This was a good 4 star read. Becky has always taken care of her dad and brothers. She is lonely and she starts to grow close to her brother’s friend Glen. But of course that doesn’t go over very well. I really liked these two characters and was rooting for them to have a HEA. It definitely was not an easy journey. All of the characters added a great element to the story. It was finally time for Becky’s brothers to support their sister, but will they? I liked the playlist as well. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right into the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and 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 Austin2023-10-26 22:05:502023-10-30 07:06:22Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by Michelle Austin
4.5/5 stars This was my first read by this author and I liked it! This was a quick read but I enjoyed the pace. The settings being in Australia and the UK were cool for me to read about. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Daryian Lucashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDaryian Lucas2023-10-26 21:39:322023-10-30 07:06:11The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Daryian Lucas
This was a fun and quick read! Olivia has been invited to her ex husband’s wedding in Belize. She is feeling frumpy with twenty extra pounds, not very confident, and also perimenopausal. But she decides to go to support her kids. Holly, her daughter and Hannah, her new college roommate, think it is a good idea to set her up with a fake date for the wedding week. Roman, Hannah’s dad, is a professional hockey player and the oldest player in the league. He would do anything for Hannah since he has been absent for a lot of her childhood while on the road, so he says yes. The week in Belize is amazing, the walks, the sunsets, the laughter, and even the romance. I loved the characters, I loved the idea and story line, I loved the location, and I didn’t want it to end! It was nice to read a romance book where the characters were not in their twenties and have lived some life. I devoured this book in a day and will now be looking up the rest of the books written by these authors!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2023-10-26 21:23:302023-10-30 07:06:01Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Audrie Harrington
Amazing start! Loved every minute spent reading this story 😊 Fast paced, easy read! LOVED the cover && the world created by the author. Kind of didn’t want it to end LOL SUPER excited to read the next in the series
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Snowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Snow2023-10-26 21:21:252023-10-30 07:05:51Shadow Bringer (Raven Academy Book 1) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Samantha Snow
Wow, are you ready for a roller coaster ride of lies, intense situations, deceit, dark pasts, corruption, bullying, questions and hard truths and decisions that will be made hard to make….the twists and turns……this story of Shane and Winter…I did not see coming from a mile away. Wicked Games is book #7 in the fabulous Hidden Valley Elite Series and I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning as the characters are entwined in each book building more and more in the story lines….all I can say is Wow…..this author is truly talented and I love that she continues to amaze me with each book in the series.
Shane is a star athlete at Thane University and trying to balance school and athletics while trying to compromise with his father. Hired as a bodyguard to help protect a female, things do not go as planned while trying to protect her that lands him in hot water. While trying to fight for freedom, and getting back to life, he runs into the new girl at college……and he knows who she is automatically…no other than Winter….a girl he knew since elementary school. The rage and anger can only stem with the need of revenge from past hurts….but what happens when Shane gets to know Winter in a different light…
Winter, new student at Thane University, is trying to find her way being on her own at college since being raised by her wonderful foster parents. Winter never expects to fall for Shane in the most unexpected ways….but keeps her past inside as her past. The past is coming around haunting Winter at every corner, but nothing prepares Winter when she finds out who the true Shane is. Will Shane and Winter be able to overcome their past hurts and scandals?
I loved this book so much and I cannot wait until I know more about Winter and Shane in Wicked Ends!! This is a fabulous series and I cannot get enough.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-10-26 21:12:382023-10-30 07:05:44Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Gwen has discovered she is now a demon and she is still recovering from the shock of her new found abilities. Ash her boyfriend has come to take her as his mate. Gwen has no clue that Ash has claimed her as his mate. Her Aunt and Uncle do not like Ash because they know what and who he is. Ash was there the night Gwen’s mother died. How will things go when Gwen realizes what Ash has done by claiming her as his mate?
