This is a fantastic collection of short, psychologically thrilling stories. There are trigger warnings so definitely check those out before reading but like Gantt mentions none of the triggers are overtly discussed; however, they may bring up some feelings because of this. While I wouldn’t classify these stories as “scary” (I grew up on Stephen King and watching scary movies as a young child…many thanks to my aunt), they are very disturbing in a make-you-uncomfortable way. I really enjoyed these very different but disturbing eight short stories and I think you will too. As I said before, please check the trigger warnings first, but if you love stories that will make you uncomfortable and make you feel things you wish you didn’t then pick up this collection today! Reviewed by @meggs1717
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2024-05-29 19:52:572024-07-10 10:41:44The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Megan Rea
The beginning was a little slow to start. It does pick up the pace after a few chapters. The author does well with the time period especially with Lily and the Turner family. The characters complement each other really well even with the minor characters. I like how Lily makes opportunities for herself even though they don’t end too well sometimes. The book is very well written and is easy to read and comprehend what’s going on in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2024-05-29 18:59:342024-07-10 10:41:31A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman – Review by Kristin Boutelle
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie is the 5th installment in the Life Is Hell series. While Malaki’s family decides to hold up in Delilah’s house to protect each other from Danger, Malaki’s angelic sister Hadassah comes to stay. Forced to live on earth stripped of her powers as punishment she makes an unlikely friend (maybe more) in Jezebel. Jezebel has a secret that she’s running from. But the past is catching up. Can Hadassah and the rest of the team save Jezebel?
Super excited for this book. Jezebel was so mysterious and I wanted to learn more about her. Seems like all the characters have a traumatic backstory. I’m so glad they are all healing, finding love and learning to trust others again. They are creating the family they didn’t have and it’s a beautiful thing. This series is full of love despite the issues that arise. This is my favorite story in the series so far. I really like Jezebel. If you liked the other parts you’ll love this one too. If you’re new to the series, start at the beginning so you understand the relationships and connections.
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 Howard2024-05-29 17:37:132024-07-10 10:41:22A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard
4.5 stars Second Glance is the fourth book in The Serrulata Saga series and a LGBT Fantasy tale. A MM historical romance. Even though it is part of The Serrulata Saga series it can be read as a standalone. It is my favourite in the series. This is a high heat forbidden romance tale where constructs of time believe that same sex relationships is taboo. To do so is to bring ruin to yourself and family. But falling in love does not discriminate. The heat is turned way up in this tale as they fall in love at first sight. Can they maintain their relationship and hide who they truly are from societal values in the Realm, or will they be exposed and ruin everything they have. Strong emotions are evoked and run high in this novella. There are a lot of twists and obstacles to navigate but you find yourself rooting for this couple who just want to love each other.
The book features adorable animal noses that are “boopable” and fun to touch, and while designed to help children learn their alphabet while discovering educational animal facts, I enjoyed leafing through it as an adult- it was a fun and interactive way to learn about animals
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2024-05-29 16:55:202024-07-10 10:41:09The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Jennifer Crain
3.5 – 4 stars War is ugly, war is raw, and war is deadly no matter who, where or when and Nicole spares no details. A Patriot’s Tale is Nicoles first novel and an award winning one at that. This historical fiction tale set in 1778 during the American Revolutionary War where a young woman, Lily is determined to fight she changes who she is to succeed at any cost. Lily is headstrong and a patriot, but she is living with the trauma and grief of having lost her family and certainly suffers with mental health issues that comes with seeing the horrors of war. To her there is no question that the Red Coats be taken out and the Militia are the ones to join. She plays a deadly game one she intends to see the end of. Other than a few pacing issues to start with but it soon picked up to the point I quite enjoyed this bloody tale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-05-29 16:48:352024-07-10 10:41:01A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman – Review by Jenni Bishop
*Murder a la Christie” is a charming and engaging mystery that pays homage to the classic detective novels of Agatha Christie. The story follows Professor Lexie Driscoll, a warm and intelligent protagonist, as she navigates a complex web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.
The plot is clever and well-structured, with a steady stream of clues and red herrings that kept me guessing until the very end. The author’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy to become invested in the characters and their stories.
The supporting cast is also well-developed, with a range of intriguing characters that add depth and complexity to the story. The setting, a swanky mansion in the 1980s, adds a touch of glamour and sophistication to the proceedings.
