This is another incredible book to this series; I really enjoy reading about Titania and the character that she is becoming. Titania is a young queen, and this book focuses more of her growth and what she needs to stand up for. I feel like everyone in the book is doubting her and not listening to what she has to say, so she has to stand her ground and be strong willed towards what she needs done and what needs to get done. This book wasn’t as action packed as the first one, but the situations and conflicts that Titania has to deal with makes up for it in so many ways. The story does bring up the issues that has been brought up in the first book and trying to solve it while Titania is still getting accused of so many things. I love how she’s strong willed and stands her ground even when everyone around her is doubting her. This is an incredible book, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2022-01-20 15:09:422022-01-20 15:09:42To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jennifer Reimer
We are back in Aubren with Queen Titania and her cohort amidst some political upheaval that puts Titania’s reign in jeopardy. It is a lot easier to see the teenager that Titania is being ridiculed for in this story as there is a lot of pining over a love interest and some very rash decisions that I wanted to scream at the book not to make. I did struggle to relate to this character throughout most of the book but the plot twists and new form of conflict did keep me entertained and invested. I am also thrilled to report that I wasn’t surprised by a cliffhanger ending.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meganhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan2022-01-20 15:09:202022-01-20 15:09:20To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Megan Watson
Princess Titania is a young teenager that has been through quite a lot of trauma for a princess. When she is promoted to queen after a victory in an unexpected battle; she faces trouble from members within her trusted circle as well as the enemies on the outside. Titania is an admirable character and has a lot of heart. The author of this series has not let me down in taking me on an exciting adventure while keeping me enthralled. The faery realm is beautiful and the description of this world has my attention.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meganhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan2022-01-20 15:09:022022-01-20 15:09:02To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Megan Watson
To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Allyson Ware
I adored this book. I do not know anyone that has ever asked for a longer book before, but I would have loved to have seen more details. There were plenty to establish characters and world-building, but I craved to read and understand both the characters and the realm better. I feel like I read this in a matter of hours and I would give anything to read more.
I admire Titania’s strength and ability to face confrontation. She does not sway in the slightest when it comes to finding out information and has no issue telling someone off if they get in her way. The author left a huge cliff hanger in her epilogue, so I cannot wait to get my hands on the second novel!
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Will she bestow the power to fight the evil below? Defending her kingdom against the evil that has threatened to colonize Middle Earth. Finding that she has loss companions. Will she right her path? This book was well written and hard to put down. Great flow to the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Pritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Pritt2022-01-20 15:07:112022-01-20 16:28:20To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland reviewed by Jessica Pritt
I spent my teens and twenties living in the Nashville area, so being able to revisit some of my old haunts was a treat! I loved this book from the very beginning, yet it surprised me. There are amazing characters as well as facts and tidbits about country music. The author throws in some family dynamics that show readers how to honor the family they were born into, as well as choose the family they make. A page turner to the very end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-01-20 15:06:472022-01-20 15:06:47Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Alison Risher
The cover grabbed my attention. As my first non-fiction read of 2022, I can say that this book is captivating, as well as informing. The author gives witty tongue-in-cheek advice to her audience. I learned about selling to cons (which are conventions, typically sci-fi or fantasy conventions), and how to set up a vendor booth. This is information which can actually be applied to anything you sell, or even display. I find myself re-thinking some of my classroom displays now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-01-20 15:06:142022-01-20 15:06:14ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Alison Risher
This book is so packed full of action and intrigue. Titania is one of my favorite fantasy characters. She is badass by putting her kingdom and people before everything else. She really isn’t afraid to break laws to protect people. This is book 2 of the series and continues Titania’s adventures of dealing with consequences of trying to protect the kingdom. Now one person is facing those consequences. Can she save him and her kingdom. She has so much pressure all around her and secrets to hide. She is such a strong character. The author does a great job of portraying her and developing the plot around her struggles. It’s been a delight to read this story. I’ve enjoyed going through and watching Titania battle through and get what she needs. I’d recommend this series to anyone who loves strong female characters. This author is one of my favorites now. I would give it more than a 5 if I could.
