Enjoyable second chance romance The 4th book in the Code if Honour Series is Chase and Angelica’s story. This is an entertaining and sweet second chance romance story told in dual POV. Angelica grows so much throughout the story and it was heartwarming to see. This can be read as a stand-alone but this author’s writing is awesome and the whole series is a worthy read. Recommend.
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 East2023-07-28 20:15:382023-08-03 14:28:50Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East
Sixth grade was a long time ago, so I am glad I read The Evil of Flowers- not only was it a superb mystery, it also refreshed my knowledge of Ancient Egypt. Although I figured out the mystery well before the end, I enjoyed the variety of characters, from young royal doctors to beggars to the poor to the royalty- this book has a little slice of all aspects of the community.
My favorite part of this book was how the doctors used sweets to gain patients- doctors still do this today with youngsters! I also enjoyed how the facts of Egyptian life were interwoven in the story (rather than being weird facts that didn’t flow).
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-07-28 20:09:512023-08-03 14:28:43Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Crain
Wonderfully written The Anchor Knot is a story that grips you at the start snd holds you emotionally right until the end. The story is unpredictable and so fulfilling as we follow Gabby as she transforms within the pages from an uncertain, self sacrificing person to an empowered, strong woman. With romance, suspense, secrets, family drama and wonderful characters there is something for everyone. Recommend.
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 East2023-07-28 20:01:012023-08-03 14:28:30The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Rayne East
Ten Little Starfish is a counting book written by Kim Ann. My daughter loves the beach so this was perfect for her. It kept her attention well and she said she likes the pictures. She liked counting the starfish on each page. I loved that there were a few starfish facts after the story and a few games too. It kept my little reader interested in the story and made it easier for her to want to read it again. I’m always a fan of stories where we can learn without trying too hard! I’d love to share more stories by this author with my kids!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2023-07-28 19:53:392023-08-03 14:28:22Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kristan Anderson
Imaginative retelling This fun and clever story is a twist on the classic Jack and the Beanstalk. This will appeal to so many kids as it is told from the POV of the giant. This author, as with all her books, has cleverly interwoven educational aspects within the text. Another great addition to the bookshelf. Recommend.
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 East2023-07-28 19:41:512023-08-03 14:27:19How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East
Raw, truthful journey Love, Only Better is an honest, confronting story that faces issues head on. This is my first book by this author and I loved her refreshing approach and writing style. The characters are easy to relate to and the sensitive subject matter is interwoven throughout the story in a tasteful way. The romance was there, but not the shining star of the book. I am looking forward to seeing what book 2 has in store. Recommend.
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 East2023-07-28 19:40:502023-08-03 14:27:10Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Rayne East
This was my first book from this author, but I’m looking forward to more from her. While it can feel a little slow in the beginning, you’ll be smart to keep going as it tells such a beautifully relatable story for women everywhere. Rebecca has been made to feel that she’s unworthy or even worse, that she’s somehow a failure as a woman. As you can imagine, that takes such an unbelievable toll on your psyche. She somehow keeps some sort of motivation which rewards her with a drool-worthy neighbor, and this is where I started to swoon as it turned into a nice romance. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and is well worth the read. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-07-28 18:44:412023-08-03 14:27:02Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Shannen Kern
This was another great read in a great series. I’m never disappointed when I read a book by this author and this one is no exception. Taz and her son have been through so much and things seem to be going great until her past comes back into her life. This story kept me awake turning pages, unable to put it down. This book is full of action, heartache, danger, love, family and so much more. I was happy to see Taz and Enforcer coming together because he does such a great job at protecting her and Teddy and they all deserve to be happy. There were times as I was reading that my heart broke, but in the end my heart was happy. I thought this story was well written and you don’t want to miss out on such a gripping read. I highly recommend this book.
The Sisterhood of Secrets was another great book in this series. If you would like to follow along with the storyline better, I suggest reading the other books first. The world building and characters was well thought out. Two of the characters fell in love, which wasn’t allowed. They had to fight for their long along with everything else. This book was a page turner for me. It had me wanting to know what happened next in it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-07-28 18:30:322023-08-03 14:26:32The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Melissa Fink
This is part of the Code of Honor series, focusing on Angelica and Chase. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. This is a second chance romance which will make you fall in live with the characters and never wish to leave their world.
