Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail. This is an amazing Anthology. I loved all the stories but got it because of K.L. Montgomery! Reconstructed Heart is the story of Trey Prince and Jenna Labato. Jenna is a State Trooper and Trey is starting a new job with a Collision Reconstruction Unit. When Trey makes a startling discovery at an accident scene Jenna is the one who tries to help him pick up the pieces. Trey doesn’t think he will ever recover but Jenna is determined to try. Its a wonderful story with a strong Female lead for a change and I really liked that. Beautiful Persuasion by A.K. MacBride is a great story as well. Its about Raelyn who is reeling from a breakup and Griffin who is a hot, sexy Irishman. When they share a night of passion Raelyn is trying to determine if Griffin is worth losing her family for. Rescuing Ryan by Syd Ryan is a sweet story about a sexy firefighter named Chris and a girl named Ryan who is working her way thru nursing school any way she can. When she meets Chris he is coming off a bad relationship and he realizes Ryan is going to be his most difficult rescue ever. I really loved all these stories. You should read this anthology you will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-11-18 13:22:132019-11-18 14:39:04Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Tausha Treadway
Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella By: Autumn Sand 5 out of 5 stars
The story Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand is an amazing novella to read. It hooked me from the beginning, and I didn’t want to put it down until the final page. I loved reading about Brice and Favor again. They have been through tough times however have come out stronger because of it and also closer. To get the full story and background of the characters it is suggested that you read Joe Football first. You will not be disappointed by either story. Brice, Favor, and their friends are off when Brice’s best friend Egon goes to New York to record an album with his band. What will happen on this trip? What does the future hold for Brice, Favor, and their friends? Read this novella to find out. This is a novella that had my emotions going up and down the entire time that I was reading it. The story is engaging, and I didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend reading this novella.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-11-18 11:35:242019-11-18 12:58:17Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Laura Furuta
The story Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio is a new adult/romance book. It pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until I finished the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Ava and Ford. Ava is a woman who works hard at her job. She is not one for vacations and relationships seem to not work out. She finds herself forced into a vacation and that it is there that she meets Ford. Ford is a man who has decisions that he must make. He has taken time off and loves to wake up and go surfing. Then he meets Ava. There is an attraction, connection, and a pull toward each other. They are comfortable talking to each other which surprises Ava. It was only to be a vacation romance. When she returns to work there is a surprise reunion and Ava finds herself talked into a fake engagement. Ava believes that even though they have feelings for each other their relationship will never work. Can Ford change her mind? What does the future hold for Ford and Ava? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had my emotions going up and down. I grew to care about Ford and Ava with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. I also enjoyed reading about the other characters introduced. Some of them are friends and family and are helpful to Ford and Ava. Others have their own agenda and plans. This is a book whose storyline, characters, and dialogue many times had me with a smile on my face. Don’t miss out on an amazing romance story. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-11-18 11:21:362019-11-18 11:34:33Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Laura Furuta
Holiday Terminal: (A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance) by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson is sooooooo, so good. It is one story that although a quick read, packs a punch and I got thoroughly lost in. This sweet and amazing tale had my heartstrings pulling and emotions all over the place. It is a wonderful Christmas story that is romantic and full of love and frustrations, drama and lies, angst and pain. What a team these ladies make! I enjoy their work separately but together they are an IT team. OMG I just fell in love with these characters who stole my heart.
Penelope finds herself stuck in the middle of nowhere when a storm diverts their plane BUT what she never imaged to find there was the one person who had her heart, mind and soul and left her broken but with a beautiful surprise. It is that very surprise she does not want him to find.
Artemis comes from a very wealthy family who dictate everything in his life. However, his heart was left behind with a beautiful woman he loved with his entire being. He finds himself in a town in the middle of who knows where and the one person he thought he would never see again walks back in his life. Unfortunately he finds that she has kept something from him and that is the one thing he may never forgive her for.
There is so much pain in this beautiful story but it is worth every second becoming invested in these wonderful characters and the world the IT team has created. This was an amazing journey and I can’t wait for more.
