Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic 4 Stars
For a debut author, I think this book is very good. It is a collection of spooky short stories. Some will give you chills while others will leave you wondering. My top three stories have to be Silent Sighs because I literally felt the main character’s panic and terror, The Attic because it was so original and the Music Box because it scared me senseless. I’m looking forward to seeing what else the author can come up with.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2023-04-04 06:08:162023-04-07 11:22:27Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Anna Hirsch
You might want to read this with the lights on. One of the best books of spooky short stories that I have read in while. My favorite is Silent Sighs. This one gave me some serious creeps. Each story gave me the early Stephen King horror chills. I found they had the just right psychological chill thrill. That is just what you are looking for in a good horror story. The flow had a good rhythm. Excellent book for horror fans.
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 Kittell2023-04-04 05:49:582023-04-07 11:22:21Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Shelly Kittell
Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King 4 Stars
Although Dr. Frank Enstein us top in his field as a plastic surgeon, this was never the field that he wanted to practice in. A position opens to head the burn department at Eastport General and he jumps at the chance. Having lived through a fire when young, he always dreamed of helping others heal from the traumatizing experience. Shortly after joining the team, he heads out for some drinks and laughter with his colleagues when he meets the extremely buxom Barbara. Let’s say first impressions left a lot to be desired on both sides. Swallowing his pride Frank attempts to make up for his rudeness. Can Barbara forgive him? Can they have their happily ever after?
This book is part of a series written by multiple authors. I always enjoy this author’s books so was happy to find a new one. The book is short but quite enjoyable. It can be read in one lazy afternoon relaxing on the couch.
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5 Stars A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
A Dress To Remember is a children’s fairy tale that is packed with magic, witches, fairies and a magical princess dress that is much ,much more than it seems to be. This is an epic fantasy fairytale that is this authors debut novel. Zarnia is lets just say it she’s a spoiled princess who is about to learn a great deal. This dress is a special dress and our princess doesn’t want it it’s not what she was expecting but I bet she finds herself grateful for the dress amongst other things. I highly recommend this book to young children to even teenagers and adults to. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.
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This book was amazing. It had funny parts, serious parts, loving parts, and just plain roll your eyes parts. This isn’t your typical rockstar romance. The rockstar in this book is Lily. I love that the female lead is the rockstar and the male lead, Rhys, is just a normal character. They both have been burned before by people that are supposed to love and care for them. Lily takes matters into her own hands and decided to blind date by auctioning off a date with her. Rhys, decides his mother doesn’t always knows what is best for him and doesn’t go on the date. What a way to get the attention of a mega pop star. The is just the beginning of their story and it will have you feeling everything and giggling throughout the rest of the book. It is your typical opposites attract love story because of the fame but they are similar because of their pasts and not feeling good enough. Lily feels used and Rhys feels betrayed. Can these two over come those hurt feelings and make something good happen between them? Will Rhys actually show up for a date with the super star? Can Lily trust someone not to be after her for their own personal gain? These and many other questions are answered in this book. I highly suggest reading it. It is a very quick read and really well written, you will find you are finished with it right after you started it.
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Return to Hoodoo has a lot going on at the same time. The author did a really great job at keeping the story flowing and easy to follow. The characters are awesome, they complement each other really well. I do like the backstory of the main character, Gwen. Her backstory enhances what is going on in the present in the book.
Lily is waiting for the second time for her charity date to arrive and God forbid he stands her up again. So when the Blind date does not appear she takes matters into her own hands and chases down the elusive or reluctant man.
Rhys is in a slump, finding your wife with your best friend will do that to you but when your mother interferes and bids on a blind date for you, you know you have hit rock bottom. He has already deducted out once and when his doorbell rings expecting his mother, he is surprised to see the most beautiful women standing there but as he looks into her eyes he sees the anger of a scorned woman.
Lily is taken aback by Rhys, he is not what she imagined, this to her was a fulfilment of part of her being a famous but when she agrees to go on a date with him, things become different, and fells start creeping in. Can Rhys really be the one for her? Or will the fake world she lives in ruin the best thing that has happened to her in years.
Although this book is part of a series each story can be read as a stand alone book. I loved the way these two characters are drawn to each other; each have had their heartbreaks and although they are from different walks of life they just see each other as equals. As the story drives through you see a side of celebrity which is destructive and not healthy, with Lily wanting to keep their relationship secret not to hide Rhys but to have some control on something just for her was emotional and endearing.
Rhys’s character was a great compliment and I think I have yet another book boyfriend to add to the list, the way the writing weaved through both insecurities was refreshing and great to read.
