Unlikely to Stay is the third book in the Parker Lake series by Olivia Sherwood (Ashlie Knapp). This is a great contemporary romance- a bit of a rom-com, with wonderful characters, an engaging storyline, humour, emotion, a small town setting, chemistry, drama, banter, antics, and much more. I really love this series and the wonderfully endearing characters, and I can see this making a great movie series. The author’s storytelling really brings these characters and their stories to life- and that would translate to television beautifully. I am really looking forward to seeing what ‘Unlikely to Tell” (Book #4) brings! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-12-27 08:29:082021-12-27 08:29:08Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Angela Hayes
I love the books McKinley writes and this work is certainly no exception. I loved this story from beginning to end and absolutely loved reading about Fiona and Connor. I immediately connected with them and couldn’t wait to find out how the HEA would come about. If you are looking for a fantastic romance that is a quick and easy read, you will love this work.
This is another fantastic anthology from these authors! I have previously enjoyed other works by each of these authors and knew when I found. This collection that I had to have it and read it ASAP. I was most certainly not disappointed. This is a fantastic grouping of stories that will warm you heart in front of your holiday decorations while snuggling with your favorite pet. Completely wonderful!
I could NOT put this book down! From the very first page it had me invested and the more I read the more I had to carry it with me wherever I went to try to grab a few pages here, a few pages there. The characters are flawless, Adeline has just enough spunk and Stone has just enough manly grrr. The author did a great job of making them relatable and oh my goodness so funny! I fell in love with Adeline’s events and couldn’t wait for the next mishap. This story has humor, sexiness, a little mystery, romance, and fun. The secondary characters were just as impressive and I will be praying daily for this author to write more about these two. One of my favorite 2020 books I’ve read. If you like a strong heroine, laugh out loud moments, a realistic true relationship, and a little put the other person in their place story, this is the one you want to get.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2021-01-01 12:16:292021-01-01 12:17:13Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Colleen Noyes
IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS – PETS TO THE RESCUE (Irresistible Romance #6) by Tamara Ferguson, Natalie Ann, Suzanne Jenkins, Cynthia Cooke, Alicia Street, Stephanie Queen, Traci Hall
MISTLETOE MAGIC by Natalie Ann BAYOU CHRISTMAS by Suzanne Jenkins CANDY’S CHRISTMAS WISH by Cynthia Cooke MELT MY HEART by Alicia Street PLAYING SANTA by Stephanie Queen A SNOWY SEASIDE CHRISTMAS by Traci Hall
TWO HEARTS’ CHRISTMAS RESCUE: Tamara Ferguson This is Kinley and Jake’s story. Kinley is running the local animal shelter and Jake is working to find a fugitive and it has brought him to Crystal Rock undercover. When he realizes who Kinley is, old feelings start to come back to him. Will she recognize him? Will Jake be able to get the bad guy before he causes harm? I really liked this story and the dogs and puppies added even more to it. I also enjoyed seeing some of the characters from previous stories.
If you’re looking for a great collection of Christmas reads with fun furry pets this is the one for you. We get seven great stories that will pull you right in. I really enjoyed the stories, I got to read some new authors and read more from some favorites as well. 1-click and get started today on this great holiday compilation.
Wow! This novella zoomed by but wasn’t short on the spice! A great little read for Christmas or anytime of the year whilst you’re lazing in the sun or snuggled with someone special. Highly recommended when you want a well written story but are short on time!
Five-Alarm Christmas: A Novella By Melinda Valentine
This was a quick steamy romantic read that I enjoyed. Finley and Garrett’s chemistry is off the charts. Finley and Garrett thought that the night they met and went back to Garrett’s apartment would be a one night thing. They end up seeing each other at the firehouse at the annual Christmas party where Garrett is playing Santa Claus and Finley is there with her family. To find out if this is going to become more than a one night stand then this is a must read. I wish this book was longer because I didn’t get enough, I want more. I recommend this book even though it was a quick read it was good.
I tend to stay away from Christmas books because it’s not my favorite, but the synopsis convinced me to give it a try and I’m so glad I did. It’s Christmasy but not overboard.
Chloe is like a lot of professional women busts her butt only to get overlooked for the big promotion, but this time it worked in her favor.
