Faida is a well written story and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the first book in the series so I was looking forward to the second and it didn’t disappoint. I liked Faida, she had a past that had made her the way she was and it was interesting to read her story especially given her role and see how she was going to or even if she could change her ways in order to help Robert. I really liked Robert even if it did take me a little to warm up to him, he was similar to Faida – they had a great connection and I definitely enjoyed reading about them. Overall I really enjoyed this book and the series so far!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-01-04 09:00:452021-01-04 09:00:45Faida (Heartstrings Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews
As always another wonderful read from Ms Ferguson. I absolutely love reading books by this author, I always feel like I am right there with the characters and I loved Mia and Noah’s story. Both characters were deep and complex but so wonderful to read about. There path to being together wasn’t smooth one with Mia’s controlling father but I was rooting for them the whole way through, in my opinion they were perfect for each other. As always the authors writing is engaging and my interest is held from beginning to end. I love that even after so many books her characters and storylines are always different.
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I really enjoyed this short story. It was well written and the characters worked well. I really liked the taboo subject of two men and a woman. In the era that the book was written in that was unheard of and very taboo.
Viola was the daughter of a wealthy man. She was set to be find her husband, however a turn of events meant she ended up being seen as a disgrace and no man wanted her. Every Christmas eve she waits under the kissing bough in the hopes her husband will find her. He never does.
Until Lord Ricborough and his cousin Percy come along. Lord Ricborough needs a wife but the wife needs to understand the special relationship between him and Percy.
Could Viola be that woman? Will she be able to understand and accept their relationship? Is it possible to love two people?
This is a historical romance where Viola Marsh is shamed by all. Four years ago she was found in a closet with two men and since then everyone has shamed her. Her family doesn’t treat her well and neither does anyone in the village. Her Aunt Clara is just about the only Person believes her honesty but is that enough? One cold night she goes to the Kissing Bough even though everyone thinks it is pointless. Viola dresses warm and heads out with her brother Tom who is so mean to her. She doesn’t care though, the thought of a prospect, she heads out the door and stands under the kissing bough for hours nearly freezing to death. Not only one man but who men approach her. It seems to good to be true. Maybe it is. Everyone thinks she has been with two men at once before so she is considered damaged goods. Percy Gilling and Lord Ricborough have a proposition for Viola. Will she accept their proposition or will she decide tell them the truth and decide it is to much for her. I thought the book was well written and had good characters even though, every member of Viola’s family is mean and rude aside from sweet Aunt Clara.
Faida (Heartstrings Book 2) by Brooke May is a sweet paranormal romance story that is a fun and quirky read. I love the passion that you can feel Brooke put into the words and the world she creates. Throw in a little history and you have winner. I’ve said it before with the first book, Aiko, that this is a wonderful original idea and a well executed plot and storyline.
Love is never easy and Fraida knows that more than most. As a cupid she has seen it all.
You need to grab a copy of this clever and interesting story. You will fall in love with the cupid’s past and future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-01-04 06:31:022021-01-04 06:31:02Faida (Heartstrings Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance by Amy McKinley Five Stars
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance is another short story in the Moonlit Destination series by Amy McKinley. These short stories are all standalones featuring different couples in different places so they can be read in any order. I highly recommend them because they are short enough to read in an evening, and they are great HEA love stories. This one features Fiona, Lachlan and Connor. Growing up as kids they were the best of friends, but when Connor comes back after years away, will they be able to still be friends? You will just have to read it to find out. Review by @sunbarn
The Kissing Bough is the first book in the Forbidden Loves seriesby Madelynne Ellis. This is an erotic historical romance- a menage with MMF which is set at Christmas time- this story has enough sizzle to scorch the pages as you read. This is a novella length story- making for a very quick and easy read. And while there were a few issues right off the bat- with the use of wrong words such as using ‘imminent’ instead of ‘eminent’, missing words, using singular words instead of plurals, and the use of muslin as the fabric of choice (which is normally a summer fabric) in the middle of an incredibly cold winter, that had me unsure of whether I would enjoy the story- but surprisingly it drew me in, and I ended up enjoying it much more than I initially thought I would. I do wish the story had been longer, because the characters and the story drew me in, and I wanted to know more- but in a good way. Madelynne Ellis is a new-to-me author, but after reading this book I will definitely look at exploring more of her work in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-04 06:13:392021-01-04 06:13:39The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves Book #1) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Angela Hayes
The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves #1) by Madelynne Ellis was a good 4 star read.
