History and mystery This was an absolute delight to read. Fell instantly in love with Emma and her creative, industrious mind. The author is spot on with the characterisation and world building, I felt instantly transported into the 1800s and into Emma’s life. The book consists of several cases, which kept the story moving along and me turning the pages. I can’t wait to continue this series. I highly recommend this book for teens and up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-09-01 01:02:352021-09-02 08:52:44Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Rayne East
Notebook Mysteries- Decisions and Possibilities is the second instalment in the Notebook Mysteries series by Kimberly Mullins. I was drawn to this book by the intriguing cover and the fact that it was a mystery with historical detailing. I had never read one of Ms. Mullins books before, but my curiosity was piqued enough for me to snap up a copy to explore. The story/series follows Emma Evans on her ‘investigations. I really wish that I had read the first book before jumping into this one, as even though this story can be read as a standalone, I think the other book would have provided more character details and pertinent background information that would have enhanced my reading experience of this book. Whilst I enjoyed the somewhat quirky mystery and Emma’s adventures/investigations- it did take me a while to ‘settle’ into the story and get my mind around the author’s writing style. I do think that that the ‘interruptions’ throughout the story from the ‘narrator’ really disrupted the flow of the story and kept pulling me out of the story. I think that the story would have been much more enjoyable without the ‘narrator’, and the information provided by the narrator could have been added to the story without the ‘disruptions. (see below for example)
“Emma pulled herself into the present and opened her desk drawer to find her current case book. She still kept her observations in the black notebooks she always carried with her. As she tried to pull the drawer open, it got stuck and she had to pull forcibly on the handle. When it finally gave way and allowed her access, she knelt to discover what had kept the drawer from opening. It was another notebook, wedged in the back; she reached in and pulled it out. She sat back on her knees, looking at it for a long moment, and realized which one it was. It must be a day for memories, she thought, shaking her head. That notebook, the black cover faded with age, was from another day long ago when she was ten years old and involved her “incident”. [The Narrator said, “The incident was when Emma was attacked at the age of ten by a career criminal named Zeke Jones, and it was not the last time he would go after her. He had a personal vendetta against her; he felt she was always taking something from him that he believed was his.” Dear-one commented wryly, “To be fair, she did keep uncovering cases where he was also involved. The Stubing store theft, the smuggling operations involving store owners, and then when he had volunteered to “take care” of Emma for the notorious gangster John Harden.” The Narrator added, “When he did go after her that last time, Emma was ready for him.” Dear-one asked, “What happened to Zeke?” The Narrator said, “Well, we will get to that later.” Dear one said, “You know you say that a lot.” “I know, but I always plan to go back,” commented the Narrator, as she continued to write.]
Emma opened the notebook and remembered how it had finally returned to her.”
The story did remind me a little of the Enola Holmes television movie, and I do think that with a little tweaking that this book/series would also make a great television series. I will go back to read book one to see what happened there, while I await book #3.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-08-31 22:54:042021-09-02 08:45:13Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Angela Hayes
Notebook Mysteries- Decisions and Possibilities is centered around a vivacious heroine Emma, who is much ahead of her age and also in her time. At a tender age of 18, she develops a keen acumen of solving crime mysteries, builds a business of her own at a time when business schools were strictly for men, helps other women who are in dire needs, and also takes care of her own family connections. She seems to be a well-rounded iconic role model who we all women wish to be.
It is a book full of fun and adventures, and Emma , who speaks for all modern-day women is definitely someone to look up to. Love this YA novel.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins is the second book in this series. This concerns an American teen investigator in mid-19th century Chicago. The character Emma is a former business student who finds herself engulfed in a mystery. I like the character Emma and how she is breaking stereotypes for her time period. She is smart and complex. I like that she is full of life and that the story is complex and full of twists and turns. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future and introducing this story to some young readers in my life.
Decisions and Possibilities is the second book in Kimberly Mullins’ Notebook Mysteries series. It’s a fast-paced historical mystery, set in 1880s Chicago, that will keep readers on the edge of their seats!
I’m new to this series but definitely want to go back and read book one, Emma, to properly get to know the characters. There’s a wonderful found family of characters at the centre of the book, investigating mysteries and looking out for each other.
