I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! After reading the first two books in this series, Snowflakes and Holly was my favorite!! I loved the characters! I loved the story! I honestly loved every single minute of this book. Jae Dawson creates characters that you feel you know or you want to know them. I want to move to Hartwood Falls!! Holly and Blake are such great characters. They, of course, knock heads at first, but in the end…… the story is beautifully written and such an easy read. Bring this book to the beach and read about Christmastime. I can not wait for another one!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kellie Piaskowskihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKellie Piaskowski2021-07-25 19:24:142021-07-26 12:37:48Snowflakes and Holly: A Hartwood Holiday Series by Jae Dawson – Review by Kellie Piaskowski
Betsy Bobbin is a librarian, she lives alone and when she is not at work, loves to curl up with a good book, or on occasion go to a movie or dinner, but she lives a quiet life and she is more than happy with it. Nash Ware is a former Marine who has been recovering from injury and moved to so that he can start afresh, but he has been having troubles and still needs to attend his appointments to try and level things out. One day while Betsy is at work, a very handsome man comes in with an eyepatch and an intense look in his other eye, she is intimidated and attracted to him all at the same time, but she cannot resist talking to him when he comes to the counter, although, she seems to say the wrong things each time, however, Nash is quite taken aback and taken with her at the same time, but he is not feeling his best and so is a little sharp with her, but when she seems to be in trouble in the parking lot after closing time comes around, he feels drawn to helping her out. Betsy has closed up and is heading out into the snow and for her car, but when Nash shows up to help her, she is afraid of the man, but accepts his kindness and help, especially when she tries to drive off and realises that she has a flat tyre, Nash offers her a lift home and so she calls her friend to let her know what is happening as she loads her things into his Jeep. He does exactly as he says he will and makes sure she is safe all the while and even offers to take her to get her car sorted the next day, Betsy declines, but she does swap numbers before he leaves.
As the days pass, Betsy and Nash cannot stop thinking about the other and so asks her out, but things don’t go quite to plan as Betsy has her sister visiting and cannot make it, but the next time he goes to see her at the library, he meets her sister and then overhears their conversation of their evening plans and he thinks this would be a good idea of somewhere to go with his friends, but when he sees the sisters getting into a spot of bother, he comes to Betsy’s rescue again, she is more than thankful and her sister is too, however, the side she sees of Nash scares her into thinking that maybe this is a bad idea. The next day after work, when she confronts her sister about what happened the night before, her sister opens up about why she has come to visit and Betsy is worried about her. Meanwhile, Nash is thinking of ways in which he can convince Betsy that she is the girl for him, however, things never seem to go to plan and the drama that Betsy’s little sister keep bringing is starting to worry Nash and it makes him think of the thing his ex-fiancé said and did and how he doesn’t want that kind of attitude around him anymore, but things happen and wires become crossed and nothing is smooth sailing for a while.
As time goes on and Nash and Betsy try to get to know one another more, more and more drama appears and it looks like nothing is going to stop it, but Nash being the gentleman he is steps up and offers to help out in any way he can, but will the drama stop this couple from making an attempt at a love which could become a future, or will barriers and obstacles keep getting in the way of happiness? This is a sweet romance with a touch of adventure and suspense weaved throughout which will keep you hooked and wanting to know more right up until the end.
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 Lesieur2021-07-25 19:06:372021-07-26 11:59:49Check Out (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
What an enjoyable book and Author Jae Dawson does it again! Rose is an owner of a flower shop and a total romantic. She is a Secret Valentine to bring couples together, but not successful to find her own happiness. Liam, a surgeon, returns to Hartwood Falls, after a surgery goes wrong, but ends up face to face with Rose. They both realize they still have a deep friendship that picks up years later. There are ups and downs, secrets, learning to forgive and love in store for Liam and Rose. Overall great story and highly recommended.
