This is an excellent romantic suspense thriller. Veronica finds a suspicious hard drive and the fun starts there. Her best friend, Cera, sends her brother, Angus, to protect her. I found the action and drama to be exciting and intense. The writing is well-done. The story starts right off with grabbing your attention. I couldn’t put it down. It’s a short book so you get a lot packed in but it doesn’t feel rushed. The characters are developed well. The chemistry between Angus and Veronica is intriguing because neither has time for a relationship but here it comes. An exciting read that fit in perfect for a weekend read. This was a new author to me and I hope to read more.
Veronica Clark is a respected IT security professional for one of the largest financial management firms in San Francisco. When she finds evidence that the company has been hacked, however, it’s HERSELF who needs security.
Angus Miller has proudly carried on the family name, hoping to become the youngest ever battalion chief of Engine Company 62. But battling fires is a piece of cake next to keeping his sister’s best friend, Veronica, safe from the people who want to silence her.
When danger fans the flames of attraction between Veronica and Angus, staying alive gets a lot more complicated.
Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based author, copywriter and consultant. She believes that history and nature are our greatest teachers, yet she is also endlessly fascinated by technology and the human brain. She loves reading, walks in the woods, and creating and collecting art. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and more pets than she’d like to admit to — and her growing collection of books and office supplies are slowly taking over their house. You can connect with Jessica at JessicaMehringAuthor.com.
Blaine Reynolds is the owner of, “Back to the 80s” a novelty shop that her deceased mother passed on to her. Eric Morales is a developer who intends to destroy it to build a new brewery. In a desperate attempt to save what she holds most dear, she makes a bet with Eric that she just needs 30 days to prove to him why the 80s were totally rad and that her store is worth saving. He agrees with no intention of losing. As the month goes on, Blaine immerses Eric into a world of Cabbage Patch dolls, classic video games and neon. But the two soon realize there may be more at stake than either of them originally thought. Can they win the bet and still not lose their hearts to each other?
Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) grew up in Wyoming, where everything was at least one decade behind. So the 80s were the era she remembers most fondly. She is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Southtown Harbor Series and is a member of the Northern Colorado Writers, WyoPoets, and Wyoming Writers. Her other works have been featured in various poetry and short story journals. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was recently produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios.
She has three novels coming out in 2023 with 5 Prince Publishing, set in her home state. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, a wrangler of cats, a hiker of mountains, and trains in Kenpo Karate.
Kerrie Flanagan is a child of the 80s who obsessed over Journey, spent way too much time curling her hair each day, loved hanging out at the mall and remembers the launch of MTV. Now as an adult, she realizes the 80s were the best decade. When not reminiscing about Hair Bands and John Hughes movies, she is a freelance writer with hundreds of published articles and essays and is an award-winning author of 20+ books, including the book, 100 Haiku for the 80s Generation and 3 sci-fi and fantasy series with a coauthor under the pen name, C.G. Harris and. She has been a professional writer for over two decades, a writing instructor, and a writing consultant.
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Liz Evans is setting out on a cross-country road trip, with her grandmother’s cat, to carry out her grandmother’s final wishes. However, she’s about to learn that the coupon clipping woman who raised her was actually a wealthy, Hollywood icon who had her share of international lovers.
Mark Watts is only one of the secrets Liz’s grandmother kept from her. A biographer, he resides in Liz’s grandmother’s Palm Beach home, which Liz knew nothing about. As her guide into her grandmother’s past, Mark becomes a confidant, a friend, and more.
Though Liz’s journey is to learn about her grandmother, she finds these lessons turn inward. Content with her life of solitude, Liz is challenged to live a big fat life with no regrets–which just might include a crazy cat, a house in Palm Beach, and a man.
Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She loves Tai Chi, traveling to Disney parks, and having lunch with friends. When not writing, or running her own publishing house, Bernadette is probably immersed in a Rom Com, from which she will often quote one-liners.
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Brilliant. That is what this book and this series are. Effing Brilliant. The stories behind these badass women are way too real. These stories are not just about them surviving, they are about these amazing women thriving.
In Broken, the author focuses on Indigo. Indigo is a sexual abuse survivor. (Warning: Discussion and memories of child sex abuse may be a trigger for some.) She got out a few weeks before her 16th birthday and never looked back. Now she is weeks before a megadeal that would solidify her company in the big leagues of the tech world and she is receiving threats. They start small but slowly escalate as the deal is closer to contract signatures.