As an avid reader, I always give a book at least 50 pages before I consider stopping reading. The warning about the book being a LGBT thriller didn’t stop me. The story does move a bit slow in the beginning but it’s also been a while since I read a western themed book, so I figured I needed to read it. Story of Fenimore James running away to become an outlaw kept my attention. Setting out to find adventures turns in to a learning experience for Fenimore James. The author did a wonderful job of world building and character development.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2023-10-26 20:19:092023-10-30 07:05:25The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Betsy Melano
I didn’t know what to think about this book going in, I was interested but skeptical. I have never been more happy to be proven wrong. I LOVED this book, I couldn’t put it down and then I delayed reading the end because I didn’t want it to be over. It’s SUCH a good book. The story keeps you interested, the characters are relatable (we all have or have had a Portia) and it wasn’t predictable. I’m EXCITED to hear that there will be a second one because I NEED to know how the story continues. It’s a fast read, a fun read, and a great spooky, YA, thriller that will keep you interested from start to finish.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jade Bruntonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJade Brunton2023-10-26 20:11:422023-10-30 07:05:16Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Jade Brunton
Hayden and Ross’s story is a great story. The DDLG dynamic isn’t my cup of tea, but I do know enough of the dynamic, to say that this was written wonderfully. Brought back into Ross’s life, he finds a letter from Hayden, begging for help. The last time he had seen Hyden was when she was driving away on the back of his littler brother’s bike. Finding out that his little brother was the reason why Hayden and her daughter in trouble boils Ross’s blood. He goes to rescue her and her daughter. But sometimes, the past doesn’t stay in the past. Recognizing that Hayley is a middle, his Daddy Dom kicks in and helps Hayley try to heal the trauma that was done to her. There are some TW’s so I suggest checking the author’s website to see if this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2023-10-26 19:54:272023-10-30 07:05:07Ross (Central Florida Stories Book 4) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Crystal Jimmo
The young boy Fenimore James, the dreamer of his farming family can’t stop the dreams. Fenimore packs his belongings and heads out West in search of a new lifestyle. A lifestyle of an outlaw. He quickly realizes that life on the run is really not what he dreamed. Since Fenimore left home he has been having nightmares many nights. Many nights he saw a man in black standing over him. Fenimore though does end up saving more than one of his fellow gang members’ lives. Fenimore is well-read and uses what he has learned from the books to help him survive and try to solve the mystery murderer. One by one members of the gang are being murdered. This is the first book have read by this author and it was definitely an interesting read. Yet it was an amazing story. The story hooks you right from the start.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2023-10-26 19:51:032023-10-30 07:04:57The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Ashley Lape
5 Stars Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada
Porter and Midge is a super cute children’s book that teaches children how to be dafe around dogs and how to safely handle them. My son loves dogs and loves to pet every dog he sees. He learned to always ask permission first and always approach slowly He’s also learned there are several different types of dogs that have different jobs like being service animal for vets. He loved this book and all the illustrations. This is a great book for children of any age. I love that its educational and my son is already saying he wants more porter and midge. I highly recommend reading this cute children’s book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.
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 Daughenbaugh2023-10-26 19:42:002023-10-30 07:04:48Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Winter and Shane… they’re wicked! Shane remembers how terrible Winter was to him in the past, yet he’s drawn to her now and he can’t explain why. Add this to the issues Shane can’t seem to shake with his granddad and father and it’s enough to send his mind reeling. Throw in a jealous fling too. Nothing about Shane’s life is normal right now. Winter has lived a life filled with trauma and it doesn’t seem to be getting better anytime soon. Eventually she may need to face her past, including those she wronged. Like the rest of the series, this book ends in a serious cliffhanger! And I’m anxiously anticipating the end of the series despite not being ready to let go of the characters anytime soon. You could start with Wicked Games, but you really should start at the very begging of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2023-10-26 19:38:242023-10-30 07:04:38Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek
I enjoyed this book. Ash and Gwen’s journey to finding happiness had many ups and downs and made for a good story. The author created a very colorful vibrant world and interesting characters. The story kept my attention and interest from the beginning to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I was super excited to get to check out this novel as a former theater kid and a fan of Wednesday, and it did not disappoint at all! Cece was a great main character and I loved her bestie Portia, who was awesome at lightening the mood. I felt like the story really took the black magic and voodoo piece seriously and was very realistic about the cost of playing with dark magic. The relationship between Cece and Zach felt very age appropriate and genuine. He seemed like a really sweet guy, who just wanted to be there for her. I felt like the story kept at a good pace and I never felt bored or lagging. It is an interesting combination of thriller, mystery, supernatural, romance, comedy, and just a really great story. I look forward to more works from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-10-26 18:44:312023-10-30 07:04:16Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure (Mark Sutherland Adventures) by Kimberly Mullins. This is such a good historical fiction read. Its the story of reporter Mark Sutherland and his desires to travel to the Yukon to cover the new gold rush. He’s in Chicago right now and he’s not sure how he will get there though. This read covers all kinds of things in the 1800’s including the oil boom in Oklahoma and a weird thing landing in Texas. We learn all about how hard life is in this time period and how so many people die. Without the comforts of what we know now life is very hard. Thinking this Gold rush will be similar to the one in California he thinks it will be somewhat easy to cover. Along the way to the Yukon he meets several people including one lady he has interest in. Romance, mystery and history are all in this book. I love this author’s writing I actually felt like I was in these places and time period while I was reading. Great Historical mystery!