Pigs by Daniel James. I’ll be honest this was a bit outside my comfort zone of reading but man am I glad I gave it a shot. This book was packed with suspense, action and twists and turns. Not one minute was I not on the edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. This author knows how to get even the smallest of details through enough for reader to imagine it all. This book completely sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so well written and the storyline had me hooked. This story will have you heart racing and have you trying to turn the pages as fast as possible to see what happens. I’m really glad I stepped outside my comfort zone and found this author. Can’t wait for more! Five stars all the way and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2019-11-18 02:32:562019-11-18 08:06:20Pigs by Daniel James – Review by Katie Kearney
5 Star Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail is a wonderfully written anthology that consists of ten stories of men and women working as first responders . I’ve read several books by several of these author’s but a couple are new to me. I’ll definitely be checking out more of their books. Reconstructed Heart by K.L. Montgomery is one of my favorites . Once I started reading it I had a hard time putting it down till the end. Trey and Jenna, he makes a horrible discovery when going to a accident scene, she tries helping him out with the aftermath. My emotions were all over the place with this story. Find out what happens next, Will Jenna help him heal? What does their future look like? I highly recommend this Anthology.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-11-17 21:57:022019-11-17 22:18:16Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Risking Everything was a great 5 star read. This is a great collection of romance stories about first responders, fire fighters, police officers and many more. I was pulled in right from the beginning.
Romance on the Rig – Kara Liane: This is Murf and Lana’s story. They meet when Lana brings her niece and nephew to an event that Murf is at with the first responder vehicle. Lets just say there is a misunderstanding on Murfs part and he’s very short with Lana as she tries to flirt with him. When Lana realizes why Murf was so cold she is determined to talk to him and straighten things out. Will they be able to work things out? Will they get a HEA?
Reconstructed Heart – K.L. Montgomery: This is Trey and Jenna’s story. Trey meets Jenna on the scene of a terrible accident that he discovers involved a fellow police officer and friend. Jenna attempts to be there for Trey but he tries to push her away. When there is a scary turn of events, things change for Trey and how he feels, but could it be too late? There is also something else that really tugs at your heartstrings in this read.
Walk the Line: Gage – Harlow Layne: This is Gage and Claire’s story. Gage is called to a scene of a multi vehicle car accident. Claire is trapped in her car and Gage promises to stay with her. Taking him to his word Claire begs him to come to the hospital with her. There is something about Claire that really calls to him. When things take a scary twist will Gage stay with her or let her go?
Always Kind of Love – Amanda Siegrist: This is Ethan and Penolope’s story. They were high school sweethearts that eventually parted ways. Now Penelope is back in town and throws Ethan for a loop. Can this firefighter convince Penelope to give them another try?
Beautiful Persuasion – A.K. MacBride: This is Raelyn and Griffin’s story. When Raelyn meets Griffin she is pulled in by him, who doesn’t love an Irish accent. When she has to make a choice will she make the right one?
Going Down – Jody Kaye: This is Kat and Dash’s story. Kat is struggling with her parents divorce. She has built up walls to protect herself, but when she meets Dash will he be able to get through them?
Rescuing Ryan – Syd Ryan: This is Ryan and Chris’s story. These two meet when they are both out with other people, when Ryan’s date turns physical Chris steps in to help her. From here they continue to stay in touch and things develop into a steamy relationship. Can they have a HEA?
Perfect for Me – Alyne Hart: This is Luke and Grace’s story. When Grace returns home after several years, these two find themselves caught in a storm and are forced to stay at a cabin that holds lots of memories for them. Let’s just say things get very hot and steamy.
Call of Fate – Kelsey Cheyenne: This is Aubrey and Noah’s story. Aubrey is very protective of her heart, when she meets Noah things change. Can she trust him? Will she run or will she stay?
Loving Lindsey – Larissa Gail: Gavin is known as a player but something is slowly changing for him. As he sees what his friends relationships are turning into, he starts to want the same thing. When he meets Lindsey, has he finally found the one?
Overall, all of these stories were great. I can’t wait to read more from all of these authors. We get so many great stories with different themes and so many hot heroes. The other great thing about this book is that all of the proceeds go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.If your looking for a great read. 1-click and get started now.