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 Kittell2022-01-20 15:05:502022-01-20 15:05:50To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Shelly Kittell
To Be A Fae Guardian is the second book in the Realm Chronicles by Tricia Copeland. This book continues the story we started in book one, so if you have yet to read the first book, I highly recommend that you do before beginning this one as that first book really lays strong foundations and provides character introductions, storyline, and other important information that you will need in order to fully appreciate this second instalment. Having read quite a few of Ms. Copelands books, I can always count on her to provide an engrossing read, and this story was no exception. As with the first book, this is an awesome fantasy adventure, with faeries, good vs evil, fantastic world building, magic, action, mystery, drama, danger, secrets, prophecy and plenty of surprising developments. After everything that happened in the first book, Titania has a lot weighing on her shoulders. With an evil force ready to strike, it is up to Titania to ensure that evil doesn’t triumph. But things won’t be easy, with challenges aplenty- which definitely makes for a gripping read. I am hoping that the author has plenty more planned for the Realm Chronicles, as I am well and truly hooked!
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 Hayes2022-01-20 15:05:092022-01-20 15:05:09To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Angela Hayes
This is the second installment in the Realm Chronicles series. We start out our high fantasy adventure with our Queen Titania and her kingdom.
Many are unsure of whether the events she says have transpired in the first are true and she is quickly charged with high treason. She is then given a strict order of being followed at all times.
As this happens, her kingdom and many others are being attacked by locusts. Which threatens everyone’s food supply. And all that she was left to lean on is slowly dwindling.
Will the forces of evil overcome her or will she reign supreme as the Queen?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Marlowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Marlow2022-01-20 08:02:442022-01-20 08:02:44To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Michelle Marlow
I had a hard time reading this book for some reason. I enjoyed it, but I think some of the things that happened hit a little too close to home for me. I cried a lot and found myself lost in thought after reading for a bit.
Anton and Elsa have a love that so many people dream of. A normal marriage can crack under pressure but there is no way a normal marriage could withstand what they went though.
I liked this book and love the series. Looking for to see which of the Titans is brought to his knees.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2022-01-20 08:02:142022-01-20 08:02:14Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Robin Rankin
To Be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland 4 Stars
This is book two in the Realm Chronicles. I do suggest that you read this series from the start. Even though Titania saved the realm from the Kobold, she broke two rules of the High Council. Although she is Queen, Justice must be served. If a monarch is not held accountable by their actions, imagine what a commoner will try to get away with. Things could have gone worse but Titania is losing faith and hope.
This book has less action than the first. The author focuses more on Titania’s growth of character. The enemy takes a new form which she has to fight. I loved the addition of her cousins as characters, they added something special. I did get a little tired of Titania’s woe is me attitude. I feel that there was too much repetition with that. Regardless, the book was well written and the story was interesting. I’m looking forward to reading the next part.
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 Hirsch2022-01-20 08:01:472022-01-20 08:01:47To Be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Anna Hirsch
This is a fast-paced read, literally non-stop the whole way through. Poor Lydia. She is tested right from the start. When her boyfriend is kidnapped by the enemy, she will stop at nothing to get him back. The mission? Deliver the ring in exchange for her boyfriend’s life. Lydia dives in headfirst, stopping at nothing to save Cam. But she soon realises this is not a mission for one person. I enjoyed this story. The action-packed drama and writing style means I flew through it. There were plenty of surprises (for both the reader and the characters) along the way. To be honest, I didn’t love all of the characters, and the story lost me occasionally along the way. But if you are looking for a romance book with a lot of action and drama, this is a bit different from your standard read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2022-01-20 08:01:292022-01-20 08:01:29Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lianne Probert
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I enjoy her writing skills and her attention to details that bring reality to her stories. This book is no different. This is a fantasy story that is fast paced and engaging. The author’s creative characters pulled me into the story from the beginning. They took me on an adventure of magic and evil spirits. They are not only connectable but give life to the story. This is a story of a journey to Middle Earth and a race of survival to save all from darkness. This is a really great fantasy story that was hard to put down. It is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book to help your enhancement of this series and author. This is a book that is worth the pick up for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2022-01-20 08:01:062022-01-20 08:01:06To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This book has fantasy as well as paranormal. Its the best of both worlds.