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3.5 stars The Handshake Agreement is an age gap, second chance romance tale that will have your emotions all over the place. I wasn’t sure how to rate this one as I had mixed emotions about the MCC. He strutted around like he was top dog and not a care with women. He is possessive and defiant but still has to abide by the agreement he made with his father earlier in his adult life? He breaks her heart leaving her at the altar then demands she is hers. I just wanted to slap him all the time which took my focus away from the story. Anne is younger than him and he promises her the world than leaves her broken hearted. Now after years of heartbreak she has found a wonderful man, only for Declan to show up again and demand she is his. After all this time she moves on, and he threatens to take it all away from her. If you like second chance romance give it a go you may love it.
Consider me to be a big Booper Snooter. I have my whole life as I grew up on a farm and have own many animals, lizards, fish, turtles, Kangaroos, Wallabies, birds and much more. So, when I saw Suzanna Lynn’s The Big Book of Booper Snoots and realised what it was all about I had to grab it and read it to my grandboys which they thoroughly enjoyed. This delightful children’s picture book is educational, full of fun facts and is informative and imaginative. The wonderful illustrations are creative and bright and colourful. Little animal enthusiasts will love this adventure book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-05-29 16:20:442024-07-10 10:40:34The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Jenni Bishop
Are you an Agatha Christie lover? Well, Murder a la Christie is the first fun book in the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub that incorporates many of Christie’s ways. Given that the book club loves Christie this is not surprising. When a simple babysitting job turns into a veritable modern day “Whodunnit” Lexie their industrious leader and Miss Marple amateur sleuth takes it upon herself to follow up each and every clue and suspects that includes her bestie. The book club members are dropping. What she thought was a nice quiet town shows her that there is more than a few dirty secrets hidden within. There is a cast of many eclectic characters and a complex multilayered web of puzzles our MC has to wade through to find the killer. This fast-paced tale is full of mystery, drama, politics, twists, secrets and danger which keeps the pages turning.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-05-29 16:07:202024-07-10 10:40:27Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Jenni Bishop
Justine Saunders is a woman who has a passion for history and especially vintage fashion, she is the Assistant Museum Director for the small town museum she works at, but it is not a job whose future is set in stone, also, it just happens to be somewhere which also contains ghostly apparitions. Jackson Maddox is a young man with a mercurial personality who has had to return to the birthplace of his mother, a tiny town in the middle of nowhere to sort through her house and belongings, much to his annoyance.
One day, the museum receives a call from the son of a famous starlet from the area to help him clear out some of her clothing as a donation to the museum and the surly voice demands that it is carried out sooner rather than later and this is where Justine pulls the short straw and heads over to the house in question. However, when she arrives, the picture in her imagination does not match with the handsome man she sees before her, but she keeps her cool when the antagonistic man pushes her buttons while keeping her off balance, especially when she finds a box of letters.
When the appraisal draws to a close, Justine finds that she is snowed in and has to spend the night with Jackson, something neither of them are keen on, but after something to eat and a part bottle of whiskey, they decide to delve into the letters she found earlier and it turns out that they are a mystery Jackson is not sure he wants to solve, the mystery of his father, the one person he never knew the identity of. Meanwhile, much to Justine’s surprise, the lady in question, Jackson’s mothers ghost decides to throw in her two cents and simultaneously scares the life out of Justine.
Will Justine and Jackson be able to unravel the mystery of his father’s identity, stave off her ghostly friend and the spanners she throws in, all while deciding whether to pursue another job opportunity in the big city and trying to deny the sparks between the two? This is a romance with a historical and spirited twist, which will keep you hooked as this emotional game of tug of war plays out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-05-29 15:45:112024-07-10 10:40:09The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Book 3) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This is the 3rd book in the Divine Vintage series. This was another enjoyable read by this author. This story is a wonderful mix of paranormal, romance, mystery, family secrets and forced proximity. Justine has a big decision to make with regards to the job she loves. With funding being cut she looks for employment elsewhere and is surprised when she is invited for an interview but if she gets this job it would mean leaving her small town, the job she knows and loves and starting somewhere new. With all this emotional turmoil happening the last thing she needs is a handsome grumpy guy and the ghost of his mother walking into her life but that’s exactly what she gets. When Jackson’s mother dies he contact the museum to see if they would like any of her clothes. As a star of the screen he thought there maybe something they would like. When Justine turns up at the house he is surprised and can’t help but be a little captivated by her passion for fashion from the past. As they look through the clothes of his mother and grandmother they also find a box of letters and when they realised they are snowed in together this is when they decide to solve the mystery of Jackson’s Family secret. Who was Jackson’s father? With them being forced into each others company will they realise that they actually enjoy it? And what part will Jackson’s mum’s ghost play in the uncovering of the secret and the blossoming connection between the couple?