Gideon, Athena’s brother that tracked her down, has been living in Indigo’s guest house for a while now. They have become BFFs. Gideon is slowly realizing that it is more than just friendship that he feels for Indigo, especially as he gets to know her more. When Indigo asks Gideon to be her personal security for a trip to California, Gideon says yes. Indigo slowly opens up about the threats. Gideon must decide who to trust and if he can truly protect Indigo.
Gideon is sooooooo sweet, kind, understanding, protective, and everything. I think I found my new book boyfriend. Gideon and Indigo were meant to be. Together, they are beautiful and hawt. Yep. Considering everything, the steam level was causing the thermometer to sweat!!! I can’t wait for Gwyn’s story!! Wait…that means the series would be over. I hope not! Anyway, add this to your TBR if you haven’t already!
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 Policicchio2023-08-01 22:47:432023-08-04 12:10:47Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by M Policicchio
I loved the first book in the Green Street Girls Series. In that one we heard all about Athena’s story. That’s when it became clear to me that these books were going to be about a group of girls who have overcome so much but have found each other along the way. These stories definitely have an underlying theme of perseverance and getting through tough times. This is Indigo’s story. Indigo has scars from her stepfather, the kind of scars that are going to take a long time to heal, possibly forever. These scars are the kind that make her fearful of men and relationships in general. Gideon has a connection to Athena and has definitely been exposed to women who have been through a lot. Once again, ND Jackson has written an amazing character in Indy. She managed to balance her hurt with her success and with her future. This series is one that I have been devouring, these books are the kind that suck you in and definitely don’t let you go until the very end. I have read them quickly and enjoyed every moment. I definitely recommend reading this series and am waiting anxiously for the rest of the girls to have their moment for their story to be told!
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Gwyn McNamee I am truly truly obsessed with your books and especially this series. I absolutely count the days for the next book. I wish time travelers was available just so I can go read the rest of the series already 🤣 the waiting is excruciating, I need to know what happens. Who did that to her shop? Who and what is Allie hiding? (I thought it was Cassius but nope lol not him. I am really interested to see how that plays out I wasn’t expecting them together but it makes sense) but lowkey I hope its pope they would be cute together. Who is Damon? I feel like he’s important (maybe he’s Falco). And man Roselli is he going to be like Luca or is he going to be like Luca’s dad? I have these and so many more questions 🤣 I need to know the answer to. But as for this book I did love it just as I loved all the other ones ❤ ️.I still think it’s awesome that your characters have real world disorders and issues. 😭😭even if what happened to Jude breaks my heart and was hard to think about because it happens in real life😭😭. I’m happy you paired him and Angie together. They are perfect for each other.
Ps I need a Family tree made or I’m gonna have to make one lol. I need a visual reminder of who was born to who.
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When Max wants his T-Ball coach to meet his mom, little does he know what is about to unfold! Turns off Jeff and Kia already know one another, from years ago! Blast from the past situation.
Jeff doesn’t know Kia is about to turn his world upside down. Turns out their one night together resulted in Max! Jeff brings Kia and Max into his pro Baseball playing world. But not without struggles.
This book is very relatable in being pushed to limits when it comes to privacy and love and relationships. I love how the author has portrayed Kia. She’s a hard working, dedicated mom, who has had her fair share of struggles and judgment.
It was such a quick read and I was wishing for more of this story!
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This book has a unique storyline, where a romance between two emotionally injured characters develops around gardening. It is an emotional roller coaster as the two main protagonists are complex. Holly had to witness a tragedy in the past first hand and is emotionally healing herself working as a nurse and a gardener. Kit is a passionate gardener, but he is also dealing with his past, a complex muddle of guilt and violence. When Kit hires Holly, sparks fly, a passionate romance develops between them. But when things take a turn, will trust sustain between them. Can the passion develop into a life long relationship? This is my first book of this author. I enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2023-08-01 08:13:482023-08-04 12:06:13Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Anantha Rusum
When one of your best friends leaves a dying wish for you to take a chance and live life what are you supposed to say, well Charlie would not let me get away with not fulfilling this promise or knowing her she would haunt me forever.
Indigo is a genius, anything programming or gaming she is into it, building up her companies from scratch with the help of her friends she is on top of the software world. Although she has not had that many relationships, with her past it seems easier to live alone but when Athena’s brother shows up, Indigo starts getting feelings and reactions she has not had with anyone.