A particular stand out feature of this story is that rather than focusing on one main mystery Emma and her friends investigate a bunch of different things that come up as the story progresses. Sometimes one thing leads to another, or something pops up unexpectedly. Always observant, Emma is good at telling when things aren’t right!
This book leaves readers with plenty of homework to do, including several recipes to try the food that the characters are seen eating (I can’t wait to try a few of them!) and some classic adventure books which Emma recommends to a young pick pocket she encounters on a trip to New York. Great ways to engage readers further with the time period!
Mullins paints a great picture of the historical setting, with plenty of detail in all areas! In this book we meet photographer Jake, and learn lots about the cameras and technology available at the time.
This book gets five stars from me! I’d definitely recommend it to teenage fans of historical fiction and mysteries. If you like Enola Holmes, this is a great series for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2021-08-31 16:24:122021-09-01 09:22:21Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
This is a new author for me which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a historical young adult story that pulled me in from the beginning. Emma has graduated from business school and now she is focused on investigating some inquiries. What will happen when a new team member is a little shady? Things may not be as they seem in her life. This is where the story takes on a suspense that made me want to see what would happen next. Emma made such a great character. She made the story fun to read. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins is an interesting and unique YA story that definitely draws you in. This is the second book in the series and although it can be read as a stand-alone – I did – I think personally I would prefer to read it in order. Although I got to know the characters and understood what was happening I felt I had missed a bit of the character development. I loved the fact that the story is set in the 1800’s. It adds a whole new level to the story and so many obstacles that you don’t get in modern day fiction. For me it is that element that really made the book. This is a new author to me and I like the way she has gone about the whole story. The first thing I will be doing now is going back to read book one!
This was such a fun and engaging book to read! I had so much fun with this one, and I honestly am very much eager to get my magnifying glass out and await more in this series. I always was a die hard fan of Sherlock Holmes, and the story revolved around Chicago, where I actually grew up. I knew right away this was a book I had to get my hands on, and solve the mysteries that it would entail!
For starters, I am going to go read the previous book as I was not aware of its existence till I got to read this one! That said, this one was very easy to follow, and I found the backstory was pretty much filled in for me! Emma was such an amazing character. She was the lead mystery solver yes, but she had so much more than just skill, but a strong intuitive mind as well. I loved that about her. She was different than most girls in her town, not only did she always enforce her wants, but as well as that, she was very good at solving crime. I found through out the book mystery was a like a good baked bread for her, she was just drawn it it, as well as that, a good mystery knew how to lure out! The book was lovely in many ways!
The book gave me clues to solve along with our leader, Emma, and it left me wondering at times of how does this piece together? I will admit, I was outsmarted at times myself. but the book defiantly kept me interested and wanting to know how it would tie to next. I would say this is a book that can be enjoyed by all and for the young as well as the young at heat!
Again, a must read for sure. The setting and the words flowing made this book so whole some and fun to read! Not to mention, a fun love triangle, which you will have to read yourself to endure in completely. I assure you this is a treat you will not want to miss! If you ever loved Scooby-Doo or even Sherlock Holmes as I did, this is a series to put your nose into. There’s a lot of intriguing moments as well as fun times. I really loved it, and I can not wait to read more by this author. Its truly a fun and wonderful read!
This YA book was a brilliant read about a girl named Emma who had gone through business school defying the odds being a lady in 1883, this book kept me turning the page with plenty of twists in the story, I really felt like I was there when I was reading the book the description given by the author was amazing.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA and also adults.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Louise Loughranhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLouise Loughran2021-08-31 12:47:332021-08-31 22:42:15Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Louise Loughran
An enjoyable and exciting YA novel featuring teen sleuth Emma who solves crimes and mysteries. This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone story. Emma Evans is now eighteen and having graduated from business school is now determined to build on her previous investigating success and so sets up her own business. Set in Chicago in 1883, the setting comes alive due to the authors descriptive narrative. The independent and skilled Emma is the heroine of the story and is a wonderful main character who really brings the story together, and is a great role model for young adults. As well as having to solve several perplexing cases Emma also has to get used to working with her new team and has matters of the heart to deal with. It was nice to see Emma receiving professional recognition for her abilities in this novel especially as she is assaulted and threatened in the course of her enquiries. This was an engaging novel with an exciting storyline and plenty of plot action that kept me happily turning the pages. A great read which I recommend to YA and adults alike.
