Number 5 in this series and I am still hanging on every word this author writes! Yes they can be all read as a standalone but they are all equally as amazing so highly recommend them too. I love nothing more than a friends to lover’s story, I think friendship can be such a good base for a relationship sometimes and this story was just the most perfect example of that. Ms Stewart always manages to make me fall in love with her characters, they are always genuinely nice people and they feel like you are reading about your friends. I loved Olivia, she was so sweet and funny, and I can see why Brett was so enamoured with her! Brett, bless his heart, you could really tell how much Olivia meant to him, and in my opinion they were so perfect for each other. They had a really good chemistry that was genuine and not over the top, I was secretly rooting for them the whole way through. As with all of this authors books you can count on the secondary characters being brilliant and they were – they all add something to the story that make it so much more enjoyable to read. As always I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future – she is definitely one of my go to authors!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-01-07 09:29:452019-01-07 09:37:10The Way You Are (Carolina Connections #5) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Katie Matthews
This isn’t the first book that I have read by this author so I knew I would be in for a good read and as I expected I wasn’t disappointed at all. Apart from the amazing characters and storyline I just adore this authors writing. Her books are so easy to read and she has a way of making her characters really feel like they are real. Her detailed writing captures my attention straight away and I never want to put her books down. I liked that the story wasn’t quite what I was expecting and that actually made it really interesting to read. Usually MC books have a naive female character that gets protected by the alpha male but the female lead in this could absolutely hold her own and had a different story to tell, she has issues in a completely different way. I really fell for Kit’s character and I thought that author did an amazing job with her story; I could feel everything that she did and that really poured off the pages to me as I read about her. Lee also was not what I was expecting and my heart broke for him quite a few times as he struggled with not only his own issues but trying to help Kit overcome hers too. This was a really touching and emotional read and one that I highly recommend- I am looking forward to reading book 2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-01-07 09:09:482019-01-07 09:36:27A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1) by T. Birmingham – Review by Katie Matthews
Ok so being totally honest I was not sure about this book at all – it is completely out of my comfort zone for reading, I’m more of a romance kind of girl but I had seen a few friends say how good it was so I thought I would give it a go. I am so glad I gave it go, have I been converted to post-apocalyptic, zombie stories, probably not but I cannot fault the authors writing at all. The story was exciting, full of action and I found myself wanting to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen. At times it almost felt like I was reading about a movie, the authors descriptive language was great and the story rich in detail. I really felt like I was right there with Rafe and Charlie as they tried to survive. An exciting 4 star read that I would definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-01-04 09:08:302019-01-04 10:37:12Alive (Sundown Series Book 3) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Katie Matthews
This was such a lovely Christmas read, the season may be over but I always love reading Christmas stories so I was more than happy to dive straight in. I have read a few books by this author now so I know I’m going to be entertained and as I expected I wasn’t disappointed. Ms Ranae has an amazing talent for pulling you into her stories quickly and although this was a quick read I was still fully immersed in what I was reading. I really liked the characters and the chemistry between Jake and his little helper was pretty hot! Because the story was so short there was little time for the author to fully develop the characters but this is to be expected from a novella sometimes, it didn’t really take much away for me as the reader and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-01-04 02:26:562019-01-04 14:33:35Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Katie Matthews
This was such an enjoyable read. I have to say I really loved the cover, it’s really unusual. I have read books by this author before and know she has a really nice writing style so I was looking forward to reading her new release. I loved the setting and storyline for this story and have to admit it’s the first of its kind that I have read – I have read stories with characters from different ethnicities before but this is the first Bollywood story that I have read and it was really good. The author’s use of descriptive language enabled me to get that beautiful, colourful vividness in my imagination that I know Bollywood is famous for. I loved reading Vir and Soumya’s story; I loved the connection they had even if they did deny it! The author’s attention to detail meant that the story flowed really well and I read it in one sitting. I would absolutely recommend this book – it is a very entertaining read that will keep your interest throughout.
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This was a great anthology with some fantastic stories – there is definitely something for everyone here in this collection. The two stories from this anthology that I am reviewing are Foxxy’s Christmas by Allyson R Abbott and A Kiss Under a Blue Christmas Moon by Tamara Ferguson.
Foxxy’s Christmas – Allyson R Abbott This wonderful author never fails to entertain me with her wonderful writing and Christmas stories! I have read quite a few by her and I love them all. After I have finished reading them I always feel all warm and fuzzy inside and this one was no exception. The characters in the story were great and I could feel the wonderful connection that they had.
