I really enjoyed this read. Jody has always been in her sister’s shadow. While out with some friends she meets Holt, but there is a mistaken identity. Jody is completely different from her sister and my heart really went out to what she had to deal with. She has finally had enough and wants to do something for herself.
I have to say I really fell for Hold right along with Jody. There is a moment that he comes to Jody’s defense and I loved it.
Will Jody finally achieve her dream? Will she also get a HEA with Holt?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. All of the characters added a great element to the story. You can read this book as a stand alone. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in. I can’t wait to read more from the series. 1-click and get started today.
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 Austin2021-07-22 22:53:352021-07-23 09:36:43Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Austin
Rock star, military man, mistaken identity, romance
I absolutely love the rock star romance genre, and this is a fantastic new take on that! I enjoyed the mistaken identity twist.
I really enjoyed the contentious relationship of twins Jody (sometimes called JoJo) and Jilly. I really felt for Jody, always coming in second best to her younger sister, even though Jilly is a conceited, stuck up, snob.
I did’t like Holt when we’re introduced to him in this book. He’s just out on the prowl to get his, but through his interest in Jody he grew on me as we begin to see another side to him.
I enjoyed the “hide and seek” aspect of Holt and Jody getting together and finding themselves with and without their normal surroundings.
My reasoning for 3.5 stars with all the good things described above?: While I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it left me feeling like something was lacking, or that I was unfulfilled, but I can’t determine why or what was missing. I’m really enjoying this series as a whole and think this goes well with book one. I will certainly continue reading as new books come out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-07-22 21:16:542021-07-23 09:34:01Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Alexandria Richard
So cute! This book is a romance novel to keep in your bookcase for whenever you need a good pick me up. “Taking Flight” is about Holt, a pilot in the Air Force, and how he stumbled upon the woman who changed him. Jody is the band manager for her twin sister, but has a secret of her own. After being kept in the shadows for so long, she needs someone to inspire her to break free and fly. This book is about personal growth, confidence, love, and sacrifice. It has everything an amazing novel needs.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2021-07-21 18:16:272021-07-22 19:53:11Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano
The perfect love story! Patience is a country girl who grew up a Tom boy. Duke is a country boy who grew up trying to become the right man. In this love story, Duke and Patience have one special night as kids before everything changes. Fast forward time, will they be able to fix what they have lost? After going through hell and back, each in their own way, they try to make their way back to one another. This book is about faith, love, and dreams. I recommend this story to anyone who loves happy endings and childhood dreams coming true.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2021-07-21 18:10:582021-07-22 19:52:10Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Check Out by Debra Parmley is the first book in the Bobbins Sisters Series. This is a great book that really has a little bit of everything in it. My first impression though was the instant connection the main characters seem to have. Right from their first meeting you could feel it. And every interaction from then the chemistry sizzled between them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and from the description I expected just another typical marine returned home story but what the author gave us was much more than that. The story was really well developed and thought out. It had a depth to it that you don’t always find in these type of romance books which for me made it stand out. I thought this was a really strong start to a new series and a brilliant way to be introduced to a new author.
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 Baker2021-07-21 13:16:402021-07-22 19:43:58Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Baker
Jody Meadows grew up in the shadows of her twin sister. As an adult, she continues to live in her shadow as her sister is a popular country/pop singer. Jody writes the music while her sister performs and gets fame.
Holt Preston is an Air Force pilot. He joined the Air Force right after graduation. He loves the freedom of flying and has no plans to leave as his friends have done as they have settled down.
One night on leave, Holt goes bar hopping and ends up in the same bar as Jody Meadows. Only his friends think that she is Jilly, her famous sister. One touch sends electrical sparks between the two. The connection sets in motion happenstance meetings and both desire more from their lives than they have ever had before.
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I was enticed by the marine veteran meets librarian storyline and stayed for the sensitive way the author handled Nash’s PTSD and his return home. Appreciated the concept of communication, talking to each other before getting too deep in the relationship. Both main characters were well developed, and I’m a sucker for any setting that includes a library! Looking forward to reading more Bobbin Sister stories, we’ve only met two so far.. could there even be a Marine buddy spinoff!? I will stayed tuned for more stories from Debra Parmley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donna Dawkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonna Dawkin2021-07-19 12:33:392021-07-19 13:01:01Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Donna Dawkin
This is not a fun and light romance read, which is why I enjoyed this book so much. The two MC’s are real with problems and hardships to overcome outside of their potential romance. But that’s not to discount the push and pull to see if they will give their love another chance.