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 Gordon2021-08-31 12:46:052021-08-31 22:40:21Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jennifer Gordon
What a great story! Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities is my first book by Kimberly Mullins — I had no idea this was a series! Once I realized it was a sequel, I decided to just continue reading and fill in the gaps along the way! I quickly caught onto Emma’s backstory as well as her friends and associates. Emma is a teen sleuth who solves crimes, juggles romance, and fights for women’s rights! As a history nerd and woman, I absolutely LOVED that this was written from a female perspective; as well as being placed in a time when women did not have rights or even a true say in their lives. This is a great YA novel for anyone interested in mystery, crime, and young love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2021-08-31 12:19:222021-08-31 22:39:00Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jasmin Marie
Decisions and Possibilities is the second book in the Notebook Mysteries series by Kimberly Mullins. I have not read the first book in the series, and which I had before reading this one. Emma Evans is 18 years old, a recent graduate, and an entrepreneur. She is also struggling to figure out her love life-torn between 2 men.
Decisions and Possibilities was a good story. The characters were well developed and the story was interesting and kept my attention. However, I felt that the story jumped around way too much in time, and it was hard to keep things straight a lot of the time. I think reading the first book in the series would have made a huge difference in knowing the characters, their roles, and their history. I loved Emma’s character and am always rooting for a strong, independent woman lead who stands strong in her beliefs. Good story-read the series in order! 4/5 stars
Decisions and Possibilities is the second book in the Notebook Mysteries series. While I could pick up on what was going on fairly quickly, reading book one probably gives you a better foundation on the characters. YA is not my usual read, but the cover of this made it look interesting so I thought I would give it a shot. The overall story was good. However, the writing style with the narrator interruptions was very distracting and kept throwing me out of the reading flow. It would have been much more enjoyable without that.
These ladies are some of my favorite authors for a reason!! They write a phenomenal story with AMAZING characters that always leaves me wanting more!
The Lochlann Feuds continue with the story of the daughter of Queen Charlotte and King Logan, Princess Rowan. Oh boy does she land herself in quite a situation! She ends up in enemy territory only to discover that her offenses are life threatening. As she finds love, maneuvers tricky friendships, and tries to endear herself to her enemies, she is not prepared for what happens. In all honesty… neither was I!
This book ends on a completely unexpected cliffhanger that I have only read one other time. There is a secret part of me that hopes I am right about it, too! But I am not going to spoil it. I cannot wait for the next book!
This is a must read book! Fun, witty, clean fantasy romance!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2021-08-31 08:22:072021-08-31 09:50:14Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Desiree Ottinger
This is the second book in the series. These can be read on their own however I think if I had read the first one it would have made the character and their back story easier to understand. This didn’t take anything away from the book and I still really enjoyed it. Our heroine Emma is now 18 years old and has grown into a strong independent woman. She is very determined and will stop at nothing to solve her case. Even when her safety is in danger Emma still pushes on until her case is closed.
Now Emma is older she also has to deal with matters of the heart and romance which all adds up to make the story interesting and makes the read wanting to read more. I am looking forward to reading more about Emma and her family and friends and also the next adventure and Mysteries she will solve.
Notebook Mysteries- Decisions and Possibilities brings us the Vibrant Emma. She is just 18 years old but in my opinion a young lady so far ahead of her time. Her passion for seeing women succeed becomes obvious very early in the book and one of the first characteristics that helped to draw me in to the story and the life of Emma.
She truly is an amazing young woman solving crimes, developing a business (I loved her determination to attend business school at a time when they were only for men) , helping protect abused women and helping them start over all while maintaining her family connections.
I’ve started this series second book in which is something I will have to fix as soon as I can. It is a wonderfully written, engaging YA series not to be missed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-08-31 07:33:482021-08-31 09:48:58Notebook Mysteries- Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins review by Jules Herbert
Princess Rowan thought she knew her place in the world.