I really enjoy the way the author writes, it’s easy to follow and enhances the reading experience. The characters in particular are very well constructed. The emotions can be felt alongside them as you read, and the chemistry/tension is built as the story unfolds very well. Experiencing their torment with them and witnessing the character development is a pleasure and bring joy while reading.
I will be seeking out other books from this author because if this series in any indication of what awaits, I won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-07-28 18:23:212023-08-03 14:26:21Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
This is the second book in the Code of Honor series, focusing on Jody and Holt. This can be read as a standalone, however I recommend reading the first book.
Once again, the story was written wonderfully, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. The characters have been created in a way that showcases their vulnerabilities and trauma but allows you to accompany them in their development and their romance. You can’t help but root for the couple throughout.
I really felt for Jody in particular, her situation can’t have been easy, but she found the strength to remove herself and move forward with Holt’s assistance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-07-28 18:01:552023-08-03 14:26:07Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
Hole in the Rock was the first book I have read by Rebecca. She did a really great job writing and describing the main characters, Lizza was one of my favorites in the book. She was cute, funny, and annoying all at the same time. The book alone was funny. I would say this book is more for middle school aged kids. I would definitely read more books written by her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-07-28 17:59:332023-08-03 14:25:40Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Melissa Fink
This is the first book in the Code of Honor Series, focusing on Patience and Duke. A second chance romance between the two, both vastly different from who they used to be.
I really enjoyed this story, it was written wonderfully and flowed well creating an even more enjoyable reading experience. On top of the writing style, the author was able to create complex characters very well. Patience and Duke aren’t the people they were before, they’ve both been through trauma, and this shows in the way they are written for example in their mannerisms. I enjoyed following the pair not only in their journeys in discovering themselves once again, but also in the way they navigate their possible relationship. The emotions are tangible, gripping and will leave you rooting for the couple throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-07-28 17:41:462023-08-03 14:25:33Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
An enjoyable and engaging romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Gabby King is engaged to Richard Wright who is campaigning to be the next governor of Texas, however if the citizens of Texas new that he had a son as the result of an affair with a married woman it would cause a scandal. Although Gabby has her doubts about marrying Richard, her influential father has big plans to put the couple into the governor’s mansion. However, Amanda Jason, Richard’s campaign manger also has her sights on being the Texas First Lady and is willing to do anything to take Gabby’s place. When Gabby is invited to the adventurous world of Formula One Racing whilst on the campaign trail, a talk with a team engineer unsettles her, and could change her future having spoken a surprising truth. Amongst the whirlwind Gabby is caught up in, she’s lost sense of who she actually is, and what she wants from life, but in this story celebrating female empowerment, Gabby needs to listen to her inner voice before it’s too late. Gabby is a wonderful main character who is both likeable and relatable, and I love how her character develops throughout the story, as she finds herself and becomes empowered.
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 Gordon2023-07-28 16:20:432023-08-03 14:34:00The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the fourth book in the Code of Honor series and it is just as good as the others. The chemistry between the main characters is brilliant and I loved watching is grow as the book went on. The story fit them both so well added to the enjoyment. This is an author I have become more and more familiar with and I have enjoyed each book I have read. This whole series is the perfect example as to why I will always read her books. This book was a great addition to the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-07-28 16:00:142023-08-03 14:33:47Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker
What a fun book! Even as an adult, this was a great book of adventures I would be more than thrilled to go on. I also don’t care how old I get, the carousel will always be a fun ride. There are so many subjects touched upon in this book, that I think is very good for pre teens to learn about. Bullying, trouble with family members, health issues, etc. Each subject was nicely worked into the story and I was so pleased with the outcome involving Rusty’s grandfather, his dad and his friendship with Tyler. The end of the book has a list of different things mentioned in the book and their definitions or their explanations, which is a wonderful learning tool.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2023-07-28 14:27:312023-07-28 14:27:31The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Carrie Reed
I enjoyed this story. This is book 6 in the series and even though I was able to read it as a standalone I will definately be going going back and reading the other books in the series. This is a really beautifully written emotional story about a woman finally stepping up and becoming the person she wants to be for her sake and her sons.
