I loved this fun cozy mystery……and this story took me on quite an adventure to Mysty Haven where you meet Bob McLarney. While new to Mysty Haven, Bob is a new reporter for the local paper until he gets terminated from his job. Just when things for Bob are not going so well, he is approached by a man to try and investigate about missing gnomes from Doug’s beautiful flower garden. Will Bob find the missing gnomes or will something more sinister foil his plans?
This book was so much fun to read…I had definitely laugh out loud moments and just over total enjoyment over this story. I loved the mix of magic, mystery, legends, folklore, mysticals and gnomes!! I am already looking forward to book 2!!!
I love sports romance stories with a mix of MMA fighting….this was a great read. Totally enjoyable.
Kendall is trying to make it as a sports reporter…..but when all of her articles are leading up to a downward slope of possibly getting fired…Kendall needs a great story to keep her job. When a tip from Kendall’s father, Rich, about a MMA fighter that he is currently training and about local fighting, this may be the story that Kendall needs to keep her job.
Chad is all business like…..has a love and passion for MMA fighting but also keeps his personal life and his fighting life totally separate. What Chad does not anticipate is the spark he has for Kendall even though he is trying to push her away…he does not want anything to do with any “story line”. Once Chad finally agrees upon his approval..sparks fly between him and Kendall…but then he pushes her away…
Will Kendall give Chad a fighting chance when it is needed…
This story flowed so easily and it was hard to put down. I love the connection between Kendall and Chad. Highly Recommended!
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This romantic comedy was sweet and fun to read. I love the cover of the book and it drew me in instantly and a story that I needed to curl up to after a long week….
Georgia is a spunky, business owner of Celestial Pets …. who also takes the world on her shoulders. Georgia tries to also help save a local pet shelter while making cute costumes for pet owners…while balancing a big increase in her rental space. Hudson Holm is all business… trying to clean up the aftermath after a fallout at the pet shelter and rent increases… while trying to take care of a cat named Oliver. When Georgia is paired up with Hudson for a social media frenzy that you need to use your pet while conversing… the fun begins. Hudson has Oliver the cat while Georgia has Cookie her dog. The banter back and forth….and not knowing they know each otherwise… what happens when Georgia finds out that Hudson is partly responsible with the rental increases and the pet shelter losing their space?
I loved Georgia’s character as I can totally relate trying to take care of everyone even at times of struggle.
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I finally got the my hands on book 2 of the series and it did not disappoint!! Even though this book could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading book 1 to get to know Hunter Divine.
Hunter Divine, former US Marshal and now a PI and his crew have to pick up and head to Reno…..trying to find whom is responsible for the blackmail scheme against Hollywood celebrity Megan Getz. Can Hunter and his team find the culprit against Megan before it is to late?
Glitz, glam, extortion, drama and corruption all wrapped up into a fantastic book!
This book is hard to put down. The author really sucks you in from the beginning. I cannot wait to pick up book 3 and I love the characters……and I am definitely going to re-read books 1 and 2 again!
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Great Story!! The Hunter is Book # 2 in The Freemasons series and I am loving this series. I would recommend reading this series in order as characters in the first book continue into this second book of the series.
Dominic Cacciari will stop at nothing to protect the Freemasonary even if it mean to stop at a journalist, Gemma Hughes, who wants nothing more to expose this organization as she truly believe they are not only responsible for her father’s untimely death but other things as well that are downright bad. Dominic has a plan….feeling like he needs to keep Gemma as close to him as possible even though she has it out for Dominic and his friends to expose what she believes are hard truths. When Gemma is threatened in more ways than one, Dominic will do anything to protect her…or does Gemma believe that Dominic is responsible for the threats against her just to keep her at bay?
This story was fantastic and it flowed so easily and I had a hard time putting this book down. I love Dominic and Gemma together….even though at first I was not a big fan her Gemma’s character at all….but she grew on me and I ended up loving her. I love the details of secrets, lies, a brotherhood of men and some hot sizzling moments….I am looking forward to diving into book # 3.
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This is a beautiful and wonderful story that is full of love, loss, sizzling moments and deep secrets. I loved every minute of this book.
When Will Franconi is contacted by a young man about looking at his car collection…Will does not hesitate. He loved the enthusiasm that Jeremy expresses over fast cars….and invites Jeremy for a showing … and also meets Jeremy’s older sister.. Harper. Will is take back by Harper…. But Harper is all business and is Jeremy’s primary care taker. Once Harper let’s her walk slowly come down getting to know Will on a personal level…all Will wants to do is protect and take care of both Harper and Jeremy.