Jason walked into the new job not knowing what to expect. He got more than he bargained for in the best way.
Ms. Marie is a new to me author though she has released several books. I’m so glad I didn’t avoid this Christmas book and have discovered a new author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2021-01-01 07:02:022021-01-01 07:02:02CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Robin Rankin
This is the first book I have ever read from this author and she now has a new fan. I absolutely love military romance but she also put in a single dad. I was hooked right from the first chapter. She exceeded all my expectations on my two favorite genres. This is the first book of the Love is Worth Fighting for series and wow what a great first book. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story.
Cassie loves her new life. She is a caring nurse. Cassie never wants to date again because her break up with her ex was way too hard. Her friends on the other hand think it’s time to date again. Cassie is told that she is going to a very known fight and she sees someone she can’t take her eyes off. She finds herself attracted to one of the fighters Lorenzo. Cassie can’t get him out of her mind and finally they meet. She is over the moon until she remembers something from her past. Will Cassie and Lorenzo be able to fight for what they want or will the past be in their way?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2021-01-01 06:59:072021-01-01 06:59:07Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Heather Bass
Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski is a Fantasy Romance that once I started reading I couldn’t stop till I finished. Glaive is a Paladin who has sworn to protect his king but also swore to his brother in arms to protect his forbidden wife upon his death. But he didn’t count on his cold and immovable heart actually feeling anything. Find out what happens next in this 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 Daughenbaugh2021-01-01 06:57:112021-01-01 06:57:11Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski was a thrilling 5 star read. You get pulled in right from the beginning, there is a dangerous twist that leaves Glaive making a promise to Markus on his deathbed.
Following through on the promise, Glaive travels to a forbidden place to get Ada. He didn’t expect Ada to be as beautiful as she was and stir something inside of him. Ada is still coming to grasps with losing her love and understanding Glaive’s intentions. Glaive is determined to keep Ada safe. There is so much more to this great read that I don’t want to give away anything.
Will he be able to keep his word? Can these two possibly have a HEA?
The author does a great job of pulling you into the story, the world she created was very interesting. I really liked the characters, Ada was a strong willed character and Glaive was honorable and great for Ada. If you’re looking for a read that pulls you into another world, 1-click and get started today.
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 Austin2021-01-01 06:56:232021-01-01 06:56:23Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Michelle Austin
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
Narrated by Regan Brown Four Stars
Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance is a Novella in the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. This is a short fast paced romance that is packed with action and adventure. It can be read as a standalone, as this is the first book I have read in this series. I was intrigued with the storyline and the characters are well defined. This book makes me want to start reading this series. This was a perfect short story.
This is the first book I have listened to narrated by Regan Brown, but definitely won’t be the last. She really brought the characters to life. The story flowed and easy to understand.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-01-01 06:54:592021-01-01 06:54:59Moonlit Mirage (A Cook Islands Romance) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Sunday Barnaby
The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay is a wonderful story of Christmas miracles, believing, family, faith, and the power of love. David and Joan have been given some devastating news that has rocked them to the core. Modern medicine giving them nothing to cling to but despair. Then along comes Santa to throw a different perspective to the situation. Bringing a ray of hope to an otherwise bleak situation. What ensues makes for an emotive and heartwarming Christmas tale. Well worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-01 06:50:522021-01-01 06:50:52The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Angela Hayes.
The Last Christmas is a story that really brings out the Christmas Spirit. Seelie Kay really has a hit that shows all it takes if faith and a little help from Santa. The story is full of hope, a real fight for life, and a love so strong it will conquer the dreaded C. The story is short and steamy and just a great pick me up during the busy holidays.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-01-01 06:49:312021-01-01 06:49:31The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Sunday Barnaby
Noel is trying to get over a bad divorce but with a string of hope that keeps dragging her back, can she put the past finally behind her and find love.
Noel is trying to recover from yet another deception that her ex-husband has done across her and is feeling pretty low at the moment, when her friend and customer invites her to come on a business trip to get over the heartache, she was not expecting to find love.
Leon is on a trip to his friends wedding, but when he meets Noel in the bar at the restaurant and they get on so well, will one night be enough. Until he rocks up to the wedding and he see Noel and can’t believe his luck.
