Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination Series. This can be read as a standalone and thoroughly enjoyed. I always enjoy a book by Amy McKinley because there is romance, suspense, intrigue, and more. This book did not let me down. I love and study art and have always dreamed of going to Venice and can relate to Gianna Bellini, the main character. She has landed a dream assignment working with a fresco but senses more to Venice than meets the eye. Opposite Gianna is Sergio Vitale, a native of Venice. Will the city of romance bring the two together? The two have to take on challenges in more than the romance department and find out if they can solve the issue with the fresco. I loved the descriptions of the city and the characters featured in the story. This book was a great excuse to stay out of the heat and read inside. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2021-06-14 18:22:272021-06-15 09:47:55Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sheri Schrader
Secure Decision is a great installment to the Chase Security series by R.L. Dunn. This romantic suspense is filled with wild emotions, drama, danger, intrigue, drama, friendship, romance and more. There was so much going on in this book that I found myself furiously flipping the pages to find out what happened next. Personally I recommend you read the previous installments as they do lay a great foundation to the story and provide great character and story details. But you can read each of them as a single novel if you so wish. I was really excited when I saw this fifth installment and Ms. Dunn does not disappoint. Just like her previous installments Ms. Dunn gives us incredible story lines, fantastic character development, and overall a story that leaves us wanting more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-06-14 18:02:472021-06-15 09:47:00Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander is the first installment to Ms. Alexander’s new series Mountains. Personally reading anything by Ms. Alexander is like catching up with a long-lost friend. Her dialogue is so easy to read and comprehend, her characters are fascinating and relatable, and her story line in Mountains Wanted leaves her readers wanting more. I was so excited for this book and it was so good that I devoured it in one sitting. This contemporary romance had everything I could want including passion, intrigue, and high-strung emotions. But it was also funny, sexy, and massively entertaining. After devouring this book in one sitting so need book two like now, I just have to know how the story continues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-06-14 17:59:102021-06-15 09:46:33Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Stephanie Nicole
I am quite familiar with this author and her work, so I knew what to expect. And it was HOT! And steamy. Then again, that’s her style of writing. She is extremely thorough and detailed in her writing and that includes her sex scenes as well. Not that I mind at all. As with all her books, they are very quick reads for me because once I pick them up I don’t want to put them down. This one ended in a cliffhanger so I know that she will continue where she left off. I am just not sure what will happen. I can’t wait to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2021-06-14 17:55:362021-06-15 09:45:56Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karen Pearman
This is a cute little kid book that I think would be a perfect bedtime story to read. I think that it’s a great lesson book to teach your kids about animal extinction that is taking place around us. It’s got a wonderful message that this is happening all over the Earth and that something needs to be done to help with this issue. The illustrations are lovely. The colors are beautiful and are perfectly done to go along with the story. In fact, there are a couple of the pictures I think would make beautiful pieces or artwork. I also loved that this story not only incorporated the mother of the bird, but the father as well. This is something that I have found to be an issue with children’s books today. They do not seem to add the father to the story at all but this one did. And I loved it. Pick this up for your kid or as a gift for another one no matter their age group. It’s a story worth sharing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2021-06-14 17:51:582021-06-15 09:45:22MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Karen Pearman
I loved being back in Juniper Lake and book three in the ‘Life is Hell’ series focuses on Teivel and Oren’s romance. I have thoroughly enjoyed the previous books in this original series by Naomi Valkyrie and this is another great addition to the series. I love the main characters, bitter tracker demon Teivel Tynan and Demon Hunter Oren, but I also like ‘catching up’ with characters from the previous books. Teivel is in Juniper Lake to help his ex but he’s also very attracted to his ex’s deputy, Oren. Teivel’s fear of loving again, his baggage and the fact that Oren is a Demon Hunter and he’s a Demon are all complications to Teivel and Oren having a relationship. However, when they are forced together to get to the bottom of a mystery and save life’s when a mysterious baby is left on Oren’s doorstep the pair develop a connection, making Teivel believe that a relationship just might be possible after all. The authors wonderfully detailed world building really brings the setting of Juniper Lake alive, making me feel fully immersed in Teivel and Oren’s world. The descriptive narrative and unique characters all add to the overall storyline and ensured that I was hooked from page one. This is a fairly fast paced and exciting read and once I started reading I just could not put the book down.