Gabby has gone through some tough times. After losing the love of her life she is planning on settling down with the father of her baby Richard. Richard and Gabby’s relationship has been on and off and with Richard now running to become the next Governer of Texas, her father sees this as the perfect time for Gabby and Richard to become a married couple. Of course from a security stand point it makes sense. Gabby and her son would want for nothing however the price of that is a high one to pay. Now Gabby is realising that everything she says, does and wears is being scrutinised and she is no long able to think for herself. The worrying part is she isn’t even sure she loves Richard. But when his campaign manager Amanda tells Gabby that she is the one Richard wants Gabby starts to question their relationship. Does Richard love her? He is having an affair with Amanda? Does Gabby even want to marry Richard?
As the story progresses we see Gabby grow into a strong confident woman who is finally able to stand up to her father and make her own way doing what’s right of her and her son. This story is full of twists that I never saw coming but what I loved the most was watching Gabby grow and reclaim her life back.
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 Carr2023-07-28 12:26:402023-08-03 14:33:36The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Kerry Carr
Intricate complexity. This is the first book I have read by the talented C.R. Robertson, and I feel it was the perfect series for me personally to be introduced to her work. Forbidden Wolf is the first book in the Shadow Chronicles series. It is a supernatural retelling of Romeo and Juliet to a degree. Told primarily from Tasha’s perspective we are given glimpses of Levi’s letting the reader know he feels the same as her. Vampire Tasha is about to turn twenty-one, the age for conscription into the army, to fight in a war she doesn’t believe in. Lycan Levi is also twenty-one and about to join his species army for the war when during their last summer everything changes. Tasha was never like the other girls her age; boys never really caught her attention, but she was prepared for the next twenty years to carry out her duty to her coven and species. Twenty years being mandatory service time in the army and breeding programs before being allowed to follow your own specialties or to be free. Levi is different from the others in his pack. He has black fur and mentions that the color of your wolf is tied to your abilities, he is often left alone. One fateful night changes everything either of them had been raised to believe. Thinking the bite of the other would kill them Tasha and Levi indulge in conversation with the enemy, but after talking and he protects her from the sun she is conflicted and questioning everything she had ever been told. Levi was stunned by the creature that is Tasha, he had been raised believing vampires were savage monsters and yet she was the gentlest, most caring thing he had ever seen. A plan for twenty years when their mandatory conscription is over, they will meet in Paris under the Eiffel Tower and once again just be lovers having a reunion. Time jumps accord five years and then ten. Ten years later Tasha and Levi are reunited on the battlefield. Both species are being savagely slaughtered by something new. Ten years have passed, do they still feel the same for each other? Can Levi and Tasha succeed in finding out what is killing everyone they know? Will they rekindle what they had that summer in the forest? The world the author describes not only conjures the images in your mind but sometimes the smells. The characters leave nothing and everything on the table, their complexity not only personally but how they interact and react to the same situations is relatable and understandable. Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down and now I cannot wait to begin book two, Forbidden Mate, to see what happens next for Tasha and Levi and how they confront what’s coming next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-07-28 12:23:042023-08-03 14:33:19Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Ayla Phipps
I keep thinking that this series can’t get any better but then I read the next book. I haven’t been able to pick a favorite sister yet, but Shadow is definitely on the top of my list. Teddy is the best. Okay…let’s talk about this book, not just this brilliant series.
Taz or Raquel has had a hard life. The love of her life died serving his country shortly after her son was born. Then she met a nice guy that turned out to be an abusive racist militia member that wanted to use her for breeding stock and harm her biracial son. After Taz ran away from him, she found a home in Timber-Ghost and the Devil’s Handmaidens. She was quietly raising her son with the help of her chosen family until one day her past caught up with her.
