The started out slow and we are introduced to many characters. I loved the action at the camp between these two. It showed how sexy they could be together if they went that way. Clint seems VERY into her. I liked that. Once the story gets back to civilization it seemed to focus a lot on the jobs they both have and the romance seems to take a back seat.
Overall I enjoyed the story and read it fairly quickly. I really didn’t see any of the frenemies action or the cockiness from Clint that I was expecting. Clint seems very down to earth and kind. No showboating from him at all. I see the next in the series is about Patrick(who we haven’t met…only heard about). We will see where that takes us.
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 Helmick2020-10-10 09:51:462020-10-10 16:33:02Love On The Ropes (Love In Action Book 1) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Lisa Helmick
This is book 3 in the Red Farlow series. Its a gripping murder mystery that has everything from police, crime reporters, drugs and arms deals.
When Red Farlow who is now a PI receives a worrying message from his friend Joe Trammell he goes to investigate. Finding his friend dying in a pool of his own blood Red realises that this is a murder. But who would want Joe dead.
Red starts investigating and goes on a journey that leads hims to drug catels and arms dealers.
Was Joe’s murder and professional hit? Was Joe involved or did he just know too much? Also there were 5 bullets found at the scene but only 4 hit Joe so where or who did the other one hit?
Red starts to unravel the case but keeps finding more questions than answers. Its a story that keeps you hooked to find out the truth.
This award winning novel is a high-stakes time travel retelling of Snow White, perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Shannon Hale.
Time travel may be illegal, but The Mirror doesn’t mind breaking a few laws.
Keltson Grammer inspects history as it unfolds behind his looking glass, determined to rescue unfortunate souls who deserve happier endings. When a young German countess named Margaretha von Waldeck bites into a poisoned apple, Keltson decides to offer her a different fate.
His newest assistant, a Russian scrapyard mechanic named Lilia Vaschenko, steps through the mirror and into the past. But upon arriving at the castle, Lilia finds Margaretha determined to forge her own path in life. Struggling to keep history from shifting beyond their control, Keltson and Lilia fear that too many missteps will send a notorious huntsman to investigate the variance in history. If the huntsman’s agency captures them, Keltson’s life work will be erased, restoring his clients to their original, dismal fates.
Rachel Huffmire grew up in the middle of a Utah wheat field where she found plenty of time to read and dream. Her mom paid her a dollar per classic novel she read so, in a quest to amass a small fortune, Rachel read over 200 classic novels in elementary school.
After dabbling with writing novels and stage plays, she ran to the BYU bookstore for her first job. Behind the register, she watched local authors hold book signings and began dreaming up plots of her own.
She currently lives in Southern California where she enjoys sand at its finest: the beach and the desert. She enjoys playing board games with her two little boys, snuggling her baby girl, and reading bedtime stories to her husband every night.
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This book began long ago, long before I knew I was going to write it. It began as this universe spewed forth from the immense black hole expelling it. Great souls were involved in shaping its dimension and its destiny to grow, evolve and become as the creator souls intended.
The human me came into existence at the end of the seventieth week of Daniel the prophet in the old testament. My soul had lived here in many human lifetimes before choosing to live with me. I have written this book to honor my soul Edouard, his eternal family and the founders of this universe.
I have been remarkedly blessed to be a part of the unveiling of this wonderful new information about the souls involved in the birth and formation of this universe. Enjoy their words, their existences, their eternal, unconditional love.
Dr. Stu has always enjoyed spending time and conversing with souls desiring to make themselves known to him. He finds it quite normal to converse with them as he would a human. When writing with them he writes what they say verbatum or as close as possible to the desired meaning, he describes pictures they present and the emotions displayed. In his last book he wrote for the soul of Sarah Tarbell, a distant cousin of his describing the harrowing tale of her abduction at age fourteen and her growth to adulthood in a very different world. In this volume he writes for the soul Edouard who enlivened the body of John the Baptist. These works are subtitled, “As His/Her Soul
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I absolutely love this series and was really looking forward to reading something featuring Karina set somewhere outside Washington DC, and this absolutely lived up to my expectations! There’s plenty of action and danger as always, and when Karina makes mistakes and impulsive decisions, her friends are always there to help her pick up the pieces. I couldn’t put it down as usual and there are lots of details that add to the story. Can’t wait for the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2020-10-10 07:27:142020-10-10 16:22:28Pharaoh’s Forgery (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) by Ellen Butler – Review by Netania Lim
This is not my usual kind of book at all, but there’s definitely a lot of passion and drama. The characters were a bit difficult to relate to and it’s a bit slow at the beginning. The writing is good and flows naturally so it’s a pretty easy read. I’d recommend reading these books in order.