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 Gordon2021-06-14 17:12:282021-06-15 09:44:45Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I was not prepared for the amount of steam in this contemporary romance, but I’m not saying that’s a bad thing! 😉 There were definitely some pearl-clutching scenes. Sarah is a professor of sociology and James is in the Army. They meet and have an instant connection and when they are together intimately, they both feel like it feels so normal and that it’s just right. Sarah is polyamorous, which was a lifestyle that was new to me to read about. She loves sex and isn’t ashamed to admit it. She’s not looking for a relationship, just a friend with benefits. James is accepting of Sarah’s lifestyle, and even explores things himself. He agrees to a friends with benefits arrangement, but when no clear rules were set, things become murky. Sarah wasn’t supposed to fall in love but realizes that she has done just that. She finds herself having a hard time knowing that James has also found himself in love with another person, despite his and Sarah’s FWB arrangement. With an impending deployment, there are some tough decisions that need to be made. Will James choose Maggie, the high school sweetheart with whom he recently reconnected back home? Or will he choose Sarah, the woman he’s grown to love over several months?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Jenkshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Jenks2021-06-14 16:57:482021-06-15 09:44:06Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Tracy Jenks
Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the previous four books in this series I was really looking forward to this latest novel and was definitely not disappointed. As usual with a ‘Chase Security Series’ book I was hooked from start to finish. Although part of a series this can be read as a standalone story although some of the characters do crossover as the series follows the Chase brothers and their team. In this novel it’s the Senior Executive for Chase Security International, Wes ”Alamo” Crockett’s story. Wes is a Combat Medic and nationally registered Paramedic who has just taken over the Chase Centre for Training in Virginia. Wes is suffering with self doubt over a previous tough mission in New York but has to put his feelings aside to oversee operations including a equine-assisted therapy program for disabled veterans. It’s here where Wes meets the new Director of Equine-Assisted Therapy, Eleanor West. When a body is found in a cabin on the training centres property Wes has to investigate as well as being assigned to a case involving women being kidnapped, so he definitely does not have time to find himself attracted to Eleanor. Eleanor is also fighting the chemistry between her and her boss as she’s just started a new job and is hoping for a new start after years of running and hiding her painful secrets. However when these secrets endanger those she cares about Eleanor has to make a difficult decision and may have to put her own life at risk to end her nightmare. Meanwhile, Wes must choose between gaining Eleanor’s trust and helping her and the missing women’s case. This exciting and engaging novel is fast paced and full of drama, suspense and of course romance. The main characters Wes and Eleanor are likeable and realistic and their chemistry really sizzled off the page. I particularly liked that Eleanor is a curvaceous women and her negative body image made her very relatable and was written about in a sensitive way. This is a great addition to the series and I recommend not only this book but the previous four as well. I look forward to book six in the series.
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 Gordon2021-06-14 16:31:222021-06-15 09:43:36Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Very captivating from the start. I love how this book is filled with romance and suspense. Amy McKinley did a great job keeping me guessing what was going to happen next to Nadia and Cade. Excited to read the rest of the series and get in on the Grey Ghost Series. I love how she has tied this book into her other series so I am on the edge of my seat needing to know what is going to happen next!
Moonlit Kiss made me feel like I was right in the middle of Venice with Gianna and Sergio! The mystery behind the book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning of the book to the very last page. Amazing book and I highly recommend.
Looking forward to reading more from the talented Amy McKinley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Poehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Poe2021-06-14 15:47:352021-06-15 08:43:27Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tonya Poe
This was my first time reading this author and it will not be my last! Amy McKinley sucks you into a world of romance and suspense.
