Bargaining is book 3 in the Hero High series by Mina Chara. I am really enjoying this series, but I recommend just buying the series as a whole. They should all be read together, as each book stops in a cliff hanger,in the middle of the story. I don’t feel like each book is its own story. However, this was the best of the 3. There is so much going on in this book! So many shocks and surprises, action packed. Friday Fitzsimmons is a student at Hero High. A school for superheros (think XMen) however, the school also has a reality tv show. The students are constantly being filmed, dressed up for photo shoots, whisked off for PR events, on top of being teenagers, struggling through high school. To top it off, they are paired with a superhero mentor, and are already taking part is rescues. Friday wanted to stay in the background, but since day 1 has been up front and center. She feels like everything is going wrong. She keeps fighting with her best friend and handler Jake. Dr Dangerous, a superhero who is supposed to be dead, seems to have resurfaced (or a copycat) and has a fixation on her. And there is a man in flames that keeps showing up and causing trouble. There are so many shockers in this story, I don’t want to give anything away. I highly recommend and cannot wait to see what happens next.
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Sex-O-S: The Tragicomic Adventure of an Italian Surviving the First Time is the next book in the Italian Teens series by Gaia B Amman. It should be read following Forget Nico, in order to get the backstory. The whole series follows Leda, an Italian teenager in a coming of age story. Leda is a teenager now and has experienced her first heartbreak and big breakup. Now she is on to her first long term, serious relationship. She is torn between being a “good girl” and experiencing sex like her friends. She struggles with acceptance and love, and many aspects of her relationship. She is dating an older boy, and with that, comes it own struggles. I love that it is based on a true story, and is brutally honest, relevant to the age of the characters. It deals with real issues girls this age have. Including crushes, love, loosing virginity, pregnancy, and eating disorders. Despite the heavy topics, it is done in a tasteful way that keeps the reader interested but not upset. There are a lot of emotions felt throughout this book, from the characters to the reader. I highly recommend the series and have been thoroughly enjoying it.
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All the Wrong Reasons: A Serendipity Falls Novel is the first book I have read by Erin Bevan. I really enjoyed it and would definitely read more in the future. The characters in this book are wonderful and the chemistry and friendship they have is good. It has a full backstory, which I liked. Its the story of Alex and Max, who have been best friends nearly their whole life. Alex has recently had a one night stand and wound up pregnant. Not only does she fear disappointing her parents, she may loose her job over it, since she works at a Christian school with high standards. Max is the town’s most eligible bachelor, and Alex’s best friend. His first thought is how can he fix this for her. His solution is they get married before anyone finds out. But is this just a marriage of convenience, or destiny? It seems like everyone has been waiting for them to get together. Now they just need to learn to communicate their true feelings to each other and quit hiding things.
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I am quickly starting to love Mina Chara’s series Hero High, but the cliffhanger endings are killing me. Just finished book 2 Anger, and am anxiously awaiting reading book 3. This book is very short, and I read it in 1 night. While I highly recommend this series, I think you should just wait and read them all at once, because the ending is a terrible place to stop the book. It’s right in the peak of the action. This story continues Friday’s life at Hero High, and picks up where book 1 left off. There isn’t a lot I can tell you without possible spoiler alerts… Friday comes in contact with the new Dr. Dangerous again, and things escalate quickly. She is still looking up to her mentor Sense. And the weird love/hate relationship between Friday and Ashley continues. Bring on book 3!