She is aware that monsters exist since she is one herself. But how much longer can she keep the truth hidden? First, a dragon’s best buddy is a secret. Deception comes in second. Both offer protective armor, allowing Dahlia Nite, a half-dragon shapeshifter, to dwell among humans unnoticed. She covers herself in a cloak of falsehoods to hide in plain sight as she walks between two worlds belonging to neither. But nothing is ever indeed concealed. When different species’ severed remains are left on the riverside, Dahlia and Detective Alex Creed are tasked with solving the crime. With the help of Sentinel City’s new task force, the two are pushed on by hints that appear too good to be true.
They bounce from one crime site to the next, looking for a clear motivation among a tangle of contradictory evidence. Finally, the city begins to crumble, already on edge following a succession of mysterious crimes. Dahlia burns the candle at both ends, drowning in lost creatures, slain corpses, masked men—and the quest for her sidekick’s missing sister. She uses her empathic skills to find answers, and she discovers something eviler and more profound than a typical serial killer’s web. She tries to keep her pals from learning the truth as the dots connect and worlds clash. Secrets, on the other hand, maybe lethal. Dahlia isn’t the only one who collects them.
I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my third book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.
Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett
5 out of 5 Stars
Wow!! There is not much about these characters that I don’t love. I love the family that they have built. I love the sisterhood of Old Ladies. I love that each one has their own story but brings something special to the club. I adore the fact that each new book, while dedicated to the individual story, has an overarching tale of the club, the family.
Ella dreamt of someone to love her. Ella dreamt of a man like the ones in the MC romance novels she read. When Ella ran into a friend from high school that had an in at an MC, Ella thought she could live out her romance dreams. When her dreams turned into a nightmare, Ella had to walk away from the only man she would ever love.
Slick never wanted an Old Lady. Slick never saw himself in a relationship. When he first saw this new Sweetbutt prospect, Slick knew that if she agreed he would never want his brothers touching her. Slick had a special mission for this new girl, Ella. If she could handle this special mission, Slick knew that he would claim her.
Ella completes her mission. Slick declares that Ella is his Old Lady. Ella doesn’t tell Slick what happened on her mission for the club, but what happened drives Ella away. When Ella comes back needing Slick’s help, Slick is angry and hurt. He decides to listen to Ella about why she is reaching out to him. When what really happened on Ella’s mission is revealed, Slick knows that he needs to give Ella space, time, and all of his love.
There is so much more to this story than just Slick and Ella’s romance, although it is hot enough to cause my headphones to steam!!! There is family loyalty. There is redemption. There is discovering strength you never knew you had. There is resilience. There is brotherly and sisterly love. There is so much more. I yelled at the story. I laughed. I almost cried. I think this one was the best one so far!! I can’t wait to hear what is next. This is a great listen!! This author keeps you engrossed in the story and ALL the characters from the first words to the last.
