Bad Things Happen was such a gripping read and one that I really found difficult to put down, this is also the first book that I have read by this author. I was really taken with her writing style, she kept the book exciting and gripping the whole way through and she definitely threw in some great twists and turns too. The characters were complex and had a great depth to them. The storyline was well thought out and had a great pace to it. I loved the way the author chose to write the story and it was not confusing at all, it made the story interesting and unique to read. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series – I hope it is as exciting, gripping and dark as this one was!!!
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Just when you think this author cannot write another 5 star read along she comes with Tapped and in my opinion blows all of her other stories out of the water (and I loved all of those too!!) – If I could give this more than 5 stars I would because honestly it deserves it. Ms Anders had me hanging on her every word with this book and I didn’t want it to end. Janae and Kai = perfection! I loved them together and I wanted nothing more than for them to find their happily ever after together. There was everything that I love reading about in this book, humour, sensual moments, hot and steamy times. The chemistry between them was completely believable at all times and it continued throughout the book. I loved that characters from previous books were back and also the introduction of a new, intriguing character too. I thought that Tapped was a fantastic read and I absolutely loved it! I will eagerly be waiting for whatever is next from this extremely talented author!
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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes was a wonderful read. This is the second book that I have read by this author and I really love her writing style. I fell in love with the characters Perrin and Emil. I loved Perrin’s fun and caring attitude, she was a really nice person albeit a little guarded when it came to her emotions. Emil, I just loved him – there were times where I could have cried for him and thought the author portrayed his character so well, I could really feel the way he felt after serving and then returning to civilian life. The author really brought these characters to life and made me fall in love in love with them and in turn I was rooting for them to find their happiness all the way through. The writing of this story is completely flawless and it was an absolute pleasure to read. I 100% recommend this story and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
An Italian Adventure was a really great read. The first book that I have read by this author and I was really impressed with her beautifully detailed writing. I loved the setting for the story and found through the author’s wonderful descriptions I could imagine the place where Leda grew up. I found the characters really interesting to read about and I liked getting to know them as they grew up. There were a few intertwining story lines for Leda and Nico and it was interesting to read how they both dealt with different situations that happen as you grow up. It was easy to tell at times that the author was using real life experiences as a base because of the feel to the story but for me I loved that as it made it even more realistic to read. I thought that this was definitely a great read and a good start to this series; I am very much 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 Matthews2019-01-15 10:28:142019-01-15 10:47:49An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga #1) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Matthews
Killer Lawyer was an exciting and gripping read and one that I really enjoyed. It’s not my usual reading genre but I have read work by this author before and I was gripped by what I read so I was happy to give his work one more try and again I was so glad I did. The author has created such a multi-dimensional story that I just couldn’t put it down; he kept me guessing the whole way through with his rich detailed writing full of twists and turns. The multiple points of view in the story give for a full rounded read and the characters, as expected, were well developed. I really like Jake’s character, he is a determined person and very meticulous in what he does. I love his ‘relationship’ with Cody! I love the way people form such close bonds with their dogs. Overall I thought that this was a great read, one that definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
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What another fantastic read from this author! Just when I thought book 2 was my favourite from this series along comes book 3 and takes the top spot! I absolutely loved Surviving Jordan! It was filled with everything I love in a book from romance to mystery and it was outstandingly written! This author never fails to pull me in to her stories straight away and not let me back out until I have finished – and even then I still want to go back and read it all over again! I loved the intense passion and chemistry between Ben and Jordan! It was so clear to see how much Ben adored Jordan nut also I could see why Jordan wanted to protect herself. I did find myself rooting for them the whole way through the story; I really thought that they were perfect for each other! I really loved every minute of Ben and Jordan’s story. I 100% recommend this book and this series and I can’t wait to read more from Ms Wine 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 Matthews2019-01-11 07:31:332019-01-11 07:43:20Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3) by Virginia Wine – Review by Katie Matthews
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I liked it, there were parts where I did feel the story was lacking a little but there was a huge amount of potential and I did think the author had a very good developing writing style that improved over the story. I did find that I wanted to keep reading on and finding out more about Amy. She was a character that I struggled to connect with at first but I did find that the more I read about her the more I began to understand the direction to author was trying to take her character in. I really liked the movie feel that the book had and this is what definitely helped keep my attention. The author’s attention to detail was good and I could imagine what I was reading. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author! @katiem
This book almost killed me! Oh my gosh this author she knows how to get me every time I read one of her books, from the completely unexpected to making me fall so hard in love with her characters that anytime anything happens I feel like I am right there with them. I will admit I cried, a lot during this book. My heart hurt for Storm, the author wrote her character in such a way that I genuinely could feel what she was feeling. The emotional feels in this book were real! I have been so lucky to read all of the books in this series, Savage Collision is still one of my most favourite reads ever but this book was something else. I could tell that the author had truly poured her heart and soul into this read, the pain and suffering of the characters is real. I’m not going to go into details as I do not want to spoil this read for anybody but it truly is an outstanding story that I cannot recommend enough – it may only be January but I know for sure that I have found one of my top reads of 2019!
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 Matthews2019-01-09 10:01:512019-01-09 11:23:53Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (Hawke Family #4) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Katie Matthews
I absolutely loved book 1 in this series so I was really excited to dive straight into book 2 and wow! It was such an amazing read, I didn’t think the author could top the first one but she really knocked it out of the park with this second book in this series. It can be read as a standalone however I would definitely recommend reading book 1 first. Again the author took me on an amazing literary journey with this book, it was so much more than I expected and I found myself on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion. I was gripped by the story line, the mystery of everything constantly had me guessing, it was unpredictable and the characters were amazing! The authors writing was so engaging and I found that I couldn’t (and didn’t want to) take my eyes off what I was reading. If you are looking for a romance story with a dark, gritty mysterious undertone to it then I 100% recommend this book! I loved every second of it and I look forward to more from this talented author 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 Matthews2019-01-09 09:34:502019-01-09 11:21:24Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC Book 2) by T. Birmingham – Review by Katie Matthews
I LOVED this book! I have to admit I think I was in love with it before I even started, as soon as I read ‘Alexander Kincaid Storm III’ I was gone! For some reason the name sounds so sexy! There was so much that I loved about this story, the chemistry between the characters, the suspense, the secrets and lies – I just really loved it all! I’m not usually a fan of insta-love it often has me rolling my eyes but I liked it in this story, I’m pretty sure I would have fallen in love with Alex as quickly as Madison did! I loved all of the twists and turns that the author took me on, it was definitely one of those books that I couldn’t put down. I thought the authors writing style was great, the book was easy to read and it took no time at all for me to be captivated by what I was reading. I am really excited to read more from this series and 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 Matthews2019-01-09 09:18:062019-01-09 11:19:16Surviving the Storm (Surviving Series Book 2) by Virginia Wine – Review by Katie Matthews
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!
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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!
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 06:32:562018-12-21 08:54:30Beats of the Heart (Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 1) by Charli B.Rose – Review by Katie Matthews
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.
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