This is a romance book about a girl named Giuliana. Her and her best friend take a girl’s trip every year for their birthdays. Unfortunately, this year her friend’s flight is delayed a couple of days and now she needs to figure out how to spend her time on the island. Lucky for her, she meets a guy on the plane who ends up at the same hotel. They quickly have chemistry, but it’s more than that. Landon is a lawyer in New York, but his rich uncle just left him all of his assets on the tropical island that he now needs to decide what he will do with them. He needs to spend at least 3 months there before deciding. He never thought one of these decisions would revolve around a woman. The couple spends many magical days getting to know each other, slowly falling in love. They want more than just a fling and he pursues her for the long-term. She has had relationship problems in the past and is not sure if this is a good idea, but her heart is saying something different. I loved this book. It was a sweet romance with no bs. The book is a quick read with little drama, great plot, and great banter/romance. Landon is just a gentleman and whatever girl fantasizes about having as a partner. Guiliana was also a great character. She is independent, strong, sassy, but also willing to let go. It was nice to read a romance book without the miscommunication issues, the constant “we can’t” issues, etc. I would read another book from this author.
4.5 stars Damn who doesn’t like a man in a kilt. And a Scottish accent is even better when the two are combined. Phoebe Alexander is well known for writing books where the relationship is outside what is considered the norm and this one is no different. She writes beautiful realistic sex-positive stories really well. The Scottish Play is a polycule Rom Com and the first book in the PolyAm Fam series. I love Phoebe’s writing and her wonderful characters that feel like part of the family that are a close and would do anything for each other. Phoebe draws you in with seduction and love and the unknown. If you have never read anything but vanilla relationships before give this a go because it is well written, and love is love. You never know you just may love it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-02-08 14:41:252024-02-15 12:01:55The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jenni Bishop
What an absolutely amazing collection of fabulous stories from a truly talented author. It if so filled with wonderful heartfelt characters and creative, extremely well written storylines, you really wont want to put it down. There plenty of steamy moments but there is laughter and sadness, hope and fun banter, past hurts to overcome and even some danger. Don’t miss this!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2024-02-08 14:40:182024-02-16 08:29:55The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Jules Herbert
AJ has done it again! He has set the bar high with this first book Murder At Music Hall, A True North Murder Mystery. It is the beginning of what is set to be a great series. I love me some good crime stories. AJ does dark crime stories well and just like his And The River Runs Deep this one is cleverly crafted and intriguing. It had me spellbound with the mystery and suspense, intrigue and drama, angst and wondering. I was so consumed by and swept away by the story and the emotions that I soon found the book had ended. True knows this case is going to take everything he has and thinking outside the box is the only way he can get it done. Oh, it’s not the murder investigation he has to worry about. No! it is the rich, manipulating SOB’s that are going to be the biggest hurdles to get around. This well plotted gripping tale draws you in to the darkness and those in the shadows, it sends thrills down your spine and feeling the stress and tension that is palpable and leaping of the pages. It was a long night of reading because even if I wanted to, I could not put it down. This story is full of lies and betrayal, and manipulation. It is an engrossing tale full of twists and turns. I found myself devouring every word turning page after page and I am looking forward to reading more from AJ.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-02-08 14:30:592024-02-15 12:01:48Murder At Music Hall (True North Murder Mystery Book 1) by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jenni Bishop
Dancing Butterfly is a historical romance and the second book in the Butterflies Fly Free series by Debra Parmley. Debra’s diversity in the genres she writes is what I enjoy when reading her stories as you don’t always know what you are getting and that is half the surprise.
Dancing Butterfly is set in the roaring 20’s a time of the harsh underworld of gangsters, flappers, dancing, and prohibition. An interesting time indeed and Debra’s passion on the subject makes for an exciting and intriguing read and takes you back and makes you feel like you are there. SukiSuki must decide if she is willing to go along with Frank’s, an enforcer for Al Capone, offer of help and protection but being a gangster moll is not all it is made out to be. Rules and restrictions and obedience is not something Suki is good at. I look forward to more of this harsh yet exciting world.