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 Carr2024-05-29 13:49:032024-07-10 10:39:52The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Carr
This was an interesting twist to the normal shaft shifters that you read about. This one was about a girl; Ducky could shift to a duck. Ducky feels like an outside, she has no friends and didn’t grow up in the greatest of homes. War for so long with the humans and the paranormal, but is there any way that maybe they can solve this and stop it all? and can Ducky help in anyway, she becomes friends with the prince, but can she save him? This story captivating from the beginning, it was so much in such a short read, well that it felt like. I can’t wait for the next book, the way this one ended don’t skip this book, you’ll want to read them in order.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-05-29 12:34:132024-07-10 11:04:29Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jennifer Reimer
I loved this book, my favorite part has to be the art. I love that it looks like someone drew and colored the book, such a fun concept. Dinopotamus is so cute and sweet, he wants to be like the other children, he wants to be involved. I appreciate the teacher including Dino in the lesson and even reassuring him that he did have 3 toes instead of 5 like the others and that is okay. All around a cute book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2024-05-29 12:18:352024-07-10 11:04:16Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed
Ghost Talker is the first book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. I actually started with book 2, Delicious Death, because I was drawn to a paranormal mystery that centres around dessert! Ghost Talker has less dessert (although there are some tasty treats!) but the characters, setting and intriguing plot mean it’s still an enjoyable book!
This is a Gaslamp Fantasy, set in a fictional world that’s based in part on the late Victorian/early Edwardian times. Elinor, Madame Chalamet, can communicate with ghosts and uses her skills to help people with a variety of situations including solving mysteries, coping with grief and addressing hauntings. While her work is appreciated by her clients, the proliferation of phony ghost talkers means that many are skeptical about what she does.
There are lots of mysteries to solve in Ghost Talker. Supernatural elements and court intrigue play a part, as well as normal human emotions and motivations. The darker elements are balanced by cheerful moments between friendly characters, such as Anne-Marie and Jacques, and descriptions of things like food and costume.
This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to fans of fantasy mysteries. If you haven’t read any gaslamp fantasy you should give it a try!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2024-05-29 08:19:382024-07-10 11:04:07Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
This Amazing author simply never disappoints! This is yet another fantastic book that will keep you turning page after page. I literally could not put it down!! When a group of friends go out on a boat together to celebrate something, Irena’s ex-husband is swept overboard and goes missing. As the search goes on to find him clues keep making her question if he is dead or simply escaping. Your search to find those answers will have you captivated!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2024-05-29 08:07:112024-07-10 11:04:00Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jules Herbert
I don’t think I’ve chuckled so much. You hear this term on some animal videos on social media. I love how the author uses it for an A-B-C of animals book. Terrific choice of animals. The descriptions are of unique characteristics. There is usually a weird fact. This is neat because even as an older person, I’m learning new facts reading this. Wonderful pictures. You even get to learn what it’s called when there is a group of the animals together. Check this book out. Another fun and educational one from this author that I’ll be adding to our family library. It’ll be a cool resource for projects that may come up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-05-29 07:45:202024-07-10 11:03:34The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Shelly Kittell
To put it simply Zach and Libby had me laughing out loud, feeling good and wanting more! This Amazing author created such wonderful characters they just weaved their way straight into my heart right from the start and I just knew there was fun times ahead. You truly do need to read this fabulous start to what I just know is going to be an absolutely fantastic series! I know I can’t wait for more.
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I’m in shock that this was the last book to this series, what an amazing ride these books have been, and I’m sad to see it end. Hadassah get exiled to Earth while she waits for judgement and must put up with Her Brothers new family. Trying not to upset her brother. Hadassah settles on “trying” to make friends with Jezebel as she is the least annoying, she settles for her. Only she gets more than she bargained for! Now they are on the run from Jezebel’s past together. I loved this whole series. You can read this story alone, but I highly recommend you read them in order, but be prepared for an amazing ride that you won’t want to let go of.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-05-29 07:24:352024-07-10 11:02:53A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jennifer Reimer
I enjoyed this story, which is a sequel about the two main characters after they get married and move to America and the new life they build there after the war. I didn’t feel like I needed to read the previous book but I possibly would have enjoyed this book more because I would have been invested in then already. I enjoyed the storyline but I wanted more from Mariella’s relationship with her mother-in-law. Overall, I would recommend this story.