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 Treadway2023-10-26 18:36:002023-10-30 07:04:091897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure (Mark Sutherland Adventures) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Tausha Treadway
Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart. This book is hilarious and I could relate with the hot flashes 100%. Its the story of Olivia who is going thru Perimenopause and has been invited to her Ex’s destination wedding. She can’t go single without looking like a loser so her daughter sets her up with her friends dad. Its just supposed to be a pretend date though. Roman is a a professional hockey player and will do anything in his power to make his daughter happy so when she asks him to pretend to be her best friends date he’s all for it. He has issues with women in his past so he’s not looking for a relationship so this will be easy. Or so he thinks! The more time they spend together and the more chaos they find sparks fly between them. This is such a funny, romance about a 40 something woman and all the challenges that age brings. I laughed out loud several times!
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 Treadway2023-10-26 18:17:182023-10-30 07:04:00Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Tausha Treadway
Nightmares, memories, truth revealed. Oh lordy, the past month has gone so fast yet so slow as I eagerly awaited book one of the final duology in this series. Since the very beginning, Savage Start, back in February. Something about Shane was always so mysterious, we got nuggets here and there throughout the past eight books (counting the two prequels) but finally it is Shane’s turn to take center stage. Shane Bennett, at the end of Cruel Love, was arrested for involuntary manslaughter and from page one we discover the encounter that led to that scar in his psyche. Six months of being a bodyguard for fellow Thane student Erica led to the moment he saw all his dreams disappear, but security tapes prove his story, and he is clear only for things to get worse. Winter Patten, after eight years she has returned to where it all began or in a sense where it all ended. Her father died, her sister murdered by their mother and her mother arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison. The Childress family, mom Brooke, dad James, and son Jaxon, took her in showing her what a real family was and what love truly is. Just transferring to Thane, where Jaxon attends, she is ready to start facing some of her nightmares and digging more into her past. In the first moment they see each other as adults everything changes. Winter sees someone she wants to intimately get to know. Shane is slammed with the nightmares of fifth grade, and Winter pushing him to the edge to the point he wrote a “note” and was ready to end it all. Only Phoenix was able to bring him back from the edge but not without a side effect in the way of a stutter that he had as a child. Nothing will stop Shane from making Winter pay for what she did to him. Will Winter’s mom be granted parole at her first board meeting? Once again Isla Vaughn keeps her hooks deep in your soul with this next book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. The world is well developed and yet still morphing as the characters’ stories progress and more details are given. This was the perfect read for a warm spooky day, and not just because I had been waiting for it to finally release. Now the long wait for how Shane and Winter maneuver their circumstances and ultimately overcome them for the happy ever after at the end of, Wicked Ends, November 30th, 2023.
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 Phipps2023-10-26 18:03:482023-10-30 07:03:52Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Phipps
Elena Santoro promises her mom that she will do everything she can to fulfill her dying wish…exact revenge on the person who killed her brother. Elena’s siblings can’t imagine that she agreed to carry out their mother’s dying wish and they really hope that she’ll change her mind. Elena is bound and determine to keep her mother’s wish, however.
Sean Mitchell is looking for his sister, who has changed her name. She’s a bit of a wild child and is nowhere to be found. At first, Sean thinks she’s just run off again but more information leads him to believe that his sister has been abducted.
