My grandchildren were so excited to hear another mermaid story. Fig, Mia and Trezzie always have fun adventures and teach about science. The lessons about water and ice cubes was fascinating. Hearing about the ice cubes and how they are larger in cold water and smaller in warm water was fascinating and an experiment that we had to try. Reading about Mia’s rescue brought questions about using ice cubes to rescue. Bright pictures and a fun, entertaining story make reading time special. There are so many ways that the story can be used. I’m a fan of the mermaid stories and this one is a winner. Highly recommended for families.
We will never look at libraries the same again! How brave and cute are Sophia and Aiden? Mrs. Booker is a fantastic librarian and Agent of the planetary crew! Although this is for a bit older kid my kindergartner loved it. This story was very creative and entertaining.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2022-05-26 07:55:322022-05-26 07:55:32The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Amber Poole
Squid is the fifth book in the Moto X series by Brooke May. As with the rest of the series, this is a very enjoyable contemporary romance- with chemistry, drama, self-discovery, finding love unexpectedly, reforming wild ways, character growth and development, banter, and some emotion. This is the fifth book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone. Having said that though, you will probably want to get your hands on the entire series to binge on- because one book won’t be enough to satisfy your Moto X appetite. Brooke May has a talent for creating interesting and endearing characters who are fully realised individuals with their own unique quirks and flaws. It was so easy to connect with Levi and Kindle- and I was quickly invested in them and the outcome of their story. Can’t wait to see what Ms. May brings us next! Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-05-26 07:55:152022-05-26 07:55:15Squid (Moto X Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes
This was a very easy to read book with colorful illustrations. Caspian, on his “un birthday” gets two gifts from his grand dad, a hat, through which he can hear other’s thoughts and a unique stone, which helps him solve problems. But is it really rewarding to hear what other’s think? Caspian has an adventurous journey with his two gifts and the kids and we as parents can relate to the journey. Loved the book, recommended for kids, especially early readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2022-05-26 07:54:572022-05-26 07:54:57The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum
An engaging, suspenseful novel that I would highly recommend! Lied to her entire life Selena Hernandez’s world has just been turned upside down. From the time she was a child Selena thought she was a legal citizen until her mother is arrested and learns the truth about her life. Selena returns to Mexico thinking that’s the only option. When she arrives in Mexico she learns about her birth father and how important he is in Mexico. A book that shouldn’t be put down till the very end.
Illegal by K.J. Gillenwater is a heart-pounding, riveting read! Once I started reading, it was impossible to put down.
Selena finds herself alone in Mexico, the country she was born in but doesn’t remember living in. She grew up in Arizona, thinking she was an American citizen. That was just one lie her mother told her. Her goal is to do what she needs to do to get back to her life in the US. Little does she realize that everything she knew about her life was a complete lie which puts her life in grave danger. Thankfully, a chance encounter with handsome stranger, Wyatt, saves her life in one instant. Now, they both are in a fight for their very lives, thus putting them on a journey of not only survival but truth and quite possibly love!
Wow! As I wrote in the earlier paragraph what a riveting read! Gillenwater did a phenomenal job of balancing romance, suspense, and drama! My heart went out to Selena. Everything she thought she knew about her life was a complete lie. I’m not a reviewer who likes to bring politics into reviews because I read books to escape things in the news, but this one really made me think alot about the children who have been essentially raised in the US and know nothing about their birth country and suddenly finding themselves facing deportation. It was obvious she was a foreigner in Mexico too. As the author wrote the following passage, my heart just broke for her.
“Or was she American? What exactly made someone American anyway? A look? An experience? A certain length of time living in the US? These questions had been ping-ponging around in her mind for a couple of weeks, and she had no answer?”
Not only was this a journey in discovering who she really was, but now she had no idea who the strangers were who were after her, and whoa, when she discovered who she really was, what a shocker for her!
Wyatt has quite a dark past himself…a dark childhood, and he is learning some things about himself as well in his quest to keep her safe all while falling helplessly and hopelessly in love with her.