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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed set, books 4-6 are just as wonderful as the first boxset with books 1-3. K.L Montgomery has a way with words, that makes you feel like you’re right there alongside the characters. I love that they are all clean romantic comedies, with strong female and male leads. There is a lot of fun chemistry between the characters. Each can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel, each focusing on a new couple. There is mention and cross over characters from previous books, but they are just friends mentioned in passing. I love that each book has its own soundtrack. Badge Bunny is the first in the box set, and based on the name, I was a little worried about the content. Rest assured, it is clean and a good story. It follows Chris Everson, state trooper and Brynne Miller, ER MD. Both work crazy 12 hour shifts for the last couple of years, but somehow haven’t crossed paths until now . And now it seems like they see each other daily. Chris gets on Brynne’s nerves from day one, but try as she might, she cannot avoid him. Turns out they are even paired together at mutual friend’s wedding. During said wedding, they are brought to the test and must work together to save lives. Wedding War was hilarious. It is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet, following Jason Friday and Hannah Robinson. Their families have had a feud for as long as they both can remember, and neither knows why. They decide to join forces, in secret, to try to take down a new business in town. Both families are in the formal wedding ware business, and a discount store in town is set to put them both out of business. Hannah gets a job at the competitor and performs a bunch of pranks and ploys to destroy their reputation and hopefully put them out of business. Book 3 Stage Mom follows Larissa Emerson and Mateo Flores. Larissa is a single mom with a special needs daughter, in the Little Miss Rehoboth pageant. Mateo is the new director of the pageant and is tired of dealing with these uptight moms. However, the chemistry between them is undeniable.
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Testament of Feats is the 2nd book in the Book of Sorrows series by K.H Jones. At first I was bummed that it seemed like a whole new story. It did not pick up where book 1 left off, and for that I was sad. I wanted to know what happened with Scream and Mina. But, since I enjoyed the first book, I kept going. Glad I did, because they are later in the story. I had a hard time keeping things straight for a good portion of this book. Its several stories going on independently, then they all come together in the last 1/4 of the book. The author is very talented! There is so much going on, so many characters, and their worlds and backstories are all so detailed. I don’t normally enjoy this genre, but I really enjoyed this series. If there is a book 3, I will be reading it also! Highly recommend.
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Romance in Rehoboth is a series of romantic comedies. Each book focuses on the story of one couple or character. They are all set in Rehoboth Beach Delaware, and are wonderfully written. While this is listed as a series, its more of a collection. While the characters overlap a bit, each book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. That being said, once you read one, you will want to read them all! The characters and situations are realistic and you feel like you are living the story with them. The first book, Music Man, focuses on Jack and Claire. (Read Fat Girl to get the first half of their story). Jack is a music teacher that has entered a local singing contest, at the urging of his girlfriend Claire. They are taken on a roller coaster ride as his stardom raises. Book 2, The Flip, tells the story of Andrew and Sonnet. They were rivals in high school and then 10 years later find themselves thrown back together. They must learn to put aside their differences and get along for the sake of the house they’ve inherited. Book 3, Plot Twist, tells the story of Meric Chandler and Lindy Larson. They are cast together in a musical, and must do their best to not ruin the show with their backstage romance.
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Denial is the first book in the Hero High series by Mina Chara. I haven’t read her work before, but I enjoyed this book. At first I thought it was going to be cheesy because of the names of the city and characters. They were not very original, using names like Super Structure, Hero High, and Captain Fantastic. Despite that, I am glad I stuck out the story because I ended up loving it. Its a great start to a series that I think will be awesome. The writing style is very descriptive and you feel like you’re right there alongside the characters. It seems like The Incredibles meets XMen, and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. The book follows 17 year old Friday, who has powers. She is shipped off to Hero High, which is a school for those with powers, but doubles as a reality show. They are followed by cameras, and merchandise is made to look like them and sold in the malls. These super kids are assigned a team and a mentor, have their wardrobes picked for them, the whole nine yards. Friday is trying to stay in the shadows, but keeps finding herself in the spotlight.
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Marked for Death is the 6th book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. I love this series, and while each can be read as a stand alone, you should read them all. The characters overlap, but each couple has their own story that focuses on them and their past. This is Keegan’s story. I’m going to keep the review short, as to not have any spoilers. Keegan has hidden much of his past, in part to try to forget it, and part to protect his new family and team. He hasn’t been to Venezuela in over 15 years, but a rescue mission takes him back. As if fate took over, he crosses paths with Kara, a girl from his past, and the only he has ever loved. Kara always found comfort in Keegan (then Max), and he was her protector. The introduction of Kara and her daughter has thrown a huge monkey wrench in Keegan’s mission. He must find a way to keep her safe, while still completing his mission and keeping his team safe. Which turns out to be easier said than done.