Patience is a FMC that I feel so many can relate to, feeling low in life and going through the process of a divorce. Duke is an American soldier returning home after being medically discharged and diagnosed with PTSD. These two were best friends throughout their childhood, coming to the realization that they both liked one another after graduation, but Duke enlisted with the Marines and disappeared from Patience’s life for the next 8 years.
I felt that the characters and the circumstances were very realistic, though I wanted to smack Duke upside the head for the way he disappeared and stayed gone for so long. Patience has had a lot to deal with in life, but she’s still kicking and enjoying running the bakery in her family’s local grocery store.
I absolutely loved the side characters, both Duke’s and Patience’s moms and P’s aunt, and their meddling ways.
Trigger warning for mental and physical abuse, cheating, PTSD, and loss of an animal, and loss of a child.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-07-18 19:38:342021-07-19 12:07:42Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Alexandria Richard
This book is very cute, and there were a lot of layers with it. Nash and Betsy Felt something the moment they met. Nash is very much the ideal book boyfriend. He is sweet, handsome, protective, and loyal. The moment he laid eyes on Betsy all those instincts came out , and a silent courtship began. Betsy was a bit harder to gage. She felt the attraction but she was very introverted and to herself. She had the feelings for him, but it took a lot more warming up for her. When her sister Leanne arrives Betsy Is a bit more free, but on the fence with Nash. There is quite a bit of cat and mouse play between them, and when he steps in to help with Leanne’s stalker it ups the ante for everything. It’s a very romantic story and there’s lots of intrigue attached to it. This read is very much worth it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-07-18 17:26:302021-07-19 12:05:10Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Lauren West
Check Out By Debra Parmley is a wonderful read filled with genuine, heart warming characters and the Author truly makes you feel like you really know them. This is the first book by Ms Parmley that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact the only thing I could possibly complain about is that it ended too soon! I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for the Bobbin Sisters in future books.
Betsy Bobbin is a cute, quiet librarian working in a job she truly loves with all her heart when she meets Gorgeous Nash Ware a Marine Veteran. At their first meeting Nash comes across as very gruff when the truth is, there is a wonderful caring man who is dealing with a lot under all that gruff. Betsy sees that and attraction builds between the two. Betsys sister Leann comes to visit but someone dangerous follows her and it becomes very obvious he means her serious harm. Betsy turns to Nash for help. It is through this dangerous time that their growing feelings will definitely be tested and they both need to decide if they are right for each other.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-07-17 20:45:242021-07-19 10:54:36Check Out ( The Bobbin Sisters Series Book 1) By Debra Parmley – Review by Jules Herbert
Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley
4 out of 5 Stars
Betsy Bobbins is adorable from the word go. She is a petite, bespectacled, librarian who is on the shy side. She is the oldest of three sisters, and has taken on the parent mantle since their folks died. Betsy is dazzled by the brooding stranger that entered the library late on the night of a big storm. She is lucky that he was still in the parking lot when she tried to leave for home because she would have never made it on the flat tire she discovers.
Nash Ware, a Marine veteran, is recovering from his time in the service and his fiance walking out on him. When he enters the library his eye is drawn to the librarian at the checkout counter. Yet, he growls at her for no reason. Nash finds his protective instincts coming out when he is around Betsy. These instincts only get stronger when Betsy’s youngest sister comes to town, bringing all her drama to Betsy’s door.
Debra Parmley writes tender military stories from the perspective of veteran’s wife. The gentle, yet informed, way Debra handles PTSD and fighting through the VA system shows her dedication to honoring those that have and are serving in the US military. Debra writes characters that are relatable and human. This was a sweet read with some intrigue!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-07-17 14:40:172021-07-19 10:34:27Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by MPolicicchio
Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May
I wasn’t sure if I was going to love this book as much as the first but I did. At first I felt so bad for Jody, but as I got further in I started feeling less sorry for her and was hoping she would finally stand up for herself.
Holt seemed to be at a crossroads but I think his chance encounter with Jody was the beat thing that could have happened to him.
There were some moments that I wanted to cheer out loud while others I wanted to shake Jody and her horrible sister.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2021-07-17 10:40:552021-07-19 10:22:03Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Robin Rankin
Taking Flight by Brooke May a fabulous five-star read. This is number two in the code of honour series, and I loved it as much as the first, it was so nice to see the other side of the story, it just built more and created this amazing depth to everyone. It could be read as stand-alone, but I would highly recommend that you read them in order, as you do get so much from each story. Brooke May is such a compelling writer, I have enjoyed so many of their stories, but this series has been my favourite as even though I haven’t liked all of the characters but its just made it a much stronger story. Do not miss this amazing series, or this sublime author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-07-17 10:27:132021-07-19 10:18:22Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Sara Oxton
Taking Flight by Brooke May is book two of the Code of Honor series. This book can be read as a standalone but honestly you don’t want to miss book one.
