I picked this book for my eight and eleven year old just as much as I picked it for me. I’ve been teaching my kids about different cultures, backgrounds, religions, and traditions. Being Jewish but never seeing Israel had me drawn to this book. I could teach my kids a little more, but also myself at the same time! This book was so informative during a whole journey through Israel. You go through a huge diverse, fascinating, beautiful, and historic land. You can see the amazing lands of colors through the landscapes pictured in these pages. I really loved the fields of flowers, but my girls loved the camels and beach art. There is a wonderful glossary at the end of the book that explains some of the words, but also has some great facts about the photos and places. I would recommend this book not only to kids, but anyone who wants to visit Israel one day. This is a great guide to many places there. But also anyone who wants to learn a bit more about other places, culture, food, land, and traditions like I did. I can’t wait to check out some of the other books from this author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-06-30 00:09:322023-07-11 11:47:09Shalom Israel by Melissa Lavi – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Brutal Nights is book four of the Hidden Valley Elite set, but it’s book two of Damon and Skylar’s story. You definitely need to read the first book to their story, but I would personally recommend reading the whole set, in order. There are people and events mentioned that you will have a better understanding of with that knowledge before hand. Book three left off with a HUGE cliffhanger and book four doesn’t make you wait long to see the consequences of that encounter. You won’t want to put these books down until you know how each one ends! I’m not at all sad to say that I have given up some sleep with the “just one more chapter” line that turned into 4am reading easily. A couple times. LOL. Skylar (aka Sky) only wanted to finish up her senior year, write for the school blog, help out her friend Gia with her senior mission, and to go off to college. When Gia’s big mission turns into an undercover blackmail, things get messy for Sky quick. How did things get so crazy so quickly?? Damon (aka D) can’t help but like Sky. She’s the only girl to ever turn him down. She sets his world on fire and makes him blind to stuff. Blackmailing Sky and fake dating Gia seems like a great idea. Where can he go wrong with that arrangement? He hates Gia though. She talks to much, her perfume bugs him, and she’s super clingy. But as things get messy for Sky he doesn’t want out of the arrangement. He could care less about Gia except that he wants Sky. Getting caught in a web of lies with Gia, Sky becomes her best friend’s enemy and with that more problems. The school is on Gia’s side and with that Sky is on the no fly list. D has to put things right with her somehow. With Sky’s present crashing around her and her past sneaking up behind her, Sky is crushed by the weight of everything. Danger is coming and she and her mom need to get out of dodge quick! But will they be to late? Will Damon ruin his whole future over two girls? Will he finally settle his own demons? Will Sky stand up for herself? Or will she crumble at her past flashing back into her life and mind? So many things happen and this book will have you on your toes thinking about what might come next! If you like new adult, romance, enemies to lovers, super tense, spicy banter back and forth, and mega drama filled books then you will love this whole set!! It is so good! I have read two sets from this author now and I love them both!! I can not wait to finish this one!! I know that there are more great reads in my future. Grab these books!! You won’t be disappointed!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-06-23 03:24:132023-06-29 07:35:03Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Twisted Bond is your typical enemies to lovers romance novella, with a dded twist of magic. Rose is trying to get her coven’s magic back from the coven that stole it and cursed them. Titan is the prince of the enemy coven but isn’t quite sure whether or not he wants to take over from his father. He finds himself enchanted with Rose and doesn’t know why. This novella moves very quickly, so if you are looking for something fast paced with a little smut and very little world building, this is for you. For me, I enjoy thorough world building and a solid establishment of the magic system, so the pace of this left me wanting a little more. There were some plot holes, but the interaction between the characters makes up for it in the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2023-06-22 12:32:152023-06-29 07:40:22Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Brittany Angel
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60803265-living-with-conviction” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1649807931l/60803265._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60803265-living-with-conviction”>Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22080886.Toby_Dorr”>Toby Dorr</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5637633766″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Toby brings you through everything she has been through in her life. Toby is arrested for smuggling out a convicted felon. Throws away her entire life, goes through so many emotions and motions. Her father, best friend ends up passing away. Most of her siblings can’t forgive her and try to blame her for their father’s passing. Toby has worked on herself, her spirit, her future and take it with a grain of salt. Toby gets transferred to federal prison to do the remainder of her time. Toby gets released to a half way house, is able to have contact with her mom. And start building her life all over again. This truely is a story of over coming the hardest things in life. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-06-22 09:43:582023-06-29 07:40:07Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Tori Mitton
