This was a delightful, short, and sweet read! I fell in love with the characters quickly, which was important for such a quick read and I was invested in their story.
Melinda begins working for Derek, who severely underestimates her but quickly finds her irresistible. Their chemistry comes off the page quickly and keeps the reader engaged. The author has an inviting writing style that draws the reader in, and again, the likable characters made this one for me! Pick it up, you can read it in one sitting and won’t regret it!
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This series continues to deliver! This third installment is just as good as the first two and I loved Jeff and Kia’s story!
The story and characters were both well developed, something I’ve come to expect from this author. She thinks of everything and fills out the story well with all of the little details. I love how their child (of course unknown to Jeff) brings them back together, though not seamlessly. The tension, romance, and resilience between them keeps the reader engaged. Jeff may be one of my favorite characters from the entire series; I loved his patience and dedication to their relationship as well as with Max. If you’re looking for an entertaining, page-turner, this is it!
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This was an entertaining and spooky read! This is not my typical genre, but I enjoyed the story overall. The author introduced and told the story from multiple points of view which helped me engage with the story. I did find myself wanting a little more out of the character development, however, I did enjoy plot, setting, and development of the story. It gives you all the spooky feels of a haunted house story with an underlying mystery at hand! For reasons which will become obvious upon reading I can’t wait to see the rest unfold in a future installment!
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This was a grand slam of a story, no pun intended. As with the first two books, this was an easy, fast, and enjoyable read! The author creates likable characters and Heath and Grace are no exception.
The attraction between Heath and Grace is undeniable. Heath, for a superstar athlete, is such a worm and genuine character and I loved seeing a softer side to a very “manly” character. Grace has a heart of gold but doesn’t feel “good enough.” Can Heath break down her walls?
I’ve loved this series and the flow to her stories. This one has it all, sweetness, tension, steam, and wonderful characters and storyline!
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Another great one! Though the second in a series, this can be read as a standalone and date I say I enjoyed it more than the first. The author composes a page-turning read following Zara and Noah. I love a good sports romance and this is no exception. Zara is a powerhouse character and I love her sauciness and interactions with Noah. The author does an excellent job creating well-rounded, likable characters, ask well as tension and relationship. I love a hate to love type storyline and this author delivers it to the next level. I love the first one, now the second, can’t wait to start the third!
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A great, easy read! This one will suck you in and keep you turning the pages until the end. The author crafts an effortless second chance romance between Celia and Kyle. Once lovers, they find their way back to each other, but one secret could ruin it all!
The author builds a world upon fantastic characters. The reader is pulled into their story and can’t help but rooting for them. The chemistry between the characters is palpable. It is well written and engaging. I highly recommend this read!
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What a beautiful and delightful read! This wonderfully illustrated story has an entertaining and imaginative storyline! The flipflop of traditional world to an animal world and their observations of humans was so fun. I just loved the characters, Ranger Marco and his adventure with Fawn and family exploring the human world was so cute. The characters and their interactions really made the story. This is an easy read that is fun for the whole family. It will put a smile on your face!
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This was an interesting storyline in a series that keeps you guessing where the author will go next. This follows the story of Miranda, who has experienced trauma and a series of unfortunate events that have gotten her in to trouble, gets away to reset and process these events. This getaway is not what she expects and she soon finds herself being tested in new, twisted ways.
Overall this was an intriguing and completely unexpected storyline, which is something I’ve been accustomed to with this author. The action starts immediately into the book and continues all the way through, making this and engaging and quick read. It’s definitely a different type of psychological thriller than I would say is typical, but engaging overall.
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Wow! If you’re looking for a page-turning, drama-filled, action-packed book, this one is for you! The author is a talented storyteller and exceptional writer. I read this in two sittings (only because I didn’t know when I picked it up I wouldn’t be able to put it down and I had other plans)….just plan to read it all the way through once you start. There are twists and turns and jaw-dropping moments perfectly placed and makes you wonder what is coming next. The family secrets and drama take you where you least expect surrounding the death and disappearance of Sloan’s brother Ridge. The setting, characters, and plot are well developed and it is extremely well written. This is by far the best book I have read so far this year!