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Two Hearts Unlikely Heroes is the 9th book in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series by Tamara Ferguson. I have read most of them and this one started very similar to another, at first I worried I had already read it. It is a nice clean romance novel with a touch of suspense. I enjoy all of Ferguson’s books, and my only complaint is she never spends enough time on the endings. This book follows two wounded Captains, Samantha Caldwell and Ben Nash as they are reunited. Ben met Sam the day she was wounded, but neither knew the other’s name. Fate, or perhaps planned intervention, brought them back together years later at a training camp for wounded soldiers. Terrorists are targeting Sam, and they don’t know who or why. We spend the entire book anticipating the attack, wondering who and why she is being targeted. When the attack finally happened, there was very little information provided and the story wrapped up soon after. I would have liked to learn more about them, and have the scene described better. That aside, I still highly recommend this book and all of Ferguson’s. I am excited when I see another book released. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors.
A Kiss Beneath a Strawberry Moon is the 3rd book in the Daydreams & Dragonflies series by Tamara Ferguson. It is a sweet romance, like most of her novels. I love reading them because they are quick and provide the warm fuzzies, but I felt this one ended too abruptly. This book follows the story of Marielle and Drew, and their love at first sight. Marielle is a singer, and Drew is a composer, both attending a musical summer camp. It would seem things would work out perfectly, but they came from different worlds. Marielle is a rising star, about to embark on a wonderful adventure. Drew is torn between going to college like his father wants, and chasing his dream of composing. After a falling out with his dad, Drew enlists in the military and is gone for years, while Marielle goes on tour. They are torn apart by the circumstances, and while I was happy with the ending, it was too soon. I wanted more details and for the story to continue.
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The Flowers in December Trilogy is a collection of Flowers in December, Coming Home and Second Chance by Jane Suen. I have read most of her books, as I really enjoy them. This series started off slow for me, but by the end I was glad to have read it.
Flowers in December by Jane Suen was a good book, with a hard topic. It is about a man who returns home, after his mother’s death, to handle her affairs and estate. He must confront his past, and decide on his future. Does he want to sell his parents house, and continue his life, which is often empty and lonely? Or take a risk and move back to his small home town, that he fled from as soon as he turned 18? The author does a good job of addressing the hard topics, and feelings associated with death of a parent. We can see and feel Connor grieve, and work his way through loss, lonliness and regret. I enjoyed the characters and their relationships, and the small town feel. Connor seemed a little immature to me, but he flowed with the story. The author did a good job developing the town, including businesses and supporting characters. I have read other works by this author, and while it was not my favorite, I still give it 4 stars and would recommend it to others. While it dealt with some heavy topics, it scratched the surface and kept it mild and cheerful enough for a younger audience to enjoy, and I think that was the intention of the author. I loved the ending, but I wont spoil it.
Coming Home didn’t end the way I wanted it to, but it left it open for the 3rd book. I kept expecting, and hoping for 2 things to happen, that didn’t. I can’t say what, as it is a spoiler, but just be warned, don’t get your hopes up for a sappy romantic ending. I love the part of the story regarding Alana and her mother, but Mary Ann’s story didn’t end as expected. But, anyone who has read any of the authors books knows that’s normal. She always seems to put a twist in at the end which I sometimes love and sometimes want to scream, in a true page turner fashion. The story continues to follow Connor Norton, after he and his cat, Tom return to his childhood home. In the previous book, his mother passed away, and he is still grieving. He has to make some decisions about the next steps for his life, and rekindles some friendships along the way.
Second Chance is the Conclusion of the Flowers in December trilogy. All 3 books are short and sweet. I’m glad for the wrap up and happy ending for Connor and Mary Ann. Connor has been struggling since his mother passed away, trying to find his place in the world. He was left with her house and her cat, and memories, which caused a lot of internal struggle for him. We go into this final book knowing of his crush on Mary Ann, and her struggle with her feelings. Connor thinks he ruined his chances when he went back to the city, and is debating if he should fight to win her back. This was my favorite book in the series, because I could see both characters mature and be strong. Set aside a weekend, cuddle up with a blanket and tea, and knock out the whole series.
