Moonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson a fab four-star read. I read these out of order, but it didn’t make a difference to me, I enjoyed this one more as I knew the characters better. This one had more of a fun that the other story I read, and I engaged with the characters more, but it still missed something. I found some great characters in this story, some that will bring a special warmth to the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:47:102021-02-06 08:47:10Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton
Book 1-6 I’ve really enjoyed this series. Zariya is half Nagu, half human. She is devastated at the death of her father and puts her life on hold to find answers, leading her to a secret agency. Together with Phoenix Team, she helps uncover and eliminate supe underworld operations. Each book deals with its own operation, but they do follow on from each. The world building was really well explained and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the interactions between the team as they deal with the supe criminals, much to the annoyance of their team leader. I loved the writing style, the story is concise, well written and not dragged out. There’s nothing worse than having scenes go on for far longer than they need to. This style really helped me stay hooked on the storyline, wanting to jump into the next book straight away. This series is full of action, humour, banter, suspense and a whole lot of twists and turns.
Phoenix Team One: Selected This is an amazing start to the series. I was hooked from the first page, and I really enjoyed the world building which is a human world that knows about different supe species. Zariya is devastated after the death of her father and refuses to believe is was an accident. Her curiosity leads her to Veil Force, a secret supe special forces agency. Zariya is strong, stubborn, highly trained by her father and also refuses to give up. The other characters are so far really interesting and I can’t wait to find out more about them. The world building was explained really well.
Phoenix Team Two: Protected Book 2 continues where book 1 left off. Zariya has now joined the Phoenix team and is being sent on her first mission. Konstantin is now her boss, and she is still fighting her attraction to him, and she still hasn’t told him about her fathers help. This book is full of action as the team takes on missions and learn to work together. Zariya is slowly building bridges with her best friends and making new friends with her team, although she lacks patience and is potentially putting her team at risk with her actions, it all adds to the action and suspense of the story. There is a cliffhanger at the end.
Phoenix Team Three: Captured Book 3 continues the series and is another action packed story. Konstantin and Daevin have followed Zariya through the portal and have stumbled into an enemy base. Things don’t quite go to plan and a rescue mission is required. I really enjoy the writing of the world building in this series, it’s not too complicated to understand but it still pulls me into the story. The banter and friendships in the group bring some humour into the story and also helps understand the teams personalities better. The twist at the end was partly unexpected and I can’t wait to see what the Phoenix Team do with the information.
Phoenix Team Four:Trafficked This was another great book in the series. Another day, another mission for Phoenix Team. This time they are trying to take down a supe trafficking location, with Zariya going in undercover. I really enjoy the concise style of writing for fight scenes, nothing is dragged out, its dealt with so the story can move on. There are a few twists in this book, the agency mole is finally revealed and also someone from Konstantin’s past makes an appearance to throw a spanner in the works.
Phoenix Team Five: Revealed Continuing on from book 4, the team follow Konstantin to the supe underworld (DRC) and to his master. What they find is a lawless society held together with strict punishments. Just when the team think they’ve found the answers, more are revealed. Again this book is full of action, great characters and a continuing storyline that just keeps adding twists and keeps you in suspense. If you enjoyed the previous books, you will enjoy this one too.
Phoenix Team Six: Betrayed Book 6 starts to bring all the previous missions and intelligence together, leading to a stand off as each side stands their ground. The mole is finally revealed to the other teams and Rex returns to the home he abandoned in order to try and help his team. Again, this book is full of action, but also shows how far the team has bonded. They pull in every resource they can in order to expose the Leviathan network. I loved the ending and the epilogue, it was perfect for the Phoenix Team series. There is a great introduction to the next series for Drago Team.
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Heartbeats and Roses by Jae Dawson a flirty four-star read. This is such a sweet read, it may give you toothache, I think I enjoyed this as it was a rekindling and that always warms me up. The familiarity between the characters was a little too much as they just seemed to be too insular and it made it difficult to imagine you are there with them, and that is how I usually read and get into a story. Overall, it was good, and I do plan on reading more from this author to see if the more I get to know the style the more I will enjoy it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:46:222021-02-06 08:46:22Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton
This is Zariya Chanji’s story, she is a woman who is half human and half naga, a supernatural snake warrior and she has just lost her father Vizol, the official reports say that it was an accident, but in her bones, Zariya is sure that there is something more to it and decides to be reckless and find out for herself what exactly happened. The book starts with her seducing a man who works for the MASC, or the Ministry Alliance of Supernatural Creatures and making an illegal copy of his ID card so that she can break into the building, however, things go a bit wrong and she ends up going to hospital with him, but in the rush, she leaves her purse behind in the ambulance and has to call in her best friend for a rescue and when she starts to act suspiciously, Zariya decides to follow her and see what is going on, but what she discovers is that her father has been leading a double life and that he actually works for an initiative within MASC too, but when she comes across the opportunity to find out more, she becomes embroiled within the secrets herself and lands a place on the Phoenix Team.