She never expected to feel like an outsider.
She certainly never imagined she would fall in love, least of all with a man from a barbarian kingdom half a world away.
But when series of missteps lands her in the hands of the people she was brought up to hate, she is forced to reconsider everything she thought she knew about both lands.
And about herself.
After a lifetime of animosity between the kingdoms, will the Socairans ever accept her as one of their own?
Or will her mistakes push her people into yet another war?
*This enthralling story from the Lochlann Realm takes place after The Lochlann Treaty, but can be devoured and enjoyed all on its own.*
Elle and Robin can usually be found on road trips around the US haunting taco-festivals and taking selfies with unsuspecting Spice Girls impersonators.
They have a combined PH.D in Faery Folklore and keep a romance advice column under a British pen-name for raccoons. They have a rare blood type made up solely of red wine and can only write books while under the influence of the full moon.
Between the two of them they’ve created a small army of insatiable humans and when not wrangling them into their cages, they can be seen dancing jigs in fields of wildflowers and sacrificing brownie batter the pits of their stomachs.
And somewhere between their busy schedules, they still find time to create words and put them into books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/21-134-Robin-D-Mahle.jpg1200800itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2021-08-31 00:05:252021-10-30 05:26:52Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison
Chicago, 1883:18-year-old Emma Evans graduates from business school and, building on her investigating success, becomes embroiled in several perplexing inquiries. New specialists skilled in photography and disguises join her team and Emma gains professional recognition for her abilities as well as struggling to define her feelings for the two men in her life.
But when things are not as they seem either in her new business life or in her challenging Pinkerton case. Emma faces new challenges: Will she be able to keep their business intact and help her family friend survive?.
You will love a series critics call “ brilliant cozy mystery” and “delightful romp” “endearing style” Don’t miss book 2 of this engaging series!
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her stories are base on historical events occurring in 1871-1881 Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
An Enduring Love is a great historical romance novel by Wareeze Woodson. I have recently become a fan of Wareeze Woodson and her books have made me a fan of historical romance which I wasn’t very keen on before. I really enjoyed Rebecca and Rhys’ story. I have to say that for a while I was not a fan of Rhys at all. He really annoyed me with his reaction to Rebecca’s return and his pining for another woman. Thankfully he redeems himself and I loved him by the end of the book. There is so much more than just a historical romance going on in this book. I really enjoyed the storyline that’s filled with drama, intrigue and danger. I was pulled into this story from the very beginning and was entertained right up to the very end. I’m always a fan of children in books and young Johnnie is adorable. He’s such a little scene stealer. This is a really great historical romance that I would definitely recommend to others.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-08-08 03:51:112021-08-09 17:20:25An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Karyn Taylor
An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson was a first time read for me by Ms. Woodson. While this genre is not normally my thing, I took a chance and dived right in with this novel. While I feel the beginning was slow to grab my interest Ms. Woodson did give us wonderful characters and an interesting take on a newlywed romance. But while the story abs characters interested me, I found myself struggling with some of the characters characteristics. But all and all I was an interesting read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-08-07 21:03:282021-08-08 17:21:46An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Stephanie Nicole
I found this historical romance both enjoyable and maddening. This book made me feel multiple emotions throughout, I could feel the passion Rhys and Rebecca at the beginning, fear, anger, and astonishment at the ending because I’m not sure I could as a woman do what Rebecca did after the way she was treated. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Personally I had a difficult time fully getting into the book but it was brilliantly written with good visualizations. I definitely grew to truly like Rebecca’s character and admire her for her determination and continued ability to remain sweet and caring despite how she was being treated. The only downfall of this book was Ryhs character, for a romance novel his character does not fit what I typically gravitate towards but the writer did do a tremendous job of making me feel strong feelings of dislike to him if that’s what she was aiming for.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley2021-08-07 19:19:302021-08-08 00:24:44An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Ashley
Rebecca Balodis is a happy young woman who is married to Rhys Sudduth, they met in her native Latvia and married in one of their most revered and famous churches, however, only a few months later, Rhys receives word that his father is deathly ill and that he needs to return to England at his earliest convenience. He doesn’t want to leave his wife behind any more than she wants to be left there, however, her mother is also sick and needs her to stay, as a compromise, Rhys has booked both Rebecca and her mother onto a ship to England in a months time, where they will be reunited, as they both say their tearful goodbyes and watch each other as they part, they are torn with conflicting emotions and hope they will see each other soon, although, Rhys does not know that Rebecca is pregnant with his child because she knew if he did, that he would not leave her and would regret not seeing his father one last time.