There was nothing I didn’t like about Selena and Wyatt’s story! They were complicated and complex characters who just kept growing and evolving. The suspense and twists kept me turning the pages as well! If you are looking for a great romantic suspense with some great human lessons within the pages as well, this one is a winner!
This is a Young Adult genre story, This is not my first story from this author. I love reading her works because of her story-telling abilities. She has the uncanny way of grabbing me from the first page until the last word of the book. Her characters are fully developed and complex in nature. This book is no different. In this book, Chloe loves being in the mortal world and not so much in the Fae world. She is a healer and likes the normal pace of the world. Unlike her sister, who loves adventure and the Fae world. Chloe has found out that there is humans holding her sister and other Fae by iron to hold the Fae world hostage. Will Chloe go and help her sister and the other Fae? Will she accept this adventure? I highly recommend this book to seek out the answer to these questions and more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2022-05-26 07:48:512022-05-26 07:48:51Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Erica Fish
Kendall is in the city for work and her brother sets her up to stay with his friend Pete while she’s in town, whom she’s had a crush on forever. Pete is a pro baseball player not expecting anything but the awkward little sister coming to stay. Now, he wants nothing more than to break bro code and jump into bed with this sexy, smart and confident woman in his house. They agree to a casual fling while in town but both quickly realize they want more don’t won’t admit it to themselves or the other. Very steamy read with a good story line.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-05-26 07:47:182022-05-26 07:47:18Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser reviewed by Tabitha Montero
What an amazing fast paced sports style romance, throw in an out of bounds relationship (brothers best friend) and it brings a twist to the story. I found this an engrossing and relatively quick read (this means I did have a book hangover the day after starting it, as it is hard to put down). We follow Kendall and her teenage crush Pete who is also her brothers’ best friend and team mate. Can she work her feelings out of her system whilst staying with him? Can Pete manage to keep his emotions out of the mix and continue to have a close working relationship with Kendalls’ brother Ryan. Kendall follows her feelings and after her job has finished she moves home, but has not manged to get Pete out of her system. We follow their relationship as it builds and blossoms until her brother finds out. Fast paced and the characters grow into likeable images and you just wish them a happy ever after.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2022-05-26 07:46:412022-05-26 07:46:41Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
This would have to be one of my favorite books at the moment! Sadly, I was not able to read the first book in the series but I’m So Thankful that I was able to read this book without having to read the first one. It’s a standalone. It’s a smart and sexy best friend sister sports romance. She (Kendall Graves) is off-limits, but this pro-baller (Pete Saunders) has never been one to follow rules. Kendall has always been in love with her brother’s friend for as long as she can remember. She has always just been his buddy’s annoying little sister. Until here recently. When a professional baseball player agrees to let her stay with him while she’s in town, it never occurred to him she’d tempt him to break bro-code. Rule number 1- don’t touch your friend/teammate’s sister. Rule number 2- see rule number 1. I highly recommend this book to anyone love loves reading sports romance. I’m excited to see what the author has instore in the coming future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Skylar Danielshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSkylar Daniels2022-05-26 07:45:452022-05-26 07:45:45Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Skylar Daniels
Wow where to start with this book. It is definately a story that you start and completely lose yourself and time flys by. The author does an amazing job with the characters and this story has a mixture to suit everyone. From action and danger to romance and emotions that the reader feels every step of the way.
Sera is a trained assasian who always gets what she wants. She is also amazing with chemicals and she creates a drug called Devil’s Breath which is set to hit the streets and become the next big thing. From the outside she seems every bit the cold hearted assassin that cares about no one or nothing.
Then we have Cassius. Cassius is the rich business man who is funding (unknowingly) the front for the company to make Devil’s Breath. But because of that he is on Sera’s radar and now they just don’t want him to fund the company they want his entire fortune which means he needs to go.