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 Policicchio2022-01-20 07:58:432022-01-20 07:58:43Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by M Policicchio
I don’t normally read this genre but have had others like it showing up on my Facebook feed recently. This book is by far better than others I’ve read or started reading. The plot was intricate, a few times a little too complicated, and suspenseful. The ending was not predictable, as many books are. Overall, I really enjoyed the book and definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaymiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaymie2022-01-20 07:58:012022-01-20 07:58:01Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Jaymie Johnston
When you are almost late to work you know its a great read! I didn’t realize this book was part of a series but you definitely don’t have to read the others first. I will be going back and reading them after enjoying this one so much! I loved reading about Bella and Miles. Their trials and conversations made the story seem more real and then throw in some secrets to make a great page turner. Not to mention the different plot twist that I was totally not expecting!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2022-01-20 07:57:412022-01-20 07:57:41Face the Fire ( Moore Family Saga Book 5 ) by Michele Sims – Review by Carla Clemmons
I don’t normally read historical stories, but I couldn’t help but choose to read this after seeing that it was set in Viking times! The descriptions were vivid and beautiful giving me a clear picture of the setting. The characters completely endeared me to them and they just matched well. I truly enjoyed this book! I am looking forward to reading more by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-01-20 07:57:072022-01-20 07:57:07Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review By Jo Frizzell
Having started this series, I had to keep reading! I loved the way all the characters interacted with each other. I wished I could walk around outside and see the beautiful places that were painted into my mind! This author does a fabulous job showing you their world, and dragging you in, to the point where you look up and don’t expect to see your own space, but truly expect to see their world. As someone who usually shies away from historical fiction, I truly recommend this series because it drew me in from word one, so I’m really glad I decided to try something different than I usually do!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-01-20 07:56:222022-01-20 07:56:22The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jo Frizzell
I was happy to see another book in the More Family Saga. Face the Fire was not my favorite in the series, but it was still a good continuation. The story picks up shortly after the previous book left off- with Miles and Bella still newly weds and managing life after the birth of their twins. They are listed as stand alone books, but I think you should read them all to get a full story. Miles has a unique gift, better explained in early books, and their relationship and overall family dynamic is built upon. I felt like this story had too much focus on external characters, mainly Pharroh. Pharroh is an artist within Ari Music, and Bella is his handler, so to speak. He develops a crush on her, and drama ensues. The book had a good ending, wrapping everything up nicely. I hope to have the next book focus on the twins.
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 Sanchez2022-01-20 07:55:472022-01-20 07:55:47Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
There is lots of action in this Book 2 of the Moore Family Saga series. Miles is quite the surprising little character, with lots of tricks up sleeve! When his powers are discovered, the family members all react in different ways, casting about as to how to handle the new development. Then tragedy strikes the family, it’s all they can do to hold together and keep safe. I really enjoyed getting to know Miles and figuring out about all the things he can do. There were a lot of plot twists, and some surprises I definitely didn’t see coming. The characters deepened in this book 2, and became more lifelike for me. Overall, I found this book more engrossing and layered than the first one in the series. Glad I decided to check out the second one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2022-01-20 07:55:262022-01-20 07:55:26Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge
As Bella and Miles return in the fifth book in this series, they are still very much in love and their partnership in the business which Miles has created from the ground up and which she is now a partner of as the Chief Marketing Officer, she begins to realise exactly how much work there is to be done while still keeping the love alive and their extended family happy. Meanwhile, Miles has started a new venture within the business and has begin to see even more success from it, but one of the people involved within it starts to put pressure on Miles when they engage in unbecoming behaviour, it increases the pressure he is already feeling.
As Miles and Bella try to schedule their business lives, they are also trying to do the same with their personal lives, Bella is determined to support Miles in everything he does and to help him build this business, but she is feeling the pressure as well and isn’t dealing with it as well as he is. That is until some information passes across Miles’s desk which pertains to a rival company and their competition with Miles, he knows that he is in the right, but he asks for a second opinion, however, nothing is as simple as it seems when trouble starts to brew.
As things heat up and the trouble increases, secrets are revealed on both sides and amid growing concerns that this rivalry between Miles and his competitors is growing despite all their efforts to avoid any confrontation, events conspire against them and the need for increased security around them is a necessary evil and Bella insists that she will do everything she can to keep her family safe, even if it means putting them before the business, she will not hesitate to do this and Miles understands this completely as he has had to put safety before everything before while he maintains his incendiary secrets which could engulf the family in more trouble than anything else.