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This was a quick, easy, and engaging read. It was my first by this author and I quite enjoyed it. The world building was great, storyline kept you turning the pages, and the chemistry of the characters really comes through the pages. This book had almost anything you could want: enjoyable characters, steam, and suspense. I only wish it were longer! The author does a wonderful job, but the story and characters really could have been developed even more and more pages could have made an already very good story into a great one! I look forward to reading the rest of the series still!
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This is an amazingly compelling, emotional memoir recounting the authors experiences as a teenager living in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war in the 90s. I was captivated by her story. The writing style, in her voice, is relatable and easy to read. I was shocked by how relatable she was though from a completely different background from me and the experience of war she recounted; however, this relatability made the story come to life even more and better illustrated the shock of the events that changed her life forever. The story comes to life through the pages and the reader is transported to that time and can’t help but imagine and feel like it is happening to them. This is a riveting coming of age story in unimaginable circumstances. I’m not generally a huge fan of memoirs, but this one is well worth the read!
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This is my first by this author and I’ll be coming back for more. This is a romance with a touch of suspense and drama and I’m here for it!
I loved Brinley and Adrian’s connection and the development of their story, as well as the whole cast of characters! I can see the future stories lining up with the cast! The characters are likable and are developed well, which is something I really value as a reader and draws me into the story….and who doesn’t love a broody rancher. I can’t wait for the rest of the series!
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A fun, easy read. I enjoyed this one in a different way than the first book in the series. The writer creates an easy flow with the story, told from alternating view points of the female characters from opposing pairs. The premise of the book is fun and you feel the emotion driving them, especially Jas in trying to help Her dad. They are likable despite their chosen paths throughout the story. The storyline is unique and I haven’t read anything quite like it and enjoyed the way it was presented.
This book can be read as a standalone and is a quick, action-packed read. I continue to find this author’s work to be engaging and entertaining!
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What can I say…amazing! The author comes back with this second generation and captivates the reader with action, drama, and steam! I was enthralled with the story and, as always, the character development, relationship development, and world building was outstanding.
I loved the teaser given before this book and picking up in their story to see how their worlds collide and intertwine. Jack and Isaac’s story is unique and makes for an interesting read full of twists and turns. Isaac will stop at nothing to protect Jack and his daughter Vivi, but can work out in the end?
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, steamy read, this one is for you! I can’t wait to read more of this new generation (pick up the first generation of you haven’t already too)!
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A fast-paced, attention grabbing story! Although it’s the third in a series, it can be read as a standalone fairly easily. There are a lot of characters and moving pieces to this story, but once the reader has a handle on the picture you will keep turning the page to figure out what is going to happen.
I really enjoyed the setting and characters that made up the story. The plot was unique and I loved the concept of the cold case relating to present danger, it brought another element and depth to the story. Lila and Elizabeth are a dynamic duo, with Elizabeth both haunted and driven by the past and Lila with a new perspective but her own past. Can they work together to solve the case and finally bring peace to the town?
I can’t wait for the next installment, as well as to go back and read the first two!
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This was an action-packed, thrilling read from start to finish. Written from the perspective of several different characters, the reader is taken on a terrifying journey of loss and betrayal. This psychological thriller is well written and takes the reader on a horrifying ride. The inner workings of the Stone family and Jacklyn’s story through grief and betrayal and the situation she finds herself in makes for a compelling, page-turning read. I enjoyed the character development and overall story.
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Very good! This is the second in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but am eager to do so after reading this one!
Grace and Ryan are very different, but both struggling through a shared loss, and now through a shared goal! Grace is a determined and independent woman and Ryan isn’t looking to get involved with anyone, but after years of not seeing one another, can they make the best team?
This was an emotional read with amazing characters. The author developed a strong setting and does a great job developing relatable, likable characters. This one will keep you turning the page!
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An overall great, quick read. This was my first by this author and I really enjoyed it and it was an interesting premise. For a quick read, there was a great storyline with sizzle, drama, and unexpected moments. This is easily read in one sitting and keeps your attention.
The main character, Jasmine, is a likable character with a heartbreaking story. I found myself really rooting for and feeling for her! I also enjoyed the character development of James, especially since I wasn’t sure how I felt about him early on. Then there’s Candace…eesh. When Jasmine has the kiss of her life and then finds out the hot stranger that gave it to her is engaged to her best friend, Candace, what is she to do? Things are not always as they seem, read on to find out what happens!
