This is the “prequel” to THE WOMAN AMERICA LOVES A LATTE and it was written after. I’m not sure I would have appreciated it as much if I read it first. It’s super quirky and gives an amazing glimpse into an interesting dynamic.
I cracked open the binding on this to read “a few chapters” before work. Well the chapters are 2-5 pages long so I kept thinking “one more chapter” and suddenly I am at 50% and 10 minutes late. Whoopsie. It was a book worth being late for…
I really like the way this author writes and am a huge fan of both books in this series.
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“Don’t let your happiness depend on the amount of time you have but on the quality of the love you give.”
A clean “Christian” romance, Love on the Line is book TWO in the series and Love in a Limb really needs to be read first in order to understand the power that book 2 is.
Matt and Mikaela’s story picks right back up where it left off and is, once again, a realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of the events that take place (at times almost too real) . It shows what people go through “in sickness and in health” and how love and prayer helps this family through hard times.
This story was not as emotionally exhausting as book 1 and had a few twists and turns along the way.
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“It is when you stepped outside that safe world you’d created, into other’s perspectives, that the world became askew…”
The fifth book in the series, this paranormal fantasy can be read as a stand-alone. It is one of the shorter books in the series and gets right to the point.
It’s a complex tale and I think all of the main points of the story are explained in a quick and detailed manner so there is very little confusion as to who is who and what role they play. There are a few times that I found myself wondering if something came from one of the previous stories (which I’ve read).
The author’s writing is very descriptive and I am always able to play the movie in my head as I read along. There is a lot of symbolism in this story that at times I found reassuring and other times frightening. No matter my underlying feelings, overall there was always pleasure at what I was reading.
The way this book is formatted with sections and chapter headings was as intriguing as the story. The metaphors made what was about to happen an interesting twist to the read.
I’ve really enjoyed reading this entire series and based on the epilogue, the enjoyment is going to continue.
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If I could, I would quote the author’s words verbatim from the very last page of this book. I would give that 27 stars on its own – paired with this amazing story…. there aren’t enough stars in the universe.
According to Merriam Webster ™ em·pa·thy | \ ˈem-pə-thē \ 1 : the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
This story has so many amazing layers and undertones. It is written in a way that is pure perfection. While it is set in an imaginary world in the future, there is nothing imaginary about it.
I want to write so much about this story. About how I whipped through it and read it at work and how it took me out of my head and the stuff that’s going on right now. About how I empathized with the characters and what they were going through and about how everyone should have to walk in someone else’s shoes before judging them (don’t get me started about how everyone should have to waitress, work retail, and clean toilets as a job at least once in their lifetime). This is one of those books that I will be recommending to everyone. It was FANTASTIC.
Here are 3 of my favorite quotes:
“Nobody chooses what they are, only what to make with it.” “Anyone can be the chosen one; you just have to dare to be different.” “We all feel so entitled to our pain that we make ourselves blind to everyone else’s.”
I’ve read stories by this author before and this is my favorite from her and is in my top 5 of 2019.
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I have not read the other books in this series and was able to enjoy it without missing a beat. The way this author weaves a tale is wonderful. It’s one of those stories that I was able to immediately visualize in my head. Majik and warriors and lots of other things (there is a unicorn) in the amazing world the author has created.
This is one of those stories that has all of the elements similar to the writers who go by initials JR, (G) RR, CS and even JK. It’s epic and full and adventurous while moving the story forward with every word and character. While at times it is incredibly descriptive, it was never overly so. There were times that I absolutely skimmed because I just had to find out what was going on, but I don’t feel like anything was used as filler to up a word count.
I will be going back and reading the first 2 stories in the series and I will also be keeping an eye out for any books this author writes in the future.
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Do yourself a favor and read The Seraphina Series in order. It’s really important to know the how and who of what is going on. (Prior to reading book 4, I skimmed back over the first 3 because I remember being a little lost when I started the third book and I wanted to have full knowledge of the characters.)
This whole series has been amazing from beginning to end. Now that it’s over, I will be going back to read the entire series back to back. It will be a little bit easier doing it a second time because I won’t be holding my breath waiting to see what happens.