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 Austin2019-11-17 21:38:552019-11-17 21:58:06Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Michelle Austin
Risking Everything is a collection of work by some fantastic authors. All done in aid of an amazing cause this series is an anthology of stories all about people in the first response industry. K.L. Montgomery has to be one of my favourite authors right now so to see her name mentioned in this collection instantly meant I would be giving this ago. Her story is brilliant. The main characters had such a connection and chemistry between them. I was drawn to them straight away and desperately wanted them to get their happy ending. This is an anthology that I can see will just keep on giving as I am looking forward to keep dipping in and out with a different story each time.
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 Baker2019-11-17 15:36:202019-11-17 16:16:39Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Kerry Baker
While Christy Anderson is a new author for me, writing a book with one of my go-to authors Gwyn McNamee was a must! Holiday Terminal was an amazing captivating read of two people destined to find each other and have a second chance. This one gave you all the feels you need for an amazing all-rounder book! Its had angst, passion, drama, romance, heartbreak but all in all it was the perfect read from start till finish. I couldn’t put this read down, I read it on one sitting and fell in love with both Artemis & Penelope each in their own way but also the journey that they take, in the short amount of time.
You couldn’t help but absolutely feel so much emotion with what these two went through you just kept wishing they would overcome their past, a secret and actually talk and realise the thing that brought them together many years before was still the main thing that both of them still felt!
There is not a single thing I could say that I didn’t love about this book, other than I didn’t want it to ever end! I can’t wait to experience more from these two incredible authors I’ll be eagerly awaiting Holiday Bridal Wave.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2019-11-17 14:16:062019-11-17 15:28:05Holiday Terminal by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson – Review by Chantelle Smith
Issac has served 10 years for a crime he was part where a family ended up dead. He returns to his family in the hopes of making a fresh start but that isnt the case.
Wyndorf a enemy from Issac’s past has been waiting for his return. Wyndrof goes on to murder his wife and son in a murderous attack.
Issac is now alone and looking for revenge. However there is another force at work. These mysterious people are picking off members of Issac’s old team one by one.
Can Issac get revenge on the man who murdered his whole family or will he get caught and robbed of the chance.
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 Carr2019-11-17 14:14:132019-11-17 15:26:10Pigs by Daniel James – Review by Kerry Carr
This is a great little story. It comes along at a great time in our own country. In Vampire State by Alexander Charalambides we get a great story about change. Change is seldom easy, and I think this author does a good job of showing us different aspects of the difficulties of change. Our heroine, Rowena, slowly recognizes her part in the need for bringing about these changes, but she is up for the challenge. Vincenzo and Luka have very different approaches to change but in the end….it works. The real shining point of this story is the dialogue between Dominus and Rowena. It’s there that we see the solution for real change. This is a fast-paced little story and was over too soon. I found myself wanting more. If you are like me and you like the story within the story this is a book that you will really enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2019-11-17 14:13:122019-11-17 15:23:18Vampire State by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Jonell Collins
I decided to read this book based on the synopsis. I had no idea what to expect as I have never read a book by this author before. I enjoyed the more unique portrayal of vampires, and the world building is excellent. There is a bit of mystery as Rowena tries to learn more about the Sanguinians and their city, Sanguinia. There are some great twists and turns that keep the story moving so you can’t put it down.