Enforcer or Travis didn’t have the best childhood either. He was young and reckless until he found a home with Tank the President of the Intruders MC. Tank took him in and gave Enforcer a second chance at being human. Enforcer found that he couldn’t stay away from Taz. Enforcer has a deep soft spot for Teddy, Taz’s son. Enforcer would scorch the earth to protect either one, so when Taz’s ex shows up in town and hurts Teddy, he is ready to strike the match.
As more information comes to light, Taz and Enforcer realize that is more than just Taz’s ex trying to get her back. There is so much more and it is soooo much worse. Taz must fight her past to save her child and their future.
In case I didn’t say it before, Love this book. Love this series. If I could ride a motorcycle, I would move to Montana to fight the injustices of this world alongside these women. This author puts so much emotion and realism in her writing. If one of these women doesn’t fall madly and deeply head over heels for Avalanche, let me know. I will happily take that option. Amazing addition!!!
The Anchor Knot centers around the story of Gabby who is preparing to marry Richard. Richard is campaigning to be the next governor of Texas and Gabby’s dad wants her to be married to Richard and to live in the governor’s mansion. Gabby and Richard have been an on again, off again relationship and she is unsure if she truly loves him. She married another man whom she loved but he died within a short time of them getting married. Gabby had a child while married but her husband was not the father. The biological father of the child is Richard but if this secret gets out his career in politics could be ruined. When Richard’s Campaign Manager Amanda confronts Gabby, she becomes suspicious of Richard and wonders if he has been faithful to her. It is obvious that Amanda wants to become the next First Lady of Texas and will stop at nothing to make Richard hers. Has Richard been cheating on Gabby with Amanda? Does Gabby truly love Richard? As the campaign continues Gabby learns some truths that leave her world a bit shaken up. Will she have the courage to move forward and do what is best for her and her son?
This book was beautifully written and full of raw emotions. The storyline was intriguing, and the characters were engaging. Reading this story made me realize what life must be like in the spotlight for royalty and for politicians. How much pressure there is to be perfect, to act a certain way, and to dress a certain way. The character of Gabby was someone that I enjoyed watching grow as a person. As fiancé to Richard, she was in the spotlight and given certain rules on how to dress, how to act, and even what to say. Her life was scripted for her, and she was barely able to think for herself. She wanted what was best for her son, wanted to please her father, and wanted to be what others wanted her to be. Gabby did selflessly for others with little thought to her own needs. It was truly beautiful, uplifting, and inspiring to see Gabby flourish and become empowered. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-07-28 11:58:462023-08-03 14:32:44The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Jude and Angelica…where to start? Forbidden love? Love from afar? 12 year age gap? I can understand why Jude stayed away but oh, my heart hurts for him being that lonely. These two have some issues to get through and they will. As the older one in the relationship, I’ll say it can feel different because society paints a jaded picture but pooh. Women can have younger men. My husband is 10 years younger. I was rooting for Angelica once she realized what she had. I was rooting for Jude all the way. Coming into a mafia family wasn’t easy. The Hawke’s were different. They are a family and love each other. Don’t hide it, talk to someone. Dealing with his agoraphobia didn’t help. This book left me feeling every emotion. I think it’s the best Hawke book ever (even though you’ll write more). I couldn’t put it down. This author writes and you feel her soul in the writing. The passion and emotion are in it. You feel like you are almost in the middle of the action. Best writing of the year. More than 5 stars if I were allowed to.