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Loving this series! This can be read as a standalone, though it is the second in the series; it is oh so good!
The author writes an entertaining story with a fun concept. I really enjoyed the main characters, Peyton and Ryan, as well as their story. Peyton finds herself in a terrible situation with her so-called boyfriend and ends up in a fake relationship with Ryan, the star pitcher! They often don’t see eye to eye, but their attraction and chemistry is undeniable. Can they really see each other and turn their fake relationship into a real one?
This was page-turner with all the right things: sports, drama, steam, tension, and romance! A great read!
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This short, easy read draws you in immediately. The instant attraction between “Jack” and “Nolan”/Isaac makes this story. This hot and steamy story will leave you wanting more; I can’t wait for the rest of the story!
The author has an engaging writing style and the beginning of the development of these characters is strong. After reading the first generation Hawke series, I can’t wait for the continued development of the next generation and this prequel was a great start.
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What an entertaining and steamy series! This really is a complete collection you will not want to put down!
This series follows a different member of the Hawke family (and close circle) in each installment and each story builds on the last. The author does an amazing job developing the characters through each storyline, so the reader feels like they know them and builds a connection to each character and the family as a whole!
Each story is unique and has a suspenseful, action-packed flavor so it keeps the reader turning the page—not to mention the steam factor! The stories intertwine, which I love in a series as opposed to series with many standalones and little crossover.
The author weaves a wonderful collection that will leave you wanting more! I read this in a matter of several days and loved it, I hope you will too!
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Enthralling mystery from a talented author! This was my first read by this author and it did not disappoint. She crafts a wonderful, page-turner with likable characters.
This is my first by this author and I really enjoyed the main character, Jorja. She is easy to like, relatable, and her personality comes through the pages. The author, through Jorja, takes the reader through the story and draws you in. This murder mystery was full of amazing details and suspense, taking the reader on an amazing, edge-of-your-seat story. Pick this one up and you won’t be disappointed and will easily read it in one sitting. I look forward to picking up the rest of the series!
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An easy, sweet read. The author does a wonderful job creating a setting and developing characters in such a short read!
Mary and Brad are believable characters and the reader can feel their struggle and tension with one another as they hold on to pain from the past. Coming back into each other’s lives wasn’t what they had planned, but can they work through the pain from the past to have something better than they ever had?
This is a sweet, clean story about second chances and a journey through healing wounds from the past. It is an easy, quick read that keeps your attention and is easily finished in one sitting and is recommended if you looking to pick this one up!
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What a great way to start a holiday season! This anthology was full of sweet, festive, and wonderful stories from seven talented authors! Great collection!
Mistletoe Memories What a way to start this collection off! With flawless and fun storytelling, the author kept me turning the pages. The tension and attraction between Gretchen and Levi oozes through the pages. Their history and the way battle through their past was believable and I just loved this one.
A Rocky Mountain Romance Oh man! Hank is just a DREAM! I loved the author’s character development and engaging writing style. Hank is a local boy who meets out of town, big city girl, Amity. The depth and exploration of the characters in a such a short story was incredible. I also really enjoyed the setting!
Copper Penny Christmas This was an easy, sweet read! A sweet, unexpected story with a wonderful message! I really enjoyed the authors storytelling Randi as a character. She is resilient and kind and made for a great central character.
Merry Mix-Ups What a great story! I loved the ins and outs of this story and all of the chaos. It made me laugh out loud at times. I loved Cassi and Max’s story. This one was just so much fun to read! Very fast-paced and engaging writing style!
Falling For Christmas This was just such a sweet, easy-going story. I loved the little bits of tension throughout the story where Gabe was involved. His character development was sweet to read and who doesn’t love a story about falling in love at Christmas-time!
Christmas Pizzo What a fun story! This one was action-packed and full of drama. It was placed perfectly in this collection of stories band gave a different feel (very Romeo and Juliet). Valentina and Sal’s pull toward one another, despite the circumstances of their families, was palpable. I loved the plot.
The Mrs. Clause A sweet way to end this collection! When love strikes, it strikes hard like it did in this one. I loved the character of Abby, both the character in the book and her character as a person. She may have been one of my favorite characters in this entire collection. Nothing will get in the way of true love in this one!
