This was my first hockey romance and I was not disappointed! I love Toni Aleo, I’ve read her books before so I knew what I was getting into, but Dimitri and Austen’s relationship hit a little different for me. I don’t know if it’s because I really didn’t like Dimitri starting off or what, but I have always loved the way Aleo develops her characters and she does an exceptional job with Dimitri here because by the end of the book, I was on his side. I really loved how much he had to work (and didn’t really mind it) it get on the Assassins. I admire Austen’s determination to overcome all of her trauma, religious trauma at that (something that I think many authors shy away from, but Aleo dealt with it very well). I really love the banter between Dimitri and Austen and how they really do heal each other and are genuinely good for one another. This is definitely a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2023-08-01 07:45:452023-08-04 12:06:05Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Megan Conley
This is a really cute sea-themed counting book for your littles. I love the rhyming throughout the book and the descriptions on each page. I also like at the end how Ann gives interesting facts about starfish as well as a QR code so you can download the sing-a-long. This would be a great addition to any gift for soon-to-be parents (especially if their theme or décor was beach for sea).
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Emma and Jeremy are in the swig of their business, until one day an invitation arrives for them to travel to Paris, although at first this seems like a gracious gift from a benefactor it all seems just too perfect. Although to there better judgement they decide to take the trip and explore the sights of Paris and the Exposition which is due to be there too.
So while they are seeing the sights and wonderful innovations Emma and Jeremy stumble upon a girl who requires there help but as soon as they are helping her she vanishes, can they find her an understand what is going on, while Dora and Tim are caught up in a plot which they have been told about regarding the exposition, can they race against the time and find out what is really going on, you will have to read the book.
This is the sixth book in the series and although this is a series each book can be read as a standalone, the nice thing in reading the whole series is you get to see the relationship grow between Emma and Jeremy over the time and how the whole crew got together.
I love the historical aspect of the story and the vivid descriptions and words feel like you are transported back to 1889 and experiencing all this with the characters of the book. I love the way these stories weave a web and thrilling adventures that feel like you are with the characters and helping them solve the mysterious as you go along.
I can’t wait to keep reading more and look forward to the next book in this series.
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This is a great book for young kids just learning how to read and count. The story itself is easy but engaging. I would recommend this book for kids in lower elementary or below. Rather they can read on their own or not, kids are going to love the beautiful artwork found within this book. Kim Onn has written a great book to get kids interested in counting and in starfish, while Nejla Shojaie has drawn beautiful works of art to engage imaginations.
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When one of your best friends leaves a dying wish for you to take a chance and live life what are you supposed to say, well Charlie would not let me get away with not fulfilling this promise or knowing her she would haunt me forever.
Indigo is a genius, anything programming or gaming she is into it, building up her companies from scratch with the help of her friends she is on top of the software world. Although she has not had that many relationships, with her past it seems easier to live alone but when Athena’s brother shows up, Indigo starts getting feelings and reactions she has not had with anyone.
Gideon has searched long and hard for his sister, her thought she had abandoned him all those years ago but now retired from the army and reunited with her her is in a great place. So living with one of Athena’s friends seemed the logical thing to do, so here he is in Indigo’s guest house and with his friendship blossoming with this intriguing lady he starts to development more than friendship feelings.
When there is a threat to Indigo’s life she asks Gideon to be her bodyguard so they can blend in when she is at her conference, can there relationship stay friends or is more brewing under the surface and can they both admit their feelings to each other?
This the second book in the Green St Girls series and although this is the second book I believe it can be read as a stand alone book, as you go through it does explain who certain people are in relation to each other.
Indigo has had struggles and with her past still so raw your heart really goes out for her, trying to run her companies with this attacker after her really weighs a toll on her and you get to see the sassy, badass girl she is which is brilliant to read. Gideon is a quiet force of nature, having his issues have only made this man even more lovably, he is patient and calm with Indigo but when he needs to become the alpha male he is gentle and tries to let her have the ahhhh moment which is great to read.