Viola was caught in a compromising position that has put her in a predicament in regards to finding a husband. She still had hope that someone would come and kiss her under the kissing bough, so she continued to go each Christmas Eve.
Percy and Lord William heard about Viola and were hoping she was the one for them. They have a unique relationship and with the rumors about Viola she would be perfect for them. Will they be able to convince her to be with them? Will she finally get the husband she desires?
Overall this was a good quick read. We get some steaminess and all the characters were great. Although, I would have liked to see the story be a little longer and include the compromising incident so that we could better understand why it happened. The author does a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today.
Before THAT night, the over the top party and the cake incident, I spent Saturday nights with girlfriends, lamenting my life over margaritas.
I wasn’t ready for Jacob Clark. He was sin and dark edges, wrapped in regret. He was my kryptonite. His words oozed over me like warm honey. His dark eyes pricked my soul, and his touch….those fingers set my skin on fire.
Of course he was too good to be true. And before I could wipe the icing off my greedy lips, I was walking away.
So, why was he invading her dreams?
Jacob
She was the remedy to everything. Until my family, my past, provoked me.
I made one little scene, and Sandra walked away without a word, despite our mind-blowing connection.
When I finally barged in on her life again, she told me she didn’t want me. I told her in her pretty face she did. She more than wanted me.
Remember the ache? When I’m with her, it goes away.
If she wants a chase, I’ll give her one.
Who knows? When I catch her, I might never let go.
A Boston native, wife, mother, and wine enthusiast. If she’s not writing, thinking about writing, you will find Evelyn with a book in her hands. While a new publisher, she’s been writing for years, and she will continue to write for many years to come.
Evelyn is obsessed with assertive and confident men who will stop at nothing to get their woman. Her stories are filled with love, passion and humor.
She currently lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
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Flipping the Bird is the captivating first instalment in the new Shift Creek series by Carrie Pulkinen. From the moment I read my first book by her, Ms. Pulkinen quickly become one of my favourite authors- her books never failing to deliver a completely engrossing and addictive read. But I have to be honest here, I reallly wasn’t sure that this book would have the same impact, as this is the first shifter book that I have read where one of the main characters ‘shifter animal’ was non-predatory. I really wasn’t sure that a crow shifter held the same appeal as a wolf, big cat, bear, or dragon. But colour me WRONG!!!! This story was superb, and Alice’s crow really added mischief, humour, and plenty of enthralling entertainment- so I really should never have doubted Ms. Pulkinen, and I definitely won’t make that mistake again. This is a brilliant paranormal romance, with shifters, warlocks, magic, mystery, secrets, tension, lies, discovery, small town spirit, chemistry sizzle, fate, prophecy, drama, humour, a little mayhem, funny banter/ quips/ antics, wonderful characters, and a fun and intriguing storyline- not to mention a flatulating familiar that added an extra element of humour and interest to the storyline. Shift Creek may seem like your quintessential small town- but there is so much more to the picturesque town than meets the eye. Especially when a large part of the population is made up of shifters. Then add in a magical creek and things are anything but ‘normal’. But, there is a problem that is threatening the survival of the town- the magical creek is drying up and if something isn’t done very soon to fix it- the repercussions could spell disaster. Alice Crawford loves her town and is willing to do whatever it takes to ‘fix’ the creek. So there is a lot riding on her finding a solution to their problems. Her hopes are lifted when a hot new wizard arrives in town- who might be the key to restoring the creek to its former glory. Donovan Drake has come to town with an agenda of his own. His secrets weighing heavily on his mind. Meeting Alice is an unexpected bonus to his trip. But, what happens when secrets are exposed? With time running out, things look quite dire for the creek, Donovan, Alice, and the town. How does everything work out in the end? This book is so worth the read to find out!!! I can’t wait to see what happens in Book #2. It looks set to be fantastic!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-01-03 19:07:432021-01-03 19:14:07Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination series. This is a short read which left me wanting more of the story. The story concerns Fiona who has been asked to tutor a footballer, little does she know it is someone from her past. What will come of this reunion? This is a sweet romance with a HEA and can be read in one sitting. The best part is it can be read as a standalone story. I always enjoy a story from Amy McKinley and this certainly did not disappoint. I look forward to my next read from this great author.