A Kiss Under a Blue Christmas Moon – Tamara Ferguson I love a second chance romance story and one set at Christmas is always going to be a winner for me and this story was just that! I loved every second of it. I have read a few stories by this author and she never fails to drag me on into her stories straight away and she always creates characters that I instantly fall in love with.
A really great set of stories that I highly recommend! @katiem
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-30 12:34:582018-12-30 15:43:00Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes Featuring stories by Tamara Ferguson and Allyson R Abbott – Review by Katie Matthews
I love this author so I was really excited to see that she had a new chapter of one of my favourite series coming out and it did not disappoint at all! She never fails to get my hooked into her stories within the first few pages and I know I am going to fall helplessly in love with her characters. The way the author has chosen to write this from a multiple point of view I honestly thought I was going to be confused but I wasn’t at all – it was really easy to follow and I felt like I got to understand all of the characters so much better. I got to see deeper into their friendships/relationships and feel the connections that they had. I think this definitely has to be my favourite book by this author so far and if you have read any of the Satan’s Devils stories then you will 100% love this new spin off series! I can’t wait for more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-30 12:16:252018-12-30 15:34:49Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a short read about some really lovely characters. It didn’t take me long at all to get in this story and I really loved Callie. I could honestly feel that she had the weight of the world on her shoulders with everything that she had to do around the house and everything that she had been doing for her family for so many years. At times I easily forgot how young she actually was. It was pretty clear how much Callie’s family meant to her and so she did everything she could to try and support them in their time of need. I loved that the magic of Christmas shone through in this story and at a time where Callie really needed it! The ending to the story was really sweet and I would absolutely love to read more about this family again in the future.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really, really enjoyed it. It didn’t take me long at all to become absorbed by the author easy to read writing style. There are some sensitive issues in the story but the author did a great job when writing about them. I really felt like she had taken the time to think about how to write about them which made it very realistic. I felt a real connection with Alice and I enjoyed reading about her. I liked Griffin too, I don’t think that he was quite what I was expecting and so it made him even more refreshing to read about. Overall I really enjoyed this story – it was a sweet romance filled with a little bit of angst along the way! I will definitely be looking to read more from this author again in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-29 15:21:332018-12-29 15:36:50Rising Star by Susannah Nix – Review by Katie Matthews
This is the second book that I have read by this author an again I really enjoyed it. It’s not my favourite genre but I have really enjoyed finding a new genre to enjoy and I think P.A. Wikoff is a fantastic author and he has a great writing style which keeps my interest throughout. I really liked the characters and the detail in which the author had used enabled me to fully envisage what I was reading. Lara is a really interesting character and I really enjoyed following her story. There are some great twists and turns in the story and it is definitely full of action and fantasy. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-29 15:05:592018-12-29 15:35:34The Progeny Assassin: A Tarnished Lands Story (Forgotten Woods Book 2) by P. A. Wikoff – Review by Katie Matthews
Tell Me Something is book 1 in the something series by Aubrey Bondurant. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was really impressed! I have been waiting a long time to find a book that had me completely hooked in this genre like this one did/ I think it’s safe to say I have found myself a new go to author and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series. This story covers some really sensitive issues and I thought that the author did an amazing job with the way in which she wrote about them. Due to the content of this book it is definitely for mature readers only! I loved the relationship between Haylee and Josh – they were definitely good for each other. The chemistry between them was off the charts and the sex scenes were HOT!! I suppose it did have a 50 shades feel about it but so do many of the books in this type of genre and it’s definitely not an issue for me as a reader. I thought the sex scenes were particularly well written! To be honest, there were times when the sex scenes were almost as raunchy as the kind of thing you might find on a website like watchmygirlfriend.porn! I liked Haylee’s character, for someone who has suffered such loss in her life she was strong in ways she didn’t know – it takes something to completely start again and have a fresh start. During the Christmas scenes I just wanted to give her a big hug, I can’t even imagine how you get through that by yourself! Josh was a tricky character for me; on one hand I LOVED him! I loved that he didn’t fit the typical alpha male, dominant character, he had his own insecurities and issues that he had to work through but I also got frustrated with him at times when it came to him admitting how he really felt about Haylee.