There are many wonderous things in Grandma’s Closet and in this case, it is Wanda’s. No, they are not magic wands. The Wanda’s themselves are magic. Journey along as Carrie discovers what exactly the Wanda’s can do in this fun tale. Carrie is indeed fascinated by the Wanda’s and seeks out her grandma’s advice, but grandma wants Carrie to use her imagination and explore the possibilities. The story is about bonds, the love of a grandmother and her granddaughter and the magic of life and discoveries. Magic stirs the imagination in young and old alike.
This is over 1000 pages…7 books of sweet couples trying to find their way. Some of these characters go many many years before finding the one they are meant to be with. All of these books are great. Of course everyone has their favorites. Personally it was hard to choose a few favorites out of the series. Rainy Day Lovers is by far one of my faves! All of the characters were totally loveable. The Rocklyn’s are just an average amazing family with great family Values they make the readers root For them all thru each page. Rainy…well really what’s there not to love. This girl is an amazing person even at such a young age, she volunteers and helps People when she can. I was so happy to see her find someone. Maybe Lovers….Jeff, boy oh boy what in the world did he get himself into being engaged to Peyton. I cannot believe how she got away with everything she did for as long as she did. I loved the bartender Carly. She was another one of my Favorite characters in The collection The author did amazing with each one of these books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2024-02-08 14:07:422024-02-16 08:29:49The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Michelle Mulvey
This is the first book in the Shattered Embrace series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. What I loved about this book is how deep the author goes with her characters and setting the scene instead of it being a few words and then action. The build up of the characters attraction and witnessing their interactions really brought them to life for me. This is a dom/sub relationship and the author does a great job of giving the reader a complete and full understanding of what exactly that entail in an open and honest way. Zachery is a strong Dom. He runs a club and well as other businesses. He is successful and has never wanted to settle down until he meets Ashton.
Ashton is a sub. She wants to joined Shattered Embrace to rediscover herself. What she doesn’t expect is that the man she is employed by as a consultant is the same man who holds the key to the door of the club she wanted to join.
The attraction is immediate but can they mix business and pleasure? What I love about Aston is that she isn’t a typical shy, meek sub. Even with her Dom she is sassy and says what she thinks which only intrigues Zachery even more? Could Ashton be the one the finally make Zachery settle down? Will the chemistry between them be too much to handle? As the story progresses we learn much about the characters and just how perfectly matched they are. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Okay this was the something I did not expect. It has Daddy/little girl play. I really have not read anything like this before and this was a struggle for me. The actual storyline was pretty good. I like the whole MC v MC and then have the cartel thrown in makes for some exciting things and action that happen. I would recommend this if you are aware of the lifestyle that I mentioned above.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2024-02-08 12:48:412024-02-15 12:19:58CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lisa Helmick
This is an interesting story covering a lifestyle I really know nothing about. I am not a huge fan of BDSM books and was unaware this was one. In here we follow Ashton on a journey of self discovery. I think I learned as much as she did. Ha ha! She is surrounded by Doms unbeknownst to her. Each is learning how to deal with each other in this new role from her besties, old classmates and family. This is an okay story but just not for me.
An enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery which kept me happily turning the pages. Christy Bailey is a children’s book author who’s two cats Milton and Pearl star in her books. The cats are also an important part of her Aunt Betty’s small family wedding, as they are being pulled down the aisle in a wagon dressed in wedding outfits. Following the reception Christy and Micah arrive at the wedding caterer’s shop to help her clean up, but instead of Janie they find her ex-husband on the floor, dead. Unfortunately the local police believe that Janie is the most likely suspect for the murder, but Christy, along with Milton and Pearl start their own investigation to prove her innocence. Once again the author brings the setting of Green Meadow, Indiana vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. The intriguing storyline, quirky characters and the cats made this a real page turner, whilst the murder mystery aspect of the plot kept me hooked throughout. Christy is a likeable and relatable main character and I love Milton and Pearl!