A classic tale of forbidden romance and close proximity. Catrina had no plans on her relationship with Nathan being anything more than professional. Nathan has other plans. The couple tries to keep their distance from each other, but the tension grows and grows until it threatens to burn everything down. This was an enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the final installment of the Kings of Screen series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2023-06-18 14:30:232023-06-19 14:44:16Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Brittany Angel
Cressida’s life hasn’t been anything grand or special. Her mother passed away, so it’s just been her and her sickly father, who’s super controlling and not very affectionate. He abusive and mean, but he’s all she has so she care for him. Knowing his death is coming soon, she’s been trying to plan for life without him. Not blessed with beauty or any talents, she knows that life is going to be hard. Even with her father’s last name, a woman just doesn’t have the same rights as men do. She’ll be on her own and she’s twenty-five. She’ll have to be a maid, a cook, or something similar once he passes. It will be hard work and her life will be simple, but what else can she ask for? A small amount of freedom is really all she wants. Her father has other plans though. Calling in a debt from a Baron, her father arranges a marriage with Caravahl of the Hinterlands. With no say she accepts her fate, she’s married off, and she’s whisked right away to the Hinterlands. Stories of the land give children nightmares and now she must live there. Going from a small amount of freedom to a marriage and running a house was not where she saw her life heading. At all! But she starts to fall in love with the people and the land around her. Danger threatens it all though. There is a darkness to the Hinterland forest. The land is sinister and hard. It’s hard to work there and it’s even harder to live there. It’s cold. The forest is a poison. The area is just creepy! But it’s her new home and she plans to be a helpmate to her new husband and help when and where she can. As secrets threaten the land and all people in and around it, the last thing they need is a visit from last minute quests. Arriving right after their super quick marriage and their fast journey home, everyone is rushing around to prepare for their unexpected company. How do you prepare for a guest who likes to cause problems though? Purposely messing with people is just part of court. Infuriating her husband seems to be their goal, but as she spends more time with him she sees another side to Caravahl. He actually loves his country and people. He’s a man of honor. Will he risk it all to save her from the darkness? His kingdom, his life, and even his heart? Can he share the truth with her? Will she find her footing in this new life that was thrust upon her or will the weight of it all crush her heart and soul? Will she run in fear once she learns the truth? This book was very interesting. It took me a minute to get into it because I was having a very busy week, but once I did I didn’t want to put it down. I knew something was going to happen soon and I just had to know what!! I ended up enjoying it and the characters. Of course there are sad parts, tense parts, and funny parts but the story gets better and better as you read. I can’t wait to read some more from this author in the future!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-06-15 21:56:432023-06-19 11:24:06Bound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Ahhhhhhh that cliff hanger!!!!! This installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series is by far my absolute favorite. The banter between Sky and Damon is everything. I need the next installment now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2023-06-12 07:59:422023-06-19 10:48:21Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Seen” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679681770l/123750579._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen”>Seen</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32614463.Lori_Nelson”>Lori Nelson</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5607146477″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This book was so action packed. It was a little slow in some parts, but then it picks up very quickly. Mouse has to choose between family members when she discovers a murder in her family. The ending was so sweet, it almost felt like Mouse was so relieved after all that had happened, and could move on to something better for her and her daughter. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-06-09 10:47:032023-06-17 15:12:15Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tori Mitton
This book really deals with adult situations and what happens when couples think their relationship isn’t meeting all their needs. a M/M couple wants to expand on their family or have one for that matter. This means opening the doors to situations or ideas that could possibly hurt their relationship or make it stronger. I haven’t read a lot of M/M/F books before so with that said, I feel that this books approaches the subject matter in a safe and educating way. I feel that the author was able to take this relationship and not only make a great story but also inform the readers in something that not everyone is well versed in. That is a true talent. I read this book quickly because I became emotionally invested in what was happening with the couple and how things were going to end. I recommend reading this not in public because the steam is off the charts and made me blush a bunch!! Enjoy a new world or an existing one. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-06-07 05:20:062023-06-17 14:58:32Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Barbara Bohls
I have been looking forward to the second book in this series for awhile…and I am so stoked to have gotten the chance to read it! As with the first book in the Obscured Throne series, I don’t typically read dark fantasy. However this series seemed to whisper to me in a way I simply couldn’t resist. Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey lived up to my expected hype, which was incredibly gripping from the beginning through to the end, I seriously couldn’t put it down!!!