Personal struggle of a dark past… Will finally opens up to Harper…tells her his past…. But will this scare Harper away or love him more?
This story is just wonderful and my heart really ached for both Will and Harper in so many moments…and I look forward to the other books in the series!!
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This book had me all in right from the beginning….and this author is one of my favorites. A second chance romance with loss, grief, love and definite hot tender moments.
Cole wants his wife back, Ava feels differently and wants a divorce. When Ava approaches Cole about a divorce so she can “move on”….Cole denies her request. Instead, Cole fights for what he wants and that he wants Ava back….and in order to try he proposes that Ava is to help and be project lead as his even planner for a big charity event. Working closely together and arranging to live together again, will Ava’s feeling about a divorce still hold true….as so much cooped up feelings of grief, guilt, loss and sadness have evaded them both?
This story was wonderful and flowed to easily as I turned each page. Cole and Ava stole my heart in this story…two beautifully broken people trying to find each other again and open up……..and I love them together.
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I enjoyed this historical crime with an added of the different views from our character, Lottie. By day, she is a job as a legal clerk and presents herself differently, at night…she likes to be in company with a female companion (especially at a time period when this is not acceptable in society). When a case involving a police office is present to Justice Goff, whom Lottie works for, she finds herself not only immersed in the case, but also in blackmail scheme, unknown where this is all stemming from. Lottie tries hard to keep her personal life a secret from her work life and she is trying to figure out this mystery 0f the fallout of her secret. Will Lottie find out whom is behind trying to blackmail her?
Mystery, danger and mystery all wrapped up in a very good story!
Wow, this is a great YA Fantasy book…I was not sure what to expect…but this book totally surprised me in a great way.
What truly happens when you want something to come true….you wish hard…and in turn find out it is not what is all seems? This happens to Bax…..when a shady character offers him a ring and links him to a Djinn. But when a wish leads to danger and intrigue and loved ones in danger…will Bax remain strong? Definitely pick up this book to find out.
I love the characters and the overall story. It really sucks you in from each turn of the page and I LOVE LOVE LOVE YA genre of book! So well done!!
I just love this series and this book……..was soooooo fantastic. This is book 5 in the series and I highly recommend reading this series in order from the beginning to this final book. The author gave me so much in this story…..romance, danger, action and so much emotion….my heart!!
We fast forward a few years in this book just when you believe life is a bit peaceful, the children are being attacked…..Cam and Freyja must protect them and work together by doing so. Can Cam and Freyja find a way in order to save the children and loved ones?
This book is so packed with emotion……the author truly just had me right from the beginning up until the end. This book is truly a bittersweet end that was so well written.
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Fantastic Box Set!! I would recommend reading this series in order as the author weaves all the characters into each book….
Savage Secrets Book 4 – I love how the author weaves in each character all the way from the beginning of book one and into this book of Marco and Elena. I feel so invested and part of each “family”. If you love a fantastic mafia romance book with secrets, agenda and some sizzling moments this is for you! Truly recommended and another 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 star book!
Ruthless Heir Book 5 – I love the chemistry between Luc and Summer in this book. I love a strong female character and Summer’s character was totally fantastic! Summer is on the run, trying to escape her roommate’s boyfriend, Ben. Summer ends up fleeing to Chicago, and ends up meeting up with Luc for a night of fun. Luc, whom is a very successful businessman but finds out he is the head of the Brambilla mafia family. Little did Summer know that who her new boss is at her job…ends up being Luc. There are plenty of twist and turns in this story along with secrets and danger. Will Luc protect Summer from what is to come? Definitely read and find out!!
Collateral Damage Book 6 – This story of Trey and Hailey I loved, and I couldn’t put the book down from beginning to end. Trey is not only part of the mafia, he is a brilliant surgeon as well. His thoughts consumed by the death of his girlfriend and feels like no one else can break down his walls, until he meets Hailey. Things get a bit out of control when Hailey is kidnapped and Trey will do anything to get Hailey back. As you read more, there is danger, intrigue, lies, blackmail and all wrapped up into some great twists I did not see coming!
Rivals Book 7 – This book of Nico and Mia is fantastic fantastic fantastic!! Mia…wow….she is tough as nails but what she endured…my heart truly broke in a million pieces between her father using her as a pawn and her step brother Ricco, whom I totally despised. When enough was enough, is bravely flees away from her family. Mia know how bad it is, especially her step brother Ricco. Mia has a purpose…take down her own family.
