What an engaging, colorfully illustrated, fun book of starfish as we count from 1-10. The story is wonderful and I love the rhyme that goes along each page. The starfish are in the sandy beach floor as they find their way to the rocks or on the ocean floor.
I loved that learning tidbits at the end of the story as well about starfish….this book can be enjoyed from very young to old….I never stop learning and I learned some interesting facts about starfish!
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Wow, this story was powerful, hard to put down and I totally devoured this book, drama filled and overall compelling…….I loved this story so much.
Claire Jackson is to have fun and freedom during her senior year of high school. This changes when an accidental pregnancy upends her plans…..her mother is pregnant and has a little boy, Harry. Claire’s mother goes on a downward spiral of mental health and depression issues….leaving Claire to take care Harry from morning to night…..but Claire’s resilience and loyalty toward her baby brother, she will do anything to protect him at all costs…even when her own uncle threatens to take away Harry…will Claire’s battle keep her baby brother with her and what happens when the truth finally comes…
I loved Claire’s loyalty and her thoughts of all her “complicated choices” that she had to endure throughout this story. This book was emotional….and overall fantastic.
Have you ever picked up a book….totally out of your element….took a chance, intrigued by the cover and absolutely loved the story to pieces…….this is me….and this book…I loved it!!! This is a new author to me and this fantasy adventure took me on a journey that was fun, laugh out loud moments, and I loved the characters. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
Once powerful Marluck is now on the outside looking in, his powers stripped. Down on his luck, he discovers the “Oathbreakers”…other beings that were throw at the waist side as well…banding together to find their way again…..will Marluck succeed in the end….definitely give this book a chance and find out!
This is an adventure, and I loved every character and their story and the journey. Totally fantastic.
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This is a cute, imaginative story about a Giant who believes he can outsmart a boy and trick them with gifts…but the Giant has plans for a tasty meal in Jack the human…..Giant’s have “to eat too” right?
When Giant’s plans have a twist with Jack the human…will Giant catch Jack and eat him?
Definitely read and find out!! I love this author’s books and her imagination creating these stories. The illustrations are great and go right along with the book….cute story!
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This was a great read…..this is Book 2 in this series and this is my first book reading from this author. I will definitely be circling back and adding Book 1 to my TBR and already looking forward to what this author has in store next!
The story gave me all the feels that I love about sports romance….second chances, friendship, banter, secrets and sizzle. I loved the characters in this book and I was definitely rooting for Christy and Ryan.
When Christy is faced with a new member of the club she works as a pool manager..she finds she is faced with none other than Ryan, her high school sweetheart that left her broken a few years ago. Ryan never stopped loving Christy….looking for a second chance to reconnect. Will Christy’s secret tear them apart again more than ever?
I definitely would recommend this read and find out!! Great story.
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This is Book 2 Duology and it was a very good action packed suspense romance with danger, a greedy madman, twists and turns and second chance. I highly recommend listening to book 1 to start to know the characters and actions that tie into book 2.
Gabriela is in danger once again…over The Book of Hours… an Arnold Wickham wants his hands on it and will do anything to claim what he believes he is rightfully entitled to.
Richard Harrison is back and once again has to protect Gabriela at all costs…..even though he loves her he must stop Arnold before it is to late….will Richard protect the woman he loves…
Definitely listen and find out! This duology is a really good!
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This story was very enjoyable and gave me everything that I love about small town romance. Annie and Craig are perfect together in this story…….romance, past hurts, meddling family members, small town gossip, banter and both Annie and Craig guard their hearts….but when the sizzle between them happens…their walls start to break down.
Craig is back in the town of Copper Mountain…..visiting his Aunt Janice and also with his cousin’s upcoming wedding with a much needed break from his work. Aunt Janice has this idea that while Craig is in town, he can help out Annie with her B & B marketing to help her get more customer reservations….what Craig did not expect was to find love in the process and want to be with Annie.
Annie is a independent owner of her own B & B that she loves, along with her siblings and trying to erase a past ex in her life that left her sour in commitment and marriage. She is content but wants more with her B & B and in order to do that…..help comes along the way in Craig to give her marketing ideas and tips…what Annie did not anticipate was falling for Craig.
Knowing Annie and Craig with their ideas of non-committal temporary relationship while Craig is in town…..will Annie and Craig be able to get past their guarded feelings and past hurts to have a change of heart?