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. This book is super short and super amazing. I also love Amy McKinley so I knew it would be great. I read it in a super short amount of time but it was so good it kept me thinking about it long after. Its the story of Flo whose dad is a football coach so when he asks her to tutor one of his players she doesn’t think much about it until she figures out who it is. Its none other than Connor who used to sneak in and out of her room at night, the Connor who broke her heart when he left. The main reason Connor came back was Flo and to finish out his Senior year but now he has to not only win Flo back but he has the added competition of his ex best friend Lach. Will Flo choose Connor or Lach? Read Moonlit Whisper to find out!
A short Christmas Romance. Wonderful historical story that brings the characters to life in a way I didn’t expect. Viola has been shamed ever since she ended up hiding in a closet where two men happened to be intimate. It brought shame to her family and she has been cloistered in the “nursery” with her aunt except on Christmas Eve. Viola hopes that one day she may meet the one by standing under the mistletoe. I really loved where the story went from here. It’s definitely a sexy story!
This collection of anthologies is the romance we all crave with the added love of our animal friends. This also is the perfect holiday binge for you. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down. So grab a nice cozy spot and get started.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril Smith2021-01-03 17:23:292021-01-03 19:11:53Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by April Smith
Finders Reapers is book 5 in the New Orleans Nocturnes series by Carrie Pulkinen. I love all these books, they are hilarious! This book can be read independently of the series, but the characters do cross over. Each book focuses on its own couple, this book being a Grim Reaper and a necromancer. Asher and Jasmine are the perfect couple, one can raise the dead, and the other escorts the dead to hell. They had a thing for a hot minute in the past, but it ended badly. Now they avoid each other at all costs, but are thrown together when the stuff hits the fan. Asher tries to take a vacation and it all breaks loose, leaving a mess in his return. They must team up to fix the problem and escort thousands to the devil. Highly recommend this book and all in the series. They are quick reads and are super funny.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-01-03 16:06:532021-01-03 19:11:16Finders Reapers: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Stars Fall from the Sky by K.G. Fletcher Audiobook
Narrated by Kelly Genelle Fletcher
Five Stars
Stars Fall From the Sky is the second book in the Reigning Hearts series by K.G. Fletcher. K.G is one of my go to authors and this book is one of her best. This book could be read/listened to as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend that you read this series in order. Both books are fantastic and you will get more of the storyline and character backgrounds if you read/listen to Run to the Sea first. This is Ginger’s story and it is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. This book flowed well and had me hooked from the very beginning.
This book is narrated by Kelly Genelle Fletcher who also did the first book. I love her voice. She really brings the characters to life. I believe this narration is better than the first one.
Overall this is a great book, series and author. I look forward to read/listening to the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-01-03 15:08:212021-01-03 19:10:39Stars Fall From the Sky (Reigning Hearts Book Two) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Sunday Barnaby
I read only the first story in this anthology and will be reading the rest soon, but this is for Tamara Ferguson’s book, Two Hearts’ Christmas Rescue
This was a great story about falling in love, romantically and with Christmas again. I loved all the animals in this one. And being able to see those from previous books. You don’t have to read the previous books to read this one but it helps just a little to know who is who. Cant wait for more in this series as they’re so good!
Nite Fire: Flash Point (Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by C.L. Schneider
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first shifter/hybrid fantasy novel that I’ve genuinely enjoyed from start to finish. I was enchanted by C.L Schneider’s dramatic prose, and Cassandra King did a fantastic job narrating. Her performance was very dynamic and added a lot more thematic context to the story.
Dahlia Nite is a fantastic character, and her special powers as an empath and how she uses it to blend in among humans was very exciting. Schneider’s world building was also detailed, yet expansive. You definitely felt like Earth and its humans were just a small population ignorant of the countless other worlds full of mythical and alien creatures. Not only does it make for good fantasy, but the novel also treats you to murder mystery elements and introspective explorations into identity as Dahlia must choose how she wants to define herself as a Lyrriken, a half human and half dragon being.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Wolbeckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Wolbeck2021-01-03 14:33:582021-01-03 14:01:25Nite Fire: Flash Point (Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck
The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis was a steamy and cute quick read. I loved Viola, she was so young and innocent of what she had been accused of. Percy and William were well developed and you could easily tell who was who. The steam did not disappoint. A great set of characters that I would love to follow into the rest of their lives.