This is a lovely story and a true overcome your past book. I love the banter between the two main characters and the story is well written but I want more, I want to see the after in this story. I hated reading the betrayal behind her ex-husband as Noel was such a giving person and although he had cheated on her before you would think he would mend his ways and try and give the relationship another go but no sadly. I feel she had to go through this for the author to give her a happily ever after with Leon.
This was my first taste of this author and would love to read more in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-01-01 06:45:332021-01-01 06:45:33Unwrapping Noel AUDIO BOOK by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Angela Shirley
Unwrapping Noel by Jennifer Theriot (audiobook narrated by Sara Gordon)
A Christmas romance story that I really enjoyed listening to. I love Noel’s spunkiness and sarcastic humor. Noel has had a tough year after finding out her ex husband has cancer and helps him through his treatments. When she gets a call from one of her favorite clients she’s worked with for years, Noel jumps at the chance and flies out to California for a new project. Noel meets a gorgeous guy in the hotel bar who turns out to be on the project group too. What happens next, you will have to listen/read it!
Sara Gordon did a wonderful job reading the book. I love how well she acts out each of the characters. I know I’ve listened to other books Ms. Gordon has read and I always enjoy them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2021-01-01 06:43:542021-01-01 06:43:54Unwrapping Noel AUDIO BOOK by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Betsy Melano
Evil’s Whisper is the first book in the Evil Sagaby Jordan Elizabeth. This is a bit of a dark paranormal fantasy- with action, adventure, secrets, lies, deception, abduction, and challenges. I found the synopsis of the story to be quite interesting- so I snapped up a copy and dove in. I love a great epic fantasy, and this has all the promise of hitting that mark- but unfortunately, for me, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. There were a few issues that made it hard for me to connect with the character/s, or invest in the story- leaving me wanting at the end. But this could just have been a bad reading day for me- so I have put this on my re-read list to revisit in a couple of weeks to see if I still feel the same way about it. I am interested to see where this series is headed, so I will keep an eye out for future additions.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-01 00:31:052021-01-01 15:39:18Evil’s Whisper (Evil Saga book 1) by Jordan Elizabeth – Review by Angela Hayes
Echoes is the first book in the Lucifer and the Dark Goddess series by Nikki Broadwell. As expected this is a very creative and imaginative start to a new series- a bit of a mysterious feel to the story that had paranormal elements, fantasy, drama, adventure, discovery, and so much more. As with everything Ms. Broadwell creates, this story is wonderfully woven, bringing everything to life before my eyes- it was so vivid, fully realised, and completely believable- easily ensnaring me in the storyline and tugging me along as it all unfolded. Feirin was such an intriguing character- so much more to her than we first realise. I love the dystopian-esque elements to the story too, which really gave it all an extra element of intrigue and mysteriousness. I really can’t wait to see where the story/series goes from here.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-01 00:15:352021-01-01 15:37:50Echoes: Lucifer and the Dark Goddess by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Angela Hayes
Office Mistakes is a Christmas office romance by Beth Hale. I hadn’t read anything by Ms. Hale before beginning this book, so I was intrigued by what I might find. I thought the premise of the story was good, but after finishing it I felt that the story really needed to be a little longer in order to have more depth and development. This being a novella really didn’t allow time for me to connect with the characters, so I didn’t invest in them and the story the way I would have liked. I felt that there could have been less time spent on ‘setting the scene’, describing gifts, dinner, rooms etc- as some of that time could have been spent on developing and driving the story, as well as giving the characters more depth. I also thought that some of the language used in describing the sex scenes was a little old fashioned, and to me, there was an awkwardness about them. I felt like they were so short and undescriptive, compared to the rest of the story, that they may as well be left out, close the door completely so-to-speak, better putting that time into building the connection and romance part of the story instead. Descriptions like, “Charlie bucked as she took him into the warm cave of her mouth”, didn’t seem sexy or erotic to me- warm cave? Sorry, but I thought there could have been a thousand other, more descriptive and more enticing and sexy words to be used. But then, it could just be me. I am not an author, and I do appreciate the time, effort, heart, and soul that an author puts into their work- but to be honest, I felt that the author missed an opportunity to make this a really stellar and entirely memorable read. Instead, this story fell short for me.