This is a great story and I really enjoyed it so much. Looking forward to checking out more books by this author!
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I could not wait until book 2 of the Green St Girls arrived and I was definitely NOT disappointed! Fantastic story and I loved getting to know Indigo and this book gave me romance, friendship, drama, past trauma, twists and turns and some spicy moments between Indigo and Gideon. I recommend reading this series from the beginning……I am hoping for more.
Indigo is well known in the gaming world, developing games and also a big invested project that the government is highly interested in. Along side of her team, she develops a very strong, close friendship with Gideon, who is Athena’s brother. Gideon is a true protector and wants what is best for Indigo….as Indigo comes closer to signing an important contract that is worth so much……threats against her are imminent. When the threats are more personal, will Gideon be able to save Indigo when she needs him the most…or will she do what she does best…push him away…
This is a great read and I truly love this author’s storytelling……I cannot wait for more!
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My great nieces, great nephew and I really enjoy Lois Wickstrom book and her stories are very innovative, imaginative and engaging.
This spin on Goldilocks and the 3 bears introduces us to learn about simple machines. When the 3 bears leave their cottage to go for a walk while their porridge cools down to eat, Goldilocks adventures into their house. Goldilocks uses simple machines to help her fix items in the bears cottage to make them better than they were before. What happens when the 3 bears come home and meet Goldilocks? Definitely read and find out!
You are never to young or old to learn new things and that is what I love about this book….learning different simple machines that are useful. The only drawback on this book was the illustrations… I was hoping they would have been more engaging and full of life like her other books.
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Enjoyable small town second chance romance that gave me romance, fear, family drama, past hurts and a love that never died.
Years ago, Phoebe left Laurent without saying goodbye and no explanations…not even a letter on why she is leaving…knowing there was a pact made that if they were not married by the time they were 40…they would get married. When Phoebe comes barreling in wanting to take that pact with Laurent and put it to use….Laurent is not sure what to think. Phoebe believes she has a sure plan and Laurent buys into the charade and save face for Phoebe and her overbearing family.
As the heat rises between Phoebe and Laurent…their attraction and love for each other never wavered from years ago….but what can happen when total utter fear from Phoebe on taking any forward steps with Laurent make her want to run..
This is a very good start to the Vine Valley series and I am looking forward to more. While sometime Phoebe frustrated me and my heart really hurt for Laurent…..I got what she was feeling and why.
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Beautiful story that will stay with me for a long time. This story of Simon and Tessa….giving me all the feels of romance, opposites attract, pure raw emotion, drama, travel, tragedy and secrets. I am so glad I read this book, it was truly wonderful and hard to put down.
Tessa Talman’s life is taking a whirlwind as a new and upcoming author, never expecting her huge success taking her to destinations that are truly breathless. Tessa loves the travel and not being tied down to one place or even a special someone as that is not in her cards…..until she meets Simon Fremont during one of her flights to a destination.
Simon is super smart and focused being successful early in his career and on a flight to a conference he is to speak at….never expecting to run into the beautiful free spirited Tessa. Simon tries so hard to get to know Tessa better.
Thru the months….Tessa and Simon get to know each other and knowing goodbyes’s are the hardest….their feelings for each other grow deeper….true happiness ensues….but when tragedy strikes, will Tessa and Simon overcome the hurt, anger and loss…
I do not want to give any spoilers away……even though it is very hard..I could talk about this story forever….definitely pick up this book and enjoy this true emotional roller coaster of a ride….
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Fantastic story that gave me what I love about vampire romance…intriguing story, vampires, healers, glamour, secrets, danger, time present and past, and with a romance that never died with twists and turns along the way…the story of Evariste and Caitlin had me from page 1.
There has always been a connection between Evariste and Caitlin, but in this day and age, Caitlin had no idea what was to become of her and her connection to Evariste until she was head of a project when other clients were interested in buying Evariste’s business.
Evariste wanted nothing to do with anyone buying him out until he finally meets Caitlin for the first time. The connection between them, Evariste knew that Caitlin was from his past many years ago of someone he loved dearly but could not save.
When strange visions and dreams come into play with many questions, will Evariste and Caitlin be safe knowing danger and evil are coming and when Caitlin finds out the truth in everything she thought she knew, will she be able to trust again….
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This is a great book for young and old…..not only my great nieces and nephew enjoyed this story of culture and learning but I loved this story as well….and you are never to old to learn something new.