This is where things get really interesting as this box set follows Zariya and her teammates as they investigate Vizol’s death, as well as other missions, each book focuses on one member of the team and keys you into their past, present and possibly future. All the while, Zariya is trying to fit in and get to know her place within the team with little help from those around her, as she feels betrayed by them because they were all keeping secrets from her. As she pushes people away, all she really wants is the truth to be revealed in more ways than one, but the secrets which bury deeper into the Phoenix Team and MASC as a whole than anyone realised, including past mistakes and future consequences, but will the team and Zariya be able to live long enough to uncover them all?
This is a fantasy adventure with twists, turns and non-stop action which pulls you in and makes you want to read more, but will Zariya be able to fully integrate on the team, or will her differences of opinion, fear of further betrayal and the walls around her heart stop her?
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I loved the writing style and how the author described her surroundings; I could really picture what she was seeing. The author got the name for this book from a place she’s personally been to, which made this book all the more personal; that added to the fact I could relate to her when she mentioned having a morbid curiosity about crime made me feel all the more closer to the book and the author which I think is so important. This was a really easy read and I’m excited to read more from the author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidi Ramsayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi Ramsay2021-02-06 08:44:112021-02-06 08:44:11Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer mystery series Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Ramsay
This book was great. I have read quite a few books by this author and I have liked every one of them and this one is no different. I was pulled in from page one and I loved the authors attention to detail. I couldn’t put this one down. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future and i would recommend to a friend! Happy Reading!
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This book reminded me of Georgette Heyer novels, a simple clean regency romance with a Cindrella twist. Though I admit, Cindrella twist was not necessary, even otherwise it is a lovely story. Melinda Wychwood was successfully running her father’s estate, until he dies, when unfortunately, upon his death, the estate goes to his distant male cousin Mr. Davenport. Mrs. Davenport has a young daughter and she detests Melinda’s efficiency and beauty and tries to keep her away from the public eye. Alexander Kaye Arundell, a childhood friend of Melinda, has recently inherited a fortune and is now everyone’s eye-candy. All the eager mothers are eyeing him as a match for their daughters. Arundell along with his friend Theodore Marlowe visit the country side with a a deceitful plot of their own. Will the ploy succeed or one of the gentlemen fall in love despite all his dislike towards the matchmaking moms process? It is a very simple story and told in a very pleasant way. It is very difficult to find a sweet clean romance these days, especially retelling a romance in regency era is not easy. Minute attention has to be paid to the costumes and the accessories. I finished this book in an hour and loved every bit of it. As I said earlier, even without the fairy touch, the story would have been equally beautiful. Hope to see more such romances from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2021-02-06 08:26:582021-02-06 08:26:58Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Anantha Rusum
Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series by Amy McKinley. This romantic suspense is a fast paced wild ride that I just couldn’t put down. The story is based in Hawaii and it just made me want to get away. Riley and Xander have great chemistry and witty dialogue.Amy McKinley is turning into one of my go to authors. I like shorter stories that grab you right from the start and this one does just that. I look forward to reading the second book in this series. Review by @sunbarn
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Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson was a great 5 star read.
If you like second chance romance you will get pulled into this story. Rose owns her own floral shop and she loves it. It has helped her move forward from her own heartbreak. Her favorite time of year is Valentine’s day when she has a special event.
Liam has returned home after an issue at work. He was forced to leave town years ago and he still has some feelings that need to be resolved from that night. The place he has rented for his stay is above a floral shop and brings him face-to-face with his past. He quickly realized how much he missed Rose and they started to get close again.
Will these two rekindle what they had in the past? Or will Liam’s current relationship get in the way?
Overall this was a great story. The author pulls you in with her writing and you won’t want to put it down. Both characters were great. My emotions were all over the place. You can read this as a stand alone. If you’re looking for a great romance read, 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I was very inquisitive as to what the author could write in so few pages. I wasn’t entirely sure what the story was trying to convey most of the time. Once I got the gist of the story, it wasn’t too bad. I can honestly say I have not read a book quite like this. The author did not mince words and her attention to detail was first class. While this is not a genre I particularly enjoy, I did appreciate how the author played on words and delivered the story. A different and enjoyable read. 4 stars.