If you had to ask me to pick a favorite scene from the series, I really could not. I could quote a hundred different moments (please don’t ask me when I don’t have my highlighted kindle in my hand) and convince you to love this series as much as I did. Yes I did enjoy some of the stories better than others – but each had a depth and complexity to it that moved the series along in such a way that I had a hard time waiting for the next story.
As the series continued, it got a little darker and more “adult”. As the character grew, so did the story (does that make sense). I really hope the author writes a future series that crosses over a bit – that is, after all, how we first met Seraphina.
I really enjoyed and recommend this entire series.
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I want to start this review with a caveat: There is a subject matter in this book that is a hard no for a lot of readers. It is not a hard no for me, so I didn’t care. While reading it, I had to reverse the genders to understand what was going. I consider myself a pretty forward thinking human, but this story tripped me up and I’m ashamed for that. Once I was able to settle in, I enjoyed the story very much.
I have enjoyed this series. It’s nice to see characters we’ve met in the past make appearances again, and with the other stories in this series – all is not as it appears to be.
This is a multi-layered suspense with twists and turns and great energy. No words are wasted and each character plays an important role in the unfolding story.
As with all of the other stories in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone because it has a very clear beginning, middle, and end. The plot moves at a great pace and I was able to stay engaged in the story from cover to cover.
I recommend this story, this series, and absolutely this author.
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TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER is the third book in The Hills of Texas series yet can be read as a stand-alone. I Think recurring characters from previous story’s are very well explained in this novel so you won’t feel lost.
The main characters are cute together. Their back and forth dialogue had me chuckling and the romance had me swooning.
This is one of those light romance stories to settle in with after a long day (that’s how i read it actually). It really is a charming story of redemption and honesty and new beginnings.
This is the type of story that I can picture being easily turned into a “made for TV movie” on one of those cable channels.
I recommend this book, this series and this author.
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A fun paranormal mystery that is is also a sweet romance. I believe that if this didn’t have the paranormal element, it could definitely be classified as a cozy mystery
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION is a shorter story that has twists and turns along the way. The female protagonist is someone I would want to be friends with.
This is a great start to what I anticipate will be a fun series. I would recommend this book to book clubs and knitting circles alike.
IMMORTAL DESIRES is a collection of paranormal romances written by a variety of authors. There are stories about vampires and shifters and dragons (seriously, what’s not to love about dragons!!!) and more. The majority of the stories are full length novels and they are part of a series. Some are the first in the series and others are the third; each was a satisfactory read and I’ve added the series’ to my TBR list. I was able to take my time with this set and I found that anytime I was in between books, i would grab another story from this collection.
I have a few that stood out above the rest (OMG Zane!!!) and all in all each was a great read. I honestly don’t think I would be able to rank them in the order that I preferred them, so I’m just going to list the stories/authors in the way they are listed in the front of the book:
Conjuring Darkness (Darkness Series Book #1) By: Melanie James Artemis’s Hunt (Sons of War Novella) By: Lia Davis The Dragon and the Vampire (Supernatural Enforcement Bureau Series Book #1) By: A.K Michaels His Dream Mate By: Madison Sevier Alpha Undercover (Big Bad Wolf Security) By: Heather Hildenbrand (Holly Eastman) Sea Dragon’s Hunger (A Fada Shapeshifter Story: Book #4.5) By: Rebecca Rivard Luci By: Bella Roccaforte The Fifth Moon’s Wolf (The Fifth Moon’s Tales Series Book #1) BY: Monica LaPorta Flirty Dancing (The Green Room Chronicles Book #3) By: Jennifer Theriot (J.D Frettier) Wet Kisses: Pisces (The Sectorium Series Book #5) By: Susan Griscom Spell Hell: An Undercover Witch (Witches Brew Series Book #1) By: N.L Hoffmann Zane (Flames of Vampire Passion Series Book #1) By: Elaine Barris For Haven’s Sake By: Nicole Garcia Vengeance Marked (The Alyx Rayer Chronicles Book #1) By: S.J Pierce Demons By: C.J Hartnett On The Run (A Sinister Elixir Novella) By: Casey Hagen Alpha at Home (Brothers of the Heart Series Book #1) By: D.J Bryce The Dark Delta (Dark Brothers Trilogy Book #3) By: Cora A. Murray Karma’s Vengeance By: Christina Escue
I am a huge fan of these “new to me” authors and look forward to reading more.