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This story sets up the trilogy nicely if you haven’t already read it. If you have, it has added a nice bonus read to the series. After having read the series, I must admit I was very happy to see a prelude! Any addition to this series is great. You could potentially read this as a stand alone, but I don’t recommend it. Simply because the series is so good. As you can tell by the title, this book is about Troy and his back story. How he became the man he is within the series. Another well written book with great world building.
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A booper snoot is an animal nose that is so adorable, you cannot help but stick out your finger and touch it. Boop their snoot. Many people do this with their cats and dogs, however, there is a whole world of adorable booper snoots out there!
In this book, you will find a variety of boopable snoots that will have your child learning their alphabet while discovering educational animal facts.
Author Suzanna Lynn is a happily married, full-time mother of three beautiful, energetic children, and lives in a small town nestled in the deep rolling hills of Missouri.
Growing up in the Ozarks, Suzanna spent her childhood wandering the fields and woods surrounding her home. While most children avoided the dark corners of the woods, she sought them out; imagining them to be filled with fairies, dragons and all number of creatures.
Having not lost her childhood imagination, Suzanna has written numerous poems, songs and short stories that won various awards in high school and college. Her dream was to, one day, be an author.
In 2014 she decided to stop wishing she could publish a book and made the dream a reality when she released The Bed Wife.
That first novella gave birth to two more books, completing the series, and stirred the embers of her five-book series called The Untold Stories. She has since published stand alone novels, and has published several children’s books.
When she’s not busy writing, illustrating, or spending time with her family, Suzanna loves to travel, go horseback riding, and growing flowers. She also has been known to volunteer with her children’s school, the Ladies Auxiliary, and even her local zoo!
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Professor Lexie Driscoll is conducting the first meeting of the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub in her best friend’s swanky mansion when a friend is murdered. More members are knocked off as Lexie unravels secret after secret, leading her to believe she’s living in Christie’s novel, “And Then There Were None.”
Using Miss Marple’s knowledge of human nature and Hercule Poirot’s cunning, Lexie must save her club and reveal the killer.
Tropes: amateur sleuth, quirky characters, red herring, bookclub, reading group
A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and novels for young readers. Her Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series was a King Rivers Life Magazine’s “Best of 2014,” and on Book Town’s 2014 Summer Mystery Reading List. She’s an Agatha nominee, a Library Journal “Pick of the Month,” on Goodreads’s list of the 200 “Most Popular Books Published in 2017,” a Suspense Magazine Best Indie, and was on Book Town’s Summer (and) Fall Reading Lists. She also writes under Allison Brooks. Marilyn loves traveling, reading, knitting, doing Sudoku, and visiting with her grandchildren. She is co-founder and past president of the Long Island chapter of Sisters in Crime. She resides in New York with her family.www.marilynlevinson.com
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GOODREADS – The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt
BOOKBUB – The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt
Pho-bi-a /ˈfōbēə / n.
A severe fear or aversion to something.
When it’s more than just sweaty palms and heart palpitations. When it creeps into your mind and worms its way through your thoughts, gnawing away at your rationality.
Eight stories. Eight people. Each faces a life-altering choice – fall victim to their fears or overcome them and survive.
K.S. Gantt creates compelling stories by combining elements from different genres. A dash of fantasy, a pinch of paranormal, and plenty of suspense and horror with a sprinkle of humor.
She lives in Las Vegas, with two of her three children, her loving husband, five crazy dogs, and the friendliest feral cat ever. She loves books, coffee, and sleeping in.
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BOOKBUB – Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett
A proper gentleman. A stoic soldier. Their passion ignites a defiant love…
Lord Patrick Upshur seemingly hasn’t a care in the world. He’s a younger son of a wealthy lord in the Realm and his only responsibilities include behaving in a manner his father sees fit and possibly getting married someday. No one, not even Patrick’s closest sibling, knows that he’s hiding a painful secret – one that could disgrace him and the Upshur family forever.
Commandant Iseul of the White Riders understands he should concentrate on only three things – commanding his men in the barracks, serving the sovereign, and protecting the Realm. He’s only given in to his deepest desires once and he’s vowed to never do it again.
Both are resigned to their fates as the annual summer Solstice festival arrives.
After a chance encounter in a secluded courtyard in a tavern, it’s love at first sight. Enamored, the two vow to meet again, despite the edicts of the Realm forbidding any relationship between them.