Ask Me Something is Sasha and Brian’s story. This is the second book in this series and I am as in love with this book as I was the first one. I love Sasha – she comes across as really independent but there’s still that small vulnerability especially when it comes to Brian. Over the 8 years she’s kept her feelings under wraps convincing herself that there’s nothing there just friendship and an easy flirty relationship! I love that she stands her own ground when it comes to her job to prove that woman can be just as powerful as men in the boardroom! Brian, oh Brian! He was so dreamy!! Although I did want to him to just man up and tell Sasha how he felt! He definitely fulfilled the alpha male/dominant role for me and more! I would have happily taken Sasha’s place on more than one occasion!! I liked that this was told from Sasha’s POV although I think I would have liked to have seen some parts from Brian’s POV even if we do get to hear from him in the epilogue. Again this story had some underlying issues that were explored and again they were really well written about. I think this is one thing I am coming to love about this author, amongst all the hot sex scenes are storylines that have a deeper meaning and they are beautifully written about.
Bet Me Something is book 3 in the fabulous Something series . This is the third book that I have read by this author and I can’t even describe how in love with this series I am and the characters that are in it! I love that the characters from the previous books are still in this one and you can still get glimpses into their lives and how they are progressing but it doesn’t take anything away from the story that you are reading – they are cleverly intertwined! I really like this authors writing style – her books are easy to read and have kept my interest from the beginning until the end. Bet Me Something is Makenzie and Colby’s story. The chemistry between these two was immense! Poor Kenzie she has liked Colby for so long and I loved that she took her chance when she had it! I really liked her character, I thought out of all the characters in the story she grew the most and by the end of the story she had become a lot stronger and stood up for herself. Like in the other stories it took me a while to warm to the male character in this instance Colby, he was another great alpha male but he frustrated more than the others – although by the end I loved him! The struggle for him was different because he felt like he was betraying his best friend, Brian, by being attracted and wanting his younger sister.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-29 14:47:332018-12-29 15:14:12The Something Series – Box Set (Books 1-3) by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Katie Matthews
I was so excited to finally read the conclusion to Juniper and Kyle’s story and it didn’t disappoint at all! I loved every minute of it and read it in only a few hours. The author’s writing was outstanding, you could tell how much thought and planning went into the story and it really was an absolute pleasure to read. I loved how the author kept me guessing the whole way through the story, there were so many twists and turns – I was definitely kept on the edge of my seat trying to guess what was going to happen. The writing was beautifully detailed and I absolutely cannot recommend it enough. This series needs to be read in order as it is a continuation of Juniper and Kyle’s story. I love Juniper and Kyle; they both have their own issues to deal with and through the dual telling of this story I really felt like I got to know them both really well. It is actually really hard to write this review without giving anything away so all I can say is that it is definitely one of my favourite reads of this year and if you have read the previous book then you absolutely need to read this conclusion – you will not be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-27 14:37:562018-12-27 14:50:12Finding Juniper (Smoke Series Book 3) by Sadia Ash – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a fantastic collection of short Christmas stories by some amazing authors! I loved that there were couple who I have read work by before and then also some new tome authors but each story in this anthology I thought was a well-deserved 5 star read! Although there may only be 5 stories there is definitely something for everybody from historical, contemporary to paranormal! The 5 stories included in the anthology are as follows Courtship and Courage by Carrie Dalby When Time Stood Still by Chelsi Arnold and J.D Boudreaux Hobbes House Noel by C.J Petterson Talking in Code by E.A Hale Safe Haven by Jolie St. Amant I don’t think I can actually choose a favourite from this anthology which unusual for me there always seems to be one that stands up but I absolutely adored all of them. Each one was different and the author or authors were able to drag me into their stories easily. I actually would have happily read full length versions of any of the stories. As I said before there is definitely something for everyone in this great collection and I cannot recommend it enough!