The reader gets transported through several different character perspectives, each one not only haunting but also very well developed. I found myself lost in their tales. You learn more about the evil that is gripping the world of Alda, and the Black Gnarl at it’s center. We find out that the good forces, are being sustained by the Fifth magic, could there be hope after all? The Obscured Throne’s Eldritch Inheritors stand in the way though, they are elusive horrors worthy of any fright night tales.
Russell once again did an amazing job putting you right there in the world of Alda…hang on, because as you read you may find your spine tingling with fear right alongside the humans, dwarves, and elves in the realm of Alda.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2023-06-07 05:17:412023-06-17 14:58:23Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Taylor K Stephenson
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71668376-huff-puff-grind-the-3-little-pigs-get-smart” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Huff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677889900l/71668376._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71668376-huff-puff-grind-the-3-little-pigs-get-smart”>Huff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5600815929″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This is a cute take on the three little pigs. But in this story the pigs and the wolf become a team and work together. The wolf helps to huff and puff on the windmill to grind flour, and the pigs make home made bread. Everyone is satisfied. So cute! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-06-06 13:33:352023-06-06 18:07:34Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton
This book in the series did not disappoint. It was amazingly well written, had great characters and world building, even had the steam that I crave, all while being a little angsty. All of those traits lead to a very fast paced, quick read for me. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what was going to happen. What would you do if you BFF decided she wanted your crush? That is what happens with this story. The twists and turn, the lies being told, the wanting of someone you know you shouldn’t. It is all in this book. I can’t stress enough how amazing this series is and I feel like with every book that comes out in the series it is just a bit better than the last. Now, I normally state whether you would just pick this book up and start the series. However, this time I am going to say that you should start with the first book in this series because you do meet the characters for the future books throughout the stories, you don’t know how they will play a part in the upcoming books but you get a glimpse of who they are. I also might be biased because I absolutely love this series and think that everyone needs to read it!! If you do find yourself starting with this book in the series (which if we face it sometimes happens). You will be able to follow along smoothly, you just won’t have some background information on the characters. However, you will want to go back and read the other books in the series because you will be hooked. If you have a couple hours to just invest in yourself by reading a book let this one be the book you choose. You won’t be disappointed. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-06-05 05:10:042023-06-06 17:52:27Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Barbara Bohls
This was such an interesting twist on werewolves, witches, and magic and I loved it!! The author spins this story around and it just catches you in it’s web. Twisted and stuck until you finish it. Like many books this one had me staying up a little extra just to finish it asap. A coven of witches twist magic to make a bond with a wolf coven. The wolves are now bonded to the moon and it’s phases and they don’t have a choice but to turn into a wolf with the moon. Rose, who is part of the wolf coven goes into the Dutchmen’s lands to steal the moonstone that binds both covens together to break the curse, but while she’s there she is under the watchful eye of not only the queen but also the prince. The queen is looking for a bride for the prince and not just anyone will do. She must be powerful and helpful to their responsibilities. He needs an heir and wife fast! Titan, the prince doesn’t want a wife, but he must do something. He is running out of time as his father slips away. His father, with the help of the moonstone is the current amplifier of the realm’s magic and it’s slowly poisoning him. Without the bond the realm’s magic will drop and the world with it will be in shambles. The prince must become the new holder for the gem, but he finds himself questioning everything. When the two of the meet something in them both changes. She’s attracted to his darkness and he’s not interested in his heart holding the realm together. Choosing their own paths might just be the end of them both. You need to check this book out! You will enjoy the twists and turns as much as I did. Plus the unique take on the supernatural world.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-06-03 02:21:272023-06-05 14:05:31Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