Kayla and Jaxon have always held feelings for one other, especially since sharing a night together years ago. Unfortunately, this night together is where it started to fall apart, since Jaxon was supposed to be with Kayla’s brother the night they were together. Kayla’s brother passes away that same night leaving Kayla feeling eternally guilty.
Flash-forward years later and Kayla and Jaxon reunite when Kayla returns home running away from an abusive relationship. Jaxon, always having feelings for Kayla, takes her in. Him being former military definitely helps protect her from her abusive ex.
This book was a great, fun, romantic read. The suspense kept me reading longer than I intended every time I started reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly2021-06-14 15:44:072021-06-15 08:42:25Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kimberly Shirah
I stopped caring for those forbidden fantasy love stories many years ago, so I felt like, oh man another one. But this is so much more, definitely a page turner.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Collins2021-06-14 15:32:372021-06-15 08:41:56Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Melissa Collins
Dr Stu Ledwith is back to tell the story of another soul he has encountered, only this time it is from a dream he had every night between the ages of ten and seventeen, it was a very vivid dream of a young soldier as he spent time with the woman he loves, that is until he is shot by another soldier and dies. He never thought much about this dream until recently because of the pandemic changing the life around him and allowing him the time for meditation and self-reflection. It has allowed him to focus on it and allow the soul of Mariekkela to approach him and tell her story.
The dream always followed the same path, he is a Finnish soldier fighting in the Finnish-Russian war and he is spending time with Mariekkela and some others in a sauna near a military checkpoint, then one day, the sauna is attacked by Russian soldiers when he is killed while trying to retrieve his rifle. This book tells of Mariekkela’s life after the attack and how she dealt with her fiance’s death, it is not a book for the faint of heart, however, reading the story puts life in perspective as you see the conditions of life at the time and time and how those around her rallied around and helped her is an emotional but rewarding read which will make enchant and engage you until the end.
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 Lesieur2021-06-14 15:20:032021-06-15 08:41:21Mariekkela: From Finland, with Love by Stu Ledwith – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I am new to this author and she did not disappoint. This was an amazing read. I finished in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from beginning to end. Awesome start to the series. I can’t wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-06-14 15:06:292021-06-15 08:40:48Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown
This was my first book by this author. Courage of Us revolves around Patience and Duke, two lifelong friends and the trials of that friendship after a night together. This is a sweet romance novel that anyone would enjoy. I found both characters very likeable and with nice chemistry. The secondary characters especially Patience aunt and mom were engaging and funny. I could totally see my own family acting just like that lol. I appreciated that the author touched a bit on ptsd, but would have liked her to delve into that as part of the story a little more. I thought the author did a good job of showing what Patience had been through and letting us the reader feel that, but again I would have liked to see a little more depth to it. I thought this was a beautiful romance story that I would highly recommend. I intend to read other books by this author and can’t wait for more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2021-06-14 14:59:052021-06-14 14:59:41Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Colleen Noyes
This is the third audiobook in this series that I have listened to and enjoyed. I highly suggest listening to the entire series to help you get the feeling of this series but it is not necessary. I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story to life with their tone of voice. It kept me listening because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. In this audio we get to listen to Hannah and Jack’s story. Their story is one of learning to trust and second chances. What will happen when Hannah is accused of being a traitor and will Jack be willing to risk it all to save her? This was a great story to listen to on my way to work. It was entertaining and the characters just popped. I highly recommend this audiobook.