Escalations increase and it is at this point that Bella fears the worst will happen and she worries that innocent blood will spill and the ramifications of this scare her, but will they be able to go head to head with the competition without the need for unnecessary violence, or will the danger surrounding those they love thanks to their joint success become too hot to handle? This fast paced romantic suspense will hook you in and keep you caught in the current of the rip tide of events as they unfurl with hints of magic and heat throughout, as the power couple work out the best ways to keep their family safe amid a riot of secrets and revelations which ignite the world they have worked so hard to create.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-01-20 07:52:572022-01-20 07:52:57Face the Fire: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense Novel (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
It is an intriguing and original historical crime murder mystery. This fascinating tale is set in Scotland and is rich in history and culture in a time where Vikings reined. I love Scotland and with the authors engaging, detailed and descriptive writing it was easy to imagine and loose myself in the story. The tale is suspenseful and mysterious, and with the same whodunnit feel as the first book. I love the way that the author keeps you on your toes by switching things up, so you were thrown off track and are unable to tell who is responsible until the big reveal.
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 Bishop2022-01-20 07:51:062022-01-20 07:51:06The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jenni Bishop
Seed on Fire is book encompassing a wide of range of emotional topics in life: love, hardship, sacrifice, loss, disillusionment, and forgiveness. Throughout the turmoil, Lecia and Cade’s love is tested and strained to the edges of its bounds, as it is pummeled by threat after threat. Cade loves his wife deeply, but struggles to come to terms with his changing role as a father, and what that means for his career, his marriage, and his sense of self. These two love each other fearlessly throughout the ups and downs of the early marriage, and hope that if they hang on tight enough that their relationship will survive forever. I found this book tended to be rather melodramatic and hokey in parts, leaning heavily on the ‘soulmate’ trope in way I found hard to take seriously. Perhaps I am too jaded a reader, but I found it hard to believe in their relationship. A more romantically inclined reader may have a very different take!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2022-01-20 07:50:352022-01-20 07:50:35Seed on Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 1) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge
This romantic paranormal novel was full of suspense which had me hooked from start to finish. The novel is book five in the series and can be read as a standalone story, however, the characters do crossover. Having been introduced to the main characters in a previous book, I enjoyed the continuation of Miles and Bella’s story. The storyline is definitely unique with a mix of romance, drama, suspense, magic, paranormal aspects and added magical realism elements, but it all makes for an enjoyable and engaging read. Bella and Miles Moore are great characters with plenty of chemistry. Miles is determined to make his dreams of having a music empire a reality but his wife, Bella is concerned that business is taking over family life. Bella also fears that the extremely competitive music industry along with the growing feud with their competitors will lead to bloodshed. The couple are still trying to keep their secrets from being revealed, and also discover that their shared success is endangering not just them but those they love. The author really does merge genres well and vividly brings the setting and characters to life with her descriptive narrative. This is a fast paced read, with an exciting plot that kept me turning the pages late until the night!
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 Gordon2022-01-20 07:50:042022-01-20 07:50:04Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Miles and Bella return in this next instalment of the Moore Saga and it is their wedding day, as they both prepare for their nuptials, Bella insists that she and Miles stay in separate rooms so that their wedding night is more special and as she gets ready in the morning, she is excited to know that members from both Miles’s family, as well as family from both her mother and her father’s side of the family will be in attendance. Thanks to some genealogical research, Miles and Bella used the information to decide on a wedding in her ancestral home of Scotland on a beautiful sunny day filled with heritage, happiness and cheer as they join together before their witnesses in the contract of marriage. Unfortunately, it turns into more of a media centred celebration than expected and the only get a small amount of time alone together during the day and that is only when Bella snatches him away for a bit of time in private, but what she doesn’t expect is that an uninvited guest would turn up and try and spoil the day, however, they are put in their place and the celebrations go on both in public and private.
Shortly after midnight, Miles wakes Bella up and announces that he is whisking her off to Paris in a change of plans which annoys Bella a little to start, however, when she experiences the destination first hand, she is amazed by its beauty and is thankful for the gift. As the honeymoon passes with tours of France and Italy where they get to experience their culture and monuments with as little bother from the paparazzi as possible, however, they both know that it has to end and that eventually they will have to return to work, however, they enjoy the time passing together and allow themselves to be authentic with each other and share their innermost thoughts and feelings with each other without the rest of the world looking in.