When Elena sees Sean again, she remembers that it was HIS name mentioned by her dying brother. Does she have the wherewithall to carry out the request she promised or will she cave to Sean’s gorgeous looks?
This was a good read that included a historical background. The storyline kept my interest. While this is part of a series, I read it as a standalone. I’m curious to read the previous books in this series as well as any to follow.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-10-26 17:01:452023-10-30 07:03:24Sweet Vengeance (Mission Belles Book 3) by Pamela Gibson – Review by Julie Johnson
This is the second book in the Boudin Barbecue, and Hoodoo series. As this book follows on from the first, I would recommend reading the first book prior to this one. I loved the premise for the book, it was brilliant – the average woman’s struggles mixed in with the paranormal elements. It was written so well; you truly feel as though the story is real. It flows nicely and makes for fun, easy reading. The author’s descriptions create vivid imagery of both the scenery and the characters. The characters are well-constructed and believable, and you can’t help but love Gwen! She’s fun, independent and has great rapport with other characters. The entertainment you get from following her story is incredible and you want to be able to jump into the narrative yourself to follow along the adventure with her. I think this book is even better than the first and I am anxious for more!
Brian and Amanda have become one of my favorite novel couples. Whew, the chemistry with these two. I was rooting for them no doubt. Brian meets a goddess just to find out it is his best friend’s sister. They go a long time avoiding each other. It is a slow burn. Brian with his playboy reputation, slowly wins our heart. He is wounded by memories which has caused some commitment issues. Seeing his character mature over time in the book was my favorite part. Watching a genuine love develop between the characters that isn’t based on sexual attraction although it is there. It was based more on the friendship that had developed and their mutual respect they have for each other. Great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2023-10-26 16:13:572023-10-30 06:55:49Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Tina Vega
What a fantastic and well thought out story. I was pulled into this book from the moment I started reading it. I loved the combination of some thing dark like necromancy ans something light, like the drama camp. It seems like such a strange pairing and yet, oddly, it works. The characters were all so varied and interesting, each adding them own stamp on the book. I enjoyed the overall storyline too. Everything about it was well written and the author got the pace of the story just right. This book is an absolutely fantastic read from start to finish and I would highly recommend it.
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 Baker2023-10-26 15:27:492023-10-30 06:55:37Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Kerry Baker
This book is everything you could want from a fake romance story. And for me, it was made even better by the fact that that main character was aliggtly older. The whole book was full of laughter. It was entertaining, fun and had two great characters. Sylvie Stewart is an author I am very familiar with however, Marika Ray is a new author me. Reading her work in a collaboration like this is a great introduction. Their combines writing style pulled me into the story effortlessly and I already know I will be reading more. What a great start to a new series. Bring on Book 2!
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 Baker2023-10-26 15:24:182023-10-30 06:55:18Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Baker
I enjoyed reading this young adult story. It is a magical story that has a twist of romance added to it. A well written story where the characters pull you into their world from the start. CeCe has some supernatural powers and is being stalked by someone who wants to take them. With a new romance starting and one final curtain call, you don’t want to miss what happens next. This is an engaging story with connectable characters that add so much to the story. There is great growth throughout with the characters and the plot. This is a story that I really enjoyed reading. Any young adult who enjoys mysteries will enjoy this book. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-10-26 14:47:062023-10-30 06:55:08Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This is the first book in this new series for these authors. What a great start it is and I look forward to seeing what is next in this series. This is a well written story that is full of romance and steam. If you enjoy reading a single dad, hockey player romance story, this book is for you. The characters pulled me in from the start. They are connectable and I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry. Their story is what happens when a hockey player and a fake date come together into something they never see coming. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. An easy romance story to read that is engaging and one that kept me turning pages to the end. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-10-26 14:37:322023-10-30 06:55:00Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Necromancy, The Musical, is a story of magic, friendship, love and mystery. CeCe has the power of magic – the ability to communicate with the dead. When she goes with her bestie to drama camp, she finds others who share a magic power and this comes in useful when The Caster makes his presence known. This is a great middle grades book. Would be a great read aloud or shared reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-10-26 13:33:262023-10-30 06:54:47Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Tanya Wall, October 2023
Phew what can I say about this book! It had me in a chokehold the entire time.