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 Gordon2024-02-08 12:17:092024-02-16 08:24:43Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Gordon
If you liked my faults you’re going to like the storyline of this book. Riley is new to town. that’s normal her mom and her travel constantly moving from city to city to exploits their next con. Running to survive Riley father. With her uncle at her side she feels like she can overcome anything. That is till everything changes and her mother decides to settle down. Popular kids always get what they want and Cole is no exception. He his brother and two cousins rule the town. But Cole is bored he wants a challenge and that’s exactly what Riley poses. However things get complicated when they find out they’re going to be step siblings.
The heat is there but they try to ignore it especially when Cole is freezing her out to chase them away from his father. Cole is so confused he’s warring with himself And Riley’s trying to figure out her life find a new norm. Or is this just another con.
My only call out The book is a lot of loose ends. In its entirety you feel like you’re reading a never ending cliff hanger because you get tiny morsels of information but nothing that tells you enough.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maikalanihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaikalani2024-02-08 11:18:502024-02-16 08:24:25Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maikalani Alexander
In the fourth book of the Powder River Pack Series, Brooke May takes the reader on a journey with Alexa and Miles. After reading the first three books, the reader has been given a glimpse into their journey, but this book really digs into the whole story. The backstory for Alexa with Grant and Teague, and then meeting Miles and her struggles to trust him, followed by some action-packed chapters to really seal the deal. This was another great read and I really enjoyed reading about these characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jayme Raffaufhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJayme Raffauf2024-02-08 10:38:502024-02-16 08:24:11Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Series) by Brooke May – Review by Jayme Raffauf
“Murder on Route 82” by Jane Suen is a gripping mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The story follows the tenacious and determined college student, Eve Sawyer, as she embarks on a race against time to find a missing classmate and her boyfriend before the case turns into a homicide.
Suen’s writing is fast-paced and engaging, drawing readers into Eve’s world of investigative journalism and amateur sleuthing. The character development is well-done, with Eve’s intelligence, resourcefulness, and courage shining through as she faces numerous challenges and dangers in her quest for the truth.
The plot is intricately woven with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The sense of urgency and suspense is palpable throughout the story, making it difficult to put down. Suen masterfully builds tension and suspense, creating a thrilling and immersive reading experience.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2024-02-08 08:45:172024-02-16 08:24:04Murder off Route 82 Audio Book (Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Jennifer Crain
Kingdom of the Oceans completes this part of the series, and was amazing! There might be more that is added onto this series, and it sets up like there might be, but it also neatly wraps up most everything from the series thus far, so no major cliff hangers. The fate of the British museum is still uncertain, as well as how things will play out when Duncan finds out the truth of his mother, and I’m looking forward to the next books to cover those.
The multiple POV continues with present day British Museum staff and past legends of Atlantis. I loved the fictional storyline of Atlantis and the meeting of past and present worlds. Overall a wonderful series and great for young teens to adults.
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Lois Wickstrom’s “Magic Wanda” is a delightful and imaginative children’s book that explores the themes of magic, creativity, and the importance of using power wisely. The story is engaging and the illustrations are charming, capturing the wonder and excitement of Carrie’s adventures with the Wandas.
Overall, “Magic Wanda” is a fun and thought-provoking read that will entertain and inspire young readers. Wickstrom’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making it perfect for children who enjoy stories about magic and adventure.