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This was a beautifully written and highly emotional read. The author’s attention to detail during the story was excellent and I really felt like I was right there along with the characters. This is my first read of anything by this author and she has really impressed me with her vivid storytelling. I will absolutely be looking forward to reading more from her in the future. I loved reading about Laura Beth and Joe – I was so wrapped up in their story, the highs and the lows. I think because I was so invested in them I found it really emotional in parts, I was desperate for them to get their happily ever after. I love historical romance stories but I haven’t read one with a war-time setting so it was really interesting to read and I had a hard time putting it down. A moving and emotional read that I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-23 06:51:152018-12-23 07:14:40For the Love of Laura Beth (A Chicago Christmas Book 4) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Katie Matthews
I have to admit this book totally took me by surprise – the blurb I thought was quite vague and the cover doesn’t reveal much at all so going into it I had no preconceived ideas about what was going to happen and what I got was a fantastic story that I couldn’t put down until I had finished. The author told a really powerful story and I liked that it was through the eyes of a teenage boy and I think this may be a first for me. I have read many coming of age stories but the main character is usually a girl and the stories can be a little predictable but this one wasn’t at all. I could tell that the author had really thought about what he was writing – there weren’t a vast amount of characters in the story which made it feel more of an intimate read and I felt like I got to know them all really well. This is my first read by this author and I know that it won’t be the last; he has truly captured my attention with his engaging writing style and attention to detail with his characters. A great YA/Coming of Age book that I would 100% recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-21 06:43:042018-12-21 08:57:42Leaving Jackson Wolf by P.A. Kane – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a wonderful debut novel for this author and I am really excited to read the second book. I was drawn into the story fairly quickly and the ending definitely left me with questions, hence why I can’t wait to get my hands on book 2! Dawson and Izzy’s story was wonderful to follow and I could truly feel the love and connection that they had. I do have a slight soft spot for rock star romance stories so that is probably why I loved this one as much as I did. The writing was excellent and the author really brought her characters to life and gave them a real life feeling to them, I felt, as a reader, like I was living the highs and lows of their relationship with them, it was a very engaging read. I adored the way Dawson loved Izzy, it’s the kind of love I think everybody wants to experience. She was everything to him and he was the same to her. As I said previously with how the story ended I can’t wait to see what happens next – I hope the author isn’t about to break my heart! A fantastic debut novel that I highly recommend!
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I was so excited to read the final book in this series and what a conclusion it was! This is by far my favourite series from this author – I have loved every single word that I have read, with every turn of the page I got deeper and deeper into this exciting world that Ms. Luana has created. The author wove a beautiful tale over these books full of twists and turns and with amazing characters. I have loved reading about Wren over these books; she has been a fantastic female lead! I loved that the author introduced some new characters into the book even though it was the last one; they blended well into an already well established series. I truly have loved this series and I cannot recommend it enough – this was the perfect ending in my opinion!!@colleennoyes
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-20 13:55:172018-12-20 14:46:27The Confectioner’s Truth (The Confectioner Chronicles #3) by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews
This is my first read by this author and I was completely blown away by this story. I was worried going in that it was book 3 in a series but I quickly realised that it could easily be read as a standalone (however I absolutely will be reading books 1 and 2!!). The author’s writing style was so engaging and I quickly found myself falling in love with her story and her characters. I was really disappointed when I got to the end because I was not ready to stop reading! I loved Alexa and Kent! From the way they met to how their relationship developed, I felt like I was hanging on their every move and every word. Alexa was such a fun character to read about – I instantly found a connection with her that continued throughout the story. I couldn’t help but love Kent even if he was a little rude at times but I knew deep down that was just a coping mechanism! I absolutely adored this story and I cannot recommend it enough!!
I really enjoyed this story; it had this great originality to it that made it really interesting to read. I quite like shifter stories and have read a few and Claiming Her Mates was definitely one of my favourites that I have read. This book is also the first that I have read by this author and I thought that she had a really engaging writing style, one that captured my attention easily and held it throughout the book. I really liked Havana and I thought that she was a strong female lead in the story. I will admit I’m not usually one for stories that involved or potentially involve multiple partners but it was different in this book and I loved how protective Liam, Mason and Gabriel were over Havana. This book has definitely paved the way for what I think will be a great series and I am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-20 12:56:152018-12-20 13:26:50Claiming Her Mates: Book 1 (A paranormal shifter romance series) by Dia Cole – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a great, fast paced read! I have read work by this author previously so I knew that I would be in for a good read and I wasn’t disappointed. When I first read the blurb I wasn’t sure what I was in for so I was really looking forward to reading it, it left me a little intrigued! It didn’t take me long to become hooked on the story, and there were some quite sensitive topics in it that might not be for everybody but I thought it was a great, thrilling read that I found hard to put down. The author has done a great job of interjecting humour and entertainment into a book with some dark moments. I really liked the main characters and I could tell how important it was for them to find out the truth behind what was happening in the story. I felt really connected and engaged by them. An intriguing read that I absolutely would recommend.