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4 Stars Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews
Ride with the Moonlight is the second book in the Thunder on the Moor series by Andrea Matthews. I recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already but thus can be read as a standalone. This is a time travel historical romance that I once you dive in its hard to put down. Will and Maggie go through quite a lot . She’s a time traveler. He’s sentenced to hang and she’s sent back to her family. Will the plan set in motion be enough to save Will and reunite the two? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next.
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Thunder on the Moor (Thunder On The Moor #1) by Andrea Matthews
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It was a great book and I’m looking forward to the next one. This is the first book in the Thunder On The Moor Series.
Maggie is the daughter of a 16th century man who was brought to the future. She’s heard what she thought were stories. Only to find out that they’re not just stories. The quote I chose for Maggie is: “Regardless, it would do us all good to get away.”
Robert is from the 16th century and from Scotland. He’s brought from the past to the future. There four hundred years into the future he meets his wife and had a kid. The quote I chose for Robert is: “Have nae fear, laddie, if I’d wanted to kill ye, ye’d be long since gone. Me kin, on the other hand, mightna take so kindly to such as you, so ye’d best be watching yerself. Now I see ye’ve already secured yer own jack, but the rest of what ye’ll be needing is in the car. Get yerself dressed, aye. We have some work to do.”
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 Kimble2021-02-06 05:14:292021-02-06 05:14:29Thunder on the Moor (Thunder on the Moor #1) by Andrea Matthews-Review by Amanda Kimble
Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor #2) by Andrea Matthews
This is the second book I’ve read by Matthews. The second book in the Thunder On The Moor Series. Better than the first and easier to read.
Maggie has saved Will from her family. She soon finds herself in quite some trouble. Having to go back to Ian isn’t something she wants to do. Losing her family is also something she doesn’t want to do. The quote I chose for Maggie is: “But don’t you see? You’ll be condemning me to far worse. My life’s already spent, my very heart hanging from a gibbet for the crows to . . . Please don’t let Geordie hand me over to Ian. I’m begging you.”
Will has fallen for Maggie. He doesn’t know how things are going to go considering that her family is after him. He soon finds that things aren’t going well. The quote I chose for Will is: “Ye canna blame yerself for believing Ian Rutherford’s lies. He’s a wicked creature, that one, with a silver tongue. Ye werena the only one to be deceived. Even yer Uncle Geordie believed him, and he’s a canny auld fox, or so me brother Walt says.”
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Stormy’s Thunder is book two in the Satan’s Devils MC Utah series by Manda Mellett. Story’s story is yet another gripping and emotional story that is enthralling that I was incapable of putting it down. The dialogue was on point and the overall story was edgy and dramatic. All the things I love in a story. Manda Mellet always delivers a tale that has me totally engrossed with my heart beating wildly and a dessert dry mouth. Her characters are real, direct, imperfect, yet they have an uncanny ability to worm their way into your heart even if you don’t particularly like them in the beginning. You cannot help falling for them and their battles/hardship. Their integrity is strong and their devotion, once accepted, is liberating. I always take a little of each characters with me at the end of very story I read. With these characters, I take a lot more with me. I love these men and women. I love this series. I cannot wait for more. 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2021-02-06 05:10:052021-02-06 05:10:05Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Tracy Wilkin
When Ellie Hayes was a kid, Drew and Jason Brooks were just the boys next door. Her best friends. Now, they are part of the UK’s hottest new rock sensation, Razes Hell.
There’s just one problem. Ellie no longer sees Drew as ‘just a friend’, and as she and the sexy drummer get closer, she’s determined to keep their steamy romance a secret from the paparazzi… and from Jason.
When a publicity stunt turns ugly and the truth comes out, Ellie and Drew are thrown into a media frenzy that threatens to destroy their privacy. And as dark secrets reignite an old feud between the siblings, she’s torn between her friendship with Jason and her powerful attraction to Drew.
With friendship, a music career, and a new love on the line, can Ellie keep their tangled pasts from ruining their futures?
Nobody Knows is the first book in the sexy Razes Hell contemporary romance series. If you like white-hot rock stars, richly emotional stories, and friends-to-lovers themes, then you’ll adore Kyra Lennon’s insatiable tale.
Kyra is a thirty-something-year-old writer of romance and angst who has been in a lifelong love affair with cakes and desserts. Oh, and don’t forget the pizza.