This book was so cozy and cute! First of all, I loved the name of the bookstore Words to Read By. I really love the characters and all of the ways they try to solve the mystery. I definitely smiled when I read some of the scenarios and enjoy that cats are a big piece of the story. It was definitely a great second piece to the series as I enjoyed the first book as well!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2024-02-08 08:30:452024-02-16 08:20:23Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Trish Ann
I enjoyed this book. I always love a fake romance that actually blossoms into a relationship. Jackson and Ros worked well together and had good chemistry. This author does a good job weaving the plot and making each book feel different within the genre. I look forward to more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2024-02-08 08:18:452024-02-16 08:20:11Fashionably Fake (Kings of Screen Series) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Trish Ann
This is another great book for littles. In this story it helps teach kids that need to pick up their trash when they are out on the beach. Cray sees all these people coming to the beach to have fun. The more that show up the more trash shows up on the beach and water. Cray and his friends make a plan to gather all the trash to clean up the beach.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2024-02-08 07:18:132024-02-16 08:20:05Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Amelia Stansell
This is such a good story that involves great characters. A realistic group of friends whose dynamic is not what society deems as normal, but at the same time works for them. Being in a polyamorous relationship is not for everyone. Lachlan learns that relationships are different for different people and that’s ok. Molly just loves who she loves. She understands that everyone is different and has different needs and that’s ok. Sometimes love changes the way you see things.
This is not your average he/she romance. This story is about being accepted for being you. Loving who you want to love. Just generally trying to be happy. Some people in life can say they don’t care what others think but we all want to be loved and accepted. He, she, they, them…we. Love is love and this story shows that.
I like what this group of friends mean to each other. Safety, love, acceptance, home. I love the storyline of how Molly and Lachlan meet, and how their relationship develops. This is a great start to a new series, and I am looking forward to the next story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2024-02-08 05:49:182024-02-16 08:19:58The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Shannon Fowler
5 Stars The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street
The Rocklyns Collection is a boxset of seven books in the Rocklyns Series. Each book follows a different Rocklyn sibling and can be read as standalones but I’m a sucker for reading series in order. This Collection is a Contemporary Romance that will have you turning the pages till the end. I’m definitely putting this collection on my list of rereads. If you’re looking for a good second chance romance, opposites attract, forbidden love then this is a boxset for you. Each story has ,drama ,secrets, forbidden love and so much more. I highly recommend reading this collection and I’m looking forward to reading 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 Daughenbaugh2024-02-08 04:18:402024-02-15 12:04:33The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Deceptively Yours is the first book in the Titans of Chicago series by Anise Storm. This is the start of a new spin-off series (from Titans of Manhattan), this time set in Chicago. I have loved reading the Titans of Manhattan, so it was a given that I would be diving into this book as soon as it released. This is a bit of a darker romantic suspense with trigger warnings for violence, SA, and more- so keep that in mind before diving in. The story is a second chance romance with forced proximity, painful past history, hurt, tension, chemistry, sparks, sizzle, emotion, lies, secrets, angst, drama, tension, intrigue, action, flashbacks, and is told from a duel (alternating) POV. There were parts of the story which were heart-wrenching at times, where I really felt for the character/s. And as I mentioned above, some of the subject-matter could be considered triggers for some readers – so be warned. This is not a light and fluffy read. Our FMC especially, has been through the wringer. Though, I have to be honest here, I have really struggled with my thoughts on this book and how to put them into my review. As I have mentioned, I have read most of Ms. Storm’s books now and have enjoyed my reading journey with her. But I really struggled reading this book for numerous reasons, one of which was that it felt like it was (almost) written by a completely different author, and not up to Ms. Storm’s usual ‘polish’ (so sorry, Ms. Storm). Let me try and explain. First of all, our MC’s are only 26 and so much has happened to them over the years- as they have