Overall, I enjoyed this story. It’s a quick read that takes you on a great adventure of political intrigue as well as a bit of romance. ?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2019-11-17 13:59:372019-11-17 14:06:28Vampire State by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Naomi McDonald
This is an Oh My God surprise! When I picked this book to read, I thought, this sounds interesting. It was so much more. Such a good book. In Testament of Feats: Book of Judgment, K. H. Jones leads us into a richly woven world. Each culture carefully woven, artfully described. You are in that world. There is so much detail in this story, food, geography, games, weapons, even the animals are thoroughly described. K. H. Jones has taken the slumbering parts of my brain and forced them to build a world that I can clearly see. This book even has romance. Our hero in the story, Scream, is a deep thinker but he doesn’t let it cripple him or lose sight of his objective. A balance of justice and compassion. There are so many things I loved about this book. I am completely and totally sold out to this series. If you like this genre, this is an absolute must read. Even if you don’t you will love this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2019-11-17 12:41:362019-11-17 13:57:26Testament of Feats: Book of Judgement Book One by K.H. Jones – Review by Jonell Collins
Love & Omens is the second book in the Crescent City Ghost Tours series by Carrie Pulkinen. You will notice while reading my review, that the word “love” is used frequently- I apologize (sorry not sorry)! But I freaking LOVE this book/series!!! The first book, Love & Ghosts was completely captivating- so there was no way I was missing this instalment. I couldn’t wait for it to release, and as with the first one, I was absolutely thrilled to finally get my hands on it. This is a fantastic paranormal romance- with ghosts, second chances, visions, omens, supernatural elements, new beginnings, paranormal investigations, mystery, suspense, action, danger, drama, obsession, and plenty of sizzle….. which is all set against the vibrant, colourful and mystical backdrop that is New Orleans. I really didn’t think it was possible to love a book more than I loved the first instalment- so I had incredibly high expectations for this story. But, we are talking Carrie Pulkinen here, so it’s no real surprise that she absolutely nailed it!! I love this story just as much as the first, if not more. The characters are fully realised, interesting, and endearing individuals, who really brought this story to life. I particularly love that there are recurring characters from book one, who we get to ‘catch up with’ as well (and even one from another loved series). They were really interesting and very well developed. I love Sydney and Blake- OMG they were just soooo perfect together, even if they tried to resist their chemistry at the beginning. I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through! And I love how Ms. Pulkinen kept the tension levels turned up to ‘high’- ramping up the suspense and weaving in a few twists as well. It kept me glued to the pages- avidly reading along to discover how everything would play out. The ‘action’ and intensity were exhilarating- but it was the emotive quality and the camaraderie between the characters which really gave the story an added depth- and making it truly memorable. I have said this before, and I will say it again here: I have a severe addiction to Ms. Pulkinen’s work- and it’s one that I am more than happy to indulge- no rehab needed, EVER! She’s definitely one of my favourite authors, and I will never get enough of her work! I’m so looking forward to the next book!
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 Hayes2019-11-17 12:34:132019-11-17 12:48:00Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes
Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology Of First Responders is a collection of hot and steamy novels in which the main character(s) is a first responder. Among this collection is Reconstructed Heart by K.L. Montgomery. I have read other works by this author and have found that I love their writing style, characters and story lines. Due to this, I chose to read Reconstructed Heart first. This book is filled with so much emotion. I would add a ‘tissues needed’ warning with this book. There are some really heart wrenching, heart breaking scenes in this book that will have you loving and hating the author at the same time: Firstly, for writing such a powerful story and secondly for putting you through such emotions. Trey Prince and Jenna Labato are both awesome characters. Trey is called out to an RTA in his job with the Collision Reconstruction Unit only to face one of his wort nightmares – one of the victims is his friend, colleague and former mentor. Jenna Labato is the state trooper on the scene and forms a bond with Trey. This is a powerful story of how 2 people come together to help them through a traumatic time in their lives. It is so well written and will drag you deep into the story that you will not want to put it down. In fact, I binge read this in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I thoroughly recommend this beautiful, emotional story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-11-17 12:01:432019-11-17 12:46:17Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Karyn Taylor
I give Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders, 4 stars.
This is a great anthology, but I would like to focus on Reconstructed Heart by K.L. Montgomery. The story is very unique, not something I imagined when I started it. It shocks you right away, and then throws the main characters for a loop. Trey is devastated by what he finds out when he responds to a call, and he doesn’t know how to fix it. He also has feelings for a fellow cop, but they feel so wrong given the circumstances. Not to mention he doesn’t feel worthy of her. The struggle for him is quite clear. But Jenna does not give up. She sees something in him. This is a very emotional story, have some tissues on hand just in case. I don’t know how the author wrote this without tears in her eyes. But at the same time, you feel attraction between these two, and a pull that’s more than just sex. For a shorter story, it really is complex.