I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.
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Flynn Dryden is a successful author and public speaker, but she has a secret which has been causing her some anxiety and when she is in her therapist office and bumps into Chavez.
Chavez Delgado is a top athlete, but he has been having issues on the court. When he is kicked off the main ATP Cricut he starts to question his true self and can he get rid of the past that is haunting him and his game.
Once Chavez sees Flynn he instantly wants to get to know her so he puts a proposition for her to become his new Tennis Coach. Flynn has been around tennis all her life, being a child star but after a tragedy she had not picked up a racket since until Chavez walked into her world and changed everything.
Can Chavez prove he is the man for Flynn, Can Flynn put her insecurities aside and go after what she wants, and can they both resolve their pasts to be able to move into their future together.
This is the second book in this and can be read as a stand alone story, the story is well written and is a wonderful read. I loved the fiery nature of Chavez who had the grit and determination to just go after what he wanted with hungry and attack, with the passive, calming nature of Flynn balanced out the relationship. The weaving of the storylines for both of them were great to read and had you guessing and trying to uncover who the stalker was.
I loved the flow of the story and that you were drawn in as the story intense and that the subject matter was written with sensitivity and offered a loving blanket around the characters. My heart did feel for Flynn and the utter devastation her character had gone through but was happy that she overcame it and had a happily ever after. I can’t wait to read the next story in the series.
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 Shirley2023-04-04 03:17:292023-04-07 11:20:23The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Angela Shirley
A violent attack could have marked Kaela Morrow’s end, had Terran Montgomery not intervened. The mysterious stranger, with powers of his own, saves her but is badly wounded in the process. Fearing his injuries could prove fatal, Kaela risks everything and uses her powers of light to heal him.
If discovered, they would be hunted and killed. With their secrets and their lives in each other’s hands, Terran vows to keep her safe. With no other options, Kaela reluctantly agrees.
Yet there is another.
An immortal named Seth Lazarus senses Kaela’s presence as one of his own kind, the first newly born in millennia. After another attempt is made on her life, Seth offers Kaela refuge and a job to keep her close enough to protect her, while searching for a way to teach her about her true parentage. If only Terran were not standing in his way…
No one is what they seem. Danger is closing in from all sides. How can Kaela decide who to trust with her life… when the two men protecting her don’t even trust one another?
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Hidden deep in fae lore lies a legend. It holds that there will be One granted the power to end all evil. Titania has come to realize she may be the prophesied One.
An omen of three evils and being wooed by a pack of hungry suitors are only a few of Queen Titania’s stresses. Everything is piling up, and she’s determined to rise to each challenge.
She must harness the gifts bestowed upon her, but time is ticking away, and the best she can manage are a few sparks. Now, there’s a race against time as she’s tasked with choosing a husband while trying to save the world from certain doom.
To Be a Fae Legend, the third book of the Realm Chronicles series, is a treacherous journey into Lower Earth. Enter if you dare risk confrontation with nightmare-ish beasts and dark spirits of the deep.
If you like valiant heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s electrifying fantasy.
Download To Be a Fae Legend to spiral into a magical world today!
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She’s used to cleaning houses and getting down in the grime. But the dirt she just dug up could kill.
Miranda Diggs longs for absolution. But when she tries to purge bad memories and accidentally sends a motel up in flames, the regret-filled young woman seeks peace by checking into a mysterious remote resort. Driven by insatiable curiosity and venturing beyond “No Trespassing” signs, she’s horrified after stepping into a rundown barn that the doors slam shut… and lock.
Seeking a way out, Miranda pries open a trapdoor and follows the tunnel beneath into an eerie game that seems to know all her closest-held secrets. And as the trials morph from subtle emotional prods into life-or-death situations, her fight against the ever-closing walls threatens to become fatal.
Will her phobias push her mind past the point of no return?
Cabin Eight is the tense third book in The Millersville thriller series. If you like startling twists, dark conspiracies, and explorations of the dangers of technology, then you’ll love Susan Specht Oram’s gritty search for survival.
Beyond the veil of this world lurks mysterious curiosities. What hides in the shadows can do more than simply frighten. They can bend reality and meld into terrifying horrors.
Welcome to the creepy and twisted short stories collection by debut author Kelly Covic. Featuring nine original spooky and unusual tales that are sure to leave an impression, including the Next Generation Indie Book Awards Short Story Finalist, “Idle Thursday.”
Sit back with a cup of something hot, a cozy blanket, be sure your lamp has a fresh bulb, and never mind that peculiar noise behind you. It’s probably nothing.