Sorry, I really did want to love this book much more than I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-12-31 23:04:592021-01-01 15:37:23Office Mistakes by Beth Hale – Review by Angela Hayes
“Skyscrapers and water towers reached into the sky, their steel and copper glinting in the bright sun, feverish to touch the clouds. The royal city of Regiis and the elite region of Rexion had spared no expense in creating a metropolis for the world to wonder at. The city’s buildings dazzled silver-blue and russet in warm months, glowed with residual light in the evening, and stood like sentinels when steep winter winds rushed. At the feet of these beasts of engineering, pavement polished to shine wound widdershins and back again, dotted by amber and cobalt streetlights. Motor vehicles hummed along their serpentine paths and citizens paraded the avenues. Looking down from above, all of it may have been a mechanical man-made jewel, desirous to surpass what the earth pressed into worth—eager to trick the eyes of men into believing there was little else to want beyond the magnificence of their city. Did mankind desire little wonders of nature? Accomplished. Amid the forests of steel, patches of verdant green were easily seen from the air, their centers marked by marble fountains. Did humanity require the scent of plant life surrounding them? Achieved. The Botanical District rarely stood unoccupied. Hot houses meters in length stood side-by-side and row upon row, their earthen perfume a promise of respite from a land of metal clad wonder. Their interiors were plush with vines, blooms, and leaves fairly lusting to be inhaled and admired. Tourists and pilgrims traveled to partake of the health-saturated airs within the conservatories. Physicians prescribed the ailing and elderly to spend days, even weeks, in the Botanical District. From above, Rexion truly was a wonder. Move beyond, however, and those marvels dissipated.”
Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski is an interesting and original romance with old-world elements sitting side-by-side with ‘modern’ details, making this book a bit hard to classify. There’s also a bit of fantasy- along with some dystopian elements which really helped to give this story its own unique identity. I had a little trouble getting into the story- as the wording and phrasing really took me a little while to get used to, but eventually I settled into it, and finally found my groove. Glaive is one of the Kingdoms elite Paladins, sworn in his duty to protect the King and realm. But things take an interesting twist when his friend and brother-in-arms shares a secret that changes everything. A vow made to his dying comrade will set Glaive on a path he could never have predicted, turning his ordered and disciplined life upside down. With tension, danger, and drama- this story got more intriguing as things unfolded. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Lewandowski does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-12-31 23:03:262021-01-01 15:36:48Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Angela Hayes
Run to the Sea: Reigning Hearts, Book 1 by K.G. Fletcher AUDIO BOOK
This is the first book I’ve listened to by KG Fletcher. I thought she was a fantastic author, but she knows what she’s doing. As the narrator of her own story just makes me love her more.
Emeline works multiple jobs to be sure her dream comes true. Running into an old friend changes everything. She sees the changes in Thomas and feels horrible. The quote I chose for Emeline is: “I’m so sorry for your loss Cappie. I know you must miss him. He was a great man.”
Thomas comes back into his hometown only to find that his old friend is still there. He’s surprised when he found out that she went to his grandfather’s funeral. He has always been in love with her and doesn’t know what to do about it. The quote I chose for Thomas is: “Yes, he was. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it until now. It’s been rough.”