I love these stories and if you have not read Athena’s and Tru’s story you need to it is brilliant. Now I hope Gwyn’s story is next as she needs some love in her life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-08-01 06:29:022023-08-04 12:04:05Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley
Emma, Jeremy, Dora, and Tim receive an anonymous gift of a trip to Paris during the time of the Exposition. After checking to make sure the gift is legit, they hop aboard a train to get to the ship that takes them across the pond to France. Both couples make new friends on the trip over, and Emma has a hard time adjusting to the idea of not having Dora to herself. She finds herself feeling suspicious of Dora and Tim’s new “friends”. She tries to put those fears aside and just enjoy the trip, but too many “happenings” pop up to keep it all as innocent as it seems. Of course, there is mystery and hijinks happening… I mean, it’s Emma! How could there not be? As the mysteries begin to pile up, Emma finds that her reputation precedes her, which works out fortuitously for all involved!
I truly enjoy this series! The antics, the banter, the characters, they all draw me into the story and time. The author does a fantastic job of finding historical stories and adding her characters into the mix of what could have been happening behind the scenes. The amount of detail and care taken to describe what is going on around them and how the characters feel about what is happening was perfect for me. I felt like I could see their expressions and excitement as they first beheld the Exposition and all of its grandeur. I felt the crush of the crowds as they tried to work their way inside or out of exhibits. It was engaging and very well thought out. I look forward to the next one!
This book is the first book in the Shadow Defense Security series, and it definitely did not disappoint. I truly cannot wait to see what comes next from this series and this author. Mavery Ellscott weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, suspense, and love. Keira O’Ryan is soon to be a partner at her PR company, but she has a secret she’s been keeping for months. She has been getting AirDrop images of herself sent by an unknown number, that not only make her feel uncomfortable, but also let her know that she has a stalker who is intent on keeping tabs on her. When her neighbor, Cade Hartford intervenes to try and help her find her stalker and stop the terrifying ramp up of the things that are going on around Keira. This book will keep you guessing to the end.
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When your best friend demands you to live your life on her death bed, you tend to have to make good on the promises.
Athena is young and successful, being thrown out of your home at 17 and force to live on your own was a hard lesson to learn but in walked the family I choose, my girls, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie became all the family I needed. Until Charlie got ill and all the money in the world which they had could not save her, so on her death bed in typical Charlie style she made me promise to live life and find love.
Tru is living the life he always wanted, most people say a Professional Pool Player is not really a career but tell his bank that. All he is interested in is the top prize and winning this will catapult him to the top of the listing and more sponsorship and recognition he deserves. Arriving at the venue he spots a beautiful woman who he just needs to get know, when they finally get to chat he discovers that she is the owner of the pub and various other clubs and bars throughout the country.
As Athena gets to know Tru she is more aware that the intial fun she wanted to share is becoming more serious and that Charlie may have had a point of finding a forever person and she may have found them in Tru.
Can they both put there past behind them and embrace the future together?
I loved this book, it is full of emotion and tragedy which is heart-breaking and draws you in from the first chapter. I loved the character of Athena, she is definitely a woman to not mess with, with her passion and ambition was a refreshing read and that said Tru was just enough Alpha to be strong with her but his softer side really was a counter and calming influence to Athena which was lovely.
I loved the secondary characters and they enhanced the story and showed that family can be grown and chosen, with the way they were complete ready to have each other backs and damn the world was brilliantly and engaging to read. Thank you for a brilliant and well written story and can’t wait to read about the Green Street Girls.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-08-01 05:58:202023-08-04 12:03:39Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley
Heavy Shot is the seventh book in the sports Nashville Assassins: Next Generation series. This is my first read by author Toni Aleo and I was not disappointed one bit! But I didn’t realise it was the seventh book in the series until I went looking for the next book to read. Now I have an excuse to go back and read the series from the very beginning! Heavy Shot was a very entertaining story that had some laughter, tears and possible love, but when there was laughter didn’t mean that it’s all fun and games. There is a fair share of some early childhood trauma that comes into play. This emotional heartfelt tale is spicy and plenty of sparks fly as Demitri and Austen give in to what they want. The characters are so likable, well developed and easy to fall in love with as their story develops….they may even steal your heart! The only way to find out is to pick up the book and read it for yourself! Like I stated earlier this is the seventh book in the Assassin series but it can be read as a stand alone! Mary Espinoza, July 2023
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So, we have a story about “Nolan” and “Jack”. We understand from the prequel that these two find each other and do not divulge their real names. Well, when Jack is thrown back into his life, they have to sort out one thing that she is unable to deny.. that they have a daughter together, who is named Viviana. Nolan is really Isaac, and Jack is really Giacomina. I know, all very confusing. But not really if you have read the prequel.