Kelly Covic is the dark, sinister version of international bestselling & award-winning romance author Kelly Moran. She’s always had an interest in the unexplained or the unknown, especially ghosts. She’s incredibly thrilled to unleash her alter-ego into the world with stories that will haunt the pages and your mind. Stay tuned for upcoming book releases. Her interests include: spooky movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic. Tell no one. She’s originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her significant other, her three sons, their wily dog, a chameleon, and their sassy cats.
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In recent years, I’ve been so exposed to so many different types of fairy tale stories and so glad to add another new, exciting story to the list! Princess Zarina is very excited for her birthday and ends up meeting a dressmaker to give her the dress she truly wants. Only problem is that the dress is not quite what she expects and ends up becoming trapped in her dream dress. Now as she treks back to her home, chaos erupts and invaders terrorize her home as well as kill the King and Queen. Zarina must now find some way to avoid capture and ends up finding out that some mishaps can turn into your benefit. For those young girls who love fairy tales and strong female characters, this novel is a must read! Very entertaining from start to finish!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2023-04-03 21:34:382023-04-07 11:20:15A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Jennifer Ramos
Before this book I had never heard of the talented author Hadley Thorne, but this book was wonderful. I have always loved supernatural books and this one has it all, vampires, fae, magic, immortals and even real world events into her stories. The interesting title and then cover drew me in, but reading the synopsis I was quickly pulled in and needed more details. Connor O’Brien is a vampire, that after a century still seeks revenge for the person responsible for turning him. Niamh el Ri’ili is the high princess of the Emerald City Under the Mound, who has long wished for something more then just sitting in her castle. Until the night Conner and Niamh met, the moment changed both of their lives. He no longer felt he existed to protect his family and seek revenge. Niamh’s long dormant powers awakens them in a new world of blood and sun. Suddenly, as if awoken when her powers did, an old foe returns robbing Niamh not only of her powers but of her memories. Determined to get her back Connor prepares to do whatever is needed in hopes of breaking the spells hold on Niamh, to bring her back to him. Is Connor’s love for Niamh enough to save her mind from the spell? Will Niamh be able to survive the strange world of men without her powers? Or will Niamh fade into oblivion without her memories? The world the author creates is both one of magic and reality, I often found myself relating to the amazing characters. Also, the take on Connor, that yes he has been around for a century but unlike most stories he hates being a vampire, an immortal being with seemingly no purpose but to protect and seek revenge. Niamh in many ways brought Connor back to life, giving him a greater purpose, a life worth living with love, desires, and intrigue. If you’re looking for a great read of the supernatural this is the book for you. I will definitely be looking into more of the authors books very soon.
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Lily is a true superstar in every way. Sold out tours, grammys, gold and platinum albums, fans by the millions, and stalkers (every true star has one or two). So when some nobody that was set up by his mother stands Lily up, not once but twice, she is confused and frustrated. Lily takes matters into her own hands and tracks him down. When she meets him, he is nothing like she expected but everything about him intrigues her.
Rhys didn’t want to date some mega pop star. He didn’t want to date at all. Since his divorce, his mother just won’t leave him be. When his mom sets him up with Lily, Rhys does his best to avoid the situation until he can’t, she is standing on his porch. As Rhys gets to know Lily, he finds that nothing he thought about the mega pop star is true. The one thing true about her is that he is falling for her.
Can a relationship with a normal guy withstand the spotlight of a mega pop star?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2023-04-03 21:04:002023-04-07 11:19:02Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by M Policicchio
This book reminds me of an old school fairy tale. Zarina is preparing for her big day and to not be outdone she goes to a dressmaker not inside the kingdom. With the direction of her Auntie they travel to the woods outside of the protected walls of the kingdom.
What a journey Zarina would take to get back to the castle in time for her gala. All while wearing a magical dress and fighting every step of the way to stay alive and get back.
She proves she’s more than just a pretty face and that a dress isn’t always what it seems.
When she comes across her Auntie’s son on her way back to the kingdom, she’s able to make a family a family again! I loved how this story unfolded and came together.
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Fantastic! I really enjoy that while this is a series, it can be read as a standalone. I couldn’t put it down once I started and devoured it in one day. I enjoyed the dynamics between Ella and Jared so much. The characters and plot were both great. I look forward to reading more of this series.
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I really enjoy that while this is a series, each book I have read can be read as a standalone. I read this in one day and enjoyed it until the very end, but I felt like the ending was rushed compared to how well-written and developed the rest of the story was. Overall, I would recommend this book.