As the weeks progress, the political turmoil in Latvia comes to a head and it is too dangerous for Rebecca to travel, even after her mother passes away, so over the next four years she survives and raises their child with the help of a serf belonging to a nobleman in the area. While Rebecca is counting down the days until she can return to her love, Rhys receives the news that Rebecca and her mother have died in the conflict, he is devastated and falls into a deep, dark pit of grief, he allows himself a week to wallow in this before he has to start to engage with the outside world again, this is easier said than done and so he has to bury his grief so far down in his heart that he also forgets the love he and Rebecca shared in the process.
As time moves on for Rhys and Rebecca, she is wondering why she never heard from Rhys and whether he still thinks of her, until one day, the nobleman who lives nearby makes his intentions towards her known, even though he is aware that she is married, this terrifies Rebecca and when she is offered help to leave Latvia with her son, she jumps on the chance, no matter what the danger is. As this is occurring Rhys has found a new life with a new woman and he has intentions of his own, however, this is well and truly disrupted when Rebecca turns up on his doorstep just as he is about to announce his engagement and to make matters worse, she has a young child she claims to be his, this hits him hard and fast, but not in the way either of them expect and he is barely polite as he interrogates her about the past four years and explains why her arrival is so awkward.
Rebecca is astounded by the reception she has received at Rhys’s hands and she is both outraged and filled with despair, but she hopes that she can turn the situation around once morning arrives and she has time to talk to Rhys, but will he accept this new and yet old future, or will too much time have passed for them to rekindle what he thought lost? This is a historical romance which will hit you hard and keep you hooked throughout the story as you are on tenterhooks to see whether their supposedly enduring love will be just that.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-07 17:35:152021-08-08 17:10:32An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Regency/Historical romance is one of my favorite genres. An Enduring Love really hits all the high points to be considered among the greats. Rebecca and Rhys are fully developed characters that bring the story to life with all the highs and lows you would expect in a historical romance novel. Their story really brings the loss of someone you love to light. While also highlighting how the harsh reality of grief can cause you to act in ways that are out of character for you. I really enjoyed the characters in Ms. Woodson’s book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2021-08-07 16:36:132021-08-08 17:09:31An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
I really enjoyed this story. I love how the author is able to bring the past into the modern day with her writing. It’s like stepping back in time and that’s what the reader needs to remember when reading these books.
When Rhys leaves his wife in Latvia he expects to see her in England within the month. However that doesn’t happen and when Rhys is told she is dead he is heartbroken.
Fast forward 4 years later and Rebecca returns with her son to finally be with Rhys. But Rhys has moved on. Now he is torn between his loyalty to his wife and his feelings for the woman who should have been his wife. Rhys seems hard and cruel towards Rebecca and has made it crystal clear that he doesn’t want her but the other woman. However as is the time, a marriage is for life so they both endure this situation no matter how badly Rebecca is treated.