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Out of the Shadows is the first book I have read by Theresa Sederholt, but it won’t be the last. This book needs a strong disclaimer/warning because it has some graphic descriptions of abuse. However, as long as you are not triggered by that, then you should read it! It is terrifying and heartbreaking to read, but at the same time I couldn’t put it down. The book is wonderfully written, alternating views as well as present time and past story. The book follows Dane Johnson in his fight to escape an abusive wife. He has dealt with it for years, and strives to protect their son from it, but it has reached a point that enough is enough. He fears the stigma attached to male victims and worries he won’t be believed or the story will be twisted against him. But sometimes all you need is one person to stand by you and help you through it. This is that story.
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Forget Nico: Falling for the Wrong Italian is part of the Italian Teens aka Italian Saga series by Gaia B Amman. I am a little confused on where it falls into line, because it says it is book 1, but there are 2 books prior to this one… Anyway, it is the first book I have read, and while I enjoyed it, it left me wanting more. The book cover drew me in, and states its based on a true story, which drew me in. The description sealed the deal, but I was expecting a little more. I kept expecting and waiting for some big reveal, and it never came. I would describe the book as a typical coming of age story. It follows Leda’s multiple year crush on Nico. There are highs and lows, love and hate, typical changes in teenage friendships. I don’t want to ruin the story, or ending so I won’t give too much away. The book finally came full circle and did wrap up nicely, but it wasn’t fulfilling. I want to know what happens next, so I hope the next book continues the story. And I just found out there is a pre-book which tells of Leda and Nico’s friendship in their younger years, so I recommend reading that first (even though I haven’t yet).
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Scoring Chance is a Mile High Miners Novella by Lane Martin. It is the first book I have read by her as well as in the series, but I would read more. The book was very quick, short and to the point. However, it had enough details in it, that I really felt like I got to know the characters and it was a full story. There are several supporting characters that were developed, and at first it was hard to keep track. Some times the players were called by first name, some times last name and sometimes nick names. This made it hard to keep track at first, but it wasn’t too bad. I like that they mystery of Eden’s past was kept until toward the end of the book. We knew there was a questionable history, and a rough one, but not the details. That kept me engaged wanting to know more. Rhett is a hockey player recently signed onto the NHL as a goalie, but he isn’t on the official roster. The team is only allowed 2, and he is the backup. This means he attends all the games, but has to sit in the stands with the fans. Eden is living in the apartment above Rhett’s team captain’s house. She had no plans to entertain boys, focused on finishing school. Before they even met, Eden was put off limits and Rhett was warned to stay away from her. But he couldn’t plan for or prevent the instant attraction he and Eden had. Their chemistry was off the charts and made it very hard for them both to keep their promises. Will they listen to their hearts or their heads?
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Taming Zane is book 2 in the Almost Perfect Series by Lisa Lanay. It is a romance novel, with a touch of humor, and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. While it’s not so much of love at first sight, there is an instant connection between the characters, and I loved reading their story. The friendly banter and conversations they have, as well as jabs they make at each other are fun to read. It is realistic and entertaining. The story follows Shannon McGregor, single parent and Zane Taylor, single playboy doctor. They meet on a plane ride to San Francisco, where Shannon is heading for a week long trip ending in an interview. Zane is returning from a mission trip playing world doctor in a 3rd world country. While they come from opposite lifestyles, they instantly hit it off. I love that it was back and forth and you didn’t know how the story would end. Kept me engaged and read it quickly, because I needed to know the conclusion. Highly recommend both this and the first book, Loving Jake.
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Covert Threat is the 5th book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. It can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend reading the whole series, as all have been wonderful. The characters only slightly overlapped, and enough details were given that you wouldn’t feel like you were missing half the story. I have loved them all so far, and this book did not disappoint. The characters are great, and I loved that the female lead wasn’t a total push over, but was a strong, brilliant woman. I liked how their relationship developed slowly and you could feel their connection. It was a perfect mix of action, romance and mystery, with the full picture only being revealed at the end. The pieces gradually fell into place. This story follows Trev and Jules, as they work together to solve a mystery. Jules is being threatened by an unknown, and Trev is hired by her boss to find out who is the threat and to keep Jules safe. She is a genius scientist and her research and developments are vital to her organization. While Trev is being paid to protect her, soon they develop feelings for each other and he wants to keep her safe, even without the money. I don’t want to spoil any surprises, so just read the book!