This book caught me off guard. I really wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because I am normally not one that is drawn into the circus theme because I don’t care much for clowns. That said, I was blown away with the elegance in which the writer conveys the storyline. The aerialists in this story really are captivating in the way they are described in this story. I love the determination of the leading female character. She sets her mind to something and runs with it. This book brought out a lot of emotions for the characters that help give the reader a sense of being. It really drew me in and made me feel everything they were feeling. There is suspense, love, danger, and a lot more that I wish I could talk about but don’t want to spoil this for others. It is a must read and I can’t wait for the second book because I need to know what happens. The steam in this book is done with grace. It really helps build the storyline. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes suspense, danger, and steam. It was a very quick read because I had to know what happened. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. This is the first book of the series and I am hooked ready for more. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-06-01 07:29:052023-06-05 13:47:28Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Barbara Bohls
OMG!!!! I honestly loved this book so much, from the mysteriousness of “The Lodge” to the “staff”I am so glad that I chose it. Sydney and Kage remind me of Christian Grey and Anastasia with their physical descriptions of the romance between them. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2, with Sydney, Kage, L, and J. I am hoping that the other two find love as well. I seriously am fascinated with the outcome of this story. I feel like the endgame didn’t really happen that there is more to it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2022-06-30 13:11:362022-06-30 15:18:59Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection Book 1) by A.C. Kramer – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
This series just keeps getting better. This is the second novel in the series about a nurse who developed the ability to see ghosts after a medical emergency. I enjoyed this installment of the series. There was some drama and I loved watching Morgan and Caleb fall further in love. This is a good series and I look forward to reading the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2022-06-26 21:10:022022-06-27 12:17:12Distant Memories (Nurse Morgan Series Book 2) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Cindy Rushin
Another gripping book! This is the second in the series and amazing as the first. In this book you will follow Kara, Cub, and of course our favorite Finn as their stories come along. This has more of the historical aspects, where as the first has more magic in it. But still soo good!! I’m going in for all the books in this series!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2022-06-26 13:26:022022-06-26 13:46:34The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Tori Mitton
This book was well written. The book was romantic, sweet, adorable, and cute. Not only was the Romance in this book heart warming, the stories were really good. They have three different sweet romances. All adorable and good. I love that they tie in with each other in some way. If you’re looking for a good story about couples, this is your book!
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 Pritt2022-06-23 04:57:532022-06-23 08:27:02The Happily Ever Bookstore by Bernadette Marie reviewed by Jessica Pritt
What happens when the life you planned takes a curveball? That is what happens to the leading man in this book. He finds himself in a huge hole of self pity. Desperately trying to figure out what to do with himself. The leading female idolizes the main man. She was just starting out in the firehouse when he became injured. She feels like she can help him when she notices that he is struggling. The community that they belong to come to the aide. Together they try ti figure out a way for him to find a new path in life. This book is a short, quick read. It will have you second guessing what you would do if the plan that you are following changes for some unforeseen reason. It is a sweet romance with some steam. Overall, the book was a very good quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-06-20 10:03:032022-06-22 06:11:13Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Barbara Bohls
Absolutely best series/box set ever! The series includes 6 books, starting with Lost Bastard, then follows Cold Bastard, Wild Bastard, True Bastard, Dark Bastard, and King Bastard. I highly recommend this box set. What is better than getting all of the books in one set? The books are romantic, steamy, and action-packed drama. Each character went through their own trials, but the family always sticks together to fight their evil father.