I thought that A Second Chance was a really enjoyable paranormal read. It is the first book that I have read by this author and I found that it didn’t take me long to be engaged by her writing style and hooked into the story. I have really started to enjoy paranormal stories now so I was really looking forward to reading something by a new to me author. I did find myself a little lost at time I will admit with the repetitive style that the author had adopted and it not a style I am used to however I don’t think it really took anything away from the storyline and the characters. The author’s detailed writing allowed me to become fully immersed in the lives of the main characters and I was right there along with them as they experience a whole host of emotions. I really did feel a connection with them. I will certainly be looking forward to the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-19 09:37:402018-12-19 09:53:33A Second Chance (The Powder River Pack #1) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews
What another lovely Christmas read from Ms Abbott! I really do adore her writing and always find myself completely absorbed in her stories from the very beginning. I love Christmas stories and this is probably one of my favourites, I just felt so warm and fuzzy on the inside whilst reading it. It is definitely one of those stories that could totally be turned into a Christmas film! I know I would watch it! I loved Kat and Dan so much! They were so, so perfect together! They had this connection over coffee of all things but it was something that brought them together! As always the author threw in a couple of curve balls to the story line but I was absolutely rooting for Kat and Dan the whole way through! A fantastic Christmas read that I highly recommend! I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-18 14:18:292018-12-18 16:59:46A Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Katie Matthews
I love, love, LOVED this anthology; all four novellas were fantastic reads. I already adore one of the authors featured in this collection so I was super excited to read something new form her but the other three were new to me so I was looking forward to reading their work too. I think it’s safe to say I have found another three new authors to love and I definitely want to read more of their stories. Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie was such a wonderful read and a great story to kick of this anthology. I loved Layla and Chance – oh my gosh he was so hot!!! As always this author completely captivated me by her amazing writing and characters. I forgot that I was reading a novella at times because of how full the story was, I actually didn’t want it to end I was so wrapped up in Layla and Chance’s story! Dirty Martinis by P.M. Carson was another great read. I loved reading Rachel and Drew’s story and with a lot of people meeting via online dating now I thought that this was a story that felt real to life and I could imagine the story unfolding the way it did in real life. Into the Deep by Kylie Stewart was a fun read and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. There were some really good and unexpected twists and turns that constantly had me guessing what was going to happen. I loved Grayson and Gemma and together I really did think that they made the perfect couple! The Spy Who Kissed Me by Sharla Lovelace was a really great read. I loved that although similar in character to the main in Layla’s Chance it was completely different. I loved the humour in this story and it certainly made me laugh a few times. Overall a fantastic 5 star anthology that I would highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-17 13:51:282018-12-17 15:34:41Reckless: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology by Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P.M. Carson and Sharla Lovelace – Review by Katie Matthews
I was so excited to start this book after loving the first book in the series and it was everything I wanted it to be and more. I have been so lucky to read a few books by this author now and each one has been an incredible read. Ms Luana really does have a talent for creating such unique storylines and characters – her attention to detail is excellent. I always feel like I am part of her stories and because of that attention to detail I can easily imagine what I am reading. This book definitely should be read after the first as it builds on the plot from the first story and the author adds another amazing layer to it! There were twists and turns everywhere and I honestly couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to try and find out what was going to happen next! I can’t wait to find out what happens next in the third book!!