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance Amy McKinley 5 out of 5 stars
I am always thrilled to stumble across writing by Amy McKinley that I haven’t read yet. When I found Moonlit Whisper, it was an automatic download. I read this story in two sittings, only because I started it so late the night before. As always, the writing was strong with characters I effortless loved. Both Fiona and Connor were great, heck, I even appreciated Lach as a character. I could go on and on about how I loved the story, but rather than vaguely ramble, I just encourage you to read Moonlit Whisper on your own.
This was a hard-earned 4.5 out of 5 stars because it took several chapters for this novel to convince me it was worth the praise its received from many others. Despite being rough around the edges, I found the characters intriguing, the world building completely immersive and the story a great page-turner. The most striking thing about this book was its shift in genre midway. The first half was a grungy, futuristic dystopia, and the second half was a wasteland, survivalist fantasy. There is a R rating, but this book also needs a trigger warning because there are multiple rapes or attempted rapes throughout the book.
There were a few plot devices that I didn’t care for. Fee, the dark goddess and main character, has amnesia at the start of the book, so you’re as clueless as her for a long time about her identity. This leads to her love interest, Lucifer becoming the ethereal being that guides her towards her ultimate purpose. As a reader, I enjoyed Fee better when she was independent and strong-willed. In the second half of the book, she becomes a whiny, dependent, love-sick character. She also gets kidnapped or passes out or has disorienting mystical experiences more times than I could count. All of those instances didn’t feel necessary.
The supporting characters in this book are also very strong. I really liked Elena, Fee’s medical counterpart in her survivalist group, and Sam, Fee’s elderly father figure. I also wasn’t happy with Peyton’s storyline. I believe he deserved and could have been so much more than how his dynamic with Fee ended up. Maybe I’m indifferent towards Lucifer because I was hoping to see more from Peyton, but I’m curious enough about Fee’s future to look forward to how things work out in book two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Wolbeckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Wolbeck2021-01-03 11:57:352021-01-03 14:00:08Echoes: Lucifer and the Dark Goddess by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck
This isn’t my first read by this author so reading her work is brilliant every time, this one while being a shorter read you would think that it lacks in something but you will be happy to find that this book has everything and more that you get from a full-length novel. This book captivates you from the very beginning and has you hooked until the very end! I loved following Fiona’s & Connors story they had a great connection I really hoped that they could put the past behind them and face a new HEA together! This book was a brilliant second chance romance read that has emotions ad characters that make this read real and captivating. I can’t wait to read more from this author and this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2021-01-03 11:56:512021-01-03 13:59:23Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Chantelle Smith
Irresistible Anthology: Pets To The Rescue is a collection of 7 contemporary romance stories set around Christmastime where adorable pets play a significant role in the stories. The 7 stories are: Two Hearts Christmas Rescue by Tamara Ferguson Mistletoe Magic by Natalie Ann Bayou Christmas by Suzanne Jenkins Candy’s Christmas Wish by Cynthis Cooke Melt My Heart by Alicia Street Playing Santa by Stephanie Queen A Snowy Seaside Christmas by Traci Hall.
I am not going to review all 7 stories but have chosen to highlight my favourite which is Two Hearts Christmas Rescue by Tamara Ferguson. Over the last couple of years I have become a huge fan of Tamara Ferguson, loving her books set in Crystal Rock, Wisconsin so I was excited to get a chance to read another book from the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series.
This book gives us the story of Kinley and Jake. Kinley is the vet in charge of the animal shelter and Jake has been sent to help out there while he works on a hush hush dangerous assignment for the AFOSI. The attraction between Jake and Kinley is instant but as he’s only due to be there for a couple of weeks both try their best to keep each other at arms length and Jake doesn’t want to get Kinley embroiled in the assignment he was working on.
I really enjoyed this book. As with the other books in the Two Heart Wounded Warrior series there is a dangerous and intriguing story line along with the romance which helps keep the reader fully engaged and wanting to know how the story is going to pan out. Definitely worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-01-03 11:46:002021-01-03 13:57:16Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by Karyn Taylor
Stars Fall from the Sky: Reigning Hearts #2 by K.G. Fletcher AUDIO BOOK
Book 2 of The Reigning Hearts series. This can be read as a stand alone. If you’ve read book 1 then you’ll know Emeline and Thomas. KG Fletcher is amazing and I can’t wait for the next one.
Ginger works with Emeline and has been invited to their wedding. After losing her husband she isn’t sure what to do. The quote I chose for Ginger is: “I’m fine right here. What is it? What’s going on?”