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I got this book for my nieces who are 9 and 11. Each of us really enjoyed the storyline and characters. My nieces took turns reading and both had an easy time really getting into the story. Some times kids can be easily distracted and my nieces are this way a lot of the time but once they started this book they kept wanting to keep going. I loved to take away from the story I believe it hit close to home with my oldest niece. I’m a huge fan of a story that can entertain but also teach kids a valuable lesson. My nieces were asking for more books after this one so I’ll definitely take that as a win. We all agreed it’s a five star story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2023-04-03 20:12:162023-04-07 11:18:14A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Katie Kearney
This was an amazing magical fairy tale of a story. It was very well written, very well written and very thought out. This book was amazingly written that it painted a picture in your head and made you believe that you were right there watching everything unfold. This book is for all ages to read like a Cinderella story but with a little twist with the dress. Princess Zarina likes to get what she likes and wants, and never takes no for an answer. But this mini journey that she ends up on really makes her realize that things aren’t always what they seem to be, and that she has to learn to, and problem solve for herself. This book will take you on a magical little journey that will have you turning the pages to finding out what happens next.
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The story kicks you right in your feelings at the start. A story of taking things for granted and losing your place when you think you are inadequate. As a mother and wife it stirs a lot of things inside you when reading White Picket Fences. Heartbreak and closure in one small book. Guilt ridden, Jules is trying to get her life back together after the tragedy. A great read, that I would recommend not reading in public if you cry easily.
Connor is a vampire and he hates it. His life revolves around protecting his family and loved ones and revenge. Everything changes the moment he sees her; Niamh, the princess. Niamh spends her life like most princesses, locked away and forced to do biddings. Will they figure out a way to be together or will something stop their love? In this tale between worlds, you’ll fall in love with both Connor and Niamh. A harrowing love story!
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Zarina is the youngest princess of the royal family. Since she is beautiful, everyone only sees her as a pretty face. She is spoiled and selfish. With her Royal Advancement Ceremony coming up in 2 weeks, Zarina wants the best dress. Her aunt suggests a dressmaker she knows of in the woods, claiming to be the best. Zarina goes immediately. The mysterious dressmaker takes her measurements and what not, demanding the carriage Zarina arrives in as payment.
When Zarina goes back to get her dress it is nothing like she expected. She wanted a gold dress but got a black one instead. The woman told her it may not be the dress she wants but it’s the dress she needs.
Zarina is then abandoned in the woods in the black dress that will not come off. The dress is magic, reacting to the stories Zarina tells. Zarina travels through the woods trying to find her way back home and along the way meets the locals. They try to help her find her way home. Can she make it home on time? Who is this overseer that the locals keep talking about? Is Zarina more than just a pretty face?
This book is geared towards older children although it’s exciting enough to capture the attention of adults as well. It has an interesting and unique theory too. The author did a wonderful job teaching a lesson within the plot.
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Princess Zarina is the youngest daughter of the King and Queen and is doted on, she is beautiful and looks every inch the princess she is, so when it is time for her Royal Advancement and the time she gets to have a celebration dedicated to her new status and chair on the royal dais. However, Princess Zarina is determined to have a dress to remember and is worried that the court dressmaker will not be able to do it in time, so when she hears of another dressmaker who lives in the woods, she is determined to have her dream dress, so she goes to see the dressmaker and makes a deal.
The Princess has a definite idea of the dress she wants in her mind, but struggles to explain it, so when she goes back three days before the gala to celebrate her ascension, she returns to the mystery dressmaker and finds that although the dress is beautiful, it is not what she wanted, it is black! She agrees to try the dress on, however, when she does, she regrets it, especially when she is told that she cannot take it off and is told that it contains magical properties, this is where the deal goes wrong and Princess Zarina is left stranded and having to make her own way back to the castle.
Meanwhile, tragedy has fallen while she has been travelling back home and she finds that raiders have taken over the kingdom and killed her parents, the King and Queen and when she discovers this, she knows that she has to go into hiding. Will Princess Zarina be able to use her magical dress to stay out of danger long enough to defeat the raiders and save her Kingdom, or will defeat dog her tracks? This is a fantasy adventure with for everyone from children to adults who love a bit of sweetness and whimsy, with a sprinkle of adventure and danger throughout.
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This is such a beautifully written contemporary women’s fiction story. It is wrought with complex family drama. I think that the drama and the emotions are those that many women can really relate to. This looks at the pieces of a puzzle in a marriage, in a family and how many times women struggle to see where they fit. Also, it looks at the point where the person in the mirror is not someone you recognize anymore. The main character throughout this struggles with not knowing herself anymore. She is struggling to see herself and who she is. Things begin to crumble around her and that’s when the story really begins. I definitely cannot recommend this story enough!
