I love Via Mari’s books! They will hook you from the very first page and I get so excited when she has a new release. Her books always keep me on the edge of my seat and wanting more! I loved reading about Katarina and Chase. Their love for one another was so beautiful to read. Katarina is trying to fulfill her father’s dream and Chase will do anything and everything to protect her. I’m so excited for this new series and I’m impatiently waiting for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2019-12-23 12:33:022019-12-23 12:59:46Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Susan Mowdy
Rule is the first of a new series, The Larussio Legacy, from Via Mari. If you are familiar with her work you will notice characters from her previous novels and series will pop up. Personally, I like to see old and familiar favorites again. I don’t think it would be too much of an issue to start with this series and know what is all happening however, so that is a bonus if you are new to Via Mari.
Rule will knock your socks off with the steam again much line Mari’s writing usually does, so be prepared for that and do not read if you are sensitive to such steam. I always have found that Via Mari manages to keep all the kink and sexy times tasteful which goes a long way to make it enhance the story rather than the whole story. I found this one to step up the suspense game and I loved how I found myself on the edge of my seat several times waiting to find out what would come next. I will definitely be back for more of this series and hope we don’t have to wait too long!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-12-23 10:52:402020-12-01 14:56:06Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Liz Vrchota
Rule, by Via Mari is a suck you in type of book. Via Mari has a way of writing that makes you want to keep reading the minute you start. The characters are so real and so easy to relate to. If you like a book with substance but also a book with some nice steamy pages, this is the book for you. Katarina, one of the main characters is on a mission to fulfill her fathers dream after he is injured in a mob hit. Chase will do whatever it takes to protect her in the process. The suspense, the mob story, and the love in this book make it a great read! Definitely a 5 star read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie McEwenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie McEwen2019-12-23 09:55:582019-12-23 09:55:58Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Katie McEwen
Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone is masterfully written story of second chances. There was something about the synopsis that made me to pick up a copy and also as I had read Monica’s other books then I sort of thought I knew what to expect but it was something much more … it was powerful, mature, gripping … AND it took place in New England (there is something about New England and I can never pass over a story that takes place in Maine or somewhere else in the region). Hennessey on the Rocks gives us Charlie and Johnnie and Jace and Abie. These four steal your heart and I tell you the three year old Abie is a kid that any parent would love to have … she simply stole my heart AND let’s not forget the laughter that we got out of her “pearls”, oh my! I absolutely love the story line, the pain, the secrets, the love … I hope that it is opening to a series as I am telling you, Monica had some supporting characters here that deserve their own stories!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-12-23 09:47:552019-12-23 12:03:33Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone – Review by Jana Teppih
Another intriguing “who done it” in Naomi by Mya O’Malley. Once again Naomi is caught up in murder and suspense on behalf of her “ghostly” friends. It’s an easy to read quick little book that will keep you turning the page. This little enterprise interferes with her love life, and all her plans for her happily ever after. Naomi is a strong woman but is she that strong. You’ll have to read it to find out. This is the second book in this little trilogy, can’t wait to start the next one.
Mom and renowned professional Chef Charlie picks up her family and moves back home to Camden, Maine. Once home her ex-husband Jonathan finds himself on her doorstep. The only women he has ever loved. Trying to be a part of his family he moves into the guest apartment above the garage. Will Jonathan’s demons and Charlie’s secret keep them from a happily ever after? Hennessey on the Rocks By Monica DeSimone has so many ups and downs it’s a roller coaster. Both Charlie and Jonathan are stubborn and a little selfish and sometimes even a little childish but it makes for a heck of a story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Moubarakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Moubarak2019-12-23 08:07:192019-12-23 08:17:12Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone – Review by Megan Moubarak
Meghan O’Flynn was a new to me author when I first read Famished, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from this story. What a surprise! While this story is gruesome to read it is quite the adventure with surprises at every turn. Well worth the read. This story is written in every character’s point of view which certainly keeps the mystery going of who the killer might be! There seems to be an awful lot of crazy in these characters heads.
Conviction has a little of everything, the murdering psychos, a little romance, and all the feelings that go with them. This author really keeps me entertained with the story line, as I really never know who the murderer is or what is going to happen next.
O.M.G. Repressed is INTENSE. Frightening, scary, gruesome, and intense. I think I was holding my breath through the last half of the book. I know my heart was on edge! I think this one is my favorite of this series so far! O’Flynn is a sick and twisted kind of author! Which is becoming my favorite kind of author!