Book 1 This book was a serious page turner, and constant mystery of “what will happen next?”. The book is based off the mob/mafia underworld and the twists and turns are bountiful. The character building is amazing and it’s very easy to get attached to each character. Literally no one can be trusted. Deva is on the run from her father because she was sold off to the underworld. She has now started a new life as a physical therapist, that is until a favor is needed to be collected upon by the woman who rescued her. Beatrice runs a “company” called Purgatory and she refers to her agents as “Dark Sparrows”. She has called upon them to help out a friend, Lazarus King, to help find and protect his “bastard” brothers his evil father has “sired”. Deva is definitely an amazing badass woman, but everyone has that something to make them tick. First of the brothers to be found is Alexksei, who ends up being Deva’s weakness. A brilliant first book to an amazing series.
Book 2 The second book was filled with steamy romance and action. Zoe is such a strong and independent woman; she is also an excellent translator. She comes to work for a man named Archer as a “Dark Sparrow” and the intensity is insane between them. The “evil father” Finch is more active in the background in book 2 than he was in book 1. This book is a little on the darker side of romance. Has lots of unexpected events.
Book 3 This book is all about second chances with Kai and Izzy. There are an immense number of secrets between the two of them, which slowly drives them apart. Again, the book had a good mix of romance, action, drama and danger. Kai is a strong alpha and Izzy is his weakness, and after bringing him to his knees, he vows to never let anyone, or anything affect him that way again. Izzy is the owner of a PR firm. She is approached by Jamison Finch (the evil father) to help him, but she does not know if it is a good idea to work with him or not.
Book 4 “True Bastard” is between Liam and Catriona. Liam is headstrong and determined to be absolutely nothing like his father. He will do anything for Catriona even though his mind pulls him to do something different. Catriona has a heart of gold, and brings happiness to everyone she meets, she is also a Nun. In this book a bigger picture is given on the brothers and the past and present father issues.
Book 5 This book will invoke insane feelings of anger towards Finch. Ellie is a 911 operator, and on the brink of an emotional and mental crisis. Sam’s past is a large focus in this book. The accidental call that Sam makes to Ellie may actually be what saves them both from utter turmoil or will be the cause of their destruction. Dark Sparrows are not used in this book, and you do not hear from Gabrielle at all.
Book 6 Excellent ending to the series. Finally, you get more of a glimpse of Lazarus and what may or may not be his happy ending. Sasha is an independent woman, but Lazarus seems to think she needs constant protection. The ending is a little anti-climactic BUT wraps up the story in a nice bow. This is a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Dawkinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Dawkins2022-06-17 01:10:262022-06-17 14:15:39Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by HELEN DAWKINS
Queen of Hearts is a part of a series called Heels, Rhymes, and Nursery Crimes, that is made up of 27 standalone books by various authors. Queen of Hearts is book 21 in the series by Natalina Reis. I absolutely love any rendition of Alice in Wonderland and the Queen of Hearts. This book is devious, dark and twisty, as well as a fantasy romance. One of the main points of the story is that the Queen of Hearts, Mimi, punishes any man that is abusive towards women or a cheater. She does not punish them in the way that you would assume. One would immediately think that she’s an apothecary, she must kill the men, but she doesn’t…. she renders their genitals useless. Definitely a fast-paced story that keeps you on the edge of you seat waiting for what happens next. Mimi has never had any issues with her plans until she meets the richest and by farthest evilest men. She must make him pay, but she has to be smart, meticulous. Will her plan be the cause of her demise, or will she prevail? Definitely a page turner and must read!