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to ask myself how have I not read anything by her before? This was a really great read and although I haven’t read any of the series previously this book was easily read as a standalone. The authors’ writing was exciting and pulled me in straight away. I loved all the different twists and turns and I was on the edge of my seat trying to guess what was going to happen on more than one occasion. I liked the characters Helena and Thomas, they both had a past that was quite horrific but when they meet each other you could just feel the connection that they had. This is quite a dark read I will admit but I still really enjoyed it. I am definitely going to be looking to read more from this author again in the future and I highly recommend this book especially if you enjoy a little darkness to your reads!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-14 04:12:262018-12-14 08:53:21Never Let Me Fall (Fatal Dreams #3) by Abbie Roads – Review by Katie Matthews
Book 4 in this series and I honestly cannot get enough of it! This is by far one of the best series that I have read in a very long time. The author has been able to easily hold my attention over the four books – I didn’t want this book to end as I was not looking forward to the book hangover that I knew was inevitable! The author’s writing is exciting, she pulls you in from the very first word and I just love the characters that she has created! I love Kate and Chase – I can’t help but desperately want them to find their happily ever after! They have such an intense chemistry that felt natural and the author wrote these scenes between them really well. I am gutted that this series is over, it’s been an absolute pleasure to read and I will definitely be looking to read more from this author again in the future. Thank you Via Mari for a fantastic 5 star series – I have loved every single minute of it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-14 03:57:342018-12-14 05:55:13Degrees of Power (A Prestian Series Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Matthews
This was a short and extremely saucy read! Having read the first book in this series I knew to expect the way in which the author has chosen to set out these stories and so I wasn’t surprised by the very short chapters about one main character and differing secondary ones. It is hard to find a connection with the characters due to how short the book is but the author definitely does a great job at story telling in such short bursts and she is definitely good at writing sex scenes that aren’t too over the top! I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
I have been patiently waiting (well attempting to be patient about it) for this book for ages! I absolutely LOVED book 1 in the series and as it had been a while I had to go back and quickly refresh my memory – but that also meant I got to re-read one of the most amazing books I have read and so I was ready to get stuck into book 2! AND what a book 2 it was! I was gripped from the beginning. It was exciting, it had me on the edge of my seat and my heart racing more times than I can mention. It was in all honesty everything I expected and wanted it to be and more. It is absolutely one of my top reads of 2018 (and this is around book 560 this year!!) Laurie is by far the best badass female lead that I have ever read about – she is so amazing! I love her and Aiden together! This book was a huge turning point for Laurie’s character and I loved it! Everything about this book was brilliant, the plot, the characters (both main and supporting) and the authors writing was just outstanding! I cannot recommend this book enough – book 1 needs to be read prior to this one but that is as equally as amazing so readers will not be disappointed at all!
I absolutely adore Christmas stories and this author knows how to write them! It’s a quick sweet read that will definitely make you feel all warm, fuzzy and Christmassy inside. The author has this way of grabbing my attention from the very first page and I am always swept into the lives of the amazing characters she creates. I really liked Billie, I loved how important family is to her and that is something I can relate to. I was really hoping that Billie and Leroy would eventually get their happily ever after – I really liked them both together! A lovely Christmas read that I absolutely recommend! This book is part of a series and I would also recommend those too however this can be read as a standalone!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-12-11 10:19:132018-12-11 10:19:15A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Katie Matthews
This is an amazing set of books, each one 5 stars and I thoroughly enjoyed them all. Ms Alexander is a truly talented author and I absolutely adore her writing! The box set contains three books – Fisher of Men, The Catch and Siren Call.
Fisher of Men I quickly became completely absorbed in Leah and Cap’s story, I think it’s definitely a story where you shouldn’t judge people’s lifestyles – everyone is entitled to live the life they see fit and whilst I personally may not want to live that lifestyle I admire the way the author has written about it. She went deeper into that lifestyle than what I thought about it and I really began to understand how that kind of relationship may work. I actually finished reading with a different view to when I started it. I liked Leah and I could really understand her reticence, she has grown up being told one thing and it’s hard for her to accept that actually that may not be the way she wants to live her life. I loved her relationship with her friend and that they were there to support each other. Cap was just HOT! I love a story with a more mature male lead, there’s just something a little sexier about all that experience and knowledge. He came across as a genuinely nice person and I could really feel the connection between him and Leah.
The Catch I admit when I first read the synopsis of this book I wasn’t 100% sure but I’m so glad that I gave it a chance and read it, I was totally hooked from the very start. I loved the main character Paisley. It was really refreshing to read about a character that’s not model think, but someone who is confident and sassy whatever her size! She definitely had no problems attracting the men! I haven’t read anything by this author previously but I will definitely be looking out for more of her books now. The character development over the story was good; it had a story line that was different and some great unexpected twists that made the story even more interesting. There were also some extremely saucy sex scenes – I was impressed with how well written these were. Another plus side to this book is the descriptive writing – I could imagine exactly what I was reading about, especially the layout of the club where the story is set.
Siren Call I have been so fortunate to read a lot of books by this amazingly talented author now and whilst I’m not a huge fan of f/f books I knew I needed to read one written by her and I am so glad I did. I usually find that I’m not overly keen on f/f books because I fail to connect with the characters, I admit I love an alpha male however there was something about the characters in this story that made me love them straight away. There was every emotion I could think in this story and Phoebe Alexander has created such amazing, well developed characters in Jessie and Sirena. I loved the connection between the two and I really felt like I could feel it. Watching them navigate their pasts and begin to trust each other was a joy to read. As always there were fantastic positive messages throughout the book – one of the things I love about this author! That along with great characters, storyline, pace and flow resulted in fantastic 5 star read for me!
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