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I am glad K.G. Fletcher wrote A Sun So Bright, the 3rd book in the Reigning Hearts series. This book is the story of Fiona Merrill and Chris Ballard. Fiona is a billionaire heiress, who was handed life on a silver platter. Her dad was loaded and never spared an expense to show his love for his only daughter. Now that he’s passed, she spends her days as a socialite, going to lunch with her rich friends, or charity dinners. She has been single for too long, so when fate bring her and Chris back together, she takes matters into her own hands and hires him as her plus one. Chris comes from an entirely different world. Very blue collar, bar tender, and son of a cop. He has worked hard his entire life and cannot be a kept man. As the chemistry heats up, they both are left to decide what they are willing to compromise. I love the different view of this story. It allows us to see a whole different side of Fiona. In the previous books she comes off as a spoiled rich kid, which she is. However, she is also portrayed as a complete and total B. I actually loved her by the end of this book, and it was nice to see her develop and mature as the story progressed. The chemistry between her and Chris is off the charts. I love this series because they are romantic stories that are kept clean, and allow the readers to get to know the characters individually and together. Highly recommend them.
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The Jake Wolfe Series by Mark Nolan are a great collection for anyone who enjoys crime thriller books. The books follow Jake Wolfe and his retired war dog Cody. I would compare them along the lines of Michael Connelly. I would give the series a 5 star review, with the books getting better as the story progresses. They can be read as stand alone, but the characters overlap and I got invested. It is full of surprises, and does a great job developing the characters, their relationships together, as well as fully building their past. Book 1- Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie is the story of a killer, known as The Artist, who is hired by a group of wealthy people to kill lawyers. He is creative in his methods, putting a lot of thought and creativity into each job. A photo journalist (and former Marine) Jake Wolfe, accidentally captures the first murder on film, as well as a perfect shot of the killer. He turns the evidence over to his best friend Terrell, who is a homicide police officer, as well as to the media, which turns Jake into a target. The killer is enraged at Jake, and adds him to his kill list. Jake, his dog Cody, and his best friend Terrell, try to catch the killer, before he catches them. Vigilante Assassin is book 2 in the Jake Wolfe Series. Jake and his retired war dog Cody assist in a multi agency investigation to find a missing husband, which quickly turns into something much bigger than just a missing person. I enjoyed this book more than the first, and give it a 5/5 star review. It is well written, and full of mystery and suspense. It kept me on the edge of my seat and wondering what will happen next. Jake is a character who lives by his own set of rules, and has no hesitation to kill when necessary. He has a soft spot for children and animals, which results in his being in being in dangerous situations. I highly recommend this book to anymore who enjoys thrilling suspense books. Killer Lawyer is the third book in the Jake Wolfe series by Mark Nolan. Jake is a complex character, he is a lawyer by day, and an assassin by night. He works with the US Marshalls, and also alongside the SFPD. He also is a retired marine, and K9 handler, so he and his dog Cody chase down criminals. In this book, they are after a serial killer that is terrorizing the greater San Francisco area. Jake has a lot of connections that help him track the killer, including his best friend Terrell, who is part of SFPD and Jake used to be a photo journalist, so he has ties to the media as well. Overall its a very good book, with a good balance of psychology, law and suspense and drama. I love Mark Nolan’s stories, and this did not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2020-01-11 19:20:482020-01-11 19:26:29Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set: (Books 1-2-3) Vigilante Justice Thriller Series by Mark Nolan – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Tanuja Ramachandran: Hunter-Seeker, by Kumar Sivasubramanian drew me in from the cover art. It is so bizarre, I figured it had to be good. This is the first book I had read by the author, but it seems like the 26th book in the series. I am curious to see what all the author has written prior to this, to have that long of a series. But, I wouldn’t be surprised by anything. First impression reading the book, I felt like I was reading a Quentin Tarantino movie. There was so much action going on, and it seemed to be totally random and not at all making sense. But slowly, it all fit into place. So give it time, be patient. Still totally strange story line, but entertaining none the less. Tanuja is seeking to find the truth behind her family’s murder, and her trek to get revenge. She and her brother are on a mission to find the creator of a mutant monkey from her past. They find themselves in Canada, trying to infiltrate a roller derby team. Another review summed things up perfectly: “an original tale of a gun blazing, sari wearing, narcoleptic woman, who has lost it all and is out for revenge.”
