mercado
This book follows the story of Lily and Jake. Lily is a woman who is lost and trying to find her passion in this book. Leaving a world that she is used to and traveling to a new place for a fresh start. While discovering what she wants and needs out of her life she meets a man. The man is named Jake. Jake works hard and enjoys a more casual lifestyle than Lily. After an interesting introduction and a new friendship, they meet again.
What happens when the girl who only chooses the wrong types of guys meets the guy who’s never had a long meaningful relationship? What skeletons will be found in both of their closets? Can a misunderstanding tear apart this fragile relationship?
Read this amazing book to find out what happens with Lily and Jake. Amazing character development and a few twists and turns. Very hard book to put down once you have started.
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I wasn’t sure what to expect since this was written by a fairly new author and I’m so relieved I wasn’t disappointed and I’m looking to reading more by her in the future.
So much is packed into a short time, and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Definitely a lot of laughs and there may have been some tears shed too. Lily goes through so much from the moment we meet her and it seems that Jake was there at the right time to help Lily while she in turn helps him in return.
I seem to find a supporting character that stands out to me, this time I have two. Alice and Sam are awesome sisters to Lily and Jake and I wish everyone had someone like them in their lives.
I’m looking forward to keeping with with Ms. Read and reading her books as her writing evolves.
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 Rankin2022-12-18 22:12:252022-12-19 10:32:13Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Robin Rankin
Hands down one of the funniest books I have read this year. Packed full of adventure and the budding friendship that grows is fantastic. This book is FULL of awesome minor characters as well. I really hope there is a spin off on this and they delve into the other couples and continue on with new characters to make Kamana Wanayala a thriving business again. Absolutely recommend this story!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-12-18 21:45:222022-12-19 10:30:37Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kelli Harper
This is the fourth book in the True Platinum series, and the first book that I have read. All of the books are stand-alone and can be read in any order, however the characters do enter each book and if read out of order you may encounter spoilers. With that being said, I really enjoyed this story. The characters are realistic and you feel drawn into the story right from the start. I am going to be picking up the rest of this series soon to follow the others and learn their stories as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-12-18 21:36:472022-12-19 10:30:20DEFYING ELLA (TRUE PLATINUM SERIES BOOK 4) BY MORGANA BEVAN – REVIEW BY KELLI HARPER
Enjoyable contemporary romance between two people whom are trying to find their way….with some family past that continues to hurt.
Lily, down on her luck with a job and not going anywhere in life, decides to pick up and leave for a little hardware shop in Bluestone that her late estranged father left her. Lily wants to work hard to be successful and also put together pieces of a puzzle on why her father left. When Lily runs into Jake, a local cowboy with stunning looks..at first the banter of back and forth…Lily did not want any relationship let alone to get to know Jake. Lily has bad luck in romance, Jake never had a long term romance…but when they finally left down their guard….the chemistry and sparks ignite. All Jake needs to do is tell Lily how he feels and prove to her he is not just the same type of guy she is used to dating….but will Lily trust again in Jake?
This is definitely an emotional roller coaster of romance, heartbreak, family drama and sizzle all wrapped up in a small town romance. This story is very enjoyable and I really loved both Jake and Lily…as I was rooting for them for a HEA…I am already looking forward to book #2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-12-18 20:05:202022-12-19 10:29:14Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Love Tools is the first book in the Bluestone series by Isobel Reed. This is a lovely heart-warming romance that kind of makes you want to give up everything and go and live in a tiny town and open a shop! When Lily finds out that she has inherited her late father’s estate, that is exactly what she does. With nothing keeping her in London she takes over her father’s little hardware shop and tries to find out more about the man who abandoned her as a child. When Lily meets local rancher Jake, it is hardly love at first sight but when he sets his mind on things it is hard to put him off. This was a lovely romance, looking forward to book 2.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juls Dickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJuls Dick2022-12-18 16:12:342022-12-19 10:25:38Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Juls Dick
A sweet romance with lots of feels. The author tries to take you on a voyage of self discovery while Lily also attempts to find out who her father was.
Lily inherited a hardware store from a father she didn’t know. Feeling stuck in her life in London, Lily takes off for rural Montana to see if she can make a go of it and maybe discover who her father was and why he left her. With enough bad break-ups behind her, Lily swears off men while her life is complicated enough with getting the hardware store up, running, and profitable.
Jake is looking for more. He has a heartbreaker reputation in town but that is not who he is. When this brash, golden haired beauty showed up in town, Jake knew that he had found the one. Now he just needed to convince her.
Darling story sprinkled with some great banter (wishing there was more British slang) and some decent laughs. You will get caught up in the characters and want to keep reading the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2022-12-17 22:23:022022-12-19 10:23:20Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by M Policicchio
This is the 2nd book in what has started a fantastic series and I really can’t wait for more of it. Until I read the first book in this series I had never heard of this author but I can surely say that I will definitely read more of their work and recommend them to others as this is a really great book that had me gripped and entertained from start to finish, Royce Viktorsson and Michelle Yates had been friends for years as part of a group of friends that includes the main couple from the first book in the Waterfyre rising series. When Michelle has to travel to Iceland for work for the blog she writes her and Royce become closer. This book definitely has the feel of a romantic suspense which is a genre that I adore. With Royce suffering many unfortunate mishaps at work and Michelle coming under attack the couple are forced together to fight the enemy. I really enjoyed Royce and Michelle’s story. It is so much more than a contemporary romance. There is a great deal of drama, danger and intrigue that kept me totally gripped to the storyline and wanting to read more and more. The story flowed very well and the characters are so well written that you can really relate to them. 100% recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-12-17 13:54:272022-12-19 10:15:00The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Karyn Taylor
Ginny Meyer left her small town life with her husband, for a job in New York – her dream job. When her father needs surgery, she takes time off from work, to go home. Ginny has one problem, Max Sanchez. Ginny’s ex-husband whom she hasn’t spoken to since she left two years prior. When Max finds out that Ginny will be in town to help her father during his recovery, he wonders if seeing Ginny will reignite their flame. Will they find love again, or will this be their chance for a proper good-bye? Libby Kay has written a wonderful story of two strong characters who put their work first. This story is full of tension, love, anger, strength and patience and I could not put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Diane Sennetthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDiane Sennett2022-12-17 12:38:172022-12-19 10:11:43Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Diane Sennett
Connor is working with a friend. He then realizes that his friend already plans on training someone else. The only problem is that the other person is a spoiled brat. The quote I chose for Connor is: “And you didn’t want to upset the golden apple cart, right? I’ll go take a break. See you both later.”
Sienna was promised a vacay, but her parents have other plans. She’s upset with it and gets even more upset when she learns that she’s not going to be alone. The quote I chose for Sienna is: “You promised me a vacation. You promised if I won gold at nationals, I could have the holidays to rest. I need the downtime.”
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 Kimble2022-12-16 21:31:052022-12-19 10:10:22Snow in Love by Libby Kay-Review by Amanda Kimble
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Falling Home by Libby Kay