gone from childhood friends to teen sweethearts, to then being ripped apart by harrowing circumstances at the age of sixteen. So, I really feel that these two needed to be slightly older now (perhaps 29/30) to really ‘fit’ the storyline/circumstances/life better. But, in saying that, there was a lot of dialogue/inner thoughts which ‘sounded’ much older and more ‘formal’- especially when we were reading from a sixteen-year-olds perspective. There were times that the dialogue just didn’t feel realistic for the situation or characters circumstances/ages, which pulled me out of the story and disrupted the ‘flow’. Then there was repeated information, in the form of inner thoughts/dialogue which was frustrating having to ‘hear’ something we already knew, repeatedly. After a while it just seemed like manufactured angst/drama. Then there was the use of wrong terms (from my perspective) which pulled me out of the story and had me re-reading to confirm what I just read. Which again, is my own perspective/‘issues’ with this book- as others might not even notice or care. There were also terms, sentences/dialogue that seemed quite ‘clunky/bumpy/unneeded/confusing, which made for a choppy feel, and again, pulled me out of the story. And the tenses of the story were in conflict at times, too. I feel that most of these issues could have been caught during the beta read/editing process and would have made the story so much more polished — made it flow/feel so much better (but again, this is just my personal opinion). Then there were the characters – who frustrated me to death with their miscommunications/misunderstandings/manufacturing angst and drama- I went from really feeling for them to wanting to knock their heads together, and that made it hard for me to fully connect with them and invest in their story. I am not trying to sound ‘nit-picking’ here, just trying to convey how I feel, and why this just didn’t connect with me the way I had hoped…… But having loved Ms. Storm’s other works, I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. 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 Hayes2024-02-08 01:22:532024-02-14 13:08:43Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series Book #1) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Hayes
“Shimmy hard enough and nothing can hurt you.” – Suki
Suki—aka Susan Chesterfield—is flirting with Frank, one of Al Capone’s enforcers, when gunmen enter the club and open fire. Frank saves Suki’s life, allowing her to escape despite a broken foot. But Suki can’t make it to safety alone. She needs help to get to a doctor.
Thankfully, Frank comes to the rescue again.
While Suki escapes with her life, her broken bone will prevent her from dancing for weeks. She worries about how she’s going to pay her rent when Frank offers a rather unorthodox answer. There is safety in being a gangster’s moll. No one will mess with Frank’s woman if she agrees to play the part. But… can they prevent the lines between fact and fiction from blurring?
Falling for Frank would be oh-so-easy. But the life of a moll isn’t. How will independent Suki handle being Frank’s woman? Suki is used to living in the now. Not thinking about the future or about true love, she has always lived moment to moment.
Will she find safety and security in being caged? Or will the urge to dance cause her to break out of her cast to be free and independent again?
Author Debra Parmley believes: “Every day we are alive is a beautiful day,” and she likes to give her readers and her story people a story that ends happily.
An Air Force veteran’s wife, Debra writes military romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance, poetry, and memoir.
Debra married her high school sweetheart, whom she asked out after a five-dollar bet.
After living in five states with her husband and their two sons, and then living 23 years just outside Memphis, TN, she and her husband sold everything and now live and travel the U.S. in their 43-foot motorhome.
Debra is an adventurous writer who has sold travel and has walked the plank of a pirate ship off the coast of Grand Cayman. She has gone swimming with dolphins in Moorea in French Polynesia, has escorted a bus full of people through Scotland, and has set foot in 13 countries. She even climbs lighthouses because she is afraid of heights.
Molly Rose’s final grad school project is to stage the play she wrote. How on earth did her girlfriend find the absolute perfect cast for the broody Scotsman role? Well, he looks the part, but he knows nothing about acting.
And it hasn’t escaped anyone’s notice that Lachlan Adair is ruggedly handsome. Molly’s polycule insists she keep an open mind, but she hasn’t dated a man since a series of disastrous attempts in high school, and she certainly doesn’t intend to start now.
Lachlan doesn’t know how he got roped into helping out with this MFA student’s thesis project, but she’s so curvy and cute. And she seems to like his accent.
Apparently she has a girlfriend and lives in a house full of other freaky folks. No big deal. When the play is over, their fling will be too. Right?