Snowflakes and Holly is part of Jae Dawson’s Hartwood Holiday Romance series, but can be read as a stand alone book. Some of the characters overlap, but each book is it’s own story. I really loved this book- the characters, the setting, the meaning behind it… The book focuses on Holly and Blake, and both characters are so well written. Holly is a physical therapist, who is still mourning the loss of her father, 5 years later. She has a hard time with anything relating to memories of him, and has been stuck in the funk for years despite her family and friend’s best efforts. Until Blake comes along- and he somehow accomplishes more in just a few weeks than others have in years. Blake is a professional Olympian athlete, recovering from multiple injuries. Fate seems to bring them together, and opposites seem to attract. Holly is sarcastic and dark humored, where as Blake is very upbeat and silly. I highly recommend this book- it will give you all the feels. Sad, happy, funny, romantic… Can’t wait for the next book to release later this year.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-07-25 18:45:252021-07-26 11:58:46Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Holly Maryn is a physical therapist in Hartwood Falls, she enjoys spending time with her girlfriends, but hates anything to do with the holiday season, especially Christmas and this year is no exception, she is planning on delving into her work, avoiding anything Christmas related and watching movies which are full of interesting ways to kill off the main characters, she always plays it safe in life and has stopped taking risks ever since her father passed away in a tragic mountaineering accident and it has scarred her emotionally ever since. Blake Bellows is a former Olympic gold medallist who lost his leg due to bone cancer and has spent the last few years recovering from it and a car accident which injured his back, he has found friendship and a reason to keep going in Hartwood Falls, using his knowledge to train others, but he still has to have regular rehab to keep his recovery going the right way, however, he is also still extremely competitive and cannot let his dream of being back in peak condition and participating in sports again go.
As Holly is going back onto the slopes for the first time in years for her friends birthday, she is filled with anxiety and trepidation, but she cannot let her best friend down, so she takes a deep breath and starts slowly skiing down the mountain and is beginning to enjoy it, meanwhile Blake and his best friend are racing down a medium level slope on their snowboards when a young kid suddenly appears in front of him, he swerves to miss the kid, but unfortunately he doesn’t miss the woman he crashes into and this woman just happens to be Holly. After they tumble down the remaining run off of the slope, they are a mess of arms, legs and equipment as their friends race over to check that they are ok. As Holly is berating Blake for his disastrous form, she is also assessing the way he is moving and suggesting that he should see someone about the injuries he may have sustained, this puts Blake’s hackles up and he just retorts back that he knows his own body and knows when he is injured, it is something he has heard too often to count, so the groups head their separate ways, with the girls talking about the hotness levels of the guys and the guys discussing putting crisps in sandwiches and Holly’s attitude.
A couple of days later and Holly is heading into the office and getting ready to see the patients of the practice’s co-owner who has gone on maternity leave, however, as soon as she realises who the first patient of the day is, she is less than impressed and starts the appointment as she means to go on, at the same time, Blake is wondering who his stand in therapist is going to be and is frustrated to find that it is Holly, the woman he crashed into, but after a frank discussion, he decides that maybe she is his best chance for keeping his rehab on track, albeit grudgingly, as they go through the intricacies of the session, neither of them can deny that there is an attraction there, but they both are annoyed by each other, so they ignore that and carry on as patient and therapist. After the session, they run into each other again thanks to friends errands, but things aren’t as smooth as they both hope, but neither can deny the attraction there this time, but will they keep running into each other outside of the appointments, or will their fears around getting involved with someone new hold them back? This is a romance novel with a side of comedy which will keep you laughing and singing Christmas songs as you read through while discovering the journey within it.
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 Lesieur2021-07-25 18:39:322021-07-26 11:57:47Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
A very interesting book that provides some action with secrets involved. Who doesn’t love a little sister that somehow gets her drama right in the middle of your love life? The book followed a very smooth story line. There were two other storylines that seemed to be happening that I would have liked to see more on where they went. Secrets, books and librarians, you do have my attention.