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I loved the first book so I was highly anticipating this one. There’s lots of action and magic in this one, and the world-building is complex and detailed. I love the mix of urban fantasy, cyberpunk and paranormal elements, as it adds a lot of tension and keeps you guessing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2020-10-10 07:13:042020-10-10 16:21:22The Saint of Liars (The Lucky Devil series Book 2) by Megan Mackie – Review by Netania Lim
This is an interesting paranormal romance. The characters were well-written, although there were times when the plot was a little slow and it took me a little while to get into the flow of the book. There’s lots of humour and a pretty unique story.
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This was a great book! There was plenty of action, chemistry between the characters, and lots of suspense. I really loved the danger and intrigue of this book. This was definitely a page-turner.
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This is the third book of the series and can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the other two first as there’s alot you may not understand and miss out on. Wow this story was just as good as the first two! I was pulled in and just lost amongst there world. I am a sucker for a romance with twist and turns, danger, suspense and so much more. I highly recommend this novel brilliant!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stacey Baxterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStacey Baxter2020-10-10 06:45:222020-10-10 16:18:38Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) By Via Mari – Review By Stacey Baxter
This book starts with Gant, a commoner and resident of a small village where he lives with his parents and helps his father as a blacksmith’s apprentice, where, on his way back home after his swordship training with his uncle, he comes across a friend of his being manhandled by a noble, whom he defends. The fact that he laid hand on a noble and he is only a commoner means he has to leave all that he has known behind, for the life of an outlaw. As he hurriedly packs some essential things and wishes his family and friends a hasty goodbye, he departs for the neighbouring kingdom and escapes from the ramifications of his crime.
As Gant is travelling, his thoughts turn to what he has done and how he may never be able to see his family and friends again, he doesn’t regret what he has done, just feels sadness that this is the result. Suddenly, he sees a figure running over a hill behind him and smiles as he is joined by his best friend and as much as Gant tries to get him to turn back, he refuses and insists on going with Gant. This lightens the load on Gant’s shoulders and he begins to smile and feel relieved that he won’t be on his own, at least for now.
As the two friends walk towards their next destination, they talk about what is going to happen back home and then onto current events within the kingdoms and how it might affect the one they have just left and talk of an upstart invading and taking control of another neighbouring kingdom. Later on in the evening, the noble finds Gant and his friend and threatens them, though his words perturb them and they discuss it after he leaves.
The next day, they arrive at their destination and begin their new lives and get into new routines of work and sparring training, this is until trouble find them and a new journey begins where they will find new friends, old enemies, evil and darkness, good and light and in every way, shape and form, their lives will be changed, but will all this change them as well?
This book is a fantastic work of fantasy and left me wanting to read more, as I hope it will for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2020-10-10 06:23:462020-10-10 16:18:10Fall of the Western Kings (Tirumfall Trilogy Book 1) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks a five-star read that will bring sunshine to your life. I didn’t realise this was a debut novel until I sat down to write this review and I am so impressed, normally a debut shows the lack of writing experience usually with how they build the characters, but honestly this didn’t lack at all. Bear and Kara are just adorable and when you add some great secondary characters who bring something special to the story it sparkles with life. This was a great story and I know many will love it, I had my last summer many years ago, but this brought me back to that amazing time, new love and having your heart flutter and break in ways you cant imagine. If anyone needs a break from the harsh realities of life, needs a little brightness and joy in their lives then pick this story up as all of the characters will bring a ray of sunshine to you.
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and..She did it again! When I tell you you need to pick up all of the series that are associated with these characters I’m not kidding. Too much history and characters tightly woven together to miss out on the whole of these stories.
I loved this one as much as I loved the rest, I picked it up planning to just get it started and then ended up not doing anything I had planned because I had to finish it. Again, I was on the edge of my seat because you truly didn’t know what was coming on the next page. There was a definite heat factor between Gio and Serena, but that wasn’t the main focus and I appreciated that. I loved Serena’s strength and her determination to be heard in this book. She was a definite handful and that made for some smiles mixed in with the drama and the danger that was surrounding her. I think my favorite part was the family aspect of this story, dysfunctional in many ways but in the end family, acceptance, and forgiveness prevailed. This happening was awesome to watch play out.