Set it Free is the 3rd book in the Fallen Eagles MC series, by T. Birmingham. This book tells the story of Spring Markham and Callum “Casper” Gordon. While it could be read as a stand alone, I would not recommend it. A lot of the backstory comes from the first two books, and it will make you appreciate the characters a lot more. Otherwise, you might just think Spring is a washed up drunk. Where in fact, she is a strong woman who has not deal with her pain over the years, and has just covered it up with alcohol. I really enjoyed this book. Everything about it, including the addictions. Spring and Casper agreed their relationship was not going to be serious, but before too long, they both felt differently, but was afraid to admit it. Spring was spiraling down quickly, and he stayed by her side for a long time, before he finally had to let go. Set her free, so she can make the decision to straighten up on her own. Tough love if you will. Spring hit rock bottom, and when she came out the other side, she truly found out who her friends and family were. While I found the ending a little too predictable, especially with the mention to it a couple chapters prior, I still love it. I hope the series continues because they are so much fun to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2020-01-07 16:37:572020-01-07 17:56:41Set it Free (Fallen Eagles MC Book 3) by T. Birmingham – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Second Chance is the Conclusion of the Flowers in December trilogy by Jane Suen. All 3 books are short and sweet. I’m glad for the wrap up and happy ending for Connor and Mary Ann. Connor has been struggling since his mother passed away, trying to find his place in the world. He was left with her house and her cat, and memories, which caused a lot of internal struggle for him. We go into this final book knowing of his crush on Mary Ann, and her struggle with her feelings. Connor thinks he ruined his chances when he went back to the city, and is debating if he should fight to win her back. This was my favorite book in the series, because I could see both characters mature and be strong. Set aside a weekend, cuddle up with a blanket and tea, and knock out the whole series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2020-01-05 13:48:482020-01-05 14:11:50Second Chance (The Flowers in December Trilogy, book 3) by Jane Suen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Recall: An Ash Park Novel is the 6th in the series by Meghan O’Flynn, but the first one I read. It can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel, but has references to things that happened in the past. The book is written in a way that you can feel the importance, without knowing the details that would come from reading the previous books. The past of Detective Petrosky weighs on his current state, but again, I didn’t know the details and did just fine. The characters personalities are great, and play off each other well. This story draws a wobbling line between doing what is right and doing what is just. A young man was murdered, right in front of his girl friend. To create more outrage, he is the son of a councilman and the couple was interracial. There are no witnesses, and the detectives have no leads. They struggle to determine if it was a random attack, serial killer, or hate crime. I love the way the story unfolded, as it seemed to come out of no where. It didn’t fully click until the end of the book, and then once they knew who the killer might be, they had to find him. Total thrill and I didn’t want to put it down. I want to go back and read the others now, because I am sure they are just as gripping.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-12-29 22:41:302019-12-30 07:23:23Recall: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 6) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-12-22 20:14:262019-12-22 20:37:59Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Let me start off by saying, I loved reading this book! It is a great story, and the fast that its a true story, makes it that much better. At first I was worried about the way it is written, a series of flashbacks, inside of flashbacks, and from 3 points of view. But Lisa Jones Gentry did a wonderful job keeping it all straight and making it flow smoothly. I highly recommend this book. It tells the scandalous story of how Joe Steele came to be. He is the product of a black man and a white woman, which is scandalous enough in that time, but to make things more interesting, his father was a Catholic priest, and his mother a nun. Joe was adopted, and as an adult, found out who his birth mother was and had limited contact with her. When she is sick and in the hospital, he is listed as her next of kin and is called to the hospital. They use that time for his mother to tell her story. Of how they came to meet, fall in love, and the heart wrenching act of putting their child up for adoption, and coping with the after effects of it. Wonderfully written, and brings out so many emotions.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-12-18 21:12:492019-12-18 21:55:30Forbidden Love; Written by Lisa Jones Gentry, As Told by Joe Steele – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Burning Greed is the 2nd book in the DI Tanya Miller Investigates series by Diane M Dickson. I did not read the first book, but still enjoyed this one, so it can be a stand alone. There are some suggestions toward previous cases, and it likely lays the groundwork for the character relationship dynamics, but it is written in a way that you can hop into the series. The book follows Tanya Miller, as her team investigate a warehouse fire. She takes a small detour to help search for her missing niece, leaving her feeling torn between work and family. She has a solid team she feels comfortable leaving her friend Charlie in charge, but is eager to get back to her case. Upon returning, she sees there is not much progress made, and is feeling the pressure. There are a lot of pieces, but they don’t seem to even fit together in the same puzzle. Could it just be coincidence, or is there a missing piece? I like the writing style and the characters. There is enough detail and mystery to keep the reader hooked. I look forward to reading more.