This box set is a great way to start this series, they have to be read in order so why not buy in bulk! You won’t be sorry when ready about Ash Park, especially if you love mysteries, adventures and the unknown!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2019-12-23 06:38:492019-12-23 08:05:39The Ash Park Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Shannon Fowler
Tanuja Ramachandran: Hunter-Seeker by Kumar Sivasubramanian. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect but I’m happy to say I enjoyed this book. It’s fast paced filled with action with characters that capture readers attention. I really like strong characters and Tanuja definitely brings all the strength she can to this story. It’s a well written and thought out storyline. I’d definitely recommend this book. And I’ll be looking into more from this author. Four stars and highly recommended.
Tanuja Ramachandran Hunter-Seeker by Kumar Sivasubramanian is the strangest bizarre and absolutely crazy story I have ever read. It is an original tale of a gun blazing sari wearing narcoleptic woman who has lost it all and is out for revenge. It is fast paced, and action packed and did have me laughing. The whole story was ridiculously set around covert operations and violence, revenge and chaos, adventure and let’s not forget the superhuman roller derby team. It was like a bad comic book with lots of players/characters and I most certainly got lost with their names and at times the story in general because there is a lot going on.
If you like something a little crazy and mad, comic and anime with a little bit of revenge thrown in then this is for you.
Master’s Rise Book One (Phoenix Series) by L. Ann Marie is a new author is to me and I enjoyed this story. I have to say it took me a little bit to settle into the way the author writes but once it started to flow for me it really became a good read. The characters just make you fall in love with them and they made me laugh out loud so many times. There is plenty of action and drama, fun and comradery and a brotherhood second to none. I read the story in one sitting and had to stay up till 2am just because I had to know how it ended.
Seren has always been treated differently because of the way she looks but she is so much more that her prettiness and blond hair. She and her friends are hilarious and crazy to boot. They are strong and sassy and don’t apologise for who they are.
Cort is starting again having left his old MC, but he quickly realises that some of his brothers follow him and they start their own MC from the ground up. There is plenty of trouble in their new town to keep them busy and the club grows quickly. These men crack me up they do what has to be done and have each other’s backs at all times but they are just funny with their antics. Whilst all this is going on he cannot keep away from the blonde beauty.
I will have to go back and read through the impressive list of books that L. Ann Marie has written and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
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 Bishop2019-12-23 01:17:062019-12-23 07:51:04Master’s Rise: Book 1 (Phoenix Series) by L. Ann Marie – Review by Jenni Bishop
This was such an interesting book! Definitely different than anything I have read before. It was a story unfolding as you were reading because the MC is a writer. She moves to a new house and started to write a book. I love all of the main characters because they’re so well written. I couldn’t put this one down and I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future! Happy reading!
Renegade by Raven White is the first book in The Mercenaries Series.
When I was a young hormonal teenager I wished I had an older brother because then he would have friends and at least one of them was bound to be hot and Eliza was lucky enough to have that older brother with the hot friend who also is former military and extremely alpha.
Renegade knows what he has to do and that’s protect Eliza but the pull they have towards one another cannot be denied.
This story has a little bit of everything and I couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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Rule by Via Mari is the first book in The Larussio Legacy series and I couldn’t put it down. I don’t know if I’ve read a book with four different points of view, but it totally worked for this book and for me.
I think I fell in love with Chase a little more and now I’m crushing on Giovanni on top of it. He has me intrigued and I want to get to know him more, I think he will be very good for Serena.
Katarina has grown so much since the first book and I have loved reading it and almost found myself beaming like a proud Mama.
I hope I don’t have to wait too long for book two to come out, because I don’t want to wait to find out what happens next.
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Recall was a great 5 star read and book six in the Ash Park series. I was excited to get reading this book and I was pulled in right from the beginning.
Petrosky is investigating the death of a councilman’s son. We also meet his new partner, Jackson, who is perfect for him. This seems to be the most challenging case yet for him.
Will he solve the mystery before it’s too late?