But this is just one amazing story from this book. If you enjoy your romances on the hot side, and like to read about first responders, this book is definitely for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2019-11-17 10:52:062019-11-17 11:26:28Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Erin Wolf
Crypto archaeologist, Kinley Dunn accomplished the impossible; translating an ancient Mayan text that stumped experts since its discovery hundreds of years ago. Rumored to hold the key to a vast and priceless treasure, Kinley is determined to be part of the discovery until she finds herself stranded in Guatemala without a way to reach her mentor.
Former SEAL Shane Ivers is searching for his purpose, but on this trip his only goal is to relax and catch up with his old teammates while exploring ancient Mayan ruins. What he didn’t count on was the smart and beautiful Kinley falling at his feet—literally.
An offer of a ride turns into a dangerous, heart-pounding trek through the jungle, while a simple vacation attraction develops into something deeper. With the help of The Leonidas Corporation, they’ll race to find the lost Mayan city, but there’s more at stake than priceless treasure and Kinley and Shane could lose more than they bargained for. Because someone wants the secret Kinley holds and will do anything to get it.
Tarina is an award-winning author of military and contemporary romance who has spent her entire life in and around the military – first as a dependent and then as an enlisted Air Force member. Her debut novel, Stitched Up Heart, released in September 2016 and hit the number one spot on Amazon’s Top 100 Free Military Romance. She uses her life as inspiration for many of her stories, because truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction. Tarina is still active duty and a single mom of seven-year-old twins. Her favorite hobby is sleep. She has delusions of retiring from the military and being a stay-at-home mom.
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A glamour filled Hollywood life, turns sour for America’s Sweetheart. It’s 1977 and Natalie Hampton is already hanging on by her fingernails, when headlines expose cracks in the carefully crafted veneer of her life. Broken and bruised she flees the country; searching for a place to heal. In Rome, tucked away from prying eyes, she finds the strength to claw her way out of the deep end of depression.
Across an Italian Piazza, a gorgeous man with a wounded soul of his own catches her hearts’ attention. She’s on a journey to save herself, but is there room for love to find its way in?
If love is hard to find, Natalie soon realizes, it can be even harder to hold onto. When a lie takes on a life of its own, she finds herself in the fight of her life, where everything she holds dear is threatened.
Though set against the lush backdrops of Hollywood, Rome, and Carmel California, Natalie’s story is every woman’s story. A fight for self. A fight for love.
From the time I was a little girl I’ve had stories swimming in my head. The beginning of my love affair with words.It’s the one constant in my life. Hairstyles come and go. Thank God. (Does anyone remember the dreaded Pixie Cut?) But the love of a pen sailing across the page is something of which I’ve never tired. It’s been said that writing is somewhere between torture and fun. Why do we tortured souls with ink-stained fingers do it, you ask? Because we have no choice. Words and phrases pile up in the dusty corners of our minds until there’s no room left for anything else. A story demands to be written, when it’s ready to be written. Kind of like having a baby. Once it starts pushing…there’s no holding back. My tag line is: Romance may be pretty but love stories are real.I chase them down with a passion, unwilling to settle for the tale that sits on the surface. Digging until I reveal the truth. Beneath the pretty layers we present to the world, we find relationships stripped of pretense. Stories of life and love and families. Standing in their raw vulnerability, we see our friends, our sisters,… ourselves. Barefaced, they are even more beautiful. Without a protective shield, we are able to recognize them for who they truly are. Deep down is where the real story lives, and that’s exactly where I want to be when I’m writing. Because love is messy. And glorious. I want to roll around in a story and fall in love. Want to come with me?
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Loving Jake is the first book in the Almost Perfect series, and emotive debut novel by Lisa Lanay. This is a contemporary romance- with drama, angst, secrets, second chances, and more. Ms. Lanay employed a tried and tested ‘recipe’ for her debut, giving it her own ‘spin’- and delivers a polished and enjoyable read. Was the story a little predictable?-Yes. But the story was written in such a way that I couldn’t help but invest in the characters, and their story- and in the end the predictability didn’t really matter. I enjoyed the journey. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next book in the series! Well done!