TW: domestic abuse, drug use, mention of miscarriage/infant loss
Nadija did an amazing job on this book. She takes us through Lynn’s horrific life. The book starts with Lynn winning a rather large sum of money through the lottery – a life changing event for someone who was barely financially surviving. She is slowly dying of cancer and trying to survive the daily abuse she endures. Follow her while she makes some life changing decisions, trying to find herself and make herself a new life after her winnings. While learning more about her husband and herself, Lynn faces the common trauma effects that one has after going through years of abuse and getting thenselves out. Definitely worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Cleaverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Cleaver2023-10-26 11:23:592023-10-26 11:23:59Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Samantha Cleaver
This is a very cute romantic comedy that will have you swooning for the MMC and commiserating with the FMC all while laughing out loud. Olivia has been invited to her ex-husband’s wedding (to a much younger woman) and her kids decide to set her up on a fake date with aging hockey star, Roman, so that she doesn’t have to attend the event (in Belize, no less) alone. We get to follow along between Olivia and Roman (it’s a dual perspective…YAY!) from beginning, middle, and end as the adventure happens. It’s a super cute story and I love the way the authors work together to create a seamless tale of life, love, and happily-ever-after.
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 Kimley2023-10-26 11:21:182023-10-30 06:54:29Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Megan Conley
I am LOVING this whole series!!! I can’t wait to read them all! If you haven’t read the others in this series I personally suggest that you do. You don’t NEED to, but trust me when I say you will WANT to. Not only does it give you so many great books to read!! But they also, all give you SO MANY insights into all the other characters and what leads up to this story. When they mention certain people or things you won’t know everything and you’ll miss some great bits!! Trust me just read them all! PLUS the prequels! Again, those are not NEEDED, but they give you some back story each time that I personally really enjoyed. I really hate and love that you are left on a cliffhanger with each book. I hate it because I have to wait for the next one, but I love it because it keeps you clutched into their series wanting more and more. The author, I’m sure, gets this all the time!! Wicked Games is about Winter and Shane. They went to school when they were younger. Before Winter’s life imploded and she moved away. Shane remembers her though and he can’t get past that she was so horrible to him. Now they’re at Thane University together. Shane comes up with a plan for revenge. Pretending to be someone named Landon, he starts to “date” Winter. Winter is at University to work through some things in her personal life. Memories in nightmares that she can’t seem to understand. Memories that she’s scared to even understand. Winter was warned to stay away from Shane, but she just can’t seem to stay away from him. He has this grip around her soul and she can’t place it or him! As they get to know each other and things heat up they both start to really enjoy each other. Unfortunately, things never work the way you plan. I won’t say more because I don’t want to spoil anything, but trust me!! Read this WHOLE series!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-10-26 11:13:412023-10-30 06:54:09Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
“Lottery of Secrets: A Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist” by Nadija Mujagic is a well-constructed thriller that keeps you on the edge throughout the story. The plot is intricate and engaging, which makes the readers eager to find out what happens next. The book follows the course of Lynn, who wins the lottery (no spoilers here, it happens early in the book) and the outcomes of her windfall. Throughout, Lynn strengthens and weakens connections with her family.
As the story progresses, the characters’ secrets and hidden agendas are revealed, leading to shocking revelations that change the course of their lives.
The author’s writing style is concise and straightforward, which makes the book an easy read. I read a lot of psychological thrillers, and was pleasantly surprised at the twist. Overall, “Lottery of Secrets: A Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist” is an excellent book that keeps readers hooked until the end.
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 Crain2023-10-26 11:13:412023-10-30 06:54:17Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Jennifer Crain
This is one of the funniest rom-com’s I’ve read this year. They had me laughing so hard. Roman is the kind of man many of us that are perimenopausal or post-menopausal want. He was taking her to the spa and doing all these nice things and he loves his daughter. He’s my kind of man, especially in a hot flash. I loved the story. I loved the characters. Evie is a beautiful bff to have. She had her back. Great book and I enjoyed every minute of it. I cannot wait for the next one.
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 Kittell2023-10-26 10:27:532023-10-30 06:53:48Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Shelly Kittell
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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