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 Wagner2021-06-14 14:53:002021-06-15 08:40:13Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Terrifying Love: A Halloween Anthology is a collection of stories and poems that some fantastic authors. I loved that each and every one of these stories were completely different from each other. And it was such a bonus that one of the authors has done poems. They aren’t something I usually read and yet I devoured it all. I had read a few of these authors already but some where new to me. I enjoyed each of them for different reasons and they are all authors I would read more of in the future. I think this has to be one of my favourite anthologies and I would highly recommend 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 Baker2021-06-14 14:41:312021-06-15 08:39:48Terrifying Love – A Halloween Anthology – Review by Kerry Baker
I read the prequel Sons of Sindicato and had high hopes for this book and it did not let me down! First off the men in this book are exactly what I want to see in a book about this subject matter. They are strong, defined, harsh, but you can feel that family is everything. They all brought a very firm hand and character to the forefront. Dane and Mila loved each other many years ago and while Mila left you can understand why and what she was trying to accomplish. I’ll be honest, there’s not much to root for where Mila is concerned for part of this book, but as you delve deeper in you gain an understanding and you start to see the growth especially with how she handles things at the end. Dane on the other hand, you can feel his heartache and pain from the get go and I love that the authors showed that raw, mean, payback, vindictive side of a man who has been burned. I appreciated that he wasn’t a puppy dog, but instead a man who knew what he would and wouldn’t tolerate. The conversations between Seth and Dane were engaging and kept me on my toes wanting more. The authors did a great job of bringing the women together in this book, Mila, Shaw, & Gia showing them not only as strong, independent, vibrant women, but instead of all the cattiness you often are given with women they went a different route showing that women are more than capable of leaning on each other, sharing, and not being jealous. The way the women start to form their own group was one of my favorite things and I can’t wait for those relationships to grow. I’m hoping that there will be more to Shaw and Seth as I didn’t feel they got nearly enough story time between the two books and would like to really see more backstory for them like we got for Dane and Mila. The ending was a HUGE surprise and was so beautifully written that you never saw it coming you will sit with your mouth open and then use that mouth to curse out the authors for not already having the next book done. if you want a book with strong female and male characters, that has suspense, excitement, so much more you will want to grab this one over and over. So far one of my favorite reads of the year, easily.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2021-06-14 14:12:142021-06-14 14:13:26BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Colleen Noyes
Lighting the Path is a beautifully honest account of what it is truly like to walk in the shoes of a special needs parent, caring for a child with significant challenges. Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon gives a glimpse of what life is like while caring for a child affected by a severe brain injury. This book provides guidance to parents facing similar challenges in their families, from someone who has walked this path. Despite all the challenges, Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon finds joy in the simple moments, and through this, provides hope to others. This book is a must read for parents on a similar journey, raising a child with unique challenges.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Pongraczhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Pongracz2021-06-14 14:08:002021-06-15 08:39:16Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon – Review by Melissa Pongracz
This is the second book in the series and I do recommend reading book 1 first. This book focuses on Jaxson and Kayla. Kayla is on the run from an abusive relationship and the author does an incredible job of showing all the different emotions you may encounter with that history. She portrays the female MC as vulnerable but with incredible strength as you “watch” her. I love that the author portrayed Jaxson as a very strong MC, but one who was sensitive to what Kayla had been through. I felt it brought not only a realness to his character, but also made you feel the internal struggle. The relationship in this story encompassed so much that I found it incredibly hard to put the book down. The author has a unique way of weaving words so that you feel like you are watching this on tv and you feel everything. This is so far my favorite book in the series and I can not wait for book 3. When I choose a romantic suspense book, this is what I am looking for and the author did not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2021-06-14 13:33:252021-06-14 13:34:03Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Colleen Noyes
Twisted Secrets was everything I look for in a romantic suspense book. Xander seems to be what I consider a man’s man, strong, fierce, but gentle. Riley, while plagued with some issues is a strong female character. This story had romance, mystery, and unexpected twists. I loved that it kept me completely engaged from page one with the plot and storytelling. The book was a quick read, easily able to do in a single sitting. If you like a story with suspense, action, and mystery then you will enjoy this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2021-06-14 13:19:002021-06-14 13:20:08Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Colleen Noyes