USA Today Bestselling Author Phoebe Alexander writes sexpositive bodypositive erotic romance featuring compelling plots intertwined with passionate, fiery encounters. She believes that real, relatable characters can have even steamier sex than billionaires, rock stars, and the young and lithe-bodied. She also advocates for ethical non-monogamy through her writing.
Phoebe lives on the East Coast of the US with her husband, sons, and multiple fur babies. When she’s not writing, she works as an editor and consultant for indie authors. She also volunteers her time running a 6000-member indie author support group. Her sexual fantasies have all been fulfilled, and now her single greatest fantasy is just having some damn free time.
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Carrie finds a set of wooden flowers in her Grandmother’s Closet.
Grandma tells her they aren’t magic wands. They’re Wandas.
Wanda’s don’t do magic. Wandas are magic. They’re female wands, of course. The first thing Carrie does is turn them into real flowers. She tries to put them into a vase of water. But magic flowers don’t like to be wet.
Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.
Jean Lorrah is a New York Times Best Selling author. She is also a retired English teacher, and an award winning artist. She has written Star Trek books with Jacqueline Lichtenberg, and books in worlds of her own creation. Together with Lois, she is co-author of Coal for Christmas which won the Gold Remi at Worldfest.
Retired homicide detective Trueman “True” North knew death like he had a PhD from the Grim Reaper. He takes a case from the richest man in town, St. John Skidmore, to find out who murdered his son, Stoddard Skidmore. True thinks this will be another by-the-book investigation. He doesn’t count on the meddling of Skidmore’s daughter, Kitty, nor that of Skidmore’s ruthless business competitor. Even the orchestra that hired Stoddard has more phantoms than an opera.
In the land of the uber-rich, True learns, “And Justice For All” doesn’t apply. Some people want to buy him off, warn him off or seduce him to prevent him from finding the truth. Some will challenge North to hang on to his notion of what is just — not to mention his girlfriend as well as his life. If he doesn’t find the killer, an innocent man will rot in prison and a murderer walks.
When True does find the killer, that knowledge inverts all his ideas of justice when you arrive at the intersection of vengeance and mercy. He learns that the system is flawed when being rich and powerful outweigh verity. And sometimes, he learns, doing the wrong thing is the exact right thing.
J. Ullman grew up and still lives in Southwest Ohio. Those experiences and settings color his works of creative writing. A. J. has worked in a variety of endeavors, from restaurants, to libraries, to law offices, to community mental health centers to family practice medical offices. A. J. is a lawyer as well as a certified family nurse practitioner concentrating work these days in the medical field, treating patients in a primary care setting, including mental health disorders.
Experiences with psychiatric nursing have left indelible impressions on A. J. and are the subject of his endeavors in novel writing. These concepts are explored in all of his books, his most current one, Murder At Music Hall, as well as his six prior ones, Stand Your Ground, Havall 16, And The River Runs Deep: The Cold Case Murder Mystery Of Leah Marcus, Drifting, Falling — Diary Of A Call Girl Suicide, Hit Or Miss and One In A Million.
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This book was fabulous. I enjoyed the humor, the steam, the banter, the friendship, the love, the relationship, there wasn’t much I didn’t love about this book. It is only getting 4 stars because the long-lost father coming in and saving the trio was too cheesy for me. It was wonderful for Petra to find him and him be everything she needed. It was just a little too much cheese for me.
Petra needs a new place to live. Callum needs a new place to live. Weston is tired of being alone and needs help paying the bills. Petra and Callum were the first people to answer Weston’s ad for a roommate. Weston really only needs one roommate, but who can resist the hunky Callum and the spunky Petra, especially with her pooch Gus.
As the friendship builds between the three roommates, the attraction also builds. The attraction gets brought to the forefront one day when Callum walks in on Petra and Weston kissing. Callum gets jealous. The three roommates have a discussion and discover that the attraction is mutual. The steam starts slow with cuddling on the couch watching movies to kissing and petting, then moves to more. So much more!!! It was beautiful. Each exploring and trying new things.