Can their marriage really last? Will Rhys’s feelings for the other woman be to much for Rebecca to stand? Or can Rhys remember why he feel in love with Rebecca and rekindle their relationship that he thought of as dead.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-08-07 12:20:502021-08-08 00:54:03An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson -Review by Kerry Carr
This is a power-packed book. Rebecca is a pistol. She starts with little confidence to slowly grow into a mature momma who can stand her ground. She is left behind when her husband returns to England for his sick father. Now this is in the early times, not common for that time. She stays to take care of her ill mom. The Latvian government lies to keep her prisoner and tells her husband she is dead. No communication reaches either. Eventually, she escapes with her house serf, her serf’s free brother, her son (yes, she was pregnant) and gets to England. She meets up with her husband and it’s not what she expected. So many changes and surprise, including the criminal Gorgi from Latvia following, and these two somehow will fight, challenge and overcome everything thrown at them. This is a book full of welll-written
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-08-07 12:14:252021-08-08 00:52:03An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Shelly Kittell
I found this historical romance both enjoyable and engaging and was hooked from start to finish. Rebecca Balodis has been born and raised in Latvia and marries an English diplomat Rhys Sudduth. Soon after they are married Rhys has to return to England as his father is dying, meanwhile Rebecca stays in Latvia but becomes trapped in the turmoil of the country. Rhys is informed of his wife’s death and four years later believing he is a widow is courting Susan, a young debutante. Planning to announce his betrothal at his sister’s ball, Rhys is shocked when Rebecca arrives along with his son, having escaped and travelled to London to find her husband. The storyline flowed well and had an intriguing plot with plenty of action that kept me happily turning the pages. I liked Rebecca and felt a connection with her but unfortunately I just could not warm to Rhys which made it difficult for me to feel totally immersed in their romance . The chemistry between Rebecca and Rhys didn’t really come across in the story for me, making their relationship a bit unrealistic. However, as always I enjoyed the period details that the author puts in her novels and her descriptive narrative really bought both the Latvia and England settings alive for me.
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 Gordon2021-08-06 16:11:272021-08-08 00:23:40An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This book was awesome. I love how the writer adds in the PTSD and anger problems which indicated mental health problems which are not at all easy to manage. This causes Uqnitum’s sons to run away as her mental health and anger takes a major toll on the family. I don’t want to get into it too much and give away spoilers but I think the author Holmes is really able to tune into history and studies up on a subject and culture before trying to write a novel which is really commendable. The novel is extremely well written with high vocabulary usage, and heart wrenching stories all intertwined in one. This isn’t a standalone novel, as it is the second in the series. I love the history in this novel and I think people can misinterpret it to be boring if they don’t allow the scene to be set up for them so you get a glance at what the 13th/14th century looked like, and can actually see the book happening while you read it. Don’t lead others mislead you before you try and read the book with an open mind and a willingness to be taught as it is historical fiction, but not taught forcibly.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Yateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Yates2021-08-06 00:37:432021-08-06 07:33:41The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Charlene Yates
I enjoy historical romances and really loved the setting of this book. It just felt grand. I’m coming to enjoy the way the author puts together her tales and appreciate the way the stories come together. An easy read, this book was quick for me and one that romance lovers should enjoy.
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 Lovelace2021-08-05 08:18:262021-08-05 08:18:26An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Heather Lovelace
The Singer and Her Song is a very different read and much easier read than The Lightning Horse. It is a story that brings to light the current plight of refugees needing to forge a new identity in a new land while overcoming the trauma of the past. I felt great empathy for all the characters and felt invested in their lives. N.L. Holmes does an excellent job of world-building and making the reader feel like they are in ancient Egypt without needing to spell it out for them. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Penelope Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPenelope Taylor2021-08-05 00:07:112021-08-05 08:00:19The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Penelope Taylor
An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson is a historical romance of how time away from the one you love can change how you feel. Rebecca and Rhys met and married in Latvia when Rhys was there as a British diplomat. Soon after the wedding, Rhys travelled back to London because his father was very ill. Rebecca’s mother happened to be sick and Rebecca stayed in Latvia with the plan to join Rhys in a month. Unfortunately, Rebecca was being held in Latvia and did not make it to England. About this time Rhys was notified that Rebecca and her mother had passed away. What a horrible situation for both of them. Four years later, Rebecca gets a chance to leave Latvia with the help of her maid’s brother. When she finally reaches England and shows up at the door, Rhys is shocked and acts as though he is unhappy Rebecca is alive. This becomes very apparent to Rebecca and she feels like all the pain and trouble she had to go through to get to England was a complete waste.
Although this historical romance wasn’t exactly what I usually expect from Ms. Woodson, I did get sucked into Rebecca’s experience in Latvia and her troubled travels to get away. I was sad about Rhys’ reaction but can also understand that he thought Rebecca was dead and had grieved for her already. I’m not sure How I would feel in his place.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2021-08-04 20:51:342021-08-05 07:53:46An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Betsy Melano
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