Let’s get into the juicy details. These two spent years apart, thinking about each other nonstop. When Isaac is thrown into being a dad, the first time Vivi called Isaac, “daddy”, brought tears to my eyes. Their immediate connection is amazing and what every dad should aspire to be. Minus the ruthless threatening and harassing he partakes in with his competitors.
This novel has amazing characters, great world building, and is steamy. There is an actual storyline, so it is not all smut. I work in a courtroom myself, so the fact that the author knows and understands how attorneys work instead of making it up is awesome. I highly recommend to any romance novel reader out there. I definitely anticipate reading Gabe’s story next, but we will see what the next book has in store! I cannot wait to dive into it!
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5 Star’s Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May
Regaining Integrity is the fourth book in the Code of Honor series. This is a Military Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. Her style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed and relatable characters make for a wonderful story. This is a fast paced story that is packed with action, drama and so much more. I highly recommend reading this second chance Romance and find out fate had in store for these two. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
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I love this series, combining my comfort genre (historical fiction) along with my childhood favourite (mystery). It also just keeps getting better, and this time we’re in Paris, a setting that is hard to go amiss! The pages fly by when I read this novel, both because of the details, the plot as well as the main character, whom we’ve seen grow as the books go on. I love the journey this series has taken us on and I can’t wait to read the next one soon.
Loved this book! Adventure, romance, and deceit, what more could we ask for in a book?! Very relatable characters! Always wishing the main characters would get together sooner, but that’s with every book! Love all of the plot twists and all of the character development! Listen to this book if you like strong female characters, hot, sensitive guys who care, and unexpected plot twists at every turn! You will not be able to stop listening to this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2023-08-01 01:05:592023-08-04 12:01:58The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kayla Octaviano
This was a quick, easy to read stand-alone from a series, though there are cross-over characters, so I would give the whole series a read. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.
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Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend by Terri Sabol is a cute children’s picture book story with a bit of an educational component about animal welfare/animal activism, and community awareness. It highlights the T.N.R (Trap-Neuter-Return) program and how it works, as raising awareness is key to the success of the program. The story is told through Oscar and Emmy, who are cats, and their human family, whose adventures start when they encounter a stray cat. What happens makes for a sweet read. Happy Reading…
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122900230-master-campania” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1681813262l/122900230._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122900230-master-campania”>Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21440759.Sylvia_Black”>Sylvia Black</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5734822837″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> I’ve loved every single one of these books so far. The search for the defectors continues with book seven, Master Campania. You must read the books in order to get the full picture of this on-going war, but they each have their own love story mixed in with all the action. Campania and Willow seem to be fated mates, but with he being a vampire lord and she being a witch it is forbidden. Or is it? Campania has been a bachelor for too long and Willow has been told never to trust a vampire. Will they learn to trust in one another and their feelings while trying to find those that oppose the vamps? I can’t wait for book 8! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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Rock guitarist Spook Mortensen has spent a decade hiding from his traumatic past. Now everyone knows his secrets, and their judgement leaves him broken inside and out. To avoid destroying everything that matters to him, Spook leaves both Black Halo and the woman he loves.
But there’s no running from the demons that lurk in the darkest corners of your soul, because they hitch a ride with you wherever you run.
There doesn’t seem to be a path out of the darkness, until the band’s irresistible, sex addicted, bad boy frontman swoops in determined to stage an intervention.
Xane’s prepared to do whatever it takes, no matter the sacrifice, to mend the hole in Spook’s heart and ensure he returns to where he belongs – Allegra Hutton’s arms and the Black Halo line-up. What neither of them expects is how intense the bond between them will become.
Refrain is an angsty, spicy, heart-wrenching rockstar romance with flawed characters, broken and damaged souls, intense friendships, all the feels, and a lot of bed sharing. It’s complicated… okay?
This is the third novel in the Off the Record series and forms part of the wider Black Halo world. These books are intended to be read in order.
Madelynne is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. She wrote her first novel after discovering Black Lace Books in the 1990s. Having escaped the Hotel California, she dived into storytelling full-time. Her books are filled with bisexual bad boys who like to get down and dirty, and stories so angst-filled you know they’re going to hurt.
She lives in the UK near the Welsh border, where you can find her surrounded by books, drinking rapidly cooling decaf coffee, and listening to loud music. Her family still haven’t grasped that noise-cancelling headphones really do mean she can’t hear them.