Gideon has searched long and hard for his sister, her thought she had abandoned him all those years ago but now retired from the army and reunited with her her is in a great place. So living with one of Athena’s friends seemed the logical thing to do, so here he is in Indigo’s guest house and with his friendship blossoming with this intriguing lady he starts to development more than friendship feelings.
When there is a threat to Indigo’s life she asks Gideon to be her bodyguard so they can blend in when she is at her conference, can there relationship stay friends or is more brewing under the surface and can they both admit their feelings to each other?
This the second book in the Green St Girls series and although this is the second book I believe it can be read as a stand alone book, as you go through it does explain who certain people are in relation to each other.
Indigo has had struggles and with her past still so raw your heart really goes out for her, trying to run her companies with this attacker after her really weighs a toll on her and you get to see the sassy, badass girl she is which is brilliant to read. Gideon is a quiet force of nature, having his issues have only made this man even more lovably, he is patient and calm with Indigo but when he needs to become the alpha male he is gentle and tries to let her have the ahhhh moment which is great to read.
I love these stories and if you have not read Athena’s and Tru’s story you need to it is brilliant. Now I hope Gwyn’s story is next as she needs some love in her life.
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So, we have a story about “Nolan” and “Jack”. We understand from the prequel that these two find each other and do not divulge their real names. Well, when Jack is thrown back into his life, they have to sort out one thing that she is unable to deny.. that they have a daughter together, who is named Viviana. Nolan is really Isaac, and Jack is really Giacomina. I know, all very confusing. But not really if you have read the prequel.
Let’s get into the juicy details. These two spent years apart, thinking about each other nonstop. When Isaac is thrown into being a dad, the first time Vivi called Isaac, “daddy”, brought tears to my eyes. Their immediate connection is amazing and what every dad should aspire to be. Minus the ruthless threatening and harassing he partakes in with his competitors.
This novel has amazing characters, great world building, and is steamy. There is an actual storyline, so it is not all smut. I work in a courtroom myself, so the fact that the author knows and understands how attorneys work instead of making it up is awesome. I highly recommend to any romance novel reader out there. I definitely anticipate reading Gabe’s story next, but we will see what the next book has in store! I cannot wait to dive into it!
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Loved this book! Adventure, romance, and deceit, what more could we ask for in a book?! Very relatable characters! Always wishing the main characters would get together sooner, but that’s with every book! Love all of the plot twists and all of the character development! Listen to this book if you like strong female characters, hot, sensitive guys who care, and unexpected plot twists at every turn! You will not be able to stop listening to this book!
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 Octaviano2023-08-01 01:05:592023-08-04 12:01:58The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kayla Octaviano
This was a quick, easy to read stand-alone from a series, though there are cross-over characters, so I would give the whole series a read. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.
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The King boys have been the center of my life for as long as I remember. Theo has been my best friend since I was four, and our families are as close as can be.
Except Matthias. The oldest King son never failed to look miserable whenever I was around, and every word out of his mouth to me was cruel.
Until a snowstorm trapped us in his house, and we shared two perfect days together.
That was five years ago. Now his father’s dying, and he’s back at the estate and more vicious than ever, as if our time together meant nothing to him.
I should hate him. I should be able to forget him now that I have a chance to be happy with someone else.
There’s just one problem. I can’t stop thinking about the man who stole my heart one snowy night all those years ago.
Matthias
She thinks I don’t remember our time together. She’s wrong. I’ve never forgotten.
Not when I moved to a different continent. Not when I didn’t hear from her for five years. Not even though I’ve tried my damnedest to forget her.
I want to hate her. I should. But I can’t. All I can do is look on with jealousy as Ava finds happiness with another man.
What do you do when the one person standing in the way of your happiness is your own brother?
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Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
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When Ali gets caught in a storm trying to connect with her twin, who has been presumed dead in the forrest they both love she gets caught in a storm and stumbles upon a lonely looking cabin and an even lonelier kind man. JJ was hiding out trying to recover from surgery and rest his voice, to his surprise Ali does not recognize him for the superstar that he is and he uses the anonymity to his advantage. They fight undeniable attraction from the moment they meet. Can they navigate the fire between the two of them and find a way to be together? I truly enjoyed this sweet story and cannot wait to read more from this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshly2023-07-31 23:57:432023-08-04 11:53:51The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashly Renner
Book two in the Playing for Keeps Series definitely does not disappoint. Even though this is part of a series all of the books can be read as stand-alone. This is Peyton and Ryan’s story. What starts out as mutual distrust and dislike for each other eventually leads to their fake-dating and the events that follow. This story starts as a fake relationship genre but quickly crosses over to rom-com with the obvious sports romance and then bridges to the enemies-to-lovers genres. Something for everyone.