Shalom Israel took us on a wonderful journey of cities, marketplace, food and rich history as your flip each page.
I love the glossary and interesting facts as well at the end to know what some of the terminology means. The illustrations really brought this book to life…..what a wonderful learning journey and a fun children’s book.
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If you love dark mafia romance like I do ………. do yourself a favor and read this story! Fantastic, raw, revenge, dark and the push and pull between Salvatore and Serafina….wow! I highly recommend this book..the story is top notch.
Salvatore is ruthless and powerful looking to seek revenge on those whom did him wrong. Serafina is part of another powerful family and had her eyes on Salvatore for a very very long time. She grows up having dreams of more to life….but she know she must protect her family. The push and pull between Salvatore and Serafina is a roller-coaster intense ride as they both are doing what they feel is best…..never expecting to fall…..
Fantastic story….this book will definitely stick with me for quite awhile……..Wow…..
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I am so invested and continue to love this series so much. I highly recommend to reading this series of book in order and start with book 1. Soul Redeemed is book 5 and I am still completely in love and fascinated….vampires, drama, action with twists and turns along the way.
Julia is trying to learn her powers, as they are unique. Plans on put to rest by the King and Julia has no other choice but to do it herself and rely on her ke-tet. Julia’s plan…..save a human village nearby that is taken hostage by the King…but doing so and betrayal at her heels….will Julia be able to save her people…
I do not want to give much away…there is so much to say about this story…..definitely check this series out..you will not be disappointed!
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This author is totally teasing me in a good way with the beginnings of Aspen and Phoenix’s story.
The college years are to be one of the best when you are one of the up and coming new stars on the football team for Thane University like Phoenix is. All about football, grades and his focus on NFL future…Phoenix wants success….but when he meets the beautiful “surfer girl” in Aspen…one fun night may impact both Phoenix and Aspen’s futures….what is to come with Phoenix and Aspen….
I highly highly recommend reading this series in order, you get to know a little more of Phoenix at the beginning…..and I cannot wait until the next book comes out to find out what happens to both Phoenix and Aspen. I love this series and author, just have to have patience until the next book is released.
Twisty, secrets, deceit, lies, greed and spice oh my! This Twisted Proposal had it….hold on tight and enjoy the roller coaster ride. I enjoyed this story of Ethan and Siena, and while this series could be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading this series in order.
All Siena wants is to be in design business and needs the money and support to make this into a reality….but Ethan has his eyes wide open, with money for Siena but also revenge…when Siena catches win about financial issues with her brother, Siena agrees with Ethan about his offer. Siena gets to Ethan in unexpected ways that he did not see coming. When the heat rises between them…will revenge and greed from others get in the way?
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Undeniable is book 2 of the Central Florida Stories and I LOVED this story of Arely and Kurt. I recommend reading this series in order as you do meet Kurt in Book 1 a bit, but then this story picks up with his side and also includes other characters in book 1 into this book. I loved the connection of Arely and Kurt, they really had the sugar and spice that I love, drama, action, protectiveness, danger, and twists and turns that I did not see coming….and a love that never died.
Kurt and Arely grew up together years ago but lost touch after Arely left after a family incident and Kurt never saw Arely again. Years later the unexpected connection happens when Arely is in danger and in need of starting over with a new life and job..the past comes back with Kurt in unexpected ways. Arely and Kurt never forgot each other….and the re-connection brings sparks to them in unexpected ways. When very bad things start happening to Arely that lead her in a dangerous game trying to stay alive….will Kurt protect Arely when she needs him the most.
I really loved this book…..and reading to dive into book 3!!!
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I loved this 3rd book of the Ground Rule series…..full of enemies to lovers, baseball, spicy romance, new beginnings, meddling friends, a sweet shelter dog and a relentless family. This story of Heath and Grace was fantastic and I highly recommend reading this series in order due to all the characters are woven in each book story-line so wonderfully, every book comes in full circle.
Heath is loving life being a professional baseball player and being surrounded by his wonderful family and friends. The one thing Heath does not have is a family of a wife and kids of his own. When Heath’s sister has her baby, Heath is love at first sight with his precious niece. The one woman he cannot get out of his mind is Grace…who works at local animal shelters.