Jonathon is a doctor and loves his work. Losing his wife due to cancer things go downhill. A Grief meeting leading to him and Ginger meeting again. The quote I chose for Jonathon is: “We made it.”
Highly recommended for romance lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-01-03 11:40:232021-01-03 13:56:47Stars Fall from the Sky: Reigning Hearts #2 by KG Fletcher AUDIO BOOK – Review by Amanda Kimble
Boy Oh Boy did I enjoy this one! My only complaint would be I wanted more! The story is a fraction in their lives. With a couple perfect flashbacks. I was made to feel hurt, anger, sorrow and giddiness all in the span of these few pages. The characters are memorable ones and I really can’t get enough of those Irish swear words! (Smiling like an idiot). Fiona and Connor are a sweet couple while Lachlan seems hotheaded. I enjoyed this immensely and could only ask for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-01-03 10:48:252021-01-03 13:55:09Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick
The Kissing Bough by Madelynne Ellis was a great read! Not only was it super steamy, but it had a great storyline as well. I was instantly enthralled from the first page and didn’t want to put it down. I loved the characters in this novel, even the super rude and judgemental characters. It was a great period erotica story in my opinion, I felt like I was actually in that time period. This is the first novel I’ve read from this author before and I can’t wait to read more in the future!
Wow, there were a light of surprises packed into this novella by Seelie Kay. For a quick read, the twists and turns kept coming and were very original. In fact the whole story was original and something I would never have guessed. Great for a quick Christmas read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gillianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGillian2021-01-03 08:35:172021-01-03 13:14:34The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Gillian Fawell
Echoes is the first book in Nikki Broadwell’s Lucifer and the Dark Goddess series. It is a paranormal dystopian adventure set in a world where the divide between rich and poor is huge, mechanical half-humans do all of the work no one else wants to do and a deadly virus threatens to wipe out the population of the city of Elysium. Feirin is a fascinating protagonist. She remembers little of her past but somehow has managed to avoid detection from the authorities who would exile an undocumented person like her. Used to her particular version of normal, she doesn’t even notice that she has unusual powers and assumes that everyone can read each other’s thoughts. This is a story of survival and resistance. Feirin, and the mismatched group who become her family, have to make tough choices and stand up for each other. There is hope, particularly as Feirin learns more about her powers, but there are also often times when it feels like the characters are just delaying the inevitable. Elena is one of my favourite characters. She’s observant and down-to-earth, a reliable and stable point in Feirin’s unpredictable world. I’m also fond of Cat, Feirin’s loyal cat. For me, this is a five-star book. I’m looking forward to reading more of the series! This book does have explicit sex and violence, so wouldn’t be appropriate for younger readers, but is great for new adult readers. It will appeal to fans of post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction who like characters who look after each other, even the ill or vulnerable. In that sense, it’s a very optimistic story! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2021-01-03 06:33:592021-01-03 08:13:19Echoes: Lucifer and the Dark Goddess by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley
4 stars
In normal Amy McKinley fashion, I devoured this book in less than an hour and although I’m not used to her writing such short books and might slightly prefer her longer novels, I did in fact enjoy this story. I kinda figured out how this would end pretty quick but how it got there wasn’t exactly how I predicted, so I appreciated that.
Everything that draws me to this author was present in this story, the smooth flow, and easy to follow storyline, it did take me a couple seconds to figure out I was in a flashback here and there, but the transition was quick so it did not take away from the story. Not going in to any of the storyline because it is so quick and I would be giving something away, so will just say that I highly recommend anything by this author, I love her Gray Ghost series, it’s one of my favorites, and these quick stories she is writing are also very enjoyable for a quick time out from doing the adulting thing 🙂
This for me was a hard book to read. As a dog lover myself the thought of what the poor dogs had to endure was heartbreaking. Its not just a story of sadness though, the pages are filled with a lot of hope and hope. This book will pull at your heartstrings and make you feel a range of emotion from sadness and anger to happiness and joy.
The story follows one dog called Daisy but mainly focuses on a supposed dog rescue centre which was anything but a safe haven. It also goes through the fight that people had to go through to rescue the dogs kept there. It was shocking that nothing could be done sooner and that the dogs had to suffer. But with people persisting and continuing their fight so many of the dogs were released and able to find loving homes which was lovely to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-01-03 04:07:262021-01-03 08:12:46I Once Was Lost but Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr
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