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Oh my gosh, I cannot explain the magic of this book. Leona makes all these relationships form within days, she owns the bookstore where Sadie&Charlie meet. Because of Leona, Fiona the author of all the happily ever after books, falls in love with her ex husband all again. Everyone gets their happily ever after because of Leona. Leona has an awakening of her life and what she wants, when her book store floods. I read this book in 2 days, I could NOT put this book down at all!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2022-06-14 18:34:322022-06-15 06:58:12The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Tori Mitton
This was my first book by this author and I was very entertained. Romance Under Aquarius is all things mermaid, treasure hunting, and sweet Paranormal Romance. This is a multi-POV book with an engaging story, and due to this, we get 4 different stories in one! Maris is a mermaid princess looking for more. Kasper is searching for a treasure to save his brother. Pasha wants more than she is destined for. And Ryn learns that what he thought he wanted, wasn’t what he wanted at all.
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Distant Heart Sounds is a novel about Morgan, a nurse who works in an emergency room who recently had a near death experience. After having surgery for an aneurysm, she returns to work and finds that she has some new abilities. She can see, hear, and smell things others can’t. She can speak to ghosts and see auras. While navigating her new abilities, friendships, and work, she starts to use these abilities to help others. Definitely a quick read with some enjoyable characters.
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The Titans of Manhattan series does not disappoint with this 4th installment. This book is an easy read and a page turner. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. The main characters met in high school and a bet led to a series of events that unfolded both good and bad. 10 years later, they see each other again with a job on the line. Can they overcome what happened in high school that changed the trajectory of events for them? Can the hurt ever go away? When the female lead thought she had overcome everything that had transpired just to see the male lead and realize she wasn’t as over things as she thought. This book is really well written and the angst, family issues, torture, secrets and love will have you reading all the way through the night. You want to see what will happen and you become physically and emotionally involved in the progress of the characters. Don’t get me wrong there will be times that you are mad like spitting nails mad but it doesn’t last that long. Reviewed by @bbohls
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This is the third book in this series and I feel like each one gets better and better. This book takes you on an adventure. What happens when you have a ballerina take to pole dancing? You get one of the biggest guys in New York to take notice. What happens from there……a bunch of things. There is steam in this book!! What happens when that beautiful dancing girl is the girl you happen to have a one night stand with? Guys, this book is amazing!! It is a very easy read. You will find that you are constantly turning pages just to see what happens next. I got embarrassed when the characters did. I got angry, sad, flustered. It was awesome. It also has some triggering sequences in it but I feel the author has been respectful of the situations and did their best to portray a difficult situation for anyone to go through. I highly recommend reading this book and the whole series.
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This story starts out with a little story telling, it takes you down the “I cannot put this down” rabbit hole of a book. This book brings to life what PTSD is like. It can show in many many forms, and JP is struggling coming back home from the military. Can JP get through this and get help for what he has dealt with and seen overseas. So we’ll written!
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First thing first, I did not read the previous books in this series. That being said, this book can be read as a stand alone. You do not need to read the previous books in order to understand what is going on in this book. However, after reading this book you will want to go back and read the other two in the series. That is what I am currently doing. Now, let’s get into the meat and potatoes of this book. It is a really fast read!!! You will fall in love with the characters because of how the author us able to put feelings and actions to words written. I am a strong believer that, “If a book can make you feel what the characters are, it was written amazingly.” This book did not disappoint on that level. This book not only has all the steam you could ever possibly want but it also has mystery. You not only get to experience the quick whit of the female lead but you also get to see the strength of the male lead. Together they are an unstoppable team. You will keep turning the pages to see what is going to happen next or to even just feel the chemistry the two main characters have. It is definitely a book that will make you not quit reading until it is done. So, if you have a day where you can sit on the beach or next to the pool or even just on the couch and read, I highly recommend this book.
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