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Naughty & Nice is the 4th book in the Spicetopia series by Phoebe Alexander. I thought it was going to be the final, but it looks like more will come, yay! I think this is probably my favorite book in the series so far. This one is the story of Micah and Natalie, two opposites, who are brought together for work. Natalie is the event coordinator for Spicetopia, and the wedding planner for Cy and Jolie’s wedding. Micah is the minister brought to Spicetopia to officiant the ceremony. Natalie has had a very adventurous sex life, while Micah has had none. It was joked he might do something he would regret, and she would corrupt the minister. But maybe its not so much of a joke, but a premonition. This unlikely couple has amazing chemistry and that is what made it my favorite. I recommend this book, and the series. The idea of it was crazy to me at first, but Alexander has done a wonderful job developing the theme park and the stories and characters surrounding. I can’t wait to meet more of the staff or see what has come from the prior stories characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-12-04 20:11:002019-12-04 22:03:50Naughty & Nice (Spicetopia #4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella is the first I have ready by Autumn Sand. It definitely had a novella feel to it, as it didn’t go very deep. I felt like it was a little lacking and I wasn’t fully invested in any of the characters. This could be because I haven’t read Joe Football, which sounds like it would give the background. So while this can be a stand alone, its a brief skim of their summer, and wasn’t detailed enough to pull me in. I recommend reading the first book first, to be fully invested. Overall the story was not bad, and I definitely want to know what happens to Wayne and Jana, so I plan to read the next book when it is released. However, as far as Brice and Favor, being the main characters, I wasn’t as interested as I would hope. The bonds between the characters are well written, and the emotions are felt throughout the story. I like the writing style of Sand, and will be reading more. I just need to go back and read the first book to be able to appreciate this one more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-11-27 21:27:032019-11-27 21:41:48Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Loving Jake is the first book in the Almost Perfect Series by Lisa Lanay. It is the first I have read by her, but I am anxiously awaiting book 2. The book is well written, with strong fun characters. I was upset by the direction the book was heading, but I am happy the way it ended. It wrapped up nicely, while leaving an opening for the second book in the series. Kimberly has been in love with Jake since she was a kid. He is a friend of her brother’s and has thus been off limits. When Jake comes back to town, and shows up at a party, Kimberly’s sister decides to start the wheels turning. She lies and says Kimberly has a room for rent, when Jake mentions he will be in town for a while and needs a place to stay. At first Kimberly is shocked, embarrassed, star struck… but then she decides it could be perfect. It’s easier for someone to fall in love with you, when they are under the same roof and spending hours with you. But sometimes things don’t work out as you want them to. Buckle your seat belt and prepare for a roller coaster ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2019-11-20 20:49:272019-11-20 21:39:20Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
The description of Pigs, by Daniel James instantly drew me in and I knew it was a must read. I was not disappointed! The prologue was frightening and I feared the book would be too much. It is super disturbing, but the story had me hooked. It is a chilling story of revenge. The characters are very complex and we can see their emotions through their actions. It is a fine line between being good or evil, and its not always clear where the line is drawn. There is suspense and mystery throughout this crime thriller, and I loved it. Isaac Reid has just been released from prison, where he has been for 10 years. He worries about acclimating to life in the real world with his wife and son, who only has seen him through a plexiglass window. However his focus shifts, when his family is murdered within hours of his release. He is now torn between keeping his promise to stay on the straight an narrow, and his urge for revenge. Despite trying to put his past behind him, he is thrown right back in. All the key players in the job that went bad, are soon back together and not to reminiscence.
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