Jody is always in her sister’s shadow. Her family tried to fulfill Jilly’s every need which means Jody is often neglected. She’s tired of living in the shadows and not living her own life so she’s ready to do something about it. Jody meets Holt after a mix up where he thought she was Jilly, which only firmed Jody’s decision to start loving life for herself. No one in her life has ever just been on her side. Everyone always bends to whatever Jilly wants, until Holt. Will Holt be able to help Jody take charge of her life?
I really enjoyed this book. You get sucked right in and I couldn’t put it down! I really felt for Jody. She just wanted to not live in the shadows anymore. She had so much strength and courage to go out and start living for herself. I highly recommend this book!
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Check Out (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley is a contemporary military romance. The story touches on PTSD and living with it myself made it easy to relate to our male MC. He is a war vet, and he is damaged both physically and mentally, but it those wounds within that scar the most. Scars from a past that tell a harrowing tale. But his are not the only scars around town. There is a sweet little Librarian who has scars of her own from the past. This story has a little bit of everything to keep the pages turning and giving you the feels
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 Bishop2021-07-16 23:06:352021-07-19 10:10:41Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Jenni Bishop
Jody Meadows is a woman to whom singing and music have been her escape from her life in the shadow of her twin sister, but when her sister wants something, she gets it and one fateful day, Jody signs her soul away so that her sister can get what she wants, again. Holt Preston is an Air Force Pilot and has been in the military for years, but now he is starting to feel like he is stuck, he has flown in and out of the front lines and seen more than his fair share while out there, but now he is on leave in Germany and all he wants is to take advantage of the German girls and beer, but this night is going to be something different.
Jody is taking the night off just to let loose and enjoy herself, yes, she has a couple of bodyguards with her, her hair is straightened, her contacts are in and she is dressed in her sisters clothing, but her sister she is not, as she down shot after shot, she loosens up and sings and dances the night away, until someone starts to dance with her. Holt and his friends are in the last bar of the night when he spots a beautiful and sexy woman singing and dancing on the bar, he has no idea who she is, but his friends do. He is so taken with her that he cannot resist trying his luck and approaching her while she dances and this one action starts a chain reaction of passion which neither of them were expecting.
In her shock at what she has done, Jody rushes out of the bar. back to her friends and complains she isn’t feeling well, so they head back to the hotel, but life goes on and the next afternoon amid a hangover from hell, Jody has to marshal her sister around to make sure she gets where she needs to be and at the right time, meanwhile, Holt has woken up not being able to stop thinking about the mystery woman at the bar the night before, to the point that he does everything he can to run into her again, however, when he does, he realises that she isn’t the person he thought, it turns out that it is someone in her entourage instead. At this point it makes it his mission to try and work out the mystery behind the woman and Jody is the woman he is intending on trying to figure out, but will she let him in, or will her sister do her usual thing and put a stop to whatever this could be before it can even start? This is a romance where two people meet and the connection is undeniable, but as external forces engage in the story, the ending is something you will be racing through the book to find.
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 Lesieur2021-07-16 16:57:452021-07-19 09:46:56Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Taking flight is the second book in the code of honor series. I loved getting to know Holt and Jody. I love the friendships that fill these books. The fact that the hero and each of these books is a service man makes the series all the better. I can’t wait to read the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-07-16 14:15:302021-07-19 09:41:06Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Collier
Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) By Brooke May
This book had me hooked from the beginning. This was a quick read for me, full of romance and relatable characters. Jody is living in the shadow of her twin sister. One night Jody decides to let out some steam and go for a night out and that’s where she meets Holt. It is supposed to be a one night stand but the chemistry between these two cannot be denied. Jody’s twin Jilly is a spoiled brat and I so wanted someone to teach her a lesson. I was hoping that Jody would find her way out of her sister’s shadow and away from her parents who can’t seem to see how they treat her. Holt is a pilot on leave and looking for some fun but he can’t seem to get the woman he met out of his head. This is a must read if you want to find out what’s going to happen between these two. I recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-07-15 15:48:412021-07-15 23:00:49Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Candida Hopper
Taking Flight was a wonderful read. I was completely hooked from beginning to end. The author’s writing was amazing and the story was so easy to read. I loved the characters, Jody and Holt. Although this is the second book in the Code of Honor series, and I haven’t read the first, I had no problem in getting into the story although it has definitely made me want to read that first book now and find out about some of the characters that appear in this story. As soon as these two characters met, I could feel the connection between them and the chemistry was believable. Taking Flight was a wonderful read and one that I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-07-15 11:28:382021-07-15 22:54:47Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews
Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley. This is a sweet contemporary romance. Its about Betsy who is a very naive librarian in a super small town in Tennessee. When Nash, a Marine Vet walks in the library and Betsy is intrigued and wants to get to know him more but he’s got a bad headache and comes off super grumpy. Nash also wears an eye patch due to the loss of one of his eyes from the Marines and he came back with a good case of PTSD as well. Betsy starts to have dream about this mysterious man and wants to get to know him better. Nash is reluctant at first but he decides to become friends with her. When Betsy’s sister Leann comes to town she gets a stalker that even follows her back to College and she is terrified. Nash helps her with the situation endearing himself to Betsy even more. Will Betsy and Nash be able to be more than just friends? Read Check out to find out!