But there’s one snag that Sera didn’t see coming. How is she supposed to kill someone she has fallen for? Will the connection and feelings between them be enough to save Cassius? Or will the appeal of his money be worth more to Sera than a man to love and who loves her in return?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-05-26 07:44:102022-05-26 07:44:10Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Kerry Carr
Cassius Batista is a country boy from small town Gillete, Wyoming, who enjoys extreme adrenaline filled adventure, a real man’s man. The catch is he’s also the CEO of a billion dollar energy company with a past that’s holding him captive . While in New York with his brother and his friend for business , he comes across Sera Dwari at a nightclub who captivated him from first sight she’s unlike any woman he’s ever met. With a reputation as a beautiful cold hearted ice queen she leave men and women alike speechless in her presence, Cassius included. There’s more to this woman then meets the eye and Cassius is very intrigued to find out exactly who sera is. Thinking he’d left a bad impression with her after being so quiet during their group conversation, he’s surprised when she sends a bottle of expensive champagne to their table and covers the bill for their night out. Confused,Thinking he’d never see her again he can’t help but wonder why this mysterious woman would do something like that . Unbeknownst to him,their paths will cross again and it’s only just beginning. What lies ahead for these two strangers, one with a twisted past and one with their own secrets. Who is the enigma that is Sera Dwari ?. What secrets is Cassius hiding of his own? This book is addictive and consuming, it’s full of mystery and suspense at every turn. Just when you think you have figured out what’s going on, something new pops up and leaves you questioning what you thought. Will they get their happy ending or does fate have other ideas?
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What a thrilling read! The first book in the Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense series and it can only be a great into to a thrilling series! It was exciting and imaginative, keeping you on the edge of your seat the whole way! Nora is an amazing character and so well thought out. This was a very good book to cozy up and lose yourself in. My hands were sweaty and my heart racing! Definitely recommend!
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I enjoyed this. My first book from this author. I really enjoy dystopian books, and this was far different that all the action packed others I’ve read. It was like a nice walk through the woods. It was a quick read, not entirely disappointed, with it was a bit longer.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ember Daleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmber Daley2022-05-26 07:42:512022-05-26 07:42:51Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Ember Daley
Once again, I was hooked from the beginning. I found myself lost in this book. The character detail is so amazing. The author knows how to get your attention and keep you wanting more. I have read a couple books from the series, but this one was my favorite. I highly recommend this book and series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2022-05-26 07:40:012022-05-26 07:40:01Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jerricka Brown
Collateral Damage is a great addition to the Mafia Elite series. This sixth book tells us the story of Trey and Hailey. Hailey is a down to earth girl in a rich girl world. She doesn’t fit in and since losing her sister and dad in a car accident, she has struggled to find her place of acceptance. Trey is an ER doctor and also holds commitments to the Five Families as the mafia doc on call. He’s a busy man with no room for love until he reconnects with Hailey, his sister Sofia’s acquaintance. Trey steps into a kidnapping and ransom plot when Hailey’s stepdad, Allen, asks for his help in relocating her. Trey takes Hailey into his protection and in doing so changes the course of both their lives with an undeniable mutual attraction. This was a good addition and I like getting more storylines from the supporting family members in the Five Families. I love the family dynamic and the willingness to go the extra mile for those you love. I’ve read all the books in this series and I highly recommend them. They can be read as standalone books or start from the beginning. Great book, even better series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2022-05-26 07:39:432022-05-26 07:39:43Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany Rollins
Mafia bad boy with a hefty side of sweet & kindness. Trey is by far the kindest, most down to earth mafia man in the family. [IMO] That’s what stands out the most to me to start about this book. Then we have Hailey who is the bomb! She has the perfect combination of being super fierce, smart, brave, a side of bad@ss-ery, and being strong. Perfect match! They go through roller coasters and some situations but as always the family comes together and they handle what they need to. There was a few moments where I thought, oh I know how this is going to play out, and who is the real villain, but in the end I was pretty off. So you might think you know but you don’t! This book kept me on my toes, and had me counting down the minutes until I could continue reading it! (When I would be at work). Can’t wait for more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ana Evelynhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAna Evelyn2022-05-26 07:39:142022-05-26 07:39:14Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ana Evelyn
I’d previously heard wonderful things about this author’s work, and I’m thrilled I finally listened and chose one of their books. Little did I know that I would get hooked so quickly. It was so difficult to put this book down, so I just didn’t! Angelina is a young artist living with her best friend in the city just living her best life, despite her friend insisting that she put herself out there and find a man. Angelina has her own plans, and a relationship with just any guy is last thing on her mind. What is heavily on her mind is the steamy dreams she has been experiencing of two sexier than sin men. Her world gets quickly turned upside down when she is abducted by an evil demon. She is saved just in time by none other than the men from her dreams and her whole life changes forever at that point forward. Next comes action, tragedy, steamy romance, and a fantasy world of magic. Don’t skip over this book any longer!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittany Porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany Porter2022-05-26 07:38:152022-05-26 07:38:15Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Brittany Porter
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. As Close to Perfect is a great read. It’s got the perfect amount of love and heartbreak.