As their passion blossoms into something deeper, they plot to run away together but are thwarted by tragedy.
Can their love survive in a world that forces them to conceal their feelings?
This steamy romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
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Finding Love is the first book in The Oath Series by Lacey Furr. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Furr- but I can guarantee that after reading this book, it certainly won’t be the last. Gah! This strummed my heartstrings so hard. Beautifully broken characters who learned to live, and love, again after so much tragedy. Neither were expecting to find love, and healing- she was holed-up in her B & B, going through the motions of living. His life was beginning to spiral out of control from his own tragedy. Fate intervened, ensuring these two crossed paths, when Loch turns up at her B & B for some much-needed downtime to rest and recuperate. What ensues makes for a heart- tugging read. Well worth the read. 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 Hayes2024-05-28 23:59:012024-07-10 11:02:13Finding Love (The Oath Series Book #1) by Lacey Furr – Review by Angela Hayes
As someone who has read Reed’s Bluestone series and really enjoyed it when I saw she had another book, about hot fire fighters no less, coming out I jumped at the chance to read it as soon as I could. I was NOT disappointed, there were so many things to unpack in Toasted and I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to reading more from her in this series. There was insta-love from both main characters but with Libby’s trauma she experienced at the hands of her mother she was so reserved and at first was not able to label things like Zach was able to do so easily. It was a wonderful thing watching them grow together.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Micalahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMicalah2024-05-28 22:21:012024-07-10 11:01:43Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz
Toasted by Isobel Reed is book one in the Love Burns series. This is not my first story by Isobel and I haven’t been disappointed yet! Libby gets welcomed into town by all the hot Firemen, isn’t that how everyone is? At least she had clothes on! I basically fell in love with Libby. She’s someone you’d want to be friends with. I loved her inner dialogue, it was hilarious and sooo relatable. Zach was cute and sweet. I loved how he saw what he wanted and went for it but wasn’t overbearing and willing to give space. Though I thought it could use some more spice, I was obsessed with this story. It was a fun, fast read that had me laughing and enjoying it the entire time. The conflict is minimal, mainly between the characters and their own mind but the story was still great.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2024-05-28 22:08:132024-07-10 11:01:35Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristan Anderson
What a conclusion to an amazingly diverse series. This is book five in the series Life is Hell by Naomi Valkyrie but from book one you already know most of the characters so seeing the growth across each of the books was such a treat. Dual perspectives of Hadassah and Jezebel. Heads up while this book as well as the others could be read as a standalone Hadassah’s start in this book is the direct consequences of her actions in book one. Hadassah is an Angel from Heaven and after helping her fallen angel brother Malakhi save his demon girlfriend from witches, she is now on probation on earth awaiting her punishment. While she wouldn’t change her mind on helping him, she doesn’t want to “condemn” herself more by interacting with his new less than heavenly family he has made on earth. Jezebel in book one was thought to be just a dog until the climax when Mal and everyone else discovered she was a shifter. She may have been at Mal’s side for years the secret of her identity was a shock and more so that she went so long without revealing herself. Haddie wanted to “please” her brother and show she at least tried so she reaches out to Jezebel in an empty offer to hang out. Suddenly trapped with a shifter stuck to her side everywhere when a threat from Jezebel’s past comes knocking and taking, Hadassah keeps to her good ways and goes on the run with Jezebel to protect her. What will heaven decide? Can Hadassah keep Jezebel safe? Everything and everyone in this series was constantly growing and evolving with each book and seeing where previous couples were throughout this book was a cherry on top of an amazing series. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes but add in the supernatural, celestial aspects and it’s made all the better as everyone learns that life and the world isn’t black and white. The moment you stop seeing it that way is the moment you truly begin to live a fuller life, a more rewarding life. Naomi Valkyrie is truly one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to start another one of her books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-05-28 21:42:422024-07-10 11:01:27A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ayla Phipps
This was a great 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place with this one. I really enjoyed Lydia and Kate’s story. The things these ladies experienced just kicks you in the stomach at times and to watch them grow stronger and become the women they did was great. This is a very special once in a lifetime friendship that we all wish to have. And the journey they took to so many amazing places added to the story. If you want to read a great story with great meaning and friendship this is the one for you. The content can be tough at times due to what is happening at times but it is a truly beautiful read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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 Austin2024-05-28 21:05:442024-07-10 11:01:09Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Michelle Austin
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