Nico is quiet, loyal and fierce. He will do everything to protect the “families” no matter what. When Mia seeks NIco out with a proposal….this is where it gets interesting. Mia wants protection from none other than NIco…but what is the cost? Family secrets, bartering..will Nico break down his own walls and protect Mia and help her? Intrigue, deceit, trust but the spark and sizzle that goes along with Nico and Mia was perfect!
This series of books is just fantastic and I cannot get enough. The characters, story line..all of it really grabbed me from beginning to end.
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This author is truly one of my favorites and this story of Rock and Becca was…. Wow… Fantastic!
Part of the Satans Devils MC… Rock has a secret… a gambling problem… and did not think anyone would find out until it comes out in the open in front of the entire club. Instead of facing a punishment… he leaves the MC compound and finds, what he thinks is solice with a new MC. When Rock comes into Becca’s life under just horrid conditions…Rock becomes her savior.
Is there more than meets the eye? This story has so many twists and turns…. Highs and lows… but this was one of my favorite stories in this series… twists I didn’t see coming a mile away which made me love this story even more. The author really packs a punch in many ways with Rock and Becca’s story. Both Rock and Becca’s characters tore at my heartstrings in so many ways….. I want to say so much but I do not want to give anything away…. Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Wow what a great read, I was totally surprised as this is a new author to me and I was not sure what to expect….I love a good Sci Fi Romance and I loved Ravenna and Dravos!!
Ravenna is just a strong, kick butt Captain who is all about finding her love after going missing on a mission aboard the Perseus. She does not hold back and bold, which I love about her. When Ravenna is on a rescue mission she also find herself in the confines of Dravos Trax. Dravos is “dangerous”…..or is he? Many people believe that Dravos and his fellow Hirudians are dangerous. Dravos is a prisoner, poked, prodded and experimented on…and was included to be on the mission with Ravenna to help find the Perseus…but what happens when Ravenna, Dravos and the team find the Perseus… Fated mates, betrayal, survival, attraction….I loved Ravenna and Dravos and this story! I am so looking forward to see what is next!
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This is book 3 in this series and I definitely recommend reading this series in order.
Imani, Lance and Melody still navigating each life journey and they all have been through so much!! Imani (my favorite in this series) is strong, sassy and happy. She is now married to her love but when her world comes crashing she looks for Melody and Lance…..even though there has been some ups and downs along the way.
In conclusion this series has given love, life, friendship, secrets and just a roller coaster of true emotion that seems so real.
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This book was very good and I would highly recommend reading this series in order. This book is raw and dealing with what happened in book 1….a bit heartbreaking for me and took me on a roller coaster of emotions.
There is a lot in this story with Melody, Imani and Lance as they are still navigating their friendship along with college life and the future. This story has Lance still being very protective over Melody and Imani…..Melody trying to move on after Kevin and Imani still focused as ever on her college degree. Secrets, love, angst, race and friendship that is tested all tied in this story.
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This book was enjoyable and seeing the friendships between Melody, Imani and Lance while trying to gauge college life had me intrigued. Melody is all about trying to find that soulmate while navigating college and a chance encounter she meets Kevin. Lance is a bit of a ladies man and football player but also protective as well and Imani is so focused on obtaining her chemical engineering degree.
This story is more focused on Melody as she navigates her relationship with Kevin and how the bond between Lance and Imani, her two closes friends come into play. Nothing is what it seems sometimes with Kevin and Melody…..and warning signs!!!
This book was enjoyable and look forward to reading book 2.
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Wow what a story. The intricate details that this author put in to was…wow…superb. Although this book is different than what I normally read..I am so glad I picked this book up and the cover itself intrigued me. The author captures you in different time lines, but the story really comes together. This book is about what happens when poor choices full of greed come full circle and forgiveness between a man and a community of Vietnamese immigrants.
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Revenge….it is all Sofi wants when she learns family secrets that involve the death of her uncle. How to infiltrate that revenge……..get inside the motorcycle club that was involved… The Wolves. Sofi weaves her way into the club, becoming one with them…..but soon finds love and the love comes from acting VP…. Buzz. Will Sofi get caught up in the club and forget or will she end up betraying the trust of her new found family.
This book definitely has its dark moments and triggers…….wow …. raw, rough and shocking…this author really knows how to tell a story……this is a quick read and hard to put down…highly recommended!