Bree has given up on dating. She’s done going after jocks. She’s also done going after white guys who are freaked by her church. Getting tennis lessons from a friend might just be the best thing for her. The quote I chose for Bree is: “I have a date with Alan. Nate is just my tennis partner. He knows that. Besides, he had girls hitting on him all night. He doesn’t need me.”
Nate has got it bad for Bree. He likes that she is up front and blunt about what she wants. It takes eight months before he finally gets the girl. The quote I chose for Nate is: “I’m sorry. I know we’ve only been dating a few months, but I can’t hold it in any longer. I love you. I’m sorry if it’s weird, but I think that’s only because we’ve been friends for so long, and we have so much fun, and we’re so good together. I mean, you freak out and get mad at me, but those times make me love you even more.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-05-26 07:34:302022-05-26 07:34:30As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane-Review by Amanda Kimble
This book is number three in it’s series. BUT it very well may be read as a STANDALONE!! I really, really enjoyed it! So much so that I am going back to read books one and two NOW!! Such a well written romance story. The story line draws you in and quick too, to where you most certainly WILL NOT want to set aside until finished. Highly recommend this story, when you have time to finish too, It’s GREAT!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Snowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Snow2022-05-26 07:34:132022-05-26 07:34:13As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane Review by Samantha Snow
This was a fun 5 star read. We learn right from the beginning just what kind of men Bree seems to be attracting. She once again strikes out and calls her best friend. Her friend encourages Bree to take tennis lessons and try to meet some other people. Bree has a brief encounter with a man while getting chinese takeout, great accent but he looked athletic, a hard no for her. When she goes to her tennis lesson, fate steps in and she sees the man again, Nate. She makes it very clear to Nate that she is not interested in dating him. She also meets Steven who seems to meet all of what she is looking for in a man. Has she finally found the one? Or is she pushing “the one” away?
Overall this was an enjoyable read, the characters were great. I really liked Bree and her best friend was a great secondary character. I quickly had a favorite between the two men and was hoping she picked him. The author does a great job with her writing, she pulls you right into the story. I was happy with the ending and I look forward to reading more from this author. 1- click and get started today on this great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2022-05-26 07:33:572022-05-26 07:33:57As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Michelle Austin
Close to Perfect was a fun, fast paced read that really showed the trials and tribulations of the dating world. I really liked Bree as a main character and felt that above all else, she was relatable. Who hasn’t had “enough” bad experiences to swear they’re “never” doing that again? I really enjoyed the growth of Bree throughout the storyline and the way the author’s writing just flowed. While this is a part of a series, I thought it read really well as a standalone and I never had difficulty keeping up. I would definitely recommend this book, especially as the summer months are coming and everyone is looking for a good beach read!
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What do you do when you’ve hit a dating slump? Bree has been burned by one guy too many men, jocks in particular. She has set herself a list of rules to follow, but rules are meant to be broken right? Nate is an athlete which she swears she will no longer date. Steven on the other hand is goal orientated and career focused. Who will she choose?