I am NOT the intended demographic for this story HOWEVER; I very much enjoyed it and actually identified with a few of the “older folks”. Mr. Patel, for example, because he’s always sneaking the kids candy when Mrs. Patel isn’t looking. That’s the kind of Aunt I am – so I get it.
This is a delightful story that I would absolutely give to my nieces and nephews to read. I have a few that don’t like to read and I think this one might change their mind. It’s a delightful adventure of 2 young boys and the things they experience one summer in a town called Boring, MD. Trust me; it’s NOT a boring story.
HOOT N HOLLER is a new to me author (or team of authors) and enjoyed the way they told a tale. I’m not sure who had what voice, but it was seamless in the telling. The story is well plotted and a great read.
I look forward to reading more adventures written by this (these) delightful author(s).
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MISFORTUNE OF SONG is the fifth book in the Druid’s Brooch Series but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone.
This is a complex tale with many characters, situations and emotions throughout the story. As with the other stories in this series, the author has a way of painting the landscape with her words so that I was able to visualize the story as it played out.
This is an epic tale that spans many situations, relationships and battles. It is light vs dark and good vs evil but in a different way than expected. Based on what I read, I can understand how Faeries went from being nasty to being the super cute things they are today.
This is a fantastic series that I think everyone could find enjoyment in.
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A good book is supposed to evoke feelings and emotions. This book certainly did that for me. I’m not sure what rating I want to give it so I’m going to free write and see if it comes together for me.
This is a Y/A coming of age/new age story that ticked me off in a lot of ways. The decisions the female protagonist makes are infuriating. I wanted to shake my kindle so that I could shake her and tell her… Well I can’t tell you what I would tell her because then that would just ruin the story for you – wouldn’t it?
This story has a lot going for it. The characters are all meaningful in the role they play in the story. The friendships are strong, family of choice is vs family of origin is explored and parent/child relationships are complex. There is a lot going on in this story but it was all very easy to follow. This is one of those books that I COULD NOT PUT DOWN BECAUSE I HAD TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN.
By the time I finished, I really wanted to jump into the next book in the series, but if I didn’t get to sleep I wouldn’t be any good on Monday morning.
How am I going to rate this story? I will rate it 5 starts for a couple of reasons:
1. I finished this story at midnight last night, it’s now 6:20PM and it still owns me and my thoughts. I’m invested in the characters and want – no NEED – to find out what they do next.
2. There is an aspect of the male protagonist that I completely identify with and I like the way his character was written. Instead of being completely vilified, he is still (presumably) a successful student living his life the way he wants to.
3. The family “afterward” is explored in such a way that it felt human and real (even though it totally ticked me off).
I am grateful the next book is already written so I can jump right in.
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IF THE SHOE FITS is the 3rd in “The Liberty Lawrence” and I strongly recommend reading them in order; if for no other reason than to understand who Liberty is as a human being. She truly is laugh out loud funny even though she doesn’t mean it…
““I notice from your resume, you don’t have any experience in the fashion industry.” “Not exactly on paper… But I do LIKE fashion. In fact, I love it. I wear fashionable clothes all the time and I always like to keep up with the latest looks.”…I lift the Gucci bag a little higher in my lap to give her a better view.”
As with the other stories in this series, this book has mystery and drama (lighthearted of course) and Liberty certainly keeps others on their toes.
This is not a heavy read. It’s the perfect light read for a sunny day. While Liberty is a strongly established character, the author has a way of weaving secondary characters into very important roles. The dialogue is witty, the scenes all move the story in a forward motion and I stayed entertained from beginning to end.
I would recommend this series to book clubs and knitting circles alike.
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This is the third book in the Seraphina Series and I highly recommend reading them in order. There are threads and arcs that follow with each story and it will just make more sense. It has been a bit since I read books 1 & 2 and wished I had skimmed them a bit before jumping in to SERAPHINA’S VENGEANCE.