I was totally excited to pick up this book and it did not disappoint. El (Melodie) and Wil are a perfect match. El is the daughter of a very famous rock star and all she wants is to sing. El love everything music….but her parents, especially her father, are very over protected especially from the paparazzi and limelight. At first Wil has a secret agenda…..and the plan starts to work in his favor until he meets and gets to know the “real” El (Melodie). Wil and El team up when El needs a guitarist last minute and they have an instant connection in both music and heart. Once secrets and lies about a past come to light..Wil and El are tested….
This story is fantastic…..and I did not want it to end. The story just flowed, even though it was a slow burn, every piece came to life. Secret agenda, lies, paparazzi, disguises, and the spark between Wil and El …..I am already looking forward to seeing where Wil and El’s next step in their journey in music, life and love end up next!
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If I could give this story more stars I would… one of my favorite audio listens ever….This story is so incredibly beautiful between two people whom find each other in unexpected ways.
Bea Lockhart is shunned by her own family after an accident left Bea with a scar on her face….feeling like no one will love her she is hiding in the shadows of helping run her fathers business. Bea finds herself in a small town in Texas where she runs her own business, makes new friends who welcome her unconditionally and here she find Luc….her love. After a betrayal that led Luc to Texas to get away from his grandfather and an arranged marriage..Luc is a hardworking blacksmith and finds love and friendship with Bea. Will Bea and Luc find an everlasting love when the past comes to Texas and tries to destroy everything?
This story is beautiful and well written. I was totally into the narration from beginning to end. If you love a story with love and betrayal, I would highly recommend this listen….the narrator was fantastic as well and really brought the story to light. One of my favorite listens
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I really enjoyed this story and the concept of Elementals, Sleepers and The Chaolt mixed with action, intrigue and spark between Brooke and Levi.
Brooke is saved from an apartment fire by a mysterious man….Levi, who is a fire elemental. He is protective and intrigued by Brooke…..and they definitely have chemistry. Levi must protect Brooke from The Chaolt as they are after her….and the elementals need to protect Earth
There is so much to this book and I do not want to give anything away….this is a really enjoyable paranormal story and I am totally looking forward to more in this series!
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I love shifter books and this is my first AMBW story that include panda shifter and a mage. The chemistry between Ryker and Wednesday is out of this world.
What happens when best friends love each other since forever? This is Wen and Ryker…. best friends whom love each other to the core. When feelings come more to the surface and outright open it can cause heartache and caution. Wen loves Ryker but does not have the heart to tell him…as she feels like she is not truly Ryker’s “mate”. When Ryker’s feeling come out into the open how much he truly loves Wen……at first Wen is hesitant believing since she is not a shifter they are not meant to be…. When both sets of parents embark on setting them both up on a “Paris in Springtime” Cruise for singles….this sets the tone of the love between Ryker and Wen.
This story was so much fun to read….and the spice level is totally “WOW” and some funny moments. Fantastic Book!! Very highly recommended!
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Fun cozy read to curl up to. This is book 2 of the series and this story is totally enjoyable. Ellie Warren, owner of Kitty Beret Cafe, was asked by a past customer to run a rescue cat show. Hesitant at first, Ellie decides to run with it…that is until she has a run in with a deceased cat judge! Who is behind the murder of a cat judge?? Definitely read and find out.
This series is fun to read….cozy murder mystery with a love of cats in costumes! I also just love Templeton… especially my favorite line of “I’m ready to cause mayhem”.
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Wonderful novel that brings you along on a journey and the dual timelines were easy to follow.
Nick and Julia were on holiday to Venice…..taking it all in sightseeing and coming upon a famous painting that would lead Nick into hearing voices from a woman from long ago. He is driven to find out about this voice he hears from the past…..Isabella…and what this painting has in store for the action and suspense with trying to free Isabella but knowing that other entrapped souls can be impacted and that The Order will have something else to say about that.
Wow what a story….I love the intrigue and adventure that this author took me on as I turned the pages and I am looking forward to reading book 2!
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Definite enemies to lovers, what happens when two stubborn people come together and try and make things work? Jules is a talent scout in San Sity wanting to find someone for a reality dating show…and as soon as she locked eye on Mitchel, she thought she found her next star….that is until his very stubborn ways being a hardworking rancher and wanting nothing to do with being on any reality TV show. When Jules and Mitchel stop bickering and get to know each other on a different level, feeling change between then and sparks fly. Mitchel had to learn to let go of the past to let Jules into his heart. Will Mitchel and Jules be able to be together even if Jules wants her reality TV show to be her next big hit for a career move?