My emotions were all over the place. We get suspense, mystery and so much more. These can be read as stand alones but I highly suggest reading from the beginning. It will help you connect better with the characters. Petrosky is great, even after all that he has been through he still has a big heart. All of the characters were great. Meghan has once again brought me into her world with her great writing and I couldn’t put it down until I was done. 1-click and get started today on this great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-12-22 21:21:272019-12-22 21:42:06Recall: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 6) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Michelle Austin
Somebody in the Neighborhood was an incredible thriller! This book had me entranced from the first page, and I had trouble putting it down! Murder, crime, and thrills with plenty of twists, this is one of the best suspenseful novels I’ve read in a while! I’ve never read Judy Moore before, and I can’t wait to read another of her novels! I lost definitely recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2019-12-22 20:40:212019-12-22 21:40:29Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore – Review by Rachel Moss
Hennessey on the Rocks is the first book I have read by Monica DeSimone, but it won’t be the last. I was hooked from the first chapter, to the last page. I loved the writing style, and the realness of it. The characters are relate-able and very personable. She didn’t make either main character the bad guy, but showed both of their feelings and weaknesses. The children were written with strong personalities as well, and I felt like I could envision them and their attitudes. There were times I was chucking at the dialog of the children. This story brings home how strong a first love can be, but also how hard marriage and co-parenting is at times. The secret of the story, I guessed from the beginning. However, there are ups and downs and I was not sure how things would end for Charlie and Jonathan. The book’s main characters is Charlie Hennessey. A big name chef, with restaurants, cooking show and cooking school. She just moved back home to the house she grew up in, in Maine, after living in Manhattan for years. She was looking for a new start, but that’s hard to do in a house with so many memories. To make matters worse, her ex husband Jonathan follows her, and asks to stay for a while. Jonathan Hennessey is a popular author, coming off his latest book tour. He is wanting to reconnect with his son, and if hes being honest, his ex-wife. He messed up big time, and is finally at a point where he is able to admit his faults and try to win back his family. But when secrets are uncovered, will love be enough? They have been best friends since they were 5 years old, but some secrets are unforgivable.
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Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore is a murder mystery. Dawn Andersen decides to move from her home in Ohio to Florida to start anew in the home of her recently murdered aunt. Is her aunt’s murder a random murder or someone who was someone closer to her? This is a good read that kept me reading from beginning to end. I enjoyed the characters and the story. It reminded me of a good whodunit. The characters get narrowed down as Dawn starts to narrow down if they could have murdered her aunt. A good fast read for anyone who enjoys a murder mystery.
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 Schrader2019-12-22 19:54:502019-12-22 20:36:38Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore – Review by Sheri Schrader
In this thrilling tale of a woman trying to find out who she is, and what she wants in life, and who she can trust, Judy Moore delivers you an adventure! From the beginning of this book till the very last page you’ll be wondering what Judy is going to give you next. Dawn, a 25 year old who just wants to find somewhere to belong and feel closer to her tragically murdered aunt, is a character you’ll love from start to finish. All of the cast in this novel are memorable with each being developed so well! Enjoy this tale of Somebody In The Neighborhood.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2019-12-22 19:52:322019-12-22 20:34:52Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore – Review by Meg Tyrrell
Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore was an excellent suspense and mystery read. I absolutely loved this book and the main character Dawn. She was developed well and realistic. I loved the detail the author put into this novel. I felt that it was easy to picture each scene as I read along. I was easily swept away in this novel. It had an easy flow and excellent climax. I had a difficult time putting this book down. I highly recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-12-22 19:07:402019-12-22 19:26:32Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
The Ash Park Series Box Set by Meghan O’Flynn contains the first three books of the series – Famished, Conviction, and Repressed! Be forewarned that there are MORE in the series so plan extra time beyond the box set to get the whole impact! FAMISHED is the opening to the series that introduces us to Detective Petrosky who will be our lead throughout the series. The opening to the series was a bit underwhelming, at least that is how I felt as I had read the fourth book … I know though that it will get more intense with each book as the writer gets more and more into the characters, giving them more dimension … it is a great start to a twisted labyrinth of violence where everyone has too many skeletons in their closets. The writer gives us a cat and mouse serial killer universe that leaves you doubting yourself and guessing at who it is. I loved that the story was told from multiple characters’ point of view as it added dimension and layers. I have to warn you that it is very graphic so it is not for faint at heart! CONVICTION is the second book in series that takes