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 Kittell2021-07-25 18:32:002021-07-26 11:55:30Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Shelly Kittell
I enjoyed this fall seasonal book in a small town feel. Bella, a teacher, is trying to save the arts program at the school. Cade, a indie rock star, ends up having to do community services and meets Bella. I love Bella and Cade’s chemistry and the story behind each character. I have to say, Bella’s mom made me laugh on a few occasions, being Italian and “saucy”. Both Bella and Cade have some walls to protect themselves from being hurt, will their spark blossom to romance? Read this book and find out, I highly recommend this contemporary romance!
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 Hoerner2021-07-25 18:18:282021-07-26 11:49:52Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This lovely small town sweet Christmas romance really put me in the festive spirit even though it’s only July and the UK is experiencing a heatwave. I loved being back in Hartwood and as usual the small town setting was bought to life by the author. I’ve enjoyed the previous novels in this series so was looking forward to this one and was not disappointed, each novel is a standalone story. This is a heartwarming romance between a former Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Blake and physical therapist Holly.
Blake Bellows always lived life on the edge until he suffered from a degenerative bone disease and lost his left leg and his career. However, he is determined to get back into the top level of the athletic world and so is working with a physiotherapist, who happens to be Holly. Since her father died in a mountaineering accident Holly Maryn plays it safe and is looking forward to another Christmas season working and being with friends, until she meets Blake and wants to help him recover. As the couple spend time together they find they have more in common than they first thought and as they overcome their fears together love blossoms.
There couldn’t be a better setting to fall in love in than the twinkling mistletoe-clad winter wonderland that is Hartwood and I felt completely immersed in this story as I could picture the setting. Holly and Blake are wonderfully relatable characters and I loved how the book was written from both their point of views, enabling the reader to get to know them both better and feel engaged with them. I thought how their relationship developed was realistic and the chemistry between them came across in the narrative and led to steamy scenes. An enjoyable Christmas romance which I recommend and I look forward to re-reading it in December.
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 Gordon2021-07-25 16:20:282021-07-26 11:33:40Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I adore Christmas romances, and this is no exception. It’s so flipping lovely and warmed my heart. Again, Dawson’s writing is amazing, and the characters are likable having a realistic feel to them. Holly is a physical therapist who is careful with everything in her life especially since a tragic accident took the life of her father. Blake is an interesting character, a former athlete who lost his leg to degenerative bone disease, he has refused to let that stop him and tries ever harder to get back to his former athletic glory. But an accident has him all tangled up with Holly he struggles to get away from her and her honesty. Honestly, I loved this, it warmed my heart. A story about giving love another chance and showing that sometimes taking risks is worth it, even if the risk is opening your heart and letting someone love you. Really recommend.
This was a really good story. It was well written and the characters were made really realistic. The author does a great job of described PTSD in our hero Nash and how that and his past experiences impact his life. Nash is a Marine veteran. He lost his eye and wears an eye patch which makes him self conscious and worried about other impressions of him. When he meet Betsy the attraction is instant between them but both are unsure and have issues they need to deal with. Nash and his PTSD and anger issues and Betsy and her family problems. Can they work their way through their problems and get together or will their issues keep pushing them apart.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-07-25 13:28:162021-07-26 10:58:29Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr
This is the second book in the Hartwood Holiday series and I am in LOVE!! I love the characters. I love the stories. I love the twists and turns of romance. We meet our main characters, Liam and Rose, childhood friends with a broken friendship. And then poof, they meet again after many years. Not to give anything away, but they fall again into their new relationship with a little bit of grace and a lot of heat!!! Can not wait to read more from this author!!! I’m always excited when I find a new book series to read and this one did not fail to keep me begging for more!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kellie Piaskowskihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKellie Piaskowski2021-07-25 08:49:402021-07-26 10:43:11Heartbeats and Roses by Jae Dawson – Review by Kellie Piaskowski
Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson is A Hartwood Holiday Romance.
Holly is cautious and plays it safe though she never used to be like that. Losing her father has changed her tremendously and five years later she’s still stuck. Blake was the type to risk it all until his career ended. All he wants is to be back on top like before everything crashed around him. When these two, quite literally, run into each other, Blake’s life changes yet again. All Holly wants is to see him recover, maybe more than anyone else. Will these two be able to overcome their fears together?