She currently lives in the North East of England, after moving from the south coast to be with the man of her dreams.
Kyra is also a self-confessed book-a-holic, and has been since she first learned to read. When she’s not reading, you’ll usually find her hanging out in coffee shops with her trusty laptop and/or her friends, or enjoying nights out at comedy shows and live music venues.
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Trent Austin is a successful, big-city lawyer. The last thing he needs is the burden of a run-down house in the suburbs. But when his crazy uncle dies and leaves his estate to Trent, he soon learns he’s inherited a lot more than a Victorian mansion.
He’s got to get rid of the house—and the ghosts that came with it—before it kills him.
Tina Sanders is the best real estate agent in Michigan, so she shouldn’t be surprised when Trent calls her to sell his uncle’s house. But she hasn’t spoken to Trent since she dumped him three months ago. Her fear of commitment forced her to sideline Trent to the friend-zone, but the flames rekindle as soon as she sees him again.
Despite her better judgment, she accepts the job.
But her connection to the house runs deeper than the sexy lawyer who owns it.
Something in the house wants Trent dead. As he battles to win the affections of the sultry real estate agent, he’s also fighting for his life.
If you like steamy, second-chance romance with a ghostly twist, you’ll love this gripping tale of love and mystery.
Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice.
Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.
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Pulkinen is the queen of comedic paranormal romance. I have loved every single one of her books thus far and this latest book most definitely lived up to my expectations. Loved every single page. You must buy it now!
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Williams has done it again. I have loved this series and this installment didn’t disappoint. Good clean romance, chemistry, perfectly timed comedy – just a fantastic book to enjoy on a lazy afternoon. A pick me up my heart needed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-02-05 20:13:422021-02-05 20:13:42Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Heather Lovelace
Wow!! Kayla and Jaxon – wow wow wow! McKinley is always a one click author for me and I enjoyed this first book in this series. The second definitely didn’t disappoint. Long lost love, suspense, chemistry… this one has it all. Buy it and read it now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-02-05 20:12:052021-02-05 20:12:05Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Lovelace
McKinley is a go to author for just really good contemporary romance. Gabi and Mason were a great pair to get to know and watch develop a relationship with one another. Plenty of plot, plenty of quirky, plenty of heat – just a really good and easy read. Cannot wait to see what comes next in the series!
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Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews is the second book in the Thunder On the Moor series. This can easily be read as a standalone story but I highly recommend reading the series in order just for a better flow to the series. This is a fun historical romance read. Maggie is a time traveler and she has traveled to the sixteenth century with her family. Will be Scotland of the past be what Maggie expects? The story is well thought out and I enjoyed the different characters. She is in the middle of political intrigue between England and Scotland and unsure who to trust. I really like the story and look forward to how it progresses in the series.
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“Crave” is a soap opera in book form. The romance is strong and sexy, the families are strong and crazy, and the characters are strong and stubborn. This book was one of my favorite romance novels by far. It was funny, addicting, and filled with hot, lusty love scenes. The fact that the relationship was one that deals with race and different backgrounds is a wonderful touch to this book. The family’s interactions with each other and the main characters were priceless. The different relationships happening between families makes this book relatable to everyone. I loved this book and I recommend it to anyone who loves drama. In this book, all are welcome, and there’s something in it for everybody.
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Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Series. It is written by a new to me author, so will most certainly be reading more of her work. The writing draws you into the story and keeps you very intrigued. This story has it all let me tell you! Crime, danger, suspense, drama, attraction and love. There is betrayal, deception, and of course murder. My favorite thing was the absolute instant attraction between the main characters. The story does take place in Hawaii. Riley is a college student who works at a coffee shop. Xander is an injured soldier on military leave. You are kept guessing until the very end. Definitely a plot twist. Was very surprised on the end for sure. I loved every minute of reading this story and was not disappointed at all. It is a great read!! Can not wait to read book 2 in the series.
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An original retelling of Cinderella set in the Regency period and with a fantasy twist this is an enjoyable and intriguing read. Set in 1816’s Regency England, Melinda Wychwood was allowed to stay at her family home following her father’s death as long as she worked for her cousin as an unpaid housekeeper. Melinda is shunned by her family as she has fairy blood but her wild fairy background along with a magical dress might just be the key to her happiness. This was a short novel and a quick read but it had me gripped from start to finish and I liked the unique retelling of a well known fairytale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-02-05 17:07:512021-02-05 19:32:03Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash
5 out of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Nash and I simply loved this short story. This was a great Cinderella story with a few twists. The characters are amazing and well developed and the storyline is quick passed and amazing as well.