Highly recommended for romance lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2020-12-31 18:38:512021-01-01 15:34:24Run to the Sea by KG Fletcher Audio Book – Review by Amanda Kimble
I found this YA sci-fi novel a real page turner and I was gripped by it from the start. The unique storyline follows Carter a redneck boy who does not believe in aliens, an Earth-obsessed alien and a robotic girl. All three of the teenagers must join together both working and accepting one another in order to conserve humanity. Carter’s dad believes in aliens but Carter never did until the girl he has a crush on starts doing strange and magical things that seem a bit out of this world. Meanwhile, Kokab dreams of becoming a ‘Perfect’ but her emotions are seen as a flaw until her planet faces extinction. Kokab’s sympathy then makes her the best ambassador to persuade humans to accept her people but her success will mean she will never become a ‘Perfect’. Ags also has a dream, of graduating from the Academy so she can become a guardian of Earth. She is eager to spend time on Earth as she is obsessed with all things human, so when she uncovers an impending invasion she is willing to risk everything to stop it. This is a fast paced novel with a lively plot and a storyline that flows well making it an enjoyable read. The characters and all interesting in their own right and each bring a different element to the overall story. The characters have been bought to life by the authors descriptive narrative and the wonderful world building bought the settings to life as well. I felt immersed in this story and found myself happily turning the pages well into the night as I could not put the book down. I am not usually a sci-fi fan but I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
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 Gordon2020-12-31 17:33:182020-12-31 18:16:28Becoming Human by Amy Michelle Carpenter – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy. This book definitely pulled at every heartstring I’ve got. I loved every minute of it. The characters had me hooked from beginning to end, you can’t help but root for them and feel for them. While on the shorter side as books go it’s still every bit as impactful as a longer story. I loved getting lost in the pages and I loved how easy it was to connect with the characters. The storyline pulled me in and I couldn’t put it down even for a second. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-12-31 17:27:002020-12-31 18:14:53Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Katie Kearney
Office Mistakes by Beth Hale. This was a fun short read that I really enjoyed. The characters are well developed and easy to connect with. It’s a short story but that didn’t hinder my enjoyment at all and it was a nice one to read between some of the longer stories I have on my list. This is a first read for me from this author and I’m really excited to what more she has to offer. I liked the writing style and the characters are great. Short stories are sometimes all a reader is needing and this author delivered wonderfully. Four stars and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-12-31 17:20:442020-12-31 18:13:19OFFICE MISTAKES by BETH HALE – Review by Katie Kearney
IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS – PETS TO THE RESCUE. This is a wonderful anthology with stories that I won’t be able to forget any time soon. Each story was a wonderful way to get lost in the pages of a book for a while. I love when authors come together for something like this, I just think it’s great to have something from different authors and if they end up being new to you what a great way to find them. And I gotta say I’m a sucker for any storyline that includes animals! Each story was great one of my favorites was Two Hearts Christmas Rescue by Tamara Ferguson. This story truly pulled at my heart and I just loved the time I got to spend with these characters. It’s well written and paced nicely. But truly each story was great and I loved them all. If you’re looking for something unique and with some great authors I highly recommend this! Five stars all the way!
I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology of Christmas romances set in the season of miracles and full of the spirit of Christmas. Each heartwarming, romantic, steamy story had me hooked and this was the perfect collection of contemporary romances to read over the festive period. As a fan of Tamara Ferguson I was looking forward to her story, ‘TWO HEARTS’ CHRISTMAS RESCUE’ and I was not disappointed. For Kinley and Jake Christmas has been a time of loss for them both and so neither has celebrated for years. Then a gang of needy rescue pets help Kinley and Jake to rescue each other’s Christmas and maybe even fall in love. In ‘MISTLETOE MAGIC’ by Natalie Ann, Robin and Brian need the magic of Christmas to help them discover what is hiding in their hearts. Suzanne Jenkins ‘BAYOU CHRISTMAS’ introduces us to Maggie who’s discovery under Bayou Cottage could change her life. A mother dog and her litter bring Maggie and the local handsome veterinarian together. In ‘CANDY’S CHRISTMAS WISH’ by Cynthia Cooke, Candy is about to loose her house, her business and her dog and could really do with a Christmas miracle but can the guy who broke her heart, Lincoln, provide one. In Alicia Street’s story ‘MELT MY HEART’ a mysterious letter and a rescue mutt bring two people who have given up on love, Wynter and Caleb together. In ‘PLAYING SANTA’, by Stephanie Queen, football player Sean Patrick not only rescues a puppy whilst dressed as Santa but also rescues a struggling beauty and her son. The last story by Traci Hall ‘A SNOWY SEASIDE CHRISTMAS’ brings a doctor and his patient, who has been shot whilst on duty, together but both Gemma and Bryce need to forget their pasts and take a chance on love. This was an enjoyable and engaging anthology which I was totally immersed in and could not put down. Each story had a real feel good factor and the whole collection put me in a festive mood, ready for Christmas.
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 Gordon2020-12-31 16:57:152020-12-31 18:10:15Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the first book I’ve heard by the Author. Sara Gordon is a fantastic narrator and she had me laughing.
Noel is a great PR lady and knows what she’s doing. When California calls she heads down thinking she’s helping a friend. When she finds that she is falling in love. The quote I chose for Noel is: “Yes, of course, it’s me, Dave. Who else would’ve fallen on her a** in the driveway? Why aren’t the damn lights working? I thought you said you were getting them fixed.”