There are so many more stories you can see happening while reading this book and I can not wait to read every one of them. I am totally invested in this whole series and it is an absolute must read. This author has a way of weaving her words and these stories where they just grab a hold of you and hang on.
I LOVED it and can not wait for more, I’m a definite forever fan of this author!
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Boy oh Boy do I love this book! It has just the right amount of humor, fun and craziness. I like that the author tackled a couple issues in here. One being that the fit, sexy full of muscles (Abs—I’m talking about you!) character is a woman and the flabby, lazy junk food eating character is a man. This puts a different spin on things. Second the Ant is a comedian who struggles to turn off the funny comments because everyone expects him to be funny/witty. He needs to make them laugh. Both of these characters were fun and I liked watching them change. That is not saying I didn’t want to SMACK Ant upside the head a time or two.
I enjoyed getting to know Ant’s family as well as Jessica’s much larger one. While dinner at Jessica’s family was off the charts bad (Poppy??) anytime spent at Ant’s was amazingly good.
Overall is a fun story that is light hearted but not at times. I read it fairly quickly because I didn’t want to put it down. The author did a good job and I look forward to the next.
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 Helmick2020-10-10 05:21:352020-10-10 16:16:57Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Lisa Helmick
Rookie Moves by Tarrah Anders a five-star read with all the moves. This was good, I picked it up thinking I would read a chapter or two and then all of a sudden, I realised that it was over. I enjoyed everything about this story, Grant is the epitome of a bad boy, I love how the author had me hating him at the beginning and having him grow on me, he became a great player on the page. Emily was just the icing on a great story, the chemistry she brought alive made the story and brought Grant out. I will be picking up more from this author as I have only read one previously and it was different to this one, I have a good feeling about this author.
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Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson is a crime thrilling mystery and everything is not as it seems. Valarie has given us a story that touches on abuse but true to her form the characters a complex but relatable. There is action and intrigue, danger that is too close to home and some twisty turns. Even though this is the fourth book in the series I am still finding my way with this author and her writing. Was this bo0ok as good as the last one? I’m not sure but I will say things are starting to grow on me.
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 Bishop2020-10-10 03:28:322020-10-10 16:15:58VANISHING DAY (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Jenni Bishop
The Patience of Karma (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 5) by Cynthia Hamilton is a crime/thriller. The mystery, thrills and suspense kept me glued to the book all the way through. As always with these wonderful characters Cynthia puts them through their paces and us right along with them. I have loved this series since the first book I picked up and have not been disappointed, not once. Cynthia cleverly crafts the plot and several storylines that she is known for and works her magic when mixing it all together. Mike and Madeline are one of my favourite couples in a series and they always manage to find themselves in harrowing situations. Cynthia’s writing is engaging and captivating. I suggest you start from the first book and work your way through. Disappointed, I think NOT!
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Maggie Armstrong grew up enchanted by her father’s tales of blood feuds and border raids. In fact, she could have easily fallen for the man portrayed in one particular image in his portrait collection. Yet when her father reveals he was himself an infamous Border reiver, she finds it a bit far-fetched—to say the least—especially when he announces his plans to return to his sixteenth century Scottish home with her in tow.
Suspecting it’s just his way of getting her to accompany him on yet another archaeological dig, Maggie agrees to the expedition, only to find herself transported four hundred and fifty years into the past. Though a bit disoriented at first, she discovers her father’s world to be every bit as exciting as his stories, particularly when she’s introduced to Ian Rutherford, the charming son of a neighboring laird. However, when her uncle announces her betrothal to Ian, Maggie’s twentieth-century sensibilities are outraged. She hardly even knows the man. But a refusal of his affections could ignite a blood feud.
Maggie’s worlds are colliding. Though she’s found the family she always wanted, the sixteenth century is a dangerous place. Betrayal, treachery, and a tragic murder have her questioning whether she should remain or try to make her way back to her own time.
To make matters worse, tensions escalate when she stumbles across Bonnie Will Foster, the dashing young man in her father’s portrait collection, only to learn he is a dreaded Englishman. But could he be the hero she’s always dreamed him to be? Or will his need for revenge against Ian shatter more than her heart?
Andrea Matthews is the pseudonym for Inez Foster, a historian and librarian who loves to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogical speaking. In fact, it was while doing some genealogical research that she stumbled across the history of the Border reivers. The idea for her Thunder on the Moor series came to mind almost at once. And the rest, as they say, is history.