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 Hayes2019-11-16 22:41:022019-11-17 05:36:08Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Angela Hayes
Kingsley Knight has moved from the UK to the US to become an agent in the newly formed Alliance Agency. He is assigned as the lead investigator on their first case, to rescue Sydney Rutherford, the missing niece of a powerful businessman. When Kingsley and Sydney meet, you can definitely feel the sparks fly between the two. But as they find out that things aren’t quite what they seem to be, will they survive the dangers and be able to figure out what is going on between them? Can Kingsley keep Sydney safe when his personal feelings get involved?
This is an intense, action packed, suspenseful story that you won’t want to put down! These two authors together are quickly becoming favorites of mine. I easily connected with these characters and quickly became emotionally involved with all of them. I am looking forward to what comes next in this exceptional series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle King2019-11-16 22:22:042019-11-17 05:34:12Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Michelle King
Knight Watch was a great 5 star read and book one in the An Alliance Agency series. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. This is Kingsley and Sydney’s story.
Kingsley is now in America working with the Alliance Agency. When he gets his first kidnapping case, he has to find Sydney Rutherford.
Sydney suffers from PTSD from a rape by someone close to her. When she is kidnapped, things from her past start to resurface. When she meets Kinglsey there is something about him that makes her feel like she can trust him. The chemistry these two have is off the charts. Will he be able to keep her safe?
There is so much more to this great read, I don’t want to give away anything. There are twists and turns that will throw you off. All of the secondary characters were great. We get suspense, danger and so much more. My emotions were all over the place and I will warn there is a scene that may cause triggers for some. If you’re looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today.
Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen
5-Stars
Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen was a romantic and fun read. Sydney and Blake once dated in the past and meet again when the Crescent City Ghost Tours decides to take on a partner. They want to add a haunted museum with artifacts from murders. An ominous vision distracts Syd from the conversation with her boss regarding adding Blake and she is shocked upon seeing him. Things happen and the two must work together to figure out how her vision is tied into someone’s death. Can they figure it out before death stakes it’s claim? The characters in this novel were amazing. Sydney was a strong heroine with a spunky attitude. She stood her ground in tough situations and went for what she desired. Blake was also an excellent main male character. He was hunky, down to earth, and fun. These two also had amazing gifts. I loved seeing them come together and work with the team. The storyline also had great flow and was easy to follow. I was hooked immediately from the beginning. This book is the second in this series but could easily be read as a standalone. Significant events that played a part for this book were mentioned in the storyline to keep readers from becoming confused. Having read the first novel and this one as well I do recommend reading them both. This book was amazing and such a fun read. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-11-16 21:36:182019-11-16 21:46:27Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Knight Watch by Maddie Wade and India Kells is the first book in the new series An Alliance Agency Novel. The story does not disappoint. It is full of action, suspense, with some romance thrown in. I always am leary when two authors join up for a book because at times it can get disjointed and you can see where one picks up and the other ends. These two authors work well together and the story is seamless. I have enjoyed other books by both of them in the past and was excited to see them working together again. The characters are well written and have some depth to them which allows the story to develop. I enjoyed learning about Kingsley Knight and Sydney Rutherford. They made a good pair in various ways. I look forward to more in this series and from each of these authors individually.
Knight Watch An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1 By Maddie Wade & India Kells ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Outstanding full length novel. Suspenseful romance that will keep you reading. Not for those under 18. Due to violence and adult content.
Sydney Rutherford is in over her head. She is on the run from her Uncle. Her parents are both dead. Her only family, is the very one that is trying to kill her. With nobody to help her, she must be smarter than her Uncle. Having no one to help her, she runs into her Knight. Kingsley Knight from the Alliance Agency. Is he the one to rescue her? Can they get the information needed to save them both?
Maddie Wade and India Kells has written a high action novel. The first couple of chapters will start the uphill roller coaster. Then hang on because the action will not stop until you read, THE END! I fell in love with Sydney and Kingsley. Sydney is a strong woman, that does not wait to be rescued. She does what needs to be done. You can bet I will be waiting for the next installment. Thanks for the adventure Ladies!!!