Leon is in town from New York to help his friend out. When he meets a female he becomes forward. After finding Noel in the arms of another man he leaves. The quote I chose for Leon: “Ouch. Very nice. Or not so nice, I mean. I actually felt that. So what am I supposed to do now? I gotta make a living you know.”
Highly recommended for romance lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2020-12-31 16:49:492020-12-31 18:07:59Unwrapping Noel by Jennifer Theriot AUDIO BOOK – Review by Amanda Kimble
Chloe Richardson is a lady with ambition and puts the work in to get what she wants, she has just missed thanksgiving so that she could finalise the contract of her biggest client to date and hopefully land the promotion she has been working towards, plus she has the mother of all headaches, she has been out of the office briefly to look at the window decorations and festivities, including something she has on top of her Christmas list, she is now preparing the last bits of the contract, two of her bosses come into her office, one to ask how she is and how her thanksgiving was, the other to badger her about the contract. All of a sudden, another voice interrupts her, it is an attractive man with dark hair and blue eyes which make her choke on her painkiller, after he offers her his bottle of water, he introduces himself as Jason Mitchel and asks to see her boss, l and so she takes him to see the second one, however, when he says what he is there for, she is reeling, it is the job she was angling for, he then gets hurried out of the door to go to dinner with the boss, this is the last straw for Chloe, she rips up the contract, leaves the office, packs a bag and heads straight to her mums in the most festive town she knows, Aubrey Heights.
Jason is wondering why his reception at his new job was frosty at best and why he had been hired, he is also thinking about Chloe, why she may have passed up the opportunity he now has, but also in a non-work related capacity as well, this is something he doesn’t want to happen after last time. Meanwhile, as Chloe arrives at her mum’s house, she is waiting with a cup of tea and ready to listen to all that has happened, Chloe tells her everything and listens to her advice in return, after that, she goes to bed and decides to enjoy her Saturday with her family.
Jason wakes the next day and goes for a run before choosing how he would spend his Saturday, he receives a call from his mother and after talking to her about arrangements for christmas, decides to go through the stuff he brought from his old office and decide what he was going to keep, mainly to keep his mind off of the other person who keeps calling him. After a good night’s sleep, she wakes up to family, waffles and being questioned as to why she hasn’t settled down.
After heading home early on Sunday morning due to realising that she made a mistake shredding the contract and after a phone call from the woman in charge of the company this contract is dealing with, she goes back to the office on Sunday to reprint it, finish up the corrections and personally hand it in on Monday. While she is there Jason happens to be setting up his desk and hearing someone else there goes to investigate, but startles Chloe and she ends up throwing a stapler at his head and taking him to the emergency room for stitches, this takes hours and is where they start to talk properly to each other and get to know the other a bit more, they discuss the contract then end up working together to repitch it the next day, but Chloe is still annoyed that she has been passed up, so goes to the client without him, much to Jason’s annoyance.
This is just the beginning of the trouble which Chloe and Jason find themselves in on the run up to Christmas, one thing after another happens and nothing is what it originally seemed, but can Christmas bring the miracle that they both want, or will the water flowing under the bridge break it down before they have the chance? The only way to find out is to read their story and experience it with them.
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 Lesieur2020-12-31 15:30:062020-12-31 15:30:06Corporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur
Five Alarm Christmas: A Novella by Melinda Valentine is a short holiday romance that is hot and steamy from first first meeting. This book is all about the characters and the chemistry you can feel between them. This is a pretty quick read as the title would suggest but is a good easy read that will allow you to pass an enjoyable few hours with good writing and great characters. As the first book I have read by this author it was a great introduction to her work and I am looking forward to reading more in the future.
The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series. This book could be read as a stand-alone however I would definitely recommend reading book 1 first as I feel it would enhance the whole reading experience. This book is a great follow up to the first of the series. It has all the standard trademarks yeah I have come to expect from this author – strong and descriptive writing, interesting and complex characters as well as an overall great story. I found it really easy to get drawn into the story and become engaged what was happening. I would definitely recommend reading this series and the other books by this author, you won’t be disappointed.
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 Baker2020-12-31 15:28:532020-12-31 15:28:53The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Baker
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Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