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The King boys have been the center of my life for as long as I remember. Theo has been my best friend since I was four, and our families are as close as can be.
Except Matthias. The oldest King son never failed to look miserable whenever I was around, and every word out of his mouth to me was cruel.
Until a snowstorm trapped us in his house, and we shared two perfect days together.
That was five years ago. Now his father’s dying, and he’s back at the estate and more vicious than ever, as if our time together meant nothing to him.
I should hate him. I should be able to forget him now that I have a chance to be happy with someone else.
There’s just one problem. I can’t stop thinking about the man who stole my heart one snowy night all those years ago.
Matthias
She thinks I don’t remember our time together. She’s wrong. I’ve never forgotten.
Not when I moved to a different continent. Not when I didn’t hear from her for five years. Not even though I’ve tried my damnedest to forget her.
I want to hate her. I should. But I can’t. All I can do is look on with jealousy as Ava finds happiness with another man.
What do you do when the one person standing in the way of your happiness is your own brother?
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Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
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When Lilly forgets her favorite stuffed rabbit, Hun Bun, she worries about getting through school without him. How will Lilly adjust to be able to get through her day? Hun Bun has been with Lilly since birth and is always there to calm her worries when those pesky heebie-jeebies appear. Heebie-jeebies make her palms sweat, her belly do flip-flops, and her heart beat loudly. One day, when she forgets to pack Hun Bun, something begins to change. Join Lilly as she discovers how her heebie-jeebies signal her to tame her worries, be brave, and take charge to do hard things. Grab a copy of Lilly Tames Her Worries for your child’s backpack today!
When Ali gets caught in a storm trying to connect with her twin, who has been presumed dead in the forrest they both love she gets caught in a storm and stumbles upon a lonely looking cabin and an even lonelier kind man. JJ was hiding out trying to recover from surgery and rest his voice, to his surprise Ali does not recognize him for the superstar that he is and he uses the anonymity to his advantage. They fight undeniable attraction from the moment they meet. Can they navigate the fire between the two of them and find a way to be together? I truly enjoyed this sweet story and cannot wait to read more from this series!
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This a cute 1-2-3 story about a starfish and its day. As you count up with you, learn different interesting facts about starfish. As an added bonus, when you reach the end of the story, there is a short scavanger hunt list to complete using the illustrations from the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2023-07-31 23:52:402023-08-04 11:53:42Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Sarah King
I don’t think I can describe how much I love this series. Master Campania is probably my second favorite book in this series, behind the first one. This author never disappoints and always has me wanting more. I’ve been vampire obsessed forever and this series has been the perfect thing to scratch that obsessive itch. Master Campania has met his match, but she’s a witch. She can bring him to his knees. Yet he doesn’t trust her. Willow set her eyes on a dark stranger, knowing who he was but never met. Little did she know it would turn her world upside down. Despite the spicy attraction between these two the quest is still the same. Bringing back order to the underworld. Getting control of the rogues and/or eliminating them. Isala might be gone but her followers are still leading the charge to bring down Overmaster Descallia’s order. These books are all connected, you can read one as a standalone if you want. However I wouldn’t recommend it. There will be parts that are missing so it’s best to read straight through. So jump back to book 1 and get started and I’ll meet you when book 8 comes out. If you’ve already read books 1-6, well you know what that means. The Masters of the Consulate are back and it’s time to jump on in.