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 Kittell2023-07-28 11:47:012023-08-03 12:16:45Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is the third book in the Code of Honor Series. Like the others, it functions as a standalone. However, I definitely recommend reading all of them as Brooke May has a fantastic writing style and does a fantastic job with her characters. Also, the main characters in each book are minor characters in the other books which gives you some insight into how they will behave in their book. This book is Chase’s Story. I was anxiously awaiting Chase’s story ever since he was the uncomfortable driver of Patience after her and Duke had their night together. Chase has literally never had a relationship with anyone. Sure he has been with many girls but he’s never met one that made him want to get to know her better. That is until he meets Angelica. Angelica is a teacher who definitely wasn’t expecting anything from Chase, well she honestly wasn’t expecting Chase at all. Brooke May does a fantastic job writing both Chase and Angelica, as characters, you can see that they have been through a lot and yet they both had a lot of growing up to do. I definitely think that the most growth in this story was seen with Chase who thought the military had him ready for anything. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the Code of Honor Series. Brooke May does a fantastic job with all of her characters and the plots of the series itself are amazing. I definitely feel like they are quick easy romances that you can read on a rainy day. I love her writing style and cannot wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-07-28 11:35:482023-08-03 14:32:36Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek
This is the second book in the Code of Honor series. This definitely functions as a standalone but I recommend reading the first book (Courage of Us) first, as the characters in this book are mentioned in the first book and it really just gives you a feel for the town of Centennial, Montana where they were all born and raised. This book features Jody and Holt. Holt is one of the main group that was introduced in the first group. He was a member of the Air Force and has no plans to settle down. Jody lives in the shadow of her sister who is a famous musician. Jody and Holt happen to meet at a bar and at the first touch they know that one night isn’t going to be enough. Once again, Brooke may writes amazing characters with amazing chemistry. Their dialogue is absolutely enchanting. I am absolutely loving this series and I cannot wait to see how she continues to develop the city of Centennial and this group of characters! I definitely recommend this series and this book specifically!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-07-28 11:32:302023-08-03 14:32:16Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek
I didn’t think I had a favorite in this series but Master Campania and Willow have just become my favorites. He rules a vampire territory in Italy and sh’es a sassy little witch that thinks she know it all. They both teach other their is more to life and learn to love. The action was fast-paced. It has been since book 1. I loved seeing everyone back in action. Lucianna is amzing and I am still following what is happening in their battle. An amazing journey for all of them. Campania and Willow have left me wanting more of this lustful, flirty and spicy couple. All is good in this this book. My only complaint is that I have to wait until October for the next. 🙂
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 Kittell2023-07-28 11:30:562023-08-03 12:16:32Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell
Fresh take on an enemies to lovers story! I love that the change was gradual. It made it seem way more plausible and realistic. The flow of the story really worked and kept me guessing what the outcome would be. Now to go back and read the others in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2023-07-28 11:27:452023-08-03 14:31:43Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Emmye Marihugh
This is the first book in the Code of Honor Series and it definitely won’t be my last. The two main Characters are Patience and Duke who have been life long friends who happen to have spent one night together as teenagers. This story focuses on how they choose to pick up the pieces following their night. I truly loved how the author wrote these two characters as she showed the shift in their friendship very well as well as how they both chose to go forward in their friendship. The book takes place several years later and contains many twists and turns that I did not see coming. Truthfully, I could barely put this book down when I was reading it and managed to read it within two days. Patience was such an amazing character to me and I feel that she embodies that saying that I find myself uttering quite often. About how a frog doesn’t know its being cooked because they slowly bring the water to a boil around it, I feel like that describes how she feels when she looks at her life around her. I love how she feels that she needs to take a stand to regain herself as she remembers herself. Duke was also a very well written character. I loved how they both suffered from a broken heart. I loved this story and I loved these characters. I cannot wait to read more of the Code of Honor series and learn more about the people of Centennial, Montana. I definitely recommend this story as it was simply perfect in my opinion.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-07-28 11:26:282023-08-03 14:31:32Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek
Regaining Integrity is Book Four of the Code of Honor Series. It can easily be read as a standalone but after reading this book I know that I will be going back and reading the first books in the series. The story is told from the POV of the two main characters, Angelica, and Chase. The two first met in high school but because Angelica Reece was a math nerd, she went unnoticed by almost everyone, unless she was being targeted by the school bully, Cera. The hottest boy in school was Chase Thorne and everyone knew it, including Chase, who used it to his advantage to sleep with every girl in his high school class. Cera was Chase’s high school girlfriend and she tormented Angelica every chance she could. Angelica had a crush on Chase in high school, but he never paid any attention to her. That is, until one day when he did something so horrible to her that it made Angelica the laughing stock of the school and ruined her senior year in high school. After that she swore that she wanted nothing to do with Chase ever again.