Grace is focused on being independent and solely relies on herself in life. Working long hours at the local animal shelters, she does not have time for the dating scene and she sure as heck has no time for Heath. At a charity auction, Grace was not overly impressed with Heath and wanted nothing to do with him.
When a chance encounter brings Heath and Grace back….with the sparks fly or will the bitterness get between them? Will Grace swallow her pride and finally feel that she is truly good enough for Heath?
Highly recommended sports romance and I loved every character in these books so much and felt so invested. I cannot wait to see what this author has in the future for me to read :).
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This is my first book I have read from this author, I was intrigued by the snyposis of the story-line and the cover and decided give it a try. The story of Joe and Hunter gave plenty of intrigue, spice of the charts, seduction, revenge….I wish I had felt a bit more of a connection with the characters. It is a good story to start the Central Florida Stories series and I am already read to continue to book 2.
Joe, a marine hurt in combat, has only one plan when he came home….revenge on a woman that hurt one of his fellow comrades while oversees to the breaking point. The perfect plan is in place when he learns of Hunter, the woman who hurt is friend dearly….seduce this woman and leave….no question and no looking back…..
Hunter is working hard to make herself a better, more stable life so she can have her son be with her after years of running away from danger. Hunter holds some deep secrets and insecurity… but is totally taken back when she meets Joe. Spark and sizzle…the attraction runs deep for both of them.
Will past demons and lies come back to haunt both Joe and Hunter? Will Joe be able to protect Hunter when she needs him the most?
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I enjoyed this paranormal romance with some twists, turns, spicy connection, secrets, drama and deceit… covens and magic! This author never hesitate to pick up anything she writes and I definitely recommend this book.
What happens when there is a connection between two people from two different covens…knowing that they only wants one thing from each other….this is Rose and Titan. Rose is part of the Wolfbane Coven and Titan is prince of the Dutchmen coven…technically enemies as there is a curse at each coven and they feel like the opposite coven is responsible of that curse. When Titan’s mother has a ball gathering at their castle, she wants Titan to pick his future wife, they need a heir. Rose is there vying to get closer to Titan…but only to get back the moonstone to lift their curse. Will both Rose and Titan get what they want and lift their home covens curse?
I loved the characters in this story…Rose is a great heroine and I loved her strength…and Titan grew on me, at first he was a bit standoffish and cold. I loved the spice between Rose and Titan.
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I continue to love this series of the Hidden Valley Elite with my every being….Book 4 with the continuation of Damon and Sky’s story…I cannot help but have so much love for these two characters. Plenty of angst, drama, tension, spice and everything oh so nice. I am completely invested in this series, and I do highly recommend reading this series of books in order right from the beginning.
Damon and Sky have this love/hate relationship still stewing between them, especially when the aftermath of the downward spiral friendship between Sky and Gia comes tumbling down. Damon wants to protect Sky from the ugly lies and bullying that Sky is enduring. When Damon and Sky come together in a “fake date” relationship…..will true feelings between them come into play or will someone get hurt at the end? Will Damon be able to even protect Sky from who is coming back for her and her mother with a wicked vengeance?
Highly recommended read…..I loved this story of Damon and Sky and pick up to where what happens next. I love this author’s storytelling and I am already anticipating the next book in the series. A true must read.
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Easy, fun and sweet book dedicated to all kinds of teachers…regardless if they are young or old…teachers may all be different but truly there is one similarity….They all have a “Very Big Heart”.
I love that a young reader can see from the wonderful illustrations and words that teachers are truly awesome and want what is best for them to learn and grow.
Excuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor……I was very intrigued by the cover of the book and knowing that this is a psychological crime thriller, I decided to give it a chance….and can I say….. Holy Wow……I did not see the twists and turns coming! This author gave me a plot that is totally mind blowing to me….I definitely will be thinking about this book for a long time.
Mitch Wegner is a smart and prestigious professor at a university. When a student. in his class dies, all eyes are turned to Mitch due to his grading system….the University did not want the attention from the press if students are taking their lives over the pressure of grades….or was the student murdered. Rumors circled around Mitch…and when rumors start circling, Mitch goes down this dark spiral….students no longer liking him, his marriage to his wife Emily on the rocks and his fellow colleague also questioning Mitch…..
What will this lead to? Is Mitch responsible for students deaths on campus or is there something more dark hiding in the corners?