Well, well, well…….. I definitely need a cold shower after this!!! Miss Aubrey Bondurant you just made yourself a new fan!! Some tropes have been done A LOT, enemies to lovers are one of them BUT Miss Understanding is sooooo freaking good I didn’t mind it at all. And don’t get me started on the Narration, both these narrators are new to me and I’m definitely going to look for more books by them. The characters are AMAZING but I have to admit that I was screaming at Liam a couple of times and I might have called him a few bad names. That just shows you how good the writing is….. when you have emotional outbursts towards a character!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenique Bornmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenique Bornman2021-06-14 13:06:462021-06-15 08:37:04Miss Understanding (The Miss Series Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Jenique Bornman
Secure Decision is the 5th book in the excellent Chase Security Series by R.L. Dunn. I have absolutely adored this series so far and this book was just as good, if not better then the others before it. Secure Decision is an excellent romantic suspense novel. I love a good romance story but R.L. Dunn takes them to another level by adding the suspense, intrigue and danger that make this book a page turner. I was totally hooked from the very first pages right up to the very end. You are taken on the most amazing roller coaster journey that brings out every emotion. I loved the 2 main characters Wes and Eleanor. One thing I personally loved is that Eleanor is a larger, curvier lady with insecurities about her size. In most romance novels the main female is slim with a gorgeous body but I love that R.L. Dunn chose to have a leading lady with a larger body. I also loved how Wes loved her curves and made every attempt to tell her and show her how alluring and sexy he found her body. One thing I mention with with every review from this series is that I’m amazed that R.L. Dunn can keep up with all the characters. The cast list is very extensive and at times I had to stop and think who some characters were (especially as some we using more then one name!!). This doesn’t affect my enjoyment of the book as it’s an amazing story with amazing characters. I’m just in awe of how the author manages to keep track of all the characters. I’ve loved this series so far and hope that there is much more to come from it. I’m especially desperate to get Troy’s story. That man definitely needs a HEA.
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 Taylor2021-06-14 12:40:132021-06-15 08:36:32Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Karyn Taylor
While this story had a LOT of twists and turns and intrigue I did struggle quite a bit. The character list is extensive and most of the characters have three names they go by. Its a challenge to follow the main story when all are used along with the quantity. Speaking of the main story…its a doozie. I loved the idea of horse therapy facility especially for vets. This seems a minor plot point. As with most Chase Securities stories there is something bigger brewing.
I think my favorite character in here is Troy “Greece” Bremen. He has been a minor through the last couple books and in here he had a little larger role. I enjoy watching his changes and growth through his recuperation. Wes and Eleanor are both fine but they both are harboring secrets and are very intensely involved in the drama and chaos which is too much for me.
Overall this is a good story if you enjoy lots of action, suspense, drama and twists and turns like I haven’t seen in a while. This can be read as a stand alone but there are a few references to past books. I did enjoy where the title comes from and the actual journey that the MC’s took. I just had a few issues with this one and didn’t feel the connection between the MC because there was so much going on.
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 Helmick2021-06-14 12:08:402021-06-15 08:36:01Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lisa Helmick
Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander
4 out of 5
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander is a delicious, emotional ride through finding love in the least expected places. Dr. Sarah Lynde is a professor and single mom. Sarah, through her friendship with Rachel, discovered a love of sex and isn’t afraid to go after who she wants.
Sarah meets 1st Sgt. James McAllister at a panel discussion on gays serving in the military. James is everything that Sarah could want in a partner, tall, strong, sexy, intelligent. And, a few things she doesn’t, poor at communicating, looking at redeployment. The connection Sarah and James share is unlike anything Sarah has felt before. When Sarah offers James the chance to be friends with benefits, James quickly agrees. What happens when Sarah wants more? Is James willing to change the nature of the relationship?
Sarah is a single mom of two kids who she is trying to raise with the help of her mother and her best friend. Sarah’s ex decided, Daniel, to disappear 3 years ago. Sarah helped the kids pick up the pieces and move on. Abby is now 15 going on 40. Abby faces decisions about relationships and adolescence with wisdom beyond her years. Owen is 10 and enjoys asking sex education questions to annoy his sister. Owen has a heart as big as the Rocky Mountains. Now Daniel has emerged with a new wife and son and wants back into the kids’ lives. Will Sarah be able to hold all the pieces together?