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This is a brilliant fantasy story that pulls you in and keeps your attention from start to finish. The characters are interesting and compelling and I thought they fit the storyline really well. Each played their part and had something to offer to the story. This is still an unfamiliar author to me and this story certainly makes me want to discover more. I loved the writing style used and how easy it was to connect with the story. I wanted to know more about what was going on and I couldn’t wait to see how things would play out. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to whatever is next.
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 Baker2023-04-03 15:40:492023-04-07 11:17:12Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne – Review by Kerry Baker
The Romanov Heiress is a historical fiction story set in an alternate past. We have four Romanov sisters hiding in England in fear for their lives. Olga, the oldest, must do everything to protect them and find the truth in the rumors concerning their mother. Well-researched and thought out, this story gives the Romanov sisters a chance to survive despite the intentions of the Bolsheviks. I have always been fascinated with the stories of the Romanov family. This is an enjoyable and suspenseful read of what could have happened if the girls had escaped. Even though there is so much about the family, this added another layer to the fictional accounts. I enjoyed this book and will be looking for more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2023-04-03 14:20:112023-04-07 11:17:00The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Sheri Schrader
I loved this story!! Fantastic!! This is Book 4 in the War of Destiny Series and while I believe that this book could be read as a standalone, I very highly recommend reading this series in order over all.. you will not be disappointed.
Lane Marlow is a loner, trying to stay safe and has been on the run for a very long time, especially trying to hide from King of the Vampires…Valentino. When Lane meets by chance a female vampire who is totally different than what Lane is used to…does Lane believe he finally found someone that may be in the same corner as Lane? Will Valentino and his fellow council find Lane after being on the run for so long?
This story is great… danger, action, vampires and battle of good and evil. I so recommend this book and series and I am hoping to more to come!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-04-03 13:18:062023-04-07 11:16:53Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King. This is the steamy story of Dr. Frank Enstein who has become the #1 Plastic Surgeon around. When he gets the chance to head up his own Burn Clinic he can’t pass it up. Even though he is leaving the security off private practice and going to the hospital he is excited. One night when he and his colleagues go out for some after work drinks he meets a beautiful bartender. Barbara has always wanted breast reduction surgery so when she meets Frank she thinks he is God sent. Frank ends up embarrassing her and thinks he’s lost out forever. He ends up apologizing and sends her to a friend. Frank and Barbara end up becoming more than friend and its a sizzling romance for sure.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-04-03 12:50:232023-04-07 11:16:47Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Tausha Treadway
Julie grew up in a military family and as a military brat found herself moving from place to place. Nothing in her life was ever permanent and she vowed that when she had a family of her own, they would never experience a life like that. Julie worked hard to achieve that goal and when she got married with kids of her own she ensured that they had a forever home, in a forever neighborhood, complete with forever friends. Going through the motions she did everything for her family to make the best life possible for them but somewhere in the process she not only lost her sense of self but felt trapped in the life she created.
Julie finds herself feeling as though her family takes her granted and does not appreciate what she does for them. In a moment of weakness, Julie does something out of character and takes a moment to herself. That one moment changes everything and when her family needs her the most, she is not there for them. Her life and everything she worked so hard to create suddenly starts to spiral out of control when she loses her young son. Overwhelmed by grief, guilt, and thoughts of what-if, Julie finds herself struggling to keep her family together. The harder she tries, the farther she seems to drive them away.
This was a beautiful and poignant story that had me reaching for the box of Kleenex more than once. Julie’s story is one that will resonate with many women who have experienced similar situations. As a wife and mother, we often overlook our own needs and focus on those of our family. We do everything we can to keep them happy and show them that we love them through the things we do everyday. Cooking them their favorite meal, keeping a clean home, and ensuring everything is perfect. In the process we often feel as though we go unnoticed, feel taken for granted, and feel unappreciated. We lose our sense of self and no longer identify as anything other than who we are when we are with them.
In Julie’s case she struggled with all of this while simultaneously dealing with the sudden loss of a child. She was already feeling a discord in her family life and this tragedy only caused a farther rift between the family. Each member of the family is dealing with the loss in a different way, and they start to drift apart. Suddenly everything Julie holds dear to her is being ripped away from her and she risks losing it forever. This was beautifully written, and I felt as though I was reading Julie’s personal diary about her innermost thoughts and feelings.
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 Barnes2023-04-03 12:30:482023-04-07 11:16:39White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
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