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This book was so good! Erin and Clint are coworkers who dislike each other. Erin doesn’t like him because he’s overly pompous and way too cocky for her liking. And Clint finds her ridiculously attractive but because she doesn’t like him, he doesn’t like her. As they’re put into different work situations, they become closer and realise maybe there’s a misunderstanding between the two.
I absolutely loved this! I love the two separate and together! I just felt like I related to the main character so much because she was trying to prove herself and struggled with a lot internally and it didn’t seem like a plot device unlike some other books. I really liked Clint from the start although he was very self involved, he got better as time went on and I found his radio persona intriguing!
I really want to read more works by this author now! Work romances + hate to love = a very happy me! And especially when the authors writing is so witty and the character’s have such a great banterous relationship!
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This series is beyond brilliant and just gets better with every book. Hamilton has pieced together an amazing series. This latest installment continues where the last left off. You can certainly enjoy these books as stand-alone. However you will want to read them all 1. for the complete picture and 2. because they are simply that good. Looking for a page turner with gripping suspense and fantastic characters? Look no further.
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I love this author’s writing style and love this second book in the series. Williams always provides a beautiful backdrop for her characters and develops her characters in a way that as a reader I immediately connect with them. I love the push and pull between the male and female lead. I really appreciated the “sort of” take on a ugly duckling story. It’s a classic theme and translated beautifully in the romcom. Loved it!
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A unique book full of the wonderful, magical things we see but really don’t see in everyday life. Ms. DeBlassie brings awareness to the small things that make up the beautiful world we live in. It’s such a magical book that you might wonder why you can’t put it down. But as you read it, you find the joy in the things and beings around you.
I want to give this a thousand stars. I will be looking for more of Lowe’s books because…wow. Tidal Love will have you wishing you were in Bulgaria. K.M. Lowe is an amazing author!
Harleigh, Harls as her brother, Lucca, and Gio call her, is trying to climb out of a dark place. Her family is worried and her brother books her a vacation. She goes alone expecting not to like it, but on her first day in town she meets the owner. The quote I chose for Harls is: “I’m not scared of you, Giovani. I’m actually the most relaxed I’ve been in…such a long time. I like spending time with you. I never imagined I’d be here with someone like you. I thought I would have spent my full holiday hiding away at the pool, but you make me excited to start a new day.”
Giovani, Gio as everyone calls him, finds that he is lonely. He doesn’t trust women like normal, but someone changes his mind about it quickly. Harls stepped into the hotel and changed his life. The quote I chose for Gio is: “We’re having fun, Harleigh. Do you want to know what I think? I think you’re over-thinking things. What we have going on between us is beautiful. I know how confusing these feelings are because I’ve never felt them before. But why waste time trying to analyse everything? We’re in a beautiful country, enjoying each other’s company. We’re adults, and if something should blossom between us, I think we’re big enough to deal with it. So, what do you say we just go for lunch and have a good time? Whatever happens after that, happens.”
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Fall of the Western Kings by J. Drew Brumbaugh is the first book in the Tirumfall trilogy and it was a good read. The synopsis led me to believe it was going to be better than what I read, and I was slightly disappointed because of that, but it was still a good read. I think the descriptions could have been better, as well as the timeline throughout the novel but overall it held my attention alright. It was slightly reminiscent to Game of Thrones to me, at least when the descriptions were well written. This is the first novel I’ve read from this author before, and I will be reading more in the future.
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J Drew Brumbaugh is a new author to me and I will be reading more of his books in the near future. I love the descriptive world building he has created. With the world pictured in my head, it made the pages fly by as I needed to see what was on the next page. The characters are fully developed and interesting. They go on a fantasy adventure that keeps me on the edge of my seat. Grant wanted to learn how to use a sword. Now there is a law that states he is not to learn how to use a sword, but Grant did not let that stop him. He is now an outlaw because of his determination of using a sword. There is so much more to Grant’s story that I think you should read it for yourself. It should be able to read in one sitting so make sure you are comfy and enjoy your book.
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There is nothing better than an author that keeps the story going with the same characters from the first book into the second book. I find that I am interested in the story more with familiar characters. The world in which Isra Sravenheart has created the world with light and dark fantasy. She has brought Lady Isra who is a powerful witch and Astrid the raven/man companion. Then there is Contessa who is a white power witch. She believes in good magic and love and light. Isra wants to take Contessa in and mentor her. There is some type of light in Contessia that is making Lady Isra opening up to the light some more. Will Cantessia help Lady Isra or will Lady Isra turn Contessia? I highly recommend this story. Make sure you read book 1 before you read this book.