When each partner faces an obstacle, the others band together. Petra gets hit doubly hard. Weston and Callum are there supporting her with each trial.
Again, a beautiful story about finding family and love.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199274632-deceptively-yours” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704305907l/199274632._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199274632-deceptively-yours”>Deceptively Yours</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14696494.Anise_Storm”>Anise Storm</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6245376024″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Gabriel and Harper were like two peas in a pod growing up. They had the perfect relationship as teens, or so Gabriel thought. They had many plans of going to the same college, living together, and much more. All those dreams go down the drain though when Harper breaks up with Gabriel and moves on. She blocks his number and all of his social media accounts effectively cutting him off. She thought she was doing a good thing by saving him from her horrible secret, her horrible home life. Now it has been a decade and Harper is back in Chicago to once again save Gabriel. Or so she thinks. How will Gabriel feel about seeing her? He spent all those years hating her but seeing her as a grown woman is making that hard. Will they get their happily ever after? I enjoyed this book a lot. It had the same vibes as her other series, The Titans of Manhatten, and I devoured those books. I’m looking forward to the next installment of this series. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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The Titans are back, and can I tell you I was so excited….starting Deceptively Yours, which is the first book in the Titans of Chicago series. I am a HUGE fan of this author and I devoured this book and just could not put it down. All the feels of romance, drama, greed, danger, heartbreak, chemistry and some very steamy moments…Harper and Gabriel went through so much…it gutted me in many parts of their story….but I LOVED this book so much. I am eagerly anticipating on more from this series and I cannot wait.
How do you go from being together and having all of your future plans you want just go up in flames in a split second? The story of Harper and Gabriel is this story. All Harper and Gabriel want is a future together no matter what, but when a tragedy destroys those plans…Harper does nothing but try and protect the love of her life…Gabriel…but with lies. Split apart and no contact for ten years, Harper now is trying to protect Gabriel even though he wants nothing to do with the person whom tore his heart apart years ago. Harper is broken and feels like damaged good….she tries until the ends of the earth to speak to Gabriel..when a chance encounter leads them together again…hurt and anger along with love bring them close.
When hard truths surface that put Harper in danger more than ever….will Gabriel be able to be there for her when she needs him the most…..definitely read and find out.
I do not want to give anything away..but this story gutted me….and there are trigger warnings, so be advised….but this story was fantastic.
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Dirty Heartbreaker is book three in the Hamilton Steelhawks Series. You CAN read this as a stand alone (that’s what I originally did), but I honestly suggest starting at the beginning and grabbing them all in order. I can’t wait to read the others myself. This type of Sports Romance isn’t new to me, but I don’t know much about hokey or skating. That didn’t cause any problems for me though. I really enjoyed the love hate relationship between the characters. This book in the series is about Colby and Gabriella’s entanglement and boy oh boy is it a sizzling story. Gabby’s best friend is getting married. She is maid of honor and is helping not only with the wedding, but also making the wedding gown. She’s a former ice skater turned business women. She is determined to make her friend’s wedding the best it can be with the least about of issues possible. Only issue there is that the groom’s best man also happens to be a hockey player that she’s hooked up with in the past. He ignites her at every turn. She has to stay away from him, but how when they have to help with the wedding. Thrust together for wedding prep has them all hot and bothered and of course fighting with sparks flying everywhere. Can these to be adults, put their differences aside, and put their friends big day first? Or will they ruin it all igniting the fires within them both. You have got to try this one out if you like romances. If you aren’t sure because it’s a sports romance let me tell you!! Put that aside and try it out anyways! You will be so glad that you did! This book was cute, steamy, funny, and of course bursting with romance. Don’t let the sport scare you off!! I’d definitely recommend this book to romance lovers of all kinds!
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Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski