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Wow! For all book readers out there, this is one that you definitely should read. Betsy Bobbin is the oldest of the three Bobbin girls. Betsy is the librarian at the local library in Bartlett, TN. She is taken aback when Nash Ware, a Marine who has returned home walks into the library.
Nash is not used to the kind of librarian that Betsy turned out to be. He sees her dark blonde hair, her green eyes, and her red lips as soon as he walks in the door of the library. That day he has a terrible headache and was a little rude with his reply to the sweet librarian. He wears an eye patch courtesy of a wound while on his last tour.
Nash and Betsy figure out that each is interested in at least a friendship, but Leann, Betsy’s younger sister is coming to town for a visit, and puts a damper on any future plans.
What is Leann keeping secret from her sister? Can Nash be the hero that Betsy is looking for?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-07-12 20:50:442021-07-13 21:40:56Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Ashley Dover
The second book in the Code of Honor series is just as electric as the first! Brooke May delivers another very well written novel in Taking Flight. Jody’s superstar twin sister Jilly has always been the center of attention for as long as she can remember. On a night where she is pretending to be her sister, she catches the attention of sexy Air Force pilot Holt, who spends the next few days thinking constantly about their memorable evening at the club together. Will a series of chance encounters bring the two of them back together, or does Jilly ruin yet another good thing in Jody’s life?
Brooke May has written yet another novel in which the characters are relatable and the plot is full of twists and turns with some steamy scenes thrown in here and there. It was very easy to read this book quickly. The only reason it took me a few days to finish was because of my busy schedule! I can’t wait to see if there will be more books in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Kearney2021-07-12 17:21:142021-07-13 21:29:30Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Kearney
If you read Courage of Us and saw my review, I’m basically feeling the same way. I love May’s world-building and character development skills. Not that I “like” all her characters, but she develops them really well, in that they feel like real people with feelings, thoughts, and a personality that drives them. So, I’m giving it 3 Stars for May’s writing skills and her ability to build a vibrant, full world. But once again, I feel the premise of the plot was completely unrelatable (to me). From the opening scene, I found Jody weak, whiny, and frustrating. She wanted to be her own person and she knew she was being treated poorly by her family and could have gotten away, but she always chose to be the “victim” and went along with their schemes. Then she only gets a backbone to change her life and go after what she wants once Holt is there and he starts pushing back. So, I had to wonder what would have happened to Jody if she hadn’t met Holt? Would she have stuck with her sister or gotten into even more self-destructive behavior to act out against her perceived cage? I think it’s easy to blame Jilly and Jody’s parents for being mean, neglectful vultures, BUT Jody is a grown woman who can stop the relationships and neglect/abuse at any time. So why hasn’t she? While I appreciate the fact that love can and does change people for the better, when it’s real, I also have to say that people who ONLY grow and change because they have someone “stronger” than them to push and cause the change is called co-dependency. I’m not blaming Jody for wanting a relationship with her family or for getting caught in a rut she hates, but I just didn’t interpret the growth she was supposed to have in this story in the same way I think the author intended it to be viewed. But as I said in my other review, I just may not be May’s target audience. I am totally sure that tons of people will love this story and find themselves relating to Jody and Holt. So don’t discount it because of my review, just because it’s not MY thing doesn’t mean it won’t 100% be yours! Pippa
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Pippa Woodshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPippa Woods2021-07-12 12:23:002021-07-13 21:17:23Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Pippa Woods
This was my first May novel and I was super excited to start a new (to me) author! May is an excellent world-builder and is a gifted character-developer when it comes to feeling like you know the characters and that they are well-rounded people you could “see/know” in your mind. (Plus, I have family in that area of MT so it was a fun location to read about.) When it comes to the plot and speed, I found the pace to be a slow build that jumped into warp speed rather than maybe a faster start with a more realistic time frame for the romance. I was totally enjoying the book and rocking along with Duke and Patience until 55% and then it just became really unbelievable and unrelatable to me. The idea of young love that is true, real, and healthy, even if it’s immature with not-so-great problem-solving skills, is such a beautiful love story to me. So, on that, I would give May great credit. Where I found the downfall was in the jump back in after 7 yrs part. The real-est, truest love requires trust and stability to actually work. I don’t understand how Patience could have either with Duke for a significant amount of time after he returned. How they could go through the trauma that they did and for her to just say, “it’s ok we’ll pretend like nothing ever happened because you apologized” just makes zero sense and the book lost me. I completely understand that others might find the fast forgiveness acceptable and be willing to go along with it, but I just couldn’t ever relate to either person after that. I am giving May 3 stars for her writing ability even if I think the plotline is unbelievable. But please give it a shot, because this is just my opinion and thoughts and not a representation of how everyone might feel about the plot. @pippawoods