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I related to this story completely. Having a type of man that I date repeatedly, get hurt, and wonder what I am doing wrong. Bree decides to make a check list to date differently and find her happy ever after. Will that be enough? Will her true love be Nate? No, that can’t be, he is just like the others. Will her true love be Steven? He is different, but will he make her heart flutter? I felt all the emotions right along with Bree and rooted as she found the path to her HEA.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2022-05-26 07:32:522022-05-26 07:32:52As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Angela Packard
This was a cute story overall. My only qualm is that the Main character is revealed to be African American weirdly. Other than that I enjoyed the story. I loved feeling like I was on the journey with Bree. She’s a force of nature. Educated, in charge of her mind, body and beliefs. She’s a hard worker and she doesn’t settle for less than she deserves I appreciate that the characters were well rounded. Nate is a dream. He’s so patient and understanding. I felt he was genuine from their first encounter. With the couple navigating their differences and meeting a bit of resistance to their interracial relationship I thought the issues being brought up were realistic. The ending made me tear up a bit. I love happy endings. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2022-05-26 07:32:382022-05-26 07:32:38As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Amber Poole
This is a retelling of 3 historical stories with a fresh twist and perspective. I loved the unique spins on classics. I had heard versions of 2 of the 3 of them, but it was still interesting to read a new version. I was drawn to read this book because I love mythology and I love when stories are retold by different character POV. I found these stories easy to read and full of adventure, independence, courage, and determination. If you enjoy a good monsters vs gods story, this book will be worth reading.
What a unique and interesting story. It was not at all what I expected when I started reading it but I found myself easily invested in what was happening. I thought the story was riveting – it was full of suspense and intrigue, the paranormal element just adding to that. The characters really fit with this style of story, adding to it in the best way possible. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was really taken with the writing style. It didn’t matter that this book were the second in the series the author still managed to get my attention. I will definitely be reading the first book and any more than come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-05-26 07:31:132022-05-26 07:31:13A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Kerry Baker
I just finished this novel, and boy oh boy, I have already purchased the first installment in this series and really appreciate her writing style and the methods in which she conveys the characters feelings and thoughts throughout. I have been switching through different genres as of late, and this one really did the trick when it came to my need for a suspenseful read. Avery very much has built all her walls up to not be hurt, or to not hurt others as there are a few things that come up that would certainly have her feeling like it was a necessity.
Enter Luys, who has had this insatiable need to get to know Avery since the moment he laid eyes on her. Lucky for him, he gets to play the protector and wants to keep her safe from everyone and anyone. As the twists and turns build, this gets impossibly more difficult, and Avery isn’t sure which way is up for most of this crazy maze of an adventure. There is a whole lot of suspense, a dash of romance, and a butt load of intrigue! I thoroughly enjoyed this read, trying to solve the mystery before the ending, and look forward to disappearing into more of her written work as soon as time allows. Highly recommend!
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Maia and Fig are having a picnic by the lake, when Trezzie the mermaid thinks their ice cubes are pretty things. Maia makes her a necklace out of ice cubes, but Fig gets jealous. When Fig jumps in the lake to retrieve the floating ice necklace, she nearly drowns from a leg cramp. Will Fig believe in mermaids after Trezzie saves her life?
Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at the University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.
Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays for children.
She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.
Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children and four grandchildren, and a dog. She gardens, rides her bike, and tries to save the planet.
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As the lieutenant of a Navy SEAL team, I deal with intense and deadly situations on a regular basis.
My drive to climb through the ranks has been an excellent cover for the pain of losing a friend in combat years ago.
But my hardened shell is empty.
When Wendy breezes into my life, my heart beats in the dark cavern of my chest for the first time since I can remember.
She’s adorable, easy to talk to, and I sense there’s more to her than the other ‘frog hogs’ whose mission in life is to tame a SEAL.
And I’m right. There’s a lot more.
She’s conned me…a guy whose reputation has been built on assessing situations and not making mistakes.
But when I tell her to take a hike, I feel a new thing in my chest, and I think it’s a broken heart. If only she hadn’t been using me, she might have been the savior I needed.
Now that I’ve run her off, can I track her down and beg her to give me a real chance?
Barbra Campbell writes dirty-sweet romance to escape the craziness of life. She believes Happily Ever Afters don’t have to be real to be powerful, and she sometimes confuses book worlds for the one she lives in…not that she lives a fairy tale by any means. But with her one true love by her side and an endless stream of book boyfriends in her head, she manages to find time to hang out with all of them.
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Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