place in the run down area of Detroit. You can see how the writer has gotten deeper into the Ash Park world, the story is complex and the characters have layers, you learn more about them and it makes you understand where they come from and why they act the way they do. All of them are like us – dark and light – and it is up to them how they choose. We have Petrosky and Morrison with Shannon Taylor from the prosecutor’s office and all of them have their doubts regarding the ‘guilty’ verdict that the young woman Ashley Johnson received. And the doubts grow stronger when Shannon gest stalked and her family gets harassed … and there is a galore of suspects … take your pick! At the same time, the story is much more than just trying to find out who the killer is … REPRESSED is the third story in the series and I think she has done it now … I have nothing to say but “she has arrived”, roll out the carpet! Repressed is THE story of Detective Curtis Morrison who we met in the first book and learnt more about in the second book … but still (zen) waters run deep … his checkered past seems to be catching up to him – his wife (who we also met in the previous books, the second book was her book) and baby daughter go missing and there is this sadistic monster that is ruling this nightmare that he has initiated to make Morrison to pay for the sins from twenty years ago… The story is dark, disturbing … it is very graphic, the violence, it leaves you shuddering… the way the writer describes addition, it blows your mind … the story is fast paced and you will get a mystery with its beginning, middle and the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-12-22 18:01:312019-12-22 19:23:22The Ash Park Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jana Teppih
Forbidden Love: Written by Lisa Jones Gentry as Told by Their Son Joe Steele 4out of 5 stars
Forbidden love written by Lisa Jones Gentry is the first book that I have read by this author and this book was unique and different to what I read. The characters are well written, but I was a little disappointed in them. This is a true story of Father William C. Grau, a Black Catholic Priest and Sister Sophie Legocki, a White Polish American nun, who in the segregated fifties, defied the church and society with their passionate secret love affair that lasted for nearly a decade and gave birth to a son, Joe Steele. The Archdiocese sealed is adoption records because they didn’t want him or anyone else to find out that his parents where a priest and nun. Joe is a Harvard College and Harvard Business School graduate and successful Global Development Consultant and Executive Coach. He finally reunites with his birth mother, Sophie, and finally hears of the passionate love that she and his birth father shared, often risking their lives to be together. Joe also learned for the first time how after his adoption, Sophie and Father Grau continued their love affair when she moved into the Rectory to live with him as his housekeeper until his death in 1964. Joe and Sophie grow closer as he too shares his life as the beloved youngest son in his nurturing and loving adopted Steele family in Cincinnati. This was a good book and I recommend it…. Tracy @tracym
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2019-12-22 16:54:112019-12-22 17:06:51Forbidden Love; Written by Lisa Jones Gentry, As Told by Joe Steele – Review by Tracy Manderson
Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore 4 Stars
Somebody in the Neighborhood is a murder mystery. I don’t usually read these types of books but I enjoyed this one. Dawn’s Aunt Amy gets murdered and needing a change, she decides to move down to Florida into her aunt’s home. It might not have been the smartest decision seeing as Dawn fits the description of the victims, pretty and blonde. Dawn loves the sun and the beach is nearby but she has to deal with her strange new environment. Her next door neighbour keeps watching her, some of the others seem too interested in her aunt and she has a creepy mailman who is way too friendly for her tastes. After doing a little investigating on her own, Dawn realizes that she’s in trouble, the killer is someone in the neighborhood.
The thing I liked best about this book was that the author kept me guessing until the grand reveal. The story was well written with enough twists to keep you interested. Suspense, drama and quirky characters made this a wonderful read.
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Charlie has loved Johnnie since she was 5 years old. He became her best friend quickly, someone she could count on and love. Through their life together they faced many ups and downs. Too many downs were the catalyst for destroying their marriage. Charlie is an overachiever in many ways and has strived to do good for herself for so long. All she has wanted to do was to cook, feed those she loves, be the best at what she does and take care of her kids the best she can. What she wants, and what she gets are two different things.
Johnnie has loved Charlie his whole life. He’s not loved her, and he’s never lived without her in his life in some capacity. When she makes her move with the kids back to their home town, he knows he has no choice but to follow. Charlie has been his best friend for too long to not go after her, even if its a door in the face again. He’s faced his demons and the darkness helped to ruin his marriage. Because of his own issues, those who have loved him have suffered. He wants a life back that includes them, his career, the chance to be a better person and to have a solid foundation. What he wants, he’ll fight for.
Through their move apart, together and beyond, they go through so many more ups and downs, tragedies, confusion, increasing emotions and just plain grief. In all of that though are Jace and Abie, the lights of both their lives and the reason for their beating hearts. The two of them make for some pretty entertaining dialogue. But also, some very spot on and witty advice that had me go “awwwww” quite a few times.