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‘Tidal Love’ by KM Lowe literally took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst I was reading it. I was hooked from the very first page and found myself totally immersed in the novel until the very last page. The dramatic and overly realistic prologue had me gripped and although I found it uncomfortable to read this was due to the authors wonderfully written, honest and descriptive narrative. I was rooting for Harleigh from then on, knowing what she had been through in her past and this was a book I could not put down.
School teacher Harleigh Harrison is sent on an elaborate holiday to Bulgaria over the Summer by her older brother Gavin in the hope that she can rest and recover from her abusive relationship with ex fiancé Martin. Harleigh is apprehensive about her trip but is also looking forward to some sun, sea, and cocktails. The last thing Harleigh is thinking about is meeting a man but having met Giovani Russi as soon as she enters her hotel she can not deny that the handsome Gio catches her eye. Meanwhile workaholic Giovani is happy running his hotel in Bulgaria, and is busy growing his empire. Having suffered his own heartbreak Gio is now enjoying living the life of luxury and is not interested in relationships until he meets Harleigh and suddenly she is all he can think about. As Harleigh and Giovani spend more time together and get to know each other they realise they are both lost souls with pasts which makes it difficult for them to trust again but they also start to realise what they have both been missing out on, love.
I found this to be a really heartwarming and at times heart breaking read but thanks to the authors wonderful narrative the book was also an easy read which flowed well. The storyline centred around Harleigh and Gio, who were both great characters as they were likeable, realistic and relatable. However the secondary characters such as Harleigh’s brothers, Gavin and Sebastian and Gio’s brother Lucca were all fascinating and added to the story. The plot had plenty of drama and suspense and of course romance with a twist near the end which I had not seen coming. I liked how the couple’s relationship had a ‘slow burn’ element despite their instant mutual attraction and that their chemistry came across in the story.
The story was told from two different point of views, Harleigh and Giovani’s and this made getting to know them a lot easier and by being inside their head it made me feel immersed in the story. The authors amazingly detailed descriptions of Bulgaria also made me feel like I was there. Although the book deals with some darker topics it is done so sensitively and within the context of the storyline. An enjoyable, emotional and engaging five star 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 Gordon2020-10-09 17:10:132020-10-09 19:48:29Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Jennifer Gordon
EAST BEACH (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 3) By W.F. Ranew 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book EAST BEACH (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 3) by W.F. Ranew. It is a story that includes secrets, mystery, and danger. I was pulled in from the very beginning. This book has PI Red Farlow finding Joseph Trammell dying in his home. Who had shot and killed Joseph Trammell? Read this book for the full story. This is a book that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I loved reading about the character of Red Farlow. He is intelligent, resourceful, and once on an investigation has a fierce determination to find the truth. He would be someone I would want to hire as a PI. This story has many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Many characters are introduced and many of them help Red in his investigation. Then some have other plans and agendas. They don’t care about anyone but themselves. This is a who-done-it that is exciting and entertaining to read. You won’t be able to put it down until the final page. The author does a wonderful job of making the story and the characters come alive. I would highly recommend reading this book and series.
I liked the idea of this story from reading the synopsis. As I got into the story I found I just couldn’t stay focused. The writing seems choppy and Way way too many characters the author wants us to know about. Plus there are a lot of storylines running through here. I know they all circle around to meet in the end. Speaking of that…this really pricked my interest again about three quarters of the way through. Quick action! This has just about everything that could happen…does happen in here.
I liked the story line of Beth and Martin and his brother. There does seem to be some heat between Beth and Martin that could be felt. I also think I would be terrified if I needed to be treated in her hospital. Scary amount of stuff happening there.
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 Helmick2020-10-09 15:02:342020-10-09 15:02:34Secure Again (Chase Security Series #2) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lisa Helmick
This is another action packed story. I enjoyed it. Julian really impressed me in this one. I didn’t realize he is such a force of nature to be reckoned with. He see a problem and he fixes it. Once he sees Sadie and Holly multiple times he realizes fate is stepping in. Holly hasn’t had a great life but she sure turned herself around. I actually ended up liking Her and of course Sadie is the cutest!
I also didn’t realize that Julius had such a large family (They could have their own series). All of his brothers are wonderful and I love how they have each other’s back.
This is the third book in the series. This one is my favorite so far. The story moves along at lightening speed and is filled the drama and suspense.
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 Helmick2020-10-09 15:02:102020-10-09 15:02:10Secure Heart (Chase Security Series #3) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lisa Helmick
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