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Another intriguing read! The author continues this series with another page-turning, romantic suspense. Though part of series, this could easily be read as a standalone.
I enjoyed the characters and both their individual development, as well as development of their relationship. This story was also unique in that the main characters are a medical examiner and an anthropologist, which made the story a bit quirky and different from other crime/suspense reads. The author has proven herself as a master of character development; her characters easily come through the pages of the story and feel relatable and real! Trudy and Ben make an intriguing team with palpable tension and attraction, though they often have differing views and opinions.
This story really had it all, but I just loved the characters (if you couldn’t tell). The mystery keeps you the reader engaged, as well as suspense and danger ever-present. Definitely recommend picking this one up (as well as the rest of the series).
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Just wow. This series continues to draw me in. The author does a wonderful job crafting together this crime thriller and creating a believable world. She deals with extremely difficult subject matter in a very real way (TW sexual assault).
While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the first book as it sets the stage and helps with the continued character development in the second book. We get the opportunity to know Tilly better through this story with the book alternating between her and Kate’s points of view. We also get to see Kate continue to both grow and struggle with her new world as a result of everything she learned and experienced in the first book.
The author has an extremely engaging writing style. I finished each book in just a couple of days. I also appreciate the realness and believability of the story. The author doesn’t force happy endings or tie things up neatly, but rather let’s the reader and the characters sit in the emotionality and traumas experienced by these characters. The author also does a wonderful job using multiple character’ experiences and giving the reader a true picture of how sexual assault can affect survivors. The author is clearly well researched on the subject matter.
I’m looking forward to the 3rd book to see how this story continues to develop and conclude.
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A great read! I really enjoyed Ellie and Raf’s story and this story by a new to me author.
This was a quick, easy read. Ellie, the younger sister of Raf’s best friend, is in the midst of great loss but determined and kind and secretly crushing on Raf. Raf wrought with his own demons and feeling as though he brings bad luck to those around him, likes Ellie but is determined to stay away, but can he really?
I enjoyed the character and story development and the story stood on its own well. The author did a wonderful job creating tension within the story, keeping the reader turning the pages. I throughly enjoyed the entirety of this book and recommend it. I can’t wait to catch up on the rest of this series.
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A lovers to enemies to lovers classic! This was my first read by this author and it didn’t disappoint. As evidenced by my review, this can be read as a standalone, though it is part of a series; I certainly intend on going back and reading the ones I’ve missed now though. I read this in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down!
Ella and Jared’s story is a page-turner full of tension and vulnerability. Who wants to be snowed-in with their former lover and current enemy? Always on each other’s last nerve and full or spit and vinegar, Ella and Jared eventually let their guards down and open up to one another…but is it enough to last? Will they even survive the holiday snowed-in together?
I loved the unraveling of this story and the details provided by the author that helps build the characters up. Told from Ella’s perspective, we know her the best, but also get to see many sides of Jared. I really enjoyed the banter between the characters. The tension is palpable through the book story. I highly recommend this one!
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What a trip! This is my first read by this author and it was fantastic.
I have been going on and on about this book for the last couple days while reading it. This action-packed thriller sucks the reader in and has you turning the pages until the very end. I was on the edge of my seat from the first chapter with my jaw-dropped. This one keeps the foot on the gas all the way through.
The author did an amazing job creating tension and developing the story. I enjoyed that each chapter flows well into the next despite each chapter generally changing the point of view from which the story is told. It is told from the narration of multiple characters, with most being told from the perspective of the main survivor, Angie, Agent Brenda Reynolds, and Jake. It was incredibly unique, however, to also have chapters told from the perspective of other supporting characters, as well as the “bad guys.” I loved the chemistry among the main characters and hope there are more stories to come!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2022-09-10 22:09:372022-09-12 12:30:51The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Jess Engel
A delightful, easy read! I really enjoyed this historical, cozy mystery following amateur, teen sleuth, Emma. Set in the late 1800s in Chicago, this story gives the reader a rich history and insight to the time and provides great setting and cases for Emma to discover.
The character and story development were excellent. Emma is an independent, compassionate, and lovable character. Though the story begins with great loss, her resilience shines through. This action packed and often unpredictable cozy mystery is highly recommended. I will be picking up the rest of the series!
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