This is a fun second chance love story that will have you feeling all the emotions with them. As a parent, I understood both sides on so many levels. It’s a beautiful story that I enjoyed immensely. I would have liked to learn more about their history though, as it fascinates me to know where they began and all the in-between. I’d also love to see another book or two done with the supporting characters!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shanihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShani2019-12-22 15:41:272019-12-22 16:08:15Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone – Review by Shani kenny
5 Star Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore is a thrilling mystery that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happens next. Dawn is a kind yet very intelligent woman who finds herself living at Manatee Beach after her aunt is murdered. She finds herself out amongst those in her neighborhood. Who would have murdered her aunt and why? Is the person from the neighborhood? Find out what happens next in this thrilling must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-12-22 15:03:082019-12-22 15:14:51Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Hennessey On The Rocks is a fantastic second chance romance novel by Monica DeSimone. It was the first time I had read any of this author’s work but I was attracted by the blurb and decided it was worth giving it a go. I’m so glad that I took a chance on this book as I thoroughly enjoyed it. Charlotte (Charlie) Hennessey is a famous cook with a couple of restaurants and a successful TV show. Sick of life in the rat race, she moves herself and her 2 children Jace and Abie back home to the house she grew up in. Her ex-husband Jonathan (Johnnie) Hennessey is a famous author who is still battling with alcohol and depression (and his love for Charlie). He also decided to move back home to be near Charlie and the children. He desperately wants to be part of a family unit again. The chemistry between Johnnie and Charlie is still off the charts hot and both are still deeply in love with each other but the issues that caused their marriage to break down are still there and also Charlie is hiding a huge secret that could totally devastate Johnnie. This is an amazing story. I loved the interactions between Johnnie And Charlie. These characters are so well written. They have many flaws and are broken. In addition the 2 children are just amazing. Jace is the typical moody tween and 3 year old Abie is such a scene stealer. She is just the most adorable little girl ever. I’m a total sucker for a second chance romance and this is one of the best that I have read. 100% recommend this book to others.
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Master’s Rise by L. Ann Marie is the first book in the Phoenix series. This book is clearly the start of a great new series that I already can’t wait to read. This author is a new author to me and I wasn’t sure what I expected going into this series. What I got was amazing characters and a brilliant story. The main characters in this book absolutely gripped me. I thought they were just brilliant together. They were the type of characters I connected with instantly and that never changed. The story was well written and detailed. The pace was perfect and it all just flowed so well. I definitely enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to see what else is to come.
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 Baker2019-12-22 14:14:442019-12-22 15:09:34Master’s Rise: Book 1 (Phoenix Series) by L. Ann Marie – Review by Kerry Baker
Rule is the first book in the Larussio Legacy series. While this book is the beginning of a new series, it does mention characters from related series. You don’t have to read the others to pick up on what is going on, but it would be helpful to so that you get a better foundation for the characters that are carrying over.
Rule is full of suspense, intrigue, danger, and of course, steamy romance. I don’t want to give away the story so I won’t say too much more, only that you need to read it to find out how the twists and turns play out! This book makes for a great break from reality for a bit.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2019-12-22 12:05:012019-12-22 13:16:40Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Naomi McDonald
There is a lot to say about Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore, that follows the story of Dawn’s life after suffering the loss of her aunt, Amy. Dawn, much like her aunt, is an eccentric, “born to late”, wild card. Seeking independence from a her seemingly suffocating parents, Dawn moves to florida.
This book is honestly ranked in my top 10 reads, Judy doesn’t miss a single detail! Her story unfolds beautifully from beginning to end, and is a definite must read! A five star rating for a 5 star book!
“It’s just a different way of livin’ your life. Who says you gotta spend it workin’ for the man?”
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Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari was an excellent first book for this series. Having read several other books by this author, I am very excited to see where this one goes. I loved the storyline and felt it had great detail. I also loved the various characters and the different roles they played in the story’s romance theme. The storyline was easy to follow and fun. It moved easy from one scene to the next. I look forward to the next book.
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Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone is a wonderful story and I read in one sitting. It is a story that will tug on your heart strings but will also make you laugh out loud as it is a very emotive tale. The characters are so easy to love and through Monica’s writing you can easily imagine who they are and get carried away with them on their journey. It is a second chance love story but it is a refreshing and originals storyline. It seemed to be professionally edited. I really enjoyed how this story carried me away into its world.
Charlie and Johnnie have always loved each other ever since they met as children but sometimes love is not enough, not when demons of one’s past get in the way. Johnnie has always been the darker person fighting his demons and always the one to take but when Charlie is down for the count he is the one that needs to pick up the pieces. However there is one secret that could keep them apart.
Abbie is a precocious 3 year old that will knock your socks off. She is a force of nature and had me laughing out loud.
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