I really enjoyed this book! Holly is such a relatable character. You could almost feel her heartbreak and grief come off the pages. Holly was so well written. Holly and Blake together were such a sweet couple. I definitely recommend!
Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson
4 Stars
I was so happy to return to Hartwood Falls. I have fallen in love with this little town since reading the first in this series. I was looking forward to the Christmas theme and even asked for it in my last review. I think the town is what I love most about this series, that and the other characters that show up in each story. Maybe it’s that I need more of the relationships forming to connect these characters as couples. I love each one of them and their backstories and their personalities but for some reason I’m having a problem with the connections formed. It’s hard to explain. In saying that, it does not take away from enjoying these books. I think this one might be my favorite. I did laugh out loud quite a few times and loved the setting that was described in this story. I truly want to go to Hartwood Falls, and would love to be a part of this small town. This author has a super smooth writing style which I enjoy and I’ve read each of her books in this series in one sitting. So they are absolutely hard to put down. Each one could be read as a standalone with no problem, but they are all worth reading.
Great story and definitely looking forward to the next!
If you enjoy romance novels that have suspense, obstacles, and multifaceted characters, this is a great book for you. Nash is a retired marine who is working through his issues and attempting to return to civilian life. Betsy is a nerdy librarian who lives in books more than reality. When the two lives collide, sparks fly. However, with their own personal troubles and Betsy’s little sister Leann’s, the attempt at romance is harder than expected. My favorite thing about Check Out is it’s not just a romance novel. It has so many aspects that make it a wonderful read, men and women alike would relate and enjoy this story. Read it, you won’t regret it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2021-07-25 00:08:452021-07-26 10:33:59Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Rose and Liam, a secret romance from 20 years ago that crashed has now been unintentionally reunited. A long family feud gets in the middle of things. Can they come back together? Can Liam get over the hard feelings he has? These two take the most emotional roller coaster. I felt every emotion: fear, anger, love, etc. I rooted for them to come together. Hartwood is a town that I would love to live in. Highly recommend.
The Heart of Baker’s Bay by Danielle Jacks a magical five-star read. I simply adored this story both Adam and Jody as well as a whole host of other characters make this story into one that you will want to be whisked away to the heart of the story. It did start a little slowly, but then suddenly I was pulled in and that was it, I couldn’t stop reading. Jody and Adam both grow as you read, and this is just simply a great story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-07-24 14:09:372021-07-26 08:06:59The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – Review by Sara Oxton
Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson a sweet and warm four-star read. This is number three in the Hartwood Holiday romance series, but they can all be read as standalone as they are all about different main characters, this time it’s Christmas and well, I wasn’t feeling it as we are in the middle of a heatwave, and I am certain that if I re-read it at Christmas, it will be a five-star read. Blake and Holly will have you puling your teeth out, they have infuriating qualities but they will also win you round and have your heart melting like the snow.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-07-24 13:40:402021-07-26 08:02:56Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton
Bella is an unappreciated drama/music teacher just trying to keep her program alive. Cade is a rock star feeling that he needs to be held responsible for his actions. Poor Bella asks for profession help with her musical and gets a juvenile delinquent and Cade, who are supposed to serve out community service with her. She feels more like a babysitter than a teacher. With an Italian momma trying to cast love spells for her to find love, Bella has her hands full. Cade is back home helping his Grandpa after his Grandma died. The two help each other through some challenging adventures that life gives them, with a banana included. (It’s almost like the author throughs a funny surprise in there for you to find). They work through feelings of hurt, grief, disappointment and love. Trust me, you’ll feel it with them. Highly recommend!!!