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 Harper2023-07-31 21:31:312023-08-04 11:53:05Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kelli Harper
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story both from Athena’s point of view as well as Tru’s. I liked the relationship the girls have with each other. Yes they are friends but really they are family. They have different stories that led them to each other. The romance and sex scenes are good. It’s easy to read and get lost in.
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I loved this book. I was hooked immediately. I absolutely loved Indigo’s personality. Gideon was a great choice for her. It was like they were made for each other. Their friendship was so easy and everything fell in place. I cannot wait for the next installment.
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Sliding into Home is the 3rd book in the series and a great book from beginning to end. I love second chance romance books and this one was perfect. Jeff and Kia had a one night stand 6 years ago and it was amazing. Jeff moved shortly after and then Kia moved to get away from her controlling verbally abusive parents and be closer to her sister. Now they are both living in the same town and Jeff actually Coaches Kia’s son in T-Ball! Talk about small world or fate! This book has a lot of ups and downs. How will Jeff react when he finds out Max is actually his son? Jeff is in the public eye alot and Kia doesn’t want to be part of that. She doesnt want and her son posted about in gossip columns because of their relationship To Jeff. When someone runs to a gossip Column with lies about Kia and her relationship with Jeff, that definitely doesn’t sit well with her. Will Jeff and Kia get the happily Ever After they both deserve or will these lies tear them apart. Such a great book!!! Loved it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2023-07-31 20:51:522023-08-04 11:52:04Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Michelle Mulvey
It took a little bit for me to get into this story, I blame it on my family interrupting my reading time every other word, but once I got into I really enjoyed this book. While this is book 2, you don’t need to read book 1 but if you want a little more details on some things mentioned in this book I would read in order.
This did overlap with events in book 1 but was to be expected with the nature of events taking place. I really loved Sunny, she reminded me of me, unable to say no, a people pleaser and loves her family. Carter was quiet but I enjoyed what we did learn of him along the way. But my favorite person was Duke he tied this all together and made for some laughs. I cannot wait for the next one!
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The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold is available now in eBook, Audiobook, and Physical Book ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ Audio Book Review
The Silent Woodsman is the first installment of the Olympic Peninsula series written by Cat Treadgold. This is my first time reading (listening) to a novel by Treadgold. Down on her luck, Ali is attempting to connect with her twin when she finds herself at a cabin waiting out a storm. Mute country singer Joe answers the door and communicates with Ali in writing as he is “resting his voice”. The instant undeniable attraction between the two is so innocent and pure. The chemistry between the two is intense. I thoroughly enjoyed the different approach of communicating through writing. At first I wasn’t sure that I was going to like this but it ended up growing on me. The Silent Woodsman was a little too slowly paced for my liking. I did find it dragging out in places and rushed in others, especially the ending. Despite this flaw, I loved how descriptive the detail was. The characters were lovable, relatable, and engaging. I felt as if I was on this journey right alongside them. I recommend this novel to all romance lovers and truly look forward to reading installment number two later this month.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Mertzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Mertz2023-07-31 20:35:162023-08-04 11:51:40The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashley Mertz
This book is so well written! It is one of the best secret baby romances I’ve read in a while! The plot was well thought out and the characters were easy to fall in love with! Smitty and Kia’s story was an amazing read!!
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If you are looking for a book that will give you all the feels, leave you crying, smiling, and wanting to keep turning the pages, then this book is for you!
Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines follows the stories of Nurse Holly Cooper and gardner Kit Silverton as they plant their way to their very own love story.
I loved the fact that the characters seemed real, flawed, and nuanced but still kept the lighthearted feel of a romance while still dealing with hard topics like grief, loss, and domestic violence. The book felt real and left you feeling like hope and love can help you through pain and loss. I can’t wait to pick up another book by this author.
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Indigo is a big name game designer but she also designs apps as well for her company. Gideon is one of her best friends brother and also her roommate for the time being. Indigo has been designing an app that can be used by the government but someone is sending her threats not to put the app out. Indigo is set for a week at one of the game CONs and has asked Gideon to be her security. Could this be her chance to fulfill her promise to Charlie before she passed?