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 Manderson2021-02-05 16:55:242021-02-05 19:31:38Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Tracy Manderson
This is the third book in the series. Joel Scott and Em. Meeting at a wedding the usaly bridesmaids get some but what happens when other things interventions. Its a secret from others how long can they keep this going. Em Georgiou doesn’t have time for love can Joel convince her there is time. He guards his past so closely that you know something bad has happened which will continue to affect him. And it was interesting to watch Em evolve from the woman who wants nothing to do with any type of relationship to possibly falling in love. Characters from the previous books make appearances in this story so it was fun to see what they were up to.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-02-05 16:48:442021-02-05 16:43:59Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Piper Foster
This novel continues with Maggie and Will’s story which began in ‘Thunder on the Moor’, and I would recommend reading that book before this one to thoroughly enjoy the story. Having read and loved book one I was looking forward to this second instalment of Matthews’s historical romance series which has a time travelling paranormal twist. Time traveler Maggie Armstrong and sixteenth century Border reiver Will Foster are now together after Maggie saved Will from her family. However, Maggie’s Scottish kin are not happy that she has run off with an Englishman especially as her uncle has plans to marry her off to Scotsman Ian Rutherford. There is also danger from Will’s family who are not happy that he’s risking his life to be with a Scottish women. This novel is full of drama, suspense, and romance and I was hooked from page one. Having fallen in love with the main characters, Maggie and Will in book one I was completely immersed in their story and could not put this book down. The authors descriptive narrative really bought both the characters and the setting to life and I felt as though I was in the sixteenth century. The author obviously knows this time period well and I found this novel to be a good mix of history and romance. An enjoyable and engaging read, which I definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-02-05 16:32:362021-02-05 16:45:49Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jennifer Gordon
So, the second instalment in the Thunder on the Moor series, and I was chuffed. It really kept the feel of the first one going nicely, and I was instantly tugged back into the world without any of the massive reading pains of not remembering who was who and what the actual jeff was going on. Obviously, I think a lot of that enlightenment had to do with the fact I had actually read the first book instead of doing my usual trick of jumping into a series mid-way. Still, I think it says something about the strength of the world and the characters that Matthew has created, that even after a few months of not having some quality time with the ole chaps, I still sunk into this book as if no time had passed, all the characters having the familiarity of an old friend that I had just forgotten to message for a while. This story picks up pretty much where the other one left off Will and Maggie, who swooningly ended up falling in love with each other after a trifle load of misunderstandings threatened to get in the way. Now though, they have a teeny tiny problem as, while they knew that Maggie’s family might be a smidge angry with her for taking the side of an Englishman and falling in love with him to boot, they had not prepared for trouble on Will’s end as well. The arsy warden decides that he doesn’t like an Englishman galivanting with a Scottish lass and effectively sends out a warrant for his arrest and while Maggie and Will do everything to evade capture, it becomes impossible. Once again separated, Will faces almost certain death, and Maggie faces a fate almost on par with death – being married to Ian, the massive dick from the first book, who I wish someone would just bonk on the head and do us all a favour. Anywho, Maggies family are dead set on the union regardless of what Maggie herself wants, and you know the fact that Ian is the devil incarnate who happened to murder her father. Meanwhile, news has reached Will’s family of his unfortunate predicament and they begin to formulate a plan to put a stop to his execution. It’s a good strong second book, sometimes I find that the second instalment of a series can feel a little bit weak and limp, grinding to a halt because all the momentum from the first book just isn’t there, but Matthews keeps the pace going nicely and all of the awesome things I loved about the first book were present in this one too. Awesome writing and some gorgeous description that made me want to go and stand majestically on a hilltop somewhere. A wonderful write that I thoroughly enjoyed, even if Ian did piss me off something rotten.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Danielle Dandohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDanielle Dando2021-02-05 15:52:452021-02-05 16:45:25Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dani Dando
Is the frist book of the series by Andrea Matthews. Its an interesting read and the time travelling is set in Scotland. Maggie is an all round good character she’s also resourceful and adventuresous. This is a highly entertaining book. A lovely glimsp of history.
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This is the second book of Thunder on the Moor Book which is set in Scotland. This book has everything, a time travel romance, fantasy, action, adventure, betrayal, family dynamics, danger, murder, tragedy, tension, drama, angst, suspense, emotion, and history there is so much going on at once. Maggie and her family travel back in time. Will they find what they are looking for. Will and Maggie are finally together but how long will their happiness last.
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