Pigs by Daniel James is a thriller and then some. It is a gripping tale and a game of cat and mouse, one where anything goes when a cold blooded killer wants vengeance. Where revenge is all you can see, one where your worst nightmare is lurking just around the corner. Pigs is a story of danger and violence, murder and mayhem. A story where maniacal men will stop at nothing to dole out some pretty gruesome justice. Daniel has woven a tale that is engrossing and engaging and one that you can’t put down. It is also a story where the characters go through the whole gamut of emotions. The love and hope, loss and guilt, grief and madness spans over 10 years that come together for one explosive outcome.
I won’t be revealing anything because it is a story that needs to be explored on it’s own. I am waiting to see what comes next from.
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 Bishop2019-11-16 20:17:582019-11-16 20:53:45Pigs by Daniel James – Review by Jenni Bishop
Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1) by Maddie Wade & India Kells 5 stars
This is book 1 of this series, but i would recommend reading the prequel, Deadly Alliance, to get familiar with some of the characters in this book but it’s not required to follow this story. We follow Kingsley Knight or as he prefers, just Knight, and Sydney. We are taken for quite the ride through all the twists and turns in this amazing story. As with both of these authors, I knew I’d not be getting anything done until I hit the end and sorry kids but cereal for dinner counts as a meal. I felt for Sydney and the trauma she carried through life and all she went through in the years to come.
I cannot wait for more in this series as I know they’ll be amazing.
Addie: To Wager on Her Future (Other Pens, Mansfield Park Book 5) by Leenie Brown is a delightful period romance and a quick read. I have not read anything by this author before and I am not really a fan of period pieces unless they are done well. But this sweet story was well written and held my attention from start to finish. The characters are likable and fun to read.
Addie has been dealing with running the house and looking after the horses whilst her brother is away at school and her father is sick. She soon discovers that her brother has gotten himself in some trouble and when faced with the evil Mr Camden Robert a recent friend, steps up and suggests a solution and finds himself unwittingly drawn into the problem. Addie finds herself falling for the ever studious Robert and entangles him into an idea of her own.
I recommend this story for those who like a quick read with a HEA.
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 Bishop2019-11-16 20:11:142019-11-16 20:50:06Addie: To Wager on Her Future (Other Pens, Mansfield Park book 5) by Leenie Brown – Review by Jenni Bishop
Chasing Clay (The DeWitt Agency Files Book 3) by Lance Charnes was an intriguing and mysterious read. I would rate this book a four out of five stars. I loved how deep in the details the author went to bring the characters and the story alive. I enjoyed getting Matt’s point of view and seeing how his mind works. The pace felt slow, but understanding the limited frame really did add pressure for things to happen. I was glad that I kept reading because by the end I was hooked.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-11-16 19:58:022019-11-16 20:46:15Chasing Clay (The DeWitt Agency Files Book 3) by Lance Charnes – Review by Mirela Ruiz
KNIGHT WATCH is the first book in a brand new series called “Alliance Agency”. The Alliance Agency is a spinoff series from 2 previous series written by these authors. It can absolutely be read as a stand-alone as the first chapter fully explains who everyone is and where they come from. If you don’t catch on in the first few pages, it’s ok – stick with the story because it’s really, really good.
I read this story in one sitting and devoured every word. There is only 1 open door sex scene (ummm maybe there are 2) and little to no curse words. The story is quick and generally full of action. While I guessed some of the outcome, I did not guess the entire plot which kept me on my toes.
There is great world building with setting and secondary characters and while it is all being set up, it never took away from the main story line. The writing was detailed and didn’t have any filler in it. It was co-written seamlessly.
I look forward to continuing with this series and seeing how everyone else’s story fleshes out.
Knight Watch is the first book in a new suspense romance by two authors that are still a little new to me. What happens when Sydney’s past comes back into her life and the new handsome agent from Alliance Agency needs to protect her?
India Kells and Maddie Wade have introduced us to some great characters and a world that will have you on the edge of your seat. I cant wait to see what they will bring next in this series. Highly recommend these authors.
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