When they return, Bella is thrown straight into the life of a celebrity and its many engagements and appearances that the lifestyles entails including tours and achievements which Miles has always dreamed of receiving, but the endless parties and function exhaust Bella and that is exacerbated when she finds out that she is pregnant. Their happiness is short lived when after a career triumph leads to a night of celebration which Bella could do without, especially when their home is taken over by an event, she reaches her breaking point when she is confronted by both exes and fans with less than innocent things on their minds, this leads to her needing to escape and returning to her childhood home so that she has time to breathe. When she arrives there, she is caught up in an accident where a fire destroys her home and if her security team hadn’t notified Miles that she had returned there, things could have taken a devastating turn, but as Bella recovers, secrets and truths are revealed, but will they be able to overcome this new hurdle in their lives, or will it tear them apart? This is another suspense filled romance with a few fantastical elements thrown in a it catches you in a whirlwind of experiences and emotions as the fast paced story flows along.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-01-20 07:49:452022-01-20 07:49:45A Moore Affair: 4 (Moore Family Saga) by Michele Sims – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This is a fantastic and well written historical fiction book that really grabs your interest. It can be read as a standalone but I think the series is well worth your time. The series really does go from strength to strength, each book better than the last. The story is so detailed it really feels like you are there with the characters. The imagery is so vivid that I could picture it clearly as I read the book.i thought the story itself was interesting. It was gripping from the moment instarted reading and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it.
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 Baker2022-01-20 07:48:582022-01-20 07:48:58The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kerry Baker
Miles Moore is a young man in his twenties who is living his life to the full as the entertainer Ari, a musician, singer and songwriter with adoring fans all over the world. He has a close executive team who work with him despite how quirks and that includes a new marketing consultant Bella Wahlberg, a twenty something woman who is determined to do her job well, even if her boss gets her name wrong all the time and calls her “Bella the Ice Queen” instead.
As Miles and the team are preparing for his latest world tour “The Fire God Tour” his schedule is packed and his team are busy trying to squeeze in everything that needs doing and are putting in extra hours so everything can be finalised in time. Meanwhile, Miles is preparing and relaxing in his own way and with fast cars, international travel, spending money and of course, women at his beck and call, he is at his happiest, but not everything is going to plan.
Bella is run off her feet between promoting the tour, marketing it and organising the merchandising, she hasn’t had a break, but as she works late with Miles one night, a sudden storm rages outside and this is when they discover what the other each thinks about fire and they are at opposite ends of the scale, Miles is obsessed with it while Bella is terrified of it.
As the tour nears, something is changing within Miles and Bella and although it is unprofessional and they try to ignore it, will they take the plunge as fire meets ice and create something new, or will they maintain their professional exteriors and avoid what they both know is happening? This is a fast paced, romantic suspense with a fantastical element woven in which takes you around the world on a whirlwind of emotional as events unfold before you eyes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-01-20 07:48:032022-01-20 07:48:03The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michelle Sims – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Cade and Lecia Moore return and they are on tour with Cade’s jazz band as they travel around the world with their son, as they have done for the last five years since they became more and more famous and because of this, their managers want them to extend their tour yet again. Meanwhile, Lecia is tired of all the travelling and their son is missing their relatives back in the USA, so she decides that their time on the road has come to an end and that she wants them to move back and have a stable home near family again.
Cade is disappointed and tries to convince Lecia to stay, but eventually he agrees that their son needs to be around kids his own age, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t miss them terribly when they have gone. As he tries to pass the time without them in an empty apartment and in an empty bed Cade struggles, but when his son falls gravely ill, he drops everything to stand vigil at his bedside with his wife until they know what’s going on.
After all the trials their marriage has faced so far, this next one just might make or break them, but can they work out their differences and band together again to make the decisions necessary to help their son? This is a fast paced romance with thrilling elements within that hook you in and keep you interested throughout as another battle takes precedence and the fight for a normal life continues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-01-20 07:47:452022-01-20 07:47:45Playing with Fire: A Genre-blurring, Romantic Suspense novel (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michelle Sims – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
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