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I love the way the author tells these Fairy Tales! Each story is different from the last, but all are interesting and well-written. Some stories are darker than others, but I can’t say I have a favorite. I also love the unpredictable nature of the stories, though I recognized a few elements in the various stories, I felt each story was something new. I will definitely be looking into more of Caitlin Berve’s works in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2023-07-31 22:06:442023-08-04 11:53:24When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
Not just survivors but warriors. Once again, the incredible D.M. Earl sinks her hooks into me with the third installment of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC Timber-Ghost Montana Chapter. This time with the story of Taz and Enforcer. Like the previous books we get a mix of perspectives that keep the story moving forward and always revealing more of the person each time. Taz (Raquel/Que) is the bookkeeper for the Devil’s Handmaidens and Tink’s private accounts. The book wastes no time jumping right into the story over 750k missing from one of Tink’s accounts and a devil from Taz’s past that she thought she outran long ago. Long ago Raquel was happy had her dream man, and their baby boy but the military stole him away from her leaving her a single mother to little Teddy. Love wasn’t so great the second time when the new love blinders fell away and standing in its place was the devil made flesh and bone in Slick. Slick did terrible, unforgiveable things and when she saw the danger her and her son were in, she ran. Now years later he’s finally found her, and the biggest question is why, why now? Enforcer (Travis) is the enforcer of Tink’s father’s MC the Intruders and while complicated one thing is for certain. He does not see his situation with Taz as a mistake but the best thing that ever happened to him. In his own words “…I can tell him a story about a badass lonely man, who found a rainbow to believe in and bring purpose to his life.” (swoon). Hearing this Taz’s heart melts feeling like she has found her dream man at last only she gave up dreaming years ago. While Slick had an impactful entrance one thing is for certain Taz isn’t the woman, she was all those years ago and she is no longer alone but has a family to back her up and protect her and Teddy at any and all costs. Slick has returned but why, what does he want? Can Taz and Enforcer figure out what they are and finally get a happy ending? Will Taz and her family finally be able to remove the stain on the Earth that is Slick? While the world has been established since book one, Tink, it continues to evolve as each member fills in their part of the puzzle. Taz and Travis’s relationship rivals every great love story as they fight for the chance to be happy and free of the past. Teddy will absolutely have you crying your eyes out as you feel his pain and as a mom with a six-year-old son with autism, I hugged my little boy tighter tonight after reading this heart pounding story. I cannot wait for book four, Vixen, September 21st, 2023. To learn more about the amazing warriors in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC.
Book two in the Playing for Keeps Series definitely does not disappoint. Even though this is part of a series all of the books can be read as stand-alone. This is Peyton and Ryan’s story. What starts out as mutual distrust and dislike for each other eventually leads to their fake-dating and the events that follow. This story starts as a fake relationship genre but quickly crosses over to rom-com with the obvious sports romance and then bridges to the enemies-to-lovers genres. Something for everyone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2023-07-31 21:31:312023-08-04 11:53:05Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kelli Harper
Julia Xero has a hard time in her job working in the restaurant business and desperately needs a change, so when she is called in for an interview and trial for a cleaning company she applied to, Julia jumps at the opportunity. After the gruesome trial and interview, Julia is hired and that’s when things get interesting. Her world is turned upside down and she learns that her job is not what it had seemed. I love how much fun ad suspenseful this book was! Urban fantasy is one of my favorite genres and I deeply enjoyed how this story played out! I can already tell this is going to be an interesting new series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2023-07-31 21:15:162023-08-04 11:52:50The Secret Humankind (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story both from Athena’s point of view as well as Tru’s. I liked the relationship the girls have with each other. Yes they are friends but really they are family. They have different stories that led them to each other. The romance and sex scenes are good. It’s easy to read and get lost in.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-07-31 21:10:542023-08-04 11:52:40Bared. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Amber Howard
Parisian Intrigue is the sixth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I love this series, and I’m always excited about reading the next book! Emma is a sleuth solving mysteries in the late 19th Century. Her adventures often coincide with interesting historical events – in this case, we get to visit the Paris Exposition! That’s one of the top things I’d go to if I had a time machine so it’s wonderful to be able to see it in the story.
The setting of this book is great, the author paints a vivid picture of everything from the boat they travel to Europe on to the wonders of the exposition. It’s a wonderfully immersive read!
I like that Dora and Tim come along for the adventure. It’s good to learn more about those characters and see how they get involved in different situations.
I’d recommend reading the whole series – it’s great! And you get to know the characters properly. But you could jump in here if you’ve got a particular interest in the Paris Exposition. It gets five stars from me!
I really missed these ladies and was so glad to reconnect with Tink and Shadow and of course their men. Then I got to know and fell in love with Taz, Teddy and Enforcer. I love Teddy so much. He has dealt with so much in his 6 short years but it only made him a better kid.
Taz like the other ladies are so awesome and amazingly strong in so many ways. She has dealt with more than her fair share of pain and suffering and it only made her stronger.
Enforcer or Travis depending on who you’re talking to, has an incredibly large and loving heart. He doesn’t think twice about stepping up and helping take care of Taz and Teddy.
Not a lull in the story or a dull moment ever in this book or the others I have read. I love this series and can’t wait to read the next one.
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