James is finding his way in Sarah’s world. James doesn’t know if Sarah’s world is where he fits. He knows he wants a wife, kids, a family some day. He thinks he is just about ready to go for it but is facing deployment, again. A decision has to be made. Is James willing to look for the family he wants with Sarah? Is there a place for Sarah in James’ life when he gets back from deployment?
Phoebe Alexander takes you and your emotions through all the peaks and valleys. It’s a wicked climb! I can’t wait for the rest of the series to find out where life takes Sarah and James.
This book includes descriptions of a polyamorous lifestyle and may not be for all readers.
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 Policicchio2021-06-14 11:08:072021-06-15 08:35:25Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by MPolicicchio
What is there NOT to love about this wonderful novel? I for one was able to jump right into this story that truly captures my heart.
First off I must say i am a lover of romantic suspense and this one went above and beyond I found and I loved the suspenseful moments for sure.
From the first bit of the story I wanted more. I wanted questions answers even though I knew it would be a bit of a wait for those to come to me. But that was the joy of the book, it kept me interested and I wanted to keep reading to find out more info!
I love the characters the story surfaced around. Kayla and Jaxon. These two to me at first could NOT be more alike. But as I read on its true, they were more alike than I actually saw at first. They both came with a past. And I will say it wasn’t always pretty. But their qualities that were alike as well as their differences made them who they are. From differences being cast aside to finding the very common ground they walk on they found a shared ground and a story being written between them that they never actually thought possible. I think to both of them it was shocking and beautiful at the same time,.
To me this story really was wonderful as it wasn’t just about love, not just about second chances, and not just about allowing yourself to feel something you put up walls to make sure you don’t. It also had the pure danger or not knowing can this love be safe? Will it protect me? Will our love be the downfall of us both?
This was on the line for Kayla and Jaxon pretty much at every turn. Wondering if they were safe from the danger or was it just the beginning?
This was a wonderful fast read for me. It didn’t keep me just interested, it made me give up my sleep to see what would would happen next. I live with no regrets!
This was my first time and I know for a fact in the future I will gladly re read this novel. Its a story I wont forget and I do truly want to revisit again soon!
Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book. I assure you on my heart you will not be disappointed. Wonderful work Amy McKinley 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-06-14 10:53:342021-06-15 08:34:54Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorrene Huisman
This is a very nice quick read. Mornin I like how inclusive is this is an important lesson. Speaking about actions and how it affects the planet and how quickly this got it through was great. I really enjoyed the song thought this book it is really well written.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-06-14 10:40:282021-06-14 10:50:47MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Piper Foster
I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book. I truly stepped outside my comfort zone on this one, but am I glad I did.
We follow the story of Sophie, who is a great representation that we don’t see much of in reading. She’s truly a breath of fresh air and then enters in Wraith. Our biker man, the VP of the Satan’s Devils.
The story progresses truly at a wonderful speed, leaving you wanting more. Be warned there is some graphic content for some. However, if you love the motorcycle club atmosphere and all the emotions that come with it this is for you.
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 Marlow2021-06-14 10:32:592021-06-15 08:33:53Turning Wheels: Satan’s Devils MC #1 by Manda Mellett Review by Michelle Marlow
Such a sweet kids book, I really enjoyed the pictures and the message that was being conveyed. The art is beautiful and I like how its not the same style all throughout, it gives my eyes more to look at. The message the book gives off is that we need to help our world and the animals that live in it by being cleaner, such as recycling, not using plastic, cleaning up after yourself and not leaving trash laying around outside. It is heartbreaking to know that animals are going extinct and if these small changes in our lifestyle could help prevent that then I think it’s a wonderful lesson to teach our kids and has really opened my eyes as well!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2021-06-14 09:41:202021-06-14 09:41:20MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Carrie Reed
This is a great children’s educational book. I love how it takes you on an adventure that also teaches lessons. This little birdie is a perfect example of being conscious of the world around us. Excellent for children of any age. Also the illustrations are fun and eye-catching.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-06-14 09:31:252021-06-15 08:32:45Mornin’ The Super Bird by Jules Heartly–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown
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