The banter between Mitchel and Jules had me laughing at many moments…if you love a contemporary romance full of very steamy moments between initial bickering enemies then to lovers…this one is for you!
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I love poetry….and this collection was intriguing, interesting and really spoke to me. The poems come from emotion, feelings, music and current social issues. I loved as I turned each page and not only to read the poetic story that the author was telling me but the use of different colors..some light colors and some black and gray…and sometimes pictures were included as well.
My favorite poems were “Divided in Two” , “Water Replaced Displaced in Space” and “Imagine Dread, in Hell It’s Dead Without a Skull or Brain Instead”.
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This book was wonderful, more current of age fairytale story. Ashley Adams was more of an outcast at school…… being a high school senior and having to help work at her family business at a funeral home. When pop star Harry James has to attend the same high school as Ashley…all the girls are starstruck….except for Ashley at first. Harry must stay out of trouble due to his past and keep a clean nose….while his life is controlled…..Ashley is controlled by her evil stepmother and stepsisters….everyone is trying to keep Ashley and Harry apart ….and evil lurks and will stop at nothing from the couple to be together. Deceit, lies, mean girls, social media, danger around every corner. This story is wonderful….and a twist at the end I didn’t see coming! Looking forward to more to this series!
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This is a wonderful anthology for charity with so many wonderful stories with love, laughter and heartbreaking moments from fantastic authors. I am reviewing 3 of the stories…but they are all wonderful!
Clara’s Story by C.A. King — this story can hit home to anyone…heartbreaking in so many parts but there was also moments that tug at my heartstrings. Clara is a devoted mother and wife but she also has these moments of worry, especially when raising her daughter, Kristen. Raising a teenager is never easy, but when your world comes crashing down with a flash…..Clara does everything to be there for Kristen. This story really tug at me, and seemed so real. Wonderful story of heartbreak, sorry but also there is light at then end of that dark tunnel.
Rock Star Lawyer by Rose Bak – this is a romance story full of sizzle when two different people come to work together on a benefit concert….but fall in love. Jayden Oliver was part of a rock band with his brothers and had quite a fan base. When it was time to move on, Jayden became a lawyer to help people and keep a low profile. Alona Pavlenko is smart, a bit of sass and all about keep the task at hand to work with Jayden on this benefit concert strictly professional. Little did she know the Oliver family loves hard and forever.
After the Rein by JA Lafrance — this is all about standing up for yourself when you are put down by your own family and husband. Rein Brooks was totally heartbroken when her husband up and leaves her…leaving her feeling down, degraded and out. When Rein steps on Paddy Nickels foot by accident this is when the story takes off. Paddy is nothing like Rein’s ex, Mack. Paddy see’s all the good in Rein…..but at first doesnt know how to be what she needs in his life, except to hear her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-09-07 21:02:262022-09-08 06:27:08Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Wow, what a great and fascinating story!! It was a nice change of pace for me and a wonderful surprise of a story as I sat and was totally engrossed in this world of mythology and fantasy and followed along with Azreya and her journey.
Azreya’s journey starts when she is little…..originally thought to be “cursed”. Her family invests into a shaman to help, Nukpana. As Nukpana helps Azreya understand her gifts, she also has to learn to tame her inner beast. Not all what it seems to Azreya, as she wants to protect her Aztec people and also is deceived by those around her.
Wonderful story and captured me right from the beginning. I also loved the beginning glossary of the Aztec words (so I know what they mean) and the illustrations as it gave me a sense of the characters in the story. Well Done and Highly Recommended!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars!
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This was absolutely a wonderful story to listen to. This is the story of 2 people that come together with love and healing. Max Logan is back home after being wounded in combat. Not only he has battle scars but also his emotional scars that burden him as well, Skylar Ward is a single mom doing her best to make ends meat while caring for her daughter, Maddie. When Max offers to help Skylar with her car, this leads to a friendship at first. As Max slowly breaks down his walls around his heart, he lets Skylar in as well as Maddie.
There are a few twists and turns along the way……that really brought this book together. This is a wonderful, feel good listen. I loved the characters, especially Maddie…I love how the author makes her wise beyond her years…and having Max and Skylar come together to heal each other in their heart and souls. Truly heartwarming.
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