Fast forward several years and Angelica has flourished from a nerdy wallflower into a stunning young woman. She is strong, feisty, courageous, determined, smart, and fiercely independent. Angelica now teaches math at the local school and Chase Thorne’s nephew Ridge is one of her students. When Chase returns to town Ridge tells his uncle that he has a crush on his teacher so of course Chase needs to meet her. At first sight of Angelica, Chase goes ga-ga for her and becomes determined to date her. He does not recall meeting her before, does not remember her from high school, and certainly has no recollection of the horrid way he treated her. Unlike Chase, Angelica has not forgotten what he did to her and refuses to fall for Chase’s charm when he pours it on thick. She also refuses to admit that she is attracted to Chase as much as he is attracted to her.
This was one of the best second-chance romance books that I have read in a long time. The story flowed beautifully, the dialogue was realistic and natural, and the characters were engaging. I loved to watch how Angelica flourished from a geeky math nerd in high school into a strong, independent woman who exuded confidence. Chase was someone I wanted to smack a couple of times for being so dense, but I could also see that deep down he was genuinely a nice guy. I enjoyed watching his growth as a character and the sweet, sincere, kind, caring man that he became. The character of Cera was infuriating and man did I ever want to slap her a few times. She was cruel, bossy, and really needed to be put in her place. She was a bully in every sense of the word, and I was happy to see that both Angelica and Chase stood up to her on separate occasions. This book had drama, suspense, teen angst, bullying, romance, passion, chemistry, and love. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-07-28 11:21:302023-08-03 14:31:18Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to think of this story. As it started, it felt like a romantic suspense, which it is to a point. Yet, Gabby really grows from a widow trying to please her daddy to coming into her own. She realizes that her life is her own and her son’s. There shouldn’t be secrets or cheating fiancees or conniving managers. Some of the antagonists in this story are truly ones youo just want to hate. It was nice to watch Gabby learn to stand and speak for herself. The twists were not what I saw coming but they fit well. I found this to be a very well-done story that is totally about female empowerment and you can also find happiness. The writing is beautiful and the characters are well-developed. This is womens fiction I would recommend.
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 Kittell2023-07-28 10:53:142023-08-03 12:16:22The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Shelly Kittell
My go-to genre isn’t necessarily to pick a thriller, so I was pleasantly surprised with Shadowed Obsession. Suspense was woven throughout the novel as Keira’s stalker ramped up their tactics and sexual tension rose between Keira and her attractive retired Seal neighbor, Cade. I am glad this is a series with the Shadowy Defense Security company Cade is a part of, I felt like there was so much more to explore with Cade and his partner’s backgrounds. Pieces of their stories were touched upon, but between the Shadow Defense prior military experiences and the clients Keira had at the PR firm, there are a lot of opportunities to expand upon and I hope character development overlaps! Very enjoyable read, with just the right amount of sexual tension to make the romance aspect just as fun!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sharonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSharon2023-07-28 09:34:022023-08-03 14:31:08Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Sharon Funkhouser
The Secrets They Hide: An Italian Murder Mystery is the second book in series…and the author did not disappoint! P.J. Mann sets the mystery in Rome…and I mean you should know that most great mystery stories come from Rome…or at least that’s my opinion! This is my first read by P.J. Mann, and I will definitely be going back and reading the first book in the series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the first book just to get the feel of Detective Scala, and all of his quirks. Detective Scala has found himself in a unique predicament on trying to solve a recent murder mystery, and he will stop at nothing to solve the case! Detective Scala is stubborn in every aspect of his life, from the way he deals with his family to the way he eats his sandwiches! I won’t say much more because I don’t want to give away too much, but I will say I don’t think you will be disappointed! The writing style kept me reading nonstop until the end, I really enjoyed the detail that P.J. put into the storyline and development of the characters. I truly look forward to reading more from this author soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2023-07-28 07:29:332023-08-03 14:30:30The Secrets they Hide (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Mary Espinoza
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