Moonlight & Belladonna: A Hartwood Holiday Romance Author: Jae Dawson
Moonlight & Belladonna is the first book in the Hartwood Holiday series and it was fun, romantic, and such an easy to bang out read!! If you need a book to read to get out of your head; to do a little self-care for yourself, this is definitely the series. We meet our main characters, Bella and Cade. Bella is a musical arts teacher and Cade, a rock star. They have their ups and downs, of course, but in the end, make some beautiful music together. I loved every bit of this book. It combined my love of Broadway (Bella is putting together a high school version of Little Shop of Horrors) and a sultry rock star trying to get his head in the game. Funny at times, with some sadness mixed in. LOVED IT!!! Can not wait to start the next one!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kellie Piaskowskihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKellie Piaskowski2021-07-24 12:32:582021-07-26 07:58:17Moonlight & Belladonna: A Hartwood Holiday Romance by Jae Dawson
Check Out is the first book in the Bobbins Sisters Series by Debra Parmley. It is a great contemporary romance novel which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was the first time that I have read this author’s work but I was intrigued by the blurb and decided to give it a try and I’m very glad that I made this decision. Nash Ware is a marine veteran who is disillusioned with life after his fiancee broke it off with him when he returned from war wearing an eye patch to cover a nasty eye injury. Betsy Bobbin is the local librarian who is intrigued by the handsome man in the eye patch. I loved Nash and Betsy’s story. Both are amazing characters that I really loved reading about. Their story had me gripped from the very beginning with his visit to the library which has Betsy all on edge, right up to the very end. The story is very entertaining and flows very well. Betsy is attracted to Nash but finds it hard to let him in, so the path to true love runs far from smoothly for Nash and Betsy. I’m looking forward to getting better acquainted with the other Bobbins sisters and hope we get more from Betsy and Nash in the rest of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-07-24 12:04:122021-07-26 07:57:23Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Karyn Taylor
This is one of the most entertaining contemporary romance books I have read in a while. Holly has such a quirky personality. She has a bit of a dark humor as a physical therapist. Don’t go into her office thinking that you will see motivational posters of cute cats and unicorns. She’s pretty much as is. Nihilisa Frank is her form of encouragement. She also loves to commit crimes against coffee such as flavoring it with grape jelly, tapioca pudding or cucumber slices. She is one of a kind but she is also every woman and just doesn’t want to get hurt. Blake, former Olympian skier, runs into her on the slopes. She is not aware that he has a prosthetic leg and lets him have it. Well, life loves a good laugh and it turns out he is her client. The adventures these two have working through their fears and getting to know each other and what they want will keep you reading until the last page. Jae Dawson has a way to make the story entertaining and to feel like you are reading about your friends. Totally heartwarming and a great anytime read.
The Heart of Baker Bay is my first book by Danielle Jacks. This small town, slow-building romance was beautifully written with some relatable characters. Jody and Adam bring out the best in one another. Adam is set in his ways (like an old man) and Jody is the spunky girl that brings him out behind his walls. Just FYI, you might want some bakery goodies never by while reading this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2021-07-23 19:26:252021-07-26 07:18:38The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – Review by Jessica Leombruno
I am a lover of all Christmas books and this one is no different. Honestly this is probably one of the best ones I have read in a few months. Like most holiday romances there are back stories to be told of the characters. Most of them of love and loss. This one is no different and I found myself rooting for them to finally find their love match. This is a very funny story, and full of romance. However, I also found it to be emotional due to the inspirational story behind it. If you are a fan of Christmas love stories then I am sure you will be a huge fan of this one as well.
The Heart of Baker Bay by the wonderful Danielle Jacks is a beautiful story full of warmth, heart and truly wonderful characters. It just makes you feel so good to read about and be apart of this charming community that she has created. It is a five start read from start to finish!
Jody moves from job to job, unsure of where she truly fits in. When her grandmother needs help with her cafe in the tiny village of Clover Bay after hurting herself, Jody is the one that steps up to help even though she is unsure if she is really the right person for the job.
Along comes Adam, a man completely devoted to his village and the wonderful people in it. At first he sees Jody as nothing but trouble but soon becomes to realise there is so much more to the young woman who is simply trying to find where she truly belongs in life.
A friendship and deep attraction builds between the two but can they actually become more than that when Jody being in Clover Bay is only temporary. Together they will face some tough decisions the question is will love win out in the end??