This story really got me, just when I think I had it figured out….this author threw many wrenches in my thinking and had me until the end….I had not seen anything coming. I cannot wait to see what this author has in store in the future…this is a true must read!
What a fun story with colorful illustrations that catch your eye. I also loved the rhyming as the story of Colleen and her Dad really drew me in.
All Colleen wants to do is have her friends love her dad as much as she does, but due to him being giant sized, he is more feared. Once Colleen’s friends get to know her dad….there is much fun to be had!! What happens after awhile that Colleen’s dad no longer is holding up the sky?
Fun story for all ages and I just love this author’s imaginative stories. Highly recommended.
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Wonderful, fun and colorful story of Hudson! Learning to help his family when they need him until Hudson is just not up to helping. His family gathers around to help Hudson in return.
I loved this story and the importance of not only helping others but also taking time to help yourself in self-care and I believe young and old can learn and enjoy this story and also learn an important, valuable lesson.
What a great book and beautiful illustrations to go along with the story.
Wow….I loved this series from the beginning and I recommend highly to reading from book 1 to this story book 3 of Angelo and Lucia…I truly cannot get enough..I am a bit sad to say goodbye to the characters but looking forward to more stories from this author…..giving me just all the feels that I truly LOVE when it comes to romance stories and the storytelling….so well done.
Angelo and Lucia known each other from practically birth, but Angelo has a secret, his love for Lucia. Angelo wants nothing more to give Lucia the world, but the push and pull of their friendship that spans since forever. When Lucia ends up in a situation that is going to break Angelo’s heart hard, how will Lucia and Angelo navigate the next steps especially knowing that they have been in each other’s lives forever?
What a story, the friends to lovers, angst, heartbreak and romance..I highly recommend this series of books..you will not be disappointed.
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 Hoerner2023-06-18 22:39:562023-06-19 14:56:32Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is Book 2 of the Wounded Hearts series and I did enjoy book 1………I LOVED this story book 2 of Enzo and Candi. This story gave me quite the emotions….slow burn romance, heartbreak, forgiveness, redemption, spicy moments and the connection between two people….Enzo and Candi….the connection!!!
Candi is a strong, independent and career driven women who stops at nothing to achieve her dreams as a photographer….a chance encounter at an event she meets Enzo. Candi is not looking for anything series, her heart has so many walls up….but Enzo give her the spark and need that she needed to feel…and break down the walls. When truths come out with Enzo’s past that pull Candi back into past pain…will both Enzo and Candi survive and find the love in each other that they both seek?
I highly recommended this series and reading the books in order…but this story….my heart!!!
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If you love a slow burn romance that has a push/pull effect between characters this is a definite read. This story of Nicco and Destiny gave me all the feels that I love with a romance story that starts with friendship and just beautifully blossoms.
Nicco and Destiny meet by chance by a mock photo-shoot that left me already rooting for them from the beginning. Nicco being intrigued by Destiny from the beginning…knowing that his persona is being a full fledged “playboy”. Destiny keeps Nicco at an arms distance at first….but when an agreement between them of Nicco getting his shot at something more in acting and Destiny getting more in a story fit for a next bestselling novel. As they navigate each other….will Nicco’s past demons continue to haunt him? Will Destiny be able to see a future with Nicco without getting her heart hurt int he end?
This is a beautiful story with truly beautiful characters. This is my first book from this author and I am already ready to read book 2 and continuing this Wounded Hearts series journey.
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Sacrifice Bunt is book 2 of the Ground Rule Series and I simply loved the story of Noah and Zara. This sports romance full of friendships, enemies to lovers, sugar, spice and everything nice that I love and devour. I highly recommend reading this series in order as the characters from the beginning are woven into this book as well….
Noah and Zara meet a few years prior on a chance encounter that to Zara, what not her most shining moment…but Noah does save Zara, but then disappears. Years later, Zara and Noah meet again, and even though they never forgot about each other……Zara is standoffish, hurt and puzzled on why Noah disappeared….Zara is also not into relationships and is totally focused on her job, in which she worked so hard to achieve. Noah tries to swoon Zara, knowing she was the girl for him…but plays it out to see if he can get the girl he always wanted.
Zara gives Noah one night together, but will it be enough? Will Zara eventually break down her harden walls around her heart to give Noah a chance?
I truly loved this book and I am already looking forward to reading book 3! I am definitely going to circle back on other books as well from this author…..Highly Recommended!!
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