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Pippa Woodshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPippa Woods2021-07-12 11:10:372021-07-13 21:14:54Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Pippa Woods
Taking Flight is the second installment to Brooke May’s Code of Honor series, and I loved it even more then the first one. This romance has everything that you could ask for from a handsome pilot, to a girl with mistaken identity, family drama, action, and the mystery of if love is enough to conquer all. Once again Ms. May had me hooked from the very first page and I finished it in one sitting. She goes into such descriptive details about her characters that you often forget that they are fictional characters. While you can read Taking Flight as a Stand alone I highly recommend reading this series in order just to get all of the juicy details.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-07-12 06:26:462021-07-13 20:58:58Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Check Out is the first book in The Bobbins Sisters series by Debra Parmley. It is an engrossing wounded warrior military romance. The story also touches on some sensitive issues, which the author handled in a compassionate, but honest way. Nash is a wounded veteran, a former Marine who suffers from PTSD with more scars on the inside than the outside. Past experience has made him a bit prickly and closed off- feeling like he isn’t relationship material. Betsy is the shy librarian type- who is a little intimidated by the fierce looking Veteran. But her life becomes immersed in drama- add some action and a stalker on the loose, and we get an intriguing read! Looking forward to seeing what happens in Book #2.
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 Hayes2021-07-12 04:06:112021-07-13 20:55:28Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Angela Hayes
My heart broke for Jody. She was always placed second against her sister. It hurt my heart to see how she was always pushed aside. This is a beautiful story of a young woman finally standing on her own two feet with the help of a sexy pilot man. Holt stood for Jody on more than one occasion and it was brilliant. I was rooting for them at each moment. Jody was a mystery that Holt wanted and needed to solve. They were just what the other needed. I could not recommend this more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-07-11 07:55:482021-07-11 21:15:59Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Lydia Pelton
Patience and Duke are such an amazing pair. This is definitely a second chance story. It’s so beautiful! Those two thought they were doing the best for each other and themselves. My heart broke for what patience went through. I felt so proud of her allowing herself to overcome it. Though, she felt she had to do it alone. Sweet Duke comes back to help her pick the pieces up. They helped each other move forward and I adored that aspect. I loved the family dynamic and that everyone surrounded her. This is such a wonderful love story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-07-11 06:27:532021-07-11 21:13:05Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lydia Pelton
Taking Flight is book two in the Code of Honor series by Brooke May. A connoisseur of intimate, rocky and relatable love stories, Brooke May provided a complex, yet endearing tale of a beautiful love story. Expect the unexpected with this author, as you are blissfully taken on one crazy ride. Her characters are troubled, with Jody having to contend with her sister and all that is involved. Holt is just the man to help her pave her own way. The family dynamic is often difficult, and this one is no different. The author weaves an intricate and attractive tale that will give you many ahhh moments, as well as what the ??? moments. A bit of everything is thrown into Taking Flight, and it is a story that I thoroughly recommend. 4 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2021-07-11 05:25:432021-07-11 21:12:08Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Tracy Wilkin
Holt and Jody have the challenging adventure of a lifetime. Jillian is the spoiled sister of Jody. Her parents have roped Jody into managing her career. Boy, talk about nasty. Jody puts up with so much until she reaches her breaking point. Holt has a one-night stand with Jody and falls for this wonderful woman. Their adventures will have you chuckling all the way through the book. Fun, heartwarming and full of sparks, this is another terrific installment in this series.
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 Kittell2021-07-10 19:42:572021-07-10 19:47:18Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell
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