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-07-22 18:53:302021-07-23 09:27:38The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks Review by Jules Herbert
Out of the three books in this series so far, this one hit me in the feels the hardest. Here we have Holly, who has suffered the loss of her father and is struggling to get back to a sense of normality especially during the holiday season. Enter Blake, the former Olympic snowboarder who has had to endure losing a leg and his dream of continuing to compete. After a brief run-in (pun intended), they discover that they both bring something to the table that the other one desperately needs. This story had me happy, sad, and mad.. everything in-between. I love Holly’s negative outlook on most things and found joy in resonating with a book character so well. I also appreciated Blake’s playlists and attempts at always lightening the mood. This story was beautiful and, again, set in our favorite small town. Jae, you have hooked me completely and I look forward to reading more of whatever you decide to publish!
The second novel in this series by Jae Dawson and I am still absolutely in love with the small-town feel and the love stories that occur there! I loved the raw emotion that was in this story and getting to know way more than I ever dreamed imaginable about flowers due to Rose and her business. The quirky family members and friends, the re-meeting of long-lost love, and the reminder that all of this is happening in the same town where we fell in love with Cade. Rose and Liam had a story that needed to be told and Jae has once again delivered with this beautiful and romantic story. I especially related to the overthinking and overanalyzing that goes on in Rose’s head. These stories are perfect to read during any season when you want to smile and have that happily ever after feeling.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tamisha Janayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTamisha Janay2021-07-22 17:22:342021-07-23 09:24:41Heartbeats and Roses by Jae Dawson – Review by Tamisha Janay
This series has captured me in a way that I can only describe as better than your average love story. Bella and Cade both bring something to this story that you don’t find just anywhere. Jae did a fantastic job with bringing these two characters together in a way that tugs your heartstrings on nearly every page. I loved the sass in both characters and the realness of everything that they went through. It’s not every day that you read a story about a rockstar falling in love with a (not-so-average) schoolteacher! I loved the small-town aspects and how everyone knows everyone but in a good way. The feels that I had from page one only made me want to continue reading this series and anything else this author can come up with! I look forward to MUCH MORE from Jae Dawson!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tamisha Janayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTamisha Janay2021-07-22 17:18:152021-07-23 09:24:23Moonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson – Review by Tamisha Janay
The perfect love story! Patience is a country girl who grew up a Tom boy. Duke is a country boy who grew up trying to become the right man. In this love story, Duke and Patience have one special night as kids before everything changes. Fast forward time, will they be able to fix what they have lost? After going through hell and back, each in their own way, they try to make their way back to one another. This book is about faith, love, and dreams. I recommend this story to anyone who loves happy endings and childhood dreams coming true.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2021-07-21 18:10:582021-07-22 19:52:10Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Jae Dawson once again brings the small town romance and the magic of the holidays to life in Snowflakes and Holly. I was excited to read this sweet read even though it is the middle of July and hot as sin out. I needed an escape from the sweat and miserable heat that plagues the midwest I live in and some equally sappy love that could mirror mine as I plan a small wedding for myself. This book could not have been more perfect for that. I meant to split it up over a few evenings as an escape before bed and I just couldn’t. It was so good that I devoured it before bed one evening and just adored it so much. I loved the way it flowed so well that I felt as if I jumped right into Hartwood and was right there with Holly and Blake. I cannot wait to see what we will get next form the talented Ms. Dawson!
Check Out by Debra Parmley is the first book in the Bobbins Sisters Series. This is a great book that really has a little bit of everything in it. My first impression though was the instant connection the main characters seem to have. Right from their first meeting you could feel it. And every interaction from then the chemistry sizzled between them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and from the description I expected just another typical marine returned home story but what the author gave us was much more than that. The story was really well developed and thought out. It had a depth to it that you don’t always find in these type of romance books which for me made it stand out. I thought this was a really strong start to a new series and a brilliant way to be introduced to a new author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-07-21 13:16:402021-07-22 19:43:58Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Baker
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