As with the other stories in this series, this is a complex tale that is constantly twisting and turning along the way. It’s a fluid story and VENGEANCE is a bit darker than the first two. I feel like the underlying moral is that we are always changing and growing and become more comfortable in our own skin. As we grow, others may not grow at the same speed. The voices in our heads are not always in our best interest. (I know this is super cryptic, but once you read the series it will make more sense).
I think the author does a great job of creating a narrative that moves the story along naturally. This is classified as paranormal-fantasy-romance and I think there is a good balance of all. It has been fun watching Sera grow as the stories continue.
I look forward to reading book 4 in this fantastic series.
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“What is a convergence?” “It is the coming together of everything to a specific point in time.”
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and the first book of the series. It’s quick and entertaining and an overall adventure. This story jumps right in and because I had not read the blurb or given more than a quick glance at the cover, I initially wasn’t sure what type of book this was going to be. THE CHOSEN is everything!!
I would classify this as a YA/Coming of Age story that I think would hold my young nieces attention. The chapters are short and each holds a lot of action and forward movement. The story ebbs and flows in that miraculous way that suddenly I was at the end and I wanted more. I assume there is going to be AT A MINIMUM four stories to the series and I think if they all continue this strong and are this to the point, they could go on for a long time coming.
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This is one of those lovely romance stories that is the perfect read after a long hard week.
HIS FIRST LADY is a well plotted story that is the perfect blend of romance and friendship and misunderstanding while navigating a life worth living. The characters are well defined and likeable.
This is one of those stories that is fun to get lost in for a few hours. It was entertaining and satisfying and definitely recommend it.
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THE PROTECTOR: MAC starts in the middle of a scene. Literally, there is no lead up or introduction to the characters or what is going on. I was a little off balance for a little bit until I figured out who is who and how everything fits. I have not read the novella that preceded this story and have not read the series this is spun off from.
This is a mystery suspense that is also a romance. There are a few stories going on at the same time and it was a very interesting way to unravel the layers to get to the core.
This story is full of action and was easy to read from beginning to end. In addition to being about the two main protagonists, MAC lays the foundation for the rest of the series. .I look forward to reading more about this team in future installments to the series..
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What an amazing book. There is so much I could go on and on about this story but I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’m going to do a top 5 list…
TOP FIVE THINGS I LOVED ABOUT THIS BOOK
1. Characters are so well developed in the scope and emotion that they are written in. It is like reading from a journal of someone currently experiencing this life.
2. Different POV than the first book. It was cool to hear another voice tell part of the story.
3. Friendships
4. Emotions- I cried and chuckled and cheered.
5. Quick and easy read that is complex and doesn’t short change the characters.
I absolutely recommend this story and this series.
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AGE OF SAINTS is book 7 in the Druid’s Brooch Series. If this is the first one you are going to read, it’s totally ok because they all read as a stand-alone with the common thread being the magic brooch. AGE OF SAINTS is in the timeline BEFORE the previous book so it’s cool to see how the piece of jewelry has gotten its start (or closer to its start).
The pages turn themselves in this complex and epic tale that at times reads like a travelogue for 500 AD “Ireland”. The writing is so visually appealing that I am able to imagine it while I read along. The story is full of twists and turns and majik and FAE. It is multi-layered and allows us to take the journey of the brooch with the characters as they are written.
This author has a way of writing that keeps things interesting and is detailed enough that the story is not bogged down with unnecessary word filler. From cover to cover each scene appears to be well plotted and the direction pre-determined. While this is a continuing (what do you call a series that goes backwards? is continuing the right word?) series, each is very satisfying between its own two covers.
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This author has become a one-click author for me. I’ve enjoyed all of her stories and the MISS APPLE PANTS duet is absolutely a set of stories I absolutely recommend. (Will there be a third? Fingers crossed.)
LOST IN LOVE picks up where the first book leaves off. Even though it is set three years in the future AND I loved the first book, I was a little disoriented when I cracked the binding of this delightful story. I do not recommend this as a stand-alone because the first is so important to this one.
This author has a way of setting the stage for a multilayered, multidimensional story that is a pleasure to read. To watch the character’s growth and maturity (she’s 20 and acts 80 at times) as she navigates this crazy thing called life was a joy.