This is a very good debut contemporary romance that definitely gave me a slow burn between Joe and Ali. This story was very enjoyable and I loved that the author was the narrator.
Joe is taking a bit of a break with his voice being isolated to rest in a cabin in the Hoh Rain forest. Joe never expects a visitor at his cabin…. Where he meets Ali. Joe connects with Ali…but when. It is all said and done they part ways… Ali never knowing that Joe is a popular country singer…. But in all they never forgot each other….the connection and spark.
Time passes…but a chance encounter reunites Joe and Ali in unexpected ways..but with family drama, jealousy and lies come in between…will Joe and Ali ever have their HEA that they deserve….
I am already looking to forward to Book 2 … this was a very good story to start a new series ⭐️
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 Hoerner2023-07-31 19:43:152023-08-04 11:57:56The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This book was so moving on so many levels!! I love the stories of redemption throughout this book. Holly returns to home to take over for her grandmother who has been hurt and is in the hospital. She leads a group of children who come from abusive backgrounds as they work to build a garden. Holly gets much more than she bargained for. She may have to decide whether or not to keep running from the violence in her recent past.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2023-07-31 19:38:032023-08-04 11:57:26Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Paula R Sayers
Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone
I fell in love with the previous book in this series and I was so pumped to see that the author carried on with the characters in the first book instead of introducing completely random new people.
Indigo is a meek but strong, inventive, funny, brilliant nerdy girl of my dreams, having a lot of trauma from abuse she suffered by the hands of someone close to her in the past she has a hard time getting close to and trusting people, particularly men. That is until Gideon. Gideon is a gentle giant with his own demons to fight, right after he’s done fighting everything that can ever or has ever hurt or threatened indigo, he’s vowed to be her protector and he’s already her roommate, so what could go wrong here?
Indigo starts receives some shady messages from someone want to stop her from selling some programs she has made to the government and her new roommate is not going to let that fly and in the process his heart start to soar, for Indigo, now she’s just got to get with the program. Easier said than done when you’re fighting the demons she is. Can Gideon keep Indigo safe and convince her that her heart is also safe with him?
I love how meek Indigo is, except when it comes to letting others do everything for her, she may be the youngest Green Street Girl, but she is not one to be messed with. Her past pain is palpable and it tears at my soul to see her fighting to get through it in this book but it makes her character all the more relatable reading something so deep that happens to girls everywhere. Gideon, oh Gideon, not much I can say about Gideon but he’s the giant teddy bear I need, the big macho army type, don’t touch what’s mine, I’m also sporting scars from my past, I’m healing though, type guy is literally exactly what Indigo needed. Their romance is so relatable, wonderful, I couldn’t look away.
Once again, you knocked it out of the park N.D Jackson! I can’t wait to read the next book, which I’m assuming/hoping will be Gwyn’s.
Broken., Green St. Girls Series, N.D. Jackson, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Jessica Stone, July 2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessicahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica2023-07-31 18:58:102023-08-04 11:55:59Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone
This is the second book in the Hawke Family Second Generation series. This instalment focuses on Jude and Angelina.
I always enjoy coming back to the Hawke family books, they’re well-written and the characters are complex yet believable. The writing style is easy to follow and flows nicely making getting drawn in easy. Once again, I got far too emotionally invested in both Jude and Angelina and how their story would develop, especially given both their traumas. The tension is clear throughout and the danger evident leaving you on the edge of your seat at times.
I’m looking forward to the release of the next book, I just can’t stand the waiting!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-07-31 16:33:442023-08-04 11:47:16Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
I found this a romantic and charming story. The flirting between these two was fun and quite witty. When one can’t talk and the communication must be done by writing it makes it so much fun. The miscommunication can be fun and quite enticing. Blushing abounds because errors can be made. These two are quite fun characters. I enjoyed their story. It kind of reminded me of a Pretty Woman vibe. I couldn’t stop the story. Ali had her hands full trying to figure out what had happened to her brother and that mystery, then she comes upon Joe in the woods. He’s dealing with surgery that can mess up his career. His biggest obstacle sis having to keep quiet due to surgery on his vocal cords. I enjoyed the story very much.Hearing it in audio did a lot to add to it. The narration was a little dry but I still enjoyed it as it brought the story to life. With Ali’s brother’s mystery, I feel hearing it in audio, that helps add more to the story. It’s quite enjoyable.
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 Kittell2023-07-31 13:25:382023-08-03 12:17:03The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shelly Kittell
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