I don’t want to give anything away so will end this review with: Read these books!
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LITTLE DO YOU KNOW is the 5th book in the Bayou Devils MC Club Series. I’ve enjoyed each installment of this MC series and was looking to finding out more about Henn. As with all of the other books, we also get to revisit previous characters and get to catch up with them now.
There certainly have been some changes in the 7 years that Noah has been gone. That’s all I will say about the storyline.
As with the other books in this series, this is a complex tale that is not all as it seems. The twisty turns along the way keep the story moving at a really good pace. Characters are consistent with their personalities and everyone has a role to play.
At times, I did skim because I had to know what was going to happen and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I really enjoy the way the author writes.
If you asked which of the books in this series my favorite is, I’m not sure I could give you an answer. While I liked parts of each more than I liked parts of others – as a whole it’s a very satisfying read.
I would absolutely recommend this author, this book and this series.
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BACK IN THE RING is the 4th book in The Predator Series. I have not read the previous stories in the series and had no problem understanding who was who.
This was an easy read that flowed well from beginning to end. Characters are quickly developed and you know the motivation of each as they are introduced. Having never been in the situation that the h is in, I found it frustrating that she was trying to keep a business that was constantly “fundraising” yet never getting ahead. I would hope that a confidant would have advised her well before year 8 to succeed or get out.
The story is well plotted and the kids in the story play an integral role and keep the lightness of the story moving. The daughter’s “tween” attacks had me cringing, but I was able to identify so much. hahaha There are lessons in this book that aren’t obvious or preachy, but show how growing and moving forward doesn’t mean you don’t have a past.
I have note in the beginning of the book the “everyone should have a friend like Mara” but at times I found her to be over the top annoying. I suppose that’s what most quirky best friends are like, right?
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This is the first time I’ve read a story by this author. It has also been a very long time since I’ve read a Harlequin Romance. It still holds the same formulaic charm the I remembered it to have.
This is a sweet romance with closed door sex scenes; hot rich guy, a beautiful artist and a sweet little kid. What more could a romance reader want? Oh yeah, it also has angst, a bit of a slow burn and HEA.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-03-06 21:02:592019-03-06 22:43:56Captivated by the Millionaire by Nina Singh – Review by Maura Harper
I think this is the first story I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed the writing style. This is a romantic thriller with open door sex scenes.
The story moves at a quick pace and not everything is obviously spelled out. The story is multi layered and had a very obvious beginning, middle and end.
For some reason, the last few books I’ve chosen have been mystery/suspense/thriller and this is one of my favorites among them.
I look forward to reading the future books on this series to see what other mischief these two can get into.
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BROKEN SAND DOLLAR is the final story in a trilogy and it’s important to read these books in order.
As with the other two books in the series, this is an extremely detailed story. It’s one of these stories that brings everything full circle and while I wasn’t sure what to expect – it all makes sense in the end.
Once again, the story is told from the male POV (side note: the prologue is a scene that features the cover of book 2 which I thought was super cool) and at times is a travel journal as we ride up the coast.
This whole series has been written with morals and values and is very clean.
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DIG TWO GRAVES is a suspense/thriller which isn’t necessarily my go to trope but I was in need of a change so I picked it up.
The first story I’ve read by the author, this is a very detailed story about a very unlikable guy. It’s strange because I’ve read other series similar to this and have always found redeeming qualities in the characters. The MC never warmed up for me.
This is a dark story that has twists and turns along the way and it definitely keeps the reader on its toes. There are several elements of the story that tapped into my base fears (losing child in a crowd, for instance) and made me feel a little “itchy” at times.
While I didn’t care for Sol, I did enjoy the story and found that it is a good set up for stories to come.
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WHAT SHE LOST AND FOUND by M.L. Garcia is a book I went into blind. I didn’t look at the cover or know what the story was about.
From the very beginning of the story, I was invested in the female protagonist and her journey. What a journey it is.
The story is told mainly in present time in a single POV. There is quite a lot going on and at times it was so over the top that I rolled my eyes.
I did enjoy the friendships that developed throughout the story. The honesty of several of the characters is refreshing and the fact that it is not overly sexual means I could recommend it to my younger cousins as a cautionary tale.
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